UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For Quarter Ended August 31, 2001
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Commission file number 0-28839
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AUDIOVOX CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-1964841
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (631) 231-7750
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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
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Number of shares of each class of the registrant's Common Stock outstanding as
of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at October 8, 2001
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Class A Common Stock 20,621,338 Shares
Class B Common Stock 2,260,954 Shares
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets at November 30,
2000 and August 31, 2001 (unaudited) 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
Three and Nine Months Ended August 31, 2000
and August 31, 2001 (unaudited) 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the Nine Months Ended August 31, 2000
and August 31, 2001 (unaudited) 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6-13
ITEM 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Operations and Results of
Operations 14-32
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 33
SIGNATURES 34
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AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
November 30, August 31,
2000 2001
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(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,431 $ 3,824
Accounts receivable, net 279,402 187,114
Inventory, net 140,065 228,357
Receivable from vendor 5,566 2,935
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 6,830 7,666
Deferred income taxes, net 12,244 12,774
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Total current assets 450,538 442,670
Investment securities 5,484 7,132
Equity investments 11,418 13,253
Property, plant and equipment, net 27,996 26,444
Excess cost over fair value of assets acquired and other intangible assets, net 5,098 4,831
Other assets 2,325 1,438
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$ 502,859 $ 495,768
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 61,060 $ 23,094
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 62,569 46,394
Income taxes payable 6,274 917
Bank obligations 8,104 5,973
Notes payable 5,868 5,395
Current installment of long-term debt 486 --
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Total current liabilities 144,361 81,773
Bank obligations 15,000 73,275
Deferred income taxes, net 972 1,873
Capital lease obligation 6,260 6,239
Deferred compensation 2,208 3,922
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Total liabilities 168,801 167,082
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Minority interest 3,555 2,028
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Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, liquidation preference of $2,500 2,500 2,500
Common stock:
Class A; 60,000,000 authorized; 20,291,046 and 20,615,894 issued at
November 30, 2000 and August 31, 2001, respectively, 19,528,554 and
19,705,507 outstanding at November 30, 2000 and August 31,
2001, respectively 204 207
Class B convertible; 10,000,000 authorized; 2,260,954 issued and
outstanding 22 22
Paid-in capital 248,468 250,784
Retained earnings 90,371 85,677
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,058) (5,145)
Treasury stock, at cost, 762,492 and 910,387 Class A common stock at
November 30, 2000 and August 31, 2001, respectively (6,004) (7,387)
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Total stockholders' equity 330,503 326,658
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Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 502,859 $ 495,768
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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 August 31, 2000 and August 31, 2001
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
August 31, August 31, August 31, August 31,
2000 2001 2000 2001
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Net sales $ 470,334 $ 313,897 $ 1,192,124 $ 920,776
Cost of sales 427,587 282,384 1,077,377 848,880
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Gross profit 42,747 31,513 114,747 71,896
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Operating expenses:
Selling 10,363 10,561 31,673 27,525
General and administrative 11,806 12,261 34,350 33,971
Warehousing and assembly 5,520 5,895 15,574 17,197
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Total operating expenses 27,689 28,717 81,597 78,693
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Operating income (loss) 15,058 2,796 33,150 (6,797)
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Other income (expense):
Interest and bank charges (1,060) (1,813) (5,366) (4,273)
Equity in income of equity investments 474 601 2,253 3,162
Gain on sale of investments 541 -- 2,814 --
Gain on hedge of available-for-sale securities 749 -- 1,499 --
Other, net (335) 40 920 643
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Total other income (expense), net 369 (1,172) 2,120 (468)
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Income (loss) before provision for (recovery of)
income taxes 15,427 1,624 35,270 (7,265)
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes 5,471 618 13,103 (2,573)
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Net income (loss) $ 9,956 $ 1,006 $ 22,167 $ (4,692)
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Net income (loss) per common share (basic) $ 0.45 $ 0.05 $ 1.04 $ (0.21)
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Net income (loss) per common share (diluted) $ 0.44 $ 0.05 $ 0.98 $ (0.21)
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Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding (basic) 21,885,232 21,966,461 21,224,604 21,847,312
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Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding (diluted) 22,883,444 22,170,039 22,614,472 21,847,312
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2000 and August 31, 2001
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
August 31, August 31,
2000 2001
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ 22,167 $ (4,692)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
Gain on hedge of available-for-sale securities (1,499) --
Depreciation and amortization 2,860 3,229
Provision for bad debt expense 1,443 1,115
Equity in income of equity investments (2,252) (3,162)
Minority interest 809 (493)
Gain on sale of investments (2,387) --
Gain from the sale of shares of equity investment (427) --
Deferred income tax (expense) benefit (2,106) 349
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net (6) (1)
Income tax benefits on exercise of stock options (1,251) --
Changes in:
Accounts receivable 24,217 90,990
Receivable from vendor 1,833 2,631
Inventory (13,626) (88,568)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities 31,425 (53,601)
Income taxes payable (721) (5,360)
Deferred compensation -- 1,713
Investment securities - trading (2,373) (1,713)
Prepaid expenses and other, net 2,524 (65)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 60,630 (57,628)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment, net (10,128) (1,945)
Net proceeds from sale of investment securities 13,227 --
Proceeds from distribution from equity investment 1,139 1,289
Proceeds from transfer of shares from equity investment 922 --
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 5,160 (656)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Net (repayments) borrowings of bank obligations (111,223) 56,295
Payment of dividend to minority shareholder of subsidiary (859) (1,034)
Net repayments under documentary acceptances (1,994) --
Principal payments on capital lease obligation (14) (21)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants 734 2,320
Repurchase of Class A common stock -- (1,382)
Net proceeds from sale of common stock 96,573 --
Issuance of notes payable 6,068 --
Principal payments on subordinated debentures -- (486)
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (10,715) 55,692
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (16) (15)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash 55,059 (2,607)
Cash at beginning of period 5,527 6,431
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 60,586 $ 3,824
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Three and Nine Months Ended August 31, 2000 and August 31, 2001
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
(1) Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and include
all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments,
which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly
the consolidated financial position of Audiovox Corporation and
subsidiaries (the Company) as of November 30, 2000 and August 31,
2001, the consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine
month periods ended August 31, 2000 and August 31, 2001, and the
consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine month periods ended
August 31, 2000 and August 31, 2001. The interim figures are not
necessarily indicative of the results for the year.
