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
December 29, 2012

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
 
(925) 328-4650
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required 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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
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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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 5,029,747 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of February 8, 2013.
 
 
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INDEX
 
 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Page No.
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
     
 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 29, 2012 and March 31, 2012
  3  
 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Three and Nine Month Periods Ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011
  4  
 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Nine Month Periods Ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011
  5  
 
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  6  
       
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  13  
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
  17  
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
  17  
         
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
  18  
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
  18  
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
  18  
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
  18  
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
  18  
Item 5.
Other information
  18  
         
SIGNATURES
  19  
         
Item 6.
Exhibits
     
 
31.1 Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
  20  
 
31.2 Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
  21  
 
32.1 Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
  22  
 
32.2 Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
  23  
 
 
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Part I – Financial Information

Item 1  -  Financial Statements
GIGA-TRONICS INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands except share data)
 
December 29, 2012
   
March 31, 2012
 
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash-equivalents
  $ 2,421     $ 2,365  
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance of $53 and $96, respectively
    1,776       1,270  
Inventories, net
    4,151       4,700  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    294       328  
Total current assets
    8,642       8,663  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    667       611  
Other assets
    -       16  
Total assets
  $ 9,309     $ 9,290  
                 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Line of credit
  $ 975     $ -  
Accounts payable
    805       613  
Accrued commission
    88       129  
Accrued payroll and benefits
    776       739  
Accrued warranty
    137       210  
Deferred revenue
    1,263       7  
Deferred rent
    76       59  
Capital lease obligations
    64       20  
Other current liabilities
    312       318  
Total current liabilities
    4,496       2,095  
Long term obligations - deferred rent
    365       433  
Long term obligations - capital lease
    106       15  
Total liabilities
    4,967       2,543  
Commitments
               
Shareholders' equity:
               
Preferred stock of no par value;
               
Authorized - 1,000,000 shares
               
Series A - designated 250,000 shares; 0 shares at December 29, 2012 and March 31, 2012 issued and outstanding
         
Series B - designated 10,000 shares; 9,997 shares at December 29, 2012 and March 31, 2012 issued and outstanding; liquidation preference of $2,309)
    1,997        1,997   
Common stock of no par value;
               
Authorized - 40,000,000 shares; 5,029,747 shares at December 29, 2012 and March 31, 2012 issued and outstanding
    15,053       14,822  
Accumulated deficit
    (12,708 )     (10,072 )
Total shareholders' equity
    4,342       6,747  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 9,309     $ 9,290  
 
See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
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GIGA-TRONICS INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
 
   
Three Month Periods Ended
   
Nine Month Periods Ended
 
   
December 29,
   
December 31,
   
December 29,
   
December 31,
 
(In thousands except per share data)
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net sales
  $ 3,946     $ 2,799     $ 11,409     $ 10,382  
Cost of sales
    2,342       3,269       6,892       7,877  
Gross margin
    1,604       (470 )     4,517       2,505  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Engineering
    1,179       745       3,159       2,060  
Selling, general and administrative
    1,187       1,397       3,703       4,393  
Restructuring
    99       -       283       -  
Total operating expenses
    2,465       2,142       7,145       6,453  
                                 
Operating loss
    (861 )     (2,612 )     (2,628 )     (3,948 )
                                 
Interest expense, net
    (4 )     (1 )     (6 )     (2 )
Loss before income taxes
    (865 )     (2,613 )     (2,634 )     (3,950 )
Provision for income taxes
    -       -       2       2  
Net loss
  $ (865 )   $ (2,613 )   $ (2,636 )   $ (3,952 )
                                 
Loss per share - basic
  $ (0.17 )   $ (0.52 )   $ (0.52 )   $ (0.79 )
Loss per share - diluted
  $ (0.17 )   $ (0.52 )   $ (0.52 )   $ (0.79 )
                                 
Weighted average shares used in per share calculation:
                               
Basic
    5,029       5,024       5,029       5,008  
Diluted
    5,029       5,024       5,029       5,008  
 
See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
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GIGA-TRONICS INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 
 
   
Nine Month Periods Ended
 
(In thousands)
 
