U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-QSB

Quarterly Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 For the quarterly period ended
 
 Commission File Number
 September 30, 2006
 
  1-13752
   
SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Small Business
Issuer as Specified in Its Charter)
 
Delaware 
 
54-1727060
(State of Incorporation) 
 
  (I.R.S. Employer I.D. No.)
 
5119 Catlett Road, P.O. Box 300, Midland, Virginia 22728
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(540) 439-3266
(Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Check whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

As of November 14, 2006, the Company had outstanding 4,628,482 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format: Yes o No x
 

 

SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION

INDEX

 
 
PAGE NUMBER
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
Item 1. Financial Statements
   
 Consolidated Balance Sheets;September 30, 2006 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2005
 
3
 Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited);Three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
 
4
 Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited);Nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
 
5
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited);Nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
 
6
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
7
     
Item 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
 
11
     
Item 3. Controls and Procedures
 
19
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION    
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
 
20
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
20
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
20
     
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
20
     
Item 5. Other Information
 
20
     
Item 6. Exhibits
 
20
     
 Signatures
 
21
     
Certifications
 
22
 
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PART I - Financial Information
 
Item 1.  Financial Statements

SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets

   
September 30,
2006
 
December 31,
2005
 
 
 
Unaudited
 
Audited
 
Assets 
             
Current assets
             
Cash
 
$
251,040
 
$
1,003,790
 
Accounts receivable
             
Trade - billed (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $176,300 and $239,300)
   
6,392,849
   
4,761,718
 
Trade - unbilled
   
387,870
   
134,075
 
Inventories
             
Raw materials
   
903,182
   
861,872
 
Finished goods
   
2,388,605
   
1,755,388
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
161,677
   
144,945
 
Deferred Taxes
   
313,909
   
195,000
 
               
Total currents assets
   
10,799,132
   
8,856,788
 
               
Property and equipment, net
   
3,493,541
   
3,443,273
 
               
Other assets
             
Notes receivable, officer
   
54,003
   
143,730
 
Other
   
308,265
   
163,603
 
               
Total other assets
   
362,268
   
307,333
 
               
Total assets
 
$
14,654,941
 
$
12,607,394
 
               
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
             
               
Current liabilities
             
Accounts payable - trade
 
$
2,380,010
 
$
1,248,751
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
986,098
   
765,447
 
Accrued Income Taxes
   
277,058
   
327,825
 
Current maturities of notes payable
   
660,270
   
411,635
 
Customer deposits
   
602,382
   
476,478
 
               
Total current liabilities
   
4,905,818
   
3,230,136
 
               
Notes payable - less current maturities
   
3,751,517
   
3,829,212
 
Deferred taxes
   
221,056
   
215,000
 
 
             
Total liabilities
   
8,878,391
   
7,274,348
 
 
             
Stockholders’ equity
             
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; authorized 1,000,000 shares, none outstanding
             
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 8,000,000 shares; 4,627,149 and 4,610,191 issued and outstanding, respectively
   
46,271
   
46,102
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
4,396,870
   
4,326,548
 
Retained earnings
   
1,435,709
   
1,062,696
 
               
Treasury stock, at cost, 40,920 shares
   
(102,300
)
 
(102,300
)
               
Total stockholders’ equity
   
5,776,550
   
5,333,046
 
               
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
14,654,941
 
$
12,607,394
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Revenue
             
Product sales and leasing
 
$
7,836,113
 
$
6,219,804
 
Royalties
   
151,271
   
309,101
 
Total Revenue
   
7,987,384
   
6,528,905
 
               
Cost of goods sold
   
6,102,078
   
5,059,418
 
               
Gross profit
   
1,885,306
   
1,469,487
 
               
Operating expenses:
             
General and administrative expenses
   
860,093
   
681,515
 
Selling expenses
   
464,697
   
326,863
 
Total operating expenses
   
1,324,790
   
1,008,378
 
               
Operating income
   
560,516
   
461,109
 
               
Other income (expense):
             
Interest expense
   
(98,490
)
 
(88,338
)
Interest income
   
6,701
   
7,815
 
Gain (Loss) on sale of fixed assets
   
(989
)
 
981
 
Other, net
   
(1,484
)
 
30,284
 
Total other income (expense)
   
(94,262
)
 
(49,258
)
               
Income before income tax expense
   
466,254
   
411,851
 
 
             
Income tax expense
   
213,913
   
181,174
 
 
             
