form10q-0508.htm

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 May 31, 2008
 
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
 
13-1964841
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

180 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York
 
11788
(Address of principal executive officers)
 
(Zip Code)

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 _____
Accelerated filer  X
Non-accelerated filer _____
Smaller reporting company _____

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
As of July 9, 2008
Class A Common Stock
20,593,660 Shares
Class B Common Stock
2,260,954 Shares

 
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Audiovox Corporation
 

 
Table of Contents
   
Page
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 2008 and February 29, 2008
3
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended May 31, 2008 and 2007
4
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended May 31, 2008 and 2007
5
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
6
Item 2
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
20
Item 3
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
28
Item 4
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
28
     
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
29
Item 1A
RISK FACTORS
29
Item 2
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
29
Item 6
EXHIBITS
30
SIGNATURES
 
31

 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
 
   
May 31,
   
February 29,
 
   
2008
   
2008
 
Assets
 
(unaudited)
       
             
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 69,970     $ 39,341  
Accounts receivable, net
    101,746       112,688  
Inventory
    146,456       155,748  
Receivables from vendors
    21,823       29,358  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    12,864       13,780  
Deferred income taxes
    7,135       7,135  
Total current assets
    359,994       358,050  
                 
Investment securities
    12,771       15,033  
Equity investments
    13,791       13,222  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    22,010       21,550  
Goodwill
    23,427       23,427  
Intangible assets
    100,773       101,008  
Other assets
    1,092       746  
Total assets
  $ 533,858     $ 533,036  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 34,194     $ 24,433  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    31,270       38,575  
Income taxes payable
    3,290       5,335  
Accrued sales incentives
    11,436       10,768  
Bank obligations
    1,881       3,070  
Current portion of long-term debt
    1,634       82  
Total current liabilities
    83,705       82,263  
                 
Long-term debt
    8,100       1,621  
Capital lease obligation
    5,590       5,607  
Deferred compensation
    4,833       4,406  
Other tax liabilities
    4,740       4,566  
Deferred tax liabilities
    5,123       6,057  
Other long term liabilities (see Note 8)
    4,910       5,003  
Total liabilities
    117,001       109,523  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders' equity:
               
Series preferred stock, $.01 par value; 1,500,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding
    -       -  
Common stock:
               
Class A, $.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized, 22,414,212 shares issued, 20,593,660 shares outstanding
    224       224  
Class B convertible, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 2,260,954 shares issued and outstanding
    22       22  
Paid-in capital
    274,282       274,282  
Retained earnings
    157,319       162,542  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    3,414       4,847  
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,820,552 shares of Class A common stock
    (18,404 )     (18,404 )
Total stockholders' equity
    416,857       423,513  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 533,858     $ 533,036  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three Months Ended May 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)

   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Net sales
  $ 144,583     $ 128,254  
Cost of sales
    122,068       105,065  
Gross profit
    22,515       23,189  
                 
Operating expenses:
               
Selling
    9,951       8,797  
General and administrative
    17,649       13,699  
Engineering and technical support
    2,804       2,262  
Total operating expenses
    30,404       24,758  
                 
Operating loss
    (7,889 )     (1,569 )
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest and bank charges
    (476 )     (667 )
Equity in income of equity investees
    900       942  
Other, net
    296       1,467  
Total other  income
    720       1,742  
                 
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes
    (7,169 )     173  
Income tax (benefit) expense
    (1,946 )     52  
Net (loss) income from continuing operations
    (5,223 )     121  
                 
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax
    -       2,111  
                 
Net (loss) income
  $ (5,223 )   $ 2,232  
                 
Net (loss) income  per common share (basic):
               
From continuing operations
  $ (0.23 )   $ 0.01  
From discontinued operations
  -     0.09  
Net (loss) income per common share (basic)
  $ (0.23 )   $ 0.10  
                 
Net (loss) income per common share (diluted):
               
From continuing operations
  $ (0.23 )   $ 0.01  
From discontinued operations
  -     0.09  
Net (loss) income per common share (diluted)
  $ (0.23 )   $ 0.10  
                 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic)
    22,854,614       22,775,052  
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (diluted)
    22,854,614       22,847,113  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended May 31, 2008 and 2007
 (In thousands)
(unaudited)
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net (loss) income
  $ (5,223 )   $ 2,232  
Net (income) from discontinued operations
    -       (2,111 )
Net (loss) income from continuing operations
    (5,223 )     121  
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating  activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,870       1,167  
Bad debt expense
    54       110  
Equity in income of equity investees
    (900 )     (942 )
Deferred income tax benefit
    (62 )     -  
Non-cash compensation adjustment
    183       (998 )
Tax benefit on stock options exercised
    -       (865 )
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
    (6 )     -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of assets and liabilities acquired):
               
Accounts receivable
    11,243       (21,166 )
Inventory
    9,539       (9,133 )
Receivables from vendors
    7,518       (1,778 )
Prepaid expenses and other
    653       (901 )
Investment securities-trading
    (413 )     (910 )
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, accrued sales incentives and other current liabilities
    3,165       7,359  
Income taxes payable
    (1,913 )     839  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    25,708       (27,097 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (1,868 )     (2,401 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    53       66  
Proceeds from distribution from an equity investee
    331       257  
Purchase of short-term investments
    -       (5,600 )
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments
    -       37,750  
Purchase adjustment of acquired businesses
    (249 )     (6,699 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (1,733 )     23,373  
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Borrowings from bank obligations
    6,277       662  
Repayments on bank obligations
    298       -  
Principal payments on capital lease obligation
    (17 )     (16 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    -       2,546  
Principal payments on debt
    -       (478 )
Tax benefit on stock options exercised
    -       865  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    6,558       3,579  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    96       133  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    30,629       (12 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    39,341       15,473  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 69,970     $ 15,461  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
May 31, 2008
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)

(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.  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 29, 2008.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses reported in those financial statements as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements.  These judgments can be subjective and complex, and consequently, actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.  Significant estimates made by the Company include the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory valuation, fair value of stock-based compensation, income taxes, valuation of long-lived assets, accrued sales incentives, warranty reserves 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 29, 2008.  There have been no changes to the Company's significant accounting policies subsequent to February 29, 2008, except for the accounting for the fair value measurement of financial assets and liabilities and related disclosures (Note 5).

The Company has one reportable segment, the Electronics Group, which is organized by product category.  The Electronics Group consists of seven 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. and Code Systems, Inc. The Company markets its products under the Audiovox® and other brand names. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, all amounts and percentages presented in the notes below are exclusive of discontinued operations.

(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 29, 2008.
 
