FORM l0-Q

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended: January 31, 2001

OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _________ to ___________

Commission file number 0-12619

Collins Industries, Inc. .

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Missouri 43-0985160 .

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

15 Compound Drive Hutchinson, Kansas 67502-4349 .

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number including area code 620-663-5551 .

 

 

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 .

 

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

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 7,361,455 .

Class Outstanding at March 6, 2001

COLLINS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

FORM 10-Q

January 31, 2001

INDEX

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PAGE NO.

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements:

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

 

 

January 31, 2001 and October 31, 2000

3

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income

 

 

Three Months Ended January 31, 2001 and 2000

4

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow

 

 

Three Months Ended January 31, 2001 and 2000

5

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

6

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial

 

 

Condition and Results of Operations

9

 

 

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

13

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

14

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 - Financial Statements

Collins Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

January 31,

 

October 31,

 

2001

 

2000

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

Cash

$ 399,771

 

$ 204,101

Receivables, trade & other

5,746,991

 

10,206,169

Inventories, lower of cost (FIFO) or market

46,854,252

 

41,410,790

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

2,587,393

 

3,049,779

Total current assets

55,588,407

 

54,870,839

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, at cost

44,662,143

 

44,305,214

Less: accumulated depreciation

25,727,675

 

25,157,372

Net property and equipment

18,934,468

 

19,147,842

Other assets

6,809,167

 

7,003,486

Total assets

$81,332,042

 

$81,022,167

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

Current maturities of long-term debt & capitalized leases

$ 3,075,972

 

$ 3,087,968

Accounts payable

23,167,805

 

25,611,383

Accrued expenses

4,131,887

 

6,019,483

Total current liabilities

30,375,664

 

34,718,834

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt and capitalized leases

25,074,043

 

19,015,695

 

 

 

 

Deferred income tax

614,922

 

614,922

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' investment:

 

 

 

Common stock

743,946

 

742,446

Paid-in capital

18,067,970

 

18,026,830

Treasury stock

(498,750)

 

-

Deferred compensation

(978,537)

 

(1,071,169)

Retained earnings

7,932,784

 

8,974,609

Total shareholders' investment

25,267,413

 

26,672,716

Total liabilities & shareholders' investment

$81,332,042

 

$81,022,167

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(See accompanying notes)

 

 

 

 

Collins Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended

 

January 31,

 

2001

2000

 

 

 

Sales

$42,444,886

$49,713,255

Cost of sales

37,861,131

42,630,975

 

 

 

Gross profit

4,583,755

7,082,280

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

4,921,609

5,178,689

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

(337,854)

1,903,591

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

Interest expense

(607,858)

(405,995)

Other, net

(31,808)

60,665

 

(639,666)

(345,330)

 

 

 

Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes

(977,520)

1,558,261

 

 

 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

(370,000)

555,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$ (607,520)

$1,003,261

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

Basic

$ (.09)

$ .14

Diluted

$ (.09)

$ .13

 

 

 

Dividends per share

$ .0625

$ .1050

 

 

 

Weighted average common

 

 

and common equivalent shares

 

 

outstanding:

 

 

Basic

7,008,727

7,212,406

Diluted

7,008,727

7,538,214

 

 

 

 

(See accompanying notes)

 

Collins Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended

 

January 31,

 

2001

2000

Cash flow from operations:

 

 

Cash received from customers

$46,904,064

$49,752,861

Cash paid to suppliers and employees

(50,854,204)

(48,785,703)

Interest paid

(635,628)

(399,178)

Income taxes paid

-

(73,450)

 

 

 

Cash provided by (used in) operations

(4,585,768)

494,530

 

 

 

Cash flow from investing activities:

 

 

Capital expenditures

(299,042)

(603,730)

Other, net

(32,818)

(14,054)

 

 

 

Cash used in investing activities

(331,860)

(617,784)

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities:

 

 

Borrowings of long-term debt

6,881,101

1,703,909

Principal payments of long-term debt

 

 

and capitalized leases

(834,749)

(376,656)

Purchase of treasury stock

(498,750)

-

Payment of dividends

(434,304)

(772,593)

 

 

 

Cash provided by financing activities

5,113,298

554,660

 

 

 

Net increase in cash

195,670

431,406

 

 

 

Cash at beginning of period

204,101

344,948

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

$ 399,771

$ 776,354

 

 

 

Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by (used in) operations:

 

 

Net income (loss)

$ (607,520)

$ 1,003,261

Depreciation and amortization

872,755

750,822

Decrease in receivables

4,459,178

39,606

Decrease (increase) in inventories

(5,443,462)

1,171,438

Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets

462,386

519,596

Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses

(4,331,174)

(2,938,698)

Other

2,069

(51,495)

 

 

 

Cash provided by (used in) operations

$(4,585,768)

$ 494,530

 

 

 

(See accompanying notes)

 

 

 

COLLINS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

(1) General

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring items) necessary to summarize fairly the Company's financial position at January 31, 2001 and the results of operations and the cash flows for the three months ended January 31, 2001 and 2000.

