UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30,December 31, 2016

 

Commission file number 0-10976

 

 

MICROWAVE FILTER COMPANY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)

 

 

New York 16-0928443

(State of

(I.R.S. Employer

Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

6743 Kinne Street, East Syracuse, N.Y. 13057
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(315) 438-4700
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

 

 

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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

YES [X] NO [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Large accelerated filer [  ]

Accelerated filer [  ]

Non-accelerated filer [  ] (Do not check if smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company [X].

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (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.

 

Common Stock, $.10 Par Value - 2,581,007 shares as of AugustFebruary 1, 2016.2017.

 

 

 

 
  

 

MICROWAVE FILTER COMPANY, INC.
Form 10-Q

Index

 

ItemPage
  
Part I Financial Information 3
  
Item 1. Financial Statements3
  
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)(Unaudited)3
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)(Unaudited)4
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)(Unaudited)5
  
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)(Unaudited)6-8
  
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations9-159-13
  
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk1514
  
Item 4. Controls and Procedures1514
  
Part II Other Information1615
  
Signatures1716

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Microwave Filter Company and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

 

  June 30, 2016  September 30, 2015 
       
Assets        
Current Assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $928,536  $896,667 
Accounts receivable-trade, net of  allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,000 and $4,000  470,738   392,888 
Inventories, net  425,167   447,507 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  48,364   44,099 
Total current assets  1,872,805   1,781,161 
         
Property, plant and equipment, net  375,861   435,075 
         
Total assets $2,248,666  $2,216,236 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $96,801  $74,610 
Customer deposits  17,745   7,391 
Accrued payroll and related expenses  49,937   56,371 
Accrued compensated absences  163,083   139,315 
Notes payable - short term  46,120   44,528 
Other current liabilities  21,734   24,541 
Total current liabilities  395,420   346,756 
         
Notes payable - long term  330,830   365,650 
Total  other liabilities  330,830   365,650 
         
Total liabilities  726,250   712,406 
         
Stockholders' Equity:        
Common stock, $.10 par value Authorized 5,000,000 shares, Issued 4,324,140 shares in 2016 and 2015, Outstanding 2,581,007 shares in 2016 and 2,581,466 in 2015  432,414   432,414 
Additional paid-in capital  3,248,706   3,248,706 
Retained deficit  (464,754)  (483,575)
         
Common stock in treasury, at cost 1,743,133 shares in 2016 and 1,742,674 shares in 2015  (1,693,950)  (1,693,715)
         
Total stockholders' equity  1,522,416   1,503,830 
         
Total liabilities and  stockholders' equity $2,248,666  $2,216,236 

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 3

Microwave Filter Company and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

  Three months ended  Nine months ended 
  June 30,  June 30, 
  2016  2015  2016  2015 
             
Net sales $928,636  $863,372  $2,802,036  $2,552,732 
                 
Cost of goods sold  586,255   570,913   1,748,648   1,639,672 
                 
Gross profit  342,381   292,459   1,053,388   913,060 
                 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  317,817   352,923   1,029,338   1,143,264 
                 
Income (loss) from operations  24,564   (60,464)  24,050   (230,204)
                 
Other income (expense), net  (2,145)  (2,959)  (8,229)  (8,229)
                 
Income (loss) before income taxes  22,419   (63,423)  15,821   (238,433)
                 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes  0   (0)  (3,000)  (2,068)
                 
Net income (loss) $22,419  $(63,423) $18,821  $(236,365)
                
Per share data: Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share $0.01  $(0.02) $0.01  $(0.09)
                 
Shares used in computing net earnings (loss) per common share: Basic and diluted  2,581,007   2,581,466   2,581,223   2,581,998 

  December 31, 2016 September 30, 2016
Assets        
Current Assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $931,789  $923,117 
Accounts receivable-trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,000 and $4,000  247,294   346,633 
Inventories, net  421,393   448,747 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  68,396   61,673 
Total current assets  1,668,872   1,780,170 
         
