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RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. - Quarter Report: 2007 March (Form 10-Q)

Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 3, 2007

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              To             

Commission File Number: 0-12906

 


LOGO

RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   36-2096643

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

40W267 Keslinger Road, P.O. Box 393 LaFox, Illinois 60147-0393
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (630) 208-2200

 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large Accelerated Filer  ¨    Accelerated Filer  x    Non-Accelerated Filer  ¨

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

As of April 10, 2007, there were outstanding 14,564,199 shares of Common Stock, $0.05 par value, inclusive of 1,249,256 shares held in treasury, and 3,048,258 shares of Class B Common Stock, $0.05 par value, which are convertible into Common Stock of the registrant on a share for share basis.

 



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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

          Page
Part I.    Financial Information   
Item 1.    Financial Statements    2
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 3, 2007 and June 3, 2006    2
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three-Month and Nine-Month Periods Ended March 3, 2007 and March 4, 2006

   3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three-Month and Nine-Month Periods Ended March 3, 2007 and March 4, 2006

   4
   Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    5
Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    18
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    28
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures    29
Part II.    Other Information   
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings    30
Item 1A.    Risk Factors    30
Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities    30
Item 5.    Other Information    30
Item 6.    Exhibits    32
Signatures    33
Exhibit Index    34

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Unaudited
March 3,
2007
    June 3,
2006
 

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 12,363     $ 17,010  

Receivables, less allowance of $2,318 and $2,142

     115,474       115,733  

Inventories

     131,007       117,320  

Prepaid expenses

     7,635       3,739  

Deferred income taxes

     1,057       1,527  
                

Total current assets

     267,536       255,329  
                

Non-current assets:

    

Property, plant and equipment, net

     31,647       32,357  

Goodwill

     13,179       13,068  

Other intangible assets, net

     2,016       2,413  

Non-current deferred income taxes

     1,335       1,300  

Assets held for sale

     1,243       1,018  

Other assets

     1,831       3,814  
                

Total non-current assets

     51,251       53,970  
                

Total assets

   $ 318,787     $ 309,299  
                

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 56,407     $ 52,494  

Accrued liabilities

     28,479       30,588  

Current portion of long-term debt

     16       14,016  
                

Total current liabilities

     84,902       97,098  
                

Non-current liabilities:

    

Long-term debt, less current portion

     133,433       112,792  

Non-current liabilities

     1,803       1,169  
                

Total non-current liabilities

     135,236       113,961  
                

Total liabilities

     220,138       211,059  
                

Commitments and contingencies

     —         —    

Stockholders’ equity

    

Common stock, $0.05 par value; issued 15,813 shares at March 3, 2007 and 15,663 shares at June 3, 2006

     791       783  

Class B common stock, convertible, $0.05 par value; issued 3,048 shares at March 3, 2007 and 3,093 shares at June 3, 2006

     152       155  

Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, no shares issued

     —         —    

Additional paid-in-capital

     118,536       119,149  

Common stock in treasury, at cost, 1,249 shares at March 3, 2007 and 1,261 shares at June 3, 2006

     (7,404 )     (7,473 )

Accumulated deficit

     (18,028 )     (19,048 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     4,602       4,674  
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     98,649       98,240  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 318,787     $ 309,299  
                

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

And Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Unaudited)(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    

March 3,

2007

   

March 4,

2006

   

March 3,

2007

   

March 4,

2006

 
        

Statements of Operations

        

Net sales

   $  160,141     $  152,128     $  491,702     $  466,110  

Cost of sales

     121,093       115,039       370,756       350,983  
                                

Gross profit

     39,048       37,089       120,946       115,127  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     35,877       35,502       107,386       100,766  

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

     (2,418 )     75       (2,098 )     (87 )
                                

Operating income

     5,589       1,512       15,658       14,448  
                                

Other (income) expense:

        

Interest expense

     2,706       2,479       8,486       7,076  

Investment income

     (71 )     (117 )     (885 )     (248 )

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

     110       (1,611 )     315       2,071  

Retirement of long-term debt expenses

     —         —         2,540       —    

Other, net

     15       54       74       229  
                                

Total other expense

     2,760       805       10,530       9,128  
                                

Income before income taxes

     2,829       707       5,128       5,320  

Income tax provision

     1,792       1,853       4,108       4,353  
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,037     $ (1,146 )   $ 1,020     $ 967  
                                

Net income (loss) per share – basic:

        

Common stock

   $ 0.06     $ (0.07 )   $ 0.06     $ 0.06  
                                

Common stock average shares outstanding

     14,559       14,328       14,493       14,310  
                                

Class B common stock

   $ 0.05     $ (0.06 )   $ 0.05     $ 0.05  
                                

Class B common stock average shares outstanding

     3,048       3,093       3,048       3,093  
                                

Net income (loss) per share – diluted:

        

Common stock

   $ 0.06     $ (0.07 )   $ 0.06     $ 0.06  
                                

Common stock average shares outstanding

     17,732       14,328       17,638       17,476  
                                

Class B common stock

   $ 0.05     $ (0.06 )   $ 0.05     $ 0.05  
                                

Class B common stock average shares outstanding

     3,048       3,093       3,048       3,093  
                                

Dividends per common share

   $ 0.040     $ 0.040     $ 0.120     $ 0.120  
                                

Dividends per Class B common share

   $ 0.036     $ 0.036     $ 0.108     $ 0.108  
                                

Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

        

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,037     $ (1,146 )   $ 1,020     $ 967  

Foreign currency translation, net of income tax effect

     (50 )     772       255       2,151  

Fair value adjustments on investments, net of income tax effect

     7       99       (483 )     175  
                                

Comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 994     $ (275 )   $ 792     $ 3,293  
                                

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)(in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    

March 3,

2007

   

March 4,

2006

   

March 3,

2007

   

March 4,

2006

 
        

Operating activities:

        

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,037     $ (1,146 )   $ 1,020     $ 967  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

        

Depreciation and amortization

     1,538       1,583       4,655       4,648  

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

     (2,418 )     75       (2,098 )     (87 )

Retirement of long-term debt expenses

     —         —         2,540       —    

Deferred income taxes

     646       (1,239 )     417       (1,723 )

Receivables

     1,708       932       5,016       (1,031 )

Inventories

     (6,966 )     (762 )     (14,797 )     (7,265 )

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     (1,978 )     (1,329 )     (6,517 )     7,914  

Other liabilities

     492       68       606       (264 )

Other

     304       (407 )     (301 )     1,463  
                                

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     (5,637 )     (2,225 )     (9,459 )     4,622  
                                

Investing activities:

        

Capital expenditures

     (1,991 )     (1,492 )     (4,716 )     (4,229 )

Proceeds from sale of assets

     3,066       —         3,109       274  

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     —         —         —         (6,833 )

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

     —         554       3,682       1,290  

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

     —         (554 )     (182 )     (1,290 )
                                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     1,075       (1,492 )     1,893       (10,788 )
                                

Financing activities:

        

Proceeds from borrowings

     64,600       104,801       202,011       194,898  

Payments on debt

     (51,840 )     (96,691 )     (181,650 )     (190,874 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     35       1       755       284  

Cash dividends

     (692 )     (685 )     (2,071 )     (2,051 )

Payments on retirement of long-term debt

     (8,700 )     —         (15,915 )     —    

Other

     (16 )     (327 )     (674 )     (1,665 )
                                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     3,387       7,099       2,456       592  
                                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (72 )     554       463       (15 )
                                

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (1,247 )     3,936       (4,647 )     (5,589 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     13,610       14,776       17,010       24,301  
                                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 12,363     $ 18,712     $ 12,363     $ 18,712  
                                

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except per share amounts and except where indicated)

Note A – Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Item 10 of Regulation S-K. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and notes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of interim periods have been made and such adjustments were of a normal and recurring nature. The results of operations and cash flows for the three-month and nine-month periods ended March 3, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 2, 2007.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.’s (the Company) fiscal quarter ends on the Saturday nearest the end of the quarter ending month. The first nine months of fiscal 2007 contained 39 weeks, while the first nine months of fiscal 2006 contained 40 weeks. The additional week occurred in the first quarter of fiscal 2006.

The financial information contained in this report should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 3, 2006.

Note B – Investment in Marketable Equity Securities

The Company’s investments are primarily equity securities, all of which are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at their fair value based on the quoted market prices. Proceeds from the sale of the securities were $3,682 during the first nine months of fiscal 2007. There were no sales of securities during the third quarter of fiscal 2007. During the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, proceeds from the sale of the securities were $554 and $1,290, respectively. During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company retained $3,500 of the proceeds from the sale of securities, while in prior periods all proceeds from the sale of securities were reinvested. Gross realized gains on those sales were $724 during the first nine months of fiscal 2007. Gross realized gains on security sales for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006 were $84 and $185, respectively. Gross realized losses on security sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 were $64. During the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, gross realized losses on security sales were $46 and $89, respectively. Net unrealized holding gains of $11 and $178 for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, respectively, and net unrealized holding gains of $160 and $283 for the same periods of fiscal 2006, have been included in accumulated comprehensive income for fiscal 2007 and 2006.

