Form 10-QSB

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 


FORM 10-QSB

 


 

x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006

Commission File No. 000-24575

 


AMERICAN ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 


 

Florida   59-3410234
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6670 Spring Lake Road, Keystone Heights, Florida 32656

(Address of principal executive offices)

(352) 473-6673

(Issuer’s telephone number)

 


Check whether the Issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for 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  x.    NO  ¨.

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

The number of shares of AMERICAN ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES INC. Common Stock (Par Value $0.001) outstanding at November 13, 2006 was 7,577,782.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format     YES  ¨.    NO  x.

 



AMERICAN ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

FORM 10-Q Table of Contents

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2006

 

     Page
Part I. Financial Information   

Item 1. Financial Statements

  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

   3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

   4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   5

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   6

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation

   10

Item 3. Controls and Procedures

   20
Part II. Other Information   

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

   20

Item 6. Exhibits

   20

Signatures

   21

Certifications

  


PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

AMERICAN ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

Unaudited

 

    

September 30,

2006

 
ASSETS   

Current Assets:

  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,080,886  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $92,000

     1,258,022  

Inventories, net of allowance of $74,500

     1,576,195  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     123,886  
        

Total Current Assets

     4,038,989  
        

Property, plant and equipment, net

     2,894,381  

Intangible assets

     66,224  

Other assets

     50,458  

Notes receivable, other, net

     —    
        

Total Assets

   $ 7,050,052  
        
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   

Current Liabilities:

  

Accounts payable

   $ 607,511  

Accrued expenses

     293,616  
        

Total Current Liabilities

     901,127  

Commitments, Contingencies, Subsequent Event and Other Matters

     —    

Stockholders’ Equity:

  

Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share; authorized 1,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 0 shares

     —    

Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 7,577,782 shares

     7,577  

Additional paid-in capital

     15,821,664  

Deficit

     (9,680,316 )
        

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     6,148,925  
        

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 7,050,052  
        

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Unaudited

 

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

   

Three Months Ended

September 30,

     2006    2005     2006     2005

Net Sales:

         

Formed metal

   $ 4,056,863    $ 3,939,560     $ 1,376,730     $ 1,645,439

Zone cabling

     2,306,462      2,353,840       686,807       712,264
                             
     6,363,325      6,293,400       2,063,537       2,357,703
                             

Costs and Expenses:

         

Cost of sales

     4,793,920      5,056,086       1,580,873       1,845,718

Selling, general and administrative

     581,894      583,509       229,653       241,906

Compensation and related benefits

     868,138      723,792       267,227       249,999

Stock-based compensation

     12,583      43,010       —         13,860
                             
     6,256,535      6,406,397       2,077,753       2,351,483

Income (Loss) Before Other Income

     106,790      (112,997 )     (14,216 )     6,220
                             

Other Income

     23,660      51,620       7,054       2,786
                             

Net Income (Loss)

   $ 130,450    $ (61,377 )   $ (7,162 )   $ 9,006
                             

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share—Basic and diluted

   $ 0.02    $ (0.01 )   $ 0.00     $ 0.00
                             

Weighted Average Number of Common Shares

     7,478,023      7,392,949       7,577,782       7,401,593
                             

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Unaudited

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
             2006                     2005          

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 130,450     $ (61,377 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     372,220       312,438  

Allowance for obsolete inventory

     62,000       —    

Stock-based compensation

     12,583       43,010  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

(Increase) decrease in:

    

Accounts receivable

     14,966       (630,327 )

Inventories

     (197,107 )     (189,318 )

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (77,940 )     18,805  

Increase in:

    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     86,374       415,619  
                

Net cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in) operating activities

     403,546       (91,150 )
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchase of property and equipment

     (66,603 )     (884,499 )

Proceeds from sale of investments

     —         424,554  

Increase in patent costs

     —         (5,640 )
                

Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities

     (66,603 )     (465,584 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     130,000       92,660  
                

Net cash and cash equivalents provided by financing activities

     130,000       92,660  
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     466,943       (464,074 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning

     613,943       960,012  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, ending

   $ 1,080,886     $ 495,938  
                

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

    

•      During the nine months ended September 30, 2006 two officers of the Company exercised, via cashless transactions, a total of 251,666 stock options with an exercise price of $1.05 and received a total of 12,583 shares of common stock.

    

•      During the nine months ended September 30, 2006 the Company issued 18,040 shares of its common stock with a total value of $37,500 to certain officers and employees of the Company in lieu of accrued vacation benefits.

