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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007

or

 

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

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File Number 000-31283

 


PECO II, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

OHIO   34-1605456

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1376 STATE ROUTE 598, GALION, OHIO 44833

(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number including area code: (419) 468-7600

 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports to be filed by section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  x

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

CLASS

 

Outstanding At October 31, 2007

Common Shares, without par value   27,306,223

 



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PECO II, INC.

INDEX

 

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PART I

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Financial Statements:   
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets    3
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations    4
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows    5
   Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    6

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    14

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    19

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    19

PART II

   OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors    19

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    20

Item 6.

   Exhibits    21
   SIGNATURES    22

 

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PECO II, INC.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PECO II, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except for share data)

 

     

September 30,

2007

   

December 31,

2006

 
      
     (Unaudited)        
ASSETS     

Current Assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 8,437     $ 5,259  

Restricted cash

     —         3,500  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $110 at September 30, 2007 and $105 at December 31, 2006

     4,985       6,611  

Inventories, net of allowance of $1,869 at September 30, 2007 and $2,446 at December 31, 2006

     8,762       11,057  

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

     750       1,142  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     416       438  

Assets held for sale

     334       825  
                

Total current assets

     23,684       28,832  
                

Property and equipment, at cost:

    

Land and land improvements

     195       195  

Buildings and building improvements

     7,251       7,252  

Machinery and equipment

     2,944       2,998  

Furniture and fixtures

     5,633       5,646  
                
     16,023       16,091  

Less-accumulated depreciation

     (11,182 )     (10,798 )
                

Property and equipment, net

     4,841       5,293  

Other Assets:

    

Goodwill

     5,937       6,017  

Intangibles, net

     4,090       4,895  

Other assets

     2       4  
                

Total Assets

   $ 38,554     $ 45,041  
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current Liabilities:

    

Borrowings under line of credit

   $ —       $ 2,249  

Capital leases payable

     287       353  

Accounts payable

     3,434       3,289  

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts

     60       826  

Accrued compensation expense

     1,157       1,057  

Accrued income taxes

     81       94  

Other accrued expenses

     1,771       2,170  
                

Total current liabilities

     6,790       10,038  
                

Shareholders’ Equity:

    

Common shares, no par value: authorized 150,000,000 shares; 27,261,727 and 27,173,550 shares issued at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006

     3,458       3,447  

Warrants

     5,039       5,012  

Additional paid-in capital

     116,363       116,004  

Accumulated deficit

     (93,096 )     (89,460 )
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     31,764       35,003  
                

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 38,554     $ 45,041  
                

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

 

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PECO II, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

(In thousands, except for per share data)

 

     For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
    For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Net sales:

        

Product

   $ 7,871     $ 8,965     $ 21,022     $ 26,646  

Services

     2,843       3,457       8,340       9,825  
                                
     10,714       12,422       29,362       36,471  

Cost of goods sold:

        

Product

     6,536       7,679       18,282       21,824  

Services

     2,341       3,358       6,610       9,177  
                                
     8,877       11,037       24,892       31,001  

Gross margin:

        

Product

     1,335       1,286       2,740       4,822  

Services

     502       99       1,730       648  
                                
     1,837       1,385       4,470       5,470  

Operating expenses:

        

Research, development and engineering

     485       871       1,820       2,558  

Selling, general and administrative

     1,952       2,368       6,549       7,395  
                                
     2,437       3,239       8,369       9,953  
                                

Loss from operations

     (600 )     (1,854 )     (3,899 )     (4,483 )

Interest income, net

     110       121       307       359  
                                

Loss before income taxes

     (490 )     (1,733 )     (3,592 )     (4,124 )

Income tax (provision) benefit

     (17 )     (17 )     (44 )     47  
                                

Net loss

   $ (507 )   $ (1,750 )   $ (3,636 )   $ (4,077 )
                                

Net loss per common share:

        

Basic and diluted

   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.16 )
                                

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

        

Basic and diluted

     27,232       27,147       27,205       25,484  
                                

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

 

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PECO II, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2007     2006  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net loss

   $ (3,636 )   $ (4,077 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     1,253       1,333  

Provision for bad debts

     5       31  

Provision for obsolete and excess inventories

     287       79  

Provision for product warranty

     447       445  

(Gain) loss on disposals of property and equipment

     (128 )     10  

Compensation expense from share-based payments

     365       463  

Working capital changes:

    

Accounts receivable

     1,621       199  

Inventories

     2,008       (3,762 )