The following table is the disclosure under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, for the investment in marketable equity securities with fair values less than cost basis:

 

     Marketable Security Holding Length     
     Less Than 12 Months    More Than 12 Months    Total
     Fair    Unrealized    Fair    Unrealized    Fair    Unrealized

Description of Securities

   Value    Losses    Value    Losses    Value    Losses

March 3, 2007

                 

Common Stock

   $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —  

June 3, 2006

                 

Common Stock

   $ 623    $ 34    $ 158    $ 17    $ 781    $ 51

 

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Note C – Assets Held for Sale

On April 5, 2007, the Company sold real estate and a building located in the United Kingdom for $1,882. The Company will record a pre tax gain on sale of approximately $1,400 during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 with respect to the sale of this property.

On December 29, 2006, the Company sold approximately 1.5 acres of real estate and a building located in Geneva, Illinois for $3,050. The Company recorded a gain of $2,473 during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 with respect to the sale of this property.

In July 2006, the Company offered to sell a building located in Brazil for $913. The Company does not anticipate recording a gain or loss on the sale of the building. The sale of the building is expected to close during the next year, however, the Company cannot give any assurance as to the actual timing or successful completion of the transaction.

Note D – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

In accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that goodwill might be impaired. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment assessment as of the end of the third quarter of the current fiscal year. The table below provides changes in carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment, which includes RF, Wireless & Power Division (RFPD), Electron Device Group (EDG), Burtek Systems, formerly Security Systems Division (SSD/Burtek), and Display Systems Group (DSG):

 

     Goodwill
     Reportable Segments
     RFPD    EDG    SSD/
Burtek
    DSG    Total

Balance at June 3, 2006

   $ 252    $ 893    $ 1,812     $ 10,111    $ 13,068

Foreign currency translation

     7      9      (106 )     201      111
                                   

Balance at March 3, 2007

   $ 259    $ 902    $ 1,706     $ 10,312    $ 13,179
                                   

The following table provides changes in carrying value of other intangible assets not subject to amortization:

 

     Other Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization  
     Reportable Segments  
     RFPD    EDG     SSD/
Burtek
    DSG    Total  

Balance at June 3, 2006

   $ —      $ 9     $ 321     $ —      $ 330  

Reclass

     —        (9 )     9       —        —    

Foreign currency translation

     —        —         (19 )     —        (19 )
                                      

Balance at March 3, 2007

   $ —      $ —       $ 311     $ —      $ 311  
                                      

Intangible assets subject to amortization, as well as amortization expense are as follows:

 

     Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
     March 3, 2007    June 3, 2006
     Gross
Amounts
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Gross
Amounts
   Accumulated
Amortization

Deferred financing costs

   $ 4,539    $ 2,834    $ 4,639    $ 2,559

Patents and trademarks

     478      478      478      475
                           

Total

   $ 5,017    $ 3,312    $ 5,117    $ 3,034
                           

 

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Deferred financing costs decreased during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 primarily due to the write-off of previously capitalized deferred financing costs of $625 in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, related to the Company entering into agreements with certain holders to purchase $14,000 of the Company’s 8% convertible senior subordinated notes (8% notes). This decrease was partially offset by additional deferred financing costs associated with the Company entering into the fourth amendment of the Company’s multi-currency revolving credit agreement (credit agreement) in the first quarter of fiscal 2007.

Amortization expense for the three-month and nine-month periods ended March 3, 2007 and March 4, 2006 was as follows:

 

     Amortization Expense
for Third Quarter
   Amortization Expense
for Nine Months
     FY 2007    FY 2006    FY 2007    FY 2006

Deferred financing costs

   $ 143    $ 129    $ 364    $ 245

Patents and trademarks

     —        —        3      1
                           

Total

   $ 143    $ 129    $ 367    $ 246
                           

The amortization expense associated with the intangible assets subject to amortization is expected to be $488, $495, $495, $329, $209, and $53 in fiscal 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, respectively. The weighted average number of years of amortization expense remaining is 4.31.

Note E – Restructuring and Severance Charges

The Company implemented a global restructuring plan during the first quarter of fiscal 2007 (2007 Restructuring Plan). The 2007 Restructuring Plan is intended to reduce corporate and administrative expense, decrease the number of warehouses, and streamline much of the entire organization. During fiscal 2007, the Company plans to implement a more tax-effective supply chain structure for Asia/Pacific and Europe, restructure its Latin American operations, and reduce its total workforce, including the elimination and restructuring of layers of management.

As a result of the Company’s 2007 Restructuring Plan, restructuring charges of $1,491 were recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses (SG&A) during the first nine months of fiscal 2007. Severance costs of $175 and $648 were paid during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, respectively. During the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, the employee severance costs were adjusted $37 and $57, respectively, decreasing SG&A due to the difference between estimated severance costs and actual payouts. The remaining balance payable during fiscal 2007 has been included in accrued liabilities. As of March 3, 2007, the following table depicts the amounts associated with the activity related to the 2007 Restructuring Plan by reportable segment:

 

    

Restructuring
Liability
June 3,

2006

   For the nine months ended
March 3, 2007
   

Restructuring
Liability
March 3,

2007

2007 Restructuring Plan

      Reserve
Recorded
   Payment     Adjustment
to Reserve
   

Employee severance costs:

            

RFPD

   $ —      $ 432    $ (109 )   $ —       $ 323

EDG

     —        57      (17 )     —         40

SSD/Burtek

     —        129      (112 )     2       19

DSG

     —        67      (67 )     —         —  

Corporate

     —        806      (343 )     (59 )     404
                                    

Total

   $ —      $ 1,491    $ (648 )   $ (57 )   $ 786
                                    

 

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As a result of the Company’s fiscal 2005 restructuring initiative (2005 Restructuring Plan), a restructuring charge, including severance and lease termination costs of $2,152, was recorded in SG&A in the third quarter of fiscal 2005. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, the employee severance and related costs were adjusted, resulting in a $183 decrease in SG&A due to the difference between estimated severance costs and the actual payouts. During fiscal 2006, the employee severance and related costs were adjusted $123, decreasing SG&A due to the difference between estimated severance costs and actual payouts. Severance costs of $724 and $1,108 were paid in fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively. During the first nine months of fiscal 2007, severance costs of $14 were paid. Terminations affected over 60 employees across various business functions, operating units, and geographic regions. As of March 3, 2007, the following table depicts the amounts associated with the activity related to the 2005 Restructuring Plan by reportable segment:

 

    

Restructuring
Liability

June 3,

2006

   For the nine months ended
March 3, 2007
  

Restructuring
Liability

March 3,

2007

2005 Restructuring Plan

      Reserve
Recorded
   Payment     Adjustment
to Reserve
  

Employee severance and related costs:

             

Corporate

   $ 14    $ —      $ (14 )   $ —      $ —  
                                   

Total

   $ 14    $ —      $ (14 )   $ —      $ —  
                                   

Note F – Warranties

The Company offers warranties for specific products it manufactures. The Company also provides extended warranties for some products it sells that lengthen the period of coverage specified in the manufacturer’s original warranty. Terms generally range from one to three years.

The Company estimates the cost to perform under its warranty obligation and recognizes this estimated cost at the time of the related product sale. The Company reports this expense as an element of cost of sales in its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Each quarter, the Company assesses actual warranty costs incurred, on a product-by-product basis, as compared to its estimated obligation. The estimates with respect to new products are based generally on knowledge of the products, are extrapolated to reflect the extended warranty period, and are refined each quarter as better information with respect to warranty experience becomes known.

Warranty reserves are established for costs that are expected to be incurred after the sale and delivery of products under warranty. The warranty reserves are determined based on known product failures, historical experience, and other currently available evidence.

Changes in the warranty reserve for the first nine months ended March 3, 2007 were as follows:

 

     Warranty
Reserve
 

Balance at June 3, 2006

   $ 836  

Accruals for products sold

     479  

Utilization

     (432 )

Adjustment

     (386 )
        

Balance at March 3, 2007

   $ 497  
        

During the second quarter of fiscal 2003, DSG provided a three-year warranty on some of its products. As a result of lower than anticipated failure rates and lower sales volume of products with this warranty feature, reserve adjustments of $386 were recorded during the first nine months of fiscal 2007.

 

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Note G – Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following:

 

     March 3,
2007
    June 3,
2006
 

7 3/4% notes, due December 2011

   $ 44,683     $ 44,683  

8% notes, due June 2011

     11,000       25,000  

Multi-currency revolving credit agreement, due October 2009 (7.20% at March 3, 2007)

     77,743       57,089  

Other

     23       36  
                

Total debt

     133,449       126,808  

Less: current portion

     (16 )     (14,016 )
                

Long-term debt

   $ 133,433     $ 112,792  
                

At March 3, 2007, the Company maintained $133,433 in long-term debt, primarily in the form of two series of convertible notes and a credit agreement. On September 8, 2006, the Company purchased $6,000 of the 8% notes, and on December 8, 2006, the Company purchased $8,000 of the 8% notes. The purchases were financed through additional borrowings under the Company’s existing credit agreement. As the 8% notes are subordinate to the credit agreement, the Company received a waiver from its lending group to permit the purchases. In the first quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company recorded costs associated with the retirement of long-term debt of $2,540 in connection with the purchases, which includes the write-off of previously capitalized deferred financing costs of $625.

