UNITED STATES

 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended July 1, 2018

 

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

 

For the transition period from ______to______.

 

OPTEX SYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC. 

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Delaware   000-54114   90-0609531
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File 
Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1420 Presidential Drive, Richardson, TX   75081-2439
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 764-5700

 

Check whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ☒  No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company 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 ☐ Smaller Reporting Company ☒

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes ☒  No☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Yes ☐ No ☒

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of August 13, 2018: 8,246,003 shares of common stock.

 

 

 

 

OPTEX SYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC. 

FORM 10-Q

 

For the period ended July 1, 2018

 

INDEX

 

PART I— FINANCIAL INFORMATION   F-1
     
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements   F-1
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   3
Item 4. Control and Procedures   16
PART II— OTHER INFORMATION   17
Item 1 Legal Proceedings   17
Item 1A Risk Factors   17
Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures   17
Item 6. Exhibits   17
SIGNATURE   17

 

2 

 

 

Part 1. Financial Information

 

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

 

OPTEX SYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC. 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JULY 1, 2018

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF JULY 1, 2018 (UNAUDITED) AND OCTOBER 1, 2017 F-2
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 1, 2018 (UNAUDITED) AND THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 2, 2017 (UNAUDITED) F-3
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 1, 2018 (UNAUDITED) AND FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 2, 2017 (UNAUDITED) F-4
   
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOOTNOTES (UNAUDITED) F-5

 

F-1 

 

 

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

  

   (Thousands, except share and per share data) 
   July 1, 2018
(Unaudited)
   October 1, 2017 
ASSETS          
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents  $1,639   $1,682 
Accounts Receivable, Net   2,554    3,125 
Net Inventory   7,477    7,614 
Prepaid Expenses   147    63 
Current Assets   11,817    12,484 
           
Property and Equipment, Net   1,254    1,460 
           
Other Assets          
Prepaid Royalties - Long Term   38    60 
Security Deposits   23    23 
Other Assets   61    83 
           
Total Assets  $13,132   $14,027 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
           
Current Liabilities          
Accounts Payable  $842   $1,362 
Dividends Payable       261 
Federal Income Taxes Payable   54     
Accrued Expenses   1,178    1,450 
Accrued Warranties   163    174 
Customer Advance Deposits - Short Term   235    927 
Credit Facility   300    300 
Current Liabilities   2,772    4,474 
           
Warrant Liability   1,597    3,607 
Customer Advance Deposits - Long Term   330     
Total Liabilities   4,699    8,081 
           
Commitments and Contingencies          
           
Stockholders’ Equity          
Preferred Stock Series C ($0.001 par 400 authorized, 54 and 174 issued and outstanding, respectively)        
Common Stock – ($0.001 par, 2,000,000,000 authorized,  8,546,003 and 8,190,101 shares issued and outstanding, respectively)   9    8 
Additional Paid-in-capital   26,297    26,411 
Accumulated Deficit   (17,873)   (20,473)
           
Stockholders’ Equity   8,433    5,946 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $13,132   $14,027 

 

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

 

F-2 

 

 

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 (Unaudited)

 

   (Thousands, except share and per share data) 
   Three months ended   Nine months ended 
         
   July 1, 2018   July 2, 2017   July 1, 2018   July 2, 2017 
                 
Revenue  $6,124   $4,386   $15,451   $11,938 
                     
Cost of Sales   4,628    3,500    11,846    9,511 
                     
Gross Margin   1,496    886    3,605    2,427 
                     
General and Administrative Expense   773    821    2,332    2,505 
                     
Operating Income (Loss)   723    65    1,273    (78)
                     
Gain (Loss) on Change in Fair Value of Warrants   4    (1,024)   2,010    (666)
                     
Interest Expense   (4)   (4)   (16)   (14)
Other (Expense) Income       (1,028)   1,994    (680)
                     
Income (Loss) Before Taxes   723    (963)   3,267    (758)
                     
Current Income Tax Expense   (137)       (144)    
                     
Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders  $586   $(963)  $3,123   $(758)
                     
Basic income (loss) per share  $0.07   $(0.12)  $0.37   $(0.09)
                     
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding  
- basic
   8,586,662    7,743,947    8,517,069    8,035,949 
                     
Diluted income (loss) per share  $0.07   $(0.12)  $0.36   $(0.09)
                     
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted   8,818,426    7,743,947    8,750,068    8,035,949 

 

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

 

F-3 

 

 

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 

(Unaudited)

 

   (Thousands) 
   Nine months ended 
   July 1, 2018   July 2, 2017 
         
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income (loss)  $3,123   $(758)
           
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   241    253 
(Gain) loss on change in fair value of warrants   (2,010)   666 
Stock compensation expense   117    171 
(Gain) loss on sale of fixed assets       (27)
Accounts receivable   570    272 
Inventory   137    (1,159)
Prepaid expenses   (84)   28 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   (791)   67 
Federal income taxes payable   54     
Accrued warranty costs   (11)    
Prepaid royalties - long term   22    22 
Customer advance deposits   (362)   130 
Total adjustments   (2,117)   423 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   1,006    (335)
           
Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities          
Purchases of property and equipment   (35)   (130)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets       27 
Net cash used in investing activities   (35)   (103)
           
Cash flows used in financing activities          
 Dividends paid   (784)    
 Cash paid for taxes withheld on net settled restricted stock unit share issue   (30)   (15)
 Proceeds (to) stock repurchase   (200)   (518)
Net cash used in financing activities   (1,014)   (533)
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (43)   (971)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   1,682    2,568 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $1,639   $1,597 
           
Supplemental cash flow information:          
Exchange of common stock for non-trade accounts receivable  $   $155 
Exchange of preferred stock for common stock   600    210 
Dividends declared and unpaid       261 
Cash paid for taxes   90     
Cash paid for interest   16    14 

 

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

 

F-4 

 

 

Note 1 - Organization and Operations

 

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (“the Company”) manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies for the U.S. Department of Defense, foreign military applications and commercial markets. Its products are installed on a variety of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, light armored and advanced security vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex Systems Holdings also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights and night vision optical assemblies. Optex Systems Holdings’ products consist primarily of build to customer print products that are delivered both directly to the military and to other defense prime contractors or commercial customers. The Company’s consolidated revenues are derived from the U.S. government, 39%, one major U.S defense contractor, 27%, one commercial customer, 22%, and all other customers, 12%. Approximately 83% of the total company revenue is generated from domestic customers and 17% is derived from Canada. Optex Systems Holdings’ operations are based in Dallas and Richardson, Texas in leased facilities comprising 93,967 square feet. As of July 1, 2018, Optex Systems Holdings operated with 88 full-time equivalent employees.

 

Note 2 - Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Optex Systems, Inc. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements of Optex Systems Holdings included herein have been prepared by Optex Systems Holdings, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conjunction with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

 

These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Optex Systems Holdings’ Form 10-K for the year ended October 1, 2017 and other reports filed with the SEC.

 

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Optex Systems Holdings for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for these periods are not necessarily comparable to, or indicative of, results of any other interim period or for the fiscal year taken as a whole. Certain information that is not required for interim financial reporting purposes has been omitted.

 

Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statement and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from the estimates.

 

Inventory: As of July 1, 2018 and October 1, 2017, inventory included: 

 

   (Thousands) 
   July 1, 2018   October 1, 2017 
Raw Material  $4,876   $5,931 
Work in Process   3,766    2,859 
Finished Goods   458    441 
Gross Inventory  $9,100   $9,231 
Less: Inventory Reserves   (1,623)   (1,617)
Net Inventory  $7,477   $7,614 

 

F-5 

 

 

Warranty Costs: As of July 1, 2018 and October 1, 2017, the Company had warranty reserve balances of $163 thousand and $174 thousand, respectively. During the three and nine months ending July 1, 2018 the Company recognized $62 thousand and $273 thousand in warranty expenses related to quality issues encountered on Applied Optics Center optical assemblies for returned products requiring repairs or replacements. There were no warranty expenses recognized during the three and nine months ending July 2, 2017. We believe we have made sufficient improvements to the production process to minimize the return rate on future shipments but we will continue to review and monitor the reserve balances related to this product line against any existing warranty backlog and current trend data on an interim basis until the current warranty backlog is depleted.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of the financial statement presentation date.

 

The carrying value of the balance sheet cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and notes payable, are carried at, or approximate, fair value as of the reporting date because of their short-term nature. Fair values for the Company’s warrant liabilities and derivatives are estimated by utilizing valuation models that consider current and expected stock prices, volatility, dividends, market interest rates, forward yield curves and discount rates. Such amounts and the recognition of such amounts are subject to significant estimates that may change in the future.

 

The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value and requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

 

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. 

Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data. 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting the reporting entity’s own assumptions.

 

The accounting guidance establishes a hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of quoted market prices and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. An asset or liability’s level is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Fair value estimates are reviewed at the origination date and again at each applicable measurement date and interim or annual financial reporting dates, as applicable for the financial instrument, and are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management at those times.

 

Each of the measurements is considered a Level 2 or Level 3 measurement based on the availability of market data and inputs and the significance of any unobservable inputs as of the measurement date. The methods and significant inputs and assumptions utilized in estimating the fair value of the warrant liabilities, as well as the respective hierarchy designations are discussed further in Note 6 “Warrant Liabilities”.

 

Income Tax/Deferred Tax: As of July 1, 2018 Optex Systems, Inc. has a deferred tax asset valuation allowance of ($2.7) million against deferred tax assets of $2.7 million, as compared to a valuation allowance of ($4.6) million against deferred tax assets of $4.6 million as of October 1, 2017. The valuation allowance has been established due to historical losses resulting in a Net Operating Loss Carryforward for each of the fiscal years 2010 through 2016. During the nine months ended July 1, 2018, our deferred tax assets and corresponding valuation account decreased by $1.9 million. During the nine months ended July 1, 2018, the Company recognized a $1.7 million reduction in the deferred tax assets as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 enacted on December 22, 2017 which changed the Corporate tax rate from 34% to 21% effective as of January 1, 2018, and $0.2 million related to current year tax adjustments for amortization expenses and the applied net operating loss carryforward. We intend to continue maintaining a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets until there is sufficient evidence to support the reversal of all or some portion of these allowances.

