UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[ X ]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF  1934
 
For the quarterly period ended  September 27, 2008

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 No. 0-12719

GIGA-TRONICS INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California
  
94-2656341
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
  
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
4650 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA
  
94583
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)

 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (925) 328-4650

N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)


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Yes  [ X ]   No  [    ]

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

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Non-accelerated filer
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).
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There were a total of 4,824,021 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of October 31, 2008.


 
 
 

INDEX

PART I   -  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page No.
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
  
     
3
     
4
     
5
     
6
 
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
11
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
15
 
Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures
15
         
 
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
16
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
16
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
16
 
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
16
 
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
16
 
Item 5.
Other information
16
       
18
       
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
  
     
31.1  Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
19
     
31.2  Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
20
     
32.1  Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
21
     
32.2  Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
22
         
         

 

 
 
 
 


Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1  –  Financial Statements

 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
  
(In Thousands Except Share Data)
  
September 27, 2008
    
March 29, 2008
  
Assets
            
Current assets
            
    Cash and cash equivalents
   $ 1,577     $ 1,845  
    Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance of $74 and $93,
                
         respectively
     1,511       2,693  
    Inventories, net
     5,280       5,008  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets
     442       383  
Total current assets
     8,810       9,929  
                 
Property and equipment, net
     382       400  
Other assets
     16       32  
Total assets
   $ 9,208     $ 10,361  
                 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
                
Current liabilities
                
    Accounts payable
   $ 826     $ 649  
    Accrued commissions
     145       181  
    Accrued payroll and benefits
     455       526  
    Accrued warranty
     184       190  
    Customer advances
     453       646  
    Reserve for lease obligations
     247       247  
    Current capital lease obligation
     16       ---  
    Other current liabilities
     284       359  
Total current liabilities
     2,610       2,798  
Long term obligations
     150       171  
Total liabilities
     2,760       2,969  
Commitments
                
                 
Shareholders’ equity
                
Preferred stock of no par value;
                
    Authorized 1,000,000 shares; no shares outstanding at
                
    September 27, 2008 and March 29, 2008
     ---       ---  
Common stock of no par value;
                
    Authorized 40,000,000 shares; 4,824,021 shares at
                
    September 27, 2008 and 4,824,021 at March 29, 2008
                
    issued and outstanding
     13,516       13,398  
Accumulated deficit
     (7,068 )     (6,006 )
Total shareholders’ equity
     6,448       7,392  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
   $ 9,208     $ 10,361  

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 

 

 
 
 
 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
  
   
Three Months Ended
    
Six Months Ended
  
(In Thousands Except Per Share Data)
  
September 27, 2008
    
September 29, 2007
    
September 27, 2008
    
September 29, 2007
  
Net sales
   $ 3,689     $ 4,651     $ 7,177     $ 9,279  
                                 
Cost of sales
     2,351       2,570       4,442       5,254  
Gross profit
     1,338       2,081       2,735       4,025  
                                 
Engineering
     522       514       1,078       1,100  
Selling, general and administrative
     1,437       1,365       2,801       2,640  
Restructuring
     ---       ---       ---       80  
Operating expenses
     1,959       1,879       3,879       3,820  
                                 
Operating (loss) income
     (621 )     202       (1,144 )     205  
                                 
Other expense
     ---       13       ---       ---  
Interest income, net
     6       9       9       23  
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes
     (615 )     198       (1,135 )     228  
Provision for income taxes
     ---       ---       2       2  
(Loss) income from continuing operations
     (615 )     198       (1,137 )     226  
Income (loss) on discontinued operations, net of income taxes
     75       (10 )     75       54  
Net (loss) income
   $ (540 )   $ 188     $ (1,062 )   $ 280  
                                 
Basic net (loss) income per share:
                                
From continuing operations
   $ (0.13 )   $ 0.04     $ (0.24 )   $ 0.05  
On discontinued operations
     0.02       (0.00 )     0.02       0.01  
Basic net (loss) income per share
   $ (0.11 )   $ 0.04     $ (0.22 )   $ 0.06  
                                 
