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Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2013 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2013 | |
Entity Registrant Name | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000022701 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --03-31 | |
Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 8,529,037 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] | ||
Trade accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 55,000 | $ 69,000 |
Preferred stock, par value | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.05 | $ 0.05 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 30,000,000 | 30,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 8,523,719 | 8,474,896 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 8,523,719 | 8,474,896 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income And Comprehensive Income
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Stockholders' Equity
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Stockholders' Equity (USD $)
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Common Stock [Member]
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Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
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Retained Earnings [Member]
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
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BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2012 | $ 423,745 | $ 36,404,518 | $ 57,755,178 | $ (588,048) | $ 93,995,393 |
BALANCE, Shares at Dec. 31, 2012 | 8,474,896 | ||||
Net income | 242,359 | 242,359 | |||
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 211 | 43,729 | 43,940 | ||
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Shares | 4,225 | ||||
Issuance of common stock to Employee Stock Ownership Plan | 2,230 | 461,589 | 463,819 | ||
Issuance of common stock to Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Shares | 44,598 | ||||
Share-based compensation | 177,167 | 177,167 | |||
Shareholder dividends | (1,390,600) | (1,390,600) | |||
Other comprehensive loss | (561,047) | (561,047) | |||
BALANCE at Mar. 31, 2013 | $ 426,186 | $ 37,087,003 | $ 56,606,937 | $ (1,149,095) | $ 92,971,031 |
BALANCE, Shares at Mar. 31, 2013 | 8,523,719 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies | NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business
Communications Systems, Inc. (herein collectively called “CSI” or the “Company”) is a Minnesota corporation organized in 1969 which operates directly and through its subsidiaries located in the United States, Costa Rica, the United Kingdom and China. CSI is principally engaged through its Suttle business unit in the manufacture and sale of modular connecting and wiring devices for voice and data communications, digital subscriber line filters, and structured wiring systems and through its Transition Networks business unit in the manufacture of media and rate conversion products for telecommunications networks. CSI also provides through its JDL Technologies (“JDL”) business unit IT solutions including network design, computer infrastructure installations, IT service management, change management, network security and network operations services.
Financial Statement Presentation
The condensed consolidated balance sheets and condensed consolidated statement of changes in stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2013 and the related condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 have been prepared by Company management. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments, except where noted) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows at March 31, 2013 and 2012 and for the periods then ended have been made.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. We recommend these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s December 31, 2012 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the periods ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the entire year.
The presentation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are based upon management’s evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the time of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Except to the extent updated or described below, the significant accounting policies set forth in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, appropriately represent, in all material respects, the current status of accounting policies, and are incorporated herein by reference.
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s manufacturing operations (Suttle and Transition Networks) recognize revenue when the earnings process is complete, evidenced by persuasive evidence of an agreement, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue is recognized for domestic and international sales at the shipping point or delivery to customers, based on the related shipping terms. Risk of loss transfers at the point of shipment or delivery to customers, and the Company has no further obligation after this time. Sales are made directly to customers and through distributors. Payment terms for distributors are consistent with the terms of the Company’s direct customers. The Company records a provision for sales returns, sales incentives, and warranty costs at the time of the sale, based on historical experience and current trends.
JDL generally records revenue on hardware, software and related equipment sales and installation contracts when the revenue recognition criteria are met and products are installed and accepted by the customer. JDL records revenue on service contracts on a straight-line basis over the contract period, unless evidence suggests the revenue is earned in a different pattern. Each contract is individually reviewed to determine when the earnings process is complete.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, are as follows:
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)
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Financial Statement Presentation | Financial Statement Presentation
The condensed consolidated balance sheets and condensed consolidated statement of changes in stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2013 and the related condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 have been prepared by Company management. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments, except where noted) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows at March 31, 2013 and 2012 and for the periods then ended have been made.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. We recommend these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s December 31, 2012 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the periods ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the entire year.
The presentation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are based upon management’s evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the time of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Except to the extent updated or described below, the significant accounting policies set forth in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, appropriately represent, in all material respects, the current status of accounting policies, and are incorporated herein by reference.
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Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition
The Company’s manufacturing operations (Suttle and Transition Networks) recognize revenue when the earnings process is complete, evidenced by persuasive evidence of an agreement, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue is recognized for domestic and international sales at the shipping point or delivery to customers, based on the related shipping terms. Risk of loss transfers at the point of shipment or delivery to customers, and the Company has no further obligation after this time. Sales are made directly to customers and through distributors. Payment terms for distributors are consistent with the terms of the Company’s direct customers. The Company records a provision for sales returns, sales incentives, and warranty costs at the time of the sale, based on historical experience and current trends.
JDL generally records revenue on hardware, software and related equipment sales and installation contracts when the revenue recognition criteria are met and products are installed and accepted by the customer. JDL records revenue on service contracts on a straight-line basis over the contract period, unless evidence suggests the revenue is earned in a different pattern. Each contract is individually reviewed to determine when the earnings process is complete.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, are as follows:
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
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Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)
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Foreign currency translation | $ (2,713,628) | $ (2,370,474) |
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments | 11,512 | 23,590 |
Minimum pension liability | 1,553,021 | 1,758,836 |
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax | $ (1,149,095) | $ (588,048) |
Cash Equivalents And Investments
Cash Equivalents And Investments
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Cash Equivalents And Investments | NOTE 2 – CASH EQUIVALENTS AND INVESTMENTS
The following tables show the Company’s cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities’ adjusted cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and fair value by significant investment category recorded as cash and cash equivalents or short and long term investments as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
The Company tests for other than temporary losses on a quarterly basis and has considered the unrealized losses indicated above to be temporary in nature. The Company intends to hold the investments until it can recover the full principal amount and has the ability to do so based on other sources of liquidity. The Company expects these recoveries to occur prior to the contractual maturities. All unrealized losses as of March 31, 2013 were in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and are not deemed to be other than temporarily impaired as of March 31, 2013. The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of our investments, designated as available-for-sale and classified by the contractual maturity date of the securities as of March 31, 2013:
The Company did not recognize any gross realized gains, and gross realized losses were immaterial, during the three-month periods ending March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. If the Company had realized gains or losses, they would be included within investment and other income in the accompanying consolidated results of operations.
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Cash Equivalents And Investments (Tables)
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