U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 10-QSB
(Mark One)
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004
o | TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission file number 0-17756
Consulier Engineering, Inc.
Florida | 59-2556878 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2391 Old Dixie Highway, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-2492
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for 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 o
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:
As of November 4, 2004, there were 4,942,414
outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one); Yes o No x
CONSULIER ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Except for the historical information contained in this report, certain matters discussed in Managements Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation are forward looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to statements regarding Consulier Engineering, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Consulier) planned capital expenditure requirements, cash and working capital requirements. Consuliers expectations regarding the adequacy of current financing arrangements, product demand and market growth, other statements regarding future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends, and similar expressions concerning matters are not historical facts. It should be noted that Consuliers actual results could differ materially from those contained in such forward looking statements mentioned above due to adverse changes in any number of factors that affect Consuliers business including, without limitation, risks associated with investing in Systems Technologies, LLC, BioSafe Systems, LLC and AVM, L.P. and the marketing of Consuliers Captain Cra-Z Soap products, manufacturing and supply risks, reliance upon distributors, regulatory risks, risks of expansion, product liability and other risks described herein.
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Section 906 CFO Certification |
CONSULIER ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Section 906 CEO Certification |
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Section 906 CFO Certification |
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CONSULIER ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSULIER ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents |
$ | 70,690 | ||
Receivables, Net |
79,877 | |||
Income Tax Receivable |
646,532 | |||
Related Party Receivables |
87,555 | |||
Inventories |
78,502 | |||
Deferred Income Taxes Short Term |
52,000 | |||
Total Current Assets |
1,015,156 | |||
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, Net |
1,057,330 | |||
INVESTMENTS PARTNERSHIP AND LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANIES |
3,043,268 | |||
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES LONG TERM |
1,236,000 | |||
$ | 6,351,754 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
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Bonds Payable |
351,115 | |||
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities |
150,637 | |||
Related Party Payable |
85,482 | |||
Total Current Liabilities |
587,234 | |||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Common Stock, $.01 Par Value; Authorized 25,000,000 Shares;
Issued 5,198,298 Shares |
51,983 | |||
Additional Paid-in Capital |
3,129,631 | |||
Retained Earnings |
3,134,744 | |||
Less: |
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Treasury Stock at Cost 255,884 shares |
(515,756 | ) | ||
Notes Receivable for Common Stock |
(36,082 | ) | ||
Total Stockholders Equity |
5,764,520 | |||
$ | 6,351,754 | |||
See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed
Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSULIER ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, |
September 30, |
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2004 |
2003 |
2004 |
2003 |
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REVENUE: |
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Net Sales |
$ | 4,403 | $ | 100,281 | $ | 43,480 | $ | 149,114 | ||||||||
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES: |
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Cost of Goods Sold |
13,871 | 22,759 | 23,994 | 22,759 | ||||||||||||
Selling, General and Administrative |
116,018 | 208,215 | 366,693 | 518,540 | ||||||||||||
Total Operating Costs and Expenses |
129,889 | 230,974 | 390,687 | 541,299 | ||||||||||||
Operating Loss |
(125,486 | ) | (130,693 | ) | (347,207 | ) | (392,185 | ) | ||||||||
OTHER INCOME (LOSS)/(EXPENSE): |
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Investment Income Related Party |
395,399 | 1,196,500 | 1,836,184 | 2,581,432 | ||||||||||||
Interest Income Related Parties |
1,778 | 45,937 | 4,190 | 68,026 | ||||||||||||
Interest Expense |
(6,153 | ) | (9,254 | ) | (24,612 | ) | (27,586 | ) | ||||||||
Net Undistributed (Loss) of Equity Investees |
(1,854,673 | ) | (1,728,992 | ) | (4,645,928 | ) | (2,861,185 | ) | ||||||||
Other Income |
33,129 | -0- | 94,826 | -0- | ||||||||||||
Total Other Income (Loss)/(Expense) |
(1,430,520 | ) | (495,809 | ) | (2,735,340 | ) | (239,313 | ) | ||||||||
Loss from Continuing Operations Before
Income Taxes |
(1,556,006 | ) | (626,502 | ) | (3,082,547 | ) | (631,498 | ) | ||||||||
Income Tax Benefit |
550,230 | 105,619 | 1,104,515 | 59,980 | ||||||||||||
Loss from Continuing Operations |
(1,005,776 | ) | (520,883 | ) | (1,978,032 | ) | (571,518 | ) | ||||||||
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: |
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Income from Operations of Discontinued
Subsidiary |
-0- | -0- | -0- | 15,420 | ||||||||||||
Less Income Taxes |
-0- | -0- | -0- | 4,905 | ||||||||||||
-0- | -0- | -0- | 10,515 | |||||||||||||
Gain on Disposal of Subsidiary |
-0- | -0- | -0- | 342,782 | ||||||||||||
Less Income Taxes |
-0- | -0- | -0- | 245,218 | ||||||||||||