Accounting policies adopted by the Company are identified in Note 1 of
the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the
Company's 2000 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K. Certain
reclassifications have been made to the 2000 consolidated financial
statements in order to conform to the 2001 presentation.
(2) Supplemental Cash Flow Information
The following is supplemental information relating to the consolidated
statements of cash flows:
Nine Months Ended
August 31, August 31,
2000 2001
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Cash paid during the period:
Interest (excluding bank charges) $ 4,417 $ 3,054
Income taxes (net of refunds) $15,380 $ 2,436
During the nine months ended August 31, 2000 and August 31, 2001, the
Company recorded a net unrealized holding (loss) gain relating to
available-for-sale marketable securities, net of deferred taxes, of
$(7,533) and $(30), respectively, as a component of accumulated other
comprehensive loss.
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AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
During the quarter ended May 31, 2001, 314,800 warrants were exercised
and converted into 314,800 shares of common stock.
During 1997, the Company's Board of Directors approved the repurchase
of up to 1,000,000 shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock. In
1999, the Company's Board of Directors approved an increase to the
repurchase program to 1,563,000 shares of the Company's Class A common
stock. During the nine months ended August 31, 2001, 147,895 shares
were repurchased for an aggregate amount of $1,382.
(3) Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
A reconciliation between the numerators and denominators of the basic
and diluted income (loss) per common share is as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
August 31, August 31, August 31, August 31,
2000 2001 2000 2001
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Net income (loss) (numerator for basic
income per share) $ 9,956 $ 1,006 $ 22,167 $ (4,692)
Interest on 6 1/4% convertible subordinated 4
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debentures, net of tax 7 -- 2 5
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Adjusted net income (loss) (numerator for
diluted income per share) $ 9,963 $ 1,006 $ 22,191 $ (4,687)
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Weighted average common shares
(denominator for basic income per
share) 21,885,232 21,966,461 21,224,604 21,847,312
Effect of dilutive securities:
6 1/4% convertible subordinated
debentures 42,147 -- 47,307 --
Employee stock options and stock
warrants 953,075 203,578 1,335,695 --
Employee stock grants 2,990 -- 6,866 --
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Weighted average common and potential
common shares outstanding
(denominator for diluted income per
share) 22,883,444 22,170,039 22,614,472 21,847,312
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Basic income (loss) per share $ 0.45 $ 0.05 $ 1.04 $ (0.21)
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Diluted income (loss) per share $ 0.44 $ 0.05 $ 0.98 $ (0.21)
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AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
There were no anti-dilutive stock options or stock warrants for the
three and nine months ended August 31, 2000. Stock options and
warrants totaling 1,599,200 and 1,984,568 for the three and nine
months ended August 31, 2001, respectively, were not included in the
net loss per common share calculation because their effect would have
been anti-dilutive.
(4) Comprehensive Income (Loss)
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The accumulated other comprehensive loss of $5,058 and $5,145 at
November 30, 2000 and August 31, 2001, respectively, on the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets is the net accumulated
unrealized loss on the Company's available-for-sale investment
securities of $190 and $220 at November 30, 2000 and August 31, 2001,
respectively, and the accumulated foreign currency translation
adjustment of $(4,868) and $(4,925) at November 30, 2000 and August
31, 2001, respectively.
The Company's total comprehensive income (loss) was as follows:
Three Months Nine Months
Ended Ended
August 31, August 31,
2000 2001 2000 2001
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Net income (loss) $ 9,956 $ 1,006 $ 22,167 $ (4,692)
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Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation
adjustments 3 (108) 460 (57)
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities:
Unrealized holding gain (loss)
arising during period, net of tax 1,314 (450) (5,788) (30)
Less: reclassification adjustment
for gains realized in net income,
net of tax (335) -- (1,745) --
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Net unrealized gain (loss) 979 (450) (7,533) (30)
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Other comprehensive gain (loss), net
of tax 982 (558) (7,073) (87)
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Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 10,938 $ 448 $ 15,094 $ (4,779)
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AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
The change in the net unrealized gain (loss) arising during the
periods presented above are net of tax (expense) benefit of $600 and
$(276) for the three months ended August 31, 2000 and August 31, 2001,
respectively, and $(745) and $(18) for the nine months ended August
31, 2000 and August 31, 2001, respectively. The reclassification
adjustment presented above is net of tax expense of $206 for the three
months ended August 31, 2000 and $1,069 for the nine months ended
August 31, 2000. There was no reclassification adjustment for the
three and nine months ended August 31, 2001.
(5) Segment Information
The Company has two reportable segments which are organized by
products: Wireless and Electronics. The Wireless segment markets
wireless handsets and accessories through domestic and international
wireless carriers and their agents, independent distributors and
retailers. The Electronics segment sells autosound, mobile electronics
and consumer electronics, primarily to mass merchants, power
retailers, specialty retailers, new car dealers, original equipment
manufacturers (OEM), independent installers of automotive accessories
and the U.S. military.
