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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

/X /X/ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31,September 30, 2003

/ / 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

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York

14-1462255

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

431 New Karner Road, Albany, New York 12205

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(518) 533-2200

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No___

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ___ No X

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class

Outstanding at May 14,October 20, 2003

Common stock, $1.00 Par Value

27,639,13527,639,260 Shares

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

 

 

 

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Page No.

  

Item 1. Financial Statements

Financial Statements of Mechanical Technology Incorporated

 
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets - March 31,September 30, 2003 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2002 (Audited)

3-4

  

Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 and 2002 (Unaudited)

5

  

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - ThreeNine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 and 2002 (Unaudited)

6

  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - ThreeNine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 and 2002 (Unaudited)

7

  

Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

8-238-26

  

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

24-3626-42

  

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

3642-43

  

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

3643

  

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

 
  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

3744-45

Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

3745

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

3745

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security

Holders

3745

Item 5. Other Information

3745

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

3746

  

Signatures

38

Certifications

39 - 4047

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of March 31,September 30, 2003 (Unaudited)

and December 31, 2002 (Audited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

Mar. 31,

Dec. 31,

Sept. 30,

Dec. 31,

2003

2002

2003

2002

Assets

    

Current Assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 8,169

$ 7,320

$12,324

$ 7,320

Securities available for sale

38,788

37,332

31,156

37,332

Accounts receivable

1,339

1,445

1,139

1,445

Inventories

1,344

1,378

1,279

1,378

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

818

668

1,583

668

Total Current Assets

50,458

48,143

47,481

48,143

    

Long Term Assets:

    

Derivative assets

-

6

2

6

Property, plant and equipment, net

1,570

1,558

1,968

1,558

Deferred income taxes

2,896

2,677

3,624

2,677

Notes receivable-noncurrent, less allowance of $660

-

-

-

-

Total Assets

$54,924

$52,384

$53,075

$52,384

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

3

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of March 31,September 30, 2003 (Unaudited)

and December 31, 2002 (Audited)

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

Mar. 31,

Dec. 31,

Sept. 30,

Dec. 31,

2003

2002

2003

2002

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

   
   

Current Liabilities:

   

Accounts payable

$ 733

$ 761

$ 676

$ 761

Accrued liabilities

1,787

1,543

1,788

1,543

Accrued liabilities - related parties

55

190

104

190

Income taxes payable

64

92

10

92

Deferred income taxes

9,988

8,876

9,300

8,876

Total Current Liabilities

12,627

11,462

11,878

11,462

Long-Term Liabilities:

   

Other credits

24

Other liabilities

24

24

Total Liabilities

12,651

11,486

11,902

11,486

   

Commitments and Contingencies

   

Minority interests

35

150

621

150

   

Shareholders' Equity:

   

Common stock, par value $1 per share,

authorized 75,000,000; issued

35,659,385 in March 2003 and

35,648,135 in December 2002

 

 

35,659

 

 

35,648

Common stock, par value $1 per share,

authorized 75,000,000; issued

35,659,510 in September 2003 and

35,648,135 in December 2002

 

 

35,659

 

 

35,648

Paid-in-capital

67,502

67,479

67,712

67,479

Accumulated deficit

(61,937)

(61,874)

(61,400)

(61,874)

41,224

41,253

41,971

41,253

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:

   

Unrealized gain on securities available for sale,

net of taxes

14,677

13,170

12,219

13,170

Restricted stock grant

(28)

(40)

(3)

(40)

Common stock in treasury, at cost,

8,020,250 shares

(13,635)

(13,635)

(13,635)

(13,635)

Total Shareholders' Equity

42,238

40,748

40,552

40,748

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$ 54,924

$ 52,384

$ 53,075

$ 52,384

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

4

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Three months ended

Three months ended

Nine months ended

Mar. 31,

Mar. 31,

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

2003

2002

2003

2002

2003

2002

Revenue:

    

Product revenue

$ 1,283

$ 590

$ 1,598

$ 1,018

$ 4,304

$ 3,203

Funded research and development

522

172

310

489

1,422

1,046

Total revenue

1,805

762

1,908

1,507

5,726

4,249

Operating costs and expenses:

Cost of product revenue

555

412

755

453

1,868

1,703

Research and product development expenses:

Funded research and product development

820

345

879

761

2,502

1,778

Unfunded research and product development

951

1,023

1,317

1,095

3,548

3,213

Total research and product development expenses

1,771

1,368

2,196

1,856

6,050

4,991

Selling, general and administrative expenses

1,420

1,635

1,842

1,239

4,522

3,897

Operating loss

(1,941)

(2,653)

(2,885)

(2,041)

(6,714)

(6,342)

Interest expense

(3)

(12)

-

(12)

(7)

(36)

Loss on derivatives

(6)

(167)

Gain (loss) on derivatives

2

(5)

(4)

(183)

Gain (loss) on sale of securities available for

sale, net

4,123

(71)

7,483

(71)

Gain on sale of holdings, net

-

2,241

-

952

-

5,562

Gain on sale of securities available for sale, net

1,720

-

Impairment losses (Note 6)

-

(5,282)

Other (expense) income, net

(38)

9

Loss from operations before income taxes, equity in holdings' losses and minority interests

(268)

(5,864)

Income tax benefit

89

2,353

Impairment losses (Note 7)

-

(945)

(418)

(8,127)

Other expense, net

(87)

(29)

(151)

(16)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before

income taxes, equity in holdings' losses and

minority interests

 

1,153

 

(2,151)

 

189

 

(9,213)

Income tax (expense) benefit

(425)

163

(74)

2,024

Equity in holdings' losses, net of tax

-

(1,866)

-

(2,654)

-

(8,894)

Minority interests in losses of consolidated subsidiary

116

121

195

100

346

329

Net loss

$ (63)

$ (5,256)

Loss per Share (Basic and Diluted):

Loss per share

$ (0.00)

$ (0.15)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

923

(4,542)

461

(15,754)

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

-

379

13

379

Net income (loss)

$ 923

$(4,163)

$ 474

$(15,375)

Income (loss) per share (Basic and Diluted):

Income (loss) per share from continuing operations

$ 0.03

$ (0.13)

$ 0.02

$ (0.44)

Income per share from discontinued operations

-

0.01

-

.01

Income (loss) per share

$ 0.03

$ (0.12)

$ 0.02

$ (0.43)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

Three months ended

Nine months ended

Mar. 31,

Sept. 30,

2003

2002

2003

2002

COMMON STOCK

  

Balance, beginning

$ 35,648

$ 35,505

$ 35,648

$ 35,505

Issuance of shares - options

11

24

11

42

Balance, ending

$ 35,659

$ 35,529

$ 35,659

$ 35,547

PAID-IN-CAPITAL

  

Balance, beginning

$ 67,479

$ 67,045

$ 67,479

$ 67,045

Issuance of shares - options

9

(6)

9

(2)

MTI MicroFuel Cell investment

2

-

191

(7)

Plug Power holding, net of taxes

-

83

-

636

SatCon holding, net of taxes

-

(86)

-

(150)

Compensatory options

11

13

32

38

Stock option exercises recognized

differently for financial reporting and

tax purposes

 

1

25

 

1

-

Balance, ending

$ 67,502

$ 67,074

$ 67,712

$ 67,560

ACCUMULATED DEFICIT

  

Balance, beginning

$(61,874)

$(54,913)

$(61,874)

$(54,913)

Net loss

(63)

(5,256)

Net income (loss)

474

(15,375)

Balance, ending

$(61,937)

$(60,169)

$(61,400)

$(70,288)

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:

UNREALIZED GAIN ON SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE,

  

NET OF TAXES

  

Balance, beginning

$ 13,170

$ -

$ 13,170

$ -

Less reclassification adjustment for

 

gains included in net income

(5,472)

-

Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of taxes

1,507

-

4,521

-

Balance, ending

$ 14,677

$ -

$ 12,219

$ -

RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT

  

Balance, beginning

$ (40)

$ -

$ (40)

$ -

Grants vested

12

-

37

-

Balance, ending

$ (28)

$ -

$ (3)

$ -

TREASURY STOCK

  

Balance, beginning

$(13,635)

$ (29)

$(13,635)

$ (29)

Balance, ending

$(13,635)

$ (29)

$(13,635)

$ (29)

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

  

Balance, ending

$ 42,238

$ 42,405

$ 40,552

$ 32,790

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):

  

Net loss

$ (63)

$ (5,256)

Other comprehensive income:

 

Net income (loss)

$ 474

$(15,375)

Other comprehensive loss:

 

Change in unrealized gain on securities available

for sale, net of taxes

1,507

-

(951)

-

Total comprehensive income (loss)

$ 1,444

$ (5,256)

Total comprehensive loss

$ (477)

$(15,375)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Three months ended

 

Mar. 31,

2003

Mar. 31,

2002

Operating Activities

  

Net loss

$ (63)

$ (5,256)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to

  

net cash used by operations:

  

Loss on derivatives

6

167

Impairment losses

-

5,282

Minority interests in losses of

consolidated subsidiary

(116)

(121)

Depreciation and amortization

138

129

Gain on sale of holdings, net

-

(2,241)

Gain on sale of securities available for

sale, net

(1,720)

-

Equity in holdings' losses, gross

-

3,115

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

-

5

Deferred income taxes and other credits

(111)

(3,591)

Stock based compensation

23

13

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

106

297

Inventories

34

(95)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(147)

(264)

Accounts payable

(28)

(213)

Income taxes

(28)

3

Accrued liabilities - related parties

(135)

32

Accrued liabilities

244

190

Net cash used by operations

(1,797)

(2,548)

Investing Activities

  

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(150)

(70)

Proceeds from sale of holdings

-

3,582

Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale

2,776

-

Principal payments from notes receivable

-

25

Net cash provided by investing activities

2,626

3,537

Financing Activities

  

Proceeds from stock option exercises

20

18

Net cash provided by financing activities

20

18

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

849

1,007

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period

7,320

4,127

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

$ 8,169

$ 5,134

 

Nine months ended

 

Sept. 30,

2003

Sept. 30,

2002

Operating Activities

  

Net income (loss) excluding discontinued operations

$ 461

$(15,754)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to

  

net cash used by operations:

  

Loss on derivatives

4

183

Impairment losses

418

8,127

Minority interests in losses of consolidated

subsidiary

(346)

(329)

Loss on retirement of subsidiary treasury stock

5

-

Depreciation and amortization

430

407

(Gain) loss on sale of securities available

for sale, net

(7,483)

71

Gain on sale of holdings, net

-

(5,562)

Equity in holdings' losses, gross

-

8,872

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

3

16

Deferred income taxes and other credits

104

(1,918)

Stock based compensation

69

38

Changes in operating assets and liabilities net of

effects from discontinued operations:

 

Accounts receivable

306

(101)

Inventories

99

150

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(912)

(1,170)

Accounts payable

(84)

(236)

Income taxes

(82)

178

Accrued liabilities - related parties

(86)

119

Accrued liabilities

245

(19)

Net cash used by operating activities excluding

discontinued operations

(6,849)

(6,928)

Discontinued operations:

  

Income from discontinued operations

13

379

Deferred income taxes and other credits

8

(356)

Net cash provided by discontinued operations

21

23

Net cash used by operating activities

(6,828)

(6,905)

Investing Activities

  

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(843)

(385)

Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale

11,654

130

Proceeds from sale of holdings

-

8,617

Principal payments from notes receivable

-

25

Net change in restricted cash equivalents

-

(987)

Net cash provided by investing activities

10,811

7,400

Financing Activities

  

Net proceeds from subsidiary stock issuances

1,001

-

Treasury stock purchase by subsidiary

-

(10)

Proceeds from stock option exercises

20

40

Net cash provided by financing activities

1,021

30

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

5,004

525

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period

7,320

4,127

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

$12,324

$ 4,652

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Basis of Presentation

In the opinion of management the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal, recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of results for such periods. The results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2002.

  1. Significant Accounting Policies

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue from product sales in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)("SAB") No. 101,Revenue Recognition. Product revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery of the product to the customer or distributor has occurred, at which time title generally is passed to the customer or distributor, and the Company has determined that collection of a fixed fee is probable, all of which occur upon shipment of the product. If the product requires installation to be performed by the Company, all revenue related to the product is deferred and recognized upon the completion of the installation.

The Company performs funded research and development for government agencies and companies under cost reimbursement contracts, which generally require the Company to absorb up to 50% of the total costs incurred. Cost reimbursement contracts provide for the reimbursement of allowable costs. Revenues are generally recognized in proportion to the reimbursable costs incurred. When government agencies are providing funding they do not expect the government to be the only significant end user of the resulting products. These contracts do not require delivery of products that meet defined performance specifications, but are best efforts arrangements to achieve overall research and development objectives. Included in accounts receivable are billed and unbilled work-in-progress on cost reimbursed contracts.

While the Company's accounting for these contract costs areis subject to audit by the sponsoring entity, in the opinion of management no material adjustments are expected as a result of such audits. Cost of product revenue includes material, labor and overhead. Costs incurred in connection with funded research and development arrangements are included in funded research and product development expenses.

 

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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

  1. Significant Account Policies (Continued)

Deferred revenue consists of payments received from customers in advance of services performed, products shipped or installation completed.

Warranty

The Company records a warranty reserve at the time product revenue is recorded based on a historical rate. The reserve is reviewed during the year and is adjusted, if appropriate, to reflect new product offerings or changes in experience. Actual warranty claims are tracked by product.

