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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
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As of December 31, 2021, the aggregate market value of the common stock of Registrant held by non-affiliates based upon the last sale price of the stock on such date was $
As of August 26, 2022,
PART I
ITEM 1: BUSINESS.
Overview
Napco Security Technologies, Inc (“NAPCO”, “the Company”, “we”) is one of the leading manufacturers and designers of high-tech electronic security devices, cellular communication services for intrusion and fire alarm systems as well as a leading provider of school safety solutions. We offer a diversified array of security products, encompassing access control systems, door-locking products, intrusion and fire alarm systems and video surveillance products. These products are used for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial and governmental applications, and are sold worldwide principally to independent distributors, dealers and installers of security equipment. We have experienced significant growth in recent years, primarily driven by fast growing recurring service revenues generated from wireless communication services for intrusion and fire alarm systems, as well as our school security products that are designed to meet the increasing needs to enhance school security as a result of on-campus shooting and violence in the U.S. While recurring service revenues have continued to increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, equipment sales for fiscal 2020 were negatively impacted by the economic slowdown associated with this pandemic.
Since 1969, NAPCO has established a heritage and proven record in the professional security community for reliably delivering both advanced technology and high-quality security solutions, building many of the industry’s widely recognized brands, such as NAPCO Security Systems, Alarm Lock, Continental Access, Marks USA, and other popular product lines: including Gemini and F64-Series hardwire/wireless intrusion systems and iSee Video internet video solutions. We are also dedicated to developing innovative technology and producing the next generation of reliable security solutions that utilize remote communications and wireless networks, including our StarLink, iBridge, and more recently the iSecure product lines. Today, millions of businesses, institutions, homes, and people around the globe are protected by products from the NAPCO Group of Companies.
Our net sales were $143.6 million, $114.0 million and $101.4 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The change in our net sales was driven primarily by increased sales of our recurring services ($12.1 million) and sales of equipment ($17.5 million) as compared to the same period a year ago. The increase in equipment sales was due primarily to the recovery from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the elimination of most of the closures mandated by federal, state and local governments during the early and peak stages of the pandemic. As these closures abated and economic conditions improved, our equipment sales increased. In addition, fiscal 2022 net sales increased due, in part, to an increase in sales of the Company’s 4G and 5G cellular radio products as the major cellular providers sunset their 3G networks. Our net income was $19.6 million, $15.4 million and $7.8 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The increases in net income during this period were due primarily to the recovery from the COVID-19 impact described above, as well as by the growth of our cellular products and the associated recurring service revenues which generated a gross margin of 87% in fiscal 2022.
Our Products and Services
The Company’s products and services are comprised of the following:
| ● | Alarm Lock standalone and networked digital door locks |
| ● | Marks USA standard and custom Locksets, Panic Devices and Door Closers |
| ● | NAPCO Gemini intrusion alarm equipment |
| ● | NAPCO StarLink and FireLink cellular communication devices and services |
| ● | NAPCO iSecure integrated cellular intrusion alarm systems |
| ● | Continental Access door controllers and hosted services for access control |
Door Security Products.
The Company manufactures a variety of door locking devices including microprocessor-based electronic door locks with push button, card reader and bio-metric operation, door alarms, mechanical door locks and simple dead bolt locks. These devices may control a single door or, in the case of some of the Company’s microprocessor-based door locks, may be networked with the Company’s access control systems and controlled remotely.
Intrusion and Fire Alarm Systems.
Alarm systems usually consist of various detectors, a control panel, a digital keypad and signaling equipment. When a break-in occurs, an intrusion detector senses the intrusion and activates a control panel via hard-wired or wireless transmission that sets off the signaling equipment and, in most cases, causes a bell or siren to sound. Communication equipment such as a cellular or digital communicator may be used to transmit the alarm signal to a central station or another person selected by a customer. Cellular communicators have become more popular and panels and communicators are trending towards integration so that many alarm panels will contain an integrated cellular communication device.
The Company manufactures and markets the following products for these alarm systems:
Recurring Cellular Communication Services.
The Company provides cellular access for the cellular communication devices described above. These services are provided and invoiced to the Company’s service customers on a month to month basis. Revenues from these services have grown significantly over the past several years, increasing 91% from fiscal 2020 to fiscal 2022. These revenues, which currently have a gross margin of approximately 87% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, represent approximately 32% of our total revenue for the fiscal year ended of June 30, 2022. The Company’s long-term goal is to have recurring revenues from these services represent at least 50% of total revenue.
Access Control Systems.
Access control systems consist of one or more of the following: various types of identification readers (e.g. card readers, hand scanners), a control panel, a PC-based computer and electronically activated door-locking devices. When an identification card or other identifying information is entered into the reader, the information is transmitted to the control panel/PC, which then validates the data and determines whether or not to grant access by electronically deactivating the door locking device. An electronic log is kept which records various types of data regarding access activity.
Video Surveillance Systems.
Video surveillance systems typically consist of one or more video cameras, a control panel and a video monitor or PC. More advanced systems can also include a recording device and some type of remote communication device such as an internet connection to a PC or browser-enabled cell phone. The system allows the user to monitor various locations at once while recorders save the video images for future use. Remote communication devices can allow the user to view and control the system from a remote location. The Company designs, engineers, and markets the software and control panels discussed above. It also buys and resells various video cameras, PC-based computers and peripheral equipment for video surveillance systems.
The Company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets the software and control panels discussed above. It also buys and resells various identification readers, PC-based computers and various peripheral equipment for access control systems.
Peripheral Equipment
The Company also markets peripheral equipment manufactured by other companies. Revenues from peripheral equipment have not been significant.
Our Growth Drivers
Recurring Revenue Business
In 2012, we began to generate recurring revenue by developing our cellular radio technology. Since then, we have continued to introduce additional products generating recurring revenues, primarily in the cellular communication devices such as our StarLink, iBridge, and more recently the iSecure product lines. These products are installed at the premises of end customers and we generate revenue from the installers by both the upfront purchase of our products and the monthly subscription fees for services we perform at our cloud-based operations center to communicate security breaches and fire alarms to a central station. The monthly recurring revenue allows us to generate a more consistent and predictable stream of income and mitigates the risk of fluctuation in market demand for our equipment products. In addition, these monthly services generate higher gross margin, which has the effect of improving our profitability. We believe there is a significant market opportunity for these products and services, because many commercial and residential customers prefer to purchase real-time security monitoring services to ensure continuous protection and swift responses to security breaches and fire alarms.
We also experienced accelerating growth in our recurring revenue from sales of fire radio products. In the past few years, we introduced several Starlink fire radio solutions, including a Starlink dual path radio that can utilize cellular or internet technologies for their communication function. Dual path radios are required by local fire codes in certain areas such as New York City or L.A. County. A third fire radio was introduced during fiscal 2019 in the form of a Firelink fire panel with a Starlink fire radio built into it. In general, the gross margin for fire radio products is higher than the other Starlink solutions. The sales of fire radio products have contributed positively to our gross margin during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. We expect that fire radio products will continue to be an increasing portion of the overall mix of our recurring revenue and positively impact our gross margin.
We intend to continue pursuing recurring revenue opportunities by developing new and innovative products and continuing our aggressive sales and marketing efforts. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, our recurring revenue constituted approximately 32% of our total revenue.
School Security and Public Safety
We have developed products to help address security concerns arising from the significant need for increased security in schools and other public spaces. In the U.S., there are over 100,000 K-12 schools, over 5,000 colleges and universities and over 350,000 houses of
worship. Management estimates that less than 10% of these institutions have adequate protection from an active shooter or intruder. As a result of increased “active shooter” incidents, a number of U.S. states and local governments have substantially increased school security budgets. Many colleges and universities have large endowments which are starting to be utilized to address this critical issue. Security equipment and services focused on education has reached over $3 billion in revenues and this segment is still in the early stages as many K-12 schools, colleges and universities have still not addressed this issue.
With a full suite of products and solutions, we believe we are well positioned to meet the security needs of schools, houses of worship, and other places where people congregate. Depending on the needs of the school and their budget, we offer (i) Standalone LocDown locks which can be operated by a teacher, (ii) a series of Networx standalone wireless locks which communicate with central controls, or (iii) enterprise-class access control with cellular connectivity, which allows the head of security to lock down all or part of the campus, including dorm rooms, classrooms and administrative offices, from a centralized office.
The Company has had several significant wins in school security contracts, including the Houston Independent School District, which is the largest school district in Texas and the seventh largest in the U.S. On this project the Company implemented its Enterprise-wide security solution via its Continental Access control with intrusion, video and alarm communicators. Another example is Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, where the Company provided a lockdown system in place for its over 1,700 dorm rooms that required both locking and access control technologies. We were chosen because we were the only security company that has both locking and access control technologies that work on the same platform and met the needs of the university.
Competitive Strengths
The security products industry is highly competitive. The Company's primary competitors are comprised of approximately 12 other companies that manufacture and market security equipment to distributors, dealers, central stations and original equipment manufacturers. The Company believes that none of these competitors is dominant in the industry. Most of these companies have substantially greater financial and other resources than the Company. However, unlike the Company, we believe that none of these competitors manufactures all key building security products: Intrusion Alarms and Access Control, Connectivity, and Locking devices. As more security installations include multiple security-related systems, which can include, intrusion, fire, access control, door-locking and connectivity, there is more demand for the various systems to communicate with each other. By having everything manufactured under one roof, we can offer customers one integrated platform solution without the risk of incompatible equipment from multiple vendors to “talk” to each other.
Our manufacturing facility located in the Dominican Republic (“D.R.”) manufactures over 90% of our products. It is located in a free zone which is a tax-advantaged location. The Company also benefits from the lower tariffs available to it under The Dominican Republic-Central America FTA (CAFTA-DR). The D.R. manufacturing operation is vertically integrated and operates in a low-cost location, where the typical labor cost is approximately one-tenth (1/10) of the cost for similar services in the U.S. The D.R. facility allows us to maintain a lower manufacturing overhead and improve our gross margin. This facility is currently running one shift, plus a second shift on select products with the ability to run 3 full shifts. Additional staffing is readily available for future expansion. The annual revenue that can be generated per shift is approximately $100 million. The building is a self-contained “concrete bunker” with ability to withstand Category 5 hurricanes. We have enough land to build additional space; 180,000 square feet of additional manufacturing space in the D.R., and approximately 100,000 square feet of office and warehousing space in Amityville, should the need arise. The Company has multiple transportation options between the D.R. and Amityville facilities. Shipping times from the D.R. to the Amityville facility are typically 6-8 days.
We perform our managerial and administrative activities in the U.S. in our facility located in Amityville, New York, which is 100,000 square feet and serves as Company’s headquarters, containing its corporate offices, research and development, design, sales administration, technical services, finance, procurement, manufacturing control, warehousing, and shipping operations. We believe that our ability to provide timely and effective technical support and services to our U.S. customers from our U.S. facility in Amityville is an advantage over other companies in the security industry that have moved customer service functions overseas to countries such as India and Philippines. Our dealers and customers rely substantially on the ability to communicate real-time to experts who can provide clear and understandable advice and instruction, because they are usually dealing with highly technical problems on a job site with little time to spare.
The Company competes primarily on the basis of the features, quality, reliability and pricing of, and the incorporation of the latest innovative and technological advances into, its products. The Company also competes by offering technical support services to its customers. In addition, the Company competes on the basis of its expertise, its proven products, its reputation and its ability to provide
products to customers on a timely basis. The inability of the Company to compete with respect to any one or more of the aforementioned factors could have an adverse impact on the Company's business.
Our Strategy
Due to paradigm changes in the security marketplace, the Company’s focus has been on mandatory (non-elective) systems, such as fire systems with central station monitoring in commercial buildings, and iOT-driven connectivity services in high growth and margin categories. As copper land lines are phased out and more people switch to cellular phone service for their homes, our cellular communication services become increasingly attractive in these installations, both new and existing. We have built a strong competitive position by developing a wide range of software capabilities from embedded micro-coding to enterprise system software, database design, mobile applications development, user portal design, mechanical and electronic mechanisms and telecommunications, featuring our significant radio and cellular communications expertise. This has enabled us to create recurring revenue opportunities across product lines, and our goal is to expand such opportunities to generate recurring revenue that will account for over 50% of our total revenue and to sustain profitability from recurring revenue margins of over 80%. We are also focusing on security solutions for the healthcare industry, including anti-ligature lockets designed for life safety and liability reduction in hospitals, behavior health institutions and correctional facilities, and such products are highly profitable while complying with applicable regulatory and health standards. We believe that our ability to design and produce these products and services are possible due to our advanced set of in-house engineering technology capability from mechanical to electronic and electro-mechanical products, digital, microprocessor and analog circuit design, networking products, and wireless and cellular communications electronics.
Research and Development
The success of the Company’s business depends substantially on its ability to develop new and proprietary technology and products. The research and development (“RD”) costs incurred by the Company are charged to expense as incurred and are included in Operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the Company expended approximately $8,024,000, $7,620,000 and $7,257,000, respectively, on research and development activities conducted primarily by its engineering department to develop and improve the products. The Company intends to continue to conduct a significant portion of its future research and development activities internally.
Our Human Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had 1,149 full-time employees. 258 of these were located in the United States (“U.S.”) and 891 were located at our manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic (“DR”). 42 of our U.S. employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We also engage consultants from time to time. Management considers its relationship with its employees to be very good.
Hiring, motivating and retaining talented employees is an ongoing priority to Napco. Maintaining a talented workforce at all levels is critical to our ability to delver high quality products and services to our customers as well as maintain shareholder value.
In order to maintain a high level of talent in our workforce, Napco offers comprehensive benefits programs, competitive wages, incentive programs, performance reviews and various employee activities and awards. We also provide training and management support for employees to enhance their success and to identify outstanding talent and development opportunities.
Government Regulation
Our business and products are subject to various federal, state, local and international regulatory authorities and the regulatory authorities in the countries in which our products are produced or sold. Compliance with these laws and regulations has not had and is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company, including capital expenditures for environmental compliance, or on its earnings or competitive position.
Marketing
The Company's staff of approximately 60 sales and marketing support employees located at the Company's Amityville offices sells and markets our products primarily to independent distributors, wholesalers and dealers of security alarm and security hardware equipment. The Company currently has approximately 9,000 customers made up of distributors, installing dealers and wholesalers who purchase our products from distributors or directly from the Company. The Company's sales representatives periodically contact existing and potential customers to introduce new products and create demand for those as well as other Company products. These
sales representatives, together with the Company's technical personnel, provide training and other services to wholesalers and distributors so that they can better service the needs of their customers. In addition to direct sales efforts, the Company advertises in technical trade publications and participates in trade shows in major United States cities.
Seasonality
The Company's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. Historically, the end users of the Company’s hardware products want to install these products prior to the summer; therefore, sales of these products historically peak in the period April 1 through June 30, the Company's fiscal fourth quarter, and are reduced in the period July 1 through September 30, the Company's fiscal first quarter. In addition, demand for all of our products may be affected by the housing and construction markets. Deterioration of the current economic conditions may also affect this trend. The monthly recurring revenue, which is less susceptable to these fluctuations, allows us to generate a more consistent and predictable stream of income and mitigates the risk of fluctuation in market demand for our equipment products.
Raw Materials
The Company prepares specifications for component parts used in the products and purchases the components from outside sources or fabricates the components itself. These components, if standard, are generally readily available; if specially designed for the Company, there is usually more than one alternative source of supply available to the Company on a competitive basis. The Company generally maintains inventories of all critical components. A majority of purchased components are sourced from U.S. and Asian suppliers and are typically shipped directly to the D.R. The Company, for the most part, is not dependent on any one source for its raw materials. The Company believes that any vendor that is currently the sole source of a component can be replaced without a material impact on the Company.
Corporate Information and History
The Company was founded in 1969 and incorporated as NAPCO Security Systems, Inc. in December 1971 in the State of Delaware. NAPCO went public on NASDAQ with the ticker symbol “NSSC”, in 1972. In December 2008 the Company changed its name to NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc.
In 1987, the Company acquired a locking company, Alarm Lock Systems, the first of its three acquisitions. In 2000, the Company acquired an access control company, Continental Instruments. In 2008, the Company acquired another locking company, Marks USA. In 1990, the Company began the process of moving most of its manufacturing operations offshore. After studying various options, the D.R. was chosen as it is relatively close to our headquarters (three and half hours by plane), is in the same time zone, has a relatively stable political and economic situation and is a low cost manufacturing environment. In 1995, the Company built a state-of-the-art 180,000 square foot facility in the D.R., and we continued to improve and upgrade the facility’s manufacturing capability by utilizing and acquiring the latest technology and equipment.