Diluted net (loss) income per share:
                                
From continuing operations
   $ (0.13 )   $ 0.04     $ (0.24 )   $ 0.05  
On discontinued operations
     0.02       (0.00 )     0.02       0.01  
Diluted net (loss) income per share
   $ (0.11 )   $ 0.04     $ (0.22 )   $ 0.06  
                                 
Shares used in per share calculation:
                                
Basic
     4,824       4,810       4,824       4,810  
Diluted
     4,824       4,880       4,824       4,871  
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 

 
 

 
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows
  
   
Six Months Ended
  
(In thousands)
   September 27, 2008     September 29, 2007  
Cash flows from operations:
            
Net (loss) income
   $ (1,062 )   $ 280  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operations:
                
Depreciation and amortization
     82       65  
Share based compensation
     118       96  
Deferred rent
     (52 )     (101 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
     663       (443 )
Net cash used in operations
     (251 )     (103 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                
Purchases of property and equipment
     (64 )     (94 )
Net cash used in investing activities
     (64 )     (94 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
                
Capital lease
     47       ---  
Issuance of common stock
     ---       10  
Net cash provided by financing activities
     47       10  
                 
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
     (268 )     (187 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
     1,845       1,804  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
   $ 1,577     $ 1,617  
 
Supplementary disclosure of cash flow information:

 
Cash paid for income taxes was $2 for the six month period ended September 27, 2008.  Cash paid for income taxes was $2 for the six month period ended September 29, 2007.

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 

 
 
 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


(1)  Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Giga-tronics Incorporated (the “Company”), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The consolidated results of operations for the interim periods shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the fiscal year.  In the opinion of management, the information contained herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to make the consolidated results of operations for the interim periods a fair statement of such operations.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto, included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended March 29, 2008.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period’s presentation.

(2)  Discontinued Operations

In the first quarter of fiscal 2004, the Company discontinued the operations at its Dymatix Division due to the substantial losses incurred over the previous two years.  In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004, the Company consummated the sale of its Dymatix Division.  Expenses are recorded for discontinued operations associated with the partial abandonment of the lease for the Fremont facility.  Included in this lease is 7,727 square feet, which the Company effectively abandoned upon sale of Dymatix on March 26, 2004.  As of March 29, 2008, the Company has fully reserved the remaining lease due to the low probability of leasing it to a sub-tenant prior to the expiration of our lease obligation in June 30, 2009.  Income from discontinued operations was $75,000 for the three and six month periods ended September 27, 2008.  This resulted from the foreclosure and resale of the Dymatix assets to a third party.  During the three month period ended September 29, 2007, the Company recorded a $10,000 loss on discontinued operations due to the adjustment to the sub-lease accrual.  During the six month period ended September 29, 2007, the Company recorded $54,000 as income on discontinued operations due to the receipt of a payment of $18,000 on previously reserved receivables, a payment of $41,000 from the sale of a previously written off asset, and an adjustment of $5,000 to the sub-lease accrual.

(3)  Revenue Recognition

The Company records revenue in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements and SAB 104, Revenue Recognition.  As such, revenue is recorded when there is evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed and determinable, and collectability is assured. This occurs when products are shipped, unless the arrangement involves acceptance terms.  If the arrangement involves acceptance terms, the Company defers revenue until product acceptance is received.

The Company provides for estimated costs that may be incurred for product warranties at the time of shipment.  The Company’s warranty policy generally provides one to three years for the 2400 and 2500 families of Microwave Synthesizers and one year for all other products.  The estimated cost of warranty coverage is based on the Company’s actual historical experience with its current products or similar products.  For new products, the required reserve is based on historical experience of similar products until such time as sufficient historical data has been collected on the new product.  Adjustments are made as new information becomes available.


