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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 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 September 30, 2006

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 000-31283

 


PECO II, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

OHIO   34-1605456

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

1376 STATE ROUTE 598, GALION, OHIO   44833
(Address of principal executive office)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number including area code: (419) 468-7600

 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports to be filed by section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  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.

 

CLASS

 

Outstanding At October 31, 2006

Common Shares, without par value   27,159,201

 


 


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PECO II, INC.

INDEX

 

          Page
PART I    FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
Item 1.    Financial Statements:   
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets    3
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations    4
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows    5
   Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    6
Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    17
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    22
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures    22
PART II    OTHER INFORMATION   
Item 1A.    Risk Factors    23
Item 6.    Exhibits    23
   SIGNATURES    23

 

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PECO II, INC.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PECO II, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except for share data)

      September 30,
2006
    December 31,
2005
 
     (Unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Current Assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 6,635     $ 8,778  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $80 in September 30, 2006 and $119 in December 31, 2005

     6,816       7,046  

Inventories, net of allowance of $2,080 in September 30, 2006 and $2,110 in December 31, 2005

     13,808       8,124  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     328       732  

Assets held for sale

     1,300       3,518  

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

     1,538       898  

Restricted cash

     3,500       3,683  
                

Total current assets

     33,925       32,779  
                

Property and equipment, at cost:

    

Land and land improvements

     195       195  

Buildings and building improvements

     4,638       4,608  

Machinery and equipment

     9,034       9,072  

Furniture and fixtures

     5,862       5,853  
                
     19,729       19,728  

Less-accumulated depreciation

     (14,588 )     (13,904 )
                

Property and equipment, net

     5,141       5,824  

Other Assets:

    

Goodwill

     6,126       1,774  

Intangibles, net

     5,163       —    

Investment in joint venture

     6       6  
                

Total Assets

   $ 50,361     $ 40,383  
                

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current Liabilities:

    

Borrowings under line of credit

   $ 1,645     $ 1,419  

Capital leases payable

     97       92  

Accounts payable

     3,756       1,880  

Accrued compensation expense

     1,737       1,106  

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts

     306       79  

Accrued income taxes

     77       144  

Other accrued expenses

     3,682       4,455  
                

Total current liabilities

     11,300       9,175  
                

Long-term Liabilities:

    

Capital leases payable, net of current portion

     279       354  
                

Shareholders’ Equity:

    

Common shares, no par value: authorized 150,000,000 shares; 27,149,201 and 22,201,666 shares issued at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively

     3,444       2,816  

Warrants

     5,005       —    

Additional paid-in capital

     115,830       109,978  

Accumulated deficit

     (85,497 )     (81,420 )

Treasury shares, at cost, 0 and 346,925 shares at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively

     —         (520 )
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     38,782       30,854  
                

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 50,361     $ 40,383  
                

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

 

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PECO II, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

(In thousands, except for per share data)

 

     For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
    For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Net sales:

        

Product

   $ 8,965     $ 8,349     $ 26,646     $ 21,523  

Services

     3,457       3,133       9,825       8,602  
                                
     12,422       11,482       36,471       30,125  

Cost of goods sold:

        

Product

     7,679       6,030       21,824       15,817  

Services

     3,358       2,665       9,177       7,735  
                                
     11,037       8,695       31,001       23,552  

Gross margin:

        

Product

     1,286       2,319       4,822       5,706  

Services

     99       468       648       867  
                                
     1,385       2,787       5,470       6,573  

Operating expenses:

        

Research, development and engineering

     871       745       2,558       2,189  

Selling, general and administrative

     2,368       1,942       7,395       5,884  

Real estate impairment

     —         430       —         430  
                                
     3,239       3,117       9,953       8,503  
                                

Loss from operations

     (1,854 )     (330 )     (4,483 )     (1,930 )

Loss from joint venture

     —         —         —         (8 )
                                

Loss from operations after joint venture

     (1,854 )     (330 )     (4,483 )     (1,938 )

Interest income, net

     121       43       359       143  
                                

Loss before income taxes

     (1,733 )     (287 )     (4,124 )     (1,795 )

Income tax benefit (provision)

     (17 )     74       47       54  
                                

Net loss

   $ (1,750 )   $ (213 )   $ (4,077 )   $ (1,741 )
                                

Net loss per common share:

        

Basic and diluted

   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.16 )   $ (0.08 )
                                

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

        
        

Basic and diluted

     27,147       21,595       25,484       21,579  
                                

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

 

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PECO II, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2006     2005  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net loss

   $ (4,077 )   $ (1,741 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used for operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     1,333       1,039  

Loss on disposals of property and equipment

     10       18  

Investment loss in joint venture

     —         8  

Asset impairment

     —         430  

Compensation expense from share-based payments

     463       —    

Working capital changes:

    

Accounts and notes receivable

     230       (823 )

Inventories

     (3,683 )     (1,210 )

Costs and earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

     (640 )     (268 )

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     406       (202 )

Accounts payable, other accrued expenses and accrued

income taxes

     1,117       (2,090 )

Accrued compensation expense

     631       396  

Billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts

     227       (569 )
                

Net cash used for operating activities

     (3,983 )     (5,012 )
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Capital expenditures

     (143 )     (42 )

Acquisition

     (695 )     —    

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     2,153       2  
                

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

     1,315       (40 )
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Transfer from restricted cash

     183       281  

Net usage (repayments) under line of credit agreement .

