ITEM 1 - BUSINESS
Overview
We use our advanced design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities to produce microelectronic and test solutions that we sell primarily into the broadband communications, aerospace and defense markets. We also design and manufacture motion control systems which are used for aerospace and defense applications.
Our operating strategy is based on the following key objectives:
· to strengthen and expand our portfolio of proprietary technologies;
· to broaden the applications and target markets for our existing products;
· to expand the scope of our content in our customers’ products;
· to increase our operating efficiencies;
· to maintain a conservative capital structure; and
· to opportunistically pursue strategic acquisitions.
Microelectronic Solutions
We have been a designer and supplier of microelectronics for more than 20 years. Our products include (i) custom and standard integrated circuits, such as databuses, transceivers, microcontrollers, microprocessors and memories, and (ii) components, sub-assemblies and modules for military and commercial communication systems.
Our design, engineering and manufacturing know-how allow us to achieve the critical tolerances required for aerospace and defense components and high Gigahertz RF and microwave signals. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of application specific multi-function modules and space hybrid microcircuits that are highly reliable, small and lightweight - attributes that are significant for space components.
In addition, many of our integrated circuits are radiation tolerant for satellite and space applications. We have pioneered the use of commercial foundries to produce radiation tolerant integrated circuits, known as Commercial RadHard™. Our products are on over 100 aerospace platforms.
We also design, develop and produce motion control systems, including stabilization and tracking devices, magnetic motors and scanning devices.
In September 2003, we acquired MCE Technologies, Inc. MCE designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of devices, components and subsystems that are used in wireless broadband access, cable head-end systems, fiber optic networking and satellite applications.
Test Solutions
We design, develop and manufacture a broad line of test equipment which includes:
· Wireless Test Equipment. We offer an extensive line of standard test platforms for research and development, conformance testing, base station and handset testing, as well as protocol test systems and interference analyzers. We supply products and customized solutions to both leading manufacturers within the wireless cellular industry and to wireless service providers.
· Frequency Synthesizers. Our line of frequency synthesizers offers a superior combination of high speed and low phase noise, covering all communications frequencies. These synthesizers are used in various applications such as automatic test systems, radar systems and semiconductor test systems.
· Radio Test Equipment. We offer test systems for both military and private mobile radio test systems. Our products are used to test radio communications for military, police, fire and emergency response units, which we expect to be increasingly important in homeland defense programs.
· Synthetic Test Systems. We have developed a new concept in test systems which significantly reduces test time by replacing the traditional single instrument concept of a “rack and stack” system with a modular system that uses our synthesizer and receiver technology, together with proprietary software algorithms, to make multiple complex measurements simultaneously. These synthetic test systems are easily reconfigurable and upgradeable and are used in satellite testing, transmit receive module testing and base station testing.
· Avionics Test Equipment. Our extensive line of avionics test equipment is used in the design, manufacture, test and maintenance of both commercial and military avionics systems.
· Radar Systems. We develop and manufacture leading edge radar cross section and radar tracking systems for military applications.
· Other General Purpose Test Equipment. We also offer a wide range of general purpose test equipment for a variety of applications including broadcast testing, spectrum analysis and production test.
We recently acquired four businesses in this segment:
· In July 2003, we acquired Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions Group (“RIWS”) which added the bulk of the wireless test equipment capabilities referred to above.
· In October 2003, we acquired the business of Celerity Systems, Inc. (CA), which designs, develops and manufactures modular digital test and measurement solutions for the communications, satellite, wireless and broadband test markets, including broadband signal generators.
· In April 2005, we acquired JcAIR Test Systems, which manufactures customized avionics test solutions, both manual and automated, for manufacturing, repair and ground support operations.
· In May 2005, we acquired the SPG division of UbiNetics Holding Limited, which is a developer, manufacturer and integrator of wireless test and measurement solutions specific to commercial wireless development organizations and service operations.
We are incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware. Our executive offices are located at 35 South Service Road, Plainview, New York, 11803, our telephone number is (516) 694-6700 and our website is located at www.aeroflex.com.
Customers
We have hundreds of customers in the communications, satellite and aerospace/defense industries. No one customer accounted for more than 5% of our net sales in each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2006.
Marketing and Distribution
We use a team-based sales approach to assist our personnel to closely manage relationships at multiple levels of the customer’s organization, including management, engineering and purchasing personnel. Our integrated sales approach involves a team consisting of a senior executive, a business development specialist and members of our engineering department. Our use of experienced engineering personnel as part of the sales effort enables close technical collaboration with our customers during the design and qualification phase of new technologies and equipment. We believe that this is critical to the integration of our product into our customers’ equipment. Some of our executive officers are also involved in all aspects of our relationships with our major customers and work closely with their senior management. We also use manufacturers’ representatives and independent sales representatives as needed. Our acquisitions since fiscal 2002 expanded the number of our sales and distribution locations to include additional offices in California, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan and New Jersey, in the United States; Stevenage, Burnham and Cambridge in England; Scotland, France, Spain, Germany and Denmark, in Europe; Japan; Hong Kong; Beijing, Shenzen and Nanjing, in China.
Research and Development
Our research and development efforts primarily involve engineering and design relating to:
· developing new products,
· improving existing products,
· adapting existing products to new applications and
· developing prototype components to bid on specific programs.
Certain product development and similar costs are recoverable under contractual arrangements and those that are not recoverable are expensed in the year incurred. The costs of our self-funded research activities were approximately $75.9 million for fiscal 2006, $61.4 million for fiscal 2005, and $50.0 million for fiscal 2004. In connection with our SPG and JcAIR acquisitions in fiscal 2005, we allocated $2.8 million and $200,000, respectively, of the purchase price to in-process research and development projects. In connection with our acquisitions of MCE, RIWS and Celerity in fiscal 2004, we allocated $420,000, $2.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of the purchase price to in-process research and development projects.
Backlog
We include in backlog firm purchase orders or contracts providing for delivery of products and services. At June 30, 2006, our order backlog was approximately $240.3 million, approximately 86% of which was scheduled to be delivered on or before June 30, 2007. Approximately 56% of this backlog represents commercial contracts and approximately 44% of this backlog represents government contracts. Generally, government contracts are cancelable with payment to us of amounts which we have spent under the contract together with a reasonable profit, if any, while commercial contracts are not cancelable.
At June 30, 2005, our backlog of orders was approximately $209.5 million. Approximately 91% of this backlog was scheduled to be delivered before June 30, 2006. Approximately 46% of this backlog represented orders for government contracts.
Competition
In all phases of our operations, we compete primarily on the basis of both performance and price. In the manufacture of microelectronics, we believe our primary competitors are ILC/Data Devices Corp., BAE Systems and Honeywell International. In the manufacture of test products, we believe our primary competitors are Agilent Technologies, Rohde & Schwartz, Anritsu, Spirent and Anite. We also experience significant competition from the in-house capabilities of our current and potential customers. We believe that in all of our operations we compete favorably in the principal competitive areas of:
· technology,
· performance,
· reliability,
· quality,
· customer service and
· price.
We believe that to remain competitive in the future, we will need to invest significant financial resources in research and development.
To the extent that we are engaged in government contracts, our success or failure, to a large measure, is based upon our ability to compete successfully for contracts and to complete them at a profit. Government business is necessarily affected by many factors such as variations in the military requirements of the government and defense budget allocations.
Government Sales
Approximately 29% of our sales for fiscal 2006, 32% of our sales for fiscal 2005 and 34% of our sales for fiscal 2004 were to agencies of the United States government or to prime defense contractors or subcontractors of the United States government. Our government contracts have been awarded either on a bid basis or after negotiation. Our government contracts are primarily fixed price contracts, although we sometimes have government contracts providing for cost plus fixed fee. Our government contracts have customary provisions for termination at the convenience of the government without cause. In the event of such termination, we are generally entitled to reimbursement for our costs and to receive a reasonable profit, if any, on the work done prior to termination.
Manufacturing
We assemble, test, package and ship products at our manufacturing facilities located in:
· Cupertino, California,
· Sunnyvale, California,
· Colorado Springs, Colorado,
· New Century, Kansas,
· Wichita, Kansas,
· Frederick, Maryland,
· Ann Arbor, Michigan,
· Whippany, New Jersey,
· Hauppauge, New York,
· Plainview, New York,
· Powell, Ohio,
· Nanjing, China,
· Elancourt, France and
· Stevenage, United Kingdom.
We have been manufacturing products for defense programs for many years in compliance with stringent military specifications. Our microelectronic manufacturing in Plainview and Colorado Springs are space certified and qualified. We believe we have brought to the commercial market the manufacturing quality and discipline we have demonstrated in the defense and space markets. For example, most of our manufacturing plants are ISO-9001 certified, our Plainview, Hauppauge, and Colorado Springs facilities are also certified to the more stringent AS9100 standard.
Many of the component parts we use in our products are purchased, including:
· semiconductors,
· transformers and
· amplifiers.
Although we have several sole source arrangements, all the materials and components we use, including those purchased from a sole source, are readily available and are or can be purchased from time to time in the open market. We have no long-term commitments for their purchase. No supplier provides more than 10% of our raw materials.
Patents and Trademarks
We own several patents, patent licenses and trademarks. In order to protect our intellectual property rights, we rely on a combination of trade secret, copyright, patent and trademark laws and employee and third-party nondisclosure agreements. We also limit access to and distribution of our proprietary information. While we believe that in the aggregate our patents and trademarks are important to our operations, we do not believe that one or any group of them is so important that its termination could materially affect us.
Seasonality
Although our business is not affected by seasonality, historically our revenues and earnings increase sequentially from quarter to quarter within a fiscal year, but the first quarter is typically less than the previous year’s fourth quarter.
Employees
As of June 30, 2006, we had approximately 2,675 employees, of whom 1,415 were employed in a manufacturing capacity, and 1,260 were employed in engineering, sales, administrative or clerical positions. Approximately 110 of our employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The collective bargaining agreement expires September 30, 2007. We believe that our employee relations are satisfactory.
Regulation
Our operations are subject to various environmental, health and employee safety laws. We have expended funds and management has spent time complying with environmental, health and worker safety laws which apply to our operations and facilities and we expect that we will continue to do so. Our principal products or services do not require any governmental approval except for the requirement that we obtain export licenses for certain of our products. Compliance with environmental laws has not historically materially affected our capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position. We do not expect compliance with environmental laws to have a material effect on us in the future.
Because we participate in the defense industry, we are subject to audit from time to time for our compliance with government regulations by various agencies, including (1) the Defense Contract Audit Agency, (2) the Defense Investigative Service, and (3) the Defense Logistics Agency. These and other governmental agencies may also, from time to time, conduct inquiries or investigations regarding a broad range of our activities. Responding to any audits, inquiries or investigations may involve significant expense and divert management attention. Also, an adverse finding in any audit, inquiry or investigation could involve penalties that may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
We believe that we generally comply with all applicable environmental, health and worker safety laws and governmental regulations. Nevertheless, we cannot guarantee that in the future we will not incur additional costs for compliance or that those costs will not be material.
Financial Information About Industry Segments
The sales and operating profits of our two industry segments and the identifiable assets attributable to each segment for each of three years in the period ended June 30, 2006 are set forth in Note 15 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Financial Information About Geographic Areas
The majority of our customers are located in the United States, but sales to customers in foreign countries accounted for 42% of our total sales in 2006, 40% in 2005 and 36% in 2004. In fiscal year 2006, 58% of our sales were to customers located in the United States, 27% to Europe and the Middle East, 13% to Asia and Australia, and 2% to the rest of the world. In fiscal year 2005, 60% of our sales were to customers located in the United States, 27% to Europe and the Middle East, 12% to Asia and Australia, and 1% to the rest of the world.
Most of our operations are located in the United States, however, we also have operations in Europe and Asia. Each of Aeroflex International Limited, which we acquired in May 2002, Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions Limited, which we acquired in July 2003 and SPG, which we acquired in May 2005 have significant operations in the United Kingdom. Specifically, net sales from facilities located in the United Kingdom were approximately $153 million in 2006, $131 million in 2005 and $121 million in 2004. Total assets of the United Kingdom operations as of June 30 were $216 million in 2006, $206 million in 2005, and $115 million in 2004.
