UNITED STATES
SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
( X ) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended July 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 014754
ELECTRIC & GAS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Texas |
75-2059193 |
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State or Other Jurisdiction of |
I.R.S. Employer |
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Incorporation or Organization |
Identification No. |
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13636 Neutron Road, Dallas, Texas |
75244-4410 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Office) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant's Telephone Number: (972) 934-8797
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
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Title of each class |
Name of each exchange on which registered |
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None |
None |
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value
(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark whether Registrant has (i) filed all reports required by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve months, and (ii) been subject to such filings requirements for the past ninety (90) days. Yes X No.
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ( )
At September 25, 2001, the aggregate market value of the shares of Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $2,122,588. At such date there were 6,283,934 shares of the registrant's Common stock outstanding.
PART I
Item 1. Business
General
Electric & Gas Technology, Inc.("the Company" or "ELGT") was organized under the laws of the State of Texas on March 18, 1985, to serve as a holding company for operating subsidiary corporations. In April, 1985, the Company (i) acquired from Commercial Technology, Inc. ("COMTEC"), an affiliated company, all of the stock of Reynolds Equipment Company ("Reynolds") for stock of the Company and (ii) acquired from a subsidiary of COMTEC all of the stock of Retech, Inc. ("Retech") [formerly Test Switch Technology, Inc.("Test Switch"), formerly Superior Technology, Inc. ("Superior")] for stock of the Company. In 1988, the Company acquired 85% (and subsequently 100%) of the stock of Data Automation Company, Inc. ("DAC") from Video Science Technology, Inc., formerly an affiliate of COMTEC and of the Company; DAC owned 100% of Domac Plastics, Inc. ("Domac") and Logic Design Metals, Inc. ("Logic"). Domac and Logic were subsequently sold. During 1992 Logic merged into DAC, its parent, and DAC changed its name to Logic Design Metals, Inc. and is referred to herein as "Logic". Fridcorp Plastics, Inc. ("Fridcorp") was acquired by the Company in January, 1992, in exchange for 162,000 shares of Company Common Stock. Fridcorp was subsequently sold December 1997. Hydel Enterprises, Inc. ("Hydel") [formerly Stelpro Limited ("Stelpro")] was acquired by the Company in April, 1992, in exchange for 166,474 shares of Company Common Stock and $1,100,000 (Cdn. funds)(April 30, 1992, exchange rate: .8370). On August 1, 1992, Hydel acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Hydel Engineering Limited ("Hydel Engineering") for cash and notes payable of approximately $719,000 ($850,000 Cdn.). Hydel Engineering was merged into Hydel effective August 1, 1995. The number of shares of Company Common Stock issued in the acquisitions of Fridcorp and Hydel was, in each case, determined through arms-length negotiations. Superior Magnetics, Inc. ("SMI") was formed by the Company to acquire the operating assets of the business operations of Denison Magnetics of Texas Instruments Incorporated on November 30, 1992 for cash and deferred payments of approximately $2,900,000. The Company incorporated Atmospheric and Magnetics Technology, Inc. ("AMT") on June 10, 1996 under the laws of the State of Texas. AMT which remain dormant during most of Fiscal 1997 was formed to undertake the Company's venture into the water industry.
The Company presently is the owner of 100% of Reynolds and Hydel and owns 91.5% of AMT and, through such subsidiaries, operates in three distinct business segments: (1) production of atmospheric water, filtration and enhanced water products (AMT); (2) the manufacture and sale of natural gas measurement, metering and odorization equipment (Reynolds); and (3) the manufacture and sale of electric meter enclosures and pole-line hardware for the electric utility industry and the general public (Hydel). Effective October 1, 1997, the Company made a decision to sell its defense electronics business segment and such operations has been treated as discontinued operation. Effective July 31, 1997, the Company sold and discontinued the operations of its metal fabrication segment which previously was engaged in the manufacture and sale of precision metal enclosures for telecommunication and computer equipment (Logic). The Company sold its Canadian heating division and its U.S. meter socket and Test Switch divisions during fiscal 1996 and 1995. These operations were part of the electric segment. The Company's Headquarters is located at 13636 Neutron Road, Dallas, Texas 75244-4410. Its telephone number is (972) 934-8797 and its facsimile number is (972) 991-3265.