Our executive offices are located at 333 Bayview Ave, Amityville NY 11701. Our telephone number is (631) 842-9400.
Website Access to Company Reports
Copies of our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to these reports) are available free of charge on our website (www.napcosecurity.com) on the same day they are electronically filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company has one class of Common Stock which trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “NSSC”.
ITEM 1A: RISK FACTORS
The risks described below are among those that could materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations. These risks could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results and from any results predicted by any forward-looking statements related to conditions or events that may occur in the future.
Our business operation and financial performance may again be adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and related events.
We are subject to risks related to the global pandemic associated with the COVID-19 disease, which has spread globally to the U.S. and other countries where we have operations, including the Dominican Republic. Numerous federal and state governmental jurisdictions have imposed “stay-at-home” orders, quarantines, travel bans and similar governmental orders and restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19. Such orders or restrictions have resulted in business closures, work stoppages, slowdowns and delays in commercial activities, unprecedented and widespread unemployment, disruptions to ports and other shipping infrastructure, border closures, and other travel or health-related restrictions, thereby negatively impacting our customers, suppliers, distributors, employees, offices, and the industry in which we operate.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic downturn, we had experienced a decline in the demand for our products, as our distributors and customers reduced orders and adjusted their inventory channel in response to slowdown in spending and demand for security products. While the economic recovery from this pandemic has resulted in increased demand for our products in fiscal 2022, re-institution of a prolonged stay-at-home order, or any other continued decrease in economic activity as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, could have a negative adverse impact on our customers and their financial condition, which could impact their ability to meet their financial obligations and could result in elevated levels of delinquencies and bad debt losses. In addition, we rely upon our third-party vendors to provide parts and materials for us to produce our products. If any of these vendors are unable to continue to provide us with these parts and materials, it could negatively impact our ability to serve our customers. We also could be adversely affected if key personnel or a significant number of employees were to become unavailable due to the effects and restrictions of COVID-19 pandemic in areas where we operate.
We manufacture substantially all of hardware products in our factory in Dominican Republic, which are then shipped to us in the United States for further distribution. The government authorities in Dominican Republic have imposed restrictions as a result of the pandemic that impacted activities at the factory, which may reduce our productivity and output. Additional restrictions and limitations on international travel and transportation, including air travel, may make it more difficult for us to ship and transport products from Dominican Republic to the U.S., which may cause delays and disruptions in our supply chain.
Moreover, if we determine that long-lived assets are not realizable as a result of a significant reduction in the projected future cash flows resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we may be required to write down these assets or incur impairment charge under current accounting standards, which would have a negative effect on our consolidated financial statements. If economic conditions in the U.S. decline due to the pandemic it may reduce revenues associated with our intangible assets, including assets acquired in our prior acquisitions, and result in a reduction of future expected cash flows. Such a reduction could result in significant impairment charges to adjust the carrying value of the intangible assets.
During fiscal 2021 and 2022, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s operations lessened. However, the future impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic remains uncertain and subject to change. We cannot predict when the pandemic will end, or if there will be a resurgence, and when related governmental orders and restrictions will be eased or lifted, and any extension or prolonged implementation of these restrictions will further adversely affect our business, customers and financial results. Even after such orders and restrictions are eased or lifted, the severe economic harm and recession inflicted upon the jurisdictions and areas in which we operate may last for an extended period of time and continue to adversely affect our business and financial performance, and there is no guarantee that we will be able to act quickly and effectively to return to our normal operations.
Our business could be materially adversely affected as a result of general economic and market conditions.
We are subject to the effects of general economic and market conditions. In the event that any of these conditions deteriorate, our revenue, profit and cash-flow levels could be materially adversely affected in future periods. In the event of such deterioration, many of our current or potential future customers may experience serious cash flow problems and as a result may, modify, delay or cancel purchases of our products. Additionally, customers may not be able to pay, or may delay payment of, accounts receivable that are owed to us. If such events do occur, they may result in our expenses being too high in relation to our revenues and cash flows.
During weak economic times, the available pool of independent distributors, dealers and installers of security equipment may decline as the prospects for home building and home renovation projects diminish, which may have a corresponding impact on our growth prospects. In addition, there is an increased risk during these periods that an increased percentage of independent distributors, dealers and installers of security equipment will file for bankruptcy protection, which may harm our reputation, revenue, profitability and results of operations.
The markets we serve are highly competitive and we may be unable to compete effectively.
We compete with approximately 12 other companies that manufacture and market security equipment to distributors, dealers, control stations and original equipment manufacturers in the U.S. Most of these companies may have substantially greater financial and other resources than the Company. The Company competes primarily on the basis of the features, quality, reliability and pricing of, and the incorporation of the latest innovative and technological advances into its products, as well as technical support services to its customers. The Company competes on the basis of its expertise, its proven products, its reputation and its ability to provide products to customers on a timely basis. The inability of the Company to compete with respect to any one or more of the aforementioned factors could have an adverse impact on the Company's business.
Our business may also be materially adversely affected by the announcement or introduction of new products and services by our competitors, and the implementation of effective marketing or sales strategies by our competitors. Our industry is characterized by constantly improved products. There can be no assurance that competitors will not develop products that are superior to the Company's products. We have historically invested approximately 6% to 8% of annual revenues on RD to mitigate this risk. However, many of our competitors have dedicated more resources and capabilities to RD, including committing more engineers and capital expenditures, to develop and design new product that may enter the markets sooner or with more penetration. Future success will depend, in part, on our ability to continue to develop and market products and product enhancements cost-effectively. The Company's research and development expenditures are principally targeted at enhancing existing products, and to a lesser extent at developing new ones. Further, there can be no assurance that the Company will not experience additional price competition, and that such competition may not adversely affect the Company's revenues and results of operations
We may not be able to maintain or control our expenses proportionate to our sales volumes to generate profit for our business.
Certain of our expenses are fixed or semi-variable, including our costs for operating our manufacturing facilities. While expense levels relative to current sales levels result in positive net income and cash flows, if sales levels decrease significantly and we are unable to reduce expenses proportionately, our business may be adversely affected. The amount of our operating expenses are subject to variables and factors that may not be within our control, including but are not limited to, unexpected expenses relating to the manufacturing of products; increased compensation requirement for our employees and cost of raw materials. A significant portion of our expense is labor cost, including costs for workers who are operating our facility in the Dominican Republic. While we have been able to control our expenses due to the lower labor costs in the Dominican Republic, there is no guarantee that such costs will not increase in the future, or that a sufficient number of workers in Dominican Republic will be available to operate the facility efficiently, and our failure to maintain effective labor costs may adversely affect our results of operations.
Our business could be adversely affected as a result of housing and commercial building market conditions.
We are subject to the effects of housing and commercial building market conditions. The sales of our security products tend to increase during period in which new housing and commercial real estate constructions are increasing. If these conditions deteriorate, resulting in declines in new housing or commercial building constructions, existing home or commercial building sales or renovations, our business, results of operations or financial condition could be materially adversely affected, particularly in our intrusion and door locking product lines. The condition of the residential and commercial building markets in which we operate is cyclical and depends on the condition of the economy in the United States, and on the perceptions of investors of the overall economic outlook. Rising interest rates, declining employment levels, declining demand for real estate, declining real estate values or periods of general economic slowdown or recession or the perception that any of these events may occur have negatively impacted the real estate market in the past and may in the future negatively impact our ability to sell products and generate new revenue sources.
We may not be able to grow our recurring revenue business to generate consistent revenue and profitability.
A significant driver of our growth is our recurring revenue business in which customers who purchased our products and equipment are required to pay monthly fees for communications services to maintain the operation of such products. Our recurring revenue products, such as StarLink, iSecure and iBridge, tend to generate higher gross margin and are less susceptible to volatility of market demand and economic conditions. However, our revenue recurring business is relatively new and we have limited experience in developing, marketing and selling such products. We also face intense competition where other companies with greater resources and experience have established a wider and more entrenched customer base for similar products and services, making it more difficult for us to penetrate into such market. In addition, we are required to incur costs to maintain a network operations center to provide customer support and services, and to comply with federal and state regulations governing the operation and communications of these products. Such costs may reduce our profitability if we are not able to grow and expand the recurring revenue business. As we are
increasingly dependent on recurring revenue products as a driver for growth, our failure to execute our strategy for this business line will materially adversely affect our financial conditions and prospects.
We may not be able to sustain and continue the growth of school security products.
We recently experienced significant growth of demand for our security products from schools, universities and other educational institutions as a result of the national focus on prevention of school violence. Federal and state governmental authorities have proposed and enacted numerous legislation and laws, including the School Violence Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2019 that provide increased funding to public schools to implement and enhance security systems. While our business has benefited from such additional federal and state funding and increased demand, there is no guarantee that such funding and trend will continue. For example, if school shutdown continues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and various stay-at-home orders imposed by state governments, there could be a reduced need for schools to acquire and implement security systems, and state and federal government may also decide to reduce funding or impose additional criteria for funding. These factors may result in a decline of demand for our school security products which in turn may adversely affect our financial performance.
We rely on distributors to sell our products and an adverse change in our relationship with such distributors may adversely affect our financial performance.
We distribute our products primarily through independent distributors and wholesalers of security alarm and security hardware equipment. Our distributors and wholesalers also sell our competitors' products, and if they favor our competitors' products for any reason, they may fail or reduce their effort to market and sell our products as effectively or to devote resources necessary to provide effective sales, which would adversely affect our financial performance. In addition, our distributors order our products and maintain their inventory based on forecasts of potential demands from dealers and end customers, and our distributors may not be able to forecast such demand accurately, which may adversely affect our ability to generate sales and revenue in a timely manner. In some cases, distributors may delay ordering our products until they receive confirmation of orders from dealers and end customers, and this delay may cause disruption and make it more difficult for us to fill their order timely and effectively, which may adversely affect our revenue and sales.
The financial health of our distributors and wholesalers and our continuing relationships with them are important to our success. Some of these distributors and wholesalers, particularly smaller firms with limited working capital and resources, may not be able to withstand adverse changes in business conditions or mitigate the negative impact of a prolonged economic downturn or recession, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The failure of our distributors to maintain financial heath and success will impact our ability to generate revenues. Furthermore, our relationship with distributors may change or terminate due to other factors beyond our control, including but are not limited to, acquisition of distributors by third parties may not be willing to continue the relationship with us; internal restructuring or refocus of business strategies; and changes in management, all of which may negatively impact our ability to continue to sell to such distributors. Finally, we generally do not have long-term agreements with distributors who purchase our products primarily through purchase orders. Without an agreement, we are not able to guarantee that such distributors will not discontinue or terminate relationship with us at any time, and any loss of distributor will negatively impact our financial conditions and results of operations.
We may not able to gain widespread or timely market acceptance of our new products and continue to build and enhance our brand to achieve growth.
We rely on introduction of new products and services to penetrate new markets and identify additional sources of revenues order to grow our business. However, many of our distributors and customers may not be willing to change or switch to new products and equipment, or may require an extended period time to assess, test and evaluate functionalities and performance of our new products. Any delays in establishing widespread acceptance of our new products may adversely affect our financial performance and growth. In order to ensure market acceptance of new products, we have incurred and expect to incur significant expenses in sales and marketing campaign, and we may not be able to justify such costs if the effort does not produce sufficient sales and customer accounts.
We believe that building and maintaining market awareness, brand recognition and goodwill of our business and products in a cost-effective manner is important to our overall success in achieving widespread acceptance of our existing and future products and is an important element in attracting new customers. An important part of our business strategy is to increase awareness of our brand and to provide marketing leadership, services and support to our distributor and customer network. While we may choose to engage in a broader marketing campaign to further promote our brand, this effort may not be successful. Our efforts in developing our brand may be hindered by the marketing efforts of our competitors and our reliance on our third parties to promote our brand. If we are unable to
cost-effectively maintain and increase awareness of our brand, our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations could be harmed.
Our financial results could be materially adversely affected as a result of offering extended payment terms to customers or if we are not able to collect our accounts receivables on a timely basis from major customers.
We regularly grant credit terms beyond 30 days to certain distributors and customers primarily in an effort to keep a full line of our products in-stock at our customers’ locations. The longer the terms that are granted, the more risk is inherent in the collection of those receivables. We cannot guarantee that distributors and customers will be able to make payments on a timely basis even after a thorough review of their credit and financial history. The ability of distributors and customers to make such payments may be subject to factors beyond our control, including their financial conditions and business operation. We may also incur additional costs and effort to collect past due receivables without assurance that a sufficient or any amount of bad debt can be collected.
We sell security products and systems and if our solutions fail for any reason, we could be subject to liability and our business could suffer.
We sell security products and services, which are designed to secure the safety of our customer and their commercial, residential, institutional, industrial or governmental properties. Our products and services may contain undetected defects in the software, infrastructure, third-party components or processes. If these solutions fail for any reason, including due to defects in our equipment, software, a carrier outage or user error, we could be subject to liability for such failures and our business could suffer. In addition, our products and systems are not installed by us, and if third parties do not install or maintain our products correctly, our products and systems may not function properly. If the improper installation or maintenance of our products and systems leads to service or equipment failures after introduction of, or an upgrade to, our products and systems, we could experience harm to our branded reputation, claims by our customers or installers or lost revenue during the period required to address the cause of the problem. Any defect in, or disruption to, our products and systems could cause consumers not to purchase additional products or systems from us, prevent potential consumers from purchasing our products and systems or harm our reputation.
We are subject to risks relating to the operation of a manufacturing facility in Dominican Republic.
We operate a manufacturing facility in Dominican Republic where the majority of our products is made and shipped to our U.S. distributors. The facility requires us to incur certain fixed operating costs that do not fluctuate with changes in production levels or utilization of our manufacturing capacity. If production levels decline due to lower demand or reduced customer orders, our fixed costs are spread over reduced levels, which may contribute to decreasing margins and reduced profitability. Operation of a manufacturing facility also subjects us to certain additional risks, including but not limited to the following:
· Unavailability of workers or insufficient workforce to operate the factory;
· Compliance with local regulatory requirements, including labor laws and tax requirements;
· Difficulties in communication and coordination with U.S. headquarters;
· Natural disasters such as hurricanes which may damage our factory; and
· Effect of general political and economic conditions of the Dominican Republic.
The occurrence of any of these factors may adversely affect the production output and operation of our factory, which will disrupt our supply chain and negatively impact our financial performance. Furthermore, we have not identified any alternative third-party factory that can manufacture our products; therefore it would be difficult for us to replace any loss of output of capacity if our factory in Dominican Republic is not functioning properly or at all.
Our business could be materially adversely affected by a weakening of the U.S. dollar against the Dominican peso.
We are exposed to foreign currency risks due to our operations in the Dominican Republic. We have significant operations in the Dominican Republic, which conducts certain transactions in Dominican pesos. We are subject to the risk that currency exchange rates between the United States and the Dominican Republic will fluctuate significantly, potentially resulting in an increase in some of our expenses when US dollars are transferred to Dominican pesos to pay these expenses. For example, if the U.S. dollars weakens and the currency exchange rate is less favorable, it may be more costly for us to pay expenses for our factory in the Dominican Republic, which may adversely affect our financial conditions and results of operations.
Our business could be materially adversely affected by adverse tax consequences of offshore operations.
We have operations both within the United States and offshore, with a portion of our operating income generated outside the United States. We intend to reinvest these earnings in our foreign operations indefinitely, except where we are able to repatriate these earnings to the United States without material incremental tax expense. A significant portion of our assets that result from these earnings remain outside the United States. If these indefinitely reinvested earnings were repatriated into the United States as dividends, we would be subject to additional withholding taxes.
Our failure to maintain the security of our information and technology networks could adversely affect us.
We are dependent on information technology networks and systems, including the Internet, to process, transmit and store electronic information and, in the normal course of our business, we collect and retain certain information pertaining to our distributors, customers, partners and employees, including personal information. If security breaches in connection with the delivery of our solutions allow unauthorized third parties to access any of this data or obtain control of our systems, our reputation, business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations could be harmed.