The Company suggests that the unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for the three months ended January 31, 2001 be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report for the year ended October 31, 2000.

(2) Goodwill

Other assets include unamortized goodwill of $5.5 and $3.5 million at January 31, 2001 and 2000 respectively. Goodwill resulted from the acquisition of certain assets of Waldon, Inc., by the Company's Mobile Products, Inc., subsidiary on September 11, 2000 and the acquisition of Mid Bus on December 1, 1998. The acquisitions of certain assets of Waldon and Mid Bus were not material for providing pro forma disclosures of their operating results. The acquisitions were accounted for as purchases and the result of operations have been consolidated with those of the Company since the date of acquisition. The excess cost over the fair value of net assets acquired is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 15 years for Mobile Products, Inc. and 20 years for Mid Bus. Goodwill amortization reflected in the consolidated statements of income, totaled $80,775 and $43,130 for the three months ended January 31, 2001 and 2000 respectively.

The Company continually evaluates whether later events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful life of goodwill may warrant revisions or that the remaining balance of goodwill may not be recoverable. When factors indicate that the goodwill should be evaluated for possible impairment, the Company uses an estimate of undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the goodwill in measuring whether the goodwill is recoverable.

(3) Revenue Recognition

The Company records vehicle sales, and passes title to the customer, at the earlier of completion of the vehicle and receipt of full payment or shipment or delivery to the customer as specified by the customer purchase order. Customer deposits for partial payment of vehicles are deferred and treated as current liabilities until the vehicle is completed and recognized as revenue.

(4) Inventories

Inventories, which include material, labor, and manufacturing overhead, are stated at the lower of cost (FIFO) or market.

Major classes of inventories as of January 31, 2001 and October 31, 2000, consisted of the following:

 

January 31, 2001

October 31, 2000

Chassis

$10,718,496

$10,822,015

Raw materials & components

15,049,217

13,325,241

Work-in-process

6,814,317

7,941,310

Finished goods

14,272,222

9,322,224

 

$46,854,252

$41,410,790

(5) Earnings per Share

Dilutive securities, consisting of options to purchase the Company's common stock and restricted stock awards, are included in the calculation of diluted weighted average common shares; there were no dilutive securities for the three month period ended January 31, 2001, and 325,808 shares for the three month period ended January 31, 2000.

(6) Contingencies and Litigation

At January 31, 2001, the Company had contingencies and litigation pending which arose in the ordinary course of business. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties and the outcome of the individual matters is not presently determinable. It is management's opinion that this litigation would not result in liabilities that would have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position.

(7) Segment Information

Three Months Ended

(In Thousands)

January 31,

 

2001

2000

Revenues from external customers:

 

 

Ambulance

$19,553

$22,955

Buses

11,711

17,961

Terminal Trucks

9,035

8,797

Road Construction

2,146

-

Consolidated Total

$42,445

$49,713

 

 

 

Pretax segment profit (loss):

 

 

Ambulance

$ (452)

$ 701

Buses

(112)

1,096

Terminal Trucks

589

630

Road Construction

(141)

-

Other

(862)

(869)

Consolidated Total

$ (978)

$ 1,558

 

 

 

 

As of

 

January 31,

October 31,

 

2001

2000

Segment assets:

 

 

Ambulance

$31,914

$30,583

Buses

23,996

24,137

Terminal Trucks

12,994

12,699

Road Construction

8,838

9,212

Other

3,590

4,391

Consolidated Total

$81,332

$81,022

 

 

 

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

GENERAL:

Collins Industries, Inc., has four reportable segments: Ambulances, buses, terminal trucks, and road construction equipment. The ambulance segment produces modular and van type ambulances for sale to hospitals, ambulance services, fire departments and other governmental agencies. The bus segment produces small school buses, commercial buses and shuttle buses for sale to schools, hotel shuttle services, airports, and other governmental agencies. The terminal truck segment produces off road trucks designed to move trailers and containers for sale to warehouses, truck terminals, rail yards, rail terminals and shipping ports. The road construction equipment segment produces sweepers, forklifts, loaders and backhoes for sale to the road construction industry and industrial rental outlets.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies of the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" in the Company's 2000 Form 10-K. The Company evaluates performance based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes not including nonrecurring gains and losses.

The company accounts for intersegment sales and transfers as if the sales or transfers were to third parties, with all intercompany sales eliminated in consolidation.

The Company's reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately because each business requires different technology and marketing strategies. Most of the businesses were acquired as a unit.