December 29,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net loss
  $ (2,636 )   $ (3,952 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    157       94  
Share based compensation
    231       215  
Change in deferred rent
    (51 )     55  
Change in other assets
    16       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
    1,442       3,860  
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (841 )     272  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of property and equipment
    (43 )     (161 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (43 )     (161 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    -       41  
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
    -       1,997  
Proceeds from line of credit
    975       -  
Payments on capital leases
    (35 )     (81 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    940       1,957  
                 
Net increase in cash and cash-equivalents
    56       2,068  
                 
Beginning cash and cash-equivalents
    2,365       1,408  
Ending cash and cash-equivalents
  $ 2,421     $ 3,476  
                 
Supplementary disclosure of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for income taxes
  $ 2     $ 2  
Cash paid for interest
    6       2  
                 
Supplementary disclosure of noncash financing activities:
               
Equipment acquired under capital lease
  $ 170     $ 31  
 
See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
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GIGA-TRONICS INCORPORATED
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 normal recurring entries) 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 31, 2012.

Fiscal Year   The Company’s financial reporting year consists of either a 52 week or 53 week period ending on the last Saturday of the month of March.   Fiscal year 2013, ending on March 30, 2013 is a 52 week year, while fiscal year 2012, which ended on March 31, 2012, was a 53 week year.  Quarterly periods within each such fiscal year are in most cases 13 weeks as opposed to three calendar months.  All references to three month period, nine month period and years in the consolidated financial statements relate to fiscal periods or years rather than three month calendar quarters, nine calendar months or calendar years.

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

(2)           Revenue Recognition

The Company records revenue when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. This occurs when products are shipped or the customer accepts title transfer.  If the arrangement involves acceptance terms, the Company defers revenue until product acceptance is received.  On certain large development contracts, revenue is recognized upon achievement of substantive milestones.  Determining whether a milestone is substantive is a matter of judgment and that assessment is performed only at the inception of the arrangement. The consideration earned from the achievement of a milestone must meet all of the following for the milestone to be considered substantive:

 
a.
It is commensurate with either of the following:
   
1.
The Company’s performance to achieve the milestone.
   
2.
The enhancement of the value of the delivered item or items as a result of a specific outcome resulting from the Company’s performance to achieve the milestone.
 
b.
It relates solely to past performance.
 
c.
It is reasonable relative to all of the deliverables and payment terms (including other potential milestone consideration) within the arrangement.

Milestones for revenue recognition are agreed upon with the customer prior to the start of the contract and some milestones will be tied to product shipping while others will be tied to design review.

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 depending on the product.  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.
 
 
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(3)           Inventories
 
Inventories consisted of the following:

(In thousands)
 
December 29, 2012
   
March 31, 2012
 
Raw materials
  $ 2,018     $ 2,313  
Work-in-progress
    1,745       1,651  
Finished goods
    65       241  
Demonstration inventory
    323       495  
Total
  $ 4,151     $ 4,700  
 
(4)           Loss Per Common Share

Basic loss per common share (EPS) is calculated by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the net incremental shares that would be issued if unvested restricted shares became vested and 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. The shares used in per share computations are as follows:

   
Three Month Periods Ended
   
Nine Month Periods Ended
 
(In thousands except per share data)
 
December 29,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
   
December 29,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
 
Net loss
  $ (865 )   $ (2,613 )   $ (2,636 )   $ (3,952 )
                                 
Weighted average:
                               
Common shares outstanding
    5,029       5,024       5,029       5,008  
Potential common shares
    -       -       -       -  
Common shares assuming dilution
    5,029       5,024       5,029       5,008  
                                 
Net loss per share basic
  $ (0.17 )   $ (0.52 )   $ (0.52 )   $ (0.79 )
Net loss per share diluted
  $ (0.17 )   $ (0.52 )   $ (0.52 )   $ (0.79 )
Stock options not included in computation that could potentially dilute EPS in the future
    1,467       1,172       1,467       1,172  
Restricted stock awards not included in computation that could potentially dilute EPS in the future
    50       90       50       90  
Convertible preferred stock not included in computation that could potentially dilute EPS in the future
    1,000       1,000       1,000       1,000  
Warrants not included in computation that could potentially dilute EPS in the future
    849       -       849       -  

The number of stock options, restricted stock awards, convertible preferred stock, and warrants not included in the computation of diluted EPS for the three and nine month periods ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is a result of the Company’s net loss and, therefore, these securities are antidilutive. The weighted average exercise price of excluded options was $1.61 for the three and nine month periods ended December 29, 2012. The weighted average exercise price of excluded options was $1.80 for the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011.
 
