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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K/A
/X/ Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1997
or
/ / Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the period from __________ to __________
Commission file number 0-6890
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 14-1462255
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
968 Albany-Shaker Rd, Latham, New York 12110
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (518)785-2211
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Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE
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Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act
$1.00 Par Value Common Stock
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(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this form 10-K. [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that
the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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The aggregate market value of the registrant's Common Stock held by
nonaffiliates of the registrant on December 12, 1997 (based on the last
sale price of $5.125 per share for such stock reported by OTC Bulletin
Board for that date) was approximately $16,154,195.
As of February 25, 1998,August 7,1998, the registrant had 5,906,2965,989,896 shares of Common
Stock outstanding.
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AGGREGATE OPTION EXERCISES AND FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUES
Value of
Unexercised
Number of Securities In-the-Money
Underlying Unexercised Options at
Options at Fiscal Year Fiscal Year
End (#) End ($)
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Shares
Acquired Value
on Realized
Name Exercise (#) ($) Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable
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R. Wayne Diesel 0 0 35,000 100 $1,050 $103
Martin J. Mastroianni 0 0 36,000 114,100 $25,580 $121,823
James Clemens 0 0 0 30,000 0 $15,900
Douglas McCauley 0 0 0 15,100 0 $553
Stephen T. Wilson 0 0 0 10,100 0 $403
Denis P. Chaves 0 0 0 25,100 0 $853
PART IV
ITEM 14: EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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(a) The financial statements filed herewith are set forth on the Index to
Consolidated Financial Statements on page F-1 of the separate financial
section that accompanies this Report, which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Report:
Exhibit
Number Description
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2.1 Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 23,
1994, among the Registrant, ProQuip Inc. and
Phase Metrics.(7)
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant,
as amended.(1)
3.2 By-Laws of the registrant, as amended.
4.1 Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate
of Incorporation of the registrant, filed
on March 6, 1986 (setting forth the provisions
of the Certificate of Incorporation, as amended,
relating to the authorized shares of the
registrant's Common Stock) - included in the copy
of the registrant's Certificate of Incorporation,
as amended, filed as Exhibit 3.1 hereto.
4.20 Loan Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1987, between
the registrant and Chase Lincoln First Bank, N.A.
("Chase Lincoln"),relating to a $20,000,000 term
loan to finance the registrant's acquisition of
United Telecontrol Electronics, Inc. (the "UTE Loan
Agreement").(1)
4.21 First Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated as of
September 30, 1988, amending certain provisions of
the UTE Loan Agreement.(1)
4.22 Second Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated as of
February 21, 1990, amending certain provisions of
the UTE Loan Agreement.(1)
4.24 Third Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated as of
January 1, 1991, amending certain provisions of the
UTE Loan Agreement.(2)
4.25 Form of Note, in the amount of $9,181,700, executed
by the registrant on January 1, 1991 to evidence
its indebtedness under the UTE Loan Agreement.(2)
4.26 Form of Note, in the amount of $2,000,000, executed
by the registrant on January 1, 1991 to evidence
its indebtedness under the UTE Loan Agreement.(2)
4.27 Form of Note, in the amount of $1,000,000,
executed by the registrant on January 1, 1991 to
evidence its indebtedness under the UTE Loan
Agreement.(2)
4.28 Mortgage, dated January 31, 1991, executed by the
registrant in favor of Chase Lincoln and securing
the registrant's obligation to Chase Lincoln,
including those under the UTE and ProQuip Loan
Agreements.(2)
4.30 Loan Agreement, dated as of September 30, 1988,