 

Earnings per Share: Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available for common shareholders (the numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (the denominator) for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.

 

F-6 

 

 

The Company has potentially dilutive securities outstanding which include convertible preferred stock, unvested restricted stock units, stock options and warrants. In computing the dilutive effect of convertible preferred stock, the numerator is adjusted to add back any convertible preferred dividends and the denominator is increased to assume the conversion of the number of additional common shares. The Company uses the Treasury Stock Method to compute the dilutive effect of any dilutive shares. Convertible preferred stock, unvested restricted stock units, stock options and warrants that are anti-dilutive are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per common share.

 

For the three and nine months ended July 1, 2018, 54 preferred Series C preferred shares (which converts to 225,000 common shares), and 33,000 unvested restricted stock units were included in the diluted earnings per share calculation and 66,000 unvested restricted stock units, 60,000 stock options and 4,125,200 warrants were excluded from the earnings per share calculation as they were antidilutive. For the three and nine months ended July 2, 2017, 318 preferred Series C shares (which converts to 1,325,000 common shares) were included in the diluted earnings per share calculation, respectively, and 182,000 unvested restricted stock units, 56,260 stock options and 4,125,200 warrants were excluded from the earnings per share calculation as they were antidilutive.

 

Note 3 - Segment Reporting

 

The Company’s reportable segments are strategic businesses offering similar products to similar markets and customers; however, the companies are operated and managed separately due to differences in manufacturing technology, equipment, geographic location, and specific product mix. Applied Optics Center was acquired as a unit, and the management at the time of the acquisition was retained. Both the Applied Optics Center and Optex Systems – Richardson operate as reportable segments under the Optex Systems, Inc. corporate umbrella.

 

The Applied Optics Center segment also serves as the key supplier of laser coated filters used in the production of periscope assemblies for the Optex Systems-Richardson (“Optex Systems”) segment. Intersegment sales and transfers are accounted for at annually agreed to pricing rates based on estimated segment product cost, which includes segment direct manufacturing and general and administrative costs, but exclude profits that would apply to third party external customers.

 

Optex Systems (OPX) – Richardson, Texas

 

Optex Systems revenues are primarily in support of prime and subcontracted military customers. Approximately 71% of the Optex Systems segment revenue is comprised of domestic military customers, 29% is comprised of foreign military customers and 1% is attributable to commercial customers. The Optex Systems segment revenue from the U.S. government and one other major U.S. defense contractor represent approximately 28% and 17% of the Company’s consolidated revenue, respectively.

 

Optex Systems is located in Richardson Texas, with leased premises consisting of approximately 49,100 square feet. As of July 1, 2018, the Richardson facility operated with 52 full time equivalent employees in a single shift operation. Optex Systems, Richardson serves as the home office for both the Optex Systems and Applied Optics Center segments.

 

Applied Optics Center (AOC) – Dallas, Texas

 

The Applied Optics Center serves primarily domestic U.S. customers. Sales to commercial customers represent 61% and military sales to prime and subcontracted customers represent 39% of the total segment revenue. Approximately 83% of the AOC revenue is derived from external customers and approximately 17% is related to intersegment sales to Optex Systems in support of military contracts. The AOC segment revenue from the U.S. government and one major commercial customer represents approximately 10% and 22% of the Company’s consolidated revenue, respectively.

 

The Applied Optics Center is located in Dallas, Texas with leased premises consisting of approximately 44,867 square feet of space. As of July 1, 2018, AOC operated with 36 full time equivalent employees in a single shift operation.

 

F-7 

 

 

The financial table below presents the information for each of the reportable segments profit or loss as well as segment assets for each year. The Company does not allocate interest expense, income taxes or unusual items to segments.

 

   Reportable Segment Financial Information
(thousands)
 
   Three months ended July 1, 2018 
     Optex Systems
Richardson 
     Applied Optics Center
Dallas 
     Other
(non-allocated costs and intersegment eliminations) 
     Consolidated
Total 
 
                     
Revenues from external customers  $4,114   $2,010   $   $6,124 
Intersegment revenues       436    (436)    
Total Revenue  $4,114   $2,446   $(436)  $6,124 
                     
Interest expense  $   $   $4   $4 
                     
Depreciation and Amortization  $9   $71   $   $80 
                     
Income before taxes  $558   $201   $(36)  $723 
                     
Other significant noncash items:                    
 Allocated home office expense  $(159)  $159   $   $ 
 Gain on change in fair value of warrants  $   $   $(4)  $(4)
 Stock compensation expense  $   $   $36   $36 
 Royalty expense amortization  $8   $   $   $8 
                     
 Segment Assets  $9,145   $3,987   $   $13,132 
 Expenditures for segment assets  $18   $   $   $18 

 

F-8 

 

 

   Reportable Segment Financial Information
(thousands)
 
   Three months ended July 2, 2017 
     Optex Systems
Richardson 
     Applied Optics Center
Dallas  
     Other
(non-allocated costs and intersegment eliminations) 
     Consolidated
Total 
 
                     
Revenues from external customers  $3,105   $1,281   $   $4,386 
Intersegment revenues       563    (563)    
Total Revenue  $3,105   $1,844   $(563)  $4,386 
                     
Interest expense  $   $   $4   $4 
                     
Depreciation and Amortization  $14   $72   $   $86 
                     
Income (Loss) before taxes(1)  $17   $91   $(1,071)  $(963)
                     
Other significant noncash items:                    
 Allocated home office expense  $(194)  $194   $   $ 
 Loss on Change in Fair Value of Warrants  $   $   $1,024   $1,024 
 Stock option compensation expense(1)  $   $   $43   $43 
 Royalty expense amortization  $8   $   $   $8 
                     
 Segment Assets  $8,013   $4,336   $   $12,349 
 Expenditures for segment assets  $   $   $   $ 

 

(1) General and administrative expenses for the three months ending July 2, 2017 of $43 thousand associated with the amortized stock compensation on executive/director restricted stock units has been restated from Optex Richardson to Other (non-allocated costs). Income (loss) before taxes for Optex Richardson and Other (non-allocated costs) has been restated to reflect the change.

 

   Reportable Segment Financial Information
(thousands)
 
   Nine months ending July 1, 2018 
     Optex Systems
Richardson 
     Applied Optics Center
Dallas 
     Other
(non-allocated costs and intersegment eliminations) 
     Consolidated
Total 
 
                     
Revenues from external customers  $9,102   $6,349   $   $15,451 
Intersegment revenues       1,265    (1,265)    
Total Revenue  $9,102   $7,614   $(1,265)  $15,451 
                     
 Interest expense  $   $   $16   $16 
                     
 Depreciation and Amortization  $27   $214   $   $241 
                     
 Income before taxes  $711   $679   $1,877   $3,267 
                     
 Other significant noncash items:                    
 Allocated home office expense  $(476)  $476   $   $ 
 Gain on change in fair value of warrants  $   $   $(2,010)  $(2,010)
 Stock compensation expense  $   $   $117   $117 
 Royalty expense amortization  $22   $   $   $22 
                     
 Segment Assets  $9,099   $4,033   $   $13,132 
 Expenditures for segment assets  $35   $   $   $35 

 

F-9 

 

 

   Reportable Segment Financial Information
(thousands)
 
   Nine months ending July 2, 2017 
     Optex Systems
Richardson 
     Applied Optics Center
Dallas  
     Other
(non-allocated costs and intersegment eliminations) 
     Consolidated
Total 
 
                     
Revenues from external customers  $7,547   $4,391   $   $11,938 
Intersegment revenues       1,455    (1,455)    
Total Revenue  $7,547   $5,846   $(1,455)  $11,938 
                     
Interest expense  $   $   $14   $14 
                     
Depreciation and Amortization  $43   $210   $   $253 
                     
Income (Loss) before taxes(1)  $102   $(9)  $(851)  $(758)
                     
Other significant noncash items:                    
 Allocated home office expense  $(529)  $529   $   $ 
 Loss on change in fair value of warrants  $   $   $666   $666 
 Stock option compensation expense(1)  $   $   $171   $171 
 Royalty expense amortization  $22   $   $   $22 
                     
 Segment Assets  $8,013   $4,336   $   $12,349 
 Expenditures for segment assets  $4   $126   $   $130 

 

(1) General and administrative expenses for the nine months ending July 2, 2017 of $171 thousand associated with the amortized stock compensation on executive/director restricted stock units has been restated from Optex Richardson to Other (non-allocated costs). Income (loss) before taxes for Optex Richardson and Other (non-allocated costs) has been restated to reflect the change.

 

Note 4 - Commitments and Contingencies

 

Rental Payments under Non-cancellable Operating Leases

 

As of July 1, 2018, the remaining minimum lease and estimated adjusted common area maintenance (CAM) payments under the non-cancelable office and facility space leases are as follows:

 

Non-cancellable Operating Leases Minimum Payments

 

    (Thousands)        
   

Optex Systems

Richardson 

    Applied Optics Center 
Dallas
       
Fiscal Year   Lease
Payments
    CAM
Estimate
    Lease 
Payments
    CAM 
Estimate
    Total 
Payments
 
2018   $ 69     $ 27       60     $ 15     $ 171  
2019     281       110       248       61       700  
2020     291       112       255       62       720  
2021     147       57       262       63       529  
2022                 22       5       27  
Total minimum lease payments   $ 788     $ 306     $ 847     $ 206     $ 2,147  

 

F-10 

 

 

Total facilities rental and CAM expense for both facility lease agreements as of the three and nine months ended July 1, 2018 was $175 and $516 thousand. Total expense under facility lease agreements as of the three and nine months ended July 2, 2017 was $165 thousand and $492 thousand.

 

As of July 1, 2018, the unamortized deferred rent was $115 thousand as compared to $123 thousand as of October 1, 2017. Deferred rent expense is amortized monthly over the life of the lease.

 

Note 5 - Debt Financing

 

Credit Facility — Avidbank

 

As of July 1, 2018 and October 1, 2017, the outstanding principal balance on the line of credit was $300 thousand. For the three months and nine months ended July 1, 2018 and July 2, 2017, the total interest expense against the outstanding line of credit balance was $4 and $16 thousand and $4 and $14 thousand.

 

The Company amended its revolving credit facility with Avidbank pursuant to a Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of April 5, 2018. The substantive amendments are as follows:

  

  The new revolving maturity date is April 21, 2020.

