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 December 31, 20172018

 

Commission file number 0-10976

 

MICROWAVE FILTER COMPANY, INC.

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

 

 

 

New York 16-0928443
(State of Incorporation) 

(I.R.S. EmployerIdentification 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 [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 [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 [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 - 2,579,6842,579,509 shares as of February 1, 2018.2019.

 

 

 

 

 

MICROWAVE FILTER COMPANY, INC.


Form 10-Q

Index

 

ItemPage
  
Part I Financial Information 
  
Item 1. Financial Statements3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)3
  
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)4
  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)5
  
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)6-86-9
  
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations9-1410-14
  
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk15
  
Item 4. Controls and Procedures15
  
Part II Other Information16
  
Signatures17

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Microwave Filter Company and Subsidiaries


Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

 

  December 31, 2017  September 30, 2017 
Assets        
Current Assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $654,225  $667,940 

Accounts receivable-trade, net of allowance

for doubtful accounts of $4,000 and $4,000

  318,795   350,703 
Inventories, net  423,978   458,158 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  29,938   27,858 
Total current assets  1,426,936   1,504,659 
         
Property, plant and equipment, net  308,737   326,778 
Total assets $1,735,673  $1,831,437 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $90,359  $104,349 
Customer deposits  22,770   43,893 
Accrued payroll and related expenses  37,167   39,710 
Accrued compensated absences  96,485   96,490 
Notes payable - short term  49,383   48,826 
Other current liabilities  16,735   22,023 
Total current liabilities  312,899   355,291 
         
Notes payable -long term  257,607   270,172 
Total other liabilities  257,607   270,172 
Total liabilities  570,506   625,463 
         
Stockholders' Equity:        
        
Common stock, $.10 par value Authorized 5,000,000 shares, Issued 4,324,140 shares in 2018 and 2017, Outstanding 2,579,684 shares in 2018 and 2017  432,414   432,414 
Additional paid-in capital  3,248,706   3,248,706 
Accumulated deficit  (821,192)  (780,385)
Common stock in treasury, at cost 1,744,456 shares in 2018 and 2017  (1,694,761)  (1,694,761)
Total stockholders' equity  1,165,167   1,205,974 
Total liabilities and  stockholders' equity $1,735,673  $1,831,437 

  December 31, 2018  September 30, 2018 
Assets      
Current Assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $592,215  $674,045 
Accounts receivable-trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,000 and $4,000  344,419   402,760 
Inventories, net  380,935   377,603 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  31,879   54,416 
Total current assets  1,349,448   1,508,824 
         
Property, plant and equipment, net  307,914   261,474 
Total assets $1,657,362  $1,770,298 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $79,242  $116,938 
Customer deposits  41,774   35,278 
Accrued payroll and related expenses  43,442   38,711 
Accrued compensated absences  89,029   90,449 
Notes payable - short term  51,684   51,101 
Other current liabilities  16,580   28,838 
Total current liabilities  321,751   361,315 
         
Notes payable -long term  205,923   219,071 
Total other liabilities  205,923   219,071 
Total liabilities  527,674   580,386 
         
Stockholders’ Equity:        
Common stock, $.10 par value  Authorized 5,000,000 shares, Issued 4,324,140 shares in 2019 and 2018, Outstanding 2,579,680 shares in 2019 and 2018  432,414   432,414 
Additional paid-in capital  3,248,706   3,248,706 
Accumulated deficit  (856,668)  (796,444)
Common stock in treasury, at cost 1,744,460 shares in 2019 and 2018  (1,694,764)  (1,694,764)
Total stockholders’ equity  1,129,688   1,189,912 
Total liabilities and  stockholders’ equity $1,657,362  $1,770,298 

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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

  Three months ended 
  December 31, 
  2018  2017 
       
Net sales $858,318  $786,916 
         
Cost of goods sold  515,173   498,542 
         
Gross profit  343,145   288,374 
         
Selling, general and administrative expenses  401,471   326,502 
         
Loss from operations  (58,326)  (38,128)
         