Financial Information by Segment
The following table depicts revenues, operating income (loss) from continuing operations and identifiable assets of the Company by segment, for the fiscal years ended July 31,:
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Year Ended |
Year Ended |
Year Ended |
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July 31, 2001 |
July 31, 2000 |
July 31,1999 |
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Revenue |
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Water |
$ 152,441 |
$ 4,241 |
$ 2,000 |
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Gas |
3,449,128 |
2,510,286 |
2,917,327 |
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Electric |
7,659,606 |
8,761,677 |
8,397,007 |
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Operating Income (Loss): |
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Water |
$ (70,300) |
$ (73,128) |
$ (631,977) |
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Gas |
121,214 |
(112,366) |
(228,308) |
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Electric |
266,350 |
225,339 |
236,133 |
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Identifiable Assets: |
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Water |
$ 68,714 |
$ 300,079 |
$ 283,480 |
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Gas |
1,861,253 |
1,732,599 |
1,884,695 |
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Electric |
4,235,692 |
4,229,757 |
4,302,129 |
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Corporate |
4,364,535 |
6,578,681 |
7,001,986 |
Geographic information
Financial data by geographic area for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2001 are as follows:
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Operating |
Identifiable |
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Sales |
(loss)Income |
Assets |
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United States |
$ 3,601,569 |
$ (19,841) |
$2,377,077 |
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Canada |
7,659,606 |
337,105 |
3,788,582 |
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Total |
$11,261,175 |
$317,264 |
$6,165,659 |
Water (AMT)
History
Atmospheric & Magnetics Technology, Inc. (AMT) was incorporated June 10, 1997 under the laws of the State of Texas. AMT was created by the Company to exploit the opportunities in the Water Industry.
Products
AMT owns patented technology that extracts water from the atmosphere, turning it into clean drinking water, known as the "Watermaker," "Wet Air" and "Infinite Fountain of Water."
Industry, Customers and Competition
Industry. AMT operates in an industry that supplies potable drinking water equipment to all segments of commercial, industrial and consumer markets. This equipment is used to extract water from the atmosphere, filter water, purify water, store water and both chill or heat water. AMT estimates that the industry develops sales of several billion dollars. This industry estimate is expected to grow significantly every year as potable drinking water continues to become more scarce worldwide.
Customers. AMT's potential customers will include commercial sales (Hotels, Professionals, Schools, Clinics, etc.), industrial sales (Mining, Offshore Oil Drilling, Manufacturing, etc.) and consumer's sales (Health Food Stores, Health Clubs, General Food Channels, etc.) domestically and internationally.
Competition. AMT's atmospheric technology competes with similar products and the indirect filtration and bottled water alternative potable drinking water sources are well developed worldwide. The atmospheric water niche is yet to be clearly defined at this time, but "point of use" applications are plentiful.
Marketing
Emphasis on marketing will concentrate its efforts on the "Watermaker" products upon completion of further testing and design modifications.
Employees
As of July 31, 2001 this segment had no employees and has been conducting its preliminary work through the use of consultants. Administrative services have been provided by the Company.
Gas (Reynolds)
History
Reynolds Equipment Company ("Reynolds") was incorporated March 31, 1967 under laws of the State of Texas. In 1982, all of the stock of Reynolds was acquired by COMTEC, an affiliate of the Company. Subsequently, the stock of Reynolds was sold to Retech in exchange for common stock of the Company and later transferred direct ownership to the Company. Reynolds maintains its principal offices at 410 Kirby Street, Garland, Texas 75042.
Products
Reynolds manufactures equipment used in the natural gas industry. Its principal products known as "RECOR" are electronic pressure, temperature and volumetric instrumentation and accessories peripheral to gas measurement. Reynolds continues to produce its traditional line of mechanical instrumentation including pressure, temperature and volumetric recording and indicating devices. In addition, Reynolds provides engineering and equipment used to accomplish the odorization of natural gas. Reynolds is currently under a contract with Niagara Mohawk Power to develop an affordable accurate BTU gas measuring device. The proto-type meter continues to be field-tested.
Industry, Customers and Competition
Industry. Reynolds operates in the industry which supplies equipment to the natural gas industry. This equipment is used to measure, control and monitor the flow of natural gas in pipelines. Reynolds estimates that its industry develops annuals sales of approximately $100,000,000. Odorization of natural gas is important and Reynolds is a recognized provider to the industry with its expertise and service.
Customers. Reynolds sells to natural gas utilities, pipeline and production companies domestically and worldwide. Products are marketed through commissioned manufacturers representatives, in-house sales, resale distributors and contract engineering firms.
Competition. Reynolds operates in a competitive industry that is not dominated by one or a few large companies. It is a major factor in the sale of chart drives. Its principal competitors are Mercury Instruments, Inc., American Meter Company, Equimeter Incorporated, YZ Industries and others.
Employees
Reynolds employs approximately 29 persons, including 1 company officer and 6 administrative clerical personnel. None of the employees is represented by a labor union or other labor association, and relations with its employees are considered excellent. Reynolds has never experienced nor anticipates a strike or other work stoppage.
