[10-K] Gencor Industries, Inc. Files Annual Report
Gencor Industries (NYSE:GENC) filed its overdue Annual Report for FY ended September 30 2024. The filing reveals two auditor changes: MSL partners joined Forvis Mazars on Nov 1 2024; Forvis Mazars was then dismissed on Feb 13 2025 and replaced by Berkowitz Pollack Brant on Feb 20 2025. Auditor turnover delayed completion of the FY 2024 audit and ICFR attestation, resulting in late Form 10-K and outstanding Form 10-Qs for the quarters ended Dec 31 2024 and Mar 31 2025.
Consequently, the company received a NYSE American delinquency notice. The exchange has now granted an extension until August 19 2025 to file all missing reports and regain compliance, mitigating immediate delisting risk.
Capital structure: as of June 25 2025 the company had 12.34 M common shares and 2.32 M Class B shares outstanding; non-affiliate market value at Q2 FY24 was $160.2 million.
No restatements, going-concern warnings, or material changes to business operations were disclosed in this report.
Gencor Industries (NYSE:GENC) ha presentato il suo ritardato Rapporto Annuale per l'esercizio chiuso al 30 settembre 2024. Il deposito evidenzia due cambi di revisore: MSL Partners si è unita a Forvis Mazars il 1° novembre 2024; Forvis Mazars è stata poi sostituita da Berkowitz Pollack Brant il 20 febbraio 2025, dopo essere stata revocata il 13 febbraio 2025. Il turnover dei revisori ha ritardato il completamento della revisione del FY 2024 e dell'attestazione ICFR, causando un ritardo nella presentazione del Modulo 10-K e la mancata presentazione dei Moduli 10-Q per i trimestri chiusi il 31 dicembre 2024 e il 31 marzo 2025.
Di conseguenza, la società ha ricevuto un avviso di inadempienza dalla NYSE American. La borsa ha concesso una proroga fino al 19 agosto 2025 per presentare tutti i rapporti mancanti e ripristinare la conformità, mitigando il rischio immediato di esclusione dalla quotazione.
Struttura del capitale: al 25 giugno 2025 la società aveva 12,34 milioni di azioni ordinarie e 2,32 milioni di azioni di Classe B in circolazione; il valore di mercato non affiliato al Q2 FY24 era di 160,2 milioni di dollari.
Nel rapporto non sono state segnalate riformulazioni, avvisi di continuità aziendale o cambiamenti significativi nelle operazioni aziendali.
Gencor Industries (NYSE:GENC) presentó su informe anual atrasado para el año fiscal terminado el 30 de septiembre de 2024. La presentación revela dos cambios de auditor: MSL Partners se unió a Forvis Mazars el 1 de noviembre de 2024; Forvis Mazars fue despedido el 13 de febrero de 2025 y reemplazado por Berkowitz Pollack Brant el 20 de febrero de 2025. La rotación de auditores retrasó la finalización de la auditoría del año fiscal 2024 y la certificación ICFR, resultando en la presentación tardía del Formulario 10-K y la falta de presentación de los Formularios 10-Q para los trimestres terminados el 31 de diciembre de 2024 y el 31 de marzo de 2025.
Como consecuencia, la empresa recibió un aviso de incumplimiento de NYSE American. La bolsa ha otorgado una prórroga hasta el 19 de agosto de 2025 para presentar todos los informes pendientes y recuperar el cumplimiento, mitigando el riesgo inmediato de exclusión.
Estructura de capital: al 25 de junio de 2025, la empresa tenía 12,34 millones de acciones comunes y 2,32 millones de acciones Clase B en circulación; el valor de mercado no afiliado en el segundo trimestre del año fiscal 24 fue de 160,2 millones de dólares.
No se divulgaron reformulaciones, advertencias de continuidad empresarial ni cambios materiales en las operaciones comerciales en este informe.
Gencor Industries (NYSE:GENC)는 2024년 9월 30일 종료된 회계연도에 대한 연례 보고서를 지연 제출했습니다. 제출 내용에는 두 차례의 감사인 변경이 포함되어 있습니다: MSL 파트너스가 2024년 11월 1일 Forvis Mazars에 합류했으며, Forvis Mazars는 2025년 2월 13일 해임되고 2025년 2월 20일 Berkowitz Pollack Brant로 교체되었습니다. 감사인 교체로 인해 2024 회계연도 감사 및 ICFR 인증 완료가 지연되어 10-K 양식 제출이 늦어지고 2024년 12월 31일 및 2025년 3월 31일 종료된 분기별 10-Q 양식 제출이 미뤄졌습니다.
이에 따라 회사는 NYSE American 연체 통지를 받았습니다. 거래소는 모든 누락된 보고서를 제출하고 규정을 준수할 수 있도록 2025년 8월 19일까지 제출 기한 연장을 허가하여 즉각적인 상장폐지 위험을 완화했습니다.
자본 구조: 2025년 6월 25일 기준 회사는 1,234만 보통주와 232만 클래스 B 주식을 발행했으며, 2024 회계연도 2분기 기준 비계열 시장 가치는 1억 6,020만 달러였습니다.
본 보고서에는 재작성, 계속기업 경고 또는 사업 운영의 중대한 변경 사항이 공개되지 않았습니다.
Gencor Industries (NYSE:GENC) a déposé son rapport annuel en retard pour l'exercice clos le 30 septembre 2024. Le dépôt révèle deux changements d'auditeur : MSL Partners a rejoint Forvis Mazars le 1er novembre 2024 ; Forvis Mazars a ensuite été remplacé par Berkowitz Pollack Brant le 20 février 2025, après avoir été renvoyé le 13 février 2025. Ce roulement d'auditeurs a retardé la finalisation de l'audit de l'exercice 2024 et de l'attestation ICFR, entraînant un dépôt tardif du formulaire 10-K ainsi que des formulaires 10-Q en suspens pour les trimestres clos le 31 décembre 2024 et le 31 mars 2025.
Par conséquent, la société a reçu un avis de non-conformité de la NYSE American. La bourse a maintenant accordé une prolongation jusqu'au 19 août 2025 pour déposer tous les rapports manquants et retrouver la conformité, ce qui atténue le risque immédiat de radiation.
Structure du capital : au 25 juin 2025, la société comptait 12,34 millions d'actions ordinaires et 2,32 millions d'actions de classe B en circulation ; la valeur marchande hors affiliés au deuxième trimestre de l'exercice 2024 était de 160,2 millions de dollars.
Aucune reformulation, avertissement de continuité d'exploitation ou changement matériel des opérations commerciales n'a été divulgué dans ce rapport.
Gencor Industries (NYSE:GENC) hat seinen überfälligen Jahresbericht für das am 30. September 2024 endende Geschäftsjahr eingereicht. Die Einreichung zeigt zwei Wechsel der Wirtschaftsprüfer: MSL Partners trat am 1. November 2024 Forvis Mazars bei; Forvis Mazars wurde dann am 13. Februar 2025 entlassen und am 20. Februar 2025 durch Berkowitz Pollack Brant ersetzt. Der Wechsel der Wirtschaftsprüfer verzögerte den Abschluss der Prüfung für das Geschäftsjahr 2024 und die ICFR-Bestätigung, was zu einer verspäteten Einreichung des Formulars 10-K und ausstehenden Formularen 10-Q für die Quartale zum 31. Dezember 2024 und 31. März 2025 führte.
Folglich erhielt das Unternehmen eine Verzugsmitteilung der NYSE American. Die Börse hat nun eine Fristverlängerung bis zum 19. August 2025 gewährt, um alle fehlenden Berichte einzureichen und die Compliance wiederherzustellen, wodurch das unmittelbare Risiko eines Delistings gemindert wird.
Kapitalstruktur: Zum 25. Juni 2025 hatte das Unternehmen 12,34 Mio. Stammaktien und 2,32 Mio. Klasse-B-Aktien ausstehend; der nicht verbundene Marktwert im zweiten Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2024 betrug 160,2 Millionen US-Dollar.
Im Bericht wurden keine Neubewertungen, Warnungen zur Unternehmensfortführung oder wesentliche Änderungen der Geschäftstätigkeit offengelegt.
- NYSE American granted an extension until August 19 2025 to regain compliance, reducing immediate delisting risk
- Company changed independent auditor twice within four months, indicating potential governance and control issues
- Late filing of FY24 Form 10-K and two Form 10-Qs triggered NYSE non-compliance notice, exposing risk of delisting if deadlines are missed
Insights
TL;DR: Auditor churn caused reporting delays and NYSE notice; extension eases delisting threat but risk premium remains.
The annual report finally closes FY 2024 books, yet the narrative is dominated by process breakdowns. Switching auditors twice within four months is highly unusual and adds cost, management distraction, and investor uncertainty. Late filing triggered NYSE American non-compliance; while the exchange granted until 19 Aug 2025 to cure, the company must still deliver two delinquent 10-Qs. Absent financials for 1H FY25, visibility into margin and backlog trends is limited, complicating valuation. The FY24 audit concluded without restatement or going-concern qualification, which alleviates worst-case fears, but governance credibility took a hit. Overall impact skews negative until timely filings resume.
TL;DR: Serial auditor dismissals raise governance red flags despite clean FY24 opinion.
Independent-auditor stability is a bell-weather for board oversight. Here, the audit committee dismissed Forvis Mazars less than four months after appointment, following the absorption of prior auditor MSL. Rapid turnover suggests fee disputes, scope disagreements, or internal-control friction—none confidence-inspiring. While Berkowitz Pollack Brant delivered the FY24 opinion, stakeholders will scrutinize its tenure and any material-weakness disclosures (none reported). The board secured a NYSE filing extension but must now supervise accelerated Q1-Q2 catch-up and ensure SOX 404(b) continuity. Failure could jeopardize listing status and limit capital access. The episode underscores the need for stronger succession planning within finance leadership and more proactive investor communication.