Other expense, net  (1,898)  (2,679)
         
Loss before income taxes  (60,224)  (40,807)
         
Benefit for income taxes  0   0 
         
Net loss $(60,224) $(40,807)
         
Net Loss Per Common ShareBasic and diluted loss per share $(0.02) $(0.02)
         
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding Shares used in computing net loss per share:  2,579,680   2,579,684 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of OperationsCash Flows
(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

 

  Three months ended 
  December 31, 
  2017  2016 
       
Net sales $786,916  $779,374 
         
Cost of goods sold  498,542   530,273 
         
Gross profit  288,374   249,101 
         
Selling, general and administrative expenses  326,502   338,751 
         
Loss from operations  (38,128)  (89,650)
         
Other expense, net  (2,679)  (3,549)
         
Loss before income taxes  (40,807)  (93,199)
         
Benefit for income taxes  0   0 
         
Net loss $(40,807) $(93,199)
         
Net Loss Per Common Share        
Basic and diluted loss per share $(0.02) $(0.04)
         
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding        
Shares used in computing net loss per share:  2,579,684   2,581,007 
  Three months ended 
  December 31, 
  2018  2017 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net loss $(60,224) $(40,807)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation  13,035   18,041 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable-trade  58,341   31,908 
Inventories  (3,332)  34,180 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  22,537   (2,080)
Accounts payable and customer deposits  (31,200)  (35,113)
Accrued payroll and related expenses  and compensated absences  3,311   (2,548)
Other current liabilities  (12,258)  (5,288)
Net cash used in operating activities  (9,790)  (1,707)
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Property, plant and equipment purchased  (59,475)  0 
Net cash used in investing activities  (59,475)  0 
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Repayment of note payable  (12,565)  (12,008)
Net cash used in financing activities  (12,565)  (12,008)
         
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (81,830)  (13,715)
         
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  674,045   667,940 
         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $592,215  $654,225 
         
Supplemental Schedule of Cash Flow Information:        
Interest paid $3,026  $3,583 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Microwave Filter Company and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

  Three months ended 
  December 31, 
  2017  2016 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net loss $(40,807) $(93,199)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash        
(used in) provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation  18,041   19,319 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable-trade  31,908   99,339 
Inventories  34,180   27,354 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  (2,080)  (6,723)
Accounts payable and customer        
deposits  (35,113)  31,024 
Accrued payroll and related expenses        
and compensated absences  (2,548)  (18,255)
Other current liabilities  (5,288)  2,924 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities  (1,707)  61,783 
         
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Property, plant and equipment purchased  0   (41,636)
Net cash used in investing activities  0   (41,636)
         
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Repayment of note payable  (12,008)  (11,475)
Net cash used in financing activities  (12,008)  (11,475)
         
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (13,715)  8,672 
         
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  667,940   923,117 
         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $654,225  $931,789 
         
Supplemental Schedule of Cash Flow Information:        
Interest $3,583  $4,116 

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements



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MICROWAVE FILTER COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

DECEMBER 31, 20172018

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, 2017,2018, 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 three month period ended December 31, 20172018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended September 30, 2018.2019. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s latest shareholders’ annual report (Form 10-K).

 

Note 2. Industry Segment Data

 

The Company’s primary business segment involves the operations of Microwave Filter Company, Inc. 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 net realizable value. Net realizable value is determined as the estimated selling price in the normal course of business, minus the cost of completion, disposal and transportation.

 

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

 

  December 31, 2017  September 30, 2017 
       
Raw materials and stock parts $311,340  $337,462 
Work-in-process  22,998   21,861 
Finished goods  89,640   98,835 
         
  $423,978  $458,158 

  December 31, 2018  September 30, 2018 
       
Raw materials and stock parts $316,556  $306,658 
Work-in-process  15,818   37,062 
Finished goods  48,561   33,883 
         
  $380,935  $377,603 

 

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The Company’s reserve for obsolescence equaled $445,158$463,286 at December 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017.2018. 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 net deferred tax assets.