between the registrant and Chase Lincoln relating
to an $8,000,000 term loan to finance the
registrant's acquisition of ProQuip, Inc. (the
"ProQuip Loan Agreement").(1)
4.31 Negative Pledge Agreement, dated as of September
30, 1988, executed by the registrant in favor of
Chase Lincoln in connection with the ProQuip Loan
Agreement.(1)
4.32 Security Agreement, dated as of September 30, 1988,
executed by the registrant in favor of Chase
Lincoln and securing the registrant's obligation
to Chase Lincoln, including those under the UTE and
ProQuip Loan Agreements (the "Chase Lincoln
Security Agreement").(1)
4.33 First Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated as of
February 21, 1990, amending certain provisions of
the ProQuip Loan Agreement.(1)
4.34 Form of Note, in the amount of $3,375,817.80,
executed by the registrant on February 21, 1990
to evidence its indebtedness under the ProQuip
Loan Agreement.(1)
4.35 Amendment Number One to Security Agreement, executed
by the registrant on February 21, 1990, amending
the Chase Lincoln Security Agreement.(1)
4.36 Mortgage, dated February 21, 1990, executed by the
registrant in favor of Chase Lincoln and securing
the registrant's obligations to Chase Lincoln,
including those under the UTE and ProQuip Loan
Agreements.(1)
4.37 Second Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated as of
January 1, 1991, amending certain provisions of the
ProQuip Loan Agreement.(2)
4.38 Mortgage Modification and Allocation Agreement,
dated January 1, 1991, executed by the registrant
and Chase Lincoln.(2)
4.40 Form of Payment Guaranty, dated as of September 1,
1988 [as of September 30, 1988, in the case of
ProQuip, Inc.], executed by the subsidiaries of the
registrant in favor of Chase Lincoln and
guaranteeing payment of the registrant's
obligations to Chase Lincoln, including those under
the UTE and ProQuip Loan Agreements.(1)
4.41 Form of Negative Pledge Agreement, dated as of
September 30, 1988, executed by the subsidiaries of
the registrant in favor of Chase Lincoln in
connection with the ProQuip Loan Agreement.(1)
4.42 Form of Security Agreement, dated as of September
30, 1988, executed by the subsidiaries of the
registrant in favor of Chase Lincoln and securing
the registrant's obligations to Chase Lincoln,
including those under the UTE and ProQuip Loan
Agreements.(1)
4.43 Acknowledgment, Confirmation and Further Agreement,
made as of February 21, 1990, executed by the
subsidiaries of the registrant in favor of Chase
Lincoln with respect to the registrants obligations
under the UTE and ProQuip Loan Agreements.(1)
4.50 Debt Restructure Agreement, made as of
February 21, 1990, between the registrant, Chase
Lincoln, and Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company
("Manufacturers Hanover"), providing for a
restructuring of the registrant's indebtedness to
Chase Lincoln under the UTE and ProQuip Loan
Agreements and of the registrant's outstanding
indebtedness to Manufacturers Hanover (the "MHTCo.
Existing Debt"), among other things.(1)
4.55 Second Amendment to Debt Restructure Agreement,
made as of January 1, 1991, between the registrant,
Chase Lincoln, and Manufacturers Hanover, amending
certain provisions of the Debt Restructure
Agreement.(2)
4.56 Second Debt Restructure Agreement, as of July 22,
1992, between the registrant, Chase Lincoln First
Bank, N. A. ("CLFB"), and Chemical Bank
("Chemical"), as successor in interest to
Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, providing for
a restructuring of the registrant's indebtedness to
CLFB under the UTE and ProQuip Loan Agreements and
of the registrant's outstanding indebtedness to
Chemical, among other things.(3)
4.63 Promissory Note, in the amount of $4,000,000 and
dated July 22, 1992, executed by the registrant to
evidence its indebtedness to Chemical from time to
time with respect to a line of credit in such
amount (The Chemical Line of Credit).(3)
4.64 Form of Payment Guaranty, dated as of July 24, 1992
executed by Masco Corporation in favor of Chemical and
guaranteeing payment of the registrant's obligations to
Chemical under the Chemical Line of Credit.(3)
4.65 Promissory Note, in the amount of $4,000,000 and
dated October 31, 1994, extending the maturity date
of the Promissory note dated July 22, 1992,
executed by the registrant to evidence its
indebtedness to Chemical under the Chemical
Line of Credit.(8)
4.66 Promissory Note, in the amount of $4,000,000 and
dated October 31, 1995, extending the maturity date
of the Promissory note dated October 31, 1994,
executed by the registrant to evidence its
indebtedness to Chemical under the Chemical Line of
Credit.(9)
4.67 Form of Payment Guaranty, dated October 31, 1995