The legal, regulatory and contractual environment surrounding information security, privacy and credit card fraud is constantly evolving and companies that collect and retain such information are under increasing attack by cyber-criminals around the world. Further, as the regulatory focus on privacy issues continues to increase and worldwide laws and regulations concerning the protection of data and personal information expand and become more complex, these potential risks to our business will intensify. A significant actual or potential theft, loss, fraudulent use or misuse of distributors, customers, employee or other personally identifiable data, whether by third parties or as a result of employee malfeasance or otherwise, non-compliance with our contractual or other legal obligations regarding such data or a violation of our privacy and security policies with respect to such data could result in loss of confidential information, damage to our reputation, early termination of our business relationships, litigation, regulatory investigations or actions and other liabilities or actions against us, including significant fines by U.S. federal and state authorities, and other countries and private claims by companies and individuals for violation of data privacy and security regulations.
In addition, cyber-attacks from computer hackers and cyber criminals and other malicious Internet-based activity continue to increase generally, and perpetrators of cyber-attacks may be able to develop and deploy viruses, worms, ransomware, malware, DNS attacks, wireless network attacks, attacks on our cloud networks, phishing attempts, social engineering attempts, distributed denial of service attacks and other advanced persistent threats or malicious software programs that attack our products and services, our networks and network endpoints or otherwise exploit any security vulnerabilities of our products, services and networks. Techniques used to obtain unauthorized access or to sabotage systems change frequently and generally are not recognized until launched against a target. As a result, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventative measures. We cannot be certain that advances in cyber-capabilities or other developments will not compromise or breach the technology protecting the networks that access our platforms and solutions, and we can make no assurance that we will be able to detect, prevent, timely and adequately address or mitigate the negative effects of cyber-attacks or other security breaches. If any one of these risks materializes, our business, financial condition, cash flows or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
We rely on the effort and service of Richard L. Soloway (age 76), our founder, Chief Executive Officer and major stockholder.
The success of the Company is largely dependent on the effort and service of Richard L. Soloway, who is our founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and a major stockholder. We depend on Mr. Soloway on various aspects of our business operation, including his experience and knowledge in the industry, extensive relationships with distributors and customers, and his leadership to develop and implement business strategies. The loss or reduction of services by Mr. Soloway could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business and prospects.
Our business could be materially adversely affected as a result of the inability to maintain adequate financing.
While our business currently does not have any debt and finances operations and capital expenditures solely utilizing cash-flows from operations, we have an unused credit facility in the event that we need to supplement current cash-flows with outside financing. The credit facility provides for certain financial covenants relating to ratios affected by profit, asset and debt levels. If the Company’s profits, asset or cash-flow levels decline below the minimums required to meet these covenants and we require outside financing, the Company may be materially adversely affected. Effects on the Company could include higher interest costs, reduction in borrowing availability or revocation of these credit facilities.
Our PPP Loans in the amount of $3.9 million were forgiven, but we may still be subject to audit and any resulting adverse audit outcome could result in the repayment of a portion or all of the PPP Loans and may adversely affect our future results of operations.
In the fourth fiscal quarter of 2021, the Company received $3.9 in loan proceeds (the “PPP Loan”) pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the PPP) created the CARES Act
During the first fiscal quarter of 2021, the PPP Loans were forgiven, in their entirety, in accordance with guidelines set forth in the PPP. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt in the first quarter of 2022 in the amount of $3,904,000. The SBA reserves the right to audit PPP forgiveness applications for a period of six years from the date of forgiveness. It has indicated that it will audit all of those that are in excess of $2 million.
If we were to be audited and receive an adverse outcome in such an audit, we could be required to return the full amount of the PPP Loans and may potentially be subject to civil and criminal fines and penalties. If it is subsequently determined that the PPP Loans must be repaid, such repayment could adversely impact our financial results for the period in which such repayment occurs.
We are obligated to develop and maintain a system of effective internal controls over financial reporting. These internal controls may be determined to be not effective, which may adversely affect investor confidence in our company and, as a result, the value of our common stock.
We have been and are required, pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, to furnish a report by management on, among other things, the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting on an annual basis. This assessment includes disclosure of any material weaknesses identified by our management in our internal control over financial reporting. During the evaluation and testing process, if we identify one or more material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, we will be unable to assert that our internal controls are effective and would be required to disclose any material weaknesses identified in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. While we have established certain procedures and control over our financial reporting processes, we cannot assure you that these efforts will prevent restatements of our financial statements in the future.
Our independent registered public accounting firm is also required, pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, to report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. For future reporting periods, our independent registered public accounting firm may issue a report that is adverse in the event it is not satisfied with the level at which our controls are documented, designed or operating. We may not be able to remediate any future material weaknesses, or to complete our evaluation, testing and any required remediation in a timely fashion.
If we are unable to conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, or if our independent registered public accounting firm is unable to express an opinion that our internal controls over financial reporting are effective, investors could lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which could cause the price of our common stock to decline, and we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by regulatory authorities, including the SEC and Nasdaq. Failure to remediate any material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, or to maintain other effective control systems required of public companies, could also restrict our future access to the capital markets.
In May 2022, we identified material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting relating to the manner in which we calculated our inventory obsolescence reserve. We revised the methodology which resulted in the restatement of previously audited financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2021, June 30, 2020, and June 30, 2019. The effect of such restatement is described on a Form 8-k that we filed with the SEC on May 17, 2022.
We have identified material weaknesses in our system of internal controls and are in the process of remediation. If not remediated, these material weaknesses could result in material misstatements in our financial statements. We may be unable to develop, implement and maintain appropriate controls in future periods.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company identified two material weaknesses in internal control.
One material weakness in internal control related to ineffective information technology general controls (ITGCs) in the area of user access and lack of effective program change-management over certain information technology (IT) systems that support the Company’s financial reporting processes. Our business process controls (automated and manual) that are dependent on the affected ITGCs were also deemed ineffective because they could have been adversely impacted. We believe that these control deficiencies were a result of: IT Control processes lacking sufficient documentation and risk-assessment procedures to assess changes in the IT environment and program change management of personnel that could impact internal controls over financial reporting. The material weakness did not result in any identified misstatements to the financial statements and there were no changes to the previously released financial results.
The second material weakness in internal controls related to the reserve for excess and slow-moving inventory. This control deficiency was a result of a lack of effective review and reconciliation controls over the forecasted sales and usage data. The material weakness did not result in a material misstatement to the financial statements. There were no changes to the previously released financial results.
Based on these material weaknesses, the Company’s management concluded that at June 30, 2022 the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting were not effective.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
With the oversight of our audit committee, we are working to remedy the ineffectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures, but there can be no assurance as to when the remediation plan will be fully developed and implemented. Until our remediation plan is fully implemented, we will continue to devote time, attention and financial resources to these efforts.
If we do not adequately complete our remediation in a timely fashion, investors could lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which could cause the price of our common stock to decline, and we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by regulatory authorities, including the SEC and Nasdaq. Failure to remediate any material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, or to maintain other effective control systems required of public companies, could also restrict our future access to the capital markets.Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock
If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, or publish negative reports about our business, our share price and trading volume could decline.
The trading market for our common stock depends, in part, on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about us or our business. We do not have any control over these analysts. If our financial performance fails to meet analyst estimates or one or more of the analysts who cover us downgrade our shares or change their opinion of our shares, our share price would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of our company or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause our share price or trading volume to decline.
Mr. Soloway, members of management and certain directors own a significant portion of our outstanding voting stock and exert significant influence over our business and affairs.
Richard L. Soloway, our Chief Executive Officer, members of management and our board of directors (“Board”) beneficially own approximately 21% of our common stock. Their significant ownership will, for the foreseeable future, enable them to control our management and affairs, and most matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors, financing activities, a merger or sale of our assets and other significant corporate transactions. They may, in their discretion, elect to exercise these or similar rights at any time. Furthermore, the Company has established a staggered Board where the election of only one class of directors can be held at each annual meeting. This concentration of ownership, as well as a staggered or classified Board, could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in our control or otherwise discouraging a potential acquirer from attempting to obtain control of us, which in turn could materially adversely affect our stock price and may prevent attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our Board or management.
ITEM 1B: UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 2: PROPERTIES.
The Company owns executive offices and production and warehousing facilities at 333 Bayview Avenue, Amityville, New York. This facility consists of a fully-utilized building of approximately 100,000 square foot on a six acre plot. This six-acre plot provides the Company with space for expansion of office, manufacturing and storage capacities.
The Company's foreign subsidiary located in the Dominican Republic, Napco DR, S.A., owns a building of approximately 180,000 square feet of production and warehousing space in the Dominican Republic. That subsidiary also leases the land associated with this building under a 99-year lease expiring in the year 2092 at an annual cost of approximately $288,000. As of June 30, 2022, a majority of the Company's products were manufactured at this facility, utilizing U.S. quality control standards.
Management believes that these facilities are more than adequate to meet the needs of the Company in the foreseeable future.
ITEM 3: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
There are no pending or threatened material legal proceedings to which NAPCO or its subsidiaries or any of their property is subject.
In the normal course of business, the Company is a party to claims and/or litigation. Management believes that the settlement of such claims and/or litigation, considered in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations.
ITEM 4: MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE.
Not Applicable.
PART II
ITEM 5: MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
Principal Market
NAPCO's Common Stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, Global Market System, under the symbol NSSC.
Approximate Number of Security Holders
The number of holders of record of NAPCO's Common Stock as of August 26, 2022 was 63 (such number does not include beneficial owners of stock held in nominee name).
Dividend Information
NAPCO has never declared or paid a cash dividend with respect to its Common Stock.
Equity Compensation Plan Information as of June 30, 2022
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NUMBER OF SECURITIES | WEIGHTED AVERAGE | REMAINING AVAILABLE FOR | |||||
TO BE ISSUED UPON | EXERCISE PRICE OF | FUTURE ISSUANCE (EXCLUDING | |||||
EXERCISE OF | OUTSTANDING | SECURITIES REFLECTED IN | |||||
OUTSTANDING OPTIONS | OPTIONS | COLUMN (a) | |||||
PLAN CATEGORY |
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Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (1): |
| 659,380 | $ | 17.97 |
| 1,212,020 | |
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders: |
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| 659,380 | $ | 17.97 |
| 1,212,020 | |
| (1) | In May 2020, the stockholders approved the 2020 Non-Employee Stock Option Plan which authorizes the granting of awards, the exercise of which would allow up to an aggregate of 100,000 shares of the Company's common stock to be acquired by the holders of such awards. In December 2018, the stockholders approved the 2018 Non-Employee Stock Option Plan which authorizes the granting of awards, the exercise of which would allow up to an aggregate of 100,000 shares of the Company's common stock to be acquired by the holders of such awards. In December 2012, the stockholders approved the 2012 Employee Stock Option Plan which authorizes the granting of awards, the exercise of which would allow up to an aggregate of 1,900,000 shares of the Company's common stock to be acquired by the holders of such awards. In December 2012, the stockholders also approved the 2012 Non-Employee Stock Option Plan which authorizes the granting of awards, the exercise of which would allow up to an aggregate of 100,000 shares of the Company's common stock to be acquired by the holders of such awards. |
ITEM 6: SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
The table below summarizes selected financial information. For further information, refer to the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto beginning on page FS-1 of this report.
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Statement of earnings data: |
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Net Sales | $ | 143,593 | $ | 114,035 | $ | 101,359 | |||
Gross Profit |
| 59,156 |
| 50,748 |
| 42,844 | |||
Operating Income |
| 18,225 |
| 17,932 |
| 10,065 | |||
Net Income |
| 19,599 |
| 15,413 |
| 7,795 | |||
Cash Flow Data: |
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Net cash flows provided by operating activities |
| 8,332 |
| 22,987 |
| 10,305 | |||
Net cash flows used in investing activities |
| (1,563) |
| (6,429) |
| (1,615) | |||
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities |
| 155 |
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| 1,530 | |||
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Basic | $ | 0.53 | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.21 | |||
Diluted | $ | 0.53 | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.21 | |||
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Basic |
| 36,725,000 |
| 36,696,000 |
| 36,888,000 | |||
Diluted |
| 36,867,000 |
| 36,808,000 |
| 36,986,000 | |||
Cash Dividends declared per common share (1) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||
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Working capital (2) | $ | 93,142 | $ | 75,391 | $ | 60,452 | |||
Total assets |
| 148,576 |
| 122,551 |
| 104,498 | |||
Long-term debt |
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| 1,518 |
| 2,110 | |||
Stockholders' equity |
| 113,791 |
| 92,388 |
| 76,540 | |||
(1)The Company has never paid a cash dividend on its common stock.
(2)Working capital is calculated by deducting Current Liabilities from Current Assets.
ITEM 7: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Overview
Napco Security Technologies, Inc (“NAPCO”, “the Company”, “we”) is one of the leading manufacturers and designers of high-tech electronic security devices, wireless communication services for intrusion and fire alarm systems as well as a leading provider of school safety solutions. We offer a diversified array of security products, encompassing access control systems, door-locking products, intrusion and fire alarm systems and video surveillance products. These products are used for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial and governmental applications, and are sold worldwide principally to independent distributors, dealers and installers of security equipment. We have experienced significant growth in recent years, primarily driven by fast growing recurring service revenues generated from wireless communication services for intrusion and fire alarm systems, as well as our school security products that are designed to meet the increasing needs to enhance school security as a result of on-campus shooting and violence in the U.S..
Since 1969, NAPCO has established a heritage and proven record in the professional security community for reliably delivering both advanced technology and high-quality security solutions, building many of the industry’s widely recognized brands, such as NAPCO Security Systems, Alarm Lock, Continental Access, Marks USA, and other popular product lines: including Gemini and F64-Series hardwire/wireless intrusion systems and iSee Video internet video solutions. We are also dedicated to developing innovative technology and producing the next generation of reliable security solutions that utilize remote communications and wireless networks, including our StarLink, iBridge, and more recently the iSecure product lines. Today, millions of businesses, institutions, homes, and people around the globe are protected by products from the NAPCO Group of Companies.
Our net sales were $143.6 million, $114.0 million and $101.4 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The change in our net sales was driven primarily by increased sales of our recurring services ($12.1 million) and sales of equipment ($17.5 million) as compared to the same period a year ago. The increase in equipment sales was due primarily to the recovery from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the elimination of most of the closures mandated by federal and state governments during the early and peak stages of the pandemic. As these closures abated and economic conditions improved, our equipment sales increased. In addition, fiscal 2022 net sales increased due, in part, to an increase in sales of the Company’s cellular radio products as the major cellular providers sunset their 3G networks. Our net income was $19.6 million, $15.4 million and $7.8 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The increases in net income during this period were due primarily to the recovery from the COVID-19 impact described above, as well as by the growth of our cellular products and the associated recurring revenue business.
Economic and Other Factors
We are subject to the effects of general economic and market conditions. If the U.S. or international economic conditions deteriorate, our revenue, profit and cash-flow levels could be materially adversely affected in future periods. In the event of such deterioration, many of our current or potential future customers may experience serious cash flow problems and as a result may, modify, delay or cancel purchases of our products. Additionally, customers may not be able to pay, or may delay payment of, accounts receivable that are owed to us. If such events do occur, they may result in our fixed and semi-variable expenses becoming too high in relation to our revenues and cash flows.
Seasonality
The Company's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. Historically, the end users of the Company’s hardware products want to install these products prior to the summer; therefore, sales of these products historically peak in the period April 1 through June 30, the Company's fiscal fourth quarter, and are reduced in the period July 1 through September 30, the Company's fiscal first quarter. In addition, demand for all of our products may be affected by the housing and construction markets. Deterioration of the current economic conditions may also affect this trend.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company’s significant accounting policies are fully described in Note 1 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in its 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Management believes these critical accounting policies, among others, affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those products or services.
For product sales, the Company typically transfers control at a point in time upon shipment or delivery of the product. For monthly communication services, the Company satisfies its performance obligation as the services are rendered overt the course of the month and therefore recognizes revenue over the monthly period.
Typically timing of revenue recognition coincides with the timing of invoicing to the customers, at which time the Company has an unconditional right to consideration. As such, the Company typically records a receivable when revenue is recognized.
The contract with the customer states the final terms of the sale, including the description, quantity, and price of each product purchased. Payment for product sales is typically due within 30 and 180 days of the delivery date. Payment for monthly communication services is billed on a monthly basis and is typically due at the beginning of the month of service or in 30 days for customers with an open account.