-0- | -0- | -0- | 97,564 | |||||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) |
$ | (1,005,776 | ) | $ | (520,883 | ) | $ | (1,978,032 | ) | $ | (463,439 | ) | ||||
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE BASIC AND DILUTED |
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Continuing Operations |
$ | (.20 | ) | $ | (.11 | ) | $ | (.40 | ) | $ | (.11 | ) | ||||
Discontinued Operations |
-0- | -0- | -0- | .02 | ||||||||||||
$ | (.20 | ) | $ | (.11 | ) | $ | (.40 | ) | $ | (.09 | ) | |||||
See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed
Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSULIER ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2004 |
2003 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES |
$ | 384,485 | $ | (654,852 | ) | |||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Distributions from Partnerships |
2,142,184 | 2,430,885 | ||||||
Contributions to Partnership Interest |
(4,240,000 | ) | (2,827,000 | ) | ||||
Acquisition of Property & Equipment |
-0- | (13,519 | ) | |||||
Net Proceeds From Related Parties |
740,950 | 2,386,069 | ||||||
Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Investing Activities |
(1,356,866 | ) | 1,976,435 | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITY: |
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Proceeds from Notes Receivable for Common Stock |
40,458 | -0- | ||||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS |
(931,923 | ) | 1,321,583 | |||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents Beginning of Period |
1,002,613 | 262,303 | ||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents End of Period |
$ | 70,690 | $ | 1,583,886 | ||||
See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed
Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSULIER ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Interim Financial Data
The accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with instructions to Form 10-QSB and Regulation S-B. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. However, management believes the accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of the Consulier Engineering, Inc. and subsidiaries (Consulier) as of September 30, 2004, the results of its operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003. The results of operations and cash flows for the period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations or cash flows that can be expected for the year. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in Consuliers annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2003.
Basis of Consolidation
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements include Consulier and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Consulier International, Inc., (CII) and C-6 Products, Inc., (C-6) (collectively known as the Company). All intercompany balances and transactions between Consulier and its wholly-owned subsidiaries have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Inventories
Inventories, stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out basis) or market, consist of Captain Cra-Z Soap finished goods.
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CONSULIER ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONTINUED)
Investments Partnership and Limited Liability Companies
The Companys investments in partnership and limited liability companies (LLC), all of which are less than 50% interests, are accounted for using the equity method. The Company owns less than 20% in the partnership investment, however, the Company has the ability to significantly influence this investee in conjunction with a general partner (a related party who is the primary shareholder of Consulier). Income or loss is allocated to Consulier based on the partnership and LLC agreements. The Company reviews its partnership and limited liability companies investments for other than temporary declines in value on a monthly basis by analyzing the underlying investees actual revenue, earnings capacity and estimated future undiscounted cash flows.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2003 (as revised December 2003), the FASB issued FASB Interpretation 46 (FIN 46), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. FIN 46 clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin 51, Consolidated Financial Statements, for certain entities that do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties or in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest (variable interest entities). Variable interest entities within the scope of FIN 46 will be required to be consolidated by their primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity is determined to be the party that absorbs a majority of the entitys expected losses, receives a majority of its expected returns, or both. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, of FIN 46 on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
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CONSULIER ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Effective December 31, 2002, the Company sold 70% of the common stock of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southeast Automotive Acquisition Corporation (Southeast), to executive officers of Southeast, in exchange for 45,000 shares of the Companys common stock, and a promissory note (the Note) of approximately $1,600,000 payable to the Company by Southeast for its pre-existing debt to the Company, collateralized by Southeasts assets, the common stock in Southeast and the purchasers personal guarantees, limited to the cash in Southeast at December 31, 2002 of approximately $228,000. The Note bears interest at 6% and is payable in monthly installments of principal and interest of approximately $9,600 beginning February 20, 2003 through January 2033. Southeasts activities included primarily the sales of automobile parts in the automotive after-market.