No stock-based awards vested or were granted during the periods presented, accordingly, no stock-based compensation expense has been recorded for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007.  At May 31, 2008 and February 29, 2008, the Company had no unrecognized compensation cost as all stock options and warrants were fully vested.

Information regarding the Company's stock options and warrants are summarized below:


               
Weighted
 
         
Weighted
   
Average
 
         
Average
   
Remaining
 
   
Number of
   
Exercise
   
Contractual
 
   
Shares
   
Price
   
Life
 
                   
Outstanding and exercisable at February 29, 2008
    1,567,036     $ 13.96          
Granted
    -       -          
Exercised
    -       -          
Forfeited/expired
    (11,250 )     12.28          
Outstanding and exercisable at May 31, 2008
    1,555,786     $ 13.97       1.39  

 
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
May 31, 2008


(3)           Discontinued Operations

The net income from discontinued operations for the three months ended May 31, 2007 of $2,111, net of income tax expense of $1,136, is primarily due to legal settlements and related legal and administrative costs associated with contingencies pertaining to the Company’s discontinued Cellular business (see Note 16).
 
(4)           Net (Loss) Income Per Common Share

Basic net (loss) income per common share is based upon the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income 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 (loss) income per common share.  A reconciliation between the denominator of basic and diluted net (loss) income per common share is as follows:

   
Three Months Ended May 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic)
    22,854,614       22,775,052  
Effect of dilutive securities:
               
Stock options and warrants
    -       72,061  
Weighted-average common shares and potential common shares outstanding (diluted)
    22,854,614       22,847,113  

Stock options and warrants totaling 1,555,786 and 1,000,000 for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, were not included in the net (loss) income 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.
 
(5)           Fair Value Measurements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The statement clarifies that the exchange price is the price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell an asset or transfer a liability at the measurement date. The statement emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement and not an entity-specific measurement. It also establishes a fair value hierarchy used in fair value measurements and expands the required disclosures of assets and liabilities measured at fair value. For financial assets and liabilities, this statement is effective for fiscal periods beginning after November 15, 2007 and does not require any new fair value measurements. In February 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position No. 157-2 (“FSP No. 157-2”) was issued which delayed the effective date of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years ending after November 15, 2008 for non-financial assets and liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually).

The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157, as amended by FSP No. 157-2, on March 1, 2008. Pursuant to the provisions of FSP No. 157-2, the Company will not apply the provisions of SFAS No. 157 until March 1, 2009 for non-financial assets and liabilities (principally goodwill and intangible assets).

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“SFAS No. 159”), to provide companies the option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. Upon adoption of the provisions of SFAS No. 159 on March 1, 2008, the Company did not elect the fair value option to report its financial assets and liabilities at fair value. Accordingly, the adoption of SFAS No. 159 did not have an impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

 
 
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
May 31, 2008
 
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:
 
·  
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

·  
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.

·  
Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
 
SFAS No. 157 requires the use of observable market data if such data is available without undue cost and effort.

Measurement of Fair Value

The Company measures fair value as an exit price using the procedures described below for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value. When available, the Company uses unadjusted quoted market prices to measure fair value and classifies such items within Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that use, where possible, current market-based or independently-sourced market parameters such as interest rates and currency rates. Items valued using internally generated models are classified according to the lowest level input or value driver that is significant to the valuation. Thus, an item may be classified in Level 3 even though there may be inputs that are readily observable. If quoted market prices are not available, the valuation model used generally depends on the specific asset or liability being valued. The determination of fair value considers various factors including interest rate yield curves and time value underlying the financial instruments.

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 May 31, 2008 consistent with the fair value hierarchy provisions of SFAS No. 157:
 
         
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
         
Quoted
             
         
Prices in
             
         
Active
             
         
Markets for
   
Significant
       
         
Identical
   
Other
   
Significant
 
         
Assets and
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
 
         
Liabilities
   
Inputs
   
Inputs
 
         
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
                       
Cash and money market funds
  $ 69,970     $ 69,970     $ -     $ -  
Long-term investment securities:
                               
Trading and available-for-sale marketable securities
    8,113       8,113       -       -  
Auction rate security
    3,658       -       -       3,658  
Other long-term investments
    1,000       -       1,000       -  
Total  long-term investment securities
    12,771       8,113       1,000       3,658  
Total assets measured at fair value
  $ 82,741     $ 78,083     $ 1,000     $ 3,658  

 
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
May 31, 2008
 
As of May 31, 2008, the Company’s long-term investment securities consisted of marketable securities, an auction rate security and other long-term investments. As of May  31, 2008, the fair value of the Company’s long-term investment securities as defined under SFAS No. 157 was approximately $12,771. The Company’s long-term investment securities are classified between trading and available-for-sale, and accordingly, unrealized gains and losses on long-term investment securities classified as available-for-sale are reflected as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity, net of tax.

As of May 31, 2008, the Company had $4,550 (at par value) of an auction rate security included within its portfolio of long-term investment securities. This auction rate security is classified as available-for-sale. During the three months ended May 31, 2008, the Company recorded approximately $892 of unrealized losses on this auction rate note, which is included in other comprehensive loss in stockholders' equity, net of tax. The Company determined the decline in market value below cost to be temporary based upon the Company’s ability to retain the investment over a period of time, which would be sufficient to allow for any recovery in market value. Accordingly, based upon the Company’s intent and ability to retain these investments over a period of time believed to be sufficient to recover the value, it has classified the auction rate security as part of long-term investment securities on its consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2008.
 
Due to recent events in the U.S. credit markets during the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company changed its valuation technique for its auction rate security by utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis or other type of valuation model as of May 31, 2008. 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.

As of May 31, 2008, the Company recorded an unrealized loss of $892 to accumulated other comprehensive income as a result of a decline in the fair value of its auction rate security. The auction rate security at May 31, 2008, totaled $4,550,000 (at par value), and is collateralized by student loan portfolios, which are guaranteed by the United States government. Because there is no assurance that auctions for these securities will be successful in the near term as of May 31, 2008, this auction rate security is classified as an available-for-sale long-term investment. Any future fluctuation in the fair value related to this security that the Company deems to be temporary, including any recoveries of previous write-downs, would be recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income. If at any time in the future the Company determines that a valuation adjustment is other-than-temporary, it will record a charge to earnings in the period of determination.
 
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 then market rates and (iv) are based on quoted prices in active markets.
 
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.
 