The Company provides limited standard warranty for defective products, usually for a period of 24 to 36 months. The Company accepts returns for such defective products as well as for other limited circumstances. The Company also provides rebates to customers for meeting specified purchasing targets and other coupons or credits in limited circumstances. The Company establishes reserves for the estimated returns, rebates and credits and measures such variable consideration based on the expected
value method using an analysis of historical data. Changes to the estimated variable consideration in subsequent periods are not material.
The Company analyzes product sales returns and is able to make reasonable and reliable estimates of product returns based on the Company’s past history. Estimates for sales returns are based on several factors including actual returns and based on expected return data communicated to it by its customers. Accordingly, the Company believes that its historical returns analysis is an accurate basis for its allowance for sales returns. Actual results could differ from those estimates. As a percentage of gross sales, sales returns, rebates and allowances were 10%, 10% and 9% for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Reserve for Doubtful Accounts
An entity is more vulnerable to concentrations of credit risk if it is exposed to risk of loss greater than it would have had if it mitigated its risk through diversification of customers. The Company had one customer with an accounts receivable balance that comprised 22%, 19% and 24% of the Company’s accounts receivable at June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Sales to this customer did not exceed 10% of net sales during fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020. The Company had another customer with an accounts receivable balance that comprised 11% of the Company’s accounts receivable at June 30, 2021. Sales to this customer did not exceed 10% of net sales in any of the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company had another customer with an accounts receivable balance that comprised 10% of the Company’s accounts receivable at June 30, 2020. Sales to this customer did not exceed 10% of net sales in any of the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company had another customer with an accounts receivable balance that comprised 16% and 12% of the Company’s accounts receivable at June 30, 2022 and 2021. Sales to this customer did not exceed 10% of net sales in any of the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
In the ordinary course of business, we have established a reserve for doubtful accounts and customer deductions in the amount of $243,000 and $226,000 as of June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Our reserve for doubtful accounts is a subjective critical estimate that has a direct impact on reported net earnings. This reserve is based upon the evaluation of accounts receivable agings, specific exposures and historical or anticipated events.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The reported net value of inventory includes finished saleable products, work-in-process and raw materials that will be sold or used in future periods. Inventory costs include raw materials, direct labor and overhead. The Company’s overhead expenses are applied based, in part, upon estimates of the proportion of those expenses that are related to procuring and storing raw materials as compared to the manufacture and assembly of finished products. These proportions, the method of their application, and the resulting overhead included in ending inventory, are based in part on subjective estimates and actual results could differ from those estimates.
In addition, the Company records an inventory obsolescence reserve, which represents the difference between the cost of the inventory and its estimated realizable value. This reserve is calculated using an estimated obsolescence percentage applied to the inventory based on age, historical trends, product life cycle, requirements to support forecasted sales, and the ability to find alternate applications of its raw materials and to convert finished product into alternate versions of the same product to better match customer demand. There is inherent professional judgment and subjectivity made by both production and engineering members of management in determining the estimated obsolescence percentage. In addition, and as necessary, the Company may establish specific reserves for future known or anticipated events. The Company also regularly reviews the period over which its inventories will be converted to sales. Any inventories expected to convert to sales beyond 12 months from the balance sheet date are classified as non-current.
Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
Long-lived assets are amortized over their useful lives and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets in question may not be recoverable. Impairment would be recorded in circumstances where undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by an asset are less than the carrying value of that asset. Intangible assets determined to have indefinite lives were not amortized but were tested for impairment at least annually.
The Company’s acquisition of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of G. Marks Hardware, Inc. (“Marks”) in August 2008 included intangible assets recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition. The customer relationships are amortized over their estimated useful lives of twenty years. At the acquisition date, the Marks trade name was deemed to have an indefinite life. During the 4th quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company determined that the trade-name was impaired. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1,852,000 and reclassified the remaining balance of the underlying asset from indefinite-lived to a long-lived asset with a remaining useful life of 20 years as of June 30, 2020.
Income Taxes
The Company has identified the United States and New York State as its major tax jurisdictions. Fiscal year 2018 and forward years are still open for examination. In addition, the Company has a wholly-owned subsidiary which operates in a Free Zone in the Dominican Republic (“DR”) and is exempt from DR income tax.
For the year ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized a net income tax expense of $2,247,000. During the year ending June 30, 2022, the Company increased its reserve for uncertain income tax positions by $25,000. The Company’s practice is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense and accrued income taxes. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had accrued interest totaling $88,000 and $678,000 of unrecognized net tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the Company’s effective income tax rate in any future period. The Company claims research and development (“RD”) tax credits on eligible research and development expenditures. The RD tax credits are recognized as a reduction to income tax expense.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax expense represents the change during the period in the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company measures and recognizes the tax implications of positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax returns on an ongoing basis.
Leases
Effective July 1, 2019, the Company adopted the new lease accounting standard using the modified retrospective transition option of applying the new standard at the adoption date. In addition, we elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed us to not reassess (1) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (2) lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and (3) initial direct costs for any existing leases. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of an operating ROU asset and lease liabilities of approximately $7.7 million. Given the length of the lease term, the right-of-use asset and corresponding liability assume a weighted discount rate as disclosed below. A change in the rate utilized could have a material effect on the amounts reported. Financial positions for reporting periods beginning on or after July 1, 2019 are presented under new guidance.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the year ended June 30, 2022, the Company utilized a portion of its cash generated from operations ($1,563,000 of $8,332,000) to purchase property, plant and equipment ($1,482,000) and marketable securities ($81,000). The Company believes its current working capital, cash flows from operations and its revolving credit agreement will be sufficient to fund the Company’s operations through the next twelve months.
As of June 30, 2022 and 2021, long-term debt consisted of a revolving line of credit of $11,000,000 (“Revolver Agreement”), with no amounts outstanding, which expires in June 2024. As of June 30, 2021, the Company had term loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration totaling $3,904,000 through its Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”). The PPP Loans were entirely forgiven during first quarter of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The revolving credit facility contains various restrictions and covenants including, among others, restrictions on borrowings and compliance with certain financial ratios, as defined in the agreement. The Company’s long-term debt is described more fully in Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
The Company believes its current working capital, anticipated cash flows from operations and its Revolving Credit Agreement will be sufficient to fund the Company’s operations through at least the next twelve months.
The Company takes into consideration several factors in measuring its liquidity, including the ratios set forth below:
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| 2022 |
| 2021 |
| 2020 | |
Current Ratio |
| 4.5 to 1 |
| 4.7 to 1 |
| 4.5 to 1 |
Sales to Receivables |
| 4.9 to 1 |
| 4.1 to 1 |
| 4.4 to 1 |
Total debt to equity |
| 0.0 to 1 |
| 0.0 to 1 |
| 0.1 to 1 |
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had no material commitments for capital expenditures or inventory purchases other than purchase orders issued in the normal course of business. On April 26, 1993, the Company's foreign subsidiary entered into a 99-year land lease of approximately 4 acres of land in the Dominican Republic, on which the Company’s principle manufacturing facility is located, at an annual rent of approximately $288,000.
Working Capital. Working capital increased by $17,751,000 to $93,142,000 at June 30, 2022 from $75,391,000 at June 30, 2021. Working Capital increased by $14,939,000 to $75,391,000 at June 30, 2021 from $60,452,000 at June 30, 2020.Working capital is calculated by deducting Current Liabilities from Current Assets.
Accounts Receivable. Accounts Receivable increased by $1,137,000 to $29,218,000 at June 30, 2022 as compared to $28,081,000 at June 30, 2021. The increase in Accounts Receivable was due primarily to an increase in net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the same quarter a year ago. Accounts Receivable increased by $5,149,000 to $28,081,000 at June 30, 2021 as compared to $22,932,000 at June 30, 2020. The increase in Accounts Receivable was due primarily to an increase in net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the same quarter a year ago.
Inventories. Inventories, which include both current and non-current portions, increased by $18,086,000 to $49,786,000 at June 30, 2022 as compared to $31,700,000 at June 30, 2021. The increase was due primarily to higher costs of component parts and freight-in. The increase was also due to the ongoing shortages of certain component parts and the Company purchasing large quantities of these hard to source component parts when they become available. Inventories, which include both current and non-current portions, decreased by $8,715,000 to $31,700,000 at June 30, 2021 as compared to $40,415,000 at June 30, 2020. The decrease was due, in part, to the Company completing the rollout of several new productes that were introduced during fiscal 2020. Inventories of these items were built up during fiscal 2020 in anticipation of initial sotcking orders from the Company’s customers. The decrease in inventory was also due to the Company’s efforts to move closer to “just in time” procurement and production cycles where component parts and finished goods are scheduled for delivery closer to the expected requirement date.
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses. Accounts payable and accrued expenses, not including income taxes payable, increased by $8,470,000 to $24,625,000 as of June 30, 2022 as compared to $16,155,000 at June 30, 2021. This increase is primarily due to increased purchases of component parts during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the same period a year ago as well as an increase in the Company’s accrued refund liability, which is explained in Note 2 to the Notes to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Accounts payable and accrued expenses, not including income taxes payable, increased by $1,684,000 to $16,155,000 as of June 30, 2021 as compared to $14,471,000 at June 30, 2020. This increase is primarily due to an increase in the Company’s accrued refund liability, which is explained in Note 2 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, as well as higher accrued incentive compensation as of June 30, 2021 as compared to June 30, 2020.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not maintain any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Results of Operations
Fiscal 2022 Compared to Fiscal 2021
| Fiscal year ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) |
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2022 | 2021 | (decrease) |
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Net sales: equipment revenues | $ | 97,612 | $ | 80,131 | 21.8 | % | |||
service revenues | 45,981 | 33,904 | 35.6 | % | |||||
143,593 | 114,035 |
| 25.9 | % | |||||
Gross Profit: equipment | 19,141 | 21,730 | (11.9) | % | |||||
services | 40,015 | 29,018 | 37.9 | % | |||||
| 59,156 |
| 50,748 |
| 16.6 | % | |||
Gross profit as a % of net sales |
| 41.2 | % |
| 44.5 | % | (7.4) | % | |
equipment | 19.6 | % | 27.1 | % | (27.7) | % | |||
services | 87.0 | % | 85.6 | % | 1.7 | % | |||
Research and development |
| 8,024 |
| 7,620 |
| 5.3 | % | ||
Selling, general and administrative |
| 32,907 |
| 25,196 |
| 30.6 | % | ||
Selling, general and administrative as a % of net sales |
| 22.9 | % |
| 22.1 | % | 3.7 | % | |
Operating Income |
| 18,225 |
| 17,932 |
| 1.6 | % | ||
Interest expense, net |
| 16 |
| 5 |
| 220.0 | % | ||
Gain on extinguishment of debt | 3,904 | — | 100.0 | % | |||||
Provision for income taxes |
| 2,247 |
| 2,514 |
| (10.6) | % | ||
Net income |
| 19,599 |
| 15,413 |
| 27.2 | % | ||
Net sales in fiscal 2022 increased by $29,558,000 to $143,593,000 as compared to $114,035,000 in fiscal 2021. The increase in net sales was primarily due to increased sales of the Company’s recurring alarm communication services ($12,077,000), Napco brand intrusion products ($11,699,000), Alarm Lock brand door-locking products ($3,136,000), Marks brand door-locking products ($1,533,000) and Continental brand access control products ($1,113,000). The Company’s increase in equipment sales was primarily due to customer demand returning after the decline during the COVID-19 pandemic and the related closures throughout the United States. In addition, fiscal 2022 net sales increased due, in part, to an increase in sales of the Company’s cellular radio products as the major cellular providers sunset their 3G networks.
The Company's gross profit increased by $8,408,000 to $59,156,000 or 41.2% of net sales in fiscal 2022 as compared to $50,748,000 or 44.5% of net sales in fiscal 2021. Gross profit on equipment sales was $19,141,000 or 19.6% of net equipment sales in fiscal 2022 and $21,730,000 or 27.1% of net equipment sales, in fiscal 2021. Gross profit on service revenues was $40,015,000 or 87.0% of net service revenues in fiscal 2022 and $29,018,000 or 85.6% of net service revenues, in fiscal 2021. Gross profit on equipment sales was primarily affected by increased costs of component parts and freight as well as the shift in sales to the Company’s Starlink radio products, which typically have lower margins but result in recurring service revenues.
Research and Development expenses increased by $404,000 to $8,024,000 in fiscal 2022 as compared to $7,620,000 in fiscal 2021. This increase was due primarily to salary increases and additional staff.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for fiscal 2022 increased by $7,711,000 to $32,907,000 as compared to $25,196,000 in fiscal 2021. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 22.9% in fiscal 2022 from 22.1% in fiscal 2021. The increases in dollars and as a percentage of net sales resulted primarily from increases in sales commissions, tradeshow, stock option and legal expenses.
Interest and other expense, net for fiscal 2022 remained relatively constant at $16,000 as compared to $5,000 for the same period a year ago.
Gain on extinguishment of debt resulted from a one-time gain in fiscal 2022 which resulted from the forgiveness of the Company’s PPP loans as described in the Liquidity and Capital Resources section and Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
The Company’s provision for income taxes for fiscal 2022 decreased by $267,000 to $2,247,000 as compared to $2,514,000 for the same period a year ago. The Company’s effective tax rate decreased to 10% for fiscal 2022 as compared to 14% for fiscal 2021. The
decrease in the Company’s fiscal 2022 effective tax rate is primarily due to the $3,904,000 in non-taxable income from extinguishment of debt.
Net income for fiscal 2022 increased by $4,186,000 to $19,599,000 as compared to $15,413,000 in fiscal 2021. This resulted primarily from the items discussed above.
Results of Operations
Fiscal 2021 Compared to Fiscal 2020
| Fiscal year ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) |
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2021 | 2020 | (decrease) |
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Net sales: equipment revenues | $ | 80,131 | 77,314 | 3.6 | % | ||||
service revenues | 33,904 | 24,045 | 41.0 | % | |||||
114,035 | $ | 101,359 |
| 12.5 | % | ||||
Gross Profit: equipment | 21,730 | 23,132 | (6.1) | % | |||||
services | 29,018 | 19,712 | 47.2 | % | |||||
| 50,748 |
| 42,844 |
| 18.4 | % | |||
Gross profit as a % of net sales |
| 44.5 | % |
| 42.3 | % | 5.2 | % | |
equipment | 27.1 | % | 29.9 | % | (9.4) | % | |||
services | 85.6 | % | 82.0 | % | 4.4 | % | |||
Research and development |
| 7,620 |
| 7,257 |
| 5.0 | % | ||
Selling, general and administrative |
| 25,196 |
| 23,670 |
| 6.4 | % | ||
Selling, general and administrative as a % of net sales |
| 22.1 | % |
| 23.4 | % | (5.6) | % | |
Impairment of intangible asset |
| — |
| 1,852 |
| (100.0) | % | ||
Operating Income |
| 17,932 |
| 10,065 |
| 78.2 | % | ||
Interest expense, net |
| 5 |
| 9 |
| (44.4) | % | ||
Gain on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | % | |||||
Provision for income taxes |
| 2,514 |
| 2,261 |
| 11.2 | % | ||
Net income |
| 15,413 |
| 7,795 |
| 97.7 | % | ||
Net sales in fiscal 2021 increased by $12,676,000 to $114,035,000 as compared to $101,359,000 in fiscal 2020. The increase in net sales was primarily due to increased sales of the Company’s recurring alarm communication services ($9,859,000), Napco brand intrusion products ($5,972,000) and Marks brand door-locking products ($2,051,000), as partially offset by decreased sales of the Company’s Alarm Lock brand door-locking products ($4,720,000) and Continental brand access control products ($191,000). The Company’s increase in equipment sales was primarily due to customer demand returning after the decline during the COVID-19 pandemic and the related closures throughout the United States. This was partially offset by a decrease in the Company’s Alarm Lock products, which was due primarily to school districts and other institutions postponing their capital projects in the latter portion of the Company’s 2020 fiscal year and throughout fiscal 2021.