    

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2006

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of American Access Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiary (“the Company”, “American Access”, “our”, “we”, “us”) at September 30, 2006 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position as of September 30, 2006 and results of operations for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005, respectively. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. The statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2005 included in the Company’s Form 10-KSB.

Certain amounts in prior year financial statements have been reclassified for comparative purposes to conform with the presentation in the current year financial statements.

2. Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, “Earnings per Share”, which requires the presentation of both basic and diluted income (loss) per share. In accordance with SFAS Statement No. 128, basic earnings per common share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share amounts are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, plus the incremental shares that would have been outstanding upon the assumed exercise of all potentially dilutive stock options subject to anti-dilution limitations.

Basic net income (loss) per common share has been computed based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005 and for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005. Additionally, diluted income (loss) per share has not been presented for these same periods as it would not differ from basic net income.

3. Issuance of Common Stock

During the first quarter of 2006, the Board of Directors approved the terms of agreements with two officers under which all of their unused vacation time accrued for service prior to January 1, 2006 would be paid by issuance of shares of registrant’s common stock valued at $15,000 each

 

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pursuant to the registrant’s 2004 Employee Stock Incentive Plan. Due to this agreement, during the first quarter of 2006, a total of 14,432 shares, valued at $30,000, were issued to these two officers and an additional 3,608 shares, valued at $7,500, were also issued to an employee as compensation for their unused vacation time accrued for service prior to January 1, 2006.

During the second quarter of 2006, an officer of the Company exercised stock options with a strike price of $1.00 per share to purchase with cash 130,000 shares of common stock. Additionally, two officers of the Company exercised a total of 251,666 stock options with a strike price of $1.00 per share as cashless exercises and received a total of 12,582 shares of common stock.

There were no stock transactions during the third quarter.

4. Stock-Based Compensation

Stock Options

There have been no grants of stock options during 2006. However, due to two cashless option exercises, a total of $12,583 in stock-based compensation expense was incurred.

5. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, FASB Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, the Board having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, this Statement does not require any new fair value measurements. However, for some entities, the application of this Statement will change current practice.

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 123-R, a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” This Statement became effective as of the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting period that begins after December 15, 2005. It supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and its related implementation guidance and establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments.

FAS 123(R) focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions and requires all forms of share-based payments, including stock options, to be recognized as compensation expense when granted. The compensation expense is the fair value of the awards at the grant date. Further, it requires compensation cost to be recognized over the requisite service period for all awards granted subsequent to adoption.

 

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FAS 123(R) does not change the accounting guidance for share-based payment transactions with parties other than employees provided in SFAS No. 123 as originally issued and EITF Issue No. 96-18, “Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services.” This Statement does not address the accounting for employee share ownership plans, which are subject to AICPA Statement of Position 93-6, “Employers’ Accounting for Employee Stock Ownership Plans.”

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted FAS 123(R) to account for its stock-based compensation plans for officers, employees and directors and will do so using the modified prospective transition method. This will change the Company’s accounting for stock-based compensation related to incentive compensation awards and non-employee directors’ awards. The Company will expense, rather than disclose only, the fair value of these awards based on the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and will utilize the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the awards’ respective measurement dates.

As the Company had no unvested remaining compensation expense to recognize as of January 1, 2006 and has not granted any options during 2006, the Company’s results of operations for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2006 do not reflect any expense arising out of the adoption of this Standard. In accordance with the modified prospective transition method, the Company’s consolidated statements of earnings and cash flows for the prior-year quarter have not been restated and do not include the impact of FAS 123(R).

Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for its stock-based compensation plans under the intrinsic value method prescribed by APB Opinion 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations.” As the Company granted stock options to employees, officers and directors with an exercise price equal to or above the market value of the stock on the date of grant, no stock-based compensation cost was recognized in net earnings as reported in the consolidated statements of earnings prior to adopting FAS 123(R).

The following table illustrates the effect on net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (“FAS 123)” for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2005:

 

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

   

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 
     2005     2005  

Net Income (Loss):

    

As reported

   $ (61,377 )   $ 9,006  

Total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value based methods for all awards

     (520,783 )     (496,779 )
                

Pro forma

   $ (582,160 )   $ (487,773 )
                

Income (Loss) per Share:

    

Basic:

    

As reported

   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.00  
                

Pro forma

   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.07 )
                

 

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The Company used the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of grants made in the nine and three months ended September 30, 2005. The following assumptions were applied in determining the pro forma compensation cost:

 

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2005

  Three Months Ended
September 30, 2005

Risk Free Interest Rate

   4.99%   4.99%

Expected Dividend Yield

   —     —  

Expected Option Life

   1.25 years   1.25 years

Expected Stock Price Volatility

   52 – 70%   54%

6. Segment Information

The Company follows SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” which dictates the way the Company reports information about its operating segments.