Available Information
We file reports with the SEC. The public may read and copy any materials filed by us with the SEC at the SEC’s public reference room at 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20549. The public may obtain information about the operation of the SEC’s public reference rooms by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an internet site at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information about issuers like us that file electronically with the SEC.
In addition, we make available free of charge on our website at www.aeroflex.com our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) under the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practical after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC.
ITEM 1A
ITEM 1A - RISK FACTORS
Risks Relating to our Business
General economic conditions could adversely affect our revenues, gross margins and expenses.
Our revenues and gross margins will depend significantly on the overall demand for microelectronic products and testing solutions, particularly in the product and service segments in which we compete. Weaker demand for our products and services caused by economic weakness may result in decreased revenues, earnings levels or growth rates and problems with the saleability of inventory and realizability of customer receivables. In the past, we have observed effects of global economic downturns in many areas of our business. Delays or reductions in spending for our products could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our operating results may fluctuate significantly on a quarterly basis.
Our sales and other operating results have fluctuated significantly in the past, and we expect this trend will continue. Factors which affect our results include:
· the timing, cancellation or rescheduling of customer estimates, orders and shipments;
· the pricing and mix of products sold;
· new product introductions;
· our ability to obtain components and subassemblies from contract manufacturers and suppliers; and
· variations in manufacturing efficiencies.
Many of these factors are beyond our control. Our performance in any one fiscal quarter is not necessarily indicative of any financial trends or future performance.
In the event that certain of our customers encounter financial difficulties and fail to pay us, it could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
We manufacture products to customer specifications and purchase products in response to customer orders. In addition, we may commit significant amounts to maintain inventory in anticipation of customer orders. In the event that our customers, for whom we maintain inventory, experiences financial difficulties, we may be unable to sell such inventory at its current profit margin, if at all. In such an event, our gross margins would decline. In addition, if the financial condition of a significant portion of our customers deteriorates, resulting in an impairment of their ability to pay us amounts owed in respect of a significant amount of outstanding receivables, our financial condition would be adversely affected.
If we cannot rapidly continue to develop, manufacture and market innovative products and services that meet customer requirements for performance and reliability, we may lose market share and our revenues may suffer.
The process of developing new high technology products and services is complex and uncertain, and failure to anticipate customers’ changing needs and emerging technological trends accurately and to develop or obtain appropriate intellectual property could significantly harm our results of operations. We must make long-term investments and commit significant resources before knowing whether our predictions will eventually result in products that the market will accept. We must accurately forecast volumes, mix of products and configurations that meet customer requirements, and we may not succeed.
Due to the international nature of our business, political or economic changes could harm our future revenues, costs and expenses and financial condition.
Our future revenues, costs and expenses could be adversely affected by a variety of international factors, including:
· changes in a country’s or region’s political or economic conditions;
· longer accounts receivable cycles;
· trade protection measures;
· unexpected changes in regulatory requirements;
· differing technology standards and/or customer requirements; and
· import or export licensing requirements, which could affect our ability to obtain favorable terms for components or lead to penalties or restrictions.
A portion of our product and component manufacturing, along with key suppliers, is located outside of the United States, and also could be disrupted by some of the international factors described above.
We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks that could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks that are inherent in our sales commitments, anticipated sales, and assets and liabilities that are denominated in currencies other than the United States dollar. Failure to sufficiently hedge or otherwise manage foreign currency risks properly could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
As part of our business strategy, we may complete acquisitions or divest non-strategic businesses and product lines. These actions could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
As part of our business strategy, we engage in discussions with third parties regarding, and enter into agreements relating to, possible acquisitions, strategic alliances, ventures and divestitures in order to manage our product and technology portfolios and further our strategic objectives. In order to pursue this strategy successfully, we must identify suitable acquisition, alliance or divestiture candidates, complete these transactions, some of which may be large and complex, and integrate acquired companies. Integration and other risks of acquisitions and strategic alliances can be more pronounced for larger and more complicated transactions, or if multiple acquisitions are pursued simultaneously.
The integration of acquisitions may make the completion and integration of subsequent acquisitions more difficult. However, if we fail to identify and complete these transactions, we may be required to expend resources to internally develop products and technology or may be at a competitive disadvantage or may be adversely affected by negative market perceptions, which may have a material effect on our revenues, margins and selling, general and administrative expenses taken as a whole.
Acquisitions and strategic alliances may require us to integrate with a different company culture, management team and business infrastructure and otherwise manage integration risks. Even if an acquisition or alliance is successfully integrated, we may not receive the expected benefits of the transaction. Managing acquisitions, alliances and divestitures requires varying levels of management resources, which may divert management’s attention from the other business operations. Acquisitions, including abandoned acquisitions, also may result in significant costs and expenses and charges to earnings. As a result, any completed, pending or future transactions may contribute to our financial results differing from the investment community’s expectations in a given quarter.
In order to be successful, we must retain and motivate key employees, and failure to do so could seriously harm us.
In order to be successful, we must retain and motivate executives and other key employees, including those in managerial, technical, marketing and information technology support positions. In particular, our product generation efforts depend on hiring and retaining qualified engineers. Attracting and retaining skilled workers and qualified sales representatives is also critical to us. Experienced management and technical, marketing and support personnel in the microelectronics and test solutions industries are in demand and competition for their talents is intense. Employee retention may be a particularly challenging issue following acquisitions since we also must continue to motivate employees and keep them focused on our strategies and goals, which may be particularly difficult due to the potential distractions related to integrating the acquired operations.
Terrorist acts or acts of war may seriously harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Terrorist acts or acts of war (wherever located around the world) may cause damage or disruption to us, our employees, facilities, partners, suppliers, distributors and resellers, and customers, which could significantly impact our revenues, expenses and financial condition. The potential for future terrorist attacks, the national and international responses to terrorist attacks, and other acts of war or hostility have created many economic and political uncertainties, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations in ways that cannot presently be predicted. In addition, as a company with headquarters and significant operations located in the United States, we may be impacted by actions against the United States. We will be predominantly uninsured for losses and interruptions caused by terrorist acts or acts of war.
Our stock price has historically fluctuated and may continue to fluctuate.
Our stock price, like that of other technology companies, can be volatile. Some of the factors that can affect our stock price are:
· the announcement of new products, services or technological innovations by us or our competitors;
· quarterly increases or decreases in our revenue or earnings;
· changes in quarterly revenue or earnings estimates by the investment community; and
· speculation in the press or investment community about our strategic position, financial condition, results of operations, business or significant transactions.
General market conditions and domestic or international macroeconomic and geopolitical factors unrelated to our performance may also affect our stock price. In addition, following periods of volatility in a company’s securities, securities class action litigation against a company is sometimes instituted. This type of litigation could result in substantial costs and the diversion of management time and resources.
ITEM 1B
ITEM 1B - UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None
ITEM 2
ITEM 2 - PROPERTIES
Following is a description of the significant properties owned or leased by us at June 30, 2006:
· Our executive offices and the manufacturing facilities of Aeroflex Plainview, Inc., one of our subsidiaries, are an aggregate of approximately 69,000 square feet and are located in premises which we own in Plainview, Long Island, New York. (1)
· Aeroflex Plainview, Inc., also leases a manufacturing facility in Hauppauge, Long Island, New York, of approximately 47,000 square feet, with an annual rental of approximately $289,000. The lease expires in 2010. (3)
· Our subsidiary, Aeroflex Powell, Inc., leases approximately 20,000 square feet of space in Powell, Ohio, with an annual rental of approximately $230,000. The lease expires in 2008. This subsidiary also leases approximately 16,000 square feet of space in Cupertino, California, with an annual rental of approximately $255,000. This lease expires in 2009. (2)
· Our subsidiary, Aeroflex Colorado Springs, Inc., conducts manufacturing operations at a plant located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The plant, which we own, is approximately 102,000 square feet. (3)
· Our subsidiary, Europtest, S.A., leases approximately 14,000 square feet of space in Elancourt, France, with an annual rental of approximately $128,000. The lease expires in 2009. (2)
· Our subsidiary, Aeroflex Wichita, Inc., conducts manufacturing operations at a plant located in Wichita, Kansas. The plant, which we own, is approximately 156,000 square feet. This subsidiary also leases two facilities totaling approximately 38,000 square feet in New Century, Kansas, with an annual rental of approximately $129,000. Both of these leases expire in 2007. (2)
· Our subsidiary, Aeroflex International Ltd., conducts manufacturing operations at three owned facilities in Stevenage, England, comprising approximately 81,000, 34,000 and 27,000 square feet. (2)
· Our subsidiary, Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions Limited, leases two facilities totaling 88,000 square feet in Burnham, England, with total annual rentals of $1.6 million. One lease expires in 2007 and the other in 2010. (2)
· Our subsidiary, Aeroflex Inmet, Inc., conducts manufacturing operations at a plant located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The plant, which we own, is approximately 32,000 square feet. (3)
· Our subsidiary, Aeroflex KDI, Inc., conducts manufacturing operations at a plant located in Whippany, New Jersey. The plant, which we own, is approximately 57,000 square feet. (3)
· Our subsidiary, Aeroflex Weinschel, Inc., leases approximately 32,000 square feet of space in Frederick, Maryland, with an annual rental of approximately $388,000. This lease expires in 2011. (3)
· Our subsidiary, Aeroflex Metelics, Inc., leases approximately 20,000 square feet in Sunnyvale, California, with an annual rental of approximately $316,000. This lease expires in 2012. (3)
· Our subsidiary, Aeroflex Nanjing, leases approximately 10,000 square feet in Nanjing, China, with an annual rental of approximately $22,000. This lease expires in 2009. (3)
· Our subsidiary, Aeroflex Cambridge, leases approximately 14,000 square feet in Cambridge, England, with an annual rental of approximately $370,000. This lease expires in 2011. (2)
We believe that our facilities are adequate for our current and presently foreseeable needs and that we will be able to renew or replace our expiring leases on our rental properties on commercially reasonable terms.
(1) Used by both Microelectronic Solutions and Test Solutions segments.
(2) Used by Test Solutions segment.
(3) Used by Microelectronic Solutions segment.
ITEM 3
ITEM 3 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are involved in various routine legal matters. We believe the outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on us.
ITEM 4
ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 5
ITEM 5 - MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
Our common stock trades on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol “ARXX”. The following table sets forth, for the fiscal periods indicated, the high and low closing sales prices of our common stock as reported by the Nasdaq National Market.
Holders
As of September 11, 2006, there were approximately 574 record holders of our common stock.
Dividends
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. There have been no stock dividends declared or paid on our common stock during the past three years. We currently intend to retain any future earnings for use in the operation and development of our business, for acquisitions and to repurchase our common stock. We do not intend to declare or pay any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. In addition, our bank revolving credit agreement restricts us from paying cash dividends and how much we can expend toward the repurchase of our common stock.
Equity Compensation Plan Information as of June 30, 2006
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table sets forth information with respect to shares of our common stock that we purchased during the three fiscal months ended June 30, 2006.
(1) For description of plans, see Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) All purchases were made in open market transactions. Our 3.0 million share stock buyback program has been in effect since May 23, 2005. There is no time limit on the repurchases to be made under this program. Since July 1, 2006, we have purchased an additional 1.8 million shares for $17.2 million through September 11, 2006.
ITEM 6
ITEM 6 - SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The comparability of the information provided below is effected by, among other things, certain accounting changes, business combinations and dispositions, which are more completely described in the notes to our consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere herein.
(In thousands, except percentages, footnotes and per share amounts)
(1) Includes (a) $6.8 million ($4.2 million, net of tax, or $.05 per diluted share) charge for share based compensation, (b) a $3.2 million ($2.0 million, net of tax, or $.03 per diluted share) charge for restructuring costs for the consolidation of our three United Kingdom operations into one division, and (c) a $3.9 million ($2.4 million, net of tax, or $.03 per diluted share) adjustment for a development contract, (d) the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle relates to the adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 47, effective June 30, 2006, including the recording of a fixed asset and an asset retirement obligation liability for certain leases of $2.4 million each and $1.6 million accumulated depreciation, and after tax charge of $l.1 million.
