form10q.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 November 30, 2010
 
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 January 9, 2011
Class A Common Stock
20,780,505 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 November 30, 2010 and February 28, 2010
3
 
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended November 30, 2010 and 2009
4
 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended November 30, 2010 and 2009
5
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
6
Item 2
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
19
Item 3
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
26
Item 4
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
26
     
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
27
Item 1A
RISK FACTORS
27
Item 2
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
27
Item 6
EXHIBITS
28
SIGNATURES
 
29




 
 
 
 
 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)

   
November 30,
   
February 28,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
Assets
 
(unaudited)
       
             
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 37,823     $ 69,511  
Short-term investments
    24,558       -  
Accounts receivable, net
    131,668       131,266  
Inventory
    133,351       102,717  
Receivables from vendors
    8,037       11,170  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    13,019       16,311  
Income tax receivable
          1,304  
Deferred income taxes
    48       47  
Total current assets
    348,504       332,326  
                 
Investment securities
    11,467       15,892  
Equity investments
    12,926       11,272  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    20,229       22,145  
Goodwill
    8,212       7,389  
Intangible assets
    95,665       97,226  
Deferred income taxes
    528       515  
Other assets
    2,485       2,213  
Total assets
  $ 500,016     $ 488,978  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 38,276     $ 36,126  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    34,721       35,790  
Accrued sales incentives
    15,338       10,606  
Income taxes payable
    1,011       -  
Deferred income taxes
    1,895       1,931  
Bank obligations
    2,183       1,703  
Current portion of long-term debt
    2,712       6,383  
Total current liabilities
    96,136       92,539  
                 
Long-term debt
    5,408       6,613  
Capital lease obligation
    5,384       5,490  
Deferred compensation
    3,601       3,158  
Other tax liabilities
    1,219       1,219  
Deferred tax liabilities
    8,243       8,502  
Other long-term liabilities
    6,168       7,194  
Total liabilities
    126,159       124,715  
                 
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, 22,545,337 and 22,441,712 shares issued and 20,727,505 and 20,622,905 shares outstanding at November 30, 2010 and February 28, 2010, respectively
    225       225  
Class B convertible, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, 2,260,954 shares issued and outstanding at November 30, 2010 and February 28, 2010
    22       22  
Paid-in capital
    277,468       275,684  
Retained earnings
    119,619       113,996  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (5,091 )     (7,278 )
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,818,807 shares of Class A common stock at November 30, 2010 and February 28, 2010
    (18,386 )     (18,386 )
Total stockholders' equity
    373,857       364,263  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 500,016     $ 488,978  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
 
 
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009
 (In thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
November 30,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 163,167     $ 155,657     $ 422,778     $ 400,354  
Cost of sales
    128,570       125,431       333,650       323,604  
Gross profit
    34,597       30,226       89,128       76,750  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling
    9,498       8,026       25,951       21,188  
General and administrative
    16,674       16,521       50,034       44,555  
Engineering and technical support
    3,023       2,543       9,052       6,819  
Total operating expenses
    29,195       27,090       85,037       72,562  
                                 
Operating income
    5,402       3,136       4,091       4,188  
                                 
Other income (expense):
                               
Interest and bank charges
    (471 )     (394 )     (1,392 )     (1,097 )
Equity in income of equity investees
    600       452       2,348       1,201  
Other, net
    363       448       2,363       1,303  
Total other income (expense), net
    492       506       3,319       1,407  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    5,894       3,642       7,410       5,595  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    2,035       (9,003 )     1,786       (10,298 )
                                 
Net income
  $ 3,859     $ 12,645     $ 5,624     $ 15,893  
                                 
Net income per common share (basic)
  $ 0.17     $ 0.55     $ 0.25     $ 0.69  
                                 
Net income per common share (diluted)
  $ 0.17     $ 0.55     $ 0.24     $ 0.69  
                                 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic)
    22,934,211       22,881,402       22,904,746       22,872,965  
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (diluted)
    23,098,948       22,936,346       23,057,969       22,911,792  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.




 
 
 
 
 
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the nine months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009
 (In thousands)
(unaudited)

   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income
  $ 5,624     $ 15,893  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in continuing operating  activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    5,899       5,513  
Bad debt expense (recovery)
    447       (116 )
Equity in income of equity investees
    (2,348 )     (1,201 )
Distribution of income from equity investees
    694       -  
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
    2       (234 )
Non-cash compensation
    519       523  
Non-cash stock based compensation and warrant expense
    1,284       1,138  
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
    14       14  
Realized loss on sale of marketable securities
    182       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of assets and liabilities acquired):
               
Accounts receivable
    (1,522 )     (32,723 )
Inventory
    (31,783 )     7,924  
Receivables from vendors
    3,128       10,138  
Prepaid expenses and other
    4,987       71  
Investment securities-trading
    (627 )     (984 )
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, accrued sales incentives and other current liabilities
    6,174       2,390  
Income taxes payable (receivable), net
    2,323       (11,727 )
Net cash used in operating activities
    (5,003 )     (3,381 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (2,506 )     (3,759 )
Proceeds from distribution from an equity investee
    -       3,277  
Purchase of short-term investments
    (27,023 )     -  
Sale of short-term investments
    3,032       -  
Purchase of long-term investments
    (200 )     (7,446 )
Proceeds from sale of long-term investments
    4,368       -  
Reimbursement on (Purchase of) patents
    -       348  
Repayment on short-term note
    (125 )     431  
Repayment on long-term note
    264       -  
Purchase of acquired businesses, less cash acquired
    (172 )     (4,348 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (22,362 )     (11,497 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Repayment of short-term debt
    (3,593 )     -  
Repayments on\ bank obligations
    (1,401 )     (406 )
Principal payments on capital lease obligation
    (158 )     (56 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants
    499       84  
Borrowings from bank obligations
    558       -  
Other financing activities
    -       9  
Net cash used in financing activities
    (4,095 )     (369 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (228 )     837  
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (31,688 )     (14,410 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    69,511       69,504  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 37,823     $ 55,094  
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 

 
 
 
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
November 30, 2010
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

(1)           Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Audiovox Corporation and subsidiaries (“Audiovox” or the “Company”) have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for all periods presented.  The results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year or any interim period.  These consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures associated with consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Accordingly, these statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2010.

We have determined that we operate in one reportable segment, the Electronics Group, based on review of ASC 280 “Segment Reporting”.

(2)           Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
 
The Company has various stock-based compensation plans, which are more fully described in Note 1 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2010.

The Company granted 861,250 options during September of 2009, which vested one-half on November 30, 2009 and one-half on November 30, 2010, expire three years from date of vesting (November 30, 2012 and November 30, 2013, respectively), have an exercise price equal to $6.37, the sales price of the Company’s stock on the day prior to the date of grant, have a contractual term between 3.2 and 4.2 years and a grant date fair value of $2.69 per share determined based upon a Black-Scholes valuation model.