In October 2004, the Company renewed its credit agreement with the current lending group in the amount of approximately $109,000. On August 4, 2006, the Company amended its credit agreement and decreased the facility to approximately $97,500 (the size of the credit line varies based on fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates). The credit agreement expires in October 2009, and the outstanding balance at that time will become due. The portion of the credit line available for the Company to borrow is limited by the amount of collateral and certain covenants in the credit agreement. The credit agreement is principally secured by the Company’s trade receivables and inventory. The credit agreement bears interest at applicable LIBOR rates plus a margin, varying with certain financial performance criteria. At March 3, 2007, the applicable margin was 2.00%, $77,743 was outstanding under the credit agreement, outstanding letters of credit were $577, and the unused line was $19,214. None of this unused line was available for the Company to borrow because the Company was not in compliance with credit agreement covenants with respect to the leverage ratio for the third quarter ending March 3, 2007. The commitment fee related to the credit agreement is 0.25% per annum payable quarterly on the average daily unused portion of the aggregate commitment. The Company’s credit agreement consists of the following facilities as of March 3, 2007:

 

     Capacity    Amount
Outstanding
   Interest Rate  

U.S. Facility

   $ 77,500    $ 60,400    7.46 %

Canada Facility

     2,064      341    6.00 %

UK Facility

     8,820      8,703    7.43 %

Euro Facility

     6,597      6,597    5.65 %

Japan Facility

     2,553      1,702    2.75 %
                

Total

   $ 97,534    $ 77,743    7.20 %
                

Note: Due to maximum permitted leverage ratios, the amount of the unused line cannot be calculated on a facility-by-facility basis.

On January 19, 2007, the Company executed an amendment to the credit agreement to facilitate the implementation of a European cash sweeping program. In addition, the amendment decreased the Company’s Canada Facility and increased the Company’s U.S. Facility by approximately $7,500.

 

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On March 3, 2007, the Company was not in compliance with credit agreement covenants with respect to the leverage ratio. On April 5, 2007, the Company received a waiver from its lending group for the default.

Note H – Income Taxes

The effective income tax rates for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007 were 63.3% and 80.1%, respectively, as compared with 262.1% and 81.8% for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, respectively. The difference between the effective tax rates as compared to the U.S. federal statutory rate of 34% primarily results from the Company’s geographical distribution of taxable income or losses and valuation allowances related to net operating losses. For the nine months ended March 3, 2007, the tax benefit primarily related to domestic net operating losses was limited by the requirement for a valuation allowance of $2,882, which increased the effective income tax rate by 56.2%. For the nine months ended March 4, 2006, the tax benefit primarily related to net operating losses was limited by the requirement for a valuation allowance of $3,646, which increased the effective income tax rate by 68.5%. During the second quarter of fiscal 2006, income tax reserves of approximately $1,000 for certain income tax exposures were reversed because the statute of limitations with respect to these income tax exposures expired.

Note I – Calculation of Earnings Per Share

The Company has authorized 30,000 shares of common stock, 10,000 shares of Class B common stock, and 5,000 shares of preferred stock. The Class B common stock has ten votes per share. The Class B common stock has transferability restrictions; however, it may be converted into common stock on a share-for-share basis at any time. With respect to dividends and distributions, shares of common stock and Class B common stock rank equally and have the same rights, except that Class B common stock cash dividends are limited to 90% of the amount of common stock cash dividends.

According to the EITF Issue No. 03-6, “Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method under FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings per Share,” the Company’s Class B common stock is considered a participating security requiring the use of the two-class method for the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share. The two-class computation method for each period reflects the cash dividends paid per share for each class of stock, plus the amount of allocated undistributed earnings per share computed using the participation percentage which reflects the dividend rights of each class of stock. Basic and diluted earnings per share reflect the application of EITF Issue No. 03-6 and were computed using the two-class method. The shares of Class B common stock are considered to be participating convertible securities since the shares of Class B common stock are convertible on a share-for-share basis into shares of common stock and may participate in dividends with common stock according to a predetermined formula (90% of the amount of common stock cash dividends).

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income, adjusted for interest savings, net of tax, on assumed conversion of convertible debentures and notes, by the actual shares outstanding and share equivalents that would arise from the exercise of stock options, certain restricted stock awards, and the assumed conversion of convertible debentures and notes when dilutive. The Company’s 7 3/4% convertible senior subordinated notes (7 3/4% notes) and 8% notes are excluded from the calculation for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007 and 2006, and the Company’s 8 1/4% convertible senior subordinated debentures and 7 1/4% convertible debentures are excluded from the calculation for the first nine months of fiscal 2006, as assumed conversion and the effect of the interest savings would be anti-dilutive. The per share amounts presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007 and 2006 are based on the following amounts:

 

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     Third Quarter     Nine Months  
     FY 2007    FY 2006     FY 2007     FY 2006  

Numerator for basic and diluted EPS:

         

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,037    $ (1,146 )   $ 1,020     $ 967  

Less dividends:

         

Common stock

     583      573       1,740       1,716  

Class B common stock

     109      112       331       335  
                               

Undistributed earnings (losses)

   $ 345    $ (1,831 )   $ (1,051 )   $ (1,084 )
                               

Common stock undistributed earnings (losses)

   $ 290    $ (1,533 )   $ (884 )   $ (907 )

Class B common stock undistributed earnings (losses) – basic

     55      (298 )     (167 )     (177 )
                               

Total undistributed earnings (losses) – common stock and

         

Class B common stock – basic

   $ 345    $ (1,831 )   $ (1,051 )   $ (1,084 )
                               

Common stock undistributed earnings (losses)

   $ 291    $ (1,533 )   $ (885 )   $ (908 )

Class B common stock undistributed earnings (losses) – diluted

     54      (298 )     (166 )     (176 )
                               

Total undistributed earnings (losses) – Class B common stock – diluted

   $ 345    $ (1,831 )   $ (1,051 )   $ (1,084 )
                               

Denominator for basic and diluted EPS:

         

Denominator for basic EPS:

         

Common stock weighted average shares

     14,559      14,328       14,493       14,310  

Class B common stock weighted average shares, and shares under if-converted method for diluted earnings per share

     3,048      3,093       3,048       3,093  

Effect of dilutive securities:

         

Unvested restricted stock awards

     3      —         5       4  

Dilutive stock options

     122      —         92       69  
                               

Denominator for diluted EPS adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions

     17,732      17,421       17,638       17,476  
                               

Net income (loss) per share:

         

Common stock – basic

   $ 0.06    $ (0.07 )   $ 0.06     $ 0.06  
                               

Class B common stock – basic

   $ 0.05    $ (0.06 )   $ 0.05     $ 0.05  
                               

Common stock – diluted

   $ 0.06    $ (0.07 )   $ 0.06     $ 0.06  
                               

Class B common stock – diluted

   $ 0.05    $ (0.06 )   $ 0.05     $ 0.05  
                               

As of the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, 1,762 common stock options and 1,792 common stock options, respectively, were anti-dilutive and were not included in the dilutive earnings per common share calculation. As of the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, 2,009 common stock options and 1,940 common stock options, respectively, were anti-dilutive and were not included in the dilutive earnings per common share calculation.

Note J – Stock-Based Compensation

Prior to fiscal 2007, the Company accounted for its stock-based compensation under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations (APB No. 25), and adopted the disclosure-only provision of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Under APB No. 25, no stock-based compensation cost was reflected in net income for grants of stock options prior to fiscal 2006 because the Company grants stock options with an exercise price equal to the market value of the stock on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation totaled approximately $185 and $552 for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, respectively.

 

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Under APB No. 25, pro-forma expense for stock options was calculated using a graded-vesting schedule over the applicable vesting period, which generally ranges from two to four years. Upon adoption of SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, (SFAS No. 123(R)) the Company records compensation expense using a graded-vesting schedule over the applicable vesting period, or to the date on which retirement eligibility is achieved, if shorter (non-substantive vesting period approach). Had the Company used the fair value based accounting method for stock compensation expense prescribed by SFAS No. 123(R), the Company’s net income and earnings per share for the three-month and nine-month periods ended March 4, 2006 would have been reduced to the pro-forma amounts illustrated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Quarter Ended
March 4, 2006
    Nine Months Ended
March 4, 2006
 

Net income (loss) – as reported

   $ (1,146 )   $ 967  

Add: Reported stock-based compensation expense, net of taxes

     2       5  

Deduct: Fair valued based compensation expense, net of taxes

     (185 )     (552 )
                

Pro-forma net income (loss)

   $ (1,329 )   $ 420  
                

Earnings per share, as reported:

    

Common stock – basic

   $ (0.07 )   $ 0.06  
                

Class B common stock – basic

   $ (0.06 )   $ 0.05  
                

Common stock – diluted

   $ (0.07 )   $ 0.06  
                

Class B common stock – diluted

   $ (0.06 )   $ 0.05  
                

Earnings per share, pro forma:

    

Common stock – basic

   $ (0.08 )   $ 0.02  
                

Class B common stock – basic

   $ (0.07 )   $ 0.02  
                

Common stock – diluted

   $ (0.08 )   $ 0.02  
                

Class B common stock – diluted

   $ (0.07 )   $ 0.02  
                

Effective June 4, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123 (R), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation cost at fair value for all share-based payments, including stock options. Using the modified prospective method, stock-based compensation for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007 includes compensation expense, recognized over the applicable vesting periods, for new share-based awards and for share-based awards granted prior to, but not yet vested, as of June 3, 2006. Stock-based compensation totaled approximately $198 and $774 for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, respectively.