 

  On April 21, 2018 and each anniversary thereof for so long as the Revolving Facility is in effect, the Company shall pay a facility fee equal to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the Revolving Line.

 

  The Company can maintain accounts at third party banks so long as the total in those other bank accounts does not exceed 20% of the total on deposit at Avidbank, and it shall remit to Avidbank monthly statements for all of those accounts within 30 days of the end of each month.

 

Note 6-Warrant Liabilities

 

On August 26, 2016, Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. issued 4,125,200 warrants to new shareholders and the underwriter, in connection with a public share offering. The warrants entitle the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at an exercise price equal to $1.50 per share at any time on or after August 26, 2016 (the “Initial Exercise Date”) and on or prior to the close of business on August 26, 2021 (the “Termination Date”). The Company determined that these warrants are free standing financial instruments that are legally detachable and separately exercisable from the common stock included in the public share offering. Management also determined that the warrants are puttable for cash upon a fundamental transaction at the option of the holder and as such required classification as a liability pursuant to ASC 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity”. The company has no plans to consummate a fundamental transaction and does not believe a fundamental transaction is likely to occur during the remaining term of the outstanding warrants. In accordance with the accounting guidance, the outstanding warrants are recognized as a warrant liability on the balance sheet and are measured at their inception date fair value and subsequently re-measured at each reporting period with changes being recorded as a component of other income in the statement of operations.

 

As of the prior period ending April 1, 2018, the company reviewed the valuation technique and inputs used to determine the fair value of the outstanding warrants. For each of the prior period measurement dates, the company engaged an outside valuation company to calculate the fair value of warrants based on both the binomial lattice model (“Binomial”) and the Black Scholes-Merton option pricing model (“BSM”). For each of the periods previously presented through year ending October 1, 2017, the Company disclosed the valuation technique as binomial, although the two models yielded comparable results with minimal or no variation in the fair value calculation of the warrants at each of the respective measurement dates. As the BSM model yielded similar results with the Binomial model and can be completed with in-house expertise at a lower cost, effective as of April 1, 2018, the company determined the BSM model will be used exclusively to value the outstanding warrants throughout the remaining term of the warrants.

 

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Further, the Company reviewed the model volatility rate input by comparing the historical volatility of the traded common stock (OPXS) against similarly traded equities over the same time period, the historical volatility of the Optex common stock subsequent to the August 26, 2016 public offering as compared to the volatility rate during the period which preceded the public offering, and the implied volatility based on the Optex warrant shares traded on the over-the-counter market (“OTC”) under ticker OPXXW. Based on the review, the Company believes the historical 3.2 year volatility rate on the common shares, based on the remaining term of the warrants, includes periods of significantly lower trading volume that precedes the public offering and which is not representative of the expected volatility over their remaining life. Recent trend information indicates the increase in common share float subsequent to the public offering combined with the concurrent preferred share conversions have significantly increased the frequency of trades and the average daily volume levels by 289%, from 8,556 daily shares pre-public offering, to 24,711 daily shares post public offering, thereby minimizing the volatility fluctuations which had previously existed on the common shares prior to the capitalization change. In addition, a substantially lower implied volatility on the warrants based on the available OTC market data, indicate that current market participants have assumed a future volatility comparable to the most recent experience rate. Accordingly, the current period BSM model fair value measurement assumes the adjusted 1.9 year historical volatility input rate of 61.85%, which exceeds the implied volatility rate of 47.65% derived from the OTC market data as of the measurement date but values the warrants within the range of trading prices during the most recent quarter end date.

 

The fair value of the warrant liabilities presented below were measured using either a Binomial (through October 1, 2017) or BSM (as of July 1, 2018) valuation model. Significant inputs into the respective model at the inception and reporting period measurement dates are as follows:

 

Binomial Assumptions  Issuance 
date (1)August 
26, 2016(4)
   Period ending 
October 2, 
2016(4)
   Period ending 
October 1, 
2017(4)
   Period 
ending July 1,
2018(5)
 
Exercise Price(1)  $1.5   $1.5   $1.5   $1.5 
Warrant Expiration Date (1)   8/26/2021    8/26/2021    8/26/2021    8/26/2021 
Stock Price (2)  $0.95   $0.77   $0.98   $1.10 
Interest Rate (annual) (3)   1.23%   1.14%   1.62%   2.63%
Volatility (annual) (4)(5)   246.44%   242.17%   179.36%   61.85%
Time to Maturity (Years)   5    4.9    3.9    3.2 
Calculated fair value per share  $0.93   $0.76   $0.87   $0.39 

 

(1) Based on the terms provided in the warrant agreement to purchase common stock of Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. dated August 26, 2016.

 

(2) Based on the trading value of common stock of Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. as of August 26, 2016 and each presented period ending date.

 

(3) Interest rate for U.S. Treasury Bonds, as of August 26, 2016 and each presented period ending date, as published by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

 

(4) Based on the historical daily volatility of Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. for the term of the warrants as of August 26, 2016 and each presented period ending date through January 1, 2017. The original fair value calculations were derived using the Binomial model, however, the yielded results were consistent with fair market valuation using the Black Scholes Merton Option Pricing model for each of the respective periods.

 

(5) Based on the historical daily volatility of Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. from the consummation of the public raise on August 26, 2016 through the current presented measurement date. The company determined that the historical volatility prior to the August 26, 2016 public offering was not representative of the current market expectations due to the significant change in company capital structure and increase in public float shares (liquidity) arising from the common stock issued during the public offering and concurrent conversions of outstanding preferred shares into common stock. The fair value calculation was derived using the Black Scholes Merton Option Pricing model.

  

The warrants outstanding and fair values at each of the respective valuation dates are summarized below:

 

Warrant Liability  Warrants 
Outstanding
   Fair Value 
per Share
  

Fair Value

(000’s)

 
Fair Value at initial measurement date of 8/26/2016   4,125,200   $0.93   $3,857 
(Gain) on Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability             (739)
Fair Value as of period ending 10/2/2016   4,125,200   $0.76   $3,118 
Loss on Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability             489 
Fair Value as of period ending 10/01/2017   4,125,200   $0.87   $3,607 
(Gain) on Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability             (2,010)
Fair Value as of period ending 07/01/2018   4,125,200   $0.39   $1,597 

 

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In accordance with the guidance in ASC 820-10-35-25 through ASC 820-10-35-26 regarding changes in valuation techniques, we have treated the change in technique from the Binomial to the BSM model and the adjustment in the stock volatility input, as a change in accounting estimate. The Company believes the resulting fair value measurement of the warrant liability is more representative of the current market fair value due to the significant change in capital structure arising from the public offering.

 

The Company has presented the fair value measurement as a Level 3 measurement, relying on unobservable inputs reflecting the reporting entity’s own assumptions. The company determined the OTC market for the warrants is not an actively traded market given the infrequency of trading days, small lot trades and often significant spreads between bid and ask prices of the warrants, and is unreliable as a Level 1 or Level 2 valuation on an ongoing basis. Level 3 measurements, which are not based on quoted prices in active markets, introduce a higher degree of subjectivity and may be more sensitive to fluctuations in stock prices, volatility rates and U.S. Treasury Bond rates and could have a material impact on future fair value measurements.

 

The Company anticipates using the BSM model, based on the adjusted historical volatility rates subsequent to the change in capital structure, for fair value measurements through expiration of the warrants. Management has determined the BSM model, to be the most reliable and least volatile determinate of the current fair value of the warrants. It is the Company expectation to maximize on all observable market inputs for the warrants and calibrate the BSM model to incorporate relevant observable market data into the fair value measurement at each future measurement date, if applicable.

 

During the nine months ending July 1, 2018, none of the warrants have been exercised. During the three and nine months ending July 1, 2018, the company recognized a $4 thousand and a $2,010 thousand gain on the change in fair value of warrants, respectively. During the three and nine months ending July 2, 2017, the Company recognized a loss of ($1,024) thousand loss and ($666) thousand on change in the fair value of warrants.

 

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Note 7-Stock Based Compensation

 

Stock Options issued to Employees, Officers and Directors

 

The Optex Systems Holdings 2009 Stock Option Plan provides for the issuance of up to 75,000 shares to the Company’s officers, directors, employees and to independent contractors who provide services to Optex Systems Holdings as either incentive or non-statutory stock options determined at the time of grant. As of July 1, 2018, there were 60,000 fully vested stock options outstanding at an exercise price of $10 per share. During the nine months ended July 1, 2018, 3,750 stock options vested, and 10 stock options forfeited.

 

Restricted Stock Units issued to Officers and Employees

 

The following table summarizes the status of Optex Systems Holdings’ aggregate non-vested restricted stock units granted under the Company’s 2016 Restricted Stock Unit Plan: 

 

    Outstanding 
Unvested 
RSU’s
 
Unvested as of October 2, 2016     200,000  
Granted - year ended 2017     50,000  
Vested - year ended 2017     (68,000 )
Unvested as of October 1, 2017     182,000  
Granted – nine months ended July 1, 2018      
Vested - nine months ended July 1, 2018     (83,000 )
Unvested as of July 1, 2018     99,000  

 

During the nine months ended July 1, 2018, there were 83,000 shares vested in relation to restricted stock units issued to Danny Schoening, Karen Hawkins, and Bill Bates, and there were 55,902 common shares issued in settlement of the vested shares, net of 27,098 shares representing $30 thousand of tax obligations withheld. During the nine months ended July 2, 2017, there were 68,000 shares vested in relation to restricted stock units issued to Danny Schoening and Karen Hawkins and there were 45,799 common shares issued in settlement of the vested shares, net of 22,201 shares representing $15 thousand of tax obligations withheld.

 

There were no new grants of restricted stock units during the nine months ended July 1, 2018 and 50,000 restricted stock units granted to Bill Bates in the twelve months ending October 1, 2017.