The Company’s gross profit increased by $7,904,000 to $50,748,000 or 44.5% of net sales in fiscal 2021 as compared to $42,844,000 or 42.3% of net sales in fiscal 2020. Gross profit on equipment sales was $21,730,000 or 27.1% of net equipment sales in fiscal 2021 and $23,132,000 or 29.9% of net equipment sales, in fiscal 2020. Gross profit on service revenues was $29,018,000 or 85.6% of net service revenues in fiscal 2021 and $19,712,000 or 82.0% of net service revenues, in fiscal 2020. Gross profit on equipment sales was primarily affected by the shift in sales to the Company’s Starlink radio products, which typically have lower margins but result in recurring service revenues, and from the Company’s Alarm Lock products as discussed above. The Alarm Lock products are among the Company’s highest margin equipment products. Gross profit on equipment sales was also affected by the Company’s reduction in its production and inventories which impacted it’s overhead absorption rate as well as a decrease in the Company’s reserve for obsolete inventory.
Research and Development expenses increased by $363,000 to $7,620,000 in fiscal 2021 as compared to $7,257,000 in fiscal 2020. This increase was due primarily to salary increases and additional staff.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for fiscal 2021 increased by $1,526,000 to $25,196,000 as compared to $23,670,000 in fiscal 2020. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 22.1% in fiscal 2021 from 23.4% in fiscal 2020. The increase in dollars resulted primarily from increases in employee compensation. The decrease as a percentage of sales
was primarily the result of the increase in net sales as described above, as partially offset by the aforementioned increase in employee compensation expenses.
During the 4th quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company determined that its indefinite-lived intangible asset relating to its Marks USA I subsidiary trade-name was impaired. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1,852,000 and reclassified the remaining balance of the underlying asset from indefinite-lived to a long-lived asset with a remaining useful life of 20 years as of June 30, 2020. There was no impairment charge for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Interest and other expense, net for fiscal 2021 remained relatively constant at $5,000 as compared to $9,000 for the same period a year ago.
The Company’s provision for income taxes for fiscal 2021 increased by $253,000 to $2,514,000 as compared to $2,261,000 for the same period a year ago. The Company’s effective tax rate decreased to 14% for fiscal 2021 as compared to 21% for fiscal 2020. The decrease in the Company’s fiscal 2021 effective tax rate is a direct result of additional tax expense recorded in fiscal 2020 for the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) audit of the Company’s 2016 fiscal year.
Net income for fiscal 2021 increased by $7,618,000 to $15,413,000 as compared to $7,795,000 in fiscal 2020. This resulted primarily from the items discussed above.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K and the documents we incorporate by reference contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included or incorporated in this prospectus regarding our strategy, future operations, clinical trials, collaborations, intellectual property, cash resources, financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans, and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. The words “believes,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “potential,” “likely,” “projects,” “continue,” “will,” “schedule,” “would,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. We cannot guarantee that we actually will achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by forward-looking statements. See “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2022 for more information. These factors and the other cautionary statements made in this prospectus and the documents we incorporate by reference should be read as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements whenever they appear in this prospectus and the documents we incorporate by reference. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent our estimates only as of the date that this prospectus is filed with the SEC and should not be relied upon as representing our estimates as of any subsequent date. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
ITEM 7A: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company's principal financial instrument is long-term debt (consisting of a revolving credit facility) that provides for interest based on the prime rate or LIBOR as described in the agreement. The Company is affected by market risk exposure primarily through the effect of changes in interest rates on amounts payable by the Company under these credit facilities.
All foreign sales transactions by the Company are denominated in U.S. dollars. As such, the Company has shifted foreign currency exposure onto its foreign customers. As a result, if exchange rates move against foreign customers, the Company could experience difficulty collecting unsecured accounts receivable, the cancellation of existing orders or the loss of future orders. The foregoing could materially adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. We are also exposed to foreign currency risk relative to expenses incurred in Dominican Pesos (RD$), the local currency of the Company's production facility in the Dominican Republic. The result of a 10% strengthening or weakening in the U.S. dollar to the RD$ would result in an annual increase or decrease in income from operations of approximately $855,000.
ITEM 8: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
a. Financial Statements: Financial statements required pursuant to this Item are presented on pages FS-1 through FS-27 of this report as follows:
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Management Report on Internal Control
Management has prepared and is responsible for our consolidated financial statements and related notes. Management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Napco Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with the authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements prepared for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) as issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management determined that as of June 30, 2022, the Company identified two material weaknesses in internal control.
One material weakness in internal control related to ineffective information technology general controls (ITGCs) in the area of user access and lack of effective program change-management over certain information technology (IT) systems that support the
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Company’s financial reporting processes. Our business process controls (automated and manual) that are dependent on the affected ITGCs were also deemed ineffective because they could have been adversely impacted. We believe that these control deficiencies were a result of: IT control processes lacking sufficient documentation and risk-assessment procedures to assess changes in the IT environment and program change management of personnel that could impact internal controls over financial reporting. The material weakness did not result in any identified misstatements to the financial statements and there were no changes to the previously released financial results. Based on this material weaknesses, the Company’s management concluded that at June 30, 2022 the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting were not effective.
The second material weakness in internal control related to the reserve for excess and slow-moving inventory. This control deficiency was a result of a lack of effective review and reconciliation controls over the forecasted sales and usage data. The material weakness did not result in a material misstatement to the financial statements. There were no changes to the previously released financial results.
Based on these two material weaknesses, the Company’s management concluded that, at June 30, 2022, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting were not effective.
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2022 has been audited by Baker Tilly US, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report included herein.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the shareholders and the board of directors of Napco Security Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries:
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Napco Security Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Company) as of June 30, 2022 and 2021, the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2022, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the consolidated financial statements). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, because of the effect of the material weaknesses identified below on the achievement of the objectives of the control criteria, the Company did not maintain, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. The following material weaknesses have been identified and included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing on page FS-1 and under Item 9A:
There were ineffective information technology general controls (ITGCs) in the areas of user access and program change-management over certain information technology (IT) systems that support the Company’s financial reporting processes. As a result, business process automated and manual controls that were dependent on the affected ITGCs were ineffective because they could have been adversely impacted. This control deficiency was a result of IT control processes that lacked sufficient documentation and risk-assessment processes inadequate to identify and assess changes in IT environments and personnel that could impact internal control over financial reporting.
There were ineffectively designed control activities over the reserve for excess and slow-moving inventory, including the lack of effective review and reconciliation controls over forecasted sales and usage data.
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The material weaknesses referred to above are described in Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. We considered the material weaknesses in determining the nature, timing, and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the 2022 consolidated financial statements, and our opinion regarding the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting does not affect our opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
Basis for Opinions
The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audits of the financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
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Excess and Slow-Moving Inventory Reserve
Critical Audit Matter Description
As described in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s consolidated net inventory and inventory reserves as of June 30, 2022 were approximately $49,786,000 and $4,021,000, respectively. Management establishes its reserve for excess and slow-moving inventory equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and the estimated net realizable value of the inventory. The estimated reserve percentages consider future inventory requirements to support forecasted sales based on historical usage, known trends, market conditions, and the ability to find alternate applications of its raw materials into finished goods to better match customer demand.
We identified the reserve for excess and slow-moving inventory as a critical audit matter because of the significant estimates and assumptions management makes to determine the reserve, specifically the future inventory requirements and related forecasted sales and usage. Performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of these estimates, including the estimated reserve percentages, and assumptions is subjective and requires a high degree of auditor judgment.
How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit
The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included:
| ● | We tested management’s process in developing the estimate for reserve for obsolete inventory. |
| ● | We evaluated the appropriateness of management’s approach and estimates and whether the assumptions were consistent with evidence obtained in other audit areas. |
| ● | We tested the completeness and accuracy of underlying data used in the approach, including historical sales and usage of the Company’s products and age of the inventory. |
| ● | We developed an independent expectation of the excess and slow-moving inventory reserve using historic inventory activity and compared our independent expectation to the amount recorded in the financial statements. |
| ● | We evaluated the reasonableness of the estimated reserve percentages used by management to determine the obsolete inventory reserve and tested the clerical accuracy of the model. |
Impact on Financial Statements of Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting – Refer to Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing on page FS-1 and under Item 9A.
Critical Audit Matter Description
As discussed above and in Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, the Company identified a material weakness in their internal control over financial reporting associated with user access and program change-management over certain information technology (IT) systems that support the Company’s financial reporting processes, and related material weakness in the components of Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). This material weakness impacts the Company’s controls over IT systems and business processes and affects substantially all financial statement account balances and disclosures.
Due to the ineffective ITGCs, the information in system generated reports produced by those financial reporting systems could not be relied upon without further testing. We determined it necessary to perform incremental audit procedures over the completeness and accuracy of financial information utilizing the impacted IT systems as a critical audit matter. Significant auditor judgment was required to design and execute the incremental audit procedures and to assess the sufficiency of the procedures performed and evidence obtained due to ineffective controls and the complexity of the Company’s IT environment.
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How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit
As a result of the material weakness, in performing our audit procedures we lowered the threshold for investigating differences between recorded amounts and independent expectations developed by us that we would have otherwise used, and increased the number of tested transactions we would have otherwise made if the Company’s controls were designed and operating effectively. In addition, we utilized original source documents for audit evidence, rather than system reports or other information generated by the Company’s IT systems. For any reports obtained from the IT system, the engagement team designed specific audit procedures to audit the completeness and accuracy of such reports.
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2008.
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NAPCO SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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NAPCO SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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NAPCO SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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NAPCO SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business:
Napco Security Technologies, Inc (“NAPCO”, “the Company”, “we”) is one of the leading manufacturers and designers of high-tech electronic security devices, cellular communication services for intrusion and fire alarm systems as well as a leading provider of school safety solutions. We offer a diversified array of security products, encompassing access control systems, door-locking products, intrusion and fire alarm systems and video surveillance products. These products are used for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial and governmental applications, and are sold worldwide principally to independent distributors, dealers and installers of security equipment. We have experienced significant growth in recent years, primarily driven by fast growing recurring service revenues generated from wireless communication services for intrusion and fire alarm systems, as well as our school security products that are designed to meet the increasing needs to enhance school security as a result of on-campus shooting and violence in the U.S.
The Company's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. Historically, the end users of the Company’s hardware products want to install these products prior to the summer; therefore, sales of these products historically peak in the period April 1 through June 30, the Company's fiscal fourth quarter, and are reduced in the period July 1 through September 30, the Company's fiscal first quarter. In addition, demand for all of our products may be affected by the housing and construction markets. Deterioration of the current economic conditions may also affect this trend. The monthly recurring revenue, which is less susceptable to these fluctuations, allows us to generate a more consistent and predictable stream of income and mitigates the risk of fluctuation in market demand for our equipment products.
Our results for fiscal 2021 and 2022 reflect the increase in customer demand after the decrease in demand in fiscal 2020 resulting from the economic slowdown associated with this pandemic. While the Company believes this recovery will continue, there can be no assurances in the event of a return to building and construction restrictions that might result from a return to last year’s levels of COVID-19 cases.
Significant Accounting Policies:
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Napco Security Technologies, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Stock Split
In December 2021, the Company's Board of Directors approved a
Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent gains and losses at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Critical estimates include management’s judgments associated with reserves for sales returns and allowances, allowance for doubtful accounts, overhead expenses applied to inventory, inventory reserves, valuation of intangible assets, share based compensation and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the following classes of financial instruments were: Current Assets and Current Liabilities - The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, certificates of deposits, current receivables and payables and certain other short-term financial instruments approximate their fair value as of June 30, 2022 and 2021 due to their short-term maturities. Long-term debt and lease liabilities reflect fair value based on prevailing market rates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include approximately $
Marketable Securities
The Company’s marketable securities include investments in mutual funds, which invest primarily in various government and corporate obligations, stocks and money market funds. The Company’s marketable securities are reported at fair value with the related unrealized and realized gains and losses included in other expense (income). Realized gains or losses on mutual funds are determined on a specific identification basis. The Company evaluates its investments periodically for possible other-than-temporary impairment by reviewing factors such as the length of time and extent to which fair value had been below cost basis, the financial condition of the issuer and the Company’s ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time, which may be sufficient for anticipated recovery of market value. The Company records an impairment charge to the extent that the cost of the available-for-sale securities exceeds the estimated fair value of the securities and the decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary. During the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company did not record an impairment charge regarding its investment in marketable securities because management believes, based on its evaluation of the circumstances, that the decline in fair value below the cost of certain of the Company’s marketable securities is temporary.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable is stated net of the reserves for doubtful accounts of $
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The reported net value of inventory includes finished saleable products, work-in-process and raw materials that will be sold or used in future periods. Inventory costs include raw materials, direct labor and overhead. The Company’s overhead expenses are applied based, in part, upon estimates of the proportion of those expenses that are related to procuring and storing raw materials as compared to the manufacture and assembly of finished products. These proportions, the method of their application, and the resulting overhead included in ending inventory, are based in part on subjective estimates and actual results could differ from those estimates.
In addition, the Company records an inventory obsolescence reserve, which represents any excess of the cost of the inventory over its estimated realizable value. This reserve is calculated using an estimated obsolescence percentage applied to the inventory based on age, historical trends, product life cycle, requirements to support forecasted sales, and the ability to find alternate applications of its raw materials and to convert finished product into alternate versions of the same product to better match customer demand. In addition, and as necessary, the Company may establish specific reserves for future known or anticipated events. There is inherent professional judgment and subjectivity made by both production and engineering members of management in determining the estimated obsolescence percentage.
The Company also regularly reviews the period over which its inventories will be converted to sales. Any inventories expected to convert to sales beyond 12 months from the balance sheet date are classified as non-current.
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Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; costs of major renewals and improvements are capitalized. At the time property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the asset and accumulated depreciation accounts and the profit or loss on such disposition is reflected in income.
Depreciation is recorded over the estimated service lives of the related assets using primarily the straight-line method. Amortization of leasehold improvements is calculated by using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset or lease term, whichever is shorter.
Long-Lived and Intangible Assets
Long-lived assets are amortized over their useful lives and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets in question may not be recoverable. Impairment would be recorded in circumstances where undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by an asset are less than the carrying value of that asset. Intangible assets determined to have indefinite lives were not amortized but were tested for impairment at least annually.
The Company’s acquisition of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of G. Marks Hardware, Inc. (“Marks”) in August 2008 included intangible assets recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition. The customer relationships are amortized over their estimated useful lives of
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Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those products or services.
For product sales, the Company typically transfers control at a point in time upon shipment or delivery of the product. For monthly communication services the Company satisfies its performance obligation as the services are rendered over the course of the month and therefore recognizes revenue over the monthly period.
Typically timing of revenue recognition coincides with the timing of invoicing to the customers, at which time the Company has an unconditional right to consideration. As such, the Company typically records a receivable when revenue is recognized.
The contract with the customer states the final terms of the sale, including the description, quantity, and price of each product purchased. Payment for product sales is typically due
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communication services is billed on a monthly basis and is typically due at the beginning of
The Company provides limited standard warranty for defective products, usually for a period of
The Company analyzes product sales returns and is able to make reasonable and reliable estimates of product returns based on the Company’s past history. Estimates for sales returns are based on several factors including actual returns and based on expected return data communicated to it by its customers. Accordingly, the Company believes that its historical returns analysis is an accurate basis for its allowance for sales returns. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Advertising and Promotional Costs
Advertising and promotional costs are included in Selling, General and Administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income and are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense for fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $
Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs incurred by the Company are charged to expense as incurred and are included in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income. Company-sponsored research and development expense for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $
Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax expense represents the change during the period in the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company measures and recognizes the tax implications of positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax returns on an ongoing basis. The Company records uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 on the basis of a two-step process in which (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority.
Net Income per Share
Basic net income per common share (Basic EPS) is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per common share (Diluted EPS) is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents and convertible securities then outstanding.
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The following provides a reconciliation of information used in calculating the per share amounts for the fiscal years ended June 30 (in thousands, except per share data):
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Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has established
Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Determining the fair value of share-based awards at the grant date requires assumptions and judgments about expected volatility and forfeiture rates, among other factors.
Stock-based compensation costs of $
Foreign Currency
The Company has determined the functional currency of all foreign subsidiaries is the U.S. Dollar. All foreign operations are considered a direct and integral part or extension of the Company’s operations. The day-to-day operations of all foreign subsidiaries are dependent on the economic environment of the U.S. Dollar. Therefore,
Comprehensive Income
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the Company’s operations did not give rise to material items includable in comprehensive income, which were not already included in net income. Accordingly, the Company’s comprehensive income approximates its net income for all periods presented.
