General

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, and the notes thereto included herein. The information contained below includes statements of the Company's or management's beliefs, expectations, goals and plans. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of forward-looking statements, see the information set forth in the Introductory Note to this Annual Report under the caption "Forward Looking Statements" which information is incorporated herein by reference.

A description of the Company's operations and marketplace is contained in Section 1 of this report.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

In 2019, the Company had $1,650,264 of operating cash flow, versus $1,451,253 of operating cash flow in 2018 due to increased profitability after noncash adjustments. Cash flows from investing activities was ($3,492,766) in 2019 versus 735,620 in 2018, primarily because of the repurchase of the non-controlling interests in PMAL. Purchases of property and equipment increased from $264,380 in 2018 to $492,766 in 2019 as the Company made several investments in upgraded equipment. The Company's net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activity was $1,539,638 in 2019 versus ($2,174,988) in 2018, which is primarily the result of the draw on the CAS revolving loan and PMAL revolving loan to repurchase the non-controlling interests of SBN V PMA LLC, and the payment on notes in the prior year. The working capital of the Company was $3,858,072 for 2019 and $4,948,521 for 2018 due to an increase in our lines of credit to repurchase the non-controlling interests in PMAL, which was offset by an increase in inventory.

Management believes that the company has appropriate liquidity to continue operations for at least twelve months from the date of this report.






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PMAL Berkshire Loans


On August 31, 2018, PMAL entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the "PMAL Loan and Security Agreement") with Berkshire Bank ("Berkshire Bank") establishing: 1) a new revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $6.0 million (the "PMAL Revolving Loan"), 2) a term loan in the amount of $3.5 million ("Berkshire Term Loan A") and 3) a term loan in the amount of $1.5 million ("Berkshire Term Loan B"). Borrowings under the PMAL Revolving Loan may be used to finance working capital and other general corporate purposes. On August 16, 2019, the PMAL Loan and Security Agreement was amended to permit a one-time cash distribution of $1.5 million, which was used to partially fund the Company's repurchase of the SBN Membership Interests.

Borrowings under the PMAL Revolving Loan bear interest at a rate equal to the Intercontinental Exchange Benchmark Administration Ltd. London Interbank Offered Rate ("ICE LIBOR") rate plus 3.25%, which was 4.95% at December 31, 2019. Berkshire Term Loan A and Berkshire Term Loan B bear interest at ICE LIBOR rate plus 4.25%, which was 5.95% at December 31, 2019. The Company paid a total of $98,353 and $33,618 in interest on the PMAL Revolving Loan during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The outstanding principal amount of any borrowings under the PMAL Revolving Loan will be due and payable on August 21, 2021, subject to an earlier maturity date upon an event of default (the "PMAL Revolving Credit Maturity Date"). Berkshire Term Loan A has a maturity date the earlier of (i) August 31, 2023 or (ii) the PMAL Revolving Credit Maturity Date. Berkshire Term Loan B has a maturity date the earlier of (i) August 31, 2023 or (ii) the PMAL Revolving Credit Maturity Date. The principal balance of Berkshire Term Loan A shall be paid in equal monthly installments of $41,667 commencing on October 1, 2018. Any unpaid principal and interest shall be due on the maturity date. The principal balance of Berkshire Term Loan B shall be paid in equal monthly installments of $8,334 commencing on October 1, 2018. Any unpaid principal and interest shall be due on the maturity date.

The PMAL Loan and Security Agreement contains usual and customary covenants for financings of this type, including, among other things: (i) requirements to deliver financial statements, other reports and notices; (ii) restrictions on indebtedness; (iii) restrictions on dividends, distributions and redemptions of equity and repayment of subordinated indebtedness; (iv) restrictions on liens; (v) restrictions on making certain payments; (vi) restrictions on investments; (vii) restrictions on asset dispositions and other fundamental changes; and (viii) restrictions on transactions with affiliates.

The PMAL Loan and Security Agreement contains certain financial covenants, including a cash flow coverage ratio and a tangible net worth require covenant. Under the cash flow coverage covenant, PMAL shall maintain a quarterly cash flow coverage ratio of not less than 1.20 to 1.00. Under the tangible net worth covenant, PMAL shall maintain a tangible net worth of no less than $4.1 million. The tangible net worth amount required shall increase annually on each June 30 by 50% of PMAL's prior year's undistributed net income. As of December 31, 2019, PMAL was in compliance with both of these covenants.