 
 
 

(4)  Inventories

Inventory is comprised of the following at September 27, 2008 and March 29, 2008:

INVENTORY
  
(In thousands)
  
September 27, 2008
    
March 29, 2008
  
Raw materials
   $ 2,777     $ 2,767  
Work-in-progress
     1,664       1,501  
Finished goods
     273       369  
Demonstration inventory
     566       371  
   Total inventory
   $ 5,280     $ 5,008  

 
(5)  Earnings Per Share
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share (EPS) is calculated by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings (loss) per share reflects the net incremental shares that would be issued if dilutive outstanding stock options were exercised, using the treasury stock method.  In the case of a net loss, it is assumed that no incremental shares would be issued because they would be antidilutive. In addition, certain options are considered antidilutive because the options' exercise price was above the average market price during the period.  The shares used in per share computations are as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended
    
Six Months Ended
  
(In thousands except per share data)
  
September 27, 2008
    
September 29, 2007
    
September 27, 2008
    
September 29, 2007
  
Net (loss) income
   $ (540 )   $ 188     $ (1, 062 )   $ 280  
Weighted average:
                                
Common shares outstanding
     4,824       4,810       4,824       4,810  
Potential common shares
     ---       70       ---       61  
Common shares assuming dilution
     4,824       4,880       4,824       4,871  
                                 
Net (loss) income per share of common stock
     (0.11 )     0.04       (0.22 )     0.06  
Net (loss) income per share of common stock assuming dilution
     (0.11 )     0.04       (0.22 )     0.06  
Stock options not included in computation
     965       393       965       393  
 
The number of stock options not included in the computation of diluted EPS for the three and six month periods ended September 27, 2008 is a result of the Company’s loss from continuing operations and, therefore, the options are anitdilutive.   The number of stock options not included in the computation of diluted EPS for the three and six month periods ended September 29, 2007 reflects stock options where the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares and are, therefore, antidilutive.  The weighted average exercise price of excluded options was $1.92 and $2.45 as of September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007, respectively.
 
(6)  Stock Based Compensation
The Company established a 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, which provided for the granting of options for up to 700,000 shares of Common Stock.  Effective March 26, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), Share Based Payment (“SFAS 123(R)”), using the modified prospective application transition method, which requires recognizing expense for options granted prior to the adoption date equal to the fair value of the unvested amounts over their remaining vesting period, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation, and compensation cost for all share based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006, based

 
 
 
 

on the grant date fair values estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R).  There were 140,000 grants made in the first half of fiscal 2009.  There were no option grants made in the six month period ended September 27, 2007.
 
SFAS 123(R) requires the cash flows resulting from the tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options (excess tax benefits) to be classified as a cash flow from financing in the statement of cash flows.  These excess tax benefits were not significant for the Company, for each of the three and six month periods ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007.
 
In calculating compensation related to stock option grants, the fair value of each stock option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model and the following weighted average assumptions:

 
Three Months Ended
September 27, 2008
Dividend yield
None
Expected volatility
 89.48%
Risk-free interest rate
   2.74%
Expected term (years)
3.75
 
The computation of expected volatility used in the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model is based on the historical volatility of our share price.  The expected term is estimated based on a review of historical employee exercise behavior with respect to option grants.  The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury rates with terms based on the expected term of the option on the date of grant.
 
As of September 27, 2008, there was $562,460 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options granted under the plans.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.39 years.  There were 46,851 options that vested during the quarter ended September 27, 2008.  There were 62,726 options that vested during the quarter ended September 29, 2007.  The total fair value of options vested during each of the quarters ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007 was $42,166 and $62,832, respectively.  There were 59,351 and 75,226 options that vested during the six month periods ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007, respectively.  The total fair value of options vested during the six month periods ended September 27, 2008 and September 29, 2007 was $58,716 and $79,382, respectively.  No cash was received from stock option exercises for the three month period ended September 27, 2008.  Cash received from the exercise of stock options for the three month period ended September 29, 2007 was $9,800.