Based on market conditions, the Company changed its valuation methodology for its auction rate security to a discounted cash flow analysis or other type of valuation model during the first quarter of 2008. Accordingly, these securities changed from Level 1 to Level 3 within SFAS No. 157’s hierarchy since the Company’s initial adoption of SFAS No. 157 on March 1, 2008. The following table presents the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as defined in SFAS No. 157 at May 31, 2008:
 
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
May 31, 2008
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
   
(Level 3)
 
       
Balance at February 29, 2008
  $ -  
Auction rate security transfered to Level 3
    4,550  
Total unrealized loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income
    (892 )
Balance at May 31, 2008
  $ 3,658  

(6)           Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income of $3,414 and $4,847 at May 31, 2008 and February 29, 2008, respectively, includes accumulated foreign currency translation gains of $4,669 and $4,470, accumulated unrealized (losses) gains on investment securities classified as available-for-sale of $(1,255) and $377 at May 31, 2008 and February 29, 2008, respectively.

The Company’s total comprehensive income was as follows:

   
Three Months Ended May 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Net (loss) income
  $ (5,223 )   $ 2,232  
                 
Other comprehensive  income:
               
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    199       885  
Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale investment securities arising during the period, net of tax
    (1,632 )     (9 )
Other comprehensive (loss) income,  net of tax
    (1,433 )     876  
                 
Total comprehensive (loss) income
  $ (6,656 )   $ 3,108  

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 $1,043 and $6 for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 
(7)           Supplemental Cash Flow Information/Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

The following is supplemental information relating to the consolidated statements of cash flows:

   
Three Months Ended May 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
Cash paid during the period:
           
Interest (excluding bank charges)
  $ 417     $ 615  
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ 244     $ 357  

Non-Cash Transactions

During the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company recorded a non-cash compensation charge (benefit) of $183 and $(998) respectively, related to the rights under call/put options previously granted to certain employees.  The benefit recorded during the three months ended May 31, 2007 was due to a reduction in the call/put liability calculation as a result of the Oehlbach acquisition (Note 8).
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
May 31, 2008
 
(8)           Business Acquisitions

Thomson Accessories

On January 29, 2007, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of Thomson’s Americas consumer electronics accessory business as well as rights to the RCA, Recoton, Spikemaster, Ambico and Discwasher brands for consumer electronics accessories for $64,716, including a working capital payment of $7,617, acquisition costs of $2,414 and a fee currently estimated to be approximately $4,685 related to 0.75% of future net sales of the RCA brand for five years from the date of acquisition. The fee related to the future net sales of the RCA brand was recorded in connection with the final purchase price allocation (increase to intangible assets, other current liabilities ($890) and other long-term liabilities) as the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the total purchase price. As the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the total purchase price, after recording the estimated fee related to future net sales of the RCA brand, the Company reduced the estimated fair value of the non-financial assets acquired on a pro-rata basis to the adjusted purchase price of $64,716.

The results of operations of this acquisition have been included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.  The purpose of this acquisition was to enhance the Company’s market share in the accessory business, which includes rights to the RCA brand and other brand names.
 
Oehlbach

On March 1, 2007, Audiovox German Holdings GmbH completed the stock acquisition of Oehlbach Kabel GmbH (“Oehlbach”), a European market leader in the accessories field for $8,134, including acquisition costs of $200 and an estimated contingent payment of approximately $1,322.

 
The contingent payment may be due by the Company if certain earnings targets are generated by Oehlbach for a period of three years after the acquisition date (March 1, 2010). The earnings target calculation requires that if the accumulated Oehlbach operating income, including or excluding certain items exceeds 3,290 Euros over the cumulative three year period, the Company is liable to pay the excess of the operating income amount (as defined in the purchase agreement) over 3,290 Euros but not to exceed 1,000 Euros. The contingent payment was recorded in connection with the final purchase price allocation (increase to intangible assets and other long-term liabilities) as the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the total purchase price. As the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the total purchase price, after recording the maximum contingent payment, the Company reduced the estimated fair value of the non-financial assets acquired on a pro-rata basis to the adjusted purchase price of $8,134.
 
The results of operations of this acquisition have been included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The purpose of this acquisition was to expand the Company’s accessory product lines to European Markets.
 
Incaar
 
On August 14, 2007, Audiovox German Holdings GmbH completed the acquisition of certain assets and the business of Incaar Limited (“Incaar”), an OEM business in Europe for $801, including acquisition costs of $51 and an estimated contingent payment of approximately $400.
 
The contingent payment may be due by the Company if certain earnings targets are generated by Incaar for a period of two years after the acquisition date (August 14, 2009). The earnings target calculation requires that if the accumulated Incaar pre-tax income, including or excluding certain items, exceeds 1,055 Euros over the cumulative two year period, the Company is liable to pay an additional $400, as defined in the purchase agreement. The contingent payment was recorded in connection with the final purchase price allocation (increase to intangible assets and other long-term liabilities) as the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the total purchase price. As the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the total purchase price, after recording the maximum contingent payment, the Company reduced the estimated fair value of the non-financial assets acquired on a pro-rata basis to the adjusted purchase price of $801.
 
The results of operations of this acquisition have been included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The purpose of this acquisition was to add the experience, concepts and product development of an OEM business in Europe.
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
May 31, 2008
 
Technuity

On November 1, 2007, Audiovox Accessories Corporation completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of Technuity, Inc. (“Technuity”), an emerging leader in the battery and power products industry and the exclusive licensee of the Energizer® brand in North and Latin Americas for rechargeable batteries and battery packs for camcorders, cordless phones, digital cameras, DVD players and other power supply devices. As consideration for Technuity, the Company paid the following:

Purchase Price (net of cash acquired)
  $ 20,373  
Final working capital credit
    (317 )
Acquisition related costs
    1,094  
Total Purchase Price
  $ 21,150  
 
In addition, a minimum working capital payment, as defined in the agreement, and a maximum contingent payment of $1,000 may be due by the Company if certain sales and gross margin targets are met for a period of twelve months after the acquisition date. The sales and gross margin targets require that net sales exceeds $26.5 million and gross margin exceeds $7.65 million, as defined in the purchase agreement. As of February 29, 2008, no amount has been accrued for the contingency payment as the sales and gross margin targets have not been met.

The results of operations of this acquisition have been included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The purpose of this acquisition was to further strengthen our accessory product lines and core offerings, to be the exclusive licensee of the Energizer® brand in North and Latin Americas for rechargeable batteries and power supply systems and to increase the Company’s market share in the consumer electronics accessory business.