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     521       (234 )

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

     (1,390 )     1,530  
                

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

     1,353       (3,983 )
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Capital expenditures

     (11 )     (143 )

Acquisition

     —         (695 )

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     635       2,153  
                

Net cash provided by investing activities

     624       1,315  
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Transfer from restricted cash

     3,500       183  

Net (repayment) usage under line of credit agreement

     (2,249 )     226  

Repayment of capital leases

     (66 )     (70 )

Proceeds from issuance of common shares—options exercised

     —         164  

Proceeds from issuance of common shares—ESPP

     16       22  
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     1,201       525  
                

Net change in cash

     3,178       (2,143 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     5,259       8,778  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 8,437     $ 6,635  
                

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

    

Income taxes paid

   $ 61     $ 62  

Interest paid

     20       96  

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

 

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PECO II, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PECO II, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly and partially owned subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, of a normal and recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the results for the interim periods presented.

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 reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for doubtful accounts, inventory obsolescence, depreciation and amortization, sales returns, warranty costs, taxes and contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. The December 31, 2006 balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. It is suggested that these condensed statements be read in conjunction with the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

2. Recent Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Effective January 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” FIN 48 establishes that the financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return are to be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. The Company has completed its analysis of the effects of FIN 48 and has determined the adoption will not have a material effect on its consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

The Company has an established policy to review all tax benefits and liabilities on a quarterly basis in accordance with FIN 48 and has accounted for any uncertainty according to FIN 48. The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to recognized tax liabilities in the accrued income taxes on the balance sheet and in the provision for income taxes on the income statement. The Company or its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and one foreign jurisdiction. Returns filed in these jurisdictions for tax years ended on or after December 31, 2004 are subject to examination by relevant taxing authorities.

Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the additional disclosure provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 06-03, How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement.” EITF No. 06-03 permits the presentation of these taxes on either a gross basis (included in revenues and costs) or a net basis (excluded from revenues). The Company classifies sales taxes on a net basis in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Adoption of this EITF did not have an effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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PECO II, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

 

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” which permits companies to voluntarily choose, at specified election dates, to measure specified financial instruments and other items at fair value on a contract-by-contract basis. Subsequent changes in fair value will be required to be reported in earnings each reporting period. The objective of this election, called the “fair value option,” is to improve financial reporting by providing companies with the means to reduce the volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently, without using the complex hedge-accounting requirements of SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” SFAS No. 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and therefore is effective for the Company in fiscal year 2008. The Company is currently assessing the effect of implementing this standard, which will be dependent upon the nature and extent of eligible items elected to be measured at fair value at the time of adoption.

3. Segment Information

The following summarizes additional information regarding segments of the Company’s operations:

 

Net sales:    For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
    For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Product

   $ 7,871     $ 8,965     $ 21,022     $ 26,646  

Services

     2,843       3,457       8,340       9,825  
                                
   $ 10,714     $ 12,422     $ 29,362     $ 36,471  
                                
Loss from operations:    For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
    For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Product

   $ (484 )     (1,248 )   $ (3,478 )     (2,893 )

Services

     (116 )     (606 )     (421 )     (1,590 )
                                

Consolidated loss from operations

   $ (600 )   $ (1,854 )   $ (3,899 )   $ (4,483 )
                                

4. Acquisitions

On March 28, 2006, PECO II acquired exclusive rights to certain business and inventory for Delta’s U.S. and Canadian Telecom Power Division in exchange for an equity position in PECO II that enables Delta to become the Company’s largest shareholder. The detailed terms of the acquisition are more fully described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. Below is a summary of the proforma results of operations for the periods presented.

 

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PECO II, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

 

Proforma Adjustments – Statement of Operations

Results of operations have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements prospectively from the effective date of the acquisition. The following table provides selected, unaudited actual financial information for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and three month period ended September 30, 2006 and proforma financial information for the nine month period ended September 30, 2006 as if the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2006. Proforma financial information amounts have been adjusted for expected amortization expense and other post-closing effects including the effect on the weighted average common shares outstanding.

 

    

For the Three Months

Ended September 30,

   

For the Nine Months

Ended September 30,

 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (proforma)  

Sales – Product

   $ 7,871     $ 8,965     $ 21,022     $ 29,254  

Sales – Services

     2,843       3,457       8,340       9,825  
                                

Net sales:

   $ 10,714     $ 12,422     $ 29,362     $ 39,079  
                                

Net loss

   $ (507 )   $ (1,750 )   $ (3,636 )   $ (3,981 )
                                

Net loss per share, basic and diluted

   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.14 )
                                

The proforma information does not necessarily reflect the results that would have occurred if the acquisitions had been in effect for the periods presented. In addition, they are not intended to be a projection of future results and do not reflect any synergies that might be achieved from combining the operations.