(7)  Industry Segment Information

The Company has two reportable segments: Giga-tronics and Microsource.  Giga-tronics produces a broad line of test and measurement equipment used in the development, test and maintenance of wireless communications products and systems, flight navigational equipment, electronic defense systems and automatic testing systems and designs, manufactures, and markets a line of switching devices that link together many specific purpose instruments that comprise automatic test systems.  Microsource develops and manufactures a broad line of YIG (Yttrium, Iron, Garnet) tuned oscillators, filters and microwave synthesizers, which are used in a wide variety of microwave instruments and devices.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Information on reportable segments is as follows:

 
Three Months Ended
  
        (In thousands)
September 27, 2008
  
September 29, 2007
  
 
Net Sales
  
Net (Loss) Income
  
Net Sales
  
Net (Loss) Income
  
Giga-tronics
   $ 2,438     $ (628 )   $ 3,584     $ 132  
Microsource
     1,251       88       1,067       56  
   Total
   $ 3,689     $ (540 )   $ 4,651     $ 188  

 
Six Months Ended
  
        (In thousands)
September 27, 2008
  
September 29, 2007
  
 
Net Sales
  
Net (Loss) Income
  
Net Sales
  
Net (Loss) Income
  
Giga-tronics
   $ 5,098     $ (1,143 )   $ 7,010     $ 51  
Microsource
     2,079       81       2,269       229  
   Total
   $ 7,177     $ (1,062 )   $ 9,279     $ 280  

(8)  Warranty Obligations

The following provides a reconciliation of changes in the Company’s warranty reserve.  The Company provides no other guarantees.

   
Three Months Ended
    
Six Months Ended
  
        (In thousands)
  
September 27, 2008
    
September 29, 2007
    
September 27, 2008
    
September 29, 2007
  
Balance at beginning of period
   $ 196     $ 195     $ 190     $ 207  
   Provision, net
     19       26       127       79  
   Warranty costs incurred
     (31 )     (40 )     (133 )     (105 )
Balance at end of period
   $ 184     $ 181     $ 184     $ 181  

(9)  Restructuring

In an effort to improve results and make optimal use of its resources, the Company decided in fiscal 2008 to integrate all ASCOR and Instrument Division engineering and manufacturing activities at the San Ramon, California facility.  Subsequently, in fiscal 2009, the ASCOR subsidiary was combined into the Giga-tronics Instrument Division.  The Microsource subsidiary, located in Santa Rosa, California, remains strictly a manufacturing operation, with all product development work being performed in San Ramon.  The impact on operations in the first half of fiscal 2008 was a one-time restructuring charge of $80,000 in severance costs.

(10)  Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 109 (FAS109) and Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48).  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.  A valuation allowance is applied to deferred tax assets which are less than likely to be realized on a future tax return.  Benefits from uncertain tax positions are recorded only if they are more likely than not to be realized.
 

 
 
 
 

(11)  Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (SFAS No 141R).  SFAS No 141R among other things, establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer in a business combination (i) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquired business, (ii) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase and (iii) determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination.  SFAS No 141R is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, with early adoption prohibited.  This standard will change the Company’s accounting treatment for business combinations on a prospective basis.
 

 
 
 
 

 
Item 2  -  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The forward-looking statements included in this report including, without limitation, statements containing the words "believes", "anticipates", "estimates", "expects", "intends" and words of similar import, which reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known, involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including but not limited to those listed in Giga-tronics’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 29, 2008 Part I, under the heading “Certain Factors Which May Adversely Affect Future Operations or an Investment in Giga-tronics”, and Part II, under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations”.

Overview

The Company produces instruments, subsystems and sophisticated microwave components that have broad applications in both defense electronics and wireless telecommunications.  In 2009, our business consisted of two operating and reporting segments:  Giga-tronics and Microsource.

Our business is highly dependent on government spending in the defense electronics sector and on the wireless telecommunications market.  The Company has seen a reduction in defense orders for the first half of fiscal 2009 versus the first half of fiscal 2008.  Conversely, the Company has seen some improvement in commercial orders for the six month period ended September 27, 2008 as compared to the same period last year.