 

The Company follows 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 positions 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 will include interest on income tax liabilities in interest expense and penalties in operations if such amounts arise. The Company determined it has no uncertain tax positions and therefore no amounts are recorded.

 

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was enacted, the Act which among other changes, reduces the Federal statutory corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. Based on the provisions of the Act, the Company remeasured their net deferred tax assets applying the new lower income tax rates to the Company’s net long term deferred tax assets. As stated above, the Company has provided a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets. The actual impact of the Act may differ due to changes in interpretations, assumptions and the issuance of additional guidance.

Note 5. Legal Matters

 

None.

 

Note 6. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying value of the Company’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

 

Net sales to two significantcustomers represented 55.5% of the Company’s total sales for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and net sales to two customers represented 38.5% of the Company’s total sales for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and net sales to one significant customer represented 42.7% of the Company’s total sales for the three months ended December 31, 2016.2017. A loss of one of these customers or programs related to these customers could significantly impact the Company.

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Note 8. Notes Payable

 

On July 2, 2013, 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 December 31, 20172018 and September 30, 20172018 was $306,990$257,607 and $318,998$270,172 respectively. Interest accrued as of December 31, 20172018 and September 30, 20172018 was $1,113$932 and $1,116$946 respectively.

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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 December 31, 20172018 and 2016.2017. 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 December 31, 20172018 and 2016.2017.

 

Note 10. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Management has reviewedIn February 2016, the most recentFASB issued FASB ASU No. 2016-02,Leases (Topic 842). The core principle of Topic 842 is that a lessee should recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases. For operating leases, a lessee is required to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting pronouncements issuedpolicy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. The accounting applied by a lessor is largely unchanged from that applied under previous GAAP. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is permitted. In transition, lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the various authoritative standard setting bodies:beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of this ASU will have on its financial statements.

Note 11. Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue Recognition

Effective October 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2015-14-(“ASU”) No. 2014-09,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, using 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 recognizemodified retrospective method. This update outlined a comprehensive new revenue recognition model designed 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 applicablenew standard also requires additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures, as explained below. The adoption allows companies to annualapply the new revenue standard to reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reportingin the year the standard is first implemented, while prior 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 planscontinue to evaluate the applicability and impact ofbe reported in accordance with previous accounting guidance. Since the adoption of this standards update over the coming year.

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 liabilitiesAccounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 did not have a significant impact on the balance sheet as non-current assets and liabilities, and is effective retrospectively for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company has adopted this standard in the period ended December 31, 2017. As explained in Note 4,recognition of revenue, the Company has provided a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets, and thus there is no impact from the adoption of this updated standard in the current yeardid not have an opening retained earnings adjustment or an effect on the balance sheet of any of the periods presented.prior reported periods.

 

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Pursuant to Topic 606, revenues are recognized upon the application of the following steps:

8Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer;
 
Identification of the performance obligations in the contract;
Determination of the transaction price;
Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
Recognition of revenues when, or as, the contractual performance obligations are satisfied.

The Company accounts for a contract with a client when it has written approval, the contract (or customer sales order) is committed, the rights of the parties, including payment terms, are identified, the contract has commercial substance and consideration is probable of collection.

The Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation on a standalone selling price basis, as agreed-upon between the customer and the Company in the related customer sales order.

Revenue is recognized when the performance obligation has been satisfied: at the time products are shipped and title and risk of loss have passed to the customer, 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.

Product Warranty

The Company has established a warranty reserve which provides for the estimated cost of product returns based upon historical experience and any known conditions or circumstances. No revenues are recognized in connection with the performance of the warranty repair or fulfillment function. The 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 warranty liability was insignificant at December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018.

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables provide details of revenue by major products group:

Product group Fiscal 2019  Fiscal 2018 
Microwave Filter (MFC):        
RF/Microwave $291,653  $239,969 
Satellite  190,829   359,690 
Cable TV  145,861   78,576 
Broadcast TV  229,975   104,026 
Niagara Scientific (NSI):  0   4,655 
Total $858,318  $786,916 
         
Sales backlog at December 31 $1,369,213  $1,042,517 

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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. 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, 20172018 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.

