VOXX International Corp - Quarter Report: 2009 August (Form 10-Q)
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 August 31, 2009
or
o TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission
file number: 0-28839
Audiovox
Corporation
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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13-1964841
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(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(I.R.S.
Employer Identification No.)
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180
Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York
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11788
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(Address
of principal executive officers)
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(Zip
Code)
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Registrant's
telephone number, including area code: (631) 231-7750
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.
Yes X No ____
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company, as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large
accelerated filer _____
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Accelerated
filer X
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Non-accelerated
filer _____
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Smaller
reporting company _____
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes
_____ No X
Number of
shares of each class of the issuer's common stock outstanding as of the latest
practicable date.
Class
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As
of October 9, 2009
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Class
A Common Stock
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20,619,460
Shares
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Class
B Common Stock
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2,260,954
Shares
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Audiovox
Corporation
Table
of Contents
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PART
I
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FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
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Item
1
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FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (unaudited)
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Consolidated
Balance Sheets at August 31, 2009 and February 28, 2009
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3
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Consolidated
Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended August 31,
2009 and 2008
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4
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Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended August 31, 2009 and
2008
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5
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
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6
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Item
2
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MANAGEMENT'S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
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15
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Item
3
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QUANTITATIVE
AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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24
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Item
4
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CONTROLS
AND PROCEDURES
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24
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PART
II
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OTHER
INFORMATION
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Item
1
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LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
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25
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Item
1A
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RISK
FACTORS
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25
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Item
2
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UNREGISTERED
SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
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25
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Item
4
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SUBMISSION
OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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25
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Item
6
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EXHIBITS
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26
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SIGNATURES
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27
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PART
I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
Audiovox
Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
(In
thousands, except share data)
August
31,
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February
28,
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2009
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2009
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Assets
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unaudited
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Current
assets:
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Cash
and cash equivalents
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$ | 70,486 | $ | 69,504 | ||||
Accounts
receivable, net
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101,819 | 104,896 | ||||||
Inventory
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121,318 | 125,301 | ||||||
Receivables
from vendors
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6,992 | 12,195 | ||||||
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
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17,152 | 17,973 | ||||||
Deferred
income taxes
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401 | 354 | ||||||
Total
current assets
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318,168 | 330,223 | ||||||
Investment
securities
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16,068 | 7,744 | ||||||
Equity
investments
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10,768 | 13,118 | ||||||
Property,
plant and equipment, net
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19,785 | 19,903 | ||||||
Intangible
assets
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87,419 | 88,524 | ||||||
Deferred
income taxes
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252 | 221 | ||||||
Other
assets
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1,885 | 1,563 | ||||||
Total
assets
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$ | 454,345 | $ | 461,296 | ||||
Liabilities
and Stockholders' Equity
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Current
liabilities:
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Accounts
payable
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$ | 34,153 | $ | 41,796 | ||||
Accrued
expenses and other current liabilities
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28,816 | 32,575 | ||||||
Income
taxes payable
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2,786 | 2,665 | ||||||
Accrued
sales incentives
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9,455 | 7,917 | ||||||
Deferred
income taxes
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1,459 | 1,459 | ||||||
Bank
obligations
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1,833 | 1,467 | ||||||
Current
portion of long-term debt
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1,428 | 1,264 | ||||||
Total
current liabilities
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79,930 | 89,143 | ||||||
Long-term
debt
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6,118 | 5,896 | ||||||
Capital
lease obligation
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5,491 | 5,531 | ||||||
Deferred
compensation
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3,435 | 2,559 | ||||||
Other
tax liabilities
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1,188 | 2,572 | ||||||
Deferred
tax liabilities
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3,863 | 4,657 | ||||||
Other
long term liabilities
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8,004 | 10,436 | ||||||
Total
liabilities
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108,029 | 120,794 | ||||||
Commitments
and contingencies
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Stockholders'
equity:
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Series
preferred stock, $.01 par value; 1,500,000 shares authorized, no shares
issued or outstanding
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- | - | ||||||
Common
stock:
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Class
A, $.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized, 22,439,212 and 22,424,212
shares issued and 20,619,460 and 20,604,460 shares outstanding at August
31, 2009 and February 28, 2009
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224 | 224 | ||||||
Class
B convertible, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 2,260,954
shares issued and outstanding
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22 | 22 | ||||||
Paid-in
capital
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274,537 | 274,464 | ||||||
Retained
earnings
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94,759 | 91,513 | ||||||
Accumulated
other comprehensive loss
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(4,830 | ) | (7,325 | ) | ||||
Treasury
stock, at cost, 1,819,752 shares of Class A common stock at August 31,
2009 and February 28, 2009
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(18,396 | ) | (18,396 | ) | ||||
Total
stockholders' equity
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346,316 | 340,502 | ||||||
Total
liabilities and stockholders' equity
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$ | 454,345 | $ | 461,296 |
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Audiovox
Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated
Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per
share data)
(unaudited)
Three
Months Ended
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Six
Months Ended
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August
31,
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August
31,
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2009
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2008
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2009
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2008
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Net
sales
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$ | 124,890 | $ | 147,208 | $ | 244,697 | $ | 291,791 | ||||||||
Cost
of sales
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101,292 | 122,148 | 198,174 | 244,216 | ||||||||||||
Gross
profit
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23,598 | 25,060 | 46,523 | 47,575 | ||||||||||||
Operating
expenses:
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Selling
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6,203 | 8,276 | 13,162 | 18,227 | ||||||||||||
General
and administrative
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14,372 | 17,856 | 28,033 | 35,505 | ||||||||||||
Engineering
and technical support
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2,205 | 2,979 | 4,277 | 5,783 | ||||||||||||
Total
operating expenses
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22,780 | 29,111 | 45,472 | 59,515 | ||||||||||||
Operating
income (loss)
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818 | (4,051 | ) | 1,051 | (11,940 | ) | ||||||||||
Other
income (expense):
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Interest
and bank charges
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(384 | ) | (510 | ) | (703 | ) | (986 | ) | ||||||||
Equity
in income of equity investees
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355 | 509 | 750 | 1,410 | ||||||||||||
Other,
net
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408 | 89 | 855 | 385 | ||||||||||||
Total
other income, net
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379 | 88 | 902 | 809 | ||||||||||||
Income
(loss) before income taxes
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1,197 | (3,963 | ) | 1,953 | (11,131 | ) | ||||||||||
Income
tax benefit
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(1,578 | ) | (1,652 | ) | (1,295 | ) | (3,597 | ) | ||||||||
Net
income (loss)
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$ | 2,775 | $ | (2,311 | ) | $ | 3,248 | $ | (7,534 | ) | ||||||
Net
income (loss) per common share (basic)
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$ | 0.12 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.14 | $ | (0.33 | ) | ||||||
Net
income (loss) per common share (diluted)
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$ | 0.12 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.14 | $ | (0.33 | ) | ||||||
Weighted-average
common shares outstanding (basic)
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22,872,191 | 22,857,114 | 22,868,792 | 22,855,864 | ||||||||||||
Weighted-average
common shares outstanding (diluted)
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22,933,728 | 22,857,114 | 22,899,561 | 22,855,864 |
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Audiovox
Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
For
the Six Months Ended August 31, 2009 and 2008
(In
thousands)
2009
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2008
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Cash
flows from operating activities:
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Net
income (loss)
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$ | 3,248 | $ | (7,534 | ) | |||
Adjustments
to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by continuing
operating activities:
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Depreciation
and amortization
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3,658 | 3,663 | ||||||
Bad
debt (recovery) expense
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(279 | ) | 243 | |||||
Equity
in income of equity investees
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(650 | ) | (1,410 | ) | ||||
Deferred
income tax benefit
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(1,228 | ) | (124 | ) | ||||
Non-cash
compensation adjustment
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171 | 310 | ||||||
Loss
on sale of property, plant and equipment
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(14 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities (net of assets and liabilities
acquired):
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Accounts
receivable
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5,963 | 8,817 | ||||||
Inventory
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5,930 | (11,228 | ) | |||||
Receivables
from vendors
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5,321 | 9,282 | ||||||
Prepaid
expenses and other
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865 | 1,045 | ||||||
Investment
securities-trading
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(892 | ) | (50 | ) | ||||
Accounts
payable, accrued expenses, accrued sales incentives and other current
liabilities
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(13,665 | ) | 11,169 | |||||
Income
taxes payable
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(1,230 | ) | (7,135 | ) | ||||
Net
cash provided by operating activities
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7,198 | 7,046 | ||||||
Cash
flows from investing activities:
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Purchases
of property, plant and equipment
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(2,565 | ) | (3,056 | ) | ||||
Proceeds
from sale of property, plant and equipment
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- | 54 | ||||||
Purchase
of long term bond
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(7,446 | ) | - | |||||
Proceeds
from distribution from an equity investee
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3,000 | 825 | ||||||
Reimbursement
of patents
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353 | - | ||||||
Repayment
of short and long term note
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359 | - | ||||||
Purchase
of patents
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- | (650 | ) | |||||
Purchase
of acquired business
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(13 | ) | (463 | ) | ||||
Net
cash used in investing activities
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(6,312 | ) | (3,290 | ) | ||||
Cash
flows from financing activities:
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Proceeds
from bank borrowings
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169 | 6,060 | ||||||
Principal
payments on capital lease obligation
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(37 | ) | (34 | ) | ||||
Repayment
of bank obligations
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(692 | ) | - | |||||
Proceeds
from exercise of stock options
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72 | 46 | ||||||
Net
cash (used in) provided by financing activities
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(488 | ) | 6,072 | |||||
Effect
of exchange rate changes on cash
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584 | (53 | ) | |||||
Net
increase in cash and cash equivalents
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982 | 9,775 | ||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents at beginning of period
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69,504 | 39,341 | ||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents at end of period
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$ | 70,486 | $ | 49,116 |
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Audiovox
Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
August
31, 2009
(Dollars
in thousands, except share and per share data)
(1) Basis of
Presentation
The
accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Audiovox
Corporation and subsidiaries (“Audiovox” or the “Company”) have been prepared
pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission
and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America and include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring
adjustments), which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present
fairly the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows
for all periods presented. The results of operations are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year or
any interim period. These consolidated financial statements do not
include all disclosures associated with consolidated financial statements
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. Accordingly, these statements should be read in
conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto contained in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
February 28, 2009.
