UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

 

(Mark One)

xANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2015

or

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission File Number 1-5332

P&F INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 22-1657413
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
   
445 Broadhollow Road, Suite 100, Melville, New York 11747
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (631) 694-9800

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

(Title of each class)   (Name of each exchange on which registered)
Class A Common Stock, $1.00 par value   The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: NONE

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ¨   No x

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ¨   No x

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x   No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.   x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company   x
    (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨   No x

 

The aggregate market value of the registrant’s Class A Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, based on the last sale price on June 30, 2015 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter), was approximately $20,418,000

 

As of March 25, 2016 there were 3,592,870 shares of the registrant’s Class A Common Stock outstanding.

 

Documents Incorporated by Reference

 

Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K incorporates by reference information from the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for its 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

 

 

 

 

P&F INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

FORM 10-K

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page
PART I   4
Item 1. Business 4
Item 1A. Risk Factors 7
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 10
Item 2. Properties 10
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 10
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 10
PART II   11
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 11
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 11
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 12
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 25
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 26
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 54
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 54
Item 9B. Other Information 55
PART III   56
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 56
Item 11. Executive Compensation 56
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 56
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 56
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services 56
PART IV   57
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 57
  Signatures 61

 

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Reform Act”) provides a safe harbor for forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 made by or on behalf of P&F Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”). The Company and its representatives may, from time to time, make written or verbal forward looking statements, including statements contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as this Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Report”), and in its reports to stockholders. Any statements made in the Report that are not historical or current facts may be deemed to be forward looking statements. Generally, the inclusion of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “will,” “may,” “would,” “could” and their opposites and similar expressions identify statements that constitute forward looking statements within the meaning of the Reform Act. Any forward looking statements contained herein, including those related to the Company’s future performance, are based upon the Company’s historical performance and on current plans, estimates and expectations. Such forward looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those risk factors described in this Report, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward looking statements. You are therefore cautioned against relying on any forward looking statements. Forward looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

 

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PART I

 

ITEM 1.  Business

 

P&F Industries, Inc. (“P&F”) is a Delaware corporation incorporated on April 19, 1963. P&F and each of its subsidiaries are herein referred to collectively as the “Company.” In addition, the words “we”, “our” and “us” refer to the Company. The Company operates in two primary lines of business, or segments: (i) tools and other products (“Tools”) and (ii) hardware and accessories (“Hardware”).

 

Tools

 

The Company conducts its Tools business through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Continental Tool Group, Inc. (“Continental”), which in turn currently operates through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation (“Florida Pneumatic”) and Hy-Tech Machine, Inc. (“Hy-Tech”). During the third quarter of 2014, the Company acquired Exhaust Technologies Inc. (“ETI”), a developer and distributor of pneumatic tools, through a merger between a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Florida Pneumatic and ETI. Additionally, in the third quarter of 2014 Florida Pneumatic acquired all of the outstanding shares of Universal Air Tool Company Limited (“UAT”), a distributor of pneumatic tools located in High Wycombe, England. UAT markets pneumatic tools primarily to the automotive market sector in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This acquisition provides the Company with direct entry into the European pneumatic tool market for the Company’s entire suite of air tool products. Both ETI and UAT are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Florida Pneumatic, and unless otherwise indicated, the operations and results of operations of Florida Pneumatic herein include ETI and UAT as of the respective dates such companies were acquired. Additionally, during the third quarter of 2014, the Company acquired substantially all the assets of Air Tool Service Company (“ATSCO”), through a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hy-Tech, and unless otherwise indicated, the operations and results of operations of Hy-Tech herein include ATSCO as of the date the business was acquired.

 

Florida Pneumatic

 

 Florida Pneumatic imports and sells pneumatic hand tools, most of which are of its own design, primarily to the retail, industrial and automotive markets. This line of products includes sanders, grinders, drills, saws and impact wrenches. These tools are similar in appearance and function to electric hand tools, but are powered by compressed air, rather than directly by electricity. Air tools, as they are more commonly referred to, generally are less expensive to operate, offer better performance and weigh less than their electrical counterparts. Florida Pneumatic imports approximately seventy-five types of pneumatic hand tools, most of which are sold at prices ranging from $50 to $1,000, under the names “Florida Pneumatic”, “Universal Tool,” AIRCAT or NITROCAT, as well as under the trade names or trademarks of several private label customers. These products are sold to retailers, distributors, and private label customers through in-house sales personnel and manufacturers’ representatives. The AIRCAT and NITROCAT brand of pneumatic tools are sold primarily to the automotive market. Users of Florida Pneumatic’s hand tools include industrial maintenance and production staffs, do-it-yourself mechanics, automobile mechanics and auto body personnel.

 

During 2015, Florida Pneumatic purchased approximately 49% of its pneumatic tools from China, 50% from Taiwan and 1% from Japan and Europe.  Florida Pneumatic performs final assembly on certain of its products at its factory in Jupiter, Florida.

 

Florida Pneumatic also markets, through its Berkley Tool division (“Berkley”), a product line which includes pipe and bolt dies, pipe taps, wrenches, vises and stands, pipe and tubing cutting equipment, hydrostatic test pumps, and replacement electrical components for a widely-used brand of pipe cutting and threading machines. Florida Pneumatic markets Berkley’s products through industrial distributors and contractors. Florida Pneumatic sources its Berkley product line from China and Israel, as well as domestic sources. Florida Pneumatic also assembles and markets a line of compressor air filters, for which it imports components from Mexico.

 

There are redundant supply sources for nearly all products purchased.

 

The primary competitive factors in the industrial pneumatic tool market are quality, breadth and availability of products, customer service and technical support. The primary competitive factors in the retail pneumatic tool market are price, service and brand-name awareness. The primary competitive factors in Berkley’s business are price and service. Florida Pneumatic’s products are sold off the shelf. Currently, Florida Pneumatic’s retail business is not seasonal.

 

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Hy-Tech

 

Hy-Tech manufacturers and distributes its own line of industrial pneumatic tools and parts under the “ATP” brand. Under the ATP brand, Hy-Tech produces and sells over sixty types of pneumatic tools, which include impact wrenches, grinders, drills, and motors that are sold at prices ranging from $450 to $28,000. Users of ATP parts and tools include refineries, chemical plants, power generation facilities, heavy construction enterprises, and oil and mining companies. Further, it also manufacturers tools to customer unique specifications. In addition, Hy-Tech manufactures an extensive line of pneumatic tool replacement parts that are sold to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), as well as competitively. It also manufactures and distributes high pressure stoppers for hydrostatic testing of fabricated pipe under the “Thaxton” brand name. It also produces a line of siphons under the “Eureka” name. Other than a line of sockets sold under the “OZAT” brand name that are imported from Israel, all Hy-Tech products are made in the United States of America. In August 2014, a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Hy-Tech, acquired substantially all of the assets comprising the business of ATSCO, an Ohio-based corporation engaged in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic tools and parts. Following a transition period that lasted into middle of 2015, all ATSCO products are now manufactured in Hy-Tech’s primary facility located in Cranberry, PA.

 

Hy-Tech products are sold through its in-house sales force as well as manufacturer representatives. Hy-Tech’s products are sold off the shelf and also are produced to customer’s specifications.

 

 The business is not seasonal but may be subject to periodic schedule changes in refineries, power generation and chemical plants. The primary competitive factors in the industrial pneumatic tool market are quality, breadth and availability of products, customer service and technical support.

 

Hy-Tech sources its raw materials from various well-established distributors throughout the United States. There are redundant sources for all materials.

 

Hardware

 

We conduct our Hardware business through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Countrywide Hardware, Inc. (“Countrywide”). Countrywide conducts its business operations through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nationwide Industries, Inc. (“Nationwide”).

 

Nationwide

 

Nationwide is a developer, importer, and manufacturer of fencing hardware, patio products, and door and window accessories including rollers, hinges, window operators, sash locks, custom zinc castings and door closers. Nationwide’s products are sold through in-house sales personnel and independent manufacturers’ representatives to distributors, dealers, retailers and OEM customers. End users of Nationwide’s products include contractors, home builders, pool and patio enclosure contractors, plumbers, OEM/private label customers and general consumers. Nationwide currently out-sources the manufacturing of approximately 98% of its product with several overseas factories located in China and Taiwan, while retaining design, quality control, and patent and trademark control. There are redundant supply sources for most products. Nationwide manufactures approximately 2% of its products sold including rollers, hinges and pool enclosure products at its facility in Tampa, Florida. Nationwide also provides value-add services for the entire product line with local packaging, kitting, rework and fabrication operations performed in its Tampa location.

 

Nationwide’s sales are moderately seasonal, with revenues typically increasing with home construction and remodeling activity, which generally occurs during the spring and summer months. The majority of Nationwide’s products are sold off the shelf. The primary competitive factors affecting Nationwide are quality, breadth of products and availability of products, customer service and technical support.

 

Nationwide was sold by the Company effective February 11, 2016. See NOTE 12- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion relating to such sale and related matters.

 

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Patents, Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property

 

The Company holds several patents, trademarks, and copyrights of various durations, and it believes that it holds or licenses all of the patent, trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property rights necessary to conduct our business. The Company relies upon patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secret laws to establish and maintain our proprietary rights in many of our products.  There can be no assurance that any of its patents, trademarks or other intellectual property rights will not be challenged, invalidated, or circumvented, or that any rights granted thereunder will provide competitive advantages to it. In addition, there can be no assurance that patents will be issued from pending patent applications filed by the Company, or that claims allowed on any future patents will be sufficiently broad to protect our technology or designs.  Further, the laws of some foreign countries may not permit the protection of our proprietary rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States.

 

Customers

 

Within our Tools group we have two customers that in 2015 accounted for 8.6% and 21.0%, respectively of the Company’s revenue. In 2014, these two customers accounted for 12.2% and 23.1% of the Company’s revenue. There is no customer in our Hardware group that accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s 2015 or 2014 revenue.

 

Information Available on the Company’s Website

 

Additional information regarding the Company and its products is available on the Company’s website at www.pfina.com. In addition, the Company’s (i) charters for the Audit, of the Lead Director, Compensation, Corporate Governance and Nominating, and Strategic Planning and Risk Assessment Committees of the company’s Board of Directors; and (ii) Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are available on the Company’s website. P&F is not including the information contained on its website as a part of, or incorporating it by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K. P&F’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as well as any amendments to those reports, are made available to the public at no charge, other than an investor’s own internet access charges, through the “SEC Filings” section of the Company’s website. The Company makes such material available on its website as soon as reasonably practicable after it electronically files such material with, or furnishes it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Copies of any materials the Company files with the SEC can also be obtained free of charge through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The SEC’s Public Reference Room can be contacted at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, or by calling 1-800-732-0330. The information on the Company’s website is not, and should not be considered, part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is not incorporated by reference to this report.

 

Employees

 

The Company employed 164 full-time employees as of December 31, 2015. At various times during the year our operating units may employ seasonal or part-time help, as necessary. None of the Company’s employees are represented by a union.

 

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ITEM 1A.  Risk Factors

 

A wide range of factors could materially affect our performance. In addition to the factors affecting specific business operations identified in connection with the description of these operations and the financial results elsewhere in this report, the following factors, among others, could adversely affect our business, including our results of operations or financial position:

 

 

Exposure to fluctuations in energy prices. Fluctuations in energy prices, including crude oil and gas prices, could negatively impact the activities of those of our customers involved in extracting, refining or exploring crude oil and gas, resulting in a corresponding adverse effect on the demand for the products that they purchase from us. Prices for oil and gas are subject to large fluctuations in response to relatively minor changes in the supply of, and demand for, oil and gas, market uncertainty and a variety of other economic factors that are beyond our control. Worldwide economic, political and military events, including war, terrorist activity, events in the Middle East and initiatives by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), have contributed, and are likely to continue to contribute, to price and volume volatility. Crude oil prices have declined significantly in the past year. We believe this in large part due to increasing global supply of oil due to factors such as weakening demand from slowing economic growth in Europe and Asia and trends towards increased fuel-efficiency. The resulting negative shift in demand of our products by our customers has negatively impacted us, and could in the future have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial position.

 

  Debt and debt service requirements. The amount of our debt from time to time could have important consequences. For example, it could: increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions; limit our ability to fund future capital expenditures, working capital and other general corporate requirements and limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business.

 

  Borrowing and compliance with covenants under our credit facility. Our credit facility contains affirmative and negative covenants including financial covenants, and default provisions. A breach of any of these covenants could result in a default under our credit agreement. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under our current credit agreement, the lenders could elect to declare all amounts outstanding to be immediately due and payable and terminate all commitments to extend further credit. If the lenders were to accelerate the repayment of borrowings, to the extent we have significant outstanding borrowings at said time, we may not have sufficient assets to repay our asset based credit facility and our other indebtedness. Also, should there be an event of default, or a need to obtain waivers following an event of default, we may be subject to higher borrowing costs and/or more restrictive covenants in future periods. Further, the amount available for borrowing under our asset-based revolving loan facility is subject to a borrowing base, which is determined taking into account, among other things, our accounts receivable, inventory and machinery and equipment. Fluctuations in our borrowing base impact our ability to borrow funds pursuant to the revolving loan facility.

 

  Significant volatility and disruption in the global capital and credit markets.   Volatility in the global capital and credit markets has in recent years resulted in a tightening of business credit and liquidity, a contraction of consumer credit, business failures, increased unemployment and declines in consumer confidence and spending. If global economic and financial market conditions deteriorate or remain weak for an extended period of time, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In particular, lower consumer spending may result in reduced demand and orders for certain of our products, order cancellations, lower revenues, increased inventories, and lower gross margins. Further, if our customers experience difficulty obtaining financing in the capital and credit markets to purchase our products, this could result in further reduced orders for our products, order cancellations, inability of customers to timely meet their payment obligations to us, extended payment terms, higher accounts receivable, reduced cash flows, greater expense associated with collection efforts and increased bad debt expense; and a severe financial difficulty experienced by our customers may cause them to become insolvent or cease business operations.

 

  The strength of the retail economy in the United States and abroad.   Our business is subject to economic conditions in major markets in which we operate, including recession, inflation, deflation, general weakness in retail, industrial, and housing markets, as well as the exposure to liabilities under anti-corruption laws in various countries, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, currency instability, transportation delays or interruptions, sovereign debt uncertainties and difficulties in enforcement of contract and intellectual property rights, as well as natural disasters.  The strength of such markets is a function of many factors beyond our control, including interest rates, employment levels, availability of credit and consumer confidence.

 

Supply chain disruptions.   Any difficulty or inability on the part of manufacturers of our products or other participants in our supply chain in obtaining sufficient financing to purchase raw materials or to finance general working capital needs or their inability to obtain raw materials due to shortages or other factors, may result in delays or non-delivery of shipments of our products. Additionally, material increases in raw material commodity prices could further adversely affect our results of operations and financial position. Our foreign suppliers may encounter interruption in their ability to continue to provide us with products on a short-term or long-term basis. Although we believe that there are redundant sources available and maintain multiple sources for most of our products, there may be costs and delays associated with securing such sources and there can be no assurance that such sources would provide the same quality of product at similar prices.

 

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  Our ability to maintain mutually beneficial relationships with key customers.   We have several key customers, two of which collectively accounted for approximately 29.6% of our 2015 consolidated revenue. Loss of key customers or a material negative change in our relationships with our key customers (including as a result of a negative change in the financial position of such key customers) could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial position.

 

  Adverse changes in currency exchange rates   A majority of our products are manufactured outside the United States, a portion of which are purchased in the local currency. As a result, we are exposed to movements in the exchange rates of various currencies against the United States dollar which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations or financial position. We believe our most significant foreign currency exposures are the Taiwan dollar (“TWD”) and the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”). Purchases from Chinese sources are made in U.S. dollars (“USD”). However, if the RMB were to be revalued against the dollar, there could be a significant negative impact on the cost of our products. Further, the reporting currency for our consolidated financial statements is the USD. Certain of the company’s assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues are denominated in currencies other than the USD. In preparing our Consolidated Financial Statements, those assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues are translated into USD at applicable exchange rates. Increases or decreases in exchange rates between the USD and other currencies affect the USD value of those items, as reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Substantial fluctuations in the value of the USD could have a significant impact on the company’s financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, cash generated in non-U.S. jurisdictions may be difficult to repatriate to the United States in a tax-efficient manner.

