UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the year ended January 31, 2006
Commission File Number 001-14503
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Quebec, Canada | N/A |
(State of Incorporation or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
4300 Poirier Blvd., Montreal, Quebec, Canada | H4R 2C5 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(514) 334-9609
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, No Par Value
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 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.
Yes X No __
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer ___
Accelerated filer ___
Non-accelerated filer _X_
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yes___ No _X_
The issuer's revenues for the most recent fiscal year were $ 47,366,204
There is no non-voting common equity. The aggregate market value of the common stock held by nonaffiliates (based upon the closing price of $4.29 for the shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market on March 31, 2006) was approximately $13,534,950, as of March 31, 2006. For this purpose, shares of the registrant's common stock known to the registrant to be held by its executive officers, directors, certain immediate family members of the registrant's executive officers and directors and each person known to the registrant to own 10% or more of the outstanding voting power of the registrant have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is required by Form 10-K and shall not be deemed to constitute an admission that any such person is an affiliate and is not necessarily conclusive for other purposes.
As of March 31, 2006, there were 3,155,000 shares of Common Stock, no par value per share, outstanding.
Documents incorporated by reference: None.
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE, INC.
2006 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I | 1 | |
Foreign exchange data | 1 | |
| Item 1. Business | 1 |
Item 1A. Risk Factors | 4 | |
| Item 2. Properties | 6 |
| Item 3. Legal Proceedings | 6 |
| Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 6 |
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PART II | 6 | |
| Item 5. Market for Registrants Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | 6 |
| Item 6. Selected Financial Data | 8 |
| Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 9 |
| Item 7A. Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 18 |
| Item 8. Financial Statements And Supplementary Data | 18 |
| Item 9. Changes In And Disagreements With Accountants On Accounting And Financial Disclosure | 18 |
Item 9A. Controls And Procedures | 18 | |
Item 9B. Other Information | 19 | |
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PART III | ||
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant | 19 | |
| Item 11. Executive Compensation | 23 |
| Item 12. Security Ownership Of Certain Beneficial Owners And Management And Related Stockholder Matters | 25 |
| Item 13. Certain Relationships And Related Transactions | 26 |
| Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services | 26 |
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PART IV | ||
| Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules | 28 |
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS PROVIDE FOR A SAFE HARBOR FOR CERTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THIS SAFE HARBOR PROTECTS US FROM LIABILITY IN A PRIVATE ACTION ARISING UNDER EITHER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED, FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED AS SUCH AND ACCOMPANIED BY MEANINGFUL CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS OR ARE IMMATERIAL.
WHEN USED IN THIS FORM 10-K, THE WORDS OR PHRASES ESTIMATE, INTENDS, MAY, EVALUATING OR SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS ARE INTENDED TO IDENTIFY FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995, AS AMENDED. SUCH STATEMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FUTURE EARNINGS AND OTHER MEASUREMENTS OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, FUTURE CASH FLOW AND USES OF CASH, THE EFFECT OF ECONOMIC DOWNTURNS OR GROWTH IN PARTICULAR REGIONS, THE EFFECT OF CHANGES IN THE LEVEL OF ACTIVITY IN PARTICULAR INDUSTRIES OR MARKETS, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS AND NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, RESTRUCTURING COSTS AND SAVINGS, THE OUTCOME OF CONTINGENCIES, FUTURE LEVELS OF INDEBTEDNESS AND CAPITAL SPENDING, THE SUCCESSFUL IDENTIFICATION OF STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNERS, THE SUCCESSFUL EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNERS REQUIRED FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BUSINESS PLANS AND THE SUCCESSFUL IDENTIFICATION, ACQUISITION AND INTEGRATION OF ADDITIONAL TARGET BUSINESSES. SUCH FACTORS COULD AFFECT OUR COMPANYS, INCLUDING THAT OF OUR SUBSIDIARIES, FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND COULD CAUSE OUR ACTUAL RESULTS FOR FUTURE PERIODS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM ANY OPINION OR STATEMENTS EXPRESSED HEREIN WITH RESPECT TO FUTURE PERIODS. AS A RESULT, WE CAUTION READERS NOT TO PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON ANY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH SPEAK ONLY AS OF THE DATE MADE.
THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS SPEAK ONLY AS OF THE DATE ON WHICH THEY ARE MADE AND, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, WE UNDERTAKE NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT TO REFLECT EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES AFTER THE DATE ON WHICH THE STATEMENT IS MADE OR TO REFLECT THE OCCURRENCE OF UNANTICIPATED EVENTS. IN ADDITION, WE CANNOT ASSESS THE IMPACT OF EACH FACTOR ON OUR BUSINESS OR THE EXTENT TO WHICH ANY FACTOR OR COMBINATION OF FACTORS MAY CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS.
Foreign Exchange Rate Data
Dectron Internationale, Inc. maintains its book of accounts in Canadian dollars. The information provided in this Form 10-K is in the currency of the United States (US Dollars), on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles applying in the United States. Dectron Internationale, Inc.s audit by external parties has been conducted in accordance with United States generally accepted auditing standards. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to dollar amounts in this Form 10-K are in US dollars.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain exchange rates based on the noon buying rate in New York City for cable transfers in Canadian dollars. Such rates are the number of United States dollars per one Canadian dollar and are the inverse of rates quoted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for Canadian dollars per US$1.00. The average exchange rate is based on the average of the exchange rates on the last day of each month during such periods. On March 31, 2006, the exchange rate was Cdn$1.167 per US$ 1.00.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
Rate at end of period |
$ 0.63 |
$ 0.66 |
$ 0.77 |
$ 0.83 |
$ 0.86 |
Average rate during period | $ 0.64 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.77 | $ 0.83 |
High |
$ 0.67 |
$ 0.66 |
$ 0.78 |
$ 0.85 |
$ 0.87 |
Low | $ 0.62 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.79 |
PART I
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS
Unless otherwise indicated, references to Dectron, us, our and we refer to Dectron Internationale, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries the significant ones being: (i) Dectron Inc. (ii) RefPlus Inc., (iii) Thermoplus Air Inc., (iv) Circul-Aire Inc.(v) Purafil Canada Inc., and (vi) International Water Makers Inc. (IWM).
General
We are a global provider of highly engineered HVAC-R products and services to the building systems, food processing, petrochemical and various industrial and commercial markets. Our core businesses are classified into four principal areas: Dectron, Inc., RefPlus, Circul-Aire, and Thermoplus. Dectron, Inc., Circul-Aire and Thermoplus serve customers in commercial and residential buildings through a network of manufacturers' representatives, dealers and each such subsidiarys internal sales force. Circul-Aire and Dectron, Inc. also serve industrial customers. RefPlus serves commercial refrigeration customers through a network of wholesalers in Canada and dealers in the US.
The products manufactured and supplied include energy recycling dehumidifiers, refrigeration packages, air purification and filtration systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. More recently, we introduced moisture recovery systems currently used for on-line turbine cleaning applications in offshore oil drilling operations. Demand for our products is influenced by national, international and regional economic and demographic factors. The commercial and industrial new construction market is subject to cyclical fluctuations with a lag factor of 6-12 months.
We believe that we have structured our company to minimize absolute reliance on external supplier for certain key components.
Although the sales cycle from conception to delivery can take up to 8-10 months, the production cyvle (manufacturing of equipments) can last up to 2 months. Accordingly the Company may have significant working capital tied up on larger orders. The Company has a current backlog in excess of $16.5 million (60% higher than the prior year).
While most of the Companys sales are in Canada, significant portions are exported as further detailed in note 17 of the accompanying financial statements.
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Description of Business Units
Dectron Inc.
Dectron, Inc., the largest of the subsidiaries, was incorporated in 1977 to develop, manufacture and market standard as well as custom design dehumidification equipment for Indoor Pool applications. This product line has experienced considerable success in North America and as a result has allowed us to become a leader in North America's indoor pool dehumidification business. We believe that Dectron is now one of North America's leading manufacturers of dehumidification and closed looped energy recycling systems.
Dectron Inc., through its subsidiary Dectron USA, operates a sales office in the United States located in Roswell, Georgia. This office supports the efforts of Dectron Inc.'s network of trained manufacturer's representatives who sell Dectron Inc.'s products throughout the United States. Dectron Inc. also has sales representatives throughout Canada and overseas. We invite our independent sales representatives and their technicians to be trained and certified by Dectron Inc.'s own technical staff at no cost to the attendees at a training school run by Dectron in our Niagara Falls, NY facility. We also use the training school both to market our products and to demonstrate to potential buyers, first hand, the technical qualifications our employees have to offer as a service to our customers. We believe that customer service and technical expertise are a large part of what sets us apart from our competitors. We also market our products in trade magazines, through industry associations and by attending trade shows where we display and demonstrate many of our products.
RefPlus Inc.
RefPlus was incorporated in 1993 to manufacture high quality modular commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment for commercial and special applications. Its products include refrigeration systems, condensers, coils, walk-in storage coolers and freezers. RefPlus' primary customers are supermarkets, food processors and large-scale food retail outlets. RefPlus also supplies customized solution for niche applications such as in fruit storage facilities, industrial baking and blast chillers for meat processing plants.
RefPlus markets its products through a network of agents in the US and a network of independent wholesalers in Canada. We believe that our RefPlus product lines offer an excellent opportunity for future expansion as RefPlus continues to gain market share in the Canadian and US markets.
Thermoplus Air Inc
Established in 1987, as KeepKool Transfer de Chaleur Inc. Thermoplus markets a variety of HVAC product lines through a network of Canadian wholesalers.
Thermoplus' present product lines include dehumidification equipment, water source air conditioners and heat pumps, portable or mobile air conditioning equipment, industrial air handlers, air to fluid heat exchangers and IAQ filtration products. These product lines are also sold through a network of agents in the US.
Circul-Aire Inc.
In 1998, we acquired Circul-Aire Inc. Circul-Aire is considered one of the pioneers of the air treatment industry and is a worldwide recognized leader in the advanced technologies of gas-phase filtration and energy recovery. Circul-Aire's reputation has been built on years of research and development and growing numbers of satisfied customers. Circul-Aire has a laboratory and team of experienced engineers that offer a systematic integrated approach in solving difficult environmental control problems. Unique systems are designed and manufactured in our facilities to suit specific applications.
Circul-Aire's Multi-Mix ™ media and integrated systems are used to reduce the odor and corrosion frequently associated with commercial, institutional, sewage treatment and industrial environments. Combined with air-to-air heat exchanger options, Circul-Aires systems recuperate valuable energy from various air streams. All Circul-Aire systems are engineered and manufactured to withstand the most severe industrial environments, including those containing corrosive gases.
International Water Makers Inc.
In July 2002, we acquired intellectual property and other assets of International Water Makers Inc. (IWM), including a patented process to extract significant amounts of moisture from the air. We believe that this technology surpasses any other water-generation technology currently on the market, given that it provides filtered, de-mineralized water to a variety of applications while requiring minimal energy.
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Other Matters Relating to Our Business as a Whole
Employees
As of January 31, 2006, we employed a total of approximately 400 full-time employees. Our subsidiary Thermoplus has an in-house union that represents approximately 22 employees. Certain terms of their employment are part of a collective bargaining agreement that expires in December 2011. Management considers its relations with its employees to be satisfactory.
Patents and Trademarks
We have six United States and two Canadian patents as well as patent applications for the turbine washing. The patents expire between 2007 and 2015. The patents relate to swimming pool dehumidifiers, to the collection and dispensing of water from air and to the method and apparatus for controlling heat rejection in a refrigeration system.
We have trademarked the names Dectron and Dry-O-Tron in both the United States and Canada. The trademarks come up for renewal between 2007 and 2016. We also hold the trademark in MultiMix and MM Multi-Mix in the United States and Canada. The MultiMix and MMMulti-Mix trademarks will be due for renewal in the year 2014. In addition, we hold the trademark in CIRCUL-AIRE in the United States and Canada, which was renewed in 1999.
Business Strategy
Dectron designs and manufactures indoor air treatment solutions to maximize health, productivity, comfort and overall quality of life. Although the HVAC industry is mature, Dectron aims to increase its market share by providing its customers with customized products, fast delivery and excellent before and after-sales support, at very competitive prices. In addition, the Company wants to better benefit from its capacity to deliver complete systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, humidity control and air purification. Dectrons unique one-stop-shop offers many advantages to customers, engineers and architects alike and creates numerous market opportunities.
Even though the Companys current driving force is still its indoor air quality business, Dectron is banking on the development of two major areas for future growth:
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indoor air security; and
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water generation for industrial and drinking applications.
Management believes that the world faces three rising issues: the lack of clean water; the threat from the intentional and accidental release of chemical, biological and radioactive toxins; and the spread of viral infections on a global scale. Therefore, Dectrons growth will be derived from the development and the marketing of solutions that will contribute to the security of indoor air and to the sustainability and availability of clean water.
Growth will also come from the Companys globalization strategy of offering its products in various areas worldwide, including South America, Europe and the Middle East.
The Corporations core businesses are classified into five principal areas: Dectron, Inc., RefPlus, Circul-Aire, ThermoPlus and IWM. Dectron, Inc., Circul-Aire and ThermoPlus serve customers in commercial and residential buildings through a network of manufacturers representatives, dealers and each of the subsidiarys internal sales force. Dectron, Inc. and Circul-Aire also serve industrial customers. RefPlus serves commercial refrigeration customers through a network of wholesalers in Canada and dealers in the United States.
Demand for the Corporations products is influenced by national, international and regional economic and demographic factors. The commercial and industrial new construction market is subject to cyclical fluctuations in that it is generally tied to housing starts but has a lag factor of approximately six to twelve months.
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Competition
Although some of the markets that are served by Dectrons subsidiaries are not fully commercialized, most are subject to heavy competition and differentiation. Among Dectrons major competitors in North America are Engineered Air Systems, Inc., Poolpak, Inc. and Desert-Aire Corp. in the sector of dehumidification; Cancoil Thermal Corp. and Keeprite in the sector of refrigeration; Purafil, Inc. in the sector of air purification; and Liebert Corporation in the sector of precision air conditioning.
Dectron competes primarily on the basis of total value, quality, function, serviceability, innovation and brand recognition and acceptability of its distribution channels. Since most of Dectrons products are linked to new construction, where the contractor is the purchasing decision maker, Dectron is often at a competitive disadvantage on sales of its products because of the emphasis placed on initial cost.