We have
determined that we operate in one reportable segment, the Electronics Group,
based on review of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information” (“SFAS No. 131”).
(2) Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation
The
Company has various stock-based compensation plans, which are more fully
described in Note 1 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
February 28, 2009.
The
Company granted 20,000 options during the three months ended August 31, 2009,
which vest one-half on August 31. 2009 and one-half on November 30, 2009, expire
two years from date of vesting (August 31, 2011 and November 30, 2011,
respectively), have an exercise price equal to the sales price of the Company’s
stock on the day prior to the date of grant, have a contractual life of 2.2
years and a grant date fair value of $2.22 per share.
As of
August 31, 2009, the Company had unrecognized compensation costs of
approximately $22 related to non-vested options. The unrecognized compensation
costs related to these options will be completely recognized by the fiscal year
ending February 28, 2010. At February 28, 2009, the Company had no unrecognized
compensation costs as all stock options were fully vested.
The fair
value of stock options on the date of grant, and the assumptions used to
estimate the fair value of the stock options using the Black-Scholes option
valuation model granted during the respective periods were as
follows:
Three
and six months ended August 31,
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2009
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2008
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Dividend
yield
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N/A | N/A | ||||||
Weighted-average
expected volatility
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47.0 | % | - | |||||
Risk-free
interest rate
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3.50 | % | - | |||||
Expected
life of options/warrants (in years)
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2.15 | - | ||||||
Fair
value of options/warrants granted
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$ | 2.22 | $ | - |
The
expected dividend yield is based on historical and projected dividend yields.
The Company estimates expected volatility based primarily on historical daily
price changes of the Company’s stock equal to the expected life of the option.
The risk free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the
time of the grant. The expected option term is the number of years the Company
estimates the options will be outstanding prior to exercise based on employment
termination behavior.
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Audiovox
Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
August 31,
2009
(Dollars
in thousands, except share and per share
data)
Information
regarding the Company's stock options and warrants are summarized
below:
Weighted
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Weighted
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Average
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Average
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Remaining
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Exercise
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Contractual
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Number
of Shares
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Price
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Life
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Outstanding
and exercisable at February 28, 2009
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1,456,834 | $ | 12.82 | ||||||
Granted
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20,000 | 7.48 | |||||||
Exercised
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(15,000 | ) | 7.36 | ||||||
Forfeited/expired
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(12,500 | ) | 14.18 | ||||||
Outstanding
and exercisable at August 31, 2009
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1,449,334 | $ | 12.82 |
0.45
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(3) Net Income (Loss) Per Common
Share
Basic net
income (loss) per common share is based upon the weighted-average common shares
outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per
common share reflects the potential dilution that would occur if common stock
equivalent securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or
converted into common stock.
There are
no reconciling items which impact the numerator of basic and diluted net income
(loss) per common share. A reconciliation between the denominator of
basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share is as follows:
Three
Months Ended
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Six
Months Ended
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August
31,
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August
31,
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2009
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2008
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2009
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2008
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Weighted-average
common shares outstanding
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22,872,191 | 22,857,114 | 22,868,792 | 22,855,864 | ||||||||||||
Effect
of dilutive securities:
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Stock
options and warrants
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61,537 | - | 30,769 | - | ||||||||||||
Weighted-average
common shares and potential common shares outstanding
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22,933,728 | 22,857,114 | 22,899,561 | 22,855,864 |
Stock
options and warrants totaling 1,238,062 and 1,548,177 for the three months ended
August 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and 1,341,538 and 1,554,101 for the six
months ended August 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, were not included in the
net income (loss) per diluted share calculation because the exercise price of
these options and warrants was greater than the average market price of the
Company’s common stock during these periods or their inclusion would have been
anti-dilutive.
(4) Fair Value
Measurements
The
Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157, as amended by FSP No. 157-2, on
March 1, 2008. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair
value measurements.
Fair
Value Hierarchy
SFAS No.
157 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based upon whether the inputs
to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions other market participants
would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources (observable
inputs), or reflect the Company’s own assumptions of market participant
valuation (unobservable inputs). In accordance with SFAS No. 157, these two
types of inputs have created the following fair value
hierarchy:
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Audiovox
Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
August 31,
2009
(Dollars
in thousands, except share and per share
data)
§
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Level
1 – Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at
the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or
liabilities.
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§
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Level
2 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are
not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active
markets or financial instruments for which significant inputs are
observable, either directly or
indirectly.
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§
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Level
3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to
the fair value measurement and
unobservable.
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SFAS No.
157 requires the use of observable market data if such data is available without
undue cost and effort.
Items
Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The
following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are
measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis at August 31, 2009
consistent with the fair value hierarchy provisions of SFAS No.
157:
Fair
Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
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Quoted
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Prices
in
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Active
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Markets
for
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Significant
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Identical
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Other
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Significant
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Balance
at
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Assets
and
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Observable
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Unobservable
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August
31,
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Liabilities
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Inputs
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Inputs
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2009
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(Level
1)
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(Level
2)
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(Level
3)
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Cash
and cash equivalents:
|
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Cash
and money market funds
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$ | 70,486 | $ | 70,486 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Long-term
investment securities:
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Deferred
compensation assets and other
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3,697 | 3,697 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Held-to-maturity
investment
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7,446 | 7,446 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Auction
rate security
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3,384 | - | - | 3,384 | ||||||||||||
Other
long-term investments
|
1,541 | - | 1,541 | - | ||||||||||||
Total long-term
investment securities
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16,068 | 11,143 | 1,541 | 3,384 | ||||||||||||
Total
assets measured at fair value
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$ | 86,554 | $ | 81,629 | $ | 1,541 | $ | 3,384 |
As of
August 31, 2009, the Company’s long-term investment securities consisted of
marketable securities, an auction rate security, a dollar-denominated Venezuelan
bond issued by the Venezuelan government which matures in 2015, and other
long-term investments. The Company’s long-term investment securities are
classified between trading, available-for-sale and held-to-maturity and
accordingly, unrealized gains and losses on long-term investment securities
classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity are reflected as a
component of accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity, net
of tax. Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities are included
in earnings.
As of
August 31, 2009, the Company had $4,550 (at par value) of an auction rate
security included within its portfolio of long-term investment securities, which
is collateralized by student loan portfolios, guaranteed by the United States
government. This auction rate security is classified as an available-for-sale
long-term investment. As of August 31, 2009, the Company recorded approximately
$1,166 of unrealized losses on this auction rate note.
Due to
economic pressures in the U.S. credit markets during fiscal 2010, the Company
considered various valuation techniques for its auction rate security. These
analyses consider, among other items, the collateral underlying the security,
the creditworthiness of the issuer, the timing of the expected future cash
flows, including the final maturity, and an assumption of when the next time the
security is expected to have a successful auction. These securities were also
compared, when possible, to other observable and relevant market data, which is
limited at this time. Accordingly, these securities continue to be classified as
Level 3 within SFAS No. 157’s hierarchy.
The
carrying amount of the Company's bank obligations, long-term debt and deferred
compensation (which is directly associated with the trading securities in
connection with the Company's deferred compensation plan) approximates fair
value (which was determined using level 1 inputs for deferred compensation and
level 2 inputs for bank obligations and long-term debt) because of (i) the
short-term nature of the financial instrument; (ii) the interest rate on the
financial instrument being reset every quarter to reflect current market rates;
(iii) the stated or implicit interest rate approximates the current market rates
or are not materially different than market rates and (iv) these liabilities
being based on quoted prices in active markets.