Net income
 
$
252,341
 
$
230,677
 
 
             
Basic earnings per share
 
$
.06
 
$
.05
 
 
             
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
.05
 
$
.05
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)

   
Nine months Ended September 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Revenue
             
Product sales and leasing
 
$
20,599,752
 
$
16,601,681
 
Royalties
   
752,729
   
829,879
 
Total Revenue
   
21,352,481
   
17,431,560
 
               
Cost of goods sold
   
16,954,051
   
12,767,190
 
               
Gross profit
   
4,398,430
   
4,664,370
 
               
Operating expenses:
             
General and administrative expenses
   
2,157,995
   
2,017,312
 
Selling expenses
   
1,325,399
   
1,068,252
 
Total operating expenses
   
3,483,394
   
3,085,564
 
               
Operating income
   
915,036
   
1,578,806
 
               
Other income (expense):
             
Interest expense
   
(289,847
)
 
(249,770
)
Interest income
   
23,188
   
22,834
 
Gain (Loss) on sale of fixed assets
   
(1,036
)
 
3,017
 
Other, net
   
(3,594
)
 
63,705
 
Total other income (expense)
   
(271,289
)
 
(160,214
)
               
Income before income taxes
   
643,747
   
1,418,592
 
               
Income tax expense
   
270,733
   
260,519
 
               
Net income
 
$
373,014
 
$
1,158,073
 
               
Basic earnings per share
 
$
.08
 
$
.26
 
               
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
.08
 
$
.25
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
             
Cash received from customers
 
$
19,593,459
 
$
17,073,017
 
Cash paid to suppliers and employees
   
(19,831,971
)
 
(16,413,867
)
Income taxes paid, net
   
(434,110
)
 
(85,888
)
Interest paid
   
(289,847
)
 
(249,770
)
Other
   
458,308
   
530,976
 
Net cash provided (absorbed) by operating activities
   
(504,161
)
 
854,468
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
             
Purchases of property and equipment
   
(444,085
)
 
(644,888
)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
   
8,526
   
42,654
 
Net cash absorbed by investing activities
   
(435,559
)
 
(602,234
)
 
             
Cash flows from financing activities:
             
Proceeds from borrowings on line of credit
   
200,000
   
 
Proceeds from borrowings
   
283,852
   
245,495
 
Repayments of borrowings
   
(312,913
)
 
(313,116
)
Proceeds from options exercised
   
16,031
   
131,324
 
Repayments on borrowings - related parties, net
   
   
(8,169
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
186,970
   
55,534
 
 
             
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
(752,750
)
 
307,768
 
 
             
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
1,003,790
   
499,744
 
 
             
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
251,040
 
$
807,512
 
 
             
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
             
 
             
Net income
 
$
373,014
 
$
1,158,073
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (absorbed) by operating activities:
             
Depreciation and amortization
   
384,254
   
444,439
 
Loss (Gain) on sale/disposal of fixed assets
   
1,036
   
(3,017
)
Expenses (net) related to pay down on officer note receivable
   
89,727
   
56,645
 
Deferred taxes
   
(112,609
)
 
70,194
 
Stock option compensation expense
   
54,460
       
Decrease (increase) in:
             
Accounts receivable - billed
   
(1,631,131
)
 
(961,865
)
Accounts receivable - unbilled
   
(253,795
)
 
326,709
 
Inventories
   
(674,526
)
 
(241,970
)
Prepaid expenses and other
   
(48,528
)
 
(329,850
)
Increase (decrease) in:
             
Accounts payable - trade
   
1,131,259
   
(172,528
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
107,541
   
72,589
 
Accrued income taxes
   
(50,767
)
 
158,437
 
Customer deposits
   
125,904
   
276,612
 
 
             
Net cash provided (absorbed) by operating activities
 
$
(504,161
)
$
854,468
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2006
(Unaudited)
 
Basis of Presentation

As permitted by the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission applicable to quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB, these notes are condensed and do not contain all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles. Reference should be made to the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Smith-Midland Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2005.

In the opinion of the management of Smith-Midland Corporation (the "Company"), the accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature, which were necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.

The results disclosed in the consolidated statements of income are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future periods.

In June 2006 the Company entered into a letter of intent to acquire a precast concrete manufacturing plant located in Columbia, SC. On July 1, 2006 the Company began operating the plant on an interim basis until the transaction is consummated under the name of Smith-Columbia Corporation, a South Carolina corporation and subsidiary of the Company. According to the operating agreement all revenues and expenses for Columbia operations after July 1, 2006 are to the benefit or detriment of the Company and are included in the Results of Operations below. Details are provided in Results of Operations where necessary to explain the comparisons to prior years.