(2) Includes (a) $3.0 million ($3.0 million, net of tax, or $.04 per diluted share) charge for the write-off of in-process
research and development acquired in connection with the purchases of JcAIR and SPG, and (b) includes $ 3.1 million ($1.9 million, net of tax, or $.02 per diluted share) charge for the restructuring of our European sales and management organization.
(3) Includes $4.2 million ($3.9 million, net of tax, or $.06 per diluted share) charge for the write-off of in-process research and development acquired in connection with the purchases of MCE, RIWS and Celerity.
(4) Includes (a) $3.1 million ($2.1 million, net of tax, or $.03 per diluted share) charge for the consolidation of our
manufacturing operations in order to take advantage of excess manufacturing capacity and reduce operating
costs including charges related to excess equipment capacity, and (b) includes $1.1 million ($1.1 million, net of tax, or $.02 per diluted share) charge for the write-off of in-process research and development acquired in
connection with the purchase of IFR Systems, Inc. in May 2002.
(5) Calculated by dividing stockholders’ equity, at the end of the year, by the number of shares outstanding at the end of the year.
ITEM 7
ITEM 7 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
We earn revenues and generate cash from the sale of microelectronic and test solution products into the broadband communications, aerospace and defense markets. Overall, we seek to strengthen and expand our proprietary technologies and to broaden the applications for existing technologies.
In the microelectronic solutions segment, our business strategy has been to use our design, engineering and manufacturing know-how of application specific multi-function module and space hybrid microcircuits to provide more content on classified satellite programs and position ourselves for increased outsourcing by major satellite manufacturers; increase the content of application integrated circuits in the CT scan market; and participate in the “3G” wireless communications build-out. Concerning the test solutions segment, our business strategy has been to use our design, development and manufacturing capabilities to provide a broad line of test equipment to leading manufacturers and service providers in a) the wireless industry, b) the military and private mobile radio industry and c) the commercial and military avionics industries. Over the years, we have made acquisitions to enter new markets or increase our penetration of existing markets.
Day to day, our management style focuses on driving operating efficiencies throughout the business and the maintenance of a conservative capital structure.
Statement of Earnings
The following table sets forth our net sales and operating income by business segment and a reconciliation to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the periods indicated.
(1) Restated for the transfer of the Motion Control Systems business from ATS to AMS due to an internal reorganization in fiscal 2006. Sales and operating income for the Motion Control Systems business was $14.9 million and $816,000, respectively, for the year ended June 30, 2005.
(2) Restated for the transfer of the Motion Control Systems business from ATS to AMS due to an internal reorganization in fiscal 2006. Sales and operating loss for the Motion Control Systems business was $14.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively, for the year ended June 30, 2004.
(3) Management evaluates the operating results of the two segments based upon reported operating income, before cost related to amortization of acquired intangibles, share based compensation, restructuring charges, acquired in-process research and development charges and the impact of acquisition related adjustments to inventory.
The following table sets forth certain items from our statement of earnings as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated.
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
Net Sales. Net sales increased 19% to $551.8 million in fiscal 2006 from $463.4 million in fiscal 2005. On a consolidated basis, organic growth was 10%. (Revenues for business units in operation throughout fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005)
Net sales in the microelectronic solutions (“AMS”) segment increased 16%, all of which was organic, to $241.0 million in fiscal 2006 from $207.9 million in fiscal 2005 due to increased sales volume of components, microelectronic modules and integrated circuits. Net sales in the test solutions (“ATS”) segment increased 22% to $310.8 million in fiscal 2006 from $255.5 million in fiscal 2005. Organic growth in ATS was 6% with the balance due to the addition of sales from our fourth quarter fiscal 2005 acquisitions of JcAIR and SPG.
Gross Profit. Gross profit equals net sales less cost of sales. Cost of sales includes materials, direct labor and overhead expenses such as engineering labor, fringe benefits, allocable occupancy costs, depreciation and manufacturing supplies.
On a consolidated basis, gross profit was 46.8% in fiscal 2006 compared to 47.2% in fiscal 2005. Fiscal 2006 included an adjustment of $3.9 million to the estimate to complete a contract in our radar division and restructuring costs of $1.1 million that are included in cost of sales, that had the effect of reducing gross profit margins by 90 basis points.
Gross profit increased $17.7 million, or 17%, and gross margins improved 50 basis points in the AMS segment primarily as a result of the increased sales volume and increased margins in our microelectronic modules and integrated circuits business, partially offset by reduced margins in our components business. Gross profit increased $22.1 million, or 19%, in the ATS segment primarily as a result of the increased sales volume, partially offset by reduced margins in our wireless test solutions and radar test systems business. ATS gross margins reduced 90 basis points due to $1.1 million of restructuring costs in our UK wireless business and a $3.9 million adjustment to the estimate to complete a contract in the radar business.
Selling, General and Administrative Costs. Selling, general and administrative costs include office and management salaries, fringe benefits, commissions, insurance and professional fees. On a consolidated basis, these costs decreased 200 basis points as a percentage of sales.
Selling, general and administrative costs increased $5.3 million, or 16%, in the AMS segment due primarily to general increases in expenses related to the increase in sales and the recognition of share based compensation of $1.4 million. Selling, general and administrative costs increased $7.5 million, or 12%, in the ATS segment primarily as a result of our fiscal 2005 fourth quarter acquisitions of JcAIR and SPG, restructuring charges of $2.1 million related to our consolidation of our three United Kingdom operations into one division and share based compensation of $1.3 million, offset, partially, by reduced expenditures as a result of restructuring activities. Corporate selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $1.6 million due primarily to reductions in external Sarbanes Oxley compliance related expenses of $5.3 million, partially offset by stock based compensation of $3.4 million.
In fiscal 2006, we initiated strategic plans to consolidate three of our United Kingdom operations into one division in our Test Solutions business segment. In connection with this restructuring, we recorded charges of $2.1 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006 for workforce reductions, primarily in management, engineering and sales. The restructuring charge is expected to generate savings of approximately $5.0 million per year, about $1.5 million of savings were realized in fiscal 2006.
Research and Development Costs. Research and development costs include materials, engineering labor and allocated overhead.
Self-funded research and development costs increased $1.6 million, or 7%, in the AMS segment primarily due to the increased development of integrated circuits. Research and development costs increased $12.9 million, or 34%, in the ATS segment primarily due to the addition of the expense of SPG ($9.3 million) and the development of a radar tracking system ($5.2 million).
Amortization of Acquired Intangibles. Amortization increased $4.9 million, or 55%, to $13.8 million, primarily due to the acquisitions of JcAIR and SPG in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005.
Other Income (Expense). Interest expense was $608,000 in fiscal 2006 and $895,000 in fiscal 2005. Other income of $1.7 million in fiscal 2006 consisted primarily of $1.1 million of interest income. Other income of $1.8 million in fiscal 2005 consisted primarily of $1.7 million of interest income. Interest expense decreased in fiscal 2006 due to lower outstanding debt. The decline in interest income was due to the lower balances in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities due to our fourth quarter fiscal 2005 acquisitions.
Provision for Income Taxes. The income tax provision was $17.2 million (an effective income tax rate of 38.0%) in fiscal 2006 and $14.4 million (an effective income tax rate of 43.5%) in fiscal 2005. The effective income tax rate for the two periods differed from the amount computed by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate to income before income taxes primarily due to foreign, state and local income taxes, and research and development credits, non-repatriated foreign earnings and non-deductible in-process research and development costs. The primary difference in rates between the two years is due to a manufacturing credit in 2006 and a non deductible in-process research and development charge in 2005.
Income from Continuing Operations. Income from continuing operations for the year ended June 30, 2006 was $28.1 million, or $.37 per diluted share, versus $18.6 million, or $.25 per diluted share, in 2005. Fiscal 2006 income from continuing operations included a $6.8 million ($4.2 million after tax) charge for share based compensation in fiscal 2006 (for which there was no comparable expense in the prior year). Fiscal 2005 income from continuing operations included a $3.0 million charge ($3.0 million, net of tax) for in-process research and development related to the acquisitions of JcAIR, and SPG.
Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle. The Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations” (FIN 47) in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. The adoption of FIN 47 resulted in the recognition of a fixed asset and asset retirement obligation liability for certain leased premises of $2.4 million each, accumulated depreciation of $1.6 million and an after tax charge of $1.1 million, which is reflected as a cumulative change in accounting principle in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
Net Sales. Net sales increased 12% to $463.4 million in fiscal 2005 from $414.1 million in fiscal 2004. Net sales in the microelectronic solutions (“AMS”) segment increased 16% to $207.9 million in fiscal 2005 from $178.9 million in fiscal 2004 due primarily to the inclusion of MCE, acquired in September 2003, for a full year versus ten months in fiscal 2004, together with organic growth in MCE and also as a result of increased sales of our microelectronic modules and integrated circuits. Net sales in the test solutions (“ATS”) segment increased 9% to $255.5 million in fiscal 2005 from $235.2 million in fiscal 2004 primarily due to increased sales in our wireless communication test products business, and, to a lesser degree, sales from the JcAIR and SPG businesses which were acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005.
Gross Profit.
Gross profit increased $16.8 million, or 20%, in the AMS segment primarily as a result of the effect of the acquisition of MCE in September 2003, organic growth of volume of MCE from fiscal 2004 and an increase in sales in our microelectronic modules and integrated circuits businesses. Gross profit increased $9.1 million, or 9%, in the ATS segment primarily as a result of increased sales and margins in our wireless communications test products business and, to a lesser degree, the contribution of the JcAIR and SPG businesses.
Selling, General and Administrative Costs.
Selling, general and administrative costs increased $3.7 million, or 12%, in the AMS segment due primarily to the addition of the expenses of MCE for a full year versus ten months in fiscal 2004 and increased commissions resulting from increased sales. Selling, general and administrative costs increased $7.3 million, or 14%, in the ATS segment due primarily to restructuring charges of $3.1 million in our European operations, $1.3 million due to the addition of the expenses of JcAIR and SPG and $1.2 million due to the full year impact of RIWS in fiscal 2005 versus eleven months in fiscal 2004. Corporate selling, general and administrative expenses increased $7.6 million due primarily to increased compensation expense, professional fees of $7.1 million and insurance expense.
Research and Development Costs.
Self funded research and development costs increased $7.4 million, or 46%, in the AMS segment primarily due to the increased development cost associated with field programmable gate arrays ($3.8 million) and microelectronic modules ($1.4 million) and to a lesser degree, the inclusion of MCE for a full year versus ten months in fiscal 2004 ($1.2 million). Research and development costs increased $4.0 million, or 12%, in the ATS segment primarily due to the addition of the developmental expenses for wireless communication test equipment, which is expected to continue to have higher research and development costs.
Amortization of Acquired Intangibles. Amortization increased $1.2 million, or 15%, to $8.9 million due primarily to the acquisitions of JcAIR and SPG.
Acquired In-Process Research and Development. In connection with the acquisition of SPG, we allocated $2.8 million of the purchase price to incomplete research and development projects. In connection with the acquisition of JcAIR, we allocated $200,000 of the purchase price to incomplete research and development projects. These allocations represented the estimated fair value of such incomplete research and development projects, at the acquisition date, based on future cash flows that have been adjusted by the respective projects’ completion percentage. At the respective acquisition dates, the development of these projects had not yet reached technological feasibility and the research and development in progress had no alternative future uses. Accordingly, we expensed these costs as of the respective acquisition dates in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Other Income (Expense). Interest expense was $895,000 in fiscal 2005 and $1.4 million in fiscal 2004. Other income of $1.8 million in fiscal 2005 consisted primarily of $1.7 million of interest income. Other expense of $1.7 million in fiscal 2004 consisted primarily of $2.0 million of foreign currency transaction losses partially offset by interest income of $456,000. Interest expense decreased in fiscal 2005 due to lower borrowings. Foreign currency transaction losses decreased primarily due to foreign currency contract strategies that we employed in fiscal 2005. Interest income increased primarily due to higher average levels of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities.
