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SINGING MACHINE CO INC - Quarter Report: 2011 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q
 (Mark One)

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For quarter ended September 30, 2011

o
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 - 24968

THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
 DELAWARE  95-3795478
 (State of Incorporation ) 
(IRS Employer I.D. No.)
                                   
6301 NW 5th Way, STE 2900, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
(Address of principal executive offices)

(954) 596-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 requirement for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One)
 
 Large accelerated filer o  Accelerated filer o  Non-accelerated filer o  Smaller Reporting Company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o  No x

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUES INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

Indicated by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.  Yes o No o

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
 
 CLASS  NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
 Common Stock, $0.01 par value  37,835,793 as of November 10, 2011
 


 
 

 

THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
INDEX

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

      Page No.  
Item 1.
Financial Statements
     
         
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2011(Unaudited) and March 31, 2011
    2  
 
         
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three months and six months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
    3  
           
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
    4  
           
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-September 30, 2011 (Unaudited)
    5-11  
           
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
    11-16  
           
Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures
    16  
           
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION        
           
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
    16  
           
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
    17  
           
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
    17  
           
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
    17  
           
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
    17  
           
Item 5.
Other Information
    17  
           
Item 6.
Exhibits
    17  
           
SIGNATURES
      18  

 
 

 
 
The Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
   
September 30,
2011
   
March 31,
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
Assets
           
Current Assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 187,651     $ 674,712  
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $219,798 and $175,804, respectively
    11,400,301       1,205,209  
Due from related party - Starlight Consumer Electronics USA, Inc.
    111,031       73,348  
Due from related party - Starlight Electronics Co., Ltd.
    851,796       -  
Due from related party - Other Starlight Group Companies
    29,257       -  
Inventories, net
    4,066,581       3,016,945  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    53,246       59,310  
 Total Current Assets
    16,699,863       5,029,524  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    351,802       333,851  
Other non-current assets
    165,336       164,678  
 Total Assets
  $ 17,217,001     $ 5,528,053  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit
               
Current Liabilities
               
Accounts payable
  $ 6,533,869     $ 1,118,674  
Due to related party - Starlight Marketing Development, Ltd.
    2,077,802       2,063,213  
Due to related party - Starfair Electronics Company, Ltd.
    922,524       -  
Due to related party - Ram Light Management, Ltd.
    1,683,247       1,683,247  
Due to related party - Starlight R&D, Ltd.
    431,373       431,373  
Due to related party - Cosmo Communications USA, Inc.
    235,495       217,493  
Due to related party - Starlight Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd.
    2,354,779       132,386  
Due to related parties - Other Starlight Group Companies
    9,534       88,249  
Accrued expenses
    943,007       256,535  
Short-term loan - bank
    1,293,327       -  
Current portion of long-term financing obligation
    -       4,547  
Obligations to clients for returns and allowances
    368,895       435,341  
Warranty provisions
    438,368       144,022  
 Total Current Liabilities
    17,292,220       6,575,080  
                 
Shareholders' Deficit
               
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
    -       -  
 Common stock, Class A, $.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
    -       -  
 Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 37,835,793 and 37,835,793 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
    378,357       378,357  
Additional paid-in capital
    19,130,503       19,116,318  
Accumulated deficit
    (19,584,079 )     (20,541,702 )
 Total Shareholders' Deficit
    (75,219 )     (1,047,027 )
 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit
  $ 17,217,001     $ 5,528,053  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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The Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 
   
For Three Months Ended
   
For Six Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
2011
   
September 30,
2010
   
September 30,
2011
   
September 30,
2010
 
   
 
         
 
       
                         
Net Sales
  $ 14,149,564     $ 8,357,672     $ 15,937,610     $ 10,449,299  
                                 
Cost of Goods Sold
    10,956,081       6,664,996       12,315,584       8,180,730  
                                 
Gross Profit
    3,193,483       1,692,676       3,622,026       2,268,569  
                                 
Operating Expenses
                               
Selling expenses
    1,041,388       644,921       1,390,064       894,010  
General and administrative expenses
    654,992       634,033       1,210,604       1,309,609  
Depreciation and amortization
    29,313       119,716       61,391       241,768  
Total Operating Expenses
    1,725,693       1,398,670       2,662,059       2,445,387  
                                 
Income (Loss) from Operations
    1,467,790       294,006       959,967       (176,818 )
                                 
Other Expenses
                               
Interest expense
    (2,250 )     (2,353 )     (2,344 )     (10,989 )
                                 
Net Other Expenses
    (2,250 )     (2,353 )     (2,344 )     (10,989 )
                                 
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes
    1,465,540       291,653       957,623       (187,807 )
                                 
Provision for income taxes
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
Net Income (Loss)
  $ 1,465,540     $ 291,653     $ 957,623     $ (187,807 )
                                 
Income (Loss) per Common Share
                               
Basic and Diluted
  $ 0.04     $ 0.01     $ 0.03     $ (0.00 )
                                 
Weighted Average Common and Common
                               
Equivalent Shares:
                               
Basic and Diluted
    37,835,793       37,668,211       37,835,793       37,627,003  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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The Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

   
For Six Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
2011
   
September 30,
2010
 
Cash flows from operating activities
       
 
 
Net Income (Loss)
  $ 957,623     $ (187,807 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash and cash equivalents (used in) provided by operating activities:
               
 Depreciation and amortization
    61,391       241,768  
 Inventory reserve charge
    153,926       -  
 Disposal of property and equipment
    4,027       -  
 Change in allowance for bad debts
    43,994       23,231  
 Stock based compensation
    14,185       8,239  
 Warranty provisions
    294,346       185,751  
 Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
 (Increase) Decrease in:
               