The Company has two reportable segments, zone cabling products and formed metal products. The Company markets zone cabling products which are manufactured by Omega Metals, a former wholly-owned subsidiary now operating as a division. Omega Metals manufactures formed metal products of varying designs for customers, including the Company.

 

     Nine Months Ended  
     September 30, 2006    September 30, 2005  
    

Formed

Metal

Products

  

Zone

Cabling

Products

   Total   

Formed

Metal

Products

   

Zone

Cabling

Products

    Total  

Revenue

   $ 4,056,863    $ 2,306,462    $ 6,363,325    $ 3,939,560     $ 2,353,840     $ 6,293,400  

Investment income

     6,520      3,658      10,178      5,947       3,553       9,500  

Fixed asset additions

     54,105      12,498      66,603      864,395       20,104       884,499  

Depreciation and amortization

     278,911      93,309      372,220      187,400       125,038       312,438  

Segment income (loss)

     108,668      21,782      130,450      (38,421 )     (22,956 )     (61,377 )

Segment assets

   $ 5,080,750    $ 1,969,302    $ 7,050,052    $ 4,261,105     $ 2,545,959     $ 6,807,064  

 

     Three Months Ended
     September 30, 2006     September 30, 2005
    

Formed

Metal

Products

  

Zone

Cabling

Products

    Total    

Formed

Metal

Products

  

Zone

Cabling

Products

   Total

Revenue

   $ 1,376,730    $ 686,807     $ 2,063,537     $ 1,645,439    $ 712,264    $ 2,357,703

Investment income

     4,173      2,241       6,414       1,047      453      1,500

Fixed asset additions

     9,569      9,943       19,512       20,120      1,070      21,190

Depreciation and amortization

     71,806      53,504       125,310       103,616      6,421      110,037

Segment income

     22,892      (30,054 )     (7,162 )     5,638      3,368      9,006

Segment assets

   $ 5,080,750    $ 1,969,302     $ 7,050,052     $ 4,261,105    $ 2,545,959    $ 6,807,064

7. Subsequent Event

On December 15, 2004, the Company filed seven suits in Small Claims Court in Clay County, Florida, related to a customer’s default on a $38,000 account receivable for the ultra-violet light product. The entire past due balance is reflected in the bad debt allowance. The customer, Enhance-It, Inc., subsequently responded by filing a counter-suit claiming breach of contract, negligence, fraud and misrepresentation in the United States District for the District of South Carolina, Beaufort Division. While the Company believes the counter-suit has little merit and is vigorously defending itself, it recently proposed a settlement of this matter. Based on this settlement offer the Company has accrued a loss of $40,000 for settlement of this matter at September 30, 2006 and does not believe that it will be subject to a loss in excess of $100,000 in this matter. The $40,000 amount is included in accrued expenses.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-QSB and our Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2005. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the statement of operations, including trends that might appear, are not necessarily indicative of future operations.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Except for historical and factual information, this document contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements that address activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future, such as predictions of future financial performance. All forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by us based on our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, including our ability to maintain key products’ sales or effectively react to other risks described from time to time in our SEC filings. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

BUSINESS

American Access Technologies, Inc. is comprised of two divisions: zone cabling and formed metal. The zone cabling division develops and manufactures patented “zone cabling” and wireless telecommunication enclosures. These enclosures mount in ceilings, walls, raised floors, and certain modular furniture to facilitate the routing of telecommunications network cabling, fiber optics and wireless solutions to the workspace environment. We believe that zone cabling is a superior approach for growing and open office configurations or wherever frequent moves, additions and changes (“MACs”) of telecommunications services are a factor.

Our enclosures provide state-of-the-art flexible cabling and wireless solutions in the high-speed communication networks found throughout office buildings, hospitals, schools, industrial complexes and government buildings. Our patented product allows users to route cables into specific areas, where they are needed in a streamlined, flexible, and cost effective fashion. With recent standards issued by the Telecommunications Industry Association (“TIA”), our products have gained acceptance by architects, consultants and engineers. Zone cabling greatly facilitates subsequent MACs and upgrades for the network installations of today and tomorrow.