See "Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements" for quantitative segment information.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:

Sales

Sales for the three months ended January 31, 2001, decreased 15%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2000. This decrease was principally due to 39% and 18% decreases in unit volume sales of bus and ambulance products, respectively. These decreases were partially offset by a 3% increase in unit volume sales of terminal trucks. The average unit selling prices of ambulance and terminal truck products were flat for the three months ended January 31, 2001, with the average unit selling price for bus products decreasing 8%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2000.

There were several factors affecting the first quarter's sales decline including third party delays that affected the delivery process of certain terminal trucks and ambulances completed during the period. Also, school bus orders for winter production were lower and the Company experienced some chassis shortages due to winter plant shutdowns at both Ford Motor Company and General Motors.

The Company's consolidated sales backlog at January 31, 2001 was $56.5 million compared to $46.7 million at October 31, 2000 and $63.4 million at January 31, 2000.

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales for the three months ended January 31, 2001 was 89.2% of sales compared to 85.8% for the same period in fiscal 2000. The increase in cost of sales as a percent of sales for the three months ended January 31, 2001 was principally due to higher terminal truck sales which carry lower gross margins combined with a reduction in average bus product selling price.

Other Income (Expense)

Interest expense for the three months ended January 31, 2001 increased principally as a result of the Company's increase in debt. This increase was partially offset by an overall decrease of the Company's effective interest rates.

 

Net Loss

The Company's net loss for the three months ended January 31, 2001 was $.6 million ($.09 per share-diluted) compared to net income of $1.0 million ($.13 per share-diluted) for the same period in fiscal 2000. The decrease in the Company's net income was principally attributable to lower profit contributions from bus and ambulance products. Bus and ambulance products profit contribution was lower principally due to a sales volume decline as discussed above.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:

The Company used existing credit lines, internally generated funds and supplier financing to fund its operations and capital expenditures for the three months ended January 31, 2001.

Cash used in operations was $4.6 million for the three months ended January 31, 2001, compared to cash provided by operations of $.5 million for the same period in fiscal 2000. Cash used in operations principally resulted from the Company's net loss of $.6 million, an increase in inventory of $5.4 million, a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $4.3 million, and was partially offset by a decrease in receivables of $4.5 million, depreciation and amortization of $.9 million and a decrease in prepaid and other current assets of $.5 million.

Cash used in investing activities was $.3 million for the three months ended January 31, 2001 compared to $.6 million for the same period in fiscal 2000. The decrease was principally due to lower capital expenditures for the three months ended January 31, 2001.

Cash flow provided by financing activities was $5.1 million for the three months ended January 31, 2001, compared to $.6 million for the same period in fiscal 2000. This change principally resulted from increased borrowings to finance working capital needs.

The Company has aggregate maturities of $20.6 million in capitalized leases and long-term debt due in 2002, principally as a result of a loan agreement with the Company's lead bank which expires May 31, 2002. The Company currently anticipates arranging an extension or refinancing of this debt at or prior to maturity. See Note 2 of the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" in the Company's 2000 Form 10-K.

The Company believes that its cash flows from operations and bank credit lines will be sufficient to satisfy its future working capital and capital expenditure requirements.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Risks and Uncertainties That May Affect Future Results

This report and other written reports and oral statements made from time to time by the Company may contain so-called "forward-looking statements" about the business, financial condition and prospects of the Company, all of which are subject to risks and uncertainties. One can identify these forward-looking statements by their use of words such as "expects", "plans", "will", "estimates", "forecasts", "projects", and other words of similar meaning. One can also identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. One should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all factors, which involve risks and uncertainties. Consequently, the reader should not consider any such list or listing to be a complete statement of all potential risks or uncertainties.

No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. The actual results of the Company could differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, the availability of vehicle chassis, changes in competition, changes in product demand, interest rate fluctuations, development of new products, substantial dependence on third parties for product quality, various inventory risks due to changes in market conditions, changes in tax and other governmental rules and regulations applicable to the Company, adequate direct labor pools, reliability and timely fulfillment of orders and other risks indicated in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. One should carefully evaluate such statements in light of factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, especially on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K (if any).

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 -

Legal Proceedings

 

Not applicable

 

 

Item 2 -

Changes in Securities

 

Not applicable

 

 

Item 3 -

Defaults on Senior Securities

 

Not applicable

 

 

Item 4 -

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders

 

Not applicable

 

 

Item 5 -

Other Information

Not applicable

 

 

Item 6 -

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

 

 

(a) Reports on Form 8-K

 

No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended January 31, 2001.

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

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

 

 

 

 

COLLINS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Dated:

March 14, 2001

 

 

 

 

 

By

 

 

 

/s/ Larry W. Sayre

 

 

Larry W. Sayre, Vice President of Finance

 

 

and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

(Principal Accounting Officer)