executed by Masco Corporation in favor of Chemical
and guaranteeing payment of the registrant's
obligations to Chemical under the Chemical Line of
Credit.(9)
4.80 Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of
July 22, 1992, between the registrant and Chase
Lincoln First Bank, N.A., which amends, restates,
combines, and supersedes in full the UTE and the
ProQuip loan agreements.(3)
4.81 Form of Note, in the amount of $5,000,000, executed
by the registrant on July 24, 1992, the July 22,
1992 Loan Agreement.(3)
4.82 Form of Note, in the amount of $7,984,770,
executed by the registrant on July 24, 1992
to evidence its indebtedness to CLFB under
the July 22, 1992 Loan Agreement.(3)
4.83 Additional Mortgage Note, dated July 24, 1992,
executed by the registrant in favor of CLFB and
securing the registrant's obligation to CLFB under
the Loan Agreement.(3)
4.84 Additional Mortgage and Security Agreement, dated
as of July 22, 1992, executed by the registrant in
favor of CLFB and securing the registrant's
obligations to CLFB.(3)
4.85 Mortgage Consolidation, Spreader, Modification
Extension and Security Agreement, dated July
22, 1992, executed by the registrant and CLFB.(3)
4.86 Confirmation of Guaranties and Security
Agreements, dated July 22, 1992, executed
by subsidiaries of the registrant in favor
of CLFB with respect to the registrant's
obligations to CLFB.(3)
4.87 Consent and waiver, dated December 21, 1993,
from CLFB to the registrant with respect to the
Amended and Restated Loan Agreement.(5)
4.88 Amendment One to Amended and Restated Loan
Agreement, dated as of August 1, 1994, between the
registrant and Chase Manhattan Bank, N. A. which
amends the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement to
defer the payment due on June 30, 1994.(6)
4.89 Amendment Two to Amended and Restated Loan
Agreement with waiver, dated as of November
22, 1994, between the registrant and Chase Manhattan
Bank, N. A. which amends the Amended and Restated
Loan Agreement and waives any existing defaults.(8)
4.90 Additional Mortgage and Security Consolidation
Agreement, dated as of October 6, 1995 executed
by the registrant in favor of Chase Manhattan
Bank, N.A. and securing the registrant's
obligations to Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.(9)
4.91 Form of Note, in the amount of $340,000, executed by
the registrant on October 6, 1995 to evidence its
indebtedness to Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. under
the July 22, 1992 Loan Agreement.(9)
4.92 Amendment Three to Amended and Restated Loan
Agreement with waiver, dated as of November 30,
1995, between the registrant and Chase Manhattan
Bank, N. A. which amends the Amended and Restated
Loan Agreement and waives any existing defaults.(9)
10.1 Mechanical Technology Incorporated Restricted Stock
Incentive Plan-filed as Exhibit 28.1 to the
registrant's Form S-8 Registration Statement No.
33-26326 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.3 MTI Employee 1982 Stock Option Plan.(1)
10.4 Agreement, dated December 21, 1993, between UTE,
First Commercial Credit Corporation ("FCCC") and
the registrant, relating to an advance against
certain receivables.(5)
10.6 Agreement, dated June 2, 1993, between the
registrant and Mr. Harry Apkarian, Director,
regarding his employment.(5)
10.7 Agreement, dated February 22, 1994, between the
registrant and Mr. R. Wayne Diesel, President and
Chief Executive Officer, regarding his
employment.(8)
10.8 Agreement, dated December 14, 1994, between FCCC
and the registrant, modifying the Agreement dated
December 21, 1993 relating to an advance against
certain receivables.(8)
10.9 Agreement, dated May 30, 1995, between FCCC
and the registrant, extending the maturity of
the Agreement dated December 14, 1994 relating
to an advance against certain receivables.(9)
10.10 Agreement, dated June 28, 1995, between FCCC and
the registrant, extending the maturity of the
Agreement dated December 14, 1994 relating to an
advance against certain receivables.(9)
10.11 Agreement, dated September 21, 1995, between FCCC
and the registrant, extending the maturity of the
Agreement dated December 14,1994 relating to an
advance against certain receivables.(9)
10.12 Agreement, dated October 25, 1995, between FCCC
and the registrant, extending the maturity of
the Agreement dated December 14, 1994 relating
to an advance against certain receivables.(9)
10.13 Agreement, dated December 27, 1995, between FCCC
and the registrant, extending the maturity of the
Agreement dated December 14, 1994 relating to an
advance against certain receivables.(9)
10.14 Mechanical Technology Incorporated Stock Incentive
Plan - included as Appendix A to the registrant's