Electric (Hydel)
History
Hydel. Hydel (formerly Stelpro) was incorporated in 1977 under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, and has operated as a manufacturer of electrical equipment for use in the electric utility industry since its inception. In 1982, Hydel purchased a baseboard heater manufacturing business from Westinghouse. Stelpro changed its name to Hydel in January 1995 upon the sale of its heating manufacturing business. Hydel Engineering which was merged into Hydel effective August 1, 1995, was incorporated in November 1969 under the Laws of the
Province of Ontario, Canada, and as in the case of Hydel operated as a manufacturer of electric equipment for use in the electric utility industry since its inception. Hydel operates primarily within Canadian markets. Hydel maintains its executive office at 49 Howden Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1R 3C9 and a manufacturing facility at 566 Ridge Road, Welland, Ontario L3B 5R4.
Products
Hydel. Hydel operates two industrial facilities, one located within metropolitan Toronto, Ontario and the other in Welland, Ontario. The Welland facility primarily manufactures the pole line hardware and subcontracts manufacturing and assembly for a local company. The Scarborough plant manufactures a full line of proprietary metal cabinets and other metal enclosures, electric meter sockets and industrial safety switches. Hydel's products are approved by the Canadian Standards Association which is the Canadian equivalent of U. L.
Industry, Customers and Competition
Industry-Hydel. Hydel operates within the electric equipment supply industry and manufacturing equipment for use in the electric utility industry. Hydel competes primarily within Canadian markets.
Customers-Hydel. Hydel sells its electric utility supply products to utilities and others in Canada.
Competition-Hydel. Hydel faces competition for sales of its electric utility supply products primarily from two electric utility supply manufacturers, Thomas & Betes and Commander. Pole line hardware's main competitors are Slater/Tridem, Joslyn and A.B. Chance.
Marketing
Hydel. Hydel employs a general sales manager who is responsible for coordinating company-wide sales, as well as directing sales in the Province of Ontario. Hydel utilizes independent manufacturers representatives to promote sales in the remainder of Canada.
Raw Materials
Hydel. Hydel uses sheet aluminum and sheet steel of various gauges in its manufacturing processes and two vendors to galvanize their pole line hardware products. Bar materials are purchased directly from mills. Hydel purchases products directly from the mills or distributors. There are adequate sources of such materials, though price fluctuations have occurred in the past.
Employees
Hydel. Hydel currently employs 55 persons, including 15 in administrative and sales positions. None of the employees is represented by a labor union or other labor organization. Hydel enjoys good relations with its employees and has never experienced a strike or work stoppage. The jobs encompassed in Hydel's manufacturing operations do not require highly skilled workers, except in a few positions.
Discontinued operations-Defense electronics (SMI)
Superior Magnetics, Inc. ("SMI") was formed by the Company to acquire the operating assets of the business operations of Denison Magnetics of Texas Instruments Incorporated on November 30, 1992 for cash and deferred payments of approximately $2,900,000. SMI manufactured and sold defense electronic components. Effective October 1, 1997, the Company made a determination to sell the business, accordingly the defense electronics segment has been treated as a discontinued operation.
ITEM 2. Properties
The Company maintains executive offices at 13636 Neutron Road, Dallas, Texas 75244-4410 in a 7,800 sq. ft. one story building and is fully adequate to serve its needs.
Hydel leases one industrial building in metropolitan Toronto, Ontario. The Scarborough facility is leased until March 2002 and contains approximately 67,000 square feet, including approximately 7,000 square feet of office space. In addition, Hydel owns a 22,000 square foot manufacturing and office space on approximately 7 acres of land located in Welland, Ontario. Such facility provides 20,000 square feet of manufacturing and 2,000 square feet of office space.
Reynolds carries on its manufacturing and sales activities in a building owned by it situated on 40,000 square feet of land in Garland, Texas. The plant is a one story, concrete building containing approximately 15,500 square feet of floor space, which includes approximately 2,000 feet of office space.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
Unites States of America, Plaintiff Vs Commercial Technology, Inc., et.al., Defendant in the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas. Case number 3-99-CV-2668-X. Plaintiff brought an action to collect on a defective judgment to force the sale of an office building, which was acquired from the defendant by ELGT in 1987. The court has ruled that the transaction the Government relied upon to enforce the judgment was not a debt and was therefore not entitled to relief under the Act; and that they are not entitled to a judicial sale of the property. The Government's only further action was under the Texas Fraudulent Conveyance. A jury trial was held between March 26 and April 6, 2001. The court granted a motion as to the Company and dismissed all claims. However, a unanimous verdict was returned in favor of the Plaintiff on April 6, 2001 finding that Commercial Technology, Inc. ("Comtec") transferred a piece of real property to the Company in violation of the Texas Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act ("Act"). Commercial Technology, Inc. and the Company filed on April 27, 2001 a renewed motion for judgment as a matter of law, or, alternatively, for a new trial. Such motion will show that the real property is not an asset under the Act, the Company's Hypothecation Agreement operates as a deed and therefore the Company acquired equitable title and/or is entitled to subrogation. The Company's appeal is currently on hold pending Comtec's filing of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding on July 3, 2001. CIT Group Credit Finance, Inc. ("CIT") holds what bankruptcy counsel believes is a secured lien on the building as a result of their loans to the Company. The Company has offered to purchase the building with the bulk of the proceeds going to satisfy the CIT obligation. ELGT will vigorously defend its position.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
(a) Annual meeting of stockholders, March 16, 2001.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters:
(a) Principal Market
The Common Stock of the Registrant is traded in the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board Market and quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System (NASDAQ) under the symbol ELGT.