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Audiovox
Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
August 31,
2009
(Dollars
in thousands, except share and per share
data)
Fair
value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market
information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates are
subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant
judgment and therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in
assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
(5) Other Comprehensive Income
(Loss)
The
Company’s total comprehensive income (loss) was as follows:
Three
Months Ended
|
Six
Months Ended
|
|||||||||||||||
August
31,
|
August
31,
|
|||||||||||||||
2009
|
2008
|
2009
|
2008
|
|||||||||||||
Net
income (loss)
|
$ | 2,775 | $ | (2,311 | ) | $ | 3,248 | $ | (7,534 | ) | ||||||
Other
comprehensive income (loss):
|
||||||||||||||||
Foreign
currency translation adjustments
|
(11 | ) | (495 | ) | 441 | (296 | ) | |||||||||
Unrealized
holding loss on available-for-sale investment securities arising during
the period, net of tax
|
(124 | ) | (492 | ) | (81 | ) | (2,124 | ) | ||||||||
Other
comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
|
(135 | ) | (987 | ) | 360 | (2,420 | ) | |||||||||
Total
comprehensive income (loss)
|
$ | 2,640 | $ | (3,298 | ) | $ | 3,608 | $ | (9,954 | ) |
The
changes in the net unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale investment
securities arising during the periods presented above are net of tax benefits of
$315 and $1,358 for the three and six months ended August 31, 2008,
respectively. The Company did not record any tax benefits for the three and six
months ended August 31, 2009 as a result of the valuation allowance recorded at
February 28, 2009.
(6) Supplemental Cash Flow
Information
The
following is supplemental information relating to the consolidated statements of
cash flows:
Six
Months Ended
|
||||||||
August
31,
|
||||||||
2009
|
2008
|
|||||||
Cash
paid during the period:
|
||||||||
Interest
(excluding bank charges)
|
$ | 564 | $ | 847 | ||||
Income
taxes (net of refunds)
|
$ | 1,212 | $ | 2,205 |
(7) Intangible
Assets
At August
31, 2009, intangible assets consisted of the following:
Gross
|
Total
Net
|
|||||||||||
Carrying
|
Accumulated
|
Book
|
||||||||||
Value
|
Amortization
|
Value
|
||||||||||
Trademarks/Tradenames
not subject to amortization
|
$ | 73,915 | $ | 0 | $ | 73,915 | ||||||
Customer
relationships subject to amortization (5-20 years)
|
13,080 | 1,702 | 11,378 | |||||||||
Trademarks/Tradenames
subject to amortization (3-12 years)
|
1,180 | 369 | 811 | |||||||||
Patents
subject to amortization (5-10 years)
|
992 | 619 | 373 | |||||||||
License
subject to amortization (5 years)
|
1,400 | 513 | 887 | |||||||||
Contract
subject to amortization (5 years)
|
1,104 | 1,049 | 55 | |||||||||
Total
|
$ | 91,671 | $ | 4,252 | $ | 87,419 |
9
Audiovox
Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
August 31,
2009
(Dollars
in thousands, except share and per share
data)
At
February 28, 2009, intangible assets consisted of the
following:
Gross
|
Total
Net
|
|||||||||||
Carrying
|
Accumulated
|
Book
|
||||||||||
Value
|
Amortization
|
Value
|
||||||||||
Trademarks/Tradenames/Licenses
not subject to amortization
|
$ | 73,915 | $ | 0 | $ | 73,915 | ||||||
Customer
relationships subject to amortization (5-20 years)
|
13,079 | 1,357 | 11,722 | |||||||||
Trademarks/Tradenames
subject to amortization (3-12 years)
|
1,180 | 269 | 911 | |||||||||
Patents
subject to amortization (5-10 years)
|
1,345 | 562 | 783 | |||||||||
License
subject to amortization (5 years)
|
1,400 | 373 | 1,027 | |||||||||
Contract
subject to amortization (5 years)
|
1,104 | 938 | 166 | |||||||||
Total
|
$ | 92,023 | $ | 3,499 | $ | 88,524 |
Trademarks,
tradenames and licenses not subject to amortization are net of an impairment
charge of $9,957 recorded during Fiscal 2009. The Company recorded amortization
expense of $374 and $440 for the three months ended August 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively and $753 and $897 for the six months ended August 31, 2009 and
2008, respectively. Annual amortization expense for each of the five years in
the period ending August 31, 2014 is estimated to be as follows: $1,553, $1,385,
$1,360, $1,068 and $1,022, respectively.
We
evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets, including intangible assets
subject to amortization, when events and circumstances warrant such a review.
The carrying value of long-lived assets is considered impaired when the
estimated undiscounted cash flows from such assets are less than their carrying
value. In that event, a loss is recognized equal to the amount by which the
carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived assets. Fair value is
determined by primarily using a discounted cash flow methodology that requires
considerable management judgment and long-term assumptions. There were no
impairment triggering events during the three and six months ended August 31,
2009, therefore, management believes the current carrying value of its
intangible assets is not impaired. Our estimate of net future cash flows is
based on historical experience and assumptions of future trends, which may be
different from actual results. We periodically review the appropriateness of the
estimated useful lives of our long-lived assets.
(8) Equity
Investments
As of
August 31, 2009 and February 28, 2009, the Company had a 50% non-controlling
ownership interest in Audiovox Specialized Applications, Inc. (“ASA”)
which acts as a distributor of televisions and other automotive sound, security
and accessory products for specialized vehicles, such as RV’s and van
conversions.
The
following presents summary financial information for ASA. Such
summary financial information has been provided herein based upon the individual
significance of ASA to the consolidated financial information of the
Company.
August
31,
|
February
28,
|
|||||||
2009
|
2009
|
|||||||
Current
assets
|
$ | 21,092 | $ | 25,268 | ||||
Non-current
assets
|
4,763 | 4,745 | ||||||
Current
liabilities
|
4,320 | 3,778 | ||||||
Members'
equity
|
21,535 | 26,235 | ||||||
Six
Months Ended August 31,
|
||||||||
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Net
sales
|
$ | 23,523 | $ | 32,342 | ||||
Gross
profit
|
5,916 | 9,173 | ||||||
Operating
income
|
1,382 | 2,436 | ||||||
Net
income
|
1,500 | 2,819 |
The
Company's share of income from ASA for the six months ended August 31, 2009 and
2008 was $750 and $1,410, respectively. In addition, the Company
received distributions from ASA totaling $3,100 and $825 during the six months
ended August 31, 2009 and 2008 respectively, which was recorded as a reduction
to equity investments in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheet.
10
Audiovox
Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
August 31,
2009
(Dollars
in thousands, except share and per share
data)
(9) Income
Taxes
The
Company’s provision for income taxes consists of U.S. and foreign taxes in
amounts necessary to align the Company’s year-to-date provision for income taxes
with the effective tax rate that the Company expects to achieve for the full
year. The Company’s annual effective tax rate for fiscal 2010 excluding discrete
items is estimated to be 22.5% (which includes U.S., state and local and foreign
taxes) based upon the Company’s anticipated earnings both in the U.S. and in its
foreign subsidiaries.
For the
three months ended August 31, 2009, the Company recorded a benefit for income
taxes of $1,578 which consisted of tax benefits related to discrete items
including recently enacted state tax legislation impacting the recognition of
certain tax positions under FIN No. 48 and the tax effects of certain foreign
tax matters, offset by a tax provision related to U.S., state and local and
foreign taxes. For the three months ended August 31, 2008 the Company recorded a
benefit for income taxes of $1,652, which consisted of U.S., state and local and
foreign taxes, offset by discrete items related to the quarterly FIN No. 48
adjustment.
(10) Accrued Sales
Incentives
A summary
of the activity with respect to sales incentives is provided below:
Three
Months Ended
|
Six
Months Ended
|
|||||||||||||||
August
31,
|
August
31,
|
|||||||||||||||
2009
|
2008
|
2009
|
2008
|
|||||||||||||
Opening
balance
|
$ | 11,612 | $ | 11,436 | $ | 7,917 | $ | 10,768 | ||||||||
Accruals
|
5,930 | 6,157 | 12,541 | 11,973 | ||||||||||||
Payments
and credits
|
(7,518 | ) | (5,291 | ) | (9,698 | ) | (9,606 | ) | ||||||||
Reversals
for unearned sales incentive
|
(336 | ) | (127 | ) | (910 | ) | (172 | ) | ||||||||
Reversals
for unclaimed sales incentives
|
(233 | ) | (379 | ) | (395 | ) | (1,167 | ) | ||||||||
Ending
balance
|
$ | 9,455 | $ | 11,796 | $ | 9,455 | $ | 11,796 |
(11) Product Warranties and
Product Repair Costs
The
following table provides a summary of the activity with respect to product
warranties and product repair costs:
Three
Months Ended
|
Six
Months Ended
|
|||||||||||||||
August
31,
|
August
31,
|
|||||||||||||||
2009
|
2008
|
2009
|
2008
|
|||||||||||||
Opening
balance
|
$ | 13,351 | $ | 10,918 | $ | 14,410 | $ | 17,002 | ||||||||
Liabilities
accrued for warranties issued during the period
|
3,315 | 3,473 | 5,940 | 6,025 | ||||||||||||
Warranty
claims paid during the period (includes the acquired warranty
liabilities)
|
(4,872 | ) | (3,289 | ) | (8,556 | ) | (11,925 | ) | ||||||||
Ending
balance
|
$ | 11,794 | $ | 11,102 | $ | 11,794 | $ | 11,102 |
(12) Financing
Arrangements
The
Company has the following financing arrangements:
August
31,
|
February
28,
|
|||||||
2009
|
2009
|
|||||||
Bank Obligations
|
||||||||
Domestic
bank obligations (a)
|
$ | - | $ | - | ||||
Euro
asset-based lending obligation (b)
|
1,833 | 1,467 | ||||||
Total
bank obligations
|
$ | 1,833 | $ | 1,467 | ||||
Debt
|
||||||||
Euro
term loan agreements (c)
|
$ | 5,758 | $ | 5,735 | ||||
Oehlbach
(d)
|
163 | 145 | ||||||
Other
(e)
|
1,625 | 1,280 | ||||||
Total
debt
|
7,546 | 7,160 | ||||||
Less
current portion
|
1,428 | 1,264 | ||||||
Long-term
debt
|
$ | 6,118 | $ | 5,896 |
11
Audiovox
Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
August 31,
2009
(Dollars
in thousands, except share and per share
data)
(a) Domestic
Bank Obligations
At August
31, 2009, the Company has a secured credit line to fund the temporary short-term
working capital needs of the domestic operations. This line expired
on September 30, 2009 and allows aggregate borrowings of up to $10,000
at an interest rate of Prime (or similar designations) plus 1% or LIBOR plus 5%.