The following summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
 
Assets acquired:
     
Accounts receivable, net
  $ 3,949  
Inventory
    4,967  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    137  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    103  
Other long-term assets
    240  
Trademarks and other intangible assets
    15,666  
Goodwill
    5,913  
Total assets acquired
  $ 30,975  
         
Liabilities assumed:
       
Accounts payable
  $ 3,689  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    467  
Deferred tax liabilities
    5,637  
Other liabilities
    32  
Total liabilities assumed
    9,825  
Total purchase price
  $ 21,150  
 
The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is preliminary.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
May 31, 2008
 
Thomson Audio/Video

On December 31, 2007, the Company completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of Thomson’s U.S., Canada, Mexico, China and Hong Kong consumer electronics audio/video business as well as the rights to the RCA brand for the audio/video field of use. As consideration for Thomson’s audio/video business, the Company paid the following:
 
Purchase price
  $ 13,188  
Net asset payment
    11,093  
Acquisition related costs
    655  
      24,936  
Less: Multimedia license fee
    (10,000 )
Total net purchase price
  $ 14,936  
 
In addition, the Company agreed to pay Thomson a 1% fee related to future net sales of the RCA brand for the audio/video field of use for five years (beginning in 2010 through 2014).
 
Contemporaneous with this transaction, the Company entered into a license agreement with Multimedia Device Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer, to market certain product categories acquired in the acquisition for an upfront fee of $10,000, the purchase of certain inventory, which amounted to approximately $4,700, plus a 1% royalty payment on future net RCA sales beginning in 2008 and continuing in perpetuity. Beginning in 2010 through 2014, this royalty fee increases to 2% of future net sales. Accordingly, the upfront license fee of $10,000 will reduce the Company’s cost of the transaction (refer to purchase price above).

The results of operations of this acquisition have been included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The purpose of this acquisition was to control the RCA trademark for the audio/video field of use and to expand our core product offerings into certain developing markets.

The following summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
 
Assets acquired:
     
Inventory
  $ 21,547  
Tooling
    102  
Trademarks and other intangible assets (less license fee)
    12,005  
Total assets acquired
  $ 33,654  
         
Liabilities assumed:
       
Warranty accrual
  $ 12,848  
Other liabilities acquired
    5,870  
Total liabilities assumed
    18,718  
Total purchase price
  $ 14,936  

The allocation of the purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed is preliminary.

The following unaudited pro-forma financial information for the three months ended May 31, 2007 represents the combined results of the Company's operations as if the Incaar, Technuity and Thomson A/V acquisitions had occurred at March 1, 2007. The unaudited pro-forma financial information does not necessarily reflect the results of operations that would have occurred had the Company constituted a single entity during such period.
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
May 31, 2007
 
       
Net sales
  $ 254,494  
Net loss
    (7,650 )
Net loss per share-diluted
  $ (0.33 )
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
May 31, 2008
 
(9)           Goodwill and Intangible Assets

There was no change in the goodwill balance during the three months ended May 31,2008. The goodwill balance at May 31, 2008 and February 29, 2008 was $23,427.

At May 31, 2008, intangible assets consisted of the following:

   
Gross
         
Total Net
 
   
Carrying
   
Accumulated
   
Book
 
   
Value
   
Amortization
   
Value
 
                   
Trademarks/Tradenames not subject to amortization
  $ 85,401     $ -     $ 85,401  
Customer relationships subject to amortization (5-15 years)
    15,886       1,106       14,780  
Patents subject to amortization (5-10 years)
    695       434       261  
Contract subject to amortization (5 years)
    1,104       773       331  
Total
  $ 103,086     $ 2,313     $ 100,773  
 
At February 29, 2008, intangible assets consisted of the following:

   
Gross
         
Total Net
 
   
Carrying
   
Accumulated
   
Book
 
   
Value
   
Amortization
   
Value
 
                   
Trademarks/Tradenames not subject to amortization
  $ 86,368     $ -     $ 86,368  
Customer relationships subject to amortization (5-15 years)
    14,685       741       13,944  
Patents subject to amortization (5-10 years)
    695       385       310  
Contract subject to amortization (5 years)
    1,104       718       386  
Total
  $ 102,852     $ 1,844     $ 101,008  

During the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company made contingent payments of $135 and $142, respectively, in connection with the RCA accessory brand (Note 8).

The Company recorded amortization expense related to the above amortizable intangible assets of $457 and $102 for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  The estimated aggregate amortization expense for the cumulative five years ending May 31, 2013 amounts to $7,359.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
May 31, 2008
 
(10)          Equity Investments

As of May 31, 2008 and February 29, 2008, 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.

   
May 31,
   
February 29,
 
   
2008
   
2008
 
             
Current assets
  $ 28,283     $ 26,344  
Non-current assets
    4,784       4,710  
Current liabilities
    5,485       4,611  
Members' equity
    27,582       26,443  
 
   
Three Months Ended May 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Net sales
  $ 18,835     $ 19,506  
Gross profit
    5,279       5,304  
Operating income
    1,611       1,646  
Net income
    1,801       1,884  

The Company's share of income from ASA for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007, was $900 and $942, respectively.  In addition, the Company received distributions from ASA totaling $331 during the three months ended May 31, 2008, which was recorded as a reduction to equity investments in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

(11)         Income Taxes

Quarterly Tax Benefit (Provision)

Interim period tax provisions are generally based upon an estimated annual effective tax rate per taxable entity, including evaluations of possible future events and transactions, and are subject to subsequent refinement or revision.  When the Company is unable to estimate a part of its annual income or loss, or the related tax expense or benefit, the tax expense or benefit applicable to that item is reported in the interim period in which the income or loss occurs.  A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2008 was a benefit of 27.1% compared to a provision of 30.1% in the prior period.  The effective tax rate is lower than the statutory rate due to certain discrete tax items totaling $348 that was recorded during the three months ended May 31, 2008, related to the quarterly FIN No. 48 adjustment and foreign tax jurisdictional items.

 
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
May 31, 2008

FIN No. 48

The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (“FIN No. 48”).  FIN No. 48 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements.  Under FIN No. 48, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position.  The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.  FIN No.  48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, and disclosure requirements.

The Company adopted the provisions of FIN No. 48 on March 1, 2007, which resulted in a $2,714 adjustment to increase retained earnings in connection with a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle.  The amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits at May 31, 2008 was $4,740 (related to gross unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in prior periods), all of which would impact the Company’s effective tax rate, if recognized. The Company increased its gross unrecognized tax benefits related to unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken during a prior period by $70 during the three months ended May 31, 2008.  The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits as part of the income tax provision.  As of May 31, 2008, the Company had $805 of accrued interest and penalties in connection with unrecognized tax benefits, of which $97 and $7 of interest and penalties, respectively, were recognized during the three months ended May 31, 2008.