(b) Stock Prices and Dividend Information
The following table sets forth the range of "Bid" and "Ask" prices, by quarters, since July 31, 1998 (Retroactively restated for a 3 for 4 reverse stock split effective June 13, 2001), as compiled by NASDAQ and representing prices between dealers which does not include retail markups or commissions, thus, such prices may not represent actual transactions.
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Fiscal year ended July 31, 2001: |
High |
Low |
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First Quarter |
.938 |
.938 |
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Second Quarter |
1.156 |
.875 |
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Third Quarter |
1.140 |
1.030 |
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Fourth Quarter |
.715 |
.715 |
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Fiscal year ended July 31, 2000: |
High |
Low |
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First Quarter |
.969 |
.875 |
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Second Quarter |
1.031 |
.781 |
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Third Quarter |
1.031 |
.969 |
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Fourth Quarter (1) |
.938 |
.781 |
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Fiscal year ended July 31, 1999: |
High |
Low |
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First Quarter |
1.031 |
.688 |
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Second Quarter |
1.750 |
1.125 |
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Third Quarter |
1.750 |
.813 |
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Fourth Quarter |
2.625 |
1.156 |
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No dividend has been paid on the Common Stock by the Company and payment of dividends in the foreseeable future is not anticipated.
As of July 31, 2001 there were 426 holders of record of the Common Stock of the Company, exclusive of beneficial ownership through brokerage firm nominee name.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
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(In dollars, except shares outstanding) |
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Fiscal Years Ended July 31, |
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2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
1998 |
1997 |
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Revenues |
$11,261,175 |
$11,276,204 |
$11,316,334 |
$10,943,574 |
$10,955,395 |
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Gross Profit |
2,832,574 |
2,458,026 |
1,935,750 |
2,887,106 |
3,174,790 |
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Selling, G&A Expense |
3,594,440 |
3,344,336 |
3,826,446 |
4,824,406 |
4,846,232 |
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Other Income (Expense) |
(1,274,280) |
894,624 |
(2,968,994) |
2,461,356 |
(1,936,111) |
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Earnings (Loss) from |
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Continuing Operations |
(2,124,676) |
166,262 |
(4,803,436) |
363,701 |
(3,394,181) |
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Net Earnings (loss) |
(2,124,676) |
166,262 |
(6,353,436) |
429,185 |
9,362,399 |
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Net Earnings (loss) |
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per Share* |
(0.34) |
0.03 |
(1.04) |
0.07 |
1.54 |
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Weighted Average |
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Number of Shares |
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Outstanding* |
6,215,184 |
6,285,689 |
6,111,324 |
5,932,468 |
6,064,218 |
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* Retroactively restated for a 3 for 4 reverse stock split effective June 13, 2001.
For additional information with respect to reclassification for discontinued operations and acquisitions and dispositions, see note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
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As of July 31, |
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2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
1998 |
1997 |
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Total Assets |
$10,530,194 |
$12,841,116 |
$13,472,290 |
$21,205,528 |
$23,019,133 |
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Long-Term Obligations |
1,576,245 |
833,500 |
1,210,254 |
1,627,650 |
2,356,140 |
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Shareholders' Equity |
6,457,016 |
9,189,685 |
8,771,594 |
16,137,380 |
16,041,119 |
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Background
The Company, through its subsidiaries, operates within three separate industries. These are (i) production of atmospheric water, filtration and enhanced water products; (ii) the manufacture of natural gas measurement equipment and gas odorization products; and (iii) the manufacture and sale of metal enclosures and other electrical equipment for use in the electric utility industry.
Results of Operations
The discussion below relates to the Company's operations during the fiscal years ended July 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999.
Summary. The Company reported net (loss) earnings from continuing operations of $(2,124,676), $166,262 and $(4,803,436) and net (loss) earnings of $(2,124,676), $166,262 and $(6,353,436) for fiscal years 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. During fiscal 2001, the net loss was primarily the result of losses in evaluating the value of investments of $(1,191,425). The substantial net loss during fiscal 1999 was primarily the result of fully reserving the Company's investment in Afritel, writing off the remaining receivable from Refinery Consolidated Technology, Inc. and inventory and patents write offs in the water segment. The Company's discontinued defense segment was adjusted downward by $1,550,000 reflecting the net realizable value.