The obligations of PMAL under the PMAL Loan and Security Agreement are secured by liens and security interests on all assets of PMAL. Amerinac is a secured guarantor of the PMAL Loan and Security Agreement, and has pledged its equity in PMAL.





CAS Berkshire Loan



On July 15, 2019, CAS entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the "CAS Loan and Security Agreement") with Berkshire Bank establishing a new revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $6.0 million (the "CAS Revolving Loan"). Borrowings under the CAS Revolving Loan may be used to finance working capital and other general corporate purposes.

On August 16, 2019, the CAS Loan and Security Agreement was amended to permit a one-time cash distribution of $1.5 million which was used to partially fund the Company's repurchase of the SBN Membership Interests.






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Borrowings under the CAS Revolving Loan bear interest at a rate equal to the ICE LIBOR rate plus 3.00%, which was 4.70% at December 31, 2019.

The outstanding principal amount of any borrowings under the CAS Revolving Loan will be due and payable on July 15, 2022, subject to an earlier maturity date upon an event of default. Any unpaid principal and interest shall be due on the maturity date.

The CAS Loan and Security Agreement contains usual and customary covenants for financings of this type, including, among other things: (i) requirements to deliver financial statements, other reports and notices; (ii) restrictions on indebtedness; (iii) restrictions on dividends, distributions and redemptions of equity and repayment of subordinated indebtedness; (iv) restrictions on liens; (v) restrictions on making certain payments; (vi) restrictions on investments; (vii) restrictions on asset dispositions and other fundamental changes; and (viii) restrictions on transactions with affiliates.

The CAS Loan and Security Agreement contains certain financial covenants, including a cash flow coverage ratio and a tangible net worth requirement covenant. Under the cash flow coverage covenant, CAS shall maintain a quarterly cash flow coverage ratio of not less than 1.20 to 1.00. Under the tangible net worth covenant, CAS shall maintain a tangible net worth of no less than $1.0 million. The tangible net worth amount required shall increase annually on each June 30 by 50% of CAS's prior years undistributed net income. As of December 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance will all covenants under the CAS Loan and Security Agreement.

The obligations of CAS under the CAS Loan and Security Agreement are secured by liens and security interests on all assets of CAS. The Company is a secured guarantor of the CAS Loan and Security Agreement, and has pledged its equity in CAS.





Results of Operations



The Company's aggregate sales increased by 3% in 2019 over 2018. During 2019, the CAS sales compared to 2018 sales were up approximately 37.2%. The main driver of sales has been related to the growth in our heavy truck market and the addition of new customers.

PMAL sales were $28,330,608 and $31,452,408 for 2019 and 2018, respectively as PMAL had a larger mix of tolling revenue in 2019. Tolling revenue is less per each equivalent heat because PMAL does not purchase the metal, which remains the property of the customer.

In 2019, the Company experienced normal lead times for product deliveries. While the Company believes that its supply chain will continue to operate without major interruption, the Company's management periodically assesses each supplier.

Gross profit margins, were 17.4% and 17.9% for 2019 and 2018, respectively. Operating expenses in 2019 increased by 4.6% compared to 2018 due to normal variation in cost. In 2019, PMAL operating expenses were $2,354,664 and Creative Assembly operating expenses were $1,817,444. In 2018, PMAL operating expenses were $2,376,301 and Creative Assembly operating expenses were $1,688,634.

Interest cost was down 56% in 2019 compared to 2018 because the Company refinanced Summit Term Loan A and Summit Term Loan B with lower interest financing midway through 2018. Interest expense in 2019 and 2018 was $516,352 and $1,176,469, respectively.






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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements





None.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which we rely are reasonably based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates, judgments and assumptions and actual results, our consolidated financial statements will be affected.

In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require management's judgment in its application. There are also areas in which management's judgment in selecting among available alternatives would not produce a materially different result. Our senior management has reviewed these critical accounting policies and related disclosures. See notes to consolidated financial statements, which contain additional information regarding our accounting policies and other disclosures required by GAAP.