The Company continues to monitor costs, including reductions in personnel, facilities and other expenses, to more appropriately align costs with revenues.  In March 2007, the Company moved ASCOR’s engineering, sales and marketing, and administrative activities to the San Ramon, California facility, effectively abandoning its Fremont, California facility.  Subsequently, in fiscal 2009, the ASCOR subsidiary was combined into the Giga-tronics Instrument Division.  As a result, the Company has accrued its future lease obligations, net of estimated sub-lease income, through June 2009.  The Company is pursuing subleasing of this facility.  Microsource sales and marketing and engineering activities were also consolidated into the San Ramon facility to better integrate our component development activities with the Company’s overall new product plans.  The Microsource facility in Santa Rosa, California, however, remains open as a manufacturing operation.
 
Results of Operations

New orders received from continuing operations in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 decreased 18% to $3,089,000 from the $3,751,000 received in the second quarter of fiscal 2008.  New orders received from continuing operations in the second half of fiscal 2009 decreased 16% to 7,313,000 from the $8,731000 received in the second half of fiscal 2008.

 
 
 
 
 
 
New orders by segment were as follows for the fiscal periods shown:

New Orders
  
 
Three Months Ended
  
      (Dollars in thousands)
September 27, 2008
    
% change
September 29, 2007
  
Giga-tronics
   $ 2,347       (34 %)   $ 3,536  
Microsource
     742       245 %     215  
  Total
   $ 3,089       (18 %)   $ 3,751  

 
Six Months Ended
  
      (Dollars in thousands)
September 27, 2008
    
% change
September 29, 2007
  
Giga-tronics
   $ 6,405       (20 %)   $ 7,980  
Microsource
     908       21 %     751  
  Total
   $ 7,313       (16 %)   $ 8,731  

Orders at Giga-tronics decreased for the three and six month periods ended September 27, 2008 primarily due to an decrease in new military orders whereas orders at Microsource increased for the three and six month periods ended September 27, 2008 primarily due to an increase in military demand for its products.
 
The following table shows order backlog and related information at the end of the respective periods:
 
Backlog
  
(Dollars in thousands)
  
September 27, 2008
    
% Change
  
September 29, 2007
  
Backlog of unfilled orders
   $ 7,664       (3 %)   $ 7,891  
Backlog of unfilled orders shippable within one year
     6,248       16 %     5,389  
Previous fiscal year (FY) quarter end backlog reclassified during year as shippable later than one year
     ---       ---       ---  
Net cancellations during year of previous FY quarter end one-year backlog
      ---        ---        ---  

Backlog at the end of the first half of fiscal 2009 decreased 3% as compared to the end of the same period last year.  However, our shippable backlog has increased due to a partial liquidation of our multiyear contract with Boeing.

The allocation of net sales was as follows for the fiscal periods shown:
 
Allocation of Net Sales
  
 
Three Months Ended
  
(Dollars in thousands)
September 27, 2008
    
% change
September 29, 2007
  
Giga-tronics
   $ 2,438       (32 %)   $ 3,584  
Microsource
     1,251       17 %     1,067  
   Total
   $ 3,689       (21 %)   $ 4,651  

 
Six Months Ended
  
     (Dollars in thousands)
September 27, 2008
    
% change
September 29, 2007
  
Giga-tronics
   $ 5,098       (27 %)   $ 7,010  
Microsource
     2,079       (8 %)     2,269  
   Total
   $ 7,177       (23 %)   $ 9,279  

Fiscal 2009 second quarter net sales were $3,689,000, a 21% decrease from the $4,651,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2008.  Sales at Giga-tronics decreased 32% or $1,146,000 primarily due to a decrease in military demand for its products.  Sales at Microsource increased 17% or $184,000 during the second quarter of fiscal 2009 versus the second quarter of fiscal 2008 primarily due to an increase in military shipments.
 
 
 
 
 

Net sales for the six month period ended September 27, 2008 were $7,177,000, a 23% decrease from the $9,279,000 in the six month period ended September 29, 2007.  Sales at Giga-tronics decreased 27% or $1,912,000 primarily due to a decrease in military demand for its products.  Sales at Microsource decreased 8% or $190,000 during the first half of fiscal 2009 versus the first half of fiscal 2008 primarily due to a decrease in commercial shipments.