 

Stock Based Compensation Expense

 

Equity compensation is amortized based on a straight line basis across the vesting or service period as applicable. The recorded compensation costs for options and shares granted and restricted stock units awarded as well as the unrecognized compensation costs are summarized in the table below:

 

   Stock Compensation 
   (thousands) 
   Recognized Compensation Expense   Unrecognized Compensation Expense 
   Three months ended   Nine months ended   As of period ending 
   July 1, 2018   July 2, 2017   July 1, 2018   July 2, 2017   July 1, 2018   October 1, 2017 
                         
Stock Options  $   $11   $8   $30   $   $8 
Restricted Stock Units   36    32    109    94    85    194 
Consultant Shares (IRTH)               47         
Total Stock Compensation  $36   $43   $117   $171   $85   $202 

 

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Note 8 Stockholders’ Equity

 

Dividends

 

On June 26, 2017, the board of directors approved a resolution authorizing a $0.02 per share (and per warrant) dividend payment on July 12, 2017, for common and preferred series C shareholders and warrant holders of record as of July 5, 2017 and for three subsequent quarterly record dates thereafter. Quarterly dividends of $261 thousand were paid out to share and warrant holders on July 12, 2017. Optex Systems Holdings recorded an additional $261 thousand in dividends payable as of October 1, 2017 for declared dividends paid on October 19, 2017. During the nine months ending July 1, 2018, Optex Systems Holdings recorded $522 in declared dividends for dividends paid to share and warrant holders of record as of January 12, 2018 and April 12, 2018. As of period ending July 1, 2018, there were no outstanding dividends payable. There are no additional dividend payments declared subsequent to the April 12, 2018 record date or anticipated dividend declarations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

 

Common stock

 

As of October 1, 2017, the outstanding common shares were 8,190,101. During the nine months ending July 1, 2018, Optex Systems Holdings issued 500,000 common shares due to conversions of Series C preferred stock and 55,902 common shares related to the vesting of restricted stock units. There were no other issuances of common or preferred stock during the nine months ended July 1, 2018. On May 16, 2018, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a purchase of 200,000 shares of its common stock in a private transaction. The transaction was priced at $1.00 per share for a total transaction amount of $200,000. Upon repurchase, the shares were returned to treasury. As of July 1, 2018, the outstanding common shares were 8,546,003. Also see Note 9, “Subsequent Events”.

 

Series C Preferred Stock

 

As of October 1, 2017 there were 174 preferred Series C shares outstanding. During the nine months ending July 1, 2018, there were no new issues of preferred Series C shares, and conversions of 120 preferred Series C shares, or $0.6 million, into 500,000 common shares. As of July 1, 2018 there were 54 preferred Series C shares outstanding, convertible into 225,000 common shares. During the nine months ending July 2, 2017 there were no new issues of preferred Series C shares, and conversions of 42 preferred Series C shares, or $0.2 million, into 175,000 common shares.

 

Note 9 Subsequent Events

 

During the month of July, 2018, there were conversions of 48 preferred Series C shares, or a total of $0.24 million, into 200,000 common shares reducing the outstanding Series C preferred shares from 54 to 6, which are convertible into 25,000 common shares.

 

On July 10, 2018, we announced that our Board of Directors has approved a purchase of 500,000 shares of its common stock in a private transaction. The transaction was priced at $1.00 per share for a total transaction amount of $500,000. Upon repurchase, the shares were returned to treasury.

 

As a result of the subsequent transactions, the common shares outstanding changed from 8,546,003 to 8,246,003. 

 

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

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations

 

This MD&A is intended to supplement and complement our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2017 and our reviewed but unaudited consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto for the quarter ended July 1, 2018, prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). You are encouraged to review our consolidated financial statements in conjunction with your review of this MD&A. The financial information in this MD&A has been prepared in accordance with GAAP, unless otherwise indicated. In addition, we use non-GAAP financial measures as supplemental indicators of our operating performance and financial position. We use these non-GAAP financial measures internally for comparing actual results from one period to another, as well as for planning purposes. We will also report non-GAAP financial results as supplemental information, as we believe their use provides more insight into our performance. When non-GAAP measures are used in this MD&A, they are clearly identified as non-GAAP measures and reconciled to the most closely corresponding GAAP measure.

 

The following discussion highlights the principal factors that have affected our financial condition and results of operations as well as our liquidity and capital resources for the periods described. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Please see “Special cautionary statement concerning forward-looking statements” and “Risk factors” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these forward-looking statements. The operating results for the periods presented were not significantly affected by inflation.

 

Background

 

Current Business Operations

 

Optex Systems, Inc. manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, light armored and armored security vehicles and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex Systems, Inc. also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights and night vision optical assemblies. Optex Systems, Inc. products consist primarily of build-to-customer print products that are delivered both directly to the armed services and to other defense prime contractors. Less than 1% of today’s revenue is related to the resale of products substantially manufactured by others. In this case, the product would likely be a simple replacement part of a larger system previously produced by Optex Systems, Inc..

 

We are both a prime and sub-prime contractor to the Department of Defense. Sub-prime contracts are typically issued through major defense contractors such as General Dynamics Land Systems, Raytheon Corp., BAE, NorcaTec and others. We are also a military supplier to foreign governments such as Israel, Australia and NAMSA and South American countries and as a subcontractor for several large U.S. defense companies serving foreign governments.

 

Beneficial Ownership History

 

Optex Systems Holdings has operated as a public company since March 30, 2009 as a result of two transactions, one in October 2008 and one in March 2009. On October 14, 2008, Optex Systems, Inc. (Delaware), a newly formed Delaware registered corporation, purchased all of the assets of Optex Systems, Inc. (Texas), a wholly owned subsidiary of Irvine Sensors Corporation (“Irvine Sensors”), from Irvine Sensors for $15 million plus an additional $3.8 million of assumed liabilities owed to operating vendors by the Texas company as of the closing date. The $15 million consideration for the acquisition was contributed by The Longview Fund, L.P. (“Longview”), for $13.5 million, and Alpha Capital (“Alpha”) for $1.5 million, in exchange for debt which was due to them from Irvine Sensors prior to the asset acquisition. The $15 million of interest in Optex Systems, Inc. (Delaware) was allocated to long-term convertible debt of $6 million, which was subsequently exchanged for convertible Series A preferred shares, and $9 million in common stock equity interest. The series A preferred shares and common stock equity interests were allocated between Longview, 90.2%, and Alpha, 9.8%, in respect to their contributed capital in the asset acquisition.

 

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On October 30, 2008, in a private transaction between Alpha and Arland Holdings, Ltd, Alpha sold 100% of their common stock equity interest in Optex Systems, Inc. (Delaware), or approximately $1.0 million common shares to Arland Holdings, Ltd. Alpha retained their interest in Optex Systems, Inc. (Delaware) series A preferred shares (debt interest) with a stated value of $0.5 million. On February 20, 2009, Sileas Corporation (“Sileas”), a related party to Optex Systems, Inc. (Delaware), purchased 100% of Longview’s outstanding equity and debt interest of Optex Systems, Inc. (Delaware) in the form of common and convertible preferred series A shares in exchange for a $13.5 million Secured Promissory Note (“Note”) from Sileas to Longview. The Note to Longview, was secured by the equity interest in Optex Systems Inc., (Delaware) held by Sileas. On March 30, 2009 a reorganization occurred, whereby all of the existing shareholders of Optex Systems, Inc. (Delaware) exchanged their equity for shares with Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (Delaware), a public company, and additional common shares were issued to new investors in a separate $1.2 million private placement. The beneficial ownership of Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. subsequent to the March 30, 2009 reorganization and private placement was: Sileas, 72.5%, Arland Holdings, 5.8%, Alpha 2.1% and all other holders, 19.6% of the total outstanding equity (common and preferred, as converted).

 

On March 25, 2015, Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. issued 1000 series B preferred shares to several private accredited investors, which were convertible into common stock, in exchange for $1.6 million of convertible promissory notes (principal plus accrued interest) which had been previously issued in November 2014 to secure funding for the acquisition of the Applied Optics Center from L3 Corporation. On August 26, 2016, all of the remaining, unconverted outstanding series A and series B preferred shares were redeemed or converted to common shares by the existing holders, as a condition of a public share offering. On May 1, 2017, Longview converted a portion of the outstanding Sileas debt for 700,000 common shares, which were repurchased by Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. in a private transaction. On June 9, 2017, Sileas sold 800,000 common shares to Danny Schoening and Karen Hawkins, Optex Systems Holdings’ officers and directors, at a discounted price of $314 thousand in recognition of their service and Longview entered a transaction with Sileas to settle the unpaid balance of the $13.5 million Note, plus accrued interest, in exchange for the remaining 2,798,782 Optex Systems Holdings common shares held by Sileas and an additional consideration of $314 thousand to be paid by Sileas. Subsequent to the share exchange and Note settlement, Longview sold all of their common stock interest in the Company.

 

The beneficial ownership of Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. as of August 13, 2018 is: Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. officers and directors, 11.2%, Alpha 9.99%, other unaffiliated parties, 78.8%. Arland Holdings, Ltd. remains a holder of the common shares acquired from Alpha in October 2008, representing less than 2% of the total outstanding common stock. Additional information related to the beneficial ownership of Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. can be obtained from the Form 10K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2017 filed on December 20, 2017, Part III, Items 12 and 13, the Form S-1 Registration Statement, post-effective amendment 4, filed on February 2, 2018, and additional Schedule Forms 13, 4, and 5 filed independently by each of the respective beneficial holders.

 

Recent Orders

 

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In October 2016, we received a $0.8 million order from L-3 Communications for night vision goggle laser interference filter assemblies deliverable through March 2017.

 

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In October 2016, we were awarded a $1.3 million portion of a commercial multi-year strategic supplier agreement with a domestic manufacturer of premium optical devices to supply its optical assemblies for delivery in fiscal year 2017.

 

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In November 2016, we were awarded a $1.5 million contract for laser protected periscopes from Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The award is the first delivery order against a 5-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with DLA totaling $5.99 million. Deliveries for the first order against this contract began in January 2017 and will continue through August 2017.

 

 

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In December 2016, we were awarded a $1.5 million purchase order from one of the world’s largest defense companies for laser protected periscopes installed into Light Armored Vehicles in the Middle East. The periscopes will be delivered over three years, with the first delivery beginning in December 2017.

 

●  In February 2017, we were awarded a $1.3 million award with a domestic manufacturer of premium optical devices for deliveries in fiscal year 2017.

  

 

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In March 2017, we received a purchase order from a domestic defense contractor in the amount of $1.7 million to supply Laser Interference Filter (LIF) Assemblies supporting the U.S. Government spares for fielded night vision goggles. Deliveries were scheduled to begin in June 2017 and continue through January 2018.