Gencor Industries (NYSE:GENC) ha presentato il suo ritardato Rapporto Annuale per l'esercizio chiuso al 30 settembre 2024. Il deposito evidenzia due cambi di revisore: MSL Partners si è unita a Forvis Mazars il 1° novembre 2024; Forvis Mazars è stata poi sostituita da Berkowitz Pollack Brant il 20 febbraio 2025, dopo essere stata revocata il 13 febbraio 2025. Il turnover dei revisori ha ritardato il completamento della revisione del FY 2024 e dell'attestazione ICFR, causando un ritardo nella presentazione del Modulo 10-K e la mancata presentazione dei Moduli 10-Q per i trimestri chiusi il 31 dicembre 2024 e il 31 marzo 2025.
Di conseguenza, la società ha ricevuto un avviso di inadempienza dalla NYSE American. La borsa ha concesso una proroga fino al 19 agosto 2025 per presentare tutti i rapporti mancanti e ripristinare la conformità, mitigando il rischio immediato di esclusione dalla quotazione.
Struttura del capitale: al 25 giugno 2025 la società aveva 12,34 milioni di azioni ordinarie e 2,32 milioni di azioni di Classe B in circolazione; il valore di mercato non affiliato al Q2 FY24 era di 160,2 milioni di dollari.
Nel rapporto non sono state segnalate riformulazioni, avvisi di continuità aziendale o cambiamenti significativi nelle operazioni aziendali.
Gencor Industries (NYSE:GENC) presentó su informe anual atrasado para el año fiscal terminado el 30 de septiembre de 2024. La presentación revela dos cambios de auditor: MSL Partners se unió a Forvis Mazars el 1 de noviembre de 2024; Forvis Mazars fue despedido el 13 de febrero de 2025 y reemplazado por Berkowitz Pollack Brant el 20 de febrero de 2025. La rotación de auditores retrasó la finalización de la auditoría del año fiscal 2024 y la certificación ICFR, resultando en la presentación tardía del Formulario 10-K y la falta de presentación de los Formularios 10-Q para los trimestres terminados el 31 de diciembre de 2024 y el 31 de marzo de 2025.
Como consecuencia, la empresa recibió un aviso de incumplimiento de NYSE American. La bolsa ha otorgado una prórroga hasta el 19 de agosto de 2025 para presentar todos los informes pendientes y recuperar el cumplimiento, mitigando el riesgo inmediato de exclusión.
Estructura de capital: al 25 de junio de 2025, la empresa tenía 12,34 millones de acciones comunes y 2,32 millones de acciones Clase B en circulación; el valor de mercado no afiliado en el segundo trimestre del año fiscal 24 fue de 160,2 millones de dólares.
No se divulgaron reformulaciones, advertencias de continuidad empresarial ni cambios materiales en las operaciones comerciales en este informe.
Gencor Industries (NYSE:GENC)는 2024년 9월 30일 종료된 회계연도에 대한 연례 보고서를 지연 제출했습니다. 제출 내용에는 두 차례의 감사인 변경이 포함되어 있습니다: MSL 파트너스가 2024년 11월 1일 Forvis Mazars에 합류했으며, Forvis Mazars는 2025년 2월 13일 해임되고 2025년 2월 20일 Berkowitz Pollack Brant로 교체되었습니다. 감사인 교체로 인해 2024 회계연도 감사 및 ICFR 인증 완료가 지연되어 10-K 양식 제출이 늦어지고 2024년 12월 31일 및 2025년 3월 31일 종료된 분기별 10-Q 양식 제출이 미뤄졌습니다.
이에 따라 회사는 NYSE American 연체 통지를 받았습니다. 거래소는 모든 누락된 보고서를 제출하고 규정을 준수할 수 있도록 2025년 8월 19일까지 제출 기한 연장을 허가하여 즉각적인 상장폐지 위험을 완화했습니다.
자본 구조: 2025년 6월 25일 기준 회사는 1,234만 보통주와 232만 클래스 B 주식을 발행했으며, 2024 회계연도 2분기 기준 비계열 시장 가치는 1억 6,020만 달러였습니다.
본 보고서에는 재작성, 계속기업 경고 또는 사업 운영의 중대한 변경 사항이 공개되지 않았습니다.
Gencor Industries (NYSE:GENC) a déposé son rapport annuel en retard pour l'exercice clos le 30 septembre 2024. Le dépôt révèle deux changements d'auditeur : MSL Partners a rejoint Forvis Mazars le 1er novembre 2024 ; Forvis Mazars a ensuite été remplacé par Berkowitz Pollack Brant le 20 février 2025, après avoir été renvoyé le 13 février 2025. Ce roulement d'auditeurs a retardé la finalisation de l'audit de l'exercice 2024 et de l'attestation ICFR, entraînant un dépôt tardif du formulaire 10-K ainsi que des formulaires 10-Q en suspens pour les trimestres clos le 31 décembre 2024 et le 31 mars 2025.
Par conséquent, la société a reçu un avis de non-conformité de la NYSE American. La bourse a maintenant accordé une prolongation jusqu'au 19 août 2025 pour déposer tous les rapports manquants et retrouver la conformité, ce qui atténue le risque immédiat de radiation.
Structure du capital : au 25 juin 2025, la société comptait 12,34 millions d'actions ordinaires et 2,32 millions d'actions de classe B en circulation ; la valeur marchande hors affiliés au deuxième trimestre de l'exercice 2024 était de 160,2 millions de dollars.
Aucune reformulation, avertissement de continuité d'exploitation ou changement matériel des opérations commerciales n'a été divulgué dans ce rapport.
Gencor Industries (NYSE:GENC) hat seinen überfälligen Jahresbericht für das am 30. September 2024 endende Geschäftsjahr eingereicht. Die Einreichung zeigt zwei Wechsel der Wirtschaftsprüfer: MSL Partners trat am 1. November 2024 Forvis Mazars bei; Forvis Mazars wurde dann am 13. Februar 2025 entlassen und am 20. Februar 2025 durch Berkowitz Pollack Brant ersetzt. Der Wechsel der Wirtschaftsprüfer verzögerte den Abschluss der Prüfung für das Geschäftsjahr 2024 und die ICFR-Bestätigung, was zu einer verspäteten Einreichung des Formulars 10-K und ausstehenden Formularen 10-Q für die Quartale zum 31. Dezember 2024 und 31. März 2025 führte.
Folglich erhielt das Unternehmen eine Verzugsmitteilung der NYSE American. Die Börse hat nun eine Fristverlängerung bis zum 19. August 2025 gewährt, um alle fehlenden Berichte einzureichen und die Compliance wiederherzustellen, wodurch das unmittelbare Risiko eines Delistings gemindert wird.
Kapitalstruktur: Zum 25. Juni 2025 hatte das Unternehmen 12,34 Mio. Stammaktien und 2,32 Mio. Klasse-B-Aktien ausstehend; der nicht verbundene Marktwert im zweiten Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2024 betrug 160,2 Millionen US-Dollar.
Im Bericht wurden keine Neubewertungen, Warnungen zur Unternehmensfortführung oder wesentliche Änderungen der Geschäftstätigkeit offengelegt.
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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Introductory Note: Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Annual Report”) and the Company’s other communications and statements may contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including statements about the Company’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, estimates, projections and intentions. These statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the Company’s forward-looking statements depending on a variety of important factors, including the financial condition of the Company’s customers, changes in the economic and competitive environments, demand for the Company’s products and the timing and consequences of the delays in the Company’s regaining compliance with its SEC filing obligations. In addition, the impact of (i) the U.S. government’s recent tariff announcements, (ii) the invasion by Russia into Ukraine, and (iii) the conflict between Israel and Hamas, including hostilities involving Iran, as well as actions taken by other countries, including the U.S., in response to such tariff announcements and conflicts, could result in a disruption in our supply chain and higher costs of our products. The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “goal,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
For information concerning these factors and related matters, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A in this Annual Report, and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 in this Annual Report. However, other factors besides those referenced could adversely affect the Company’s results, and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements made by the Company herein speak as of the date of this Annual Report. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.
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ITEM 1 | BUSINESS |
General
Gencor Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company,” “Gencor,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is a leading manufacturer of heavy machinery used in the production of highway construction equipment and materials and environmental control equipment. The Company’s products are manufactured in the United States and sold through a combination of Company sales representatives and independent dealers and agents.
The Company designs, manufactures and sells machinery and related equipment used primarily for the production of asphalt and highway construction equipment and materials. The Company’s principal core products include asphalt pavers, hot mix asphalt plants, combustion systems, and fluid heat transfer systems. The Company believes that its technical and design capabilities and environmentally friendly process technology have enabled it to become a leading producer of hot mix asphalt plants and related components in North America.
Because the Company’s products are sold primarily to companies in the highway construction industry, its business has historically been seasonal. Traditionally, the Company’s customers do not purchase new equipment during the summer and fall months to avoid disrupting their peak season for highway construction and repair work. The majority of orders for the Company’s asphalt plants and pavers are typically received between October and February, with a significant volume of shipments occurring prior to June. The principal factors driving demand for the Company’s products are the level of federal and state funding for domestic highway construction and repair, the replacement of existing plants, and a trend towards efficient, larger plants.