 

  Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill.   The inability of certain of our subsidiaries to generate future cash flows sufficient to support the recorded amounts of goodwill, other intangible assets and other long-lived assets related to those subsidiaries could result in future impairment charges.

 

  Unforeseen inventory adjustments or changes in purchasing patterns.   We make purchasing decisions based upon a number of factors including an assessment of market needs and preferences, manufacturing lead times and cash flow considerations. To the extent that our assumptions result in inventory levels being too high or too low, there could be a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial position.

 

  Market acceptance of products.   There can be no assurance that the market continues its acceptance of the products we introduced in recent years or will accept new products (including the introduction of products into new geographic markets) introduced or scheduled for introduction in 2016. There can also be no assurance that the level of sales generated from these new products or geographic markets relative to our expectations will materialize.

 

  Competition.   The markets in which we sell our products are highly competitive on the basis of price, quality, availability, post-sale service and brand-name awareness. A number of competing companies are well-established manufacturers that compete on a global basis.

 

  Price reductions.   Price reductions taken by us in response to customer and competitive pressures, as well as price reductions or promotional actions taken in order to drive demand, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial position.

 

  Interest rates.   Interest rate fluctuations and other capital market conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial position.

 

  Litigation and insurance.   The effects of litigation and product liability exposure, as well as other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our public announcements could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial position. Further, while we maintain insurance policies to protect against most potential exposures, events may arise against which we may not be adequately insured.

 

  Retention of key personnel.   Our success depends to a significant extent upon the abilities and efforts of our key personnel. The loss of the services of any of our key personnel or our inability to attract and retain qualified personnel in the future could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial position.

 

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Acquisition of businesses.   Part of our business strategy is to opportunistically acquire complementary businesses, which involve risks that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. These risks include:

·Loss of customers of the acquired businesses;
·Inability to integrate successfully the acquired businesses’ operations;
·Inability to coordinate management and integrate and retain employees of the acquired businesses;
·Difficulties in implementing and maintaining consistent standards, controls, procedures, policies and information systems;
·Failure to realize anticipated synergies, economies of scale or other anticipated benefits, or to maintain operating margins;
·Strain on our personnel, systems and resources, and diversion of attention from other priorities;
·Incurrence of additional debt and related interest expense;
·Unforeseen or contingent liabilities of the acquired businesses; and
·Large write-offs or write-downs, or the impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets.

 

  Regulatory environment.   We cannot anticipate the impact of changes in laws and regulations, including changes in accounting standards, taxation requirements, including tax rate changes, new tax laws and revised tax law interpretations, and environmental laws, in both domestic and foreign jurisdictions. Increased legislative and regulatory activity and burdens, and a more stringent manner in which they are applied, could significantly impact our business and the economy as a whole. For example, the Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”), which was adopted in 2010 and is being phased in over several years, significantly affects the provision of both health care services and benefits in the United States; the ACA may impact our cost of providing our employees with health insurance and/or benefits, and may also impact various other aspects of our business. The ACA did not have a material impact on our fiscal 2015 or prior financial results; however, we are continuing to assess the impact of the ACA on our health care benefit costs.

 

  The threat of terrorism and related political instability and economic uncertainty.   The threat of potential terrorist attacks on the United States and throughout the world and political instability has created an atmosphere of economic uncertainty in the United States and in foreign markets. Our results may be impacted by the macroeconomic effects of those events. Also, a disruption in our supply chain as a result of terrorist attacks or the threat thereof may significantly affect our business and its prospects. In addition, such events may also result in heightened domestic security and higher costs for importing and exporting shipments of components and finished goods. Any of these occurrences may have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flow or results in any reporting period.

 

  Information technology system failures and attacks could harm our business. Our business is dependent on the efficient functioning of our information technology systems and operations, which are vulnerable to damage or interruption from such factors as fires, natural disasters, telecommunications failures, computer viruses and worms, hacking, software defects, as well as human error. Despite our precautions, problems could result in interruptions in services and materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. 

 

  Unforeseen events.   We cannot anticipate the impact of unforeseen events, including but not limited to war and pandemic disease, on economic conditions and consumer confidence in our business.

 

The risk factors described above are not intended to be all-inclusive. There can be no assurance that we have correctly identified and appropriately assessed all factors affecting our business or that the publicly available and other information with respect to these matters is complete and correct. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial also may adversely impact us. Should any risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial position.

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ITEM 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments

 

None.

 

ITEM 2.  Properties

 

Florida Pneumatic owns a 72,000 square foot plant facility located in Jupiter, Florida. Its UAT subsidiary leases a 3,100 square foot facility from a non-affiliated lessor in High Wycombe, United Kingdom. This facility houses UAT’s warehouse / distribution, as well as its office needs. The lease expires in 2019 and contains a five-year renewal clause.

 

Hy-Tech owns a 51,000 square foot plant facility located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and leases a 13,200 square foot facility located in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, which expires in 2021 and presently does not have a renewal clause.

 

Countrywide owns a 56,250 square foot plant facility located in Tampa, Florida in which Nationwide conducts its business. Countrywide leases approximately 10,000 square feet of this facility to a non-affiliated tenant.

 

Each facility described above either provides adequate space for the operations of the respective subsidiary for the foreseeable future or can be modified or expanded to provide some additional space.

 

The three owned properties described above are subject to mortgages and therefore pledged as collateral against the Company’s credit facility, which is discussed further in Management’s Discussion and Analysis – Liquidity and Capital Resources and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

The Company’s executive office of approximately 5,000 square feet is located in an office building in Melville, New York and is leased from a non-affiliated landlord. This lease expires in 2018, however, effective April 1, 2015, the Company can, at its option, terminate giving twelve months written notice.

 

ITEM 3.  Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, we may be involved in litigation that arises through the normal course of business. As of the date of this filing, we are not aware of any material legal proceedings to which we or any of our subsidiaries is a party or to which any of our property is subject, nor are we aware of any such threatened or pending litigation.

 

ITEM 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

 

None.

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 5.  Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Our Class A Common Stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol PFIN. The range of the high and low closing sales prices for our Class A Common Stock during the last two years were as follows:

 

2015  High   Low 
First Quarter  $8.09   $6.83 
Second Quarter   8.95    6.35 
Third Quarter   11.18    8.45 
Fourth Quarter   10.50    8.15 

 

2014  High   Low 
First Quarter  $7.81   $7.00 
Second Quarter   8.54    7.14 
Third Quarter   8.29    7.31 
Fourth Quarter   8.18    7.70 

 

As of March 18, 2016, there were approximately 800 holders of record of our Class A Common Stock and the closing sale price of our stock as reported by the Nasdaq Global Market was $11.18.

 

From our incorporation in 1963 through December 31, 2015, we declared no cash dividends on our Class A Common Stock. See NOTE 12- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion relating to cash dividends declared subsequent to December 31, 2015.

 

ITEM 6.  Selected Financial Data

 

Not required.

 

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ITEM 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW

 

Overview

 

During the full-year 2015, our results of operations were impacted by a number of factors, some of which were:

 

  · the positive impact on revenue and earnings provided by the three acquisitions completed during the third quarter of 2014;

 

  · the on-going slow-down in oil and gas exploration and extraction, which continues to negatively impact our Tools segment;

 

  · a decision by a Major customer of Hy-Tech to begin to manufacture internally certain air tools that were formerly manufactured by Hy-tech contributed to the reduction in Hy-Tech’s total revenue;

 

  · the settlement of the contingent consideration with the former shareholders of UAT, resulting in non-taxable income of $126,000, and

 

  · Nationwide’s continued benefit from increased activity in residential construction and the renovation and remodeling markets.

 

KEY INDICATORS

 

Economic Measures  

 

Much of our business is driven by the ebbs and flows of the general economic conditions in both the United States and, to a lesser extent, abroad.  Our Tools segment focuses on a wide array of customer types including, but not limited to large retailers, aerospace, large and small resellers of pneumatic tools and parts; and automotive related customers. The Tools segment tends to track the general economic conditions of the United States, industrial production and general retail sales.  The key economic measures for our Hardware group are housing starts and remodeling spending activity.

 

A key economic measure relevant to us is the cost of the raw materials in our products. Key materials include metals, especially various types of steel and aluminum. Also important is the value of the United States dollar (“USD”) in relation to the Taiwanese dollar (“TWD”), as we purchase a significant portion of our products from Taiwan. Purchases from Chinese sources are made in USDs. However, if the RMB, were to be revalued against the USD, there could be a significant negative impact on the cost of our products. As the result of the UAT acquisition, we closely monitor the fluctuation in the Great British Pound (“GBP”) to the USD, and the GBP to TWD, both of which can have an impact on the consolidated results.

 

The cost and availability of a quality labor pool in the countries where products and components are manufactured, both overseas as well as in the United States, could materially affect our overall results.

 

Operating Measures  

 

Key operating measures we use to manage our operating segments are: orders; shipments; development of new products; customer retention; inventory levels and productivity. These measures are recorded and monitored at various intervals, including daily, weekly and monthly. To the extent these measures are relevant they are discussed in the detailed sections below for each operating segment.

 

Financial Measures

 

Key financial measures we use to evaluate the results of our business include: various revenue metrics; gross margin; selling, general and administrative expenses; earnings before interest and taxes; operating cash flows and capital expenditures; return on sales; return on assets; days sales outstanding and inventory turns. These measures are reviewed at monthly, quarterly and annual intervals and compared to historical periods as well as established objectives. To the extent that these measures are relevant, they are discussed in the detailed sections below for each operating segment.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Certain of these accounting policies require us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventory reserves, goodwill and intangible assets, warranty reserves and taxes. We base our estimates on historical data and experience, when available, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the combined results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Our critical accounting policies are further described below.

 

In addition to the Company’s significant accounting policies described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, P&F considers the following policies and estimates to be the most critical in understanding the judgments that are involved in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the uncertainties that could impact the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or title has passed to our customer or services have been provided, the sale price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. We sell our goods on terms which transfer title and risk of loss at a specified location, typically shipping point, port of loading or port of discharge, depending on the final destination of the goods. Revenue recognition from product sales occurs when all factors are met, including transfer of title and risk of loss, which occurs either upon shipment by us or upon receipt by customers at the location specified in the terms of sale. Other than standard product warranty provisions, our sales arrangements provide for no other post-shipment obligations. We do offer rebates and other sales incentives, promotional allowances or discounts, from time to time and for certain customers, typically related to customer purchase volume, all of which are fixed or determinable and are classified as a reduction of revenue and recorded at the time of sale. We periodically evaluate whether an allowance for sales returns is necessary. Historically, we have experienced minimal sales returns. If we believe there are material potential sales returns, we would provide the necessary provision against sales.

 

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

Accounts receivable are customer obligations due under normal trade terms. We sell our products to retailers, distributors and OEMs involved in a variety of industries. We perform continuing credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition, and although we generally do not require collateral, letters of credit may be required from customers in certain circumstances. Management reviews accounts receivable to determine if any receivables will potentially be uncollectible. Factors considered in the determination include, among other factors, number of days an invoice is past due, customer historical trends, available credit ratings information, other financial data and the overall economic environment. Collection agencies may also be utilized if management so determines.

 

We record an allowance for doubtful accounts based on specifically identified amounts that are believed to be uncollectible. We also may record as an additional allowance a certain percentage of aged accounts receivable, based on historical experience and our assessment of the general financial conditions affecting our customer base. If actual collection experience changes, revisions to the allowance may be required. We have a limited number of customers with individually large amounts due at any given consolidated balance sheet date. Any unanticipated change in the creditworthiness of any of these customers could have a material effect on our results of operations in the period in which such changes or events occur. After all reasonable attempts to collect an account receivable have failed, the amount of the receivable is written off against the allowance. Based on the information available, we believe that our allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2015 was adequate. However, actual write-offs might exceed the recorded allowance.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method or the weighted average method. Inventory, which includes materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs, is recorded net of an allowance for obsolete or unmarketable inventory. Such allowance is based upon both historical experience and management’s understanding of market conditions and forecasts of future product demand. In addition, all items in inventory in excess of one year’s usage are considered for inclusion in the calculation of inventory obsolescence. If the actual amount of obsolete or unmarketable inventory significantly exceeds the estimated allowance, our cost of sales, gross profit and net earnings would be significantly affected.

 

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Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

 

In accordance and compliance with authoritative guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), we test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis as of the last day in November or more frequently if we believe indicators of impairment might exist. Goodwill is tested at a level of reporting referred to as "the reporting unit." The Company's reporting units are Hy-Tech, Florida Pneumatic and Nationwide. An entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not (that is, a likelihood of more than 50%) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. The first step used to identify potential impairment compares the calculated fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit is less than its fair value, no impairment exists and the second step is not performed. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the entity is required to perform the second step of the goodwill impairment test to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any. The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized for the excess. The Company also tests indefinite-lived intangible assets, consisting of acquired trade names, for impairment at least annually as of the last day of November. The evaluation of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets requires that management prepare estimates of future operating results for each of our operating units. These estimates are made with respect to future business conditions and estimated expected future cash flows to determine estimated fair value. However, if, in the future, key drivers in our assumptions or estimates such as (i) a material decline in general economic conditions; (ii) competitive pressures on our revenue or our ability to maintain margins; (iii) significant price increases from our vendors that cannot be passed through to our customers; and (iv) breakdowns in supply chain or other factors beyond our control occur, an impairment charge against our intangible assets may be required.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company reviews long-lived assets, including property, plant, and equipment and identifiable intangible assets, for impairment whenever changes in circumstances or events may indicate that the carrying amounts are not recoverable. If the fair value is less than the carrying amount of the asset, a loss is recognized for the difference.

 

Factors which may cause an impairment of long-lived assets include significant changes in the manner of use of these assets, negative industry or market trends, a significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, or a likely sale or disposal of the asset before the end of its estimated useful life. If any of these factors exist, the Company is required to test the long-lived asset for recoverability and may be required to recognize an impairment charge for all or a portion of the asset's carrying value.

 

Income Taxes

 

We account for income taxes using the asset and liability approach. This approach requires the recognition of current tax assets or liabilities for the amounts refundable or payable on tax returns for the current year, as well as the recognition of deferred tax assets or liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences that can arise between (a) the amount of taxable income and pretax financial income for a year, such as from net operating loss carryforwards and other tax credits, and (b) the tax bases of assets or liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates. The impact on deferred tax assets and liabilities of changes in tax rates and laws, if any, is reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period enacted. Further, we evaluate the likelihood of realizing benefit from our deferred tax assets by estimating future sources of taxable income and the impact of tax planning strategies. 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.

 

We file a consolidated Federal tax return. P&F and certain of its subsidiaries file combined tax returns in New York and Texas. All subsidiaries, other than UAT, file other state and local tax returns on a stand-alone basis. UAT files an income tax return with the taxing authorities in the United Kingdom.

 

When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while other positions are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits are classified as income taxes in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

2015 compared to 2014

 

REVENUE

 

 Unless otherwise discussed elsewhere in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) section, we believe that our relationships with our key customers remain satisfactory. In 2015, we have elected not to sell certain promotional-type products to Sears, which we did sell during 2014. Revenue from Sears is included in Florida Pneumatic’s Retail category. Hy-Tech’s shipments to its Major customer have significantly declined, resulting in part from this customer’s decision to source certain products from within. Other than the aforementioned, there were no major trends or uncertainties that had, or we could reasonably expect could have, a material impact on our revenue. The three acquisitions that occurred during the third quarter of 2014 played a significant role in our 2015 results of operations. Other than the ongoing weakness in oil and gas exploration and extraction, particularly in the United States, which is our primary market for Hy-Tech and to a lesser degree Florida Pneumatic’s Industrial sector, there was no unusual or infrequent event, transaction or any significant economic change that materially affected our results of operations. We believe the on-going slowdown in the global oil and gas extraction and exploration sector may likely negatively impact a portion of our 2016 results.