Stock options granted to members of the Board of Directors generally vest immediately and stock options granted to employees generally vest over a period of five years and have contractual terms for exercise of ten years. Transactions during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 were as follows (in thousands, except option prices and years):

 

     Number of
Options
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Options outstanding at June 3, 2006

   1,851     $ 9.26      

Granted

   309     $ 8.68      

Exercised

   (105 )   $ 7.18      

Cancelled

   (171 )   $ 9.44      
              

Options outstanding at March 3, 2007

   1,884     $ 9.26    5.86    $ 1,409
              

Options exercisable at March 3, 2007

   1,184     $ 9.73    4.10    $ 1,029
              

There were 5 and 105 stock options exercised during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, respectively, with a realized gain of $8 and $261. The total intrinsic value of options exercised

 

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during the first nine months of fiscal 2006 totaled approximately $47. The weighted average fair value of stock option grants was $3.93 for the first nine months of fiscal 2007, and $3.19 and $3.15 for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, respectively.

The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

 

     Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
     March 3,
2007
   March 4,
2006
    March 3,
2007
    March 4,
2006
 

Expected volatility

     —        43.49 %     48.2 %     43.49 %

Risk-free interest rate

     —        4.49 %     4.73 %     4.29 %

Expected lives

     —        5.12       6.5       5.12  

Annual cash dividend

   $ —      $ 0.16     $ 0.16     $ 0.16  

Note: There were no options granted during the third quarter of fiscal 2007.

The fiscal 2007 and 2006 expected volatility assumptions are based on historical experience. The fiscal 2007 expected stock option life assumption is based on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s guidance in Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 and the fiscal 2006 expected stock option life assumption is based on historical experience. The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield of a treasury note with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the stock option.

Note K – Segment Information

The following disclosures are made in accordance with the SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. The Company’s strategic business units (SBUs) in fiscal 2007 are: RF, Wireless & Power Division (RFPD), Electron Device Group (EDG), Burtek Systems (SSD/Burtek), and Display Systems Group (DSG).

RFPD serves the voice and data telecommunications market and the radio and television broadcast industry predominately for infrastructure applications, as well as the industrial power conversion market.

EDG serves a broad range of customers including the steel, automotive, textile, plastics, semiconductor manufacturing, and broadcast industries.

SSD/Burtek provides security systems and related design services which includes such products as closed circuit television, fire, burglary, access control, sound, and communication products and accessories.

DSG provides system integration and custom display solutions for the public information, financial, point-of-sale, and medical imaging markets.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company changed the name of its Security Systems Division (SSD) to Burtek Systems (SSD/Burtek) to take advantage of Burtek’s positive brand recognition within the sound and security industry.

Each SBU is directed by a Vice President and General Manager who reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO evaluates performance and allocates resources, in part, based on the direct operating contribution of each SBU. Direct operating contribution is defined as gross margin less product management and direct selling expenses.

 

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Accounts receivable, inventory, and goodwill are identified by SBU. Cash, net property, and other assets are not identifiable by SBU. Operating results for each SBU are summarized in the following table:

 

    

Net

Sales

   Gross
Profit
   Direct
Operating
Contribution
   Assets

Third Quarter Fiscal 2007

           

RFPD

   $ 89,241    $ 20,576    $ 11,306    $ 128,537

EDG

     24,384      7,922      4,925      46,347

SSD/Burtek

     26,247      6,934      1,796      39,214

DSG

     19,592      4,713      182      38,453
                           

Total

   $ 159,464    $ 40,145    $ 18,209    $ 252,551
                           

Third Quarter Fiscal 2006

           

RFPD

   $ 80,526    $ 19,049    $ 11,751    $ 109,966

EDG

     21,907      7,099      4,458      41,772

SSD/Burtek

     25,316      6,016      1,050      38,307

DSG

     23,537      6,426      2,548      37,644
                           

Total

   $ 151,286    $ 38,590    $ 19,807    $ 227,689
                           

Nine Months Fiscal 2007

           

RFPD

   $ 270,567    $ 62,431    $ 36,297    $ 128,537

EDG

     74,552      23,972      15,575      46,347

SSD/Burtek

     80,657      21,446      5,807      39,214

DSG

     62,801      14,870      1,615      38,453
                           

Total

   $ 488,577    $ 122,719    $ 59,294    $ 252,551
                           

Nine Months Fiscal 2006

           

RFPD

   $ 241,252    $ 55,890    $ 34,460    $ 109,966

EDG

     70,352      22,543      14,448      41,772

SSD/Burtek

     80,488      20,185      5,710      38,307

DSG

     69,881      18,559      7,973      37,644
                           

Total

   $ 461,973    $ 117,177    $ 62,591    $ 227,689
                           

 

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A reconciliation of net sales, gross profit, operating income, and assets to the relevant consolidated amounts is as follows. Other current assets not identified include miscellaneous receivables and manufacturing inventories.

 

     Third Quarter     Nine Months  
     FY 2007     FY 2006     FY 2007     FY 2006  

Segment net sales

   $ 159,464     $  151,286     $  488,577     $  461,973  

Corporate

     677       842       3,125       4,137  
                                

Net sales

   $ 160,141     $ 152,128     $ 491,702     $ 466,110  
                                

Segment gross profit

   $ 40,145     $ 38,590     $ 122,719     $ 117,177  

Manufacturing variances and other costs

     (1,097 )     (1,501 )     (1,773 )     (2,050 )
                                

Gross profit

   $ 39,048     $ 37,089     $ 120,946     $ 115,127  
                                

Segment contribution

   $ 18,209     $ 19,807     $ 59,294     $ 62,591  

Manufacturing variances and other costs

     (1,097 )     (1,501 )     (1,773 )     (2,050 )

Regional selling expenses

     (2,581 )     (4,219 )     (9,132 )     (14,253 )

Administrative expenses

     (11,360 )     (12,500 )     (34,829 )     (31,927 )

Gain (loss) on disposal of assets

     2,418       (75 )     2,098       87  
                                

Operating income

   $ 5,589     $ 1,512     $ 15,658     $ 14,448  
                                

 

    

March 3,

2007

  

June 3,

2006

     

Segment assets

   $ 252,551    $ 232,619

Cash and cash equivalents

     12,363      17,010

Other current assets

     16,112      19,098

Net property

     31,647      32,357

Non-current assets

     6,114      8,215
             

Total assets

   $  318,787    $  309,299
             

Geographic net sales information is primarily grouped by customer destination into five areas: North America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Corporate. Europe includes sales to the Middle East and Africa. Net sales to Mexico are included as part of Latin America. Corporate consists of freight and sales which are not area specific.

Net sales and gross profit by geographic region are presented in the table below:

 

     Third Quarter     Nine Months  
     FY 2007     FY 2006     FY 2007     FY 2006  

Net Sales

        

North America

   $ 74,393     $ 75,291     $ 238,909     $ 236,631  

Asia/Pacific

     40,505       34,707       119,306       106,700  

Europe

     39,867       34,138       116,086       101,869  

Latin America

     5,054       5,780       15,449       17,760  

Corporate

     322       2,212       1,952       3,150  
                                

Total

   $ 160,141     $ 152,128     $ 491,702     $ 466,110  
                                

Gross Profit

        

North America

   $ 20,584     $ 20,813     $ 64,138     $ 63,354  

Asia/Pacific

     9,947       8,805       28,528       26,164  

Europe

     10,369       10,298       30,261       28,665  

Latin America

     1,383       1,910       4,371       5,059  

Corporate

     (3,235 )     (4,737 )     (6,352 )     (8,115 )
                                

Total

   $ 39,048     $ 37,089     $ 120,946     $ 115,127  
                                

 

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The Company sells its products to customers in diversified industries and performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition. Terms are generally on open account, payable net 30 days in North America, and vary throughout Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. Estimates of credit losses are recorded in the financial statements based on periodic reviews of outstanding accounts. Actual credit losses have been consistently within management's estimates.

Note L – Recently Issued Pronouncements

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. FIN 48 will become effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of FIN 48 on the financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Under SFAS No. 157, fair value refers to the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the market in which the reporting entity transacts. The standard clarifies that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. SFAS No. 157 will be effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2009. The Company is currently assessing the impact that SFAS No. 157 may have on the financial statements.

In September 2006, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 (SAB No. 108) regarding the quantification of financial statement misstatements. SAB No. 108 requires a “dual approach” for quantifications of errors using both a method that focuses on the income statement impact, including the cumulative effect of prior years’ misstatements, and a method that focuses on the period-end balance sheet. SAB No. 108 will be effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS No. 159), including an amendment to SFAS No. 115. Under SFAS No. 159, entities may elect to measure specified financial instruments and warranty and insurance contracts at fair value on a contract-by-contract basis, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings each reporting period. The election, called the fair value option, will enable entities to achieve an offset accounting effect for changes in fair value of certain related assets and liabilities without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 is expected to expand the use of fair value measurement consistent with the FASB’s long-term objectives for financial instruments. SFAS No. 159 will be effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 159 on the financial statements.

Note M – Subsequent Events

On April 6, 2007, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Honeywell International Inc. to sell certain assets and liabilities of the Company’s SSD/Burtek strategic business unit for $80 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments. The sale is subject to regulatory review. The Company anticipates the completion of the sale to occur in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 or the first quarter of fiscal 2008. Upon completion, the Company would report SSD/Burtek as a discontinued operation in accordance with the criteria of SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.

 

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As of March 3, 2007, the net assets of SSD/Burtek included in the sale were approximately $33 million. Based on the Company’s tax structure and its ability to use existing net operating loss carryforwards to offset any gain in the U.S., the Company does not expect to pay income taxes as a result of the sale. After transaction expenses, net proceeds from the sale are estimated to be $76 million. Upon closing, the Company expects to record a gain on sale of approximately $43 million. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the sale to pay down debt outstanding under its credit agreement.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts and except where indicated)

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements relating to future events, which involve certain risks and uncertainties. Further, there can be no assurance that the trends reflected in historical information will continue in the future.