In 1968, the Company was formed by the merger of Mechtron Corporation with General Combustion, Inc. (“General Combustion”) and Genco Manufacturing, Inc. The new entity reincorporated in Delaware in 1969 and adopted the name Mechtron International Corporation in 1970. In 1985, the Company began a series of acquisitions into related fields starting with the Beverley Group Ltd. in the United Kingdom. Hy-Way Heat Company, Inc. and the Bituma Group were acquired in 1986. In 1987, the Company changed its name to Gencor Industries, Inc. and acquired Davis Line Inc. and its subsidiaries in 1988.
In 1998, the Company entered into agreements with Carbontronics, LLC, pursuant to which the Company designed, manufactured, sold and installed four synthetic fuel production plants. In addition to payment for the plants, the Company received membership interests in two synthetic fuel entities which resulted in significant cash flows from the sale of synthetic fuel and tax credits (Internal Revenue Code, Section 29) and, consequently, distributed significant cash to the Company from 2001 to 2010.The tax credit legislation expired at the end of calendar year 2007. Consequently, the four synthetic fuel plants were decommissioned. The plants were sold or transferred to site owners in exchange for a release of all contracted liabilities related to the removal of plants from the sites. Gencor’s ownership in the two synthetic fuel entities ended in 2013. In 2020, the Company acquired the asphalt paver assets from Volvo Construction Equipment North America LLC.
Products
Asphalt Plants. The Company manufactures and produces hot-mix asphalt plants used in the production of asphalt paving materials. The Company also manufactures related asphalt plant equipment, including hot-mix storage silos, fabric filtration systems, cold feed bins and other plant components. The Company’s H&B (Hetherington and Berner) product line is the world’s oldest asphalt plant line, first manufactured in 1894. The Company’s subsidiary, Bituma Corporation, formerly known as Boeing Construction Company, developed the first continuous process for asphalt production. Gencor developed and patented the first counter flow drum mix technology, several adaptations of which have become the industry standard, which recaptures and burns emissions and vapors, resulting in a cleaner and more efficient process. The Company also manufactures a very comprehensive range of fully mobile batch plants.
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Combustion Systems and Industrial Incinerators. The Company manufactures combustion systems, which are large burners that can transform most solid, liquid or gaseous fuels into usable energy, or burn multiple fuels, alternately or simultaneously. Through its subsidiary General Combustion, the Company has been a significant source of combustion systems for the asphalt and aggregate drying industries since the 1950’s. The Company also manufactures combustion systems for rotary dryers, kilns, fume and liquid incinerators and fuel heaters. The Company believes maintenance and fuel costs are lower for its burners because of their superior design.
Fluid Heat Transfer Systems. The Company’s General Combustion subsidiary manufactures the Hy-Way Heat and Beverley lines of thermal fluid heat transfer systems and specialty storage tanks for a wide array of industry uses. Thermal fluid heat transfer systems are similar to boilers, but use high temperature oil instead of water. Thermal fluid heaters have been replacing steam pressure boilers as the best method of heat transfer for storage, heating and pumping viscous materials (i.e., asphalt, chemicals, heavy oils, etc.) in many industrial and petrochemical applications worldwide. The Company believes the high-efficiency design of its thermal fluid heaters can outperform competitive units in many types of process applications.
Asphalt Pavers. The Company manufactures asphalt pavers under the Blaw-Knox brand. The Blaw-Knox brand dates back over a century, when in 1917 Blaw Collapsible Steel Centering Company merged with the Knox Pressed and Welded Steel Company. Blaw-Knox made its first road paving equipment in 1929. Blaw-Knox pavers are the industry leading, highway class pavers that deliver outstanding reliability and produce the highest quality rideable surfaces in the industry. Projects paved with Blaw-Knox pavers continually win industry awards for the highest quality highway pavements.
Product Engineering and Development
The Company is engaged in product engineering and development efforts to expand its product lines and to further develop more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly equipment.
Product engineering and development activities are directed toward more efficient methods of producing asphalt and lower cost fluid heat transfer systems. In addition, efforts are also focused on developing combustion systems that operate at higher efficiency and offer a higher level of environmental compatibility.
Sources of Supply and Manufacturing
Substantially all products and components sold by the Company and its subsidiaries are manufactured and assembled by the Company. The Company purchases steel, other raw materials and hardware used to manufacture its products from numerous suppliers. The Company may augment internal production by outsourcing some of its production when demand for its products exceeds its manufacturing capacity.
Seasonality
The Company is concentrated in the manufacturing of asphalt pavers, asphalt plants and related components, which is typically subject to a seasonal slow-down during the third and fourth quarters of the calendar year.
Competition
The markets for the Company’s products are highly competitive. The industry remains fairly concentrated, with a small number of companies competing in the markets of the majority of the Company’s product lines. The principal competitive factors include quality, price, delivery, availability, and technological capabilities. The Company believes it manufactures the highest quality equipment in the industry. In addition, the Company believes that its products’ performance reliability, brand recognition, pricing, and after-the-sale technical support are other important factors that enable the Company to compete effectively.
Sales and Marketing
The Company’s products and services are marketed through Company-employed sales representatives and independent dealers.
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Sales Backlog
The size of the Company’s backlog should not be viewed as an indicator of the Company’s quarterly or annualized revenues, due to the timing of order fulfillment of asphalt plants. The Company’s backlog was $56.2 million and $57.8 million as of December 1, 2024 and December 1, 2023, respectively.
Financial Information about Geographic Areas Reporting Segments
See Reporting Segments and Geographic Areas in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Licenses, Patents and Trademarks
The Company holds numerous patents covering technology and applications related to various products, equipment and systems, and numerous trademarks and trade names registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in various foreign countries. In general, the Company depends upon technological capabilities, manufacturing quality control and application know-how, rather than patents or other proprietary rights in the conduct of its business.
Government Regulations
The Company believes its design and manufacturing processes meet all industry and governmental agency standards that may apply to its entire line of products, including all domestic and foreign environmental, structural, electrical and safety codes. The Company’s products are designed and manufactured to comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Certain state and local regulatory authorities have strong environmental impact regulations. While the Company believes that such regulations have helped, rather than restricted its marketing efforts and sales results, there is no assurance that changes to federal, state, local, or foreign laws and regulations will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s products and earnings in the future.
Environmental Matters
The Company is subject to various federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. The Company believes it is in compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. The Company does not expect any material impact on future operating costs as a result of compliance with currently enacted environmental regulations.
Employees
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had 323 full-time employees. The Company has a collective bargaining agreement covering employees at its Marquette, Iowa facility. No other employees are represented by a labor union or collective bargaining agreement.
Available Information
For further discussion concerning the Company’s business, see the information included in Item 7 (Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations) and Item 8 (Financial Statements and Supplementary Data) of this Annual Report.
The Company makes available free of charge through its website at www.gencor.com the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports, if applicable, filed or furnished pursuant to Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Exchange Act, as soon as reasonably practicable after the material is electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The information posted on the website is not incorporated into this Annual Report.
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ITEM 1A | RISK FACTORS |
The following risk factors and other information included in this Annual Report should be carefully considered. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company, or that the Company presently deems less significant, may also impair the Company’s operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, the Company’s business operating results and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. The order of these risk factors does not reflect their relative importance or likelihood of occurrence.
The Company faces risks related to being delinquent in its SEC reporting obligations.
Due to the circumstances discussed in the Explanatory Note in this Annual Report, the Company’s recent SEC filings, including this Annual Report, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025 (the “Delinquent Reports”) were delinquent. NYSE Regulation (“NYSE”) informed the Company that, under the rules of the NYSE American, LLC (“NYSE American”), it is subject to the procedures set forth in Section 1007 of the NYSE American Company Guide, and that the Company has an initial six-month period from the Form 10-K filing due date of December 31, 2024 to regain compliance with the NYSE American listing standards, allowing the Company to file the Delinquent Reports by June 30, 2025.
On June 10, 2025, the Company submitted an extension request to NYSE Regulation, requesting additional time to regain compliance with the NYSE American continued listing standards. While the Company is filing this 2024 Annual Report within the initial six-month period granted by the initial delinquency notification, the Company requested an extension to allow it additional time to coordinate the completion of the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025. On June 24, 2025, the NYSE informed the Company that it accepted the extension request, allowing the Company to submit the Delinquent Reports by August 19, 2025.
The Company faces the following risks and challenges related to being delinquent in its SEC reporting obligations, including:
• | The Company may fail to file all Delinquent Reports by August 19, 2025, and there can be no assurance that the NYSE will grant an additional discretionary extension for the Company to regain compliance; |
• | The NYSE may commence delisting proceedings at any time if it deems that the circumstances warrant; |
• | The Company may fail to remediate material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting and other material weaknesses may be identified in the future, which could adversely affect the accuracy and timing of the Company’s financial reporting; and |
• | Failure to timely file its SEC reports and make the Company’s current financial information available has placed, and may continue to place, downward pressure on the Company’s stock price. |
If the Company is unable to file all Delinquent Reports by August 19, 2025 and the NYSE does not grant an additional discretionary extension for the Company to regain compliance, or if the NYSE otherwise determines circumstances so warrant, our Common Stock may be subject to delisting. If the NYSE American delists the Company’s Common Stock from trading on its exchange, the Company could face a limited availability of market quotations for its Common Stock and reduced liquidity for its Common Stock.
The Company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, which could, if not remediated, adversely affect its ability to report its financial condition and results of operations in a timely and accurate manner. If the Company fails to comply with requirements relating to internal control over financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the business could be harmed and its stock price could decline.