In light of the ever-changing telecommunications demands, we continue to expand our proprietary line of products to address the growing need for a multitude of box sizes, cable configurations and flexible installation and access. We continue to seek additional private labeling agreements with manufacturers for which we can customize our products to their specifications, thus allowing them to serve as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”). We can also custom-label our current products to suit the design and development needs of our

 

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OEMs. Many of our products are included in the catalog for government contracts and large private sector jobs with one of the nation’s top distributors of telecommunications systems products. We can also provide manufacturing and assembly services for our OEM partners for their related products.

Omega Metals, Inc. (“Omega Metals”, “Omega”), formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company since 1998, was merged into the Company effective February 3, 2005 and continues to operate as a separate division. The Omega Metals division is a precision sheet metal fabrication and assembly operation. Omega manufactures not only our zone cabling and wireless products, but also provides services such as precision “CNC” stamping, bending, assembling, painting, powder coating and silk screening to a diverse client base including, but not limited to, engineering, technology and electronics companies, primarily in the Southeast. Due to the increased production capabilities gained by the utilization of our state-of-the-art laser cutting FMS and our robotic welder, Omega has been successful in attracting new business, most recently from customers in the telecommunications and medical equipment industries.

The Company operates from a 67,500 sq. ft. manufacturing facility situated on 8 1/2 acres of land which is owned by the Company.

On May 8, 2003 we entered into an agreement with Chatsworth Products, Inc. (“CPI”), Westlake Village, CA establishing a five-year strategic alliance for the manufacture and sales of zone cabling and wireless products developed by American Access. These products, all of which are currently manufactured by American Access, are co-branded with the names of both American Access and CPI and are exclusively sold and distributed by CPI. Under the agreement, American Access will continue to manufacture the products, however, CPI will have manufacturing rights under certain circumstances. In connection with the alliance, CPI purchased 215,517 shares of American Access common stock in a private placement at $1.16 per share.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

We have adopted various accounting policies that govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America in the preparation of our financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, they may ultimately differ from actual results.

Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2005, included in the annual report on Form 10-KSB. Certain accounting policies involve significant judgments and assumptions by us that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities. Management believes the following critical accounting policies reflect its most significant estimates and assumptions used in the presentation of our financial statements. We do not have off-balance sheet arrangements, financings, or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons, also known as “special purpose entities” (“SPE”s), nor do we have any “variable interest entities” (“VIE”s), as defined by FIN 46(R).

 

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Inventory Valuation—Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined using an average cost method. Inventory costs for finished goods and work-in-process include direct material, direct labor, production overhead, and outside services. Production overhead, including indirect labor, is allocated to finished goods and work-in-progress based on material consumption which is an estimate that could be subject to change in the near term.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts—The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. The estimate is based on management’s assessment of the collectibility of specific customer accounts and includes consideration for credit worthiness and financial condition of those specific customers. We also will review historical experience with the customer, the general economic environment and the aging of our receivables. We record an allowance to reduce receivables to the amount that we reasonably believe to be collectible. Those estimates subject to potential change in the near term include allowances for doubtful accounts. Based on our historical collection experience, we currently feel our allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate.

Revenue Recognition—The Company recognizes revenue from product sales at the time the product is shipped and title passes to the customer. The Company believes that recognizing revenue at time of shipment is appropriate because the Company’s sales policies meet the four criteria of SAB 104, which are: (i) persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred, (iii) the seller’s price to the buyer is fixed and determinable, and (iv) collectibility is reasonably assured.

Contingencies—In accordance with SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies,” we record an estimated loss from a loss contingency when information indicates that it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Contingencies are often resolved over long time periods, are based on unique facts and circumstances, and are inherently uncertain. We regularly evaluate current information available to us to determine whether such accruals should be adjusted or other disclosures related to contingencies are required.

THE NINE MONTHS AND THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 COMPARED WITH THE NINE MONTHS AND THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005

OVERALL RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we generated net income of $130,450, or $0.02 per share, as compared with the net loss of $61,377, or $0.01 per share over comparative nine months in the prior year.

For the three months ended September 30, 2006, we generated a net loss of $7,162, or $0.0 per share, as compared with the net income of $9,006, or $0.0 per share over comparative three months in the prior year.

These results include a charge of $40,000 in the September 30th quarter related to a litigation matter. Absent this charge, third quarter and nine month net income would have been $32,838 and $170,450, respectively, compared to net income of $9,006 and net loss of $61,377 for the same periods in 2005.