Property, plant and equipment, net  374,248   351,931 
Total assets $2,043,120  $2,132,101 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $105,617  $61,770 
Customer deposits  15,995   28,818 
Accrued payroll and related expenses  37,726   43,646 
Accrued compensated absences  132,607   144,942 
Notes payable - short term  47,185   46,652 
Other current liabilities  19,198   16,274 
Total current liabilities  358,328   342,102 
         
Notes payable -long term  306,990   318,998 
Total other liabilities  306,990   318,998 
Total liabilities  665,318   661,100 
         
Stockholders’ Equity:        
Common stock, $.10 par value Authorized 5,000,000 shares, Issued 4,324,140 shares in 2017 and 2016, Outstanding 2,581,007 shares in 2017 and 2016  432,414   432,414 
Additional paid-in capital  3,248,706   3,248,706 
Accumulated deficit  (609,368)  (516,169)
Common stock in treasury, at cost 1,743,133 shares in 2017 and 2016  (1,693,950)  (1,693,950)
Total stockholders’ equity  1,377,802   1,471,001 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $2,043,120  $2,132,101 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Microwave Filter Company and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

  Three months ended
  December 31,
  2016 2015
     
Net sales $779,374  $767,547 
         
Cost of goods sold  530,273   508,742 
         
Gross profit  249,101   258,805 
         
Selling, general and administrative expenses  338,751   359,164 
         
Loss from operations  (89,650)  (100,359)
         
Other income (expense), net  (3,549)  (2,992)
         
Loss before income taxes  (93,199)  (103,351)
         
(Benefit) provision for income taxes  0   0 
         
Net loss $(93,199) $(103,351)
Net Loss Per Common Share        
Basic and diluted loss per share $(0.04) $(0.04)
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding Shares used in computing net loss per share:  2,581,007   2,581,434 

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Microwave Filter Company and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

 

  Nine months ended June 30, 
  2016  2015 
       
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income (loss) $18,821  $(236,365)
         
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:        
Depreciation  70,918   81,313 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable-trade  (77,850)  (65,911)
Inventories  22,340   (37,319)
Prepaid expenses and other assets  (4,265)  33,625 
Accounts payable and customer deposits  32,545   71,076 
Accrued payroll and related expenses and compensated absences  17,334   14,260
Other current liabilities  (2,807)  (11,454)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  77,036   (150,775)
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Property, plant and equipment purchased  (11,704)  (46,775)
  Net cash used in investing activities  (11,704)  (46,775)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Repayment of note payable  (33,228)  (31,801)
Purchase of treasury stock  (235)  (1,196)
  Net cash used in financing activities  (33,463)  (32,997)
         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  31,869   (230,547)
         
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  896,667   1,081,567 
         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $928,536  $851,020 
         
Supplemental Schedule of Cash Flow Information:        
Interest paid $13,545  $14,972 

  Three months ended
  December 31
  2016 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net loss $(93,199) $(103,351)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation  19,319   23,510 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable-trade  99,339   184,725 
Inventories  27,354   17,444 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  (6,723)  (12,168)
Accounts payable and customer deposits  31,024   (4,206)
Accrued payroll and related expenses and compensated absences  (18,255)  (28,711)
Other current liabilities  2,924   (5,017)
Net cash provided by operating activities  61,783   72,226 
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Property, plant and equipment purchased  (41,636)  0 
Net cash used in investing activities  (41,636)  0 
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Repayment of note payable  (11,475)  (10,967)
Purchase of treasury stock  (0)  (90)
Net cash used in financing activities  (11,475)  (11,057)
         
Increase in cash and cash equivalents  8,672   61,169 
         
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  923,117   896,667 
         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $931,789  $957,836 
         
Supplemental Schedule of Cash Flow Information:        
Interest $4,116  $4,624 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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MICROWAVE FILTER COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

JUNE 30,DECEMBER 31, 2016

 

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


In these notes, the terms “MFC” and “Company” mean Microwave Filter Company, Inc. and its subsidiary companies.