Rules adopted by the SEC pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 require the Company to assess its internal control over financial reporting annually. The rules governing the standards that must be met for management to assess its internal control over financial reporting are complex. They require significant documentation, testing, and possible remediation of any significant deficiencies in and/or material weaknesses of internal controls in order to meet the detailed standards under these rules. Additionally, it is necessary for us to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting to prevent fraud and errors and to maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures so that we can provide timely and reliable financial and other information. A failure to maintain adequate internal controls may adversely affect the Company’s ability to provide financial statements that accurately reflect its financial condition and report information on a timely basis. The Company has evaluated its internal control over financial reporting and determined that it was not effective as of September 30, 2024 and that material weaknesses existed as of that date, and the Company has also concluded that its disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2024 due to material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting. See Item 9A – Controls and Procedures – Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
As described in Item 9A—Controls and Procedures– Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, the Company will begin the process of remediating its identified material weaknesses. Management’s continuing evaluation and work to enhance the Company’s internal control over financial reporting has required and will continue to require the dedication of additional resources and management time and expense. If the Company fails to maintain the effectiveness of its internal controls, including any failure to implement new or improved controls, or if the Company experiences difficulties in their implementation, the Company’s business and operating results could be harmed, and the Company could fail to meet its financial reporting obligations, which in turn could affect the market price of the Company’s securities. In addition, perceptions of the Company among customers, lenders, investors, securities analysts and others could also be adversely affected. The current material weaknesses or any weaknesses or deficiencies identified in the future could also hurt confidence in the Company’s business and the accuracy and completeness of the Company’s financial statements, and adversely affect the Company’s ability to do business with these groups.
The Company can give no assurances that the remediation measures it will begin implementing, or any future measures it may take, will remediate the material weaknesses identified or that any additional material weaknesses will not arise or be identified in the future due to the Company’s failure to implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting. In addition, even if the Company is successful in strengthening its controls and procedures, those controls and procedures may not be effective to prevent or identify irregularities or ensure the fair and accurate presentation of the Company’s financial statements included in its periodic reports filed with the SEC.
The business is affected by the cyclical nature of the markets it serves.
The demand for the Company’s products is dependent on general economic conditions and more specifically, federal and state funding for highways and roads. Adverse economic conditions may cause customers to forego or delay new purchases and rely more on repairing existing equipment, thus negatively impacting the Company’s sales and profits.
The business is affected by the level of government funding for highway construction in the United States and Canada.
Most highway contractors in the U.S. and Canada depend on funding by federal, provincial, state and local agencies for highway, transit and infrastructure programs. Future legislation may increase or decrease government spending, which, if decreased, could have a negative effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. Federal and/or state funding allocated to infrastructure may decrease in the future. For example, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the “IIJ Act”), which provides $110 billion for domestic highways, bridges and roads, is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2026.
The loss of any relationship with a large customer, or a significant downturn in the business or financial condition of any such customer, could have adverse consequences on the Company’s future business.
During the year ended September 30, 2024, one customer accounted for 11.3% of net revenue. During the year ended September 30, 2023, a different customer accounted for 14.8% of net revenue. The loss of any relationship with a large customer, or a significant reduction in sales to any such customer, could adversely affect the Company’s revenues and, consequently, its business.
The Company may be required to reduce its profit margins on contracts where revenues are recognized over time.
Revenues from contracts with customers for the design, manufacture and sale of custom equipment are recognized over time when the performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of the equipment. Control of the equipment transfers over time as the equipment is unique to the specific contract and thus does not create an asset with an alternative use. Revenues and costs are recognized in proportion to actual labor costs incurred, as compared with total estimated labor costs expected to be incurred during the entire contract. As a result, revisions made to the estimates of revenues and profits are recorded in the period in which the conditions that require such revisions become known and can be estimated. Although the Company believes that its profit margins are fairly stated and that adequate provisions for losses for its fixed-price contracts are recorded in the financial statements, as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), the Company cannot assure that its estimated contract profit margins will not decrease or its estimated loss provisions will not increase materially in the future.
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The Company may encounter difficulties with acquisitions.
As part of its strategy, the Company intends to evaluate the acquisition of other companies, assets or product lines that would complement or expand the Company’s existing business or broaden its customer base. Although the Company conducts due diligence reviews of potential acquisition candidates, it may not be able to identify all material liabilities or risks related to potential acquisitions. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to locate and acquire any business, retain key personnel and customers of an acquired business or integrate any acquired business successfully. Additionally, there can be no assurance that financing for any acquisition, if necessary, will be available on acceptable terms, if at all, or that the Company will be able to accomplish its strategic objectives in connection with any acquisition.
The Company’s marketable securities are comprised of cash and money funds, corporate bonds, exchange-traded funds, and government securities invested through a professional investment management firm and are subject to various risks, such as interest rates, markets, and credit.
The Company’s marketable securities are comprised of cash and money funds, corporate bonds, exchange-traded funds, and government securities invested through professional investment management firms and are subject to various risks, such as interest rate risk, market risk, and credit risk. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities and the level of uncertainty related to changes in the value of securities, adverse developments with respect to interest rates, the capital markets or the credit markets could have a material adverse impact on the value of these investment securities and ultimately, the Company’s results of operations.
There are and will continue to be quarterly fluctuations of the Company’s operating results.
The Company’s operating results historically have fluctuated from quarter to quarter as a result of a number of factors, including the value, timing and shipment of individual orders and the mix of products sold. Revenues from contracts with customers for the design, manufacture and sale of custom equipment are recognized over time when the performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of the equipment. Revenues from all other contracts for the design and manufacture of equipment, for service and for parts sales, net of any discounts and return allowances, are recorded at a point in time when control of the goods or services has been transferred. The Company’s asphalt production equipment operations are subject to seasonal fluctuations, which may lower revenues and result in possible quarterly operating losses.
If the Company is unable to attract and retain key personnel, its business could be adversely affected.
The success of the Company will continue to depend substantially upon the efforts, abilities and services of its management team and certain other key employees. The loss of one or more key employees could adversely affect the Company’s operations. The Company’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, either through direct hiring, or acquisition of other businesses employing such persons, will also be an important factor in determining its future success.
The Company may be required to defend its intellectual property against infringement or against infringement claims of others.
The Company holds numerous patents covering technology and applications related to various products, equipment and systems, and numerous trademarks and trade names registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in various foreign countries. There can be no assurance as to the breadth or degree of protection that future patents or trademarks may afford the Company, or that any pending patent or trademark applications will result in issued patents or trademarks, or that the Company’s patents, registered trademarks or patent applications, if any, will be upheld if challenged, or that competitors will not develop similar or superior methods or products outside the protection of any patents issued, licensed or sublicensed to the Company. Although the Company believes that none of its technologies, products or trademarks infringe upon the patents, technologies, products or trademarks of others, it is possible that the Company’s trademarks or other rights may not be valid or that infringement of future patents, trademarks or proprietary rights may occur. In the event that the Company’s products are deemed to infringe upon the patent or proprietary rights of others, the Company could be required to modify the design of its products, change the name of its products or obtain a license for the use of certain technologies incorporated into its products. There can be no assurance that the Company would be able to do any of the foregoing in a timely manner, upon acceptable terms and conditions, or at all, and the failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on the Company. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Company will have the financial or other resources necessary to enforce or defend a patent, registered trademark or other proprietary right, and, if the Company’s products are deemed to infringe upon the patents, trademarks or other proprietary rights of others, the Company could become liable for damages, which could also have a material adverse effect on the Company.
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The Company may be subject to substantial liability for its products.
The Company is engaged in a business that could expose it to possible liability claims for personal injury or property damage due to alleged design or manufacturing defects in its products. The Company believes that it meets existing professional specification standards recognized or required in the industries in which it operates, and there are no material product liability claims pending against the Company as of the date hereof. Although the Company currently maintains product liability coverage, which it believes is adequate for the continued operation of its business, such insurance may prove inadequate or become difficult to obtain or unobtainable in the future on terms acceptable to the Company.
The Company is subject to extensive environmental laws and regulations, and the costs related to compliance with, or the Company’s failure to comply with, existing or future laws and regulations, could adversely affect the business and results of operations.
The Company’s operations are subject to federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. Sanctions for noncompliance may include revocation of permits, corrective action orders, significant administrative or civil penalties and criminal prosecution. The Company’s business involves environmental management and issues typically associated with historical manufacturing operations. To date, the Company’s cost of complying with environmental laws and regulations has not been material, but the fact that such laws or regulations are changed frequently makes predicting the cost or impact of such laws and regulations on the Company’s future operations uncertain.
The Company is dependent upon third-party suppliers, making it vulnerable to supply shortages and price increases.
The principal raw material the Company uses is carbon steel which is sourced through numerous suppliers. The Company also uses select suppliers to provide proprietary components to its finished products. Although the Company believes that raw materials are available from alternate sources, an interruption in the supply of steel or related products or a substantial increase in the price of steel or related products could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s production and its results of operations.
In addition, the cost of parts or materials may increase significantly for reasons other than changes in commodity prices. Factors such as supply and demand, freight costs, availability of transportation, availability of labor, inventory levels, the level of imports, the imposition of duties and tariffs and other trade barriers and general economic conditions may affect the price of our parts or materials. Market conditions could limit the Company’s ability to raise selling prices to offset increases in material and/or labor costs.
In the future, we could experience some disruption in the supply of some of our parts or materials that we purchase from suppliers. Delays in obtaining parts or materials may result from a number of factors affecting our suppliers including capacity constraints, labor shortages or supplier product quality issues. These risks are increased in a weak economic environment or when demand increases coming out of an economic downturn. Such disruptions could result in manufacturing inefficiencies caused by the Company having to wait for parts to arrive on production lines, could delay sales and could result in a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, and/or cash flows.
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The business is affected by the prices of liquid asphalt and oil.