 

The tables set forth below provide an analysis of our revenue for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

Consolidated

 

   Three months ended December 31,         
   2015   2014   Variance   Variance 
           $   % 
Tools                    
Florida Pneumatic  $10,090,000   $10,280,000   $(190,000)   (1.8)%
Hy-Tech   3,681,000    4,085,000    (404,000)   (9.9)
Tools Total   13,771,000    14,365,000    (594,000)   (4.1)
                     
Hardware                    
Hardware Total   3,867,000    3,538,000    329,000    9.3 
Consolidated  $17,638,000   $17,903,000   $(265,000)   (1.5)

 

   Year ended December 31,         
   2015   2014   Variance   Variance 
           $   % 
Tools                    
Florida Pneumatic  $44,076,000   $40,615,000   $3,461,000    8.5%
Hy-Tech   16,236,000    15,499,000    737,000    4.8 
Tools Total   60,312,000    56,114,000    4,198,000    7.5 
                     
Hardware                    
Hardware Total   21,390,000    18,921,000    2,469,000    13.0 
Consolidated  $81,702,000   $75,035,000   $6,667,000    8.9 

 

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Tools

 

Florida Pneumatic

 

Florida Pneumatic markets its air tool products to three primary sectors within the pneumatic tool market; retail, Industrial/catalog and the automotive market. It also generates revenue from its Berkley products line, as well as a line of air filters and other OEM parts (“Other”).

 

   Three months ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   Increase (decrease) 
   Revenue   Percent of
revenue
   Revenue   Percent of
revenue
   $   % 
Retail customers  $4,865,000    48.2%  $5,188,000    50.5%  $(323,000)   (6.2)%
Automotive   3,682,000    36.5    3,238,000    31.5    444,000    13.7 
Industrial/catalog   1,325,000    13.1    1,556,000    15.1    (231,000)   (14.8)
Other   218,000    2.2    298,000    2.9    (80,000)   (26.8)
Total  $10,090,000    100.0%  $10,280,000    100.0%  $(190,000)   (1.8)

 

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   Increase (decrease) 
   Revenue   Percent of
revenue
   Revenue   Percent of
revenue
   $   % 
Retail customers  $24,217,000    54.9%  $26,464,000    65.2%  $(2,247,000)   (8.5)%
Automotive   12,805,000    29.1    6,515,000    16.0    6,290,000    96.5 
Industrial/catalog   6,000,000    13.6    6,220,000    15.3    (220,000)   (3.5)
Other   1,054,000    2.4    1,416,000    3.5    (362,000)   (25.6)
Total  $44,076,000    100.0%  $40,615,000    100.0%  $3,461,000    8.5 

 

The net decline in Florida Pneumatic’s fourth quarter Retail revenue compared to the same period in the prior year was due primarily to its previously mentioned decision not to sell certain promotional-type products to Sears in 2015, resulting in a decline in revenue, partially offset by an increase in shipments to The Home Depot (“THD”). Primary factors contributing to the net increase in Florida Pneumatic’s Automotive revenue are new products, expanded domestic and international sales efforts and a slight increase in promotional revenue. Partially offsetting the increase in its AIRCAT products revenue, was a decline in UAT’s revenue. It should be noted that a portion of UAT’s revenue is derived from the sale of pneumatic air tools to customers that operate in the North Sea oil and gas sector, and a result of the weakness in the global oil and gas exploration sector, revenue from this particular portion of UAT’s customer base declined, when comparing the fourth quarter of 2015 to the same period a year ago. We continue to encounter weakness in the Industrial/catalog market, with the decline this quarter compared to the same period a year ago, occurring most notably in the aerospace and oil and gas exploration/production channels. We believe the weakness may continue into the latter portion of 2016. Florida Pneumatic’s Other revenue declined when compared to the same period in 2014, primarily due to weakness in the power generation and oil and gas sectors may continue into the latter part of 2016.

 

When comparing the full-year 2015 to 2014, the most significant factor contributing to Florida Pneumatic’s overall revenue increase is the result of its two acquisitions made during the third quarter of 2014. As such, its 2015 Automotive revenue improved by nearly $6.3 million, when compared to the prior year. Further, when comparing the third and fourth quarters of 2015 to the same period in 2014, which are comparable time-frames post the acquisitions, revenue improved more than $770,000. As we intend to continue to release new products and continue our efforts to expand into new geographic regions both in the United States and Western Europe, we believe the growth in Automotive revenue should continue in 2016. With respect to Florida Pneumatic’s Retail revenue, as noted earlier, we elected not to sell certain promotional-type products to Sears in 2015, which we did sell to Sears during 2014. This decision was the primary factor in the reduction in full-year 2015 Retail revenue, compared to 2014.  Revenue from THD was essentially flat, when comparing 2015 and 2014, as there was a decrease in promotional type products revenue of $1.4 million nearly offset by an increase in basic products revenue of $1.3 million. The 3.5% decline in full year Industrial/catalog revenue is due primarily to the down-turn in oil and gas exploration/production channels. Lastly, the decline in Florida Pneumatic’s Other revenue, year-over-year basis was due primarily to on-going weakness in the sectors in which its Berkley pipe cutting products are sold, namely oil and gas and power generation.

 

The acquisition of UAT, which is located in the United Kingdom, has provided Florida Pneumatic with an opportunity to expand its air tools into Europe. As a result, we expect to begin marketing pneumatic tools into other select countries within the European Union in 2016.

 

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Hy-Tech

 

Hy-Tech focuses primarily on the industrial sector of the pneumatic tools market.  Hy-Tech manufactures and markets its own value-added line of air tools and parts, including the ATSCO product line, as well as distributes a complementary line of sockets, which in the aggregate are referred to as (“ATP”).  Hy-Tech Machine products (“Hy-Tech Machine”) are primarily marketed to the mining, construction and industrial manufacturing sectors.

 

   Three months ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   Increase (decrease) 
   Revenue   Percent of
revenue
   Revenue   Percent of
revenue
   $   % 
ATP  $2,835,000    77.0%  $3,003,000    73.5%  $(168,000)   (5.6)%
Hy-Tech Machine   312,000    8.5    432,000    10.6    (120,000)   (27.8)
Major customer   475,000    12.9    577,000    14.1    (102,000)   (17.7)
Other   59,000    1.6    73,000    1.8    (14,000)   (19.2)
Total  $3,681,000    100.0%  $4,085,000    100.0%  $(404,000)   (9.9)

  

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   Increase (decrease) 
   Revenue   Percent of
revenue
   Revenue   Percent of
revenue
   $   % 
ATP  $12,124,000    74.7%  $11,133,000    71.8%  $991,000    8.9%
Hy-Tech Machine   1,889,000    11.6    1,560,000    10.1    329,000    21.1 
Major customer   1,866,000    11.5    2,519,000    16.2    (653,000)   (25.9)
Other   357,000    2.2    287,000    1.9    70,000    24.4 
Total  $16,236,000    100.0%  $15,499,000    100.0%  $737,000    4.8 

 

During the fourth quarter of 2015 Hy-Tech continued to be negatively impacted by weakness in the global oil and gas sector. We believe that the reduced levels of oil and gas exploration and extraction has, among other things, resulted in the decline in our sale of drilling motors and related parts and sockets during the fourth quarter. However, the decline in Hy-Tech’s ATP revenue was partially offset by an increase in sales of ATSCO products this quarter compared to the fourth quarter of 2014. The Hy-Tech Machine revenue declined this quarter compared to the same period a year ago, due primarily to lower than normal level of orders from its customers in the specialty manufacturing, mine safety and railroad markets. With respect to Hy-Tech’s Major customer, we believe their decision to source internally, certain pneumatic impact wrenches from their facilities, has contributed in part to the decline in revenue.

 

 With respect to the full year 2015, the increase in ATP revenue, compared to the full year 2014, is primarily attributable to ATSCO product sales, partially offset by declines in revenue of non-ATSCO tools and parts, drilling motors and parts, as well as sockets. As discussed earlier, we believe, among other factors, that the reduction in oil and gas exploration and extraction has, throughout 2015, negatively impacted Hy-Tech’s overall revenue, most notably its ATP product line. According to information issued by Baker Hughes, a leading oil field services company, the total number of rotary rigs operating in the United States is 698, down from 1,811, or a 61.5% decline from one year ago. Until such time when major exploration and related activity levels return to recent historic levels, it is difficult to predict when this sector of the ATP category will improve. As such, Hy-Tech intends to continue to pursue alternate markets and customers with added focus on its ATSCO products and other pneumatic tool markets. In line with the aforementioned, its Hy-Tech Machine’s 2015 revenue improved more than 21%, when compared to full-year 2104. Despite a weaker fourth quarter of 2015, this product category improved its revenue this year compared to the prior year, due mainly to stronger demand from the markets and customers it serves. Lastly, revenue from Hy-Tech’s Major customer during full-year 2015 declined when compared to full-year 2014, as we believe this decline in revenue is due in part to their decision to source internally, certain pneumatic impact wrenches. It is therefore likely this customer, in future reporting periods, may no longer merit specific discussion in our MD&A.

 

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Hardware

  

   Three months ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   Increase (decrease) 
   Revenue   Percent of
revenue
   Revenue   Percent of
revenue
   $   % 
Fence and gate hardware  $2,931,000    75.8%  $2,767,000    78.2%  $164,000    5.9%
OEM   526,000    13.6    411,000    11.6    115,000    28.0 
Patio   410,000    10.6    360,000    10.2    50,000    13.9 
Total  $3,867,000    100.0%  $3,538,000    100.0%  $329,000    9.3%

  

   Year ended December 31, 
   2015   2014   Increase (decrease) 
   Revenue   Percent of
revenue
   Revenue   Percent of
revenue
   $   % 
Fence and gate hardware  $17,265,000    80.7%  $15,551,000    82.2%  $1,714,000    11.0%
OEM   2,351,000    11.0    1,750,000    9.2    601,000    34.3 
Patio   1,774,000    8.3    1,620,000    8.6    154,000    9.5 
Total  $21,390,000    100.0%  $18,921,000    100.0%  $2,469,000    13.0%

 

Fence and gate hardware continued to be Nationwide’s primary product line, accounting for 75.8% of its fourth quarter of 2015 revenue. Key drivers that impact Nationwide’s revenue are: (i) housing starts and (ii) renovation and remodeling. The increase in Nationwide’s OEM products revenue is driven primarily by the addition of a new, lower margin customer that purchases pneumatic storm door closure kits. The increase in Patio revenue is due primarily to increased activity in the sale of foreclosed home units occurring principally in Florida.  

 

As previously discussed, Nationwide’s growth is driven by, among other factors, the housing and remodeling markets. As such, its increase in total revenue during 2015, compared to 2014, is due primarily to an increase in both the number of housing starts and consumer spending in the remodeling and renovation sectors. According to the U.S. Census Bureau data released in January 2016, relating to 2015 new privately-owned housing starts, were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,149,000, or 6.4% above the December 2014 rate of 1,080,000. We believe that Nationwide’s revenue growth was due primarily to its continued product development and expanded salesforce in the United States, with improved sales to overseas customers, as well. The 34.3% increase in its OEM product line revenue is primarily due to Nationwide obtaining a new, low margin customer that purchases pneumatic storm door closing kits. Patio revenue during the full-year 2015 increased when compared to the same period in 2014, due primarily to an improved home repair market in the southeastern portion of the United States and improved inventory / service levels.

 

 Nationwide was sold by the Company effective February 11, 2016. See NOTE 12- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion relating to such sale and related matters.

 

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GROSS MARGIN

 

Consolidated

 

   Three months ended December 31,   Increase (decrease) 
   2015   2014   Amount   % 
Florida Pneumatic  $3,616,000   $3,686,000   $(70,000)   (1.9)%
As percent of respective revenue   35.8%   35.9%   (0.1 )% pts     
Hy-Tech  $1,106,000   $1,768,000   $(662,000)   (37.4)
As percent of respective revenue   30.0%   43.3%   (13.3)% pts     
Total Tools  $4,722,000   $5,454,000   $(732,000)   (13.4)
As percent of respective revenue   34.3%   38.0%   (3.7 )% pts     
Hardware  $1,403,000   $1,261,000   $142,000    11.3 
As percent of respective revenue   36.3%   35.6%   0.7% pts     
Consolidated  $6,125,000   $6,715,000   $(590,000)   (8.8)
As percent of respective revenue   34.7%   37.5%   (2.8 )% pts     

 

   Year Ended December 31,   Increase (decrease) 
   2015   2014   Amount   % 
Florida Pneumatic  $15,675,000   $13,676,000   $1,999,000    14.6%
As percent of respective revenue   35.6%   33.7%   1.9% pts     
Hy-Tech  $6,007,000   $6,342,000   $(335,000)   (5.3)
As percent of respective revenue   37.0%   40.9%   (3.9 )% pts     
Tools  $21,682,000   $20,018,000   $1,664,000    8.3 
As percent of respective revenue   35.9%   35.7%   0.2% pts     
Hardware  $8,246,000   $7,363,000   $883,000    12.0 
As percent of respective revenue   38.6%   38.9%   (0.3 )% pts     
Consolidated  $29,928,000   $27,381,000   $2,547,000    9.3 
As percent of respective revenue   36.6%   36.5%   0.1% pts     

 

Tools

 

Florida Pneumatic’s Gross margin for the fourth quarter 2015 was essentially the same as the fourth quarter of 2014. Significant factors contributing to the decline in Hy-Tech’s fourth quarter 2015 gross margin compared to a year ago are: (i) lower machine hours, which negatively impacted its overhead absorption, (ii) lower sales of its higher margin drilling motors and related parts, which was driven by the on-going weakness in the oil and gas exploration and extraction sector, and (iii) its decision to manufacture certain products, deliverable to a key customer, originally committed to by the former ATSCO company, which currently generate little to no gross margin. Hy-Tech is currently in the process of attempting to redesign these tools, such that any future sale of these products should generate improved gross margins for these products.

 

Florida Pneumatic’s 2015 gross margin improved 1.9 percentage points over the same period in the prior year due primarily to $6.3 million of higher Automotive revenue, which generate slightly higher gross margins than Florida Pneumatic’s historical average. However, this improvement was somewhat offset by slight gross margin declines in its Retail and Industrial/catalog product lines, due primarily to product and or customer mix. Similar to the fourth quarter of 2015, Hy-Tech’s overall 2015 gross margin declined, compared to 2014. The oil and gas sector, which has been in decline for most of 2015, had a material negative impact on Hy-Tech’s 2015 gross margin. We believe that due to the weakness in the oil and gas sector, Hy-Tech encountered a decline in sales of its higher gross margin products such as drilling motors and related parts and accessories. As discussed above, its decision to produce certain products for a key customer has negatively affected its 2015 gross margins. As the manufacturing of the acquired ATSCO product line becomes more efficient, we anticipate that gross margins should improve, however, it is difficult to predict if or when the entire suite can be produced at gross margins similar to the gross margin Hy-Tech had generated in prior years.

 

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Hardware

 

Nationwide’s fourth quarter 2015 gross margin improved slightly, 0.7 percentage points, when compared to the same period a year ago. Fence and gate hardware generate the highest gross margins, followed by OEM, then Patio. Contributing factors to this improvement included among other things: (i) a strong product mix within its Fence and gate hardware line, notably an increase over the prior year sales of specialty products, which tend to generate higher margin. However, 2015 Fence and gate hardware gross margins were partially offset by pricing pressure throughout 2015 impacting its Patio product line gross margins, as well as its decision to service a new, low margin OEM customer.

 

Significant factors contributing to Nationwide’s slight decline (0.3 percentage points) in its 2015 gross margins, compared to the same period in the prior year are new, lower gross margin OEM revenue and increased competitive pricing pressure. However, introduction of new products have partially mitigated this pressure.

 

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) include, among other things, all compensation plus employee benefits and related costs, administrative facilities, communications, variable costs, promotional expenses for our direct sales and marketing staff, legal, accounting and other professional fees, as well as amortization and depreciation and general corporate overhead and engineering expenses. 2014 SG&A includes costs incurred in connection with the three acquisitions consummated during that year.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2015, our SG&A was $5,459,000 or 31.0% of revenue, down from $5,843,000, or 32.6% of revenue during the same three-month period in 2014. Significant items contributing to this reduction include: (i) incremental variable costs and expenses, which include such things as commissions, warranty costs, freight out and advertising/promotional fees, decreased by $274,000 during the fourth quarter of 2015, compared to the same period in the prior year, and (ii) compensation, which is comprised of base salaries and wages, accrued performance-based bonus incentives, associated payroll taxes and employee benefits declined $142,000, when comparing the fourth quarter of 2015 to the same period in the prior year. The primary component of this reduction is lower consolidated performance-based bonus incentives for the three-month period ended December 31, 2015, compared to the same period in 2014. In 2014, we recorded a benefit or reduction of $87,000, as we settled a matter with the U.S. Customs, which originated in 2012, whereas no such credit occurred in the fourth quarter of 2015.