The Company’s goal is to achieve sustained profitability, however, the results for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2006. There are a number of factors that affect the Company’s business and the results of its operations. Quarter-to-quarter sales and margins rates are subject to fluctuations due to many factors. These factors include general economic and business conditions; the level of acceptance of the Company’s products; and its ability continue the aggressive marketing and sale of its products through a widening base of customers and strategic alliances with OEM’s in order to achieve its goals.

 

     For the Nine Months Ended     For the Three Months Ended  
     September 30,
2006
   September 30,
2005
    % of
Change
    September 30,
2006
    September 30,
2005
   % of
Change
 

Income (loss) before other income

   $ 106,790    $ (112,997 )   194.5 %   $ (14,216 )   $ 6,220    (328.6 %)
                                  

Net Income (loss)

   $ 130,450    $ (61,377 )   312.5 %   $ (7,162 )   $ 9,006    (179.5 %)
                                  

 

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REVENUES

Total sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 of $6,363,325 represent an increase of 1.1% ($69,925) as compared with total sales of $6,293,400 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.

Total sales for the three months ended September 30, 2006 of $2,063,537 represent a decrease of 12.5% ($294,166) as compared with total sales of $2,357,703 for the three months ended September 30, 2005.

The Omega Metals division formed metal sales of $4,056,863 and $3,939,560 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, represent an increase in revenue of 1.9% ($117,303). Formed metal sales of $1,376,730 and $1,645,439 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, represent a decrease in revenue of 11.4% ($268,709).

The zone cabling division sales of $2,306,462 and $2,353,840 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, represent a decrease in revenue of 0.8% ($47,378). Zone cabling sales of $686,807 and $712,264 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, represent a decrease in revenue of 1.1% ($25,457).

We began increasing sales prices on the Omega Metals products during the latter part of 2005. We continue to refine our customer base and product selection, focusing on those products and customers best able to position us to improve our profit margin. The zone cabling division, which operates under contracts ranging from one year to three years with OEMs, has not only been successful in extending the initial contracts with certain OEMs but has also succeeded in negotiating and implementing increased sales prices.

For the nine and three months ended September 30, 2006, sales to two customers, CPI and TYCO Electronics (“TYCO”), each accounted for more than 10% of total sales.

The CPI sales can be attributed to the Company’s marketing and manufacturing agreement with CPI. For the nine and three months ended September 30, 2006, sales of $1,541,905 and $372,020, respectively, to CPI represent 24.3% and 18.0%, respectively, of total sales. Additionally, for the referenced periods, these sales represent 66.9% and 54.2%, respectively, of the zone cabling division sales.

For the nine and three months ended September 30, 2006, sales of $815,314 and $324,749, respectively, to TYCO represent 12.9% and 15.7%, respectively, of total sales. The increase in sales to TYCO can be attributed not only to an increase in orders for fabricated metal parts but also for contracted assembly services.

 

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We have always acknowledged that our zone cabling and wireless products have a longer sales cycle that depends on our products being incorporated into larger projects and, therefore, quarterly sales of these products are not consistent. We anticipate that sales will continue to reflect positive results from the relationships that our sales efforts have nurtured with the OEMs and the relationships that the CPI sales force has developed for these products.

 

     For the Nine Months Ended September 30,     For the Three Months Ended September 30,  
     2006    2005   

% of

Revenue

Change

    2006    2005   

% of

Revenue

Change

 

Formed metal

   $ 4,056,863    $ 3,939,560    1.9 %   $ 1,376,730    $ 1,645,439    -11.4 %

Zone cabling

     2,306,462      2,353,840    -0.8 %     686,807      712,264    -1.1 %
                                

Total

   $ 6,363,325    $ 6,293,400    1.1 %   $ 2,063,537    $ 2,357,703    -12.5 %
                                

COSTS AND EXPENSES

Cost of Sales

Direct and indirect costs incurred by the Company to have its products manufactured and assembled of $4,793,920 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 represent 75.3% as a percentage of revenues. This is a decrease of 5.0% as a percentage of revenues as compared with expenses of $5,056,086, which represent 80.3% as a percentage of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.

Direct and indirect costs incurred by the Company to have its products manufactured and assembled of $1,580,873 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 represent 76.6% as a percentage of revenues. This is a decrease of 1.7% as a percentage of revenue as compared with expenses of $1,845,718, which represent 78.3% as a percentage of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2005.