In addition, the Company issued 17,500 warrants during September of 2009 to purchase the Company’s common stock with the same terms as those of the options above as consideration for future legal services. Accordingly, the Company recorded additional legal expense in the amount of approximately $9 for the quarter ended May 31, 2010, representing the fair value of the warrants issued. These warrants are included in the outstanding options and warrant table below and considered exercisable at November 30, 2010.

The Company granted 20,000 options during the three months ended August 31, 2009, which vested one-half on August 31, 2009 and one-half on November 30, 2009, expire two years from date of vesting (August 31, 2011 and November 30, 2011, respectively), have an exercise price of $7.48 equal to the sales price of the Company’s stock on the day prior to the date of grant, have a contractual life of 2.2 years and a grant date fair value of $2.94 per share.

As of November 30, 2010, the Company had no unrecognized compensation costs. At February 28, 2010, the Company had unrecognized compensation costs of $1,182.

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

             
Weighted
         
Weighted
 
 Average
         
Average
 
Remaining
         
Exercise
 
Contractual
   
Number of Shares
   
Price
 
   Life
               
Outstanding and exercisable at February 28, 2010
    1,315,584     $ 6.91    
Granted
    -          
Exercised
    (103,625 )     4.83    
Forfeited/expired
    (167,714 )     10.47    
Outstanding and exercisable at November 30, 2010
    1,044,245     $ 6.55  
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
November 30, 2010
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 


 

3)           Net Income Per Common Share
 
Basic net 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 income per common share.  A reconciliation between the denominator of basic and diluted net income per common share is as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
November 30,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
    22,934,211       22,881,402       22,904,746       22,872,965  
Effect of dilutive securities:
                               
Stock options and warrants
    164,737       54,944       153,223       38,827  
Weighted-average common shares and potential common shares outstanding
    23,098,948       22,936,346       23,057,969       22,911,792  
 
Stock options and warrants totaling 147,498 and 1,083,389 for the three months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and 199,822 and 1,255,488 for the nine months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were not included in the net 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.

(4)           Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments

Financial Instruments

The Company adopted authoritative guidance on “Fair Value Measurements”, which among other things, requires enhanced disclosures about investments that are measured and reported at fair value. This guidance establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability used in measuring investments at fair value. Market price observability is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment.  Investments with readily available active quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value.

Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

Level 1 - Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Inputs other than Level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs developed using the Company’s estimates and assumptions, which reflect those that market participants would use.

The following table presents assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at November 30, 2010:

         
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
         
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
                       
Cash and money market funds
  $ 37,823     $ 37,823     $ -     $ -  
Short-term investments
                               
Trading Securities
  $ 24,558     $ 24,558     $ -     $ -  
Long-term investment securities:
                               
Marketable securities
                               
Trading securities
  $ 3,785     $ 3,785     $ -     $ -  
Available-for-sale securities
    5,658       5,658       -       -  
Total marketable securities
    9,443       9,443       -       -  
Other investment at cost (a)
    2,024       -       -       -  
Total  long-term investment securities
  $ 11,467     $ 9,443     $ -     $ -  
 
(a)  
There were no events or changes in circumstances that occurred to indicate a significant adverse effect on the cost of this investment.

 
 
 
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
November 30, 2010
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 



The carrying amount of the Company's accounts receivable, short-term debt, accounts payable, accrued expenses, bank obligations and  long-term debt approximates fair value because of (i) the short-term nature of the financial instrument; (ii) the interest rate on the financial instrument being reset every quarter to reflect current market rates; (iii) the stated or implicit interest rate approximates the current market rates or are not materially different than market rates and (iv) are based on quoted prices in active markets.

Short-term investments include an investment in fixed income securities and mutual funds of $24,558. In July, the Company invested a portion of its cash position with a major financial institution with the intention of improving returns while maintaining a conservative portfolio and providing high liquidity.  The maturity dates range from less than one year to long-term, however, the long-term securities can be actively traded in broker/dealer markets.  The securities are held with the intent of maintaining an intended return on the investments while remaining within the Company’s overall risk parameters, and therefore are bought and sold within the account to achieve such return.  The investment has been classified within trading securities with all gains and losses, in addition to interest earned, being recorded through the income statement in other income.

During its fourth quarter review in Fiscal 2010, the Company determined that its investment in Bliss-tel was other than temporarily impaired. The Company continues to monitor Bliss-tel management’s business plan to improve its financial and commercial position including consideration of the progress of its bank negotiations and efforts to raise additional capital. Management has determined that Bliss-tel has completed its debt restructuring plan.  There were no adverse changes in circumstances during the nine months ended November 30, 2010, to indicate that further impairment of this investment was necessary. As of November 30, 2010, the Company has recorded $2,758 in unrealized losses on this investment through other comprehensive income.  We will continue to evaluate the circumstances impacting this investm ent throughout the fiscal year ending February 28, 2011.

During its fiscal third quarter, the Company sold its investment in an auction rate security with a par value of $4,550 through participation in a tender offer. The Company received discounted proceeds of $4,368 resulting in a realized loss of $182 recorded in other income and expense. The accumulated unrealized loss of $447 was reversed out of other comprehensive income during the quarter.

Long-term investments include an investment in U.S. dollar-denominated bonds issued by the Venezuelan government, which had been classified as held-to-maturity.  During its second fiscal quarter, the Company was advised that the exchange rate on these bonds will no longer float with current exchange rates, and was set at the lower of the two-tier exchange rate.  Management has determined that the better strategy for this investment would be to liquidate the bonds as soon as market conditions warrant and satisfy its U.S. dollar obligations with the funds.  The investment has been reclassified as available for sale during the second quarter of Fiscal 2011.  During the nine months ended November 30, 2010, a foreign exchange loss of approximately $1.5 million has been recorded in the Company’s financial statements.  This loss has been offset by the foreign exchange gain recorded on its U.S. dollar denominated intercompany debt.

Derivative Instruments

The Company’s derivative instruments include forward foreign currency contracts utilized to hedge a portion of its foreign currency inventory purchases as well as its general economic exposure to foreign currency fluctuations created in the normal course of business.  The derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting are designated as cash flow hedges and valued using observable forward rates (Level 1).  Forward foreign currency contracts not designated under hedged transactions are valued at spot rates (Level 1).  The duration of open forward foreign currency contracts range from 4 – 15 months and are classified in the balance sheet according to their terms.

It is the Company’s policy to enter into derivative instrument contracts with terms that coincide with the underlying exposure being hedged.  As such, the Company’s derivative instruments are expected to be highly effective.  Hedge ineffectiveness, if any, is expensed as incurred through other income in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 
 
 
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
November 30, 2010
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 


 

Financial Statement Classification

The Company holds derivative instruments that are designated as hedging instruments as well as certain instruments not so designated.  The following table discloses the fair value as of November 30, 2010 for both types of derivative instruments:

 
Asset Derivatives
 
 
Account
 
Fair Value
 
Designated derivative instruments
       
Foreign currency contracts
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  $ 1,230  
Foreign currency contracts
Other assets
    393  
Total designated
    $ 1,623  
           
Derivatives not designated
         
Foreign currency contracts
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  $ 501  
           
Total
    $ 2,124  

As of November 30, 2010, the Company held foreign currency contracts with a notional value of $3,875, which were derivatives not designated in hedged transactions.  These contracts were closed during our second fiscal quarter with final settlement of the remaining contracts to be completed by March 2011.  During the nine months ended November 30, 2010, the Company recorded gains on the change in fair value of these derivatives of $828 recorded in other income and expense on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Cash flow hedges

In November 2010, the Company entered into forward foreign currency contracts, with a notional value of $21,000, which were designated as cash flow hedges.  For cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.