 

●  On July 3, 2017, we were awarded a five year Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contract through DLA Land at Aberdeen for provision of night vision assemblies for the U.S. military. The Laser Interference Filter Assemblies will be manufactured at the Applied Optics Center (AOC) Division of Optex Systems, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. The contract calls for five one-year ordering periods running consecutively commencing on July 5, 2017 at pricing set forth in the addenda to the contract. The contract calls for first article testing and has a guaranteed minimum of $50,000. Given prior contracts awarded to the Company through DLA, the Company expects to generate between $8.4 and $12.4 million in revenue over the next five year period from this contract.

 

●  On September 11, 2017 we were awarded a $1.35 million contract by defense industry leader General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, to provide LAV 6.0 Optimized Weapon System Support (“OWSS”) for Optex Systems’ Commander Sighting System. This in-service support will continue over the next three years for their existing fleet of Light Armored Vehicles.

 

●  On September 18, 2017, we were awarded a five year Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract through Defense Logistics Association (DLA) in support of the Abrams Main Battle Tank platform. The contract is expected to generate between $1.5M and $2.4 million in revenue over the next five year period for Optex Systems. As of July 1, 2018, six task delivery orders have been awarded against the IDIQ for a total value of $1.8 million.
   
●  On February 19, 2018, we announced we have been awarded three separate multi-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) awards through Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for Laser Protected Periscopes for a total combined amount of up to $7.7 million over a 3-5 year period.

 

●  On March 27, 2018, we announced we have been awarded a $1.62 million purchase order as part of a multi-year strategic supplier agreement with a domestic manufacturer of premium optical devices.

 

New Product Development

 

We continue to field new product opportunities from both domestic and international customers. Given continuing unrest in multiple global hot spots, the need for precision optics continues to increase. Most of these requirements are for observation and situational awareness applications; however, we continue to see requests for higher magnification and custom reticles in various product modifications. The basic need to protect the soldier while providing information about the mission environment continues to be the primary driver for these requirements.

 

We believe that the procurement budget increase in the federal government’s 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, and recently passed 2019 National Defense Authorization Act combined with the lifting of the 2011 budget sequestration cap on defense spending levels may have a favorable impact to the Company for its U.S. military products. We anticipate that absent any significant changes from the current defense spending levels, maintenance will still be required, and the opportunities for us to upgrade existing systems with higher performing systems will continue to present themselves. Spending levels may change, but given the mix between foreign spending, domestic/prime demand, and the more recent commercial opportunities, we do not expect any negative trends arising from political domestic changes over the next twelve months.

 

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In July 2017, Optex Systems, Inc. was awarded a design patent on its “Red Tail” digital spotting scope. This device is targeted towards long range observation and image recording used by military, border patrol, and select consumer/commercial applications. The device is designed to deliver high definition images with military grade resolution, but at commercial “off the shelf” pricing. Using high grade optics to deliver a 45X magnified image onto a 5 megapixel CMOS sensor, the Red Tail device then transmits this image via Wi-Fi to the user’s smartphone or tablet. Digital still images or videos can then be captured and/or emailed using a custom Red Tail app available for either iOS or Android devices.

 

Recent Events

 

On May 16, 2018, we announced that our Board of Directors has approved a purchase of 200,000 shares of its common stock in a private transaction. The transaction was priced at $1.00 per share for a total transaction amount of $200,000. Upon repurchase, the shares were returned to treasury. On July 10, 2018, we announced that our Board of Directors has approved a purchase of 500,000 shares of its common stock in a private transaction. The transaction was priced at $1.00 per share for a total transaction amount of $500,000. Upon repurchase, the shares were returned to treasury thereby reducing the total shares outstanding from 8,546,003 to 8,046,003. 

 

During the month of July, 2018, there were conversions of 48 Series C preferred shares into 200,000 common shares. After the conversions, there were 8,246,003 common and 6 Series C preferred shares outstanding (convertible into 25,000 common shares).

 

We amended our revolving credit facility with Avidbank pursuant to a Seventh Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of April 5, 2018. The substantive amendments are as follows:  

 

  The new revolving maturity date is April 21, 2020.

 

  On April 21, 2018 and each anniversary thereof for so long as the Revolving Facility is in effect, the Company shall pay a facility fee equal to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the Revolving Line.

 

  The Company can maintain accounts at third party banks so long as the total in those other bank accounts does not exceed 20% of the total on deposit at Avidbank, and it shall remit to Avidbank monthly statements for all of those accounts within 30 days of the end of each month.

 

Changes to the Board of Directors

 

Effective as of January 15, 2018, Owen Naccarato resigned as one of our directors and as a member of the Audit Committee. David Kittay has assumed the role of Audit Committee Chair.

 

Executive and Board Compensation

 

On December 19, 2017 the Board of Directors approved bonuses in the amount of $152,432 for Danny Schoening and $55,691 for Karen Hawkins which were paid on January 5, 2018. On January 2, 2018, the Company issued 55,902 common shares to officers and directors in settlement of restricted stock units vested on January 1, 2018.

 

Dividends

 

On June 26, 2017, our board of directors approved a resolution declaring a $0.02 per share dividend payment on July 12, 2017, for common and Series C preferred shareholders and warrant holders of record as of July 5, 2017 and for the three subsequent quarters with the last dividend payment occurring on April 19, 2018. On October 19, 2017, we paid a second $0.02 per share dividend to holders of record as of October 12, 2017, and on January 19, 2018, we paid a third $0.02 per share dividend to holders of record as of January 12, 2018 and on April 19, 2018, we paid a fourth $0.02 per share dividend to holders of record as of April 12, 2018. We do not anticipate payment of further dividends in fiscal 2018.

 

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Results of Operations

 

Non GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

 

We use adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) as an additional measure for evaluating the performance of our business as “net income” includes the significant impact of noncash valuation gains and losses on warrant liabilities, noncash compensation expenses related to equity stock issues, as well as depreciation, amortization, interest expenses and federal income taxes. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful indicator of our operating performance because it permits period-over-period comparisons of our ongoing core operations before the excluded items. Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure not required by, or presented in accordance with, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

 

Adjusted EBITDA has limitations and should not be considered in isolation or a substitute for performance measures calculated under GAAP. This non-GAAP measure excludes certain cash expenses that we are obligated to make. In addition, other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do or may not calculate it at all, which limits the usefulness of Adjusted EBITDA as a comparative measure.

 

The table below summarizes our three and nine month operating results for periods ending July 1, 2018 and July 2, 2017, in terms of both the GAAP net income measure and the non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA measure. We believe that including both measures allows the reader to have a “complete picture” of our overall performance.

 

   (Thousands)
   Three months ending  Nine months ending
   July 1, 2018    July 2, 2017    July 1, 2018    July 2, 2017  
             
Net Income (Loss) Applicable to Common Shareholders (GAAP)  $586   $(963)  $3,123   $(758)
Add:                    
(Gain) Loss on Change in Fair Value of Warrants   (4)   1,024    (2,010)   666 
Federal Income Tax Expense - Current   137        144     
Depreciation   80    86    241    253 
Stock Compensation   36    43    117    171 
Royalty License Amortization   8    8    22    22 
Interest Expense   4    4    16    14 
Adjusted EBITDA - Non GAAP  $847   $202   $1,653   $368 

 

Our adjusted EBITDA increased by $0.6 million to $0.8 million and by $1.3 million to $1.7 million during the three and nine months ending July 1, 2018 as compared $0.2 million and $0.4 million during the three and nine months ending July 2, 2017. EBITDA improvements are directly correlated with significant increases in revenue, improvements in our gross margins, combined with cost reductions in general and administrative costs. During the three and nine months ending July 1, 2018, we experienced product revenue growth of 41.9% and 30.3%, and improved gross margin percentages of 4.2% and 3.0% over the prior year three and nine months ending July 2, 2017. In addition, we have reduced general and administrative expenses by 5.8% and 6.9% during the three and nine months ending July 1, 2018 as compared to the prior year periods. Each of our operating segments realized impressive revenue growth, increases in gross margin and lower administrative costs from the prior year. Operating segment performance is discussed in greater detail throughout the following sections.

 

During the three and nine months ending July 1, 2018, we recognized a gain on the change in fair value of warrants of ($4) thousand, and ($2.0) million as compared to a loss of $1.0 million and $0.7 million in the prior year quarter and nine months. As this is a non-cash gain driven by the current fair market value of our outstanding 4,125,200 warrants and unrelated to our core business operating performance, the gain has been excluded from our adjusted EBITDA calculations presented above. Further discussion regarding the gain on changes in fair value of the warrants and the related warrant liability can be found under “Other Income (Expense)” in the three and nine months comparative narratives of this report, as well as in Item 1, “Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 6 - Warrant Liabilities”.

 

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Segment Information

 

We have presented the operating results by segment to provide investors with an additional tool to evaluate our operating results and to have a better understanding of the overall performance of each business segment and its ability to perform in subsequent periods. Management of Optex Systems Holdings uses the selected financial measures by segment internally to evaluate its ongoing segment operations and to allocate resources within the organization accordingly. Segments are determined based on differences in products, location, internal reporting and how operational decisions are made. Management has determined that the Optex Systems, Richardson plant and the Applied Optics Center, Dallas plant, which was acquired on November 3, 2014, are separately managed, organized, and internally reported as separate business segments. The table below provides a summary of selective statement of operations data by operating segment for the three and nine months ended July 1, 2018 and July 2, 2017 reconciled to the Consolidated Results of Operations as presented in Item 1, “Consolidated Financial Statements.”