5. Restricted Cash

The Company has a $3,500 demand line of credit agreement that required a deposit account as collateral reflected as restricted cash in the accompanying balance sheet as of December 31, 2006. During 2007, the terms of the bank’s security interest in the collateral account were amended. As such, the restricted cash is no longer restricted based on the available line of credit amount of $3,500. The amended security interest terms have been changed to a formula based calculation that is dependent upon the outstanding amount of the line. As of September 30, 2007, there is no outstanding balance on the line and the entire collateral account is free from restrictions from the bank. Therefore, the balance of the collateral account is reflected in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying balance sheet as of September 30, 2007.

 

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PECO II, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

 

6. Warrants

During 2006, the Company issued a warrant as part of the purchase price consideration for the Delta acquisition (see Note 4). The Warrant gives Delta the right to purchase additional shares of the Company’s common stock that, when aggregated with the 4,740,375 shares of Company common stock acquired by Delta in the Delta transaction, will represent 45% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of capital stock measured as of five business days before the exercise of the Warrant, at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, exercisable immediately upon issuance and for a period of 30 months thereafter. Therefore, the amount of shares available to Delta under the terms of the Warrant may continue to increase as a result of stock issuances from stock option exercises, employee stock purchase plans and restricted stock awards. The fair value of the Warrant was estimated at $0.37 per share as of the public announcement date of October 13, 2005 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumption: stock price of $1.34; volatility of 60%; risk-free interest rate of 3.96%; and an expected life of 30 months. The number shares available under the Warrant at the time of acquisition was approximately 13 million and was valued at $4,761 net of issuance costs. At September 30, 2007, there are approximately 13.7 million shares available under the Warrant and are valued at $5,039 net of issuance costs.

7. Inventories

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is computed using standard cost, which approximates actual cost on the first-in, first-out basis, net of allowances for estimated obsolescence. Major classes of inventory at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 are summarized below:

 

     September 30, 2007     December 31, 2006  

Raw materials

   $ 8,810     $ 11,547  

Work-in-process

     824       547  

Finished goods

     997       1,409  
                

Gross inventory

     10,631       13,503  

Obsolescence

     (1,869 )     (2,446 )
                

Net inventory

   $ 8,762     $ 11,057  
                

8. Uncompleted Contracts

Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts consist of the following:

 

     September 30, 2007    December 31, 2006

Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts

   $ 1,547    $ 3,869

Estimated earnings

     212      562
             
     1,759      4,431

Less: Billings to date

     1,069      4,115
             
   $ 690    $ 316
             

Included in the accompanying balance sheet under the following captions:

 

     September 30, 2007     December 31, 2006  

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

   $ 750     $ 1,142  

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts

     (60 )     (826 )
                
   $ 690     $ 316  
                

 

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PECO II, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

 

9. Assets Held for Sale

As disclosed in Note 6 of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company had recognized certain impairment charges for equipment and inventory during fiscal 2006 related to the Company’s plans to outsource certain manufacturing operations. At December 31, 2006, the remaining carrying value of the asset group was $825 and is classified as “Assets held for sale” in the accompanying balance sheet. During the current year, the Company has been able to sell portions of the equipment and inventory as the outsourcing efforts progress. At September 30, 2007, the remaining carrying value of the asset group is $334 and there are no indications of further impairment.

10. Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Management performs an annual review of goodwill for potential impairment as of October 31 of each year. During 2006, it was determined that there were no impairments of goodwill associated with the service or product reporting units.

Goodwill is summarized as follows:

 

     Service     Product    Total  

Balance, December 31, 2006

   $ 1,658     $ 4,359    $ 6,017  

Adjustment for additional shares issuable under warrant

     —         27      27  

Other write-offs of certain liabilities assumed

     (107 )     —        (107 )
                       

Balance, September 30, 2007

   $ 1,551     $ 4,386    $ 5,937  
                       

Intangible assets are summarized as follows and relate to the product segment only:

 

Intangible Assets with Determinable Lives

   September 30, 2007    December 31, 2006

Customer relationships

   $ 2,000    $ 2,000

Supply agreement

     3,700      3,700
             

Total gross intangible assets

     5,700      5,700

Less: Accumulated amortization

     1,610      805
             

Intangibles, net

   $ 4,090    $ 4,895
             

Amortization expense for the three months ending September 30, 2007 was $268, and year to date was $805. Amortization expense for the three months ending September 30, 2006 was $268 and year to date was $537. Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives of the customer relationship and supply agreement intangibles are 6 years and 5 years, respectively.