 
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(5)           Share Based Compensation

The Company has established the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, (the “2005 Plan”), which currently provides for the granting of options or awards for up to 1,750,000 shares of Common Stock. The Company records compensation cost associated with share-based compensation equivalent to the estimated fair value of the awards over the requisite service period. No options were granted in the third quarter of fiscal 2013.  Options for 411,000 shares were granted in the nine month period ended December 29, 2012 with a weighted average grant date fair value of $0.88. There were options for 441,500 shares granted during the third quarter of fiscal 2012 and options for 506,500 shares granted in the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 with weighted average grant date fair values of $1.35 and $1.35, respectively.

Included in the options granted during the nine month period ended December 29, 2012 are performance-based options for 100,000 shares granted as an inducement to a new employee outside the 2005 Plan. A portion of the options will vest following the filing of the Company’s Form 10-K for fiscal 2014 provided certain sales order goals are achieved by the Company. No compensation cost was recognized for these stock options during the three or nine month periods ended December 29, 2012 because management believes it is more than likely that the performance criteria will not be met.

No restricted stock awards were granted in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 or during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011. The Company granted 50,000 shares of restricted stock outside the 2005 Plan in the second quarter of fiscal 2013.   The weighted average grant date fair value was $1.18.  The restricted stock awards are considered fixed awards as the number of shares and fair value are known at the grant date and the fair value at the grant date is amortized over the requisite service period net of estimated forfeitures. The restricted stock awards are performance-based and a portion of the shares will vest and become free of any restrictions following the filing of the Company’s Form 10-K for fiscal 2014 provided certain sales order goals are achieved by the Company. Compensation cost of $7,000 and $15,000 was recognized for restricted stock awards during the three and nine month periods ended December 29, 2012, respectively. No compensation cost was recognized for restricted stock awards during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 because management believed it was more than likely that the performance criteria will not be met for the then non-vested restricted stock awards.
 
A summary of the changes in all restricted stock awards for the nine month period ended December 29, 2012 and the years ended March 26, 2011 and March 31, 2012 is as follows:
 
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Fair Value
 
Outstanding at March 27, 2010
    -     $ -  
Granted
    90,000       2.34  
Cancelled
    -       -  
Outstanding at March 26, 2011
    90,000     $ 2.34  
Granted
    -       -  
Cancelled
    30,000       2.22  
Outstanding at March 31, 2012
    60,000     $ 2.40  
Granted
    50,000       1.18  
Cancelled
    60,000       2.40  
Outstanding at December 29, 2012
    50,000     $ 1.18  
                 
Vested at December 29, 2012
    -     $ -  
 
 
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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 Month Periods Ended
   
Nine Month Periods Ended
 
   
December 29,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
   
December 29,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
 
Dividend yield
    N/A    
None
   
None
   
None
 
Expected volatility
    N/A       91.84 %     87.73 %     91.97 %
Risk-free interest rate
    N/A       0.91 %     0.53 %     0.99 %
Expected term (years)
    N/A       8.36       6.19       8.29  
 
The computation of expected volatility used in the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s 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 maturity similar to the expected term of the option on the date of grant.
 
A summary of the changes in all stock options outstanding for the nine month period ended December 29, 2012 and the year ended March 31, 2012 is as follows:
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
   
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Terms (Years)
   
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding at March 26, 2011
    885,014     $ 1.96       2.5     $ 459,708  
Granted
    744,000       1.58                  
Exercised
    35,590       1.36                  
Forfeited / Expired
    372,112       1.96                  
Outstanding at March 31, 2012
    1,221,312     $ 1.74       6.7     $ 3,041  
Granted
    411,000       1.22                  
Exercised
    -       -                  
Forfeited / Expired
    165,062       1.60                  
Outstanding at December 29, 2012
    1,467,250     $ 1.61       6.8     $ 61,370  
                                 
Exercisable at December 29, 2012
    373,175     $ 1.97       3.6     $ -  
                                 
At December 29, 2012, expected to vest in the future
    779,081     $ 1.49       7.9     $ 43,701  
 