Such acquisition is intended to fit the Company’s expansion plans for the southeast and would provide additional production capacity to accommodate the Company’s expected sales increases, especially with respect to Slenderwall™. The letter of intent is non-binding and is subject to further due diligence and entry into a definitive agreement. While the Company is currently utilizing the manufacturing plant on an interim basis, as described in the prior paragraph, and intends to close the acquisition, there can be no assurance that it will consummate the acquisition.

Principles of Consolidation

The Company's accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Smith-Midland Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and its wholly owned subsidiaries: Smith-Midland Corporation, a Virginia corporation; Easi-Set Industries, Inc., a Virginia corporation; Smith-Carolina Corporation, a North Carolina corporation; Smith-Columbia Corporation, a South Carolina corporation; Concrete Safety Systems, Inc., a Virginia corporation; and Midland Advertising & Design, Inc., a Virginia corporation. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

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Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years' consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2006 presentation.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment, net is stated at depreciated cost. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Costs of betterments, renewals, and major replacements are capitalized. At the time properties are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and allowance for depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any gain or loss on disposition is reflected in income.

Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

   
Years
 
Buildings
   
10-33
 
Trucks and automotive equipment
   
3-10
 
Shop machinery and equipment
   
3-10
 
Land improvements
   
10-30
 
Office equipment
   
3-10
 

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes is based on earnings reported in the financial statements. A deferred income tax asset or liability is determined by applying currently enacted tax laws and rates to the expected reversal of the cumulative temporary differences between the carrying value of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax purposes. Deferred income tax expense is measured by the change in the deferred income tax asset or liability during the year.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, tax expense as a percentage of income was significantly greater than the same period in 2005, due primarily to the Company using net operating loss carry forwards, which were substantially reduced by a valuation allowance on the related deferred tax asset prior to utilization in 2005.

Revenue Recognition

The Company primarily recognizes revenue on the sale of its standard precast concrete products at shipment date, including revenue derived from any projects to be completed under short-term contracts. Installation services for precast concrete products, leasing and royalties are recognized as revenue as they are earned on an accrual basis. Licensing fees are recognized under the accrual method unless collectibility is in doubt, in which event revenue is recognized as cash is received. Certain sales of Soundwall, architectural precast panels and Slenderwall™ concrete products are recognized upon completion of production and customer site inspections. Provisions for estimated losses on contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined.

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Estimates

The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilutive effect of securities that could share in earnings of an entity. Earnings per share was calculated as follows:

   
Three months ended September 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Net income
 
$
252,341
 
$
230,677
 
Average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share
   
4,627,149
   
4,533,158
 
Dilutive effect of stock options and warrants
   
170,744
   
225,842
 
Average Shares Outstanding for Diluted Earnings per Share
   
4,797,893
   
4,759,000
 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
.06
 
$
.05
 
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
.05
 
$
.05
 
 
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Net income
 
$
373,014
 
$
1,158,073
 
Average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share
   
4,619,826
   
4,461,185
 
Dilutive effect of stock options and warrants
   
204,098
   
146,468
 
Average Shares Outstanding for Diluted Earnings per Share
   
4,823,924
   
4,607,653
 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
.08
 
$
.26
 
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
.08
 
$
.25
 

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Stock Options

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (“SFAS 123R”), which requires the Company to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for all equity awards granted including stock options based on the fair market value of the award as of the grant date. SFAS 123R supersedes Statement of Financial Accounting Standard 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (“SFAS 123”) and Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (“APB 25”). The Company has adopted SFAS 123R using the modified prospective method. Accordingly, prior period amounts have not been restated. Under the modified prospective method, stock options awards that are granted, modified or settled after December 31, 2005 will be valued at fair value in accordance with provisions of SFAS 123R and recognized on a straight line basis over the service period of the entire award.

Prior to 2006, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation in accordance with APB 25 using the intrinsic value method, which did not require compensation cost to be recognized for the Company’s stock options as all options previously granted had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of the grant. No proforma stock compensation expense was necessary for the three or nine month periods ended September 30, 2005 as the only options granted during the period were granted on September 30, 2005 and all options granted prior to 2005 had already been expensed in full on a proforma basis in accordance with SFAS 123.