Activity related to cash flow hedges recorded during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010 was as follows:

   
November 30, 2010
 
   
Gain (Loss)
             
   
Recognized
   
Gain (Loss)
   
Gain (Loss) for
 
   
in Other
   
Reclassified
   
Ineffectiveness
 
   
Comprehensive
   
into Cost
   
in Other
 
Cash Flow Hedges
 
Income
   
of Sales
   
Income (Loss)
 
                   
Three Months Ended:
                 
Foreign currency contracts
  $ 1,623     $ -     $ -  
                         
Nine Months Ended:
                       
Foreign currency contracts
  $ 1,623     $ -     $ -  

The net gain recognized in other comprehensive income for foreign currency contracts is expected to be recognized in cost of sales within the next eighteen months.  No amounts were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness during the respective periods.  As of November 30, 2010, no contracts originally designated for hedged accounting were de-designated or terminated. The Company did not hold derivatives designated for hedge accounting during the comparative periods of Fiscal 2010.

 
 
 
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Audiovox Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
November 30, 2010
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 


 

(5)           Other Comprehensive Income

The Company’s total comprehensive income was as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
November 30,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Net income
  $ 3,859     $ 12,645     $ 5,624     $ 15,893  
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    886       1,241       (237 )     3,816  
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale investment securities arising during the period, net of tax
    437       1       801       (80 )
Derivatives designated in hedging relationship
    1,623       -       1,623       -  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
    2,946       1,242       2,187       3,736  
                                 
Total comprehensive income
  $ 6,805     $ 13,887     $ 7,811     $ 19,629  

The Company did not record tax expenses during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009 as a result of the loss position for related securities.

The Company’s accumulated other comprehensive losses consist of the following:

   
November 30,
   
February 28,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
             
Accumulated other comprehensive losses:
           
Foreign exchange losses
  $ (3,938 )   $ (3,701 )
Unrealized losses on investments, net of tax
    (2,776 )     (3,577 )
Derivatives designated in hedging relationship
    1,623       -  
Total accumulated other comprehensive losses
  $ (5,091 )   $ (7,278 )

 (6)           Supplemental Cash Flow Information

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

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash paid during the period:
           
Interest (excluding bank charges)
  $ 1,026     $ 881  
Income taxes (net of refunds)
  $ 930     $ 1,686  

(7)           Acquisitions

Schwaiger

On October 1, 2009, Audiovox German Holdings GmbH completed the acquisition of certain assets of Schwaiger GmbH, a German market leader in the consumer electronics, SAT and receiver technologies. The purpose of this acquisition was to expand our European operations and increase our presence in the European accessory market. As consideration, the Company made a cash payment of $4,348, with all acquisition costs expensed as incurred in accordance with ASC 805. The final valuation was completed during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2010. The results of operations of this acquisition have been included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
November 30, 2010
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 


 

Invision

On February 1, 2010, the Company’s newly formed subsidiary, Invision Automotive Systems, Inc., purchased the assets of Invision Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of rear seat entertainment systems for OEM’s, ports and car dealers. As consideration for Invision, the Company paid the following:

Purchase price (including cash payments to principal and certain vendors)
    $ 15,320  

In conjunction with the acquisition, the Company refinanced and executed a new loan with Suntrust Bank to pay down the former obligation of Invision Industries, Inc. and assumed certain debt. The total debt at closing was $5,000, which is included in the purchase price.

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 OEM presence and add manufacturing capabilities to our business model.

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:

   
February 1, 2010
   
Measurement Period
   
February 1, 2010
 
   
(as initially reported)
   
Adjustments
   
(as adjusted)
 
                   
Assets acquired:
                 
Accounts receivable, net
  $ 3,261     $ (3 )   $ 3,258  
Inventory
    5,078       (588 )     4,490  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    2,973       -       2,973  
Other assets
    53       -       53  
Trademarks and other intangible assets
    4,802       -       4,802  
Goodwill
    7,389       651       8,040  
Total assets acquired
  $ 23,556     $ 60     $ 23,616  
                         
Liabilities assumed:
                       
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
  $ 7,357     $ 271     $ 7,628  
Future warranty
    879       (211 )     668  
Total liabilities assumed
    8,236       60       8,296  
Net assets acquired
  $ 15,320     $ -     $ 15,320  

The Company expensed acquisition costs of $219 in accordance with ASC 805.

Pro-forma

The following unaudited pro-forma financial information for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009 represent the combined results of the Company’s operations as if the Schwaiger and Invision acquisitions had occurred on March 1, 2009. 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
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
November 30,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 163,167     $ 176,760     $ 422,778     $ 400,354  
Net income
    3,859       16,265       5,624       26,754  
Net income per share- diluted
  $ 0.17     $ 0.71     $ 0.24     $ 1.17  


 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
November 30, 2010
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 


 

(8)           Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The change in goodwill is as follows:

Balance at February 28, 2010
  $ 7,389  
Invision purchase adjustments
    651  
Other
    172  
Balance at November 30, 2010
  $ 8,212  

At November 30, 2010, intangible assets consisted of the following:  

   
Gross
         
Total Net
 
   
Carrying
   
Accumulated
   
Book
 
   
Value
   
Amortization
   
Value
 
                   
Trademarks/Tradenames not subject to amortization
  $ 80,471     $ -     $ 80,471  
Customer relationships subject to amortization (5-20 years)
    16,839       3,668       13,171  
Trademarks/Tradenames subject to amortization (3-12 years)
    1,180       611       569  
Patents subject to amortization (5-10 years)
    1,684       767       917  
License subject to amortization (5 years)
    1,400       863       537  
Contract subject to amortization (5 years)
    1,104       1,104       -  
Total
  $ 102,678     $ 7,013     $ 95,665  

At February 28, 2010, intangible assets consisted of the following: 

   
Gross
         
Total Net
 
   
Carrying
   
Accumulated
   
Book
 
   
Value
   
Amortization
   
Value
 
                   
Trademarks/Tradenames/Licenses not subject to amortization
  $ 80,471     $ -     $ 80,471  
Customer relationships subject to amortization (5-20 years)
    16,850       2,554       14,296  
Trademarks/Tradenames subject to amortization (3-12 years)
    1,180       470       710  
Patents subject to amortization (5-10 years)
    1,684       682       1,002  
License subject to amortization (5 years)
    1,400       653       747  
Contract subject to amortization (5 years)
    1,104       1,104       -  
Total
  $ 102,689     $ 5,463     $ 97,226  

The Company recorded amortization expense of $469 and $494 for the three months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively and $1,566 and $1,246 for the nine months ended November, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Annual amortization expense for each of the five years in the period ending November 30, 2015 is estimated to be as follows: $1,643, $1,598, $1,299, $1,299 and $1,281, respectively.

We evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets, including intangible assets subject to amortization, when events and circumstances warrant such a review. The carrying value of long-lived assets is considered impaired when the estimated undiscounted cash flows from such assets are less than their carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized equal to the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived assets. Fair value is determined by primarily using a discounted cash flow methodology that requires considerable management judgment and long-term assumptions. There were no impairment triggering events during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010, therefore, management believes the current carrying value of its intangible assets is not impaired. Our estimate of net future cash flows is based on historical experience and assumptions of future trends, which may be different from actual results. We periodically review the appropriateness of the estimated useful lives of our long-lived assets.
 

 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
November 30, 2010
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 


 

(9)           Equity Investments

As of November 30, 2010 and February 28, 2010, 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.

   
November 30,
   
February 28,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
             
Current assets
  $ 25,474     $ 21,793  
Non-current assets
    5,027       5,316  
Current liabilities
    4,648       4,565  
Members' equity
    25,853       22,544  
                 
   
Nine Months Ended November 30,
 
      2010       2009  
                 
Net sales
  $ 53,379     $ 37,041  
Gross profit
    13,902       9,105  
Operating income
    4,654       2,133  
Net income
    4,695       2,402  

The Company's share of income from ASA for the nine months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009 was $2,348 and $1,201, respectively.  

(10)           Income Taxes

The Company’s provision for income taxes consists of U.S. and foreign taxes in amounts necessary to align the Company’s year-to-date provision for income taxes with the effective tax rate that the Company expects to achieve for the full year. The Company’s annual effective tax rate for Fiscal 2011 excluding discrete items is estimated to be 31.7% (which includes U.S., state and local and foreign taxes) based upon the Company’s anticipated earnings both in the U.S. and in its foreign subsidiaries.

For the three months ended November 30, 2010 the Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $2,035 which consisted of U.S., state and local, and foreign taxes, offset by discrete items related to the accrual of interest for uncertain tax positions under ASC 740.

For the three months ended November 30, 2009, the Company recorded a benefit for income taxes of $9,003, which included a $10,149 discrete item in connection with the Worker Home Ownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 which permitted the Company to carryback taxable losses generated in Fiscal 2009 against taxable income reported in Fiscal 2005 and 2006 and $615 related to the recognition of certain tax positions under ASC 740 offset by a tax provision related to U.S., state and local and foreign taxes.

(11)           Inventory

Inventories by major category are as follows:

   
November 30,
   
February 28,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
             
Raw materials
  $ 12,710     $ 4,428  
Work in process
    1,156       300  
Finished goods
    119,485       97,989  
Inventory, net
  $ 133,351     $ 102,717  


 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
November 30, 2010
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 


 

(12)           Accrued Sales Incentives

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

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
November 30,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Opening balance
  $ 12,513     $ 9,456     $ 10,606     $ 7,917  
Accruals
    8,733       9,922       21,988       22,464  
Payments and credits
    (5,641 )     (5,392 )     (16,346 )     (15,090 )
Reversals for unearned sales incentive
    (174 )     (124 )     (658 )     (1,034 )
Reversals for unclaimed sales incentives
    (93 )     (35 )     (252 )     (430 )
Ending balance
  $ 15,338     $ 13,827     $ 15,338     $ 13,827  

(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
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
November 30,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Opening balance
  $ 12,049     $ 11,794     $ 13,058     $ 14,410  
Liabilities accrued for warranties issued during the period
    3,395       6,663       10,024       9,736  
Warranty claims paid during the period (includes the acquired warranty liabilities)
    (4,367 )     (6,483 )     (12,005 )     (12,172 )
Ending balance
  $ 11,077     $ 11,974     $ 11,077     $ 11,974  

(14)           Financing Arrangements

The Company has the following financing arrangements:

   
November 30,
   
February 28,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
             
Bank Obligations
           
Domestic bank obligations (a)
  $ -     $ -  
Foreign bank obligations (b)
    2,183       1,703  
Total bank obligations
  $ 2,183     $ 1,703  
                 
Debt
               
Euro term loan agreement (c)
  $ 4,703     $ 4,823  
Suntrust loan (d)
    -       5,022  
Oehlbach (e)
    114       120  
Other (f)
    3,303       3,031  
Total debt
    8,120       12,996  
Less: current portion of long-term debt
    2,712       6,383  
    $ 5,408     $ 6,613  


 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
November 30, 2010
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 


 

(a)           Domestic Bank Obligations
 
Up until March 31, 2010, the Company had a secured credit line to fund the temporary short-term working capital needs of the domestic operations.  This line allowed aggregate borrowings of up to $10,000 at an interest rate of Prime (or similar designations) plus 1% or LIBOR plus 5%. On March 31, 2010, the line was subsequently replaced by a $15,000 three-year facility at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.8%.  As of November 30, 2010 and February 28, 2010, no direct amounts were outstanding under either of these agreements.   At November 30, 2010, the Company had $2,817 and $1,022 outstanding in standby and commercial letters of credit, respectively, which reduces the amount available under the secured credit line.

(b)           Foreign Bank Obligations
 
Foreign bank obligations include a financing arrangement totaling 20,000 Euros consisting of a Euro accounts receivable factoring arrangement and a Euro Asset-Based Lending ("ABL") (up to 60% of eligible non-factored accounts receivable) credit facility for the Company's subsidiary, Audiovox Germany, which expires on November 1, 2012.  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 the factoring agreement is accounted for as a sale of accounts receivable. The rate of interest is the three month Euribor plus 1.9%, and the Company pays 0.22% of its gross sales as a fee f or the accounts receivable factoring arrangement. As of November 30, 2010, the amount of accounts receivable available for factoring exceeded the amounts outstanding under this obligation.

The Company has a $2,000 credit line in Venezuela to fund the short-term working capital needs of the local operation. This line is secured by a standby letter of credit in the U.S., expires on June 30, 2011 and carries an interest rate of 20%, which is fixed for 90 days.
 
(c)           Euro Term Loan Agreement
 
On March 30, 2008, Audiovox Germany entered into a 5 million Euro term loan agreement. This agreement is for a five-year term with a financial institution and was used to repay the Audiovox Germany intercompany debt to Audiovox Corporation. Payments under the term loan are to be made in two semi-annual installments of 500 Euros beginning on September 30, 2008 and ending on March 30, 2013. Interest accrues at a fixed rate of 4.82%. Any amount repaid cannot be reborrowed. The term loan is secured by a pledge of the stock of Audiovox Germany and the Magnat brand name, prohibits the distribution of dividends, and takes precedence to all other intercompany loans with Audiovox Corporation.
 