Provision for Income Taxes. The income tax provision was $14.4 million (an effective income tax rate of 43.5%) in fiscal 2005 and $12.5 million (an effective income tax rate of 37.8%) in fiscal 2004. The effective income tax rate for the two periods differed from the amount computed by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate to income before income taxes primarily due to foreign, state and local income taxes, research and development credits and non-deductible in-process research and development costs. The primary difference in rates between the two years is due to the increase in domestic income relative to foreign income and a valuation allowance recorded on foreign losses. Domestic income is taxed at higher effective tax rates than foreign income which increases the overall global tax rate.
Income from Continuing Operations. Income from continuing operations for the year ended June 30, 2005 was $18.6 million, or $.25 per diluted share, versus $20.5 million, or $.29 per diluted share, in 2004. Fiscal 2005 income from continuing operations included a $3.0 million charge ($3.0 million, net of tax) for in-process research and development related to the acquisitions of JcAIR and SPG. Fiscal 2004 income from continuing operations included a $4.2 million charge ($3.9 million, net of tax) for in-process research and development related to the acquisitions of MCE, RIWS and Celerity.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2006, we had $209.1 million of working capital which includes $38.7 million of cash and short term investments. Our current ratio was 2.8 to 1 at June 30, 2006. On March 21, 2006, we executed a loan agreement with four banks which replaced a previous $50 million loan agreement. The unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility increased our line of credit to $100 million through March 2011. Approximately $11.0 million in letters of credit issued under the previous facility constitute letters of credit issued under the new facility. Under certain circumstances, upon our request, the commitments under the credit facility may be increased by an additional $50 million to $150 million. The interest rates on borrowings under this agreement are at varying rates depending on certain financial ratios with the current rate substantially equivalent to LIBOR plus .575% (5.9% at June 30, 2006) on the revolving credit borrowings. We are required to pay an annual facility fee of .175% on the entire credit line.
The terms of the loan agreement, as amended in August 2006, require compliance with certain financial covenants including maintenance of various financial ratios, limitations on indebtedness, treasury stock repurchases and prohibition of the payment of cash dividends. The amendment increased the amount we can expend for the stock repurchases by $30.0 million to approximately $40.0 million as of the date of the amendment. We are currently in full compliance with all of the covenants contained in the loan agreement. At June 30, 2006 our available unused line of credit was approximately $89.0 million after consideration of outstanding letters of credit. We expect to be in compliance with all covenants for the foreseeable future.
On July 31, 2003, we acquired RIWS for cash of $38 million and a deferred payment of up to $16.5 million in either cash or Aeroflex common stock, at our option, depending on RIWS achieving certain performance goals for the year ending July 31, 2004. Although we believe that the performance goals have not been met, the determination is not final.
In fiscal 2006, our cash flow from operations provided $36.7 million, primarily from our continued profitability offset by increases in accounts receivable ($21.5 million) and inventory ($11.7 million) due to increased sales. In fiscal 2006, our investing activities used cash of $42.6 million principally for net purchases of marketable securities ($28.3 million) and capital expenditures ($15.5 million). In fiscal 2006, our financing activities provided $3.7 million principally from the proceeds on the exercise of stock options.
We believe that existing cash and short term investments, coupled with internally generated funds and available lines of credit will be sufficient for our working capital requirements, capital expenditure needs and the servicing of our debt for the foreseeable future. One of our pension plans currently is unfunded by $17.2 million, but is expected to be funded from the cash surrender value of life insurance policies that are being held in a rabbi trust valued at $6.3 million as of June 30, 2006. We do not believe that our funding of the pension obligations remaining after application of such policy proceeds will be material in the near term. Our cash, short term investments and available lines of credit are available to fund acquisitions, for share repurchases under a board approved program and for other potential large cash needs that may arise. Since July 1, 2006, we repurchased 1.8 million shares for $17.2 million through September 11, 2006, from available cash funds.
Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes our obligations and commitments to make future payments under debt, operating leases, and employment contracts as of June 30, 2006:
The operating lease commitments shown in the above table have not been reduced by future minimum sub-lease rentals of $3.0 million.
In the normal course of business, we routinely enter into binding and non-binding purchase obligations primarily covering anticipated purchases of inventory and equipment. None of these obligations are individually significant. We do not expect that these commitments, as of June 30, 2006, will have a material adverse affect on our liquidity.
Legal Proceedings
We are involved in various routine legal matters. We believe the outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Accounting Policies Involving Significant Estimates
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the recognition of revenue and expenses during the period reported. The following accounting policies require us to make estimates and assumptions based on the circumstances, information available and our experience and judgment. These estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period that they are determined to be necessary. If actual results differ significantly from our estimates, our financial statements could be materially impacted.
Revenue and Cost Recognition Under Long-Term Contracts
We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the selling price is fixed or determinable and collectibility of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.
For arrangements other than certain long-term contracts, revenue (including shipping and handling fees) is recognized when products are shipped and title has passed to the customer. If title does not pass until the product reaches the customer’s delivery site, then recognition of the revenue is deferred until that time. Certain of our sales are to distributors which have a right to return some portion of product within eighteen months of sale. We recognize revenue on these sales at the time of shipment to the distributor as the returns under these arrangements have been insignificant and can be reasonably estimated. An estimate of such returns is recorded at the time sales are recognized.
Long-term contracts are accounted for in accordance with SOP 81-1, “Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production type Contractors.” We determine estimated contract profit rates and use the percentage-of-completion method to recognize revenues and associated costs as work progresses on certain long-term contracts. We measure the extent of progress toward completion generally based upon one of the following methods (based upon an assessment of which method most closely aligns to the underlying earnings process): (i) the units-of-delivery method, (ii) the cost-to-cost method, using the ratio of contract costs incurred as a percentage of total estimated costs at contract completion (based upon engineering and production estimates), or (iii) the achievement of contractual milestones. Provisions for anticipated losses or revisions in estimated profits on contracts-in-process are recorded in the period in which such anticipated losses or revisions become evident.
Revenue from sales of products where software is other than incidental to their performance, including related software support and maintenance contracts is recognized in accordance with SOP-97-2, “Software Revenue Recognition.”
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. Inventory levels are maintained in relation to expected sales volumes. We periodically evaluate the net realizable value of our inventory. Numerous analyses are applied including lower of cost or market analysis, forecasted sales requirements and forecasted warranty requirements. After taking these and other factors into consideration, such as technological changes, age and physical condition, appropriate adjustments are recorded to the inventory balance. If actual conditions differ from our expectation, then inventory balances may be over or under valued, which could have a material effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Purchase Accounting and Recoverability of Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
Determining the fair value of certain assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination is judgmental in nature and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. There are various methods used to estimate the value of tangible and intangible assets acquired, such as discounted cash flow and market multiple approaches. Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions inherent in the two approaches include: projected future cash flows (including timing); discount rate reflecting the risk inherent in the future cash flows; perpetual growth rate; determination of appropriate market comparables; and the determination of whether a premium or a discount should be applied to comparables. There are also judgments made to determine the expected useful lives assigned to each class of assets and liabilities acquired. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the cost of acquisition over the sum of the amounts assigned to identifiable assets acquired less liabilities assumed. We perform an assessment of whether there is an indication that goodwill is impaired on an annual basis unless events or circumstances warrant a more frequent assessment. The impairment assessment involves, among other things, an estimation of the fair value of each of our reporting units. This estimate is made by an independent evaluation expert using both a market value approach and an income based approach. Such estimates are inherently subjective, and subject to change in future periods.
In response to changes in industry and market conditions, we could be required to strategically realign our resources and consider restructuring, disposing of, or otherwise exiting businesses, which could result in the impairment of goodwill and other long lived assets, as well as a reduction in the useful lives of such depreciable or amortizable long lived assets. Impairment charges and the reduction in useful lives could have a material impact on our results of operations and financial conditions.
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the lease or the estimated life of the asset, whichever is shorter. Changes in circumstances such as technological advances or changes to our business model can result in the actual useful lives differing from our estimates. To the extent the estimated useful lives are incorrect, the value of these assets may be over or under stated, which in turn could have a material effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Long-lived assets other than goodwill are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any such asset may be impaired. We evaluate the recoverability of such assets by estimating future cash flows. If the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition is less than the carrying amount of the assets, we will recognize an impairment loss to the extent of the excess of the carrying amount of the assets over the discounted cash flow.
If our actual results are not as favorable as the forecasted results used in our impairment reviews of goodwill and other long-lived assets, impairment charges may be necessary which could have a material effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Although we did not experience impairment of goodwill and other long lived assets during fiscal 2006, in response to recent operating results in certain businesses within our test solutions segment (which has goodwill of approximately $117 million at June 30, 2006), we may conduct another impairment review prior to June 30, 2007.
Restructuring Charges
When we incur a liability related to a restructuring charge, we estimate and record all appropriate expenses. These expenses include severance, retention bonuses, fringe benefits, asset impairment, buyout of leases and inventory write-downs. To the extent that our estimates differ from actual expenses, there could be significant additional expenses or reversals of previously recorded charges in the future.
Income Taxes
Significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide income tax expense provision. In the ordinary course of a global business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax outcome is uncertain. Some of these uncertainties arise as a consequence of revenue sharing and cost reimbursement arrangements among related entities, the process of identifying items of revenue and expense that qualify for preferential tax treatment and segregation of foreign and domestic income and expense to avoid double taxation. No assurance can be given that the final tax outcome of these matters will not be different than that which is reflected in our historical income tax provisions and accruals. Such differences could have a material effect on our income tax provision and net earnings in the period in which such determination is made.
We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amounts of future tax benefit that is more likely than not to be realized. While we have considered future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance, there is no assurance that sufficient taxable income will be generated in future years or that tax strategies will continue to be prudent. Accordingly, the valuation allowance might need to be increased to cover additional deferred tax assets that may not be realizable. Any increase in the valuation allowance could have a material adverse impact on our income tax provision and net earnings in the period in which such determination is made.
Share-Based Compensation
With the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) on July 1, 2005, we are required to record the fair value of share based compensation awards as an expense. In order to determine the fair value of stock options on the date of grant, the Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Inherent in this model are assumptions related to expected stock price volatility, option life, risk-free interest rate and dividend yield. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of our shares using daily price observations over a period consistent with the expected life. We use the safe harbor guidance in SAB 107 to estimate the expected life of options granted during fiscal 2006. The risk-fee rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods similar to the expected life. While the risk-free interest rate and dividend yield are less subjective assumptions, typically based on factual data derived from public sources, the expected stock price volatility and option life assumptions require a greater level of judgment which makes them critical accounting estimates.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not maintain any off-balance sheet arrangements, transactions, obligations or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that would be expected to have material current or future effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.
Issued But Not Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections,” which (a) establishes, unless impracticable, retrospective application as the required method for reporting a change in accounting principle in the absence of explicit transition requirements specific to the newly adopted accounting principle, (b) addresses the reporting of a correction of an error by restating previously issued financial statements, and (c) is effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. This statement will have no effect on our consolidated financial statements when adopted on July 1, 2006.
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes by prescribing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods and disclosure. FIN 48 is effective for fiscaI years beginning after December 15, 2006. We are in the process of evaluating the impact FIN 48 will have on our consolidated financial statments.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Annual Report, including without limitation statements under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding our financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of our management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this Annual Report, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend” and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to our management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to those set forth above. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to the future and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our financial condition, results of operation, growth strategy and liquidity. We do not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking statements.
ITEM 7A
ITEM 7A - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates and to foreign currency exchange rates. Most of our debt is at fixed rates of interest or at a variable rate with an interest rate swap agreement which effectively converts the variable rate debt into fixed rate debt. Therefore, if market interest rates increase by 10% from levels at June 30, 2006, the effect on our net income as well as the fair value of our swap would be insignificant. Most of our invested cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities are at variable rates of interest. If market interest rates decrease by 10 percent from levels at June 30, 2006, the effect on our net income would be insignificant. If foreign currency exchange rates (primarily the British Pound and the Euro) change by 10% from levels at June 30, 2006, the effect on our other comprehensive income would be approximately $17.1 million. Foreign currency contracts are used to protect us from short term fluctuations in exchange rates principally related to outstanding trade receivables. We periodically enter into foreign currency contracts, which are not designated as hedges, and the change in fair value is included in income currently, within other income (expense). As of June 30, 2006, we had $2.6 million of notional value foreign currency forward contracts maturing through September 2006. Notional amounts do not quantify risk or represent assets or liabilities, but are used in the calculation of cash settlements under the contracts. The fair value of these contracts at June 30, 2006 was immaterial.