Segment Reporting
The Company’s reportable operating segments are determined based on the Company’s management approach. The management approach is based on the way that the chief operating decision maker organizes the segments within an enterprise for making operating decisions and assessing performance. The Company’s results of operations are reviewed by the chief operating decision maker on a consolidated basis and the Company operates in only
Shipping and Handling Sales and Costs
The Company records the amount billed to customers for shipping and handling in net sales ($
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Leases
Effective July 1, 2019, the Company adopted the new lease accounting standard using the modified retrospective transition option of applying the new standard at the adoption date. In addition, we elected the permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed us to not reassess (1) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (2) lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and (3) initial direct costs for any existing leases. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of an operating ROU asset and lease liabilities of approximately $
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
On July 1, 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (ASU 2016-02), as amended, which supersedes the lease accounting guidance under Topic 840, and generally requires lessees to recognize operating and financing lease liabilities and corresponding right-of-use assets on the balance sheet and to provide enhanced disclosures surrounding the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leasing arrangements. We adopted the new guidance using the modified retrospective transition approach by applying the new standard to all leases existing at the date of initial application and not restating comparative periods. The most significant impact was the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating leases. For information regarding the impact of Topic 842 adoption, see Significant Accounting Policies - Leases and Note 13- Leases.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Reference Rate Reform (ASC Topic 848)
In March 2020, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to provide optional relief for companies preparing for the discontinuation of interest rates such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), which was expected to be phased out at the end of calendar 2021, and applies to lease contracts, hedging instruments, held-to-maturity debt securities and debt arrangements that have LIBOR as the benchmark rate.
In January 2021, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that makes amendments to the new rules on accounting for reference rate reform. The amendments clarify that for all derivative instruments affected by the changes to interest rates used for discounting, margining or contract price alignment, regardless of whether they reference LIBOR or another rate expected to be discontinued as a result of reference rate reform, an entity may apply certain practical expedients in ASC Topic 848.
Effective for the Company – This guidance can be applied for a limited time through December 31, 2022. The guidance will no longer be available to apply after December 31, 2022.
Impact on consolidated financial statements – The Company is currently assessing the impact of applying this guidance on its existing leases and other arrangements, as well as when to adopt this guidance.
NOTE 2 – Revenue Recognition and Contracts with Customers
The Company is engaged in
As of June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company included refund liabilities of approximately $
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As a percentage of gross sales, sales returns, rebates and allowances were
The Company disaggregates revenue from contracts with customers into major product lines. The Company determines that disaggregating revenue into these categories achieves the disclosure objective to depict how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. As noted in the accounting policy footnote, the Company’s business consists of
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The following table represents the allowance for doubtful accounts as of the respective years ending June 30:
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NOTE 3 – Business and Credit Concentrations
An entity may be more vulnerable to concentrations of credit risk if it is exposed to risk of loss greater than it would have had if it mitigated its risk through diversification of customers. The Company had one customer with an accounts receivable balance that comprised
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NOTE 4 – Marketable Securities
Marketable securities include investments in fixed income mutual funds, which are reported at their fair values. The disaggregated net gains and losses on the marketable securities recognize in the income statement for the year ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, are as follows (in thousands):
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The fair values of the Company’s marketable securities are determined as being the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, the Company utilizes the three-tier value hierarchy, as prescribed by US GAAP, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
• Level 1 - inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
• Level 2 - inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
• Level 3 – inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
The Company’s marketable securities, which are considered available-for-sale securities, are re-measured to fair value on a recurring basis and are valued using Level 1 inputs using quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets in active markets.
The following tables summarize the Company’s investments (in thousands):
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Investment income is recognized when earned and consists principally of interest income from fixed income mutual funds. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments are determined on a specific identification basis.
For the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, there were
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NOTE 5 - Inventories
Inventories, net of reserves are valued at lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value. Inventories, net of reserves consist of the following (in thousands):
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The following table represents the Inventory obsolescence and net realizable value inventory reserves as of the respective years ending June 30:
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NOTE 6 - Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
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NOTE 7 - Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes is comprised of the following (in thousands):
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A reconciliation of the U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate to our actual effective tax rate on earnings before income taxes is as follows for the years ended June 30, (dollars in thousands):
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Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at June 30, 2022 and 2021 are as follows (in thousands):
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The Company has identified the United States and New York State as its major tax jurisdictions. Fiscal year 2018 and forward years are still open for examination. In addition, the Company has a wholly-owned subsidiary which operates in a Free Zone in the Dominican Republic (“DR”) and is exempt from DR income tax.
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The Company was audited by the IRS for the fiscal year 2016. In July 2019, the Company received Form 4549-A, Income Tax Examination Changes from the IRS proposing an adjustment to income for the fiscal 2016 tax year regarding deemed dividends based on its interpretation of Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 956 arising from the intercompany balances on the books of the Company. In August 2019, the Company filed a formal protest with the IRS requesting an opportunity to appeal the examination findings to the Appeals Office. During fiscal year 2020, the Company settled the issue. There was a provision recorded for the federal and state impact of $
The Company was audited by the IRS for the fiscal year 2017. The Company received Form 4549-A, Income Tax Examination Changes from the IRS proposing an adjustment to income for the fiscal 2017 tax year regarding deemed dividends based on its interpretation under IRC Section 956 arising from the intercompany balances on the books of the Company. During the third quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company settled the issue and paid the IRS $
The IRS is currently auditing the Company’s Federal income tax return for the tax year ended June 30, 2020. As of June 30, 2022, the IRS has not communicated any material changes to the Company’s previously reported income tax returns and the Company has not established any reserves to uncertain matters as a result of the audit.
The provision for income taxes represents Federal, foreign, and state and local income taxes. The effective rate differs from statutory rates due to the effect of tax rates in foreign jurisdictions, state and local income taxes, tax benefit of RD credits, certain nondeductible expenses, uncertain tax positions, audit settlements and global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI).
During the year ending June 30, 2022, the Company increased its reserve for uncertain income tax positions by $
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):
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Balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2019 | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||
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The Company plans to permanently reinvest a substantial portion of its foreign earnings and as such has not provided withholding tax on the permanently reinvested earnings. The Company has accrued $
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NOTE 8 - Long-Term Debt
As of June 30, 2022 and 2021, long-term debt consisted of a revolving line of credit of $
Outstanding balances and interest rates as of June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
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The Revolver Agreement also provides for a LIBOR-based interest rate option of LIBOR plus
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company received the proceeds of promissory notes dated between April 17, 2020 and May 7, 2020 (the PPP Loan Agreement), entered into between the Company and HSBC Bank USA N.A., as lender (the Lender). Lender made the loans pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the PPP), created by Section 1102 of the CARES Act and governed by the CARES Act, Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act, any rules or guidance that has been issued by the Small Business Association (“SBA”) implementing the PPP and acting as guarantor, or any other applicable loan program requirements, as defined in 13 CFR § 120.10, as amended from time to time. Pursuant to the PPP Loan Agreement, the Lender made loans to the Company with an aggregate principal amount of $
Pursuant to the CARES Act, the loans may be forgiven by the SBA. During the year ended June 30, 2022, the PPP Loans were forgiven, in their entirety, in accordance with guidelines set forth in the PPP loan documents. The Company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 in the amount of $
NOTE 9 - Stock Options
The Company follows ASC 718 (“Share-Based Payment”), which requires that all share-based payments to employees, including stock options, be recognized as compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements based on their fair values and over the requisite service period. For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the Company recorded non-cash compensation expense of $
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2012 Employee Stock Option Plan
In December 2012, the stockholders approved the 2012 Employee Stock Option Plan (the 2012 Employee Plan). The 2012 Employee Plan authorizes the granting of awards, the exercise of which would allow up to an aggregate of
Under the 2012 Employee Plan, stock options may be granted to valued employees with a term of up to
The fair value of each option granted was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
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The Company uses a weighted-average expected stock-price volatility assumption that is a combination of both current and historical implied volatilities of the underlying stock. The implied volatilities were obtained from publicly available data sources. For the weighted-average expected option life assumption, the Company considers the exercise behavior of past grants. The average risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury Bond rate for the expected term of the options and the average dividend yield is based on historical experience.
The following table reflects activity under the 2012 Plan for the fiscal years ended June 30,:
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The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding under the 2012 Employee Plan at June 30, 2022:
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As of June 30, 2022, there was $
2012 Non-Employee Stock Option Plan
In December 2012, the stockholders approved the 2012 Non-Employee Stock Option Plan (the 2012 Non-Employee Plan). This plan authorizes the granting of awards, the exercise of which would allow up to an aggregate of
Under the 2012 Non-Employee Plan, stock options may be granted with a term of up to
The fair value of each option granted was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
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The following table reflects activity under the 2012 Non-Employee Plan for the fiscal years ended June 30,:
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2018 Non-Employee Stock Option Plan
In December 2018, the stockholders approved the 2018 Non-Employee Stock Option Plan (the “2018 Non-Employee Plan”). This plan authorizes the granting of awards, the exercise of which would allow up to an aggregate of
Under the 2018 Non-Employee Plan, stock options may be granted with a term of up to
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The fair value of each option granted was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
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The following table reflects activity under the 2018 Non-Employee plan for the fiscal year ended June 30,:
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2020 Non-Employee Stock Option Plan
In May 2020, the stockholders approved the 2020 Non-Employee Stock Option Plan (the “2020 Non-Employee Plan”). This plan authorizes the granting of awards, the exercise of which would allow up to an aggregate of
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Under the 2020 Non-Employee Plan, stock options may be granted with a term of up to
The fair value of each option granted was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
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As of June 30, 2022, there was $
NOTE 10 – Stockholders’ Equity Transactions
On September 16, 2014 the Company’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to
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loan agreement described in Note 8, the Company’s lender gave its consent to this stock repurchase plan. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company did
On December 6, 2021, the Stockholders of the Company approved an amendment of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation increasing the number of authorized shares the Company may issue to
In December 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a
During fiscal 2022, certain employees and Directors exercised stock options under the Company's 2012 Employee and Non-Employee and 2018 Non-employee Stock Option Plans totaling
During fiscal 2021, certain employees and Directors exercised stock options under the Company's 2012 Employee and Non-Employee and 2018 Non-employee Stock Option Plans totaling
During fiscal 2020, certain employees and Directors exercised stock options under the Company's 2012 Employee and Non-Employee Stock Option Plans totaling
NOTE 11 – Related Party Transaction
In December 2020,
NOTE 12 - 401(k) Plan
The Company maintains a 401(k) plan (“the Plan”) that covers all U.S. non-union employees with one or more years of service and is qualified under Sections 401(a) and 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Company contributions to this plan are discretionary and totaled $
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NOTE 13 - Commitments and Contingencies
Leases
Effective July 1, 2019, the Company adopted the new lease accounting standard using the modified retrospective transition option of applying the new standard at the adoption date. In addition, we elected of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed us to not reassess (1) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (2) lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and (3) initial direct costs for any existing leases. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of an operating asset and lease liabilities of approximately $
Our lease obligation consists of a
Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, accrued expenses and operating lease liabilities, non-current on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, cash payments against operating lease liabilities totaled $
Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases was as follows:
Weighted-average remaining lease term |
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The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2022 (in thousands):
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Operating lease expense totaled approximately $
Litigation
In the normal course of business, the Company is a party to claims and/or litigation. Management believes that the settlement of such claims and/or litigation, considered in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
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Employment Agreements
As of June 30, 2022, the Company was obligated under
The employment agreement with the SVP of Engineering expires in August 2024 and provides for an annual salary of $
The severance agreement is with the Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer and provides for, if terminated by the Company without cause or within three months of a change in corporate control of the Company, severance of nine month’s salary, continued company-sponsored health insurance for six months from the date of termination and certain non-compete and other restrictive provisions.
NOTE 14 - Geographical Data
The Company is engaged in
Financial Information Relating to Domestic and Foreign Operations
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| (1) | All of the Company’s sales originate in the United States and are shipped primarily from the Company’s facilities in the United States. There were no sales into any one foreign country in excess of 10% of total Net Sales. |
| (2) | Consists primarily of inventories (2022 = $ |
NOTE 15 – Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the consolidated financial statements for events requiring recording or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM 9: CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None
ITEM 9A: CONTROL AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. At the conclusion of the period ended June 30, 2022, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2022.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting is set forth on page FS-1.
Audit Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting has been audited by Baker Tilly US, LLP an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report, which is included herein on page FS-2.
Limitations on Internal Control. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
The Board of Directors of the Company has an Audit Committee comprised of three non-management directors. The Committee meets periodically with financial management and the independent auditors to review accounting, control, audit and financial reporting matters. Baker Tilly US, LLP has full and free access to the Audit Committee, with and without the presence of management.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 that has materially affected or is likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B: OTHER INFORMATION
None
PART III
ITEM 10: DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Board of Directors is divided into three classes, the terms of which expire at the Annual Meetings of Stockholders after the fiscal years 2022, 2023 and 2024.
The names of, and certain information concerning, the Company’s directors are set forth below. Also set forth below is a description of the experience, qualifications, attributes or skills that caused the Nominating Committee and Board of Directors to determine that the person should serve as one of our directors.
Name and Age |
| Principal Occupation |
| Director |
Directors to serve until Annual Meeting of Stockholders following Fiscal Year 2022: | ||||
Richard L. Soloway | Chairman of the Board of Directors, CEO, President and Secretary of the Company. | 1972 | ||
Kevin S. Buchel | Executive Vice President of Operations, CFO, and Treasurer of the Company. | 1998 | ||
Directors to serve until Annual Meeting of Stockholders following Fiscal Year 2023: | ||||
Andrew J. Wilder | Certified Public Accountant. Partner of GR Reid Associates LLP, independent certified public accountants. | 1995 | ||
Robert A. Ungar | President of Robert A. Ungar Associates, Inc., lobbying, media and public relations services in public-sector areas including fire service, EMS and Public Safety | 2020 | ||
Directors to serve until Annual Meeting of Stockholders following Fiscal Year 2024: | ||||
Paul Stephen Beeber | Licensed Attorney in New York State. | 2004 | ||
Rick Lazio | Licensed Attorney. Senior Vice President of alliantgroup, LP since 2011, an international provider of specialty tax consulting services. Since 2019, Senior Vice President of Alliant Cybersecurity, a subsidiary of alliantgroup LP, that provides advisory services to businesses to protect against cyberattacks. Since 2012, Special Counsel to Jones Walker, LLP, a law firm of nearly 400 attorneys with offices throughout the United States. Former member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. | 2020 | ||
Donna A. Soloway | Ms. Soloway has been a columnist for several security industry publications since 1992 including Security Dealer and Security Distribution and Marketing (SDM). She also has served on the Board of Directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA) and several of its committees including the Show Planning Committee, the Awards Committee and the SAINTS Committee (Safety, Awareness and Independence through Security). She is also a Board member of the Alliance of the Guardian Angels, an international organization of crime prevention. | 2001 |
Mr. Beeber has been a Licensed Attorney in New York State since 1970, focusing on elder law, estate planning and real estate.
The Company believes Mr. Beeber provides practical and legal guidance, insight and perspective with regard to the operations and strategies of the Company and has a deep understanding of the Company as well as of its customer and supplier agreements.
Mr. Lazio is a licensed attorney. From 2011 to the present, Mr. Lazio has been a senior Vice President of alliantgroup, LP, an international provider of specialty tax consulting services. He has also served since January 2019 as Senior Vice President of Alliant Cybersecurity, a subsidiary of alliantgroup LP, which provides advisory services to protect businesses from the risks associated with cyberattacks. Mr. Lazio has also been Special Counsel to Jones Walker, LLP, a law firm with nearly 400 attorneys in 20 offices throughout the United States.
The Company believes that Mr. Lazio’s qualifications to serve as a director include his diverse background including his eight years in the US House of Representatives, where he served on the Budget, Banking and Commerce Committees and had joint jurisdiction over all financial services issues. In addition, Mr. Lazio, as the Senior VP of alliantgroup LLP, provides expertise in specialty tax consulting as well as consulting with regard to Cybersecurity.
Ms. Soloway has been a columnist for several security industry publications since 1992 including Security Dealer and Security Distribution and Marketing (SDM). She also has served on the Board of Directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA) and several of its committees including the Show Planning Committee, the Awards Committee and the SAINTS Committee (Safety, Awareness and Independent through Security). She is currently a board member of Lifeline as well as the Alliance of the Guardian Angels.