It is possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits could change in the next 12 months, however, the Company does not expect the change to have a significant impact on its results of operations or financial position.

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) is conducting an examination of the Company’s U.S. federal income tax returns for the fiscal years 2004, 2005 and 2006 as part of the IRS’s Compliance Assurance Process program.  In addition, the Company files in numerous state and foreign jurisdictions with varying statutes of limitations.

(12)         Accrued Sales Incentives

A summary of the activity with respect to sales incentives is provided below:

   
Three Months Ended May 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Opening balance
  $ 10,768     $ 7,410  
Accruals
    5,816       7,714 *
Payments and credits
    (4,315 )     (3,323 )
Reversals for unearned sales incentive
    (45 )     (347 )
Reversals for unclaimed sales incentives
    (788 )     (1,016 )
Ending balance
  $ 11,436     $ 10,438  

* Includes $325 of sales incentives acquired from the Oehlbach acquisition (Note 8).

(13)           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 May 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Opening balance
  $ 17,002     $ 9,586  
Liabilities accrued for warranties issued during the period
    2,552       2,691  
Warranty claims paid during the period (includes the acquired warranty liabilities)
    (8,636 )     (2,953 )
Ending balance
  $ 10,918     $ 9,324  
 

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
May 31, 2008
 
(14)           Financing Arrangements

The Company has the following financing arrangements:

   
May 31,
   
February 28,
 
   
2008
   
2008
 
Bank Obligations
           
Domestic bank obligations (a)
  $ -     $ -  
Euro asset-based lending obligation  (b)
    1,881       3,070  
Total bank obligations
  $ 1,881     $ 3,070  
                 
Debt
               
Euro term loan agreement (c)
  $ 7,816     $ -  
Oehlbach (d)
    864       850  
Other (e)
    1,054       853  
Total debt
  $ 9,734     $ 1,703  
 
(a)           Domestic Bank Obligations
 
At February 29, 2008, the Company has an unsecured credit line to fund the temporary short-term working capital needs of the domestic operations. This line expires on September 30, 2008 and allows aggregate borrowings of up to $25,000 at an interest rate of Prime (or similar designations) plus 1%. As of May 31, 2008 and February 29, 2008, no direct amounts are outstanding under this agreement. At May 31, 2008, the Company had $5,167 in commercial and standby letters of credit outstanding, which reduces the amount available under the unsecured credit line.
 
(a)           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 25, 2008 and is renewable on an annual basis. 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 critera 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 2.5%, and the Company pays 0.4% of its gross sales as a fee for the accounts receivable factoring arrangement. As of May 31, 2008, the amount of accounts receivable and finished goods available for factoring exceeded the amounts outstanding under this obligation.
 
(a)           New Euro Term Loan Agreement
 
On March 30, 2008, Audiovox Germany entered into a new 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.
 

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
May 31, 2008
 
(d)           Oehlbach
 
In connection with the Oehlbach acquisition (Note 8), 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 May 2008 to March 2011.
 
(e)           Other Debt
 
This amount represents a call/put option owed to certain employees of Audiovox Germany.

(15)           Other Income

Other income is comprised of the following:

   
Three Months Ended May 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Interest income
  $ 453     $ 1,411  
Rental income
    184       138  
Miscellaneous
    (341 )     (82 )
Total Other, net
  $ 296     $ 1,467  

(16)         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.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
May 31, 2008
 
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.
 
Derivative Settlement

In November 2004, several purported double derivative, derivative and class actions were filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, New Castle County challenging approximately $27,000 made in payments from the proceeds of the sale of the Company’s cellular business.  These actions were subsequently consolidated into a single derivative complaint (the “Complaint”), In re Audiovox Corporation Derivative Litigation.

This matter was settled in May 2007 and received final Chancery court approval in June 2007.  As a result of the settlement, the Company received $6,750 in gross proceeds.  The gross proceeds were offset by $2,378 in plaintiff legal fees and $1,023 in accrued legal and administrative costs for defending all remaining ACC legal claims.  The items discussed above resulted in a pre-tax benefit of $3,349 recorded in discontinued operations for the three months ended May 31, 2007.
 
(17)         New Accounting Pronouncements
 
On December 4, 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement No. 141(R), Business Combinations (“Statement No. 141(R)”) and Statement No. 160, Accounting and Reporting of Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51 (“Statement No. 160”). These new standards will significantly change the financial accounting and reporting of business combination transactions and noncontrolling (or minority) interests in consolidated financial statements. Issuance of these standards is also noteworthy in that they represent the culmination of the first major collaborative convergence project between the International Accounting Standards Board and the FASB. 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. Early adoption is prohibited. Application of Statement No. 141(R) and Statement No. 160 is required to be adopted prospectively, except for certain provisions of Statement No. 160, which are required to be adopted retrospectively. 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). The Company is currently evaluating the impact of Statement No. 141(R) and Statement No. 160, but does not expect the adoption of these pronouncements to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 
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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 months ended May 31, 2008 compared to the three months ended May 31, 2007. 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 and value added service provider in the accessory, mobile and consumer electronics industries. We conduct our business through seven wholly-owned subsidiaries: American Radio Corp., Audiovox Accessories Corp. (“AAC”),  Audiovox Consumer Electronics, Inc. (“ACE”),  Audiovox Electronics Corporation (“AEC”), Audiovox German Holdings GmbH  (“Audiovox Germany”), Audiovox Venezuela, C.A. and Code Systems, Inc. (“Code”).  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 and presently have one reportable segment (the “Electronics Group”), which is organized by product category.  We previously announced our intention to acquire synergistic businesses with gross profit margins higher than our core business, leverage our overhead, penetrate new markets and to expand our core business and distribution channels.
 
    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,
 
·
car to car portable navigation systems,
 
·
rear observation and collision avoidance systems,
 
·
Liquid Crystal Display (“LCD”) flat panel televisions,
 
·
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.
 
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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, and
 
·
power supply systems.
    
    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.
 
    We have recently integrated and continue to integrate the following acquisitions, discussed below, into our existing business structure:
 
    In December 2007, the Company completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of Thomson’s U.S., Canada, Mexico, China and Hong Kong consumer electronics audio/video business for a total cash purchase price of approximately $3,188 (net of license fee below), plus a net asset payment of $11,093, transaction costs of $655 and a fee related to the RCA® brand in connection with future sales for a stated period of time. The purpose of this acquisition was to control the RCA trademark for the audio video field of use and to expand our core product offerings in certain developing markets. Contemporaneous with this transaction, the Company entered into a license agreement with Multimedia Device Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer, to market certain product categories acquired in the acquisition for an upfront fee of $10,000, the purchase of certain inventory and future royalty payments.
 