 

Our SG&A incurred for the full year 2015 was $23,969,000, or 29.3% of revenue, compared to $23,064,000, or 30.7% of revenue in 2014. Primarily the result of the three acquisitions completed in 2014, our depreciation and amortization increased by $593,000 and our compensation expenses reflected a net increase of $433,000, with base salaries increasing, primarily due to the acquisitions partially offset by lower performance–based bonus incentives. Other factors include an increase in bad debt expenses of $156,000, due primarily to reduction adjustments made during the second quarter of 2014, which lowered our 2014 bad debt expense. Lastly, our professional fees and transaction expenses, in the aggregate declined $427,000, and our non-cash, stock-based compensation declined by $126,000.

 

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INTEREST

 

The decrease in fourth quarter interest expense applicable to our short-term, or revolver borrowings is due primarily to the reduction of the revolver balance, which in turn was due primarily to lower borrowings and greater cash flows, compared to the fourth quarter of 2014. With respect to the decline of Term loan interest, in connection with the ATSCO acquisition in August 2014, we borrowed $3,000,000 from our bank. This borrowing was to be repaid in 36 consecutive monthly payments of $83,000, with an additional mandatory repayment each year equal to 50% of our Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Restated Loan Agreement) for such year, if any. As the result of computing the Excess Cash Flow for the year 2014, in April 2015, we repaid the balance of this borrowing, which was approximately $2.4 million from funds available in our revolver. As a result, while there was Term loan interest expense incurred during the fourth quarter of 2014, there was no Term loan interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2015. Additionally, included in our interest expense is amortization expense of debt financing costs.

 

The average balance of short-term borrowings during the fourth quarter of 2015 was $10,883,000, compared to $15,072,000 during the same period in 2014. The average balance of short-term borrowings during 2015 was $13,818,000, compared to $7,436,000 during 2014.

 

The increase in interest incurred on our short-term borrowings during 2015, compared to 2014, is primarily due to the financing of the three acquisitions completed during the third quarter of 2014. However, we believe it is likely that, subject to major increases in the LIBOR or Base Rates charged by our bank or a major use of funds, interest expense incurred on our short-term borrowings should continue to decline. Interest expense incurred during 2015 on our long-term borrowings declined due primarily to the settlement in full of the $3,000,000 term loan discussed above. Lastly, amortization expense of debt financing costs increased primarily due to an amendment to our Credit Facility with our bank, which was entered into in August of 2014 and in place for the full year of 2015.

 

See Liquidity and Capital Resources elsewhere in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis section for further information regarding our bank loans.

 

Interest expense attributable to:  Three months ended
December 31,
   Increase (Decrease) 
   2015   2014   Amount   % 
Short-term borrowings  $65,000   $94,000   $(29,000)   (30.9)%
Term loans, including Capital Expenditure Term Loans   56,000    83,000    (27,000)   (32.5)
Amortization expense of debt financing costs   28,000    28,000         
                     
Total  $149,000   $205,000   $(56,000)   (27.3)%

  

Interest expense attributable to:  Year Ended December 31,   Increase (Decrease) 
   2015   2014   Amount   % 
Short-term borrowings  $357,000   $172,000   $185,000    107.6%
Term loans, including Capital Expenditure Term Loans   247,000    274,000    (27,000)   (9.9)
Amortization expense of debt financing costs   111,000    94,000    17,000    18.1 
                     
Total  $715,000   $540,000   $175,000    32.4%

 

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Other income

 

In connection with the UAT acquisition, there was the possibility that we could pay as additional consideration to the former shareholders of UAT (the “Sellers”) up to a maximum of £250,000 (“contingent consideration”), should UAT’s net earnings, during the period from date of acquisition, July 29, 2014 through the first anniversary date, July 29, 2015, after adjusting for among other things, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“adjusted net income”) exceed a minimum threshold. At the time of the acquisition we believed, based on a range of possible outcomes that it was more likely than not, that UAT would achieve the amount of adjusted net income that would entitle the Sellers to the maximum amount and, accordingly recorded in July 2014, a $425,000 obligation as contingent consideration (£250,000 at the then foreign exchange rate). Based upon projected results, at June 30, 2015, we adjusted the estimated contingent consideration payable to the Sellers to $224,000. Subsequently, we and the Sellers have agreed that the contingent consideration payable to the Sellers shall be £193,435, or approximately $299,000, which was paid to the Sellers in October 2015. As a result of finalizing the contingent consideration payable to the Sellers we recognized $126,000 as Other income 2015.

 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

The effective tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, were 34.0% and 44.9%, respectively.  The primary factors affecting the 2015 effective tax rate were nondeductible expenses, reversal of liability for contingent purchase price, and state income taxes. The primary factors affecting the 2014 effective tax rate were nondeductible expenses, reversal of liabilities of deconsolidated subsidiary and state income taxes.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Our cash flows from operations can be somewhat cyclical, with the greatest demand for cash typically in the first and third quarters. We monitor such metrics as days’ sales outstanding, inventory requirements, accounts payable and capital expenditures to project liquidity needs, as well as evaluate return on assets. Our primary sources of funds are operating cash flows and our Revolver Loan (“Revolver”) with our bank.

 

We gauge our liquidity and financial stability by various measurements, some of which are shown in the following table:

 

   December 31, 
   2015   2014 
Working capital  $19,267,000   $13,927,000 
Current ratio   2.09 to 1    1.59 to 1 
Shareholders’ equity  $43,642,000   $39,991,000 

 

Credit Facility

 

We entered into a Loan and Security Agreement in October 2010, as amended (“Credit Agreement”), with Capital One Business Credit Corp., formerly known as Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as agent and lender (“COBC”). COBC’s rights and obligations as agent and lender were subsequently assigned to, and assumed by, Capital One, National Association, and for the purposes of this Report the lender shall be referred to as “Capital One”. As of December 31, 2015, the Credit Agreement was to expire on December 19, 2017 (the “Maturity Date”). The Credit Agreement provides for Revolver borrowings, which are secured by our accounts receivable, mortgages on our real property located in Cranberry, PA, Jupiter, FL and Tampa, FL, inventory and equipment. P&F and certain of its subsidiaries are borrowers under the Credit Agreement, and their obligations are cross-guaranteed by certain other subsidiaries. Revolver borrowings bear interest at either LIBOR (London InterBank Offered Rate) or the Base Rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement (“Base Rate”), plus the Applicable Margin (the “Applicable Margin”), as defined in the Credit Agreement. The interest rate, either LIBOR or Base Rate, which is added to the Applicable Margin, is at our option and subject to limitations on the number of LIBOR borrowings.

 

 Contemporaneously with the ATSCO acquisition on August 13, 2014, we entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Restated Loan Agreement”) with Capital One. The Restated Loan Agreement, among other things, amended the Credit Agreement by: (1) increasing the total amount of the credit facility from $29,423,000 to $33,657,000, (2) increasing the Revolver from $20,000,000 to $22,000,000, (3) creating a new, $3,000,000 Term Loan, as defined in the Restated Loan Agreement (“Term Loan B”), and (4) re-designating as “Term Loan A”, the previously existing outstanding Term Loan, which relates primarily to the Company’s real property.

 

The balance of Revolver borrowings outstanding was $9,623,000 and $11,817,000 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Applicable Margins added to Revolver borrowings at LIBOR and the Base Rate were 2.00% and 1.25%, respectively, at December 31, 2015, and 2.25% and 1.25%, respectively, at December 31, 2014.

 

The Restated Loan Agreement also provided for a $7,000,000 Term Loan A, which is secured by mortgages on the Real Property, accounts receivable, inventory and equipment.  The balance due on the Term Loan A at December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $6,160,000 and $6,440,000, respectively. Term Loan A is repaid approximately $23,000 each month, with the remaining balance due at the Maturity Date.  Term Loan A borrowings incur interest at LIBOR or the Base Rate plus the Applicable Margins, which were 3.00% and 2.00%, respectively, at December 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

The Restated Loan Agreement provided for a Term Loan B, pursuant to which we borrowed the maximum principal amount of $3,000,000, which funds were used in connection with the ATSCO acquisition. This Term Loan B was to be repaid in 36 consecutive monthly payments of $83,000, with an additional mandatory repayment each year equal to 50% of the Company’s Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Restated Loan Agreement) for such year, if any. As the result of our determination of the Excess Cash Flow for the year ended December 31, 2014, in April 2015, we repaid $2,417,000, which was the balance of the Term Loan B at March 31, 2015, with funds available from our Revolver. In accordance with the terms set forth in the Restated Loan Agreement, funds cannot be re-borrowed from this Term Loan B.

 

Additionally, we borrowed $380,000 and $519,000 in March 2012 and September 2012, respectively, as loans primarily for machinery and equipment (“Capex Term Loans”). Currently, the maximum amount we can borrow as a Capex Term Loan is $2,123,000. As such, if necessary, we could borrow an additional $1,224,000, under the terms of the current credit facility. Repayment of the two Capex Term Loans is based on sixty-month amortization periods, resulting in repayments of approximately $6,000 and $9,000, respectively. Applicable Margins added to these Capex Term Loans at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were 3.0% and 2.0%, respectively, for borrowings at LIBOR and the Base Rate. Once repaid, funds cannot be re-borrowed from this portion of the Restated Loan Agreement.

 

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The aggregate amounts of long-term debt scheduled to mature in each of the years are, approximately as follows:

 

2016  $491,000 
2017   6,000,000 
   $6,491,000 

 

We are required to provide Capital One among other things, monthly financial statements, monthly borrowing base certificates and certificates of compliance with various financial covenants. We believe we are in compliance with all financial and non-financial covenants. As part of the Restated Loan Agreement, if an event of default occurs, the interest rate would increase by two percent per annum during the period of default, in addition to other remedies provided to Capital One.

 

At December 31, 2015, we had $14,898,000 of open purchase order commitments, compared to $15,637,000 at December 31, 2014.

 

Other Information

 

Effective February 11, 2016, contemporaneously with the sale of Nationwide, the Company entered into the Consent and Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement with its bank, Capital One. The sale of Nationwide provided sufficient funding to pay down all of its obligations to Capital One. Further, the amended Credit Agreement, among other things: (i) reduced our credit facility to $10,600,000; (ii) reduced all applicable margin rates, and (iii) lowered certain recurring fees. See NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for further discussion.

 

On March 8, 2016, our Board of Directors declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $0.50 per share payable on April 4, 2016, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 21, 2016. The total amount of this special dividend payment will be approximately $1.8 million based on the current number of shares outstanding. Further, our Board of Directors also announced that it approved the initiation of a dividend policy under which we intend to declare a cash dividend to our stockholders in the amount of $0.20 per share per annum, payable in equal quarterly installments. In conjunction therewith, our Board of Directors declared an initial quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2016. This dividend is payable on April 14, 2016.

 

Cash Flows

 

Cash provided by operating activities for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $6,573,000, and $8,716,000, respectively.

 

At December 31, 2015, our net cash balance was $927,000, compared to $1,011,000 at December 31, 2014. As discussed above, with respect to daily cash flows, we operate under the terms and conditions of the Revolver. As a result, all domestic cash receipts are remitted to Capital One lock-boxes. Thus, cash on hand is primarily cash disbursements that have not yet cleared our operating accounts at Capital One, or funds residing in lock-boxes which have not yet been applied. We were able to reduce our total bank debt to $16,066,000 at December 31, 2015 from $21,387,000 at December 31, 2014. The aforementioned resulted in our total debt to total book capitalization (total debt divided by total debt plus equity), percentage falling to 27.0% at December 31, 2015, from to 34.9% at December 31, 2014. We anticipate being able to generate cash from operations during 2016.

 

Capital spending during the year ended December 31, 2015 was $1,422,000, compared to $1,072,000 in 2014. Capital expenditures currently planned for 2016 is approximately $1,600,000, which we expect will be financed through our Restated Loan Agreement and with repayments being made through cash flows. The major portion of these planned capital expenditures will be for computer numerical control (“CNC”) equipment to be used at Hy-Tech, with the balance for tooling required for new product development at other operating subsidiaries.

 

Customer concentration

 

Within our Tools segment we have two retail customers that accounted for 9.9% and 31.1%, respectively, at December 31, 2015, of our consolidated accounts receivable, compared to 17.7% and 25.6%, respectively, at December 31, 2014. To date, these customers, with minor exceptions, are current in their payments. Further, these two customers accounted for 8.6% and 21.0%, respectively, of our 2015 consolidated revenue, compared to 12.2% and 23.1%, respectively, in 2014.

 

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IMPACT OF INFLATION

 

We believe that the effects of changing prices and inflation on our consolidated financial position and our results of operations are immaterial.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

 

Although it is difficult to identify precisely the portion of capital expenditures or other costs attributable to be in compliance with environmental laws and regulations, we do not expect such expenditures or other costs to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

 

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

 

The Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”), which was adopted in 2010 and is being phased in over several years, significantly affects the provision of both health care services and benefits in the United States. The ACA may impact our cost of providing our employees with health insurance and/or benefits, and may also impact various other aspects of our business. The ACA did not have a material impact on our fiscal 2015 and 2014 financial results.

 

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

 

Refer to Note 1, "Summary of Accounting Policies", to our consolidated financial statements for a discussion of recent accounting standards and pronouncements.

 

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting standards, if currently adopted would have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

 

ITEM 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Not Required

 

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ITEM 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

P&F INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

  Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 27
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 28
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 30
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 31
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 32
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 34

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors and

Shareholders of P&F Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of P&F Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. P&F Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries’ management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of P&F Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

/s/ CohnReznick LLP
Jericho, New York
March 30, 2016

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

   December 31,
2015
   December 31,
2014
 
         
ASSETS          
CURRENT ASSETS          
           
Cash  $927,000   $1,011,000 
Accounts receivable — net   9,722,000    9,547,000 
Inventories – net   23,994,000    24,335,000 
Deferred income taxes— net   1,131,000    1,149,000 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   1,124,000    1,529,000 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   36,898,000    37,571,000 
           
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT          
Land   1,550,000    1,550,000 
Buildings and improvements   7,746,000    7,683,000 
Machinery and equipment   21,529,000    20,460,000 
    30,825,000    29,693,000 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization   20,585,000    19,101,000 
NET PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT   10,240,000    10,592,000 
           
GOODWILL   12,027,000    11,980,000 
           
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS — net   11,110,000    12,437,000 
           
OTHER ASSETS — net   303,000    514,000 
           
TOTAL ASSETS  $70,578,000   $73,094,000 

 

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

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

   December 31,
2015
   December 31,
2014
 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
CURRENT LIABILITIES          
           
Short-term borrowings  $9,623,000   $11,817,000 
Accounts payable   3,556,000    3,160,000 
Accrued compensation and benefits   1,965,000    2,569,000 
Accrued other liabilities   1,996,000    2,931,000 
Current maturities of long-term debt   491,000    3,167,000 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   17,631,000    23,644,000 
           
Long-term debt, less current maturities   6,000,000    6,493,000 
Deferred tax liabilities – net   3,077,000    2,720,000 
Other liabilities   228,000    246,000 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES   26,936,000    33,103,000 
           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
           
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Preferred stock - $10 par; authorized - 2,000,000 shares; no shares issued        
Common stock:          
Class A - $1 par; authorized - 7,000,000 shares; issued - 4,170,000 at December 31, 2015 and 4,139,000 at December 31, 2014   4,170,000    4,139,000 
Class B - $1 par; authorized - 2,000,000 shares; no shares issued        
Additional paid-in capital   12,884,000    12,695,000 
Retained earnings   31,495,000    27,951,000 
Treasury stock, at cost - 554,000 shares at December 31, 2015 and 2014   (4,566,000)   (4,566,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (341,000)   (228,000)
           
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   43,642,000    39,991,000 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $70,578,000   $73,094,000 

 

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

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

   Years ended December 31, 
   2015   2014 
Net revenue  $81,702,000   $75,035,000 
Cost of sales   51,774,000    47,654,000 
Gross profit   29,928,000    27,381,000 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   23,969,000    23,064,000 
Operating income   5,959,000    4,317,000 
Other income   (126,000)    
Interest expense   715,000    540,000 
Income before income taxes   5,370,000    3,777,000 
Income tax expense   1,826,000    1,697,000 
           
Net income  $3,544,000   $2,080,000 
           
Basic earnings per share  $0.98   $0.56 
           
Diluted earnings per share  $0.94   $0.54 
           
Weighted average common shares outstanding:          
Basic   3,607,000    3,706,000 
           