 

Results of Operations Selected Financial Info by Segment

(Thousands)

 

   Three months ending
    
   July 1, 2018  July 2, 2017
   Optex
Richardson
  Applied Optics Center
Dallas
  Other
 (non-allocated costs and eliminations)
  Consolidated  Optex
Richardson
  Applied Optics Center
Dallas
  Other
 (non-allocated costs and eliminations)
  Consolidated
                         
Revenue from External Customers  $4,114   $2,010   $   $6,124   $3,105   $1,281   $   $4,386 
Intersegment Revenues       436    (436)           563    (563)    
Total Segment Revenue   4,114    2,446    (436)   6,124    3,105    1,844    (563)   4,386 
                                         
Total Cost of Sales   3,107    1,957    (436)   4,628    2,588    1,475    (563)   3,500 
                                         
Gross Margin   1,007    489        1,496    517    369        886 
Gross Margin %   24.5%   20.0%       24.4%   16.7%   20.0%       20.2%
                                         
General and Administrative Expense (1)   608    129    36    773    694    84    43    821 
Segment Allocated G&A Expense   (159)   159            (194)   194         
Net General & Administrative Expense   449    288    36    773    500    278    43    821 
                                         
Operating Income (Loss)   558    201    (36)   723    17    91    (43)   65 
Operating Income (Loss) %   13.6%   8.2%       11.8%   0.5%   4.9%       1.5%
                                         
Gain (Loss) on Change in Fair Value of Warrants           4    4            (1,024)   (1,024)
Interest Expense           (4)   (4)           (4)   (4)
                                         
                                         
Net Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $558   $201   $(36)  $723   $17   $91   $(1,071)  $(963)
Net Income (Loss) %   13.6%   8.2%       11.8%   0.5%   4.9%       (22.0%)

 

(1) General and administrative expenses for the three months ending July 2, 2017 of $43 thousand associated with amortized stock compensation attributable to executive/director restricted stock units has been restated from Optex Richardson to Other (non-allocated costs). Operating income (loss) for Optex Richardson and Other has been restated to reflect the change.

 

Our total revenues increased by $1.8 million or 41.9% during the three months ending July 1, 2018 as compared to the three months ending July 2, 2017. Increased revenues during the quarter were driven by increased revenue of $1.0 million and $0.7 million at the Optex Richardson and the Applied Optics Center segments, respectively. Optex Richardson revenue increases were primarily due to increased sighting system and periscope deliveries of $1.3 million and $0.6 million, which offset decreases in other products of $0.9 million from the prior year quarter. Applied Optics revenue increases were primarily driven by increased deliveries military coated filters of $0.6 million and other products of $0.2 million. Current quarter Optex Richardson and intersegment revenues below the prior year level by ($0.1) million due to changes in periscope mix and delivery schedules. Intersegment revenues relate primarily to coated filters provided by the Applied Optics Center to Optex Richardson in support of the Optex Systems periscope line.

 

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Both the gross margin and the gross margin percentages increased on a consolidated basis during the three months ending July 1, 2018 as compared to the prior year period. Total gross margin increased by $0.6 million, and 4.2% to 24.4% from 20.2%. The most significant gross margin improvement was realized in our Optex Richardson segment which increased from 16.7% to 24.5% and by $0.5 million from the prior year period. The increased gross margins are driven by increased revenue and the corresponding contribution margin towards fixed costs, increased pricing and production efficiencies on our more recent sighting system contracts, in addition to increased labor efficiencies and a more favorable revenue mix of periscope assemblies. The Applied Optics Center gross margin increased by $0.1 million on higher revenue while the gross margin percentage held constant to the prior year period gross margin of 20.0%.

 

During the three months ending July 1, 2018 and July 2, 2017, the Applied Optics Center absorbed $0.16 million of fixed general and administrative costs incurred by Optex Systems for support services as compared to $0.19 million in the prior year period. These expenses cover accounting, executive, human resources, information technology, board fees and other corporate expenses paid by Optex Systems and shared across both operating segments.

 

Our operating income increased by $0.6 million in the three months ending July 1, 2018, to $0.7 million, as compared to the prior year period operating income of $0.1 million. Increased operating income was primarily attributable to the increase in revenue and gross margin at both of our operating segments combined with lower general and administrative costs at our Optex Richardson segment.

 

During the three months ending July 1, 2018 we recognized a $4 thousand gain on change in valuation of warrant liabilities as compared to a ($1.0) million loss in the prior year quarter. The changes in valuation on warrants are not allocated by segment as they relate to non-cash expenses which recognize fair value changes on warrants due to market conditions beyond the control of the segment operating activities.

 

Results of Operations Selected Financial Info by Segment

(Thousands)

 

   Nine months ending
   July 1, 2018  July 2, 2017
   Optex
Richardson
  Applied Optics Center
Dallas
  Other
 (non-allocated costs and eliminations)
  Consolidated  Optex
Richardson
  Applied Optics Center
Dallas
  Other
 (non-allocated costs and eliminations)
  Consolidated
                         
Revenue from External Customers  $9,102   $6,349   $   $15,451   $7,547   $4,391   $   $11,938 
Intersegment Revenues       1,265    (1,265)           1,455    (1,455)    
Total Segment Revenue   9,102    7,614    (1,265)   15,451    7,547    5,846    (1,455)   11,938 
                                         
Total Cost of Sales   7,033    6,078    (1,265)   11,846    5,976    4,990    (1,455)   9,511 
                                         
Gross Margin   2,069    1,536        3,605    1,571    856        2,427 
Gross Margin %   22.7%   20.2%       23.3%   20.8%   14.6%       20.3%
                                         
General and Administrative Expense (1)   1,834    381    117    2,332    1,998    336    171    2,505 
Segment Allocated G&A Expense   (476)   476            (529)   529         
Net General & Administrative Expense   1,358    857    117    2,332    1,469    865    171    2,505 
                                         
Operating Income (Loss)   711    679    (117)   1,273    102    (9)   (171)   (78)
Operating Income (Loss) %   7.8%   8.9%       8.2%   1.4%   (0.2%)       (0.7%)
                                         
Gain (Loss) on Change in Fair Value of Warrants           2,010    2,010            (666)   (666)
Interest Expense           (16)   (16)           (14)   (14)
                                         
                                         
Net Income (Loss) Before Taxes  $711   $679   $1,877   $3,267   $102   $(9)  $(851)  $(758)
Net Income (Loss) %   7.8%   8.9%       21.1%   1.4%   (0.2%)       (6.3%)

 

(1) General and administrative expenses for the nine months ending July 2, 2017 of $171 thousand associated with amortized stock compensation attributable to executive/director restricted stock units has been restated from Optex Richardson to Other (non-allocated costs). Operating income (loss) for Optex Richardson and Other has been restated to reflect the change.

 

Our total revenues increased by $3.6 million or 30.3% during the nine months ending July 1, 2018 as compared to the nine months ending July 2, 2017. Increased revenues during the nine month period were primarily driven by increased revenue of $1.6 at the Optex Richardson plant and increased revenues of $2.0 million at the Applied Optics Center plant. Intersegment revenues decreased by ($0.2) million during the period, from $1.5 million to $1.3 million due to changes in periscope mix and delivery schedules. Intersegment revenues relate primarily to coated filters provided by the Applied Optics Center to Optex Systems in support of the Optex Systems periscope line.

 

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The consolidated gross margin and gross margin percentages increased by $1.2 million, and 3.0% during the nine months ending July 1, 2018 as compared to the prior year period. Total gross margin increased to 23.3% from 20.3%. The gross margin dollar and percentage increase due to improvements across both operating segments during the most recent nine months. The Applied Optics Center realized and increase in gross margin from 14.6% to 20.2% and by $0.7 million from the prior year nine month period. The increased Applied Optics Center margins are driven by increased revenue and the corresponding contribution margin towards fixed costs, a more favorable pricing structure in addition to improvements in labor and product yield efficiencies for optical assemblies and laser filters. The Optex Richardson segment experienced a gross margin increase of $0.5 million, from 20.8% to 22.7% on higher revenue, changes in product mix, improved pricing and increased production efficiencies. During the last nine months, we have successfully managed 30.3% in increased consolidated revenue while capping total direct and indirect support labor increases to approximately 5% as compared to prior year levels.

 

During the nine months ending July 1, 2018 and July 2, 2017, the Applied Optics Center absorbed $0.48 million of fixed general and administrative costs incurred by Optex Systems - Richardson for support services as compared to $0.53 in the prior year nine month period. These expenses cover accounting, executive, human resources, information technology, board fees and other corporate expenses paid by Optex Systems and shared across both operating segments. The reduction in allocated general and administrative costs is directly attributable to lower general and administrative costs incurred during the current year period.

 

Our consolidated operating income increased by $1.4 million, in the nine months ending July 1, 2018, to $1.3 million, as compared to the prior year period operating loss of ($0.1) million. An increase in operating profit of $0.6 million and $0.7 million is attributable to Optex Richardson and the Applied Optics Center, respectively, on higher revenue and gross margin improvements, combined with a $0.1 million reduction in general and administrative spending in Optex Richardson and other unallocated segment costs. We anticipate a continued favorable operating profit trend through the end of the 2018 fiscal year.

 

During the nine months ending July 1, 2018 we recognized a $2.0 million gain on change in valuation of warrant liabilities as compared to a ($0.7) million loss in the prior year period. The changes in valuation on warrants are not allocated by segment as they relate to non-cash expenses which recognize fair value changes on warrants due to market conditions beyond the control of the segment operating activities.

 

Backlog

 

Backlog as of July 1, 2018, was $19.5 million as compared to a backlog of $15.7 million as of October 1, 2017, representing an increase of $3.8 million or 24.2%. During the nine months ending July 1, 2018, the Company booked $19.2 million in new orders, representing a $2.3 million, or 13.6%, increase from the booked orders of $16.9 million in the prior year nine months.

 

The following table depicts the current expected delivery by period of all contracts awarded as of July 1, 2018 in millions of dollars:

 

       
Product Line  Q4 2018
Delivery
  2019+
Delivery
  Total Backlog
7/1/2018
  Total
Backlog
10/1/2017
  Variance  % Chg
Periscopes   2.2    4.6    6.8    4.9    1.9    38.8%
Sighting Systems   0.8    2.3    3.1    4.1    (1.0)   (24.4%)
Other   0.6    2.3    2.9    0.6    2.3    383.3%
Optex Systems - Richardson   3.6    9.2    12.8    9.6    3.2    33.3%
Applied Optics Center - Dallas   1.7    5.0    6.7    6.1    0.6    9.8%
Total Backlog   5.3    14.2    19.5    15.7    3.8    24.2%

 

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Optex Systems - Richardson:

 

During the nine months ending July 1, 2018, backlog for the Optex Systems Richardson segment increased by $3.2 million, or 33.3%, to $12.8 million from the fiscal year-end backlog of $9.6 million. The increased backlog was primarily driven by an increase of $1.9 million, or 38.8% in the periscope product group and an increase of $2.3 million, or 383.3% in other products, including window, objective cell and collimator assemblies scheduled for delivery in fiscal year 2019. Sighting Systems backlog declined by ($1.0) million, or (24.4%) from our fiscal year-end backlog as we continue to ship sighting systems against our existing contracts.  