The line has subsequently been renewed until November 30, 2009. As of
August 31, 2009 and February 28, 2009, no direct amounts were outstanding under
this agreement. At August 31, 2009, the Company had $1,246 in
standby and commercial letters of credit outstanding,
which reduces the amount available under the secured credit line.
(b) Euro
Asset-Based Lending Obligation
The
Company has a 16,000 Euro accounts receivable factoring arrangement and a 6,000
Euro Asset-Based Lending ("ABL") (finished goods inventory and non-factored
accounts receivable) credit facility for the Company's subsidiary, Audiovox
Germany, which expires on October 31, 2010. Selected accounts receivable are
purchased from the Company on a non-recourse basis at 85% of face value and
payment of the remaining 15% upon receipt from the customer of the balance of
the receivable purchased. The activity under this ABL is accounted for as a sale
of accounts receivable in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets
and Extinguishment of Liabilities" ("SFAS No. 140"), as such transfers met the
criteria in SFAS No. 140. In respect of the ABL credit facility, selected
finished goods are advanced at a 60% rate and non-factored accounts receivables
are advanced at a 50% rate. The rate of interest is the three month Euribor plus
1.4%, and the Company pays 0.16% of its gross sales as a fee for the accounts
receivable factoring arrangement. As of August 31, 2009, the amount of accounts
receivable and finished goods available for factoring exceeded the amounts
outstanding under this obligation.
(c) Euro
Term Loan Agreement
On March
30, 2008, Audiovox Germany entered into a 5 million Euro term loan agreement.
This agreement is for a five-year term with a financial institution and was used
to repay the Audiovox Germany intercompany debt to Audiovox Corporation.
Payments under the term loan are to be made in two semi-annual installments of
500,000 Euros beginning on September 30, 2008 and ending on March 30, 2013.
Interest accrues at a fixed rate of 4.82%. Any amount repaid can not be
reborrowed. The term loan is secured by a pledge of the stock of Audiovox
Germany and the Magnat brand name, prohibits the distribution of dividends, and
takes precedence to all other intercompany loans with Audiovox
Corporation.
(d) Oehlbach
In
connection with the Oehlbach acquisition, the Company acquired short and long
term debt payable to various third parties. The interest rate on the
debt ranges from 4.2% to 6.1% and is payable from August 2009 to March
2011.
(e) Other
Debt
This
amount represents a call/put option owed to certain employees of Audiovox
Germany.
(13) Other Income
(Expense)
Other
income (expense) is comprised of the following:
Three
Months Ended
|
Six
Months Ended
|
|||||||||||||||
August
31,
|
August
31,
|
|||||||||||||||
2009
|
2008
|
2009
|
2008
|
|||||||||||||
Interest
income
|
$ | 255 | $ | 413 | $ | 419 | $ | 866 | ||||||||
Rental
income
|
136 | 92 | 270 | 276 | ||||||||||||
Miscellaneous
|
17 | (416 | ) | 166 | (757 | ) | ||||||||||
Total
other, net
|
$ | 408 | $ | 89 | $ | 855 | $ | 385 |
12
Audiovox
Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
August 31,
2009
(Dollars
in thousands, except share and per share
data)
(14) Contingencies and Derivative
Settlement
Contingencies
The
Company is currently, and has in the past been, a party to various routine legal
proceedings incident to the ordinary course of business. If
management determines, based on the underlying facts and circumstances, that it
is probable a loss will result from a litigation contingency and the amount of
the loss can be reasonably estimated, the estimated loss is accrued
for. The Company believes its outstanding litigation matters
disclosed below will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial statements, individually or in the aggregate; however, due to the
uncertain outcome of these matters, the Company disclosed these specific matters
below:
Certain
consolidated class actions transferred to a Multi-District Litigation Panel of
the United States District Court of the District of Maryland against the Company
and other suppliers, manufacturers and distributors of hand-held wireless
telephones alleging damages relating to exposure to radio frequency radiation
from hand-held wireless telephones are still pending. No
assurances regarding the outcome of this matter can be given, as the Company is
unable to assess the degree of probability of an unfavorable outcome or
estimated loss or liability, if any. Accordingly, no estimated loss
has been recorded for the aforementioned case.
During
the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2009, the Company became aware that certain
personal consumer credit card information had been accessed by an intrusion by
an unauthorized source. The Company has notified the various state and federal
authorities in which the consumers reside and is offering a plan of credit
monitoring and protection for the affected individuals. The Company is partially
covered by insurance but anticipates amounts will be necessary to cover the cost
of this issue. The Company recorded certain costs associated with this issue as
of February 28, 2009, based on information available at the time. There were no
additional costs recorded during the three and six months ended August 31,
2009.
The
products the Company sells are continually changing as a result of improved
technology. As a result, although the Company and its suppliers
attempt to avoid infringing known proprietary rights, the Company may be subject
to legal proceedings and claims for alleged infringement by its suppliers or
distributors, of third party patents, trade secrets, trademarks or
copyrights. Any claims relating to the infringement of third-party
proprietary rights, even if not meritorious, could result in costly litigation,
divert management’s attention and resources, or require the Company to either
enter into royalty or license agreements which are not advantageous to the
Company or pay material amounts of damages.
Under the
asset purchase agreement for the November 2004 sale of the Company’s Cellular
business to UTStarcom, Inc. (“UTSI”), the Company agreed to indemnify UTSI for
any breach or violation by ACC and its representations, warranties and covenants
contained in the asset purchase agreement and for other matters, subject to
certain limitations, for a period of five years. Significant indemnification
claims by UTSI could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial
condition and results of operation. The Company is not aware of any such
claim(s) for indemnification.
(15) Subsequent
Events
On
October 1, 2009, Audiovox German Holdings GmbH acquired certain assets of
Schwaiger, a German market leader in the consumer electronics, SAT and receiver
technologies for approximately $4.3 million (3 million Euros). The
purpose of this acquisition was to expand our European operations and increase
our presence in the European accessory market. The acquisition is
expected to add approximately $32 million (22 million Euros) in annualized sales
during the remainder of our fiscal year. The Company plans to keep
the operations headquartered in its current location, Langenzenn,
Germany.
13
Audiovox
Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
August 31,
2009
(Dollars
in thousands, except share and per share
data)
(16) New Accounting
Pronouncements
On
December 4, 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 141(R), Business Combinations
(“Statement No. 141(R)”) and Statement No. 160, Accounting and Reporting of
Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of
ARB No. 51 (“Statement No. 160”). These new standards will significantly change
the financialaccounting and reporting of business combination transactions and
non-controlling (or minority) interests in consolidated financial statements.
Statement No. 141(R) is required to be adopted concurrently with Statement No.
160 and is effective for business combination transactions for which the
acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting
period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Business combination
transactions accounted for before adoption of Statement No. 141(R) should be
accounted for in accordance with Statement No. 141 and that accounting
previously completed under Statement No. 141 should not be modified as of or
after the date of adoption of Statement No. 141(R). All of the Company’s recent
acquisitions fall under the scope of Statement No. 141. Statement No. 141(R) and
Statement No. 160 are effective for the Company as of March 1, 2009, as such we
will evaluate the impact as they relate to any future acquisitions.
Effective
June 1, 2009, the Company adopted SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events” (“SFAS
165”). SFAS 165 requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has
evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date, whether that date
represents the date the financial statements were issued or were available to be
issued. The Company will recognize in its condensed consolidated financial
statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence
about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the
estimates inherent in the process of preparing its financial statements. Events
that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the
balance sheet but arose after that date will be disclosed in a footnote. In
accordance with SFAS 165, the Company has evaluated events and transactions
after the close of its balance sheet on August 31, 2009, until the date of the
Company’s 10-Q filing with the SEC on October 13, 2009, for potential
recognition or disclosure in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial
statements.