In accordance with SFAS 123R, stock option expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $21,490 and $54,460, respectively. The Company currently utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model to measure the fair value of stock options granted to employees. The Company expects to continue using the Black-Scholes option pricing model in connection with its adoption of SFAS 123R to measure the fair value of stock options. The fair value of options granted in 2006 was estimated at grant date at $126,700 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

Risk-free interest rate
   
4.42
%
Dividend yield
   
0
%
Volatility factor
   
84
%
Weighted average expected life
   
3.0 years
 
 
The following table summarizes options outstanding:

   
Nine months Ended
September 30, 2006
 
   
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Options outstanding at beginning of period
   
473,153
 
$
1.37
 
Granted
   
108,000
 
$
2.25
 
Forfeited
   
(39,447
)
$
2.30
 
Exercised
   
(16,958
)
$
.95
 
Options outstanding at end of period
   
524,718
 
$
1.47
 
Options exercisable at end of period
   
338,444
 
$
1.09
 

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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation

General

The Company generates revenues primarily from the sale, licensing, leasing, shipping and installation of precast concrete products for the construction, utility and farming industries. The Company's operating strategy has involved producing innovative and proprietary products, including Slenderwall™, a patented, lightweight, energy efficient concrete and steel exterior wall panel for use in building construction; J-J Hooks™ Highway Safety Barrier, a patented, positive-connected highway safety barrier; Sierra Wall, a sound barrier primarily for roadside use; and Easi-Set® transportable concrete buildings. In addition, the Company produces custom order precast concrete products with various architectural surfaces, typically used in commercial building construction, as well as utility vaults, farm products such as cattleguards, and water and feed troughs.

This Form 10-QSB contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements and the results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the Company's operations for the year ending December 31, 2006. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, capacity and supply constraints or difficulties, general business and economic conditions, the effect of the Company's accounting policies and other risks detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
In June 2006 the Company entered into a letter of intent to acquire a precast concrete manufacturing plant located in Columbia, SC. On July 1, 2006 the Company began operating the plant on an interim basis until the transaction is consummated under the name of Smith-Columbia Corporation, a South Carolina corporation and subsidiary of the Company. According to the operating agreement all revenues and expenses for Columbia operations after July 1, 2006 are to the benefit or detriment of the Company and are included in the Results of Operations below. Details are provided in Results of Operations where necessary to explain the comparisons to prior years.

Such acquisition is intended to fit the Company’s expansion plans for the southeast and would provide additional production capacity to accommodate the Company’s expected sales increases, especially with respect to Slenderwall™. The letter of intent is non-binding and is subject to further due diligence and entry into a definitive agreement. While the Company is currently utilizing the manufacturing plant on an interim basis, as described in the prior paragraph, and intends to close the acquisition, there can be no assurance that it will consummate the acquisition.

Results of Operations

Three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2005

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For the three months ended September 30, 2006, the Company had total revenue of $7,987,384 compared to total revenue of $6,528,905 for the three months ended September 30, 2005, an increase of $1,458,479 or 22%. Total product sales were $6,616,671 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $5,022,657 for the same period in 2005, an increase of $1,594,014, or 32%. The increase related primarily to increased production in our Slenderwall™ and architectural product lines, while revenues from other product lines remained strong similar to prior year. Revenue from Columbia operations was $589,460 for the three months ended September 30, 2006. Shipping and installation revenue was $1,125,405 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $1,059,737 for the same period in 2005, an increase of $65,668, or 6%. The increase was primarily related to the increased activity in Slenderwall™ and architectural product lines. We expect shipping and installation revenue to continue to grow in relation with the growth of the Slenderwall™ and architectural product lines, which traditionally allow for greater opportunity for additional service revenues, such as shipping and installation activity. Royalty revenue was $151,271 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $309,101 for the same period in 2005, a decrease of $157,830, or 51%. The decrease was due primarily to abnormally low barrier production, especially in Florida and Texas. The Company expects this trend to turnaround by the end of the first quarter 2007. The Company also recently signed a new Slenderwall™ license with a company located in Canada. This new licensee started producing its first Slenderwall™ project in the third quarter of 2006 and has two other projects in its backlog expected to be produced by the second quarter 2007.