Accounts receivable
    (10,239,086 )     (2,526,642 )
Inventories
    (1,203,562 )     (1,860,872 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    6,064       35,943  
Other non-current assets
    (658 )     (33 )
 Increase (Decrease) in:
               
Accounts payable
    5,415,195       3,509,559  
Accounts payable - related party
    2,180,058       2,637,380  
Accrued expenses
    686,472       257,960  
Obligations to clients for returns and allowances
    (66,446 )     (390,106 )
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (1,692,471 )     1,934,371  
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Purchase of property and equipment
    (83,369 )     -  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (83,369 )     -  
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Borrowings from factor, net
    -       14,987  
Net repayments pursuant to factoring facility
    -       (619,567 )
Net proceeds (repayments) from short-term bank loan
    1,293,326       (1,091,828 )
Payments on long-term financing obligation
    (4,547 )     (9,093 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    1,288,779       (1,705,501 )
Change in cash and cash equivalents
    (487,061 )     228,870  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    674,712       865,777  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 187,651     $ 1,094,647  
                 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
               
Cash paid for interest
  $ 2,344     $ 10,989  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  (Unaudited)
September 30, 2011
 
NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

OVERVIEW

The Singing Machine Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company," “SMC”, "The Singing Machine", “we” or “us”), and wholly-owned subsidiaries SMC (Comercial Offshore De Macau) Limitada (“Macau Subsidiary”), SMC Logistics, Inc. (“SMC-L”), SMC-Music, Inc.(“SMC-M”), and Singing Machine Holdings Ltd. (a B.V.I. company) are primarily engaged in the development, marketing, and sale of consumer karaoke audio equipment, accessories, musical instruments and musical recordings. The products are sold directly to distributors and retail customers.

The preparation of The Singing Machine's financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the period. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty; therefore, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results inevitably will differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to the Company's financial statements. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions continually. These estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

NOTE 2-SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, Macau Subsidiary, SMC-L, SMC-M and The Singing Machine Holdings Ltd.  (a B.V.I. company). All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation for all periods presented.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The consolidated financial statements for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, such consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and the consolidated results of operations. The consolidated results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The consolidated balance sheet information as of March 31, 2011 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with that report.

USE OF ESTIMATES. The Singing Machine makes estimates and assumptions in the ordinary course of business relating to sales returns and allowances, inventory reserves, warranty reserves, and reserves for promotional incentives that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Historically, past changes to these estimates have not had a material impact on the Company's financial condition. However, circumstances could change which may alter future expectations.

COLLECTIBILITY OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. The Singing Machine's allowance for doubtful accounts is based on management's estimates of the creditworthiness of its customers, current economic conditions and historical information, and, in the opinion of management, is believed to be an amount sufficient to respond to normal business conditions. Management sets 100% reserves for customers in bankruptcy and other reserves based upon historical collection experience. Should business conditions deteriorate or any major customer default on its obligations to the Company, this allowance may need to be significantly increased, which would have a negative impact on operations.

RESERVES ON INVENTORIES. The Singing Machine reduces inventory on hand to its net realizable value on an item-by-item basis when it is apparent that the expected realizable value of an inventory item falls below its original cost. A charge to cost of sales results when the estimated net realizable value of specific inventory items declines below cost. Management regularly reviews the Company's inventories for such declines in value.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
The functional currency of the Macau Subsidiary is the Hong Kong dollar. Such financial statements are translated to U.S. dollars using year-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities, and average rates of exchange for the year for revenues, costs, and expenses. Net gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange transactions and translations were not material during the periods presented.

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company maintains cash balances in foreign financial institutions.  The amounts at September 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011 are $52,042 and $27,448, respectively.  At times the Company maintains cash in United States bank accounts that are in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured amounts of up to $250,000.  As of September 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011 the amounts uninsured in United States banks was $0 and $397,264, respectively.

 
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INVENTORY

Inventories are comprised of electronic karaoke equipment, accessories, electronic musical instruments, electronic toys and compact discs and are stated at the lower of cost or market, as determined using the first in, first out method. The Singing Machine reduces inventory on hand to its net realizable value on an item-by-item basis when it is apparent that the expected realizable value of an inventory item falls below its original cost. A charge to cost of sales results when the estimated net realizable value of specific inventory items declines below cost. Management regularly reviews the Company's investment in inventories for such declines in value.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue from the sale of equipment, accessories, and musical recordings are recognized upon the later of: (a) the time of shipment or (b) when title passes to the customers and all significant contractual obligations have been satisfied and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. Revenues from sales of consigned inventory are recognized upon sale of the product by the consignee. Net sales are comprised of gross sales net of actual and estimated future returns, discounts and volume rebates.

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

The Company began to apply the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718-20, Compensation – Stock Compensation Awards Classified as Equity (“ASC 718-20”) starting on January 1, 2006.  ASC 718-20 requires all share-based payments to employees including grants of employee stock options, be measured at fair value and expensed in the consolidated statement of operations over the service period (generally the vesting period). Upon adoption, the Company transitioned to ASC 718-20 using the modified prospective application, whereby compensation cost is only recognized in the consolidated statements of operations beginning with the first period that ASC 718-20 is effective and thereafter, with prior periods' stock-based compensation still presented on a pro forma basis. Under the modified prospective approach, the provisions of ASC 718-20 are to be applied to new employee awards and to employee awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after the required effective date. Additionally, compensation cost for the portion of employee awards for which the requisite service has not been rendered that are outstanding as of the required effective date shall be recognized as the requisite service is rendered on or after the required effective date. The compensation cost for that portion of employee awards shall be based on the grant-date fair value of those awards as calculated for either recognition or pro-forma disclosures under ASC 718-20   The Company continues to use the Black-Scholes option valuation model to value stock options.  For the three and six months ended September 30, 2011, stock option expense was $7,093 and $14,185, respectively. For the three and six months ended September 30, 2010, stock option expense was $369 and $739, respectively.  Employee stock option compensation expense in fiscal years 2011 and 2010 includes the estimated fair value of options granted, amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire portion of the award.