Diluted   3,771,000    3,884,000 
           
Net income  $3,544,000   $2,080,000 
Other comprehensive loss - foreign currency translation adjustment   (113,000)   (228,000)
Total comprehensive income  $3,431,000   $1,852,000 

 

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

       Class A Common
Stock, $1 Par
   Additional
paid-in
   Retained   Treasury stock   Accumulated
other
comprehensive
 
   Total   Shares   Amount   capital   earnings   Shares   Amount   loss 
                                 
Balance, January 1, 2014  $38,730,000    4,038,000   $4,038,000   $11,798,000   $25,871,000    (344,000)  $(2,977,000)  $ 
                                         
Net income   2,080,000                2,080,000             
                                         
Exercise of stock options   745,000    98,000    98,000    653,000        (1,000)   (6,000)    
                                         
Purchase of common stock   (1,583,000)                   (209,000)   (1,583,000)    
                                         
Issuance of restricted common stock   27,000    3,000    3,000    24,000                 
                                         
Stock-based compensation   220,000            220,000                 
                                         
Foreign currency translation adjustment   (228,000)                           (228,000)
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2014   39,991,000    4,139,000    4,139,000    12,695,000    27,951,000    (554,000)   (4,566,000)   (228,000)
                                         
Net income   3,544,000                3,544,000             
                                         
Exercise of stock options   73,500    23,500    23,500    50,000                 
                                         
Issuance of restricted common stock   42,500    7,500    7,500    35,000                 
                                         
Stock-based compensation   86,000            86,000                 
                                         
Tax benefit on stock-based compensation   18,000            18,000                 
                                         
Foreign currency translation adjustment   (113,000)                           (113,000)
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2015  $43,642,000    4,170,000   $4,170,000   $12,884,000   $31,495,000    (554,000)  $(4,566,000)  $(341,000)

 

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

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   Years ended December 31, 
   2015   2014 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities          
Net income  $3,544,000   $2,080,000 
           
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Non-cash charges:          
Depreciation and amortization   1,720,000    1,551,000 
Amortization of other intangible assets   1,295,000    718,000 
Amortization of debt issue costs   111,000    94,000 
Provision for/(recovery of) doubtful accounts   18,000    (90,000)
Stock-based compensation   86,000    220,000 
Restricted stock-based compensation   43,000    27,000 
(Gain) loss on sale of fixed assets   (2,000)   14,000 
Deferred income taxes   382,000    1,458,000 
Fair value reduction in contingent consideration   (126,000)    
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:          
Accounts receivable   (215,000)   1,233,000 
Inventories   223,000    1,670,000 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   401,000    250,000 
Other assets   101,000    79,000 
Accounts payable   408,000    (318,000)
Accrued compensation and benefits   (595,000)   492,000 
Accrued other liabilities   (804,000)   (746,000)
Other liabilities   (17,000)   (16,000)
Total adjustments   3,029,000    6,636,000 
Net cash provided by operating activities   6,573,000    8,716,000 

 

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

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   Years ended December 31, 
   2015   2014 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:          
Capital expenditures  $(1,422,000)  $(1,072,000)
Proceeds from disposal of assets   48,000    15,000 
Purchase of net assets Air Tool Service Company       (7,659,000)
Purchase of Exhaust Technologies, Inc.       (10,377,000)
Purchase of Universal Air Tool Company Limited, net of cash acquired of $14,000       (1,792,000)
Net cash used in investing activities   (1,374,000)   (20,885,000)
           
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:          
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   73,000    745,000 
Purchase of Class A common stock       (1,583,000)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings   72,347,000    84,167,000 
Repayments of short-term borrowings   (74,541,000)   (72,710,000)
Proceeds from term loan       3,000,000 
Repayments of term loans   (3,127,000)   (793,000)
Proceeds from notes payable       66,000 
Repayments of notes payable   (39,000)   (21,000)
Bank financing costs       (44,000)
Excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation   18,000     
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (5,269,000)   12,827,000 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   (14,000)   (60,000)
Net (decrease) increase in cash   (84,000)   598,000 
Cash at beginning of year   1,011,000    413,000 
Cash at end of year  $927,000   $1,011,000 
           
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:          
           
Cash paid for:          
Interest  $615,000   $415,000 
           
Income taxes  $1,626,000   $143,000 
           
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:          
Exchange of fixed assets  $64,000     
Contingent Consideration on Acquisition  $   $425,000 

 

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

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

December 31, 2015 and 2014

 

NOTE 1—SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements contained herein include the accounts of P&F Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“P&F” or the “Company”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.  Certain amounts in the financial statements have been reclassified to conform to classifications used in the current year.

 

The Company

 

The Company operates in two primary lines of business, or segments: (i) tools and other products (“Tools”) and (ii) hardware and accessories (“Hardware”).

 

Tools

 

The Company conducts its Tools business through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Continental Tool Group, Inc. (“Continental”), which in turn currently operates through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation (“Florida Pneumatic”) and Hy-Tech Machine, Inc. (“Hy-Tech”). During the third quarter of 2014, the Company acquired Exhaust Technologies Inc. (“ETI”), a developer and distributor of pneumatic tools, through a merger between a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Florida Pneumatic and ETI. Further, in July 2014, Florida Pneumatic acquired all of the outstanding shares of Universal Air Tool Company Limited (“UAT”), a distributor of pneumatic tools located in High Wycombe, England. UAT markets pneumatic tools to the automotive market sector primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This acquisition provides the Company with direct entry into the European pneumatic tool market for the Company’s entire suite of air tool products. Both ETI and UAT are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Florida Pneumatic, and unless otherwise indicated, the operations and results of operations of Florida Pneumatic herein include ETI and UAT as of the respective dates such companies were acquired. Additionally, during the third quarter of 2014, the Company acquired substantially all the assets of Air Tool Service Company (“ATSCO”), through a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hy-Tech, and unless otherwise indicated, the operations and results of operations of Hy-Tech herein include ATSCO as of the date the business was acquired.

 

Florida Pneumatic is engaged in the importation and sale of pneumatic hand tools, primarily for the retail, industrial and automotive markets, and the importation and sale of compressor air filters.  Florida Pneumatic also markets, through its Berkley Tool division (“Berkley”), a product line which includes pipe and bolt dies, pipe taps, wrenches, vises and stands, pipe and tubing cutting equipment, hydrostatic test pumps, and replacement electrical components for a widely-used brand of pipe cutting and threading machines.

 

Hy-Tech manufactures and distributes its own line of industrial pneumatic tools, such as impact wrenches, grinders, drills, and motors. Further, it also manufactures tools to customer specifications. Its customers include refineries, chemical plants, power generation facilities, heavy construction enterprises, and oil and mining companies. In addition, Hy-Tech manufactures an extensive line of pneumatic tool replacement parts that are sold to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), and competitively. It also manufactures and distributes high pressure stoppers for hydrostatic testing fabricated pipe, gears, sprockets, splines and racks and produces a line of siphons.

 

Hardware

 

The Company conducts its Hardware business through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Countrywide Hardware, Inc. (“Countrywide”). Countrywide conducts its business operations through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nationwide Industries, Inc. (“Nationwide”). Nationwide is an importer and manufacturer of door, window and fencing hardware and accessories, including rollers, hinges, window operators, sash locks, custom zinc castings and door closers. Nationwide’s products are sold through in-house sales personnel and manufacturers’ representatives to distributors, retailers and OEM customers. End users of Nationwide’s products include contractors, home builders, pool and patio distributors, OEM/private label customers and general consumers. 

 

See NOTE 12- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS, for discussion relating to the sale of Nationwide.

 

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Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

 

The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).

  

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been provided, the sale price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company sells its goods on terms which transfer title and risk of loss at a specified location, typically shipping point, port of loading or port of discharge, depending on the final destination of the goods. Revenue recognition from product sales occurs when all factors are met, including transfer of title and risk of loss, which occurs either upon shipment by the Company or upon receipt by customers at the location specified in the terms of sale. Other than standard product warranty provisions, the Company’s sales arrangements provide for no other post-shipment obligations. The Company does offer rebates and other sales incentives, promotional allowances or discounts, from time to time and for certain customers, typically related to customer purchase volume, all of which are fixed or determinable and are classified as a reduction of revenue and recorded at the time of sale. The Company periodically evaluates whether an allowance for sales returns is necessary. Historically, the Company has experienced sales returns. If the Company concludes there are potential sales returns, the Company would provide any necessary provision against sales.

 

Shipping and Handling Costs

 

Expenses for shipping and handling costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses, and totaled approximately $2,384,000 and $2,081,000, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash held in bank demand deposits. The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents at December 31, 2015 and 2014.

   

Financial Instruments

 

The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term debt approximate fair value as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 because of the relatively short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts reported for long-term debt approximate fair value as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 because, in general, the interest rates underlying the instruments fluctuate with market rates. 

 

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

Accounts receivable are customer obligations due under normal trade terms. The Company sells its products to retailers, distributors and original equipment manufacturers involved in a variety of industries. The Company performs continuing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition, and although the Company generally does not require collateral, letters of credit may be required from customers in certain circumstances.

 

Management reviews accounts receivable to determine if any receivables will potentially be uncollectible. Factors considered in the determination include, among other factors, number of days an invoice is past due, customer historical trends, available credit ratings information, other financial data and the overall economic environment. Collection agencies may also be utilized if management so determines.

 

The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts based on specifically identified amounts that are believed to be uncollectible. The Company also records as an additional allowance a certain percentage of aged accounts receivable, based on historical experience and the Company’s assessment of the general financial conditions affecting its customer base. If actual collection experience changes, revisions to the allowance may be required. The Company has a limited number of customers with individually large amounts due at any given balance sheet date. Any unanticipated change in the creditworthiness of any of these customers could have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations in the period in which such changes or events occur. After all reasonable attempts to collect an account receivable have failed, the amount of the receivable is written off against the allowance. Based on the information available, the Company believes that its allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2015 is adequate. However, actual write-offs might exceed the recorded allowance.

 

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Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

The Company places the majority of its cash with its primary bank, Capital One Bank, National Association (“Capital One”), which is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). Significant concentrations of credit risk may arise from the Company’s cash maintained at Capital One, as from time to time cash balances may exceed the FDIC limits.

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of accounts receivable. Within our Tools segment we have two customers that in the aggregate, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, accounted for 41.0% and 43.3%, respectively, of our consolidated accounts receivable. To date, these customers, with few exceptions, are current in their payments. 

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, possible disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis P&F evaluates its estimates, including those related to collectability of accounts receivable, valuation of inventories, recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets and income taxes.  The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.  

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method or the weighted average method. The inventory balance, which includes raw materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs, is recorded net of an allowance for obsolete or unmarketable inventory. Such allowance is based upon both historical experience and management’s understanding of market conditions and forecasts of future product demand. If the actual amount of obsolete or unmarketable inventory significantly exceeds the estimated allowance, the Company’s cost of sales, gross profit and net earnings would be significantly affected.

 

Property and Equipment and Depreciation and Amortization

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Generally, the Company capitalizes items in excess of $1,000. Minor replacements and maintenance and repair items are charged to expense as incurred. Upon disposal or retirement of assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

 

Depreciation of buildings and machinery and equipment is computed by using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Buildings are depreciated over periods ranging from 27.5 to 31 years, and machinery and equipment is depreciated over periods ranging from 3 to 10 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the lease or the useful life of the related asset, whichever is shorter.

 

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Long-Lived Assets

 

In accordance with authoritative guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), pertaining to the accounting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, property and equipment and purchased intangibles subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company’s assessment of recoverability of property and equipment is performed on an entity level. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of such asset to its estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of such asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.

 

Acquisitions

 

The Company accounts for acquired businesses using the purchase method of accounting, which requires that the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and contingent consideration, if any, are recorded as of the date of the acquisition at their respective fair values. It further requires that acquisition-related costs be recognized separately from the acquisition and expensed as incurred and that restructuring costs be expensed in periods subsequent to the acquisition date. Generally, the Company engages third party valuation appraisal firms to assist it in determining the fair values and useful lives of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company records a preliminary purchase price allocation for its acquisitions and finalizes purchase price allocations as additional information relative to the fair values of the assets acquired become known.

 

Goodwill, Intangible and Long-Lived Assets

 

Goodwill is carried at cost less any impairment charges. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized but are subject to an annual test for impairment at the entity unit level (operating segment or one level below an operating segment) and between annual tests in certain circumstances. In accordance with authoritative guidance issued by the FASB, the Company tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis. This test occurs in the fourth quarter or more frequently if the Company believes indicators of impairment exist. An entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not (that is, a likelihood of more than 50%) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. The performance of the test involves a two-step process. The first step of the impairment test involves comparing the fair value of the Company’s reporting units with the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill. The Company generally determines the fair value of its reporting units using the income approach methodology of valuation that includes the expected present value of future cash flows and the market valuation approach. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, the Company performs the second step of the goodwill impairment test to determine the amount of impairment loss. The second step of the goodwill impairment test involves comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. The measurement of goodwill subsequent to its initial recognition complies with the authoritative guidance issued by the FASB.

 

Intangible assets other than goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. Intangible assets are generally amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective useful lives, generally three to twenty years.

 

Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Measurement of any impairment loss for long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets that management expects to hold and use is based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset.

 

Warranty Liability

 

The Company offers certain warranties against product defects for periods ranging from one to three years. Certain products carry limited lifetime warranties. The Company’s typical warranties require it to repair or replace the defective products during the warranty period at no cost to the customer. At the time the product revenue is recognized, the Company records a liability for estimated costs under its warranties. The costs are estimated based on revenue and historical experience. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liability and adjusts the amounts as necessary. While the Company believes that its estimated liability for product warranties is adequate and that the judgment applied is appropriate, the estimated liability for the product warranties could differ materially from future actual warranty costs.

 

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Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability approach. This approach requires the recognition of current tax assets or liabilities for the amounts refundable or payable on tax returns for the current year, as well as the recognition of deferred tax assets or liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences that can arise between (a) the amount of taxable income and pretax financial income for a year, such as from net operating loss carryforwards and other tax credits, and (b) the tax bases of assets or liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates. The impact on deferred tax assets and liabilities of changes in tax rates and laws, if any, is reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period enacted. Further, we evaluate the likelihood of realizing benefit from our deferred tax assets by estimating future sources of taxable income and the impact of tax planning strategies. 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 files a consolidated Federal tax return. P&F and certain of its subsidiaries file combined tax returns in New York and Texas. All subsidiaries, other than UAT, file other state and local tax returns on a stand-alone basis. UAT files an income tax return to the taxing authorities in the United Kingdom.

 

When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while other positions are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. For tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the tax benefit is measured as the largest amount that is judged to have a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above, is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the consolidated balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits are classified as income taxes in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

 

Advertising

 

The Company expenses its costs of advertising in the period in which they are incurred. Advertising costs for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were $1,239,000 and $1,642,000, respectively.

 

Earnings Per Common Share

 

Basic earnings per common share exclude any dilution. It is based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share reflect the effect of shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options, unless the effect on earnings is anti-dilutive.

 

Diluted earnings per common share is computed using the treasury stock method. Under this method, the aggregate number of shares of common stock outstanding reflects the assumed use of proceeds from the hypothetical exercise of any outstanding options to purchase shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. The average market value for the period is used as the assumed purchase price.

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:

 

   Years Ended December 31, 
   2015   2014 
Numerator:          
Numerator for basic and diluted income per common share:          
Net income  $3,544,000   $2,080,000 
Denominator:          
Denominator for basic income per share—weighted average common shares outstanding   3,607,000    3,706,000 
Effect of dilutive securities:          
Stock options   164,000    178,000 
Denominator for diluted income per share—adjusted weighted average common shares and assumed conversions   3,771,000    3,884,000 

 

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At December 31, 2015 and 2014 and during the years then ended, there were outstanding stock options whose exercise prices were higher than the average market values for the respective periods. These options are anti-dilutive and were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. The average anti-dilutive options outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were 134,000 and 219,547, respectively.

 

Share-Based Compensation

 

In accordance with GAAP, the Company measures and recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payment awards based on estimated fair values. Share-based compensation expense is included in selling, general and administrative expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

 

With respect to stock options, GAAP requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods in the Company’s consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income. The Company records compensation expense ratably over the vesting periods. The Company estimates forfeitures at the time of grant and revises this estimate, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model as its method of valuation for share-based awards granted. As such, the Company’s determination of fair value of share-based payment awards is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, relevant interest rates, and the expected term of the awards.

