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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  August 16, 2022

 

EACO CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Florida   000-14311   59-2597349

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

5065 East Hunter Avenue

Anaheim, California 92807

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(714) 876-2490

(Registrant’s Telephone No.)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act

 

¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act

 

¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On August 16, 2022, EACO Corporation, a Florida corporation, issued a press release announcing the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended November 30, 2021. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

On August 18, 2022, EACO Corporation issued a press release announcing the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended February 28, 2022. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

On August 22, 2022, EACO Corporation issued a press release announcing the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended May 31, 2022. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.

 

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)       Exhibits

 

Exhibit

 

  No.   Description
       
  99.1   Press release dated August 16, 2022 reporting the financial results of EACO Corporation for the quarter ended November 30, 2021.
       
  99.2   Press release dated August 18, 2022 reporting the financial results of EACO Corporation for the quarter ended February 28, 2022.
       
  99.3   Press release dated August 22, 2022 reporting the financial results of EACO Corporation for the quarter ended May 31, 2022.
       
  104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). 

 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated:  August 22, 2022 EACO CORPORATION
     
     
  By: /S/ GLEN CEILEY
    Glen Ceiley, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Michael Narikawa

EACO Corporation

(714) 876-2490 August 16, 2022

 

EACO CORPORATION REPORTS RECORD QUARTERLY NET INCOME AND RECORD 1ST QUARTER NET SALES

 

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – EACO Corporation (OTCQB:EACO) today reported the results for three months ended November 30, 2021.

 

Net sales, net income and earnings per share were as follows for the three months ended November 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands, except per share information):

 

   Three Months Ended
November 30,
     
   2021   2020   % Change 
   (unaudited)   (unaudited)     
Net sales  $63,822   $53,403    19.5%
                
Net income  $6,786*  $851    697.4%
                
Basic and diluted earnings per common share  $1.39   $0.17    717.6%

 

*Includes an income benefit of $3.4 million as a result of qualified federal tax credits related to the Employee Retention Credit.

 

The Company had 328 sales employees at November 30, 2021, a decrease of 29 or 8.7% from the prior year quarter. The Company’s sales force is divided into Sales focus teams (SFT’s). The Company had 101 SFT’s as of November 30, 2021, the same as the prior year quarter. Management anticipates continued growth in both our headcount and SFT’s in fiscal year 2022. The Company believes it continues to gain market share through its local presence business model.

 

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

 

Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation, statements related to our headcount expansion and future growth are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to hire and retain additional qualified employees, our ability to open additional sales offices, and to gain market acceptance for our products, the pricing and availability of our products, the success of our sales and marketing programs, the impact of products offered by our competitors from time to time, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors, uncertainties or risks identified in EACO’s most recent Form 10-K and all subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by us with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and EACO does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

 

 

 

 

EACO Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share information)

(unaudited)

 

   November 30,   August 31, 
   2021   2021* 
ASSETS          
Current Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $5,583   $4,455 
Restricted cash   10    10 
Trade accounts receivable, net   34,168    33,939 
Inventory, net   42,542    40,448 
Marketable securities, trading   3,684    3,741 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   11,395    6,780 
Total current assets   97,382    89,363 
Non-current Assets:          
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net   8,173    8,269 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   11,304    11,084 
Other assets, net   1,404    1,669 
Total assets  $118,263   $110,385 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current Liabilities:          
Trade accounts payable  $17,047   $16,413 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   11,708    10,964 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities   3,301    3,096 
Current portion of long-term debt   119    113 
Total current liabilities   32,175    30,586 
Non-current Liabilities:          
Long-term debt   4,552    4,585 
Operating lease liabilities   8,127    8,092 
Total liabilities   44,854    43,263 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)          
Shareholders’ Equity:          
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 36,000 shares outstanding (liquidation value $900)   1    1 
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 8,000,000 shares authorized; 4,861,590 shares outstanding   49    49 
Additional paid-in capital   12,378    12,378 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   300    780 
Retained earnings   60,681    53,914 
Total shareholders’ equity   73,409    67,122 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $118,263   $110,385 

 

* Derived from the Company’s audited financial statements included in its Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2020 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 30, 2020.