     226       (13 )

Repayment of long-term debt and capital leases

     (70 )     (296 )

Proceeds from issuance of common shares - options exercised

     164       —    

Proceeds from issuance of common shares – Employee Stock Purchase Plan

     22       25  
                

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

     525       (3 )
                

Net decrease in cash

     (2,143 )     (5,055 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     8,778       9,723  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 6,635     $ 4,668  
                

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

    

Income taxes paid

   $ 62     $ 133  

Interest paid

     96       189  

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

 

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PECO II, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PECO II, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly and partially owned subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, of a normal and recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the results for the interim periods presented.

In May 2004, PECO II Global Services, Inc. (PGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of PECO II, Inc., and b+w Electronic Systems Verwaltung-GmbH (BWESV), a German corporation, formed a corporation named b+w II, Inc. The corporation is established under the laws of the state of Ohio and the principal office is at 1376 State Route 598, Galion, Ohio. The ownership structure is 50% PGS and 50% BWESV, with a $100 equity investment by both parties. This joint venture is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. The December 31, 2005 balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. It is suggested that these condensed statements be read in conjunction with the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

2. Reclassifications

Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the 2006 consolidated financial statements.

3. Acquisitions

On March 28, 2006, PECO II acquired exclusive rights to certain business and inventory for Delta’s U.S. and Canadian Telecom Power Division in exchange for an equity position in PECO II that enables Delta to become the Company’s largest shareholder. Additionally, the transaction included the execution of a supply agreement that allows PECO II to access Delta’s substantial engineering capabilities and high-quality, cost-effective component manufacturing for its power systems.

The original purchase price was $11,808, which included issuance of 4,740,375 shares (“primary shares”) of common stock without par value and a warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase up to approximately 13 million shares of the Company’s common stock, or such number of shares that when aggregated with the primary shares, will represent 45% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of capital stock measured as of five business days before the exercise of the Warrant, at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, exercisable immediately upon issuance and for a period of 30 months thereafter. Due to the Warrant coverage requirement of 45% and the issuance of common shares under the Company’s Amended 2000 Performance Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan, the number of shares that can be issued under the Warrant at September 30, 2006 increased to approximately 13.6 million shares resulting in an increase in the Warrant value of $26 for the quarter and $244 for the year. This in turn increased the purchase price to $12,052 and the excess purchase price was assigned to goodwill.

The value of the primary shares was determined based on the average closing price of PECO II’s common shares over the five business days prior to, the date of, and the five days after the public announcement of the execution of the Asset Purchase Agreement. The fair value of the Warrant was also determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumption: stock price of $1.34; volatility of 60%; risk-free interest rate of 3.96%; and an expected life of 2.5 years.

 

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PECO II, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the net assets acquired. A third-party valuation of certain intangible assets was as follows:

 

     September 30, 2006

Inventory

   $ 2,000

Goodwill

     4,352

Intangible assets

     5,700
      

Net assets acquired

   $ 12,052
      

Of the $5,700 of intangible assets, $2,000 was allocated to customer relationships and $3,700 was allocated to supply agreement. The Company estimates the amortization period for the customer relationships to be six years and five years for the supply agreement using the straight-line method.

The following table provides a supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities related to the acquisition:

 

      September 30, 2006  

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:

  

Inventory

   $ 2,000  

Goodwill

     4,352  

Intangible assets

     5,700  

Capital stock

     (601 )

Warrants

     (5,005 )

Additional paid-in-capital

     (5,751 )
        

Net of cash paid

   $ 695  
        

Proforma Adjustments – Statement of Operations

Results of operations attributable to the Delta acquisition have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements prospectively from the effective date of the acquisition. The following table provides selected, unaudited proforma financial information for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 as if the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2005. Proforma amounts have been adjusted for expected amortization expense and other post-closing effects including the effect on the weighted average common shares outstanding.

 

     For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
    For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Proforma Sales - Product

   $ 8,965     $ 11,277     $ 29,254     $ 29,876  

Proforma Sales - Services

     3,457       3,133       9,825       8,602  
                                

Proforma Net Sales:

   $ 12,422     $ 14,410     $ 39,079     $ 38,478  
                                

Proforma Net Loss

   $ (1,750 )   $ (29 )   $ (3,981 )   $ (1,030 )
                                

Proforma Loss per share, basic and diluted

   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.00 )   $ (0.14 )   $ (0.04 )
                                

The proforma information does not necessarily reflect the results that would have occurred if the acquisitions had been in effect for the periods presented. In addition, they are not intended to be a projection of future results and do not reflect any synergies that might be achieved from combining the operations.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

4. Warrants

The Warrant gives Delta the right to purchase 45% of PECO II issued and outstanding shares of capital stock measured as of five business days before the exercise of the Warrant, at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, exercisable immediately upon issuance and for a period of 30 months thereafter. Therefore, the amount of shares available to Delta under the terms of the Warrant may continue to increase as a result of stock issuances from stock option exercises, employee stock purchase plans, restricted stock awards, etc. The Warrant is valued at $0.37 per share as of October 13, 2005 and is being updated quarterly to Warrants and Goodwill. The number shares available under the Warrant at the time of acquisition was approximately 13 million and was valued at $4,761 net of issuance costs. At September 30, 2006, there are approximately 13.6 million shares available under the Warrant which is valued at $5,005 net of issuance costs.