11. Warranty

Accrued warranty costs are included in “Other accrued expenses” in the accompanying balance sheet. Accrued warranty costs are summarized as follows:

 

     September 30, 2007     December 31, 2006  

Accrued warranty costs, beginning of year

   $ 913     $ 1,352  

Warranty provision

     447       667  

Warranty claims incurred

     (439 )     (1,106 )
                

Accrued warranty costs, end of period

   $ 921     $ 913  
                

 

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PECO II, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

 

12. Contingencies

The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although the outcomes of such matters cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company believes the final disposition of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

The Company has a $139 contingency reserve for potential sales tax liability from a prior acquisition, for potential service nexus in states in which the Company is not currently filing and other miscellaneous sales or use tax issues. The Company does not volunteer to pay more taxes than necessary but believes this is an appropriate approach to the risks associated with prior and current year taxes.

13. Loss Per Share

The number of shares outstanding for calculation of loss per share is as follows:

 

     For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
   For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
     2007    2006    2007    2006

Weighted-average shares outstanding—basic

   27,232    27,147    27,205    25,484

Effect of potentially dilutive shares

   —      —      —      —  
                   

Weighted-average shares outstanding—dilutive

   27,232    27,147    27,205    25,484
                   

Due to the Company’s net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, no common equivalent shares were included in the calculation of diluted loss per share for the periods represented because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

14. Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has one plan under which stock-based awards may currently be granted to officers and employees, including non-employee directors. The 2000 Performance Plan, as amended (“2000 Plan”), provides for the granting of 5,000,000 common shares. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors administers the 2000 Plan. The 2000 Plan permits the grant of non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards, and stock appreciation rights.

Stock options are granted at the fair market value of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant, generally vest over three to four years, and generally have a term of 5 years. Restricted stock awards are granted at the fair market value of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant and typically vest in a one year period. Options and awards may include service and performance based criteria.

In addition to the 2000 Plan, the Company has the 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) and reserved for issuance an aggregate of 1,000,000 common shares. The ESPP allows eligible employees to purchase common shares through payroll deductions, at prices equal to 85% of fair market value on the first or last business day of the offering period, whichever is lower. The Plan will terminate when all or substantially all of the common shares reserved for purposes of the plan have been purchased. The fair value of the discount is estimated at the beginning of each semi-annual payment period and vests at the end of that period.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

 

Total stock-based compensation expense by type of award is as follows:

 

     For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
    For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Stock options

   $ 72     $ 88     $ 187     $ 256  

Restricted stock awards

     68       44       166       194  

Employee stock purchase plan

     4       5       12       13  
                                

Total stock-based compensation expense

     144       137       365       463  

Tax effect on stock-based compensation expense

     —         —         —         —    
                                

Net effect on loss from operations

     144       137       365       463  
                                

Effect on basic and diluted loss per share

   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.02 )
                                

There was no recorded tax effect on the recognition of stock-based compensation expense due to the Company’s significant net operating loss carry-forward and valuation reserve. In addition, there was no effect on the presentation of the statement of cash flows as excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options have not been recorded as the Company does not expect to be able to realize current period deductions of taxable income.

Stock Options

During the quarter ending September 30, 2007, the Company granted 175,000 stock options which will vest subject to the attainment of performance goals based on pre-established financial objectives by the end of 2007. If these performance goals are not attained by year-end the options will forfeit.

The following table represents stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2007:

 

    

Number of

Shares

   

Weighted
Average

Exercise Price

  

Weighted
Average

Remaining

Contract Life

Outstanding options at December 31, 2006

   2,587,500     $ 1.12   

Granted

   265,000       0.71   

Exercised

   —         —     

Forfeited/ Cancelled

   (538,250 )     1.29   
               

Outstanding options at September 30, 2007

   2,294,250       1.04    2.59 years
                 

Outstanding exercisable at September 30, 2007

   1,567,000     $ 1.01    1.96 years
                 

At September 30, 2007 the aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding and exercisable was approximately $19 and $19, respectively.

Restricted Stock Awards

Fair-values of the restricted stock awards are based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. At September 30, 2007, there was $3 of unrecognized compensation expense from non-vested restricted stock awards that is expected to be recognized during fiscal 2007.