Major Customer and Distribution
Dectrons major customers include several major HVAC wholesale and distribution outfits in Canada and approximately 80 independent manufacturer representative organizations with several offices to market its products in the United States and more recently in the Middle East. Dectron is not particularly reliant on any one customer or distributor for the sale or distribution of its products.
Sources and Availability of Raw Materials
The most important raw materials purchased by Dectron are steel, copper and aluminum, which are obtained from domestic suppliers. Dectron also purchases from other domestic manufacturers certain components, including compressors, electric motors and electrical controls used in its products. The Corporation endeavors to obtain the lowest possible cost in its purchases of raw materials and components, consistent with meeting specified quality standards. Dectron is not dependent upon any one source for its raw materials or major components of its manufactured products. By having multiple suppliers, the Corporation believes that it will have adequate sources of supplies to meet its manufacturing requirements for the foreseeable future.
ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS
The following are certain risk factors and uncertainties which Dectron faces:
UNCERTAINTY OF MARKET ACCEPTANCE. The business segments in which Dectron competes are extremely competitive. Although Dectron seeks to establish its products as the preferred solution for IAQ problems, demand and market acceptance for newly introduced products and services is subject to a high level of uncertainty. Dectron has not yet commenced significant marketing activities relating to its new product lines such as its moisture recovery systems. Potential customers may elect to utilize other products which they believe to be more efficient or have other advantages over Dectrons products, or may otherwise be reluctant to purchase Dectrons products. Achieving market acceptance for Dectrons products will require substantial marketing efforts and expenditure of significant funds to create awareness and demand by potential consumers as to the perceived benefits and distinctive characteristics of Dectrons products. There can be no assurance that Dectron will have available resources necessary to achieve such acceptance.
CYCLICAL DEMAND. The markets we serve are cyclical and sensitive to domestic and foreign economic conditions and events, which may cause our operating results to fluctuate. The markets we serve are sensitive to fluctuations in general business cycles and domestic and foreign economic conditions and events. For example, demand for our products is dependent upon several factors, including capital investment and product innovations. A reduction in these factors would reduce orders for our products and reduce our sales.
COMPETITION. The industries in which Dectron competes are all highly competitive. Dectron competes against a number of local, regional and national manufacturers in each of its business segments, many of which have been in existence longer than Dectron and some of which have substantially greater financial resources than Dectron. Dectron believes that competition from new entrants, especially in the IAQ markets will come, if at all, from large corporations which may be able to compete with Dectron on the basis of price and as a result may have a material adverse affect on the results of operations of Dectron. In addition, there can be no assurance that other companies will not develop new or enhanced products that are either more effective than Dectrons or would render Dectrons products non-competitive or obsolete.
DEPENDENCE ON KEY PERSONNEL. Dectron is highly dependent on the experience of its management and key personnel in the continuing development of its retail operations. The loss of the services of certain of these individuals could have a material adverse effect on the Corporations business. Dectrons future success will depend in part on its ability to attract and retain qualified personnel to manage the development and future growth of Dectron. There can be no assurance that it will be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel. The failure to recruit additional key personnel could have a material adverse effect on Dectrons business, financial condition and results of operations.
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CONTINUED CONTROL BY MANAGEMENT. Management of Dectron beneficially owns approximately 60% of Dectrons outstanding Common Shares. Dectrons stockholders do not have the right to cumulative voting in the election of directors. Accordingly, present stockholders will be in a position to exert control over the business and operations of Dectron, including the election of all directors of Dectron.
DEPENDENCE UPON THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS. Although Dectron is not dependent on any one supplier, it is dependent on the ability of its third-party suppliers to supply Dectrons raw materials as well as certain specific component parts. Failure by Dectrons third-party suppliers to meet Dectrons requirements could have a material adverse effect on Dectron. There can be no assurance that Dectrons third-party suppliers will dedicate sufficient resources to meet Dectrons scheduled delivery requirements or that Dectrons suppliers will have sufficient resources to satisfy Dectrons requirements during any period of sustained demand. Failure of manufacturers or suppliers to supply, or delays in supplying, Dectron with raw materials or certain components, or allocations in the supply of certain high demand raw components could materially adversely affect Dectrons operations and ability to meet its own delivery schedules on a timely and competitive basis.
PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. Dectron holds six United States patents and two Canadian patents. The patents expire between 2007 and 2015. The patents relate to swimming pool dehumidifiers, to the method and apparatus for controlling heat rejection in refrigeration systems and to the extraction of moisture from air. Dectron may apply for additional patents relating to other aspects of its products. There can be no assurance as to the breadth or degree of protection which existing or future patents or trademarks, if any, may afford Dectron, that any patent or trademark applications will result in issued patents or trademarks, that Dectrons patents or trademarks will be upheld, if challenged, or that competitors will not develop similar or superior methods or products outside the protection of any patent issued to Dectron. Although Dectron believes that its patents, trademarks and products do not and will not infringe patents or trademarks or violate the proprietary rights of others, it is possible that Dectrons existing patent or trademark rights may not be valid or that infringement of existing or future patents, trademarks or proprietary rights may occur. In the event Dectrons products infringe patents or proprietary rights of others, Dectron may be required to modify the design of its products, change the name of its products or obtain a license for certain technology. There can be no assurance that Dectron will be able to do so in a timely manner, upon acceptable terms and conditions or at all. Failure to do any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect upon Dectron. In addition, there can be no assurance that Dectron will have the financial or other resources necessary to enforce or defend a patent or trademark infringement or proprietary rights violation action which may be brought against it. Moreover, if Dectrons products infringe patents, trademarks or proprietary rights of others, Dectron could, under certain circumstances, become liable for damages, which also could have a material adverse effect on Dectron.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS. Our operations in foreign countries expose us to political risks and adverse changes in local legal, tax and regulatory schemes. In 2006, almost 48% of our consolidated revenue was from customers outside of our home market of Canada. We expect international operations and export sales to continue to contribute to our earnings for the foreseeable future. Both the sales from international operations and export sales are subject in varying degrees to risks inherent in doing business outside of Canada. Such risks include, without limitation, the following:
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the possibility of unfavorable circumstances arising from host country laws or regulations;
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potential negative consequences from changes to significant taxation policies, laws or regulations;
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changes in tariff and trade barriers and import or export licensing requirements; and
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political or economic instability, insurrection, civil disturbance or war.
NATURAL DISASTER. Our facilities could be damaged by catastrophes which could reduce our production capacity and result in a loss of customers. We conduct our operations in facilities located throughout North America. Any of these facilities could be damaged by fire, floods, earthquakes, power loss, telecommunication and information systems failure or similar events. Although we carry property insurance, including business interruption insurance, our inability to meet customers' schedules as a result of catastrophe may result in a loss of customers or significant additional costs such as penalty claims under customer contracts.
CURRENCY AND COMMIDITY FLUCTUATIONS. Fluctuations in exchange rates between Canadian and United States dollars may have a material adverse effect upon Dectrons results of operations. Similarly fluctuations in the price of certain commodity metals could adversely affect future results. The impact of future exchange rate or commodity price fluctuations on Dectrons results of operations cannot be accurately predicted. To date, Dectron has not sought to hedge the risks associated with fluctuation in exchange rates and does not have a policy relating to hedging. There can be no assurance that any hedging techniques that might be implemented by Dectron in the future would be successful or that Dectrons results of operations will not be materially adversely affected by exchange rate or commodity price fluctuations.
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ITEM 2.
PROPERTIES
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Location |
Owned/ |
Manufacturing Area (ft2) |
Office Area (ft2) |
Total |
Expiry |
Leased | ||||||
Dectron Inc. |
Montreal, QC |
Leased |
28,000 |
5,750 |
33,750 |
2011 |
Dectron Inc. |
Roswell, GA |
Leased |
- |
1,225 |
1,225 |
Open |
Circul-aire |
Montreal, QC |
Leased |
88,000 |
10,000 |
98,000 |
2016 |
Circul-aire |
Montreal, QC |
Leased |
25,000 |
1,680 |
26,680 |
2011 |
Circul-aire |
Mississauga, ON |
Leased |
- |
3,700 |
3,700 |
2008 |
Circul-aire |
Niagara Falls, NY |
Leased |
2,000 |
1,500 |
3,500 |
2010 |
Refplus |
Boucherville, QC |
Owned |
58,000 |
10,000 |
68,000 |
- |
Refplus |
St. Hubert, QC |
Leased |
57,000 |
5,000 |
62,000 |
2010 |
Refplus |
Boucherville, QC |
Leased |
11,000 |
675 |
11,675 |
2008 |
ThermoPlus |
St. Jerome, QC |
Owned |
45,000 |
5,000 |
50,000 |
- |
IWM |
Boynton Beach, FL |
Leased |
- |
150 |
150 |
Open |
Totals |
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314,000 |
44,680 |
358,680 |
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We maintain executive offices and manufacturing facilities at leased and owned premises. All of our manufacturing facilities are located in or near Montreal, Quebec. The facilities are in good condition and do not require any significant capital expenditure. We maintain property insurance on the two owned manufacturing facilities in an amount that we believe to be sufficient.
ITEM 3.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no material legal proceedings pending or threatened against us.
ITEM 4.
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There were no matters submitted to the vote of the security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.
PART II
ITEM 5.
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Our shares of common stock have traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market and the Toronto Stock Exchange since our initial public offering on October 5, 1998. Our common stock trades under the symbol "DECT" on Nasdaq and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the Symbol "DTL."
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The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices for our common stock as reported on Nasdaq:
HIGH | LOW | |
Fiscal year ended January 31, 2006: | $9.23 | $3.00 |
First quarter (2/1/05 - 4/30/05) |
$4.86 |
$3.64 |
Second quarter (5/1/05 - 7/31/05) | $3.76 | $3.10 |
Third quarter ( 8/1/05 - 10/31/05) |
$9.23 |
$3.00 |
Fourth quarter ( 11/1/05 - 1/31/06) | $4.87 | $3.91 |
Fiscal year ended January 31, 2005: | $4.93 | $3.02 |
First quarter (2/1/04 - 4/30/04) |
$4.93 |
$3.02 |
Second quarter (5/1/04 - 7/31/04) | $4.75 | $3.44 |
Third quarter ( 8/1/04 - 10/31/04) |
$4.16 |
$3.30 |
Fourth quarter ( 11/1/04 - 1/31/05) | $4.58 | $3.60 |
As of March 31, 2006 there were approximately 600 shareholders of record of the 3,155,000 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding.
On March 31, 2006, the last sale price of our common stock as reported by Nasdaq was $4.29
Dividend Policy
Our policy does not currently provide for the declaration or payment of dividends on our common stock. The payment of cash dividends, if any, in the future, will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on our earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other relevant factors. We presently intend to retain future earning for use in our business.
Certain Material Canadian Income Tax Consequences
This summary of material Canadian federal income tax consequences is based on the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the Tax Act), the Canada-U.S. Tax Convention (the Convention), regulations, administrative rulings and practice and judicial precedent, each as in effect at the date of this annual report, all of which are subject to changes.
The following discussion applies only to a holder of our shares of common stock who, for purposes of the Tax Act is neither resident nor deemed to be resident in Canada at any time does not use or hold, and is not deemed to use or hold our shares of common stock in connection with a trade or business that the holder carries on, or is deemed to carry on, in Canada at any time (each a non-resident holder).
The following discussions on Canadian federal income tax consequences of ownership of our shares of common stock does not purport to be a complete description of all potential tax consequences. This discussion does not address: (i) any potential tax effects to non-U.S. Holders (as defined below); (ii) all potential tax effects that may be relevant to U.S. Holders subject to special Canadian tax treatment, or (iii) the effect of potentially applicable state, provincial, local or foreign (other than Canadian) tax laws.
A U.S. Holder means a holder of our shares of common stock that is: (i) a citizen or resident of the U.S.; (ii) a corporation or other entity taxable as a corporation created or organized under the laws of the U.S. or any political subdivision thereof; (iii) an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of its source, or; (iv) in general, a trust if a U.S. court can exercise primary supervision over the administration of such trust, and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all of the substantial decisions of such trust. A non-U.S. Holder means a holder of our shares of common stock who is not a U.S. Holder.
Subject in its entirety to the foregoing, there are no governmental laws, decrees or regulations in Canada, where the registrant is incorporated, that restrict the export or import of capital, including but not limited to, foreign exchange controls, or that affect the remittance of dividend or other payments to non-resident holders of our shares of common stock.
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Dividends
Dividends paid or credited or deemed to be paid or credited to a non-resident will be subject to Canadian non-resident withholding tax at the rate of 25% of the gross amount of such dividends under the Tax Act. This rate may be reduced under an applicable income tax treaty between Canada and such non-resident holders country of residence. In the case of a non-resident holder which is the beneficial owner of such dividends and a resident of the United States for the purposes of the Convention, the rate of non-resident withholding tax in respect of dividends will generally be reduced to a rate of 15% of the gross amount of such dividends.
Dispositions
A non-resident holder will not be subject to tax under the Tax Act in respect of capital gains realized on the disposition or deemed disposition of our shares of common stock unless such securities are "taxable Canadian property'' (within the meaning of the Tax Act) to the holder at the time of the disposition. Our shares of common stock will generally not constitute taxable Canadian property to a non-resident holder provided they are listed on a prescribed stock exchange (which currently includes the Nasdaq) on the date of disposition and, at any time during the five-year period immediately preceding the disposition or deemed disposition of our shares of common stock, the non-resident holder, persons with whom such holder did not deal at arm's length or the non-resident holder and such persons has not owned or had an interest in or an option to acquire 25 per cent or more of the issued shares of any class or series of the capital stock of our company.
This summary does not discuss all aspects that may be relevant to any particular investors in light of their particular circumstances. Investors are urged to consult their own tax advisors with respect to their own particular circumstances and with respect to the specific tax consequences of ownership of our shares of common stock, including the applicability and effect of national, federal, state, provincial, and local tax laws, estate tax laws and proposed changes in applicable laws.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Plans
SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY PLANS | |||
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options | Exercise price of outstanding options | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans | |
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders- the 2001 Stock Option Plan | 108,500 | $4.20 | 391,500 |
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | - | - | - |
Total | 108,500 | $4.20 | 391,500 |
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
During the past three years, there have been no sales of unregistered securities.
Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities
None.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31, |
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(In thousands, except EPS data) |
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2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
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Consolidated Statement of |
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Operations Data: |
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Net revenues |
$47,366 |
$40,911 |
$39,655 |
$34,425 |
$29,115 |
Costs of revenues |
$34,736 |
$29,261 |
$25,284 |
$22,032 |
$16,968 |
Gross profit |
$12,630 |
$11,650 |
$14,371 |
$12,393 |
$12,148 |
Operating expenses |
$11,540 |
$11,514 |
$12,293 |
$9,713 |
$9,831 |
Income from operations |
$1,090 |
$136 |
$2,078 |
$2,680 |
$2,317 |
Provision for income taxes |
$651 |
$585 |
$235 |
$577 |
$351 |
Write-down of Loan Receivable |
$66 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax |
($898) |
($1,429) |
($3,631) |
($1,557) |
($1,919) |
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax |
$231 |
$890 |
$90 |
$591 |
$0 |
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders |
($294) |
($988) |
($1,698) |
$1,136 |
$47 |
Earnings (loss) per share - basic |
($0.09) |
($0.32) |
($0.57) |
$0.40 |
$0.02 |
Earnings (loss) per share fully diluted |
($0.09) |
($0.32) |
($0.57) |
$0.40 |
$0.02 |
Weighted average shares outstanding |
3,155 |
3,067 |
2,974 |
2,816 |
2,795 |
Weighted average shares outstanding - fully diluted |
3,155 |
3,067 |
2,974 |
2,849 |
2,795 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
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Consolidated Balance Sheet Data: |
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Working capital |
$4,021 |
$4,417 |
$4,285 |
$5,073 |
$3,986 |
Total assets |
$36,449 |
$35,688 |
$39,129 |
$34,330 |
$30,561 |
Long-term debt |
$1,534 |
$2,371 |
$5,155 |
$5,322 |
$5,170 |
Total liabilities |
$24,256 |
$24,371 |
$27,309 |
$22,497 |
$20,710 |
Stockholders' equity |
$12,193 |
$11,317 |
$11,820 |
$11,833 |
$9,850 |
ITEM 7.
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the selected historical financial data, financial statements and notes thereto and the other historical financial information of Dectron Internationale contained elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not historical are forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding Dectron Internationale's expectations, intentions, beliefs or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, Dectron Internationale's statements regarding liquidity, anticipated cash needs and availability and anticipated expense levels. All forward-looking statements included in this annual report of Form 10-K are based on information available to Dectron Internationale on the date hereof, and Dectron Internationale assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. Dectron Internationale's actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements.
All amounts in thousands of Dollars, except earnings per share data.
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Overview
Dectron develops, manufactures and markets heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) products and services for various industrial and commercial applications, namely real estate construction, food processing, offshore oil platforms and others. Its core business consists of energy recycling dehumidifiers, refrigeration, air purification and filtration systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Each product can be sold separately or combined with other products to create a complete system, giving Dectron a strong competitive edge in the marketplace. The Company also benefits from two high-growth avenues related to indoor air security and water generation. Dectron has indeed designed and manufactured water generation systems that extract moisture from the air, which are currently used for online turbine cleaning applications in offshore oil drilling operations. 51.6% of the Companys sales are recorded in Canada, 43.3% in the United States and 5.1% are outside North America. Dectron employs approximately 400 full-time employees and maintains approximately 350,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities in the Montreal region.
Business Environment
The HVAC industry is mature and can be affected by various industrial, economic, demographic and political factors, which are mostly favourable at present. However, two factors are currently in Dectrons disfavour: the appreciation in the Canadian dollar in comparison with the U.S. dollar and the increase in the cost of various raw materials. As for the Companys indoor air security and water generation operations, they represent two emerging and very promising markets. Safe air related to terrorism and air pollution is becoming a serious concern that will eventually create significant market opportunities. As for water generation, the market is unexploited and presents huge potential for industrial and drinking applications.
Results of Operations
Fiscal 2006
In 2006 we had a significant increase in sales; moreover the increase was apparent in every major division of the Company. Gross margin percentage, although lower than last year, rebounded in the fourth quarter. Selling, general and administrative expenses were held in check and as a percentage of sales dropped from last year. We finalized our divestment of IPAC 2000. The company thus finishes the year on these positive notes as well as an order book 60% higher than the previous year. The Companys EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increased 38% to $3,375 or 7.1% of consolidated sales.
Net Sales
Fiscal Years Ended January 31, (in thousands of dollars) | |||
2006 |
2005 | Change | |
Sales | $47,366 | $40,911 | 15.8% |
Total sales rose 15.8% to $47,366 during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2006, up $6,455 from $40,911 in 2005. The Companys sales growth reflects the revenues arising primarily from its stronger presence in the US and international markets for commercial HVAC products and related services. The increase was across all divisions with Circul-Aire up 23.7% on the strength of Ecosaire and overseas markets followed by Refplus up 11.0%, Thermoplus up 10.5% and Dectron up 3.8%. Geographically sales outside Canada accounted for 48.4% of total sales in 2006, compared with 47.6% the previous year.
Gross Profit
Fiscal Years Ended January 31, (in thousands of dollars) |
2006 | 2005 | Change | |
Sales | $47,366 | $40,911 | 15.8% |
Cost of sales | 34,736 | 29,261 | 18.7% |
Gross profit | 12,630 | 11,650 | 8.4% |
Gross profit margin | 26.7% | 28.5% | - |
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Gross profit increased $980 (8.4%) to $12,630 in 2006 from $11,650 in 2005, despite a gross profit margin that decreased to 26.7% from 28.5%. Throughout the year the Company realized certain productivity gains, however the gross profit margin was still adversely affected by higher base metal material costs and aggressive pricing strategies in certain HVAC markets. Additionally the company forwent purchase discounts which in the past it had taken. The continued appreciation of the Canadian dollar also adversely affected gross margin.
Operating Expenses
Fiscal Years Ended January 31, (in thousands of dollars) | |||
2006 | 2005 | Change | |
Selling expenses | $5,544 | $5,289 | 4.8% |
General and administrative expenses | $3,711 | $3,369 | 10.2% |
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales | 19.5% | 21.1% | - |
Net restructuring costs and other unusual items | - | $552 | 100% |
Depreciation and amortization | $1,257 | $1,268 | (0.9%) |
Interest | $1,028 | $1,036 | (0.8%) |
Total operating expenses | $11,540 | $11,514 | 0.2% |
Total operating expenses as a percentage of sales | 24.4% | 28.1% | - |
Selling expenses increased by 4.8%, to $5,544 in 2006 from $5,289 in 2005. This change is primarily due to higher commissions payable on the higher sales level offset in part by continued cost-cutting. General and administrative expenses rose 10.2% to $3,711 in 2006 from $3,369 in 2005. However as a percent of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 19.5% in 2006 versus 21.1% the previous year.
Net restructuring costs and other non-recurring items were nil in 2006 versus $552 in 2005. Those charges were the result primarily of the consolidation of the manufacturing facilities of Tranzmetal, a precision sheet metal equipment manufacturer acquired in February 2003. Those operations were consolidated into Circul-Aires manufacturing facilities.
Depreciation and amortization remained essentially unchanged at $1,257 versus $1,268 in 2005. Financial expenses were also virtually unchanged versus the prior year at $1,028 from $1,036 in 2005. This item includes interest expenses.
Overall, operating expenses increased slightly to $11,540 in 2006 from $11,514 in 2005. In relation to sales, operating expenses totalled 24.4%, a significant improvement over 28.1% recorded last year.
Operating Earnings
Fiscal Years Ended January 31, (in thousands of dollars) | |||
2006 | 2005 | Change | |
Operating earnings | $1,090 | $136 | 703% |
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Primarily as a result of a higher gross profit on higher sales and stable operating expenses, Dectron recorded earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations of $1,090 in fiscal 2006, compared with operating earnings of $136 the previous year.
The company took in fiscal 2006 a write-down of $66. This represents the netting of a write-down of $166 of a loan receivable offset, in part, by the reversal of a provision taken in a previous year ($100).
Income Taxes
Fiscal Years Ended January 31, (in thousands of dollars) | |||
2006 | 2005 | Change | |
Income taxes | $651 | $585 | 11.3% |
Income taxes of $651 were recorded in 2006 versus $585 were accounted for fiscal 2005, although most of this amount represents the tax charges derived from temporary differences between depreciation and amortization according to GAAP and the actual amounts deducted for tax purposes.
Losses From Discontinued Operations
Fiscal Years Ended January 31, (in thousands of dollars) | |||
2006 | 2005 | Change | |
Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax | $898 | $1,429 | (37.2%) |
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax | $231 | $890 | (74.0%) |
The loss from discontinued operations net of taxes amounted to $898 in fiscal 2006, compared with $1,429 in fiscal 2005, both resulting mostly from the discontinued operations of Liberty Drive Property, Inc. In 2004, Dectrons subsidiary IPAC 2000 sold its industrial products and sheet metal divisions and consequently changed its name to Liberty Drive Property, Inc. In 2005, Liberty Drive Property sold the remaining building and land, representing the last of the assets. The loss includes a non-cash foreign exchange loss of $534 arising from the disposition of assets as well as non-cash depreciation expense of $149.
Dectron recorded a gain on disposal of the remaining building and equipment, net of tax, of $231 in 2006 versus $890 in fiscal 2005.
Net Earnings
Fiscal Years Ended January 31, (in thousands of dollars) except EPS | |||
2006 | 2005 | Change | |
Net loss | $(294) | $(988) | (70.3%) |
Net loss per common share | $(0.09) | $(0.32) |
The net loss amounted to $294 ($0.09 per share) in comparison to a loss of $988 or $0.32 per share in fiscal 2005, The weighted average number of common shares outstanding (basic and diluted) stood at 3,155,000 up from 3,066,851 in fiscal 2005.
EBITDA
EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) is a non-GAAP measure used by many in the industry as a measurement of operational performance. For the year ended January 31, 2006 EBITDA (as defined below) increased 38.3% over the previous year to $3,375 from $2,440.
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EBITDA RECONCILIATION Fiscal Years Ended January 31, (in thousands of dollars) | |||
2006 | 2005 | Change | |
Net loss | $(294) | $(988) | |
Before | |||
Income Taxes | 651 | 585 | |
Items related to discontinued operations and Loan Receivable write-down | 733 | 539 | |
Interest | 1,028 | 1,036 | |
Depreciation & Amortization | 1,257 | 1,268 | |
EBITDA | $3,375 | $2,440 | 38.3% |
% of sales | 7.1% | 6.0% |
Fiscal 2005
Consolidated Revenues increased 3.2% in fiscal year ended January 31, 2005 (Fiscal 2005) compared to 15.2% in Fiscal 2004. Revenues increased from $39,655 to $40,911. Sales growth in 2005 reflects revenue contributed primarily from a stronger presence in the Canadian market for commercial HVAC products and related services. This increase was partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translations arising from the appreciation of the Canadian versus the US Dollar.
Gross profit decreased to 28.5% in 2005 compared to 36.2% in 2004, decreasing from $14,371 to $11,650. Gross margin was adversely affected by higher cost in raw material and the use of aggressive pricing strategies in the commercial HVAC markets.
Operating Expenses decreased by 2.8-percentage points in relation to sales for fiscal 2005 primarily due to pre-tax restructuring charges in the amount of $552 compared to $911 in fiscal 2004, restructuring charges arising from the consolidation of manufacturing facilities.
Selling expenses decreased by $230 from $5,518 in 2004 to $5,289 in 2005. The decrease is primarily due to cost cutting efforts from management.
General and Administrative Expenses increased by $145 from $3,224 in 2004 to $3,369 in 2005. Overall, this represents an increase of 0.1 percentage point in 2005 in relations to sales from the previous period.
Net restructuring and other non-recurring items decreased from $911 in fiscal 2004 to $552 in 2005 due to restructuring expenses incurred in Tranzmetal. This is a decrease from 2.3% to 1.3%.
Amortization expenses decreased by $98 from $1,367 in 2004 to $1,269 in 2005, a decrease of 0.35 percentage points as compared to sales. The decrease in depreciation expense in 2005 is due primarily to a low rate of acquisition of capital assets during fiscal 2005.
Financing expenses decreased by $236 from $1,272 in 2004 to $1,036 in 2005, a decrease of 0.7 percentage points as compared to sales. The decrease in interest expense in 2005 is due primarily to re-payment of long-term debt.
Net Earnings before discontinued operations decreased from $1,843 in 2004 to a loss of $449 in 2005 after tax expenses of $585.
Losses from discontinued operations net of taxes in fiscal 2005 was $1,429 compared to $3,631 in fiscal 2004.
Net loss in fiscal 2005 was $988 compared to a loss of $1,698 in fiscal 2004. The decrease in Net Loss in 2005 represents primarily the effect of restructuring charges and discontinuing of Operations of Liberty Drive Property, Inc. described in the Acquisitions, Divestitures and Restructuring Costs below.
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Acquisitions, Divestitures and Restructuring Costs
We recorded net restructuring and unusual charges of nil in 2006 and $552 in 2005. The 2005 charges were primarily the result of cost reduction efforts, including the consolidation of the manufacturing facilities of Tranzmetal, a manufacturer of Precision Sheet Metal equipment. Those operations were consolidated with the manufacturing facility of Circul-Aire.
On May 29, 2004, we sold some selected assets related to the industrial products and sheet metal divisions of our subsidiary IPAC 2000 Inc, for $1,201. In connection with the sale, the subsidiary has changed its name to Liberty Driver Property Inc. In exchange for the assets sold, we received $951in cash and $250 as a note receivable due in quarterly installments of interest only at 8% per annum through June 1, 2005. Commencing September 1, 2005 the note is due in quarterly installments of $25 plus interest at 8% per annum. Commencing September 1, 2006 the note is due in quarterly installments of $37 plus interest at 8% per annum, due June 2007.
We also recorded net losses of $898 in 2006 and $1,429 in 2005 resulting from the discontinued operations of Liberty Drive Property, Inc. In 2005, we divested the assets of the industrial products and sheet metal divisions of Liberty Drive Property. Assets relating to the HVAC division were also consolidated with the manufacturing facility of Circul-Aire.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Management assesses liquidity in terms of our companys ability to generate cash to fund its operating, investing and financing activities. Significant factors affecting the management of liquidity are: cash flows generated from operating activities, capital expenditures, financing requirements, investments in businesses, adequacy of available bank lines of credit and the ability to attract long-term capital with satisfactory terms.
Operating Activities
Operating activities provided cash flows of $157 in fiscal 2006, compared with $2,146 in 2005. The principal sources of cash were a $1,715 increase in accounts payable and taxes payable and depreciation and amortization for an amount of $1,257. This was offset by an increase in accounts receivable of $2,038 and in inventories of $797.