As of December 29, 2012, there was $717,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options and restricted stock granted under the 2005 Plan and outside of the 2005 Plan.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.97 years and will be adjusted for subsequent changes in estimated forfeitures. There were 84,050 options that vested during the quarter ended December 29, 2012.  There were 22,000 options that vested during the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The total fair value of options vested during the quarters ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $114,000 and $31,000, respectively.  There were 165,925 options that vested during the nine month period ended December 29, 2012.  There were 134,500 options that vested during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011. The total fair value of options vested during the nine month periods ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $225,000 and $170,000, respectively.  No cash was received from the exercise of stock options for the three or nine month periods ended December 29, 2012. No cash was received from the exercise of stock options for the three month period ended December 31, 2011. Cash received from the exercise of stock options for the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 totaled $41,000 and related excess tax benefits or deficiencies were not significant.  Share based compensation cost recognized in operating results for the three month periods ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 totaled $100,000 and $98,000, respectively. Share based compensation cost recognized in operating results for the nine month periods ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 totaled $231,000 and $215,000, respectively.
 
 
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(6)           Industry Segment Information

The Company has two reportable segments: Giga-tronics Division and Microsource. Giga-tronics Division 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.

The tables below present information for the three and nine month periods ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

         
Three Month Periods Ended
         
Three Month Periods Ended
 
(In thousands)
 
At Dec. 29, 2012
   
December 29, 2012
   
At Dec. 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2011
 
   
Assets
   
Net Sales
   
Net Income
(Loss)
   
Assets
   
Net Sales
   
Net Income
(Loss)
 
Giga-tronics Division
  $ 6,216     $ 2,250     $ (944 )   $ 8,622     $ 2,207     $ (1,733 )
Microsource
    3,093       1,696       79       1,991       592       (880 )
Total
  $ 9,309     $ 3,946     $ (865 )   $ 10,613     $ 2,799     $ (2,613 )
 
           
Nine Month Periods Ended
           
Nine Month Periods Ended
 
(In thousands)
 
At Dec. 29, 2012
   
December 29, 2012
   
At Dec. 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2011
 
                   
Net Income
                   
Net Income
 
   
Assets
   
Net Sales
   
(Loss)
   
Assets
   
Net Sales
   
(Loss)
 
Giga-tronics Division
  $ 6,216     $ 7,321     $ (2,448 )   $ 8,622     $ 8,218     $ (1,994 )
Microsource
    3,093       4,088       (188 )     1,991       2,164       (1,958 )
Total
  $ 9,309     $ 11,409     $ (2,636 )   $ 10,613     $ 10,382     $ (3,952 )

(7)           Warranty Obligations

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

   
Three Month Periods Ended
   
Nine Month Periods Ended
 
(In thousands)
 
December 29,
2012
   
December 24,
2011
   
December 29,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 156     $ 191     $ 210     $ 200  
Provision, net
    (4 )     47       (9 )     155  
Warranty costs incurred
    (15 )     (71 )     (64 )     (188 )
Balance at end of period
  $ 137     $ 167     $ 137     $ 167  
 
 
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(8)           Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method as codified in Topic 740. Under this method, 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.

The Company’s tax expense for the three and nine month periods ending December 29, 2012 was $0 and $2,000, respectively.  The effective tax rate for the nine month periods ending December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was 0% due to a valuation allowance recorded against the net deferred tax asset balance.

As of December 29, 2012, the Company did not record any unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions.  The unrecognized tax benefit is netted against the non-current deferred tax asset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.  The Company has not recorded a liability for any penalties or interest related to the unrecognized tax benefits.  The Company is currently undergoing an audit by the California Franchise Tax Board for the fiscal years ended March 27, 2010 and March 26, 2011 and does not expect the liability for unrecognized tax benefits to change materially within the next 12 months.

(9)           Restructuring

The Company took steps to reduce current and future expenses by reducing staff and by combining the operations in Santa Rosa into the San Ramon facility. This physical move is underway and is expected to be complete by May of 2013, as the Company must vacate its Santa Rosa facility at that time.  Certain employee retention agreements will extend through December 2013.  Substantially all of the restructuring costs are for the Microsource reportable segment. As of December 29, 2012 the Company had accrued $314,000 within accounts payable related to these restructuring costs and no amounts have been paid through December 29, 2012.