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For the Years Ended July 31, |
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2001 |
2000 |
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Increase |
Percent |
Increase |
Percent |
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(Decrease) |
Change |
(Decrease) |
Change |
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Operating Revenues |
$(15,029) |
(.13) |
$(40,130) |
(.35) |
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Operating Income |
277,419 |
696.25 |
663,997 |
106.38 |
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Earnings (Loss) from |
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continuing operations |
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before income taxes |
(2,044,460) |
(24,649.63) |
4,868,004 |
100.17 |
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Net Earnings Per Share |
(0.37) |
(1,233.33) |
1.07 |
102.88 |
The following table represents the changes [increase/(decrease)] in operating revenues, operating income and earnings from continuing operations before income taxes by the respective industry segments when compared to the previous period:
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For the Years Ended July 31, |
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2001 |
2000 |
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Increase |
Increase |
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(Decrease) |
Percent |
(Decrease) |
Percent |
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Operating Revenues : |
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Water |
$ 148,200 |
986.09 |
$ 2,241 |
5.58 |
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Gas |
938,842 |
6,246.87 |
(407,041) |
(1,014.30) |
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Electric |
(1,102,071) |
(7,332.96) |
364,670 |
908.72 |
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$ (15,029) |
100.00 |
$ (40,130) |
100.00 |
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Operating Income (Loss): |
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Water |
$ 2,828 |
1.02 |
$ 558,849 |
84.16 |
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Gas |
233,580 |
84.20 |
115,942 |
17.46 |
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Electric |
41,011 |
14.78 |
(10,794) |
(1.62) |
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277,419 |
100.00 |
663,997 |
100.00 |
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General Corporate |
(152,975) |
340,389 |
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Other Income (Expense) |
(2,168,904) |
3,863,618 |
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Earnings from Continuing |
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Operations Before Income |
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Taxes |
$(2,044,460) |
$4,868,004 |
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Water revenues amounted to $152,441, $4,241 and $2,000 in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively which were essentially sales of a few demonstrators of this segment's "Watermaker" product. Expenses were $222,741, $77,369 and $633,977 in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively, included development of a business plan, testing and development of a new watermaker model and marketing expenses. During fiscal 1999 inventory of the original model watermaker and related parts were fully reserved and expired patents were written off. The Company has not found a qualified acquisition nor joint venture partner candidate, but continues to seek interested parties in further development and marketing of the products.
Gas revenues increased (decreased) by $938,842, $(407,041) and $178,292 or 37.40%, (13.95)% and 6.51% in fiscal 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Operating income (loss) was $121,214, $(112,366) and $(228,308) for fiscal 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Sales, including operating profits improved due to expanded marketing and in-house direst sales. Declining sales from competitive pricing during fiscal 2000 resulted in lower margins to cover administrative and engineering costs. The 1999 loss resulted from inventory adjustments, product development expenses and higher staffing levels related to the Mohawk Niagara BTU meter development.
Electric revenues after successive years of increases, declined significantly in 2001 by $(1,102,071). Revenues increased slightly by $364,670 and $245,044 during 2000 and 1999, respectively. This decline is attributed to prior years demand for Y2K contingency purchases and a large winter storm that effect Canada in 1999. However, in spite of the changes in sales, operating income increased (decreased) by $41,011, $(10,794) and $(56,402) for fiscal 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The continued improvement in operating income was provided by improved operating margins and reduced cost associated with the U.S. former employees of Retech's pension plan costs that amounted to approximately $130,000 during fiscal 2000. Also, the decrease in the 1999 operating profits were the result of an additional charge to adjust the carrying value of the idle Paris, Texas facility which was sold on June 30, 2000 and some inventory obsolescence in Canada.
Gross profit margins were 20.00%, 17.50% and 18.26% for fiscal 2001, 2000 and 1999, with selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales for the same period of 16.52%, 14.93% and 15.45%, respectively. Improved margins during fiscal 2001 were partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative cost as a percentage of lower sales dollars from which the percentage is calculated. The decline in 1999 margins result from the aforementioned adjustments.
Expense relationships to the various changes in revenues effecting cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses are as follows. Cost of sales as a percentage of revenues amounted to 74.85%, 78.20% and 82.89% for the years ended July 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were 22.34%, 21.44% and 22.62% for the years ended July 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of sales due to reduced sales in the electric segment and increases in corporate overhead.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity. Cash flow used by operating activities amounted to $(138,793), $(931,676) and $(755,771) for fiscal years 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Operating cash flow has been supplemented by cash made available from the proceeds on the sale of the various segments and operating divisions.
Current assets of the Company totaled $5,533,564 at July 31, 2001, down from current assets of $7,285,867 at July 31, 2000. Current liabilities decreased from fiscal 2000 to fiscal 2001 by $(320,998), resulting in a decrease in working capital (current assets less current liabilities) to $3,036,631 at July 31, 2000, from $4,467,936, a decrease of (32.04%). This decrease was the result of utilization of cash and short-term investments in operations. The Company believes it has sufficient cash to meet its working capital requirements and debt obligations.