Stock Based Compensation

At March 31, 2003, theThe Company has two stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 15 of the financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2002. SFASStatement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, requires the measurement of the fair value of stock options or warrants granted to employees to be included in the statement of operations or, alternatively, disclosed in the notes to consolidated financial statements. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation of employees under the intrinsic value method of Accounting Principles Board (APB)("APB") Opinion No. 25,Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations and has elected the disclosure-only alternative under SFAS No. 123. The Company records the fair market value of stock options and warrants granted to non-employees in exchange for services in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)("EITF&q uot;) No. 96-18,Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services, in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Company has adopted the disclosure provisions but does not intend to adopt the transition provisions of SFAS No. 148,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation- TransitionCompensation-Transition and Disclosure.

The following table illustrates the effect on net loss and earnings per share as if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FASB StatementSFAS No. 123,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based employee compensation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands,

Three months ended

  

except per share data)

Mar. 31,

Mar. 31,

  
 

2003

2002

  

Net loss, as reported

$ (63)

$ (5,256)

  

Add: Total stock-based employee

    

compensation expense already recorded in

    

financial statements, net of related tax

Effects

7

8

  

Deduct: Total stock-based employee

    

compensation expense determined under fair

    

value based method for all awards, net of

    

related tax effects

(371)

(371)

  

Pro forma net loss

$ (427)

$(5,619)

  
     

Loss per share:

    

Basic and diluted - as reported

$ (0.00)

$ (0.15)

  

Basic and diluted - pro forma

$ (0.02)

$ (0.16)

  

(Dollars in thousands,

Three months ended

Nine months ended

except per share data)

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

 

2003

2002

2003

2002

Net income (loss), as reported

$ 923

$(4,163)

$ 474

$(15,375)

Add: Total stock-based employee

    

compensation expense already recorded in

    

financial statements, net of related tax

effects

6

13

20

34

Deduct: Total stock-based employee

    

compensation expense determined under fair

    

value based method for all awards, net of

    

related tax effects

(254)

(730)

(894)

(2,118)

Pro forma net income (loss)

$ 675

$(4,880)

$ (400)

$(17,459)

     

Income (loss) per share:

    

Basic and diluted - as reported

$ 0.03

$ (0.12)

$ 0.02

$ (0.43)

Basic and diluted - pro forma

$ 0.02

$ (0.14)

$(0.01)

$ (0.49)

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for taxes in accordance with Financial Accounting

StandardSFAS No. 109,Accounting for Income Taxes, which requires the use

of the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of "temporary differences" by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable for future years to differences between financial statement and tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. Under FASSFAS No. 109, the effect of tax rate changes on deferred taxes is recognized in the income tax provision in the period that includes the enactment date. The provision for taxes is reduced by investment and other tax credits in the years such credits become available.

Reclassification

Certain 2002 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2003 presentation.

  1. Gillette Strategic Alliance and Issuance of Stock by Subsidiary

On September 19, 2003, MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. ("MTI Micro"), a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a strategic alliance agreement (the "Strategic Alliance Agreement") with The Gillette Company ("Gillette") whereby MTI Micro, Gillette and Gillette's Duracell business unit will seek to jointly develop and commercialize micro fuel cell products to power low-power, hand-held, mass market, high volume, portable consumer devices.

The agreement provides for a multi-year exclusive relationship for the design, development and commercialization of a low power direct methanol micro fuel cell power system and a compatible fuel refill system. Pursuant to the agreement, MTI Micro will focus on the development of the direct methanol micro fuel cell and Gillette will

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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Gillette Strategic Alliance and Issuance of Stock by Subsidiary

(Continued)

focus on the development of the fuel refill. In addition, both MTI Micro and Gillette will transfer and license from each other certain intellectual property assets, and both have the ability to earn royalties.

Gillette purchased 1,088,278 shares of MTI Micro common stock (representing approximately 2.97% of MTI Micro's outstanding common stock) at a price of $.92 per share for $1 million pursuant to an equity investment agreement (the "Investment Agreement"). In addition to the foregoing referenced $1 million investment in MTI Micro common stock, Gillette may make additional investments of up to $4 million subject to agreed milestones. The Company has agreed to invest $20 million in MTI Micro during the first two years of the agreement if other sources of funding are not available. Immediately prior to the Gillette transaction closing, the Company invested $11 million ($7.4 million in cash and $3.6 million through the conversion of a loan receivable to equity), to develop direct methanol micro fuel cells, of its $20 million commitment in MTI Micro common stock, which leaves a remaining investment guaranty of $9 million as of September 30, 2003.

  1. Contracts Receivable
    Included in accounts receivable are the following at:

Mar. 31,

Mar. 31,

Sept. 30,,

Dec. 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

(Dollars in thousands)

2003

2002

(Dollars in thousands)

2003

2002

U.S. and State Government:

U.S. and State Government:

  

U.S. and State Government:

  

Amount billable

Amount billable

$ 298

$ 300

Amount billable

$ 215

$ 300

Amount billed

Amount billed

-

42

Amount billed

-

42

Retainage

Retainage

35

25

Retainage

50

25

$ 333

$ 367

$ 265

$ 367

The balances billed but not paid by customers pursuant to retainage provisions in contracts are due upon completion of the contracts and acceptance by the customer. Based on the Company's experience, most retainage amounts are expected to be collected within the ensuing year.

  1. Inventories

Inventories consist of the following at:

 

Sept. 30,

Dec. 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

2003

2002

Finished goods

$ 334

$ 313

Work in process

247

253

Raw materials, components and assemblies

698

812

 

$1,279

$1,378

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Inventories

Inventories consist of the following at:

 

Mar. 31,

Dec. 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

2003

2002

Finished goods

$ 310

$ 313

Work in process

298

253

Raw materials, components and assemblies

736

812

 

$1,344

$1,378

  1. Securities Available for Sale

Securities available for sale are classified as current assets and accumulated net unrealized gains (losses) are charged to Other

Comprehensive Income (Loss).

The principal components of the Company's securities available for sale consist of the following:

(Dollars in thousands, except stock price and share data)

   

Quoted

     

Quoted

  
   

Market

     

Market

  

Book

Unrealized

Recorded

Price

  

Book

Unrealized

Recorded

Price

  

Security

Basis

Gain (Loss)

Fair Value

Per NASDAQ

Ownership

Shares

Basis

Gain

Fair Value

Per NASDAQ

Ownership

Shares

March 31, 2003

      

Sept. 30, 2003

      

Plug Power

$13,456

$24,865

$38,321

$ 5.06

15.10%

7,573,227

$10,791

$20,365

$31,156

$ 5.13

9.96%

6,073,227

SatCon

869

(402)

467

0.72

3.80%

648,600

Total

$14,325

$24,463

$38,788

   

December 31, 2002

            

Plug Power

$14,344

$21,905

$36,249

$ 4.49

15.83%

8,073,227

$14,344

$21,905

$36,249

$ 4.49

15.83%

8,073,227

SatCon

1,037

46

1,083

1.40

4.58%

773,600

1,037

46

1,083

1.40

4.58%

773,600

Total

$15,381

$21,951

$37,332

   

$15,381

$21,951

$37,332

   

The book basis roll forward of Plug Power and SatCon securities is as follows:

Plug Power

(Dollars in thousands)

Mar. 31,

Dec. 31,

Sept. 30,

Dec. 31,

2003

2002

2003

2002

Securities available for sale, beginning of period

$14,344

$ -

$14,344

$ -

Transfer asset from holdings, at equity on December 20, 2002

-

14,416

-

14,416

Sale of shares

(888)

(72)

(3,553)

(72)

Securities book basis

13,456

14,344

10,791

14,344

Unrealized gain on marketable securities

24,865

21,905

20,365

21,905

Securities available for sale, end of period

$38,321

$36,249

$31,156

$36,249

SatCon

(Dollars in thousands)

Sept. 30,

Dec. 31,

 

2003

2002

Securities available for sale, beginning of period

$1,037

$ -

Transfer asset from holdings, at equity on July 1, 2002

-

2,193

Sale of shares

(619)

(488)

Impairment loss (Note 7)

(418)

(668)

Securities book basis

-

1,037

Unrealized gain on marketable securities

-

46

Securities available for sale, end of period

$ -

$1,083

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Securities Available for Sale (Continued)

SatCon

(Dollars in thousands)

Mar. 31,

Dec. 31,

 

2003

2002

Securities available for sale, beginning of period

$ 1,037

$ -

Transfer asset from holdings, at equity on July 1, 2002

-

2,193

Sale of shares

(168)

(488)

Impairment loss (Note 6)

-

(668)

Securities book basis

869

1,037

Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities

(402)

46

Securities available for sale, end of period

$ 467

$ 1,083

  1. Impairment Losses

The Company regularly reviews its holdings and securities available for sale and holdings to determine if any declines in value of those securities or holdings are other than temporary. The Company assesses whether declines in the value of its holdingssecurities and securitiesholdings in publicly traded companies, measured by comparison of the current market price of the securities to the carrying value of the Company's holdingssecurities and securities,holdings, are considered to be other than temporary based on factors that include (1) the length of time carrying value exceeds fair market value, (2) the Company's assessment of the financial condition and the near term prospects of the companies, and (3) the Company's intent with respect to the holdingssecurities and securities.holdings.

The slowingCompany believes that the sluggish economy has had a negative impact on the equity value of companies in the new energy sector. In light of these circumstances

and based on the results of the reviews described above, the Company recorded other than temporary impairment charges with respect to its securities and holdings in publicly traded companies. Pre-tax impairment losses were recorded as follows:

Three months ended

(Dollars in thousands)

Mar. 31, 2003

Mar. 31, 2002

Holdings, at equity (SatCon)

$ -

$(1,798)

Securities available for sale (Beacon)

-

(3,484)

$ -

$(5,282)

 

Three months ended

Nine months ended

(Dollars in thousands)

Sept. 30,

2003

Sept. 30,

2002

Sept. 30,

2003

Sept. 30,

2002

Holdings, at equity: SatCon

$ -

$ (57)

$ -

$(2,475)

Securities available for sale:

    

SatCon

-

(668)

(418)

(668)

Beacon

-

(220)

-

(4,984)

 

$ -

$(945)

$(418)

$(8,127)

  1. Income Taxes

The Company's effective income tax rate from operations, including equity in holdings' losses (in 2002) differed from the Federal statutory rate as follows:

Three months ended

Three months ended

Nine months ended

Mar. 31, 2003

Mar. 31, 2002

 

Sept. 30,

2003

Sept. 30,

2002

Sept. 30,

2003

Sept. 30,

2002

Federal statutory tax rate

(34.00)%

(34.00)%

 

34.00%

(34.00)%

34.00%

(34.00)%

State taxes, net of federal tax

    

Effect

(.58)

(6.00)

 

1.76

(8.45)

(3.43)

(4.54)

Change in valuation allowance

-

55.22

-

35.38

NOL and true up

-

(16.45)

-

(8.15)

Other, net

1.37

(.11)

 

1.10

-

8.48

-

Tax rate

(33.21)%

(40.11)%

 

36.86%

(3.68)%

39.05%

(11.31)%

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Income Taxes (Continued)

Income tax (benefit) expense consists of the following:

Three months ended

(Dollars in thousands)

Mar. 31,

Mar. 31,

  
 

2003

2002

  

Operations before equity in

holdings' losses

    

Federal

$ -

$ -

  

State

22

(11)

  

Deferred

(111)

(2,342)

 

(89)

(2,353)

  

Equity in holdings' losses

    

Federal

-

-

  

State

-

-

Deferred

-

(1,249)

  
 

-

(1,249)

  

Total operations

$ (89)

$(3,602)

  

Items charged (credited)

directly to stockholders'

equity:

    

Increase in additional paid-

in capital for equity

holdings and warrants and

options issued - Deferred

 

 

$ -

 

 

$ (2)

  

Increase in unrealized gain

on available for sale

securities - Deferred

 

1,005

-

  

Expenses for employee stock

options recognized

differently for financial

reporting/tax purposes -

Federal

 

 

(1)

 

 

 

(25)

 

$ 1,004

$ (27)

  

The deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following tax effects relating to temporary differences and carryforwards:

(Dollars in thousands)

Mar. 31,

Dec. 31,

 

2003

2002

Current deferred tax (liabilities) assets:

  

Bad debt reserve

$ 264

$ 264

Inventory valuation

12

12

Inventory capitalization

19

19

Securities available for sale

(10,786)

(9,659)

Vacation pay

94

94

Warranty and other sale obligations

26

22

Stock options

261

256

Other reserves and accruals

122

116

Net current deferred tax liabilities

$ (9,988)

$(8,876)

Noncurrent deferred tax assets (liabilities):

  

Net operating loss

$ 4,007

$ 3,790

Property, plant and equipment

(123)

(123)

Derivatives

-

(2)

Other

239

239

Research and development tax credit

459

459

Alternative minimum tax credit

150

150

 

4,732

4,513

Valuation allowance

(1,836)

(1,836)

Net noncurrent deferred tax assets

$ 2,896

$ 2,677

 

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Income Taxes (Continued)

Income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following:

Three months ended

Nine months ended

(Dollars in thousands)

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

 

2003

2002

2003

2002

Operations before equity in

holdings' losses

    

Federal

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ (475)

State

(74)

(164)

(30)

391

Deferred

499

1

104

(1,940)

 

425

(163)

74

(2,024)

Equity in holdings' losses

    

Federal

-

-

-

-

State

-

-

-

-

Deferred

-

-

-

22

 

-

-

-

22

Total continuing operations

425

(163)

74

(2,002)

Discontinued operations

    

Federal

-

-

-

-

State

-

-

-

-

Deferred

-

-

8

-

Total

$ 425

$ (163)

$ 82

$(2,002)

Items charged (credited)

directly to stockholders' equity:

    

Increase in additional paid-

in capital for equity holdings and

warrants and options issued -

Deferred

 

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

Increase in unrealized gain

on available for sale

securities - Deferred

 

(40)

-

 

(634)

 

-

Expenses for employee stock

options recognized differently for

financial reporting/tax purposes -

Federal

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(1)

 

 

-

 

$ (40)

$ -

$(635)

$     -

The deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following tax effects relating to temporary differences and carryforwards:

(Dollars in thousands)

Sept. 30,

Dec. 31,

 

2003

2002

Current deferred tax (liabilities) assets:

  

Bad debt reserve

$ 264

$ 264

Inventory valuation

13

12

Inventory capitalization

19

19

Securities available for sale

(10,139)

(9,659)

Vacation pay

124

94

Warranty and other sale obligations

33

22

Stock options

269

256

Other reserves and accruals

117

116

Net current deferred tax liabilities

$(9,300)

$(8,876)

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Income Taxes (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands)

Sept. 30,

Dec. 31,

 

2003

2002

Noncurrent deferred tax assets (liabilities):

  

Net operating loss

$ 4,736

$ 3,790

Property, plant and equipment

(123)

(123)

Derivatives

(1)

(2)

Other

239

239

Research and development tax credit

459

459

Alternative minimum tax credit

150

150

 

5,460

4,513

Valuation allowance

(1,836)

(1,836)

Net noncurrent deferred tax assets

$ 3,624

$ 2,677

The valuation allowance at March 31,September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 was $1.836 million. The valuation allowance reflects the estimate that it was more likely than not that certain net operating losses may be unavailable to offset future taxable income.