 

The following condensed balance sheet as of September 30, 2015,2016, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The operating results for the ninethree month period ended June 30,December 31, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended September 30, 2016.2017. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended September 30, 2015.2016.

 

Note 2. Industry Segment Data

 

The Company’s primary business segment involves the operations of Microwave Filter Company, Inc. (MFC) which designs, develops, manufactures and sells electronic filters, both for radio and microwave frequencies, to help process signal distribution and to prevent unwanted signals from disrupting transmit or receive operations. Markets served include cable television, television and radio broadcast, satellite broadcast, mobile radio, commercial communications and defense electronics.

 

Note 3. Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost determined on the first-in, first-out method or market.

 

Inventories net of the reserve for obsolescence consisted of the following:

 

  June 30, 2016  September 30, 2015 
       
Raw materials and stock parts $366,126  $367,344 
Work-in-process  19,452   19,884 
Finished goods  39,589   60,279 
  $425,167  $447,507 

  December 31, 2016 September 30, 2016
     
Raw materials and stock parts $319,208  $324,749 
Work-in-process  16,003   54,716 
Finished goods  86,182   69,282 
         
  $421,393  $448,747 

The Company’s reserve for obsolescence equaled $429,255$435,528 at June 30,December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2015.2016. The Company provides for a valuation reserve for certain inventory that is deemed to be obsolete, of excess quantity or otherwise impaired.

Note 4. Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB ASC 740-10. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates which are anticipated to be in effect when these differences reverse. The deferred tax provision is the result of the net change in the deferred tax assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is established when it is necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts expected to be realized. The Company has provided a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.

 

FASB ASC 740-10 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributes for financial statement disclosure of tax positionpositions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Additionally, it provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The Company determined it has no uncertain tax positions and therefore no amounts are recorded.

 

Note 5. Legal Matters

 

None.

 

Note 6. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying values of the CompanyCompany’s cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments. The carrying value of the Company’s note payable approximates its fair value.

 

The Company currently does not trade in or utilize derivative financial instruments.

 

Note 7. Significant Customers

 

Sales to one Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) customer represented approximately 28%43% of total sales for the ninethree months ended June 30,December 31, 2016 compared to approximately 34%30% of total sales for the ninethree months ended JuneDecember 31, 2015. This one customer has represented approximately 28%, 33%, and 25% of total sales for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2015.2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. These sales are in connection with a multiyear program in which the Company is a subcontractor. A loss of this customer or programs related to this customer could materially impact the Company.

Note 8. Notes Payable

 

On July 2, 2013, Microwave Filterthe Company Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Ten Year Term Loan with KeyBank National Association in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($500,000.00). The amount of all advances outstanding together with accrued interest thereon shall be due and payable on July 2, 2023 (“Maturity”). The Company shall pay interest on the outstanding principal balance of this Note at the rate per annum equal to 4.5%. The net proceeds from the Term Loan will be available to provide working capital as needed. The total amount outstanding as of June 30,December 31, 2016 and September 30, 20152016 was $376,950$354,175 and $410,178,$365,650 respectively. Interest accrued as of June 30,December 31, 2016 and September 30, 20152016 was $1,320$1,283 and $1,436,$1,280 respectively.

The Company has secured this Note by: (a) a Mortgage, Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing which creates a 1stlien on real property situated in the Town of Dewitt, County of Onondaga, and State of New York and known as 6743 Kinne Street, East Syracuse, New York; (b) a General Assignment of Rents and Leases; (c) an Environmental Compliance and Indemnification; and (d) such other security as may now or hereafter be given to Lender as collateral for the loan.

 

Note 9. Earnings Per Share

 

The Company presents basic earnings per share (“EPS”), computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, and when applicable diluted EPS, which gives the effect to all dilutive potential shares outstanding (i.e. options) during the period after restatement for any stock dividends. There were no dividends declared during the quarters ended June 30,ending December 31, 2016 and 2015. Income (loss) used in the EPS calculation is net income (loss) for each period. There were no dilutive potential shares outstanding for the periods ended June 30,ending December 31, 2016 and 2015.