 

During the nine months ending July 1, 2018 we booked new periscope orders of $7.4 million, consistent with new orders booked during the prior year period. In fiscal year 2017, periscope orders of $17.4 million booked in the first nine months were exceptionally high as a result of delays in government procurements during the last quarter of fiscal year 2016 which pushed contract awards of approximately $1.5 million into the first quarter of 2017. We anticipate additional periscope orders during the fourth quarter for delivery in 2019.

 

We booked new orders of $1.8 million in sighting systems and $3.0 million in other product lines during the nine months ending July 1, 2018 for a total of $4.8 million in new orders as compared to the prior year levels of $1.6, consisting of $0.6 million and $1.0 million in sighting systems and other product lines, respectively. We are anticipating additional new spare orders against our sighting systems for delivery in fiscal year 2019.

 

Applied Optics Center – Dallas

 

During the nine months ending July 1, 2018, the Applied Optics Center backlog increased by 9.8%, or $0.6 million, to $6.7 million from the fiscal year end level of $6.1 million. New orders for our Applied Optics Center were $7.0 million in the nine months ending July 1, 2018 as compared to $7.8 million in the prior year nine month period, a reduction of ($0.8) million. We anticipate additional orders during the fourth quarter months for deliveries in fiscal year 2019.

 

The Applied Optics Center also serves as a primary filter supplier to the Optex Systems – Richardson plant. During the nine months ending July 1, 2018, the Applied Optex Center received intracompany orders for laser coated filters in support of the Optex periscope product line of $1.3 million, slightly below the prior year intracompany orders of $1.5 million. The decrease in intercompany orders is primarily related to changes in periscope mix and production schedules as compared to the prior year nine months.

 

The Company continues to aggressively pursue international and commercial opportunities in addition to maintaining its current footprint with U.S. vehicle manufactures, with existing as well as new product lines. We continue exploring new market opportunities for our M17 day/thermal periscopes and digital optics for commercial applications. We are also reviewing potential products, outside our traditional product lines, which could be manufactured using our current production facilities in order to capitalize on our existing capacity. Further, we continue to look for strategic businesses to acquire that will strengthen our existing product line, expand our operations, and enter new markets.

 

Three Months Ended July 1, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended July 2, 2017

 

Revenues. In the three months ended July 1, 2018, revenues increased by $1.8 million or 41.9% from the respective prior period in fiscal year 2017 as set forth in the table below:

 

   Three months ended   
   (Millions)   
Product Line  July 1, 2018  July 2, 2017  Variance  % Chg
Periscopes  $2.4   $1.8   $0.6    33.3 
Sighting Systems   1.5    0.2    1.3    650.0 
Other   0.2    1.1    (0.9)   (81.8)
Optical Systems – Richardson   4.1    3.1    1.0    32.3 
Applied Optics Center – Dallas   2.0    1.2    0.8    66.7 
Total Revenue  $6.1   $4.3   $1.8    41.9 

 

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Revenues on our periscope line increased by $0.6 million during the three months ended July 1, 2018 as compared to the three months ended July 2, 2017 based on increased customer demand combined with changes in periscope mix and delivery schedules between the respective periods.

 

Sighting systems revenues for the three months ending July 1, 2018 increased by $1.3 million or 650% from revenues incurred in the prior year period. Deliveries on our current backlog for DDAN sighting systems were delayed during the first nine months of 2017 pending product configuration changes, long lead materials and export license revisions. We resumed full production levels on the DDAN sighting system orders during the third quarter of 2018 delivering an additional $0.9 million in the current year third quarter as compared to the prior year third quarter. We recognized an additional $0.3 million in revenue during the current year three month period for new orders against Commander Weapon System Sights (“CWSS”), and $0.1 million in revenue for our ongoing OWSS repair and maintenance contract awarded in September 2017.

 

Applied Optics Center revenue increased $0.8 million or 66.7%% during the three months ended July 1, 2018 as compared to the three months ended July 2, 2017 primarily due to increased deliveries on commercial optical assemblies and military laser filters.

 

Other product revenues declined by ($0.9) million to $0.2 million during the three months ending July 1, 2018 as compared to $1.1 million in the prior year period primarily due to reductions in collimator assemblies and cable assemblies from the prior year level.

 

Gross Margin. The gross margin during the period ending July 1, 2018 was 24.4% of revenue as compared to a gross margin of 20.2% of revenue for the period ending July 2, 2017. Cost of sales increased to $4.6 million for the current period as compared to the prior year period of $3.5 million on increased revenues of $1.8 million. The gross margin increased by $0.6 million in the current year period to $1.5 million as compared to the prior year period of $0.9 million. We attribute the improvement in gross margin to higher revenue combined with cost efficiency, pricing improvements and changes in product mix between the respective periods.

 

G&A Expenses. During the three months ended July 1, 2018, we recorded operating expenses of $0.77 million as opposed to $0.82 million, during the three months ended July 2, 2017, a net decrease of ($.05) million. Decreased general and administrative costs during the current year period were primarily driven by decreases in stock compensation expenses, board of director fees and management incentive costs in the current year quarter as compared to the prior year quarter. We expect our total fiscal year 2018 spending for general and administrative cost to remain at the lower levels from the spending trend in fiscal year 2017.

 

Operating Income (Loss). During the three months ended July 1, 2018, we recorded an operating income of $.7 million, as compared to operating income of $.1 million during the three months ended July 2, 2017. The $0.6 million increased operating income in the current year period over the prior year period is primarily due to increased gross margin on higher revenue and lower general and administrative costs in the current year quarter as compared to the prior year quarter.

 

Other Income (Expense). During the three months ended July 1, 2018, we recognized a $4 thousand gain on change in the fair value of warrants as compared to a ($1.0) million loss in three months ending July 2, 2017. The change in gain on fair value is attributable to a change in accounting estimate on the warrant liability of our outstanding 4,125,200 warrants.

 

Net Income (Loss) applicable to common shareholders. During the three months ended July 1, 2018, we recorded a net income applicable to common shareholders of $0.6 million as compared to net a net loss applicable to common shareholders of ($1.0) million during the three months ended July 2, 2017. The increase in net income of $1.6 million is primarily attributable to increased operating income of $0.6 million and changes in the gain on the fair value of warrant liabilities of $1.0 million and changes in income taxes expenses of ($0.1) during the current year period as compared to the prior year period.

 

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Nine Months Ended July 1, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended July 2, 2017

 

Revenues. In the nine months ended July 1, 2018, revenues increased by $3.6 million or 30.3% from the respective prior period in fiscal year 2017 as set forth in the table below:

 

   Nine months ended   
   (Millions)   
Product Line  July 1, 2018  July 2, 2017  Variance  % Chg
Periscopes  $5.6   $5.1   $0.5    9.8 
Sighting Systems   2.8    0.3    2.5    833.3 
Other   0.7    2.1    (1.4)   (66.7)
Optical Systems – Richardson   9.1    7.5    1.6    21.3 
Applied Optics Center – Dallas   6.4    4.4    2.0    45.5 
Total Revenue  $15.5   $11.9   $3.6    30.3 

 

Revenues on our periscope line increased by 9.8%, or $0.5 million from $5.1 million to $5.6 million during the nine months ended July 1, 2018 as compared to the nine months ended July 2, 2017 based on increased customer demand combined with changes in periscope mix and delivery schedules between the respective periods. We anticipate the fourth quarter to approximate our third quarter deliveries and exceed our prior year based on higher customer orders.

 

Sighting systems revenues for the nine months ending July 1, 2018 increased by $2.5 million or 833.3% from revenues in the prior year period. Deliveries on our current backlog for DDAN sighting systems were delayed during the first nine months of 2017 pending product configuration changes, long lead materials and export license revisions. These issues were resolved during the third quarter of 2018 and we resumed full production on the DDAN sighting system orders delivering and additional $1.5 million during the current nine month period as compared to the prior year period. The remaining undelivered backlog against these orders of $1.1 million is scheduled for delivery through 2020. We recognized an additional $0.6 million in revenue during the nine month period for new Commander Weapon System Sights (“CWSS”) orders, and $0.4 million in revenue for our ongoing OWSS repair and maintenance contract which was awarded in September 2017. We are anticipated sighting systems revenue during the current year fourth quarter to approximate the prior year fourth quarter.

 

Applied Optics Center revenue increased $2.0 million or 45.5% during the nine months ended July 1, 2018 as compared to the nine months ended July 2, 2017 primarily due to increased deliveries on commercial optical assemblies of $0.9 million, military laser filters of $0.7 million and other products of $0.4 million. After a strong first nine months revenue for our Applied Optics products in 2018, our current backlog indicates a dip in revenue during the fourth quarter as compared to the prior year fourth quarter on lower customer delivery schedules for military laser filters and commercial optical assemblies. We anticipate strong new order bookings during the fourth quarter of 2018 and increased delivery schedules on these product lines as we move into fiscal year 2019.

 

Other product revenues declined by ($1.4) million, or (66.7%), to $0.7 million during the nine months ending July 1, 2018 as compared to $2.1 million in the prior year period. During the prior year period, Optex Richardson delivered against several large orders for collimator assemblies and cable periscope assemblies for contracts which were completed during the prior year fourth quarter. Although our total backlog for the other product line has increased by $2.3 million during the nine month period, we are anticipating our fourth quarter revenue on these products to be below the prior year fourth quarter level. New orders for these products booked during the current fiscal year have a long material lead time and often require first article testing prior to production. We expect deliveries for these products to increase the first quarter of 2019 as deliveries against two large customer orders for collimators assemblies are scheduled to begin during October 2018.