Material expense of $1,538,716 and $1,623,718 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, represents a decrease of 1.6 % as a percentage of revenues. For the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, expense of $526,767 and $576,493, respectively, represents a decrease of 1.6% as a percentage of revenues.

Labor and related expense of $1,846,586 and $2,202,073 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, represents a decrease of 6.0% as a percentage of revenues. For the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, expense of $532,733 and $784,610, respectively, represents a decrease of 6.5% as a percentage of revenues.

During the latter months of 2005 and continuing through 2006, a variety of changes, which have had positive effects to varying extents on the profit margins of the two divisions, were initiated throughout the production cycle, the results of which are becoming evident with an improving gross profit margin:

 

    we successfully negotiated two price increases with CPI; one which became effective January 1, 2006 and the second which became effective July 1, 2006;

 

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    new pricing procedures were implemented for the formed metal products which enabled an improved and more timely absorption of changes in metal prices, energy and transportation costs;

 

    standard costs and margins were analyzed by both customer and product which resulted in an improved and more timely ability to identify and reduce production of lower-margin products, thus allowing us to focus on the higher-margin products;

 

    the Company continues to move toward its goal of lean manufacturing by implementing process changes which have reduced variable costs, improved the production flow, and reduced the length of time to produce a product, thereby enabling more orders to be completed and shipped;

 

    we are becoming more efficient with both labor and material costs as we become more skilled with the engineering and utilization of our state-of-the-art laser-cutter and the robotic welder; and,

 

    improvements in quality control processes have reduced the quantity and cost of rework.

Margins will be affected quarter to quarter, perhaps significantly, by price adjustments, cost of sales, inventory obsolescence, the introduction of new products and the sales mix between the two divisions.

All other manufacturing expenses total $1,408,618 and $1,229,694 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, represent an increase of 2.7 % as a percentage of revenues. For the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, expenses of $521,373 and $484,615 respectively, represent an increase of 4.6% as a percentage of revenues.

Depreciation expense has increased as a result of an increased investment in capitalized equipment. Building maintenance and taxes have increased slightly.

The increase in the inventory allowance for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2006 of $62,000 and $37,000, respectively, represents increases of 1.0% and 1.8%, respectively, as a percentage of revenues for 2006. Inventory reserves are increasing as the limited life of certain products becomes evident.

 

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The following table summarizes the primary components of Cost of Sales for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005:

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,     Three Months Ended September 30,  
     2006   

% of

Revenue

    2005   

% of

Revenue

   

% of

Change

    2006   

% of

Revenue

    2005   

% of

Revenue

   

% of

Change

 

Materials

   $ 1,538,716    24.2 %   $ 1,623,718    25.8 %   -1.6 %   $ 526,767    25.5 %   $ 576,493    24.5 %   1.0 %

Labor & Related Exp.

     1,846,586    29.0 %     2,202,674    35.0 %   -6.0 %     532,733    25.8 %     784,610    33.3 %   -7.5 %

Contracted Services

     168,147    2.6 %     123,235    2.0 %   0.6 %     87,450    4.2 %     67,334    2.9 %   1.3 %

Supplies/Small Tools

     187,786    3.0 %     223,262    3.5 %   -0.5 %     60,430    2.9 %     100,485    4.3 %   -1.4 %

Utilities

     283,831    4.5 %     226,105    3.6 %   0.9 %     96,458    4.7 %     87,964    3.7 %   1.0 %

Shipping

     175,907    2.8 %     169,398    2.7 %   0.1 %     66,924    3.2 %     73,950    3.1 %   0.1 %

Site Exp/Depreciation

     530,947    8.3 %     487,694    7.7 %   0.6 %     173,111    8.4 %     154,882    6.6 %   1.8 %

Inventory Allowance

     62,000    1.0 %     —      0.0 %   1.0 %     37,000    1.8 %     —      0.0 %   1.8 %
                                        

Total Cost of Sales

     4,793,920    75.3 %     5,056,086    80.3 %   -5.0 %     1,580,873    76.6 %     1,845,718    78.3 %   -1.7 %

Gross Margin

   $ 1,569,405    24.7 %   $ 1,237,314    19.7 %   5.0 %   $ 482,664    23.4 %   $ 511,985    21.7 %   1.7 %
                                        

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

Selling, general and administrative expense of $581,894 and $583,509 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, represents a decrease of 0.2% as a percentage of revenues. For the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, expense of $229,653 and $241,906, respectively, represents an increase of 0.8% as a percentage of revenues.