The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the assumptions outlined below. For the quarter ended September 30, 2011, the Company took into consideration guidance under ASC 718-20 and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 when reviewing and updating assumptions. The expected volatility is based upon historical volatility of our stock and other contributing factors. The expected term is based upon observation of actual time elapsed between date of grant and exercise of options for all employees. Previously such assumptions were determined based on historical data.

 
· 
For the six months ended September 30, 2011: expected dividend yield 0%, risk-free interest rate of 0.22% to 0.30%, volatility 283.9% and expected term of three years.

 
· 
For the six months ended September 30, 2010: expected dividend yield 0%, risk-free interest rate of 0.41%, volatility 268.4% and expected term of three years.

ADVERTISING

Costs incurred for producing, publishing and advertising of the Company are charged to operations as incurred. The Company has entered into cooperative advertising agreements with its major clients that specifically indicated that the client has to spend the cooperative advertising fund upon the occurrence of mutually agreed events. The percentage of the cooperative advertising allowance ranges from 2% to 5% of the clients’ inventory purchases. The clients have to advertise the Company's products in the client's catalog, local newspaper and other advertising media. The client must submit the proof of the performance (such as a copy of the advertising showing the Company’s products) to the Company to request for the allowance. The client does not have the ability to spend the allowance at their discretion. The Company believes that the identifiable benefit from the cooperative advertising program and the fair value of the advertising benefit is equal or greater than the cooperative advertising expense. Advertising expense for the six months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $608,963 and $389,496, respectively.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS

All research and development costs are charged to results of operations as incurred. These expenses are shown as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.  For the six months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, these amounts totaled $24,834 and $15,025, respectively.

 
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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We have adopted FASB ASC 825, which requires disclosures of information about the fair value of certain financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value. For purposes of this disclosure, the fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced sale or liquidation.

The carrying amounts of the Company's short-term financial instruments, including accounts receivable, due from factors, accounts payable, customer credits on account, accrued expenses and loans payable to related parties approximates fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity for these instruments.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In 2009 the FASB issued pronouncement ASC 810-10 regarding improvements to financial reporting by enterprises involved with Variable Interest Entities. The pronouncement requires an entity to perform an ongoing analysis to determine whether the entity’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity.  The pronouncements were effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009.  The adoption of this new standard did not impact our consolidated statements of operation or our consolidated balance sheets.

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-02, “Receivables (Topic 310): A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring” (“ASU 2011-02”).  The pronouncement provides additional guidance clarifying when the restructuring of a receivable should be considered a troubled debt restructuring. The additional guidance provided by ASU 2011-02 is for determining whether a creditor has granted a concession and whether the debtor is experiencing financial difficulty. ASU 2011-02 ends the deferral of activity-based disclosures related to troubled debt restructurings.  We adopted ASU 2011-02 in the second quarter of 2011. The adoption of ASU 2011-02 did not impact our consolidated financial statements.
 
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”).  The pronouncement amends ASC 820, providing a consistent definition and measurement of fair value, as well as similar disclosure requirements between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.  ASU 2011-04 changes certain fair value measurement principles, clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement and expands the ASC 820 disclosure requirements, particularly for Level 3 fair value measurements.  ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011.  The Company’s adoption of ASU 2011-04 is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
 
NOTE 3- INCOME TAXES

The Company follows FASB ASC 740 10-25, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which defines a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurements of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  As of September 30, 2011 this position did not result in any adjustment to the Company’s provision for income taxes.

As of September 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011, The Singing Machine had gross deferred tax assets of approximately $3.2 million and $3.5 million, respectively, against which the Company recorded valuation allowances totaling approximately $3.2 million and $3.5 million, respectively.

As of September 30, 2011 the Company is subject to U.S. Federal income tax examinations for the tax years ended March 31, 2008 through March 31, 2011.
 
NOTE 4- INVENTORIES

Inventories are comprised of the following components:

   
September 30,
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2011
 
   
(unaudited)
       
             
Finished Goods
  $ 3,870,899     $ 3,467,946  
Inventory in Transit
    800,608       -  
 Less: Inventory Reserve
    (604,926 )     (451,001 )
                 
Net Inventories
  $ 4,066,581     $ 3,016,945  
 
Inventory consigned to customers at September 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011 were $353,201 and $353,201, respectively.

 
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NOTE 5 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

A summary of property and equipment is as follows:
 
   
USEFUL
   
September 30,
   
March 31,
 
   
LIFE
   
2011
   
2011
 
         
(unaudited)
       
                   
Computer and office equipment
 
5 years
    $ 272,486     $ 660,948  
Furniture and fixtures
 
5-7 years
      -       217,875  
Leasehold improvements
  *       5,500       151,503  
Warehouse equipment
 
7 years
      101,521       101,521  
Molds and tooling
 
3-5 years
      1,873,645       1,847,106  
              2,253,152       2,978,953  
                         
Less: Accumulated depreciation
            (1,901,350 )     (2,645,102 )
            $ 351,802     $ 333,851  


*
Shorter of remaining term of lease or useful life

Depreciation and amortization expense for the three month periods ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010 were $29,313 and $119,716, respectively.  Depreciation and amortization expense for the six month periods ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010 were $61,391 and $241,768, respectively.
 