 

With respect to any issuance of its common stock, the Company determines fair value per share as the closing price of its common stock on the date of the grant of said shares.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

The assets and liabilities of international operations are translated at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expense accounts are translated at the monthly average exchange rates. Adjustments arising from the translation of the foreign currency financial statements of the Company's international operations are reported as a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

 

For foreign currency remeasurement from each local currency into the appropriate functional currency, monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured to functional currencies using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Gains or losses from these remeasurements were not significant and have been included in the Company’s consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are recorded at historical exchange rates, and the related remeasurement gains or losses are reported as a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) ASU No. 2016-02, Leases. This ASU is a comprehensive new leases standard that amends various aspects of existing guidance for leases and requires additional disclosures about leasing arrangements. It will require companies to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP. Topic 842 retains a distinction between finance leases and operating leases. The classification criteria for distinguishing between finance leases and operating leases are substantially similar to the classification criteria for distinguishing between capital leases and operating leases in the previous leases guidance. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years; earlier adoption is permitted. In the financial statements in which the ASU is first applied, leases shall be measured and recognized at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented with an adjustment to equity. Practical expedients are available for election as a package and if applied consistently to all leases. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on its consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. ASU 2015-17 is aimed at reducing complexity in accounting standards. Currently, GAAP requires the deferred taxes for each jurisdiction to be presented as a net current asset or liability and net noncurrent asset or liability. This requires a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction analysis based on the classification of the assets and liabilities to which the underlying temporary differences relate, or, in the case of loss or credit carryforwards, based on the period in which the attribute is expected to be realized. Any valuation allowance is then required to be allocated on a pro rata basis, by jurisdiction, between current and noncurrent deferred tax assets. To simplify presentation, the new guidance requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. As a result, each jurisdiction will now only have one net noncurrent deferred tax asset or liability.

 

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The guidance does not change the existing requirement that only permits offsetting within a jurisdiction, companies are still prohibited from offsetting deferred tax liabilities from one jurisdiction against deferred tax assets of another jurisdiction. The new guidance is effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The guidance may be applied either prospectively, for all deferred tax assets and liabilities, or retrospectively by reclassifying the comparative balance sheet. This ASU is expected to have no impact on the Company’s results of operations.

 

In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers – Deferral of the Effective Date, which defers by one year the mandatory effective date of its revenue recognition standard, and provides entities the option to adopt the standard as of the original effective date. The new standard is now effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, which for us is January 1, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is now permitted, but not before the original effective date, which for us is January 1, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, this new standard will have on our consolidated financial statements, when we will adopt the new standard, and the method of adoption.

 

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory. ASU 2015-11 requires entities to measure most inventories at the lower of cost or net recognizable value, simplifying the current requirement that inventories be measured at the lower of cost or market. The ASU will not apply to inventories that are measured using the last-in, first-out method or retail inventory method. The guidance will be effective prospectively for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, that begin after December 15, 2016; earlier adoption is permitted. This guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

The Company does not believe that any recently issued accounting standards, in addition to those referenced above, if adopted, would have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

 

NOTE 2 – ACQUISITIONS

 

Exhaust Technologies Inc.

 

On July 1, 2014, the Company acquired ETI, a developer and distributor of pneumatic tools, through a merger between a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Florida Pneumatic and ETI. ETI markets its AIRCAT and NITROCAT brand pneumatic tools primarily to the automotive market. ETI’s business operates through Florida Pneumatic. The purchase price for this acquisition consisted of $10,377,000 in cash plus the assumption of certain payables.

 

Universal Air Tool Company Limited

 

On July 29, 2014, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of UAT, a distributor of pneumatic tools. UAT, which is located in High Wycombe, England, markets pneumatic tools to the automotive market sector primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The purchase price for this acquisition consisted of approximately $1,947,000 in cash, net of a post-closing working capital adjustment. As part of this transaction, there was the possibility that the Company could pay as additional consideration (“contingent consideration”), to the former shareholders of UAT (the “Sellers”) up to a maximum of £250,000 should UAT’s net earnings during the period from date of acquisition through the first anniversary date, July 29, 2015, after adjusting for among other things, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“adjusted net income”) exceed a minimum threshold. At the time of the acquisition, the Company believed, based on a range of possible outcomes that it was more likely than not that UAT would achieve the amount of adjusted net income that would entitle the Sellers to the maximum amount, and accordingly recorded a $425,000 obligation as contingent consideration (£250,000 at the then foreign exchange rate). Based upon projected results, at June 30, 2015, the Company adjusted the estimated contingent consideration payable to the Sellers to $224,000. Subsequently, the Company and the Sellers agreed that the contingent consideration payable to the Sellers shall be £193,435, or approximately $299,000. As a result, the Company adjusted the contingent consideration payable to $299,000, and recognized $75,000 as Other Expense in the three-month period ended September 30, 2015. The $299,000 agreed upon amount was paid to the Sellers in October 2015.

 

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Air Tool Service Company

 

On August 13, 2014, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of Hy-Tech, acquired substantially all of the assets comprising the business of ATSCO, an Ohio based corporation engaged in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic tools and parts. The purchase price consisted of approximately $7,659,000 in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities, and is subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment. The Company is still seeking to reach agreement with the seller of the ATSCO assets on the matter of the post-closing working capital adjustment, among other things.

 

All three acquisitions are included as a part of the Company’s Tool segment. ETI and UAT have been integrated into the business operations of Florida Pneumatic, and ATSCO has been integrated into the business operations of Hy-Tech since their respective dates of acquisition. As such, it is impracticable to determine the specific revenue and earnings directly attributable to any of the acquired businesses.

 

In connection with these acquisitions, the Company recorded acquisition-related costs in selling, general and administrative expense, that totaled approximately $764,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

The following unaudited pro-forma combined financial information gives effect to the acquisition of ETI, UAT and ATSCO as if they were consummated January 1, 2014. This unaudited pro-forma financial information is presented for information purposes only, and is not intended to present actual results that would have been attained had the acquisitions been completed as of January 1, 2014 (the beginning of the earliest period presented) or to project potential operating results as of any future date or for any future periods.

 

   Twelve months ended
December 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
 
Revenue  $83,355,000 
Net income  $3,075,000 
Earnings per share - basic  $0.83 
Earnings per share - diluted  $0.79 

 

NOTE 3—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

 

Accounts receivable—net consists of:

 

   December 31, 2015   December 31, 2014 
Accounts receivable  $9,886,000   $9,693,000 
Allowance for doubtful accounts   (164,000)   (146,000)
   $9,722,000   $9,547,000 

 

NOTE 4—INVENTORIES-NET

 

Inventories consist of:

 

   December 31, 2015   December 31, 2014 
Raw materials  $2,128,000   $2,014,000 
Work in process   1,395,000    1,433,000 
Finished goods   20,471,000    20,888,000 
   $23,994,000   $24,335,000 

 

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NOTE 5—GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of these assets may not be recoverable.  In accordance with authoritative guidance issued by the FASB, the Company performed an annual impairment test of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets during the fourth quarter based on conditions as of November 30, 2015.

 

The impairment testing is performed in two steps: (i) The Company compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value, and (ii) if there is impairment, the Company measures the amount of impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. The revised fair value of a reporting unit is allocated to the assets and liabilities of the business unit to arrive at an implied fair value of goodwill, based upon known facts and circumstances, as if the acquisition occurred at that time. In 2015, with respect to Florida Pneumatic and Hy-Tech, the Company determined the fair value using the income approach methodology of valuation, which considers the expected present value of future cash flows. As an integral part of the valuation process the Company utilizes its latest cash flows forecasts for the next four fiscal years, and then applies projected minimal growth for all remaining years, based upon available statistical data and management’s estimates.  The result of the Company’s Step one impairment test for both Florida Pneumatic and Hy-Tech determined that the fair value of each reporting unit exceeded the carrying value and, as such, no impairment to Goodwill and other intangible assets was recorded in 2015. With respect to Nationwide, the Company performed a qualitative impairment analysis on its goodwill. The Company determined that Nationwide’s fair value exceeded its reported book value at November 30, 2015. As such, no impairment was indicated and no further testing was required.

 

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for 2014 and 2015 are as follows:

 

   Consolidated   Tools   Hardware 
Balance, January 1, 2014  $5,150,000   $3,277,000   $1,873,000 
Acquisition of ETI, UAT and ATSCO   6,845,000    6,845,000     
Currency translation adjustments   (15,000)   (15,000)    
Balance December 31, 2014   11,980,000    10,107,000    1,873,000 
Adjustment to Acquisition of ATSCO   62,000    62,000     
Currency translation adjustments   (15,000)   (15,000)    
Balance, December 31, 2015  $12,027,000   $10,154,000   $1,873,000 

 

Other intangible assets were as follows:

 

   December 31, 2015   December 31, 2014 
   Cost   Accumulated
amortization
   Net book
value
   Cost   Accumulated
amortization
   Net book
value
 
Other intangible assets:                              
Customer relationships(1)  $13,185,000   $5,386,000   $7,799,000   $13,194,000   $4,551,000   $8,643,000 
Trademarks and trade names(1)   2,015,000        2,015,000    2,035,000        2,035,000 
Engineering drawings   410,000    159,000    251,000    410,000    120,000    290,000 
Licensing   305,000    293,000    12,000    305,000    235,000    70,000 
Non-compete agreements(1)   362,000    134,000    228,000    368,000    41,000    327,000 
Patents   1,205,000    400,000    805,000    1,205,000    133,000    1,072,000 
Totals  $17,482,000   $6,372,000   $11,110,000   $17,517,000   $5,080,000   $12,437,000 

 

(1)A portion of these intangibles are maintained in a foreign currency, and are therefore subject to foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

 

As of December 31, 2015, the Company has no accumulated impairment losses.

 

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The weighted-average amortization periods (in years) related to other intangible assets are as follows:

 

   December 31, 2015   December 31, 2014 
Customer relationships   10.0    10.9 
Trademarks and trade names        
Engineering drawings   8.5    9.2 
Licensing   0.3    1.2 
Non-compete agreements   2.7    3.6 
Patents   5.8    6.1 

 

Amortization expense for intangible assets was approximately $1,295,000 and $718,000, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

Amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter is estimated to be as follows

 

2016  $1,247,000 
2017   1,115,000 
2018   974,000 
2019   940,000 
2020   769,000 
Thereafter   4,050,000 
   $9,095,000 

 

There were no impairment charges recorded for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

NOTE 6—DEBT

 

SHORT-TERM

 

The Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement in October 2010, as amended (“Credit Agreement”), with Capital One Business Credit Corp., formerly known as Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as agent and lender (“COBC”). COBC’s rights and obligations as agent and lender were subsequently assigned to, and assumed by Capital One, National Association, and for the purposes of this Report the lender and agent under the Credit Agreement and any amendments and/or restatements thereto shall be referred to as “Capital One”. As of December 31, 2015, the Credit Agreement was to expire on December 19, 2017, (the “Maturity Date”). The Credit Agreement provides for a Revolver Loan (“Revolver”), borrowings under which are secured by the Company’s accounts receivable, mortgages on its real property located in Cranberry, PA, Jupiter, FL and Tampa, FL (“Real Property”),  inventory and equipment. P&F and certain of its subsidiaries are borrowers under the Credit Agreement, and their obligations are cross-guaranteed by certain other subsidiaries. At the Company’s option, Revolver borrowings bear interest at either LIBOR (London InterBank Offered Rate) or the Base Rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement (“Base Rate”), plus the Applicable Margin (the “Applicable Margin”), as defined in the Credit Agreement. The interest rate, either LIBOR or Base Rate, which is added to the Applicable Margin, is at the option of the Company, subject to limitations on the number of LIBOR borrowings.

 

Contemporaneously with the ATSCO acquisition described in Note 2, the Company, on August 13, 2014, entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, (the “Restated Loan Agreement”), with Capital One. The Restated Loan Agreement, among other things, amended the Credit Agreement by: (1) increasing the total amount of the credit facility from $29,423,000 to $33,657,000, (2) increasing the Revolver from $20,000,000 to $22,000,000, (3) creating a new Term Loan, as defined in the Restated Loan Agreement (“Term Loan B”), and (4) re-designating as “Term Loan A”, the previously existing outstanding Term Loan, which relates primarily to the Company’s real property. In addition, the Restated Loan Agreement also reset certain financial covenants.

 

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At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the balance of Revolver borrowings outstanding was $9,623,000 and $11,817,000, respectively. Applicable Margins added to Revolver borrowings at LIBOR and the Base Rate were 2.00% and 1.25%, respectively, at December 31, 2015 and were 2.25% and 1.25%, respectively, at December 31, 2014.

 

    LIBOR   Base Rate
         
Range of Applicable Margins added to Revolver borrowings during:        
2015   2.00 points to 2.50 points   1.00 points to 1.50 points
         
2014   1.50 points to 2.25 points   0.50 points to 1.25 points

 

The Company is required to provide Capital One with, among other things, monthly financial statements, monthly borrowing base certificates and certificates of compliance with various financial covenants. The Company believes it is in compliance with all covenants under the Restated Loan Agreement. As part of the Restated Loan Agreement, if an event of default occurs, the interest rate would increase by two percent per annum during the period of default, in addition to other remedies provided to Capital One.

 

LONG-TERM

 

The Restated Loan Agreement also provides for Term Loan A, which is secured by mortgages on the Real Property, accounts receivable, inventory and equipment.  Term Loan A borrowings can be at either LIBOR, or at the Base Rate, as defined in the Restated Loan Agreement, or a combination of the two plus the Applicable Margins, which for LIBOR borrowings at December 31, 2015 and 2014 was 3.0%. The Applicable Margins for borrowings at the Base rate was 2.0% at December 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

Additionally, the Restated Loan Agreement provided for a Term Loan B, pursuant to which the Company borrowed the maximum principal amount of $3,000,000 in connection with the ATSCO acquisition. Term Loan B borrowings incurred interest at LIBOR or the Base Rate or a combination, plus the Applicable Margins. This Term Loan B was scheduled to be repaid in 36 consecutive monthly payments of $83,000, with additional mandatory repayments each year equal to 50% of the Company’s Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Restated Loan Agreement) for such year, if any. As the result of the Company’s Excess Cash Flow for the year ended December 31, 2014, on April 2, 2015 the Company repaid $2,417,000, which was the balance of the Term Loan B, with funds available from its Revolver.

 

The Company borrowed $380,000 and $519,000 in March 2012 and September 2012, respectively, as loans primarily for machinery and equipment (“Capex Term Loans”). Applicable Margins added to these Capex Term Loans at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were 3.00% and 2.00%, for borrowings at LIBOR and the Base Rate, respectively.

 

Long-term debt:

 

   December 31, 2015   December 31, 2014 
Term Loan A - $23,000 payable monthly January 2013 through December 2017, balance due December 19, 2017.  $6,160,000   $6,440,000 
Term Loan B - $83,000 payable monthly September 2014 through March 2015.       2,667,000 
Capex Term Loan - $6,000 payable monthly May 2012 through April 2017.   101,000    178,000 
Capex Term Loan - $9,000 payable monthly October 2012 through September 2017.   182,000    285,000 
Other   48,000    90,000 
    6,491,000    9,660,000 
Less current maturities   491,000    3,167,000 
   $6,000,000   $6,493,000 

 

The aggregate amounts of long-term debt scheduled to mature in each of the years ended December 31, are approximately as follows: 2016—$491,000 and 2017—$6,000,000. Interest expense on long-term debt was approximately $247,000 and $274,000, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

Effective February 11, 2016, the Company entered into the Consent and Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement with Capital One. See NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS for further discussion.

 

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NOTE 7—STOCK OPTIONS – STOCK COMPENSATION

 

At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held May 23, 2012 (the “Annual Meeting”), the Company’s stockholders approved the P&F Industries, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”). The 2012 Plan authorizes the issuance, to employees, consultants and non-employee directors of nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance shares, performance units, and other stock-based awards. In addition, employees are eligible to be granted incentive stock options under the 2012 Plan. The 2012 Plan is currently administered by the compensation committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”). The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock (“Common Stock”) that may be issued under the 2012 Plan may not exceed 325,000 shares; provided, however, that any shares of Common Stock that are subject to a stock option, stock appreciation right or other stock-based award that is based on the appreciation in value of a share of Common Stock in excess of an amount equal to at least the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date such other stock-based award is granted (each an “Appreciation Award”) will be counted against this limit as one share for every share granted. Any shares of restricted stock or shares of Common Stock that are subject to any other award other than Appreciation Award will be counted against this limit as 1.5 shares for every share granted.