ITEM 8
ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The financial statements and supplementary data listed in the accompanying Index to Financial Statements and Schedules are attached as part of this report.
ITEM 9
ITEM 9 - CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A
ITEM 9A - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the Commission’s rules and forms, and that information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures is subject to certain limitations, including the exercise of judgment in designing, implementing and evaluating the controls and procedures, the assumptions used in identifying the likelihood of future events, and the inability to eliminate errors or misconduct completely. As a result, there can be no assurance that our disclosure controls and procedures will detect all errors or fraud. By their nature, any system of internal control, including our system, can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management’s control objectives.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2006, the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2006.
(b) Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act, as amended).
Under the supervision of and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, our management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework and criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, our management has concluded that, as of June 30, 2006, our internal control over financial reporting was effective.
KPMG LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audits our consolidated financial statements, has issued its attestation report on management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting. That attestation report appears on
page S-1.
(c) Changes in Internal Controls
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
There were no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2006 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B
ITEM 9B - OTHER INFORMATION
None.
PART III
The information required by items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III is incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy statement in connection with our Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held on November 9, 2006. The proxy statement is to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days following the end of our fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.
ITEM 15
ITEM 15 - EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) See index to Financial Statements at beginning of attached financial statements.
(b) Exhibits
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001).
3.2
By-Laws, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Quarterly Report on Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2005).
4.1
Rights agreement, dated as of August 13, 1998, between Aeroflex Incorporated and American Stock Transfer Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 1998).
4.2
Code of ethics for Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers of Aeroflex Incorporated.
10.1
Fifth Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of February 14, 2003 among the Registrant, certain of its subsidiaries, JPMorgan Chase Bank and Fleet National Bank. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2002).
10.2
Eighth Amendment Agreement dated March 21, 2006, between and among Aeroflex Incorporated, and certain of its domestic subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A. as the Fronting Bank and Administrative Agent and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Syndication Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Form 8-K filed on March 27, 2006).
10.3
Credit Agreement, dated March 21, 2006, between and among Aeroflex Incorporated, Aeroflex Test Solutions Limited, the Lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Report on Form 8-K filed on March 27, 2006).
10.4
Guarantee Agreement, dated March 21, 2006, between Aeroflex Incorporated and certain of its domestic subsidiaries, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Form 8-K filed on March 27, 2006).
10.5
First Amendment Agreement, dated August 28, 2006, to the Credit Agreement, by and among Aeroflex Incorporated, Aeroflex Test Solutions, the Lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Report on Form 8-K filed on September 1, 2006).
10.6
1994 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1994).
10.7
1994 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1994).
10.8
Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Harvey R. Blau. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999).
10.9
Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Michael Gorin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999).
10.10
Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Leonard Borow. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999).
10.11
1996 Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to Definitive schedule 14A filed September 30, 1996).
10.12
1998 Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1998).
10.13
1999 Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration Statement #333-31654).
10.14
Key Employee Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration Statement #333-53622).
10.15
2000 Stock Option Plan, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, #333-97027).
10.16
2002 Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, #333-97029).
10.17
Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Harvey R. Blau, effective September 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000).
10.18
Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Michael Gorin, effective September 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000).
10.19
Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Leonard Borow, effective September 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000).
10.20
Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Harvey R. Blau, effective August 13, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001).
10.21
Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Michael Gorin, effective August 13, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001).
10.22
Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Leonard Borow, effective August 13, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001).
10.23
Aeroflex Incorporated Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 20, 2001).
10.24
Trust Under Deferred Compensation Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001).
10.25
Amendment No. 3 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Harvey R. Blau, effective November 8, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001).
10.26
Amendment No. 3 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Michael Gorin, effective November 8, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001).
10.27
Amendment No. 3 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Leonard Borow, effective November 8, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001).
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Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 27, 2003, among Aeroflex Incorporated, Acquisition, MCE and Michael J. Endres. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of Report on Form 8-K filed July 2, 2003).
10.29
Form of Warrant Exchange Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of Report on Form 8-K filed July 2, 2003).
10.30
Form of MCE Shareholders’ Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 of Report on Form 8-K filed July 2, 2003).
10.31
Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and John Adamovich, Jr., dated November 9, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Report on Form 8-K filed on November 15, 2005).
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Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of July 31, 2003, by and among Racal Instruments Group Limited, Aeroflex and IFR Systems Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aeroflex Incorporated. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Report on Form 8-K dated July 31, 2003).
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Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of July 31, 2003, by and between Racal Instruments Inc. and Aeroflex Incorporated. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to Report on Form 8-K dated July 31, 2003).
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Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of July 31, 2003, by and among Racal Instruments Group Limited and Aeroflex Incorporated. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to Report on Form 8-K dated July 31, 2003).
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Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Carl Caruso dated November 6, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2003).
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Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Charles Badlato dated November 6, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2003).
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Amendment No. 4 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Harvey R. Blau dated as of May 13, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004).
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Amended No. 4 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Michael Gorin dated as of May 13, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004).
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Amendment No. 4 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Leonard Borow dated May 13, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004).
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Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Carl Caruso dated March 11, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Report on Form 8-K filed March 31, 2005).
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Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 23, 2005, between UbiNetics Holdings Limited and Aeroflex Test Solutions Limited. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Report on Form 8-K filed May 27, 2005).
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Deed of Guarantee, dated as of May 23, 2005, made between Aeroflex Incorporated and UbiNetics Holdings Limited. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Report on Form 8-K filed May 27, 2005).
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Amendment No. 5 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Harvey R. Blau dated August 17, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Report on Form 8-K filed August 17, 2005).
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Amendment No. 5 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Michael Gorin dated August 17, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Report on Form 8-K filed August 17, 2005).
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Amendment No. 5 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Leonard Borow dated August 17, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Report on Form 8-K filed August 17, 2005).
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Consulting and Retirement Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Michael Gorin dated August 17, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Report on Form 8-K filed August 17, 2005).
The following is a list of the Registrant’s subsidiaries as of June 30, 2006:
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
31.1
Certification of Chairman of the Board pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3
Certification of Chief Operating Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.4
Certification of Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
/s/ Harvey R. Blau
Chairman of the Board
September 12, 2006
Harvey R. Blau
(Chief Executive Officer)
/s/ Leonard Borow
President, Chief Operating Officer,
September 12, 2006
Leonard Borow
Secretary and Director
/s/ John Adamovich, Jr.
Senior Vice President and
September 12, 2006
John Adamovich, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
/s/ Charles Badlato
Vice President - Treasurer and
September 12, 2006
Charles Badlato
Assistant Secretary
(Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ Paul Abecassis
Director
September 12, 2006
Paul Abecassis
/s/ John F. Benedik
Director
September 12, 2006
John F. Benedik
/s/ Milton Brenner
Director
September 12, 2006
Milton Brenner
/s/ Ernest E. Courchene, Jr.
Director
September 12, 2006
Ernest E. Courchene, Jr.
/s/ Michael A. Nelson
Director
September 12, 2006
Michael A. Nelson
/s/ Joseph Pompeo
Director
September 12, 2006
Joseph Pompeo
/s/ Barton D. Strong
Director
September 12, 2006
Barton D. Strong
AEROFLEX INCORPORATED
AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
COMPRISING ITEM 8 OF ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TO SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
AS OF JUNE 30, 2006 AND 2005
AND FOR THE YEARS
ENDED JUNE 30, 2006, 2005 AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
All other schedules have been omitted because they are inapplicable, not required, or the information is included elsewhere in the financial statements or notes thereto.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Aeroflex Incorporated:
We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Item 9A(b), Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, that Aeroflex Incorporated (the Company) maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Aeroflex Incorporated’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, management’s assessment that Aeroflex Incorporated maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Also, in our opinion, Aeroflex Incorporated maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006,
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based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Aeroflex Incorporated and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2006, and our report dated September 12, 2006, expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. Our report, dated September 12, 2006, refers to the Company’s adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, effective June 30, 2006, and the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R) Share-Based Payment, effective July 1, 2005.
Melville, New York
September 12,
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Aeroflex Incorporated:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Aeroflex Incorporated and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2006. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited the financial statement schedule listed in Item 15(a)2. These consolidated financial statements and the financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and the financial statement schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Aeroflex Incorporated and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2006, and 2005, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2006, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
As discussed in note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, effective June 30, 2006. Also, as discussed in notes 1 and 9 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, effective July 1, 2005.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of Aeroflex Incorporated’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated September 12, 2006, expressed an unqualified opinion on management’s assessment of, and the effective operation of, internal control over financial reporting.
Melville, New York
September 12,
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Aeroflex Incorporated
and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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Aeroflex Incorporated
and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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Aeroflex Incorporated
and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(In thousands, except per share data)
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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Aeroflex Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
and Comprehensive Income
(In thousands)
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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Aeroflex Incorporated
and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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AEROFLEX INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Principles and Policies
The Company
Aeroflex Incorporated and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) design, engineer and manufacture microelectronic and test solution products that are sold primarily into the broadband communications, aerospace and defense markets. Our fiscal year ends on June 30.
Presentation and Use of Estimates
Our financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). They consolidate our subsidiaries all of which are wholly-owned. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires that management of the Company make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Among the more significant estimates included in our consolidated financial statements are revenue and cost recognition under long-term contracts, the valuation of accounts receivable, inventories and deferred tax assets; the depreciable lives of fixed assets and useful lives of amortizable intangible assets; the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations; the recoverability of long-lived intangible assets and goodwill, share-based compensation; restructuring charges; asset retirement obligations and certain accrued expenses and contingencies.
The Company is subject to uncertainties such as impact of future events, economic, environmental and political factors, and changes in the business climate; therefore, actual results may differ from those estimates. When no estimate in a given range is deemed to be better than any other when estimating contingent liabilities, the low end of the range is accrued. Accordingly, the accounting estimates in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements will change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as our operating environment changes. Changes in estimates are made when circumstances warrant. Such changes and refinements in estimation methodologies are reflected in reported results of operations; if material, the effects of changes in estimates are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2005 and 2004 consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2006 presentation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
All highly liquid investments having maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition are considered to be cash equivalents.
Inventories
Inventories, including amounts related to long-term contracts accounted for under percentage-of-completion accounting, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.
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Financial Instruments and Derivatives
Foreign currency contracts are used to protect us from fluctuations in exchange rates. We enter into foreign currency contracts, which are not designated as hedges. Thus the change in fair value is included in income currently, within other income (expense). As of June 30, 2006, we had $2.6 million of notional value foreign currency forward contracts maturing through September 2006. Notional amounts do not quantify risk or represent assets or liabilities of the Company, but are used in the calculation of cash settlements under the contracts. The fair value of these contracts at June 30, 2006 was immaterial.
Our interest rate swap derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges. As such, they are recorded on the balance sheet as assets or liabilities at their fair value, with changes in the fair value of such derivatives being recorded as components of other comprehensive income.
Marketable Securities
Marketable securities are considered as available-for-sale and are recorded at fair market value with unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses and declines in market value judged to be other than temporary, of which there were none for the three years ended June 30, 2006, are included in other income. Interest and dividends are also included in other income. Marketable securities consist solely of auction rate bonds, whose carrying amount equaled their fair value as of June 30, 2006. Auction rate notes represent long-term (generally, maturities of 10 years to 35 years from date of issuances) variable rate bonds tied to short-term interest rates that are reset through an auction process, which occurs every seven to thirty-five days, and are classified as available for sale securities. Auction rate notes are considered highly liquid by market participants because of the auction process.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the selling price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.
For arrangements other than certain long-term contracts, revenue (including shipping and handling fees) is recognized when products are shipped and title has passed to the customer. If title does not pass until the product reaches the customer’s delivery site, then recognition of the revenue is deferred until that time. Certain of our sales are to distributors which have a right to return some portion of product within eighteen months of sale. We recognize revenue on these sales at the time of shipment to the distributor as the returns under these arrangements have been insignificant and can be reasonably estimated. An estimate of such returns is recorded at the time sales are recognized.