The Company evaluates performance of the segments based upon income
before provision for income taxes. The accounting policies of the
segments are the same as those for the Company as a whole. The Company
allocates interest and certain shared expenses, including treasury,
legal and human resources, to the segments based upon estimated usage.
Intersegment sales are reflected at cost and have been eliminated in
consolidation. A royalty fee on the intersegment sales, which is
eliminated in consolidation, is recorded by the segments and included
in other income (expense). Certain items are maintained at the
Company's corporate headquarters (Corporate) and are not allocated to
the segments. They primarily include costs associated with accounting
and certain executive officer salaries and bonuses and certain items
including investment securities, equity investments, deferred income
taxes, certain portions of excess cost over fair value of assets
acquired, jointly-used fixed assets and debt. The jointly-used fixed
assets are the Company's management information systems, which are
used by the Wireless and Electronics segments and Corporate. A portion
of the management information systems costs, including depreciation
and amortization expense, are allocated to the segments based upon
estimates made by management. During the nine months ended August 31,
2000 and August 31, 2001, certain advertising costs were not allocated
to the segments. These costs pertained to an advertising campaign that
was intended to promote overall Company awareness, rather than
individual segment products.
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AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
Segment identifiable assets are those which are directly used in or
identified to segment operations.
Elimin- Consolidated
Wireless Electronics Corporate ations Totals
Three Months Ended
August 31, 2000
Net sales $ 403,723 $ 66,611 -- -- $ 470,334
Intersegment sales (purchases) 20 (20) -- -- --
Pre-tax income (loss) 14,077 3,527 $ (2,177) -- 15,427
Three Months Ended
August 31, 2001
Net sales $ 241,945 $ 71,952 -- -- $ 313,897
Intersegment sales (purchases) (141) 141 -- -- --
Pre-tax income (loss) 1,032 3,393 $ (2,801) -- 1,624
Nine Months Ended
August 31, 2000
Net sales $ 992,410 $ 199,714 -- -- $ 1,192,124
Intersegment sales (purchases) (2,085) 2,085 -- -- --
Pre-tax income (loss) 26,886 10,559 $ (2,175) -- 35,270
Total assets 276,316 104,890 284,156 $ (160,080) 505,282
Nine Months Ended
August 31, 2001
Net sales $ 707,744 $ 213,032 -- -- $ 920,776
Intersegment sales (purchases) (354) 354 -- -- --
Pre-tax income (loss) (11,413) 8,900 $ (4,752) -- (7,265)
Total assets 315,607 118,738 285,365 $ (223,942) 495,768
(6) Audiovox Communications Corp. Dividend
In February 2000 and 2001, the Board of Directors of Audiovox
Communications Corp. (ACC), declared a dividend payable to its
shareholders, Audiovox Corporation, a 95% shareholder, and Toshiba
Corporation (Toshiba), a 5% shareholder for their respective share
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AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
of net income for the previous fiscal years. ACC paid Toshiba its
share of the dividend, which approximated $859 and $1,034 in the
second quarter of 2000 and the first quarter of 2001, respectively.
(7) Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
On December 1, 2000, the Company adopted SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", which, as amended, is
effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000.
The Company uses derivative instruments primarily to manage exposures
related to foreign currency denominated receivables and payables. To
accomplish this, the Company uses certain contracts, primarily foreign
currency forward contracts, which minimize cash flow risks from
changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Implementation of SFAS No.
133 did not have an impact on the Company's financial positions,
results of operations or liquidity. As of August 31, 2001, the Company
did not have any derivative instruments.
(8) Product Return
During the quarter ended February 28, 2001, Wireless refunded
approximately $21,000 to a customer, who is a wireless carrier, for
the return of approximately 97,000 tri-mode phones. During January
2001, Wireless also purchased 93,600 of the same model of tri-mode
phone for a cost of $12.4 million. As a result of changes in the
marketplace for wireless products, the selling price of the phones has
been reduced below the original cost. The Company did not record a
write-down on these phones as they expected to receive a full refund
or partial credit from the manufacturer of the phones during the
second quarter. In April 2001, the Company received a credit from the
manufacturer of $12.4 million. The credit was applied against the
carrying value of the phones on hand which approximated 190,600
phones, which are appropriately recorded at the lower of cost or
market.
(9) Inventory Write-Down
. During the quarter ended May 31, 2001, the Company recorded a charge
of $13.5 million to write-down its remaining inventory of analog
mobile telephones which approximated 300,000 units. The write-down was
recorded in response to market conditions at the time and a surplus of
supply that other manufacturers were trying to reduce through
decreased prices. During the third quarter of 2001, the Company was
able to recover higher than anticipated
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AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
values on our previously written-down analog inventory.
(10) Stock Warrants
During the quarter ended May 31, 2001, 314,800 of the Company's
remaining 344,800 stock warrants were exercised and converted into
314,800 shares of common stock. The remaining 30,000 warrants expired
during the quarter.
(11) Bond Repayment
During the quarter ended May 31, 2001, the Company paid $486 to the
remaining holders of the Company's subordinated convertible
debentures. There are no remaining debentures as of August 31, 2001.
(12) Sales/Leaseback Transaction
During the quarter ended May 31, 2000, the Company incorporated AX
Japan, Inc. (AX Japan), a wholly-owned subsidiary, with 60,000,000 Yen
(approximately $564). In April 2000, AX Japan purchased land and a
building (herein referred to as the Property) from Shintom Co., Ltd.