    In November 2007, AAC completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of Technuity, Inc., an emerging leader in the battery and power products industry and the exclusive licensee of the Energizer® brand in North America for rechargeable batteries and battery packs for camcorders, cordless phones, digital cameras, DVD players and other power supply devices, for a total cash purchase price of $20,373 (net of cash acquired), plus a working capital credit of $317, transaction costs of $1,094 and a maximum contingent earn out payment of $1,000, if certain sales and gross margin targets are met. The purpose of this acquisition was to further strengthen our accessory product lines and core offerings, to be the exclusive licensee of the Energizer® brand in North America for rechargeable batteries and power supply systems, and to increase the Company’s market share in the consumer electronics accessory business.
 
    In August 2007, Audiovox Germany completed the acquisition of certain assets of Incaar Limited, a U.K. business that specializes in rear seat electronics systems, for a total purchase price of $350, plus transaction costs of $51 and a maximum contingent earn out payment of $400, if certain earnings targets are met.  The purpose of this acquisition was to add the experience, concepts and product development of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) business to our European operations.
 
    In March 2007, Audiovox Germany completed the stock acquisition of Oehlbach, a European market leader in the accessories business, for a total cash purchase price of $6,611, plus transaction costs of $200 and a contingent earn out payment, not to exceed 1 million euros.  The purpose of this acquisition was to add electronics accessory product lines to our European business.
 
    In January 2007, we completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of Thomson’s Americas consumer electronics accessory business for a total cash purchase price of approximately $50,000, plus a working capital payment of $7,617, plus a five year fee estimated to be $4,685 related to the RCA brand in connection with future sales and approximately $2,414 of transaction costs.  The purpose of this acquisition was to expand our market presence in the accessory business. The acquisition included the rights to the RCA Accessories brand for consumer electronics accessories as well as the Recoton, Spikemaster, Ambico and Discwasher brands for use on any product category and the Jensen, Advent, Acoustic Research and Road Gear brands for consumer electronics accessories.
 
    We continue to monitor economic and industry conditions in order to evaluate potential synergistic business acquisitions that would allow us to leverage overhead, penetrate new markets and expand our core business and distribution channels.
 
 
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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
 
    As disclosed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008, the discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  The preparation of these financial statements require 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.  Since February 29, 2008, there have been no changes in our critical accounting policies or changes to the assumptions and estimates related to them, except for the accounting for the fair value measurements of financial assets and liabilities and the related disclosures, which is further discussed in footnote 5. Fair Value Measurements, included in this Form 10-Q for the three months ended May 31, 2008.

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 months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007.  We analyze and explain the differences between periods based on the specific line items of the consolidated statements of operations.

Three months ended May 31, 2008 compared to the three months ended May 31, 2007
    
    The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, certain statements of operations data for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007.

Net Sales

   
Three Months Ended May 31,
   
     $
     
    
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
Change
   
Change
 
                           
Electronics
  $ 113,719     $ 94,984     $ 18,735       19.7 %
Accessories
    30,864       33,270       (2,406 )     (7.2 )
Total net sales
  $ 144,583     $ 128,254     $ 16,329       12.7 %

Electronics sales, which represented 78.7% of our net sales for the three months ended May 31, 2008 compared to 74.1% in the prior year period, increased $18,735 or 19.7% primarily due to the incremental sales generated from the recently acquired Thomson Audio/Video operations, increased sales in our core consumer and security product lines and increases in the electronic sales of the Company’s international operations in Germany and Venezuela. These increases were partially offset by lower than expected electronic sales in mobile audio and video as a result of the weakening U.S. economy, lower consumer demand for electronics products and a decline in new car sales.

Accessories sales, which represented 21.3% of our net sales for the three months ended May 31, 2008 compared to 25.9% in the prior year period, decreased $2,406 or 7.2% primarily due to the weakening U.S. economy and demand for consumer electronics products. This decrease was partially offset by the incremental sales generated from the recently acquired Technuity operations.

Sales incentive expense decreased $1,043 to $4,983 for the three months ended May 31, 2008 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 was partially offset by a $530 decrease in reversals.  The decrease in sales incentive reversals was primarily due to a decrease of $302 and $228 in unearned and unclaimed sales incentives, respectively, as a result of large retail customers reaching their minimum sales targets and increased customer claims of their sales incentive funds. 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.

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Gross Profit

   
Three Months Ended May 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Gross profit
  $ 22,515     $ 23,189  
Gross margins
    15.6 %     18.1 %
 
Gross margins decreased by 250 basis points from 18.1% to 15.6%.  Gross margins were unfavorably impacted by the Company’s decision to exit the portable navigation business as a result of industry trends and a highly competitive and mature market with lower margins. As a result, the Company recorded a $2,900 (200 basis point adverse impact) charge during the three months ended May 31, 2008 to reserve for remaining portable navigation inventory positions on hand and the expenses associated with the sale and support of those products. In addition, gross margins were adversely impacted during the three months ended May 31, 2008 by increased freight and warehouse and assembly costs as a result of increases in energy and material costs and  field warehousing expenses.

Operating Expenses and Operating Loss

   
Three Months Ended May 31,
         $       %      
   
2008
   
2007
   
Change
   
Change
 
                           
Operating expenses:
                         
Selling
  $ 9,951     $ 8,797     $ 1,154       13.1  %
General and administrative
    17,649       13,699       3,950       28.8  
Engineering and technical support
    2,804       2,262       542       24.0  
Total operating expenses
  $ 30,404     $ 24,758     $ 5,646       22.8 %
                                 
Operating loss
  $ (7,889 )   $ (1,569 )   $ (6,320 )     402.8

Operating expenses increased $5,646 or 22.8% for the three months ended May 31, 2008, as compared to the prior year.  As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses increased to 21% for the three months ended May 31, 2008, from 19.3% in the prior year.  The increase in total operating expenses is due to the incremental costs related to the recently acquired Thomson Accessory, Oehlbach, Incaar, Technuity and Thomson Audio/Video operations, which contributed total operating expense of $10,911 for the three months ended May 31, 2008 compared to $5,511 for the Thomson Accessory and Oehlbach operations in the prior year period. Operating expenses for our core business was $19,493 for the three months ended May 31, 2008, an increase of $246 or 1.3% over the prior year. Operating expenses for the three months ended May 31, 2007 included a $998 benefit related to a call/put option previously granted to certain employees as a result of the  reduction in the call/put liability calculation. Excluding this benefit, core operating expenses in the prior year would have been $20,245, resulting in a reduction of core operating expenses of $752 or 3.7% for the three months ended May 31, 2008.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, total operating expenses from our core business and the incremental operating expenses related to the recently acquired Thomson Accessory, Oehlbach, Incaar, Technuity and Thomson Audio/Video businesses.
 