  1. Debt

As of March 31, 2003, the Company had a $10 million Credit Agreement with KeyBank, N.A. dated as of August 10, 2001 ("the $10 million Credit Agreement"). As of March 31, 2003, the Company had no outstanding debt and no availability under this line of credit because the market value of Plug Power common stock was $5.06 per share, which reduced the availability under this facility to zero.

  1. Earnings Per Share

The amounts used in computing earnings per share ("EPS") and the effect on income and the weighted average number of shares of potentially dilutive securities are as follows:

 

Three months ended

 

(Dollars in thousands, except

Mar. 31,

Mar. 31,

  

per share data)

2003

2002

Loss from operations

$ (63)

$(5,256)

Basic EPS:

    

Common shares outstanding,

beginning of period

27,627,885

35,484,760

  

Unvested restricted common shares

(50,000)

-

  

Weighted average common shares

issued during the period

9,250

24,350

  

Weighted average shares

outstanding

27,587,135

35,509,110

Loss per weighted average share

$ (0.00)

$ (0.15)

Diluted EPS:

Common shares outstanding,

beginning of period

27,627,885

35,484,760

  

Weighted average common shares

issued during the period

9,250

24,350

  

Weighted average number of

options

-

-

  

Weighted average number of

warrants

-

-

  

Weighted average shares

outstanding

27,637,135

35,509,110

Loss per weighted average share

$ (0.00)

$ (0.15)

 

Three months ended

Nine months ended

(Dollars in thousands, except

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

per share data)

2003

2002

2003

2002

Income (loss) from continuing

operations

$ 923

$(4,542)

$ 461

$(15,754)

Basic EPS:

    

Common shares outstanding,

beginning of period

27,639,260

35,527,260

27,627,885

35,484,760

Unvested restricted common

shares

(50,000)

-

(50,000)

-

Weighted average common

shares issued during the

period

 

-

 

-

 

10,646

 

29,582

Weighted average shares

outstanding

27,589,260

35,527,260

27,588,531

35,514,342

Income (loss) per weighted

average share

$ 0.03

$ (0.13)

$ 0.02

$ (0.44)

Diluted EPS:

Common shares outstanding,

beginning of period

27,639,260

35,527,260

27,627,885

35,484,760

Unvested restricted common

shares

-

-

-

-

Weighted average common

shares issued during the

period

-

-

 

10,646

 

29,582

Weighted average number of

options

1,039,181

-

739,579

-

Weighted average number of

warrants

-

-

-

-

Weighted average shares

outstanding

28,678,441

35,527,260

28,378,110

35,514,342

Income (loss) per weighted

average share

$ 0.03

$ (0.13)

$ 0.02

$ (0.44)

 

 

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Earnings Per Share (Continued)

For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003, options to purchase 3,317,275 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $.54 to $21.92 per share and warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock atwith an exercise price of $12.56 per share were outstanding but were not included in the computations of EPS-assuming dilution because the Company incurred losses during these periods and inclusion would be anti-dilutive. Additionally, under SFAS No. 128,Earnings per Share, 50,000 shares of non-vested restricted common stock, which vestsvest solely upon continued service, were excluded from the computation of basic earnings per share.

For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2002, options to purchase 3,175,0503,399,025 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $.54 to $21.92 per share and warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock atwith an exercise price of $12.56 per share were outstanding but were not included in the computations of EPS-assuming dilution because the Company incurred losses during these periods and inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

  1. Equity in Holdings' Losses, Net of Tax
  2. Equity in holdings' losses, net of tax, for holdings accounted for under the equity method is as follows:

    Three months ended

    (Dollars in thousands)

    Mar. 31,

    Mar. 31,

    2003

    2002

    Plug Power

    $ -

    $(1,612)

    SatCon

    -

    (254)

    $ -

    $(1,866)

  3. Sale of Holdings
  4. The Company sold shares of the following holdings and recognized gains and proceeds as follows:

    Three months ended

    Mar. 31,

    Mar. 31,

    (Dollars in thousands, except shares)

    2003

    2002

    Plug Power

    Shares sold

    -

    300,000

    Proceeds

    $ -

    $ 2,902

    Gain on sales

    $ -

    $ 2,097

    SatCon

    Shares sold

    -

    112,500

    Proceeds

    $ -

    $ 680

    Gain on sales

    $ -

    $ 144

    Total net gain on sales

    $ -

    $ 2,241



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    NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  5. Sale of Securities Available for Sale
  6. The Company sold shares of the following securities and recognized gains (losses) and proceeds as follows:

    Three months ended

    Mar. 31,

    Mar. 31,

    (Dollars in thousands, except shares)

    2003

    2002

    Plug Power

    Shares sold

    500,000

    -

    Proceeds

    $ 2,661

    $ -

    Gain on sales

    $ 1,773

    $ -

    SatCon

    Shares sold

    125,000

    -

    Proceeds

    $ 115

    $ -

    Loss on sales

    $ (53)

    $ -

    Total net gain on sales

    $ 1,720

    $ -

     

    Three months ended

    Nine months ended

     

    Sept. 30,

    Sept. 30,

    Sept. 30,

    Sept. 30,

    (Dollars in thousands, except shares)

    2003

    2002

    2003

    2002

    Plug Power

        

    Shares sold

    1,000,000

    -

    2,000,000

    -

    Proceeds

    $ 5,024

    $ -

    $ 10,251

    $ -

    Gain on sales

    $ 3,247

    $ -

    $ 6,698

    $ -

    SatCon

    Shares sold

    581,100

    100,000

    773,600

    100,000

    Proceeds

    $ 1,237

    $ 130

    $ 1,403

    $ 130

    Gain (loss) on sales

    $ 876

    $ (71)

    $ 785

    $ (71)

    Total net gain (loss) on sales

    $ 4,123

    $ (71)

    $ 7,483

    $ (71)

  7. Sale of Holdings
  8. The Company sold shares of the following holdings and recognized gains and proceeds as follows:

     

    Three months ended

    Nine months ended

     

    Sept. 30,

    Sept. 30,

    Sept. 30,

    Sept. 30,

    (Dollars in thousands, except shares)

    2003

    2002

    2003

    2002

    Plug Power

        

    Shares sold

    -

    300,000

    -

    900,000

    Proceeds

    $ -

    $ 1,631

    $ -

    $ 7,707

    Gain on sales

    $ -

    $ 952

    $ -

    $ 5,485

    SatCon

    Shares sold

    -

    -

    -

    212,500

    Proceeds

    $ -

    $ -

    $ -

    $ 910

    Gain on sales

    $ -

    $ -

    $ -

    $ 77

    Total net gain on sales

    $ -

    $ 952

    $ -

    $ 5,562

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    NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  9. Equity in Holdings' Losses, Net of Tax

Equity in holdings' losses, net of tax, for holdings accounted for under the equity method is as follows:

 

Three months ended

Nine months ended

(Dollars in thousands)

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30

 

2003

2002

2003

2002

Plug Power

$ -

$(2,327)

$ -

$(7,807)

SatCon

-

(327)

-

(1,087)

 

$ -

$(2,654)

$ -

$(8,894)

  1. Cash Flows - Supplemental Information

Three months ended

Nine months ended

Mar. 31,

Mar. 31,

Sept. 30,

(Dollars in thousands)

2003

2002

2003

2002

Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:

   

Additional paid-in-capital resulting from stock option exercises treated differently for financial reporting and tax purposes

$ 1

$ -

Change in investment and paid-in-capital resulting from other investors' activity in MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. stock

191

(7)

Prepaid material in exchange for investment in subsidiary

3

-

Additional holdings and paid-in-capital resulting from other investors' activity in Plug Power Inc.

$ -

$ 139

-

636

Change in holdings and paid-in-capital resulting from other equity activity in SatCon Technology Corporation

-

(143)

-

(150)

Additional paid-in-capital resulting from stock option exercises treated differently for financial reporting and tax purposes

1

25

Change in investment and paid-in-capital resulting from

Other investors' activity in MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. stock

2

-

Prepaid material in exchange for investment in subsidiary

3

-

  1. Segment Information

The Company operates in two business segments, New Energy and Test and Measurement Instrumentation. The New Energy segment develops new energy technologies and companies and is currently focused on commercializing direct methanol micro fuel cells. The Test and Measurement Instrumentation segment designs, manufactures, markets and services computer-based balancing systems for aircraft engines, high-performance test and measurement instruments and systems, and computer-based balancing systemswafer characterization tools for aircraft engines.the semiconductor industry.

The Company evaluates performance based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes, accounting changes, items management does not deem relevant to segment performance, and interest income and expense. Inter-segment sales are not significant.

Summarized financial information concerning the Company's reportable segments is shown in the following table. The "Other" column

includes corporate related items and items like income taxes or unusual items, which are not allocated to reportable segments. The

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Segment Information (Continued)

items, which are not allocated to reportable segments. The

"Reconciling Items" column includes minority interests in a consolidated subsidiary and income tax allocation to equity in holdings' losses.losses (in 2002). In addition, segments' noncash items include any depreciation and amortization in reported profit or loss. The New Energy segment figures include the Company's activities related to evaluating new energy technologies, companies and growth opportunities, micro fuel cell operations, the Company's holdings inequity securities of Plug Power, SatCon and Beacon Power (in 2002) and the results of the Company's equity method of accounting for certain holdings.holdings (in 2002). The results for Plug Power and SatCon (in 2002) were derived from their published quarterly and annual financial statements.

The Company's holdings in SatCon were accounted for on a one-quarter lag (through SatCon's quarter ended June 29, 2002) until accounting for the holding was changed on July 1, 2002 to fair value from the equity method. The sale of SatCon stock was affected as of the date

of sale. The accounting for the Company's holdings in Plug Power was changed on December 20, 2002 to fair value from the equity method.

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Test and

 

 

Test and

 

Measurement

Reconciling

Consolidated

Measurement

Reconciling

Consolidated

Three months ended March 31, 2003

New Energy

Instrumentation

Other

Items

Totals

Three months ended Sept. 30, 2003

New Energy

Instrumentation

Other

Items

Totals

Product revenue

$ -

$1,283

$ -

$ -

$ 1,283

$ -

$1,598

$ -

$ -

$ 1,598

Funded research and

development revenue

522

-

-

-

522

310

-

-

-

310

Research and product

development expenses

1,543

228

-

-

1,771

1,910

286

-

-

2,196

Selling, general and

administrative expenses

632

406

382

-

1,420

806

423

613

-

1,842

Segment profit (loss) from

operations before income

taxes, equity in holdings'

losses and minority

interests

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

(334)

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(268)

Segment profit (loss) from

continuing operations before

income taxes, equity in

holdings' losses and

minority interests

 

 

 

1,647

 

 

 

90

 

 

 

(584)

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,153

Segment profit (loss)

16

50

(245)

116

(63)

1,647

90

(1,009)

195

923

Total assets

40,195

2,509

12,220

-

54,924

40,584

2,211

10,280

-

53,075

Securities available for sale

38,788

-

-

-

38,788

31,156

-

-

-

31,156

Capital expenditures

101

5

44

-

150

210

24

102

-

336

Depreciation and amortization

65

30

55

-

150

73

25

60

-

158

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Segment Information (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Test and

 

Measurement

Reconciling

Consolidated

Three months ended March 31, 2002

New Energy

Instrumentation

Other

Items

Totals

Product revenue

$ -

$ 590

$ -

$ -

$ 590

Funded research and

development revenue

172

-

-

-

172

Research and product

development expenses

1,102

266

-

-

1,368

Selling, general and

administrative expenses

783

501

351

-

1,635

Equity in holdings' losses

(3,115)

-

-

1,249

(1,866)

Impairment losses

(5,282)

-

-

-

(5,282)

Segment loss from operations

before income taxes,

equity in holdings'

losses and minority

interests

 

 

 

(5,004)

 

 

 

(670)

 

 

 

(190)

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(5,864)

Segment (loss) profit

(8,119)

(670)

3,412

121

(5,256)

Total assets

36,681

2,255

9,902

-

48,838

Holdings, at equity

32,679

-

-

-

32,679

Securities available for sale

2,250

-

-

-

2,250

Capital expenditures

30

-

40

-

70

Depreciation and amortization

46

36

47

-

129

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Test and

 