A significant increase in the price of liquid asphalt could decrease demand for hot mix asphalt paving materials and certain of the Company’s products. Increases in oil prices also drive up the cost of gasoline and diesel, which results in increased freight costs. Where possible, the Company will pass increased freight costs on to its customers. However, the Company may not be able to recapture all of the higher costs and thus could have a negative impact on the Company’s financial performance.
The Company is subject to government regulations.
The Company is subject to a variety of governmental regulations relating to the manufacturing of its products. Failure by the Company to comply with regulations could subject it to liabilities, or suspension of production that could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results. Such regulations could also restrict the Company’s ability to expand its facilities, or to incur other expenses to comply with such regulations. Although the Company believes it has the design and manufacturing capability to meet all industry or governmental agency standards that may apply to its product lines, including all domestic and foreign environmental, structural, electrical and safety codes, there can be no assurance that governmental laws and regulations will not become more stringent over time, imposing greater compliance costs and increasing risks and penalties associated with a violation. The cost to the Company of such compliance to date has not materially affected its business, financial condition or results of operations. There can be no assurance, however, that violations will not occur in the future as a result of human error, equipment failure or other causes. The Company’s customers are also subject to extensive regulations, including those related to the workplace. The Company cannot predict the nature, scope or effect of governmental legislation, or regulatory requirements that could be imposed or how existing or future laws or regulations will be administered, or interpreted. Compliance with more stringent laws or regulations, as well as more vigorous enforcement policies of regulatory agencies, could require substantial expenditures by the Company and could adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations.
As current tariffs are implemented, or if additional or increased tariffs or other restrictions are placed on foreign imports or any related counter-measures are taken by other countries, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flow could be harmed.
We manufacture our equipment domestically with a fraction of our sales exported to neighboring countries. The current U.S. administration has implemented tariffs on countries to which the Company has sales and has threatened tariffs on a variety of other counties. Also, some of the parts we procure are sourced from countries subject to the recent tariffs. It is not known whether any additional costs will be passed onto customers. This could negatively affect our revenues, cash flows, and financial position.
Increasing scrutiny and changing expectations from stakeholders with respect to the Company’s ESG practices may expose us to new or additional risks.
The Company is committed to responsible environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices. The Company strives to be recognized as a company that achieves customer expectations safely and in a manner that rewards both its customers and its employees. The Company strives to achieve these goals through an organizational structure that provides excellent service and a reputation of integrity with the communities where it operates while providing its employees with growth opportunities in an injury-free environment.
Companies are facing scrutiny from stakeholders related to their ESG practices. Investor advocacy groups, certain institutional investors, investment funds and other influential investors are also increasingly focused on ESG practices and in recent years have placed increasing importance on the implications and social cost of their investments. Regardless of the industry, investors’ and stakeholders’ increased focus related to stakeholder ESG expectations and standards, which are evolving, may cause the Company to suffer from reputational damage and its business or financial condition could be adversely affected.
The Company’s management has effective voting control.
The Company’s officers beneficially own 100% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s Class B stock. The holders of the Class B stock are entitled to elect 75% (calculated to the nearest whole number, rounding five-tenths to next highest whole number) of the members of the Company’s Board of Directors. Further, approval of a majority of the holders of the Class B stock is generally required to affect a sale of the Company and certain other corporate transactions. As a result, the Class B shareholders can elect more than a majority of the Board of Directors and exercise significant influence over most matters requiring approval by the Company’s shareholders. This concentration of control may also have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control.
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The issuance of preferred stock may impede a change of control or may be dilutive to existing shareholders.
The Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, authorizes the Company’s Board of Directors, without shareholder vote, to issue up to 300,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series and to determine for any series the dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting or other preferences, rights and terms that are senior, and not available, to the holders of the Company’s common stock. Thus, issuances of series of preferred stock could adversely affect the relative voting power, distributions and other rights of the common stock. The issuance of preferred stock could deter or impede a merger, tender offer or other transaction that some, or a majority of the Company’s common shareholders might believe to be in their best interest or in which the Company’s common shareholders might receive a premium for their shares over the then current market price of such shares.
The Company may be required to indemnify its directors and executive officers.
The Company has authority under Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law to indemnify its directors and officers to the extent provided in that statute. The Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, provides that a director shall not be personally liable to the Company for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except to the extent such exemption from liability or limitation thereof is not permitted under the Delaware General Corporation Law. The Company’s Bylaws provide, in part, that it indemnify each of its directors and officers against liabilities imposed upon them (including reasonable amounts paid in settlement) and expenses incurred by them in connection with any claim made against them or any action, suit or proceeding to which they may be a party by reason of their being or having been a director or officer. The Company maintains officers’ and directors’ liability insurance coverage. There can be no assurance that such insurance will be available in the future, or that if available, it will be available on terms that are acceptable to the Company. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that the insurance coverage provided will be sufficient to cover the amount of any judgment awarded against an officer or director (either individually or in the aggregate). Consequently, if such judgment exceeds the coverage under the policy, the Company may be forced to pay such difference.
The Company enters into indemnification agreements with each of its executive officers and directors containing provisions that may require the Company, among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as officers or directors (other than liabilities arising from willful misconduct of a culpable nature) and to advance their expenses incurred as a result of any proceeding against them as to which they could be indemnified. Management believes that such indemnification provisions and agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and executive officers.
The Company does not expect to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future.
The Company intends to retain its cash to fund its business requirements. It does not anticipate paying cash dividends on its common stock or Class B stock. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors and will be dependent upon existing conditions, including the financial condition and results of operations, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, business prospects, and other factors that the Board of Directors considers relevant.
Competition could reduce revenue from the Company’s products and services and cause it to lose market share.
The Company currently faces competition in product performance, price and service. Some of the Company’s competitors have greater financial, product development and marketing resources than the Company. If competition in the Company’s industry intensifies or if the current competitors enhance their products or lower their prices for competing products, the Company may lose sales or be required to lower the prices it charges for its products. This may reduce revenues from the Company’s products and services, lower its gross margins, or cause a loss in market share.
The Company’s quarterly operating results are likely to fluctuate, which may decrease its stock price.
The Company’s quarterly operating results have varied significantly in the past and are likely to vary significantly from quarter to quarter in the future. As a result, the Company’s operating results may fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors in some quarters, which could result in a decrease in the market price of its common stock. The reasons the Company’s quarterly results may fluctuate include:
• | General competitive and economic conditions; |
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• | Delays in, or uneven timing in, delivery of customer orders; |
• | The seasonal nature of the industry; |
• | The fluctuations in the market value of its securities portfolio; |
• | The introduction of new products by the Company or its competitors; |
• | Product supply shortages; |
• | Reduced demand due to adverse weather conditions; |
• | Expiration or renewal of federal highway programs; |
• | Changes to federal, state or Canadian provincial programs; and |
• | Recently enacted tariffs. |
Period-to-period comparisons of such items should not be relied on as indications of future performance.
The Company’s common stock has been, and likely will continue to be, subject to substantial price and volume fluctuations due to a number of factors, many of which will be beyond the Company’s control.
The market price of the Company’s common stock may be significantly affected by various factors, such as:
• | Quarterly variations in operating results; |
• | Changes in revenue growth rates as a whole or for specific geographic areas or products; |
• | Changes in earnings estimates by market analysts; |
• | The announcement of new products or product enhancements by the Company or its competitors; |
• | Speculation in the press or analyst community of potential acquisitions by the Company; and |
• | General market conditions or market conditions specific to particular industries. |
Global, market and economic conditions may negatively impact our business, financial condition and share price.
Concerns over inflation, geopolitical issues and global financial markets have led to increased economic instability and expectations of slower global economic growth. Our business may be adversely affected by any such economic instability or unpredictability. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and related sanctions has led to increased energy prices. Such sanctions and disruptions to the global economy may lead to additional inflation and may disrupt the global supply chain and could have a material adverse effect on our ability to secure supplies. The increased cost of oil, along with increased or prolonged periods of inflation, would likely increase our costs in the form of higher wages, further inflation on supplies and equipment necessary to operate our business. Additionally, the armed conflict involving Hamas and Israel, as well as further escalation of tensions between Israel, the U.S., and various countries in the Middle East, including hostilities involving Iran, and North Africa, may cause increased inflation in energy and logistics costs and could further cause general economic conditions in the U.S. or abroad to deteriorate. There is a risk that one or more of our suppliers could be negatively affected by global economic instability, which could adversely affect our ability to operate efficiently and timely complete our operational goals. As of the date of issuance of this Annual Report, the Company’s operations have not been significantly impacted.
The Company may suffer adverse consequences if it is deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”).
Under Section 3(a)(1)(C) of the Investment Company Act, a company is deemed to be an investment company if it is, or holds itself out as being, engaged primarily, or proposes to engage primarily, in the business of investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities and owns investment securities having a value exceeding 40% of the value of its total assets (exclusive of U.S. Government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis.. The Company believes that it is not an investment company under Section 3(a)(1)(A) of the Investment Company Act because it does not hold itself out as being engaged primarily in the business of investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities. Rather, the Company has been a manufacturer of heavy equipment used in the production of asphalt for highway construction and environmental control equipment for over 50 years. The Company’s core products include asphalt plants, asphalt pavers, combustion systems, and fluid heat transfer systems.
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As reflected on the Company’s balance sheet at September 30, 2024, the Company owns a significant amount of marketable securities, which include cash, cash equivalents, government and corporate bonds, and exchange-traded funds. Section 3(a)(2) defines the term “investment securities”, as used in Section 3(a)(1)(C) to include all marketable securities except government securities and cash and cash equivalents. The value of the Company’s investment securities is significantly below 40% of the value of its total assets (excluding government securities and cash items) at September 30, 2024.