The following are the Company's critical accounting policies:





    •   Inventory - For the Company's distribution subsidiary (Creative Assembly),
        inventories are carried at the lower of cost on an average cost basis, or
        net realizable value. When necessary, management records an inventory
        reserve for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory based upon
        the age of the respective part and the knowledge of future demand of
        inventory on hand as well as other market conditions and events. For the
        Company's manufacturing subsidiary (PMAL) inventories are carried at the
        lower of cost on an average cost basis, or net realizable value. When
        necessary, management records an inventory reserve for estimated
        obsolescence or unmarketable inventory based upon knowledge of future
        demand of inventory on hand as well as other market conditions and events.

    •   Accounts Receivable Allowance - Accounts receivable are recorded net of
        provisions for doubtful accounts. The Company records an allowance for
        doubtful accounts to allow for any amounts that may not be recoverable.
        The amount of the allowance is based on an analysis of the Company's prior
        collection experience, customer credit worthiness, and current economic
        trends. The Company determines receivables to be past due based on the
        payment terms of original invoices. Interest is not typically charged on
        past due receivables. Accounts are written off against the allowance when
        deemed uncollectable.

    •   Unbilled Services - The Company recognizes revenue on its tolling services
        as those services are performed. Unbilled services represent the revenue
        recognized but not yet invoiced.

    •   Revenue Recognition - Revenue is recognized when control transfers to our
        customers via shipment of products or delivery of services. Shipping and
        handling costs are considered fulfillment activities and as such are not
        accounted for as separate performance obligations. We measure revenue as
        the amount of consideration we expect to be entitled to receive in
        exchange for those goods or services, net of any variable considerations
        (e.g., rights to return product, sales incentives, others) and any taxes
        collected from customers and subsequently remitted to governmental
        authorities. The Company applied the practical expedient available under
        ASC 606 to disregard determining significant financing components if the
        good or serve is transferred and payment is received within one year. We
        estimate product returns based on historical experience and record them on
        a gross basis. Substantially all of Creative Assembly customer returns
        relate to products that are returned under warranty obligations
        underwritten by manufacturers. Substantially all of PMAL customer returns
        relate to products which do not meet customer requirements and are
        replaced by the Company. We occasionally receive advance payments to
        secure product to be delivered in future periods. These advance payments
        are recorded as deferred revenue, and revenue is recognized as our
        performance obligations are satisfied throughout the term of the
        applicable contract. We may also purchase metal on our customer's behalf,
        sell the unprocessed metal to our customer, and then process and ship the
        material, charging a processing fee at the time of shipment. For these
        specific non-tolling arrangements in which we purchase metal for a
        customer, a single performance obligation exists, and as a result, amounts
        invoiced to our customers for the metal purchased on their behalf is
        recorded as deferred revenue until the metal is processed and shipped.

    •   Income Taxes - In the preparation of consolidated financial statements,
        the Company estimates anticipated income taxes. Deferred income tax assets
        and liabilities represent tax benefits or obligations that arise from
        temporary differences due to differing treatment of certain items for
        accounting and income tax purposes. The Company evaluates deferred tax
        assets each period to ensure that estimated future taxable income will be
        sufficient in character, amount and timing to result in their recovery. A
        valuation allowance is established when management determines that it is
        more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized to
        reduce the assets to their realizable value. Considerable judgments are
        required in establishing deferred tax valuation allowances and in
        assessing probable exposures related to tax matters. The Company's tax
        returns are subject to audit by Federal, state and local taxing
        authorities that could challenge the company's tax positions. The Company
        believes it records and/or discloses such potential tax liabilities as
        appropriate and has reasonably estimated its income tax liabilities and
        recoverable tax assets.

    •   Goodwill and Intangible Assets - We make estimates, assumptions, and
        judgments when valuing goodwill and other intangible assets such as
        customer lists in connection with the initial purchase price allocation of
        any acquired operations, as well as when evaluating the recoverability of
        our goodwill and other intangible assets on an ongoing basis. These
        estimates are based upon a number of factors, including historical
        experience, market conditions, and information obtained from the
        management of any acquired operations. Critical estimates in valuing
        certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, historical and
        projected attrition rates, discount rates, anticipated growth in revenue
        from the acquired customers and acquired technology, and the expected use
        of the acquired assets. These factors are also considered in determining
        the useful life of acquired intangible assets. The amounts and useful
        lives assigned to identified intangible assets impact the amount and
        timing of future amortization expense.





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