(Shintom) for 770,000,000 Yen (approximately $7,300) and entered into
a leaseback agreement whereby Shintom has leased the Property from AX
Japan for a one- year period. This lease is being accounted for as an
operating lease by AX Japan. Shintom is a stockholder who owns all of
the outstanding preferred stock of the Company and is a manufacturer
of products purchased by the Company through its former equity
investment, TALK Corporation. The Company currently holds stock in
Shintom and has previously invested in Shintom convertible debentures.
Upon the expiration of six months after the transfer of the title to
the Property to AX Japan, Shintom had the option to repurchase the
Property or purchase all of the shares of stock of AX Japan. These
options could be extended for one additional six-month period.
In May, 2001, upon the expiration of the additional six-month period,
the Company and Shintom agreed to extend the lease for an additional
one-year period. In addition, Shintom was again given the option to
purchase the Property or shares of stock of AX Japan after the
expiration of a six-month period or extend the option for one
additional six-month period. AX Japan was also given the option to
delay the repayment of the loans for an additional six months if
Shintom extended its option for an additional six months.
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AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
(13) Debt Convenants
The Company maintains a revolving credit agreement with various
financial institutions. The credit agreement contains several
convenants requiring, among other things, minimum levels of pre-tax
income and minimum levels of net worth and working capital.
Additionally, the agreement includes restrictions and limitations on
payments of dividends, stock repurchases and capital expenditures.
During the quarter ended May 31, 2001, the Company was not in
compliance with its pre-tax income covenant as a result of the analog
inventory write-down and obtained a waiver for the quarter ended May
31, 2001.
(14) Market Development Program
In connection with the decline in the analog market, a market
development program was terminated which resulted in a reversal of
approximately $3.0 million of accrued market development funds for the
nine months ended August 31, 2001.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company markets its products under the Audiovox brand as well as
private labels through a large and diverse distribution network both
domestically and internationally. The Company operates through two marketing
groups: Wireless and Electronics. Wireless consists of Audiovox Communications
Corp. (ACC), a 95%-owned subsidiary of Audiovox, and Quintex, which is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of ACC. ACC markets wireless handsets and accessories
primarily on a wholesale basis to wireless carriers in the United States and to
carriers overseas. Quintex is a small operation for the direct sale of handsets,
accessories and wireless telephone service.
The Electronics Group consists of two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Audiovox
Electronics Corp. (AEC) and American Radio Corp., and three majority-owned
subsidiaries, Audiovox Communications (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Audiovox Holdings
(M) Sdn. Bhd. and Audiovox Venezuela, C.A. The Electronics Group markets
automotive sound and security systems, electronic car accessories, home and
portable sound products, FRS radios, in-vehicle video systems, flat-screen
televisions, DVD players and navigation systems. Sales are made through an
extensive distribution network of mass merchandisers, power retailers and
others. In addition, the Company sells some of its products directly to
automobile manufacturers on an OEM basis.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain statements
of operations data for the Company expressed as a percentage of net sales:
Percentage of Net Sales
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
August 31, August 31,
2000 2001 2000 2001
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Net sales:
Wireless
Wireless products 84.1% 74.7% 81.1% 74.4%
Activation commissions 1.6 2.0 1.8 2.2
Residual fees 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.2
Other -- 0.1 0.2 0.1
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Total Wireless 85.8 77.1 83.2 76.9
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Mobile electronics 7.6 13.1 8.8 12.2
Consumer electronics 2.5 3.9 2.5 5.6
Sound 3.9 5.7 5.1 5.2
Other 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.1
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Total Electronics 14.2 22.9 16.8 23.1
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Total net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales 90.9 90.0 90.4 92.2
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Gross profit 9.1 10.0 9.6 7.8
Selling 2.2 3.3 2.7 3.0
General and administrative 2.5 3.9 2.8 3.7
Warehousing and assembly 1.2 1.9 1.3 1.8
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Total operating expenses 5.9 9.1 6.8 8.5
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Operating income (loss) 3.2 0.9 2.8 (0.7)
Interest and bank charges (0.2) (0.6) (0.4) (0.5)
Equity in income in equity investments 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3
Gain on sale of investments -- -- 0.2 --
Gain on hedge of available-for-sale
securities 0.2 -- 0.1 --
Other, net -- -- 0.1 0.1
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Income (loss) before provision for
(recovery of) income taxes 3.3 0.5 3.0 (0.8)
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes 1.2 0.2 1.1 (0.3)
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Net income (loss) 2.1% 0.3% 1.9% (0.5)%
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Consolidated Results
Three months ended August 31, 2000 compared to three months ended August 31,
2001
The net sales and percentage of net sales by marketing group and product
line for the three months ended August 31, 2000 and August 31, 2001 are
reflected in the following table:
Three Months Ended
August 31, 2000 August 31, 2001
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Net sales:
Wireless
Wireless products $395,346 84.1% $234,576 74.7%
Activation commissions 7,827 1.6 6,230 2.0
Residual fees 550 0.1 954 0.3
Other -- -- 185 0.1
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Total Wireless 403,723 85.8 241,945 77.1
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Electronics
Mobile electronics 35,534 7.6 41,242 13.1
Consumer electronics 11,692 2.5 12,344 3.9
Sound 18,319 3.9 17,867 5.7
Other 1,066 0.2 499 0.2
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Total Electronics 66,611 14.2 71,952 22.9
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Total $470,334 100.0% $313,897 100.0%
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Net sales for the third quarter of 2001 were $313,897, a decrease of
$156,437, or 33.3%, from 2000. The decrease in net sales was in the Wireless
Group which was slightly offset by an increase in the Electronics Group. Sales
from our international subsidiaries increased from 2000 by approximately $699 or
10.0%. Gross margins were 10.0% in 2001 compared to 9.1% in 2000. The increase
in gross margins was primarily due to a change in the overall mix of sales, from
wireless products to electronics products, which have a higher gross margin.