   
Three Months Ended May 31,
         $       %      
   
2008
   
2007
   
Change
   
Change
 
                           
Core operating expenses
  $ 19,493     $ 19,247     $ 246       1.3 %
Operating expenses from acquired businesses
    10,911       5,511       5,400       98.0  
Total operating expenses
  $ 30,404     $ 24,758     $ 5,646       22.8 %


Selling expenses increased $1,154 or 1% primarily due to $3,618 of selling expenses for the three months ended May 31, 2008 related to the recently acquired Thomson Accessory, Oehlbach, Incaar, Technuity and Thomson Audio/Video operations compared to $2,215 for the Thomson Accessory and Oehlbach operations in the prior year period, and an increase in commission expense as a result of increases in commissionable sales and salesmen salaries and related benefits. These increases were partially offset by a decline in travel and entertainment expenses due to a decline in employee travel. Selling expenses for our core business was $6,333 for the three months ended May 31, 2008, a decrease of $249 or 3.9% over the prior year.
 
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General and administrative expenses increased $3,950 or 28.8% over the prior year due to the following:

·  
$6,391 of expenses for the three months ended May 31, 2008 for the recently acquired operations of Thomson Accessory, Oehlbach, Incaar, Technuity and Thomson Audio/Video operations compared to $2,913 for the Thomson Accessory and Oehlbach operations in the prior year period,

·  
$569 increase in salaries and related payroll taxes and benefits due to a $998 benefit recorded in the prior year related to a call/put option previously granted to certain employees as a result of a reduction in the call/put option liability and general increases to fiscal wages,

·  
$305 increase in professional fees due to an increase in legal and consulting fees,

·  
$199 increase in depreciation and amortization due to an increase in capital expenditures and amortizable intangibles as a result of acquisitions and investments in new operating systems.

The above increases were partially offset by a $107 decrease in travel and entertainment expenses due to a reduction in employee travel and a $181 reduction in general insurance and other office expenses.

General and administrative expenses from our core business were $11,258 for the three months ended May 31, 2008, an increase of $472 or 4% over the prior year.

Engineering and technical support expenses increased $542 or 24% due to $902 of expenses for the three months ended May 31, 2008 related to the recently acquired Thomson Accessory, Oehlbach, Incaar, Technuity and Thomson Audio/Video operations compared to $383 for the Thomson Accessory and Oehlbach operations in the prior year period, and an increase in domestic direct labor and related payroll benefits as a result of increased product development efforts and general wage increases. Engineering and technical support expenses for our core business were $1,902 for the three months ended May 31, 2008, an increase of $23 over the prior year.

Other (Expense) Income

   
Three Months Ended May 31,
         $       %      
   
2008
   
2007
   
Change
   
Change
 
                           
Interest and bank charges
  $ (476 )   $ (667 )   $ 191       (28.6 ) %
Equity in income of equity investees
    900       942       (42 )     (4.5 )
Other, net
    296       1,467       (1,171 )     (79.8 )
Total other income
  $ 720     $ 1,742     $ (1,022 )     (58.7 ) %

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.

Other income decreased due to a decline in interest income as a result of a decline in our short-term investment holdings due to cash utilized for acquisitions as well as current working capital requirements.

Income Tax Benefit/Provision

The effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2008 was a benefit of 27.1% compared to a provision of 30.1% in the prior period.  The effective tax rate is lower than the statutory rate due to certain discrete tax items totaling $348 that was recorded during the three months ended May 31, 2008, related to the quartlery FIN No. 48 adjustment and foreign tax jurisidictional items.
 
Income from Discontinued Operations

The net income from discontinued operations for the three months ended May 31, 2007 of $2,111, net of income tax expense of $1,136, is primarily due to legal settlements and related legal and administrative costs associated with contingencies pertaining to the Company’s discontinued Cellular business (see Note 16).

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Net (Loss) Income

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected statement of operations data beginning with operating loss from continuing operations to reported net (loss) income and basic and diluted net (loss) income per common share.

   
Three Months Ended May 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
             
Operating loss
  $ (7,889 )   $ (1,569 )
Other income, net
    720       1,742  
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes
    (7,169 )     173  
Income tax (benefit) expense
    (1,946 )     52  
Net (loss) income from continuing operations
    (5,223 )     121  
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax
    -       2,111  
Net (loss) income
  $ (5,223 )   $ 2,232  
                 
Net (loss) income per common share:
               
Basic
  $ (0.23 )   $ 0.10  
Diluted
  $ (0.23 )   $ 0.10  

Net loss for the three months ended May 31, 2008 was $(5,223) compared to net income of $2,232 in the prior year.  Net loss per share for the three months ended May 31, 2008 was $(0.23) (diluted) as compared to net income per share of $0.10 (diluted) for the prior year.  Net loss was impacted by sales incentive reversals of $833 ($509 after taxes) and $1,363 ($831 after taxes) for the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.  Net income for the three months ended May 31, 2007 was also favorably impacted by $2,111 in income from discontinued operations as a result of a derivative legal settlement.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows, Commitments and Obligations
 
As of May 31, 2008, we had working capital of $276,289, which includes cash and equivalents of $69,970, compared with working capital of $275,787 at February 29, 2008, which included cash and equivalents of $39,341.  The increase in cash and equivalents is primarily due to the collection of accounts and vendor receivable balances, a decline in our inventory balances, increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses and borrowings from bank obligations. These increases were offset by capital expenditures as well as our additional working capital needs.  We plan to utilize our current cash position as well as collections from our accounts receivable 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.

Operating activities provided cash of $25,708 for the three months ended May 31, 2008 compared to cash used of $27,097 in 2007.  Net loss from continuing operations for the three months ended May 31, 2008 was $5,223 compared to net income of $121 in the prior year.  The increase in cash provided by operating activities as compared to the prior year was primarily due to the decrease in accounts and vendor receivables, a reduction in our inventory balances, an increase in accounts payable and an increase in depreciation and amortization expenses.

The following significant fluctuations in the balance sheet accounts impacted cash flows from operations:

·  
Cash flows from operating activities for the three months ended May 31, 2008 were impacted by an decrease in accounts receivable primarily due to the timing of collections and improved accounts receivable turnover.  Accounts receivable turnover approximated 5.5 during the three months ended May 31, 2008 compared to 5.3 in the prior year.