 

RevenuesEffective October 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), using the modified retrospective method. This update outlined a comprehensive new revenue recognition model designed 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. In general, 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. See Note 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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 net realizable value. Net realizable value is determined as the estimated selling price in the normal course of business, minus the cost of completion, disposal and transportation. 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.

 

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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. The 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 net deferred tax assets.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20172018 vs. THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20162017

 

The following table sets forth the Company’s net sales by major product group for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 and 2016.2017.

 

Product group Fiscal 2018 Fiscal 2017  Fiscal 2019 Fiscal 2018 
Microwave Filter (MFC):                
RF/Microwave $239,969  $449,044  $291,653  $239,969 
Satellite  359,690   162,437   190,829   359,690 
Cable TV  78,576   123,602   145,861   78,576 
Broadcast TV  104,026   42,905   229,975   104,026 
Niagara Scientific (NSI):  4,655   1,386   0   4,655 
Total $786,916  $779,374  $858,318  $786,916 
                
Sales backlog at December 31 $1,042,517  $709,156  $1,369,213  $1,042,517 

 

Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 equaled $786,916,$858,318, an increase of $7,542$71,402 or 1.0%9.1%, when compared to net sales of $779,374$786,916 for the three months ended December 31, 2016.2017.

 

MFC’s SatelliteRF/Microwave product sales increased $197,253$51,684 or 121.4%21.5% to $359,690$291,653 for the three months ended December 31, 2017 when compared to Satellite product sales of $162,437 during the same period last year. The increase in sales can primarily be attributed to sales of a new product which was developed for one customer and 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. Sales to this one customer represented 12.6% of sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2017. Based on forecasts, management believes sales of this recently developed product to this customer will continue.

MFC’s RF/Microwave product sales decreased $209,075 or 46.6% to $239,969 for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 when compared to RF/Microwave product sales of $449,044$239,969 during the same period last year. MFC’s RF/Microwave products are sold primarily to Original Equipment Manufacturers that serve the mobile radio, commercial communications and defense electronics markets. Sales to one OEM customer decreased $129,380increased $47,300 to $203,425 or 25.9% of total sales$250,725 for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 compared to sales of $332,805 or 42.7% of total sales$203,425 for the three months ended December 31, 2016.2017. These sales are in connection with a multiyear program in which the Company is a subcontractor. The Company’s backlog of orders with this customer is $902,675$1,089,575 and is scheduled to ship over the next twelvenine months. Sales to the U.S. Government decreased $26,475 to $4,750 during the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to sales of $31,496 during the same period last year. 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. Over 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 the 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.

 

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MFC’s Cable TVSatellite product sales decreased $45,026$168,861 or 36.4%46.9% to $78,576$190,829 for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 when compared to Cable TVSatellite product sales of $123,602$359,690 during the same period last year. The decrease in sales can primarily be attributed to an order receiveda decrease in sales of a new product which was developed for one customer last year fromand a decrease in demand for the Company’s filters which suppress strong out-of-band interference caused by military and civilian radar systems and other sources.

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MFC’s Cable TV product sales increased $67,285 or 85.6% to $145,861 for the three months ended December 31, 2018 when compared to Cable TV product sales of $78,576 during the same period last year. The increase can primarily be attributed to sales to one customer with specific cable applications.customer. 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 increased $61,121$125,949 or 142.5%121.1% to $104,026$229,975 for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 when compared to sales of $42,905$104,026 during the same period last year. The increase in sales can primarily be attributed to the UHF band relocation that has resulted in channel reassignments for hundreds of TV stations across the country. New equipment including filters and combining systems are neededsales to help facilitate the changeover.one customer.

 

The Company’s international sales equaled $60,376$78,508 for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 when compared to international sales of $58,130$60,376 during the same period last year.