In
June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166 “Accounting for Transfers of
Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (“SFAS 166”). SFAS
166 eliminates the concept of a qualifying special purpose entity (“QSPE”) and
modifies the derecognition provisions in SFAS No. 140. This statement is
effective for financial asset transfers occurring after the beginning of an
entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009. SFAS 166 is
effective for the Company as of March 1, 2010. The Company is evaluating
the potential impact, if any, that the adoption of SFAS 166 will have on its
consolidated financial statements.
In June
2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No.
46(R)” (“SFAS 167”). SFAS 167 modifies the approach for determining the primary
beneficiary of a variable interest entity (“VIE”) by amending
Interpretation No. 46(R), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities – an
interpretation of ARB No. 51” . Under SFAS 167, an
enterprise is required to make a qualitative assessment whether it has (i) the
power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the
entity’s economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses of the
VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be
significant to the VIE. If an enterprise has both of these characteristics, the
enterprise is considered primary beneficiary and must consolidate the VIE. SFAS
167 is effective for the Company on March 1, 2010. The adoption of SFAS 167 is
not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No.
168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification TM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles, a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162,” (“SFAS 168”).
SFAS 168 replaces SFAS No. 162 and establishes The FASB Accounting Standards
Codification TM
as the source of
authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by
nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in
conformity with GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under federal
securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. SFAS
168 will become effective for the Company beginning on September 1, 2009. The
Company expects that SFAS 168 will not have a material impact on its condensed
consolidated financial statements.
In April
2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) FAS 107-b and APB28-a. FSP FAS
107-a amends SFAS 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments,
and FSP APB 28-a amends APBO 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require fair
value disclosures for interim financial statements. This FSP will be effective
for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. However, the Company early
adopted FSP FAS 107-a and APB 28-a on March 1, 2009. Since this FSP only
requires enhanced disclosures, this standard did not effect the Company’s
financial information or operating performance.
14
ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking
Statements
Certain
information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q would constitute
forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, information relating
to the future performance and financial condition of the Company, the plans and
objectives of the Company’s management and the Company’s assumptions regarding
such performance and plans that are forward-looking in nature and involve
certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ
materially from such forward-looking information.
We begin
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations (“MD&A”) with an overview of the business. This
is followed by a discussion of the Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
that we believe are important to understanding the assumptions and judgments
incorporated in our reported financial results. In the next section,
we discuss our results of operations for the three and six months ended August
31, 2009 compared to the three and six months ended August 31, 2008. We then
provide an analysis of changes in our balance sheets and cash flows, and discuss
our financial commitments in the sections entitled “Liquidity and Capital
Resources”. We conclude this MD&A with a discussion of “Related Party
Transactions” and “Recent Accounting Pronouncements”.
Unless
specifically indicated otherwise, all amounts and percentages presented in our
MD&A below are exclusive of discontinued operations and are in thousands,
except share and per share data.
Business
Overview
Audiovox
Corporation (“Audiovox", “We", "Our", "Us" or “Company") is a leading
international distributor in the accessory, mobile and consumer electronics
industries. We conduct our business through nine wholly-owned subsidiaries:
American Radio Corp., Audiovox Electronics Corporation (“AEC”), Audiovox
Accessories Corp. (“AAC”), Audiovox Consumer Electronics, Inc. (“ACE”), Audiovox
German Holdings GmbH (“Audiovox Germany”), Audiovox Venezuela, C.A., Audiovox
Canada Limited, Entretenimiento Digital Mexico, S. de C.V. (“Audiovox Mexico”)
and Code Systems, Inc. We market our products under the Audiovox® brand name and
other brand names, such as Acoustic Research®, Advent®, Ambico®, Car Link®,
Chapman®, Code-Alarm®, Discwasher®, Energizer®, Heco®, Incaar®, Jensen®, Mac
Audio®, Magnat®, Movies2Go®, Oehlbach®, Phase Linear®, Prestige®, Pursuit®,
RCA®, RCA Accessories®, Recoton®, Road Gear®, Spikemaster® and Terk®, as well as
private labels through a large domestic and international distribution
network. We also function as an OEM ("Original Equipment
Manufacturer") supplier to several customers.
The
Company is organized by product category as follows:
Electronics
products include:
§
|
mobile
multi-media video products, including in-dash, overhead, headrest and
portable mobile video systems,
|
§
|
autosound
products including radios, speakers, amplifiers and CD
changers,
|
§
|
satellite
radios including plug and play models and direct connect
models,
|
§
|
automotive
security and remote start systems,
|
§
|
automotive
power accessories,
|
§
|
rear
observation and collision avoidance
systems,
|
§
|
home
and portable stereos,
|
§
|
two-way
radios,
|
§
|
digital
multi-media products such as personal video recorders and MP3
products,
|
§
|
camcorders,
|
§
|
clock-radios,
|
§
|
digital
voice recorders,
|
§
|
home
speaker systems,
|
§
|
portable
DVD players, and
|
§
|
digital
picture frames.
|
Accessories
products include:
§
|
High-Definition
Television (“HDTV”) antennas,
|
§
|
Wireless
Fidelity (“WiFi”) antennas,
|
§
|
High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (“HDMI”)
accessories,
|
§
|
home
electronic accessories such as
cabling,
|
§
|
other
connectivity products,
|
§
|
power
cords,
|
§
|
performance
enhancing electronics,
|
§
|
TV
universal remotes,
|
§
|
flat
panel TV mounting systems,
|
§
|
iPod
specialized products,
|
§
|
wireless
headphones,
|
§
|
rechargeable
battery backups (UPS) for camcorders, cordless phones and portable video
(DVD) batteries and accessories,
|
§
|
power
supply systems, and
|
§
|
electronic
equipment cleaning products.
|
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We
believe our product groups have expanding market opportunities with certain
levels of volatility related to both domestic and international markets, new car
sales, increased competition by manufacturers, private labels, technological
advancements, discretionary consumer spending, energy and material costs and
general economic conditions. Also, all of our products are subject to
price fluctuations which could affect the carrying value of inventories and
gross margins in the future.
Our
objective is to continue to grow our business by acquiring new brands, embracing
new technologies, expanding product development and applying this to a continued
stream of new products that should increase gross margins and improve operating
income. In addition, it is our intention to continue to acquire
synergistic companies that would allow us to leverage our overhead, penetrate
new markets and expand existing product categories through our business
channels.
Reportable
Segments
We have
determined that we operate in one reportable segment, the Electronics Group,
based on review of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information” (“SFAS No. 131”). The
characteristics of our operations that are relied on in making and reviewing
business decisions include the similarities in our products, the commonality of
our customers, suppliers and product developers across multiple brands, our
unified marketing and distribution strategy, our centralized inventory
management and logistics, and the nature of the financial information used by
our Executive Officers. Management reviews the financial results of
the Company based on the performance of the Electronics Group.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
The
preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues
and expenses reported in those financial statements. These judgments
can be subjective and complex, and consequently, actual results could differ
from those estimates. Our most critical accounting policies and
estimates relate to revenue recognition; sales incentives; accounts receivable
reserves; inventory reserves, goodwill and other intangible assets; warranties,
stock-based compensation, income taxes and the fair value measurements of
financial assets and liabilities. A summary of the Company's significant
accounting policies is identified in Note 1 of the Consolidated Financial
Statements in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28,
2009. Since February 28, 2009, there have been no changes in
our critical accounting policies or changes to the assumptions and estimates
related to them.
The
Company evaluates its indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment
triggering events at each reporting period in accordance with FAS No. 142.
Based on our evaluation, there were no triggering events and no impairment of
indefinite lived intangible assets in the quarter ended August 31, 2009. Due to
the continued economic volatility, including fluctuations in interest rates,
growth rates and changes in demand for our products, there could be a change in
the valuation of indefinite lived intangible assets when the Company conducts
its annual impairment test.
Results
of Operations
As you
read this discussion and analysis, refer to the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations, which present the results of our operations for the
three and six months ended August 31, 2009 and 2008. We analyze and
explain the differences between periods based on the specific line items of the
consolidated statements of operations.
Three months ended August
31, 2009 compared to the three months ended August 31, 2008
The
following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, certain statements of
operations data for the three months ended August 31, 2009 and
2008.
Three
Months Ended August 31,
|
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2009
|
2008
|
$
Change
|
%
Change
|
|||||||||||||
Electronics
|
$ | 79,031 | $ | 111,662 | $ | (32,631 | ) | (29.2 | )% | |||||||
Accessories
|
45,859 | 35,546 | 10,313 | 29.0 | ||||||||||||
Total
net sales
|
$ | 124,890 | $ | 147,208 | $ | (22,318 | ) | (15.2 | )% |
Electronic
sales, which represented 63.3% of our net sales for the three months ended
August 31, 2009 compared to 75.9% for the three months ended August 31, 2008
decreased $32,631, or 29.2%, as the Company has exited lower profit product
categories such as flat-screen TV’s, portable navigation units and GMRS radios
in addition to lower portable DVD sales. Further contributing to this decline
were lower sales in our mobile, audio and video categories, primarily due to the
weakening U.S. economy which has resulted in a steep decline in vehicle sales
and lower demand for electronic products. Partially offsetting this decline were
increased satellite radio sales as a result of our new agreement with Sirius/XM,
and an increase in sales in our clock radio category.