Long-term contracts are accounted for in accordance with SOP 81-1 “Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production Type Contracts.” We determine estimated contract profit rates and use the percentage-of-completion method to recognize revenues and associated costs as work progresses on certain long-term contracts. We measure the extent of progress toward completion generally based upon one of the following methods (based upon an assessment of which method most closely aligns to the underlying earnings process): (i) the units-of-delivery method, (ii) the cost-to-cost method, using the ratio of contract costs incurred as a percentage of total estimated costs at contract completion (based upon engineering and production estimates), or (iii) the achievement of contractual milestones. Provisions for anticipated losses or revisions in estimated profits on contracts-in-process are recorded in the period in which such anticipated losses or revisions become evident.
Revenue from sales of products where software is other than incidental to their performance, including related software support and maintenance contracts is recognized in accordance with SOP-97-2, “Software Revenue Recognition.”
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Acquisition Accounting
We use the purchase method to account for business combinations, whereby the total cost of an acquisition is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. The allocation of the purchase price is dependent upon certain valuations and other studies, which contain estimates and assumptions.
Long-Lived Assets
We do not amortize goodwill, but instead test it annually for impairment and whenever events or circumstances indicate impairment might have occurred. We evaluate the recoverability of goodwill using a two-step impairment test approach at the reporting unit level. In the first step, the overall fair value for the reporting unit is compared to its carrying amount including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying amount, a second step is performed which compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill to the carrying amount of the goodwill. The implied fair value for the goodwill is determined based on the difference between the fair value of the reporting unit and the fair value of its net identifiable assets. If the implied fair value of the goodwill is less than its carrying amount, the difference is recognized as an impairment.
Our amortizable intangible assets, which are comprised primarily of developed technology, tradenames and customer related intangibles, are subject to amortization for periods ranging up to 16 years, principally on a straight-line basis. Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of plant and equipment is provided over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, principally on the straight-line basis. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the lease, including anticipated renewals, or the estimated life of the asset, which is shorter.
We periodically review its depreciable and amortizable long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If the sum of the expected cash flows, undiscounted, is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.
In April 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 47 (“FIN 47”), “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations - An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143.” FIN 47 clarifies the terms of FASB Statement No. 143 and requires an entity to recognize a liability for a conditional asset retirement obligation if there is sufficient information to reasonably estimate its fair value. We adopted FIN 47 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. The adoption of FIN 47 resulted in the recognition of fixed assets and an asset retirement obligation liability for certain leased premises of $2.4 million each, accumulated depreciation of $1.6 million and an after tax charge of $1.1 million which is reflected as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle. The impact to prior periods was not material, therefore no proforma information for prior periods is presented.
Research and Development Costs
We charge all research and development costs to expense as incurred. See Note 3 for a discussion of acquired in-process research and development. For our software products, costs incurred between the date of technological feasibility and the date that the software is available for general release are capitalized. Historically, such costs have been insignificant.
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Earnings Per Share
The consolidated statements of earnings present basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share is determined by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share considers the potential effect of dilution on basic earnings per share assuming potentially dilutive securities that meet certain criteria, such as stock options, were outstanding since issuance. The treasury stock method is used to determine the dilutive effect of potentially dilutive securities.
The following table reconciles basic shares outstanding to diluted shares outstanding:
Options to purchase 7.0 million shares at exercise prices ranging between $9.22 and $34.41 per share were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the year ended June 30, 2006, because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Options to purchase 11.2 million shares at exercise prices ranging between $8.10 and $34.41 per share were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the year ended June 30, 2005, because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Options to purchase 6.8 million shares at exercise prices ranging between $13.48 and $34.41 per share were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the year ended June 30, 2004, because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
Accounting for Share-Based Compensation
Prior to fiscal 2006, we applied the intrinsic value method to account for stock option grants. Under the intrinsic value method, no compensation expense was recognized if the exercise price of our employee stock options equaled the market price of the underlying stock on the date of the grant. Since all options granted had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant, no compensation cost was recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings prior to fiscal year 2006 on stock options granted to employees.
Effective July 1, 2005, we adopted SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS No. 123(R)”) and now recognize the estimated fair value of share based compensation as an expense in our financial statements. This statement was adopted using the modified prospective method. Therefore, prior period financial statements have not been restated. Under this method, in addition to reflecting compensation expense for new share based awards, expense is also recognized to reflect the remaining service period of outstanding awards that had been included in pro forma disclosures in prior periods. SFAS No. 123(R) also requires that excess tax benefits related to stock option exercises be reflected as financing cash inflows instead of operating cash inflows. The adoption of this pronouncement resulted in increased compensation expense of $6.8 million partially offset by a tax benefit of $2.6 million, which caused net income to decrease by $4.2 million or $0.05 per diluted share for the year ended June 30, 2006, as well as cash flows from financing activities increasing by $551,000 while cash flows from operating activities decreased by the same amount for the year ended June 30, 2006.
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Income Taxes
We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be realized or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
Foreign Currency Translations
The financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries are measured in their local currency and then translated into U.S. dollars using the current rate method. Under the current rate method, assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rate at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates prevailing throughout the year.
Gains and losses resulting from the translation of financial statements of the foreign subsidiaries are accumulated in other comprehensive income (loss) and presented as part of stockholders’ equity. Realized and unrealized exchange gains or losses from the settlement of foreign currency transactions are reflected in other income (expense).
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income consists of net income and equity adjustments relating to foreign currency translation, fair value of derivatives and minimum pension liability and is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections,” which (a) establishes, unless impracticable, retrospective application as the required method for reporting a change in accounting principle in the absence of explicit transition requirements specific to the newly adopted accounting principle, (b) addresses the reporting of a correction of an error by restating previously issued financial statements, and (c) is effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements when adopted on July 1, 2006.
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes by prescribing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods and disclosure. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We are in the process of evaluating the impact FIN 48 will have on our consolidated financial statements.
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2. Discontinued Operations
As a result of continued operating losses, the Board of Directors of the Company, in February 2004, approved a formal plan to divest our thin film interconnect manufacturing operation (“MIC”) and to seek a strategic buyer. This operation had previously been included in our Microelectronic Solutions segment. As a result of this decision, we recorded a $9.1 million ($6.2 million, net of tax) loss on disposal. This charge included a cash requirement of $2.6 million primarily for existing equipment leases, and a non-cash charge of $6.5 million for the write down of goodwill, other intangibles and owned equipment.
In September 2004, we sold the stock of MIC for $8.8 million and recorded an additional loss on disposal of $1.3 million ($1.3 million, net of tax). Since the sale of the stock created a capital loss for tax purposes and we have no current capital gains to offset it, we recorded a full valuation allowance against the tax benefit. Under the terms of the sale agreements, we retained certain liabilities relating to potential adverse environmental conditions that may have existed as of the date of sale, litigation pending against MIC as of the date of sale and product defects in products designed, developed, manufactured or sold by MIC prior to the sale date which result in a recall, withdrawal or market suspension of the product or result in injury to persons or property. We believe these contingencies will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2004, our Board of Directors approved a formal plan to divest our shock and vibration control device manufacturing business (“VMC”) and to seek a strategic buyer. This operation had previously comprised the Isolator Products segment. In March 2005, we sold the net assets of VMC for $8.4 million in cash and recorded a gain on disposition of $860,000 ($505,000, net of tax). Under the terms of the sale agreements, we retained certain liabilities relating to adverse environmental conditions that existed at the premises occupied by VMC as of the date of sale, litigation pending against VMC as of the date of sale, and to the extent covered by insurance, for product liability for products sold prior to the closing date. We recorded a reserve for the estimated remediation costs related to adverse environmental conditions that existed at the VMC premises when it was sold.
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These business units have been reported as discontinued operations and, accordingly, income and losses from operations and the gain and (losses) on disposal have been reported separately from continuing operations. Net sales and income (loss) from discontinued operations (including gains (losses) on disposal) for the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
3. Acquisitions of Businesses and Intangible Assets
Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions Group
On July 31, 2003, we acquired the Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions Group (“RIWS”) for cash of $38 million and a deferred payment of up to $16.5 million in either cash or Aeroflex common stock, at our option, depending on RIWS achieving certain performance goals for the year ending July 31, 2004. We did not include this contingent consideration in its initial purchase price allocation as the payment of this consideration was not considered to be certain beyond a reasonable doubt at the date of acquisition. Although we believe that the performance goals have not been met, the determination is not final. RIWS develops, manufactures and integrates digital wireless testing and measurement solutions. The addition of RIWS testing solutions products and technologies enabled us to provide a full spectrum of wireless testing solutions from development to production and services primarily for infrastructure testing and mobile handset testing.
MCE Technologies, Inc.
On September 3, 2003, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of MCE Technologies, Inc. (“MCE”) for approximately 5.8 million shares of Aeroflex common stock with a fair value of approximately $43.5 million. In addition, we discharged $22.8 million of MCE outstanding bank debt, other indebtedness and preferred stock. Further, we issued fully vested stock options for 315,000 shares of Aeroflex common stock with exercise prices ranging from $2.88 to $9.59 in exchange for fully vested outstanding options of MCE. The fair value of these options was approximately $2.4 million utilizing the Black-Scholes option pricing model. MCE designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of microelectronic devices, components and multi-function modules servicing wireless, broadband infrastructure, satellite communications and defense markets. These product offerings complemented existing product lines.
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Celerity Systems Inc. (CA)
On October 31, 2003, we acquired Celerity Systems Inc. (CA) (“Celerity”) for $4.0 million of cash, 428,000 shares of Aeroflex common stock with a fair market value of approximately $4.2 million and a release of certain liabilities totaling $1.8 million. Celerity designs, develops and manufactures modular digital test and measurement solutions for the communications, satellite, wireless and broadband test markets, including broadband signal generators. Celerity’s technology enhanced our automatic systems capability.
JcAIR Test Systems
On April 19, 2005, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of JcAIR Test Systems (“JcAIR”) for cash of $35 million. JcAIR provides customized avionics test solutions in all areas of manual and automatic test equipment for manufacturing, repair and ground support operation. The addition of JcAIR enhanced our avionics product portfolio by providing more complete testing solutions for the avionics system test market.
We allocated the purchase price, including the acquisition costs of approximately $445,000, based on the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as follows:
The developed technology and customer related intangibles are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a range of 3 to 15 years. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. At the acquisition date, we expensed the value of the acquired in-process research and development because it was not considered to have reached technological feasibility and had no alternative future uses. The allocation to in-process research and development represents the estimated fair value of such incomplete research and development, at the acquisition date, based on future cash flows that have been adjusted by the respective projects’ completion percentage. As of the acquisition date, cash flows from these projects were expected to commence in fiscal 2006. A 24% risk adjusted discount rate was applied to the projects’ cash flows in determining fair value. At the acquisition date, JcAIR was conducting development activities associated with the completion of the Mode 5 General Avionic Test Equipment sets.
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SPG Division of UbiNetics Holdings Limited
On May 23, 2005, we acquired the stock of UbiNetics Limited, as well as certain assets located in India, Japan and Hong Kong, all of which constituted UbiNetics Holdings Limited’s SPG test and measurement business (“SPG”) for cash of $84 million and a deferred payment of up to approximately $4 million depending on SPG achieving certain performance goals for the year ending June 30, 2006. We did not include this contingent consideration in its initial purchase price allocation as the payment of this consideration was not considered to be certain beyond a reasonable doubt at the date of acquisition. SPG did not achieve the specified goals. SPG develops, manufactures and integrates wireless test and measurement solutions specific to commercial wireless product development organizations and service operators. The addition of SPG’s wireless test and measurement products and technologies enhanced our wireless product portfolio and enabled us to provide more complete testing solutions for the development, manufacturing and service markets.