NOTE 6 - OBLIGATIONS TO CLIENTS FOR RETURNS AND ALLOWANCES

Due to the seasonality of the business and length of time clients are given to return defective product, it is not uncommon for clients to accumulate credits from the Company’s sales and allowance programs that are in excess of unpaid invoices in accounts receivable.  All credit balances in clients’ accounts receivable are reclassified to obligations to clients for returns and allowances in current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Client requests for payment of a credit balance are reclassified from obligations to clients for returns and allowances to accounts payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.  When new invoices are processed prior to settlement of the credit balance and the client accepts settlement of open credits with new invoices, then the excess of new invoices over credits are netted in accounts receivable.  As of the periods ended September 30, 2011 and March 31, 2010 obligations to clients for returns and allowances reclassified from accounts receivable were $368,895 and $435,341, respectively.  There were no credit amounts requested by clients to be paid for the periods ended September 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011 and as such no amounts were reclassified from obligations to clients for returns and allowances to accounts payable.
 
NOTE 7 – FINANCING

As of September 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011 the Company owed to two financial institutions in the amounts of $1,293,327 and $0 respectively.  The Company received advance funds from the discounting of letters of credit issued as payment for goods by two major customers.  The proceeds were used to pay Chinese manufacturing vendors.  The amounts are due to financial institutions are as follows:
 
Amount
 
Due Date
 
Discount Rate
 
$ 979,020  
10/17/2011
    1.13 %
  24,605  
10/26/2011
    1.75 %
  54,604    11/1/2011     1.75 %
  78,155  
11/15/2011
    1.16 %
  109,209  
11/22/2011
    1.77 %
  47,734  
12/5/2011
    1.79 %
$ 1,293,327            
 
 
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NOTE 8 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

LEGAL MATTERS

MGA ENTERTAINMENT, INC. v. THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC. (CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT OF CALIFORNIA, CASE CV 10-03761 DOC (RNBX) )

MGA Entertainment, Inc. (“MGA”) filed an action against the Company on April 16, 2010 alleging breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and conversion claims relating to two licensing agreements between the parties entered into on May 10, 2006 and November 21, 2006. The two licensing agreements involved the manufacture, distribution and marketing of “Bratz” branded merchandise which is a proprietary brand of MGA.

The Company vigorously contested the charges and filed a countersuit against MGA on June 21, 2010 alleging breach of contract, failure of consideration for the licensing agreements, and other claims based on various state and federal laws.  Prior to the Company entering into the above license agreements with MGA, Mattel, a competitor to MGA, filed a complaint against MGA on or about April, 2005 alleging ownership to the “Bratz”  brand.  The Mattel/MGA litigation was tried in phases however on or about February 2011, the courts ultimately ruled in favor of MGA with regards to ownership of the “Bratz” brand.

On July 14, 2011, the Company participated in a mediation session with an independent mediator which resulted in a settlement agreement dated July 25, 2011.  This agreement called for a payment in the amount of $245,000 which was made by the Company to MGA on or about August 11, 2011.  After considering advice of counsel, conducting risk analysis of potential future legal and administrative costs of litigation, and analysis of potential outcomes, Management believed that it was in the best interest of the Company to settle for the amounts proposed by the mediator.

Pursuant to the settlement agreement the Company recorded an additional liability of approximately $160,000 in the  quarter ended June 30, 2011.  This additional accrual, which is included in selling expenses, when combined with the previously accrued liability of approximately $85,000 covered all amounts paid pursuant to this settlement.

INCOME TAXES

In a letter dated July 21, 2008 the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) notified the former foreign subsidiary of an unpaid tax balance on Income Tax Return of a Foreign Corporation (Form 1120-F) for the period ending March 31, 2003 for International SMC (HK) Limited (“ISMC (HK)”), a former subsidiary.  According to the notice ISMC (HK) has an unpaid balance due in the amount of $241,639 that includes an interest assessment of $74,125.  ISMC (HK) was sold in its entirety by the Company on September 25, 2006 to a British Virgin Islands company (“Purchaser”).  The sale and purchase agreement with the Purchaser of ISMC (HK) specifies that the Purchaser would ultimately be responsible for any liabilities, including tax matters.  On June 3, 2009 the IRS filed a federal tax lien in the amount of approximately $170,000 against ISMC (HK) under ISMC (HK)’s federal Tax ID. Management sought independent legal counsel to assess the potential liability, if any, on the Company.  In a memorandum from independent counsel, the conclusion based on the facts presented was that the IRS would not prevail against the Company for collection of the ISMC (HK) income tax liability based on:

 
· 
The Internal Revenue Service’s asserted position that the Company is not the taxpayer.
 
 
· 
The 1120- F tax liability was recorded under the taxpayer identification number belonging to ISMC and not the Company’s taxpayer identification number
 
 
· 
The IRS would be barred from recovery since it failed to assess or issue a notice of levy within the three year statute of limitations

Based on the conclusion reached in the legal memorandum, management does not believe that the Company will have any further liability with regards to this issue.

LEASES

The operating lease for the facilities in Coconut Creek, Florida expired and the Company entered into a new operating lease for approximately 4,000 square feet of office space in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.  The lease term is 64 months and includes five months of free base rent as an incentive to enter into the agreement.  The Company continues to maintain its operating lease agreements for office and warehouse facilities in d City of Industry, California. The leases expire at varying dates. Rent expense for the six months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $401,138 and $405,264, respectively.

Future minimum lease payments under property leases with terms exceeding one year as of September 30, 2011 are as follows:
 
   
Property
Leases
For period ending
   
2012
    706,762
2013
    447,165
2014
    59,267
2015 and beyond
    138,939
    $ 1,352,133
 
 
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NOTE 9 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

COMMON STOCK ISSUANCES

During the six months ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, the Company issued 0 and 249,999 shares of its common stock, respectively.

On August 31, 2010 the Company issued 249,999 shares of its common stock to our Board of Directors at $.03 per share, pursuant to our annual director compensation plan.
 