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Accessories
sales, which represented 36.7% of our net sales for the three months ended
August 31, 2009 compared to 24.1% for the three months ended August 31, 2008,
increased $10,313 or 29.0% as a result of the introduction of new products,
increased sales of digital antennas and new customers acquired during the
quarter.
Sales
incentive expense decreased $307 to $5,344 for the three months ended August 31,
2009 compared to the prior year period as a result of a decrease in sales to
those accounts that require sales incentive support. The decrease in sales
incentive expense also includes a $63 increase in reversals. The increase
in sales incentive reversals was primarily due to an increase of $209 in
unearned sales incentives as a result of large retail customers not reaching
their minimum sales targets offset by a $146 decrease in unclaimed sales
incentives. We believe the reversal of earned but unclaimed sales incentives
upon the expiration of the claim period is a disciplined, rational, consistent
and systematic method of reversing unclaimed sales incentives. These sales
incentive programs are expected to continue and will either increase or decrease
based upon competition and customer demands.
Three
Months Ended August 31,
|
||||||||||||||||
2009
|
2008
|
$
Change
|
%
Change
|
|||||||||||||
Gross
profit
|
$ | 23,598 | $ | 25,060 | $ | (1,462 | ) | (5.8 | )% | |||||||
Gross
margin percentage
|
18.9 | % | 17.0 | % |
Our gross
profit increased due to an increase in accessory product sales, which carry a
higher margin than our other product lines. Also contributing to the increase in
our margin were lower warehousing and assembly expenses as a result of our cost
reduction programs, lower obsolescence charges and lower freight
charges.
Three
Months Ended August 31,
|
||||||||||||||||
2009
|
2008
|
$
Change
|
%
Change
|
|||||||||||||
Operating
Expenses:
|
||||||||||||||||
Selling
|
$ | 6,203 | $ | 8,276 | $ | (2,073 | ) | (25.0 | )% | |||||||
General
and administrative
|
14,372 | 17,856 | (3,484 | ) | (19.5 | ) | ||||||||||
Engineering
and technical support
|
2,205 | 2,979 | (774 | ) | (26.0 | ) | ||||||||||
Operating
expenses
|
22,780 | 29,111 | (6,331 | ) | (21.7 | )% | ||||||||||
Operating
income (loss)
|
$ | 818 | $ | (4,051 | ) | $ | 4,869 | 120.2 | % |
Operating
expenses decreased $6,331 or 21.7% for the three months ended August 31, 2009,
as compared to the prior year. As a percentage of net sales,
operating expenses decreased to 18.2% for the three months ended August 31,
2009, from 19.8% in the prior year period. The decrease in total
operating expenses was primarily due to the overhead reduction program and cost
containment efforts the Company instituted in the second half of fiscal 2009
which included a one time charge of approximately $1 million related to these
efforts. These programs addressed cost containment in all areas of the Company.
Overall employee headcount was reduced by 18% year over year. Additional savings
were realized in the majority of the Company’s expense categories including
advertising, occupancy, employee benefits, professional fees and travel and
entertainment. The Company continues to review and analyze its overhead in
relationship to its revenue. If necessary, further revisions to our overhead
structure will be implemented.
Selling
expenses decreased $2,073 or 25.0% primarily due to savings associated with the
overhead reduction and cost containment program. These savings
include:
§
|
Sales
salaries and benefits of $1,100 as a result of headcount reductions and
temporary base salary reductions,
|
§
|
Commissions
of $400 due to the decrease in net
sales,
|
§
|
Advertising
expenses of $490 as a result of a decline in general advertising, public
relations fees and agency
consulting,
|
§
|
Travel
and entertainment of $140 as a result of headcount reductions and
traveling constraints,
|
General
and administrative expenses decreased $3,484 or 19.5% over the prior year due to
the following:
§
|
Office
salaries and taxes decreased $1,900 as a result of headcount reductions
and a temporary base salary
reduction,
|
17
§
|
Employee
benefits declined $240 due to a reduction in health insurance costs and
elimination of 401k and deferred compensation employer
matches,
|
§
|
Occupancy
and office expenses declined $450 due to cost containment efforts and
closing of facilities,
|
§
|
Bad
debt declined $180 as a result of recoveries during the second
quarter,
|
§
|
Executive
salaries decreased $60 as a result of temporary base salary
reductions,
|
§
|
Professional
fees decreased $290 due to a reduction in legal expenses and audit
fees.
|
Engineering
and technical support expenses decreased $774 or 26.0% as a result of a
reduction in salaries and travel and entertainment due to the headcount
reduction program, the sale of a portion of our American Radio operation and
traveling constraints.
Three
Months Ended August 31,
|
||||||||||||||||
2009
|
2008
|
$
Change
|
%
Change
|
|||||||||||||
Interest
and bank charges
|
$ | (384 | ) | $ | (510 | ) | $ | 126 | (24.7 | )% | ||||||
Equity
in income of equity investees
|
355 | 509 | (154 | ) | (30.3 | ) | ||||||||||
Other,
net
|
408 | 89 | 319 | 358.4 | ||||||||||||
Total
other income, net
|
$ | 379 | $ | 88 | $ | 291 | 330.7 | % |
Interest
and bank charges represent expenses for bank obligations of Audiovox Corporation
and Audiovox Germany and interest for a capital lease. The decrease in interest
and bank charges is primarily due to a reduction in the average monthly
outstanding bank obligations of Audiovox Germany during the period.
Equity in
income of equity investee decreased due to decreased equity income of Audiovox
Specialized Applications, Inc (ASA) as a result of decreased sales due to the
weakening U.S. economy and higher energy costs.
Other
income increased as a result of a reduction in foreign tax credits and the
strengthening U.S. dollar partially offset by lower interest rates paid on our
short term investment holdings.
Income
Tax Benefit/Provision
The
effective tax rate for the three months ended August 31, 2009 was a benefit of
131.8% compared to a benefit of 41.7% in the prior period. For the
three months ended August 31, 2009, the effective tax rate was different from
the statutory rate primarily related to discrete tax items in connection with
the recognition of certain tax positions under FIN No. 48 and the tax effects of
certain foreign tax matters. For the three months ended August 31,
2008, the effective tax rate was different than the statutory rate due to
changes in anticipated earnings for fiscal 2009, offset by discrete tax items
related to the quarterly FIN No. 48 adjustments.
The
following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected statement of
operations data beginning with operating income (loss) from continuing
operations to reported net income (loss) and basic and diluted net income (loss)
per common share.
Three
Months Ended August 31,
|
||||||||
2009
|
2008
|
|||||||
Operating
income (loss)
|
$ | 818 | $ | (4,051 | ) | |||
Other
income, net
|
379 | 88 | ||||||
Income
(loss) from operations before income taxes
|
1,197 | (3,963 | ) | |||||
Income
tax (benefit) expense
|
(1,578 | ) | (1,652 | ) | ||||
Net
income (loss)
|
$ | 2,775 | $ | (2,311 | ) | |||
Net
income (loss) per common share:
|
||||||||
Basic
|
$ | 0.12 | $ | (0.10 | ) | |||
Diluted
|
$ | 0.12 | $ | (0.10 | ) |
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Net
income for the three months ended August 31, 2009 was $2,775 compared to a net
loss of $2,311 in the prior year period. Net income per share for the
three months ended August 31, 2009 was $0.12 (diluted) as compared to net loss
per share of $0.10 (diluted) for the prior year period. Net income
(loss) was favorably impacted by sales incentive reversals of $569 ($569 after
taxes) and $506 ($309 after taxes) for the three months ended August 31, 2009
and 2008, respectively.
Six months ended August 31,
2009 compared to the six months ended August 31, 2008
The
following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, certain statement of
operations data for the six months ended August 31, 2009 and 2008.
Net
Sales
Six
Months Ended August 31,
|
||||||||||||||||
2009
|
2008
|
$
Change
|
%
Change
|
|||||||||||||
Electronics
|
$ | 158,030 | $ | 225,381 | $ | (67,351 | ) | (29.9 | )% | |||||||
Accessories
|
86,667 | 66,410 | 20,257 | 30.5 | ||||||||||||
Total
net sales
|
$ | 244,697 | $ | 291,791 | $ | (47,094 | ) | (16.1 | )% |
Electronics
sales, which represented 64.6% of our net sales for the six months ended August
31, 2009 compared to 77.2% in the prior year period, decreased $67,351 or 29.9%
as the Company has exited lower profit product categories such as flat-screen
TV’s, portable navigation units and GMRS radios in addition to lower portable
DVD sales. Further contributing to this decline were lower sales in our mobile,
audio and video categories, primarily due to the weakening U.S. economy which
has resulted in a steep decline in vehicle sales and lower demand for electronic
products, and the loss of a major customer. Partially offsetting this decline
were increased satellite radio sales as a result of our new agreement with
Sirius/XM and increased sales in the clock radio and camcorder
categories.