Cost of sales was as follows for the fiscal periods shown:

Cost of Sales
  
   
Three Months Ended
  
      (Dollars in thousands)
  
September 27, 2008
    
% change
    
September 29, 2007
  
Cost of sales
   $ 2,351       (9 %)   $ 2,570  

   
Six Months Ended
  
      (Dollars in thousands)
  
September 27, 2008
    
% change
    
September 29, 2007
  
Cost of sales
   $ 4,442       (16 %)   $ 5,254  

In the second quarter of fiscal 2009, cost of sales decreased 9% to $2,351,000 from $2,570,000 for the same period last year.  For the six months ended September 27, 2008, cost of sales decreased 16% to $4,442,000 from $5,254,000 for the similar period ended September 29, 2007.  For both the three months and six month periods the primary reason is lower sales, however, due to a poor product mix the rate of decrease in cost of sales did not keep up with the sales reduction.

Operating expenses were as follows for the fiscal periods shown:


Operating Expenses
  
 
Three Months Ended
  
(Dollars in thousands)
September 27, 2008
    
% change
September 29, 2007
  
Engineering
   $ 522       2 %   $ 514  
Selling, general and administrative
     1,437       5 %     1,365  
Restructuring
     ---       ---       ---  
   Total
   $ 1,959       4 %   $ 1,879  


   
Six Months Ended
  
(Dollars in thousands)
  
September 27, 2008
    
% change
  
September 29, 2007
  
Engineering
   $ 1,078       (2 %)   $ 1,100  
Selling, general and administrative
     2,801       6 %     2,640  
Restructuring
     ---       ---       80  
   Total
   $ 3,879       2 %   $ 3,820  

Operating expenses increased 4% or $80,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 over fiscal 2008. Product development costs increased 2% or $8,000 for the quarter ended September 27, 2008 as compared to the same period in the prior year.  Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 5% or $72,000 for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year.  The increase is a result of higher marketing expenses of $173,000 and higher administrative expenses of $6,000 offset by lower commission expenses of $107,000 on lower commissionable sales for the quarter.

Operating expenses increased 2% or $59,000 for the six months ended September 27, 2008 over the same period for the prior year.  Engineering costs from continuing operations decreased 2% or $22,000 for the six month period ended September 27, 2008.  Selling, general and administrative expenses from continuing operations increased 6% or $161,000 for the six month period ended September 27, 2008.  The increase is a result of higher marketing expenses of $205,000 and higher administrative expenses of $200,000 offset by lower commission expenses of
 

 
 
 
 

$244,000 on lower commissionable sales for the quarter.  A one-time restructuring charge of $80,000 in severance costs was made in the first quarter of fiscal 2008.

The Company recorded a net loss of $540,000 or $0.11 per fully diluted share for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 versus a net income of $188,000 or $0.04 per fully diluted share in the same period last year.  The Company recorded a net loss of $1,062,000 or $0.22 per fully diluted share for the first half of fiscal 2009 versus a net income of $280,000 or $0.06 per fully diluted share in the same period last year.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

As of September 27, 2008, the Company had $1,577,000 in cash and cash equivalents, compared to $1,845,000 as of March 29, 2008.

Working capital at September 27, 2008 was $6,200,000 compared to $7,131,000 at March 29, 2008.  The decrease in working capital was primarily due to lower accounts receivable and accrued expenses in fiscal 2009.

The Company’s current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) at September 27, 2008 was 3.38 compared to 3.55 on March 29, 2008.

Cash used in operations amounted to $251,000 in the first half of fiscal 2009.  Cash used in operations amounted to $103,000 in the same period of fiscal 2008.  Cash used in operations in the first half of fiscal 2009 is primarily attributed to the operating loss offset by the net change in operating assets and liabilities in the year.  Cash used by operations in the first half of fiscal 2008 was primarily attributed to the net change in operating assets and liabilities offset by the operating income in the year.