5. Recent Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement No. 151, “Inventory Costs,” an amendment to Accounting Research Bulletin No. 43, Chapter 4, “Inventory Pricing.” This statement clarifies that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs and wasted material should be recognized as current period charges. The provisions of this statement became effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. The statement was adopted in 2005 and included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K under Note 1 of Significant Accounting Policies.

In December 2004, FASB issued Statement No. 123R, “Stock Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), a revision of Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation,” and superseding APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” SFAS 123R requires that compensation costs relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements based on estimated fair values. SFAS 123R is effective for the annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2005. SFAS 123R was adopted January 1, 2006. Information about the impact of the adoption of SFAS 123R can be found in Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections” (“SFAS 154”), replaces APB No. 20, “Accounting Changes,” and FASB Statement No. 3, “Reporting Changes in Interim Financial Statements.” APB No. 20 previously required that most voluntary changes in accounting principle be recognized by including in net income of the period of the change the cumulative effect of changing to the new accounting principle. SFAS 154 changes the accounting for, and reporting of, a change in accounting principle. SFAS 154 requires retrospective application to prior period’s financial statements of voluntary changes in accounting principle and changes required by new accounting standards when the standard does not include specific transition provisions, unless it is impracticable to do so. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005 and was adopted effective January 1, 2006. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“the Interpretation”) which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the Company’s financial statements in accordance with FAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” The Interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Interpretation also provides guidance on description, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The Company is required to adopt the provisions of the Interpretation effective January 1, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this statement will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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PECO II, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, (“SFAS 157”) which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Management is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this statement will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

6. Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 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 amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for doubtful accounts, inventory obsolescence, depreciation and amortization, sales returns, warranty costs, taxes and contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

7. Treasury Shares and Restricted Stock

The Company did not repurchase shares during the first, second, or third quarter of 2006 or in 2005. The Company issued the remaining 346,925 treasury shares at an average cost of $1.50 per share during first quarter of 2006 for various stock options and stock awards. An additional 42,575 common shares were issued during the first quarter of 2006 to satisfy outstanding restricted stock awards that vested on September 26, 2006.

8. Contingencies

The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims, which arise, in the ordinary course of its business. Although the outcomes of such matters cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company believes the final disposition of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

The Company has a $379 contingency reserve for potential sales tax liability from a prior acquisition, for potential service nexus in states in which the Company is not currently filing and other miscellaneous sales or use tax issues. The Company does not volunteer to pay more taxes than necessary but believes this is an appropriate approach to the risks associated with prior and current year taxes.

9. Inventories

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is computed using standard cost, which approximates actual cost on the first-in, first-out basis, net of allowances for estimated obsolescence. Major classes of inventory at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 are summarized below:

 

     September 30, 2006     December 31, 2005  

Raw materials

   $ 13,514     $ 8,670  

Work-in-process

     802       932  

Finished goods

     1,572       632  
                

Gross Inventory

     15,888       10,234  

Obsolescence

     (2,080 )     (2,110 )
                

Net Inventory

   $ 13,808     $ 8,124  
                

 

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PECO II, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

10. Assets Held for Sale

At December 31, 2005, the Company had a manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters shell classified as held for sale for $3,518 valued at estimated fair value less selling expenses. In February 2006, the manufacturing facility was sold and net proceeds after selling expenses and other costs was $2,134. The corporate headquarters shell remains classified as held for sale at September 30, 2006 for $1,300.

11. Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill and intangibles were acquired on March 28, 2006 from the Delta acquisition for $4,352 and $5,700, respectively (see Note 3), and is attributable to the Company’s product segment. The remaining balance relates to the Thornton Communications acquisition from a prior period and is attributable to the Company’s service segment. An annual review of the Thornton Communications goodwill is performed as of October 31 of each year unless current conditions indicate otherwise. An independent third party performed the review of this goodwill as of October 31, 2005. It was determined there was no further impairment of goodwill. The Delta goodwill and other intangibles will be subject to the impairment test no later than the first quarter of 2007.

 

Intangible Assets with Determinable Lives

   September 30, 2006

Customer Relationships

   $  2,000

Supply Agreement

     3,700
      

Total Gross Intangible Assets

     5,700

Less: Accumulated Amortization

     537
      

Intangible Assets, net

   $ 5,163
      

Amortization Expense for the three months ending September 30, 2006 and year to date was $268 and $537, respectively. Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives of the customer relationship and supply agreement intangibles are 6 years and 5 years, respectively. The estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2006 is $268.

The estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years is:

 

     2007    2008    2009    2010    2011    Remaining

Customer Relationships

   $ 333    $ 333    $ 333    $ 333    $ 333    $ 85

Supply Agreement

   $ 740    $ 740    $ 740    $ 740    $ 185    $ 0

12. Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has one plan under which stock-based awards may currently be granted to officers and employees, including non-employee directors. The Amended 2000 Performance Plan (“2000 Plan”) provides for the granting of 5,000,000 common shares. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors administers the 2000 Plan. The 2000 Plan permits the grant of stock options, restricted stock awards, and other stock and performance-based incentives.

Stock options are granted at the fair market value of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant, generally vest over three to four years, and generally have a term of 5 years. Restricted stock awards generally vest in a one year period, upon achievement of specific performance criteria.

 

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PECO II, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

In addition to the 2000 Plan, the Company has the 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) and reserved for issuance an aggregate of 1,000,000 common shares. The ESPP allows eligible employees to purchase common shares through payroll deductions, at prices equal to 85% of fair market value on the first or last business day of the offering period, whichever is lower. The Plan will terminate when all or substantially all of the common shares reserved for purposes of the plan have been purchased. The fair value of the discount is estimated at the beginning of each semi-annual payment period and vests at the end of that period.

Prior to the Adoption of SFAS 123R

Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations, as permitted by SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS No. 123”). As permitted, no stock-based compensation cost was recognized for stock options in the consolidated financial statements for 2005, as all options granted had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123R using the modified prospective transition method. Under this transition method, compensation cost recognized in 2006 includes compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of December 31, 2005, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, and compensation cost for all share-based payments granted on or after January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123R. In accordance with the modified prospective transition method, results for prior periods have not been restated.

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share from continuing operations as if the Company had determined compensation expense for all awards granted under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans under the provisions of SFAS No. 123, prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R. For purposes of this pro forma disclosure, the fair value of stock-based awards was estimated using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model and amortized on a straight-line basis over the options’ vesting periods.

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30, 2005
    Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2005
 

Net loss, as reported

   $ (213 )   $ (1,741 )

Less: Stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for awards granted, modified, or settled, net of related tax effects

     (110 )     (253 )
                

Pro forma net loss as if the fair value based method had been applied to all awards

   $ (323 )   $ (1,994 )
                

Loss per share, basic and diluted

    

As reported

   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.08 )
                

Pro forma

   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.09 )
                

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

Adoption of SFAS 123R

Total stock-based compensation expense by type of award is as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30, 2006
    Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2006
 

Stock options

   $ 88     $  256  

Restricted stock awards

     44       194  

Employee stock purchase plan

     5       13  
                

Total stock-based compensation expense

     137       463  

Tax effect on stock-based compensation expense

     —         —    
                

Net effect on loss from operations

   $  137     $ 463  
                

Effect on basic and diluted loss per share

   $  (0.01 )   $  (0.02 )
                

There was no recorded tax effect on the recognition of stock-based compensation expense due to the Company’s significant net operating loss carryforward and valuation reserve. In addition, there was no effect on the presentation of the statement of cash flows as excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options have not been recorded as the Company does not expect to be able to realize current period deductions of taxable income.

Stock Options

The weighted-average fair value of stock options granted in the first nine months of 2006 and 2005 was estimated at $0.93 and $0.48 per share, respectively, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model based on the following assumptions:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2006     2005  

Dividend yield

   0 %   0 %

Expected volatility

   59.51 %   100.97 %

Risk-free interest rate

   4.59 %   4.80 %

Expected life of options (in years)

   2.67     2.11  

Expected Term: The Company’s expected term represents the period that the Company’s share-based awards are expected to be outstanding and was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, given consideration to contractual terms of the awards and vesting schedules.

Expected Volatility: The fair value of share-based awards was determined using the Black-Scholes Model with a volatility factor based on the Company’s historical stock prices.

Expected Dividend: The Company has not historically paid dividends nor does it expect to pay dividends in the near future. Therefore, there is no expected dividend yield.

Risk-Free Interest Rate: The Company bases the risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes Model on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equivalent to the expected term of the share-based awards.

Estimated Pre-Vesting Forfeitures: The Company considers historical pre-vesting forfeiture rates in determining the estimated number of shares that will ultimately vest.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

The following table represents stock option activity for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2006:

 

     Number of
Shares
    Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contract Life

Outstanding options at December 31, 2005

   2,462,100     $ 1.36   

Granted

   305,000       1.92   

Exercised

   (199,250 )     0.82   

Forfeited/Cancelled

   (178,100 )     4.66   
               

Outstanding options at September 30, 2006

   2,389,750     $ 1.11    3.10 years
                 

Outstanding exercisable at September 30, 2006

   1,404,750     $ 0.95    2.68 years
                 

At September 30, 2006, the aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding and exercisable was approximately $517 and $407, respectively. Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $229.

Restricted Stock Awards

During the third quarter of 2006, the Company granted 90,000 restricted stock awards to non-employee directors. The Company also had restricted stock awards from 2005 grants awarded to certain of its employees that vested based on the attainment of certain performance goals. Fair-values of the restricted stock awards are based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. At September 30, 2006, there was $122 of unrecognized compensation expense from non-vested restricted stock awards that is expected to be recognized prior to December 31, 2007. The total fair-value of restricted stock awards that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $274.