 

The maximum number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which any award of stock options, stock appreciation rights or other Appreciation Award that may be granted under the 2012 Plan during any fiscal year to any eligible employee or consultant will be 100,000 shares per type of award. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock subject to any award of performance shares for any performance period, other stock based awards that are not Appreciation Awards, or shares of restricted stock for which the grant of such award or the lapse of the relevant restriction period is subject to the attainment of specified performance goals that may be granted under the 2012 Plan during any fiscal year to any eligible employee or consultant will be 65,000 shares per type of award. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock for all such types of awards to any eligible employee or consultant will be 165,000 shares during any fiscal year. There are no annual limits on the number of shares of Common Stock with respect to an award of restricted stock that is not subject to the attainment of specified performance goals to eligible employees or consultants. The maximum value at grant of performance units which may be granted under the 2012 Plan during any fiscal year will be $1,000,000. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock subject to any award which may be granted under the 2012 Plan during any fiscal year of the Company to any non-employee director will be 35,000 shares.

 

With respect to stock options, the Committee will determine the number of shares of Common Stock subject to each option, the term of each option, which may not exceed ten years (or five years in the case of an incentive stock option granted to a 10% stockholder), the exercise price, the vesting schedule (if any), and the other material terms of each option. No stock option may have an exercise price less than the fair market value of the Common Stock at the time of grant (or, in the case of an incentive stock option granted to a 10% stockholder, 110% of fair market value). With respect to all other permissible grants under the 2012 Plan, the Committee will determine their terms and conditions, subject to the terms and conditions of the 2012 Plan.

 

The 2012 Plan, which terminates in May 2022, is the successor to the Company’s 2002 Stock Incentive Plan (“Previous Plan”) – see below. Stock option awards made under the Previous Plan will continue in effect and remain governed by the provisions of that plan.

 

The Company’s Previous Plan authorized the issuance to employees and directors of options to purchase a maximum of 1,100,000 shares of Common Stock. These options had to be issued within ten years of the effective date of the Previous Plan and are exercisable for a ten year period from the date of grant, at prices not less than 100% of the closing market value of the Common Stock on the date the option is granted. In the event options granted contained a vesting schedule over a period of years, the Company recognized compensation cost for these awards ratably over the service period.

 

There were no Common Stock options granted in 2015 or 2014.

 

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The following table contains information on the status of the Company’s stock options:

 

   Number
of
Shares
   Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
per share
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding, January 1, 2014   633,188   $6.76      
Granted             
Exercised   (97,688)   7.69      
Expired   (30,500)   7.99      
Outstanding, December 31, 2014   505,000    6.51      
Granted             
Exercised   (23,500)   3.11      
Expired   (24,500)   16.50      
Outstanding, December 31, 2015   457,000   $6.15   $1,431,000 
Vested, December 31, 2015   433,160   $6.04   $1,416,000 

 

All options that expired in 2015 and 2014 were issued under the Previous Plan.

 

The following is a summary of changes in non-vested shares, all of which are expected to vest:

 

   December 31, 
   2015   2014 
   Option
Shares
   Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
   Option
Shares
   Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 
Non-vested shares, beginning of year   61,006   $6.14    121,500   $5.38 
Granted                 
Vested   (37,166)   5.76    (60,494)   4.62 
Forfeited                 
Non-vested shares, end of year   23,840   $6.72    61,006   $6.14 

 

Stock-based compensation expense recognized for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $86,000 and $220,000, respectively. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation cost over the requisite service period. However, the exercisability of the respective non-vested options, which are at predetermined dates, does not necessarily correspond to the periods in which straight-line amortization of compensation expenses is recorded.

 

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The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2015:

 

Options Outstanding   Options Exercisable 
Number
outstanding
   Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Number
exercisable
   Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
   Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
 85,500    1.5   $11.20    85,500    1.5   $11.20 
 170,000    2.5   $4.16    170,000    2.5   $4.16 
 32,500    5.0   $3.05    32,500    5.0   $3.05 
 55,500    5.4   $4.56    55,500    5.4   $4.56 
 2,000    6.4   $4.48    2,000    6.4   $4.48 
 40,000    6.5   $4.95    40,000    6.5   $4.95 
 71,500    7.3   $8.21    47,660    7.3   $8.21 
 457,000    4.0   $6.15    433,160    3.8   $6.04 

 

Other Information

 

As of December 31, 2015, the Company had approximately $16,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards granted under its share-based plans, which it expects to recognize over a weighted-average period of 0.29 years.

 

At December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were 183,267 and 194,517 shares available for issuance under the 2012 Plan. At December 31, 2015, there were outstanding 113,500 options issued under the 2012 Plan and 343,500 options outstanding issued under the Previous Plan.

 

Restricted Stock

 

The Company, in May 2015, granted 1,000 restricted shares of its common stock to each non-employee member of its Board of Directors, totaling 5,000 restricted shares. The Company determined that the fair value of these shares was $8.63 per share, which was the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of the grant. These shares cannot be traded earlier than the first anniversary of the grant date. As such, the Company is ratably amortizing the total non-cash compensation expense of approximately $43,000 in its selling, general and administrative expenses through May 2016.

 

The Company issued 2,500 restricted shares of its common stock to Joseph A. Molino, Jr., the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, in accordance with an Employment Agreement dated April 2, 2015. The Company determined the fair value of these shares to be $6.86 per share, which was the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of the grant. These shares shall vest as to 833 shares on April 2, 2016, 833 shares on April 2, 2017, and 834 shares on April 2, 2018; provided, however, that 100% of the then unvested portion of the shares shall vest in the event of Mr. Molino’s death or termination due to disability or upon a Change in Control (as defined in the 2012 Plan) The Company will ratably amortize the total non-cash value of approximately $17,000 as compensation expense in its selling, general and administrative expenses through April 2018.

 

Pursuant to the 2012 Plan, the Company, in May 2014, granted 666 restricted shares of its common stock to each non-employee member of its Board of Directors, totaling 3,330 restricted shares. The Company determined that the fair value of these shares was $7.43 per share, which was the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of the grant. These shares cannot be traded earlier than the first anniversary of the grant date. As such, the Company is ratably amortizing the total non-cash compensation expense of approximately $25,000 in its selling, general and administrative expenses through May 2015.

 

Treasury Stock

 

On October 14, 2014, the Company acquired 208,325 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock from Timothy J. Stabosz in a privately negotiated transaction pursuant to a purchase agreement, at a purchase price of $7.60 per share, which was at a discount to the then market price of the Company’s Common Stock, with an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1,583,000. The purchase agreement contains certain covenants, including standstill restrictions imposed on Mr. Stabosz with respect to shares of Common Stock for a three-year period.

 

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NOTE 8—INCOME TAXES

 

Income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income consists of:

 

   Years Ended December 31, 
   2015   2014 
Current:          
Federal  $1,293,000   $123,000 
State and local   137,000    109,000 
Foreign   14,000    7,000 
Total current   1,444,000    239,000 
Deferred:          
Federal   328,000    1,830,000 
State and local   67,000    208,000 
Reversal of State and Local Valuation Allowance       (574,000)
Foreign   (13,000)   (6,000)
Total deferred   382,000    1,458,000 
Totals  $1,826,000   $1,697,000 

 

The Company has state net operating loss carryforwards of $7,500,000, which expire through 2033.

 

Deferred tax assets (liabilities) consist of:

 

   December 31, 
   2015   2014 
Deferred tax assets—current:          
Bad debt reserves  $57,000   $52,000 
Inventory reserves   1,084,000    1,066,000 
Warranty and other reserves   183,000    220,000 
    1,324,000    1,338,000 
Deferred tax (liabilities)—current:          
Prepaid expenses   (193,000)   (189,000)
Net deferred tax assets—current  $1,131,000   $1,149,000 
Deferred tax assets—non-current          
Federal net operating loss  $   $206,000 
State net operating loss   143,000    208,000 
Tax credits       243,000 
Stock-based compensation   531,000    521,000 
Other   107,000    95,000 
    781,000    1,273,000 
Deferred tax liabilities—non-current:          
Depreciation   (1,005,000)   (1,036,000)
Intangibles   (2,675,000)   (2,864,000)
Goodwill   (178,000)   (93,000)
    (3,858,000)   (3,993,000)
Net deferred tax liabilities—non-current  $(3,077,000)  $(2,720,000)

 

The components of income before income taxes consisted of the following:

 

   Years ended December 31, 
   2015   2014 
United State operations  $5,220,000   $3,777,000 
International operations   150,000     
Income before tax  $5,370,000   $3,777,000 

 

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U.S. federal income taxes have not been provided on approximately $150,000 of undistributed earnings at the Company’s foreign subsidiary at December 31, 2015, because it is the Company’s intent to keep the earnings permanently reinvested.

 

A reconciliation of the Federal statutory rate to the total effective tax rate applicable to income from continuing operations is as follows:

 

   Years ended December 31, 
   2015   2014 
Federal income tax computed at statutory rates   34.0%   34.0%
(Decrease) increase in taxes resulting from:          
State and local taxes, net of Federal tax benefit   2.5    4.1 
Change  in valuation allowance       (10.0)
Permanent differences - net   (1.2)   5.1 
Foreign rate differential   (0.9)    
Reversal of liabilities (1)       11.3 
Other   (0.4)   0.4 
Income tax expense   34.0%   44.9%

 

(1)As the result of the expiration of various state statute of limitations pertaining to approximately $1.2 million of unpaid vendor invoices belonging to a previously deconsolidated subsidiary, for which claims for payment were not submitted, the Company was required to recognize a gain for income tax purposes for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

The Company follows the authoritative guidance issued by the FASB that pertains to the accounting for uncertain tax matters. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

 

Balance January 1, 2014  $ 
Additions for tax positions related to current year acquisition   866,000 
Interest accrual   14,000 
Balance at January 1, 2015   880,000 
Lapse of statute of limitations   (469,000)
Interest accrual   21,000 
      
Balance December 31, 2015  $432,000 

 

In connection with one of the acquisitions that occurred in 2014, the Company, in accordance with the ASC 740-10, recorded in Accrued liabilities an uncertain tax position of $432,000 on its Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2015.  The parties to such transaction entered into a tax exposure-related escrow agreement, which together with the indemnity obligations of the seller, the Company believes adequately covers the entire potential exposure related to the uncertain tax position. As a result, such liability was offset by an indemnification asset recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

The Company files a consolidated Federal tax return. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries file tax returns in various U.S. state jurisdictions. Its foreign subsidiary, UAT, files in the United Kingdom. With few exceptions, the years that remain subject to examination are the years ended December 31, 2012 through December 31, 2014. During the prior year, the Company received notification from the Internal Revenue Service of an examination for the year ended December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2015, no significant preliminary audit findings were received by the Company and no reserves have been recorded.

 

Interest and penalties, if any, related to income tax liabilities are included in income tax expense.

 

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NOTE 9—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

(a) The Company maintains a contributory defined contribution plan that covers all eligible employees. All contributions to this plan are discretionary. Amounts recognized as expense for contributions to this plan were $397,000 and $373,000 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

(b) At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had open purchase order commitments totaling approximately $14,898,000 and $15,637,000, respectively.

 

(c) From time to time, we may be a defendant or co-defendant in actions brought about in the ordinary course of conducting our business. We are not currently a defendant or co-defendant in any such action.

 

(d) The Company leases certain facilities and equipment through 2021. Generally, the facility leases carry renewal provisions and require the Company to pay maintenance costs. Rental payments may be adjusted for increases in taxes and insurance above specified amounts. Operating lease expense for 2015 and 2014 was $418,000 and $360,000, respectively. Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of more than one year as of December 31, 2015 were as follows:

 

2016  $358,000 
2017   179,000 
2018   149,000 
2019   114,000 
2020   92,000 
Thereafter   6,000 
      
   $898,000 

 

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NOTE 10—BUSINESS SEGMENTS

 

The Company has organized its business into two reportable business segments: “Tools” and “Hardware”. The Company is organized around these two distinct product segments, each of which has very different end users. For reporting purposes, Florida Pneumatic, and Hy-Tech are combined in the Tools segment, with Nationwide being the sole entity reported in the Hardware segment. The Company evaluates segment performance based primarily on segment operating income. The accounting policies of each of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1.

 

The following table presents financial information by segment for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Segment operating income excludes general corporate expenses, interest expense and income taxes. Identifiable assets are those assets directly owned or utilized by the particular business.

 

Year ended December 31, 2015  Consolidated   Tools   Hardware 
             
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers  $81,702,000   $60,312,000   $21,390,000 
Segment operating income  $11,270,000   $7,376,000   $3,894,000 
General corporate expense   (5,311,000)          
Other income   126,000           
Interest expense   (715,000)          
Income before income taxes  $5,370,000           
Segment assets  $68,952,000   $58,694,000   $10,258,000 
Corporate assets   1,626,000           
Total assets  $70,578,000           
Long-lived assets, including $49,000 of corporate assets  $33,377,000   $28,832,000   $4,496,000 
Depreciation and amortization expense, including $16,000 of corporate expense  $1,720,000   $1,455,000   $249,000 
Amortization of other intangible assets expense  $1,295,000   $1,237,000   $58,000 

 

Year ended December 31, 2014  Consolidated   Tools   Hardware 
             
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers  $75,035,000   $56,114,000   $18,921,000 
Segment operating income  $10,313,000   $6,715,000   $3,598,000 
General corporate expense   (5,996,000)          
Interest expense   (540,000)          
Income before income taxes  $3,777,000           
Segment assets  $71,394,000   $60,366,000   $11,028,000 
Corporate assets   1,700,000           
Total assets  $73,094,000           
Long-lived assets, including $51,000 of corporate assets  $35,009,000   $30,326,000   $4,632,000 
Depreciation and amortization expense, including $11,000 of corporate expense  $1,551,000   $1,336,000   $204,000 
Amortization of other intangible assets expense  $718,000   $661,000   $57,000 

 

There was no impairment charge recorded in 2015 or 2014.

 

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Revenue and long-lived assets by geographic region were as follows:

 

   Year ended December 31, 
   2015   2014 
Revenue:          
North America  $77,834,000   $72,881,000 
Europe   2,989,000    1,563,000 
All other   879,000    591,000 
Total Revenue  $81,702,000   $75,035,000 
Long-Lived Assets:          
North America  $32,320,000   $33,782,000 
Europe   1,057,000    1,227,000 
Total Long-Lived Assets  $33,377,000   $35,009,000 

 

NOTE 11—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The president of one of the Company’s subsidiaries is part owner of one of that subsidiary’s vendors. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company purchased approximately $690,000 and $964,000, respectively, of product from this vendor. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had trade payables to this vendor of $63,000 and $103,000, respectively. Additionally, during 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded sales to this vendor of $7,000 and $27,000, respectively.

 

NOTE 12—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On February 11, 2016 (the “Closing Date”), Countrywide, P&F, Nationwide and Argosy NWI Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Argosy”), entered into a Stock Purchase and Redemption Agreement (the “Stock Purchase and Redemption Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, after giving effect to certain contributions and redemptions of Nationwide’s common shares, (“Nationwide Shares”) Argosy acquired all of the outstanding Nationwide Shares from Countrywide (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition was effective as of 11:59 p.m. on the Closing Date.

 

Pursuant to the Stock Purchase and Redemption Agreement, the purchase price for the Nationwide Shares acquired in the Acquisition was approximately $22.2 million, before giving effect to: (i) an estimated working capital adjustment of approximately $877,000, which is subject to further adjustment post-closing, and (ii) an escrowed amount of $1,955,000. In addition, the Stock Purchase and Redemption Agreement provides that, under certain circumstances, up to an additional $400,000 may be contributed into escrow by Countrywide.

 

Effective as of the Closing Date, the Company and the president of Nationwide, entered into a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things the Company acquired (i) 30,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at the aggregate purchase price of $254,940 and (ii) options to acquire 6,667 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at an aggregate price of $16,597. The Purchase Agreement contains certain covenants, including certain limited standstill restrictions imposed on the president of Nationwide with respect to shares of the Company’s Common Stock for a three-year period. The Purchase Agreement also contains customary representations and warranties.