STOCK OPTIONS

On June 1, 2001, the Board of Directors approved the 2001 Stock Option Plan (“Plan”), which replaced the 1994 Stock Option Plan, as amended, (the "1994 Plan"). The Plan was developed to provide a means whereby directors and selected employees, officers, consultants, and advisors of the Company may be granted incentive or non-qualified stock options to purchase common stock of the Company. As of September 30, 2011, the Plan is authorized to grant options up to an aggregate of 1,950,000 shares of the Company's common stock and up to 300,000 shares for any one individual grant in any quarter. As of September 30, 2011, the Company granted 1,623,895 options under the Year 2001 Plan with 1,191,380 options still outstanding, leaving 326,105 options available to be granted.  There were no additional stock options issued during the six months ended September 30, 2011. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has no options still issued and no options available to be granted under the 1994 Plan, since the 1994 Plan has expired (after 10 years).

NOTE 10 - GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

The majority of sales to customers outside of the United States for the three and six months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 were made by the Macau Subsidiary.  Sales by geographic region for the period presented are as follows:

   
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
   
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
North America
  $ 13,571,567     $ 8,087,092       15,239,688       10,178,719  
Europe
    577,997       270,580       697,922       270,580  
    $ 14,149,564     $ 8,357,672     $ 15,937,610     $ 10,449,299  
 
The geographic area of sales is based primarily on the location where the product is delivered.

NOTE 11 – DUE TO RELATED PARTIES, NET

As of September 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011 the Company had amounts due to related parties in the amounts of $7,714,754 and $4,615,961 respectively, consisting primarily of non-interest bearing trade payables due to Starlight affiliates. As of September 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011 the Company had amounts due from related parties in the amounts of $992,084 and $73,348 respectively, consisting primarily of non-interest bearing trade receivables due from Starlight affiliates.

NOTE 12 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the six months ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010 the Company sold approximately $1,541,000 and $1,219,000 respectively to Starlight Electronics at a discounted price, similar to prices granted to major direct import customers shipped internationally with freight prepaid.  The average gross profit margin on sales to Starlight Electronics for the six months ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010 was 7.6% and 10.3%, respectively.   The product was drop shipped to Cosmo Communications of Canada (“Cosmo”), the Company’s primary distributor of its products to Canada. This amount was included as a component of cost of goods sold in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

The Company purchased products from Starlight Marketing Development, Ltd, (“SMD”) a subsidiary of Starlight International Holding Ltd. The purchases from SMD for the six month period ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010 were $3,013,875 and $3,764,672 respectively.

During the six month period ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010 the Company purchased products from Cosmo Communications USA, Inc. (“Cosmo USA”) in the amount of $48,900 and $182,013, respectively.

On August 1, 2010, SMC Logistics entered into a service and logistics agreement with affiliates Starlight Consumer Electronics (USA), Inc. and Cosmo USA to provide logistics, fulfillment, and warehousing services for these affiliates’ domestic sales.   The Company received $499,998 and $499,998 in service fees from these affiliates during the six months ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively.  For the six months ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, the Company additionally received reimbursements from both of these affiliates in the amount of $15,370 and $42,965, respectively for expenses and salaries incurred by SMC Logistics on their behalf.  The current service and logistics agreement expired on July 31, 2011and on August 1, 2011, the Company entered into an extension of the current agreement for an additional twelve months.  The current extension will expire on July 31, 2012.

 
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NOTE 13 – WARRANTY PROVISIONS

A return program for defective goods is negotiated with each of our wholesale customers on a year-to-year basis.  Customers are either allowed to return defective goods within a specified period of time after shipment (between 6 and 9 months) or granted a “defective allowance” consisting of a fixed percentage (between 1% and 5%) off of invoice price in lieu of returning defective products. The Company is also subject to returns of CDG music from sales made by our consignee.  The Company records liabilities for its return goods programs and defective goods allowance program at the time of sale for the estimated costs that may be incurred. The liability for defective goods is included in warranty provisions on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Changes in the Company’s obligations for return and allowance programs are presented in the following table:

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
 
Estimated defective return liabilities at beginning of period
  $ 63,333     $ 120,412     $ 144,021     $ 123,708  
Costs accrued for new estimated defective returns
    441,639       254,824       496,886       317,794  
Defective return obligations honored
    (66,604 )     (65,777 )     (202,539 )     (132,043 )
Estimated defective return liabilities at end of period
  $ 438,368     $ 309,459     $ 438,368     $ 309,459  



NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 We evaluated the effects of all subsequent events from the end of the second quarter ended September 30, 2011 through the date we filed our financial statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. There were no events to report during this evaluation period.


ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes included elsewhere in this quarterly report. This document contains certain forward-looking statements including, among others, anticipated trends in our financial condition and results of operations and our business strategy. (See Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors "). These forward-looking statements are based largely on our current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

Statements included in this quarterly report that do not relate to present or historical conditions are called “forward-looking statements.” Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements relating to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions. Words such as “believes,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “possible,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “should,” “could,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Our ability to predict or project future results or the effect of events on our operating results is inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved.

Important factors to consider in evaluating such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in external factors or in our internal budgeting process which might impact trends in our results of operations; (ii) unanticipated working capital or other cash requirements; (iii) changes in our business strategy or an inability to execute our strategy due to unanticipated changes in the industries in which we operate; and (iv) the effects of adverse general economic conditions, both within the United States and globally, (v) vendor price increases and decreased margins due to competitive pricing during the economic downturn (vi)various competitive market factors that may prevent us from competing successfully in the marketplace and (vii) other factors described in the risk factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, this Quarterly Report on 10-Q, or in our other filings made with the SEC.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's opinions only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements.