The Company believes Ms. Soloway brings significant experience and knowledge of the security industry, specifically in the areas of customer relations, marketing and sales management.
Mr. Soloway has been the Company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors since October 1981, President and CEO since 1998, and Secretary since 1975.
The Company believes Mr. Soloway’s qualifications to serve as a director include his over forty years’ experience in the security industry and his broad knowledge and understanding of the Company and its operations derived from his forty-year service as its Chairman and twenty-two year service as its President and CEO.
Mr. Buchel has been Executive Vice President of Operations since October 2021, Senior Vice President of Operations and Finance from April 1995 to October 2021, CFO since April 1995 and Treasurer since May 1998.
The Company believes Mr. Buchel’s qualifications to serve as a director include his understanding of the Company and its operations derived from twenty-six years as our CFO and Senior Vice President of Operations and Finance and twenty-three years as Treasurer.
Mr. Wilder has been a partner of GR Reid Associates, LLP and its predecessor firm, independent certified public accountants, since 1990.
The Company believes Mr. Wilder’s qualifications to serve as a director include extensive experience in finance and financial reporting and his corporate governance experience. Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Wilder is an audit committee financial expert.
Mr. Ungar is the President of Robert A. Ungar Associates, Inc., Lobbying, Media and Public Relations Services.
The Company believes that Mr. Ungar’s qualifications to serve as a director include his diverse experience as an entrepreneur, his experience with various government departments, his experience as a lawyer, as well as his experience with the fire service industry.
Other Directorships
During the past five years, none of the directors has been a director of any company (other than the Company) which is subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or which is a registered investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
DELINQUENT SECTION 16(a) REPORTS
Based solely on a review of the Forms 3, 4 and 5 furnished to the Company with respect to the most recent fiscal year and written representations of the reporting person (as defined below), no person, who at any time during such fiscal year, was an officer, director, beneficial owner of more than ten (10%) percent of any class of equity securities of the Company or any other person subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“reporting person”), failed to file on a timely basis one or more reports during such fiscal year except as follows: Kevin Buchel, an officer, filed one late Form 4 reporting the award of options to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company. Richard Soloway, an officer, filed one late Form 4 reporting the award of options to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company. Michael Carrieri, an officer, filed one late Form 4 reporting the award of options to purchase 50,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company. Andrew Wilder, a director, filed one late Form 4 reporting the award of options to purchase 10,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company. Rick Lazio, a director, filed one late Form 4 reporting the award of options to purchase 10,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company. Robert Ungar, a director, filed one late Form 4 reporting the award of options to purchase 10,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company. Pauil Beeber, a director, filed three late Form 4’s. One reporting the award of options to purchase 10,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company, a second reporting an exercise of 3,000 shares of common stock of the Company and a third reporting an exercise of 1,600 shares of Common Stock of the Company.
INFORMATION CONCERNING EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Each executive officer of the Company holds office until the annual meeting of the Board of Directors and his successor is elected and qualified, or until his earlier death, resignation, or removal by the Board. The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics for directors and employees, including its executive officers. There are no family relationships between any director or officer of the Company, except Richard L. Soloway and Donna A. Soloway, his wife. The following table sets forth as of the date hereof the names and ages of all executive officers of the Company, all positions and offices with the Company held by them, and the period during which they have served in these positions.
Name and Age |
| Position and Office with the Company, Term of Office |
Richard L. Soloway | Chairman of the Board of Directors since October 1981; President and CEO since 1998; and Secretary since 1975. | |
Kevin S. Buchel | Executive Vice President of Operations since October 2021; Senior Vice President of Operations and Finance from April 1995 to October 2021; CFO since April 1995; Treasurer since May 1998. | |
Michael Carrieri | Senior Vice President of Engineering Development since May 2000; Vice President of Engineering Development from September 1999 to May 2000. | |
Stephen M. Spinelli | Senior Vice President of Sales since April 2020; from January 2015 to April 2020, a director of sales for Nortek Security and Control, LLC (formerly Linear, LLC). |
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION ANALYSIS
This Compensation Discussion and Analysis explains the objectives, strategy and features of our executive compensation program and it describes how the compensation of our executive officers aligns with our corporate objectives and shareholder interests.
Compensation Program Objective
The objective of our executive compensation program is to allow us to successfully retain and motivate executives who enable us to achieve short-term and long-term growth and operational excellence.
Oversight of Our Executive Compensation Program
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Committee”) assists the Board in discharging its responsibilities relating to compensation of the Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers and oversees the executive compensation program.
All of the members of the Compensation Committee have been determined to be independent under applicable NASDAQ and SEC rules.
The Committee’s responsibilities are detailed in its charter, which can be found at www.napcosecurity.com
The Company’s CEO participates in the Compensation Committee’s meetings and provides input into compensation decisions at the Compensation Committee’s request. In particular, the Company’s CEO participates by making recommendations on NEO compensation and input on objectives (other than for himself). The CEO’s compensation is determined solely by the Compensation Committee. The Committee’s process includes executive sessions where the Committee meets alone, without the presence of management.
The Use of Compensation Survey Data and Peer Companies
During fiscal year 2022, the Compensation Committee did not conduct any formal competitive pay benchmarking. Instead, the competitiveness of the pay offered to the executive officer was based on existing employment agreements and compensation packages, the recommendations of the Chief Executive Officer, and the business experience of members of the Compensation Committee.
Components of the Executive Compensation Program-Description of Elements and Evaluation Process
The named executive officers, including our Chief Executive Officer, have a compensation program that includes the following components:
| ◾ | Base salary |
| ◾ | Annual incentives |
| ◾ | Long-term incentives in the form of stock options awards |
| ◾ | Employee benefits |
| ◾ | Perquisites |
Compensation Mix. We do not have policies that define specific percentage allocations for fixed and variable compensation, or cash and non-cash compensation. We do, however, intend to deliver a portion of total compensation in the form of performance-based cash incentives and in awards of stock options, to achieve our objective of offering rewards for successful business results and shareholder value creation.
The following describes the general purpose of each element of compensation and how the Committee made fiscal year 2022 pay decisions from such element.
Base Salaries. Base salaries are used to compensate each of our executives for their positions and levels of responsibility. Each of Messrs. Soloway and Carrieri have employment agreements, which provide for a minimum base salary and, in the case of Mr. Soloway, a minimum annual cost-of-living adjustment. For fiscal year 2022, Messrs. Soloway and Carrieri’s salaries were determined pursuant to such Employment Agreements. Mr. Soloway recommended to the Committee the base salary for Mr. Carrieri.
Each of Mr. Buchel’s and Mr. Spinelli’s salary for the 2022 fiscal year was in an amount recommended by the CEO. The considerations entering into the determination by the CEO of the salary recommendation for each of Mr. Buchel and Mr. Spinelli were
the CEO’s subjective evaluations of the ability and past performance of Mr. Buchel and the CEO’s judgment of their potential for enhancing the Company’s profitability. With respect to Mr. Buchel, his base salary was increased to reflect the increase in executive duties he assumed.
Annual Cash Incentives. The Committee’s policy is that named executive officers, other than the CEO, should receive short term incentive compensation in the form of bonuses based on recommendations by the CEO who may base such determinations on targets established for the named executive officers. For fiscal year 2022, based on the CEO’s recommendation, each named executive officer (including the CEO) received a cash bonus that was not based on attaining any targets but was based, in part, on the Company’s increase in revenues and profitability.
Long-term Incentive Awards. The purpose of the granting of stock options is to retain the services of the named executive officers and our key employees and encourage them to improve our operating results and to become shareholders of the Company, all of which is intended to result in increased shareholder value.
The Committee’s policy is generally to grant options to the named executive officers other than the CEO under the Company’s Stock Option Plans after consideration of the amounts recommended periodically by the CEO. The recommendations of the CEO for option grants reflect the subjective judgment of the CEO of the performance of such executives and the potential benefit to the Company from the grant of this form of incentive compensation. 388,000 stock options were granted during fiscal year 2022.
Employee Benefits, Perquisites and Other Personal Benefits. As a general rule, we do not provide special benefits to senior executives and the named executive officers participate in the same plans – including term life insurance, health and disability insurance – available to all salaried employees. We do, however, pay the premiums on life insurance policies for the benefit of each of the named executive officers and on health insurance policies for the benefit of Mr. Soloway. See footnote to the Summary Compensation Table.
We offer one retirement plan, a qualified profit sharing 401(k) plan to all employees, including the named executive officers that matches 50% of an employee’s contribution up to the first 3% of the employee’s salary subject to an overall dollar cap.
We have provided certain perquisites to the named executive officers, as summarized in footnotes 2 and 3 to the “Summary Compensation Table.”
IRC Section 162(m). Under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (Section 162(m)), compensation paid to each of the Company’s covered employees that exceeds $1 million per taxable year is generally non-deductible unless the compensation qualifies for certain exceptions that are not applicable to the Company.
Although the Compensation Committee will continue to consider tax implications as one factor in determining executive compensation, the Compensation Committee also looks at other factors in making its decisions and retains the flexibility to provide compensation for our named executive officers in a manner consistent with the goals of our executive compensation program and the best interests of our Company and our stockholders, which may include providing for compensation that is not deductible by us due to the deduction limit under Section 162(m).
Employment Agreements
Change in Control, Severance Agreements. Under Mr. Soloway’s Employment Agreement, if during its term there should be a change in control, then Mr. Soloway is entitled to terminate his employment and is entitled to receive a termination payment equal to 299% of the average of the prior five calendar years’ compensation, subject to certain limitations. If the Company terminates Mr. Soloway’s employment other than for Cause, as defined, or if Mr. Soloway terminates his employment with the Company for Good Reason, as defined, the Company shall pay a lump sum payment equal to (i) Mr. Soloway’s annual base salary plus the bonus paid for the prior fiscal year multiplied by (ii) the greater of the number of years or portion thereof remaining in the term of the Agreement or three years.
The agreement with Mr. Carrieri provides for payment equal to nine months of salary and six months of health insurance in the event of a non-voluntary termination of employment of the officer without cause. In addition, the Company has a severance agreement with Kevin S. Buchel providing for payments equal to nine months of salary and six months of health insurance in the event of a non-voluntary termination of employment without cause.
We believe these changes in control and severance arrangements help to retain these executive talents by providing them with a sense of commitment by the Company to them.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a Code of Ethics which applies to our senior executive and financial officers, among others. The Code is posted on our website, www.napcosecurity.com, under the “Investors – Corporate Governance” caption. We intend to make all required disclosures regarding any amendment to, or waiver of, a provision of the Code of Ethics for senior executive and financial officers by posting such information on our website.
Audit Committee
The Company has a standing Audit Committee. It is responsible for retaining, evaluating and, if appropriate, recommending the termination of the Company’s independent auditors. The Audit Committee assists the Board in oversight of (1) the integrity of the Company’s financial statements, (2) the Company’s independent auditor’s qualifications and independence, and (3) the performance of the Company’s internal audit function and independent auditors. In addition, the Committee renders its report for inclusion in the Company’s annual proxy statement.
The Audit Committee has the authority to obtain advice and assistance from outside legal, accounting or other advisors as the Audit Committee deems necessary to carry out its duties. The Audit Committee held six meetings in fiscal year 2022. The Audit Committee is vested with authority to approve any related party transaction. The current members of the Audit Committee are Andrew J. Wilder (Chairman), Paul Stephen Beeber and Robert A. Ungar, each of whom meets the NASDAQ Listing Standards for the independence of audit committee members. The Board has determined that Andrew Wilder is an audit committee financial expert.
The committee charter of the Audit Committee is set forth in the “Investors” section of the Company’s website, www.napcosecurity.com.
ITEM 11: EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
The total fiscal year 2022 compensation of non-employee Directors is shown in the following table.
Director Compensation
Name |
| Fees Earned or |
| Option |
| All Other |
| Total | |||
Paul Stephen Beeber | $ | 50,000 | $ | 68,060 | — | $ | 118,060 | ||||
Donna A. Soloway | $ | 45,000 | $ | 68,060 | — | $ | 113,060 | ||||
Andrew J. Wilder | $ | 55,000 | $ | 68,060 | — | $ | 123,060 | ||||
Robert A. Ungar | $ | 50,000 | $ | 45,764 | — | $ | 95,764 | ||||
Rick Lazio | $ | 50,000 | $ | 47,611 | — | $ | 97,611 | ||||
| (1) | Each director who is not an employee receives a fee for each Board of Directors meeting. Mr. Wilder, as Chairman of the Audit Committee, receives $11,000 for each meeting. Ms. Soloway is not a member of any committee and receives $9,000 for each meeting. All other directors, as members of the various committees, receive $10,000 for each meeting. |
| (2) | Amounts reflect the share-based compensation expense recognized by the Company in the year ended June 30, 2022, in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in footnote 8 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2022. |
| (3) | At June 30, 2022, each of Ms. Soloway and Mr. Wilder held outstanding options to purchase 37,100 shares of Common Stock of the Company, of which 21,300 were vested at June 30, 2022; Mr. Beeber held outstanding options to purchase 24,100 shares of Common Stock of the Company, of which 8,300 were vested at June 30, 2022; Mr. Ungar held outstanding options to purchase 18,000 shares of common stock of which 6,800 were vested; and Mr. Lazio held outstanding options to purchase 20,000 shares of common stock of which 6,000 were vested. |
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee assists the Board in discharging its responsibilities relating to compensation of the Company’s executive officers. The Compensation Committee determines the compensation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the other named executive officers. The Chief Executive Officer makes recommendations on our executive compensation program and the compensation of our named executive officers. In addition, the Committee determines individuals to be granted options under the 2012 Employee Stock Option Plan, the number of options awarded and the term of the options and interprets provisions of such plan.
The current members of the Compensation Committee are Paul Beeber (Chairman), Andrew J. Wilder, and Rick Lazio, each of whom meets the NASDAQ Listing Standards for independence for Compensation Committee members
The Compensation Committee held 2 meetings in fiscal year 2022.
The Chief Executive Officer typically attends meetings of the Committee. The Committee’s process includes executive sessions where the Committee meets without the presence of the Chief Executive Officer. Neither the Committee nor the Company has engaged a compensation consultant.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
During fiscal year 2022, Messrs. Beeber (since August 2020), Wilder and, Lazio (since 2020) served as members of our Compensation Committee. No member of the Compensation Committee was an employee or officer of the Company during fiscal year 2022, a former officer of the Company, or had any other relationship with us requiring disclosure herein.
During the fiscal year 2022, none of our executive officers served as a member of the Board of Directors or committee thereof of any other entity.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors hereby reports as follows:
| 1. | The Compensation Committee has reviewed, and discussed with management, the Company’s Compensation Discussion Analysis (“CDA”) appearing above. |
| 2. | Based on the review and discussions referred to in paragraph 1 above, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the CDA be included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
The Compensation Committee: | |
Paul Beeber (Chairman) | |
Andrew J. Wilder | |
Rick Lazio |
The foregoing report of the Compensation Committee shall not be deemed to be soliciting material, to be filed with the SEC or to be incorporated by reference into any of our previous or future filings with the SEC, except as otherwise explicitly specified by us in any such filing.
The Summary Compensation Table below sets forth compensation information for our Chief Executive Officer and our three most highly compensated executive officers during fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020 of the Company.
