Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2008

 

 

TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   0-21121   06-1456680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission file number)  

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

One Hamden Center

2319 Whitney Ave, Suite 3B, Hamden, CT

  06518
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 859-6800

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The following information is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” of Form 8-K. Such information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On August 5, 2008, TransAct Technologies Incorporated issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit

 

Description

99.1

  Press Release dated August 5, 2008 of TransAct Technologies Incorporated

 

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SIGNATURE

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

 

TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
By:  

/s/ Steven A. DeMartino

  Steven A. DeMartino
  Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

Date: August 5, 2008

 

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EXHIBIT LIST

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit

  

Description

99.1

   Press Release dated August 5, 2008 of TransAct Technologies Incorporated

 

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Press Release

EXHIBIT 99.1

LOGO

TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2008 RESULTS

Reports Revenue Growth of 17%

HAMDEN, CT – August 5, 2008 – TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: TACT), a global leader in market-specific printers for transaction-based industries, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. Summary results for these periods are as follows:

 

     Three months ended June 30,     Six months ended June 30,  
(in $000s, except EPS)    2008    2007    % change     2008     2007     % change  

Net sales

   $ 16,319    $ 13,947    17.0 %   $ 30,604     $ 25,415     20.4 %

As reported (GAAP):

              

Operating income (loss)

   $ 399    $ 419    -4.8 %   $ (660 )   $ (34 )   NM  

Net income (loss)

   $ 290    $ 284    2.1 %   $ (402 )   $ 61     NM  

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

   $ 0.03    $ 0.03    0.0 %   $ (0.04 )   $ 0.01     NM  

Adjusted (non-GAAP) (1):

              

Operating income

   $ 1,531    $ 618    147.7 %   $ 2,369     $ 168     1310.1 %

Net income

   $ 941    $ 468    101.1 %   $ 1,473     $ 247     496.4 %

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.10    $ 0.05    100.0 %   $ 0.16     $ 0.03     433.3 %

 

(1) Adjusted non-GAAP measures exclude $1,132,000 of legal fees related to the lawsuit with FutureLogic, Inc. (the “FL Legal Fees”) in the second quarter 2008, and $187,000 of FL Legal Fees and $12,000 of restructuring expenses in the second quarter 2007. Adjusted non-GAAP measures exclude $3,029,000 of FL Legal Fees in the six months ended June 30, 2008, and $190,000 of FL Legal Fees and $12,000 of restructuring expenses in same period of 2007.

“The second quarter saw another positive performance from TransAct, which continues to achieve strong results despite the difficult macroeconomic environment,” said Bart C. Shuldman, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of TransAct Technologies. “In addition to our year-over-year revenue and adjusted net income increase, we were pleased to settle our lawsuit with FutureLogic, Inc.”

Mr. Shuldman continued, “We were very pleased with the results in our Casino and Gaming market during the second quarter of 2008, led by a 19% increase in domestic casino printer sales despite the declining domestic casino industry. These results included initial sales resulting from our new status as the default printer supplier to IGT. In addition, we enjoyed a second consecutive quarter of strong sales to our lottery customer, leading to a near doubling of lottery printer revenue in the second quarter of 2008 compared to the second quarter of 2007. Finally, the quarter saw our first orders for the Ithaca 8000 receipt/label printer for McDonald’s as well as the new BANKjet® 2500 bank teller printer, both of which we believe will continue to add sales in our Banking and Point-of-Sale market. Looking forward, we continue to remain optimistic about our business and opportunities for the balance of 2008.”

Second Quarter and Subsequent Highlights

 

   

April 7 – TransAct Technologies wins default status at IGT

 

   

April 14 – TransAct Technologies and NCR to provide integrated printing solution to McDonald’s

 

   

May 12 – TransAct Technologies announces settlement of patent litigation with FutureLogic, Inc., whereby FutureLogic will license TransAct’s patented, dual port technology for printers and upgrade kits that utilize the patented technology

 

 

 

July 10 – TransAct’s Epic 950® casino printer selected by MGM Grand at Foxwoods ®

Second Quarter 2008 Results

Revenue for the second quarter of 2008 was $16.3 million, an increase of 17% compared to $13.9 million in the prior-year period. The Company recorded GAAP net income of approximately $0.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, in both the second quarter of 2008 and 2007, respectively. The GAAP results for the second quarter of 2008 and 2007 included approximately $1.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of legal fees related to the recently-settled litigation with FutureLogic, Inc. Excluding this item, adjusted net income in the second quarter of 2008 was approximately $0.9 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of approximately $0.5 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2007. For further information regarding the presentation of adjusted non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the “Financial Presentation” paragraph below.


Steven A. DeMartino, TransAct’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer commented, “In addition to a strong sales quarter, I am pleased to report that our operating expenses declined by 9% in the second quarter of 2008 compared to the second quarter of 2007, excluding legal fees, demonstrating the success of the cost reductions we implemented late in 2007. We also expect our gross margins to improve during the second half of 2008 compared to the first half of 2008 as we complete the final transition of production of our printers to our contract manufacturer in China.”