 

Note 10. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

None applicable.Management has reviewed the most recent accounting pronouncements issued by the various authoritative standard setting bodies:

Update 2015-11-Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Under the new standard, businesses that use the first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost method are required to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value (“NRV”), as defined, instead of at the lower of cost or market value. Management feels the updated standard, to be adopted on a prospective basis, would not represent a material impact to the Company’s financial statements.

Update 2015-17- Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes addresses the requirement to reclassify all current deferred income tax assets and liabilities on the balance sheet as non-current assets and liabilities, and is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. As explained in Note 4, the Company has provided a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets, and thus there will be no impact from the adoption of this updated standard in the current year or on the balance sheet of any of the periods presented.

Update 2015-14-Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (for example, insurance contracts or lease contracts). The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Management plans to evaluate the applicability and impact of the adoption of this standards update over the coming year.

MICROWAVE FILTER COMPANY, INC.

ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Business Overview

Microwave Filter Company, Inc. operates primarily in the United States and principally in one industry. The Company extends credit to business customers based upon ongoing credit evaluations. Microwave Filter Company, Inc. (MFC) designs, develops, manufactures and sells electronic filters, both for radio and microwave frequencies, to help process signal distribution and to prevent unwanted signals from disrupting transmit or receive operations. Markets served include cable television, television and radio broadcast, satellite broadcast, mobile radio, commercial communications and defense electronics.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements are based on the application of United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). GAAP requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments and subjective interpretations of accounting principles that have an impact on the assets, liabilities, revenue and expense amounts reported. The Company believes its use of estimates and underlying accounting assumptions adhere to GAAP and are consistently applied. Valuations based on estimates are reviewed for reasonableness and adequacy on a consistent basis throughout the Company. Primary areas where financial information of the Company is subject to the use of estimates, assumptions and the application of judgment include revenues, receivables, inventories, warranty reserves and taxes. Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 20152016 describes the significant accounting policies used in preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements. The most significant areas involving management judgments and estimates are described below and are considered by management to be critical to understanding the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Revenues from product sales are recorded as the products are shipped and title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, provided that no significant vendor or post-contract support obligations remain and the collection of the related receivable is probable. Billings in advance of the Company’s performance of such work are reflected as customer deposits in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

Allowances for doubtful accounts are based on estimates of losses related to customer receivable balances. The establishment of reserves requires the use of judgment and assumptions regarding the potential for losses on receivable balances.

 

The Company’s inventories are stated at the lower of cost determined on the first-in, first-out method or market. The Company uses certain estimates and judgments and considers several factors including product demand and changes in technology to provide for excess and obsolescence reserves to properly value inventory.

 

The Company established a warranty reserve which provides for the estimated cost of product returns based upon historical experience and any known conditions or circumstances. OurThe warranty obligation is affected by product that does not meet specifications and performance requirements and any related costs of addressing such matters. Products must be returned within one year of the date of purchase.

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB ASC 740-10. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates which are anticipated to be in effect when these differences reverse. The deferred tax provision is the result of the net change in the deferred tax assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is established when it is necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts expected to be realized. The Company has provided a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,DECEMBER 31, 2016 vs. THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,DECEMBER 31, 2015

 

The following table sets forth the Company’s net sales by major product group for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2016 and 2015.

 

Product group Fiscal 2016 Fiscal 2015  Fiscal 2017 Fiscal 2016 
Microwave Filter (MFC):                
RF/Microwave $445,105  $471,762  $449,044  $329,696 
Satellite  310,059   222,527   162,437   250,443 
Cable TV  100,663   134,933   123,602   95,042 
Broadcast TV  71,837   32,173   42,905   90,222 
Niagara Scientific (NSI):  972   1,977   1,386   2,144 
Total $928,636  $863,372  $779,374  $767,547 
                
Sales backlog at June 30 $521,254  $742,052 
Sales backlog at December 31 $709,156  $880,669 

 

Net sales for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2016 equaled $928,636,$779,374, an increase of $65,264$11,827 or 7.6%1.5%, when compared to net sales of $863,372$767,547 for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2015. The increase can be attributed to increases in sales of the Company’s Satellite and Broadcast TV products with a number of these products sold internationally. International sales equaled $264,720 during the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $88,704 during the same period last year.