(d)           Suntrust

On February 1, 2010, the Company entered into a two-year monthly installment loan in the amount of $5,000 at an interest rate of LIBOR + 4%. This loan was used to pay down liabilities assumed in the asset purchase of Invision Systems, Inc. In April 2010, this loan was prepaid in full without penalty.

(e)           Oehlbach
 
In connection with the Oehlbach acquisition, the Company acquired short term debt payable to various third parties.  The interest rate on the debt ranges from 4.2% to 6.1% and is payable from December 2010 to March 2011.
 
(f)           Other Debt
 
This amount includes a call/put option owed to certain employees of Audiovox Germany.

Refer to Note 18 – Subsequent Events for additional information on potential changes to the Company’s financial arrangements.

 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
November 30, 2010
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 


 

(15)           Other Income (Expense)

Other income is comprised of the following:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
November 30,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Interest income
  $ 439     $ 253     $ 913     $ 672  
Rental income
    141       125       398       395  
Miscellaneous
    (217 )     70       1,052       237  
Total other income (expense), net
  $ 363     $ 448     $ 2,363     $ 1,304  

Miscellaneous  income includes a gain on forward exchange contracts of approximately $828 (see Note 4).

(16)           Venezuela

On Friday, January 8, 2010, the Venezuelan government announced its intention to devalue its currency (Bolivar fuerte) and move to a two tier exchange structure, 2.60 for essential goods and 4.30 for non-essential goods and services.  Although products sold by our Venezuelan operation are expected to be classified as non-essential, the Company has certain U.S. dollar denominated assets and liabilities for which the 2.60 rate has been applied. During the nine months ended November 30, 2010, a foreign exchange loss of approximately $1.5 million has been recorded in the Company’s financial statements associated with its U.S. dollar denominated assets.  This loss has been offset by the foreign exchange gain recorded on its U.S. dollar denominated intercompany debt (see Note 4).  The Company has applied the official rate of 4.3 for all other U.S. dollar denominated assets and liabilities.
 
Effective January 1, 2010, according to the guidelines in ASC 830, Venezuela has been designated as a hyper-inflationary economy.  A hyper-inflationary economy designation occurs when a country has experienced cumulative inflation of approximately 100 percent or more over a 3 year period.  The hyper-inflationary designation requires the local subsidiary in Venezuela to record all transactions as if they were denominated in U.S. dollars.  The Company has transitioned to hyper-inflationary accounting on March 1, 2010. Accordingly, all gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of our financial statements are required to be recorded directly in the income statement. If in the future, we convert Bolivars fuertes at a rate other than the official exchange rate, we may realize additional gains or losses that would be recorded in the income statement.

The Company’s sales for Fiscal 2011 were impacted by the economic and political situation in Venezuela, which has resulted in work stoppages at the car manufacturers due to parts shortages and issues with foreign exchange. Venezuela represents approximately 1% of sales for the Company. The majority of assets invested in Venezuela are cash related. The Company will continue to monitor circumstances that could impact its Venezuelan operations.

(17)           Contingencies

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
November 30, 2010
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
 


 

During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2009, the Company became aware that certain personal consumer credit card information had been accessed by an intrusion by an unauthorized source. The Company has notified the various state and federal authorities in which the consumers reside and is offering a plan of credit monitoring and protection for the affected individuals. The Company is partially covered by insurance but anticipates amounts will be necessary to cover the cost of this issue. The Company recorded certain costs associated with this issue as of February 28, 2010, based on information available at the time. There were no additional costs recorded during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010.
 
In October, 2010, we were notified that Qualcomm has decided to suspend its direct to consumer sales of new FLO TV devices. This decision will not have a material impact on the Company. We are working with FLO TV and Qualcomm to transition out of the business.

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.

(18)           Subsequent Events

On January 6, 2011, the Company announced that it had recently signed a non-binding term sheet to purchase all of the shares of Klipsch Group Inc., including its worldwide subsidiaries (collectively, ”Klipsch”).  Klipsch is a leading, global provider of premium, high performance speakers sold through retail and installation channels.  The transaction is subject to a number of contingencies, including satisfactory completion of due diligence, negotiation and signing of definitive agreements and requisite approvals.  If it proceeds with the acquisition of Klipsch, the Company expects to finance the purchase price through a combination of cash and a new credit facility.  On January 7, 2011, the Company obtained the commitment of Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC to syndicate a credit facility for the Company in an amount up to $175 million. The Company expects to use a portion of the proceeds from the credit facility to finance part of the Klipsch purchase price and expects the balance remaining under the credit facility to be available for working capital purposes. The commitment is subject to a number of customary and other conditions, including the Company’s successful completion of the Klipsch acquisition.  It is anticipated that the credit facility would be secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and Klipsch and that availability under the credit facility would be based on negotiated levels of eligible accounts receivable and inventory of the Company and Klipsch from time to time.  There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in its efforts to obtain the credit facility on these, or on any other, terms, or to complete the acquisition of Klipsch.   The Company does not expect to enter into the credit facility if it does not consummate the Klipsch acquisition.

(19)           New Accounting Pronouncements
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC 860 “Transfers and Servicing” which changes the analysis required to determine controlling interest in variable interest entities and requires additional disclosures regarding a company’s involvement with such entities. The standard, which was effective for the Company beginning March 1, 2010, did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance under ASC 810 which eliminates the concept of qualifying special purpose entities, limits the number of financial assets and liabilities that qualify for derecognition, and requires additional disclosures. The guidance, which was effective for the Company on March 1, 2010, did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement that improves disclosures around fair value measurements. This pronouncement requires additional disclosures regarding transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy of this pronouncement as well as a more detailed reconciliation of recurring Level 3 measurements. Certain disclosure requirements of this pronouncement were effective and adopted by the Company on March 1, 2010, and did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. The remaining disclosure requirements of this pronouncement will be effective for the Company’s first quarter in Fiscal 2012. The adoption of the remaining disclosure requirements will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
November 30, 2010
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)


 

In May 2010, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC 830 “Foreign Currency” which requires certain disclosures when a company uses alternative exchange rates for re-measurement of U.S. dollar-denominated balances which are subsequently translated at official exchange rates for financial reporting purposes.  The guidance, which was effective in March 2010, did not have a material impact on the Company.

In January 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance included in ASC 805 “Business Combinations” which modifies certain pro-forma disclosures related to business combinations. The guidance will be effective for the Company on March 1, 2011. We will evaluate the impact on the Company’s financial statements.




 
 
 
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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 and nine months ended November 30, 2010 compared to the three and nine months ended November 30, 2009. 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” a nd “Recent Accounting Pronouncements”.

Unless specifically indicated otherwise, all amounts and percentages presented in our MD&A below are exclusive of discontinued operations and are in thousands, except share and per share data.
 