A summary of the total restructuring costs, the amounts previously recognized, the amounts recognized for the nine month period ended December 29, 2012 and the amounts expected to be recognized between December 30, 2012 and December 28, 2013 are as follows:
 
 
Type of cost expected to be incurred:
 
Total
Restructuring
Cost
   
Recognized
during the
fiscal year
ended
Mar. 31,
2012
   
Recognized
during the
nine month
period
ended
Dec. 29,
2012
   
Expected
to be
recognized
between
Dec. 30,
2012 and
Dec. 28,
2013
 
 
(in thousands)
                       
 
Retention agreements for employees
  $ 506     $ 31     $ 275     $ 200  
 
Preparation of San Ramon facility
    103               8       95  
 
Training of San Ramon employees
    34                       34  
 
Moving expenses
    56                       56  
 
Clean-up of Santa Rosa facility
    67                       67  
 
Total
  $ 766     $ 31     $ 283     $ 452  
 
 
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(10)         Line of Credit
 
On October 12, 2012, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement” (the “New Credit Facility”) with Silicon Valley Bank (the “Bank”). The New Credit Facility replaced the Company’s previous revolving line of credit with the Bank that had an expiration date of September 12, 2012, but was extended to October 15, 2012. The New Credit Facility, which expires on   October 12, 2013, is secured by all assets of the Company and provides for a borrowing capacity equal to 80% of eligible accounts receivable on an aggregate basis, up to a maximum $2.0 million, provided the Company maintains borrowing base eligibility, that is, a minimum cash balance of $750,000. When the Company is not borrowing base eligible the Bank may limit credit extension to the 80% advance rate multiplied by the face amount of specific eligible accounts. The New Credit Facility contains a collateral handling fee of one-tenth of one percent (0.10%) on outstanding financed receivables for each calendar month based upon a 360 day year.  When borrowing base eligible, the collateral handling fee is not applicable.  Interest accrues on the average outstanding borrowings at a floating per annum rate equal to the greater of the Prime Rate plus two percent (2.00%) or six percent (6.00%). Any borrowings under the New Credit Facility may be repaid and such repaid amounts re-borrowed until the maturity date.  Unless terminated by the Company or accelerated by the Bank in accordance with the terms of the agreement, the New Credit Facility will terminate on October 12, 2013, at which time all outstanding borrowings must be repaid by the Company.  As of December 29, 2012, the Company’s outstanding borrowings under the New Credit Facility were $975,000.  There were no borrowings outstanding as of March 31, 2012.

 (11)        Subsequent Event

The Giga-tronics Board of Directors on January 24, 2013 announced the adoption of a Shareholders Rights Plan designed to assure that all Giga-tronics Shareholders would receive fair treatment in any takeover of the Company. The Plan provides for the distribution of one Right for each share of common stock outstanding on the record date of February 4, 2013.

The Rights Plan provides that in the event any person becomes the beneficial owner of 20% or more of the outstanding common shares (with specified exceptions for certain affiliated shareholders whose aggregate beneficial holdings now exceed 20%, provided their holdings do not increase materially), each Right (other than a Right held by the 20% Shareholder) will be exercisable, on and after the close of business on the tenth business day following such event, for the purchase of a number of Giga-tronics common shares (or equivalent securities) equal to the exercise price (initially $15.00) divided by 50% of the then current fair market value of the common stock.  The Plan further provides that if, on or after the occurrence of such event, the Company is merged into any other corporation or 50% or more of the Company's assets or earning power are sold, each Right (other than a Right held by the 20% Shareholder) will be exercisable to purchase a similar number of securities of the acquiring corporation.
 
The Rights expire on February 4, 2018 (unless previously triggered), and are subject to redemption by the Board of Directors at $.001 per Right at any time prior to the first date upon which they become exercisable to purchase common shares.
 
A copy of the Rights Agreement has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an Exhibit to this Registration Statement on Form 8-A.
 
 
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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 31, 2012 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

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

Our business is highly dependent on government spending in the defense electronics sector and wireless telecommunications markets.  The Company experienced an increase in defense orders for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 versus the third quarter of fiscal 2012.  Commercial orders have decreased slightly for the quarter ended December 29, 2012 as compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2011.  The Company has seen an increase in defense orders for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 versus the same period last year.