Six Month 2008 Results

Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $30.6 million, an increase of 20% compared to $25.4 million in the prior-year period. The Company recorded a GAAP net loss of approximately $0.4 million, or a loss of $0.04 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to GAAP net income of approximately $0.1 million, or earnings of $0.01 per diluted share, for the prior-year period in 2007. The GAAP results for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 include approximately $3.0 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of legal fees related to the recently-settled litigation against FutureLogic, Inc. Excluding this item, adjusted net income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was approximately $1.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of approximately $0.2 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the comparable prior-year period in 2007. For further information regarding the presentation of adjusted non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the “Financial Presentation” paragraph below.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of June 30, 2008, TransAct had $2.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, and no debt obligations outstanding under the Company’s $20 million revolving credit facility. During the second quarter of 2008, the Company did not repurchase any additional shares under its stock repurchase program. As of June 30, 2008, the Company had repurchased a total of 1,034,000 shares for approximately $8 million under its current authorization. TransAct’s $15 million repurchase program allows the Company to repurchase up to $7 million in additional shares through March 2010.

Financial Presentation

The Company has provided adjusted non-GAAP financial measures because the Company believes that these amounts are helpful to investors and others to more accurately assess the ongoing nature of TransAct’s core operations. The adjusted non-GAAP measures exclude the effect in the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 of legal fees related to the lawsuit with FutureLogic, Inc. In addition, the adjusted non-GAAP measures exclude the effect in the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 of a charge related to the closing of the Company’s Wallingford, CT facility. These items have been excluded from adjusted non-GAAP financial measures, as management does not believe that they are representative of underlying trends in the Company’s performance. Their exclusion provides investors and others with additional information to more readily assess the Company’s operating results. The Company uses the non-GAAP financial measures internally to focus management on the results of the Company’s core business. The presentation of this additional non-GAAP information is not considered superior to or a substitute for the financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details

TransAct will review detailed second quarter 2008 results during a conference call today at 5:00 PM EDT. The conference call-in number is 866-293-8973. A replay of the call will be available from 8:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, August 5 through midnight EDT on Tuesday, August 12 by telephone at 888-203-1112; passcode 3407167. Investors can also access the conference call via a live webcast on the Company’s Web site at http://www.transact-tech.com. A replay of the call will be archived on that Web site for one week.

About TransAct Technologies Incorporated

TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: TACT) is a leader in developing and manufacturing market-specific printers for transaction-based industries. These industries include casino, gaming, lottery, banking, kiosk and point-of-sale. Each individual market has distinct, critical requirements for printing and the transaction is not complete until the receipt and/or ticket is produced. TransAct printers are designed from the ground up based on market specific requirements and are sold under the Ithaca® and Epic product brands. TransAct distributes its products through OEMs, value-added resellers, selected distributors, and direct to end-users. TransAct has over two million printers installed around the world. TransAct also has a strong focus on the after-market side of the business, with a high commitment to printer service, supplies and spare parts. TransAct is headquartered in Hamden, CT. For more information on TransAct, visit http://www.transact-tech.com or call 203.859.6800.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this press release include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “project” or “continue” or the negative thereof or other similar words. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but are not limited to, customer acceptance and market share gains, both domestically and internationally, in the face of substantial competition from competitors that have broader lines of products and greater financial resources; introduction of new products into the marketplace by competitors; successful product development; dependence on significant customers; dependence on significant vendors; the ability to recruit and retain quality employees as the Company grows; dependence on third parties for sales outside the United States, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and Asia; economic and political conditions in the United States, Australia,


New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and Asia; marketplace acceptance of new products; risks associated with foreign operations; availability of third-party components at reasonable prices; price wars or other significant pricing pressures affecting the Company’s products in the United States or abroad; and risks associated with potential future acquisitions. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and the Company assumes no duty to update them to reflect new, changing or unanticipated events or circumstances.

Contact:

TransAct Technologies Incorporated

Steven DeMartino, EVP and Chief Financial Officer

203-859-6810

ICR Inc.

William Schmitt

203-682-8200


TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

(In thousands, except per share data)    Three months ended
June 30,
2008
    Three months ended
June 30,
2007
     GAAP
Basis
    Adjustments     Pro Forma
Basis
    GAAP
Basis
   Adjustments     Pro Forma
Basis

Net sales

   $ 16,319     $ —       $ 16,319     $ 13,947    $ —       $ 13,947

Cost of sales

     10,859       —         10,859       9,007      —         9,007
                                             

Gross profit

     5,460       —         5,460       4,940      —         4,940
                                             

Operating expenses:

             

Engineering, design and product development

     691       —         691       779      —         779

Selling and marketing

     1,516       —         1,516       1,708      —         1,708

General and administrative

     1,722       —         1,722       1,835      —         1,835

Restructuring

     —         —         —         12      (12 )a     —  

Legal fees associated with lawsuit

     1,132       (1,132 )b     —         187      (187 )b     —  
                                             
     5,061       (1,132 )     3,929       4,521      (199 )     4,322
                                             

Operating income

     399       1,132       1,531       419      199       618
                                             

Other income (expense):

             