 

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PECO II, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont.)

(unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share data)

 

The following table represents restricted stock awards activity for the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2007:

 

    

Number of

Shares

  

Weighted Average

Grant Date Fair Value

Nonvested at December 31, 2006

   100,000    $ 1.74

Awarded

   98,282      .79

Vested

   188,282      1.21
       

Nonvested at September 30, 2007

   10,000    $ 1.25
       

15. Related Party Transactions

The Company engages in certain related party transactions throughout the course of its business. On March 28, 2006, PECO II acquired exclusive rights to certain business and inventory for Delta’s U.S. and Canadian Telecom Power Division in exchange for an equity position in PECO II that enables Delta to become the Company’s largest shareholder. In addition, the transaction included the execution of a supply agreement that allows PECO II to access Delta’s substantial engineering capabilities and high-quality, cost-effective component manufacturing for its power systems.

The Company’s related party transactions with Delta, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 included $193 in sales and $5,370 in purchases. At September 30, 2007, the Company had balances of $62 and $909 included in accounts receivable and accounts payable, respectively.

16. Major Customers

Because of the Company’s concentration of sales to the Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) and wireless service providers, a small number of customers typically represent substantial portions of total sales. For the first nine months of 2007, sales to three companies comprised 64.9% of total sales. Sales to our top customer included $8,789 in product and $1,958 in service, our second highest customer included $1,380 in product and $2,875 in service, our third highest customer included $3,977 in product and $80 in service.

For the first nine months of 2006, sales to three companies comprised 51.8% of total sales. Sales to our top customer included $6,164 in product and $949 in service, our second highest customer included $3,921 in product and $2,127 in service, our third highest customer included $5,093 in product and $648 in service.

 

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PECO II, INC.

 

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

References to “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company,” or “PECO II” refer to PECO II, Inc. unless the context indicates otherwise.

Overview

While we experienced a net loss of $0.5 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007, we had positive EBITDA of $0.1 million. The third quarter performance highlights a major milestone on our path to profitability. We delivered a positive EBITDA performance for the first time since we began reporting EBITDA results at the beginning of 2006. While our revenues only increased 2% sequentially, the positive impact of our strategic and operational restructuring continues to lower our breakeven point. We define EBITDA as net income/(loss) before interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and non-cash stock compensation expense. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information” in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis for further discussion of EBITDA.

As previously disclosed, we have embarked on a strategic outsourcing strategy for certain non-core manufacturing operations that will improve our ability to compete in the marketplace. As of October 19, 2007, we had completed the transfer of 100% of this work to selected vendors. During the fourth quarter, we expect to sell all stranded equipment related to this initiative and will realign our factory operations. All charges related to this activity are expected to be booked in the fourth quarter.

We continue to see increased adoption of our 128 product family into our major Tier I wireless customers as reflected in customer approvals and new regional business won. We have increased our coverage in the Tier II market segment by adding additional manufacturer’s representatives. With this increased market presence, we have added 32 new customers so far this year and opened a new non-telecom market segment.

We continue to make progress with our introduction and approval of new products. In the third quarter, we continued to extend the capabilities of our broad base of products. We completed the development of a high capacity version of our Model 5069 Battery Distribution Fuse Bay product, enabling both wireline and wireless carriers to efficiently supply power to broadband switching and transmission products. We also introduced a new version of our 128HP Midsize 24V Power System, increasing the capacity of distribution positions by 75%.

While we have returned to a positive EBITDA during the third quarter, we must continue to drive our breakeven point down to ensure that we can sustain our profitability in the seasonally low volume quarters that our industry incurs.

Results of Operations

Our net sales decreased to $10.7 million and $29.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, a decrease of $1.7 million and $7.1 million, or 13.8% and 19.5%, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior year periods. Product net sales were $7.9 million for the third quarter of 2007, a decrease of $1.1 million, or 12.2%, compared to the third quarter of 2006. Our revenues continue to be impacted by the merger and acquisition activity in the telecom industry. One specific customer involved in this activity represents a $1.5 million dollar decrease for the quarter, as compared to the third quarter of 2006, and a $6.5 million dollar decrease for the year, compared to 2006 nine month figures. This represents a 14 percent decrease for the third quarter 2007 compared to 2006 and a 22 percent decrease for the nine months ending 2007 as compared to 2006. By increasing market presence with our new rep business we have been able to compensate for the 22 percent revenue decrease by adding new customer revenues.