Total cost of goods sold for the three months ended September 30, 2006 was $6,102,078, an increase of $1,042,660, or 21%, from $5,059,418 for the three months ended September 30, 2005. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 78% for the three months ended September 30, 2005 to 77% for the three months ended September 30, 2006. The decrease was due to improvements in raw materials pricing combined with decreases in fuel-related costs and fuel surcharges. Cost of sales for the Columbia operations was $563,797 for the three months ended September 30, 2006. Also, included in cost of goods sold were shipping and installation expenses of $1,120,855 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and $1,195,282 for the same period in 2005, a decrease of $74,427, or 6%. The decrease related mostly to improved management of these service lines, especially with the addition of a new shipping manager. Decreased fuel costs associated with operating Company trucks combined with various add-ons and change orders from installation activity related to Slenderwall™ architectural projects, also contributed to the improvement.

For the three months ended September 30, 2006, the Company's general and administrative expenses increased $178,578, or 26%, to $860,093 from $681,515 during the same period in 2005. The increase was primarily due to increased use taxes, resulting from increased Slenderwall and architectural production volume. General and administrative expense from Columbia operations of $59,331, also contributed to the increase.

Selling expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2006 increased $137,834, or 42%, to $464,697 from $326,863 for the three months ended September 30, 2005, primarily due to the hiring of a new Beach Prism™ salesperson and management’s decision to apply more resources to selling activities, especially advertising. Sales commissions also increased in relation to increased revenues.

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The Company had operating income of $560,516 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to operating income of $461,109 for the three months ended September 30, 2005, an increase of $99,407, or 22%. The increased operating income was primarily the result of higher revenues and production, while overhead costs remained flat. The Columbia operations had an operating loss of $33,668 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, which reduced operating income for the period.

Interest expense was $98,490 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $88,338 for the three months ended September 30, 2005. The increase of $10,152, or 12%, was due primarily to higher market interest rates in 2006 and new equipment loans added over the past 12 months, offset by decreased comparable rates related to corporate refinancing completed on June 15, 2006.

The Company had net income of $252,341 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to net income of $230,677 for the same period in 2005. The basic and diluted net income per share for the current three-month period were $.06 and $.05, respectively, compared to basic and diluted net income per share of $.05 for the three months ended September 30, 2005.

Nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2005

For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company had total revenue of $21,352,481 compared to total revenue of $17,431,560 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, an increase of $3,920,921, or 23%. Total product sales were $16,413,095 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $13,066,305 for the same period in 2005, an increase of $3,346,790, or 26%. The increase primarily related to lower than normal production levels during the second quarter of 2005 in the Company’s Midland, Virginia plant, due primarily to delays in obtaining approvals from various state agencies for three large soundwall projects that were originally scheduled to be in production in May 2005. Also, in 2006, the Company had increased production volumes from Slenderwall™ and architectural product lines, especially during the third quarter of 2006. Revenue from Columbia operations was $589,460 for the three months ended September 30, 2006. Shipping and installation revenue was $3,899,168 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $2,510,330 for the same period in 2005, an increase of $1,388,838, or 55%. The increase was primarily related to increased shipping and installation activity related to increased Slenderwall™ and architectural projects. The Company is looking to grow these areas as part of an overall growth strategy to add more services in addition to the normal product manufacturing. Royalty revenue was $752,729 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to $829,879 for the same period in 2005, a decrease of $77,150, or 9%. The decrease was due primarily to abnormally low barrier production, especially in Florida and Texas. The Company expects this trend to turnaround by the end of the first quarter 2007. The Company also recently signed a new Slenderwall™ license with a company located in Canada. This new licensee started producing its first Slenderwall™ project in the third quarter of 2006 and has two other projects in its backlog expected to be produced by the second quarter 2007.

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Total cost of goods sold for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $16,954,051, an increase of $4,186,861, or 33%, from $12,767,190 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of total revenue increased from 73% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 to 80% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. This significant increase in cost of goods sold as a percentage of total revenue was due to higher margins from barrier rental for the Presidential Inauguration project in January 2005. Aside from the effect of the Inauguration, raw material costs increased slightly during the first half of 2006, mostly due to fuel surcharges and fuel related cost increases from vendors combined with increased freight-in costs related to getting the materials to the plant. During the third quarter, these higher costs decreased as fuel costs decreased. Direct labor also increased during the first half of 2006 due to the complicated forming, setup, and detailing required on two jobs in production during the first half of 2006. Direct labor decreased during the third quarter of 2006, after the completion of these two projects. Cost of sales for the Columbia operations was $563,797 for the three months ended September 30, 2006. Also, included in cost of goods sold were shipping and installation expenses of $3,816,014 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and $2,991,343 for the same period in 2005, an increase of $824,671, or 28%. The increase related mostly to overall increased shipping and installation activity, plus increased fuel costs associated with operating Company trucks combined with various add-ons and change orders from installation activity related to Slenderwall™ architectural projects, offset in part by decreases generated mostly from improved management of these service lines, especially with the addition of a new shipping manager.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company's general and administrative expenses increased $140,683, or 7%, to $2,157,995 from $2,017,312 during the same period in 2005. The increase related mostly to increased use taxes during the second and third quarter 2006, resulting from increased Slenderwall™ and architectural production volume. The increase was partially offset by the Company’s focus on cutting costs across various areas of the Company. Reductions were realized in business insurance and bad debt expense. General and administrative expense from Columbia operations of $59,331, also contributed to the increase.