Accessories
sales, which represented 35.4% of our net sales for the six months ended August
31, 2009 compared to 22.8% in the prior year period, increased $20,257 or 30.5%
as a result of the introduction of new products, increased product sales of
digital antennas and new customers.
Sales
incentive expense increased $559 to $11,193 for the six months ended August 31,
2009 compared to the prior year period as a result of an increase in sales to
those accounts that require sales incentive support. The increase in sales
incentive included a $34 decrease in reversals. The decrease in sales
incentive reversals was primarily due to a decrease of $772 in unclaimed sales
incentives partially offset by a $738 increase in unearned sales incentives as a
result of large retail customers not reaching their minimum sales targets. We
believe the reversal of earned but unclaimed sales incentives upon the
expiration of the claim period is a disciplined, rational, consistent and
systematic method of reversing unclaimed sales incentives. These
sales incentive programs are expected to continue and will either increase or
decrease based upon competition and customer demands.
Gross
Profit
Six
Months Ended August 31,
|
||||||||||||||||
2009
|
2008
|
$
Change
|
%
Change
|
|||||||||||||
Gross
profit
|
$ | 46,523 | $ | 47,575 | $ | (1,052 | ) | (2.2 | )% | |||||||
Gross
margin percentage
|
19.0 | % | 16.3 | % |
Gross
margins increased by 270 basis points from 16.3% to 19.0%. Gross margins
were favorably impacted by lower costs as a result of our cost reduction
program, reduced obsolescence charges and increased sales in our accessory
group, which has higher margins. Also positively impacting our gross margin was
the absence of the charge to exit the portable navigation market taken during
the three months ended May 31, 2008.
19
Operating
Expenses and Operating Income (Loss)
Six
Months Ended August 31,
|
||||||||||||||||
2009
|
2008
|
$
Change
|
%
Change
|
|||||||||||||
Operating
Expenses:
|
||||||||||||||||
Selling
|
$ | 13,162 | $ | 18,227 | $ | (5,065 | ) | (27.8 | )% | |||||||
General
and administrative
|
28,033 | 35,505 | (7,472 | ) | (21.0 | ) | ||||||||||
Engineering
and technical support
|
4,277 | 5,783 | (1,506 | ) | (26.0 | ) | ||||||||||
Operating
expenses
|
$ | 45,472 | $ | 59,515 | $ | (14,043 | ) | (23.6 | )% | |||||||
Operating
income (loss)
|
$ | 1,051 | $ | (11,940 | ) | $ | 12,991 | 108.8 | % |
Operating
expenses decreased $14,043 or 23.6% for the six months ended August 31, 2009, as
compared to the prior year. As a percentage of net sales, operating
expenses decreased to 18.6% for the six months ended August 31, 2009, from 20.4%
in the prior year period. The decrease in total operating expenses
was primarily due to the overhead reduction program and cost containment efforts
the Company instituted in the second half of fiscal 2009 which included a one
time charge of approximately $1 million related to these efforts. These programs
addressed cost containment in all areas of the Company. Overall employee
headcount was reduced by 18% year over year. Additional savings were realized in
the majority of the Company’s expense categories including advertising,
occupancy, employee benefits, travel and entertainment and insurance, and
professional fees. The Company continues to review and analyze its overhead in
relationship to its revenue. If necessary, further revisions to our overhead
structure will be implemented.
Selling
expenses decreased $5,065 or 27.8% primarily due to savings associated with the
overhead reduction and cost containment program. These savings
include:
§
|
Sales
salaries, taxes and benefits of $2,180 as a result of headcount reductions
and temporary base salary
reductions,
|
§
|
Commissions
of $1,150 due to the decrease in net
sales,
|
§
|
Advertising
expenses of $1,200 as a result of a decline in general advertising, public
relations fees and agency
consulting,
|
§
|
Travel
and entertainment of $470 as a result of headcount reductions and
traveling constraints,
|
§
|
Trade
show expenses declined $70 due to less trade shows
attended.
|
General
and administrative expenses decreased $7,472 or 21.0% over the prior year due to
the following:
§
|
Office
salaries, taxes and temporary personnel decreased $3,830 as a result of
headcount declines, temporary base salary reductions and a reduction in
temporary personnel,
|
§
|
Benefits
declined $810 due to a reduction in health insurance costs and elimination
of 401k and deferred compensation employer
matches,
|
§
|
Occupancy
and office expenses declined $990 due to cost containment efforts and
closing of facilities,
|
§
|
Bad
debt declined $530 as a result of recoveries during the
period,
|
§
|
Executive
salaries decreased $200 as a result of temporary base salary
reductions,
|
§
|
Travel
and entertainment of $330 as a result of traveling
constraints,
|
§
|
Professional
fees of $240 as a result of a reduction in legal expenses and audit
fees.
|
Engineering
and technical support expenses decreased $1,506 or 26.0% as a result of a
reduction in salaries and travel and entertainment due to the headcount
reduction program, the sale of a portion of our American Radio operation and
traveling constraints.
20
Six
Months Ended August 31,
|
||||||||||||||||
2009
|
2008
|
$
Change
|
%
Change
|
|||||||||||||
Interest
and bank charges
|
$ | (703 | ) | $ | (986 | ) | $ | 283 | (28.7 | )% | ||||||
Equity
in income of equity investees
|
750 | 1,410 | (660 | ) | (46.8 | ) | ||||||||||
Other,
net
|
855 | 385 | 470 | 122.1 | ||||||||||||
Total
other income, net
|
$ | 902 | $ | 809 | $ | 93 | 11.5 | % |
Interest
and bank charges represent expenses for bank obligations of Audiovox Corporation
and Audiovox Germany and interest for a capital lease. The decrease in interest
and bank charges is primarily due to a reduction in the average monthly
outstanding bank obligations of Audiovox Germany during the period.
Equity in
income of equity investee decreased due to decreased equity income of Audiovox
Specialized Applications as a result of decreased sales due to the weakening
U.S. economy.
Other
income increased as a result of a reduction in foreign tax credits and the
strengthening U.S. dollar partially offset by lower interest paid on our short
term investment holdings.
Income
Tax Benefit/Provision
The
effective tax rate for the six months ended August 31, 2009 was a benefit of
66.3% compared to a benefit of 32.3% in the prior period. For the six
months ended August 31, 2009, the effective tax rate was different from the
statutory rate primarily related to discrete tax items in connection with the
recognition of certain tax positions under FIN No. 48 and the tax effects of
certain foreign tax matters. For the six months ended August 31,
2008, the effective tax rate was different than the statutory rate primarily
related to discrete tax items in connection with the quarterly FIN No. 48
adjustment and foreign tax jurisdictional items.
Net
Income (Loss)
The
following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected statement of
operations data beginning with operating income (loss) from continuing
operations to reported net income (loss) and basic and diluted net income (loss)
per common share.
Six
Months Ended August 31,
|
||||||||
2009
|
2008
|
|||||||
Operating
income (loss)
|
$ | 1,051 | $ | (11,940 | ) | |||
Other
income, net
|
902 | 809 | ||||||
Income
from continuing operations before income taxes
|
1,953 | (11,131 | ) | |||||
Income
tax benefit
|
(1,295 | ) | (3,597 | ) | ||||
Net
income (loss)
|
$ | 3,248 | $ | (7,534 | ) | |||
Net
income (loss) per common share:
|
||||||||
Basic
|
$ | 0.14 | $ | (0.33 | ) | |||
Diluted
|
$ | 0.14 | $ | (0.33 | ) |
Net
income for the six months ended August 31, 2009 was $3,248 compared to net loss
of $7,534 in the prior year period. Net income per share for the six
months ended August 31, 2009 was $0.14 (diluted) as compared to net loss per
share of $0.33 (diluted) for the prior year period. Net income (loss)
was favorably impacted by sales incentive reversals of $1,305 ($1,305 after
taxes) and $1,339 ($817 after taxes) for the six months ended August 31, 2009
and 2008, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital
Resources
Cash Flows, Commitments and
Obligations
As of
August 31, 2009, we had working capital of $238,238 which includes cash and
short-term investments of $70,486, compared with working capital of $241,080 at
February 28, 2009, which included cash and short-term investments of
$69,504. The increase in cash is primarily due to a decrease in accounts
and vendor receivables and a decline in inventory balances. These
decreases were partially offset by a decrease in accounts payable and accrued
expenses and the purchase of dollar-denominated bonds by our Venezuelan
operation. We plan to utilize our current cash position as well as
collections from accounts receivable, the cash generated from our operations and
the income on our investments to fund the current operations of the
business. However, we may utilize all or a portion of current capital
resources to pursue other business opportunities, including
acquisitions.
21
Operating
activities provided cash of $7,198 for the six months ended August 31, 2009
principally due to decreased accounts receivable, vendor receivables and
inventory which were paid or sold in the second quarter. These were partially
offset by a decline in accounts payable and accrued expenses.