 

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PECO II, INC.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF

OPERATIONS (Cont.)

 

Service net sales were $2.8 million for the third quarter of 2007, a decrease of $614 thousand, or 17.8% as compared to the third quarter of 2006. The service segment staffing revenues declined by $264 thousand, while the engineering & installation and other miscellaneous service revenues declined by $350 thousand. We believe the decrease in both divisions will continue for the remainder of the year as compared to the comparable periods in 2006 as a result of the consolidation of our customers.

As of September 30, 2007, our sales backlog, which represents total dollar volume of firm sales orders not yet recognized as revenue, was $5.5 million, a $623 thousand, or 10%, decrease from the comparable prior year period, and a 92% increase of $2.6 million from December 31, 2006. Product backlog of $3.8 million was a $2.0 million, or 111% increase from December 31, 2006, while Service backlog was $1.7 million, a $639 thousand, or 60%, increase from December 31, 2006.

Gross margin dollars were $1.8 million and $4.5 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, as compared to $1.4 million and $5.5 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 17% and 15% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to 11% and 15%, respectively, for the comparable prior year periods.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2007, product gross margin was $1.3 million, or 17% of net product sales, as compared to $1.3 million, or 14% of net product sales for the corresponding period in 2006, or a period over period product gross margin increase of 3%. Approximately 2% of the increase was attributed to new product introductions, margin improvements and the remainder was the result of our outsourcing efforts.

The service gross margin was $502 thousand for the third quarter of 2007, or 18% of net services sales, as compared to $99 thousand, or 3% of net services sales for the third quarter of 2006, or a service gross margin increase of 15%. There has been a continued quarter over quarter focus towards improving efficiency, quality, work utilizations and improved direct margins and we continue to see success. We anticipate the improved margins remaining at this level.

Research, development and engineering expense incurred was $485 thousand and $1.8 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, down from $871 thousand and $2.6 million, respectively for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. As a percentage of net product sales, research, development and engineering expense was 6% for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. In 2006, significant costs were incurred to complete the development and external testing to comply with customer standards on new product introductions. The product developments introduced in the third quarter of 2007 have not required this testing, thus reducing the costs in 2007. In addition, we are seeing the benefits of the Company-wide cost reduction initiative in 2007.

Selling, general and administrative expense decreased to $2.0 million and $6.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, from $2.4 million and $7.4 million, respectively, for the comparable prior year period. Sales, marketing and administrative expenses also decreased as a result of cost cutting initiatives implemented in 2007. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative decreased to 18% for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, compared to 19% in the comparable prior year period.

The effective tax rate was a negative 1.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to positive 1.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The tax accrual was for various state franchises and net worth taxes where the Company has conducted business.

 

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PECO II, INC.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF

OPERATIONS (Cont.)

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2007, available cash and cash equivalents approximated $8.4 million. We believe that cash and cash equivalents, anticipated cash flow from operations, and our credit facilities will be sufficient to fund our working capital and capital expenditure requirements for the next 12 months. Working capital at September 30, 2007 was $16.9 million, which represented a working capital ratio of 3.5 to 1, compared to $18.8 million at December 31, 2006, which represented a working capital ratio of 2.9 to 1. Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, totaled $11 thousand. We continue our efforts to conserve cash.

Cash flows provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, was $1.4 million. This was primarily from reductions in accounts receivable and inventory offset by a net loss and decreases in accounts payable and other current liabilities. There was $624 thousand of cash provided by investing activities which was primarily from the sale of equipment sold as a result of outsourcing. Cash provided by financing activities was $1.2 million, which included the pay off of our credit line and the transfer of our restricted cash to cash available as National City has limited its requirements regarding restricted PECO II, Inc. cash to borrowed funds only. The credit line had a zero balance as of September 30, 2007 making $3.5 million of cash available on the credit line.

Cash flows used for operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $4.0 million. While this included a net loss and increases in inventories, it was offset by increases in accounts payable and accruals. There was $1.3 million of cash provided by investing activities which was primarily from the sale of the excess manufacturing facility less cash paid for the acquisition. Cash provided by financing activities was $525 million, which included use of our credit line and the issuance of common stock for options exercised.

We continue to downsize our operations due to outsourcing and lower revenue volumes with the goal for profitability and to become cash flow positive. If our working capital needs significantly increase due to circumstances such as our inability to operate on a cash flow positive basis; weakness in the telecommunications industry; faster than expected growth resulting in increased accounts receivable and inventory; additional investment or acquisition activity; research and development efforts; or as a result of capital expenditures, we may have to increase our credit facilities or generate additional funding through the issuance of debt or equity. There can be no assurance, however, that additional financing will be available on terms favorable to the Company or at all.