Measurement

Reconciling

Consolidated

Three months ended Sept. 30, 2002

New Energy

Instrumentation

Other

Items

Totals

Product revenue

$ -

$ 1,018

$ -

$ -

$ 1,018

Funded research and

development revenue

489

-

-

-

489

Research and product

development expenses

1,627

229

-

-

1,856

Selling, general and

administrative expenses

410

442

387

-

1,239

Equity in holdings' losses

(2,654)

-

-

-

(2,654)

Impairment losses

(945)

-

-

-

(945)

Segment loss from continuing

operations before income

taxes, equity in holdings'

losses and minority

interests

 

 

 

(1,531)

 

 

 

(30)

 

 

 

(590)

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,151)

Segment (loss) profit

(4,185)

(30)

(48)

100

(4,163)

Total assets

27,066

2,095

7,489

-

36,650

Securities available for sale

2,073

-

-

-

2,073

Holdings, at equity

22,828

-

-

-

22,828

Capital expenditures

143

4

12

-

159

Depreciation and amortization

55

36

50

-

141

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Test and

 

Measurement

Reconciling

Consolidated

Nine months ended Sept. 30, 2003

New Energy

Instrumentation

Other

Items

Totals

Product revenue

$ -

$ 4,304

$ -

$ -

$ 4,304

Funded research and

development revenue

1,422

-

-

-

1,422

Research and product

development expenses

5,218

832

-

-

6,050

Selling, general and

administrative expenses

1,817

1,219

1,486

-

4,522

Impairment losses

(418)

-

-

-

(418)

Segment (loss) profit from

continuing operations before

income taxes, equity in

holdings' losses and

minority interests

 

 

 

1,281

 

 

 

250

 

 

 

(1,342)

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

189

Segment (loss) profit

1,281

250

(1,403)

346

474

Total assets

40,584

2,211

10,280

-

53,075

Securities available for sale

31,156

-

-

-

31,156

Capital expenditures

371

32

440

-

843

Depreciation and amortization

205

82

143

-

430

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Segment Information (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Test and

 

Measurement

Reconciling

Consolidated

Nine months ended Sept. 30, 2002

New Energy

Instrumentation

Other

Items

Totals

Product revenue

$ -

$3,203

$ -

$ -

$ 3,203

Funded research and

development revenue

1,046

-

-

-

1,046

Research and product

development expenses

4,239

752

-

-

4,991

Selling, general and

administrative expenses

1,554

1,361

982

-

3,897

Equity in holdings' losses

(8,872)

-

-

(22)

(8,894)

Impairment losses

(8,127)

-

-

-

(8,127)

Segment loss from continuing

operations before income

taxes, equity in holdings'

losses and minority

interests

 

 

 

(7,648)

 

 

 

(700)

 

 

 

(865)

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(9,213)

Segment (loss) profit

(16,520)

(700)

1,516

329

(15,375)

Total assets

27,066

2,095

7,489

-

36,650

Securities available for sale

2,073

-

-

-

2,073

Holdings, at equity

22,828

-

-

-

22,828

Capital expenditures

283

10

92

-

385

Depreciation and amortization

153

108

146

-

407

The following table presents the details of "Other" segment (loss) profit:

Three months ended

Three months ended

Nine months ended

(Dollars in thousands)

Mar. 31,

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

2003

2002

2003

2002

2003

2002

Corporate and Other Income (Expenses):

Corporate and Other (Expense) Income:

Depreciation and amortization

$ (55)

$ (47)

 

$ (60)

$ (50)

$ (143)

$ (146)

Interest expense

(3)

(12)

 

-

(12)

(7)

(36)

Interest income

13

26

 

50

25

96

75

Income tax benefit

89

3,602

Income tax (expense) benefit

(425)

163

(74)

2,002

Income from discontinued operations,

net

-

379

13

379

Other expense, net

(289)

(157)

 

(574)

(553)

(1,288)

(758)

Total (expense) income

$ (245)

$3,412

 

$(1,009)

$ (48)

$(1,403)

$ 1,516

  1. Related Party Transactions

In connection with NISTthe National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST") billings and supplier accounts payable, as of March 31,September 30, 2003, the Company has a liability to Dupont (a minority shareholder in MTI Micro) for approximately $55$104 thousand. This liability is included in the financial statement line "Accrued liabilities - related parties."

  1. Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 143,Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligation. SFAS No. 143 requires entities to record the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred. When the liability is initially recorded, an entity capitalizes a cost by increasing the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. Over time, the liability is accreted to its present value each period and the

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

increasing the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. Over time,

the liability is accreted to its present value each period and the

capitalized cost is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset. Upon settlement of the liability, an entity either settles the obligation for its recorded amount or incurs a gain or loss upon settlement.SFAS No. 143 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. The adoption of this Statement, effective January 1, 2003, did not have a material impact on itsthe Company's consolidated financial statements.

In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146,Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. SFAS No. 146 addresses financial accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and nullifies Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 94-3,Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring). This statement is effective for exit and disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. The adoption of this Statement, effective January 1, 2003, did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2002, FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45,Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including

Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others,an interpretation of

FASB Statement No. 5, 57, and 107 and Rescission of FASB Interpretation No. 34 ("FIN 45"). FIN 45 clarifies the requirements

of SFAS No. 5,Accounting for Contingencies, relating to the

guarantor's accounting for, and disclosure of, the issuance of certain types of guarantees. FIN 45 requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligation it assumes under that guarantee. FIN 45 covers guarantee contracts that have any of the following four characteristics: (a) contracts that contingently require the guarantor to make payments to the guaranteed party based on changes in an underlying that is related to an asset, a liability, or an equity security of the guaranteed party (e.g., financial and market

value guarantees), (b) contracts that contingently require the guarantor to make payments to the guaranteed party based on another entity's failure to perform under an obligating agreement (performance guarantees), (c) indemnification agreements that contingently require the indemnifying party (guarantor) to make

payments to the indemnified party (guaranteed party) based on changes in an underlying that is related to an asset, a liability, or an equity security of the indemnified party, such as an adverse judgment in a lawsuit or the imposition of additional taxes due to either a change in the tax law or an adverse interpretation of the tax law, and (d) indirect guarantees of the indebtedness of others. FIN 45 specifically excludes certain guarantee contracts from its scope. Additionally, certain guarantees are not subject to FIN 45's provisions for initial recognition and measurement but

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

are subject to its disclosure requirements. The initial recognition and measurement provisions are effective for guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The adoption of the Standard had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements and the Company began making required disclosures in its consolidated financial statements beginning December 31, 2002. The Company has made appropriate disclosures regarding warranties and future guarantees issued or modified will be recognized in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148,Accounting for Stock Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure, an amendment to FASB Statement No. 123. This Statement amends SFAS No. 123,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this Statement amends the disclosure requirements of Statement No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. Finally, SFAS No. 148 amends APB Opinion No. 28,Interim Financial

Reporting, to require disclosure about those effects in interim financial reporting. For entities that voluntarily change to the fair

value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation, the transition provisions are effective for fiscal

years ending after December 15, 2002. For all other companies, the disclosure provisions and the amendment to APB No. 28 are effective for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2002. The Company does not intend to adopt the transition provisions of the Statement and began making all required disclosures as of December 31, 2002.

In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46,Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities ("FIN 46"). FIN 46 requires a variable interest entity to be consolidated by a company if that company is subject to a majority of the risk of loss from the

variable interest entity's activities or entitled to receive a majority of the entity's residual returns or both. FIN 46 also requires disclosures about variable interest entities that a company is not required to consolidate but in which it has a significant variable interest. The consolidation requirements of FIN 46 apply

immediately to variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003. The consolidation requirements apply to existing entities in the first fiscal year or interim period beginningending after JuneDecember 15, 2003. Certain of the disclosure requirements apply in all financial statements issued after January 31, 2003, regardless of when the variable interest entity was established. The adoption of the Standard, effective JanuaryOctober 1, 2003, had no impact on the Company's

consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

20In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149,Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, to provide clarification on the meaning of an underlying, the characteristics of a derivative that contains financing components and the meaning of an initial net investment that is smaller than would be required for other types of contracts that would be expected to have a similar response to changes in market factors. SFAS No. 149 will be applied prospectively and is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003. This statement is applicable to existing

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

contracts and new contracts entered into after June 30, 2003 if those contracts relate to forward purchases or sales of when-issued securities or other securities that do not yet exist. The adoption of this Statement, effective July 1, 2003, had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150,Accounting for Certain Financial Instrumentswith characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity, to establish standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. An issuer is required to classify a financial instrument that is within such standard's scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). The requirements of this Statement apply to freestanding financial instruments, including those that comprise more than one option or forward contract. This Statement does not apply to features that are embedded in a financial instrument that is not a derivative in its entirety. This Statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after

May 31, 2003, and otherwise effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The adoption of this Statement, effective July 1, 2003, had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

  1. Contingencies

Investment Company Act

OurThe Company's securities available for sale constitute investment securities under the Investment Company Act.Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act"). In general, a company may be deemed to be an investment company if it owns investment securities with a value exceeding 40% of its total assets, subject to certain exclusions and exemptions. Investment companies are subject to registration under, and compliance with, the Investment Company Act unless a particular exemption or safe harbor provision applies. If the Company waswere to be deemed an investment company, the Company would become subject to the requirements of the Investment Company Act. As a consequence, the Company would be prohibited from engaging in certain businesses or issuing certain securities, certain of our contracts might be voidable, and the Company might be subject to civil and criminal penalties for noncompliance.

Until fiscal 2001, the Company qualified for a safe harbor exemption under the Investment Company Act based upon the level of ownership of

shares of Plug Power and influence over its management or policies.

However, since the Company sold some of its shares of Plug Power during fiscal 2001, this safe harbor exemption is no longermay not be available.

On December 3, 2001, the Company made an application to the

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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Contingencies (Continued)

Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") requesting that they either declare that the Company is not an investment company because it is primarily engaged in another business or exempt it from the provisions of the Investment Company Act for a period of time. The Company amended this application on October 20, 2003. This application is pending. If the Company's application is not granted, the Company will have to find another safe harbor or exemption that it can qualify for, which may include a one-year safe harbor granted by the Investment Company Act, or become an investment company

subject to the regulations of the Investment Company Act.

If we werethe Company was deemed to be an investment company and could not find another safe harbor or exemption and failed to register as an investment company, the SEC could require usthe Company to sell our interestsits interest in

Plug Power and SatCon, until the value of our holdings isits securities available for sale are reduced

below 40% of total assets. This could result in sales of our

holdingssecurities in quantities of shares at depressed prices and wethe Company may never realize anticipated benefits from, or may incur losses on, these sales. Also, in connection with the strategic alliance agreement with Gillette, the Company has agreed to indemnify Gillette against any losses arising out of or related to the Company's noncompliance with the Investment Company Act or any regulations thereunder.

Further, wethe Company may be unable to sell some holdingssecurities due to contractual or legal restrictions or the inability to locate a suitable buyer. Moreover, wethe Company may incur tax liabilities when selling assets.

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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Contingencies (Continued)

Litigation

Lawrence

On September 9, 1998, Barbara Lawrence, the Lawrence Group, Inc.

("Lawrence"), and certain other Lawrence-related entities ("Plaintiffs") initially filed suit in the Bankruptcy Court and the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York which were subsequently consolidated in the District Court, against First Albany Corporation ("FAC"), Mechanical Technology, Dale Church, Edward Dohring, Beno Sternlicht, Alan Goldberg and George McNamee Beno Sternlicht,(former Directors of the Company), Marty Mastroianni (former President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company), and 33 other individuals ("Defendants") who purchased a total of 820,909 (2,462,727 shares post split) shares of the Company's stock from the Plaintiffs. The case concerns the Defendants' 1997 purchase of Mechanical Technology shares from the Plaintiffs at the price of $2.25 per share ($0.75 per share post split). FAC acted as Placement Agent for the Defendants in the negotiation and sale of the sharessha res and in proceedings before the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York, which approved the sale in September 1997.

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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Contingencies (Continued)

Plaintiffs claim that the Defendants failed to disclose material inside information concerning Plug Power, LLC to the Plaintiffs and therefore the $2.25 per share ($0.75 per share post split) purchase

price was unfair. Plaintiffs are seeking damages of $5 million plus punitive damages and costs. In April 1999, Defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint, which was denied by the Bankruptcy Court. On appeal in October 2000, Plaintiffs' cause of action was dismissed by the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. In November 2000, Plaintiffs filed an appeal of that dismissal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In June 2002, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the District Court decision and remanded the case for further consideration of the Plaintiff's claims as motions to modify the Bankruptcy Court sale order. The Plaintiff's claims have now been referred back to Bankruptcy Court for such consideration. TheIn September 2003, the Bankruptcy Court issued an order permitting Plaintiffs to conduct limited discovery concerning how First Albany formed an opinion about the Company's stock up until the date the Stock Purchase Agree ment was executed.

The Company believes the claims have no merit and intends to defend them vigorously.The Company cannot predict theoutcome of the claims nor reasonably estimate a range of possible loss given the current status of the litigation. Accordingly, no amounts have been reserved for this matter.

Ling Electronics, Inc.

On July 8, 2003, Donald R. Gilillard, Sharon Gilillard, Vernon Dunham and Jean Dunham ("Plaintiffs") filed a suit in the Superior Court of California for Orange County against SatCon Power Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of SatCon Technology Corporation, and Mechanical Technology Inc. In September 2003, SatCon and the Company filed a joint answer to the complaint.

Plaintiffs claim that a building leased by Ling Electronics, Inc., a former subsidiary of the Company, which was sold to SatCon Technology Corporation in 1999, was not properly maintained. The building was leased from 1983 through lease expiration in 2003. The Company remained as a guarantor on the lease after the sale of Ling Electronics, Inc. to SatCon.