Individually, both divisions experienced lower gross margins in 2001 than 2000,
6.6% vs. 7.0% in Wireless and 21.6% vs. 22.0% in Electronics. In addition, we
were able to recover higher than anticipated values on our previously
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written-down analog inventory. Operating expenses increased to $28,717 from
$27,689, respectively, a 3.7% increase. As a percentage of sales, operating
expenses increased to 9.1% in 2001 from 5.9% in 2000. Operating income for 2001
was $2,796 compared to operating income of $15,058 in 2000.
Nine months ended August 31, 2000 compared to nine months ended August 31, 2001
The net sales and percentage of net sales by marketing group and product line
for the nine months ended August 31, 2000 and August 31, 2001 are reflected in
the following table:
Nine Months Ended
August 31, 2000 August 31, 2001
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Net sales:
Wireless
Wireless products $ 966,704 81.1% $ 685,070 74.4%
Activation commissions 21,566 1.8 20,347 2.2
Residual fees 1,307 0.1 1,855 0.2
Other 2,833 0.2 472 0.1
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Total Wireless 992,410 83.2 707,744 76.9
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Electronics
Mobile electronics 105,466 8.8 112,215 12.2
Consumer electronics 30,280 2.5 51,179 5.6
Sound 60,830 5.1 47,870 5.2
Other 3,138 0.4 1,768 0.1
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Total Electronics 199,714 16.8 213,032 23.1
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Total $1,192,124 100.0% $ 920,776 100.0%
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Net sales for the first nine months of 2001 were $920,776, a decrease of
$271,348, or 22.8%, from 2000. The decrease in net sales was in the Wireless
Group which was slightly offset by an increase in the Electronics Group. Sales
from our international subsidiaries increased from 2000 by approximately 1.8%.
Gross margins were 7.8% in 2001 compared to 9.6% in 2000. The decrease
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in gross margins was primarily due to $13.9 million of charges, which includes
both realized losses and a $13.5 million write-down during the second quarter
relating to the Company's exit from the analog market, with the exception of
fixed-based cellular. This was partially offset as we were able to recover
higher than anticipated values on the previously written-down analog inventory.
Operating expenses decreased to $78,693 from $81,597, a 3.6% decrease. As a
percentage of sales, operating expenses increased to 8.5% in 2001 from 6.8% in
2000. Operating loss for 2001 was $(6,797) compared to operating income of
$33,150 in 2000.
Wireless Results
Three months ended August 31, 2000 compared to three months ended August 31,
2001
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain statements of
operations data for the Wireless Group as expressed as a percentage of net
sales:
Three Months Ended
August 31, 2000 August 31, 2001
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Net sales:
Wireless products $ 395,346 97.9% $ 234,576 97.0%
Activation commissions 7,827 1.9 6,230 2.6
Residual fees 550 0.2 954 0.3
Other -- -- 185 0.1
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403,723 100.0% 241,945 100.0%
Gross profit 28,078 7.0 15,965 6.6
Total operating expenses 12,811 3.2 12,417 5.1
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Operating income 15,267 3.8 3,548 1.5
Other expense (1,190) (0.3) (2,516) (1.0)
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Pre-tax income $ 14,077 3.5% $ 1,032 0.5%
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Net sales were $241,945 in the third quarter of 2001, a decrease of
$161,778, or 40.0%, from last year. Unit sales of wireless handsets decreased by
339,000 units in 2001, or 13.7%, to approximately 2,132,000 units from 2,471,000
units in 2000. This decrease was primarily due to decreased sales of both analog
and digital handsets which was due to delayed digital product acceptances by our
customers and a decrease in tri-mode phone sales. The average selling price of
handsets decreased to $105 per unit in 2001 from $154 per unit in 2000. This
decrease was primarily due to the close out of approximately 300,000 analog
handheld phones. We also sold additional TDMA product at lower average selling
prices. The number of new wireless subscriptions processed by Quintex decreased
6.7% in 2001, with a corresponding decrease in activation commissions of
approximately $1,889 in 2001. The average commission received by Quintex per
activation decreased 17.8% from 2000. Gross profit margins decreased to 6.6% in
2001 from 7.0% in 2000, primarily due to lower average selling prices, partially
offset by having a better than anticipated recovery on sales of analog product
that was written down during the second quarter. Gross profit margins also
decreased due to both delayed introductions and fewer new high-priced models,
strong competition in the marketplace and closeout of older models. This also
reflects the competitive nature of the wireless marketplace and pricing
pressures associated with supporting various wireless carrier programs.
Operating expenses decreased to $12,417 from $12,811. Selling expenses decreased
from last year, primarily in divisional marketing. The decrease was partially
offset by increases in commissions, salesmen's salaries, and travel. General and
administrative expenses decreased from 2000, primarily in bad debt expense and
employee benefits. Warehousing and assembly expenses decreased during 2001 from
last year, primarily in tooling expenses, partially offset by an increase in
temporary personnel. Operating income for 2001 was $3,548 compared to last
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year's $15,267.