Business Overview
 
Audiovox Corporation (“Audiovox", “We", "Our", "Us" or “Company") is a leading international distributor in the accessory, mobile and consumer electronics industries. With our most recent acquisition of Invision Automotive Systems, Inc. we have added manufacturing capabilities to our business model. We conduct our business through twelve wholly-owned subsidiaries: American Radio Corp., Audiovox Electronics Corporation (“AEC”), Audiovox Accessories Corp. (“AAC”), Audiovox Consumer Electronics, Inc. (“ACE”), Audiovox German Holdings GmbH (“Audiovox Germany”), Audiovox Venezuela, C.A., Audiovox Canada Limited, Entretenimiento Digital Mexico, S. de C.V. (“Audiovox Mexico”), Code Systems, Inc, Schwaiger GmbH (“Schwaiger”), Invision Automotive Systems, Inc. (“Invision”) and Omega Research and Development, Inc. (“Omega"). We market our products under the Audiovox® brand name, other brand names and licensed brands, such as Acoustic Research®, Advent®, Ambico®, Car Link®, Chapman®, Code-Alarm®, Discwasher®, Energizer®, Heco®, IncaarTM, Invision®, Jensen®, Mac AudioTM, Magnat®, Movies2Go®, Oehlbach®, Omega®, Phase Linear®, Prestige®, Pursuit®, RCA®, RCA Accessories®, Recoton®, Road Gear®, Schwaiger®, 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 (th e "Electronics Group"), which is organized by product category.  
 
The Company is organized by product category as follows:
 
Electronics products include:

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mobile multi-media video products, including in-dash, overhead and headrests,
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autosound products including radios, speakers, amplifiers and CD changers,
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satellite radios including plug and play models and direct connect models,
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automotive security and remote start systems,
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automotive power accessories,
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rear observation and collision avoidance systems,
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home and portable stereos,
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digital multi-media products such as personal video recorders and MP3 products,
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camcorders,
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clock-radios,
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digital voice recorders,
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home speaker systems,
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portable DVD players,
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digital picture frames, and
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e-readers.
 

 
 
 
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Accessories products include:

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High-Definition Television (“HDTV”) antennas,
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Wireless Fidelity (“WiFi”) antennas,
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High-Definition Multimedia Interface (“HDMI”) accessories,
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home electronic accessories such as cabling,
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other connectivity products,
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power cords,
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performance enhancing electronics,
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TV universal remotes,
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flat panel TV mounting systems,
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iPod specialized products,
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wireless headphones,
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rechargeable battery backups (UPS) for camcorders, cordless phones and portable video (DVD) batteries and accessories,
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power supply systems,
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electronic equipment cleaning products, and
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set-top boxes.

We believe our product groups have expanding market opportunities with certain levels of volatility related to both domestic and international markets, new car sales, increased competition by manufacturers, private labels, technological advancements, discretionary consumer spending, energy and material costs and general economic conditions.  Also, all of our products are subject to price fluctuations which could affect the carrying value of inventories and gross margins in the future.
 
Our objective is to continue to grow our business by acquiring new brands, embracing new technologies, expanding product development and applying this to a continued stream of new products that should increase gross margins and improve operating income.  In addition, it is our intention to continue to acquire synergistic companies that would allow us to leverage our overhead, penetrate new markets and expand existing product categories through our business channels.
  
Reportable Segments
 
We have determined that we operate in one reportable segment, the Electronics Group, based on review of ASC 280, “Segment Reporting”. The characteristics of our operations that are relied on in making and reviewing business decisions include the similarities in our products, the commonality of our customers, suppliers and product developers across multiple brands, our unified marketing and distribution strategy, our centralized inventory management and logistics, and the nature of the financial information used by our Executive Officers.  Management reviews the financial results of the Company based on the performance of the Electronics Group.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses reported in those financial statements.  These judgments can be subjective and complex, and consequently, actual results could differ from those estimates.  Our most critical accounting policies and estimates relate to revenue recognition; sales incentives; accounts receivable reserves; inventory reserves; goodwill and other intangible assets; warranties; stock-based compensation; income taxes; and the fair value measurements of financial assets and liabilities. A summary of the Company's significant accounting policies is identified in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2010.   Since February 28, 2010, there have been no changes in our critical accounting policies or changes to the assumptions and estimates related to them.
 
The Company evaluates its indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment triggering events at each reporting period in accordance with ASC 350. Based on our evaluation, there were no triggering events and no impairment of indefinite lived intangible assets in the quarter ended November 30, 2010. Due to the continued economic volatility, including fluctuations in interest rates, growth rates and changes in demand for our products, there could be a change in the valuation of indefinite lived intangible assets when the Company conducts its annual impairment test.

Results of Operations
 
As you read this discussion and analysis, refer to the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, which present the results of our operations for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009.  

 
 
 
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The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, certain statements of operations data for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010 and 2009.

Net Sales

   
November 30,
             
   
2010
   
2009
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
                         
Three Months Ended:
                       
Electronics
  $ 122,668     $ 109,711     $ 12,957       11.8 %
Accessories
    40,499       45,946       (5,447 )     (11.9 )
Total consolidated net sales
  $ 163,167     $ 155,657     $ 7,510       4.8 %
                                 
Nine Months Ended:
                               
Electronics
  $ 312,388     $ 267,741     $ 44,647       16.7 %
Accessories
    110,390       132,613       (22,223 )     (16.8 )
Total consolidated net sales
  $ 422,778     $ 400,354     $ 22,424       5.6 %

Electronic sales represented 75.2% and 73.9% of the net sales for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010, respectively, compared to 70.5% and 66.9% in the prior year periods. For the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010, approximately $15,500 and $42,200, respectively of the increase in sales from this product group was the result of our recent acquisition of Invision, a manufacturer of rear seat entertainment systems, and the addition of a new security distribution agreement.  Our OEM sales increased as a result of increased car manufacturing and its related sales, as well as our new OEM programs. Our security, OEM and other electronics increased for the quarter partially offset by declines in video, audio, satellite and DVD.  Year to date, all categories increased except for satellite and DVD.< /font>

Accessory sales represented 24.8% and 26.1% of our net sales for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010, respectively, compared to 29.5% and 33.1% in the prior year periods.  This group was impacted by slower retail sales for products utilizing our accessory products at the retail level. The group has added a more diverse group of customers, however, the general economy has had an impact on sales.  A portion of the decline was offset by our recent acquisition in our International group.
 
Overall our international sales increased as a result of our recent acquisition and an increase in its OEM sales program.  These increases were partially offset by declined sales in Venezuela which continues to experience general economic difficulties.

During the quarter ended November 30, 2010, sales incentive expenses decreased by $1,309 primarily as a result of the decline in Accessory sales partially offset by our Schwaiger acquisition, which has several marketing programs. Sales incentive expenses for the nine months ended November 30, 2010 increased $231 primarily as a result of the Schwaiger acquisition, partially offset by a decline in Accessories sales which has higher sales incentives. The release of unearned or unclaimed sales incentives was $267 and $910 for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010, respectively. We believe the reversal of unearned but unclaimed or unearned sales incentives upon expiration of the claim period is a disciplined, rational, consistent, and systematic method of reversing these claims.  These sales incentive programs are expe cted to continue and will either increase or decrease based upon competition and customer demands.