OVERVIEW

The Singing Machine Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (the “Singing Machine,” “we,” “us,” “our” or “the Company”) and our subsidiaries are primarily engaged in the design, marketing, and sale of consumer karaoke audio equipment, accessories and musical recordings. The Company’s products are sold directly to distributors and retail customers. Our electronic karaoke machines and audio software products are marketed under The Singing Machine(R) and Motown trademarks.

Our products are sold throughout North America and Europe, primarily through department stores, lifestyle merchants, mass merchandisers, direct mail catalogs and showrooms, music and record stores, national chains, specialty stores and warehouse clubs.

Our karaoke machines and karaoke software are currently sold in such major retail outlets as Costco, Kohl's, Toys R Us, Target and Wal-Mart. Our business has historically been subject to significant seasonal fluctuations causing our revenues to vary from period to period and between the same periods in different fiscal years. Thus, it may be difficult for an investor to project our results of operations for any given future period.  We are uncertain of how significantly our business will be harmed by a prolonged economic recession but, we anticipate that continued contraction of consumer spending will negatively affect our revenues and profit margins.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain items related to our consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of net sales for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.
 
The Singing Machine Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
   
For Three Months Ended
   
For Six Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
2011
   
September 30,
2010
   
September 30,
2011
   
September 30,
2010
 
                         
Net Sales
    100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
                                 
Cost of Goods Sold
    77.4 %     79.7 %     77.3 %     78.3 %
                                 
Gross Profit
    22.6 %     20.3 %     22.7 %     21.7 %
                                 
Operating Expenses
                               
Selling expenses
    7.4 %     7.7 %     8.7 %     8.6 %
General and administrative expenses
    4.6 %     7.6 %     7.6 %     12.5 %
Depreciation and amortization
    0.2 %     1.4 %     0.4 %     2.3 %
                                 
Total Operating Expenses
    12.2 %     16.7 %     16.7 %     23.4 %
                                 
Income (Loss) from Operations
    10.4 %     3.5 %     6.0 %     -1.7 %
                                 
Other Expenses
                               
Interest expense
    0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     -0.1 %
                                 
Net Other Expenses
    0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     -0.1 %
                                 
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes
    10.4 %     3.5 %     6.0 %     -1.8 %
                                 
Provision for  income taxes
    0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %
                                 
Net Income (Loss)
    10.4 %     3.5 %     6.0 %     -1.8 %
 
 
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QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 COMPARED TO THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

NET SALES

Net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 increased to $14,149,564 from $8,357,672, an increase of $5,791,892 as compared to the same period ended September 30, 2010. This increase in sales is primarily due to commitments from new retail customers, increased demand in direct imports and earlier purchasing commitments from North American customers. For the quarter ended September 30, 2011 direct import sales to major customers increased by approximately $5,904,000 as several major North American retailers increased their product commitments compared to the same quarter ended September 30, 2011.  This was somewhat offset by a decrease in shipments from our California facilities due to a shift toward direct import.

GROSS PROFIT

Our gross profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 increased to $3,193,483 from $1,692,676 an increase of $1,500,807 as compared to the same period in the prior year.  This increase is primarily due to the increase in revenue in the quarter as compared to the same quarter in the prior year.

Gross profit margin for the three month period ended September 30, 2011 was 22.6% compared to 20.3% for the three month period ended September 30, 2010.  There were no significant pricing concessions during the quarter ended September 20, 2011 compared to approximately $122,000 of pricing concessions given during the three months ended September 30, 2010 that were recognized which contributed approximately 1.5 margin points of the total  2.3 margin point increase in gross margin percentage compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010.  The remaining 0.8 margin point increase for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2010 was primarily due to the mix of products sold that yielded a higher margin.
 
 
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OPERATING EXPENSES

For the quarter ended September 30, 2011, total operating expenses increased to $1,725,693.  This represents an increase of $327,023 from the same period’s quarter ended total operating expenses of $1,398,670. This increase was primarily due to variable selling expenses associated with the increase in net sales and was somewhat offset by decreased depreciation expenses as more mature tooling and molds were fully depreciated.

Selling expenses increased $396,467 for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2010. This increase was primarily due to variable expenses associated with the 89% increase in net sales from the same three month period ending September 30, 2010.  Advertising allowance increased approximately $224,000 accounting for 56% of the increase.  Sales commissions increased $130,000 which yielded 33% of the increase.  The remaining 11% increase was primarily due to increased outbound freight from the increased sales volume.

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

Income from operations increased $1,173,784 this quarter, to $1,467,790 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to net income from operations of $294,006 for the same period ended September 30, 2010.  Increased sales and gross profit offset by variable selling expenses accounted for the increase in income from operations.

OTHER INCOME/EXPENSES

Our net other expenses (interest expense) decreased to $2,250 from $2,353 for the same period a year ago primarily related to discounted Letter’s of Credit used to obtain short term bank funds during those periods.

INCOME TAXES

For the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company did not record a tax provision as it had sufficient net operation loss from previous periods to offset the income for the three months ended September 30, 2011.

NET INCOME

For the three months ended September 30, 2011 net income increased to $1,465,540 compared to net income of $291,653 for the same period a year ago. The increase in net income was primarily due to increased revenue and resulting gross profit increase somewhat offset by an increase variable selling expenses.

SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 COMPARED TO THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

NET SALES

Net sales for the six months ended September 30, 2011 increased to $15,937,610 from $10,449,299, an increase of $5,488,311 as compared to the same period ended September 30, 2010.  This increase in sales is primarily due to increased demand in direct import goods and earlier purchasing commitments from North American customers. For the six months ended September 30, 2011 direct import sales to major North American customers increased by approximately $5,352,000 accounting for 98% of the increase.
 