 

    Sales commission expense has decreased as certain customer accounts are no longer included in the sales base used to calculate commissions for our external salesmen;

 

    Bad debt expense represents net adjustments to the allowance for doubtful accounts. No bad debt expense was recognized for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2005.

 

    Professional services expense represents costs for accounting, legal and other consulting services. Also included is a charge recorded in September of $40,000 due to discussions subsequent to quarter-end related to a litigation matter. We anticipate consulting costs may increase as the Company continues to evaluate, document and test internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.

 

    General office expense includes the cost of processing fees to an external payroll service provider under contract effective January 1, 2006. Resources have been allocated to improve the functionality and security systems of our computer network.

 

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The following table summarizes the primary components of selling, general and administrative expense for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005:

 

     For the Nine Months Ended September 30,     For the Three Months Ended September 30,  
     2006    2005   

% of

Revenue

Change

    2006    2005   

% of

Revenue

Change

 

Sales:

                

Commissions

   $ 96,700    $ 187,365    -1.4 %   $ 35,000    $ 68,979    -1.4 %

Travel

     46,606      44,653    0.0 %     17,375      11,994    0.2 %

Bad debt

     82,326      —      1.3 %     18,964      —      0.8 %

Professional services:

                

Accounting

     78,426      108,809    -0.5 %     27,471      64,985    -1.6 %

Legal

     124,397      89,655    0.4 %     76,464      39,840    1.9 %

Other

     36,299      50,005    -0.2 %     13,383      25,537    0.5 %

General office:

                

Equipment maintenance

     17,375      12,971    0.1 %     5,804      4,884    0.0 %

Payroll services

     20,325      —      0.3 %     7,071      —      0.3 %

Insurance

     21,246      27,160    -0.1 %     7,331      2,958    0.2 %

Utilities

     26,438      25,711    0.0 %     9,127      9,300    0.0 %

Other

     31,756      37,180    -0.1 %     11,663      13,429    -0.1 %
                                

Total

   $ 581,894    $ 583,509    -0.2 %   $ 229,653    $ 241,906    0.8 %
                                

Compensation and Related Benefits Expense

Compensation and related benefits expense of $868,138 and $723,792 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, represents an increase of 2.3% as a percentage of revenues. For the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, expense of $267,227 and $249,999, respectively, represents an increase of 0.7% as a percentage of revenues.

Salaries expense increased for both the nine and three months ended September 30, 2006 as compared with the nine and three months ended September 30, 2005. Contributing to this increase is the additional expense related to certain employees hired during the nine months ended September 30, 2005. Additionally, during the three months ended September 30, 2006, a “restricted-use” bonus payment of $40,000 was issued to an officer and an officer received an increase due to a promotion.

Accrued vacation expense represents the value of earned, but unpaid, vacation hours. The vacation expense for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2006 of $36,695 and $15,857, respectively, represents an increase of 0.6 % and 0.7%, respectively, as a percentage of revenues for 2006.

The following table summarizes the primary components of Compensation and Related Benefits expense for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005:

 

     For the Nine Months Ended September 30,     For the Three Months Ended September 30,  
    

September 30,

2006

  

September 30,

2005

  

% of

Revenue

Change

   

September 30,

2006

  

September 30,

2005

  

% of

Revenue

Change

 

Salaries

   $ 728,452    $ 617,083    1.8 %   $ 223,277    $ 215,331    0.3 %

Accrued vacation expense

     36,695      —      0.6 %     15,857      —      0.7 %

Group insurance

     43,838      35,790    0.1 %     14,100      13,974    0.0 %

Payroll taxes and insurance

     59,153      70,919    -0.2 %     13,993      20,694    -0.3 %
                                

Total

   $ 868,138    $ 723,792    2.3 %   $ 267,227    $ 249,999    0.7 %
                                

 

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Stock-Based Compensation Expense

Stock-based compensation expense of $12,583 and $43,010 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, represents a decrease of 0.5% as a percentage of revenues. For the three months ended September 30, 2006, there was no stock-based compensation expense. This represents a decrease of 0.6% as a percentage of revenues as compared to $13,860 of expense incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2005.

During the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2006, stock-based compensation expense was incurred as the result of cashless option exercises.

During the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2005, stock-based compensation expense was for services rendered by outside counsel.