MFC’s Satellite product sales increased $87,532 or 39.3% to $310,059 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 when compared to Satellite product sales of $222,527 during the same period last year. The increase can be attributed to an increase in demand for the Company’s filters which suppress strong out-of-band interference caused by military and civilian radar systems and other sources.Although economic conditions do impact sales, management expects demand for these types of filters to continue with the proliferation of earth stations worldwide and increased sources of interference.

MFC’s Broadcast TV/Wireless Cable product sales increased $39,664 to $71,837 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 when compared to sales of $32,173 during the same period last year. The increase can primarily be attributed to the sales of recently developed wireless diplexers whose primary function is to isolate the transmit and receive frequencies that share a common antenna.

 

MFC’s RF/Microwave product sales decreased $26,657increased $119,348 or 5.7%36.2% to $445,105$449,044 for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2016 when compared to RF/Microwave product sales of $471,762$329,696 during the same period last year. The Company’sMFC’s RF/Microwave products are sold primarily to the U.S. Government and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) that serve the mobile radio, commercial communications and defense electronics markets. Sales to one OEM customer increased $103,435 to $332,805 or approximately 43% of total sales for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to sales of $229,370 or approximately 30% of total sales for the three months ended December 31, 2015. These sales are in connection with a multiyear program in which the Company is a subcontractor. The Company continues to invest in production engineering and infrastructure development to penetrate OEM market segments as they become popular. MFC is concentrating its technical resources and product development efforts toward potential high volume customers as part of a concentrated effort to provide substantial long-term growth. SalesOver the last year, MFC, in conjunction with various OEM’s, has developed and supplied prototypes as well as small production runs in support of new programs being introduced to one OEM customer equaled $208,690the marketplace. It is our belief that a continuation of this effort will help increase sales as well as reinforcing MFC’s position as a quality manufacturer of RF filters and assemblies.

MFC’s Satellite product sales decreased $88,006 or approximately 22% of total sales35.1% to $162,437 for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2016 when compared to $330,815 or approximately 38%Satellite product sales of total$250,443 during the same period last year. The decrease in sales can be attributed to a decrease in demand for the three months ended June 30, 2015.Company’s filters which suppress strong out-of-band interference caused by military and civilian radar systems and other sources. Although economic conditions do impact sales, management expects demand for these types of filters to continue with the proliferation of earth stations world-wide and increased sources of interference.

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MFC’s Cable TV product sales decreased $34,270increased $28,560 or 25.4%30.0% to $100,663$123,602 for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2016 when compared to Cable TV product sales of $134,933$95,042 during the same period last year. Management continues to project flat or a decrease in demand for Cable TV products due to the shift from analog to digital television. Due to the inherent nature of digital modulation versus analog modulation, fewer filters will be required. The Company has developed filters for digital television and there will still be requirements for analog filters for limited applications in commercial and private cable systems.

 

MFC’s Broadcast TV/Wireless Cable product sales decreased $47,317 or 52.4% to $42,905 for the three months ended December 31, 2016 when compared to sales of $90,222 during the same period last year. The decrease in sales can primarily be attributed to a decrease in sales of wireless diplexers which were sold to one international customer last year.

The Company’s international sales decreased $133,240 or 70.0% to $56,970 for the three months ended December 31, 2016 when compared to international sales of $190,210 during the same period last year. The decrease in international sales can primarily be attributed to a decrease in sales of the Company’s filters which suppress strong out-of-band interference caused by military and civilian radar systems and other sources and a decrease in sales of the Company’s wireless diplexers.