Capital Resources. Hydel has a working capital line-of-credit with a Canadian bank in the amount of $1,400,000. The Canadian credit facility is secured by receivables and inventories of Hydel.
In November 1993 the Company began a five-year financing arrangement with the CIT Group Credit/Finance, Inc. (CIT). Their original total commitment to the Company amounted to $7,000,000 of term and revolving credit at 2.75% above prime. The agreement was modified and extended to $3,500,000 and November 2001, respectively. The maximum amount to be borrowed is determined based upon eligible collateral, including equipment, receivables and inventory and has been reduced due to the operations sold. Borrowing under this financing amounted to $23,081 in term debt and $315,833 in revolving debt at July 31, 2001.
Capital Expenditures
The Company purchased a Finn-Power turret press for its electrical segment for approximately $450,000 and other equipment consisting of normal asset acquisitions and replacement totaling $576,807, $120,185 and $169,155 during fiscal 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The Company does not anticipate any other significant capital expenditures, other than in the ordinary course of replacing worn-out or obsolete machinery and equipment utilized by its subsidiaries. The Company may, from time to time, purchase such machinery and equipment provided such assets serve as additional collateral for outstanding loans to the Company (and its subsidiaries).
Dividend Policy
No cash dividends have been declared on common stock by the Company's Board of Directors since the Company's inception. The Company does not contemplate paying cash dividends on its common stock in the foreseeable future since it intends to utilize its cash flow to service debt, for working capital and capital additions, and to finance expansion of its operations. Cumulative dividends on the Series A, 7% Convertible Preferred Stock, amounted to $228,353 as of July 31, 1999. The stock was retired effective July 31, 2000 at par plus $209,476 which was applied as a dividend to retained earnings.
Other Business Matters
Accounting for Post-Retirement Benefits. The Company provides no post-retirement benefits; therefore, FASB No. 106 will have no impact on the Company's financial position or result of operations.
Inflation. The Company does not expect the current effects of inflation to have any effect on its operations in the foreseeable future. The largest single impact effecting the Company's overall operations is the general state of the economy and principally the home construction sector.
Information regarding and factors affecting forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performances and underlying assumption and other statements which are other than statements of historical facts. Certain statements contained herein are forward-looking statements and, accordingly, involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The Company's expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and are believed by the Company to have a reasonable basis, including without limitations, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company's records and other data available from third parties, but there can be no assurance that management's expectations, beliefs or projections will result, or be achieved, or accomplished.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Information required by this item appears in the Consolidated Financial Statements and Auditors' Report of Electric & Gas Technology, Inc. and Subsidiaries for July 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999 as listed under Item 14.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
There have been no disagreements on accounting and financial disclosure.
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of Registrant
(a) During fiscal year ended July 31, 2001, the following persons served as directors of Registrant:
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Shares |
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Director |
Beneficially |
(%) of |
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Name and Age |
Position |
Since |
Owned |
Outstanding |
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S. Mort Zimmerman (74) |
Chairman of the Board, |
1985 |
686,980 |
10.93% |
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President and Director |
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Daniel A. Zimmerman (40) |
Sr. Vice President |
1989 |
293,036 |
4.66% |
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and Director |
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Edmund W. Bailey (59) |
Vice President, Chief |
1994 |
47,105 |
0.75% |
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Financial Officer and |
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Director |
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Fred M. Updegraff (67) |
Vice President, |
1987 |
69,683 |
1.11% |
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Treasurer and Director |
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James J. Ling (78) |
Director |
1997 |
- |
- |
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Dallas Talley (67) |
Director |
2001 |
- |
- |
S. Mort Zimmerman and Daniel A. Zimmerman are father and son.
(b) Executive Officers:
The Executive Officers of Registrant are:
See (a) above.
Marie W. Pazol, Secretary
BACKGROUND
S. Mort Zimmerman: Mr. Zimmerman is Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since its formation in March 1985. After attending Georgia Institute of Technology and Oglethorpe, Mr. Zimmerman graduated in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Pacific International University. He established the first electronics subsidiary for the predecessor corporation of LTV Corporation which was formed to market a low cost television camera invented by Zimmerman and for which he was awarded a United States Patent in 1958. Prior to 1963 he participated in the engineering and installation of 18 television stations.