Contractual Obligations

We have signed an agreement with National City Bank to provide all banking services and a $3.5 million line of credit. As collateral for the line of credit, the Company established a $3.5 million deposit account with the bank. As of September 30, 2007, the balance on the line of credit was $0.

National City has agreed to no longer require collateral for the availability of a $3.5 million line of credit. Collateral will be required only on the borrowed balance of the credit line.

We do not currently plan to pay dividends.

 

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PECO II, INC.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF

OPERATIONS (Cont.)

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

We supplement our reporting of net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America) by using “EBITDA” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. EBITDA is not a financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other financial measure so calculated and presented. We define EBITDA as net income/(loss) before interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and non-cash stock compensation expense. Other companies may define EBITDA differently. We present EBITDA because we believe it to be an important supplemental measure of our performance that is commonly used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. Management also uses this information internally for forecasting and budgeting. You should not consider EBITDA in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.

Our EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 is calculated as follows:

 

(In thousands)

  

For the Three

Months Ended
September 30, 2007

   

For the Three

Months Ended
September 30, 2006

 
    

3rd Quarter EBITDA Breakdown

    

Net Loss per GAAP

   $ (507 )   $ (1,750 )

Interest expense

   $ 6     $ 39  

Taxes

   $ 17     $ 17  

Depreciation/ amortization

   $ 405     $ 524  

Non-cash stock-based compensation

   $ 144     $ 137  
                

EBITDA

   $ 65     $ (1,033 )

Critical Accounting Policies

In response to the SEC’s Release No. 33-8040, “Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure about Critical Accounting Policies,” we consider certain accounting policies related to revenue recognition, inventory valuation, impairment of long lived assets, and deferred income taxes to be critical policies due to the estimation processes involved in each. We state these accounting policies in the notes to the consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, which was filed on March 30, 2007, and in relevant sections in management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations.

Recent Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Effective January 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” FIN 48 establishes that the financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return are to be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. The Company has completed its analysis of the effects of FIN 48 and has determined the adoption will not have a material effect on its consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

The Company has an established policy to review all tax benefits and liabilities on a quarterly basis in accordance with FIN 48 and has accounted for any uncertainty according to FIN 48. The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to recognized tax liabilities in the accrued income taxes on the balance sheet and in the provision for income taxes on the income statement. The Company or its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and one foreign jurisdiction. Returns filed in these jurisdictions for tax years ended on or after December 31, 2004 are subject to examination by relevant taxing authorities.

 

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PECO II, INC.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF

OPERATIONS (Cont.)

 

Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the additional disclosure provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 06-03, “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement.” EITF No. 06-03 permits the presentation of these taxes on either a gross basis (included in revenues and costs) or a net basis (excluded from revenues). The Company classifies sales taxes on a net basis in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Adoption of this EITF did not have an effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” which permits companies to voluntarily choose, at specified election dates, to measure specified financial instruments and other items at fair value on a contract-by-contract basis. Subsequent changes in fair value will be required to be reported in earnings each reporting period. The objective of this election, called the “fair value option,” is to improve financial reporting by providing companies with the means to reduce the volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently, without using the complex hedge-accounting requirements of SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” SFAS No. 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and therefore is effective for the Company in fiscal year 2008. The Company is currently assessing the effect of implementing this standard, which will be dependent upon the nature and extent of eligible items elected to be measured at fair value at the time of adoption.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the Company’s statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the foregoing Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation are not purely historical, and as such are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but may not be limited to, all statements regarding the Company’s and management’s intent, beliefs, expectations, and plans, such as statements concerning the Company’s future profitability, industry trends, operating results, and product development strategy. These forward-looking statements include numerous risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation: a general economic recession; a downturn in our principal customers’ businesses; current and future mergers of key customers; the volatility in the communications industry; the demand for communications equipment generally and in particular for the products and services offered by the Company; the Company’s ability to generate sales orders during fiscal 2007 and thereafter; the ability to develop and market new products and product enhancements; the potential environmental issues in regards to an aging manufacturing facility; the ability to attract and retain customers; competition and technological change; and successful implementation of the Company’s business strategy. One or more of these factors have affected, and in the future could affect the Company’s business and financial results in future periods and could cause actual results to differ materially from plans and projections.