The following table represents restricted stock awards activity for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2006:

 

     Number of
Shares
    Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value

Nonvested at December 31, 2005

   250,000     $ 1.10

Granted

   90,000       1.79

Vested

   (250,000 )     1.10
            

Nonvested at September 30, 2006

   90,000     $ 1.79
            

13. Common Shares

PECO II held an Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, June 1, 2006. During the shareholders meeting, shareholders approved increasing the number of authorized shares of the Company from 55,000,000 to 155,000,000, consisting of 150,000,000 common shares, without par value, and 5,000,000 serial preferred shares, without par value.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

14. Segment Information

The following summarizes additional information regarding segments of the Company’s operations:

 

      For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
    For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Net sales:

        

Product

   $ 8,965     $ 8,349     $ 26,646     $ 21,523  

Services

     3,457       3,133       9,825       8,602  
                                
   $ 12,422     $ 11,482     $ 36,471     $ 30,125  
                                
     For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
    For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Income (loss) from operations after joint venture:

        

Product

   $ (1,248 )   $ 270     $ (2,893 )   $ 379  

Services

     (606 )     (600 )     (1,590 )     (2,317 )
                                

Consolidated loss from operations

   $ (1,854 )   $ (330 )   $ (4,483 )   $ (1,938 )
                                

The Company changed the allocation method for sales, marketing and administrative expenses between the product and services segments beginning January 1, 2006. This change will more fairly reflect each segment’s share of the cost.

15. Revenue Recognition

The Company reports costs and revenues from long-term manufacturing and installation contracts on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting determined on a basis approximating the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated costs. Maintenance revenues are recognized ratably over the term of the agreements. Contract costs are recorded in cost of revenues in the period in which they are incurred, except in the case of manufactured material, which is included in inventory until completion of the job site. When estimates indicate that a loss will be incurred on a contract, the total estimated loss is recognized currently. Changes in job performance, job conditions, estimated profitability, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the year in which the revisions are determined.

The asset, “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts,” represents income recognized in advance of amounts billed. The liability, “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts,” represents billings in advance of revenues recognized.

Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts consist of the following:

 

     September 30, 2006    December 31, 2005

Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts

   $ 3,939    $ 3,518

Estimated earnings

     741      1,391
             
     4,680      4,909

Less: Billings to date

     3,448      4,090
             
   $ 1,232    $ 819
             

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

Included in the accompanying balance sheet under the following captions:

 

     September 30, 2006     December 31, 2005  

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

   $ 1,538     $ 898  

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts

     (306 )     (79 )
                
   $ 1,232     $ 819  
                

16. Related Party Transactions

The Company engages in certain related party transactions throughout the course of its business. On March 28, 2006, PECO II acquired exclusive rights to certain business and inventory for Delta’s U.S. and Canadian Telecom Power Division in exchange for an equity position in PECO II that enabled Delta to become the Company’s largest shareholder. In addition, the transaction included the execution of a supply agreement that allows PECO II to access Delta’s substantial engineering capabilities and high-quality, cost-effective component manufacturing for its power systems.

The Company’s related party transactions with Delta, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 include $693 in sales and $7,340 in purchases. At September 30, 2006, the Company had balances of $217 and $1,371 included in accounts receivable and accounts payable, respectively.

17. Warranty

The Company’s warranty activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 is summarized below:

 

     2006     2005  

Beginning balance

   $ 1,352     $ 701  

Warranty provision

     445       233  

Warranty costs incurred

     (838 )     (171 )
                

Ending balance

   $ 959     $ 763  
                

The Company has completed the rectifiers replacement program for one of the two customers as first discussed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ending December 31, 2005. The other customer has requested replacement on an as-needed basis to allow for its aggressive upgrade program. This will slow down PECO II’s replacement program. In addition, we have started additional reserves for customers acquired as a result of the Asset Purchase Agreement with Delta.

18. Loss Per Share

Basic loss per share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods. Diluted loss per share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods. Due to the Company’s net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, no common equivalent shares were included in the calculation of diluted loss per share for the periods because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. The Company’s weighted-average number of options that were in-the-money and, therefore, potentially dilutive at September 30, 2006 and 2005 were 2,091,750 and 1,717,500, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

Stock options which were out-of-the-money and, therefore, were anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method have also been excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share. The Company’s stock options outstanding at September 30, 2006 and 2005, which were excluded because they were out-of-the-money, were 298,000 and 1,057,595, respectively.

Shares of common stock used in calculating loss per share differed from outstanding shares reported in the consolidated financial statements as follows:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2006
    Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2005
 
    

Basic loss

per share

   

Diluted loss

per share

   

Basic loss

per share

   

Diluted loss

per share

 
   $ (0.16 )   $ (0.16 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.08 )

Outstanding shares

     27,149       27,149       21,595       21,595  

Effect of weighting changes in outstanding shares

     (1,665 )     (1,665 )     (16 )     (16 )
                                

Weighted average in outstanding shares

     25,484       25,484       21,579       21,579  
                                

19. Subsequent Events

On October 19, 2006, the Company announced its intensions to outsource its cable assemblies, printed wiring board, metals, and painting component manufacturing operations in its Galion, Ohio, facility. This initiative is expected to be completed by March 31, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating potential opportunities of which could impact the carrying values of inventory and fixed assets. The Company anticipates completion of this review by the end of the fourth-quarter and could potentially have impairment charges.