 

Gross Margin. The gross margin during the period ending July 1, 2018 was 23.3% of revenue as compared to a gross margin of 20.3% of revenue for the period ending July 2, 2017. Cost of sales increased to $11.8 million for the current period as compared to the prior year period of $9.5 million on increased revenues of $3.6 million. The gross margin increased by $1.2 million in the current year period to $3.6 million as compared to the prior year period of $2.4 million. We attribute the improvement in gross margin to higher revenue, cost efficiency, pricing improvements and changes in product mix between the respective periods. We anticipate our gross margins during the fourth quarter in line with our current year nine month experience rate and well above our prior year 2017 gross margin rates.

 

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G&A Expenses. During the nine months ended July 1, 2018, we recorded operating expenses of $2.3 million as opposed to $2.5 million, during the nine months ended July 2, 2017, a net decrease of ($0.2) million. Decreased general and administrative costs during the current year period were primarily driven by decreases in stock compensation expenses, board of director fees and investor relations costs in the current year period as compared to the prior year period. We expect our total fiscal year 2018 spending for general and administrative cost to remain at the lower levels from the spending trend in fiscal year 2017.

 

Operating Income (Loss). During the nine months ended July 1, 2018, we recorded an operating income of $1.3 million, as compared to an operating loss of ($0.1) million during the nine months ended July 2, 2017. The $1.4 million increased operating income in the current year period over the prior year period is primarily due to increased gross margin on higher revenue and lower general and administrative costs in the current year quarter as compared to the prior year period.

 

Other Income (Expense). During the nine months ended July 1, 2018, we recognized a $2.0 million gain on change in the fair value of warrants as compared to a ($0.7) million loss in nine months ending July 2, 2017. The $2.7 million change in the gain on fair value is attributable to a change in accounting estimate on the warrant liability of our outstanding 4,125,200 warrants to incorporate new market information into the valuation model related to the volatility of the stock prices and OTC market trading data. Additional information related to the change in valuation is discussed under Item 1, “Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 6 – Warrant Liability”

 

Net Income (Loss) applicable to common shareholders. During the nine months ended July 1, 2018, we recorded a net income applicable to common shareholders of $3.1 million as compared to a net (loss) applicable to common shareholders of ($0.8) million during the nine months ended July 2, 2017. The increase in net income of $3.9 million is primarily attributable to increased operating income of $1.4 million, the increased gain on changes in the fair value of warrant liabilities of $2.7 million offset by increases in income tax expense of ($0.1) million in the current year period as compared to the prior year.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of July 1, 2018, the Company had working capital of $9.0 million, as compared to $8.0 million as of October 1, 2017. During the nine months ended July 1, 2018, the Company experienced an increase of $3.6 million in revenues to a net income of $3.1 million as compared to the ($0.8) million loss in the prior year period ending July 2, 2017. The Company’s adjusted EBITDA increased by $1.3 million during the nine months ending July 1, 2018 to $1.7 million from $0.4 million during the nine months ending July 2, 2017. Backlog as of July 1, 2018 has increased by $3.8 million or 24.2% to $19.5 million as compared to backlog of $15.7 million as of October 1, 2017.

 

The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) authorizes total spending of $700 billion which includes a base spending authorization of $634 billion plus the authorization of $65.8 billion in additional funding for the Overseas Contingency Operation (OCO) account. The bill authorizes a major hike in military spending over the 2017 NDAA authorization amount of $619 billion and sets defense spending well above the $549 billion base authorization cap under the 2011 Budget Control Act. On February 9, 2018, Congress passed a budget stop gap resolution which was signed by the president. The resolution lifts the sequestration limits on military spending by $165 billion over the next two years in line with the 2018 NDAA authorization of $700 billion. We believe that the procurement budget increase in the federal government’s 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, and recently passed 2019 National Defense Authorization Act combined with the lifting of the 2011 budget sequestration cap on defense spending levels may have a favorable impact to the Company for its U.S. military products. Further, we continue to look for additional strategic businesses to acquire that will strengthen our existing product line, expand our operations, and enter new markets.

 

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The Company has historically funded its operations through working capital, convertible notes, preferred stock offerings and bank debt. The Company’s ability to generate positive cash flows depends on a variety of factors, including the continued development and successful marketing of the Company’s products. At July 1, 2018, the Company had approximately $1.6 million in cash and an outstanding payable balance of $0.3 million against our working line of credit. The line of credit allows for borrowing up to a maximum of $2.2 million, which fluctuates based on our open accounts receivable balance. As of July 1, 2018 our outstanding accounts receivable was $2.6 million. The Company expects to incur net income, increased adjusted EBITDA and positive cash flow from operating activities throughout 2018 on revenue growth, increased product gross margins and lower general and administrative spending. Maintaining the Company profitability is dependent upon maintaining a level of revenue adequate to support the Company’s cost structure. Management intends to manage operations commensurate with its level of working capital and facilities line of credit during the next nine months; however, uneven revenue levels driven by changes in customer delivery demands, first article inspection requirements or other program delays combined with increasing inventory and production costs required to support a higher backlog could create a working capital shortfall. In the event the Company does not successfully implement its ultimate business plan, certain assets may not be recoverable.

 

On August 26, 2016, we consummated a public offering of 2,291,000 Class A units consisting of common stock and warrants and 400 Class B units consisting of shares of Series C convertible stock and warrants for a total gross purchase price of $4.8 million. The net cash proceeds of the offering were $4.2 million after underwriter expenses of $0.5 million. We used $0.3 million of the proceeds for offering expenses paid by Optex Systems Holdings and $1.7 million of the proceeds for the redemption of Series A and Series B preferred shares which were a condition of the offering. The remaining $2.2 million of funds is being used to fund working capital needs to support revenue growth and acquisitions.

 

On April 27, 2017, the Board of Directors of Optex Systems Holdings approved a purchase of 700,000 shares of its common stock in a private transaction from The Longview Fund, L.P. The transaction was priced at the closing sale price on April 28, 2017 of $0.74 per share for a total transaction amount of $518 thousand. Upon repurchase on May 1, 2017, the shares were cancelled thereby reducing the total shares outstanding of its common stock.

 

On June 26, 2017, our board of directors approved a resolution declaring a $0.02 per share dividend payment on July 12, 2017, for common and Series C preferred shareholders and warrant holders of record as of July 5, 2017 and for the three subsequent quarters with the last dividend payment to occur in April 2018. On October 19, 2017, we paid a second $0.02 per share dividend to holders of record as of October 12, 2017, and on January 19, 2018, we paid a third $0.02 per share dividend to holders of record as of January 12, 2018. Optex recorded $262 thousand in dividends payable as of July 1, 2018 for the fourth dividend payment paid on April 19, 2018. Our board of directors has determined that it will not authorize declarations beyond the April 2018 dividend date for the foreseeable future as the Company pursues other business opportunities. The board of directors will revisit the issue at the end of calendar year 2018.

 

On May 16, 2018, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a purchase of 200,000 shares of its common stock in a private transaction. The transaction was priced at $1.00 per share for a total transaction amount of $200,000. Upon repurchase, the shares were returned to treasury.

 

On July 10, 2018, we announced that our Board of Directors has approved a purchase of 500,000 shares of its common stock in a private transaction. The transaction was priced at $1.00 per share for a total transaction amount of $500,000. Upon repurchase, the shares were returned to treasury.

 

Cash Flows for the Period from October 1, 2017 through July 1, 2018

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents: As of July 1, 2018 and October 1, 2017, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1.6 million, representing a net change of zero.

 

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operating activities during the nine months from October 1, 2017 to July 1, 2018 totaled $1.0 million. The primary sources of cash during the period relate to net income of $3.1 million, collections against accounts receivable of $0.6 million, offset by decreases in accounts payable and accrued expenses of ($0.8) million, the non-cash gain on change in fair value of warrants of ($2.0) million and other working capital changes of $0.1 million.

 

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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities. In the nine months ended July 1, 2018, cash used in investing activities was insignificant. We anticipate increased spending up to $0.15 million in the last quarter of fiscal 2018 for fixed asset acquisitions in support of our military laser filter and periscope production lines.

 

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities was ($1.0) million during the nine months ended July 1, 2018 and relate to dividends paid to shareholders on October 19, 2017, January 19, 2018 and April 19, 2018 totaling ($0.8) million, and a stock repurchase of ($0.2) million on May 16, 2017 of 200,000 shares of its common stock in a private transaction.

 

Critical Policies and Accounting Pronouncements

 

Our significant accounting policies are fundamental to understanding our results of operations and financial condition. Some accounting policies require that we use estimates and assumptions that may affect the value of our assets or liabilities and financial results. These policies are described in “Critical Policies and Accounting Pronouncements” and Note 2 (Accounting Policies) to consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 1, 2017.

 

Cautionary Factors That May Affect Future Results

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other written reports and oral statements made from time to time by Optex Systems Holdings may contain so-called “forward-looking statements,” all of which are subject to risks and uncertainties. You can identify these forward-looking statements by their use of words such as “expects,” “plans,” “will,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “projects” and other words of similar meaning. You can identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements are likely to address Optex Systems Holdings’ growth strategy, financial results and product and development programs. You must carefully consider any such statement and should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from Optex Systems Holdings’ forward-looking statements. These factors include inaccurate assumptions and a broad variety of other risks and uncertainties, including some that are known and some that are not. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially.

 

Optex Systems Holdings does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. You should carefully evaluate such statements in light of factors described in this Form 10-Q. In various filings Optex Systems Holdings has identified important factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete list of all potential risks or uncertainties.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 1, 2018, management performed, with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the report we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management including our Principal Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Based upon the evaluation described above, our Principal Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer concluded that, as of July 1, 2018, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

During the three and nine months ended July 1, 2018, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

We are not aware of any material litigation pending or threatened against us.

 

Item 1ARisk Factors

 

There have been no material changes in risk factors since the risk factors set forth in the Form 10-K filed for the year ended October 1, 2017.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit    
No.   Description
31.1 and 31.2   Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 and 32.2   Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
     
EX-101.INS   XBRL Instance Document
EX-101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
EX-101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
EX-101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
EX-101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
EX-101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  OPTEX SYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.  
       
Date: August 13, 2018 By: /s/ Danny Schoening  
    Danny Schoening  
    Principal Executive Officer  
       
  OPTEX SYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.  
       
Date: August 13, 2018 By: /s/ Karen Hawkins  
    Karen Hawkins  
    Principal Financial Officer and  
    Principal Accounting Officer  

 

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