In, Fiscal 2005, we generated positive cash flows from operating activities of $2,146. The principal sources of cash were accounts receivable in the amount of $1,371 depreciation and amortization in the amount of $1,268 and accounts payable in the amount of $1,232. The principal use of cash was inventories in the amounts of $836.
In Fiscal 2004, we generated positive cash flows from operating activities of $584. The principal sources of cash were depreciation and amortization in the amount of $ 1,367 and accounts payable in the amount of $826. The principal uses of cash were accounts receivable and inventories in the amounts of $1,521 and $1,469 respectively.
Investing Activities
In Fiscal 2006, investing activities used $884 of cash attributed to the acquisition of capital assets and advances to a related party to finance the expansion of a plant, as well as an increase in deferred charges.
In Fiscal 2005, we reported negative cash flows from investing activities of $1,053 attributed to the acquisition of capital assets and advances to a related party to finance the expansion of a plant.
In Fiscal 2004, we reported negative cash flows from investing activities of $1,408 attributed to the acquisition of capital assets.
Financing Activities
In Fiscal 2006 financing activities used $1,479 of cash. This usage was primarily attributable to the repayment of long-term debt as a result of the sale of the assets of the discontinued operations offset by higher bank borrowings.
In Fiscal 2005, we reported negative cash flows from financing activities of $4,042. The principal source of cash was issuance of shares in the amount of $544 pursuant the exercise of some options. The principal uses of cash were repayments of long-term debt in the amount of $1,928 and re-payments of bank loans in the amount of $1.859.
In Fiscal 2004, we reported positive cash flows from financing activities of $3,317. The principal source of cash was advances from bank loans of $4,315. The principal use of cash was repayments of long-term debt in the amount of $990.
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Credit Agreement
The Company has a Cdn$12,000 secured credit arrangement with a Canadian chartered bank. Borrowing availability is calculated as a function of eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory each as defined in the Line of Credit Agreement. Dectron's borrowings under the line of credit bear interest at Canadian prime plus 2%, which at January 31, 2006 amounted to 7.25%. Interest on any borrowings is payable monthly. As at January 31, 2006, the company did not meet certain financial ratios within the covenants of its authorized credit facilities. In management's opinion the matter will be resolved favourably with the bank. All borrowings are collateralized by our assets. The agreement expires June 30, 2006 and the Company is negotiating with potential lenders, including the incumbent, to secure longer term financing at terms no less favourable than those currently in place.
We have contractual obligations arising from sales of certain businesses and assets, as well as debt and operating leases. As of January 31, 2006, we had an outstanding balance on our line of credit of $12,634 and do not have any purchase obligations. We have not engaged in off-balance sheet financing or commodity contract trading.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Contractual Commitments and Other Obligations
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS | PAYMENTS DUE BY PERIOD | ||||
TOTAL | 0-1 YEARS | 1-3 YEARS | 4-5 YEARS | 5+ YEARS | |
Balance of Sale | 131 | 131 | - | - | - |
Other Long Term Debt |
1,951 |
418 |
874 |
371 |
288 |
Total Long term debt | 2,082 | 549 | 874 | 371 | 288 |
Operating leases |
4,422 |
931 |
1,946 |
1,545 |
- |
Management believes that these commitments will be satisfied with current operating cash flow.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates, judgments or assumptions and actual results, our financial statements will be affected. The significant accounting policies that we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results include the following:
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue for finished products when the goods are shipped and title passes to the customer, provided that there are no uncertainties regarding customer acceptance, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exist; the sales price is fixed or determinable; and collectibility is deemed probable.
Deferred Revenue
We have sold extended warranty contracts covering a period of four to nine years beyond the one-year basic guarantee. The deferred revenue is recognized as income over the four to nine year period on a straight-line basis commencing one year from the sale of the contracts.
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Intangible Assets and Goodwill
We account for intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets", which was adopted by us on February 1, 2002 in accordance with that statement, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are no longer amortized, but rather tested for impairment at least annually. Intangible assets with estimable useful lives, consisting of patents, trademarks, and rights, are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of 5 to 15 years, and are reviewed for impairment in accordance with SFAS 144, "Accounting for the Impairment of long-lived Assets".
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired in a purchase business combination.
Goodwill and intangible assets with definite lives are tested at least annually for impairment in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 142.
Impairment of goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level by comparing the reporting unit's carrying amount, including goodwill, to the fair value of the reporting unit. The fair values of the reporting units are estimated using a combination of the income or discounted cash flows approach and the market approach, which utilizes comparable companies' data. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then a second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. Any impairment loss would be expensed in the consolidated statements of earnings. The impairment test for intangibles with indefinite useful lives consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible assets with its carrying amount. When the carrying amount of the intangible assets exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized for the difference.
Intangible assets with estimable lives and other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or assets group may not be recoverable in accordance with SFAS 144. Recoverability of intangible assets with estimable lives and other long- lived assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an assets or asset group to future net undiscounted pretax cash flows expected to be generated by the assets or asset group. If these comparisons indicated that an asset is not recoverable, the impairment loss recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset or the asset group exceeds the related estimated fair value.
Income Taxes
As part of the process of preparing our financial statements, we will be required to estimate our income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. This process will involve estimates of our actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items, such as depreciation and amortization, for tax and accounting purposes.
Recent accounting pronouncements
On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS 123(R), Share-Based Payment, which is a revision of SFAS 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. SFAS 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. SFAS 123(R) must be adopted no later than February 1, 2006. Early adoption is permitted. The Company expects to adopt SFAS 123(R) on February 1, 2006, utilizing the modified retrospective method. The modified retrospective method requires compensation costs to be recognized beginning with the effective date based on the requirements of SFAS 123(R) for all (a) share-based payments granted after the effective date and (b) awards granted to employees prior to the effective date of SFAS 123(R) that remain unvested on the effective date. Amounts for prior years will be restated based on the amounts previously recognized under SFAS 123 for purposes of pro forma disclosures. As permitted by SFAS 123, the Company currently accounts for share-based payments to employees using APB Opinion 25s intrinsic value method and, as such, generally recognizes no compensation cost for employee stock options. Accordingly, the adoption of SFAS 123(R)s fair value method will have a significant impact on the Companys results of operations, although it will have no impact on the Companys overall financial position. The impact of the adoption of SFAS 123(R) cannot be predicted at this time because it will depend on levels of share-based payments granted in the future. However, when adopted, the impact of SFAS 123(R) on prior periods will approximate the impact of SFAS 123 as described in the disclosure of pro forma net earnings and earnings per share in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies note 1.
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In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS 151, Inventory Costs - an amendment of ARB No.43, Chapter 4, which requires companies to expense abnormal freight, handling costs, or spoilage in the period incurred and to allocate fixed overhead based on normal capacity, with adjustment if production is abnormally high. This standard became effective for the Company on August 1, 2005. The Company currently accounts for abnormal freight, handling costs, and spoilage consistent with the standard. There was no material impact on the results of the Company.
In May 2005 the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, a replacement of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and SFAS No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements (SFAS No. 154). SFAS No. 154 changes the requirements for, the accounting for, and reporting of, a change in accounting principle. Previously, voluntary changes in accounting principles were generally required to be recognized by way of a cumulative effect adjustment within net income during the period of the change. SFAS No. 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods financial statements, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005; however, the statement does not change the transition provisions of any existing accounting pronouncements. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
Financial Statements and Internal Controls
We believe it is critical to provide investors and other users of our financial statements with information that is relevant, objective, understandable and timely, so that they can make informed decisions. As a result, we have established and we maintain accounting systems and practices and internal control processes designed to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are properly executed and recorded and that our policies and procedures are carried out appropriately.
Financial Controls and Transparency
Our internal controls are designed to ensure that assets are safeguarded, transactions are executed according to management authorization and our financial systems and records can be relied upon for preparing our financial statements and related disclosures. Our system of internal controls includes continuous review of our financial policies and procedures to ensure accounting and regulatory issues have been appropriately addressed, recorded and disclosed. The independent auditors perform audits of our financial statements, in which they examine evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in our financial statements, and also consider our system of internal controls and procedures in planning and performing their audits.
Management Controls
Our management team is committed to providing high-quality, relevant and timely information about our businesses. Management performs reviews of each of our businesses throughout the year, addressing issues ranging from financial performance and strategy to personnel and compliance.
In addition, see Item 9A - Controls and Procedures below.
Outlook
While the demand for its products has increased steadily due to a favourable economic environment in recent years, the Company has nevertheless faced fierce competition in the North American HVAC industry, a significant appreciation in the Canadian dollar and a sharp rise in raw material costs. Dectrons results have therefore been adversely affected by several divestitures in recent years.
Management believes that great progress has been made in regard to productivity. In fact, various manufacturing operations have been consolidated and certain non-strategic low-yielding assets have been sold. Accordingly, the Company does not expect to incur any loss from discontinued operations for the current fiscal year.
Based on selective price increases and further improvements in efficiency, management is confident in believing that the
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Company will increase profit margins to higher and sustainable levels. In addition, Dectrons growth avenues, namely indoor air security and water generation, will eventually bring substantial sales, which would have a direct impact on the Companys overall profitability. All in all, management feels that the worst is over and that Dectron now benefits from a stronger foundation to drive sustained growth and profitability.
ITEM 7A.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market Risk and Risk Management
We are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do not use futures, options and swaps. We do hedge some of our exposure to foreign exchange fluctuations being keeping a portion of our debt in United States Dollars. The instruments we utilize in our hedging activities are viewed as risk management tools, involve little complexity and are not used for trading or speculative purposes. Management believes that we satisfactorily diversify the counterparts used and monitor the concentration of risk to limit our counterpart exposure.
Foreign Currency Translation
We maintain our books and records in Canadian dollars. Foreign currency transactions are translated using the temporal method. Under this method, all monetary items are translated into Canadian funds at the rate of exchange prevailing at balance sheet date. Non-monetary items are translated at historical rates. Income and expenses are translated at the rate in effect on the transaction dates. Transaction gains and losses are included in the determination of earnings for the year.
The translation of the financial statements from Canadian dollars into United States dollars is performed for the convenience of the reader. Balance sheet accounts are translated using closing exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and income and expense accounts are translated using an average exchange rate prevailing during each reporting period. No representation is made that the Canadian dollar amounts could have been, or could be, converted into United States dollars at the rates on the respective dates and or at any other certain rates. Adjustments resulting from the translation are included in the accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholder's equity.
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to market risk related to fluctuations in interest rates on our debt. Increase in prevailing interest rates could increase our interest payment obligations relating to variable rate debt. For example, a 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase our annual interest expense by $120,000.
ITEM 8.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements are included at the end of this Annual Report on Form 10-K at the pages indicated below.
Financial Statements: | Page Number |
Report of Independent Auditors | F - 1 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets for the years ended January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005 | F - 2 to F - 3 |
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended January 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 | F 4 to F-5 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended January 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 | F - 6 to F - 7 |
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity for the years ended January 31, 2006 2005 and 2004 | F - 8 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | F - 9 to F - 28 |
ITEM 9.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
During our two most recent fiscal years, we have had no disagreements with Schwartz Levitsky Feldman, our
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independent accountants, on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements if not resolved to the satisfaction of Schwartz Levitsky Feldman would have caused it to make reference to the subject matter thereof in its report on the financial statements of our company for such periods.
ITEM 9A.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We believe it is critical to provide investors and other users of our financial statements with information that is relevant, objective, understandable and timely, so that they can make informed decisions. As a result, we have established and we maintain accounting systems and practices and internal control processes designed to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are properly executed and recorded and that our policies and procedures are carried out appropriately.
Our management team is committed to providing high-quality, relevant and timely information about our businesses. Management performs reviews of each of our businesses throughout the year, addressing issues ranging from financial performance and strategy to personnel and compliance.
Management is responsible for implementing and maintaining adequate systems of internal and disclosure controls and procedures and for monitoring their effectiveness.
We evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our "disclosure controls and procedures" ("Disclosure Controls") pursuant to Rules 13a-14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") and our "internal controls and procedures for financial reporting" (Internal Controls) as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This evaluation was done under the supervision and with the participation of management.
Disclosure Controls are procedures that are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure Controls are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Internal Controls are procedures which are designed with the objective of providing reasonable assurance that (1) our transactions are properly authorized; (2) our assets are safeguarded against unauthorized or improper use; and (3) our transactions are properly recorded and reported, all to permit the preparation of our financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States Of America.
There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives
Based upon our managements evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that, as of January 31, 2006, the disclosure and internal accounting controls provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required, including with specific reference that our assets are safeguarded, transactions are executed in accordance with managements authorizations and the financial records are reliable for the purpose of preparing financial statements.
There were no significant changes in our internal and disclosure controls or in other factors that could significantly affect such internal and disclosure controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.
ITEM 9B
OTHER INFORMATION
None
PART III
ITEM 10.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16 (a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
The officers and directors of Dectron, and further information concerning them, are as follows:
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Name | Age | Position |
Ness Lakdawala | 72 | Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer |
Mauro Parissi | 40 | Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Director |
Dick Driggs | 68 | Director |
Gilles Richard | 68 | Director |
Serge Beaudet | 59 | Director |
Glenn La Rusic |
45 | Vice-President, Finance |
Michel Lecompte |
56 | President & General Manager of RefPlus |
Leena Lakdawala | 38 | General Manager Circul-aire |
Each director is elected for a period of one year at our annual meeting of stockholders and serves until the next such meeting and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. Directors may be re-elected annually without limitation. Officers are appointed by, and serve at the discretion of, our board of directors. Our board of directors met 4 times during the year ended January 31, 2006.
Set forth below is a biographical description of each of our directors and executive officers based on information supplied by each of them.
Ness Lakdawala has served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Dectron since our inception, and has also served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dectron Inc. since 1994. Prior to joining Dectron Inc., Mr. Lakdawala was President of Blanchard Ness Limited, a company which he founded in 1976. From 1987 to present, Mr. Lakdawala has served as the President of Thermoplus. In January 1996, Thermoplus filed a proposal under the provisions of the Bankruptcy Act of Canada, which gave full payment to secured creditors who filed a proof of claim. From 1987-1988, Mr. Lakdawala was Chairman of the Heating Refrigeration Air Conditioning Institute of Canada. Mr. Lakdawala has also served as the Governor of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc. ("ASHRAE"), the organization that sets ventilation standards in Canada and the United States. Mr. Lakdawala is currently a member of ASHRAE and the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society. Ness Lakdawala is the husband of Roshan Katrak and the father of Leena Lakdawala.