Summary Compensation Table
Name and |
| Fiscal |
| Salary |
| Bonus(1) |
| Option |
| All Other |
| Total |
Richard L. Soloway, (3) | 2022 | 853,223 | 453,390 | 367,468 | 62,378 | 1,736,460 | ||||||
Directors, CEO, President | 2021 | 821,646 | 357,000 | 46,922 | 64,379 | 1,289,947 | ||||||
2020 | 790,045 | 199,500 | 82,155 | 63,672 | 1,135,372 | |||||||
Kevin S. Buchel, (4) | 2022 | 461,410 | 158,750 | 395,626 | 15,460 | 1,031,246 | ||||||
of Operations , CFO and | 2021 | 448,237 | 125,000 | 52,978 | 14,945 | 641,160 | ||||||
2020 | 369,198 | 70,000 | 86,242 | 14,386 | 539,826 | |||||||
Michael Carrieri, | 2022 | 356,230 | 158,750 | 196,329 | 13,101 | 724,410 | ||||||
Engineering | 2021 | 341,502 | 125,000 | 27,098 | 11,145 | 504,745 | ||||||
2020 | 329,568 | 70,000 | 47,422 | 12,991 | 459,981 | |||||||
Stephen Spinelli, Senior | 2022 | 260,001 | 125,000 | 62,509 | 3,613 | 453,823 | ||||||
2021 | 250,962 | 25,000 | 81,512 | 590 | 358,064 |
| (1) | Amounts reflect compensation granted under discretionary bonus arrangements with each officer based on year over year increases in net sales for each of the fiscal years shown. |
| (2) | Amounts reflect the share-based compensation expense recognized by the Company in the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022, June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2020, in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in footnote 8 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2022. |
| (3) | All other compensation for Mr. Soloway for fiscal 2022 included payment of health and life insurance premiums of $36,146 and automobile expenses of $21,644. All other compensation for Mr. Soloway for fiscal 2021 included payment of health and life insurance premiums of $35,148 and automobile expenses of $25,569. All other compensation for Mr. Soloway for fiscal 2020 includes payment of health and life insurance premiums of $33,626 and automobile expenses of $29,897. |
| (4) | All other compensation for Messrs. Buchel, Carrieri and Spinelli includes payment of life insurance premiums and automobile expenses. |
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
Option Awards
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Unexercised Options | Unexercised Options | Exercise | Option | |||||
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Name | Exercisable | Un-exercisable | ($) | Date | ||||
Richard L. Soloway | 6,000 | — | 4.813 | 12/14/2027 | ||||
12,800 | 3,200 | (1) | 8.080 | 10/1/2028 | ||||
9,600 | 6,400 | (3) | 16.795 | 10/27/2029 | ||||
20,000 | 80,000 | (6) | 24.745 | 10/18/2031 | ||||
Kevin S. Buchel | 2,000 | — | 4.375 | 12/14/2027 | ||||
1,600 | 1,600 | (2) | 7.345 | 10/1/2028 | ||||
4,800 | 3,200 | (4) | 15.270 | 10/27/2029 | ||||
12,000 | 8,000 | (5) | 11.675 | 2/11/2030 | ||||
20,000 | 80,000 | (6) | 22.495 | 10/18/2031 | ||||
Michael Carrieri | 2,000 | — | 4.375 | 12/14/2027 | ||||
1,600 | 1,600 | (2) | 7.345 | 10/1/2028 | ||||
1,600 | 3,200 | (4) | 15.270 | 10/27/2029 | ||||
10,000 | 40,000 | (7) | 22.495 | 10/18/2031 | ||||
Stephen Spinelli | 23,952 | 35,928 | (8) | 10.020 | 4/29/30 |
| (1) | Options as to 3,200 shares vest on December 15, 2022. |
| (2) | Options as to 1,600 shares vest on October 2, 2022. |
| (3) | Options as to 3,200 shares vest on October 28 in each of 2022 and 2023. |
| (4) | Options as to 1,600 shares vest on October 28 in each of 2022 and 2023. |
| (5) | Options as to 4,000 shares vest on February 12 in each of 2023 and 2024. |
| (6) | Options as to 20,000 shares vest on October 19 in each of 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. |
| (7) | Options as to 10,000 shares vest on October 19 in each of 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. |
| (8) | Options as to 11,976 shares vest on April 30 in each of 2023, 2024 and 2025. |
Employment Agreements and Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
The Company has an employment agreement with each of Richard L. Soloway and Michael Carrieri. The agreement with Mr. Soloway, entered into on June 26, 2003, is for a five-year period, and then year to year unless notice of termination is given at least six months prior to the end of the then applicable term. The Agreement provides for a minimum annual salary to be adjusted for inflation and discretionary annual incentive compensation. Mr. Soloway’s agreement contains non-compete restrictions during his employment and for one year after termination for any reason. The agreement also provides for termination payments to Mr. Soloway upon death, disability, termination by the Company other than for Cause, as defined, termination by Mr. Soloway for Good Reason, as defined, and termination by Mr. Soloway within twelve months of a change in control. In the event of death, the termination payment equals one year’s salary payable over one year plus a bonus calculated on a pro rata basis through the end of the fiscal quarter immediately preceding death. In the event of disability, the Company must pay Mr. Soloway an amount equal to 60% of his annual salary through the term of the agreement plus his bonus on a pro rata basis through the end of the fiscal quarter preceding the sixth month of his disability. In the event the Company terminates Mr. Soloway other than for Cause or if Mr. Soloway terminates for
Good Reason, the Company must pay Mr. Soloway, in a lump sum, an amount equal to three times his annual salary plus the bonus paid to him for the year prior to his termination. If during the term there should be a change in control, then Mr. Soloway is entitled to terminate his employment, and the Company is required to pay him, an amount equal to 299% of the average of the prior five calendar years’ total compensation, subject to certain limitations. The Company’s option plans provide for the accelerated vesting of unvested options upon a change in control.
Under such agreement, had Mr. Soloway’s employment terminated on June 30, 2022 on account of (i) death, (ii) disability or (iii) by the Company other than for Cause, or by Mr. Soloway for Good Reason, the Company would have been required to pay him $1,306,613, $511,934 and $3,919,840, respectively.
Had Mr. Soloway’s employment terminated on June 30, 2021 after a change of control, the Company would have been required to pay him $3,777,112 pursuant to his employment agreement. In addition, assuming a change of control on June 30, 2022, vesting of options to purchase 89,600 shares of Common Stock of the Company would have been accelerated. The value of such accelerated options would have been $64,320 based upon the closing price per share of $20.59 of the Company’s Common Stock on the NASDAQ Global Market on June 30, 2022.
Mr. Carrieri’s agreement, as amended, terminates in August 2024 and provides for an annual salary of $361,000. Mr. Carrieri’s agreement, as amended, provides for payment equal to nine months of salary and six months of health insurance in the event of a non-voluntary termination of employment without cause or for any reason within three months of a change in control of the Company. Had either of such events occurred on June 30, 2022, the Company would have been required to pay him $267,173.
In addition, the Company has a severance agreement with Kevin S. Buchel providing for payments equal to nine months of salary and six months of health insurance in the event of a non-voluntary termination of employment without cause or for any reason upon a change of control of the Company. Had Mr. Buchel’s employment been terminated on June 30, 2022 non-voluntarily without cause, the Company would have been required to pay him $349,666 pursuant to such severance agreement.
In the event of a change of control on June 30, 2022, vesting of options to purchase 92,800 and 44,800 shares of Common Stock of the Company would have accelerated for Messrs. Buchel and Carrieri, respectively. The value of such accelerated options would have been $109,536 and $38,216 for Messrs. Buchel and Carrieri, respectively, based on a closing price of $20.59 per share of the Company’s Common Stock on the NASDAQ Global Market on June 30, 2022.
Each of the agreements with Mr. Carrieri and Mr. Buchel contains non-compete restrictions for three years after the employee’s termination of employment.
CEO Pay Ratio - 2022
The 2022 annual total compensation of our CEO was $1,736,460, the 2022 annual total compensation of our median compensated employee was $2,566 and the ratio of these amounts is 639 to 1.
We determined our median compensated employee by using base salary, bonuses, commissions, and grant date fair value of equity awards granted to employees in fiscal 2022. We applied this measure to our global employee population as of June 30, 2022, the last day of our 2022 fiscal year, and annualized base salaries for permanent full-time and part-time employees that did not work the full year. The global employee population utilized to identify the median employee used in the calculation includes the Company’s employees in the Dominican Republic, which make up a majority of employees of the Company and typically have lower compensation than those employees located in the United States.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Information regarding Equity Compensation Plan Information as of June 30, 2022 is included in Item 5.
BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF COMMON STOCK
The following table, together with the accompanying footnotes, sets forth information as of August 22, 2022, regarding the beneficial ownership (as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission) of Common Stock of the Company of (a) each person known by
the Company to own more than five percent of the Company’s outstanding Common Stock, (b) each director of the Company (c) each executive officer named in the Summary Compensation Table, and (d) all executive officers and directors of the Company as a group.
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Richard L. Soloway | 7,341,052 | 19.98 | % | ||
Kevin S. Buchel | 315,846 | * | |||
Andrew J. Wilder | 88,736 | * | |||
Michael Carrieri | 45,840 | * | |||
Donna A. Soloway | 31,162 | * | |||
Stephen Spinelli | 24,952 | * | |||
Paul Stephen Beeber | 13,767 | * | |||
Rick Lazio | 10,000 | * | |||
Robert A. Ungar | 8,800 | * | |||
All named executive officers and directors as a group (10 in number)(3) | 7,880,155 | 21.45 | % |
* Less than 1%
| (1) | This number includes the number of shares that a person has a right to acquire within sixty (60) days (R. Soloway – 73,600, Buchel – 63,040, Wilder – 23,300 Carrieri – 27,840, D. Soloway – 23,300, Spinelli – 24,952, Beeber – 10,300, Lazio – 10,000 and Ungar – 8,800). |
| (2) | Percentages for each person or the group are computed on the basis of 36,734,482 shares of Common Stock outstanding on June 30, 2022, plus the number of shares that such person or group has the right to acquire within sixty (60) days. Except as otherwise noted, persons named in the table and footnotes have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of Common Stock reported as beneficially owned by them. |
| (3) | This number of shares includes (i) 7,615,023 shares as to which officers and directors have sole voting and investment power, and (ii) 265,132 shares that officers and directors have the right to acquire within sixty (60) days. |
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Independence of Directors
The Board currently consists of seven directors, four of whom the Board has affirmatively determined have no relationship with the Company or its subsidiaries which would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director and are independent as defined by the applicable NASDAQ Listing Standards. The four independent directors are Paul Stephen Beeber, Rick Lazio, Robert A. Ungar and Andrew J. Wilder.
Board Leadership Structure
The Board does not have a policy as to whether or not the roles of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board should be separate. The Board believes that it should be free to make a choice on the leadership structure of the Board from time to time in any manner that is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. Currently, and since 1998, Mr. Soloway has served as the Chairman of the Board, CEO and President.
The Board of Directors has not elected a Lead Independent Director.
Board Oversight of Risk
The Company faces a variety of risks including strategic and operational risks, financial and liquidity risks, compliance risks and financial reporting risks. The Board exercises its oversight of the Company’s risks through regular reports to the Board from the Chief
Executive Officer, and other members of management on areas of material risk, actions and strategies to mitigate those risks and the effectiveness of those actions and strategies.
In addition, the Board oversees risk through oversight by the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee discusses with management the Company’s policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management, including the Company’s financial risk exposures and the steps management has taken to monitor and control its risks.
Board Structure and Committee Composition
The Board maintains three standing committees: Audit, Compensation, and Nominating. Each Committee is composed entirely of independent directors as defined in the applicable NASDAQ Listing Standards. Members of the Audit and Compensation Committees were identified earlier. The Nominating Committee consists of Robert Ungar, Rick Lazio and Andrew Wilder.
During fiscal 2022, the Board held 8 meetings. Each director attended at least 75% of all Board meetings and meetings of committees of which such director was a member.
NAPCO maintains an “Investors” section on its website, www.napcosecurity.com, setting forth the Company’s committee charters for the Audit, Compensation and Nominating Committees.
Policy With Respect to Related Person Transactions
It is the Company’s policy, set forth in writing, not to permit any transaction in which the Company is a party and in which executive officers or directors, their immediate family members, or 5% shareholders have or will have a direct or indirect material interest unless approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, other than
| 1. | transactions available to all employees; |
| 2. | transactions involving compensation or business expense reimbursement approved by the Compensation Committee or by disinterested members of the Board of Directors; or |
| 3. | transactions involving less than $120,000 when aggregated with all similar transactions. |
Any issues as to the application of this policy shall be resolved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. A copy of our Statement of Policy with Respect to Related Person Transactions is available at the Company’s website, www.napcosecurity.com, under the “Investors” caption.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Principal Accountant Fees
The fees billed for professional services for fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020 by Baker Tilly, the Company’s independent registered public accountants, for professional services were as follows:
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Audit Fees (1) | $ | 351,500 | $ | 342,000 | $ | 322,500 | |||
Audit Related Fees | — | — | — | ||||||
Tax Fees | — | — | — | ||||||
All Other Fees (2) | $ | 22,000 | $ | 19,000 | $ | 18,500 | |||
| (1) | Includes audit of financial statements, SAS 100 reviews and consultations for 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively and audit of internal controls for 2021, 2020 and 2019. |
| (2) | Includes services related to the audit of the Company’s employee benefit plan for the plan years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. |
The Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of the services described above under the headings “All Other Fees” is compatible with maintaining the auditor’s independence and determined that it is. In fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020, 100% of “All Other Fees” were approved by the Audit Committee.
Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services of Independent Auditors
The Audit Committee specifically pre-approves all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by the independent auditors. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. Pre-approval may be provided for up to one year. Each pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services and is generally subject to a specific budget. The independent auditors and management are required to periodically report to the Audit Committee regarding the services provided by the independent auditors in accordance with this pre-approval, and the fees for the services performed to date.
PART IV
ITEM 15: EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a)1. Financial Statements
The following consolidated financial statements of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries are included in Part II, Item 8:
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(a)2. Financial Statement Schedules
The following consolidated financial statement schedules of NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries are included in Part II, Item 8:
B. Supplementary Financial Data
(a)3. and (b). Exhibits
Management Contracts designated by asterisk.
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Ex-3.(i) | Exhibit-3.(i) to Report on Form 10-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 | |
Ex-3.(ii) | Exhibit-3.(ii) to Report on Form 10-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) for the fiscal year ended June, 30 2011 |
Ex-3.(iii) | Exhibit 10.3 to Report on Form 8-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) filed on September 8, 2020 | |
Ex-3.(iv) | Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation | Exhibit 3.(iv) to Report on Form 8-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) filed on December 7, 2021 |
Ex 4.01 | Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated June 29, 2012. | Exhibit 4.01 to Report on Form 8-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) dated June 29, 2012 |
Ex 4.02 | Exhibit 4.02 to Report on Form 8-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) dated June 29, 2012 | |
Ex 4.03 | Exhibit 4.03 to Report on Form 8-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) dated June 29, 2012 | |
Ex 4.04 | Exhibit 4.04 to Report on Form 8-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) dated June 29, 2012 | |
Ex 4.05 | Exhibit 4.05 to Report on Form 8-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) dated June 29, 2012 | |
Ex 4.06 | Exhibit 4.06 to Report on Form 8-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) dated June 29, 2012 | |
Ex 4.07 | Exhibit 4.07 to Report on Form 8-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) dated June 29, 2012 | |
Ex 4.08 | Exhibit 4.08 to Report on Form 8-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) dated June 29, 2012 | |
Ex 4.09 | Amendment No. 3 to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Item 1.01 (e) contained in Report on Form 8-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) dated June 28, 2016 |
*Ex-10.A (ii) | Exhibit 10.A(II) to Report on Form 10-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 | |
*Ex-10.B | Appendix A to Proxy Statement dated October 29, 2012 for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on December 11, 2012 | |
*Ex-10.C | Appendix B to Proxy Statement dated October 29, 2012 for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on December 11, 2012 | |
*Ex-10.D | Appendix A to Proxy Statement dated October 29, 2018 for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on December 11, 2018 |
*Ex-10.E | Appendix A to Proxy Statement dated April 13, 2020 for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 21, 2020 | |
*Ex-10.I | Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Richard Soloway | Exhibit 10.I to Report on Form 10-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 |
*Ex-10.M | Exhibit 10.M to Report on Form 10-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 | |
*Ex-10.N | Exhibit 10.N to Report on Form 10-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 | |
*Ex-10.O | Severance Agreement between the Registrant and Kevin S Buchel dated December 30, 2015 | Exhibit 10.O to Report on Form 10-Q (Commission file No. 0-10004) dated February 1, 2016 |
Compensation Agreement between the Registrant and Stephen Spinelli dated April 6, 2020 | ||
Ex-14.0 | Exhibit 14.0 to Report on Form 10-K (Commission file No. 0-10004) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 | |
Ex-101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document ** |
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Ex-101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document** |
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Ex-101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document** |
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Ex-101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document** |
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Ex-101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document** |
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Ex-101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document** |
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Ex-104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
August 29, 2022
NAPCO SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Registrant)
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and the dates indicated.
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