20. Major Customers

Because of the Company’s concentration of sales to the Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) and wireless service providers, a small number of customers typically represent substantial portions of total sales. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, sales to three companies comprised 51.8% of total sales. These customers contributed 19.5%, 16.6%, and 15.7%, respectively, of total sales. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, sales to four companies comprised 71.8% of total sales. These customers contributed 35.8%, 13.9%, 11.4% and 10.7%, respectively, of total sales.

 

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

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

References to “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company,” or “PECO II” refer to PECO II, Inc. unless the context indicates otherwise.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the Company’s statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the foregoing Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation are not purely historical, and as such are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but may not be limited to, all statements regarding the Company’s and management’s intent, beliefs, expectations, and plans, such as statements concerning the Company’s future profitability, industry trends, operating results, and product development strategy. These forward-looking statements include numerous risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation: a general economic recession; a downturn in our principal customers’ businesses; current and future mergers of key customers; the volatility in the communications industry; the demand for communications equipment generally and in particular for the products and services offered by the Company; the Company’s ability to generate sales orders during fiscal 2006 and thereafter; the ability to develop and market new products and product enhancements; the potential environmental issues in regards to an aging manufacturing facility; the ability to attract and retain customers; competition and technological change; successful implementation of the Company’s business strategy; and other factors set forth under the caption “Item 1A Risk Factor’s” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, as updated in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other factors detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. One or more of these factors have affected, and in the future could affect the Company’s business and financial results in future periods and could cause actual results to differ materially from plans and projections.

There can be no assurances that the forward-looking statements included herein will prove to be accurate, and issuance of such forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation of the Company, or any other person, that the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved. In addition, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains time-sensitive information that reflects management’s best analysis only as of the date of this report. PECO II does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of this release. Further information concerning issues that could materially affect financial performance related to forward-looking statements can be found in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year.

Overview

The third-quarter performance reflected the impact of a significant downturn in customer orders. This combined with a number of service project overruns has driven a disappointing gross margin and overall financial result for the business. Third quarter expenses were in line with expectations after an unusually high level of costs incurred during the second quarter of 2006.

New orders for the third quarter reflected a slowdown in customer orders, which appears to be continuing into the fourth quarter. October 2006 orders, while coming in greater than October 2005 orders, are below the company’s expectations and this trend is likely to continue throughout the fourth quarter.

During the quarter, we won product and/or services business with existing customers in two new markets. Additionally, we have successfully completed two field trials for power & battery cabinet solutions with an existing customer. This solution addresses our wireless customers’ cell site requirements where power equipment is installed in a cabinet application. Also, in November one of our significant customers awarded us a 3-year contract extension. Lastly, we implemented a sales rep program in the quarter that will allow us to leverage additional resources to sell PECO II solutions to a broader range of customers in North America.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF

OPERATIONS (Cont.)

We continued to improve our product portfolio during the third quarter. We introduced additional features for our digital system controller which allows our customers to remotely manage their power systems data. The controller was also deployed in the 128 FD 24V/800 Amp power systems for use in wireless cell site applications. The 662 converter system now has the capability to be deployed in cell site applications requiring 48V power for network equipment. Lastly, we have deployed the NetMACS™ monitoring, alarm, and control system in a first office application with a leading incumbent local exchange carrier.

In our ongoing effort to become more cost effective, we had a workforce reduction of 45 positions during the third quarter reducing headcount to 308 people. Also, we announced plans to implement a strategic outsourcing program that we expect to provide the framework to move significant semi-fixed and fixed costs to variable costs. We expect to be better equipped to react to shifts in our customers ordering patterns once we have implemented the outsourcing of our non-strategic manufacturing functions.

Our outsourcing initiative will result in PECO II exiting the manufacture of cable assemblies, printed wiring board, painting and metal fabrication. Negotiations are currently being finalized with a number of suppliers who will take on this work for PECO II. This move supports our strategic direction to be a systems design and assembly business, which is our competitive advantage. Today, we are the only major supplier of power systems to the US market that has maintained its design and assembly capability in the United States. Management believes this is critical to ensure that we remain the most responsive supplier in our space. We plan to finalize these outsourcing agreements in the fourth quarter and expect to book any cash or non cash related charges to our fourth-quarter financials. The company plans to transition the work to the selected suppliers during the first quarter of 2007.

For wireline, the broadband communications and entertainment focus of IPTV are expected to drive CAPEX in the access arena which has a requirement for small power solutions. High quality power products and services will benefit both Telecom and CATV service providers as they continue to invest in IPTV networks in their battle for leadership in the full service communications market.

We expect to continue to grow our product, systems and services offerings to provide our customers’ state-of-the-art, cost-effective solutions to meet their growing customer requirements. Additionally, we plan to continue our business expansion and productivity improvements to ensure that these sales provide attractive returns for our shareholders.