If the Company was deemed to be, and was required to register as an investment company, the Company would comply with the requirements of the Investment Company Act. As an investment company, the Company would be (i) subjected to disclosure and accounting guidance geared toward investment, rather than operating, companies; (ii) significantly limited in its ability to borrow money, issue options, issue multiple classes of stock and debt, and engage in transactions with affiliates; and (iii) required to undertake significant costs and expenses to meet other disclosure, reporting, and regulatory requirements to which it would be subject as a registered investment company.
The Company faces risks with any future acquisitions.
Acquiring businesses or products that expand and/or complement the Company’s operations has been an element of its business strategy. The Company may not be able to successfully identify attractive acquisition candidates or negotiate favorable terms in the future. Furthermore, the Company’s ability to effectively integrate any future acquisitions will depend on, among other things, the adequacy of its implementation plans, the ability of its management to oversee and operate effectively the combined operations, and the Company’s ability to achieve desired operational efficiencies. The Company’s failure to successfully integrate the operations of any business that it may acquire in the future may adversely affect our business, financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
There can be a shortage of skilled production workers, especially those with welding and/or fabricating capabilities. The Company could experience difficulty hiring or replacing those individuals, which could adversely affect its business.
Our fabrication process requires skilled production workers. If we are unable to retain and hire an adequate number of individuals with welding and fabrication capabilities, this could adversely impact our ability to achieve our financial objectives. In addition, if demand for skilled production workers were to significantly outstrip supply, wages for these workers could dramatically increase and could affect our financial performance.
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Risks generally associated with our information systems or cybersecurity attacks on our systems could adversely affect the results of our business operations.
We have been, and expect to continue to be, subject to cybersecurity risks and incidents related to our business. To date, risks from cybersecurity threats have not materially affected our operations. We rely on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of our information systems and networks, including cloud-based and other third-party services, to obtain, rapidly process, analyze and manage data. Our systems and technologies, or those of third parties on which we rely, could fail or become unreliable due to equipment failures, software viruses, cyber threats, terrorist acts, natural disasters, power failures or other causes. Cybersecurity threats are evolving and include, but are not limited to, malicious software, cyber espionage, attempts to gain unauthorized access to our sensitive information, including that of our customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, and other electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in mission critical systems, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected information, and corruption of data. Although we utilize various procedures and controls to monitor and mitigate these threats, there can be no assurance that these procedures and controls will be sufficient to prevent future security threats from materializing. If any of these events were to materialize, the costs related to cyber or other security threats or disruptions may have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.
ITEM 1B | UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS |
None.
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ITEM 1C |
CYBERSECURITY |
• | the formalization and implementation of information security policies which include encryption standards, antivirus protection, vulnerability management, multifactor authentication, granting and removing of access, confidential information, and credential standards; |
• | the use of external service providers, where appropriate, to assess, test or otherwise assist with aspects of our security controls including vulnerability assessments and penetration tests; |
• | cybersecurity awareness training of our employees; |
• | enhancement of segregation of duties to mitigate the risk of self-review of transactions within the system; and |
• | revision of user access request documentation to clearly define the roles and permissions assigned to users. |
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Our IT Manager has been with the Company for over a decade, and maintains various certifications in information technology and information security subjects. Our Chief Financial Officer holds a BS in Finance and Management and an MBA, has over 30 years of financial management experience, and has over 13 years of experience managing risks at the Company, including risks arising from cybersecurity threats.
ITEM 2 | PROPERTIES |
The following table lists the operating properties owned or leased by the Company as of September 30, 2024:
Location |
Acreage | Building Square Footage |
Principal Function | |||||||
Marquette, Iowa |
72.0 | 137,000 | Owned offices and manufacturing | |||||||
Orlando, Florida |
27.0 | 215,000 | Owned corporate offices and manufacturing | |||||||
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
7.4 | 103,000 | Leased offices and manufacturing |
ITEM 3 | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
The Company has various litigation and claims, either as a plaintiff or defendant, pending as of the date of this Annual Report, which have occurred in the ordinary course of business, and which may be covered in whole, or in part, by insurance. Management has reviewed all litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of business and, upon advice of legal counsel, has made provisions, not deemed material, for any probable losses and expenses of litigation.
ITEM 4 | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES |
None.
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PART II
ITEM 5 | MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES |
The Company’s common stock is traded on the NYSE American LLC under the symbol “GENC.”
The Company has not issued any securities during the prior two years that were not already registered under the Exchange Act.
The Company made no repurchases of any of its equity securities during the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
As of September 30, 2024, there were 157 holders of common stock of record and 6 holders of Class B stock of record. The Company has not paid cash dividends during the last two fiscal years and has no intention to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
There were no equity compensation plans or arrangements previously approved by security holders as of September 30, 2024.
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ITEM 7 | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
“Forward-Looking” Information
This Annual Report contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Exchange Act, which represent the Company’s expectations and beliefs, including, but not limited to, statements concerning gross margins, sales of the Company’s products, future financing plans, income from investees and litigation. These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company’s control. Actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including the financial condition of the Company’s customers, changes in the economic and competitive environments, the performance of the investment portfolio and the demand for the Company’s products.
For information concerning these factors and related matters, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A in this Annual Report. However, other factors besides those referenced could adversely affect the Company’s results, and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements made by the Company herein speak as of the date of this Annual Report. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Overview
Gencor is a leading manufacturer of heavy machinery used in the production of highway construction equipment and materials and environmental control equipment. The Company’s core products include asphalt pavers, hot mix asphalt plants, combustion systems, fluid heat transfer systems and asphalt pavers. The Company’s products are manufactured at three facilities in the United States.
Because the Company’s products are sold primarily to the highway construction industry, the business is seasonal in nature. Traditionally, the Company’s customers reduce their purchases of new equipment for shipment during the summer and fall months to avoid disrupting their peak season for highway construction and related repair work. The majority of orders for the Company’s products are thus received between October and February, with a significant volume of shipments occurring in the late winter and spring. The principal factors driving demand for the Company’s products are the overall economic conditions, the level of government funding for domestic highway construction and repair, Canadian infrastructure spending, the need for spare parts, fluctuations in the price of liquid asphalt, and a trend towards larger more efficient asphalt plants.
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law a five-year, $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the “IIJ Act”), including $550 billion in new spending and reauthorization of $650 billion in previously allocated funds. The IIJ Act provides $110 billion for the nation’s highways, bridges and roads. The IIJ Act is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2026.
Fluctuations in the price of carbon steel, which is a significant cost and material used in the manufacturing of the Company’s equipment, may affect the Company’s financial performance. The Company is subject to fluctuations in market prices for raw materials, such as steel. If the Company is unable to purchase materials it requires or is unable to pass on price increases to its customers or otherwise reduce its cost of goods sold, its results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.
The Company monitors the prices it charges for its products and services on an ongoing basis and has historically been able to adjust its prices to take into account changes in the rate of inflation.
Also, a significant increase in the price of liquid asphalt could decrease demand for hot mix asphalt paving materials and certain of the Company’s products. Increases in oil prices also drive up the cost of gasoline and diesel, which results in increased freight costs. Where possible, the Company will pass increased freight costs on to its customers. However, the Company may not be able to recapture all of the higher costs which could have a negative impact on the Company’s financial performance.
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The Company believes its strategy of continuing to invest in product engineering and development and its focus on delivering the highest quality products and superior service will strengthen the Company’s market position. The Company continues to review its internal processes to identify inefficiencies and cost-reduction opportunities. The Company will continue to scrutinize its relationships with suppliers to ensure it is achieving the highest quality materials and services at the most competitive cost.
Results of Operations
Year ended September 30, 2024 compared with the year ended September 30, 2023
Net revenue for the year ended September 30, 2024 increased 7.7% to $113,166,000 from $105,075,000 for the year ended September 30, 2023. The net revenue increase was primarily driven by increased equipment sales recognized over time and increased parts and component sales, partially offset by a decrease in equipment sales recognized at a point in time. Net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 increased slightly to $20,921,000 compared to $20,871,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
As a percent of sales, gross profit margins increased slightly to 27.7% in fiscal 2024 as compared to 27.6% in fiscal 2023. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, gross profit margin of 31.7% was positively impacted by closing out of certain projects recognized over time where actual results improved over initial estimates. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 gross profit margin was 25.6%.
Product engineering and development expense in fiscal 2024 decreased $145,000 to $3,313,000 from $3,458,000 in fiscal 2023 due to reduced headcount. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses in fiscal 2024 increased $2,173,000 to $14,327,000 from $12,154,000 in fiscal 2023. The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to increased trade show expenses, professional fees and commissions on higher net revenue.
In fiscal 2024, the Company had operating income of $13,687,000 versus $13,425,000 in fiscal 2023. The benefit of increased sales in fiscal 2024 was partially offset by increased SG&A expenses as compared to fiscal 2023.
For the year ended September 30, 2024, the Company had net other income of $7,043,000 compared to $5,351,000 for the year ended September 30, 2023. Interest and dividend income, net of fees, was $3,435,000 for the year ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $2,108,000 for year ended September 30, 2023. Interest income for the year ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the prior year increased due to higher interest rates earned on increased cash balances and fixed income investments coupled with the Company reallocating a majority of its holdings in equities to fixed income in January 2023. Net realized and unrealized gains on marketable securities were $3,621,000 for the year ended September 30, 2024 versus $3,243,000 for the year ended September 30, 2023. Net realized and unrealized gains in the portfolio were primarily the result of fluctuations in the market value of fixed income securities due to interest rate changes.