MFC’s sales order backlog equaled $521,254$709,156 at June 30,December 31, 2016 compared to sales order backlog of $742,052$880,669 at June 30,December 31, 2015. However, backlog is not necessarily indicative of future sales. Accordingly, the Company does not believe that its backlog as of any particular date is representative of actual sales for any succeeding period. Approximately 63%87% of the total sales order backlog at June 30,December 31, 2016 is scheduled to ship by September 30, 2016.2017.

 

Gross profit for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2016 equaled $342,381, an increase$249,101, a decrease of $49,922$9,704 or 17.1%3.7%, when compared to gross profit of $292,459$258,805 for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2015. As a percentage of sales, gross profit equaled 32.0% for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to 33.7% for the three months ended December 31, 2015. The increasedecrease in gross profit as a percentage of sales can primarily be attributed to the higher sales volume this year providing a higher base to absorb overhead expenses and lower direct material costs and higher direct labor costs as a percentage of sales primarily due to product sales mix. As a percentage of sales, gross profit equaled 36.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to 33.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2015.

 

Selling, general and administrative (SGA) expenses for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2016 equaled $317,817,$338,751, a decrease of $35,106$20,413 or 9.9%5.7%, when compared to SGA expenses of $352,923$359,164 for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2015. The decrease can primarily be attributed to lower payroll and payroll related expenses this year when compared to the same period last year. The decrease can partially be attributedprimarily due to the retirement of the Company’s CEO in January 2016. The Company also participates in the New York State Shared Work program which allows employers to reduce the hours of all or a particular group of employees. The employees whose hours are reduced can receive partial unemployment insurance benefits or elect to use accrued vacation. As a percentage of sales, SGA expenses decreased to 34.2%43.5% for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2016 when compared to 40.9%46.8% for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2015 primarily due to both the higher sales volumelower expenses this year andwhen compared to the lower SGA expenses.same period last year.

 

The Company recorded incomea loss from operations of $24,564$89,650 for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2016 compared to a loss from operations of $60,464$100,359 for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2015. The improvement can primarily be attributed to the higher sales volume, higher gross profit as a percentage of sales and the lower SGA expenses this year when compared to the same period last year.

 

Other income (expense) was an expense of $2,145$3,549 for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2016 compared to an expense of $2,959$2,992 for the for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2015 primarily due to interest expense of $4,333 and $4,832$4,120 offset by miscellaneous non-operating income of $571 for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Otherinterest expense of $4,636 offset by miscellaneous non-operating income of $1,644 for the three months ended December 31, 2015. Miscellaneous non-operating income generally consists of sales of scrap material and the forfeiture of non-refundable deposits and other incidental items.

The (benefit) provision for income taxes equaled $0 for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2016 and June 30,December 31, 2015. We have not recognized any (benefit) provision for income taxes. Any benefit for losses has been subject to a valuation allowance since the realization of the deferred tax benefit is not considered more likely than not. As required by FASB ASC 740, (Prior Authoritative Literature: SFAS 109, Accounting for Income Taxes), the Company has evaluated the positive and negative evidence bearing upon the realization of its deferred tax assets. The Company has determined that, at this time, it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize all of the benefits of federal and state deferred tax assets, and, as a result, a valuation allowance was established.

NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 vs. NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2015

The following table sets forth the Company’s net sales by major product group for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.

Product group Fiscal 2016  Fiscal 2015 
Microwave Filter (MFC):        
RF/Microwave $1,245,162  $1,339,009 
Satellite  883,521   732,949 
Cable TV  417,140   362,067 
Broadcast TV  248,354   111,705 
Niagara Scientific (NSI):  7,859   7,002 
Total $2,802,036  $2,552,732 
         
Sales backlog at June 30 $521,254  $742,052 

Net sales for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 equaled $2,802,036, an increase of $249,304 or 9.8%, when compared to net sales of $2,552,732 for the nine months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in sales can primarily be attributed to increases in sales of the Company’s Satellite and Broadcast TV products with a number of these products sold internationally. International sales equaled $634,232 during the nine months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $275,306 during the same period last year.