The Company continues to monitor costs; including personnel, facilities and other expenses to more appropriately align costs with revenues.
 
Results of Operations
 
New orders received by segment are as follows:
 
NEW ORDERS
                 
 
Three Month Periods Ended
       
(Dollars in thousands)
 
December 29, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
% change
 
Giga-tronics Division
  $ 1,935     $ 2,190       (12 %)
Microsource
    312       310       1 %
Total
  $ 2,247     $ 2,500       (10 %)
 
 
Nine Month Periods Ended
         
(Dollars in thousands)
 
December 29, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
% change
 
Giga-tronics Division
  $ 6,217     $ 8,405       (26 %)
Microsource
    8,528       2,108       305 %
Total
  $ 14,745     $ 10,513       40 %
 
New orders received in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 decreased by 10% to $2,247,000 from the $2,500,000 received in fiscal 2012. New orders received in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 increased 40% to $14,745,000 from the $10,513,000 received in the first nine months of fiscal 2012. Orders at Giga-tronics Division decreased for the three month period ended December 29, 2012 primarily due to a decrease in commercial orders, whereas orders for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 decreased primarily due to a decrease in military demand for its products. In fiscal year 2012, Giga-tronics Division received a large first quarter signal generator order from the military which did not repeat in fiscal 2013. Orders at Microsource increased for the three and nine month periods ended December 29, 2012 compared to the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011, primarily due to a significant order from the military sector.
 
 
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The following table shows order backlog and related information at the end of the respective periods:

BACKLOG
                 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
December 29,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
   
% change
 
Backlog of unfilled orders at end of period:
                 
Giga-tronics Division
  $ 1,169     $ 1,658       (29 %)
Microsource
    6,006       2,122       183 %
Total
  $ 7,175     $ 3,780       90 %
                         
Backlog of unfilled orders shippable within one year:
                       
Giga-tronics Division
  $ 1,169     $ 1,658       (29 %)
Microsource
    4,977       2,122       135 %
Total
  $ 6,146     $ 3,780       63 %
 
Backlog at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 90% as compared to the end of the same period last year and was primarily the result of booking of a substantial defense sector contract by Microsource.

The allocation of net sales was as follows for the periods shown:

ALLOCATION OF NET SALES
                 
 
Three Month Periods Ended
       
(Dollars in thousands)
 
December 29, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
% change
 
Giga-tronics Division
  $ 2,250     $ 2,207       2 %
Microsource
    1,696       592       186 %
Total
  $ 3,946     $ 2,799       41 %
 
 
Nine Month Periods Ended
         
(Dollars in thousands)
 
December 29, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
% change
 
Giga-tronics Division
  $ 7,321     $ 8,218       (11 %)
Microsource
    4,088       2,164       89 %
Total
  $ 11,409     $ 10,382       10 %
 
Net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 were $3,946,000, a 41% increase from the $2,799,000 in fiscal 2012. Net sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 increased 10% to $11,409,000 from the $10,382,000 in the first nine months of fiscal 2012. Sales at Giga-tronics Division remained flat for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 versus the same period last year. Sales at Giga-tronics Division decreased for the nine month period ended December 29, 2012 primarily due to a decrease in military shipments. The prior year shipments included a last time sale to a military customer for a now discontinued model. Sales in the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 were not enough to compensate for the sales lost to a discontinued model. Shipments at Microsource increased for the three and nine month periods ended December 29, 2012 compared to the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011, primarily due to shipment of a significant order for the military.

 
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Cost of sales was as follows for the periods shown:

COST OF SALES
                 
 
Three Month Periods Ended
       
(Dollars in thousands)
 
December 29, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
% change
 
Cost of sales
  $ 2,342     $ 3,269       (28 %)
 
 
Nine Month Periods Ended
         
(Dollars in thousands)
 
December 29, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
% change
 
Cost of sales
  $ 6,892     $ 7,877       (13 %)

Cost of sales as a percentage of sales decreased by 57.4% for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 to 59.4% compared to 116.8% for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2012 there was a large charge to inventory reserves for products deemed by Giga-tronics management to have limited or no likelihood of future sales.

Cost of sales as a percentage of sales decreased by 15.5% for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 to 60.4% compared to 75.9% from the same period a year ago.  The decrease is due to a large charge to inventory reserves in the third quarter of fiscal year 2012 as described above.