In 1965 Mr. Zimmerman formed the first "one-bank holding company" of its kind in the United States and which later served as a model from which many bank holding companies were formed. He served as Chairman of the Board of four individual banking institutions, three of which were located in Florida (Springs National of Tampa, Metropolitan of Miami and Mercantile National of Miami Beach) and New York City (Underwriters Trust). After obtaining a public underwriting these banks were sold to others. In 1967 Intercontinental Industries, Inc. was organized and Mr. Zimmerman served as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. This diversified holding company was primarily engaged in the operations of Intercontinental Manufacturing Company, a weapons manufacturer that was later sold. Through his research and development in the field of video X-ray and imaging, Mr. Zimmerman caused the organization of Video Science Technology, Inc. in 1981 to exploit the inventions for which he was awarded two U. S. Patents. Patents awarded include: Television Camera-Video Amplifier and Blanking Circuits-1958, Electronic Thermometer-1963, Video-X-Ray Imaging System and Method-1977, Video System and Method for Presentation and Reproduction of X-Ray Film Images-1977, Electromagnetic Radio Frequency Excited Explosion Proof Lighting Method and System-1986, and Laser Display of an Electronically Generated Image Signal-1987. Recently, Mr. Zimmerman participated as a co-inventor on new Electronic Refrigeration technology to which patents are pending.
Daniel A. Zimmerman: Mr. Zimmerman was elected Senior Vice President in 1991 and was re-elected as a Director of the Company in 1990 (Mr. Zimmerman served as a director from March, 1985 to January, 1988). Mr. Zimmerman is presently serving as President and Director of Reynolds. He received his Liberal Arts Degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas in May, 1982.
Edmund W. Bailey, CPA: Mr. Bailey has served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since March 1992. He was elected a member of the Board of Directors May 1994. From January 1989 to March 1992, Mr. Bailey was a shareholder in the public accounting firm of Jackson & Rhodes P.C., Dallas, Texas. From August 1987 to December 1988, Mr. Bailey served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Southern Foods Group, Inc., an independent milk producer. From May 1986 to July 1987, he was with the public accounting firm of Pannell Kerr Foster, Dallas, Texas. Prior experience included 16 years in public accounting with Fox & Company and Arthur Young & Company (now Ernst & Young). Mr. Bailey earned B.S. degrees in Business from Monmouth College, West Long Branch, New Jersey, and an M.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas.
Fred M. Updegraff: Mr. Updegraff has served as Vice President and Treasurer of the Company since 1985. He was elected Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors in May 1987. Mr. Updegraff is also Vice President, Controller and Director of DOL Resources which files reports under Section 13 of the Securities Act of 1934. From 1976 to 1981, he was Vice President of a manufacturing company engaged in the manufacture of brass valves for the plumbing industry. Mr. Updegraff graduated from Emporia State University with Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration and Education.
James J. Ling: Mr. Ling is co-founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Empiric Energy, Inc. since November 1992. Mr. Ling founded Ling Electronics in 1955 and through a series of mergers and acquisitions which includes, Temco Aircraft Corporation, Chance-Vought, The Wilson Company, Braniff Airlines, Jones & Laughlin and National Car Rental, guided the conglomerate Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) to a position among the largest companies in the Nation with annual sales of $3.2 billion. Mr. Ling resigned in 1971. Since 1985, Mr. Ling has been President of Hill Investors, Inc., a company organized to hold oil and gas investments and which also offers business consulting services.
Dallas Talley: Mr. Talley is Chairman and President, of Capacitive Deionization Technology Systems, Inc. and has over twenty-five years of high tech senior executive experience. He has been CEO of New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ companies including Qantel Business Computers, Televideo Systems and Zentec Corp. He has also been founder director of several emerging companies. Mr. Talley was Managing Partner of an international technology development group specializing in technology transfers in Asia Pacific, Europe and selected developing nations. He served on the Board of Directors of the American Electronics Association (AEA) from 1984 to 1989 and served as Chairman of AEA's Silicon Valley Chapter.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Summary Compensation Table
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Long Term Compensation |
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Annual Compensation |
Awards |
Payouts |
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Other |
Restricted |
Number of Shares |
Long Term |
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Name and Principal |
Annual |
Stock |
Covered By |
Incentive Plan |
All Other |
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Position |
Year |
Salary |
Bonus |
Compensation |
Awards |
Option Grant |
Payout |
Compensation |
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S. Mort Zimmerman |
2001 |
$237,400 (a) |
$ - |
$ - |
- |
3,155 |
- |
$5,100 (b) |
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Daniel A Zimmerman |
2001 |
$146,134 |
$ - |
$ - |
- |
18,750 |
- |
$15,138 (c) |
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Edmund W. Bailey |
2001 |
$120,000 |
$ - |
$ - |
- |
22,500 |
- |
$1,200 (d) |
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S. Mort Zimmerman |
2000 |
$252,000 (a) |
$ - |
$ - |
- |
3,155 |
- |
- |
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Daniel A Zimmerman |
2000 |
$128,154 |
$ - |
$ - |
- |
18,750 |
- |
$11,116 (c) |
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Edmund W. Bailey |
2000 |
$120,000 |
$ - |
$ - |
- |
22,500 |
- |
$1,200 (d) |
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S. Mort Zimmerman |
1999 |
$238,400 (a) |
$ - |
$ - |
- |
3,155 |
- |
- |
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Daniel A. Zimmerman |
1999 |
$112,346 |
$ - |
$ - |
- |
18,750 |
- |
$7,547 (c) |
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Edmund W. Bailey |
1999 |
$120,000 |
$ - |
$ - |
- |
22,500 |
- |
$1,200 (d) |
S. Mort Zimmerman-President and Chairman of the Board.
Daniel A. Zimmerman-Senior Vice President.