Investors should consider carefully the risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, in addition to the other information included and incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this report are statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements appear in a number of places in this report and include statements regarding the intent, belief, or current expectations of the Company, its directors, or its officers with respect to, among other things: (i) trends affecting the Company’s financial condition or results of operations; (ii) the Company’s financing plans; (iii) the Company’s business and growth strategies, including potential acquisitions; and (iv) other plans and objectives for future operations. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements or which may be anticipated from historical results or trends.

Investors should also be aware that while the Company does, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against the Company’s policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly, stockholders should not assume that the Company agrees with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content of the statement or report. Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts, or opinions, such reports are not the responsibility of the Company.

Overview

Description of Business

The Company is a global provider of engineered solutions and a global distributor of electronic components to the radio frequency (RF), wireless and power conversion, electron device, security, and display systems markets. Utilizing its core engineering and manufacturing capabilities, the Company is committed to a strategy of providing specialized technical expertise and value-added products, or “engineered solutions,” in response to customers’ needs. These solutions consist of products which the Company manufactures or modifies and products which are manufactured to its specifications by independent manufacturers under the Company’s own private labels. Additionally, the Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, and logistics for its customers’ end products. Design-in support includes component modifications or the identification of lower-cost product alternatives or complementary products.

The Company implemented a global restructuring plan during the first quarter of fiscal 2007 (2007 Restructuring Plan). The 2007 Restructuring Plan is intended to reduce corporate and administrative expense, decrease the number of warehouses, and streamline much of the entire organization. During fiscal 2007, the Company plans to implement a more tax-effective supply chain structure for Asia/Pacific and Europe, restructure its Latin American operations, and reduce its total workforce, including the elimination and restructuring of layers of management.

 

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The Company’s products include RF and microwave components, power semiconductors, electron tubes, microwave generators, data display monitors, and electronic security products and systems. These products are used to control, switch or amplify electrical power or signals, or as display, recording, or alarm devices in a variety of industrial, communication, and security applications.

The Company’s marketing, sales, product management, and purchasing functions are organized as four strategic business units (SBUs): RF, Wireless & Power Division (RFPD), Electron Device Group (EDG), Burtek Systems (SSD/Burtek), and Display Systems Group (DSG), with operations in the major economic regions of the world: North America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Latin America.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company changed the name of its Security Systems Division (SSD) to Burtek Systems (SSD/Burtek) to take advantage of Burtek’s positive brand recognition within the sound and security industry.

Results of Operations

Net Sales and Gross Profit Analysis

During the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, consolidated net sales increased 5.3% and 5.5%, respectively, due mainly to higher sales in wireless, power, and electron device products over the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, partially offset by a decline in display system sales. The first nine months of fiscal 2007 contained 39 weeks as compared to 40 weeks for the first nine months of fiscal 2006. The additional week occurred in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. Net sales by SBU and percent change are in the following table (in thousands):

 

Net Sales         
     FY 2007    FY 2006    % Change  

Third Quarter

        

RFPD

   $ 89,241    $ 80,526    10.8  %

EDG

     24,384      21,907    11.3  %

SSD/Burtek

     26,247      25,316    3.7  %

DSG

     19,592      23,537    (16.8 )%

Corporate

     677      842   
                

Total

   $  160,141    $  152,128    5.3  %
                

Nine Months

        

RFPD

   $ 270,567    $ 241,252    12.2  %

EDG

     74,552      70,352    6.0  %

SSD/Burtek

     80,657      80,488    0.2  %

DSG

     62,801      69,881    (10.1 )%

Corporate

     3,125      4,137   
                

Total

   $ 491,702    $ 466,110    5.5  %
                

Note: Corporate consists of freight, other non-specific net sales, and customer cash discounts.

Consolidated gross profit increased 5.3% to $39,048 and 5.1% to $120,946 in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, respectively, as compared with $37,089 and $115,127 in the same periods last fiscal year, due mainly to an increase in sales volume of wireless and electron device products in addition to improved margins for security system products. Consolidated gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 24.4% in both the third quarters of fiscal 2007 and 2006. During the first nine months of fiscal 2007, gross margin declined slightly to 24.6% versus 24.7% last year. Gross profit reflects the distribution and manufacturing product margin less manufacturing variances, customer returns, scrap and cycle count adjustments, engineering costs, inventory overstock charges, and other provisions. Gross profit on freight, general inventory obsolescence provisions, and miscellaneous costs are included under the caption “Corporate.” Gross profit by SBU and percent of SBU sales are presented in the following table (in thousands):

 

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Gross Profit         
    

FY 2007

   

% of

Net Sales

   

FY 2006

   

% of

Net Sales

 
        

Third Quarter

        

RFPD

   $ 20,576     23.1 %   $ 19,049     23.7 %

EDG

     7,922     32.5 %     7,099     32.4 %

SSD/Burtek

     6,934     26.4 %     6,016     23.8 %

DSG

     4,713     24.1 %     6,426     27.3 %

Corporate

     (1,097 )       (1,501 )  
                    

Total

   $ 39,048     24.4 %   $ 37,089     24.4 %
                    

Nine Months

        

RFPD

   $ 62,431     23.1 %   $ 55,890     23.2 %

EDG

     23,972     32.2 %     22,543     32.0 %

SSD/Burtek

     21,446     26.6 %     20,185     25.1 %

DSG

     14,870     23.7 %     18,559     26.6 %

Corporate

     (1,773 )       (2,050 )  
                    

Total

   $ 120,946     24.6 %   $ 115,127     24.7 %
                    

Note: Corporate consists of freight, other non-specific gross profit, and customer cash discounts.

Net sales and gross profit trends are analyzed for each strategic business unit in the discussion below.

RF, Wireless & Power Division

RFPD net sales increased 10.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 to $89,241 as compared with $80,526 in the same period last year. For the nine-month period of fiscal 2007, net sales increased to $270,567, a 12.2% increase from $241,252 in the year-to-date period last year. The net sales growth for both periods was due mainly to an increase in demand for infrastructure and power conversion products. The first nine months of fiscal 2007 also benefited from increased passive/interconnect product sales. Net sales of infrastructure products increased 45.4% to $26,500 and 32.8% to $76,472 in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, respectively, as all four geographic regions improved over the prior year. Power conversion net sales were $12,355 for the third quarter of fiscal 2007, 29.9% higher than $9,510 for the same period last year. For the first nine months of fiscal 2007, net sales of power conversion products increased 30.6% to $35,521 as compared with $27,208 in the first nine months of last fiscal year. The growth in net sales of power conversion products in both periods was mainly due to growth in Asia/Pacific which benefited from RFPD’s penetration of the welding and steel manufacturing market with induction heating and power supply applications. Net sales of passive/interconnect products increased 8.3% to $43,920 in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 as compared with $40,537 in the prior fiscal year. The increase was mainly due to higher sales in Europe and Asia/Pacific. The net sales growth was the main contributor to the gross profit increase of 8.0% and 11.7% to $20,576 and $62,431 for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, respectively. For the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the gross margin percentage decreased to 23.1% from 23.7% due to shifts in product mix. For the nine-month period, the gross margin percentage remained relatively stable at 23.1% in fiscal 2007 as compared to 23.2% in fiscal 2006.

Electron Device Group

EDG net sales increased 11.3% to $24,384 in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 from $21,907 in the same period last fiscal year. In the first nine months of fiscal 2007, net sales increased 6.0% to $74,552 from $70,352 last year. The increase in the third quarter was due to growth in net sales of products to the semiconductor fabrication equipment industry, in addition to increases in tube sales. The increase for the nine-month period was due to growth in net sales of products to the semiconductor fabrication equipment industry, partially offset by a decline in tube sales. Net sales to the semiconductor fabrication equipment industry increased 36.1% to $5,976 during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared with $4,390 during the third quarter of fiscal 2006. For the nine-month period of fiscal 2007, net sales to the semiconductor fabrication equipment industry increased to $16,942, a 37.2% increase from $12,345 in the first nine

 

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months of last fiscal year. For both periods, the increase in net sales to the semiconductor fabrication equipment industry was due mainly to higher sales in North America, Asia/Pacific, and Europe. EDG has targeted semiconductor equipment manufacturers as an important market segment by selling semiconductor fabrication equipment products for high frequency and high power applications. This market focus lends itself to EDG’s engineered solutions strategy of adding value to the component distribution sales by incorporating these products into subassemblies and assisting customers in product design. Tube sales increased 3.3% to $16,101 during the third quarter as compared to $15,581 last year. During the nine-month period, tube sales decreased 1.5% to $50,428 from $51,219 last year. Tube sales for the year-to-date period were adversely impacted by delayed inventory deliveries related to a major supplier’s facility relocation during the end of fiscal 2006 and first quarter of fiscal 2007; however, during the third quarter, inventory deliveries improved. The delivery delays are expected to fully return to a normal level by the end of fiscal 2007. EDG’s gross profit increased 11.6% and 6.3% to $7,922 and $23,972 during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, respectively, due mainly to an increase in sales volume. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased slightly to 32.5% and 32.2% in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, respectively, from 32.4% and 32.0% in the same periods of last fiscal year.