On June 29, 2003, the Company transferred its remaining 30% ownership of the common stock of Southeast to the former executive officers of Southeast in consideration of their agreement to amend the Note to reflect an original principal balance of $1,764,581 with a term of 40 years from June 2003, with a balloon payment of $206,916 due on May 20, 2043; the remaining terms of the Note were unchanged. On June 30, 2003, the Company sold and assigned the Note to the majority stockholder of Consulier, together with its security interest for consideration of $1,762,575, the then current unpaid principal balance and accrued interest due on the Note.
Since the Note was sold and assigned, the Company is no longer considered to be the primary beneficiary. As such, Southeast is considered to be divested as of the assigned date of the Note, June 30, 2003, and as a result the Company reflected the operations and disposal of Southeast as discontinued operations. Net sales for Southeast during the nine months ended September 30, 2003 totaled $1,021,644.
NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS PARTNERSHIP AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES
The limited partnership and limited liability company interests consist of Consuliers investments in AVM, L.P., BioSafe Systems, LLC and Systems Technologies, LLC.
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CONSULIER ENGINEERING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS PARTNERSHIP AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (CONTINUED)
AVM, L.P.
Consulier owns approximately 10% of AVM L.P.s (AVM) capital as of September 30, 2004 and 2003. Based on capital and earnings distributions provided in the partnership agreement, Consulier was allocated approximately 8.5% of AVMs earnings during the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003. Under the partnership agreement, Consulier may withdraw all or any portion of its capital account upon 30 days written notice. AVMs general partner may also expel Consulier from the partnership through payment of the balance of Consuliers capital account. Following is a summary of the result of operations of AVM and the income allocated to the Company:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
(in thousands) |
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(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
2004 |
2003 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Revenue |
$ | 15,803 | $ | 29,680 | $ | 61,232 | $ | 66,677 | ||||||||
Costs and expenses |
11,173 | 15,590 | 39,647 | 36,367 | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 4,630 | $ | 14,090 | $ | 21,585 | $ | 30,310 | ||||||||
Consuliers share of earnings |
$ | 395 | $ | 1,197 | $ | 1,836 | $ | 2,581 | ||||||||
Net investment in AVM, L.P. at September 30, 2004 was approximately $1,852,000.
BioSafe Systems, LLC
Consulier owns a 40% interest in BioSafe Systems, LLC (BioSafe). Following is a summary of the results of operations of BioSafe and the income allocated to Consulier:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
(in thousands) |
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(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
2004 |
2003 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Revenue |
$ | 2,378 | $ | 1,643 | $ | 5,319 | $ | 4,508 | ||||||||
Costs and expenses |
1,663 | 1,109 | 4,431 | 3,916 | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 715 | $ | 534 | $ | 888 | $ | 592 | ||||||||
Consuliers share of earnings |
$ | 284 | $ | 216 | $ | 355 | $ | 240 | ||||||||
Net investment in BioSafe Systems, LLC at September 30, 2004 was approximately $1,103,000.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS PARTNERSHIP AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (CONTINUED)
Systems Technologies, LLC
During August 2002, Consulier purchased a 14.25% interest in Systems Technologies, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (ST, LLC) for $1,425,000. Consulier made additional contributions of $4,057,005 to increase its investment during 2003. During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, Consulier made additional contributions of $4,240,000. As of September 30, 2004, Consuliers interest in ST, LLC totaled 34%. ST, LLC is a member of Patient Care Technology Systems, LLC, a California limited liability company (PCTS). ST, LLCs primary asset is its approximate 75% (at September 30, 2004) investment in PCTS. The original ST, LLC operating agreement provided that the losses from ST, LLC be allocated to ST, LLCs initial members and then to Consulier based on investment percentages. Effective April 1, 2003, this agreement was amended and provides that Consulier receives allocated losses to the extent of capital contributions from inception. Consequently, the loss allocated to Consulier is greater than 34%. Consuliers principal stockholder owns approximately 51% of ST, LLC, and together with Consuliers 34%, the combined ownership aggregates 85%. Management has evaluated ST, LLCs (primarily PCTSs) projections and related assumptions regarding their operations. In this regard, management periodically compares actual results to these projections. Should actual results be significantly less than the projection, a write down might be necessary.