Nine months ended August 31, 2000 compared to nine months ended August 31, 2001
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain statements
of operations data for the Wireless Group as expressed as a percentage of net
sales:
Nine Months Ended
August 31, 2000 August 31, 2001
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Net sales:
Wireless products $ 966,704 97.4% $ 685,070 96.8%
Activation commissions 21,566 2.2 20,347 2.8
Residual fees 1,307 0.1 1,855 0.3
Other 2,833 0.3 472 0.1
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992,410 100.0% 707,744 100.0%
Gross profit 71,388 7.2 27,650 3.9
Total operating expenses 38,238 3.9 33,779 4.8
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Operating income (loss) 33,150 3.3 (6,129) (0.9)
Other expense (6,264) (0.6) (5,284) (0.7)
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Pre-tax income (loss) $ 26,886 2.7% $ (11,413) (1.6)%
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Net sales were $707,744 for the nine months ended August 31, 2001, a
decrease of $284,666, or 28.7%, from last year. Unit sales of wireless handsets
decreased by 957,000 units in 2001, or 15.4%, to approximately 5,266,000 units
from 6,223,000 units in 2000. This decrease was attributable to decreased sales
of both analog and digital handsets which was due to delayed digital product
acceptances by our customers and slower sales. The average selling price of
handsets decreased to $124 per unit in 2001 from $149 per unit in 2000. The
number of new wireless
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subscriptions processed by Quintex increased 3.0% in 2001, with a corresponding
decrease, however, in activation commissions of approximately $2,205 in 2001.
The average commission received by Quintex per activation decreased 12.4% from
2000. Gross profit margins decreased to 3.9% in 2001 from 7.2% in 2000,
primarily due to the $13,900 of charges relating to the Company's exit from the
analog market, with the exception of fixed-based cellular, partially offset as
the final selling price of this inventory was better than anticipated. Gross
profit margins also decreased due to delayed introductions of newer,
higher-priced models, strong competition in the marketplace and closeout of
older models. This decrease in margins also reflects the competitive nature of
the wireless marketplace and pricing pressures associated with supporting
various wireless carrier programs. Operating expenses decreased to $33,779 from
$38,238. Selling expenses decreased from last year, primarily in divisional
marketing. In connection with the decline in the analog market, a market
development program was terminated which resulted in a reversal of approximately
$3.0 million of accrued market development funds. Such decreases were partially
offset by increases in commissions and travel. General and administrative
expenses decreased from 2000, primarily in bad debt expense and office expenses.
Warehousing and assembly expenses increased during 2001 from last year,
primarily due to out-sourced personnel. Operating loss for 2001 was $(6,129)
compared to last year's operating income of $33,150.
Management believes that the wireless industry will continue to be
extremely competitive in both price and technology. As the growth in the
wireless marketplace has slowed, carrier customer purchasing practices have
changed and pricing pressures have intensified. This has and could continue to
affect gross margins and the carrying value of inventories in the future. As the
market for digital products becomes more competitive, the Company may be
required to adjust the carrying
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value of its inventory in the future. Industry and financial market forecasts
call for slower growth in the global handset market. Currently, there is a
global surplus of handsets, both at manufacturer and carrier levels. Though this
over-supply situation is abating, it may continue to impact the Company in the
future. There is also the potential for shortages in the availability of certain
wireless components and parts which may affect our vendors' ability to provide
handsets to us on a timely basis, which may result in delayed shipments to our
customers and decreased sales.
Electronics Results
Three months ended August 31, 2000 compared to three months ended August 31,
2001
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain statements
of operations data and percentage of net sales by product line for the
Electronics Group:
Three Months Ended
August 31, 2000 August 31, 2001
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Net sales:
Mobile electronics $ 35,534 53.3% $ 41,242 57.3%
Consumer electronics 11,692 17.6 12,344 17.2
Sound 18,319 27.5 17,867 24.8
Other 1,066 1.6 499 0.7
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Total net sales 66,611 100.0 71,952 100.0
Gross profit 14,680 22.0 15,549 21.6
Total operating expenses 11,013 16.5 12,569 17.5
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Operating income 3,667 5.5 2,980 4.1
Other income (expense) (140) (0.2) 413 0.6
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Pre-tax income $ 3,527 5.3% $ 3,393 4.7%
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Net sales increased $5,341 compared to last year, an increase of 8.0%.
Mobile electronics sales increased 16.1% compared to last year to $41,242,
primarily due to increases in mobile video and security sales. Consumer
electronics sales increased 5.6% from last year due to increased sales
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of FRS radios, portable DVD players and home stereo products. Sound sales
decreased 2.5% from last year to $17,867, primarily in the AV and SPS product
lines. Net sales in the Company's Malaysian subsidiary decreased from last year
by approximately 20.2% which reflects the slowing economy in the Far East and
the decline in OEM sales in Malaysia. The Company's Venezuelan subsidiary
experienced an increase of 54.5% in sales from last year primarily from OEM.
Gross margins of the Electronics Group were 21.6% in 2001 and 22.0% in 2000. The
decrease in gross profit margin was primarily in mobile and consumer electronics
with the sound category showing an increase. Operating expenses increased $1,556
from last year to $12,569. As a percentage of sales, operating expenses
increased to 17.5% from 16.5%. Selling expenses increased from last year,
primarily in commissions and trade show expenses. General and administrative
expenses increased from 2000, primarily in employee benefits, office salaries
and bad debt expenses. Warehousing and assembly expenses increased from 2000,
primarily in direct labor and field warehousing expenses. Operating income was
$2,980 compared to last year's $3,667.