GROSS PROFIT

Our gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2011 increased to $3,622,026 from $2,268,569, an increase of $1,353,457 as compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to the increase in revenue for the comparable periods.

Gross profit margin for the six month period ended September 30, 2011 was 22.7% compared to 21.7% for the six month period ended September 30, 2010. There were no significant pricing concessions during the six months ended September 30, 2011 whereas pricing concessions of approximately $122,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2010 were recognized which contributed approximately 1.2 margin points of the total 1.0 margin point increase in gross margin percentage compared to the six months ended September 30, 2010.  The remaining variance is primarily due to the mix of products sold in the comparable periods.

 
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OPERATING EXPENSES

For the six months ended September 30, 2011, total operating expenses increased to $2,662,059 from $2,445,337 for the six months ended September 30, 2010, an increase of $216,722. This increase was primarily due to variable selling expenses associated with the increase in net sales and was offset by decreased general and administrative expenses due to continued expense reductions and decreased depreciation as more mature tooling and molds were fully depreciated.

Selling expenses increased $496,054 for the six months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2010. This increase was primarily due to variable expenses associated with the 52.5% increase in net sales from the same three month period ending September 30, 2010.  Advertising allowance increased approximately $210,000 accounting for 42% of the increase.  Sales commissions increased $126,000 which yielded 25% of the increase.  A one-time accrual in the prior quarter of additional royalties for the settlement in the MGA matter in the amount of $160,000 contributed to 32% of the increase with the remaining increase due to outbound freight expense on increased shipment volume.

General and administrative expenses decreased approximately $99,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2011 compared to same period ended September 30, 2010 due to continued labor reductions in warehouse temporary labor and administrative wages and depreciation expense decreased approximately $180,000 primarily due to mature tooling and molds which were fully depreciated.

OTHER INCOME/EXPENSES

Our net other expenses (interest expense) decreased to $2,344 from $10,989 for the same period a year ago. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to the termination of our financing facilities with DBS bank without negotiating any replacement financing.

INCOME TAXES

For the six months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company did not record a tax provision as it had sufficient net operation loss from previous periods to offset the income for the six months ended September 30, 2011.

NET LOSS/INCOME

We incurred a net income of $957,623 for the six months ended September 30, 2011 compared to a net loss of $187,807 for the same period a year ago. The $1,145,430 increase in net income was primarily due to increased revenue resulting in gross profit increase combined with management’s continued efforts to reduce administrative expenses commensurate with sales volume and decreased depreciation expense due to mature tooling and molds that were fully depreciated.  These positive effects on net income were somewhat offset by increased variable selling expenses that increased due to the increase in net sales.


 LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of September 30, 2011, Singing Machine had cash on hand of $187,651 as compared to cash on hand of $1,094,647 as of September 30, 2010. We had a working capital deficit of $592,357 as of September 30, 2011.

Net cash used in operating activities was $1,692,471 for the six months ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $1,934,371 provided by operating activities the same period a year ago.  The decrease in net cash provided was a result of the following factors: increase in trade accounts receivable due to the increase in net sales offset by increases in inventory required for third quarter shipments and an increase in trade accounts payable due from product shipped in the second quarter.

Net cash used by investing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2011 was $83,369 as compared to $0 used by investing activities for the same period ended a year ago.  This decrease was caused by capital expenditures for molds and tooling in the current fiscal year.

Net provided by financing activities was $1,288,779 for the six months ended September 30, 2011, as compared to cash used in financing activities of $1,705,501 for the same period ended a year ago.  We obtained short term financing from financial institutions of approximately $1,293,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2011 by discounting Letters of Credit provided as payment for direct import shipments from two major customers. Our credit facilities with DBS bank were terminated on June 8, 2010 and we were required to pay off all outstanding balances during the six month period ending September 30, 2010 accounting for the significant increase in funds used by investing activities during that time period.  Since we have not replaced our financing facility we have relied on related party and vendor financing as well as offering major customers additional discounts in exchange for reduced payment terms.

In light of the loss of our financing facility, our parent company, the Starlight Group (“Group”), has expressed their willingness and ability to provide bridge financing and advance funds to us for key vendor payments as well as extending longer payment terms for goods they manufacture for us.  For the six month period ended September 30, 2011 the Group provided $2,180,057 of financing primarily through trade payables with the Group. We estimate our bridge financing requirements from the Group to be between $0.5 million and $1.0 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012.  These funds are expected to be made available by the Group primarily through extended terms for trade payables with the Group.  Taking into account the internally generated funds and credit facilities available to the Group, and proposed use of proceeds which included up to $1.0 million of bridge financing for the Company, we have concluded that our parent will have sufficient working capital to provide bridge financing to us for at least the next 12 months.
 
 
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As of September 30, 2011, our unrestricted cash on hand was $187,651. Our average monthly general and administrative expenses are approximately $202,000. We expect that we will require approximately $1 million for working capital during the next three-month period.

During the next 12 month period, we plan on financing our operation needs by:

 
·  
Raising additional working capital;
 
 
·  
Collecting our existing accounts receivable;
 
 
·  
Selling existing inventory;
 
 
·  
Vendor financing;
 
 
·  
Borrowing from factoring bank;
 
 
·  
Short term loans from our majority shareholder;
 
 
·  
Fees for fulfillment, delivery and returns services from related parties.

Our sources of cash for working capital in the long term, 12 months and beyond are essentially the same as our sources during the short term. We are actively seeking additional financing facilities and capital investments to maintain and grow our business.  If we need to obtain additional financing and fail to do so, it may have a material adverse effect on our ability to meet our financial obligations and to continue as a going concern.

INVENTORY SELL THROUGH

We monitor the inventory levels and sell through activity of our major customers to properly anticipate returns and maintain the appropriate level of inventory. We believe that we have proper return reserves to cover potential returns based on historical return ratios and information available from the customers.