·  
Cash flows from operations were impacted by a decrease in our inventory balances due to decreased purchases in connection with our fiscal 2009 operating cycles.  Inventory turnover approximated 3.7 during the three months ended May 31, 2008 compared to 3.8 in the prior year.

·  
In addition, cash flows from operating activities for the three months ended May 31, 2008 were favorably impacted by a decrease in receivables from vendors due to the collection of certain balances from certain vendors.
 
    Investing activities used cash of $1,733 during the three months ended May 31, 2008, primarily due to capital expenditures. Investing activities provided cash of $23,373 during the three months ended May 31, 2007, primarily due to the sales (net of purchases) of short-term investments partially offset by the Oehlbach acquisition and purchases of property, plant and equipment.
 
    Financing activities provided cash of $6,558 during the three months ended May 31, 2008, primarily from borrowings from the Euro term loan. Financing activities provided $3,579 during the three months ended May 31, 2007, primarily from the exercise of stock options partially offset by repayments of bank obligations and debt.
 
    As of May 31, 2008, we have a domestic credit line to fund the temporary short-term working capital needs of the Company.  This line expires on September 30, 2008 and allows aggregate borrowings of up to $25,000 at an interest rate of Prime (or similar designations) plus 1%.  In addition, Audiovox Germany has a 16,000 Euro accounts receivable factoring arrangement and a 6,000 Euro Asset-Based Lending (“ABL”) credit facility.
 
    As discussed in Note 5. Fair Value Measurements, to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q for the three months ended May 31, 2008, we adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157, as amended by FSP No. 157-2, effective March 1, 2008. We utilized unobservable (Level 3) inputs in determining the fair value of an auction rate security we hold totaling $3,658 at May 31, 2008.
 
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    As of May 31, 2008, $4,550 (at par value) of our long-term investment securities was comprised of an auction rate security. Liquidity for this auction rate security is typically provided by an auction process, which allows holders to sell their notes, and resets the applicable interest rate at pre-determined intervals. During the first calendar quarter of 2008, we began experiencing failed auctions on this auction rate security. An auction failure means that the parties wishing to sell their securities could not be matched with an adequate volume of buyers. In the event that there is a failed auction, the indenture governing the security requires the issuer to pay interest at a contractually defined rate. The securities for which the auctions have failed will continue to accrue interest at the contractual rate and continue to reset at the next auction date every 7 or 28 days until the auction succeeds, the issuer calls the securities, or they mature. Because there is no assurance that auctions for these securities will be successful in the near term and due to our ability and intent to hold these securities to maturity, this auction rate security is classified as a long-term investment in our consolidated balance sheets as of May 31, 2008 and February 29, 2008.

    Our auction rate security is classified as available-for-sale and is reflected at fair value. In prior periods during the auction process, which took place every 7-28 days for most securities, quoted market prices were readily available, which would qualify as Level 1 under SFAS No. 157. However, due to events in credit markets during the first calendar quarter of 2008, the auction events for most of these instruments failed, and, therefore, we have determined the estimated fair value of this security utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis or other type of valuation model as of May 31, 2008. These analyses consider, among other items, the collateral underlying the security, the credit worthiness of the issuer, the timing of the expected future cash flows, including the final maturity, associated with this security, and an assumption of when the next time the security is expected to have a successful auction. This securiy was also compared, when possible, to other observable and relevant market data, which is limited at this time. Due to these events, we reclassified this instrument as Level 3 during the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and recorded a temporary unrealized decline in fair value of approximately $892, with an offsetting entry to accumulated other comprehensive income. We currently believe that this temporary decline in fair value is primarily due to liquidity concerns, because the underlying asset is backed by the U.S. Government. In addition, our auction rate security represented approximately 4.4% of our combined cash equivalents and long-term investment securities balance at May 31, 2008, which we believe allows us sufficient time for the security to return to full value. Because we believe that the current decline in fair value is temporary and based primarily on liquidity issues in the credit markets, any difference between our estimate and an estimate that would be arrived at by another party would have no impact on our earnings, since such difference would also be recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income. We will re-evaluate each of these factors as market conditions change in subsequent periods.

Certain contractual cash obligations and other commercial commitments will impact our short and long-term liquidity.  At May 31, 2007, 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)
  $ 11,319     $ 522     $ 1,043     $ 1,121     $ 8,633  
Operating leases (2)
    33,517       4,521       6,981       5,521       16,494  
Total contractual cash obligations
  $ 44,836     $ 5,043     $ 8,024     $ 6,642     $ 25,127  
 
   
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)
  $ 1,881     $ 1,881     -     -     -  
Stand-by letters of credit (4)
    2,413       2,413       -       -       -  
Commercial letters of credit (4)
    2,753       2,753       -       -       -  
Debt (5)
    9,734       1,635       4,755       3,344       -  
Contingent earn-out payments (6)
    5,800       890       3,958       952       -  
Unconditional purchase obligations (7)
    94,464       94,464       -       -       -  
Total commercial commitments
  $ 117,045     $ 104,036     $ 8,713     $ 4,296     $ -  
 
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 $70 and $5,590, respectively at May 31, 2008.
 
2. We enter into operating leases in the normal course of business.
 
3. Represents amounts outstanding under the Audiovox Germany factoring agreement at May 31, 2008.
 
4. Commercial letters of credit are issued during the ordinary course of business through major domestic banks as requested by certain suppliers.  We also issue standby letters of credit to secure certain bank obligations and insurance requirements.
 
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 Incaar acquisitions (see Note 8 of the Consolidated Financial Statements).
 
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.
 
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    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.

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 UTStarcom for monthly payments of $46 until November 1, 2009.  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, 2013 are $6,237.

New Accounting Pronouncements

On December 4, 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement No. 141(R), Business Combinations (“Statement No. 141(R)”) and Statement No. 160, Accounting and Reporting of Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51 (“Statement No. 160”). These new standards will significantly change the financial accounting and reporting of business combination transactions and noncontrolling (or minority) interests in consolidated financial statements. Issuance of these standards is also noteworthy in that they represent the culmination of the first major collaborative convergence project between the International Accounting Standards Board and the FASB. 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. Early adoption is prohibited. Application of Statement No. 141(R) and Statement No. 160 is required to be adopted prospectively, except for certain provisions of Statement No. 160, which are required to be adopted retrospectively. 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). The Company is currently evaluating the impact of Statement No. 141(R) and Statement No. 160, but does not expect the adoption of these pronouncements to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.



 
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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 29, 2008.
 
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 month period ended May 31, 2008 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 16 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and Note 16 of the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008 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 29, 2008.

ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
    There were no shares of common stock repurchased during the three months ended May 31, 2008.

 
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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


July 10, 2008
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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