We allocated the purchase price, including the acquisition costs of approximately $3.0 million, based on the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as follows:
The developed technology and customer related intangibles are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a range of 1 to 5 years. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. At the acquisition date, we expensed the value of the acquired in-process research and development because it was not considered to have reached technological feasibility and had no alternative future uses. The allocation to in-process research and development represents the estimated fair value of such incomplete research and development, at the acquisition date, based on future cash flows that have been adjusted by the respective projects’ completion percentage. As of the acquisition date, cash flows from these projects were expected to commence in fiscal year 2006. As of the acquisition date, cash flows were expected under two scenarios - base case (assuming the contingent payment is not earned) and earnout case (assuming the contingent payment is earned). In determining fair value, a 24% risk adjusted discount rate was applied to the projects’ cash flows under the base case, and a 40% risk adjusted discount rate was applied to the projects’ cash flows under the earnout case. At the acquisition date, SPG was conducting development activities associated with the completion of test mobile products used to test evolving 3G (third-generation) mobile communications networks and equipment that tests the functionality and performance of Wide-Band-Code-Division-Multiple-Access technology.
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The operating results of JcAIR and SPG have been included in the consolidated statement of earnings and the Test Solutions segment from their respective acquisition dates.
Summarized below are the unaudited pro forma results of operations of the Company as if RIWS, MCE, Celerity, JcAIR and SPG had been acquired at the beginning of the fiscal periods presented. The in-process research and development write-offs for JcAIR ($200,000) and SPG ($2.8 million) have been included in the June 30, 2005 pro forma income but not the June 30, 2004 pro forma income and the in-process research and development write-offs for RIWS ($2.7 million), MCE ($420,000) and Celerity ($1.1 million) have been included in the June 30, 2004 pro forma income in order to provide comparability to the respective historical periods.
The pro forma financial information presented above is not necessarily indicative of either the results of operations that would have occurred had the acquisitions taken place at the beginning of the periods presented or of future operating results of the combined companies.
Intangibles with Definite Lives
The components of amortizable intangible assets are as follows:
The aggregate amortization expense for amortized intangible assets was $13.8 million, $8.9 million and $7.7 million for the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years is as follows:
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Goodwill
The carrying amount of goodwill is as follows:
Note a - These adjustments to goodwill are primarily the result of tax adjustments related to the acquisitions of
Aeroflex International Ltd. and RIWS pertaining to pre-acquisition tax periods.
Note b - This adjustment to goodwill relates to the write down of a pre-acquisition rent accrual for RIWS.
Note c - These adjustments to goodwill pertain to final adjustments to the fair value of assets and liabilities
assumed in the acquisitions of RIWS, JcAIR and the SPG Division of UbiNetics.
Note d - Relates to the acquisition of JcAIR and SPG.
Note e - These adjustments to goodwill pertain to final adjustments to the fair value of assets and liabilities
assumed in the acquisitions of MCE in the Microelectronic Solutions segment and
of RIWS and Celerity in the Test Solutions segment.
Note f - This adjustment to goodwill is a result of a reduction in the purchase price of RIWS in connection with
the amount of actual working capital acquired as of the acquisition date.
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4. Restructuring Charges
In fiscal 2005, we initiated strategic plans to reorganize certain European operations in our Test Solutions business segment and recorded a charge of $3.1 million for workforce reductions primarily in management, sales, and engineering. The restructuring charge was allocated entirely to selling, general and administrative costs.
In fiscal 2006, we initiated further steps to consolidate our three Test Solutions businesses in the United Kingdom. The current plan, which is expected to be completed in the first half of fiscal 2007, contemplates the move of manufacturing operations into one facility and the creation of a shared-services environment for all finance and administrative functions. In connection with this plan, approximately 40 employees will be terminated and certain contract positions will be eliminated. In fiscal 2006, we recorded charges of $3.2 million primarily for workforce reductions in all departments. The workforce restructuring charge was allocated primarily to selling, general and administrative costs.
The following tables set forth the charges and payments related to the restructuring reserve, which is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the accompanying balance sheet, for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005:
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5. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
Inventories include contracts-in-process of $37.4 million and $30.9 million at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, which consist substantially of unbilled material, labor and overhead costs. These unbilled costs are expected to be billed during the succeeding fiscal year.
6. Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following:
Depreciation expense on property, plant and equipment was $16.7 million, $15.5 million and $14.1 million for the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Repairs and maintenance expense on property, plant and equipment was $6.2 million, $5.5 million and $5.5 million for the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
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7. Product Warranty
We warrant our products against defects in design, materials and workmanship, generally for one year from their date of shipment. A provision for estimated future costs relating to these warranties is recorded when revenue is recognized and is included in cost of goods sold.
Activity related to our product warranty liability was as follows:
8. Long-Term Debt and Credit Arrangements
Long-term debt consists of the following:
Aggregate debt as of June 30, 2006 matures in each fiscal year as follows:
Interest paid was $608,000, $1.0 million and $1.2 million during the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
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(a) On March 21, 2006, we executed a loan agreement with four banks which replaced a previous $50 million loan agreement. The unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility increased our line of credit to $100 million through March 2011. Approximately $11.0 million in letters of credit issued under the previous facility constitute letters of credit issued under the new facility. Under certain circumstances, at our request, the commitments under the credit facility may be increased by an additional $50 million to $150 million. The interest rates on borrowings under this agreement are at varying rates depending on certain financial ratios with the current rate substantially equivalent to LIBOR plus .575% (5.9% at June 30, 2006) on the revolving credit borrowings. We paid closing fees of $308,000 including legal costs and are required to pay an annual facility fee of .175% on the entire credit line.
The terms of the loan agreement as most recently amended on August 28, 2006, require compliance with certain financial covenants including maintenance of various financial ratios, limitations on indebtedness, prohibition of the payment of cash dividends and certain other payments. We are currently in full compliance with all of the covenants contained in the loan agreement. At June 30, 2006, our available unused line of credit was approximately $89.0 million after consideration of outstanding letters of credit.
(b) The mortgage on our Plainview, New York property for $2.2 million remains outstanding under the prior loan agreement. The mortgage is payable in monthly installments of approximately $26,000 through March 2008 and a balloon payment of $1.6 million in April 2008. We entered into an interest rate swap agreement for the outstanding amount under the mortgage agreement at approximately 7.6% in order to reduce the interest rate risk associated with these borrowings. The fair market value of the interest rate swap agreements was $20,000 as of June 30, 2006 in favor of the banks. If this mortgage was prepaid, although we have no intention of doing so, the $20,000 would be charged to the statement of operations at that time.
(c) In connection with the acquisition of IFR, we assumed a capital lease obligation for $3.0 million on IFR’s Wichita, Kansas facility and certain equipment. The obligation requires quarterly payments of approximately $100,000 through 2012 and bears interest at approximately 6.3%. The net book value of the capitalized leases was $1.5 million at June 30, 2006.
9. Stockholders’ Equity
Stock Repurchase Program
During fiscal 2005, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program of up to 3.0 million shares of the Company’s Common Stock, subject to certain limitations imposed by our lending banks. Purchases are made from time to time, depending upon market conditions at prices deemed appropriate by management. During fiscal 2006 a total of 35,000 shares were repurchased for $402,000 and retired. As of June 30, 2006, 85,000 shares have been repurchased and retired since the inception of this program for $818,000. Since July 1, 2006, we have repurchased an additional 1.8 million shares for $17.2 million through September 11, 2006.
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Stock Options and Warrants
Under our stock option plans, options may be granted to purchase shares of the Company’s Common Stock exercisable at prices generally equal to the fair market value on the date of grant.
In December 1993, the Board of Directors adopted the Outside Director Stock Option Plan (the “Directors’ Plan”) which provides options to non-employee directors that become exercisable in three installments. The Directors’ Plan, as amended, covers 1.3 million shares of the Company’s Common Stock. In November 1994, shareholders approved the Directors’ Plan and the 1994 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (the “1994 Plan”). In November 1996, shareholders approved the 1996 Stock Option Plan (the “1996 Plan”). In April 1998, the Board of Directors adopted the 1998 Stock Option Plan (the “1998 Plan”). In January 2000, shareholders approved the 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “1999 Plan”). In March 2000, the Board of Directors adopted the 2000 Stock Option Plan (the “2000 Plan”). In November 2000, shareholders approved the Key Employee Stock Option Plan (the “Key Employee Plan”). In June 2002, the Board of Directors adopted the 2002 Stock Option Plan (the “2002 Plan”). In November 2002, shareholders approved the 2002 Outside Directors’ Stock Option Plan (the “2002 Directors’ Plan”), which provides options to non-employee directors that become exercisable in three installments.
The 1994 Plan, the 1996 Plan, the 1998 Plan, the 1999 Plan, the 2000 Plan, the Key Employee Plan and the 2002 Plan provide for options which become exercisable in one or more installments. The 1994 Plan, the 1996 Plan and the 1998 Plan each cover 3.8 million shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The 1999 Plan covers 2.3 million shares, the 2000 Plan covers 6.2 million shares, the Key Employee Plan covers 4.0 million shares, the 2002 Plan covers 1.5 million shares and the 2002 Directors’ Plan, as amended and approved by the shareholders in November 2005, covers 1.1 million shares. As of June 30, 2006, 3.1 million shares of the Company’s Common Stock are reserved and available for grants pursuant to these plans.
During fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004, in connection with certain of its acquisitions, and the hiring of employees, we issued to employees, who are not executive officers, options to purchase 310,000 and 710,000 shares respectively, of Common Stock which were not covered by one of the above plans.
The exercise period for all stock options does not exceed ten years from the date of grant. Stock option grants to individuals generally become exercisable in substantively equal tranches over a service period of up to five years and the exercise price is equal to the stock price at the grant date for all plans. We have elected to recognize compensation cost on a straight line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.
Our stock option plans allow employees to use shares received from the exercise of options only to satisfy the tax withholding requirements. During fiscal years 2006, 2005 and 2004, no payroll tax on stock option exercises was withheld from employees in shares of the Company’s Common Stock.
The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted for the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004 was $8.86, $5.07 and $6.99, respectively. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised for the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004 was $3.6 million, $2.2 million and $6.8 million, respectively.
The fair value of each share option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model based on the weighted average assumptions noted in the following table. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of our shares using daily price observations over a period consistent with the expected life.
We use the Securities and Exchange Commission’s safe harbor guidance in SAB 107 to estimate the expected life of options granted during fiscal 2006. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods similar to the expected life.
Share based compensation expense is attributable to the granting, and the remaining requisite service periods, of stock options. Compensation expense attributable to share based compensation in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006 was $6.8 million ($4.2 million after tax, or basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.06 and $0.05, respectively). As of June 30, 2006, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock awards was $6.8 million and the related weighted average period over which it is expected to be recognized is approximately 2.3 years.
Prior to our adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), we provided pro forma information regarding net earnings and net earnings per common share as if compensation cost for the Company’s share based awards had been determined in accordance with the fair value method prescribed therein. The pro forma charge for compensation cost related to share based awards granted was recognized over the service period. For stock options, the service period represents the period of time between the date of grant and the date each option becomes exercisable without consideration of certain acceleration provisions, such as change of control.
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The following table illustrates the effect on the net earnings per common share as if the fair value method had been applied to all outstanding awards for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:
Additional information with respect to our stock options is as follows:
(1) The intrinsic value is the result of multiplying shares by the amount by which the current market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option.
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The total fair value of shares vested during the year ended June 30, 2006 was $8.8 million.
Shareholders’ Rights Plan
On August 13, 1998, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a Shareholders’ Rights Plan which provides for a dividend distribution of one right for each share to holders of record of the Company’s Common Stock on August 31, 1998 and the issuance of one right for each share of Common Stock that shall be subsequently issued. The rights become exercisable only in the event a person or group (“Acquiring Person”) accumulates 15% or more of the Company’s Common Stock, or if an Acquiring Person announces an offer which would result in it owning 15% or more of the Common Stock. The rights expire on August 31, 2008. Each right will entitle the holder to buy 1/2500 of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, as amended, of the Company at a price of $65. In addition, upon the occurrence of a merger or other business combination, or the acquisition by an Acquiring Person of 50% or more of the Common Stock, holders of the rights, other than the Acquiring Person, will be entitled to purchase either Common Stock of the Company or common stock of the Acquiring Person at half their respective market values. The Company will be entitled to redeem the rights for $.01 per right at any time prior to a person becoming an Acquiring Person.
Restricted Stock
In fiscal 2006 we granted 10,000 shares of Restricted Stock of which none vested or foreited in fiscal 2006. This award had an estimated fair value of approximately $105,000 which will be recognized on a straight line basis over the requisite service period of two years.