Results of Operations

Our net sales increased to $12.4 million and $36.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, respectively, an increase of $0.9 million and $6.3 million, or 8% and 21%, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior year periods. Product net sales were $9 million for the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $616 thousand, or 7%, compared to the third quarter of 2005. This increase is primarily due to the Delta customer revenues resulting from the Delta asset purchase. Excluding the Delta revenues of $2.5 million for the third quarter of 2006, third quarter product revenues for 2006 decreased by $1.9 million, or 23% reduction compared to the third quarter of 2005. The third-quarter performance reflects the impact of a significant downturn in customer orders combined with delays in forecasted orders from certain customers.

Service net sales were $3.5 million for the third quarter of 2006, an increase of $324 thousand, or 10%, as compared to the third quarter of 2005. The service segment increase was the result of orders received in new markets.

As of September 30, 2006, our sales backlog, which represents total dollar volume of firm sales orders not yet recognized as revenue, was $6.1 million, a $2.6 million, or 30%, decrease from the comparable prior year period, and a 70% increase of $2.5 million from December 31, 2005. Product backlog of $3.7 million was a $1.1 million, or 43% increase from December 31, 2005, while Service backlog was $2.4 million, a $1.4 million, or 139%, increase from December 31, 2005.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF

OPERATIONS (Cont.)

Gross margin dollars were $1.4 million and $5.5 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, as compared to $2.8 million and $6.6 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased to 11% and 15% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to 24% and 22%, respectively, for the comparable prior year periods.

The product gross margin was $1.3 million, or 14% as a percentage of net product sales, as compared to $2.3 million, or 28% for the corresponding period in 2005, or product gross margin decrease of 14%. The decrease was primarily driven by $412 thousand of unabsorbed factory costs due to the lower product sales when considering the exclusion of the Delta product revenues, Delta transition costs of $229 thousand, and amortization of $185 thousand relating to the supply agreement obtained as part of the Delta acquisition, along with changes in product mix and reduction in revenue. Delta transition costs are expected to end in November 2006.

The service gross margin was $99 thousand for the third quarter of 2006, as compared to $468 thousand for the third quarter of 2005, or a decrease of 79%. The decrease in margin included $428 thousand of cost overruns.

Research, development and engineering expense incurred was $871 thousand and $2.6 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, up from $745 thousand and $2.2 million, respectively for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase was from our continued investment in product development, which includes NEBS™ standards compliance. As a percentage of net product sales, research, development and engineering expense was 10% for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, which was a 1% increase from the third quarter of 2005.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased to $2.4 million and $7.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, from $1.9 million and $5.9 million, respectively, for the comparable prior year period. Sales, marketing and administrative expenses increased as a result of increased compensation and the recognition of share-based payments per SFAS 123R, as previously discussed in Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The recognition of these payments impacted the selling, general and administrative expenses by $117 thousand and $408 thousand, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. Selling, general and administrative also incurred amortization expenses of $83 thousand for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 resulting from the Customer Relationship intangible asset acquired with the Delta Asset acquisition. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative increased to 19.1% for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, as compared to 16.9% in the comparable prior year period.

On March 28, 2006, PECO II acquired exclusive rights to certain business and inventory for Delta’s U.S. and Canadian Telecom Power Division in exchange for an equity position in PECO II that enabled Delta to become PECO II’s largest shareholder. Additionally, the transaction included the execution of a supply agreement that allows PECO II to access Delta’s substantial engineering capabilities and high-quality, cost-effective component manufacturing for its power systems. Ultimately, we expect this to have a positive effect on reducing cost-of-goods sold for PECO II.

The effective tax rate was a positive 1.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to positive 3.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The tax accrual was for various state franchises and net worth taxes where the Company has conducted business.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF

OPERATIONS (Cont.)

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2006, available cash and cash equivalents approximated $6.6 million. We believe that cash and cash equivalents, anticipated cash flow from operations, and our credit facilities will be sufficient to fund our working capital and capital expenditure requirements for the next 12 months. Working capital at September 30, 2006 was $22.6 million, which represented a working capital ratio of 3.0 to 1, compared to $23.6 million at December 31, 2005, which represented a working capital ratio of 3.6 to 1. Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, totaled $143 thousand. We continue our efforts to conserve cash.

Cash flows used for operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, was $4.0 million. While this included a net loss and increases in inventories and costs and earnings in excess of billings, it was offset by increases in accounts payable and accruals. There was $1.3 million of cash provided by investing activities which was primarily from the sale of the excess manufacturing facility less cash paid for the acquisition. Cash provided by financing activities was $525 thousand, which included use of our credit line and the issuance of common stock for options exercised.

Cash flows used by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, was $5.0 million. A significant portion of this was due to a litigation settlement of $2.67 million. The remainder was primarily due to increases in accounts receivable and inventory. There was $40 thousand of cash used for investing activities, while the cash used for financing activities was $3 thousand.

We continue to strive for positive cash flow from operations. If our working capital needs significantly increase due to circumstances such as our inability to operate on a cash flow positive basis; weakness in the telecommunications industry; faster than expected growth resulting in increased accounts receivable and inventory; additional investment or acquisition activity; research and development efforts; or as a result of capital expenditures, we may have to increase our credit facilities or generate additional funding through the issuance of debt or equity. There can be no assurance, however, that additional financing will be available on terms favorable to the Company or at all.