Selling expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 increased $257,147, or 24%, to $1,325,399 from $1,068,252 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, primarily due to management’s decision to apply more resources to selling activities, especially advertising, plus increased sales commissions related to increased sales activity. Also, during the third quarter the Company hired a new salesperson to exclusively promote Beach Prisms™.

The Company's operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $915,036 compared to $1,578,806 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, a decrease of $663,770, or 42%. The decreased operating income was primarily the result of the higher margin barrier and security work in 2005 related to the Presidential Inauguration.

Interest expense was $289,847 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to $249,770 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase of $40,077, or 16%, was due primarily to higher interest rates in 2006 and new equipment loans added over the past 12 months, offset by decreased comparable rates related to corporate refinancing completed on June 15, 2006.

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Net income was $373,014 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to a net income of $1,158,073 for the same period in 2005. The basic and diluted net income per share for the current nine-month period was $.08 compared to basic and diluted net income per share of $.26 and $.25, respectively for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The Company incurred additional income tax in the more recent period, as compared to the prior year, primarily due to the complete utilization of net operating loss carry forward in 2005.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company has financed its capital expenditures, operating requirements and growth to date primarily with proceeds from operations and bank and other borrowings. The Company had $4,411,787 of contractual obligations at September 30, 2006, of which $660,270 was scheduled to mature within twelve months. The Company also has a $1,500,000 line of credit, under which there were $200,000 in borrowings at September 30, 2006. The line of credit is evidenced by a commercial revolving promissory note, which carries a variable interest rate of prime and matures on June 15, 2007.

At September 30, 2006, the Company had cash totaling $251,040 compared to cash totaling $1,003,790 at December 31, 2005. During the period, financing activities provided $186,970 (net) and the Company used $435,559 in its investing activities, primarily for the purchase of new equipment and tractors. The Company’s operating activities absorbed cash of $504,161 (net), primarily due to startup cash used in the Columbia operations, slower collections of trade receivables, and increased inventory levels to compensate for increased sales volume.

Capital spending totaled $444,085 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 versus $644,888 in the comparable period of the prior year, mainly because of routine equipment replacements, the purchase of a new tractor, and plant modernization. The Company plans to make additional capital expenditures for routine equipment replacement, productivity improvements and plant upgrades, which are planned through 2007 based on the achievement of operating goals and the availability of funds.

The Company is currently considering the possibility of growth into other geographic markets through one or more acquisitions, which may include the purchase of the assets and operating plant currently owned by Columbia Caststone, Inc. and operated by the Company. In the event that the Company does make an acquisition, the Company is likely to need to obtain additional financing, which, in turn, may increase the Company’s debt burden.

As a result of the Company's existing debt burden, the Company is especially sensitive to changes in the prevailing interest rates. Increases in such interest rates may materially and adversely affect the Company's ability to finance its operations either by increasing the Company's cost to service its current debt, or by creating a more burdensome refinancing environment.

The Company’s cash flow from operations is affected by production schedules set by contractors, which generally provide for payment 35 to 75 days after the products are produced. This payment schedule has resulted in liquidity problems for the Company because it must bear the cost of production for its products before it receives payment. Although no assurance can be given, the Company believes that anticipated cash flow from operations with adequate project management on jobs would be sufficient to finance the Company’s operations for at least the next 12 months.

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Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company's significant accounting policies are more fully described in its Summary of Accounting Policies to the Company's annual consolidated financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted within the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and related notes. In preparing these financial statements, management has made its best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality. The Company does not believe there is a great likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported related to the accounting policies described below, however, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgment and the use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.