Consulier can require Consuliers principal stockholder to purchase its interest in ST, LLC for cash equal to Consuliers remaining capital investment in ST, LLC at any time with 60 days written notice.
Following is a summary of operations of PCTS and the losses allocated to Consulier:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
(in thousands) |
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(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
2004 |
2003 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Revenue |
$ | 207 | $ | 94 | $ | 483 | $ | 277 | ||||||||
Costs and expenses |
2,346 | 2,021 | 5,484 | 3,378 | ||||||||||||
Net (loss) |
$ | (2,139 | ) | $ | (1,927 | ) | $ | (5,001 | ) | $ | (3,101 | ) | ||||
Consuliers share of losses |
$ | (2,139 | ) | $ | (1,927 | ) | $ | (5,001 | ) | $ | (3,101 | ) | ||||
Net investment in ST, LLC at September 30, 2004 was approximately $88,000.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 were as follows:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, |
September 30, |
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2004 |
2003 |
2004 |
2003 |
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BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE COMPUTATION: |
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NUMERATOR: |
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(Loss) from continuing operations |
$ | (1,005,776 | ) | $ | (520,883 | ) | $ | (1,978,032 | ) | $ | (571,518 | ) | ||||
Discontinued operations,
net of income taxes |
-0- | -0- | -0- | 108,079 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (1,005,776 | ) | $ | (520,883 | ) | $ | (1,978,032 | ) | $ | (463,439 | ) | ||||
DENOMINATOR: |
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Average number of common shares outstanding |
4,942,414 | 4,935,243 | 4,942,414 | 4,935,243 | ||||||||||||
Common stock equivalents were not included in the calculation of diluted loss per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
NOTE 5. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Companys continuing operations are currently comprised of three segments; distribution, investing and corporate activities. These operating units are managed from the Companys Riviera Beach facility. As discussed in Note 2, Discontinued Operations, the Company sold its automotive part distribution as of June 30, 2003.
Detailed below are the results of operations by segment and the discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 5. SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2004:
Distribution | Investing | Corporate | ||||||||||||||
Activities |
Activities |
Activities |
Total |
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Revenue |
$ | 4,403 | $ | -0- | $ | -0- | $ | 4,403 | ||||||||
Operating Loss |
(83,170 | ) | (4,963 | ) | (37,353 | ) | (125,486 | ) | ||||||||
Other Income (Loss)/(Expense) |
-0- | (1,459,274 | ) | 28,754 | (1,430,520 | ) | ||||||||||
(Loss) From |
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Continuing Operations |
(51,776 | ) | (839,206 | ) | (114,794 | ) | (1,005,776 | ) | ||||||||
Assets |
$ | 158,379 | $ | 5,070,604 | $ | 1,122,771 | $ | 6,351,754 |
Three Months Ended September 30, 2003:
Distribution | Investing | Corporate | ||||||||||||||
Activities |
Activities |
Activities |
Total |
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Revenue |
$ | 100,281 | $ | -0- | $ | -0- | $ | 100,281 | ||||||||
Operating Loss |
(30,331 | ) | -0- | (100,362 | ) | (130,693 | ) | |||||||||
Other Income (Loss)/(Expense) |
-0- | (486,555 | ) | (9,254 | ) | (495,809 | ) | |||||||||
(Loss) Income From |
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Continuing Operations |
24,869 | (305,939 | ) | (239,813 | ) | (520,883 | ) | |||||||||
Income From |
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Discontinued Operations |
-0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | ||||||||||||
Assets |
$ | 1,184,550 | $ | 6,241,043 | $ | 1,022,906 | $ | 8,448,499 |
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 5. SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004:
Distribution | Investing | Corporate | ||||||||||||||
Activities |
Activities |
Activities |
Total |
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Revenue |
$ | 43,480 | $ | -0- | $ | -0- | $ | 43,480 | ||||||||
Operating Loss |
(137,724 | ) | (14,888 | ) | (194,595 | ) | (347,207 | ) | ||||||||
Other Income (Loss)/(Expense) |
-0- | (2,809,744 | ) | 74,404 | (2,735,340 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss From |
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Continuing Operations |
(89,521 | ) | (1,664,797 | ) | (223,714 | ) | (1,978,032 | ) | ||||||||
Assets |
$ | 158,379 | $ | 5,070,604 | $ | 1,122,771 | $ | 6,351,754 |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003:
Distribution | Investing | Corporate | Discontinued | |||||||||||||||||
Activities |
Activities |
Activities |
Operations |
Total |
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Revenue |
$ | 149,114 | $ | -0- | $ | -0- | $ | -0- | $ | 149,114 | ||||||||||
Operating Loss |
(25,960 | ) | -0- | (366,225 | ) | -0- | (392,185 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other Income (Loss)/(Expense) |