SSD/Burtek Systems

Net sales for SSD/Burtek increased 3.7% to $26,247 during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared with net sales of $25,316 during third quarter of fiscal 2006. Net sales were relatively flat during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 at $80,657 as compared to $80,488 last year. The increase during the third quarter was mainly due to an increase in sales of distribution products, partially offset by a slight decrease in sales of private label products. Distribution products increased to $18,239, or 5.6% higher than $17,266 last year. Net sales of private label products decreased 1.0% to $7,835 during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared with $7,916 during the same period of last fiscal year. Gross margin as a percent of net sales increased to 26.4% from 23.8% for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively. For the first nine months of fiscal 2007 and 2006, gross margin improved to 26.6% versus 25.1%, respectively. The gross margin improvement for both periods was mainly attributable to lower inventory overstock and scrap expense.

Display Systems Group

DSG net sales decreased 16.8% during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 to $19,592 as compared with $23,537 in the same period last fiscal year. Net sales for the nine-month period of fiscal 2007 declined 10.1% to $62,801 as compared with $69,881 in the same period last year. The decline in both periods was due to the decrease in the custom display, medical monitors, and cathode ray tube (CRT) product lines. Net sales of custom displays were $8,485 in the third quarter of fiscal 2007, 13.1% lower than $9,764 in the same period last year. In the first nine months of fiscal 2007, net sales of custom displays declined 9.1% to $27,541 from $30,294 in the same period last year. DSG has a project-based business and approximately 46% of the net sales decline in the year-to-date period in the custom display product line is due to the completion of a large project with the New York Stock Exchange during the first quarter of fiscal 2006. The remaining decline for both periods is due to a decline in project business. Net sales of medical monitors declined 25.7% to $7,983 during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared with $10,737 last year. During the first nine months of fiscal 2007, net sales of medical monitors declined 8.4% to $26,350 from $28,772 last fiscal year. Net sales of CRT products decreased 37.0% to $1,319 in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared to $2,094 last fiscal year. For the first nine months of fiscal 2007, net sales of CRT products declined 27.5% to $5,268 from $7,266 in the same period last year. The sales decline in CRT products was due to lower sales of display test equipment and the industry shift from CRT products to LCD and other display technologies. DSG’s gross profit decreased 26.7% to $4,713 during the third quarter of fiscal 2007, from $6,426 for the same time period last year. The gross profit in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 declined to $14,870, 19.9% lower than $18,559 last year. The decline primarily related to the decline in overall sales volume and the decreased sales of higher margin custom display and CRT product lines. The gross margin percentage decreased to 24.1% from 27.3% during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively, and declined to 23.7% from 26.6% during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively. The decline in gross margin was due to shifts in product mix. The year-to-date period also declined due to the reduction in warranty expense of $946 in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 as a result of a change in estimate due to favorable warranty experience.

 

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Sales by Geographic Area

On a geographic basis, the Company categorizes its sales by destination: North America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Corporate. Europe includes net sales to the Middle East and Africa. Latin America includes net sales to Mexico. Corporate consists of freight and other non-specific net sales. Net sales and gross margin, as a percent of net sales, by geographic area are as follows (in thousands):

 

Net Sales         
     FY 2007    FY 2006    % Change  

Third Quarter

        

North America

   $ 74,393    $ 75,291    (1.2 )%

Asia/Pacific

     40,505      34,707    16.7 %

Europe

     39,867      34,138    16.8 %

Latin America

     5,054      5,780    (12.6 )%

Corporate

     322      2,212   
                

Total

   $  160,141    $  152,128    5.3  %
                

Nine Months

        

North America

   $ 238,909    $ 236,631    1.0 %

Asia/Pacific

     119,306      106,700    11.8 %

Europe

     116,086      101,869    14.0 %

Latin America

     15,449      17,760    (13.0 )%

Corporate

     1,952      3,150   
                

Total

   $ 491,702    $ 466,110    5.5 %
                

Gross profit by geographic area and percent of geographic sales are presented in the following table (in thousands):

 

Gross Profit         
      FY 2007    

% of

Net Sales

    FY 2006    

% of

Net Sales

 

Third Quarter

        

North America

   $ 20,584     27.7 %   $ 20,813     27.6 %

Asia/Pacific

     9,947     24.6 %     8,805     25.4 %

Europe

     10,369     26.0 %     10,298     30.2 %

Latin America

     1,383     27.4 %     1,910     33.0 %

Corporate

     (3,235 )       (4,737 )  
                    

Total

   $ 39,048     24.4 %   $ 37,089     24.4 %
                    

Nine Months

        

North America

   $ 64,138     26.8 %   $ 63,354     26.8 %

Asia/Pacific

     28,528     23.9 %     26,164     24.5 %

Europe

     30,261     26.1 %     28,665     28.1 %

Latin America

     4,371     28.3 %     5,059     28.5 %

Corporate

     (6,352 )       (8,115 )  
                    

Total

   $ 120,946     24.6 %   $ 115,127     24.7 %
                    

Net sales in North America declined 1.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 to $74,393 as compared with $75,291 in the same period of fiscal 2006. Net sales for the nine-month period of fiscal 2007 increased 1.0% to $238,909 as compared to $236,631 last year. The net sales decline for the third quarter was mainly due to a decrease in demand for display system products, partially offset by an increase in net sales of electron device and wireless products. The increase during the first nine months was due mainly to an increase in demand for electron device and wireless products, partially offset by a decrease in display system products. Gross margin increased slightly to 27.7% from 27.6% during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively. Gross margin remained consistent at 26.8% during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 and 2006.

 

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Net sales in Asia/Pacific increased 16.7% to $40,505 in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 versus $34,707 in the same period last fiscal year. For the first nine months of fiscal 2007, net sales grew to $119,306, a 11.8% increase from $106,700 last year. The increase in both periods was mainly the result of strong demand for wireless infrastructure and power conversion products, partially offset by a decline in network access products. Net sales in China increased 45.7% to $14,065 in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and increased 26.0% to $39,324 in the first nine months of fiscal 2007. The improvement in net sales in China was primarily due to increased sales of infrastructure products resulting from production integration of the Company’s designs in China’s 3G system market. Sales in China also increased due to continued strong demand for power conversion products in industrial uninterruptible power supply applications. Net sales in Japan increased 17.6% to $6,233 and 20.0% to $19,462 in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, respectively, mainly due to growth in 3G infrastructure and power conversion products for RF Plasma customers. Gross margin in Asia/Pacific decreased to 24.6% from 25.4% during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively. During the first nine months of fiscal 2007, gross margin decreased to 23.9% from 24.5% last year. The decline in gross margin for the two periods was mainly due to an increase in sales mix of lower margin wireless products.

Net sales in Europe grew 16.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 to $39,867 from $34,138 in the same period a year ago. For the first nine months of fiscal 2007, net sales increased 14.0% to $116,086 as compared to $101,869 in the same period last year. The net sales growth in both periods was the result of increased demand in wireless, power, electron device, and security system products. Net sales in Germany increased 24.2% to $10,387 in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and increased 26.7% to $31,397 in the nine-month period of fiscal 2007. The net sales growth in Germany for both periods was due mainly to increased sales of infrastructure, network access, power conversion, display system, and industrial tube products. Net sales in France increased 26.4% during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 to $5,843. For the nine-month period of fiscal 2007, net sales in France increased 9.2% to $17,037. The increase for both periods was mainly due to an increase of sales in passive/interconnect, infrastructure, industrial tubes, and private label security system products. Net sales in Israel improved 25.8% to $3,557 and 26.3% to $10,438 in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, respectively, due primarily to growth in network access and passive/interconnect products. In addition, net sales in the United Kingdom grew 20.7% to $5,297 and 13.7% to $15,392 in the third quarter and year-to-date periods of fiscal 2007, respectively, as a result of higher demand for network access and display systems products. Gross margin in Europe decreased to 26.0% from 30.2% during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively. Gross margin during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 decreased to 26.1% from 28.1% during the same period last year. The decline in gross margin for both periods was primarily due to an increase in sales of lower margin wireless products.

Net sales in Latin America decreased 12.6% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 to $5,054 as compared with $5,780 in the same period of fiscal 2006. During the first nine months of fiscal 2007, net sales declined to $15,449, 13.0% lower than $17,760 last year. The decline for both periods was mainly due to a decrease in demand for wireless, electron device, and security system products. Gross margin in Latin America decreased to 27.4% and 28.3% in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, respectively, versus 33.0% and 28.5% in the year ago periods due primarily due to shifts in product mix to sales of lower margin wireless products.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

SG&A remained relatively flat during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 at $35,877 as compared with $35,502 in the same period last fiscal year. During the first nine months of fiscal 2007, SG&A increased to $107,386, an increase of 6.6% from $100,766 in the prior year. The increase in expenses for the nine-month period was primarily due to higher payroll-related and advertising expenses to support sales growth, healthcare expenses, severance expense and other costs related to the 2007 Restructuring Plan of $1,788, additional stock compensation expense of $669 related to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), and restatement related expenses of $570. For the third quarter of fiscal 2007, total SG&A decreased to 22.4% of net sales, compared with 23.3% in last fiscal year’s third quarter. SG&A increased to 21.8% of net sales during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 from 21.6% last year.