 

 

 

 

EACO Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except for share and per share information)

(unaudited)

 

  

Three Months Ended

November 30,

 
   2021   2020 
Net sales  $63,822   $53,403 
Cost of sales   45,644    38,951 
Gross margin   18,178    14,452 
Operating expenses:          
Selling, general and administrative expenses   8,895    12,681 
Income from operations   9,283    1,771 
           
Other (expense):          
Net loss on trading securities   (56)   (553)
Interest and other expense, net   (52)   (69)
Other (expense), net   (108)   (622)
Income before income taxes   9,175    1,149 
Provision for income taxes   2,389    298 
Net income   6,786    851 
Cumulative preferred stock dividend   (19)   (19)
Net income attributable to common shareholders  $6,767   $832 
           
Basic and diluted earnings per common share:  $1.39   $0.17 
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   4,861,590    4,861,590 

 

 

 

 

EACO Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

   Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
   2021   2020 
Operating activities:          
Net income  $6,786   $851 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   382    377 
Bad debt expense   9    –– 
Net gain on trading securities   56    553 
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in          
Trade accounts receivable   (248)   1,634 
Inventory   (2,094)   (71)
Prepaid expenses and other assets   (4,350)   716 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   (220)   417 
Trade accounts payable   1,642    666 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   744    (723)
Operating lease liabilities   240    (524)
Net cash provided by operating activities   2,947    3,896 
Investing activities:          
Additions to property, equipment, and leasehold improvements   (286)   (179)
Sale of marketable securities, trading   1    24 
Net change in liabilities for short sales of trading securities   ––    286 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities   (285)   131 
Financing activities:          
Payments on revolving credit facility, net   ––    (2,187)
Payments on long-term debt   (27)   –– 
Preferred stock dividend   (19)   (19)
Bank overdraft   (1,008)   (867)
Net cash used in financing activities   (1,054)   (3,073)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (480)   (82)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash   1,128    872 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of period   4,465    8,995 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of period  $5,593   $9,867 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest  $52   $48 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

Michael Narikawa

EACO Corporation

(714) 876-2490 August 18, 2022

 

EACO CORPORATION REPORTS RECORD QUARTERLY NET SALES AND RECORD 2nd QUARTER NET INCOME

 

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – EACO Corporation (OTCMKTS:EACO) today reported the results for its quarter ended February 28, 2022.

 

Net sales, net income and earnings per share were as follows for the three months ended February 28, 2022 (dollars in thousands, except per share information):

 

   Three Months Ended
February 28,
     
   2022   2021   % Change 
   (unaudited)   (unaudited)     
Net sales   $66,587   $55,751    19.4%
                
Net income  $3,407   $1,394    144.4%
                
Basic and diluted earnings per common share  $0.70   $0.28    150.0%

 

The Company had 338 sales employees at February 28, 2022, a decrease of 5 employees or 1.5%, from the prior year quarter. The Company’s sales force is divided into sales focus teams (SFT’s). The Company had 102 SFT’s as of February 28, 2022, two more than the prior year quarter. Management anticipates continued growth in both our headcount and SFT’s in fiscal year 2022. The Company believes it continues to gain market share through its local presence business model.

 

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

 

Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation, statements related to our headcount expansion and future growth are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to hire and retain additional qualified employees, our ability to open additional sales offices, and to gain market acceptance for our products, the pricing and availability of our products, the success of our sales and marketing programs, the impact of products offered by our competitors from time to time, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors, uncertainties or risks identified in EACO’s most recent Form 10-K and all subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by us with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and EACO does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

 

 

 

 

EACO Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share information)

(unaudited)

 

   February 28,   August 31, 
   2022   2021* 
ASSETS          
Current Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $5,622   $4,455 
Restricted cash   10    10 
Trade accounts receivable, net   36,861    33,929 
Inventory, net   44,724    40,448 
Marketable securities, trading   4,598    3,741 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   8,416    6,780 
Total current assets   100,231    89,363 
Non-current Assets:          
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net   8,162    8,269 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   11,030    11,084 
Other assets, net   1,407    1,669 
Total assets  $120,830   $110,385 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current Liabilities:          
Trade accounts payable  $19,756   $16,413 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   8,440    10,964 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities   3,385    3,096 
Current portion of long-term debt   119    113 
Total current liabilities   31,700    30,586 
Non-current Liabilities:          
Long-term debt   4,425    4,585 
Operating lease liabilities   7,784    8,092 
Total liabilities   41,737    43,263 
Commitments and Contingencies          
Shareholders’ Equity:          
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 36,000 shares outstanding (liquidation value $900)   1    1 
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 8,000,000 shares authorized; 4,861,590 shares outstanding   49    49 
Additional paid-in capital   12,378    12,378 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   325    780 
Retained earnings   64,069    53,914 
Total shareholders’ equity   76,822    67,122 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $120,830   $110,385 

 

* Derived from the Company’s audited financial statements included in its Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2021 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2022.