Edmund W. Bailey-Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
(a) A portion of the payments were made to an affiliate of S. Mort Zimmerman and includes accrued and unpaid
compensation of $75,000 for fiscal year 2001 and 2000, respectively.
(b) Expense allowances.
(c) Company match of 401 (K) employee contributions and expense allowances.
(d) Company match of 401 (K) employee contributions.
1999 Stock Option Grants
NONE
Aggregate Option Exercises and Year-end Option Values
Set forth below are the number of shares covered by exercisable and unexercisable options held on July 31, 2001 and the aggregate gains that would have been realized had these options been exercised on July 31, 2001, even though these options were not exercised, and the unexercisable options could not have been exercised, on July 31, 2001.
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Number of Shares |
Value of Unexercised |
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Covered by Unexercised |
In-The-Money |
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Options on 7/31/01 |
Options as of 7/31/01 |
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Name |
Exercisable |
Unexercisable |
Exercisable(a) |
Unexercisable |
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S. Mort Zimmerman |
3,155 |
-0- |
$ 1,632 |
-0- |
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Daniel A. Zimmerman |
18,750 |
-0- |
$10,950 |
-0- |
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Edmund W. Bailey |
22,500 |
-0- |
$13,140 |
-0- |
(a) Market value of shares covered by in-the-money options on July 31, 2001 less option exercise price. Options are in-the-money if the market value of the shares covered thereby is greater than the option exercise price.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
(a) The following tables sets forth the number of shares of Common Stock of holders of the Company known to the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than five (5%) per cent of its Common Stock at July 31, 2001.
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Name and Address |
Amount and Nature of |
Percent of |
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Beneficial Owner |
Class |
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S. Mort Zimmerman |
686,980 (1) |
10.93% |
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13636 Neutron Road |
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Dallas, Texas 75244-4410 |
(b) The following table sets forth the number of shares of Common Stock of Registrant owned by all directors and officers as a group as of July 31, 2001:
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Amount and Nature of |
Percent of |
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Name of Beneficial Owner |
Beneficial Ownership |
Class |
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S. Mort Zimmerman |
686,980 (1) |
10.93% |
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Chairman of the Board and President |
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Amount and Nature of |
Percent of |
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Name of Beneficial Owner |
Beneficial Ownership |
Class |
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Daniel A. Zimmerman(4) |
293,036 (2) |
4.66% |
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Sr. Vice President and Director |
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Edmund W. Bailey |
47,105 (3) |
.75% |
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Vice President, CFO and Director |
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Fred M. Updegraff |
69,683 |
1.11% |
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Vice President Treasurer and Director |
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All Officers and Directors, as a Group |
1,112,367 |
17.70% |
(1) Includes (i) 3,155 shares subject to options owned by Mr. S. Mort Zimmerman; (ii) 62,166 shares of the 621,659 shares owned beneficially and of record by Trans-Exchange Corporation, in which Mr. S. Mort Zimmerman has a 10% beneficial interest; and (iii) 23,572 shares owned by Glauber Management Company, a firm 42% owned by Mr. S. Mort Zimmerman and in which he effectively controls the voting of the company's stock owned by such firm. Mr. S. Mort Zimmerman disclaims any beneficial interest in the shares owned by his wife's estate and their adult children.
(2) Includes 18,750 shares subject to options owned by Mr. Zimmerman.
(3) Includes 22,500 shares subject to options owned by Mr. Bailey.
(4) S. Mort Zimmerman and Daniel A. Zimmerman are father and son.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF ADVANCES FROM/TO AFFILIATED COMPANIES AT JULY 31, 2001:
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2001 |
2000 |
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Interfederal Capital, Inc. |
$298,305 |
$296,653 |
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Others |
108,214 |
3,669 |
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$406,519 |
$300,322 |
The Company had advanced funds through the pledging of its certificates of deposit with a bank, corresponding to direct bank loans and direct advances to Refineries Consolidated Technology, Inc. ("RCT"). RCT ceased operations and the balance due from RCT was written off during fiscal 1999.
PART IV
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Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K. |
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(a) Documents filed as part of this Report |
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1. |
Financial Statements |
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Consolidated Financial Statements of Electric & Gas |
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Technology, Inc. and Subsidiaries: |
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(i) Reports of Independent Certified Public Accountants |
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(ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets July 31, 2001 |
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and July 31, 2000. |
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(iii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the |
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Three years ended July 31, 2001. |
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