There can be no assurances that the forward-looking statements included herein will prove to be accurate, and issuance of such forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation of the Company, or any other person, that the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved. In addition, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains time-sensitive information that reflects management’s best analysis only as of the date of this report. PECO II does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of this release. Further information concerning issues that could materially affect financial performance related to forward-looking statements can be found in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year.

 

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PECO II, INC.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF

OPERATIONS (Cont.)

 

ITEM 3. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes and, to a lesser extent, foreign currency fluctuations. We have not entered into interest rate transactions for speculative purposes or otherwise. Our foreign currency exposures were immaterial as of September 30, 2007.

We have minimal exposure due to interest rate risk. A change in rates would be immaterial to our results from operations if rates were to increase 1% from September 30, 2007 rates. We currently do not hedge our exposure to floating interest rate risk.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure controls and procedures. We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has performed an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2007, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Changes in internal controls over financial reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting made during the quarter ended September 30, 2007, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Item 1A. of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, includes a detailed discussion of our risk factors. The information presented below updates and should be read in conjunction with the risk factors and information disclosed in our Form 10-K.

There is a limited market for trading in our common stock and our stock price has been volatile.

Although we are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market, there can be no assurance that an active or liquid trading market in our common shares will continue. The market price of our common shares is likely to be volatile and may be significantly affected by factors such as actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results; announcements of technological innovations, new products or new contracts by us or our competitors; developments with respect to copyrights or proprietary rights; general market conditions; and other factors.

 

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PECO II, INC.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF

OPERATIONS (Cont.)

 

On February 13, 2007, the Company received notice from The NASDAQ Stock Market that the Company’s stock price was below the minimum $1.00 closing bid price per share requirement. The Company had been provided until August 13, 2007 to regain compliance. On August 14, 2007, The NASDAQ Stock Market notified the Company that while it had not regained compliance with the minimum $1.00 closing bid price per share requirement, the Company has been granted an additional 180 calendar day extension until February 7, 2008 to regain compliance. Compliance shall be evidenced if and by, at anytime before February 7, 2008, the bid price of the Company’s common stock closes at $1.00 per share or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days. If compliance is not regained by that date, the Company may face potential delisting from The NASDAQ Stock Market which could limit the Company’s ability to raise additional capital as needed in the future.

If we experience a decline in revenues, our goodwill may be impaired and we may be required to recognize an impairment charge to earnings by the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2007.

We account for goodwill and other intangible assets under SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Under this standard, goodwill of a reporting unit is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying amount. Due to the continual flux in the telecom industry from mergers and acquisitions we could recognize a further decline in revenue. Management continues to monitor actual results of operations and will continue to monitor the potential impact on the carrying amount of the goodwill balances.

As of October 31, 2007, an annual review of goodwill will be performed. Should the review result in an impairment charge, we would recognize decreased profitability to the extent of such adjustment. Cash flows would not be directly affected by the impairment charge, but cash flows may be adversely affected as a result of the facts and circumstances that created the impairment charge.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Pursuant to our Amended 2000 Performance Plan (the “Plan”), participants in the Plan may surrender shares to us as payment of applicable tax withholding on the vesting of restricted stock. Shares so surrendered by the Plan participants are repurchased by us pursuant to the terms of the Plan and the award agreements and not pursuant to publicly announced share repurchase programs. The following table provides information with respect to our common shares, without par value, that were surrendered to us by Plan participants during the three months ended September 30, 2007.

 

Period

  

(a)

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased

  

(b)

Average Price
Paid per
Share

  

(c)

Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced Plans
or Programs

  

(d)

Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased Under
the Plans or Programs

July 1, 2007 to July 31, 2007

   7,500    $ 0.88    —      —  

August 1, 2007 to August 31, 2007

   —        —      —      —  

September 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007

   23,114    $ 0.70    —      —  

 

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ITEM 6. Exhibits

 

10.1

   Description of Amendment of Payment Terms under the Employment Agreement dated July 28, 2005, between PECO II, Inc. and John G. Heindel (Incorporated by reference to the disclosure in Item 5.02 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 1, 2007, and filed on October 2, 2007.)

31.1

   Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31.2

   Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer

32.1

   Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

32.2

   Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

 

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SIGNATURES

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: November 14, 2007     PECO II, Inc.

/s/ JOHN G. HEINDEL

   

/s/ SANDRA A. FRANKHOUSE

John G. Heindel     Sandra A. Frankhouse
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer     Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

 

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