 

Contemporaneously with the Acquisition and the Repurchase, the Company entered into the Consent and Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, effective as of February 11, 2016 (the “Amendment”), with Capital One. The Amendment amended the Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of August 13, 2014 (the “Loan Agreement”). The Amendment, among other things: (i) provided CONA’s consent to the transactions contemplated by the Stock Purchase and Redemption Agreement and the Repurchase and (ii) amended the Restated Loan Agreement by: (a) reducing the aggregate Commitment (as defined in the Restated Loan Agreement) to $11,600,000; (b) reducing the Term Loan A to $100,000; (c) reducing the Revolver Commitment to $10,000,000 (less the new Term Loan A balance of $100,000); (d) reducing the Capex Loan Commitment to $1,600,000; (e) modifying certain financial covenants, interest rate margins and fee obligations; and (f) extending the expiration of the credit facility under the Restated Loan Agreement from December 19, 2017 to February 11, 2019.

 

In connection with the Acquisition, effective as of the Closing Date, Countrywide, as landlord, and Nationwide, as tenant, entered into a new lease (the “Lease”) relating to the Tampa, Florida real property (the “Premises”). The Lease provides for, among other things, a seven-year term commencing on the Closing Date and an annual base rent of approximately $252,000 with annual escalations. The Lease also provides that the tenant will pay certain taxes and operating expenses associated with the Premises. The Lease replaces the previous lease between Countrywide and Nationwide.

 

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Lastly, effective as on the Closing Date, Countrywide and Nationwide entered into an Option and Right of First Refusal Agreement relating to the Premises, pursuant to which Countrywide granted a purchase option to Nationwide relating to the Premises if such option is initiated within 60 days following the Closing Date, in addition to the right of first refusal relating to certain offers made by third parties during the five-year period following the Closing Date.

 

The following unaudited pro-forma financial information gives effect to the sale of Nationwide as if it were consummated January 1, 2014. This unaudited pro-forma financial information is presented for information purposes only, and is not intended to present actual results that would have been attained had the sale been completed as of January 1, 2014, (the beginning of the earliest period presented) or to project potential operating results as of any future date or for any future periods.

 

   Year ended December 31, 
   2015
(Unaudited)
   2014
(Unaudited)
 
         
Net revenue  $60,313,000   $56,114,000 
           
Income before income taxes  $2,681,000   $1,181,000 
Income tax expense   822,000    1,023,000 
Net income  $1,859,000   $158,000 
           
Earnings per share-basic  $0.52   $0.04 
Earnings per share-diluted  $0.49   $0.04 

 

 During 2014, the Company was required to recognize a gain for tax purposes due to the expiration of various state statute of limitations pertaining to approximately $1,200,000 of unpaid vendor invoices belonging to a formerly deconsolidated subsidiary (see Note 8-INCOME TAXES). This reversal of liabilities had a significant impact on the 2014 income tax expense rate being applied in the unaudited pro forma calculation above.

 

On March 8, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors announced that it declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $0.50 per share payable on April 4, 2016, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 21, 2016. The total amount of this special dividend payment will be approximately $1,800,000 based on the current number of shares outstanding. Further, the Company’s Board of Directors also announced that it approved the initiation of a dividend policy under which the Company intends to declare a cash dividend to the Company’s stockholders in the amount of $0.20 per share per annum, payable in equal quarterly installments. In conjunction therewith, the Company’s Board of Directors declared an initial quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2016. This dividend is payable on April 14, 2016.

 

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Item 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures

 

None.

 

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

 

The Company's management, with the participation of the Company's CEO and CFO, evaluated, as of December 31, 2015, the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, which were designed to be effective at the reasonable assurance level. The term "disclosure controls and procedures," as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2015, the Company’s management, including its CEO and CFO, concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level at that date.

 

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

The Company’s Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act). This system is designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

 

Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect our transactions and dispositions of our assets;

 

Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorizations of our management and directors; and

 

Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

 

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our internal control over financial reporting, as of December 31, 2015. Management based this assessment on criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework 2013” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on that evaluation, CEO and CFO concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective at December 31, 2015.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal controls may not prevent or detect misstatements. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness as 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 policies and procedures may deteriorate.

 

This annual report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

 

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There have been no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recently completed quarter ended December 31, 2015 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 9B.  Other Information

 

None

 

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PART III

 

Item 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

 

The information required by Part III (Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K is incorporated by reference to the Company’s definitive proxy statement in connection with its Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held in May 2016, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days following the end of the Company’s year ended December 31, 2015.

 

Item 11.  Executive Compensation

 

See Item 10.

 

Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

 

See Item 10.

 

Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

 

See Item 10.

 

Item 14.  Principal Accounting Fees and Services

 

See Item 10.

 

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PART IV

 

Item 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

 

    Page
a) List of Financial Statements, Financial Statement Schedules, and Exhibits  
  (1) List of Financial Statements
    The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries are included in Item 8 of Part II of this report. 26
  (2) All schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and, therefore, have been omitted. 28
  (3) List of Exhibits 57

 

The following exhibits are either included in this report or incorporated herein by reference as indicated below:

 

Exhibit    
Number   Description of Exhibit
     
2.1   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 1, 2014, by and among Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Flying Tiger Acquisition Corp., Exhaust Technologies, Inc. and the Shareholders and Shareholders’ Representatives as named therein (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 1, 2014).
     
2.2   Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 29, 2014, by and among Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, the Shareholders as named therein, and Universal Air Tool Company Limited (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 29, 2014).
     
2.3   Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of August 13, 2014, by and among ATSCO Holdings Corp., Hy-Tech Machine, Inc., Air Tool Service Company and the Shareholder named therein (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 13, 2014).
     
2.4   Stock Purchase and Redemption Agreement, dated as of February 11, 2016, by and among Countrywide Hardware, Inc., Argosy NWI Holdings, LLC, the Registrant and Nationwide Industries, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 11, 2016).
     
3.1   Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004).
     
3.2   By-laws of the Registrant (as amended on January 14, 2013) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012).
     
10.1   Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2010, among the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech, Machine, Inc., Nationwide Industries, Inc., Continental Tool Group, Inc., Countrywide Hardware, Inc., Embassy Industries, Inc., Green Manufacturing, Inc., Pacific Stair Products, Inc., WILP Holdings, Inc., Woodmark International, L.P., and Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 25, 2010).
     
10.2   Revolver Note, dated October 25, 2010, executed by the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech, Machine, Inc. and Nationwide Industries, Inc.  in favor of Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as agent, in the original principal amount of $15,910,000 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 25, 2010).
     
10.3   Term Loan Note, dated October 25, 2010, executed by the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech, Machine, Inc. and Nationwide Industries, Inc.  in favor of Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as agent, in the original principal amount of $6,090,000 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 25, 2010).
     
10.4   Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Financing Statement, dated as of October 25, 2010, made by Countrywide Hardware, Inc. in favor of Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 25, 2010).

 

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Exhibit    
Number   Description of Exhibit
     
10.5   Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Financing Statement, dated as of October 25, 2010, made by Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation. in favor of Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 25, 2010).
     
10.6   Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Financing Statement, dated as of October 25, 2010, made by Hy-Tech Machine, Inc.. in favor of Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 25, 2010).
     
10.7   First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2011, among the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech, Machine, Inc., Nationwide Industries, Inc., Continental Tool Group, Inc., Countrywide Hardware, Inc., Embassy Industries, Inc., Green Manufacturing, Inc., Pacific Stair Products, Inc., WILP Holdings, Inc., Woodmark International, L.P., and Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 21, 2011).
     
10.8   Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of November 21, 2011, among the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech, Machine, Inc., Nationwide Industries, Inc., Continental Tool Group, Inc., Countrywide Hardware, Inc., Embassy Industries, Inc., Green Manufacturing, Inc., Pacific Stair Products, Inc., WILP Holdings, Inc., Woodmark International, L.P., and Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 21, 2011).
     
10.9   Capex Term Note, dated November 21, 2011, executed by the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech, Machine, Inc. and Nationwide Industries, Inc. in favor of Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as agent, in the principal amount of up to $2,500,000 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 21, 2011).
     
10.10   Third Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2012, among the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech Machine, Inc., Nationwide Industries, Inc., Continental Tool Group, Inc., Countrywide Hardware, Inc., Embassy Industries, Inc., Green Manufacturing, Inc., Pacific Stair Products, Inc., WILP Holdings, Inc., Woodmark International, L.P., and Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as lender and agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 19, 2012).
     
10.11   Fourth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of May 22, 2013, among the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech Machine, Inc., Nationwide Industries, Inc., Continental Tool Group, Inc., Countrywide Hardware, Inc., Embassy Industries, Inc., Green Manufacturing, Inc., Pacific Stair Products, Inc., WILP Holdings, Inc., Woodmark International, L.P., and Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as lender and agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013).
     
10.12   Amended and Restated Revolver Note, dated December 19, 2012, executed by Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech Machine, Inc. and Nationwide industries, Inc. in favor of Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation in the original principal amount of $20,000,000 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 19, 2012).
     
10.13   Amended and Restated Term Loan Note, dated December 19, 2012, executed by Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech Machine, Inc. and Nationwide industries, Inc. in favor of Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation in the original principal amount of $7,000,000 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 19, 2012).
     
10.14   First Amendment to Open-End Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Financing Statement dated as of December 19, 2012, made by Hy-Tech Machine, Inc. in favor of Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 19, 2012).

 

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Exhibit    
Number   Description of Exhibit
     
10.15   Second Amendment to Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Financing Statement, dated as of December 19, 2012, made by Countrywide Hardware, Inc. in favor of Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 19, 2012).
     
10.16   Second Amendment to Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Financing Statement, dated as of December 19, 2012, made by Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation in favor of Capital One Leverage Finance Corporation, as agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 19, 2012).
     
10.17   Fifth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2014, among the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech Machine, Inc., Nationwide Industries, Inc., Continental Tool Group, Inc., Countrywide Hardware, Inc., Embassy Industries, Inc., Green Manufacturing, Inc., Pacific Stair Products, Inc., WILP Holdings, Inc., Woodmark International, L.P., and Capital One Business Credit Corporation, as lender and agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 1, 2014).
     
10.18   Sixth Amendment to the Loan Agreement, dated as of July 29, 2014, by and among the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech Machine, Inc., Nationwide Industries, Inc., Continental Tool Group, Inc., Countrywide Hardware, Inc., Embassy Industries, Inc., Green Manufacturing, Inc., Pacific Stair Products, Inc., WILP Holdings, Inc., Woodmark International, L.P., and Capital One Business Credit Corporation, as lender and agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 29, 2014).
     
10.19   Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of August 13, 2014, by and among the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech Machine, Inc., Nationwide Industries, Inc., ATSCO Holdings Corp., Continental Tool Group, Inc., Countrywide Hardware, Inc., Embassy Industries, Inc., Exhaust Technologies, Inc., Green Manufacturing, Inc., Pacific Stair Products, Inc., WILP Holdings, Inc., Woodmark International, L.P., and Capital One Business Credit Corporation, as lender and agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 13, 2014).
     
10.20   Second Amended and Restated Revolver Note dated as of August 13, 2014 by the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech Machine, Inc., Nationwide Industries, Inc. and ATSCO Holdings Corp., in favor of and Capital One Business Credit Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 13, 2014).
     
10.21   Tranche A Term Loan Note dated as of August 13, 2014 by the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech Machine, Inc., Nationwide Industries, Inc. and ATSCO Holdings Corp in favor of and Capital One Business Credit Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 13, 2014).
     
10.22   Tranche B Term Loan Note dated as of August 13, 2014 by the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech Machine, Inc., Nationwide Industries, Inc. and ATSCO Holdings Corp in favor of and Capital One Business Credit Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 13, 2014).
     
10.23   Amended and Restated Capex Loan Note dated as of August 13, 2014 by the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech Machine, Inc., Nationwide Industries, Inc. and ATSCO Holdings Corp in favor of and Capital One Business Credit Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 13, 2014).
     
10.24   Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 14, 2014, by and between the Registrant and Timothy J. Stabosz (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 14, 2014). 
     
10.25  

Waiver and Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of October 14, 2014, by and among the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech Machine, Inc., Nationwide Industries, Inc., ATSCO Holdings Corp, Continental Tool Group, Inc., Countrywide Hardware, Inc., Embassy Industries, Inc., Exhaust Technologies, Inc., Green Manufacturing, Inc., Pacific Stair Products, Inc., WILP Holdings, Inc., Woodmark International, L.P., and Capital One Business Credit Corporation, as lender and agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 14, 2014).

     
10.26  

Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 11, 2016, by and between the Registrant and Christopher J. Kliefoth (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 11, 2016).

     
10.27   Consent and Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of February 11, 2016, by and among the Registrant, Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation, Hy-Tech Machine, Inc., Nationwide Industries, Inc., ATSCO Holdings Corp, Continental Tool Group, Inc., Countrywide Hardware, Inc., Embassy Industries, Inc., Exhaust Technologies, Inc., Green Manufacturing, Inc., Pacific Stair Products, Inc., WILP Holdings, Inc., Woodmark International, L.P, Lender and Agent, and Capital One, National Association, as lender and agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 11, 2016).
     
10.28  

Lease, dated as of February 11, 2016, between the Registrant and Nationwide Industries, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 11, 2016).

     
10.29  

Option and Right of First Refusal Agreement, dated as of February 11, 2016, between the Registrant and Nationwide Industries, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 11, 2016).

     
10.30   *Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2012, between the Registrant and Richard A. Horowitz (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 29, 2011).

 

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Exhibit    
Number   Description of Exhibit
10.31   *Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2015, between the Registrant and Richard A. Horowitz (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 5, 2015).
     
10.32   *2002 Stock Incentive Plan of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2002).
     
10.33   *2012 Stock Incentive Plan of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement with respect to the Registrant’s 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders).
     
10.34   *Amended and Restated Executive 162(m) Bonus Plan of the Registrant effective as of May 25, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement with respect to the Registrant’s 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders). 
     
10.35  

*Amended and Restated Executive 162(m) Bonus Plan of the Registrant effective as of May 20, 2015 (Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement with respect to the Registrant’s 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders).

     
10.36   *Severance Agreement between the Registrant and Joseph A. Molino, Jr., effective as of June 22, 2012 (Incorporated by reference to  Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 22, 2012).
     
10.37  

*Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2015, between the Registrant and Joseph A. Molino, Jr. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 2, 2015).

     
21   Subsidiaries of the Registrant (Filed herein).
     
23.1   Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Filed herein).
     
31.1   Certification of Richard A. Horowitz, Principal Executive Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herein).
     
31.2   Certification of Joseph A. Molino, Jr., Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herein).
     
32.1   Certification of Richard A. Horowitz, Principal Executive Officer of the Registrant, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herein).
     
32.2   Certification of Joseph A. Molino, Jr., Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herein).
     
101   ** XBRL Interactive Data
     
    Certain instruments defining the rights of holders of the long-term debt securities of the Registrant may be omitted pursuant to Section (b)(4)(iii)(A) of Item 601 of Regulation S-K. The Registrant agrees to furnish supplemental copies of these instruments to the Commission upon request.

 

*             Management contract or a compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit.

 

**          Attached as Exhibit 101 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K are the following, each formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

A copy of any of the foregoing exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K may be obtained, upon payment of the Registrant’s reasonable expenses in furnishing such exhibit, by writing to P&F Industries, Inc., 445 Broadhollow Road, Suite 100, Melville New York 11747, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

P&F INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Registrant)

 

By: /s/   Richard A. Horowitz   By: /s/   Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
  Richard A. Horowitz     Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
  Chairman of the Board     Vice President
  President     Principal Financial and
  Principal Executive Officer     Accounting Officer
  Date: March 30, 2016     Date: March 30, 2016

 

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 on the date indicated.

 

Name   Title   Date
         
/s/   Richard A. Horowitz   Director   March 30, 2016
Richard A. Horowitz        
         
/s/ Jeffrey D. Franklin   Director   March 30, 2016
Jeffrey D. Franklin        
         
/s/ Howard Brod Brownstein   Director   March 30, 2016
Howard Brod Brownstein        
         
/s/ Kenneth M. Scheriff   Director   March 30, 2016
Kenneth M. Scheriff        
         
/s/   Mitchell A. Solomon   Director   March 30, 2016
Mitchell A. Solomon        
         
/s/ Richard Randall   Director   March 30, 2016
Richard Randall        

  

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