-0- | (239,313 | ) | -0- | -0- | (239,313 | ) | |||||||||||||
Loss From |
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Continuing Operations |
(25,960 | ) | (125,893 | ) | (419,665 | ) | -0- | (571,518 | ) | |||||||||||
Income From |
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Discontinued Operations |
-0- | -0- | -0- | 108,079 | 108,079 | |||||||||||||||
Assets |
$ | 1,184,550 | $ | 6,241,043 | $ | 1,022,906 | -0- | $ | 8,448,499 |
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following compares the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 with the three and nine months ended September 30, 2003:
During the quarter ended September 30, 2004, sales decreased $95,878 from the comparable amounts recorded during the quarter ended September 30, 2003. Sale of old inventory accounted for the higher sales volume during 2003. Loss from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2004 was $1,005,776, or $.20 per share, compared to a loss of $520,883, or $.11 per share, for the third quarter of 2003.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, sales decreased $105,634 from the comparable amounts recorded during the quarter ended September 30, 2003. Sale of old inventory accounted for the higher sales volume during 2003. Loss from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 was $1,978,032, or $.40 per share, compared to a loss of $571,518, or $.11 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2003.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2004, other income (loss)/(expense) increased by approximately ($935,000) from the comparable amounts for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. This was primarily a result of the decrease in investment income related party of approximately $801,000.
Investment in BioSafe Systems, LLC (BioSafe) Equity in the income of BioSafe was approximately $284,000 in the third quarter of 2004, compared to income of approximately $216,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. This represents the Companys 40% interest in BioSafes net income of approximately $715,000 in the third quarter of 2004, compared to income of approximately $534,000 in the third quarter of 2003.
Investment in Systems Technologies, LLC (ST, LLC) Equity in the loss of ST, LLC was approximately $2,139,000 in the third quarter of 2004, compared to a loss of approximately $1,927,000 in the third quarter of 2003. This additional loss relates primarily to ST, LLCs continued activities in regard to obtaining new contracts and implementation at new sites. Management continues to monitor these activities as it relates to budget amounts. Should actual results be significantly less than the projected amounts, a write down of the investment might be necessary. See Liquidity and Capital Resources and Future Outlook sections below. The Company maintains an open option to sell its interest in ST, LLC to the primary stockholder of the Company, at remaining cost, as noted in the accompanying financial statements.
Investment in AVM, L.P. (AVM) Equity in the income of AVM was $395,000 in the third quarter of 2004, compared to income of approximately $1,197,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. This represents the Companys 8.5% interest in AVMs net income of approximately $4,630,000 in the third quarter of 2004, compared to income of approximately $14,090,000 in the third quarter of 2003.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION (CONTINUED)
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At September 30, 2004, Consuliers cash totaled $70,690 as compared to $1,002,613 at December 31, 2003. Net cash provided by operations was $384,485 for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to $654,852 of net cash used in the nine months ended September 30, 2003. Net cash used in investing activities was primarily due to additional investments in ST, LLC of $4,240,000 offset by the distribution of approximately $2,140,000 from AVM and BioSafe during the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
Consulier can require Consuliers principal stockholder to purchase its interest in ST, LLC for cash equal to Consuliers remaining capital investment (dollar for dollar) in ST, LLC at any time with 60 days written notice. Consulier has contributed to ST, LLC approximately $9,722,000 since inception and has a remaining net investment at September 30, 2004 of approximately $88,000.
The ability of Consulier to continue to generate cash flow in excess of its normal operating requirements depends almost entirely on the performance of its limited partnership investment in AVM. Consulier cannot, with any degree of assurance, predict whether there will be a continuation of the net return experienced in the period that the AVM limited partnership interest has been owned. However, Consulier does not expect that the rate of return will decline to the point where Consulier has negative cash flow. Furthermore, although AVM has given Consulier no indication of any intention on its part to redeem the partnership interest, there can be no assurance that AVM will not do so in the future.