Operating expenses were as follows for the periods shown:

Total Operating
                       
 
Three Month Periods Ended
             
(Dollars in thousands)
 
December 29, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
change
   
% change
 
Engineering
  $ 1,179     $ 745     $ 434       58 %
Sales & Mktg and Administration
    1,187       1,397     $ (210 )     (15 %)
Restructuring
    99       -     $ 99       0 %
Total
  $ 2,465     $ 2,142     $ 323       15 %
 
 
Nine Month Periods Ended
                 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
December 29, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
   
change
   
% change
 
Engineering
  $ 3,159     $ 2,060     $ 1,099       53 %
Sales & Mktg and Administration
    3,703       4,393     $ (690 )     (16 %)
Restructuring
    283       -     $ 283       0 %
Total
  $ 7,145     $ 6,453     $ 692       11 %
 
Operating expenses increased 15% or $323,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 over the third quarter of fiscal 2012 primarily due to an increase of $434,000 in product development expenses including costs associated with constructing prototype and beta test units and restructuring costs of $99,000 (see below), which was partially offset by a $210,000 reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses primarily related to personnel reductions in fiscal 2012 and lower sales commission expense due to increased house account sales. The Company plans to aggressively invest in its new instrument products but anticipates a future reduction in operating costs once the planned move of the Microsource operation from Santa Rosa to San Ramon is completed later this fiscal year.

Operating expenses increased 11% or $692,000 in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 over fiscal 2012 due to an increase of $1,099,000 in product development expenses including prototype and beta test unit costs and restructuring costs in fiscal 2013 (see below), which was partially offset by a $690,000 reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses primarily related to personnel reductions in fiscal 2012 and lower sales commission expense due to increased house account sales.  The Company plans to aggressively invest in its instrument products but anticipates a future reduction in operating costs once the planned move of the Microsource operation from Santa Rosa to San Ramon is completed later this fiscal year.
 
 
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In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, Giga-tronics made the decision to move ahead with the relocation of its Santa Rosa, CA operation into one facility in San Ramon, CA to help with overhead absorption in San Ramon and to eliminate the facility expense in Santa Rosa.  The Company announced its intentions to employees in February, 2012 and entered into employment agreements with all key Santa Rosa individuals to retain the talent needed to continue shipments during the transition and to ensure the new operation in San Ramon will run smoothly.

The major types of cost associated with this move and estimates of their respective total costs are shown:
 
Type of Cost
 
Estimated Total Expense (In thousands)
 
Retention Agreements for employees
  $ 506  
Preparation of San Ramon facility
    103  
Training of San Ramon Employees
    34  
Moving expenses
    56  
Clean-up of Santa Rosa facility
    67  
Total
  $ 766  
 
Of the total estimated expense, only a prorated portion of the retention bonuses and a portion of the preparation of the San Ramon facility have been accrued as of December 29, 2012. The total restructuring expense for the three and nine month periods ending December 29, 2012 were $99,000 and $283,000, respectively. The balance of the restructuring costs will be expensed throughout the remainder of fiscal 2013 and through the third quarter of fiscal year 2014. The Company is required to vacate its Santa Rosa facility by May of 2013.

In summary, Giga-tronics recorded a loss before income taxes of $865,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 versus a loss before income taxes of $2,613,000 for the same period last year. The loss before income taxes for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 was $2,634,000 compared to $3,950,000 for the first nine months of fiscal 2012.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

As of December 29, 2012, Giga-tronics had $2,421,000 in cash and cash equivalents, compared to $2,365,000 as of March 31, 2012.

Working capital at December 29, 2012 was $4,146,000 compared to $6,568,000 at March 31, 2012. The Company’s current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) at December 29, 2012 was 1.92 compared to 4.14 on March 31, 2012.  The decrease in working capital and current ratio was primarily attributable to the net loss of $2,636,000 for the first nine months of fiscal 2013.

Cash used in operating activities amounted to $841,000 for the nine month period ended December 29, 2012, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $272,000 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2011.  Cash used in operating activities during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 was primarily attributed to the net loss which was partially offset by a decrease in inventory and by cash received through advance customer payments which is recorded as deferred revenue.  Cash provided by operations in the first nine months of fiscal 2012 was primarily attributable to decreases in accounts receivable, inventory, and deferred revenue which was substantially offset by the net loss for the period.
 