The effective income tax rate for fiscal 2024 was 29.8% versus 21.9% in fiscal 2023. The higher income tax rate in fiscal 2024 was driven by increased reserves of $1.2 million for unrecognized tax benefits.
Net income for the year ended September 30, 2024 was $14,558,000, or $0.99 per diluted and basic share, versus $14,666,000, or $1.00 per diluted and basic share, for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company generates capital resources through operations and returns from its investments. We believe these sources of capital will satisfy our liquidity needs in both the short and long term.
The Company had no long-term debt outstanding at September 30, 2024 or 2023. In April 2020, a financial institution issued an irrevocable standby letter of credit (“letter of credit”) on behalf of the Company for the benefit of one of the Company’s insurance carriers. The maximum amount that can be drawn by the beneficiary under the letter of credit is $150,000. The letter of credit expires in February 2026, unless terminated earlier, and can be extended, as provided by the agreement. The Company intends to renew the letter of credit for as long as the Company does business with the beneficiary insurance carrier. The letter is collateralized by restricted cash of the same amount on any outstanding drawings. To date, no amounts have been drawn under the letter of credit.
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As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $25,482,000 in cash and cash equivalents, and $89,927,000 in marketable securities. The marketable securities are invested through a professional investment management firm. The securities may be liquidated at any time into cash and cash equivalents.
The Company’s backlog was $72.2 million at September 30, 2024 versus $75.8 million at September 30, 2023. The Company’s working capital was $182.2 million at September 30, 2024 versus $164.8 million at September 30, 2023.
The significant purchases, sales and maturities of marketable securities shown on the consolidated statements of cash flows typically reflect the frequent purchase and sale of United States treasury bills.
Year ended September 30, 2024 compared with the year ended September 30, 2023
Cash flows provided by operations in fiscal 2024 were $9,291,000 primarily resulting from net income and reduced inventories, and partially offset by increased contract assets on contract sales where revenue is recognized over time. Contract assets increased $7,831,000 with the timing of inventory build and percentage of completion recognition on sales where revenue is recognized over time. Inventories decreased by $7,765,000 primarily due to completion and shipment on several large contract orders where revenue is recognized at a point in time as well as increased parts sales coupled with reduced purchases as supplier lead times have come down, and increased allowances.
Cash flows provided by operations in fiscal 2023 were $10,196,000 primarily resulting from net income and sale of marketable securities, and partially offset by increased inventory. Inventories increased by $15,712,000 primarily due to progress on several large contract orders where revenue is recognized at a point in time, the impact of the inflationary environment on raw material and wage price increases, and stock build to adjust for the increasing lead times from suppliers. Marketable securities decreased $9,364,000 due primarily to the transfer of $10,000,000 from the investment portfolio to cash to fund operating needs of the business during fiscal 2023.
Cash flows used in investing activities for the years ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, were $840,000 and $2,746,000, respectively, and were primarily related to the capital expenditures for building improvements, and manufacturing processing equipment.
Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates and Assumptions
The Company believes the following discussion addresses it’s most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Accounting policies, in addition to the critical accounting policies referenced below, are presented in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Accounting Policies.”
Estimates and Assumptions
In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company uses certain estimates and assumptions that may affect reported amounts and disclosures. Estimates and assumptions are used, among other places, when accounting for certain revenue (e.g., contract accounting), expense, and asset and liability valuations. The Company believes that the estimates and assumptions made in preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements are reasonable, but are inherently uncertain. Assumptions may be incomplete or inaccurate and unanticipated events may occur. The Company is subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from estimated results.
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Revenues & Expenses
The Company accounts for revenues and related expenses under the provisions of ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), as amended (“ASU No. 2014-09”). Revenues from contracts with customers for the design, manufacture and sale of custom equipment are recognized over time when the performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of the equipment. Control of the equipment transfers over time as the equipment is unique to the specific contract and thus does not create an asset with an alternative use to the Company. Revenues and related costs are recognized in proportion to actual labor costs incurred, as compared with total estimated labor costs expected to be incurred during the entire contract. All incremental costs related to obtaining a contract are expensed as incurred as the amortization period is less than one year. Changes to total estimated contract costs or losses, if any, are recognized in the period in which they are determined.
Contract assets (excluding accounts receivable) under contracts with customers represent revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed on equipment sales recognized over time. These contract assets were $9,339,000 and $1,508,000 at September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and are included in current assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company anticipates that all of the contract assets at September 30, 2024, will be billed and collected within one year.
Revenues from all other contracts for the design and manufacture of equipment, for service and for parts sales, net of any discounts and return allowances, are recorded at a point in time when control of the goods or services has been transferred. Control of the goods or service typically transfers at time of shipment or upon completion of the service.
Payment for equipment under contract with customers is typically due prior to shipment. Payment for services under contract with customers is due as services are completed. Accounts receivable related to contracts with customers at September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 were $163,000 and $114,000, respectively.
Product warranty costs are estimated using historical experience and known issues and are charged to production costs as revenue is recognized.
Under certain contracts with customers, recognition of a portion of the consideration received may be deferred and recorded as a contract liability if the Company has to satisfy a future obligation, such as to provide installation assistance. There were no significant contract liabilities other than customer deposits at September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023. Customer deposits related to contracts with customers were $5,018,000 and $6,815,000 at September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and are included in current liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
The Company records revenues earned for shipping and handling as freight revenue at the time of shipment, regardless of whether or not it is identified as a separate performance obligation. The cost of shipping and handling is classified as cost of goods sold concurrently with the revenue recognition.
All product engineering and development costs, and selling, general and administrative expenses are charged to operations as incurred. Provision is made for any anticipated contract losses in the period that the loss becomes evident.
The allowance for credit losses is determined by performing a specific review of all account balances greater than 90 days past due and other higher risk amounts to determine collectability, and also adjusting for any known customer payment issues with account balances in the less-than-90-day past due aging category. The measurement and recognition of credit losses involves judgment and represents the Company’s estimate of expected credit losses based on a number of considerations, including historical credit loss experience, the aging of account balances, customer credit worthiness, and current and expected economic, market and industry factors impacting the Company’s customers, including their financial condition. Account balances are charged off against the allowance for credit losses when they are determined to be uncollectible. Any recoveries of account balances previously considered in the allowance for credit losses reduce future additions to the allowance for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses also includes an estimate for returns and allowances. Provisions for estimated returns and allowances and other adjustments, are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. Returns and allowances, which reduce product revenue, are estimated using known issues and historical experience.
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Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined under the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method and net realizable value defined as the estimated selling price of goods less reasonable costs of completion and delivery (see Note 2 to Consolidated Financial Statements). Appropriate consideration is given to obsolescence, excessive levels, deterioration, possible alternative uses and other factors in determining net realizable value. The cost of work in process and finished goods includes materials, direct labor, variable costs and overhead. The Company evaluates the need to record inventory adjustments on all inventories, including raw materials, work in process, finished goods, spare parts and used equipment. Used equipment acquired by the Company on trade-in from customers is carried at estimated net realizable value. Unless specific circumstances warrant different treatment regarding inventory obsolescence, an allowance is established to reduce the cost basis of inventories three to four years old by 50%, the cost basis of inventories four to five years old by 75%, and the cost basis of inventories greater than five years old to zero. Inventory is typically reviewed for obsolescence on an annual basis computed as of September 30, the Company’s fiscal year end. If significant known changes in trends, technology or other specific circumstances that warrant consideration occur during the year, then the impact on obsolescence is considered at that time.
Marketable Securities and Fair Value Measurements
Marketable debt and equity securities are categorized as trading securities and are thus marked to market and stated at fair value. Fair value is determined using the quoted closing or latest bid prices for Level 1 investments and market standard valuation methodologies for Level 2 investments. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined by specific identification and are recognized as incurred in the consolidated income statements. Net unrealized gains and losses are reported in the consolidated income statements and represent the change in the fair value of investment holdings during the period.
Contractual Obligations
The Company had no long-term or short-term debt as of September 30, 2024 and there was no long-term debt facility in place at September 30, 2024.
In April 2020, a financial institution issued an irrevocable standby letter of credit (“letter of credit”) on behalf of the Company for the benefit of one of the Company’s insurance carriers. The maximum amount that can be drawn by the beneficiary under the letter of credit is $150,000. The letter of credit expires in February 2026, unless terminated earlier, and can be extended, as provided by the agreement. The Company intends to renew the letter of credit for as long as the Company does business with the beneficiary insurance carrier. The letter is collateralized by restricted cash of the same amount on any outstanding drawings. To date, no amounts have been drawn under the letter of credit.