Gross Profit

   
November 30,
             
   
2010
   
2009
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
                         
Three Months Ended:
                       
Gross profit
  $ 34,597     $ 30,226     $ 4,371       14.5 %
Gross margin percentage
    21.2 %     19.4 %                
                                 
Nine Months Ended:
                               
Gross profit
  $ 89,128     $ 76,750     $ 12,378       16.1 %
Gross margin percentage
    21.1 %     19.2 %                
 
Gross margins, which increased by 180 and 190 basis points for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010, respectively, were favorably impacted by improved margins in most of the Company’s product lines in both Electronics and Accessories.  Contributing to this improvement was a shift in the mix of sales from fulfillment type sales to our other groups, which traditionally have higher margins.  Also, our freight and warehousing costs have continued to improve.

 
 
 
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Operating Expenses and Operating Loss

   
November 30,
             
   
2010
   
2009
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
                         
Three Months Ended:
                       
Operating income
  $ 5,403     $ 3,136     $ 2,267       72.3 %
                                 
Nine Months Ended:
                               
Operating income
  $ 4,091     $ 4,188     $ (97 )     (2.3 ) %

Operating expenses increased $2,105 and $12,475 for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010,  respectively, from $27,090 and $72,562 in the comparable prior year periods. As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses were 17.9% and 20.1% for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010, as compared to 17.4% and 18.1% for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2009, respectively. The increase in total operating expenses was primarily due to our Schwaiger and Invision acquisitions which accounted for approximately $2.6 million and $10.1 million during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010, respectively.  Prior to overhead expenses related to recent acquisitions, the Company showed a decline of $.5 million f or the quarter primarily as a result of decreases in general and administrative expenses.  Year to date, after adjusting for our recent acquisition, expenses increased as a result of charges for employee stock option costs, professional fees, bad debt expenses associated with a bankruptcy settlement, and severance charges associated with the consolidation of a German operating location.  The balance of the increase was due to a reinstatement of a portion of the reductions originally instituted in the salary reduction program to all employees below the level of vice president.

Other Income (Expense)

Interest and bank charges represent expenses for bank obligations of Audiovox Corporation and Audiovox Germany and interest for a capital lease.

Equity income in equity investees increased for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010 as a result of the improvement in the specialized vehicle and marine markets.

Other income decreased $84 for the quarter as a result of foreign exchange charges and account fees related to investments and additional credit card service charges.  Year to date, other income increased as a result of foreign exchange gains from our European operations (see Note 4), and investment income.
 
Income Tax Benefit/Provision

The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010 was a provision for income taxes of 34.5% and 24.1% compared to a benefit for income taxes of 247.2% and 184.1% in the comparable prior periods.  The effective tax rate for the nine months ended November 30, 2010 is different than the statutory rate primarily due to a discrete item related to the recognition of a tax receivable as a result of the favorable resolution of an income tax audit. 
 
Net Income

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected statement of operations data beginning with net income and basic and diluted net income per common share.

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
November 30,
   
November 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Net income
  $ 3,859     $ 12,645     $ 5,624     $ 15,893  
                                 
Net income per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.17     $ 0.55     $ 0.25     $ 0.69  
Diluted
  $ 0.17     $ 0.55     $ 0.24     $ 0.69  

Net income declined for the three months ended November 30, 2010 versus the prior year period primarily as a result of a discrete tax benefit recorded in 2009 associated with a FIN 48 tax position and the favorable benefit in the prior year’s quarter as a result of the Worker Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 in which the Company was able to record a discrete tax benefit of $10,149.

 
 
 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows, Commitments and Obligations
 
As of November 30, 2010, we had working capital of $252,368 which includes cash and short-term investments of $62,381, compared with working capital of $239,787 at February 28, 2010, which included cash and short-term investments of $69,511. The decrease in cash and short-term investments is primarily due to an increase in inventory and the repayment of the Suntrust loan, partially offset by an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses, a decrease in prepaid expenses, and other and the sale of a long-term investment.  We plan to utilize our current cash position as well as collections from accounts receivable, the cash generated from our operations, and income on our investments to fund the current operations of the business.  However, we may utilize all or a portion of current cash resources to pursue other business opportunities, including acquisitions. 

Operating activities used cash of $5,003 for the nine months ended November 30, 2010 principally due to increased accounts receivables and inventory.

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The Company experienced increased accounts receivable turnover of 4.4 during the nine months ended November 30, 2010 compared to 3.8 during the nine months ended November 30, 2009.

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Inventory turnover declined to 3.2 during the nine months ended November 30, 2010 compared to 3.5 during the nine months ended November 30, 2009.
 
Investing activities used cash of $22,362 during the nine months ended November 30, 2010, primarily due to the purchase of short-term investments, partially offset by proceeds from the sale of long-term investments.
 
Financing activities used cash of $4,095 during the nine months ended November 30, 2010, primarily from repayment of bank obligations.
 
Up until March 31, 2010, the Company had a secured credit line to fund the temporary short-term working capital needs of the domestic operations.  This line allowed aggregate borrowings of up to $10,000 at an interest rate of Prime (or similar designations) plus 1% or LIBOR plus 5%. The line was subsequently replaced by a $15,000 three-year facility at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.8%.  As of November 30, 2010 and February 28, 2010, no direct amounts were outstanding under either of these agreements.   At November 30, 2010, the Company had $2,817 and $1,022 outstanding in standby and commercial letters of credit, respectively, which reduces the amount available under the secured credit line.
 
Certain contractual cash obligations and other commercial commitments will impact our short and long-term liquidity.  At November 30, 2010, such obligations and commitments are as follows:

   
Payments Due by Period
 
         
Less than
      1-3       4-5    
After
 
Contractual Cash Obligations
 
Total
   
1 Year
   
Years
   
Years
   
5 Years
 
                                   
Capital lease obligation (1)
  $ 10,015     $ 522     $ 1,147     $ 1,147     $ 7,199  
Operating leases (2)
    19,312       4,034       5,311       2,804       7,163  
Total contractual cash obligations
  $ 29,327     $ 4,556     $ 6,458     $ 3,951     $ 14,362  
                                         
   
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)
  $ 2,183     $ 2,183     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Stand-by and commercial letters of credit (4)
    3,839       3,839       -       -       -  
Debt (5)
    8,210       2,712       5,498       -       -  
Contingent earn-out payments (6)
    6,898       1,990       3,223       1,685       -  
Unconditional purchase obligations (7)
    52,323       52,323       -       -       -  
Total commercial commitments
  $ 73,453     $ 63,047     $ 8,721     $ 1,685     $ -  

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 $87 and $5,384, respectively at November 30, 2010.
 

 
 
 
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2. We enter into operating leases in the normal course of business.
 
3. Includes amounts outstanding under the Audiovox Germany Euro asset-based lending facility at November 30, 2010 and the Venezuelan credit line.
 