The Company believes the claims have no merit and intends to defend them vigorously. The Company cannot predict the outcome of the claims nor reasonably estimate a range of possible loss given the current status of the litigation. Accordingly, no amounts have been reserved for this matter.

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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Contingencies (Continued)

Leases

The Company and its subsidiaries lease certain manufacturing, laboratory and office facilities. The leases generally provide for the Company to pay either increases over a base year level for taxes, maintenance, insurance and other costs of the leased properties or the

Company's allocated share of insurance, taxes, maintenance and other costs of leased properties. The leases contain renewal provisions.

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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Contingencies (Continued)

Future minimum rental payments required under noncancelablenon-cancelable operating

leases are (dollars in thousands): $418$137 remaining in 2003; $607$611 in 2004, $547$552 in 2005, $429$431 in 2006, $316 in 2007 and $605 thereafter.

Warranties

A reconciliation of changes in product warranty liabilities is as follows:

Three months ended

Three months ended

Nine months ended

Mar. 31,

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

(Dollars in thousands)

2003

2002

2003

2002

2003

2002

Balance, beginning of period

$53

$81

$73

$ 85

$53

$ 81

Accruals for warranties issued

13

6

16

10

43

32

Accruals related to pre-existing warranties

 

(including changes in estimates)

-

Accruals related to pre-existing

   

warranties (including changes in

   

estimates)

-

-

-

Settlements made (in cash or in kind)

(1)

(7)

(6)

5

(13)

(13)

Balance, end of period

$65

$80

$83

$100

$ 83

$100

Licenses

The Company licenses, on a non-exclusive basis, certain DMFCdirect methanol micro fuel cell ("DMFC") technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory.Laboratory ("LANL"). Under this agreement, the Company is required to pay future minimum annual license fees of (dollars in thousands): $200 in 2004 and $250 in 2005. Once products are being sold, royalties will be based on 2% of the first $50 million of net sales, 1% on net sales in excess of $50 million but less than $100 million and .5% on net sales in excess of $100 million. License payments made in any year can be applied against royalties due and total annual fees in any year shall not exceed $1 million.

Guaranty of Subsidiary Funding

In connection with the strategic alliance agreement between MTI Micro and Gillette, the Company guaranteed additional investments in its subsidiary, MTI Micro, of up to $20 million, if other sources of funding are not available. Immediately prior to the Gillette transaction closing, the Company invested $11 million ($7.4 million in cash and $3.6 million through the conversion of a loan receivable to equity) of its $20 million commitment in MTI Micro common stock, which leaves a remaining investment guaranty of $9 million as of September 30, 2003.

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

  1. Contingencies (Continued)

Employment Agreements

The Company has employment agreements with certain employees that

provide severance payments and accelerated vesting of certain options upon termination of employment under certain circumstances, as

defined.defined in the applicable agreements. As of March 31,September 30, 2003, the Company's potential minimum

obligation to these employees was approximately $971$836 thousand.

  1. Subsequent Events

Sales of Securities Available for SaleNYSERDA Award

From April 1 through May 14,On July 24, 2003, the Company sold securities availableannounced that its subsidiary, MTI Micro, received an award of $200,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority ("NYSERDA").

The NYSERDA award is part of a program to support projects designed to deliver energy, environmental, and economic benefits to the citizens of New York State. The award - MTI Micro's second development grant from NYSERDA - will be used to help advance the manufacturability of the Company's micro fuel power cell systems.

Harris Corporation

On October 8, 2003, the Company announced an agreement between MTI Micro and Harris Corporation that builds on work completed under an earlier project and advances their joint development of micro fuel cell systems for sale as follows:portable military communications equipment.

As part of the first agreement between the two companies, entered into during November 2002, MTI Micro developed direct methanol micro fuel cell (DMFC) system power-pack prototypes for use with Harris' tactical handheld radios. Under the new agreement, Harris will pay a fixed amount for the development of and will purchase next generation direct methanol micro fuel cell system prototypes from MTI Micro.

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

  
 

Number of

Net Proceeds

Company

Shares Sold

From Sales

Plug Power

212,647

$1,057

SatCon

67,500

47

  

$1,104

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

The Company is primarily engaged in the development and commercialization of direct methanol micro fuel cells ("DMFCs") through its subsidiary MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. ("MTI Micro") and the development and sales of precision instruments through its subsidiary MTI Instruments, Inc. ("MTI Instruments"). The Company also co-founded and retains an interest in Plug Power Inc. ("Plug Power") (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading manufacturer of fuel cells. The Company also has an interest in SatCon Technology Corporation ("SatCon") (NASDAQ: SATC), which develops power electronics and energy management products.

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MTI Micro is commercializing its micro fuel cell power systems as potential future power sources for portable electronics in commercial and military markets, with an initial product planned for 2004.

A micro fuel cell is a portable power source for electronic devices that creates useable electrical energy through a chemical reaction with a catalyst. MTI Micro's proprietary micro fuel cell power systems use methanol, a common alcohol with a high energy density, which allows its systems to be lightweight and provide power for longer periods of time between refueling. MTI Micro's systems can be instantly refueled without the need for a power

outlet or a lengthy recharge and do not contain the heavy toxic metals found in many batteries.

MTI Micro has built a number of system prototypes that demonstrate size reductions, performance improvements, the ability to operate in any orientation, and operation at a range of voltagesvoltages. MTI Micro also uses laboratory systems to demonstrate and most recently, the use of 100 percenttest advanced concepts and technology. Operating on 100% methanol, MTI Micro's laboratory direct methanol fuel - eliminatingcell (DMFC) system achieved an energy density of 250 Wh/l, which is comparable to that of a typical prismatic Lithium ion battery used to power portable electronic devices such as cell phones. The lab system also achieved 200 Wh/kg on a weight basis, which surpasses a typical prismatic Lithium ion battery. In addition, MTI Micro extracted 1 Wh/cc from methanol and 1.25 Wh/g on a weight basis from lab systems. MTI Micro is now working to evolve its laboratory systems to prototypes and then to products.

On September 19, 2003, MTI Micro, entered into a strategic alliance agreement with Gillette whereby MTI Micro, Gillette and Gillette's Duracell business unit will seek to jointly develop and commercialize micro fuel cell products to power low-power, hand-held, mass market, high volume, portable consumer devices.

The agreement provides for a multi-year exclusive relationship for the needdesign, development and commercialization of a low power direct methanol micro fuel cell power system and a compatible fuel refill system. Pursuant to carry water inthe agreement, MTI Micro will focus on the development of the direct methanol micro fuel cell and Gillette will focus on the development of the fuel cartridge, thereby achieving greater energy density.refill. In addition, both MTI Micro and Gillette will transfer and license from each other certain intellectual property assets, and both have the ability to earn royalties.

Gillette purchased 1,088,278 shares of MTI Micro common stock (representing approximately 2.97% of MTI Micro's outstanding common stock) at a price of $.92 per share for $1 million pursuant to an equity investment agreement. In addition to the foregoing referenced $1 million investment in MTI Micro common stock, Gillette may make additional investments of up to $4 million subject to agreed

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milestones. The Company has agreed to invest $20 million in MTI Micro during the first two years of the agreement if other sources of

funding are not available. Immediately prior to the Gillette transaction closing, the Company invested $11 million ($7.4 million in cash and $3.6 million through the conversion of a loan receivable to equity), to develop direct methanol micro fuel cells, of its $20 million commitment in MTI Micro common stock, which leaves a remaining investment guaranty of $9 million as of September 30, 2003.

MTI Instruments specializes in the design, manufacture and sale of high-performance test and measurement instruments and systems. MTI Instruments' three product groups provide: portable balancing systems for aircraft engines; electronic, computerized general

gaging instruments for position, displacement and vibration applications; and semiconductor products for wafer characterization of semi-insulating and semiconducting wafers; and portable balancing systems for aircraft engines.wafers. MTI Instruments' largest customers include industry leaders in the computer, electronic, semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, aircraft and bioengineering fields.

From inception through March 31,September 30, 2003, the Company has incurred net losses of $61.9$61.4 million and expects to incur losses as it continues micro fuel cell product development and commercialization programs. The Company expects that losses will fluctuate from year

to year and that such fluctuations may be substantial as a result of, among other factors, the number of prototypes produced, gains on sales of holdings andsecurities available for sale, the operating results of MTI Instruments and MTI Micro.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates

The Company's discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of its operations are based upon the Company's consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of

America. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets andliabilitiesMicro and the disclosurenumber of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, inventories, holdings and income taxes. The Company bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.prototypes produced.

Management believes that the following are the Company's most critical accounting policies affected by the estimates and assumptions the Company must make in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures:

Revenue Recognition.The Company recognizes revenue from product sales in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 101,Revenue Recognition. Product revenue is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery of the product to the customer or distributor has occurred, at which time title generally is passed to the customer or distributor, and the Company has determined that collection of a fixed fee is probable, all of which occur upon shipment of the product. If the product requires installation to be performed by the Company, all revenue related to the product is deferred and recognized upon the completion of the installation.

The Company performs funded research and development for government agencies and companies under cost reimbursement contracts, which generally require the Company to absorb up to 50% of the total costs incurred.  Cost reimbursement contracts provide for the reimbursement of allowable costs.  Revenues are generally recognized in proportion to the reimbursable costs incurred. When government agencies are providing funding they do not expect the government to be the only significant end user of the resulting products.  These contracts do not require delivery of products that meet defined performance specifications, but are best efforts arrangements to achieve overall research and development objectives. Included in accounts receivable are billed and unbilled work-in-progress on cost reimbursed contracts.

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Inventory.The Company writes down its inventory for estimated obsolescence orunmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs may be required.

Impairment of Holdings and Securities Available for Sale.The Company holds minority interests in companies having operations or technology in areas within its strategic focus, all of which are publicly traded and have highly volatile share prices. The Company records an impairment charge when it believes a holding or security available for sale has experienced a decline in value that is other than temporary. If the Company determines that the decline in value is temporary, unrealized losses, net of income taxes, would be reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity.

Future adverse changes in market conditions or poor operating results of underlying holdings or securities available for sale could result in significant losses and an inability to recover the carrying value of the asset, thereby possibly requiring an impairment charge in the future.

Income Taxes. As part of the process of preparing our consolidated financial statements, the Company is required to estimate its income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. This process involves the estimation of our actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. Included in this assessment is the determination of net operating loss carryforwards. These differences result in a net deferred tax asset. The Company must assess the likelihood that its deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and, to the extent that the Company believes that recovery is not likely; it must establish a valuation allowance.

Significant management judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance recorded against our net deferred tax assets. We have recorded a valuation allowance due to uncertainties related to our ability to utilize certain net deferred tax assets, primarily consisting of net operating losses being carried forward. The valuation allowance is based on estimates of the recoverability of certain net operating losses. In the event that actual results differ from these estimates or we adjust these estimates in future periods, we may need to adjust the recorded valuation allowance, which could materially impact our financial position and results of operations. The Company has recorded a $1.836 million valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets of $4.732 million as of March 31, 2003, due to uncertainties related to its ability to utilize certain of these assets.

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Results of Operations

Three and Nine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2003 Compared to March 31,September 30, 2002

The following is management's discussion and analysis of certain significant factors, which have affected the Company's results of operations for the three-monthsthree and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 compared to the three-monthsthree and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2002.

Product Revenue. Product revenue in the Test and Measurement Segmentsegment for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 totaled $1.283increased by $.580 million or 57% to $1.598 million. The three-month increase is primarily the result of increases in sales to aviation customers of $.438 million, reflecting increases related to the fulfillment of orders under two Air Force contracts for the purchase of new PBS units as well as maintenance and upgrades of current units, a modest increase in sales to general gaging customers of $.070 million and an increase in semiconductor product sales of $.071 million. Aviation sales, compared to $.590 millionprior year sales, have increased for the same periodthird quarter in a row.

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Product revenue for the prior year, an increasefirst nine months of $.6932003 increased by $1.101 million or 117.5%. This34.4% to $4.304 million. The nine-month increase is primarily the result of increased sales to Aviation and General Gagingaviation customers of $.469$1.098 million, reflecting increases related to the fulfillment of orders under two Air Force contracts, an increase of $.075 million in semiconductor product sales, offset by decreases in sales to general gaging customers of $.074 million.

The Air Force contracts were finalized during the third and $.127 million, respectively, and other product line net increasesfourth quarters of $.097 million.2002. Information regarding these contacts is as follows:

(Dollars in thousands, except contract values)

  

Revenues

Revenues

Total

 

Nine months ended

Nine months ended

Orders

Contract

Expiration

9/30/2003

9/30/2002

Received

     

$8.8 million

    

Retrofit and

    

Maintenance

    

of PBS 4100's

06/20/2008

$ 1,530

$ -

$ 1,751

     

$3.1 million

    

PBS units and

    

Accessory Kits

09/30/2004*

$ 211

$ -

$ 1,022

* This contract may be extended by the Air Force at their discretion.

Funded Research and Development Revenue. Funded research and development revenue in the New Energy Segmentsegment for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 totaled $.522 million compareddecreased $179 thousand to $.172 million for$310 thousand, a 36.6% decrease. The three-month decrease is primarily the same period inresult of the prior year, an increasecompletion of $.350 million, or 203.5%. These amounts reflect billings and amounts to be billed underthe first NYSERDA government contracts forcontract during the second quarter of 2003.

Funded research and development revenue for the first nine months of micro fuel cells for use in portable electronics. This2003 increased by $.376 million to $1.422 million, a 35.9% increase.