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On August 28, 2020, the Company entered into a three year operating lease for property related to the manufacturing and warehousing of the Blaw-Knox paver business. The lease term was for the period September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2023. In March 2023, the Company extended the lease term through August 31, 2024. In March 2024, the Company extended the lease term through August 31, 2025.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None
ITEM 7A | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
Not applicable
ITEM 8 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA |
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Ineffective information technology general controls (“ITGC’s”), particularly such controls related to user access, program change management, and ineffective complementary user-organization controls, which limited management’s ability to rely on technology-dependent controls relevant to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. As a result, information technology-dependent manual and automated controls that rely on the affected ITGC’s, or information from the information technology systems with affected ITGC’s, were also ineffective. |
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ITEM 9 |
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE |
ITEM 9A |
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
• |
Ineffective information technology general controls (ITGC’s), particularly as such controls related to user access, program change management, security, and ineffective complementary user-organization controls, which limited management’s ability to rely on technology-dependent controls relevant to the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. As a result, information technology-dependent manual and automated controls that rely on the affected ITGCs, or information from the information technology systems with affected ITGCs, were also ineffective. |
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Ineffective design, implementation, and operation of controls over key third party service provider System and Organizational Controls reports. |
• |
Ineffective controls over the period end close process, including over the review and approval process of journal entries, account reconciliations, and segregation of duties. |
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Inadequate documentation and design of controls related to various key financial statement accounts and assertions. |
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Inadequate risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring components of the Company’s internal control framework such that internal control weaknesses were not detected, communicated, addressed with mitigating control activities, or remediated on a timely basis. |
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We are in the process of engaging resources to support our internal control testing and remediation efforts. |
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We are in the process of conducting a risk assessment over our internal control environment, and we are reviewing and prioritizing individual control deficiencies for remediation, including those which aggregated to the above material weaknesses. |
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We are in the process of documenting and executing remediation action items, including expansion of mitigating controls where appropriate. |
ITEM 9B |
OTHER INFORMATION |
ITEM 9C |
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS |
ITEM 10 |
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE |
Name |
Age | Position |
First Became a Director |
First Became an Executive Officer | ||||
E.J. Elliott |
96 | Executive Chairman | 1968 | 1968 | ||||
Marc G. Elliott |
59 | President | 2007 | 1993 | ||||
Dennis B. Hunt |
68 | Senior Vice President – Sales | 2008 | |||||
Eric E. Mellen |
57 | Chief Financial Officer | 2012 | |||||
General John G. Coburn |
83 | Director | 2019 | |||||
Walter A. Ketcham, Jr. |
76 | Director | 2021 | |||||
Thomas A. Vecchiolla |
70 | Director | 2021 |
ITEM 11 |
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION |
Name and Principal Position |
Fiscal Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock Awards ($) |
All Other Compensation ($) |
Total ($) | ||||||||||||||||||
Marc G. Elliott, President |
2024 | $ | 950,000 | 0 | 0 | $ | 9,319 | $ | 959,319 | |||||||||||||||
2023 | $ | 950,000 | 0 | 0 | $ | 9,319 | $ | 959,319 | ||||||||||||||||
E.J. Elliott, Executive Chairman |
2024 | $ | 600,000 | 0 | 0 | $ | 7,000 | $ | 607,000 | |||||||||||||||
2023 | $ | 600,000 | 0 | 0 | $ | 7,000 | $ | 607,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Dennis B. Hunt, SVP Sales |
2024 | $ | 500,000 | 0 | 0 | $ | 8,220 | $ | 508,220 | |||||||||||||||
2023 | $ | 447,500 | $ | 100,000 | 0 | $ | 9,783 | $ | 557,283 |
Name |
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash |
Option Awards | Total | |||||||||
John G. Coburn |
$ | 24,000 | $ | 0 | $ | 24,000 | ||||||
Walter A. Ketcham, Jr. |
$ | 24,000 | $ | 0 | $ | 24,000 | ||||||
Thomas Vecchiolla |
$ | 24,000 | $ | 0 | $ | 24,000 |
ITEM 12 |
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS |
Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership |
Percent of Class | |||||||||||||||
Name of Beneficial Owner |
Common Stock |
Class B Stock |
Common Stock |
Class B Stock |
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E.J. Elliott |
1,635,295 | (1) |
2,037,477 | 13.3 | % | 87.9 | % | |||||||||
Marc G. Elliott |
269,016 | 192,280 | 2.3 | % | 8.3 | % | ||||||||||
Dennis B. Hunt |
750 | 0 | * | * | ||||||||||||
Eric E. Mellen |
229,750 | 89,100 | 1.9 | % | 3.8 | % | ||||||||||
General John G. Coburn |
0 | 0 | * | * | ||||||||||||
Walter A. Ketcham, Jr. |
0 | 0 | * | * | ||||||||||||
Thomas A. Vecchiolla |
0 | 0 | * | * | ||||||||||||
All Current Directors and Executive Officers as a group (7 persons) |
2,145,303 | 2,318,857 | 17.4 | % (2) |
100.0 | % (3) | ||||||||||
Systematic Financial Management LP (4) |
1,186,138 | 0 | 9.6 | % | * | |||||||||||
Royce & Associates (5) |
1,172,500 | 0 | 9.5 | % | * | |||||||||||
Dimensional Fund Advisors, LP (6) |
793,068 | 0 | 6.4 | % | * |
* | Less than one percent. |
1. | Includes 73,467 shares owned by the Elliott Foundation, Inc. |
2. | Based on 12,338,845 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of June 27, 2025. |
3. | Based on 2,318,857 shares of Class B Stock outstanding as of June 27, 2025. |
4. | The number of shares reported and the information included in this footnote were derived from a Schedule 13F-HR filed with the SEC on May 14, 2025 by Systematic Financial Management LP. According to the Schedule 13F, Systematic Financial Management LP beneficially owns 1,186,138 shares with sole voting power over 612,836 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,186,138 shares. The address for Systematic Financial Management LP is 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd. Teaneck, NJ 07666. |
5. | The number of shares reported and the information included in this footnote were derived from a Schedule 13F-HR filed with the SEC on May 6, 2025 by Royce & Associates, LP. According to the Schedule 13F, Royce & Associates, LP beneficially owns 1,172,500 shares, with sole dispositive power and sole voting power over 1,172,500 shares. The address for Royce & Associates, LP is 745 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10151. |
6. | The number of shares reported and the information included in this footnote were derived from a Schedule 13F-HR filed with the SEC on May 13, 2025 by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. According to the Schedule 13F, Dimensional Fund Advisors, LP beneficially owns 793,068 shares with sole dispositive power and sole voting power over 751,150 shares. The address for Dimensional Fund Advisors, LP is Building One, 6300 Bee Cave Road, Austin, Texas 78746. |
ITEM 13 |
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE |
ITEM 14 |
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES |
Auditor |
Fiscal Year |
Audit Fees (1) |
Audit-Related Fees |
Tax Fees |
All Other Fees (2) |
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Berkowitz (3) |
2024 | $ | 310,000 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | |||||||||||
Forvis Mazars |
2024 | $ | 113,510 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | |||||||||||
MSL |
2024 | $ | 162,600 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 5,507 | |||||||||||
MSL |
2023 | $ | 253,500 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 2,650 |
1. | Audit fees consist of the aggregate fees for professional services rendered for the audit of our consolidated financial statements, review of interim condensed consolidated financial statements and other statutory audits. |
2. | All other fees are related to participation at the annual shareholder meeting and out of pocket expenses. |
3. | Berkowitz was engaged as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm on February 13, 2025, and accordingly no fees were billed to Berkowitz in fiscal 2024 or 2023. Audit fees noted above to Berkowitz were paid in fiscal 2025. |
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PART IV
ITEM 15 | EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES |
(a) | A listing of financial statements and financial statement schedules filed as part of this Annual Report and which financial statements and schedules are incorporated into this report by reference, is set forth in the “Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules” in Item 8 hereof. |
(b) | Exhibit Index |
EXHIBIT NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
FILED HEREWITH |
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3.1 | Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registration No. 33-627(P) | |||||
3.2 | Amended and Restated By-Laws of Gencor Industries, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2007 | |||||
3.3 | Certificate of Amendment, changing name of Mechtron International Corporation to Gencor Industries, Inc. and adding a “twelfth” article regarding director liability limitation, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1987(P) | |||||
4.1 | Form of Common Stock certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registration No. 33-627(P) | |||||
4.2 | Description of Registrant’s Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended | X | ||||
14.1 | Conflict of Interest Policy and Code of Ethics | X | ||||
16.1 | Letter Re Change in Certifying Accountant from MSL, P.A., dated November 7, 2024, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 16.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 7, 2024. | |||||
16.2 | Letter Re Change in Certifying Accountant from Forvis Mazars, LLP, dated February 20, 2025, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 16.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2025. | |||||
19.1 | Insider Trading Policy | X | ||||
21.1 | Subsidiaries of the Registrant | X | ||||
23.1 | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accountants | X | ||||
23.2 | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accountants | X | ||||
31.1 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended | X | ||||
31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended | X | ||||
32.1 | Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350 | X | ||||
97.1 | Clawback Policy | X |
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EXHIBIT NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
FILED HEREWITH |
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101.1 | Interactive Data File | |||||
101.INS | XBRL Instance Document | X | ||||
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema | X | ||||
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase | X | ||||
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase | X | ||||
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase | X | ||||
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase | X | ||||
104 | The cover page from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024, formatted in Inline XBRL (included in Exhibit 101) |
X |
ITEM 16 | FORM 10-K SUMMARY |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: June 27, 2025 | GENCOR INDUSTRIES, INC. | |||||
(Registrant) | ||||||
/s/ Marc G. Elliott | ||||||
Marc G. Elliott | ||||||
President & Director |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. The signatures of Directors constitute a majority of Directors.
/s/ E.J. Elliott | /s/ Marc G. Elliott | |||||||||||
E.J. Elliott | June 27, 2025 | Marc G. Elliott | June 27, 2025 | |||||||||
Chairman | President & Director | |||||||||||
(Principal Executive Officer) | ||||||||||||
/s/ Eric E Mellen | ||||||||||||
Eric E. Mellen | June 27, 2025 | |||||||||||
Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||||
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | ||||||||||||
/s/ General John G. Coburn | /s/ Walter A. Ketcham | |||||||||||
Gen. John G. Coburn | June 27, 2025 | Walter A. Ketcham | June 27, 2025 | |||||||||
Director | Director | |||||||||||
/s/ Thomas A. Vecchiolla | ||||||||||||
Thomas A. Vecchiolla | June 27, 2025 | |||||||||||
Director |
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