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Nine months ended August 31, 2000 compared to nine months ended August 31, 2001
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain statements
of operations data and percentage of net sales by product line for the
Electronics Group:
Nine Months Ended
August 31, 2000 August 31, 2001
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Net sales:
Mobile electronics $ 105,466 52.8% $ 112,215 52.7%
Consumer electronics 30,280 15.2 51,179 24.0
Sound 60,830 30.5 47,870 22.5
Other 3,138 1.5 1,768 0.8
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Total net sales 199,714 100.0 213,032 100.0
Gross profit 43,572 21.8 44,238 20.8
Total operating expenses 31,943 16.0 35,077 16.5
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Operating income 11,629 5.8 9,161 4.3
Other expense (1,070) (0.5) (261) (0.1)
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Pre-tax income $ 10,559 5.3% $ 8,900 4.2%
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Net sales increased $13,318 compared to last year, an increase of 6.7%.
Mobile electronics sales increased 6.4% compared to last year to $112,215,
primarily due to increases in security and navigation products, partially offset
by declines in sales of Protector Hardgoods. Consumer electronics sales also
increased 69.0% from last year due to increased sales of FRS radios, portable
DVD players and home stereo products. Sound sales decreased 21.3% from last year
to $47,870, primarily in the AV and SPS product lines. Net sales in the
Company's Malaysian subsidiary decreased from last year by approximately 17.1%.
The Company's Venezuelan subsidiary experienced an increase of 30.2% in sales
from last year. Gross margins of the Electronics Group were 20.8% in 2001 and
21.8% in 2000. Operating expenses increased $3,134 from last year to 16.5% of
sales up from last year's 16.0% of sales. Selling expenses increased from last
year,
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primarily in commissions, advertising and trade show expenses. General and
administrative expenses increased from 2000, primarily in office salaries,
employee benefits and insurance expenses. Warehousing and assembly expenses
increased from 2000, primarily in direct labor and field warehousing expenses.
Operating income was $9,161 compared to last year's $11,629.
The Company believes that the Electronics Group has an expanding market
with a certain level of volatility related to both domestic and international
new car sales. As the Company moves further into the Consumer Electronics
market, it may become susceptible to changes in overall economic conditions.
Also, certain of its products are subject to price fluctuations which could
affect the carrying value of inventories and gross margins in the future. The
Electronics Group may also experience additional competition in the mobile video
category as more distributors enter the market and from increased competition in
the Malaysian and Venezuelan markets. Global economic uncertainty could also
affect the markets for our products.
Other Income and Expense
Interest expense and bank charges increased by $753 and decreased by $1,093
for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2001, respectively, compared to
the same periods last year. The increase in interest expense and bank charges
during the quarter as compared to the same period in the prior year was due to
higher interest-bearing debt, partially offset by a decline in interest rates,
while the decrease for the nine months as compared to the same period in the
prior year was due to lower outstanding debt during the first part of the fiscal
year and lower interest rates. Equity in income of equity investments increased
$127 and $909 for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2001, respectively,
as compared to the same periods last year. For the three and nine months
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ended August 31, 2000 and 2001, Audiovox Specialty Applications, LLC represented
the majority of equity in income of equity investments. Other income for the
quarter and nine months decreased from last year's similar periods due to
non-recurring transactions related to sale of investments and hedge of
available-for-sale securities.
Provision for Income Taxes
The effective tax (recovery) rate for the three and nine months ended
August 31, 2001 was (38.1%) and (35.4%) compared to last year's 35.5% and 37.2%
for the comparable periods. The changes in the effective tax rates were
principally due to changes in the proportion of domestic and foreign earnings
and benefits as a result of the losses incurred.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's cash position at August 31, 2001 decreased $2,607 from the
November 30, 2000 level. Operating activities used $57,628, primarily from an
increase of $88,568 in inventory and decreases in accounts payable and accrued
expenses of $53,601, partially offset by decreases in accounts receivable of
$90,990. Accounts receivable days on hand increased to 50 days at August 31,
2001 from 42 days at August 31, 2000. The increase in accounts receivable days
on hand was in the Wireless Group and is due to delayed customer remittances.
Inventory days on hand increased from 33 days last year to 68 days this year.
The increase in inventory value and days on hand was primarily in the Wireless
Group, due to late product introductions, which resulted in a build-up of tri-
mode inventory. Investing activities used $656, primarily from the purchase of
property, plant and equipment and partially offset by distributions received
from an equity investment. Financing
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activities provided $55,692, primarily from borrowings on the line of credit
agreement, partially offset by repurchases of Class A common stock and the
payment of a dividend to the minority stockholder of ACC for their share of last
year's profits.
The Company maintains a revolving credit agreement with various financial
institutions. The credit agreement provides for $250,000 of available credit,
including $15,000 for foreign currency borrowings and expires July 27, 2004.
Under the credit agreement, the Company may obtain credit through direct
borrowings and letters of credit. The obligations of the Company under the
credit agreement are guaranteed by certain of the Company's subsidiaries and is
secured by accounts receivable, inventory and the Company's shares of ACC. The
Company's ability to borrow under its credit facility is a maximum aggregate
amount of $250,000, subject to certain conditions, based upon a formula taking
into account the amount and quality of its accounts receivable and inventory.
The credit agreement also allows for commitments up to $50,000 in forward
exchange contracts.
The credit agreement contains several covenants requiring, among other
things, minimum levels of pre-tax income and minimum levels of net worth and
working capital. Additionally, the agreement includes restrictions and
limitations on payments of dividends, stock repurchases and capital
expenditures. During the quarter ended May 31, 2001, the Company was not in
compliance with its pre-tax income covenant due to the analog write-down and
obtained a waiver for the quarter ended May 31, 2001.