The nine-month increase is the direct result of the NIST and NYSERDAgovernment contracts being fully underway in 2003 compared to the prior year whereand the NISTaddition of private company development revenue related to the development and delivery of prototypes.

Information regarding government contracts included in funded research and development revenue is as follows:

(Dollars in thousands, except contract was just starting.values)

  

Revenues

Revenues

 

Nine months ended

Nine months ended

Contract

Expiration

9/30/2003

9/30/2002

    

$4.6 million NIST *

09/30/04

$ 1,038

$ 887

    

$200,000 NYSERDA

01/31/04

$ -

$ -

    

$500,000 NYSERDA

09/30/03

$ -

$ 158

    

* This contract is a joint venture with Dupont. Dupont's share of the contract is $1.3 million.

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Cost of Product Revenue.Cost of product revenue in the Test and Measurement segment for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 increased by $.143$.302 million or 34.7% from $.412 million for the same period in the prior year66.7% to $.555$.755 million. The increase was primarily due to increased sales.sales levels in 2003.

Gross profit as a percentage of product revenue decreased to 52.75% for the three months ended September 30, 2003 from 55.5% in the prior year. The gross profit percentage decreased in correlation with reduced sales to one major OEM customer.

Cost of product revenue in the Test and Measurement segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 increased by $.165 million or 9.7% to $1.868 million reflecting a higher sales volume for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 as compared to the prior year. The nine-month changes are attributable to a shift in year to date product mix to higher margin aviation products, which is a direct result of the two Air Force contracts.

Gross profit as a percentage of product revenue increased by 9.8% to 56.7%56.6% for the threefirst nine months ended March 31, 2003 from 30.2% in the prior year.of 2003. The gross profit percentage increased for the three months ended March 31, 2003 duenine-month changes are attributable to a change in the product mix at MTI Instruments and a reductionyear to date that reflects more sales in overhead as compared to the same period in 2002 where overhead absorption was higher on lower overall sales levels.margin aviation products.

Funded Research and Product Development Expenses.Funded research and product development expenses in the New Energy segment increased by $.475$.118 million or 137.7%15.5% to $.820$.879 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003 from $.345September 30, 2003. Funded research and product development expenses increased by $.724 million or 40.7% to $2.502 million for the same period in the prior year.nine months ended September 30, 2003. The increased costs are attributable to increased development costs related to MTI Micro movingthe NIST contract as it moves toward commercialization.completion next year.

Unfunded Research and Product Development Expenses. Unfunded research and product development expenses decreasedincreased by $.072$.222 million or 7.0%20.27% to

$.951 $1.317 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003 from $1.023 million for the same period in the prior year.September 30, 2003. This decreaseincrease reflects a $.038$.057 million reductionincrease in product development costs forin the Test and Measurement due to reduced spending on development. Thesegment for the development of MTI Instrument's newesta new calibrator to complement the PBS product the Microtrak II, was completed

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line (aviation), enhancements to this segment's current PBS jet engine balancing and introduced during the third quartervibration analysis systems design and continued development of 2002.this segment's semiconductor products. This decreaseincrease also includes a $.034$.165 million decreaseincrease at the New Energy segment reflecting increased internal development costs directed at commercializing micro fuel cells.

Unfunded research and development expenses for the first nine months of 2003 increased by $.335 million or 10.4% to $3.548 million. This increase reflects a $.255 million increase for the New Energy segment and a $.080 million increase for the Test and Measurement segment. The nine-month changes are attributable to the same reasons as more costs are allocated to funded programs in 2003 than in 2002.the three-month changes.

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $.215increased $.603 million to $1.420$1.842 million for

the three months ended September 30, 2003, a 48.7% increase. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first nine months of 2003 totaled $4.522 million, an increase of $.625 million or 16%. These increases are primarily the result of increased

staffing levels needed to support business development as well as increased costs associated with the New Energy segment staff increases to support its drive to commercialization, patent filings and business transactions.

Operating Loss.Operating loss for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 as compared to $1.635 million for the same period in the prior year, a 13.1% decrease. This decrease is primarily the result of a reduction in staffing levels at MTI Instruments and an increase in recovery of costs related to government contracts at MTI Micro.

Operating Loss.Operating loss decreased $.712increased $.844 million to an operating loss of $1.941$2.885 million, for the three months ended

March 31, 2003 as compared to $2.653 million for the same period in the prior year, a 26.8% decrease.41.4% increase. This decreaseincrease in loss results primarily from increases in gross profits from product revenues, reduced staffing levels at MTI Instrumentsfunded and an increaseunfunded research and development costs and selling, general and administrative expenses as well as decreases in funded research and development revenue at MTI Micro.in the New Energy segment partially offset by increases in gross profits from product revenues in the Test and Measurement segment.

Loss on Derivatives.The Company recorded net lossesThe first nine months of $6 thousand2003 yielded an operating loss of $6.714 million, an increase of $.372 million, or 5.9%. The nine-month change results primarily from increases in funded and $167 thousand on derivative accounting forunfunded research and development costs and selling, general and administrative expenses

partially offset by increases in gross profits from product revenue in the three months ended March 31, 2003Test and 2002, respectively. ChangesMeasurement segment and funded research and development revenue in derivative fair values, calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model, are recorded on a quarterly basis.New Energy segment.

Gain on Sale of Holdings, Net.Results in the prior year for the three months ended March 31, 2002 include a $2.241 million gain on the sale of holdings. The average selling price per share of Plug Power and SatCon was $9.67 and $6.04, respectively, in 2002.

Gain(Loss) on Sale of Securities Available for Sale, Net.Results for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 includeincluded a $1.720$4.123 and $7.483 million gain on the sale of securities available for sale, respectively. Results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 included a $0.071 million loss on the sale of securities available for sale. The average selling price per share of Plug Power and SatCon common stock was $5.26$4.96 and $1.28,$2.07, respectively, in 2003.

Impairment Losses.Impairment losses were not recorded duringfor the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 and $5.07 and $1.75, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2003. The average selling price per share of SatCon common stock was $1.30 for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002.

Gain on Sale of Holdings, Net.Results in the prior year for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 included a $.952 and $5.562 million gain on the sale of holdings, respectively. The average selling price per share of Plug Power common stock was $5.44 and $8.56, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002. The average selling price per share of SatCon common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 was $4.28.

Impairment Losses.As of September 30, 2003, the Company had sold all securities which have been subject to impairments in the past. For the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 and 2002, the Company recorded a $5.282

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$0 and $.945 million charge, respectively, for impairment losses for other than temporary declinedeclines in the value of certain available-for-saleavailable for sale securities ($3.484 million)0 and $.888 million, respectively) and equity method investments ($1.798 million)0 and $.057 million, respectively).

Interest Expense.Results during For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 and 2002, were affected by interest expense of $3impairment charges totaled $.418 and $12 thousand, respectively. The decrease in expense results from decreases in the amount of debt outstanding$8.127 million, respectively, related to available for sale securities ($.418 and prime interest rate.$5.652 million, respectively) and equity method investments ($0 and $2.475 million, respectively).

Equity in Holdings' Losses, Net of Tax.InTax.In 2002,results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2002, the Company recordedSeptember 30 included a $1.866$2.654 million and $8.894 million loss, net of tax, respectively, from the recognition of the Company's proportionate share of losses in equity holdings. Equity in

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holdings' losses resultsresulted from the Company's minority ownership in certain companies, which arewere accounted for under the equity method

of accounting. Under the equity method of accounting, the Company's proportionate share of each company's operating losses iswas included in equity in holdings' losses. Equity in holdings' losses for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2002 includesincluded the results from the Company's minority ownership in Plug Power and SatCon. Effective July 1, 2002, the Company's holdings in SatCon and as of December 20, 2002, the Company's holdings in Plug Power are accounted for using the fair value method as set forth in SFAS No. 115,Accounting for Certain Debt and Equity Securities. The Company is no longer required to record its share of any losses from SatCon or Plug Power and the holdings are carried at fair value, designated as available for sale, and any unrealized holding gains and losses are included in stockholders' equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Equity in holdings' losses includesincluded a loss, before taxes, from Plug Power of $2.691$2.327 million and $7.762 million, respectively, for the

three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2002. Equity in holdings'

losses, before taxes, for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2002 also includesincluded our proportionate share of losses from SatCon of $.424 million.$.327 million and $1.110 million, respectively. SatCon was accounted for on a one-quarter lag until the accounting was changed to fair value from the equity method on July 1, 2002. Plug Power was accounted for under the equity method until the accounting was changed on December 20, 2002 to fair value.

Effective July 1, 2002, the Company's holdings in SatCon and as of December 20, 2002, the Company's holdings in Plug Power were accounted

for using the fair value method as set forth in SFAS No. 115,Accounting for Certain Debt and Equity Securities. The Company sold all of its shares of SatCon as of September 12, 2003. The Company is no longer required to record its share of any losses from Plug Power

and the holdings are carried at fair value, designated as available for sale, and any unrealized gains and losses are included in stockholders' equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Income Tax (Expense) Benefit.The income tax benefit raterates for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 is 33.21%were (36.86)% and (39.05)% compared to the raterates for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2002 of 40.11%3.68% and 11.31%. These tax rates are primarily due to losses generated by operations.operations and a full valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets as of September 2002. The valuation

allowance at March 31,September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 was $1.836

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million. The Company determined that it was more likely than not that the ultimate recognition of certain deferred tax assets would not be realized.

Further, as a result of ownership changes in 1996, the availability of $1.467$1.177 million of net operating loss carryforwards to offset future taxable income will be limited pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company has incurred significant losses as it continues its micro fuel cell product development and commercialization programs. The

Company expects that losses will fluctuate from year to year and that

such fluctuations may be substantial as a result of, among other

factors, the number of prototypes produced, gains on sales of holdings andsecurities available for sale, the operating results of MTI Instruments and MTI Micro.Micro, the ability to attract government funding resources to offset research and development costs and the number of prototypes produced. As of March 31,September 30, 2003, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $61.937$61.400 million. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003, the Company incurred a lossrecognized income of $63 thousand$.474 million and used cash in operating activities totaling $1.797$6.828 million. This cash use in 2003 was funded primarily by proceeds from the sale of holdings totaling $2.776securities available for sale which totaled $11.654 million. The Company expects to continue to incur losses as it develops and

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commercializes micro fuel cells and it expects to continue funding its operations from the sales of holdingssecurities available for sale and government program funding unless other sources of funding can be found.

The Company anticipates that it will be able to meet the liquidity needs of its continuing operations for the next year from current

cash resources, cash flow generated by operations, sale of assets (securitiessecurities available for sale)sale and equity financings, if deemed appropriate. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will not require additional financing within this time frame or that any additional financing will be available to the Company on terms acceptable to the Company, if at all. Cash used in operations is expected to total approximately $10.8$10 million for 2003. Further, cash used for capital expenditures is expected to total approximately $2.3$1.5 million in 2003. Based on current cash flow and revenue projections, and assuming current market values, the sale of available for sale securities and current cash and cash equivalents, the Company should behave adequate resources to fund operations for another two to three years. The Company will also seek to provide additional resources through equity offerings and ad ditionaladditional government revenues.

Proceeds from the sale of assetssecurities available for sale are subject to fluctuations in the market value of Plug Power and SatCon as well as limitations on the ability to sell shares arising under securities laws and other agreements detailed below.

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On December 17, 2001 the Company entered into a plan under Rule 10b5-1 (the "Plan") pursuant to which the Company willwould sell shares of Plug Power. The Plan providesprovided for the sale of and the Company intends to sell, up to 2 million shares of Plug Power during calendar 2003. In accordance with the Plan, the Company sold 1.5 million shares of Plug Power through September 30, 2003 and sold an additional .5 million shares under Rule 144 for a total of 2 million shares. Under the terms of the Plan, the Company maycould terminate the Plan at any time.time and did terminate the Plan during August 2003.

The future saleFuture sales of holdings in Plug Power and SatConsecurities will generate taxable income or loss which is different from book income or loss due to the tax bases in these assets being significantly different from their book bases. Book and tax bases as of March 31,September 30, 2003 are as follows:

  

Average

Average

Holdings

Shares Held

Book Cost Basis

Tax Basis

Plug Power

7,573,227

$1.78

$0.96

SatCon

648,600

1.34

7.06

  

Average

Average

Security

Shares Held

Book Cost Basis

Tax Basis

Plug Power

6,073,227

$1.78

$0.96

As of March 31,September 30, 2003, the Company has holdingsowns 6,073,227 common shares in Plug Power and SatCon securities. Each of thesePower. These securities isare currently traded on the Nasdaq National Market and isare therefore subject to stock market conditions. When acquired, each of these securities waswere unregistered. In February 2000, SatCon registered the securities acquired by the Company on a Form S-3. The stock in Plug Power issecurities are considered "restricted securities" as defined in Rule 144 and may be sold in the future without registration under the Securities Act subject to compliance with the provisions of Rule 144. Generally,

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restricted securities that have been owned for a period of at least one year may be sold immediately after an IPO, subject to the volume limitations ofand certain other conditions contained in Rule 144. However, because of ourthe Company's ownership position, we areit was considered an "affiliate" of Plug Power until August 18, 2003, when it reduced its ownership of Plug Power to less than 10%, and therefore areremains subject to the volume limitationlimitations and the other conditions of Rule 144, even if we havethough it has held the securities for mor e than two years, or more.

until November 16, 2003.

The Rule 144 limitations, as currently in effect, limit ourthe Company's sales of Plug Power stock within any three-month period to a number of shares that does not exceed the greater of 1% of the then outstanding shares of common stock of the company, or the average weekly trading volume of the common stock during the four calendar weeks preceding the date on which notice of such sale is filed, subject to certain restrictions.