§
|
The
Company experienced decreased accounts receivable turnover of 4.8 during
the six months ended August 31, 2009 compared to 5.6 during the six months
ended August 31, 2008.
|
§
|
Inventory
turnover increased to 2.9 during the six months ended August 31, 2009
compared to 2.6 during the six months ended August 31,
2008.
|
Investing
activities used cash of $6,312 during the six months ended August 31, 2009,
primarily due to the purchase of long-term securities and property, plant and
equipment which were netted by distributions from an equity
investee.
Financing
activities used cash of $488 during the six months ended August 31, 2009,
primarily from repayment of bank obligations offset by borrowings from the Euro
term loan.
At August
31, 2009, the Company has a secured credit line to fund the temporary short-term
working capital needs of the domestic operations. This line expired
on September 30, 2009 and allows aggregate borrowings of up to $10,000
at an interest rate of Prime (or similar designations) plus 1% or LIBOR plus 5%.
The line has subsequently been renewed until November 30, 2009. As of
August 31, 2009 and February 28, 2009, no direct amounts were outstanding under
this agreement. At August 31, 2009, the Company had $1,246 in
standby and commercial letters of credit outstanding, which reduces the amount
available under the secured credit line.
Certain
contractual cash obligations and other commercial commitments will impact our
short and long-term liquidity. At August 31, 2009, such obligations
and commitments are as follows:
Payments
Due by Period
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Less
than
|
1-3 | 4-5 |
After
|
|||||||||||||||||
Contractual
Cash Obligations
|
Total
|
1
Year
|
Years
|
Years
|
5
Years
|
|||||||||||||||
Capital
lease obligation (1)
|
$ | 10,667 | $ | 521 | $ | 1,082 | $ | 1,148 | $ | 7,916 | ||||||||||
Operating
leases (2)
|
30,066 | 4,209 | 6,434 | 4,712 | 14,711 | |||||||||||||||
Total
contractual cash obligations
|
$ | 40,733 | $ | 4,730 | $ | 7,516 | $ | 5,860 | $ | 22,627 | ||||||||||
Amount
of Commitment Expiration per period
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Total
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts
|
Less
than
|
1-3 | 4-5 |
After
|
||||||||||||||||
Other
Commercial Commitments
|
Committed
|
1
Year
|
Years
|
Years
|
5
years
|
|||||||||||||||
Bank
obligations (3)
|
$ | 1,833 | $ | 1,833 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
Stand-by
and commercial letters of credit (4)
|
1,245 | 1,245 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
Debt
(5)
|
7,547 | 1,428 | 4,691 | 1,428 | - | |||||||||||||||
Contingent
earn-out payments (6)
|
10,220 | 1,677 | 5,740 | 2,410 | 393 | |||||||||||||||
Unconditional
purchase obligations (7)
|
87,515 | 87,515 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
Total
commercial commitments
|
$ | 108,360 | $ | 93,698 | $ | 10,431 | $ | 3,838 | $ | 393 |
1.
Represents total payments (interest and principal) due under a capital lease
obligation which has a current (included in other current liabilities) and long
term principal balance of $77 and $5,491, respectively at August 31,
2009.
2. We
enter into operating leases in the normal course of business.
3.
Represents amounts outstanding under the Audiovox Germany Euro asset-based
lending facility at August 31, 2009.
4. We
issue standby and commercial letters of credit to secure certain bank
obligations and insurance requirements.
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5.
Represents amounts outstanding under a loan agreement for Audiovox
Germany. This amount also includes amounts due under a call-put option
with certain employees of Audiovox Germany.
6.
Represents contingent payments in connection with the Thomson Accessory,
Oehlbach and Thomson Audio/Video acquisitions (see Note 3 of the Company’s
annual report).
7. Open
purchase obligations represent inventory commitments. These obligations
are not recorded in the consolidated financial statements until commitments are
fulfilled and such obligations are subject to change based on negotiations with
manufacturers.
We
regularly review our cash funding requirements and attempt to meet those
requirements through a combination of cash on hand, cash provided by operations,
available borrowings under bank lines of credit and possible future public or
private debt and/or equity offerings. At times, we evaluate possible
acquisitions of, or investments in, businesses that are complementary to ours,
which transactions may require the use of cash. We believe that our
cash, other liquid assets, operating cash flows, credit arrangements, and access
to equity capital markets, taken together, provide adequate resources to fund
ongoing operating expenditures. In the event that they do not, we may require
additional funds in the future to support our working capital requirements or
for other purposes and may seek to raise such additional funds through the sale
of public or private equity and/or debt financings as well as from other
sources. No assurance can be given that additional financing will be
available in the future or that if available, such financing will be obtainable
on terms favorable when required.
Off-Balance Sheet
Arrangements
We do not
maintain any off-balance sheet arrangements, transactions, obligations or other
relationships with unconsolidated entities that would be expected to have a
material current or future effect upon our financial condition or results of
operations.
Subsequent
Events
On
October 1, 2009, Audiovox German Holdings GmbH acquired certain assets of
Schwaiger, a German market leader in the consumer electronics, SAT and receiver
technologies for approximately $4.3 million (3 million Euros). The
purpose of this acquisition was to expand our European operations and increase
our presence in the European accessory market. The acquisition is
expected to add approximately $32 million (22 million Euros) in annualized sales
during the remainder of our fiscal year. The Company plans to keep
the operations headquartered in its current location, Langenzenn,
Germany.
Related Party
Transactions
During
1998, we entered into a 30-year capital lease for a building with our principal
stockholder and chairman, which was the headquarters of the discontinued
Cellular operation. Payments on the capital lease were based upon the
construction costs of the building and the then-current interest
rates. This capital lease was refinanced in December 2006 and the
lease expires on November 30, 2026. The effective interest rate on
the capital lease obligation is 8%. On November 1, 2004, we entered
into an agreement to sublease the building to Personal Communication Devices,
LLC (Formerly UTStarcom) for monthly payments of $46 until November 1,
2009. The sublease lease agreement has been renewed and requires for
a term of three years payments of $50 until November 1, 2012. We also lease
another facility from our principal stockholder which expires on November 30,
2016. Total lease payments required under all related party leases
for the five-year period ending May 31, 2014 are $6,476.
New Accounting
Pronouncements
As
necessary, the FASB issues new financial accounting standards, staff positions
and emerging task force consensus. See Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
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ITEM
3 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE
DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There has
been no significant change in our market risk sensitive instruments since
February 28, 2009.
ITEM
4. CONTROLS AND
PROCEDURES
Under the
supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) as of the end
of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of
the end of the period covered by this report, these disclosure controls and
procedures are effective at a “reasonable assurance” level.
There
were no material changes in our internal control over
financial reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) during the three and six month period ended August
31, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially
affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART
II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM
1 LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
See Note
15 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of
this Form 10-Q and Note 15 of the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February
28, 2009 for information regarding legal proceedings.
ITEM
1A.
RISK
FACTORS
There
have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the
Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2009.
ITEM
2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY
SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
There
were no shares of common stock repurchased during the three and six months ended
August 31, 2009.
ITEM
4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A
VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The
Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company was held on July 23, 2009 at the
Sheraton in Smithtown, New York. Proxies for the meeting were
solicited pursuant to Regulation 14 of the Act on behalf of the Board of
Directors and two matters were voted on at the Annual Meeting, as
follows:
§
|
The
election of Class A nominees Paul C. Kreuch, Jr., Dennis F. McManus, Peter
A. Lesser and Philip Christopher, and the election of Class A and Class B
nominees John J. Shalam, Patrick M. Lavelle and Charles M. Stoehr as
Directors of the Company until the next annual
meeting.
|
The votes
were cast for this matter as follows:
FOR
|
AGAINST/ABSTAIN
|
||||||
Class
A
|
|||||||
Paul
C. Kreuch, Jr.
|
17,138,554
|
2,693,677
|
|||||
Dennis
F. McManus
|
17,480,051
|
2,352,180
|
|||||
Peter
A. Lesser
|
17,206,496
|
2,625,735
|
|||||
Philip
Christopher
|
14,405,219
|
5,427,012
|
|||||
Class
A and B
|
|||||||
John
J. Shalam
|
35,686,009
|
6,755,764
|
|||||
Patrick
M. Lavelle
|
35,894,301
|
6,547,470
|
|||||
Charles
M. Stoehr
|
36,329,818
|
6,111,953
|
Each
nominee was elected a Director of the Company.
§
|
To
ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered
public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending February 28,
2010.
|
FOR
|
AGAINST/ABSTAIN
|
|||
42,340,493
|
131,278
|
The
selection of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent auditors was
ratified.
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ITEM
6.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
|
Description
|
|
31.1
|
Certification
of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and rule 15d-14(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed
herewith).
|
|
31.2
|
Certification
of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and rule 15d-14(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed
herewith).
|
|
32.1
|
Certification
of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(filed herewith).
|
|
32.2
|
Certification
of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed
herewith).
|
|
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements 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.
AUDIOVOX
CORPORATION
October
13, 2009
By: /s/ Patrick M.
Lavelle
Patrick
M. Lavelle,
President
and Chief Executive Officer
By: /s/ Charles M.
Stoehr
Charles
M. Stoehr,
Senior
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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