Additions to property and equipment were $64,000 in the first half of fiscal 2009 compared to $94,000 for the same period last year.  The capital equipment spending in fiscal 2008 was due to an upgrade of capital equipment enabling the manufacture of new products being released.

On June 17, 2008, the Company renewed its secured revolving line of credit for $2,500,000, with interest payable at prime rate plus 1%.  The borrowing under this line of credit is based on the Company’s accounts receivable and inventory and is secured by all of the assets of the Company.  The Company had no borrowings under this line of credit in the three and six month periods ended September 27, 2008.

From time to time, the Company considers a variety of acquisition opportunities to also broaden its product lines and expand its market.  Such acquisition activity could also increase the Company’s operating expenses and require the additional use of capital resources.  The Company also intends to maintain research and development expenditures for the purpose of broadening its product line.

Future tax benefits are subject to a valuation allowance when management is unable to conclude that its deferred tax assets will more likely than not be realized from the results of operations.  The Company has recorded a valuation allowance to reflect the estimated amount of deferred tax assets that may not be realized.  The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible.  Management considers projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.  Based on historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets become deductible, management has taken a conservative approach that the Company will not realize benefits of these deductible differences as of September 27, 2008.  Management has, therefore, established a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets as of September 27, 2008.
 

 
 
 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are likely to have a current or future material effect on the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.
 
 
Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not applicable.
 
 
Item 4T - - Controls and Procedures

The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurances that the information the Company is required to disclose in the reports it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period required by the Commission’s rules and forms.  There were no significant changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
 

 
 
 
 

Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1  -  Legal Proceedings

As of September 27, 2008, the Company has no material pending legal proceedings.  From time to time, the Company is involved in various disputes and litigation matters that arise in the ordinary course of business.
 
 
Item 1a  -  Risk Factors

The Company sells a majority of its products to the military; however, during these unstable economic times, it is difficult to predict the effect on the Company and whether the credit crunch will have a negative effect.  In addition, the stock market has been in somewhat a freefall and we believe this has had a negative effect on the market value of the Company.  NASDAQ has temporarily suspended its Rules on de-listing a Company’s stock and if the market value of the stock does not rise, this could have a further negative effect.
 
 
Item 2  -  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.
 
 
Item 3  -  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.
 
 
Item 4  -  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The Annual Meeting of stockholders was held on August 19, 2008, with the following results:

 (1)  The votes for the nominated Directors were as follows:

       Nominee
In Favor
Withheld
George H. Bruns, Jr.
3,272,378
228,112
James A. Cole
3,289,948
210,542
Garrett A. Garrettson
3,289,948
210,542
Kenneth A. Harvey
3,289,948
210,542
John R. Regazzi
3,289,948
210,542
Robert C. Wilson
3,289,948
210,542
 
 
(2) Ratification of the selection of Perry-Smith LLP as independent public accountants for the fiscal year 2009 was approved as follows:
 
 
   No. of Votes on Proposal
       Percent of Votes Cast
For
3,365,647
96.15%
Against
     89,751
2.56%
Abstain
     45,093
1.29%
Quorum
3,500,491
100.00%
 
Broker non-voted Shares = 0
 
Outstanding shares on Record Date = 4,824,021
 
 
(3) No other matters were brought up for a vote.
 

 
 
 
 
 
Item 5  -  Other Information

None.
 
 
Item 6  -  Exhibits

32.1  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.2  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.3  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.4  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
 

 
 
 
 


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.


     
GIGA-TRONICS INCORPORATED
     
(Registrant)
         
     
By:
  
         
         
         
Date:
  October 31, 2008
  
/s/ John R. Regazzi
     
John R. Regazzi
  
     
President and Chief Executive Officer
     
(Principal Executive Officer)
         
         
         
Date:
  October 31, 2008
  
/s/ Patrick J. Lawlor
     
Patrick J. Lawlor
     
Vice President Finance/
     
Chief Financial Officer & Secretary
     
(Principal Accounting Officer)