Contractual Obligations

We have signed an agreement with National City Bank to provide all banking services and a $3.5 million line of credit. As collateral for the line of credit, the Company established a $3.5 million deposit account with the bank. As of September 30, 2006, the balance on the line of credit was $1.6 million.

We do not currently plan to pay dividends.

Other than the acquisition of Delta as previously discussed, there have been no material changes outside the normal course of business in our contractual obligation since December 31, 2005.

Critical Accounting Policies

In response to the SEC’s Release No. 33-8040, “Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure about Critical Accounting Policies,” we consider certain accounting policies related to revenue recognition, inventory valuation, impairment of long lived assets, and deferred income taxes to be critical policies due to the estimation processes involved in each. We state these accounting policies in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, which was filed on March 24, 2006, and in relevant sections in management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF

OPERATIONS (Cont.)

Recent Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement No. 151, “Inventory Costs,” an amendment to Accounting Research Bulletin No. 43, Chapter 4, “Inventory Pricing.” This statement clarifies that abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs and wasted material should be recognized as current period charges. The provisions of this statement became effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. The statement was adopted in 2005 and included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K under Note 1 of Significant Accounting Policies.

In December 2004, FASB issued Statement No. 123R, “Stock Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), a revision of Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation,” and superseding APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” SFAS 123R requires the Company to expense grants made under the stock option and employee stock purchase plans. SFAS 123R is effective for the annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2005. SFAS 123R was adopted January 1, 2006. Information about the fair value of stock options under the Black Scholes model and its proforma impact on the Company’s net loss and loss per share can be found in Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections” (“SFAS 154”), replaces APB No. 20, “Accounting Changes,” and FASB Statement No. 3, “Reporting Changes in Interim Financial Statements.” APB No. 20 previously required that most voluntary changes in accounting principle be recognized by including in net income of the period of the change the cumulative effect of changing to the new accounting principle. SFAS 154 changes the accounting for, and reporting of, a change in accounting principle. SFAS 154 requires retrospective application to prior period’s financial statements of voluntary changes in accounting principle and changes required by new accounting standards when the standard does not include specific transition provisions, unless it is impracticable to do so. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005 and was adopted effective January 1, 2006. SFAS 154 is not expected to have a material financial impact on PECO II, Inc.

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“the Interpretation”) which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the Company’s financial statements in accordance with FAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” The Interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Interpretation also provides guidance on description, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The Company is required to adopt the provisions of the Interpretation effective January 1, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this statement will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Management is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this statement will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Financings

We do not have any off balance sheet entities or arrangements. All of our subsidiaries and the joint venture investment into the new company, b+w II, Inc., are reflected in our condensed consolidated financial statements. We do not have any interests in or relationship with any special-purpose entities that are not reflected in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 3. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes and, to a lesser extent, foreign currency fluctuations. We have not entered into interest rate transactions for speculative purposes or otherwise. Our foreign currency exposures were immaterial as of September 30, 2006.

We have minimal exposure due to interest rate risk. A change in rates would be immaterial to our results from operations if rates were to increase 1% from September 30, 2006 rates. We currently do not hedge our exposure to floating interest rate risk.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure controls and procedures. We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has performed an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2006, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Internal control over financial reporting. Our management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. We had previously identified a deficiency in our internal control over financial reporting in connection with the preparation and filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 (the “2004 Form 10-K”). The identified material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting relates to insufficient control over the identification of relevant revenue recognition issues in our contracts with our customers.

We implemented several changes to our internal control over financial reporting in response to the aforementioned deficiency identified in our 2004 Form 10-K. To address the material weakness, we implemented the following remediation steps:

 

    We have implemented procedures for senior management to review customer contracts prior to execution;

 

    We have implemented procedures under which appropriate financial personnel will be notified of the proper revenue recognition treatment that is to be applied to sales under potential customer contracts prior to execution; and

 

    We have implemented procedures for appropriate financial personnel to receive additional reminders, including control and process documents, with respect to revenue recognition treatment upon the actual execution of our sales contracts.

Management believes that the material weakness has been fully remediated. We hired an external consultant to assist in reviewing for potential risk and assessing our testing process regarding various internal controls and that review is complete. They accessed all internal controls relating to revenue recognition and contract review. The remediation efforts are fully implemented, have operated for a period of time, have been tested, and we have concluded that such procedures are operating effectively.

 

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Changes in internal controls over financial reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting made during the quarter ended September 30, 2006, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Item 1A. of Part 1 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, includes a detailed discussion of our risk factors as updated by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.

ITEM 6 Exhibits

 

31.1    Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2    Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1    Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
32.2    Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

SIGNATURES

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

 

Date: November 13, 2006     PECO II, Inc.
   

/s/ JOHN G. HEINDEL

   

/s/ SANDRA A. FRANKHOUSE

John G. Heindel     Sandra A. Frankhouse
President and Chief Executive Officer     Chief Financial Officer

 

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