Mauro Parissi, C.A. has served as the Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and a Director of Dectron since our inception, and has also served as the Controller of Dectron Inc. since 1996. From 1995-1996, Mr. Parissi was an auditor with the firm of Mizgala & Cie. From 1990-1995, Mr. Parissi was an auditor with the firm of Hart, David Lloyd, F.C.A., C.I.P. Mr. Parissi is currently a member of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and The Order of Chartered Accountants of Quebec. Mr. Parissi received his graduate diploma in Public Accountancy from McGill University in 1995.
Dick W. Driggs joined Dectron Internationale as director in 2004. Mr. Driggs retired in 2003 as Chairman of the Board of Heat Controller, Inc. and President of Addison Products Co. where he was in position from 1996 to 2003. He previously held various executive positions with Addison Products, AAF-McQuay Corporation, and Snyder General Corporation. Mr. Driggs is still active as member of the Board of Directors for Heat Controller, Inc., Airguide Manufacturing, LLC and Thermoguard, Triple-E USA. Mr. Driggs is a member of the following Professional Organizations ASQC, APICS, IIE and ISA and of the following Military Professional Organizations: MCA, MCROA, ROA, TROA and MOAA, MCL, NL, MCMA, USNI, American Legion and VFW.
Gilles Richard has served as a Director of Dectron since 2001. Mr. Richard is a semi-retired businessman who was previously the President of Le Circuit Lincoln Mercury, the sixth largest dealership in Canada. Mr. Richard was also involved with partners in a distributorship of lift-truck (Mitsubishis M-Lift), two computer companies which created
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software applications car dealership, and most recently the construction of commercial and residential buildings. Over the years, Mr. Richard was a director or officer of various organizations such as the Nada (National Automobile Association) and CADA (Canadian Automobile Association).
Serge Beaudet, C.A. MBA, has been a Director since April 2005. Mr. Beaudet is currently Vice-President, Canadian Operating Division of Arctic Glacier Inc., a publicly traded packaged ice company. From 1988 to 1998 Mr. Beaudet was an owner/shareholder of a packaged ice company; that company was sold to Arctic Glacier in 1998. Prior to that he provided audit and business management services at KPMG for 19 years, 9 of which as a partner. He has been a part-time professor in Business Management at Université de Québec a Montréal. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Ice Industries since 1995 having been Chairman in 1998-1999. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the International Packaged Ice Association from 2000-2003. He has a Masters of Business Administration degree from École des Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC).
Glenn La Rusic, C.A. was recently hired as Vice-President, Finance. Prior to joining Dectron Mr. La Rusic worked as a consultant. He has served as Chief Financial Officer of Huntingdon Mills Inc. After being engaged to lead the restructuring, Huntingdon Mills Inc. filed for bankruptcy in 2004. Prior to that he was Director of Finance for The Hockey Company. He also has several years experience in banking and articled at Price Waterhouse. Mr. La Rusic is currently a member of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and The Order of Chartered Accountants of Quebec. Mr. La Rusic received his graduate diploma in Public Accountancy from McGill University in 1994. He holds a B.B.A. from Simon Fraser University.
Michel Lecompte has served as the President of RefPlus since 1994. From 1977 to 1994, Mr. Lecompte was with Blanchard Ness as both Chief Engineer and Estimator. Mr. Lecompte was involved in estimating commercial and industrial HVAC systems as well as updating operating and maintenance procedures to improve existing equipment efficiency. Mr. Lecompte also provided technical guidance to construction departments and identified evaluated and resolved problems. Mr. Lecompte is a member of ASHRAE and is a voting member of ASHRAE's Technical Committee which establishes worldwide acceptance of HVAC standards. In addition, Mr. Lecompte conducts many HVAC seminars focusing on refrigeration and heat recovery. Mr. Lecompte is also a member of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society.
Leena Lakdawala currently General Manager of Circul-Aire Inc. has served as Executive Vice President and was a Director of Dectron until 2005, and has also served as Vice President of Production and Administration for Dectron Inc. since 1994. She is currently a member of the Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute. Mrs. Lakdawala received her B.A from Concordia University in 1993. Leena Lakdawala is the daughter of Ness Lakdawala.
Mr. Ness Lakdawala is the father of Leena Lakdawala.
Compliance with Section 16 of the Exchange Act
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended (the Exchange Act) requires our executive officers and directors, and persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of our common stock, to file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership with the SEC and the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Executive officers, directors and persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of our common stock are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
Based solely upon our review of the copies of reporting forms furnished to us, we believe that all filing requirements under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 applicable to our directors, officers and any persons holding 10% or more of our common stock with respect to our fiscal year ended January 31, 2006 were satisfied on a timely basis.
Audit Committee
Our board of directors has an audit committee comprised of Gilles Richard, Serge Beaudet and Dick Driggs. The audit committee makes recommendations to our board of directors regarding the independent auditors for our company, approves the scope of the annual audit activities of our independent auditors, review audit results and will have general responsibility for all of our auditing related matters.
The purpose of the Audit Committee is to assist our board of directors in the oversight of the integrity of the consolidated financial statements of our company, our companys compliance with legal and regulatory matters, the independent auditors qualifications and independence, and the performance of our companys independent auditors. The primary responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set forth in its charter, and include various matters with respect to the
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oversight of our companys accounting and financial reporting process and audits of the consolidated financial statements of our company on behalf of our board of directors. The Audit Committee also selects the independent certified public accountants to conduct the annual audit of the consolidated financial statements of our company; reviews the proposed scope of such audit; reviews accounting and financial controls of our company with the independent public accountants and our financial accounting staff; and reviews and approves transactions between us and our directors, officers, and their affiliates.
Accordingly, the Audit Committee discusses with Schwartz Levitsky Feldman, our auditors, our audited financial statements, including among other things the quality of our accounting principles, the methodologies and accounting principles applied to significant transactions, the underlying processes and estimates used by our management in our financial statements and the basis for the auditor's conclusions regarding the reasonableness of those estimates, in addition to the auditor's independence.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
The Board of Directors has determined that Serge Beaudet qualifies as our financial expert under SEC rules. Mr. Beaudet is also independent under SEC rules.
Code of Ethics
Our board of directors adopted a Code of Ethics that covers all executive officers of our company and its subsidiaries. The Code of Ethics requires that senior management avoid conflicts of interest; maintain the confidentiality of information relating to our company; engage in transactions in shares of our common stock only in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the requirements set forth in the Code of Ethics; and comply with other requirements which are intended to ensure that such officers conduct business in an honest and ethical manner and otherwise act with integrity and in the best interest of our company.
Any amendment of our Code of Ethics or waiver thereof applicable to any of our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and controller, principal accounting officer or persons performing similar functions will be disclosed on our website (www.dectron.com) within 5 days of the date of such amendment or waiver. In the case of a waiver, the nature of the waiver, the name of the person to whom the waiver was granted and the date of the waiver will also be disclosed. A copy of our Code of Ethics is attached hereto as Exhibit 14 to the Form 10K filed for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2004 and is incorporated herein by reference. Furthermore copies of our code of ethics are available at no charge from the Corporate Secretary upon written request to our head office.
Indemnification of Officers and Directors
Our Bylaws provide that we shall indemnify to the fullest extent permitted by Canadian law our directors and officers (and former officers and directors). Such indemnification includes all costs and expenses and charges reasonably incurred in connection with the defense of any civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which such person is made a party by reason of being or having been our officer or director if such person was substantially successful on the merits in his or her defense of the action and he or she acted honestly and in good faith with a view to our best interests, and if a criminal or administrative action that is enforced by a monetary penalty, such person had reasonable grounds to believe his or her conduct was lawful.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, may be permitted, our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that, in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by us of expenses, incurred or paid by one of our directors, officers or controlling persons in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person, we will, unless our counsel opines that the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and we will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth certain information regarding compensation paid by Dectron during each of the last three fiscal years to our Chief Executive Officer and to each of our highest paid executive officers who earned in excess of $100,000 during the year ended January 31, 2006.
Summary Compensation Table
Name and Principal Position | Year |
Annual | Bonus | Restricted Stock Awards | Options/SARs | Other Compensation |
Ness Lakdawala | 2006 | 172,018 | - | - | - | |
Chairman of the Board, | 2005 | 166,266 | - | - | - | |
President and CEO | 2004 | 149,000 | - | - | - |
Employment Agreements
We have an employment agreement with Mr. Ness Lakdawala, our Chief Executive Officer. The employment agreement was renewed in 2004 for a two-year period. The employment agreement entitled Mr. Lakdawala to an annual salary of $200,000, adjusted annually for increases in the Consumer Price Index. In the event that we are subject to a takeover or a change of control event, Mr. Lakdawala is entitled to a bonus equal, on an after tax basis, to five times his then current annual base salary. Mr. Lakdawala's employment agreement contains a non-competition provision, which forbids him from engaging in a competitive business during his employment and for a period of one year thereafter.
We do not currently have employment agreements with any of our other officers or directors.
Board Compensation Report
Executive Compensation Policy
Dectron's executive compensation policy is designed to attract, motivate, reward and retain the key executive talent necessary to achieve our business objectives and contribute to our long-term success. In order to meet these goals, Dectron's compensation policy for our executive officers focuses primarily on determining appropriate salary levels and providing long-term stock-based incentives. To a lesser extent, the Dectron's compensation policy also contemplates performance-based cash bonuses. Dectron's compensation principles for the Chief Executive Officer are identical to those applicable to Dectron's other executive officers.
Cash Compensation. In determining our recommendations for adjustments to officers base salaries for Fiscal 2006 we focused primarily on the scope of each officer's responsibilities, each officers contributions to Dectron's success in moving toward its long-term goals during the fiscal year, the accomplishment of goals set by the officer and approved by our board of directors for that year, our assessment of the quality of services rendered by the officer, comparison with compensation for officers of comparable companies and an appraisal of our financial position. In certain situations, relating primarily to the completion of important transactions or developments, we may also pay cash bonuses, the amount of which will be determined based on the contribution of the officer and the benefit to Dectron of the transaction or development.
Equity Compensation. The grant of stock options to executive officers constitutes an important element of long-term compensation for the executive officers. The grant of stock options increases managements equity ownership in us with the goal of ensuring that the interests of management remain closely aligned with those of our stockholders. Our board of directors believes that stock options in Dectron provide a direct link between executive compensation and stockholder value. By attaching vesting requirements, stock options also create an incentive for executive officers to remain with us for the long term.
Chief Executive Officer Compensation
As indicated above, the factors and criteria upon which the compensation of Ness Lakdawala, our Chief Executive Officer, is based are identical to the criteria used in evaluating the compensation packages of the other executive officers of Dectron. The Chief Executive Officers individual contributions to Dectron include his leadership role in establishing and retaining a strong management team, developing and implementing our business plans and attracting investment capital to Dectron. In addition, we have reviewed compensation levels of chief executive officers at comparable companies within our industry.
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Other Compensation
Outside directors are paid an honorarium of $2,000 for attending meetings of our board of directors. Additionally they may receive a further honorarium of $200 per hour for time dedicated to Committees of the Board.
Stock Option Plan
2001 Stock Option Plan
We have adopted the 2001 Stock Option Plan (the 2001 Plan) pursuant to which 500,000 shares of Common Stock are reserved for issuance, 108,500 options are currently issued and outstanding.
On January 4, 2002, our board of directors granted options under our 2001 Stock Option Plan to certain members of our Board and certain employees. Leena Lakdawala, Roshan Katrak, Mauro Parissi and Gilles Richard were granted 15,000, 15,000, 5,000 and 3,000 options, respectively. Subject to certain limitations, the options granted are exercisable one year after issuance. Subsequent to the one-year anniversary date of the grant, the option holders may exercise the option up to 25% per year of the total options granted for the following four years. Each of the options will be fully exercisable on January 4, 2006, and expire on January 4, 2011. The exercise price of the options is $4.20.
The 2001 Plan is administered by our board of directors, who will determine, among other things, those individuals who shall receive options, the time period during which the options may be partially or fully exercised, the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the options and the option exercise price.
The 2001 Plan is effective for a period of ten years, expiring in 2011. Options may be granted to officers, directors, consultants, key employees, advisors and similar parties who provide us with their skills and expertise. The 2001 Plan is designed to enable management to attract and retain qualified and competent directors, employees, consultants and independent contractors. Options granted under the 2001 Plan may be exercisable for up to ten years, and shall be at an exercise price all as determined by our board of directors. Options are non-transferable except by the laws of descent and distribution or a change in control of our company as defined in the 2001 Plan, and are exercisable only by the participant during his or her lifetime. Change in control includes (i) the sale of substantially all of the assets of Dectron and merger or consolidation with another company, or (ii) a majority of our board of directors changes other than by election by the stockholders pursuant to Board solicitation or by vacancies filled by our board of directors caused by death or resignation of such person.
If a participant ceases affiliation with Dectron by reason of death, permanent disability or retirement at or after age 70, the option remains exercisable for one year from such occurrence but not beyond the option's expiration date. Other types of termination allow the participant three months to exercise, except for termination for cause, which results in immediate termination of the option.
The exercise price of an option may not be less than the fair market value per share of Common Stock on the date that the option is granted in order to receive certain tax benefits under the Income Tax Act of Canada (the "ITA"). The ITA requires that the exercise price of all future options will be at least 85% of the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant of the options. A benefit equal to the amount by which the fair market value of the shares at the time the employee acquires them exceeds the total of the amount paid for the shares or the amount paid for the right to acquire the shares shall be deemed to be received by the employee in the year the shares are acquired pursuant to paragraph 7(1) of the ITA. Where the exercise price of the option is equal to the fair market value of the shares at the time the option is granted, paragraph 110(1)(d) of the ITA allows a deduction from income equal to one quarter of the benefit as calculated above. If the exercise price of the option is less than the fair market value at the time it is granted, no deduction under paragraph 110(1)(d) is permitted. Options granted to any non-employees, whether directors or consultants or otherwise will confer a tax benefit in contemplation of the person becoming a stockholder pursuant to subsection 15(1) of the ITA.
Options under the 2001 Plan must be issued within ten years from the effective date of the 2001 Plan.
Any unexercised options that expire or that terminate upon an employee's ceasing to be employed by Dectron become available again for issuance under the 2001 Plan.