Proxy Statement, filed pursuant to Regulation 14A,
for its December 20, 1996 Special Meeting of
Shareholders and incorporated herein by reference. (10)
10.15 Agreement, dated December 6, 1996, between the
registrant and Mr. Martin J. Mastroianni, President
and Chief Operating Officer, regarding his
employment. (10)
10.16 Settlement Agreement and Release, dated as of
December 27, 1996, between First Albany Companies
Inc. and the registrant, with respect to the
registrant's indebtedness and obligations under the
Agreement dated December 14, 1994 between FCCC and
the registrant relating to an advance against
certain receivables. (10)
10.17 Agreement, dated March 14, 1997, between the
Registrant and Mr. James Clemens, Vice President
and General Manager of Ling Electronic, Inc.,
regarding his employment. (11)
10.18 Limited Liability Company Agreement of Plug Power,
L.L.C., dated June 27, 1997, between Edison
Development Corporation and Mechanical Technology,
Incorporated. (12) (13)
10.19 Contribution Agreement, dated June 27, 1997,
between Mechanical Technology, Incorporated and
Plug Power, L.L.C. (12) (13)
10.20 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 22,
1997, between Mechanical Technology, Incorporated
and Noonan Machine Company. (12)
21 Subsidiaries of the registrant. (12)
27 Financial Data Schedule (12)
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Certain exhibits were previously filed (as indicated below) and are
incorporated herein by reference. All other exhibits for which no other
filing information is given are filed herewith:
(1) Filed as an Exhibit (bearing the same exhibit number) to the
registrant's Form 10-K Report, as amended, for its fiscal year ended
September 30, 1989.
(2) Filed as an Exhibit (bearing the same exhibit number) to the
registrant's Form 10-Q Report for its fiscal quarter ended December 29,
1990.
(3) Filed as an Exhibit (bearing the same exhibit number) to the
registrant's Form 10-Q Report for its fiscal quarter ended June 27,
1992.
(4) Filed as an Exhibit (bearing the same exhibit number) to the
registrant's Form 10-K Report for its fiscal year ended September 30,
1991.
(5) Filed as an Exhibit (bearing the same exhibit number) to the
registrant's Form 10-K Report for its fiscal year ended September 30,
1993.
(6) Filed as an Exhibit (bearing the same exhibit number) to the
registrant's Form 10-Q Report for its fiscal quarter ended July 2, 1994.
(7) Filed as an Exhibit (bearing the same exhibit number) to the
registrant's Form 8-K Report dated November 23, 1994.
(8) Filed as an Exhibit (bearing the same exhibit number) to the
registrant's Form 10-K Report for its fiscal year ended September 30,
1994.
(9) Filed as an Exhibit (bearing the same exhibit number) to the
registrant's Form 10-K Report for its fiscal year ended September 30,
1995.
(10) Filed as an Exhibit (bearing the same exhibit number) to the
registrant's Form 10-K Report for its fiscal year ended September 30,
1996.
(11) Filed as an Exhibit (bearing the same exhibit number) to the
registrant's Form 8-K Report dated May 12, 1997.
(12) Filed as an Exhibit (bearing the same exhibit number) to the
registrant's Form 10-K Report for the fiscal year ended September 30,
1997.
(13) Refiled herewith after confidential treatment request with respect to
certain schedules and exhibits was denied by the Commission. Confidential
treatment with respect to certain schedules and exhibits was granted.
SIGNATURES
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.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
Date: March 2,August 13, 1998 By: /s/ George C. Scheuer
_____________ _______________________________McNamee
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George C. McNamee
Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
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/s/ George C. McNamee Chairman of the Board of Directors 08/13/98
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George C. McNamee
/s/ Cynthia A. Scheuer Chief Financial Officer
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Cynthia A. Scheuer Officer) "
/s/ Dale W. Church Director "
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Dale W. Church
/s/ Edward A. Dohring Director "
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Edward A. Dohring
/s/ Alan P. Goldberg Director "
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Alan P. Goldberg
/s/ E. Dennis O'Connor Director "
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E. Dennis O'Connor
/s/ Walter L. Robb Director "
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Dr. Walter L. Robb
/s/ Beno Sternlicht Director "
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Dr. Beno Sternlicht