The Company evaluates the adequacy of its allowance for doubtful accounts at the end of each quarter. In performing this evaluation, the Company analyzes the payment history of its significant past due accounts, subsequent cash collections on these accounts and comparative accounts receivable aging statistics. Based on this information, along with consideration of the general strength of the economy, the Company develops what it considers to be a reasonable estimate of the uncollectible amounts included in accounts receivable. This estimate involves significant judgment by the management of the Company. Actual uncollectible amounts may differ from the Company's estimate.

The Company recognizes revenue on the sale of its standard precast concrete products at shipment date, including revenue derived from any projects to be completed under short-term contracts. Installation services for precast concrete products, leasing and royalties are recognized as revenue as they are earned on an accrual basis. Licensing fees are recognized under the accrual method unless collectibility is in doubt, in which event revenue is recognized as cash is received. Certain sales of Soundwall and Slenderwall™ concrete products are recognized upon completion of units produced under long-term contracts. When necessary, provisions for estimated losses on these contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, conditions and contract settlements that affect profit are recognized in the period in which the changes occur. Unbilled trade accounts receivable represents revenue earned on units produced and not yet billed.

During 2005, the Company elected to use the intrinsic value method of accounting as prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations, for stock options granted to the Company’s employees. This method does not result in the recognition of compensation expense when employee stock options are granted if the exercise price of the option equals or exceeds the fair market value of the stock at the date of grant. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123), establishes alternative methods of accounting for stock options. The Company’s Form 10-KSB for the period ended December 31, 2005 shows the effect on earnings if the fair value method prescribed by SFAS 123 had been adopted.

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SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” issued in December 2004, is a revision of FASB Statement 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and its related implementation guidance. The Statement focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which the entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004) requires an entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions). That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. The Company adopted this statement effective January 1, 2006. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company recognized stock option expense of $21,490 and $54,460, respectively.

In May 2005, FASB issued SFAS No. 154, "Accounting Changes and Error Corrections". SFAS No. 154 replaces APB Opinion No. 20 "Accounting Changes" and SFAS No. 3, "Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements". SFAS No. 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods' financial statements of changes in accounting principle, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 154 to have any impact on the Company's financial statements.

In February 2006, FASB issued SFAS No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments, which amends SFAS No. 133 and SFAS No. 140, and improves the financial reporting of certain hybrid financial instruments by requiring more consistent accounting that eliminates exemptions and simplifies the accounting for those instruments. SFAS No. 155 allows financial instruments that have embedded derivatives to be accounted for as a whole (eliminating the need to bifurcate the derivative from its host) if the holder elects to account for the whole instrument on a fair value basis. SFAS No. 155 is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. We have not issued or acquired the hybrid instruments included in the scope of SFAS No. 155 and do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 155 to have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2006, FASB issued Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. FIN 48 prescribes detailed guidance for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized upon the adoption of FIN 48 and in subsequent periods. FIN 48 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and the provisions of FIN 48 will be applied to all tax positions under Statement No. 109 upon initial adoption. The cumulative effect of applying the provisions of this interpretation will be reported as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings for that fiscal year. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of FIN 48 on its consolidated financial statements.

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In September 2006, FASB met and determined to propose a scope exception under SFAS No. 155 for securitized interests that only contain an embedded derivative that is tied to the prepayment risk of the underlying prepayable financial assets, and for which the investor does not control the right to accelerate the settlement. If a securitized interest contains any other embedded derivative (for example, an inverse floater), then it would be subject to the bifurcation tests in SFAS No. 133, as would securities purchased at a significant premium. FASB plans to expose the proposed guidance for a 30-day comment period in the form of a SFAS No. 133 Derivatives Implementation Issue in early November; re-deliberate the issue in December 2006 following the completion of the 30-day comment period, and issue their final position in early 2007.

In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measures (SFAS No. 157). This statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measures. This statement is effective as of the beginning of its first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact this statement may have on its financial statements.

In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 (SAB No. 108). Due to diversity in practice among registrants, SAB No. 108 expresses the SEC staff views regarding the process by which misstatements in financials statements are evaluated for purposes of determining whether financial statement restatement is necessary. SAB No. 108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006, and early application is encouraged. The Company does not believe SAB No. 108 will have a material impact on its consolidated financials statements.