SEASONAL AND QUARTERLY RESULTS

Historically, our operations have been seasonal, with the highest net sales occurring in our second and third fiscal quarters (reflecting increased orders for equipment and music merchandise during the Christmas holiday season) and to a lesser extent the first and fourth quarters of the fiscal year. Sales in our second and third fiscal quarters, combined, accounted for approximately 79.8% and 89.0% of net sales in fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Our results of operations may also fluctuate from quarter to quarter as a result of the amount and timing of orders placed and shipped to customers, as well as other factors. The fulfillment of orders can therefore significantly affect results of operations on a quarter-to-quarter basis.

We are currently developing and considering selling products other than those within the karaoke category during the slow season to fulfill the revenue shortfall.

INFLATION

Inflation has not had a significant impact on our operations.  We generally have adjusted our prices to track changes in the Consumer Price Index since prices we charge are generally not fixed by long-term contracts.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

We prepared our consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As such, management is required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that it believes are reasonable based on the information available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the periods presented. The significant accounting policies which management believes are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results include: accounts receivable allowance for doubtful accounts, reserves on inventory, deferred tax assets and our Macau income tax exemption.
 
 
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COLLECTIBILITY OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. Our allowance for doubtful accounts is based on management's estimates of the creditworthiness of our customers, current economic conditions and historical information, and, in the opinion of management, is believed to be an amount sufficient to respond to normal business conditions. Management sets 100% reserves for customers in bankruptcy and other reserves based upon historical collection experience. Should business conditions deteriorate or any major customer default on its obligations to the Company, this allowance may need to be significantly increased, which would have a negative impact on operations.

RESERVES ON INVENTORIES. We establish a reserve on inventory based on the expected net realizable value of inventory on an item-by-item basis when it is apparent that the expected realizable value of an inventory item falls below its original cost. A charge to cost of sales results when the estimated net realizable value of specific inventory items declines below cost. Management regularly reviews the Company's investment in inventories for such declines in value.

INCOME TAXES. Significant management judgment is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of foreign tax liabilities, deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowances that might be required against the deferred tax assets. Management evaluates its ability to realize its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis and adjusts its valuation allowance when it believes that it is more likely than not that the asset will not be realized.

We operate within multiple taxing jurisdictions and are subject to audit in those jurisdictions. Because of the complex issues involved, any claims can require an extended period to resolve. In management's opinion, adequate provisions for potential income taxes in the jurisdiction have been made.

USE OF OTHER ESTIMATES. We make other estimates in the ordinary course of business relating to sales returns and allowances, warranty reserves, and reserves for promotional incentives. Historically, past changes to these estimates have not had a material impact on our financial condition. However, circumstances could change which may alter future expectations.

ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based upon this evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls. There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during the end of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

MGA ENTERTAINMENT, INC. v. THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC. (CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT OF CALIFORNIA, CASE CV 10-03761 DOC (RNBX) )

MGA Entertainment, Inc. (“MGA”) filed an action against the Company on April 16, 2010 alleging breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and conversion claims relating to two licensing agreements between the parties entered into on May 10, 2006 and November 21, 2006. The two licensing agreements involved the manufacture, distribution and marketing of “Bratz” branded merchandise which is a proprietary brand of MGA.

The Company vigorously contested the charges and filed a countersuit against MGA on June 21, 2010 alleging breach of contract, failure of consideration for the licensing agreements, and other claims based on various state and federal laws.  Prior to the Company entering into the above license agreements with MGA, Mattel, a competitor to MGA, filed a complaint against MGA on or about April, 2005 alleging ownership to the “Bratz”  brand.  The Mattel/MGA litigation was tried in phases however on or about February 2011, the courts ultimately ruled in favor of MGA with regards to ownership of the “Bratz” brand.

On July 14, 2011, the Company participated in a mediation session with an independent mediator which resulted in a settlement agreement dated July 25, 2011.  This agreement called for a payment in the amount of $245,000 which was made by the Company to MGA on or about August 11, 2011.  After considering advice of counsel, conducting risk analysis of potential future legal and administrative costs of litigation, and analysis of potential outcomes, Management believed that it was in the best interest of the Company to settle for the amounts proposed by the mediator.

Pursuant to the settlement agreement the Company recorded an additional liability of approximately $160,000 in the  quarter ended June 30, 2011.  This additional accrual, which is included in selling expenses, when combined with the previously accrued liability of approximately $85,000 covered all amounts paid pursuant to this settlement.
 
 
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR BUSINESS

CURRENT LEVELS OF SECURITIES AND FINANCIAL MARKET VOLATILITY ARE UNPRECEDENTED.

The capital and credit markets have been experiencing volatility and disruption for more than 12 months. In recent months, the volatility and disruption has reached unprecedented levels. In some cases, the markets have produced downward pressure on stock prices and credit availability for certain issuers. We believe these credit market disruptions have likely decreased our ability to access debt and equity financing. If current levels of market disruption and volatility continue or worsen, there can be no assurance that we will not experience an adverse effect, which may be material, on our ability to access capital and on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR CAPITAL STRUCTURE

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

We are not currently in default upon any of our senior securities.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY-HOLDERS

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

31.1
Certification of Gary Atkinson, Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*

31.2
Certification of Carol Lau, Interim Chief Financial Officer  pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*

32.1
Certifying Statement of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.*

32.2
Certifying Statement of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.*
 

*
Filed herewith
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
THE SINGING MACHINE COMPANY, INC.
 
       
Date:  November 14, 2011
By:   
/s/ Gary Atkinson
 
   
Gary Atkinson
 
   
Chief Executive Officer
 
       
       
   
/s/  Carol Lau
 
   
Carol Lau
 
   
Interim Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
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