 

MFC’s sales order backlog equaled $1,042,517$1,369,213 at December 31, 20172018 compared to sales order backlog of $709,156$1,042,517 at December 31, 2016.2017. 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. 91.8% of theThe total sales order backlog at December 31, 20172018 is scheduled to ship by September 30, 2018.2019.

 

Gross profit for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 equaled $288,374,$343,145, an increase of $39,273$54,771 or 15.8%19%, when compared to gross profit of $249,101$288,374 for the three months ended December 31, 2016.2017. As a percentage of sales, gross profit equaled 40% for the three months ended December 31, 2018 compared to 36.6% for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to 32.0% for the three months ended December 31, 2016.2017. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of sales can primarily be attributed to lower direct material costs primarily duethe higher sales volume providing a higher base to product sales mix and lower payroll and payroll related expenses due to a reduction in headcount in production labor and production support positions due to retirement and employee turnover with the positions not immediately filled.absorb overhead expenses.

 

Selling, general and administrative (SGA) expenses for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 equaled $326,502, a decrease$401,471, an increase of $12,249$74,969 or 3.6%23%, when compared to SGA expenses of $338,751$326,502 for the three months ended December 31, 2016.2017. The decreaseincrease can primarily be attributed to lowerhigher payroll and payroll related expenses during the three months ended December 31, 2017 when compareddue to the same period last year. Ashiring of two sales professionals and an investment in new sales and marketing technologies.

The Company recorded a percentageloss from operations of sales, SGA expenses equaled 41.5%$58,326 for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 compared to 43.5% for the three months ended December 31, 2016 primarily due to the lower SGA expenses this year.

The Company recorded a loss from operations of $38,128 for the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to a loss from operations of $89,650 for the three months ended December 31, 2016. The improvement can primarily be attributed to the higher gross profit and lower SGA expenses this year when compared to the same period last year.2017.

 

Other expense for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 was $2,679$1,898 compared to other expense of $3,549$2,679 for the for the three months ended December 31, 20162017 primarily due to interest expense of $3,012 offset by miscellaneous non-operating income of $1,114 for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and interest expense of $3,580 offset by miscellaneous non-operating income of $901 for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and interest expense of $4,120 offset by miscellaneous non-operating income of $571 for the three months ended December 31, 2016.2017. Miscellaneous non-operating income generally consists of sales of scrap material and the forfeiture of non-refundable deposits and other incidental items.

 

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The benefit for income taxes equaled $0 for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 and December 31, 2016.2017. We have not recognized any benefit 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, 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. See Notes 1 andNote 4.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

At December 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, 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.

 

 December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017  December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018 
          
Cash & cash equivalents $654,225  $667,940  $592,215  $674,045 
Working capital $1,114,037  $1,149,368  $1,027,697  $1,147,509 
Current ratio  4.56 to 1   4.24 to 1   4.19 to 1   4.18 to 1 
Long-term debt $257,607  $270,172  $205,923  $219,071 

 

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $13,715$81,830 to $654,225$592,215 at December 31, 20172018 when compared to cash and cash equivalents of $667,940$674,045 at September 30, 2017.2018. The decrease was a result of $1,707$9,790 in net cash used in operating activities, $59,475 in cash used to purchase fixed assets and $12,008$12,565 in net cash used for repayment of a note payable.

 

Net 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 $59,475 in fixed asset purchases consisted of $54,900 to repair part of the roof and $4,575 used to purchase computer software.

 

On July 2, 2013, 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 next 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 20172018 Annual Report and Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 20172018 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.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

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

31.1Section 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Paul W. Mears
31.2Section 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Richard L. Jones
32.1Section 1350 Certification of Paul W. Mears and Richard L. Jones

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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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.

 

MICROWAVE FILTER COMPANY, INC.
February 13, 20182019/s/Paul W. Mears
(Date)Paul W. Mears
 Chief Executive Officer

February 13, 20182019/s/Richard L. Jones
(Date)Richard L. Jones
 Chief Financial Officer

 

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