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The 2001 Plan may be terminated or amended at any time by the our board of directors, except that the number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance upon the exercise of options granted under the 2001 Plan may not be increased without the consent of our stockholders.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information as of April 26, 2006 with respect to each beneficial owner of 5% or more of the outstanding shares of our common stock, each of our officers and directors, and all of our officers and directors as a group:
Names and Address of Beneficial Owner |
Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership (2) |
Percentage of Shares Outstanding | |||
Ness Lakdawala (1) | 1,734,058 | (3) | 55.0% | ||
Gilles Richard (1) | 2,250 | * | |||
Serge Beaudet (1) | - | - | |||
Dick W. Driggs (1) | - | - | |||
Mauro Parissi (1) | 45,210 | (5) | * | ||
Michel Lecompte (1) | 11,600 |
| * | ||
Leena Lakdawala (1) | 99,027 | (4) | 3.1% | ||
Glenn La Rusic (1) | - | - | |||
Directors and officers as a group | 1,886,045 | 59.8% | |||
Leonard Schlemm (6) | 221,497 | 7.0% | |||
Total |
* Less than one %.
(1)
The address of each individual is c/o Dectron Internationale Inc., 4300 Poirier Blvd., Montreal, Quebec, Canada H4R 2C5.
(2)
Based upon information furnished to us by the directors and executive officers or obtained from our stock transfer books. We are informed that these persons hold the sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the common stock except as noted herein. For purposes of computing beneficial ownership and the percentage of outstanding common stock held by each person or group of persons named above as of the date of this annual report, any security which such person or group of persons has the right to acquire within sixty (60) days after such date is deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of computing beneficial ownership and the percentage ownership of such person or persons, but is not deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.
(3)
Represents (i) 43,561 shares of Common Stock directly owned, (ii) 127,934 shares of Common Stock owned by Roshan Katrak, Mr. Lakdawala's wife, (iii) 69,684 shares of Common Stock owned by Roshaness Inc., a company owned by Mr. Lakdawala, and (iv) 1,492,879 owned by 3103-7195 Quebec Inc., a company owned by Mr. Lakdawala's spouse and children.
(4)
Represents (i) 55,427 shares of Common Stock and (ii) 43,600 shares of Common Stock owned by Aurelio Useche, Ms Lakdawalas husband.
(5)
Represents (i) 44,710 shares of Common Stock directly owned, and (ii) 500 shares of common owned by Suzie Lapointe, Mr. Parissis wife.
(6)
Based on Form 13D filed Feb 15, 2006 by Mr. Schlemm with the SEC. His address is also listed on said filing.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
We lease our St. Hubert, Quebec manufacturing facility from Roshan Katrak, our Vice President of Human Relations and the wife of Ness Lakdawala, our President, Chairman and CEO and their children, for an annual rent of $47. We believe that the lease was made on terms no less favorable than could be obtained from unaffiliated third parties.
We lease our Grande Allee manufacturing facilities from Investiness Inc., a company owned by Ness Lakdawala's spouse and children, for an aggregate annual lease payment of $239. We believe that the lease was made on terms no less favorable than could be obtained from unaffiliated third parties. Furthermore the Company made interest-free advances to Investiness of $1,275 between 2004 and 2006 to fund the expansion of the plant. It is expected that those advances will be repaid over the course of the current year.
Between March 1999 and January 2005 loans were made to certain executives of the Company to finance the purchase of the Dectron's stock and bear interest at the Canadian prescribed interest rate currently at three percent (3%). As of Jan. 31, 2006, these loan balances were $1,874. The individuals are in the process of financing these loans with an independent outside source.
In 2006, Roshan Katrak advanced the Corporation $176, this amount was repaid through the assignment of a loan receivable to the Corporation from a private company in the same amount.
All future material transactions, between Dectron and its officers, directors, principal stockholders or affiliates of any of them have been and will be on terms no less favorable to Dectron than those that can be obtained from unaffiliated third parties, and will be approved in advance by a majority of the independent and disinterested directors who had access, at Dectron's expense, to independent legal counsel.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Schwartz Levitsky Feldman LLP (SLF) has served as our independent public accountant for each of the fiscal years in the three-year period ended January 31, 2006, for which audited consolidated financial statements appear in this report.
The auditor is engaged to provide services pursuant to pre-approval policies and procedures established by the Audit Committee of Dectron's board of directors. The Audit Committee approves the external auditor's Audit Plan and all related fees. The Audit Committee approves any non-audit services provided by the auditor and considers whether these services are compatible with the external auditor's independence.
Our audit committee believes that the provision of services in addition to audit services in fiscal 2006 and 2005 were compatible with maintaining SLFs independence.
SLF did not provide any financial information systems design or implementation services to us during 2006 or 2005.
2006 |
2005 | ||
Audit Fees | $143,506 | $108,075 | |
Audit Related Fees | - |
| - |
Tax Fees | $15,945 | $15,143 | |
All Other Fees* |
$20,828 |
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$5,199 |
$180,280 | $128,417 |
* includes advice on commodity tax issues.
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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) Financial Statements.
Table of Contents
F - 1
Consolidated Balance Sheets
F - 2 to F - 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations
F - 4 to F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
F - 6 to F - 7
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
F - 8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F - 9 to F - 28
(b) Exhibits.
14 Code of Ethics (1) 21.1 Subsidiaries of Registrant. (1) 31.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ("Sarbanes-Oxley"). (2) 31.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ("Sarbanes-Oxley"). (2) 32.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (2) |
(1) Incorporated by reference from Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on May 7, 2004.
(2) Filed herewith.
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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.
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
By: /s/ Ness Lakdawala
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Ness Lakdawala
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dated: May 19, 2006 |
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 dates indicated.
/s/ Ness Lakdawala | Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer | May 19, 2006 |
------------------ Ness Lakdawala | ||
/s/ Mauro Parissi | Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Director | May 19, 2006 |
----------------- Mauro Parissi | ||
/s/ Gilles Richard | Director | May 19, 2006 |
------------------ Gilles Richard | ||
/s/ Dick Driggs | Director | May 19, 2006 |
------------------ Dick Driggs | ||
/s/ Serge Beaudet | Director | May 19, 2006 |
------------------ Serge Beaudet |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 1 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets | 2 - 3 |
Consolidated Statements of Operations | 4 - 5 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 6 - 7 |
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity | 8 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 9 - 28 |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Stockholders of
Dectron Internationale Inc.
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Dectron Internationale Inc. as at January 31, 2006 and 2005 and the related consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and stockholders' equity for each of the years ended January 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides 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 Dectron Internationale Inc. as at January 31, 2006 and 2005 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years ended January 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
Since the accompanying financial statements have not been prepared and audited in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards in Canada, they may not satisfy the reporting requirements of Canadian statutes and regulations.
The company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal controls 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 controls over financial reporting. Accordingly we express no such opinion.
Montreal, Quebec
April 20, 2006
Schwartz Levitsky Feldman LLP
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As at January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 2
2006 | 2005 | ||
Assets | |||
Current | |||
Cash | $ 1,519 | $ 1,075 | |
Accounts receivable (note 4) | 11,718 | 9,680 | |
Income taxes receivable | - | 88 | |
Inventory (note 5) | 10,841 | 10,044 | |
Prepaid expenses and sundry assets |
552 |
569 | |
Loans receivable (note 6) | 476 | 69 | |
Current assets held by discontinued operations (note 15) | - | 3,415 | |
25,106 | 24,940 | ||
Loans receivable (note 6) |
1,290 |
1,211 | |
Investment tax credits receivable (note 14) |
508 |
- | |
Property, plant and equipment (note 7) | 7,144 | 7,542 | |
Intangibles (note 8) | 68 | 80 | |
Goodwill | 1,810 | 1,661 | |
Deferred charges |
159 |
- | |
Deferred income taxes (note 14) | 363 | 254 | |
$36,449 | $35,688 |
Approved on behalf of the board:
/s/ Ness Lakdawala Director
/s/ Mauro Parissi Director
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As at January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 3
2006 | 2005 | ||
Liabilities | |||
Current | |||
Bank loans (note 9) | $12,634 | $11,643 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (note 10) | 7,508 | 6,184 | |
Income taxes payable | 391 | - | |
Current portion of long-term debt (note 11) | 548 | 2,349 | |
Deferred revenue | 5 | 5 | |
Current liabilities held by discontinued operations (note 15) | - | 342 | |
21,086 | 20,523 | ||
Long-term debt (note 11) | 1,534 | 2,371 | |
Deferred revenue | 1,636 | 1,477 | |
24,256 | 24,371 | ||
Commitments and contingencies (note 17) | |||
Stockholders equity | |||
Capital stock (note 12) | 7,041 | 6,873 | |
Treasury stock | (89) | (89) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 3,307 | 2,305 | |
Retained earnings | 1,934 | 2,228 | |
12,193 | 11,317 | ||
$36,449 | $35,688 |
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Years Ending January 31
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 4
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |||
Sales | $47,366 | $40,911 | $39,655 | ||
Cost of sales | 34,736 | 29,261 | 25,284 | ||
Gross profit | 12,630 | 11,650 | 14,371 | ||
Operating expenses | |||||
Selling | 5,544 | 5,289 | 5,518 | ||
General and administrative | 3,711 | 3,369 | 3,224 | ||
Net restructuring and other unusual items (note 13) | - | 552 | 911 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,257 | 1,268 | 1,367 | ||
Interest | 1,028 | 1,036 | 1,273 | ||
11,540 | 11,514 | 12,293 | |||
Earnings before under-noted | 1,090 | 136 | 2,078 | ||
Write-down of loan receivable |
66 |
- |
- | ||
Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations |
1,024 |
136 |
2,078 | ||
Income taxes (note 14) | 651 | 585 | 235 | ||
Earnings (loss) before discontinued operations | 373 | (449) | 1,843 | ||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (note 15) | (898) | (1,429) | (3,631) | ||
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax (note 15) | 231 | 890 | 90 | ||
Net loss | $ (294) | $ (988) | $(1,698) | ||
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Continued)
For the Years Ending January 31
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 5
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |||
Net earnings (loss) per common share, basic and diluted (in US $) | |||||
Continuing operations | $ 0.12 | $ (0.14) | $ 0.62 | ||
Discontinued operations | (0.28) | (0.47) | (1.22) | ||
Disposal of discontinued operations | 0.07 | 0.29 | 0.03 | ||
$ (0.09) | $ (0.32) | $ (0.57) | |||
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
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Basic | 3,155,000 | 3,066,851 | 2,973,750 | ||
Diluted | 3,155,000 | 3,066,851 | 2,973,750 | ||
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DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ending January 31
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 6
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||
Operating activities | ||||||
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations | $ 373 | $ (449) | $ 1,843 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,257 | 1,268 | 1,367 | |||
Decrease (increase) in deferred income taxes | (109) | 121 | (216) | |||
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue | 159 | (229) | 263 | |||
1,681 | 711 | 3,257 | ||||
Changes in non-cash operating items (note 16) | (1,523) | 1,435 | (2,673) | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 157 | 2,146 | 584 | |||
Investing activities |
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Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | (238) | (368) | (1,307) | |||
Advances to loans receivable | (487) | (685) | (101) | |||
Increase in deferred changes |
(159) |
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- |
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Net cash used in investing activities | (884) | (1,053) | (1,408) | |||
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Financing activities |
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Advances from (repayments of) bank loans | 991 | (1,859) | 4,315 | |||
Repayments of long-term debt | (2,638) | (1,928) | (990) | |||
Issuance of shares | - | 544 | 163 | |||
Repayments of (advances for) share purchase plan receivable | 168 | (799) | (171) | |||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (1,479) | (4,042) | 3,317 | |||
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents | 244 | 376 | 1,031 | |||
Effect of discontinued operations (note 15) | 2,406 | 1,191 | (1,883) |
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
For the Years Ending January 31
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 7
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 444 | (1,382) | 1,641 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 1,075 | 2,457 | 816 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $ 1,519 | $ 1,075 | $ 2,457 | ||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | |||||
Interest paid | $ 835 | $ 992 | $ 1,272 | ||
Income taxes paid | $ 229 | $ 533 | $ 349 |
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity
For the Years Ending January 31
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 8
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 9
1.
Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of consolidated financial statements presentation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Dectron Internationale Inc., International Water Makers Inc., Dectron Inc. Consolidated and Circul-Aire Group.
Dectron Inc. Consolidated is comprised of Dectron Inc. and of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Refplus Inc., Thermoplus Air Inc., Dectron U.S.A. Inc., and Liberty Drive Property Inc. (formerly IPAC 2000 Inc.)
Circul-Aire Group is comprised of Cascade Technologies Inc., and of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Purafil Canada Inc. and Circul-aire Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Tranzmetal Inc.
All inter-company profits, transactions and account balances have been eliminated.
Comparative figures
Certain figures for 2005 have been reclassified to make their presentation identical to that adopted in 2006.
Principal activities
The company Dectron Internationale Inc., was incorporated on March 30, 1998. These companies are principally engaged in the production of dehumidification, refrigeration, indoor air quality (IAQ), ventilation, air conditioning and air purification systems in Canada and its distribution world-wide. The activities of Dectron Internationale Inc. and Cascade Technologies Inc., are immaterial in the aggregate, as their only activity is to hold the investments in the operating companies.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due to banks and any other highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less. The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
Revenue recognition
Revenue from product sales is recognized when the goods are delivered to the customer provided that: title and risk of loss have passed to the customer; persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; the sales price is fixed or determinable; and collectibility is deemed probable. Revenue is recorded net of estimated sales returns and allowances for trade promotions, coupons, and other discounts, which are recognized as a reduction of revenue at the time of sale.
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 10
1.
Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Shipping and handling costs
Shipping and handling costs are included in selling expenses.
Inventory
Inventory of raw materials is valued at the lower of cost and replacement cost and inventory of work-in-process and finished goods at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out basis.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated or amortized on the basis of their estimated useful lives at the undernoted rates and methods:
Building | 4 or 5% | Straight line |
Machinery and equipment | 10% | Straight line or 20% declining balance |
Furniture and fixtures | 15 or 20% | Straight line or 20% declining balance |
Computer equipment | 15 or 30% | Straight line or 30% declining balance |
Rolling stock | 30% | Straight line or 30% declining balance |
Leasehold improvements | Straight line over term of the lease |
Depreciation and amortization for property, plant and equipment acquired during the year are recorded at one-half of the indicated rates.