Working capital was $37.83$35.60 million at March 31,September 30, 2003, a $1.15$1.08 million increasedecrease from $36.68 million at December 31, 2002. This increasedecrease is primarily the result of $1.5a $.951 million of fair value adjustments fordecrease in the unrealized gain on securities available for sale, and a $.8 million increase in cash primarily resulting from the salenet of securities available for sale during the period offset by a $1.1 million increase in current deferred tax liabilities.tax.

At March 31,September 30, 2003, the Company's order backlog was $.547$.595 million, compared to $.446 million at December 31, 2002.

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Inventory and accounts receivable (from product revenues) turnover ratios and their changes for the threenine months ended March 31September 30 are as follows:

2003

2002

Change

2003

2002

Change

Inventory

.40

.26

.14

1.7

1.3

.4

Accounts receivable (for product revenues)

1.86

1.53

.33

6.53

5.88

.65

The changes in the inventory and accounts receivable turnover ratios are the result of increases in sales over the comparable prior year period.

Inventories at March 31, 2003level and timing of $1.3 million reflect inventory levels for MTI Instruments required to support expected second quarter sales. Additionally, accounts receivable decreased by $.106 million in 2003 primarily due toThe Test and Measurement segment had a lower monthly sales volume in MarchSeptember 2003 compared to December 2002, but a higher year to date sales level in 2003 compared to 2002.

Cash flow used by operating activities for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 was $1.8$6.8 million compared with $2.5$6.9 million in the prior year. This cash use decrease of $.100 million reflects increases in cash expenditures to fund the New Energy segment development, offset by balance sheet changes which reflect the timing of cash payments and receipts.

Capital expenditures during the first threenine months of 2003 were $.150$.843 million, an increase of $.458 million from the comparable period in 2002 where spending totaled $.070 million.prior year. Capital expenditures in 2003 included furniture, computer equipment, facilities fit-up, software, and manufacturing and laboratory equipment. Remaining capital expenditures

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in 2003 are expected to approximate $2.1$.700 million, consisting of expenditures for facility expansion, and computer, manufacturing and laboratory equipment. The Company expects to finance these expenditures with current cash from operations and other sources.

Future minimum rental, license and royalty payments to LANL, as of March 31, 2003, under agreements with non-cancelable terms are as follows:

  

Licenses/

 
 

Operating

Royalties

 
 

Leases

(A)

Total

(Dollars in thousands)

   
    

2003

$ 418

$ -

$ 418

2004

607

200

807

2005

547

250

797

2006

429

-

429

2007

316

-

316

Thereafter

605

-

605

Total commitments

$2,922

$ 450

$3,372

(A) Once products are sold under this agreement, royalties will be based on 2% of the first $50 million of net sales, 1% on net sales in excess of $50 million but less than $100 million and .5% on net sales in excess of $100 million. License payments made in any year can be applied against royalties due and total annual fees in any year shall not exceed $1 million.

Cash and cash equivalents, were $8.2 million at March 31, 2003 compared to $7.3 million at December 31, 2002.

Assale of March 31, 2003, the Company had a $10 million Credit Agreement with KeyBank, N.A. datedavailable for sale securities, and other sources, as of August 10, 2001 ("the $10 million Credit Agreement"). The Company has no debt outstanding and no availability under this line of credit since the March 31, 2003 market value of Plug Power common stock was $5.06. Under the terms of the $10 million Credit Agreement, the Company has the ability to borrow under the facility if the market value of Plug Power common stock rises above $7 per share.

The $10 million Credit Agreement expires July 31, 2003 and the Company plans to pursue a new working capital line of credit during 2003. The Company has pledged two million shares of Plug Power common stock as collateral for the $10 million Credit Agreement. Additional collateral consisting of 500,000 shares of SatCon common stock was pledged in August 2001, when the market value of Plug Power common stock fell below $10 per share. At the Company's request, KeyBank released the SatCon stock on April 19, 2003.

The $10 million Credit Agreement requires the Company to meet certain covenants, including maintenance of a debt service reserve account

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(equal to 3 months of interest payments on outstanding debt), minimum Plug Power share price and pledge additional collateral and maintain an additional collateral value, if required, based on the Plug Power share price falling below $10 per share. The Company was in compliance with these covenants as of March 31, 2003.appropriate.

In 2003, the Company recognized a $1.720$7.483 million net gain on the sale of its securities available for sale. This gain related to the Company's previously announced strategy to raise additional capital through equity offerings and the sale of its assets and equity offerings in order to fund its micro fuel cell operations.

As of March 31,September 30, 2003, the Company has sold .500two million shares of Plug Power common stock with proceeds totaling $2.661$10.251 million and gains totaling $1.773$6.698 million and .125 million773,600 shares of SatCon common stock with proceeds totaling $.115$1.403 million and lossesgains totaling $53 thousand.$.785 million. Taxes on the net gains willare expected to be offset by the Company's operating losses. As of March 31,September 30, 2003, the Company estimates its remaining net operating loss carryforwards to be approximately $10.2$12.1 million.

From AprilCash and cash equivalents were $12.3 million at September 30, 2003 compared to $7.3 million at December 31, 2002.

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On October 1, through May 14, 2003, the Company sold available for sale securities as follows:

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

  
 

Number of

Net Proceeds

Company

Shares Sold

from Sales

Plug Power

212,647

$1,057

SatCon

67,500

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$1,104

The CompanyMTI Micro and its partners have begunbegan the secondthird and final year of a $4.6 million Advanced Technology Program ("ATP") of the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST"). The award is to carry out a two-and-a-half-year, $9.3 million cost-shared program to research and develop a micro fuel cell for use in portable electronics. The

program began October 1, 2001 and, during 2003, the Company expects to receiverecognize approximately $1.6 million in NIST grant revenues.revenues and has recognized $1.038 million of revenue and received $1.041 million in cash under the program for the nine months ended September 30, 2003.

On July 24, 2003, the Company announced that MTI Micro received an award of $200,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority ("NYSERDA"). The NYSERDA award is part of a program to support projects designed to deliver energy, environmental, and economic benefits to the citizens of New York State. The award - MTI Micro's second development grant from NYSERDA

- will be used to help advance the manufacturability of the Company's micro fuel cell power systems.

On October 8, 2003, the Company announced an agreement between MTI Micro and Harris Corporation that builds on work completed under an earlier project and advances their joint development of micro fuel cell systems for portable military communications equipment.

As part of the first agreement between the two companies, entered into during November 2002, MTI Micro developed direct methanol micro fuel cell (DMFC) system power-pack prototypes for use with Harris' tactical handheld radios. Under the new agreement, Harris will pay for the development of and will purchase next generation direct methanol micro fuel cell system prototypes from MTI Micro.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Statement ("SFAS")SFAS No. 143,Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligation. SFAS No. 143 requires entities to record the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred. When the liability is initially recorded, an entity capitalizes a cost by increasing the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. Over time, the liability is accreted to its present value each period and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset. Upon settlement of the liability, an entity either settles the obligation for its recorded amount or

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incurs a gain or loss upon settlement.SFAS No. 143 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. The Company does not believe the adoption of this Statement, willeffective January 1, 2003, did not have a material impact on itsthe Company's consolidated financial statements.

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In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146,Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. SFAS No. 146 addresses financial accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and nullifies Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) IssueEITF No. 94-3,Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an

Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring). This statement is effective for exit and disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. The Company does not believe the adoption of this Statement, willeffective January 1, 2003, did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45,Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees,

Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 5, 57, and 107 and Rescission of FASB Interpretation No. 34 ("FIN 45"). FIN 45 clarifies the requirements of SFAS No. 5,Accounting for Contingencies, relating to the guarantor's accounting for, and disclosure of, the issuance of certain types of guarantees. FIN 45 requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligation it assumes under that guarantee. FIN 45 covers guarantee contracts that have any of the following four characteristics: (a) contracts that contingently require the guarantor to make payments to the guaranteed party based on changes in an underlying that is related to an asset, a liability, or an equity security of the guaranteed party (e.g., financial and market value guarantees), (b) contracts that contingently require the guarantor to make payments to the guaranteed party based on another ent ity's failure to perform under an obligating agreement (performance guarantees), (c) indemnification agreements that contingently require the indemnifying party (guarantor) to make payments to the indemnified party (guaranteed party) based on changes in an underlying that is related to an asset, a liability, or an equity security of the indemnified party, such as an adverse judgment in a lawsuit or the imposition of additional taxes due to either a change in the tax law or an adverse interpretation of the tax law, and (d) indirect guarantees of the indebtedness of others. FIN 45 specifically excludes certain guarantee contracts from its scope. Additionally, certain guarantees are not subject to FIN 45's provisions for initial recognition and measurement but are subject to its disclosure requirements. The initial recognition and measurement provisions are effective for guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The Company began making required disclosures in its consolidated financ ial statements beginning December 31, 2002. The Company has made appropriate disclosures regarding warranties and future quarters issued or modified will be recognized in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148,Accounting for Stock Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure, an amendment to FASB Statement No. 123. This Statement amends SFAS No. 123,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, this Statement amends the disclosure requirements of Statement No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. Finally, SFAS No. 148 amends APB Opinion No. 28,Interim Financial

Reporting, to require disclosure about those effects in interim financial reporting. For entities that voluntarily change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation, the transition provisions are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002. For all other companies, the disclosure provisions and the amendment to APB No. 28 are effective for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2002. The Company does not intend to adopt the transition provisions of the Statement and began making required disclosures in its consolidated financial statements beginning December 31, 2002.

In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46,Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities ("FIN 46"). FIN 46

requires a variable interest entity to be consolidated by a company if that company is subject to a majority of the risk of loss from the

variable interest entity's activities or entitled to receive a majority of the entity's residual returns or both. FIN 46 also requires disclosures about variable interest entities that a company

is not required to consolidate but in which it has a significant variable interest. The consolidation requirements of FIN 46 apply

immediately to variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003. The consolidation requirements apply to existing entities in

the first fiscal year or interim period beginningending after JuneDecember 15, 2003. Certain of the disclosure requirements apply in all financial

statements issued after January 31, 2003, regardless of when the

variable interest entity was established. The Company is currently evalua tingadoption of the Standard, effective October 1, 2003, had no impact of FIN 46 on its the Company's

consolidated financial statements and related disclosures butdisclosures.

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149,Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, to provide clarification on the meaning of an underlying, the characteristics of a derivative that contains financing components and the meaning of an initial net investment that is smaller than would be required for other types of contracts that would be expected to have a similar

response to changes in market factors. SFAS No. 149 will be applied prospectively and is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003. This statement is applicable to existing contracts and new contracts entered into after June 30, 2003 if those contracts relate to forward purchases or sales of when-issued securities or other securities that do not yet exist. The adoption of this Statement, effective July 1, 2003, had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150,Accounting for Certain Financial Instrumentswith characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity, to establish standards for how an issuer classifies and

measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. An issuer is required to classify a financial instrument that is within such standard's scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). The requirements of this Statement apply to freestanding financial instruments, including

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those that comprise more than one option or forward contract. This Statement does not expectapply to features that thereare embedded in a financial instrument that is not a derivative in its entirety. This Statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The adoption of this Statement, effective July 1, 2003, had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Additional Information Concerning Risks Related to MTI Micro and the Gillette Strategic Alliance

Current commitments for joint development, distribution, marketing and investment by Gillette and its Duracell division may be subject to early termination.

Gillette and its Duracell division's commitments in the Strategic Alliance Agreement and the other agreements entered into as a part of the transaction (including those commitments relating to joint development, distribution, marketing and investment) are subject to early termination. Either MTI Micro or Gillette may terminate the Strategic Alliance Agreement, which includes obligations for joint development, distribution and marketing, for cause at any time or without cause if the parties cannot jointly agree on a mass-market consumer application to target. Gillette may also terminate the Strategic Alliance Agreement without cause prior to incurring the expense of establishing manufacturing capabilities for fuel refills. In addition, the Strategic Alliance Agreement is subject to commercial and technical milestones. If MTI Micro, or Gillette, fails to meet such milestones, the Strategic Alliance Agreement may be terminated.

The Investment Agreement with Gillette may be terminated if the Strategic Alliance Agreement is terminated. In addition, any future investment by Gillette is conditioned upon MTI Micro reaffirming that the representations and warranties in the Investment Agreement are true as of the date of such investment. These representations and warranties include statements concerning ownership of intellectual property, and affirmations that MTI Micro is not infringing on the intellectual property of others and others are not infringing on MTI Micro's intellectual property. At this time MTI Micro cannot determine whether it will be able to make these statements as of the date of any potential future investments by Gillette, and the inability to make such statements could result in Gillette terminating the Investment Agreement.

Termination of MTI Micro's agreements with Gillette and its Duracell division could have material impact.adverse consequences on MTI Micro's and the Company's business plans and prospects.

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MTI Micro may not be able to achieve commercialization of its products on the timetable it anticipates, or at all.

MTI Micro cannot guarantee that it will be able to develop commercially viable DMFC products on the timetable it anticipates, or at all. The commercialization of DMFC products requires substantial technological advances to improve the efficiency, functionality, reliability, cost and performance of these systems and products and to develop commercial volume manufacturing processes for these systems and products. MTI Micro cannot guarantee that it will be able to develop the technology necessary for commercialization of its DMFC products, or acquire or license the required technology from third parties. Developing the technology for high-volume commercialization requires substantial capital, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to generate or secure sufficient funding on terms acceptable to us, or at all, to fund MTI Micro's high-volume commercialization plans. In addition, before MTI Micro releases any product to market, it plans to conduct numerous field tests. These field tests may encounte r problems and delays for a number of reasons, many of which are beyond MTI Micro's control. If these field tests reveal technical defects or reveal that MTI Micro's products do not meet performance goals, including useful life and reliability, the commercialization schedule could be delayed and potential purchasers may decline to purchase MTI Micro's systems and products, which in each case could have a material adverse effect on MTI Micro's and the Company's business plans and prospects.