MFC’s Satellite product sales increased $150,572 or 20.5% to $883,521 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 when compared to satellite product sales of $732,949 during the same period last year. The increase can be attributed to an increase in demand for the Company’s filters which suppress strong out-of-band interference caused by military and civilian radar systems and other sources. Although economic conditions do impact sales, management expects demand for these types of filters to continue with the proliferation of earth stations worldwide and increased sources of interference.

MFC’s Broadcast TV/Wireless Cable product sales increased $136,649 or 122.3% to $248,354 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 when compared to sales of $111,705 during the same period last year. The increase can primarily be attributed to the sales of recently developed wireless diplexers whose primary function is to isolate the transmit and receive frequencies that share a common antenna.

MFC’s RF/Microwave product sales decreased $93,847 or 7.0% to $1,245,162 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 when compared to RF/Microwave product sales of $1,339,009 during the same period last year. MFC’s RF/Microwave products are sold primarily to the U.S. Government and OEMs that serve the mobile radio, commercial communications and defense electronics markets. The Company continues to invest in production engineering and infrastructure development to penetrate OEM market segments as they become popular. MFC is concentrating its technical resources and product development efforts toward potential high volume customers as part of a concentrated effort to provide substantial long-term growth. Sales to one OEM customer equaled $785,240 or approximately 28% of total sales for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $858,752 or approximately 34% of total sales for the nine months ended June 30, 2015.

MFC’s Cable TV product sales increased $55,073 or 15.2% to $417,140 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 when compared to Cable TV product sales of $362,067 during the same period last year. The increase in sales can be attributed to orders from two customers with specific cable applications. Management continues to project flat or a decrease in demand for Cable TV products due to the shift from analog to digital television. Due to the inherent nature of digital modulation versus analog modulation, fewer filters will be required. The Company has developed filters for digital television and there will still be requirements for analog filters for limited applications in commercial and private cable systems.

MFC’s sales order backlog equaled $521,254 at June 30, 2016 compared to sales order backlog of $742,052 at June 30, 2015. However, backlog is not necessarily indicative of future sales. Accordingly, the Company does not believe that its backlog as of any particular date is representative of actual sales for any succeeding period. Approximately 63% of the total sales order backlog at June 30, 2016 is scheduled to ship by September 30, 2016.

Gross profit for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 equaled $1,053,388, an increase of $140,328 or 15.4%, when compared to gross profit of $913,060 for the nine months ended June 30, 2015. As a percentage of sales, gross profit equaled 37.6% for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 compared to 35.8% for the nine months ended June 30, 2015. The increases in gross profit can primarily be attributed to the higher sales volume this year when compared to the same period last year providing a higher base to absorb overhead expenses.

Selling, general and administrative (SGA) expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 equaled $1,029,338, a decrease of $113,926 or 10.0%, when compared to SG&A expenses of $1,143,264 for the nine months ended June 30, 2015. The decrease can primarily be attributed to lower payroll and payroll related expenses when compared to the same period last year. The decrease can partially be attributed to the retirement of the Company’s CEO in January 2016. The Company also participates in the New York State Shared Work program which allows employers to reduce the hours of all or a particular group of employees. The employees whose hours are reduced can receive partial unemployment insurance benefits or elect to use accrued vacation. As a percentage of sales, SGA expenses decreased to 36.7% for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 compared to 44.8% for the nine months ended June 30, 2015 due to both the lower SGA expenses and the higher sales volume this year when compared to the same period last year.

The Company recorded income from operations of $24,050 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 compared to a loss from operations of $230,204 for the nine months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in operating income can primarily be attributed to the higher sales volume and the lower SGA expenses this year when compared to the same period last year.

The (benefit) provision for income taxes equaled a benefit of $3,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 and a benefit of $2,068 for the nine months ended June 30, 2015. The benefit for both fiscal years can be attributed to a prior year’s federal refund. Any benefit for losses has been subject to a valuation allowance since the realization of the deferred tax benefit is not considered more likely than not. As required by FASB ASC 740 (Prior Authoritative Literature: SFAS 109, Accounting for Income Taxes), the Company has evaluated the positive and negative evidence bearing upon the realization of its deferred tax assets. The Company has determined that, at this time, it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize all of the benefits of federal and state deferred tax assets, and, as a result, a valuation allowance was established.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

At June 30,December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company did not have any unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which might have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements.