 

     For the Nine months Ended     For the Three Months Ended  
    

September 30,

2006

  

September 30,

2005

   

% of

Revenue

Change

   

September 30,

2006

  

September 30,

2005

   

% of

Revenue

Change

 

Stock-based compensation

   $ 12,583    $ 43,010     -0.5 %   $ 0    $ 13,860     -0.6 %
                    

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company’s operating activities provided cash of $403,546 and utilized cash of $91,150 during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005, respectively. Net cash consumed by operating activities consisted of increases in inventories and prepaid expenses and other current assets. The cash increase from operations is in part attributable to a decrease in accounts receivable and increases in depreciation, amortization, the allowance for obsolete inventory, accounts payable and accrued expenses and expense related to cashless stock transactions.

Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $66,603 as compared with a utilization of $465,584 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the net cash provided by financing activities was $130,000 as compared with $92,660 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The Company received $130,000 from the exercise of stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.

We believe that we can acquire additional working capital, if required, through the sale of additional securities, including the potential exercise of outstanding options, a private placement, or borrowings, including bank borrowing and private equity lines. Since our 67,500 sq. ft. plant is unencumbered, we also have the potential to mortgage it to raise capital. However, there are no assurances that we would be able to obtain such financing or, if obtained, that it would be on terms advantageous to the Company.

 

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RISK FACTORS THAT COULD AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS

Our business is subject to a number of risks, some of which are discussed below. Other risks are presented elsewhere in this document and in the information incorporated by reference into this document. Before deciding to invest in our Company or to maintain or increase your investment, you should carefully consider the risks described below, in addition to the other information contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, our Quarterly Reports on 10-QSB; and in our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including any subsequent reports filed on Forms 10-KSB, 10-QSB and 8-K. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business and results of operations. If any of these risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be seriously harmed. In that event, the market price for our common stock could decline and you may lose all or part of your investment.

Because of the following factors, as well as other variables affecting our operating results, past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results or trends in future periods.

We have a history of operating losses.

We have experienced fluctuations in our revenues and this may continue in the future.

Telecommunications networking products are subject to rapid technological change and to compete, we must offer products that achieve market acceptance.

Economic weakness has affected the Company adversely in the past and the return of such weakness could adversely affect our revenue, gross margin and expenses in the future.

We depend significantly on one distributor for the sales of our zone cabling and wireless products.

Our failure to adequately protect our proprietary rights could adversely affect our ability to compete effectively.

Decreased effectiveness of equity compensation could adversely affect our ability to attract and retain employees, and changes in accounting for equity compensation could adversely affect earnings.

The exercise of our outstanding stock options could adversely affect our outstanding common stock. Our stock option plans are an important component of our compensation program for our employees and directors. As of November 13, 2006, we have issued and outstanding options to purchase 3,878,700 shares of common stock with exercise prices ranging from $0.78 to $2.30 per share. The existence of such rights to acquire common stock at fixed prices may prove a hindrance to our efforts to raise future funding by the sale of equity. The exercise of such options may dilute the percentage ownership interest of our existing stockholders and may dilute the value of their ownership. The possible future sale of shares issuable on the exercise of outstanding options could adversely affect the prevailing market price for our common stock. Further, the holders of the outstanding rights may exercise them at a time when we would otherwise be able to obtain additional equity capital on terms more favorable to us.

 

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ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the direction of our President and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures and concluded that (i) our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2006; and (ii) no change in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2006 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, such internal control over financial reporting.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

There have been no other 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 during the quarter ended September 30, 2006.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On December 15, 2004, the Company filed seven suits in Small Claims Court in Clay County, Florida, related to a customer’s default on a $38,000 account receivable for the ultra-violet light product. The entire past due balance is reflected in the bad debt allowance. The customer, Enhance-It, Inc., subsequently responded by filing a counter-suit claiming breach of contract, negligence, fraud and misrepresentation in the United States District for the District of South Carolina, Beaufort Division. In November 2006 the Company filed a motion for summary judgment on a substantial portion of the customers counter-suit and the Company’s counsel and counsel for the customer initiated settlement discussions.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

(a)   Exhibits:
  10.1   

Employment Agreement with Timothy Adams dated September 1, 2006

  31   

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer

  32.1   

Section 1350 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer

  32.2   

Section 1350 Certification of the Principal Financial Officer

 

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the small business issuer caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: November 14, 2006

 

AMERICAN ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

By:   /s/    TIMOTHY ADAMS        
 

Timothy Adams

President & Chief Operating Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

By:   /s/    JOSEPH F. MCGUIRE
 

Joseph F. McGuire

Chief Financial Officer

Treasurer & Secretary

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

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