Intangible assets and goodwill
The company accounts for intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, which was adopted by the Company on February 1, 2002 in accordance with that statement, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are no longer amortized, but rather tested for impairment at least annually. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired in a purchase business combination. Intangible assets with estimable useful lives, consisting of patents, trademarks, and rights, are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of 5 to 15 years, and are reviewed for impairment in accordance with SFAS 144, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.
Deferred Charges
Deferred charges, which represent financing costs that were incurred during the year, are recorded at cost and will be amortized on a straight live basis over a five-year period. Deferred charges are tested for impairment annually.
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 11
1.
Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets
Goodwill and intangible assets with definite lives are tested at least annually for impairment in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 142.
Impairment of goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level by comparing the reporting units carrying amount, including goodwill, to the fair value of the reporting unit. The fair values of the reporting units are estimated using the income or discounted cash flows approach if the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then a second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. Any impairment loss would be expensed in the consolidated statements of operations. The impairment test for intangibles with indefinite useful lives consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible assets with its carrying amount. When the carrying amount of the intangible assets exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized for the difference.
Intangible assets with estimable lives and other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or assets group may not be recoverable in accordance with SFAS 144. Recoverability of intangible assets with estimable lives and other long- lived assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an assets or asset group to future net undiscounted pretax cash flows expected to be generated by the assets or asset group. If these comparisons indicated that an asset is not recoverable, the impairment loss recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset or the asset group exceeds the related estimated fair value.
Deferred revenue
The company has sold extended warranty contracts covering a period of four to nine years beyond the one year basic guarantee. The deferred revenue is recognized as income over the four to nine year period on a straight-line basis commencing one year from the sale of the contracts.
Research and development costs
Research and development costs of $2,162 (2005: $1,975; 2004: $1,979), net of investment tax credits of $1,003 (2005: $885; 2004: $1,272), are included in cost of goods sold and selling expenses.
Foreign currency translation
The company maintains its books and records in Canadian dollars. Foreign currency transactions are translated using the temporal method. Under this method, all monetary items are translated into Canadian funds at the rate of exchange prevailing at balance sheet date. Non-monetary items are translated at historical rates. Income and expenses are translated at the rate in effect on the transaction dates. Transaction gains and losses are included in the determination of earnings for the year.
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 12
1.
Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Foreign currency translation (continued)
The translation of the financial statements from Canadian dollars into United States dollars is performed for the convenience of the reader. Balance sheet accounts are translated using closing exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and income and expense accounts are translated using an average exchange rate prevailing during each reporting period. No representation is made that the Canadian dollar amounts could have been, or could be, converted into United States dollars at the rates on the respective dates and or at any other certain rates. Adjustments resulting from the translation are included in the accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders equity.
Income taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in operations in the period that includes the enactment date.
Stock based compensation
The company has stock options plans, which are described in the Capital stock note 12. Stock-based compensation is accounted for under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25., Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. The company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for the companys stock option plans that were granted in fiscal year 1999 and 2002. The following table illustrates the effect on net earnings and net earnings per common share if the company had applied the fair-value based method of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-based Compensation, to record expense for stock options.
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||
Net loss, as reported | $ (294) | $ (988) | $ (1,698) | |||
Less: Compensation for option awards determined by the fair value-based method, net of related tax effects | (35) | (26) | (67) | |||
Pro forma net loss | $ (329) | $ (1,014) | $ (1,765) | |||
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 13
1.
Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
Stock based compensation (continued) (in US $)
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||
Net loss per common shares | ||||||
Basic and diluted | ||||||
As reported | $ (0.09) | $ (0.32) | $ (0.57) | |||
Pro forma | (0.10) | (0.33) | (0.59) | |||
The weighted average fair value of options granted was $1.86 in 2006, $2.51 in 2005, and $1.48 in 2004. The fair value of each option grant for the companys plans is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, with the following weighted average assumptions.
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |||||
Risk-free interest rates | 3.40% | 3.70% | 4.50% | ||||
Expected option lives | 2.5 years | 3.5 years | 2.9 years | ||||
Expected volatilities | 70.2% | 57.9% | 62.9% | ||||
Expected dividend risks | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Earnings per share
The company has adopted SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share which requires disclosure on the financial statements of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the year. Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus common stock equivalents (if dilutive) related to warrants for each year.
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 14
2.
Effect of recent accounting pronouncements
a)
On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued SFAS 123(R), Share-Based Payment, which is a revision of SFAS 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. SFAS 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. SFAS 123(R) must be adopted no later than February 1, 2006. Early adoption is permitted. The Company expects to adopt SFAS 123(R) on February 1, 2006, utilizing the modified retrospective method. The modified retrospective method requires compensation costs to be recognized beginning with the effective date based on the requirements of SFAS 123(R) for all (a) share-based payments granted after the effective date and (b) awards granted to employees prior to the effective date of SFAS 123(R) that remain unvested on the effective date. Amounts for prior years will be restated based on the amounts previously recognized under SFAS 123 for purposes of pro forma disclosures. As permitted by SFAS 123, the Company currently accounts for share-based payments to employees using APB Opinion 25s intrinsic value method and, as such, generally recognizes no compensation cost for employee stock options. Accordingly, the adoption of SFAS 123(R)s fair value method will have a significant impact on the Companys results of operations, although it will have no impact on the Companys overall financial position. The impact of the adoption of SFAS 123(R) cannot be predicted at this time because it will depend on levels of share-based payments granted in the future. However, when adopted, the impact of SFAS 123(R) on prior periods will approximate the impact of SFAS 123 as described in the disclosure of pro forma net earnings and earnings per share in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies note 1.
b)
In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS 151, Inventory Costs - an amendment of ARB No.43, Chapter 4, which requires companies to expense abnormal freight, handling costs, or spoilage in the period incurred and to allocate fixed overhead based on normal capacity, with adjustment if production is abnormally high. This standard became effective for the Company on August 1, 2005. The Company currently accounts for abnormal freight, handling costs, and spoilage consistent with the standard. There was no material impact on the results of the Company.
c)
In May 2005 the FASB, issued SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, a replacement of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and SFAS No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial statements (SFAS No. 154). SFAS No. 154 changes the requirements for, the accounting for, and reporting of, a change in accounting principle. Previously voluntary changes in accounting principles were generally required to be recognized by way of a cumulative effect adjustment within net income during the period of the change. SFAS No. 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods financial statements, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005; however, the statement does not change the transition provisions of any; existing accounting pronouncements. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the company's financial position or results of operations.
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 15
3.
Comprehensive income
The company has adopted SFAS No. 130 Reporting Comprehensive Income which requires new standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in the financial statements. However, it does not affect net income or total stockholders equity. The components of comprehensive income are as follows:
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||
Net loss | $ (294) | $ (988) | $ (1,698) | |||
Other comprehensive income | ||||||
Foreign currency translation | 1,002 | 740 | 1,693 | |||
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ 708 | $ (248) | $ (5) |
4.
Accounts receivable
2006 | 2005 | |||
Trade |
$10,904 | $8,747 | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
(426) |
(340) | ||
Current portion of investment tax credits receivable |
1,240 |
1,273 | ||
$11,718 | $9,680 |
5.
Inventory
2006 | 2005 | |||
Raw materials | $ 7,066 | $ 6,248 | ||
Work-in-process | 1,725 | 1,530 | ||
Finished goods | 2,050 | 2,266 | ||
$ 10,841 | $ 10,044 |
6.
Loans receivable
2006 | 2005 | |||
Company under common control | $ 1,275 | $ 625 | ||
Private companies |
456 | 624 | ||
Corporate shareholder |
35 | 32 | ||
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1,766 | 1,280 | |||
Current portion |
476 | 69 | ||
$ 1,290 | $ 1,211 |
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 16
6.
Loans receivable (continued)
Included in loans receivable from private companies is a note of $200 (2005: $250) in connection with the sale of assets of IPAC 2000 Inc. as described in note 15a of these financial statements. The note was due in quarterly installments of interest only at 8% per annum, thru June 1, 2005. Commencing September 1, 2005 the note is due in quarterly installments of $25 plus interest at 8% per annum. Commencing September 1, 2006 the note is due in quarterly installments of $37 plus interest at 8% per annum, due June 2007.
In 2006, the company recorded a provision on a loan receivable from a private company in the amount of $166, this was offset, in part, by the reversal of a provision taken in a previous year in the amount of $100, with respect to another private company.
The other loans receivable are non-interest bearing and are not expected to be repaid prior to February 1, 2007, except for current portion.
7.
Property, plant and equipment
2006 | 2005 | |||
Cost | ||||
Land | $ 305 | $ 280 | ||
Building | 3,282 | 3,012 | ||
Machinery and equipment | 13,757 | 12,638 | ||
Furniture and fixtures | 1,150 | 1,049 | ||
Computer equipment | 2,924 | 2,506 | ||
Rolling stock | 216 | 162 | ||
Leasehold improvements | 1,369 | 1,253 | ||
23,003 | 20,900 | |||
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | ||||
Building | 1,308 | 1,067 | ||
Machinery and equipment | 10,248 | 8,712 | ||
Furniture and fixtures | 941 | 803 | ||
Computer equipment | 2,351 | 1,958 | ||
Rolling stock | 153 | 124 | ||
Leasehold improvements | 858 | 694 | ||
15,859 | 13,358 | |||
Net | $ 7,144 | $ 7,542 | ||
Capital leases included above | $ 1,394 | $ 1,599 |
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment for fiscal year 2006 amounted to $1,239 ($1,251 in 2005).
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 17
8.
Intangibles
2006 | 2005 | |||
Patents, trademarks and rights costs | $ 154 | $ 142 | ||
Accumulated amortization | (86) | (62) | ||
$ 68 | $ 80 |
Amortization of intangibles for fiscal year 2006 amounted to $18 ($17 in 2005).
Future amortization are as follows:
2007 | $ 4 | |||
2008 | 4 | |||
2009 | 4 | |||
2010 | 4 | |||
2011 | 4 |
9.
Bank loans
The company has an available line of credit of $11,106 bearing interest at the Canadian prime lending rate plus 2.00% per annum and it is renegotiated annually. Bank loans are secured by a first ranking moveable hypothec on accounts receivable, inventory and a first ranking universal hypothec in the amount of $43,898 on the universality of the borrowers property, movable and immovable, present and future, corporeal and incorporeal. The company also provided a rider designating the Bank as loss payee of the proceeds of all-risk insurance on the property charged as security.
The average cost of financing for fiscal year 2006 was 6.65% (5.72% in 2005).
As at January 31, 2006 the company did not meet certain financial ratios within the covenants of its authorized credit facilities. In management's opinion, the matter will be resolved favourably with the bank.
10.
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
2006 | 2005 | |||
Trade payables | $ 4,352 | $ 3,811 | ||
Accrued expenses | 3,156 | 2,373 | ||
$ 7,508 | $ 6,184 |
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 18
11.
Long-term debt
2006 | 2005 | |||
a) Bank term loans secured by a first ranking universal hypothec, bearing interest at various rates between prime rate plus 0.5% and prime rate plus 1%. As at January 31, 2006, these loans were in process of being refinanced. |
$ 781 | $ 717 | ||
b) Bank term loans secured by a first ranking universal hypothec, bearing interest at variable rates from prime to prime plus 0.75% per annum, due on various dates from December 2007 to June 2008. |
239 | 2,629 | ||
c) Obligations under capital leases for furniture and fixtures and machinery and equipment and rolling stock subject to various monthly repayments including imputed interest at variable rates between 5.65% and 9.0% per annum, up to various dates between October 2006 and April 2009. | 789 | 1,240 | ||
d) Others | 273 | 134 | ||
2,082 | 4,720 | |||
Current portion | 548 | 2,349 | ||
$ 1,534 | $ 2,371 |
Future payment obligations are as follows:
Future Payment Obligations | Future minimal lease payments under capital leases | Interest included in future minimal lease payments | Total Principal Repayments | |||||
2007 | $ 225 | $ 362 | $ (39) | $ 548 | ||||
2008 | 261 | 319 | (18) | 562 | ||||
2009 | 215 | 105 | (7) | 313 | ||||
2010 | 170 | 67 | (1) | 236 | ||||
2011 | 135 | - | - | 135 | ||||
Thereafter | 288 | - | - | 288 | ||||
$ 1,294 | $ 853 | $ (65) | $ 2,082 |
Interest on long term debt for fiscal 2006 amounted to $194 ($347 in 2005).
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 19
12.
Capital stock
Authorized
An unlimited number of preferred shares, cumulative, voting, no par value
An unlimited number of common shares, voting, no par value
Issued
2006 | 2005 | ||
3,155,000 Common shares (2005: 3,155,000) | $ 7,041 | $ 6,873 |
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2006, no employees have exercised their options under the 2001 Stock Option Plan. In 2005, 181,250 common shares were issued under the 1999 Plan for a total consideration of $544.
Employee stock option plan
In 1999, the Company adopted a Stock Option Plan (the 1999 Plan) pursuant to which 650,000 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance, no options are currently issued and outstanding since the plan expired in November 2004.
On September 2, 1999, the Board granted options under the Stock Option Plan to certain members of the Board and certain employees. Subject to certain limitations, the options granted are exercisable one year after issuance. Subsequent to the one-year anniversary date of the grant, the option holders may exercise the option up to 25% of the total options per year for the following four years. Each of the options were fully exercisable on November 4, 2003, and expired on November 4, 2004. The exercise price of the option was $3.00.
In 2001, the Company also adopted the 2001 Stock Option Plan (the 2001 Plan) pursuant to which 500,000 shares of Common stock are reserved for issuance, 108,500 options are currently issued and outstanding.
On January 4, 2002, the Board granted options under the 2001 Plan to certain members of the Board and certain employees. Subject to certain limitations, the options granted are exercisable one year after issuance. Subsequent to the one-year anniversary date of the grant, the option holders may exercise the option up to 25% per year of the total options granted for the following four years. Each of the options became fully exercisable on January 4, 2006 and expire on January 4, 2011. The exercise price of the option is $4.20.
The Plans are administered by the Board of Directors, who will determine, among other things, those individuals who shall receive options, the time period during which the options may be partially or fully exercised, the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the options and the option exercise price.
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 20
12.