LIQUIDITY and CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

MFC defines liquidity as the ability to generate adequate funds to meet its operating and capital needs. The Company’s primary source of liquidity has been funds provided by operations.

 

 June 30, 2015 September 30, 2015  December 31, 2016 September 30, 2016 
             
Cash & cash equivalents $928,536  $896,667  $931,789  $923,117 
Working capital $1,477,385  $1,434,405  $1,310,544  $1,438,068 
Current ratio  4.74 to 1   5.14 to 1   4.66 to 1   5.20 to 1 
Long-term debt $330,830  $365,650  $306,990  $318,998 

 

Cash and cash equivalents increased $31,869$8,672 to $928,536$931,789 at June 30,December 31, 2016 when compared to cash and cash equivalents of $896,667$923,117 at September 30, 2015.2016. The increase was a result of $77,036$61,783 in net cash provided by operating activities, $11,704$41,636 in net cash used for capital expenditures $33,228and $11,475 in net cash used for repayment of a note payable and $235 in net cash used to purchase treasury stock.payable.

 

The $77,036 in netNet cash provided by operating activities can fluctuate between periods as a result of differences in net income, the timing of the collection of accounts receivable, purchase of inventory and payment of accounts payable. The decrease of $99,339 in accounts receivable at December 31, 2016 when compared to September 30, 2016 can primarily be attributed to net incomethe timing of $18,821shipments and depreciation expense of $70,918.collections.

 

On July 2, 2013, Microwave Filterthe Company Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Ten Year Term Loan with KeyBank National Association in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($500,000.00). The amount of all advances outstanding together with accrued interest thereon shall be due and payable on July 2, 2023 (“Maturity”). The Company shall pay interest on the outstanding principal balance of this Note at the rate per annum equal to 4.5%. The net proceeds from the Term Loan will be available to provide working capital as needed.

 

Management believes that its working capital requirements for at least the forseeable futurenext twelve months will be met by its existing cash balances, future cash flows from operations and its current credit arrangements.

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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

 

In an effort to provide investors a balanced view of the Company’s current condition and future growth opportunities, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes comments by the Company’s management about future performance. These statements which are not historical information are “forward-looking statements” pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These, and other forward-looking statements, are subject to business and economic risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks associated with demand for and market acceptance of existing and newly developed products as to which the Company has made significant investments; general economic and industry conditions; slower than anticipated penetration into the satellite communications, mobile radio and commercial and defense electronics markets; competitive products and pricing pressures; increased pricing pressure from our customers; risks relating to governmental regulatory actions in broadcast, communications and defense programs; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are encouraged to review Microwave Filter Company’s 20152016 Annual Report and Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 20152016 and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Forward looking statements may be made directly in this document or “incorporated by reference” from other documents. You can find many of these statements by looking for words like “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” or similar expressions.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

As a “smaller reporting company” we are not required to provide information required by this item.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Management’s responsibility includes establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Item 1.Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Not applicable.
Item 2.Changes in Securities
None during the three months ended June 30, 2016.
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
The Company has no senior securities.
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5.Other Information
None.
Item 6.

None.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Not applicable.

Item 2. Changes in Securities

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

The Company has no senior securities.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

 

a. Exhibits

 

31.1 Section 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Paul W. Mears

31.2 Section 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Richard L. Jones

32.1 Section 1350 Certification of Paul W. Mears and Richard L. Jones


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Signatures

 

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

 

 

MICROWAVE FILTER COMPANY, INC.

  
August 12, 2016February 13, 2017/s/ Paul W. Mears
(Date)Paul W. Mears
 Chief Executive Officer

August 12, 2016
February 13, 2017/s/Richard L. Jones
(Date)Richard L. Jones
 Chief Financial Officer