 

 

 

 

EACO Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except for share and per share information)

(unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   February 28,   February 28, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
Net sales  $66,587   $55,751   $130,409   $109,154 
Cost of sales   48,462    40,727    94,106    79,678 
Gross margin   18,125    15,024    36,303    29,476 
Operating expenses:                    
Selling, general and administrative expenses   13,439    12,540    22,334    25,221 
Income from operations   4,686    2,484    13,969    4,255 
                     
Other income (expense):                    
Net (loss) gain on trading securities   (22)   (506)   (78)   (1,059)
Interest and other (expense)   (53)   (60)   (105)   (129)
Other (expense) income, net   (75)   (566)   (183)   (1,188)
Income before income taxes   4,611    1,918    13,786    3,067 
Provision for income taxes   1,204    524    3,593    822 
Net income   3,407    1,394    10,193    2,245 
Cumulative preferred stock dividend   (19)   (19)   (38)   (38)
Net income attributable to common shareholders  $3,388   $1,375   $10,155   $2,207 
Basic and diluted earnings per share:  $0.70   $0.28   $2.09   $0.45 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding   4,861,590    4,861,590    4,861,590    4,861,590 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   4,901,590    4,901,590    4,901,590    4,901,590 

 

 

 

 

EACO Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

  

Six Months Ended

February 28,

 
   2022   2021 
Operating activities:          
Net income  $10,193   $2,245 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   751    751 
Bad debt expense   26    55 
Loss on sale of real property        
Net unrealized loss on trading securities   78    1,059 
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in:          
Trade accounts receivable   (2,958)   866 
Inventory   (4,276)   (635)
Prepaid expenses and other assets   (1,374)   1,298 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   54    847 
Trade accounts payable   4,404    561 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   (2,524)   (2,579)
Operating lease liabilities   (19)   (928)
Net cash provided by operating activities   4,355    3,540 
Investing activities:          
Purchase of property, equipment, and leasehold improvements   (644)   (290)
Net (purchases) sales of marketable securities, trading   (935)   (3,846)
Net change in liabilities for short sales of trading securities   ––    (1,622)
Net cash (used in) investing activities   (1,579)   (5,758)
Financing activities:          
Payments on revolving credit facility, net   ––    (5,100)
Repayments on long-term debt   (55)   (53)
Preferred stock dividend   (38)   (38)
Net change in bank overdraft   (1,061)   2,526 
Net cash (used in) financing activities   (1,154)   (2,665)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (455)   9 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash   1,167    (4,874)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of period   4,465    8,995 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of period  $5,632   $4,121 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest  $105   $121 
Cash paid for income taxes  $3,979   $2,509 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.3

 

Michael Narikawa

EACO Corporation

(714) 876-2490 August 22, 2022

 

EACO CORPORATION REPORTS RECORD QUARTERLY NET SALES AND RECORD 3rd QUARTER NET INCOME

 

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – EACO Corporation (OTCMKTS:EACO) today reported the results for its quarter ended May 31, 2022.

 

Net sales, net income and earnings per share were as follows for the three months ended May 31, 2022 (dollars in thousands, except per share information):

 

   Three Months Ended May 31,     
   2022   2021   % Change 
   (unaudited)   (unaudited)     
Net sales  $77,797   $62,676    24.1%
                
Net income  $5,330   $3,080    73.1%
                
Basic and diluted earnings per common share  $1.09   $0.63    73.0%

 

The Company had 340 sales employees at May 31, 2022, a decrease of 9 (2.6%) from the prior year quarter. The Company’s sales force is divided into Sales focus teams (SFT’s). The Company had 103 SFT’s as of May 31, 2022 the same from the prior year quarter. Management anticipates continued growth in both our headcount and SFT’s in fiscal year 2022. The Company believes it continues to gain market share through its local presence business model.