 

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Other (Income) Expense

In the third quarter of fiscal 2007, other (income) expense increased to an expense of $2,760 from an expense of $805 during the third quarter of fiscal 2006. The increase in expense for the third quarter related to an increase in interest expense in addition to unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate changes. Interest expense increased to $2,706 for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared with $2,479 during the same period of last fiscal year. The increase in interest expense is due to higher average balances on the Company’s multi-currency revolving credit agreement (credit agreement) and an increase in interest rates. Other (income) expense included a foreign exchange loss of $110 during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 as compared to a foreign exchange gain of $1,611 last year. The foreign exchange variance is due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar during the third quarter as compared last year, primarily related to receivables due from foreign subsidiaries to the U.S. parent company and denominated in foreign currencies.

In the first nine months of fiscal 2007, other (income) expense increased to an expense of $10,530 from an expense of $9,128 last year. The increase in expense for the nine-month period primarily related to an increase in interest expense and costs associated with the retirement of long-term debt, partially offset by favorable foreign currency exchange rate changes. During the first nine months of fiscal 2007, interest expense increased to $8,486 from $7,076 in the prior year. The increase in interest expense is due to higher average balances on the Company’s credit agreement and an increase in interest rates. The Company’s weighted average interest rates increased to 7.4% in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 as compared to 7.1% in the prior year. The first nine months of fiscal 2007 included costs associated with the retirement of long-term debt of $2,540 due to the Company entering into two separate agreements in August 2006 with certain holders of the Company’s 8% convertible senior subordinated notes (8% notes) to purchase $14,000 of the 8% notes. For the first nine months of fiscal 2007 versus last year, the foreign exchange loss declined to a loss of $315 from a loss of $2,071, respectively. The foreign exchange variance is due to the weakening of the U.S. dollar, primarily related to receivables due from foreign subsidiaries to the U.S. parent company and denominated in foreign currencies.

Income Tax Provision

The effective income tax rates for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007 were 63.3% and 80.1%, respectively, as compared with 262.1% and 81.8% for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, respectively. The difference between the effective tax rates as compared to the U.S. federal statutory rate of 34% primarily results from the Company’s geographical distribution of taxable income or losses and valuation allowances related to net operating losses. For the nine months ended March 3, 2007, the tax benefit primarily related to domestic net operating losses was limited by the requirement for a valuation allowance of $2,882, which increased the effective income tax rate by 56.2%. For the nine months ended March 4, 2006, the tax benefit primarily related to net operating losses was limited by the requirement for a valuation allowance of $3,646, which increased the effective income tax rate by 68.5%. During the second quarter of fiscal 2006, income tax reserves of approximately $1,000 for certain income tax exposures were reversed because the statute of limitations with respect to these income tax exposures expired.

Net Income (Loss) and Per Share Data

Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 was $1,037, or $0.06 per diluted common share and $0.05 per Class B diluted common share as compared with net loss of $1,146 for the third quarter of fiscal 2006, or $0.07 per diluted common share and $0.06 per Class B diluted common share. Net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 was $1,020, or $0.06 per diluted common share and $0.05 per Class B diluted common share as compared with net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 of $967, or $0.06 per diluted common share and $0.05 per Class B diluted common share.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company has financed its growth and cash needs largely through income from operations, borrowings under the revolving credit facilities, issuance of convertible senior subordinated notes, and sale of assets. Liquidity provided by operating activities is reduced by working capital requirements, debt service, capital expenditures, dividends, and business acquisitions. Liquidity provided by operating activities is increased by proceeds from borrowings and from the dispositions of businesses and assets.

Cash and cash equivalents were $12,363 at March 3, 2007, as compared to $17,010 at fiscal 2006 year end. Cash used in operating activities in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 was $9,459, primarily due to higher inventories and lower accounts payable and accrued liabilities partially offset by lower accounts receivable. The increase in inventories was due to higher inventory stocking levels to support anticipated sales growth. Accounts payable balances decreased due to timing of payments for inventory. Accrued liabilities decreased due to payments of interest on long-term debt. Accounts receivable declined during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 due to a decline in sales volume during the last two months of the period as compared with the last two months of fiscal 2006. Cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 was $4,622 due mainly to higher accounts payable, partially offset by increased inventories. The increase in inventories, due to inventory stocking programs to support anticipated sales growth was more than offset by the increase in accounts payable due to the timing of inventory purchases during the third quarter of fiscal 2006.

Net cash provided by investing activities of $1,893 in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 was mainly due to the liquidation of $3,500 of long-term investments, proceeds from the sale of assets of $3,109, partially offset by capital expenditures of $4,716 primarily related to information technology projects. Net cash used in investing activities of $10,788 in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 was mainly a result of the acquisition of A.C.T. Kern GmbH & Co. KG with a cash outlay of $6,583, net of cash acquired, and capital expenditures of $4,229 primarily related to facility and information technology projects.

Net cash provided by financing activities of $2,456 in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 primarily related to net debt borrowings of $20,361, partially offset by cash payments on the early debt retirement of $15,915 and dividend payments of $2,071. During the first nine months of fiscal 2006, net cash provided by financing activities was $592.

On September 8, 2006, the Company purchased $6,000 of the 8% notes, and on December 8, 2006, the Company purchased $8,000 of the 8% notes. The purchases were financed through additional borrowings under the Company’s credit agreement. As the 8% notes are subordinate to the Company’s existing credit agreement, the Company received a waiver from its lending group to permit the purchases. In the first quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company recorded costs associated with the retirement of long-term debt of $2,540 in connection with the purchases, which includes the write-off of previously capitalized deferred financing costs of $625.

In October 2004, the Company renewed its credit agreement with the current lending group in the amount of approximately $109,000. On August 4, 2006, the Company amended its credit agreement and decreased the facility to approximately $97,500 (the size of the credit line varies based on fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates). The credit agreement expires in October 2009, and the outstanding balance at that time will become due. The portion of the credit line available for the Company to borrow is limited by the amount of collateral and certain covenants in the credit agreement. The credit agreement is principally secured by the Company’s trade receivables and inventory. The credit agreement bears interest at applicable LIBOR rates plus a margin, varying with certain financial performance criteria. At March 3, 2007, the applicable margin was 2.00%, $77,743 was outstanding under the credit agreement, outstanding letters of credit were $577, and the unused line was $19,214. None of this unused line was available for the Company to borrow because the Company was not in compliance with credit agreement covenants with respect to the leverage ratio for the third quarter ending March 3, 2007. The commitment fee related to the credit agreement is 0.25% per annum payable quarterly on the average daily unused portion of the aggregate commitment. The Company’s credit agreement consists of the following facilities as of March 3, 2007:

 

     Capacity   

Amount

Outstanding

   Interest Rate  

U.S. Facility

   $  77,500    $  60,400    7.46  %

Canada Facility

     2,064      341    6.00  %

UK Facility

     8,820      8,703    7.43  %

Euro Facility

     6,597      6,597    5.65  %

Japan Facility

     2,553      1,702    2.75  %
                

Total

   $ 97,534    $ 77,743    7.20  %
                

Note: Due to maximum permitted leverage ratios, the amount of the unused line cannot be calculated on a facility-by-facility basis.

 

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On January 19, 2007, the Company executed an amendment to the credit agreement to facilitate the implementation of a European cash sweeping program. In addition, the amendment decreased the Company’s Canada Facility and increased the Company’s U.S. Facility by approximately $7,500.

On March 3, 2007, the Company was not in compliance with credit agreement covenants with respect to the leverage ratio. On April 5, 2007, the Company received a waiver from its lending group for the default.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. FIN 48 will become effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of FIN 48 on the financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, (SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Under SFAS No. 157, fair value refers to the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the market in which the reporting entity transacts. The standard clarifies that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. SFAS No. 157 will be effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2009. The Company is currently assessing the impact that SFAS No. 157 may have on the financial statements.

In September 2006, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 (SAB No. 108) regarding the quantification of financial statement misstatements. SAB No. 108 requires a “dual approach” for quantifications of errors using both a method that focuses on the income statement impact, including the cumulative effect of prior years’ misstatements, and a method that focuses on the period-end balance sheet. SAB No. 108 will be effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS No. 159), including an amendment to SFAS No. 115. Under SFAS No. 159, entities may elect to measure specified financial instruments and warranty and insurance contracts at fair value on a contract-by-contract basis, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings each reporting period. The election, called the fair value option, will enable entities to achieve an offset accounting effect

 

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for changes in fair value of certain related assets and liabilities without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 is expected to expand the use of fair value measurement consistent with the FASB’s long-term objectives for financial instruments. SFAS No. 159 will be effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 159 on the financial statements.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Risk Management and Market Sensitive Financial Instruments

Certain operations, assets, and liabilities of the Company are denominated in foreign currencies subjecting the Company to foreign currency exchange risk. In addition, some of the Company’s debt financing varies with market rates exposing the Company to the market risk from changes in interest rates. In order to provide the user of these financial statements guidance regarding the magnitude of these risks, the Securities and Exchange Commission requires the Company to provide certain quantitative disclosures based upon hypothetical assumptions. Specifically, these disclosures require the calculation of the effect of a 10% increase in market interest rates and a uniform 10% strengthening of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies on the reported net earnings and financial position of the Company.

The Company’s multi-currency revolving credit agreement’s interest rate varies based on market interest rates. Had interest rates increased 10%, additional interest expense, tax effected, would have decreased the net income by an estimated $260 in the first nine months of fiscal 2007, and decreased the net income by an estimated $160 in the first nine months of fiscal 2006.