Other Comments

The Company services the construction industry primarily in areas of the United States where construction activity is inhibited by adverse weather during the winter. As a result, the Company traditionally experiences reduced revenues from December through March and realizes the substantial part of its revenues during the other months of the year. The Company typically experiences lower profits, or losses, during the winter months, and must have sufficient working capital to fund its operations at a reduced level until spring construction season. The failure to generate or obtain sufficient working capital during the winter may have a material adverse effect on the Company.

As of November 14, 2006 the Company's unaudited production backlog was approximately $15,400,000 as compared to approximately $14,800,000 at the same time in 2005. Selling and bidding activity, as well as, the economic condition of the construction industry in our service areas remains strong. Management is continuing with its aggressive marketing and advertising initiatives and no changes are expected in the near future. The majority of the projects relating to the backlog as of November 14, 2006 are scheduled to be produced and erected in the remainder of 2006 and through August 2007. The Company continues to see significant increases in the demand and sale of its Slenderwall™ and architectural product lines. Also, due to the lighter weight characteristics of the Slenderwall™, the Company has been able to considerably expand its service area into regions that previously could not be reached economically in the past.

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The Company also enjoys a regularly occurring repeat customer business, which should be considered in addition to the ordered production backlog described above. These orders typically have a quick turn around and represent purchases of a significant portion of the Company’s inventoried standard products, such as highway safety barrier, utility and Easi-Set® building products. Historically, this regularly occurring repeat customer business is equal to approximately $7 million annually.

However, the risk still exist that these improved economic conditions may not continue and future sales levels may be adversely affected. To mitigate these economic and other risks the Company has historically been a leader in innovation and new product development in the industry. In continuing this trend, the Company has ramped up development, marketing and sales efforts for two new products for the industry:

First, the Company has completed research and development and a patent application has been submitted to the US Patent Office for our new H2Out™, the world’s first "in the caulk joint" secondary drainage and street level leak detection product for panelized exterior cladding. A second line of caulking and drainage strip located behind the exterior line of caulking exits all water leakage to the exterior of the building preventing moisture and mold and lawsuits from tenants and owners of buildings. According to some, water intrusion and resulting mold may be the next asbestos for class action trial attorneys. It is intended that owners of H2Out™-protected buildings from Smith-Midland and Easi-Set® Licensees worldwide will avoid this high risk.

Second, the Company has begun production and launched full-scale advertising and promotional efforts for its newest product, Beach Prisms™, a shoreline erosion control product that uses the preferred natural "soft" approach as opposed to the "hard" approach of seawalls and jetties, to solve this worldwide problem. This product is expected to provide a higher margin than many of the Company’s other products lines. Beach Prisms™ are also available for production at all Easi-Set® licensees.

The Company is also in the process of opening an Engineering Office in the Philippines. This new office will ultimately provide engineering, drafting and design services for all subsidiaries of the Company and its licensees. Once the office is fully operational, the lower cost of this off-shore engineering office is expected to contribute to the profitability of the Company.

Management believes that the Company's operations have not been materially affected by inflation.

Item 3. Controls and Procedures

Our principal executive and financial officers have concluded, based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-QSB, that our disclosure controls and procedures under Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are effective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information we are required to disclose in such reports is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2006 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

The Company’s independent auditors advised management of deficiencies with respect to the documentation of job costs and the ability to identify on an on-going manner, the amount of profit or loss to be recognized on long-term contracts. New accounting software, installed in January of 2006, provides the Company with improved monitoring and accounting for actual versus estimated costs for subcontracted activities. The Company is also researching additional software and hardware options to provide improved accounting for direct labor by project.

PART II - Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

Reference is made to Item 3 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2005 for information as to reported legal proceedings.

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

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. None.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On September 14, 2006, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Stockholders voted on and approved the following:

1.  
The election of the following individuals to serve as directors until the next annual meeting or until their successors are duly elected and qualified:
 
   
Shares Voted to
 
Name
 
Shares Voted For
 
Withhold Authority
 
Rodney I. Smith
   
3,497,917
   
30,100
 
Ashley B. Smith
   
3,498,164
   
29,850
 
Wesley A. Taylor
   
3,497,055
   
30,959
 
Andrew G. Kavounis
   
3,504,102
   
23,912
 

Item 5. Other Information. None.

Item 6. Exhibits. None.

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
     
  SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: November 20, 2006  By:   /s/ Rodney I. Smith
 
Rodney I. Smith
Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer and President
(Principal Executive Officer)

     
Date: November 20, 2006  By:   /s/ Lawrence R. Crews
 
Lawrence R. Crews
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
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