EMMETT, Idaho--(Business Wire)--
T.J.T., Inc. (the Company), (Pink Sheets: AXLE), a major supplier
of axles, tires, and set-up supplies to the manufactured housing
industry, announced a net loss of $136,000, or $.03 per diluted share,
for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008. The Company reported net
income of $294,000 for the same period in fiscal 2007. The net loss
for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 is $622,000 compared to income
of $377,000 in the same nine month period a year ago. The loss in both
periods is primarily due to a sharp decline in axle and tire gross
margin and increased SG&A expense.
Sales decreased 19 percent in the three month period ending June
30, 2008 as compared to the same three month period a year ago. The
decrease is due to a sharp decline of $659,000 in the sale of axles
and tires, and a decline of $304,000 in the sales of accessories, as
shipments of manufactured homes declined 21 percent in the Company's
market area. Sales are down almost 10 percent for the nine month
period ending June 30, 2008 as compared to the same nine month period
a year ago. Both axle and tire sales and accessories sales declined in
the first nine months of fiscal 2008 compared to the same period in
2007, 5 percent and 20 percent, respectively. As a result of the
current economic environment, typical seasonal increases in the
manufactured home industry overall did not occur as expected.
Gross profit declined in both the three and nine month periods of
2008 compared to the same periods in 2007, primarily as a result of
the axle and tire business segment. Axle and tire margins declined to
approximately 20 percent in both periods as compared to 29 percent in
2007, as a result of lower selling prices and higher purchase costs of
used axles and tires. Accessories gross margin increased by
approximately 3 percentage points in both the three and nine month
periods when compared to 2007.
Consolidated selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expense
increased $36,000 and $348,000 during the three and nine month
periods, respectively, when compared to the same 2007 periods.
Increases in both periods are largely due to increased legal expenses
as well as expenses associated with the Ladder Lift Systems, L.L.C.
joint venture. Operations of Ladder Lift Systems, L.L.C. are
consolidated within the financial statements for the Company. The
Company has reduced its workforce by 17 percent since September 2007
and has closed the TJT Realty L.L.C. office effective July 1, 2008.
Terrence Sheldon, President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, noted that, "Historically, demand for axles and tires has
increased in our 3rd quarter. In 2008, the historical increase did not
materialize. The Company is re-evaluating strategies implemented
throughout 2008 to weather the soft market that is expected to
continue at least through the end of our fiscal year. We are
continuously evaluating our liquidity needs by closely monitoring
inventory levels and managing our line of credit."
Established in 1977, T.J.T., Inc. is a major provider of recycled
axles and tires to the manufactured housing industry. It operates
recycling facilities in Idaho, Washington, California, and Colorado,
and serves 14 western states. In addition to the recycling business,
T.J.T. also sells aftermarket products to manufactured housing,
recreational vehicle, and residential markets.
This release contains certain forward-looking statements, which
are based on management's current expectations including, but not
limited to, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates,
deposit flows, real estate values, competition, and changes in
legislation or regulations, and other economic, competitive,
governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting the
company's operations, pricing, products, and services. Any
forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which the
statement is made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update
any forward-looking statement.
Copies of this report and additional financial information can be
found at www.pinksheets.com, or you may contact:
Larry B. Prescott
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
T.J.T., Inc.
(208) 365-5321
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T.J.T., INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30 Sept. 30
2008 2007
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 44 $ 1,834
Accounts receivable (net of allowances and
discounts of $39 and $16) 1,086 990
Current portion of notes receivable 13 122
Inventories 6,046 4,946
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 49 30
Income tax receivable 307 5
Deferred tax asset 48 46
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Total current assets 7,593 7,973
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated
depreciation 786 868
Notes receivable, net of current portion 21 49
Real estate held for investment 931 906
Other assets 407 342
Deferred tax asset 102 29
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Total assets $ 9,840 $ 10,167
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Current liabilities:
Line of credit $ 294 $ -
Accounts payable 524 602
Accrued liabilities 498 394
Income tax payable - 78
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Total current liabilities 1,316 1,074
Deferred income and other noncurrent obligations 16 26
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Total liabilities 1,332 1,100
Non-controlling interest 54 4
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 5,000,000
shares authorized; 0 shares issued and
outstanding - -
Common stock, $.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares
authorized; 4,532,862 outstanding 5 5
Capital surplus 5,845 5,832
Retained earnings 2,604 3,226
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Total shareholders' equity 8,454 9,063
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Total liabilities, shareholders' equity,
and non-controlling interest $ 9,840 $ 10,167
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T.J.T., INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATION (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30 June 30
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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Sales (net of returns
and allowances):
Axles and tires $ 2,838 $ 3,497 $ 8,426 $ 8,891
Accessories and
siding 1,148 1,452 3,112 3,871
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Total sales 3,986 4,949 11,538 12,762
Cost of goods sold
Axles and tires 2,287 2,489 6,739 6,249
Accessories and
siding 763 1,007 2,081 2,732
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Total cost of
goods sold 3,050 3,496 8,820 8,981
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Gross profit 936 1,453 2,718 3,781
Selling, general and
administrative
expenses 1,190 1,154 3,818 3,470
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Operating income (254) 299 (1,100) 311
Interest income 3 23 28 72
Investment property
income - 157 15 157
Undistributed equity
interest in joint
venture income - (24) - 47
Rental income 2 4 5 16
Other income - 1 11 -
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Income before non-
controlling interest
and taxes (249) 460 (1,041) 603
Non-controlling
interest loss 12 5 36 5
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Income before taxes (237) 465 (1,005) 608
Income taxes (101) 171 (383) 231
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Net income $ (136) $ 294 $ (622) $ 377
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Net income per common
share:
Continuing
operations
Basic $ (.03) $ .06 $ (.14) $ .08
Diluted $ (.03) $ .06 $ (.14) $ .08
Weighted average
shares outstanding:
Basic 4,532,862 4,532,862 4,532,862 4,518,745
Diluted 4,562,750 4,611,203 4,585,359 4,613,859
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T.J.T., INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
For the nine months ended June 30, 2008 2007
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ (622) $ 377
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 171 168
Loss (gain) on sale of assets (11) (157)
Undistributed equity earnings in joint venture - (48)
Stock compensation 13 25
Non-controlling interest 50 5
Change in accounts receivables (96) 65
Change in inventories (1,100) (759)
Change in prepaid expenses and other current
assets (19) (93)
Change in accounts payable (78) 134
Change in taxes (455) 166
Change in other assets and liabilities 33 (748)
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Net cash used by operating activities (2,114) (865)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (124) (109)
Investment property purchases (27) (68)
Sale of land held for investment - 174
Issuance of notes receivable (32) (2)
Repayments received on notes receivable 169 4
Proceeds from sale of assets 44 4
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Net cash provided by investing activities 30 3
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from line of credit 294 -
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Net cash provided by financing activities 294 -
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1,790) (862)
Cash and cash equivalents at October 1 1,834 2,574
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Cash and cash equivalents at June 30 $ 44 $1,712
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Supplemental information:
Income taxes paid $ - $ 64
Issuance of note receivable for sale of fixed
assets 10 5
Value of stock received into treasury as payment
to exercise options - 14
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T.J.T., Inc.
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Larry B. Prescott, 208-365-5321
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