4. We issue standby and commercial 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 and Thomson Audio/Video acquisitions (see Note 3 of the Company’s annual report).
 
7. Open purchase obligations represent inventory commitments.  These obligations are not recorded in the consolidated financial statements until commitments are fulfilled and such obligations are subject to change based on negotiations with manufacturers.

We regularly review our cash funding requirements and attempt to meet those requirements through a combination of cash on hand, cash provided by operations, available borrowings under bank lines of credit and possible future public or private debt and/or equity offerings.  At times, we evaluate possible acquisitions of, or investments in, businesses that are complementary to ours, which transactions may require the use of cash.  We believe that our cash, other liquid assets, operating cash flows, credit arrangements, and access to equity capital markets, taken together, provide adequate resources to fund ongoing operating expenditures. In the event that they do not, we may require additional funds in the future to support our working capital requirements or for other purposes and may seek to raise such additional fu nds 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.

Acquisitions

During the third quarter of Fiscal 2010, the Company completed the acquisition of Schwaiger GmbH, a German market leader in the consumer electronics, SAT and receiver technologies for $4,348. The purpose of this acquisition was to expand our European operations and increase our presence in the European accessory market.

On February 1, 2010, the Company’s newly formed subsidiary, Invision Automotive Systems, Inc., purchased the assets of Invision Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of rear seat entertainment systems for OEM’s, ports and car dealers. As consideration for Invision, the Company paid $15,320 (including payments to principal and certain vendors).

In conjunction with the acquisition, the Company refinanced and executed a new loan with Suntrust Bank to pay down the former obligation of Invision Industries, Inc. and assumed certain debt. The total debt at closing was $5,000, which is included in the purchase price.

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 OEM presence and add manufacturing capabilities to our business model (see Note 7 for the purchase price allocation).

Subsequent Events

On January 6, 2011, the Company announced that it had recently signed a non-binding term sheet to purchase all of the shares of Klipsch Group Inc., including its worldwide subsidiaries (collectively, ”Klipsch”).  Klipsch is a leading, global provider of premium, high performance speakers sold through retail and installation channels.  The transaction is subject to a number of contingencies, including satisfactory completion of due diligence, negotiation and signing of definitive agreements and requisite approvals.  If it proceeds with the acquisition of Klipsch, the Company expects to finance the purchase price through a combination of cash and a new credit facility.  On January 7, 2011, the Company obtained the commitment of Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC to syndicate a credit facility for the Company in an amount up to $175 million. The Company expects to use a portion of the proceeds from the credit facility to finance part of the Klipsch purchase price and expects the balance remaining under the credit facility to be available for working capital purposes. The commitment is subject to a number of customary and other conditions, including the Company’s successful completion of the Klipsch acquisition.  It is anticipated that the credit facility would be secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and Klipsch and that availability under the credit facility would be based on negotiated levels of eligible accounts receivable and inventory of the Company and Klipsch from time to time.  There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in its efforts to obtain the credit facility on these, or on any other, terms, or to complete the acquisition of Klipsch.   The Company does not expect to enter into the credit facility if it does not consummate the Klipsch acquisition.
 
 
 
 
 
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Related Party Transactions

During 1998, we entered into a 30-year capital lease for a building with our principal stockholder and chairman, which was the headquarters of the discontinued Cellular operation.  Payments on the capital lease were based upon the construction costs of the building and the then-current interest rates.  This capital lease was refinanced in December 2006 and the lease expires on November 30, 2026.  The effective interest rate on the capital lease obligation is 8%.  On November 1, 2004, we entered into an agreement to sublease the building to Personal Communication Devices, LLC (Formerly UTStarcom) for monthly payments of $46 until November 1, 2009.  The sublease lease agreement has been renewed and requires, for a term of three years, monthly payments of $50 until November 1, 2012. We als o 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 November 30, 2015 are $6,284.

New Accounting Pronouncements

We are required to adopt certain new accounting pronouncements (see Note 19) to our consolidated financial statements included herein.



 
 
 
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ITEM 3.   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our changes in foreign currency exchange rates are managed through normal operating and financing activities.  We have foreign operations  primarily in Germany, Canada,  Mexico and Venezuela and thus are exposed to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates. For the three months ended November 30, 2010, a uniform 10% strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the local currency of our foreign operations would have resulted in a decrease in sales of approximately $4.2 million. The impact on net income would be negligible. For the nine months ended November 30, 2010, a uniform 10% strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the local currency of our foreign operations would have resulted in a decrease in sales and net income of approximately $7.9 and $.1 million, respectively. The effects of foreign currency exchange rates on future results would also be impacted by changes in sales levels or local currency prices.
 
 
There has been no significant change in our market risk sensitive instruments since February 28, 2010 with the exception of our operations in Venezuela. Venezuela represented 1% of quarterly and year to date sales. The majority of assets invested in Venezuela are cash related and are subject to government foreign exchange controls including its investment in Venezuelan government bonds (see Note 4). The Company will continue to monitor the situation.

The Company also continues to monitor the circumstances related to its equity investment in Bliss-tel (Thailand) as discussed in Note 4.
 
ITEM 4.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, these disclosure controls and procedures are effective at a “reasonable assurance” level.
 
There were no material changes in our internal control over financial  reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) during the three and nine month period ended November 30, 2010 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 17 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and Note 14 of the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2010 for information regarding legal proceedings.

ITEM 1A.   RISK FACTORS
 
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2010.

ITEM 2.   UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
There were no shares of common stock repurchased during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010.





 
 
 
 
 
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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


January 10, 2011





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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ex31-1.htm
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a) AND RULE 15d-14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


I, Patrick M. Lavelle, President and Chief Executive Officer of Audiovox Corporation, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Audiovox Corporation (the “Company”);

2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)  
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)  
designed such internal controls over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)  
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)  
disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010) that has materiality affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.  
all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.  
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.




January 10, 2011


/s/ Patrick M. Lavelle                                                      
Patrick M. Lavelle





















Exhibit 31.1

 
 

 

ex31-2.htm
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a) AND RULE 15d-14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


I, C. Michael Stoehr, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Audiovox Corporation, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Audiovox Corporation (the “Company”);

2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
 
a)  
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)  
Designed such internal controls over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)  
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)  
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010) that has materiality affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
 
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.  
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.  
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.




January 10, 2011


/s/ C. Michael Stoehr
C. Michael Stoehr





















Exhibit 31.2

 
 

 

ex32-1.htm
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002



In connection with the Quarterly Report of Audiovox Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010 (the “Report”) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Patrick M. Lavelle, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:


(1)  
The Report fully complies with Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)  
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.




January 10, 2011

/s/Patrick M. Lavelle____________
Patrick M. Lavelle

















EXHIBIT 32.1

ex32-2.htm
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002



In connection with the Quarterly Report of Audiovox Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2010 (the “Report”) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, C. Michael Stoehr, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:


(1)  
The Report fully complies with Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)  
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.




January 10, 2011

/s/ C. Michael Stoehr_______________
C. Michael Stoehr
















EXHIBIT 32.2