 

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

 

Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation, statements related to our headcount expansion and future growth are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to hire and retain additional qualified employees, our ability to open additional sales offices, and to gain market acceptance for our products, the pricing and availability of our products, the success of our sales and marketing programs, the impact of products offered by our competitors from time to time, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors, uncertainties or risks identified in EACO’s most recent Form 10-K and all subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by us with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and EACO does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

 

 

 

 

EACO Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share information)

(unaudited)

 

   May 31,   August 31, 
   2022   2021* 
ASSETS          
Current Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $5,427   $4,455 
Restricted cash   10    10 
Trade accounts receivable, net   42,718    33,929 
Inventory, net   47,493    40,448 
Marketable securities, trading   4,835    3,741 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   7,500    6,780 
Total current assets   107,983    89,363 
Non-current Assets:          
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net   7,974    8,269 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   10,668    11,084 
Other assets, net   1,411    1,669 
Total assets  $128,036   $110,385 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current Liabilities:          
Trade accounts payable  $19,316   $16,413 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   11,194    10,964 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities   3,233    3,096 
Current portion of long-term debt   119    113 
Total current liabilities   33,862    30,586 
Non-current Liabilities:          
Long-term debt   4,492    4,585 
Operating lease liabilities   7,592    8,092 
Total liabilities   45,946    43,263 
Commitments and Contingencies          
Shareholders’ Equity:          
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 36,000 shares outstanding (liquidation value $900)   1    1 
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 8,000,000 shares authorized; 4,861,590 shares outstanding   49    49 
Additional paid-in capital   12,378    12,378 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   282    780 
Retained earnings   69,380    53,914 
Total shareholders’ equity   82,090    67,122 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $128,036   $110,385 
           

 

* Derived from the Company’s audited financial statements included in its Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2021 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2022.

 

 

 

 

EACO Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except for share and per share information)

(unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended
May 31,
   Nine Months Ended
May 31,
 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
Net sales  $77,797   $62,676   $208,206   $171,830 
Cost of sales   56,207    45,826    150,313    125,504 
Gross margin   21,590    16,850    57,893    46,326 
Operating expenses:                    
Selling, general and administrative expenses   14,547    12,800    36,881    38,021 
Income from operations   7,043    4,050    21,012    8,305 
                     
Other income (expense):                    
Net gain (loss) on trading securities   213    196    135    (863)
Interest and other (expense)   (48)   (45)   (153)   (174)
Other income (expense), net   165    151    (18)   (1,037)
Income before income taxes   7,208    4,201    20,994    7,268 
Provision for income taxes   1,878    1,121    5,471    1,943 
Net income   5,330    3,080    15,523    5,325 
Cumulative preferred stock dividend   (19)   (19)   (57)   (57)
Net income attributable to common shareholders  $5,311   $3,061   $15,466   $5,268 
Basic and diluted earnings per share:  $1.09   $0.63   $3.18   $1.08 
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   4,861,590    4,861,590    4,861,590    4,861,590 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   4,901,590    4,901,590    4,901,590    4,901,590 

 

 

 

 

EACO Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

  

Nine Months Ended

May 31,

 
   2022   2021 
Operating activities:          
Net income  $15,523   $5,325 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   1,122    1,136 
Bad debt expense   54    62 
Loss on sale of real property         
Net unrealized (gain) loss on trading securities   (135)   863 
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in:          
Trade accounts receivable   (8,843)   (3,239)
Inventory   (7,045)   (861)
Prepaid expenses and other assets   (462)   1,568 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   416    1,400 
Trade accounts payable   3,959    2,895 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   230    (1,291)
Operating lease liabilities   (363)   (1,454)
Net cash provided by operating activities   4,456    6,404 
Investing activities:          
Purchase of property, equipment, and leasehold improvements   (827)   (757)
Net (purchases) sales of marketable securities, trading   (959)   (4,419)
Net change in liabilities for short sales of trading securities       (2,916)
Net cash (used in) investing activities   (1,786)   (8,092)
Financing activities:          
Payments on revolving credit facility, net       (5,100)
Borrowings on construction loan        
Repayments on long-term debt   (87)   (82)
Preferred stock dividend   (57)   (57)
Net change in bank overdraft   (1,056)   144 
Net cash (used in) financing activities   (1,200)   (5,095)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (498)   223 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash   972    (6,560)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - beginning of period   4,465    8,995 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - end of period  $5,437   $2,435 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest  $153   $172 
Cash paid for income taxes  $3,979   $2,509