Capital stock (continued)
Employee stock option plans (continued)
The 1999 Plan was effective for a period of five years, expired in 2004, and the 2001 Plan is effective for a period of ten years expiring in 2011. Options may be granted to officers, directors, consultants, key employees, advisors and similar parties who provide the company with their skills and expertise. Options granted under the 1999 Plan were exercisable for up to five years, and are exercisable for up to ten years for the 2001 Plan, and shall be at an exercise price as determined by the Board. Options are non-transferable except by the laws of descent and distribution or a change in control of Dectron, as defined in the Plans, and are exercisable only by the participant during his or her lifetime. Change in control include (i) the sale of substantially all of the assets of Dectron and merger or consolidation with another company, or (ii) a majority of the Board changes other than by election by the stockholders pursuant to Board solicitation or by vacancies filled by the Board caused by death or resignation of such person.
If a participant ceases affiliation with Dectron by reason of death, permanent disability or retirement at or after age 70, the option remains exercisable for one year from such occurrence but not beyond the options expiration date. Other types of termination allow the participant three months to exercise, except for termination for cause, which results in immediate termination of the option.
Option under the 2001 Plan must be issued within ten years from the effective date.
Any unexercised options that expire or that terminate upon an employees ceasing to be employed by the company become available again for issuance under the Plans.
The Plans may be terminated or amended at any time by the Board of Directors, except that the number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance upon the exercise of options granted under the Plans may not be increased without consent of the stockholders.
A summary of the status of the companys stock option plans are as follows:
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||
Number
| Weighted Average Exercise Price | Number
| Weighted Average Exercise Price | Number
| Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||||||
Outstanding, beginning of year | 108,500 | $ 4.20 | 295,750 | $3.44 | 357,000 | $ 3.39 | ||||||
Granted | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
Exercised | - | - | (181,250) | 3.00 | (54,250) | 3.00 | ||||||
Cancelled | - | - | (6,000) | 3.00 | (7,000) | 4.20 | ||||||
Outstanding, end of year | 108,500 | $ 4.20 | 108,500 | $4.20 | 295,750 | $ 3.44 | ||||||
Options, exercisable, end of year | 108,500 | 81,375 | 235,250 |
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 21
12.
Capital stock (continued)
Employee stock option plans (continued)
The following table summarizes information about fixed stock options outstanding:
2006 | |||||||||
Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | ||||||||
Exercise price | Number of Options | Weighted Average Remaining Years of Contractual Life | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Number of Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | ||||
$ 4.20 | 108,500 | 4.9 | 4.20 | 108,500 | 4.20 | ||||
108,500 | 4.9 | $ 4.20 | 108,500 | $ 4.20 |
Share purchase plan receivable
The SEC staff Accounting Bulletins require that accounts or notes receivable arising from transactions involving capital stock should be presented as deductions from shareholders equity and not as assets. Accordingly, in order to comply with U.S. GAAP, stockholders equity increased by $168 at January 31, 2006 (reduced by $799 - 2005), to reflect the loans due from certain employees and officers, which relate to the purchase of common shares of the company.
13.
Net restructuring and other unusual items
In fiscal 2006, the company recorded nil net restructuring and other unusual items (2005: $552; 2004: $911) which were comprised of a charge for consolidation and other costs related to restructuring of Tranzmetal Inc., a company acquired on February 1, 2003.
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 22
14.
Income Taxes
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||
a) Current | $ 731 | $ 482 | $ 440 | |||
Deferred | (80) | 103 | (205) | |||
|
| |||||
$ 651 | $ 585 | $ 235 | ||||
|
|
| ||||
b) Income taxes at Canadian statutory rates: |
$ 341 | $ 42 | $ 645 | |||
| ||||||
Increase (decrease) resulting from: |
| |||||
Manufacturing and processing deduction |
- | (95) | (114) | |||
Non-deductible expenses |
69 | 67 | 60 | |||
Unaccounted future taxes relating to current year losses |
205 |
- |
- | |||
Temporary differences | (77) | 494 | (143) | |||
Difference between Canadian statutory rates and those applicable to foreign subsidiaries |
- | 9 | 8 | |||
Adjustment for prior years taxes |
118 | 100 | (233) | |||
Other | (5) | (32) | 12 | |||
| ||||||
Effective income taxes | $ 651 | $ 585 | $ 235 |
c)
Deferred income taxes represent the tax charges derived from temporary differences between amortization of property, plant and equipment and recognition of deferred revenue, and the actual amounts deducted from or added to the taxable income.
The components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows:
2006 | 2005 | |||||||
Deferred | Deferred | |||||||
Tax Assets | Tax Liabilities | Tax Assets | Tax Liabilities | |||||
Non-current | ||||||||
Deferred revenue |
$ 442 | $ - |
$ 458 |
$ - | ||||
Operating loss and credit carryforwards | 240 | - |
195 |
- | ||||
Property, plant and equipment | - | 314 |
- |
385 | ||||
Intangibles and goodwill |
- | 5 |
- |
14 | ||||
Total non-current |
682 | 319 |
653 |
399 | ||||
Total net deferred tax assets |
$ 363 |
$ 254 |
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 23
14.
Income taxes (continued)
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods for which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not that the company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences.
d)
The company has operating losses of $2,800, which can be used to reduce future taxable income. The potential tax benefits of $871 relating to the losses have not been recognized in the companys accounts. The deductibility of these losses expire between 2007 and 2016.
e)
The company has unrecorded investment tax credits of $342 which are deductible from the income taxes payable in future years. The Company has unused R & D expenses of $1,400 which are deductible from net income in future years. The future income tax asset regarding the use of these benefits amounts to $795 and has not been accounted for in these financial statements.
15.
Discontinued operations
a)
In accordance with a plan initiated in fiscal year 2004, the company sold selected assets related to the industrial products and sheet metal divisions of its subsidiary IPAC 2000 Inc., for $1,201. As a result of the sale, the subsidiary changed its name to Liberty Drive Property Inc.. The allocation of the sale price is summarized as follows:
Current assets | $ 371 | |
Property and equipment | 330 | |
Goodwill | 500 | |
$ 1,201 |
In exchange for the assets sold, the company received $951 in cash and $250 as a note described in detail under note 6 of these financial statements.
On February 3, 2005, the company sold the land, building and building improvements of its subsidiary Liberty Drive Property Inc. Based on the quoted market price in the contract of $2,500, it has been determined that an impairment exists. An adjustment of $415 was made in 2005 to write the assets down to its fair value, and a loss was recorded as the difference between the carrying value and the fair value.
b)
On November 29, 2002, the company sold the Electric Heat Products Division for a total cash consideration of $962 plus a balance of sale of $441. The sale resulted in a net gain of $159 (2005: $190; 2004: $90), net of tax of $69 (2005: $69; 2004: $21). As at January 31, 2006, the remaining balance of sale had been fully collected.
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 24
15.
Discontinued operations (Continued)
Net assets related to discontinued operations included in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:
2006 | 2005 | |||
Cash | - | $ 6 | ||
Accounts receivable | - | 59 | ||
Inventory | - | - | ||
Property, plant and equipment | - | 3,307 | ||
Other current assets | - | 43 | ||
Current assets held by discontinued operations | - | 3,415 | ||
Accounts payable | - | (342) | ||
Current liabilities held by discontinued operations | - | (342) | ||
Net assets of discontinued operations | - | $3,073 |
The results of discontinued operations included in the consolidated statements of operations are summarized as follows:
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||
Sales | $ 13 | $ 1,347 | $ 2,722 | |||
Cost of sales | 109 | 1,799 | 3,982 | |||
| ||||||
Gross profit | (96) | (452) | (1,260) | |||
|
|
| ||||
Operating expenses | 37 | 178 | 586 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 149 | 410 | 414 | |||
Interest expense | - | - | 36 | |||
Impairment loss (note 15a) | - | 415 | - | |||
Loss (gain) on foreign exchange | 534 | (26) | 160 | |||
720 | 977 | 1,196 | ||||
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 25
15.
Discontinued operations (Continued)
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||
Loss before income taxes | (816) | (1,429) | (2,456) | |||
Income taxes | 82 | - | 1,175 | |||
Net loss | (898) | (1,429) | (3,631) | |||
Gain on sale of discontinued operations (net of income taxes) | 231 | 890 | 90 | |||
$ (667) | $ (539) | $ (3,541) |
Cash flows from discontinued operations included in the consolidated statements of cash flows are as follows:
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||
Operating activities |
$ (758) |
$ 959 |
$ (1,300) | |||
|
|
| ||||
Investing activities |
- |
(95) |
(1) | |||
|
|
| ||||
Net variation in cash |
7 |
57 |
(41) | |||
|
|
| ||||
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate on cash |
336 |
(223) |
(541) | |||
Gain from discontinued operations, before taxes |
(300) |
(967) |
(111) | |||
Proceeds from discontinued operations |
3,121 |
1,460 |
111 | |||
|
|
| ||||
Total effect of discontinued operations |
$ 2,406 |
$ 1,191 |
$ (1,883) |
16.
Statement of cash flows
Changes in non-cash operating items consist of:
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||
|
|
| ||||
Accounts receivable |
$ (2,038) |
$ 1,371 |
$ (1,521) | |||
Income taxes receivable |
88 |
(88) |
- | |||
Inventory |
(797) |
(836) |
(1,469) | |||
Investment tax credits receivable |
(508) |
- |
- | |||
Prepaid expenses and sundry assets |
17 |
116 |
(184) | |||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
1,324 |
1,232 |
826 | |||
Income taxes payable |
391 |
(360) |
(325) | |||
|
|
| ||||
$ (1,523) |
$ 1,435 |
$ (2,673) |
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 26
17.
Commitments and contingencies
a)
The company is committed to payments under operating leases from 2007 to 2011 for its premises totaling $4,422. Annual payments for the next five years are as follows:
2007 | $ 931 | |||
2008 | 976 | |||
2009 | 970 | |||
2010 | 840 | |||
2011 | 705 | |||
$ 4,422 |
b)
As at January 31, 2006, the company is a defendant in various legal proceedings arising from actions of its clients or suppliers. Neither the possible outcome nor the amount of possible settlement can be foreseen. Therefore, no provision has been made in these consolidated financial statements.
18.
Related party transactions
During the year, the company paid a rent to a company under common control of $301 (2004: $280; 2004: $236). These payments were in the normal course of business and are measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the parties. In 2006, the company sold a loan receivable of $176 to a related party in consideration of the payment of a loan payable of the same amount.
19.
Segmented information
The companys economic activity is based on a single segment.
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||
a) The breakdown of sales by geographic area is as follows: | ||||||
Canada |
$ 24,450 |
$ 21,453 |
$ 18,073 | |||
United States of America |
20,463 |
18,181 |
19,799 | |||
International |
2,453 |
1,277 |
1,783 | |||
|
|
| ||||
$ 47,366 |
$ 40,911 |
$ 39,655 | ||||
b) The breakdown of losses by geographic area is as follows: | ||||||
Canada | $ (152) | $ (519) | $ (773) | |||
United States of America | (127) |
(439) |
(847) | |||
International |
(15) |
(30) |
(78) | |||
$ (294) | $ (988) | $ (1,698) | ||||
c) The breakdown of identifiable assets by geographic area is as follows: | ||||||
Canada |
$ 35,537 |
$ 31,644 |
$ 33,335 | |||
United States |
912 |
4,044 |
5,795 | |||
|
|
| ||||
$ 36,449 |
$ 35,688 |
$ 39,130 |
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 27
20.
Financial instruments and credit risk
Fair value of financial instruments
The fair value of cash, accounts receivable, bank loans and accounts payable approximately correspond to their book value given their short-term maturity. The carrying amount of long-term debt approximates fair value because interest rates are close to market value.
Credit risk
The company is exposed to credit risk on the accounts receivable from its customers. In order to reduce its credit risk, the company has adopted credit policies, which include the analysis of the financial position of its customers and the regular review of their credit limits. In some cases, the company may require bank letters of credit.
The company does not have a concentration of credit.
21.
Selected quarterly financial data (unaudited)
2006 | First Quarter | Second Quarter | Third
| Fourth Quarter | Total | ||||
Sales |
$10,911 |
$12,897 |
$11,860 |
$11,698 |
$47,366 | ||||
Gross Profit |
2,996 |
2,567 |
2,721 |
4,346 |
12,630 | ||||
Operating earnings |
110 |
41 |
91 |
848 |
1,090 | ||||
Earnings from continuing operations net of taxes |
76 |
28 |
56 |
213 |
373 | ||||
Discontinued operations, net of tax |
(98) |
(679) |
29 |
(150) |
(898) | ||||
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax |
64 |
62 |
68 |
37 |
231 | ||||
Net earnings (loss) |
41 |
(588) |
154 |
99 |
(294) | ||||
Net earnings (loss) per common share, basic and diluted: | |||||||||
Continuing operations |
0.02 |
0.01 |
0.02 |
0.07 |
0.12 | ||||
Discontinued operations | (0.03) | (0.22) |
0.01 | (0.04) |
(0.28) | ||||
Disposal of discontinued operations |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.01 |
0.07 | ||||
Net earnings (loss) |
0.01 | (0.19) |
0.05 |
0.04 |
(0.09) | ||||
Average number of common shares outstanding |
3,155,000 |
3,155,000 |
3,155,000 |
3,155,000 |
3,155,000 |
DECTRON INTERNATIONALE INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
January 31, 2006 and January 31, 2005
(Amounts Expressed in thousand of United States Dollars, unless specified)
Page 28
21. Selected quarterly financial data (unaudited)
2005 | First Quarter | Second Quarter | Third Quarter | Fourth Quarter | Total | ||||
Sales | $ 10,229 | $ 10,988 | $ 11,021 | $ 8,673 | $ 40,911 | ||||
Gross Profit | 3,270 | 2,746 | 2,894 | 2,740 | 11,650 | ||||
Operating earnings (loss) | 1,068 | 461 | 633 | (990) | 1,172 | ||||
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations net of taxes | 383 | 256 | 35 | (1,123) | (449) | ||||
Discontinued operations, net of tax | (271) | (679) | 39 | (518) | (1,429) | ||||
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax | - | 551 | 181 | 158 | 890 | ||||
Net earnings (loss) | 113 | 127 | 255 | (1,483) | (988) | ||||
Net earnings (loss) per common share, basic and diluted: | |||||||||
Continuing operations | 0.13 | 0.08 | 0.01 | (0.36) | (0.14) | ||||
Discontinued operations | (0.09) | (0.21) | 0.01 | (0.18) | (0.47) | ||||
Disposal of discontinued operations | - | 0.17 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.29 | ||||
Net earnings (loss) | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.08 | (0.48) | (0.32) | ||||
Average number of common shares outstanding | 2,973,750 | 3,155,000 | 3,037,254 | 3,066,851 | 3,066,851 |