The commercialization of MTI Micro's DMFC products also depends upon MTI Micro's ability to significantly reduce the costs of these systems and products, since they are currently substantially more expensive than systems and products based on existing technologies, such as rechargeable batteries. MTI Micro cannot assure you that it will be able to sufficiently reduce the cost of these systems and products without reducing their performance, reliability and longevity, which would adversely affect consumers' willingness to buy our systems and products and therefore could materially adversely affect MTI Micro's and the Company's business plans and prospects.

In addition, when, if ever, MTI Micro launches any product where Gillette acts as the fuel refill distributor, Gillette has the ability to refuse to manufacture and distribute the fuel refill if MTI Micro's DMFC does not meet minimum quality, reliability, performance and safety standards. MTI Micro cannot at this time determine what those minimum standards are or if it will be able to meet those standards within the time periods permitted by the agreements with Gillette, or if ever, and the failure to meet such standards and Gillette's potential refusal to manufacture the fuel refill could have a material adverse effect on MTI Micro's and the Company's business plans and prospects.

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Gillette may not be able to achieve commercialization of fuel refills on the timetable we anticipate, or at all.

We cannot guarantee that Gillette will be able to, or will choose to, develop, acquire or license commercially viable fuel refills for DMFC products on the timetable MTI Micro anticipates, or at all. The commercialization of fuel refills for DMFC products requires substantial technological advances to improve the efficiency, functionality, reliability, cost and performance of these systems and products and to develop commercial volume manufacturing processes for these systems and products. Gillette's failure to supply fuel refills could have a material adverse effect on MTI Micro's and the Company's business plans and prospects.

MTI Micro is dependent upon external OEMs to purchase certain of its products.

To be commercially useful, certain of MTI Micro's DMFC fuel cell products must be integrated into products manufactured by OEMs. We cannot guarantee that OEMs will manufacture appropriate products or, if they do manufacture such products, that they will choose to use MTI Micro's DMFC fuel cell products. Any integration, design, manufacturing or marketing problems encountered by OEMs could adversely affect the market for MTI Micro's DMFC fuel cell products, which could have a material adverse effect on MTI Micro's and the Company's business plans and prospects.

In order to achieve mass commercialization of DMFC fuel cells, customers must be able to carry methanol fuel inside the passenger compartment of commercial airlines.

Current airline and FAA regulations limit the amount and concentration of methanol that any passenger can carry aboard passenger planes. We believe that for mass commercialization of DMFC fuel cell products, these regulations must change. If these regulations do not change, it could materially adversely affect MTI Micro's ability to achieve mass commercialization of DMFC fuel cell products and have a material adverse effect on MTI Micro's and the Company's business plans and prospects.

MTI Micro may be involved in intellectual property litigation that causes it to incur significant expenses or prevents it from selling its products.

MTI Micro and the Company may become subject to lawsuits in which it is alleged that it has infringed the intellectual property rights of others or commence lawsuits against others who it believes are infringing upon MTI Micro's rights. MTI Micro's involvement in intellectual property litigation could result in significant expense to MTI Micro and the Company, adversely affecting the development of sales of the challenged product or intellectual property and diverting the efforts of our technical and management personnel, whether or not such litigation is resolved in our favor. In the

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event of an adverse outcome as a defendant in any such litigation, MTI Micro and the Company may, among other things, be required to:

- pay substantial damages;

- cease the development, manufacture, use, sale or importation of products that infringe upon other patented intellectual property;

- expend significant resources to develop or acquire non-infringing intellectual property;

- discontinue processes incorporating infringing technology; or

- obtain licenses to the infringing intellectual property.

We cannot assure you that MTI Micro would be successful in such development or acquisition or that such licenses would be available upon reasonable terms. Any such development, acquisition or license could require the expenditure of substantial time and other resources and could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results.

MTI Micro's products use potentially dangerous, flammable fuels, which could subject its business to product liability claims.

The sale of DMFCs exposes MTI Micro and the Company to potential product liability claims that are inherent in methanol and products that use methanol. Methanol is flammable and therefore potentially dangerous. Any accidents involving MTI Micro's products or other methanol-based products could materially impede widespread market acceptance and demand for DMFC fuel cells which could have a material adverse effect on MTI Micro's and the Company's business plans and prospects. In addition, MTI Micro may be held responsible for damages beyond the scope of its insurance coverage. We also cannot predict whether MTI Micro will be able to maintain its insurance coverage on acceptable terms. Damages beyond the scope of MTI Micro's insurance coverage or the inability to maintain insurance coverage on acceptable terms could have a material adverse impact on MTI Micro's and the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.

Statement Concerning Forward Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains and incorporates forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can identify forward-looking statements through our use of the words "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "should,should," "could," "may," "will," and other similar words, whether in the negative or the affirmative. Statements containing these, or similar words, are our predictions, expectations, plans and intentions of what

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may occur in the future. All statements that are not historical fact should be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Webelieve it is important to communicate our future expectations to our investors; however, our actual results could differ materially from the predictions, expectations, plans and intentions we have shared with our investors in

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such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, among others, 1) our need to raise additional financing; 2) difficulties in developing and acquiring new technologies; 3) risks related to developing DMFC's; 4)DMFCs and whether we will ever successfully develop commercially viable DMFCs; 3) market acceptance of DMFC's;DMFCs; 4) the potential for early termination of MTI Micro's agreements with Gillette and its Duracell division; 5) the timing and ability of MTI Micro and Gillette to develop cost-effective DMFCs and fuel refills; 6) MTI Micro's dependence on OEMs integrating DMFCs into their devices; 7) the need for current regulations to change to permit methanol to be carried onto airplanes for DMFCs to achieve mass market commercialization; 8) risks related to the flammable nature or methanol as a fuel source; 9) our competition in the DMFC and instrumentation businesses; 10) our dependence on the success of our portfolio companies; 6)Plug Power; 11) our history of losses; 7)12) the historical volatility of our stock price; 8)13) the risk we may become an inadvertent investment company; 9) and14) our dependence on government contract as a revenue source; 15) general market conditions.conditions; 16) risks related to intellectual property litigation and costs; 17) critical accounting estimates; and 18) contractual obligations.

Readers should not rely on our forward-looking statements. These and other risks are set forth in greater detail in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.reference and under the caption "Additional Information Concerning Risks Related to MTI Micro and the Gillette Strategic Alliance" in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. As described in this Form 10-Q, we no longer own any shares of SatCon common stock and therefore any statements (whether statements of historical fact, forward-looking statements or otherwise and whether by direct reference to SatCon or by indirect reference to our portfolio companies) relating to or arising out of our ownership of SatCon common stock contained in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K are no longer applicable. Except as may be required by applicable law, we do not undertake or intend to update any forward-looking statements after the date of our Annual Report on Form 10-K,10- K, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We develop products in the United States and sell them worldwide. As a result, our financial results could be affected by factors such as changes in foreign exchange rates or weak economic conditions in

foreign markets. Since our sales are currently priced in U.S. dollars

and are translated to local currency amounts, a strengthening of the

dollar could make our products less competitive in foreign markets. Interest income is sensitive to changes in the general level of U.S. interest rates, particularly since our investments are in short-term instruments.cash equivalents. Based on the nature and current levels of our investments,cash equivalents, however, we have concluded that there is no material market risk exposure.

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As a result of holding securities available for sale, the Company is exposed to fluctuations in market value. The Company recognizes changes in market value through the balance sheet, however if an other than temporary market decline were to occur, it could have a material impact on the Company's operating results.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a)Evaluation The Company's management, with the participation of disclosure controlsthe Company's chief executive officer and procedures.Based on theirchief financial officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c)Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)as of a date within 90 daysthe end of the filing date ofperiod covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q,10-Q. Based on such evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosedwere effective as of the end of the period covered by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and are operating in an effective manner.this report.

(b)Changes in internal controls.There werehave been no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or in other factors that could significantlyare reasonably likely to affect, theseour internal controls subsequent to the date of their most recent evaluation.over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

On September 9, 1998, Barbara Lawrence, the Lawrence Group, Inc.("Lawrence"), and certain other Lawrence-related entities ("Plaintiffs") initially filed suit in the Bankruptcy Court and the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York which were subsequently consolidated in the District Court, against First Albany Corporation ("FAC"), Mechanical Technology, Dale Church, Edward Dohring, Beno Sternlicht, Alan Goldberg and George McNamee (former Directors of the Company), Marty Mastroianni (former President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company), and 33 other individuals ("Defendants") who purchased a total of 820,909 (2,462,727 shares post split) shares of the Company's stock from the Plaintiffs. The case concerns the Defendants' 1997 purchase of Mechanical Technology shares from the Plaintiffs at the price of $2.25 per share ($0.75 per share post split). FAC acted as Placement Agent for the Defendants in the negotiation and sale of the shares and in proceedings before the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York, which approved the sale in September 1997.

Plaintiffs claim that the Defendants failed to disclose material inside information concerning Plug Power, LLC to the Plaintiffs and therefore the $2.25 per share ($0.75 per share post split) purchase price was unfair. Plaintiffs are seeking damages of $5 million plus punitive damages and costs. In April 1999, Defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint, which was denied by the Bankruptcy Court. On appeal in October 2000, Plaintiffs' cause of action was dismissed by the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. In November 2000, Plaintiffs filed an appeal of that dismissal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In June 2002, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the District Court decision and remanded the case for further consideration of the Plaintiff's claims as motions to modify the Bankruptcy Court sale order. The Plaintiff's claims have now been referred back to Bankruptcy Court for such consideration. In September 2003, t he Bankruptcy Court issued an order permitting Plaintiffs to conduct limited discovery concerning how First Albany formed an opinion about the Company's stock up until the date the Stock Purchase Agreement was executed.

The Company believes the claims have no merit and intends to defend them vigorously.The Company cannot predict theoutcome of the claims nor reasonably estimate a range of possible loss given the current status of the litigation. Accordingly, no amounts have been reserved for this matter.

On July 8, 2003, Donald R. Gilillard, Sharon Gilillard, Vernon Dunham and Jean Dunham ("Plaintiffs") filed a suit in the Superior Court of California for Orange County against SatCon Power Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of SatCon Technology Corporation, and Mechanical Technology Inc. In September 2003, SatCon and the Company filed a joint answer to the complaint.

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Plaintiffs claim that a building leased by Ling Electronics, Inc., a former subsidiary of the Company, which was sold to SatCon Technology Corporation in 1999, was not properly maintained. The building was leased from 1983 through lease expiration in 2003. The Company remained as a guarantor on the lease after the sale of Ling Electronics, Inc. to SatCon.

The Company believes the claims have no merit and intends to defend them vigorously. The Company cannot predict the outcome of the claims nor reasonably estimate a range of possible loss given the current status of the litigation. Accordingly, no amounts have been reserved for this matter.

At any point in time, the Company and its subsidiaries may be involved in various lawsuits or other legal proceedings; these could arise from the sale of products or services or from other matters relating to its regular business activities, compliance with various governmental regulations and requirements, or other transactions or circumstances. The Company does not believe there are any such proceedings presently pending, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition except for the matters described in Note16Note17 of the Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

Description

99.17.110.119

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,Strategic Alliance Agreement, dated as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002September 19, 2003,

 

between The Gillette Company and MTI Microfuel Cells Inc. (portions omitted pursuant to pending confidential treatment request)

99.17.210.120

CertificationFunding Agreement, dated as of September 19, 2003, between the

registrant and The Gillette Company (portions omitted pursuant to 18 U.S.C. pending confidential treatment request).

24.13

Power of Attorney of Steven N. Fischer

31.1

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Dale W. Church

31.2

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Cynthia A. Scheuer

32.1

Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Certification of Dale W. Church

32.2

Section 9061350 Certification of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002Cynthia A. Scheuer

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

NoTwo reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2003.

The first report was dated August 13, 2003 regarding the Company's press release issued August 13, 2003 announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2003. The second report was dated September 22, 2003 and described the strategic alliance agreement between MTI Micro, a subsidiary of the Company, and The Gillette Company ("Gillette") whereby MTI Micro, Gillette and Gillette's Duracell business unit will seek to develop and commercialize complementary micro fuel cell products to power future mass market, high volume, portable consumer devices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Mechanical Technology Incorporated

 

05/15/10/22/03

(Date)

s/Dale W. Church____

Dale W. Church

Chief Executive Officer

  

05/15/10/22/03

(Date)

s/Cynthia A. ScheuerCynthia A. Scheuer Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3847

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Dale W. Church, certify that:

        1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mechanical Technology Incorporated;
  1. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;
  2. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
  3. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
    establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being
prepared;

b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to

the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date");

and

c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the

effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based

on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

  1. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed,

based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors
and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or
persons performing the equivalent function):

a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the
registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management
or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant's internal controls; and

6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

May 15, 2003/S/ DALE W. CHURCH
Dale W. Church

Chief Executive Officer

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I, Cynthia A. Scheuer, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mechanical Technology Incorporated;

  1. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;
  2. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
  3. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
    establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being
prepared;

b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to

the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date");

and

c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the

effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based

on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

  1. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed,

based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors
and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or
persons performing the equivalent function):

a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the
registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management
or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant's internal controls; and

6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

May 15, 2003/S/ CYNTHIA A. SCHEUER Dale W. Church

Cynthia A. Scheuer

Chief Financial Officer

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