Interest, net

     (7 )     —         (7 )     10      —         10

Other, net

     (8 )     —         (8 )     13      —         13
                                             
     (15 )     —         (15 )     23      —         23
                                             

Income before income taxes

     384       1,132       1,516       442      199       641

Income tax provision

     94       481 c     575       158      15 c     173
                                             

Net income

   $ 290     $ 651     $ 941     $ 284    $ 184     $ 468
                                             

Net income per share:

             

Basic

   $ 0.03       $ 0.10     $ 0.03      $ 0.05

Diluted

   $ 0.03       $ 0.10     $ 0.03      $ 0.05

Shares used in per share calculation:

             

Basic

     9,309         9,309       9,384        9,384

Diluted

     9,516         9,516       9,574        9,574

 

a Charge of $12,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2007 related to the closing of the Company’s Wallingford, CT facility.
b Legal expenses of $1,132,000 and $187,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, related to the lawsuit with FutureLogic, Inc.
c The tax effect on the adjustments.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION – SALES BY SALES UNIT:

 

     Three months ended
June 30,
     2008    2007

Banking and point-of-sale

   $ 3,013    $ 3,073

Casino and gaming

     5,440      5,024

Lottery

     4,786      2,482

TransAct services group

     3,080      3,368
             

Total net sales

   $ 16,319    $ 13,947
             


TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

(In thousands, except per share data)    Six months ended
June 30,
2008
    Six months ended
June 30,
2007
 
     GAAP
Basis
    Adjustments     Pro Forma
Basis
    GAAP
Basis
    Adjustments     Pro Forma
Basis
 

Net sales

   $ 30,604     $ —       $ 30,604     $ 25,415     $ —       $ 25,415  

Cost of sales

     20,365       —         20,365       16,722       —         16,722  
                                                

Gross profit

     10,239       —         10,239       8,693       —         8,693  
                                                

Operating expenses:

            

Engineering, design and product development

     1,406       —         1,406       1,493       —         1,493  

Selling and marketing

     2,967       —         2,967       3,350       —         3,350  

General and administrative

     3,497       —         3,497       3,682       —         3,682  

Restructuring

     —         —         —         12       (12 )a     —    

Legal fees associated with lawsuit

     3,029       (3,029 )b     —         190       (190 )b     —    
                                                
     10,899       (3,029 )     7,870       8,727       (202 )     8,525  
                                                

Operating income (loss)

     (660 )     3,029       2,369       (34 )     202       168  
                                                

Other income (expense):

            

Interest, net

     (3 )     —         (3 )     38       —         38  

Other, net

     (6 )     —         (6 )     12       —         12  
                                                
     (9 )     —         (9 )     50       —         50  
                                                

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (669 )     3,029       2,360       16       202       218  

Income tax provision (benefit)

     (267 )     1,154 c     887       (45 )     16 c     (29 )
                                                

Net income (loss)

   $ (402 )   $ 1,875     $ 1,473     $ 61     $ 186     $ 247  
                                                

Net income (loss) per share:

            

Basic

   $ (0.04 )     $ 0.16     $ 0.01       $ 0.03  

Diluted

   $ (0.04 )     $ 0.16     $ 0.01       $ 0.03  

Shares used in per share calculation:

            

Basic

     9,294         9,294       9,404         9,404  

Diluted

     9,294         9,456       9,626         9,626  

 

a Charge of $12,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2007 related to the closing of the Company’s Wallingford, CT facility.
b Legal expenses of $3,029,000 and $190,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, related to the lawsuit with FutureLogic, Inc.
c The tax effect on the adjustments.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION – SALES BY SALES UNIT:

 

     Six months ended
June 30,
     2008    2007

Banking and point-of-sale

   $ 5,746    $ 5,724

Casino and gaming

     10,277      9,155

Lottery

     8,396      3,624

TransAct services group

     6,185      6,912
             

Total net sales

   $ 30,604    $ 25,415
             


TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

(In thousands)    June 30,
2008
    December 31,
2007
 

Assets:

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 2,528     $ 2,561  

Receivables, net

     8,380       6,128  

Inventories, net

     7,249       8,665  

Refundable income taxes

     51       51  

Deferred tax assets

     1,529       1,529  

Other current assets

     323       362  
                

Total current assets

     20,060       19,296  
                

Fixed assets, net

     5,952       6,338  

Goodwill, net

     1,469       1,469  

Deferred tax assets

     3,340       3,019  

Intangibles and other assets, net

     415       482  
                
     11,176       11,308  
                

Total assets

   $ 31,236     $ 30,604  
                

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity:

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 5,415     $ 4,688  

Accrued liabilities

     2,605       2,852  

Deferred revenue

     489       522  
                

Total current liabilities

     8,509       8,062  
                

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

     318       211  

Accrued warranty, net of current portion

     124       91  

Deferred rent

     491       507  

Other liabilities

     125       125  
                
     1,058       934  
                

Total liabilities

     9,567       8,996  
                

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock

     104       104  

Additional paid-in capital

     20,344       19,872  

Retained earnings

     9,047       9,449  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     169       178  

Treasury stock, at cost

     (7,995 )     (7,995 )
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     21,669       21,608  
                
   $ 31,236     $ 30,604