The Company’s foreign denominated assets and liabilities are cash, accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable, and intercompany receivables and payables, primarily in Canada, member countries of the European Union, Asia/Pacific and, to a lesser extent, Latin America. Tools that the Company may use to manage foreign exchange exposures include currency clauses in sales contracts, local debt to offset asset exposures and forward contracts to hedge significant transactions. The Company has not entered into any forward contracts in fiscal 2007 or 2006.

Had the U.S. dollar strengthened 10% against various foreign currencies, sales would have been lower by an estimated $6,800 and $20,500 for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007, respectively, and an estimated $6,100 and $18,500 for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, respectively. Total assets would have declined by an estimated $14,300 as of the quarter ended March 3, 2007 and an estimated $12,800 as of the fiscal year ended June 3, 2006, while the total liabilities would have decreased by an estimated $3,300 as of the quarter ended March 3, 2007 and an estimated $3,500 as of the fiscal year ended June 3, 2006.

The interpretation and analysis of these disclosures should not be considered in isolation since such variances in interest rates and exchange rates would likely influence other economic factors. Such factors, which are not readily quantifiable, would likely also affect the Company’s operations.

For an additional description of the Company’s market risk, see “Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk – Risk Management and Market Sensitive Financial Instruments” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 3, 2006.

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management of the Company, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of March 3, 2007. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure. Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

In the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 3, 2006, as of June 3, 2006, the Company reported a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting relating to controls over the evaluation of the reasonableness of assumptions with respect to the realizability of certain deferred tax assets. The Company did not have appropriate controls in place to determine that valuation allowances provided for deferred tax assets were calculated in accordance with income tax accounting standards. This control deficiency resulted in material errors in the deferred tax asset valuation allowances which required adjustment to the Company’s financial statements for fiscal 2006 and the third quarter of fiscal 2006 and restatement of the Company’s financial statements for fiscal 2005, for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 and for the first and second quarters of fiscal 2006.

During the first and second quarters of fiscal 2007, the Company’s management implemented appropriate procedures to evaluate the realizability of all deferred tax assets.

Other than the actions mentioned above, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is involved in several pending judicial proceedings concerning matters arising in the ordinary course of its business. While the outcome of litigation is subject to uncertainties, based on currently available information, the Company believes that, in the aggregate, the results of these proceedings will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 3, 2006, which could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and/or operating results.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

On March 3, 2007, the Company was not in compliance with credit agreement covenants with respect to the leverage ratio. On April 5, 2007, the Company received a waiver from its lending group for the default.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On April 6, 2007, Burtek Systems Corp. (“Burtek Systems”), the Company, and certain other subsidiaries of the Company (together with the Company, the “Sellers”) entered into an Acquisition Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Honeywell International Inc. (“Purchaser”) pursuant to which Purchaser agreed to purchase SSD/Burtek, which provides security systems and related design services which include such products as closed circuit television, fire, burglary, access control, sound and communication products and accessories (the “Business”).

The transaction is structured as a sale of all of the stock of Burtek Systems and all of the other assets primarily used or held for use in the Business (the “Sale Assets”). Subject to certain limited exceptions, Purchaser is not assuming any pre-closing obligations or liabilities of the Business.

The total consideration to be paid by Purchaser to Sellers pursuant to the Agreement is $80,000,000 (“Initial Consideration”), net of cash and debt other than certain assumed liabilities. The Initial Consideration is subject to a downward adjustment to the extent that the net working capital on the closing date is less than $31,000,000.

Representations and Warranties

The Agreement provides for typical representations and warranties among the parties that must be accurate on both the execution date and the closing date. Representations and warranties in the Agreement generally survive closing until January 31, 2009, subject to certain exceptions for representations and warranties with longer survival periods, including (i) those addressing tax matters, employee benefits and environmental, health and safety matters which survive until thirty days after expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, (ii) those addressing intellectual property matters which survive until the third anniversary of the closing date, and (iii) those addressing organization, authority, binding obligation, capitalization, non-contravention, consents, title, condition and sufficiency of the assets and brokers’ fees which survive indefinitely.

Pre-Closing Covenants

Prior to the closing, Sellers and Burtek Systems are required to comply with certain pre-closing covenants, and each is required to: (i) give all notices to third parties and governmental entities and use best efforts to obtain all permits and consents as may be required or appropriate in connection with the contemplated transactions; (ii) make any filings necessary, proper or advisable under any applicable antitrust or competition laws; (iii) conduct the operations of the Business in the ordinary course of business and preserve its assets, goodwill and relationships; (iv) afford Purchaser full access to the Business and its employees during normal working hours; (v) notify Purchaser of the occurrence of an event that Sellers expect to prevent fulfillment of any closing condition; (vi) terminate discussions with all third parties regarding the potential sale of the Business and refrain from soliciting or facilitating any competing proposal to acquire the Business; (vii) terminate certain related party agreements, and (viii) take certain other actions relating to vesting of employee benefits, employee transition, segregation of assets and other items agreed to by them in the Agreement.

 

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Closing Conditions

The obligation of each of Purchaser and Burtek Systems and Sellers to consummate the transactions is subject to numerous closing conditions. These include that the representations and warranties are true and correct in all material respects, that the covenants have been performed, that no litigation threatens the transaction, that the waiting periods under applicable antitrust laws have expired and the transaction has received approval under the Competition Act of Canada. In addition, Purchaser’s obligation to consummate the transactions is subject to there being no adverse effect, circumstance or change, either individually or in the aggregate, that has or could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the business, assets, conditions, or results of operation of the Business and to the receipt of certain specified consents from third parties. The parties are also required to deliver customary closing documents, including a transition services agreement, a bill of sale, and an assignment of trademarks.

Post-Closing Covenants

Sellers and Purchaser are subject to certain post-closing covenants. The Sellers have agreed to maintain the confidentiality of personal information and know-how, trade secrets, customer lists, operational methods, and other confidential information of the Business. For a period of two years after the closing, the Sellers have also agreed to refrain from soliciting for employment any person who is or was within the three months prior to any solicitation an employee of the Business. For a period of two years after the closing, Purchaser has agreed to refrain from soliciting for employment any person who is or was within the three months prior to any solicitation an employee of the Sellers with whom Purchaser had contact in connection with the contemplated transactions. Subject to limited exceptions, for a period of five years after the closing, the Sellers and their affiliates are not permitted to engage in any activity anywhere in the world that competes with the Business.

Indemnification

Each party agrees to indemnify the other party for damages arising out of or relating to certain claims, including the breach of representations and warranties or covenants of the indemnifying party, or relating to certain excluded assets and liabilities. Sellers’ obligation to indemnify Purchaser for breaches of representations and warranties shall not arise until all losses claimed by all of Purchaser’s indemnified parties exceeds $500,000 (the “Basket”), and then will only apply to the amount in excess of the Basket up to the maximum liability amount of $17,000,000 (the “Maximum”). Losses for certain claims of Purchaser’s indemnified parties are not subject to the Basket or the Maximum, including certain losses incurred by Purchaser relating to (i) Sellers breach of the pre-closing or post-closing covenants (ii) excluded assets or liabilities, and (iii) fraud or intentional misrepresentation.

Termination

The Agreement is subject to termination upon the mutual consent of the parties or by either party if (i) a court issues a nonappealable order precluding the consummation of the transaction, (ii) the transaction has not been consummated by October 31, 2007, or (iii) the uncured breach by the other party of a representation, warranty or covenant would result in any of the conditions to closing not being satisfied.

A copy of the Company’s press release, dated April 9, 2007, which announced the execution of the Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Results of Operation and Financial Condition

On April 11, 2007, the Company issued a press release reporting results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 3, 2007. A copy of the press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.2 to this form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

See exhibit index which is incorporated by reference herein.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.

Date: April 12, 2007

  By:  

/s/ David J. DeNeve

        David J. DeNeve
        Senior Vice President and
        Chief Financial Officer
       

(on behalf of the Registrant and

as Principal financial and accounting officer)

 

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Exhibit Index

 

(c) EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
Number
 

Description

3(a)   Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Proxy Statement / Prospectus dated November 13, 1986, incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, Commission File No. 33-8696.
3(b)   Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K dated July 20, 2006, Commission File No. 000-12906.
10(z)(5)   Fifth Amendment to the Credit Agreement dated September 26, 2006 by and among the Company, Burtek Systems, Inc., Richardson Electronics Canada, Ltd., Richardson Electronics Limited, RESA, SNC, Richardson Electronique SNC, Richardson Electronics Iberica, S.A., Richardson Electronics GmbH, Richardson Electronics Benelux B.V., Richardson Sweden Holding AB, Richardson Electronics KK, JP Morgan Bank, N.A., London Branch, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Toronto Branch, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Tokyo Branch, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
10(z)(6)   Sixth Amendment to the Credit Agreement dated January 19, 2007 by and among the Company, Burtek Systems, Corp., Richardson Electronics Canada, Ltd., Richardson Electronics Limited, RESA, SNC, Richardson Electronique SNC, Richardson Electronics Iberica, S.A., Richardson Electronics GmbH, Richardson Electronics Benelux B.V., Richardson Electronics KK, JP Morgan Bank, N.A., London Branch, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Toronto Branch, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., IBF Branch, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
31.1   Certification of Edward J. Richardson pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant to Part I).
31.2   Certification of David J. DeNeve pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant to Part I).
32   Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant to Part I).
99.1   Press release, dated April 9, 2007, announcing the execution of the Acquisition Agreement between the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company and Honeywell International Inc.
99.2   Press release, dated April 11, 2007, regarding the Company’s results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 3, 2007.

 

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