The Company has a $2,000,000 line of credit from a bank available, which has not been used. It is anticipated that the cash requirements for ST, LLC will reduce in the future as the sales increase within that limited liability company.
FUTURE OUTLOOK
Based on AVMs recent operations and operating results over the past five years, management expects continued annualized returns in 2004 on Consuliers limited partnership investments. However, there is no guarantee that the annualized return in the fourth quarter of 2004 will be maintained.
Consulier International, Inc. has been developing new retail and distribution outlets locally, nationally and internationally. There are several trade shows scheduled for marketing the Captain Cra-Z Hand and All Purpose Cleaner throughout 2004 and the internet web site continues to be a good lead generator with applications for distribution being received through the site from countries all over the world and new marketing materials are being developed.
The impact of oil prices as they relate to freight rates and as a component of plastic containers have generated some pricing pressure. BioSafe continues to remain optimistic that 2004 growth, projected over the 2003 reported volumes, can be maintained at historic year-to-year
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION (CONTINUED)
growth rates. Third quarter 2004 volumes were 41% ahead of the similar period in the prior year. Strong performances in their combined Agricultural and Post Harvest market segments, with the substantial initial success of the GreenClean granular Aquatic algaecide product to account for the substantial sales growth experienced in the quarter. Additionally, a more concentrated, professional grade product has been introduced during the period. Sales are anticipated to increase as the product gains acceptance in the market.
The Company intends to substantially increase its investment in ST, LLC over the next three to five years. While the exact amount of the Companys future investment has not been quantified at this time, it is expected that the additional investment is to be between $5 million and $7 million. The exact amount will be based upon market acceptance of Patient Care Technology Systems, LLCs (PCTS) AmeliorTM products and the need for investment funds. During the 3rd quarter PCTS continued to expand its customer base by adding two new sites with combined patient volumes of 65,000 annual visits. Through the end of the 3rd quarter PCTS customers served a total of approximately 93,000 Emergency Room patients using the AmeliorED product.
PCTS expects to complete the acquisition of HealthcareIT, the nations leading passive tracking solution provider during the 4th quarter. This acquisition will add approximately 35 sites to the PCTS installed base, serving over 1 Million patients a year. In addition, PCTS plans to integrate the HealthcareIT product into its AmeliorED product to provide the most comprehensive Emergency Room solution available today.
During the 4th quarter PCTS also expects to sign 5 new sites and install 3 additional systems, adding approximately 50,000 patient visits for the quarter. At the end of fiscal year 2004, PCTS solutions are expected to serve over 1,250,000 patients through over 45 hospitals around the U.S. and the PCTS product offering will now cover the Emergency Department, Operating Room and other high acuity areas of the hospital. PCTS will continue to focus on an aggressive expansion of its sales efforts, partnerships and acquisitions. During 2005, PCTS plans to expand its product scope to incorporate solutions for other high acuity departments such as Labor & Delivery and ICU. PCTS plans to implement their expansion plans in the high acuity market through a broader product offering by developing strategic partnership with vendors that offer unique and advanced technologies that are designed to enhance patient safety.
ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our management have conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15e and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our management has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective for timely gathering, analyzing and disclosing the information we are required to disclose in our reports filed under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. There have been no significant changes made in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect our internal controls during the fiscal quarter covered by this report.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
As of September 30, 2004, there were no legal proceedings pending against the Company or its subsidiaries nor did the Company have any knowledge of any proceedings which were being contemplated, except a personal injury claim concerning a fall from a lifeguard stand manufactured by the Company (prior to 2000 in a previous line of business). Although the outcome of any litigation cannot be guaranteed with certainty and the Company maintains insurance coverage for this type of claim, there is a good likelihood that the Company will succeed in its defense of this claim.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND SMALL BUSINESS ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) | EXHIBITS REQUIRED BY ITEM 601 OF REGULATION S-B |
31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |||
31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |||
32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |||
32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
(b) | CURRENT REPORTS ON FORM 8-K | |||
None |
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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.
CONSULIER ENGINEERING, INC. (Registrant) |
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Date: November 15 2004 | By: | /s/ Alan R Simon | ||
Alan R. Simon, Esq. | ||||
Secretary and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | ||||
Date: November 15, 2004 | By: | /s/ Warren B. Mosler | ||
Warren B. Mosler | ||||
Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
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