10. Comprehensive Income
The components of comprehensive income are as follows:
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:
11. Income Taxes
The amount of income from continuing operations before taxes attributable to domestic and foreign operations are as follows
The provision for income taxes from continuing operations consists of the following:
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The provision for income taxes varies from the amount computed by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate to income from continuing operations before income taxes as a result of the following:
Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of:
We recorded credits of $1.3 million, $796,000 and $2.5 million to additional paid-in capital during the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, in connection with the tax benefit related to compensation deductions on the exercise of stock options.
The tax loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards expire through 2023.
Deferred tax assets have resulted primarily from our future deductible temporary differences and net operating loss and capital carry forwards. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets depends upon the generation of sufficient future taxable income to allow for the utilization in the periods in which temporary differences become deductible. If such estimates and related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record additional valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets resulting in additional income tax expense in our consolidated statements of earnings. Management evaluates the realizability of the deferred tax assets and the need for additional valuation allowances quarterly. At this time, based on current facts and circumstances, management believes that it is more likely than not that we will realize benefit for our gross deferred tax assets, except those deferred tax assets against which a valuation allowance has been recorded.
We recorded a valuation allowance primarily against foreign and state net operating loss carryforwards, capital loss carryforwards and certain other tax credit carryforwards which we believe are likely to expire before they can be utilized.
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Deferred taxes have not been provided on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries since we expect that substantially all of these earnings will be permanently reinvested in foreign operations. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. income tax liabilities and potential foreign tax credits is not practical to calculate because of the complexity of this hypothetical calculation.
During the fourth quarter we repatriated $1.5 million of foreign earnings. This $1.5 million dividend was an extraordinary dividend that qualified under provisions of the American Jobs Creation Act for the 85 percent dividend received deduction.
We are undergoing routine audits by taxing authorities of its state income tax returns covering periods from 2002 to 2004. We believe that the probable outcome of these various audits will not materially affect our consolidated financial statements.
We made income tax payments of $25.7 million, $14.0 million and $12.7 million and received refunds of $2.9 million, $9,000 and $202,000 during the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004 respectively.
12. Employment Contracts
We have employment agreements with our officers and certain other key employees for periods through December 31, 2009 with annual remuneration ranging from $135,000 to $450,000, plus cost of living adjustments and, in some cases, additional compensation based upon earnings of the Company. Future aggregate minimum payments under these contracts are $2.4 million per year. Certain of the contracts provide for a three-year consulting period at the expiration of the employment term at two-thirds of salary. In addition, these officers have the option to terminate their employment agreements upon a change in control of the Company, as defined, and receive lump sum payments equal to the salary and bonus, if any, for the remainder of the term.
13. Employee Benefit Plans
401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
All employees of the Company and certain subsidiaries who are not members of a collective bargaining agreement are eligible to participate in a company sponsored 401(k) plan. Each participant has the option to contribute a portion of his or her compensation and receive a discretionary employer matching contribution. Furthermore, employees of one subsidiary are eligible to participate in a qualified profit sharing plan and receive an allocation of a discretionary share of the subsidiary’s profits. For fiscal years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004, these 401(k) and profit sharing plans had an aggregate expense of $4.0 million, $3.8 million and $3.3 million, respectively.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Effective January 1, 1994, we established a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the “SERP”) which provides retirement, death and disability benefits to certain of its officers. The SERP is currently unfunded, however there are funds being held in a Rabbi Trust for the SERP consisting primarily of cash surrender value of life insurance policies. Those assets (which are included in other assets) totaled $6.3 million and $5.5 million at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and are not considered in the fair value of plan assets. The measurement date for the SERP is June 30.
We acquired MCE on September 3, 2003, including its defined benefit pension plan (the “MCE Plan”). The MCE Plan has been frozen since December 31, 1993. The measurement date for the MCE Plan is March 31.
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Obligations and Funded Status:
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $18.6 million and $16.1 million at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
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Information for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations and projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets is as follows:
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Additional Information
Assumptions
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost
In determining the long-term rate of return for the MCE Plan, we consider the historical rates of return, the nature of the Plan’s investment and an expectation of the Plan’s investment strategy.
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Plan Assets
The MCE pension plan weighted-average asset allocations at June 30, 2006 and 2005 by asset category are as follows:
The target policy was set to maximize returns with consideration to the long-term nature of the obligations and maintaining a lower level of overall volatility through the allocation to debt securities. During the year, the asset allocation is reviewed for adherence to the target policy and is rebalanced periodically towards the target weights.
We expect to contribute approximately $1.5 million to the MCE pension and SERP plans in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007.
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
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14. Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Leases
Several of our operating facilities and certain machinery and equipment are leased under agreements expiring through 2020. The leases for machinery and equipment generally contain options to purchase at the then fair market value of the related leased assets.
Future minimum payments under operating leases as of June 30, 2006 are as follows for the fiscal years:
Rental expense was $9.7 million, $9.6 million and $8.7 million during the fiscal years 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Sub-lease rental income was $1.1 million, $1.2 million and $1.1 million for the fiscal years 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Legal Matters
We are involved in various routine legal matters. Management believes the outcome of these matters will not have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
15. Business Segments
Our business segments, and major products included in each segment, are as follows:
Microelectronic Solutions (“AMS”):
· Microelectronic Components, Sub-assemblies and Modules
· Integrated Circuits
· Motion Control Systems
Test Solutions (“ATS”):
· Instrument Products and Test Systems
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We manufacture advanced technology systems and components for commercial industry, government and defense contractors. Approximately 29%, 32% and 34% of our sales for the fiscal years 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, were to agencies of the United States government or to prime defense contractors or subcontractors of the United States government. No one customer constituted more than 5% of sales during any year in the periods presented. Inter-segment sales were not material and have been eliminated from the tables below.
Most of our operations are located in the United States; however, we also have operations in Europe and Asia. Each of Aeroflex International Limited, which we acquired in May 2002, RIWS, which we acquired in July 2003, and SPG, which we acquired in May 2005, have significant operations in the United Kingdom. Specifically, net sales from facilities located in the United Kingdom, all of which are in the ATS segment, were approximately $153 million, $131 million and $121 million for the fiscal years 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Total assets of the United Kingdom operations were $216 million, $206 million and $115 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Our sales to customers by geographic region were:
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(1) Restated for the transfer of the Motion Control Systems business from ATS to AMS due to an internal reorganization. Sales and operating income for the Motion Control Systems business was $14.9 million and $816,000, respectively, for the year ended June 30, 2005.
(2) Restated for the transfer of the Motion Control Systems business from ATS to AMS due to an internal reorganization. Sales and operating loss for the Motion Control Systems business was $14.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively, for the year ended June 30, 2004.
(3) Management evaluates the operating results of the two segments based upon reported operating income, before costs related to amortization of acquired intangibles, share based compensation, restructuring and the impact of acquisition related adjustments to inventory and acquired in-process research and development charges.
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Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited):
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Since per share information is computed independently for each quarter and the full year, based on the respective average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding, the sum of the quarterly per share amounts does not necessarily equal the per share amounts for each year.
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AEROFLEX INCORPORATED
AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(In thousands)
Note: (A) - Acquired in purchase of businesses.
(B) - Net write-offs of uncollectible amounts.
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AEROFLEX INCORPORATED
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
Description
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001).
3.2
By-Laws, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Quarterly Report on Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2005).
4.1
Rights agreement, dated as of August 13, 1998, between Aeroflex Incorporated and American Stock Transfer Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 1998).
4.2
Code of Ethics for Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers of Aeroflex Incorporated.
10.1
Fifth Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of February 14, 2003 among the Registrant, certain of its subsidiaries, JPMorgan Chase Bank and Fleet National Bank. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2002).
10.2
Eighth Amendment Agreement dated March 21, 2006, between and among Aeroflex Incorporated, and certain of its domestic subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A. as the Fronting Bank and Administrative Agent and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Syndication Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Form 8-K filed on March 27, 2006).
10.3
Credit Agreement, dated March 21, 2006, between and among Aeroflex Incorporated, Aeroflex Test Solutions Limited, the Lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Report on Form 8-K filed on March 27, 2006).
10.4
Guarantee Agreement, dated March 21, 2006, between Aeroflex Incorporated and certain of its domestic subsidiaries, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Form 8-K filed on March 27, 2006).
10.5
First Amendment Agreement, dated August 28, 2006, to the Credit Agreement, by and among Aeroflex Incorporated, Aeroflex Test Solutions, the Lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Report on Form 8-K filed on September 1, 2006).
10.6
1994 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1994).
10.7
1994 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1994).
10.8
Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Harvey R. Blau. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999).
10.9
Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Michael Gorin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999).
10.10
Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Leonard Borow. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999).
10.11
1996 Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to Definitive schedule 14A filed September 30, 1996).
10.12
1998 Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1998).
10.13
1999 Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration Statement #333-31654).
10.14
Key Employee Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration Statement #333-53622).
10.15
2000 Stock Option Plan, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, #333-97027).
10.16
2002 Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, #333-97029).
10.17
Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Harvey R. Blau, effective September 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000).
10.18
Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Michael Gorin, effective September 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000).
10.19
Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Leonard Borow, effective September 1, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000).
10.20
Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Harvey R. Blau, effective August 13, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001).
10.21
Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Michael Gorin, effective August 13, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001).
10.22
Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Leonard Borow, effective August 13, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001).
10.23
Aeroflex Incorporated Key Employee Deferred Compensation Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 20, 2001).
10.24
Trust Under Deferred Compensation Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001).
10.25
Amendment No. 3 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Harvey R. Blau, effective November 8, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001).
10.26
Amendment No. 3 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Michael Gorin, effective November 8, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001).
10.27
Amendment No. 3 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Leonard Borow, effective November 8, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001).
10.28
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 27, 2003, among Aeroflex Incorporated, Acquisition, MCE and Michael J. Endres. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of Report on Form 8-K filed July 2, 2003).
10.29
Form of Warrant Exchange Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of Report on Form 8-K filed July 2, 2003).
10.30
Form of MCE Shareholders’ Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 of Report on Form 8-K filed July 2, 2003).
10.31
Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and John Adamovich, Jr., dated November 9, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Report on Form 8-K filed on November 15, 2005).
10.32
Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of July 31, 2003, by and among Racal Instruments Group Limited, Aeroflex and IFR Systems Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aeroflex Incorporated. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Report on Form 8-K dated July 31, 2003).
10.33
Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of July 31, 2003, by and between Racal Instruments Inc. and Aeroflex Incorporated. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to Report on Form 8-K dated July 31, 2003).
10.34
Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of July 31, 2003, by and among Racal Instruments Group Limited and Aeroflex Incorporated. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to Report on Form 8-K dated July 31, 2003).
10.35
Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Carl Caruso dated November 6, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2003).
10.36
Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Charles Badlato dated November 6, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2003).
10.37
Amendment No. 4 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Harvey R. Blau dated as of May 13, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004).
10.38
Amended No. 4 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Michael Gorin dated as of May 13, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004).
10.39
Amendment No. 4 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Leonard Borow dated May 13, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004).
10.40
Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Carl Caruso dated March 11, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Report on Form 8-K filed March 31, 2005).
10.41
Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 23, 2005, between UbiNetics Holdings Limited and Aeroflex Test Solutions Limited. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Report on Form 8-K filed May 27, 2005).
10.42
Deed of Guarantee, dated as of May 23, 2005, made between Aeroflex Incorporated and UbiNetics Holdings Limited. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Report on Form 8-K filed May 27, 2005).
10.43
Amendment No. 5 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Harvey R. Blau dated August 17, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Report on Form 8-K filed August 17, 2005).
10.44
Amendment No. 5 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Michael Gorin dated August 17, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Report on Form 8-K filed August 17, 2005).
10.45
Amendment No. 5 to Employment Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Leonard Borow dated August 17, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Report on Form 8-K filed August 17, 2005).
10.46
Consulting and Retirement Agreement between Aeroflex Incorporated and Michael Gorin dated August 17, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Report on Form 8-K filed August 17, 2005).
The following is a list of the Registrant’s subsidiaries as of June 30, 2006:
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
31.1
Certification of Chairman of the Board pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3
Certification of Chief Operating Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.4
Certification of Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.