 
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Additions to property and equipment were $213,000 in the first nine months of fiscal 2013, of which $170,000 were related to capital lease obligations, compared to $192,000, of which $31,000 were related to capital lease obligations, in the first nine months of fiscal 2012.  The increase in property and equipment in fiscal 2013 was attributable to new engineering projects. The increase in property and equipment in fiscal 2012 was due to an upgrade of manufacturing equipment required for certain new products.

Deferred revenue was $1,263,000 at December 29, 2012 compared to $7,000 at March 31, 2012.  The increase of $1,256,000 was due primarily to cash received from advance customer billings during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 associated with a contract with a large aircraft manufacturer.

On October 12, 2012, the Company entered into a “Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement” (the “New Credit Facility”) with Silicon Valley Bank (the “Bank”). The New Credit Facility, which expires on October 12, 2013, is secured by all assets of the Company and provides for a borrowing capacity equal to 80% of eligible accounts receivable on an aggregate basis, up to a maximum $2.0 million, provided the Company maintains borrowing base eligibility which requires a minimum cash balance of $750,000.  Giga-tronics was borrowing base eligible at December 29, 2012 with an aggregate borrowing capacity of $1.5 million.

When the Company is not borrowing base eligible the Bank may limit credit extension to the 80% advance rate multiplied by the face amount of specific eligible accounts.  If the Company was not borrowing base eligible at December 29, 2012, the borrowing capacity would have been reduced to approximately $1.2 million.  As of December 29, 2012, the Company’s outstanding borrowings under the New Credit Facility were $975,000.

Subsequent to quarter end $695,000 of the outstanding borrowing was repaid.  As the Company continues to fund development of a new product cash requirements are expected to fluctuate throughout the research and development phase and continue through the new product launch. Management intends to draw upon the New Credit Facility from time to time to meet shortfalls in cash.  All borrowings will be of short duration.

In order to achieve sustained profitability and positive cash flows from operations, the Company may need to further reduce operating expenses and increase revenue.  During the prior fiscal year Giga-tronics completed a series of cost reduction actions which management anticipated would improve the operating expense structure, exclusive of new product development expense.  The Company will continue to perform additional actions, as necessary.  The ability to maintain, or increase, current revenue levels to sustain profitability will depend, in part, on demand for the Company’s products.  Management believes that existing cash and cash equivalent balances, along with cash expected to be generated from product sales, and the careful management of working capital requirements, and available borrowings under its bank line of credit which management expects to be available will be sufficient to fund operations, new product development efforts, anticipated capital expenditures, working capital, and other financing requirements for the next 12 months.  In order to increase working capital, the Company may seek to obtain additional debt or equity financing, including from existing major shareholders.  However, the Company cannot assure that such financing will be available or on terms favorable to the Company.  At the date of this filing the Company has entered into negotiations to sell production rights for one of its products in a cash sale.

Item 3  -  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not applicable.

Item 4  -  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 are effective to provide reasonable assurances that (i) 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, and (ii) 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 required disclosures.
 
 
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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.
 
Based on the above described procedures and actions taken, the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of December 29, 2012, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective based on the criteria described in the “COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework.”


Part II - Other Information

Item 1  -  Legal Proceedings

As of December 29, 2012, Giga-tronics has no material pending legal proceedings. From time to time, Giga-tronics is involved in various disputes and litigation matters that arise in the ordinary course of business.

Item 1a  -  Risk Factors

There has been no material change to the risk factors disclosed in the registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.

Item 2  -  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
None.

Item 3  -  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4  -  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5  -  Other Information

None.

Item 6  -  Exhibits

31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
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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.

     
GIGA-TRONICS INCORPORATED
     
(Registrant)
         
     
By:
 
         
Date:
February 8, 2013
 
/s/ John R. Regazzi
     
John R. Regazzi
 
     
President and Chief Executive Officer
     
(Principal Executive Officer)
         
         
Date:
February 8, 2013
 
/s/ Frank D. Romejko
     
Frank D. Romejko
     
Vice President of Finance
     
Interim Chief Financial Officer
     
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
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