The Company also has revolving credit facilities in Malaysia and Venezuela
to finance additional working capital needs. The Malaysian credit facilities are
partially secured by the Company under standby letters of credit and are payable
upon demand or upon expiration of the standby letters
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of credit. The obligations of the Company under the Malaysian credit facilities
are secured by the property and building in Malaysia owned by Audiovox
Communications Sdn. Bhd. The Venezuelan credit facility is secured by the
Company under a standby letter of credit and is payable upon demand or upon
expiration of the standby letter of credit.
The Company believes that it has sufficient liquidity to satisfy its
anticipated working capital and capital expenditure needs through November 30,
2001 and for the reasonable foreseeable future.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
On December 3, 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 - "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements" (SAB No. 101). SAB No. 101 provides the SEC staff's views in
applying generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition in the
financial statements. SAB No. 101 delayed the implementation date for
registrants to adopt the accounting guidance contained in SAB No. 101 by no
later than the fourth fiscal quarter of the fiscal year ending November 30,
2001. Management of the Company does not believe that applying the accounting
guidance of SAB No. 101 will have a material effect on its financial position or
results of operations.
In March 2000, the Emerging Issues Task Force issued EITF 99-19, "Reporting
Revenue Gross as a Principal verses Net as an Agent" (EITF 99-19). EITF 99-19
addresses whether a company should report revenue based on (a) the gross amount
billed to the customer because it has earned revenue from the sale of the goods
or services or (b) the net amount retained (that is, the amount billed to a
customer less the amount paid to a supplier) because it has earned a commission
or fee. The Task Force reached a consensus that whether a company should
recognize revenue at
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the gross amount billed or the net amount retained, as defined above, because it
has earned a commission or fee is a matter of judgment that depends on the
relevant facts and circumstances. The Task Force also gave examples which should
be considered in that evaluation. The consensus is effective for the fourth
quarter of the Company's fiscal year ending November 30, 2001. Upon application
of the consensus, comparative financial statements should be reclassified. The
Company will adopt EITF 99-19 during the quarter ended November 30, 2001.
Management does not believe that implementation of EITF 99-19 will have a
material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In April 2001, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) reached a final
consensus on EITF Issue No. 00-25, "Vendor Income Statement Characterization of
Consideration Paid to a Reseller of the Vendor's Products," which requires that,
unless specific criteria are met, consideration from a vendor to a retailer
(e.g., "slotting fees", cooperative advertising arrangements, "buy downs", etc.)
be recorded as a reduction from revenue, as opposed to a selling expense. This
consensus is effective for fiscal quarters beginning after December 15, 2001.
Management of Company is in the process of assessing the impact that
implementing EITF Issue No. 00-25 will have on the consolidated financial
statements.
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement No. 141, "Business Combinations" (Statement 141), and Statement No.
142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" (Statement 142). Statement 141
requires companies to account for acquisitions entered into after June 30, 2001
using the purchase method and establishes criteria to be used in determining
whether acquired intangible assets are to be recorded separately from goodwill.
These criteria are to be applied to business combinations completed after June
30, 2001. Statement 141 will require, upon
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adoption of Statement 142, that the Company evaluate its existing intangible
assets and goodwill that were acquired in a prior purchase business combination,
and make any necessary reclassifications in order to conform with the new
criteria in Statement 141 for recognition apart from goodwill. The Company does
not believe that implementation of Statement 141 will have an impact on the
Company's financial position and results of operations.
Statement 142 requires that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite
useful lives no longer be amortized, but rather will be tested for impairment at
least annually. Statement 142 also requires that intangible assets with definite
useful lives be amortized over their respective estimated useful lives to their
estimated residual values and reviewed for impairment in accordance with SFAS
No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed of". Upon adoption of Statement 142, the Company will be
required to perform an assessment of whether there is an indication that
goodwill (and equity-method goodwill) is impaired as of the date of adoption. To
accomplish this, the Company must identify its reporting units and determine the
carrying value of each reporting unit by assigning the assets and liabilities,
including the existing goodwill and intangible assets, to those reporting units
as of the date of adoption. The Company is required to adopt the provisions of
Statement 142 effective December 1, 2002, however, the Company is considering
adopting Statement 142 effective December 1, 2001. The Company has not yet
determined the impact that the adoption of Statement 142 will have on its
financial position or results of operations.
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Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this
release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain
risks such as our ability to keep pace with technological advances, significant
competition in the wireless, mobile and consumer electronics businesses, quality
and consumer acceptance of newly-introduced products, our relationships with key
suppliers and customers, market volatility, non-availability of product, excess
inventory, price and product competition, new product introductions, the
uncertain economic and political climate in the United States and throughout the
rest of the world and the potential that such climate may deteriorate further
and other risks detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
November 30, 2000 and the Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended May 31, 2001.
These factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from
the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements include statements relating to, among other things:
o growth trends in the wireless, automotive and consumer electronic
businesses
o technological and market developments in the wireless, automotive and
consumer electronics businesses o liquidity
o availability of key employees
o expansion into international markets
o the availability of new consumer electronic products
These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks,
uncertainties and assumptions about the Company including, among other things:
o the ability to keep pace with technological advances
o significant competition in the wireless, automotive and consumer
electronics businesses
o quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products
o the relationships with key suppliers
o the relationships with key customers
o possible increases in warranty expense
o the loss of key employees
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o foreign currency risks
o political instability
o changes in U.S. federal, state and local and foreign laws
o changes in regulations and tariffs
o seasonality and cyclicality
o inventory obsolescence, availability and price volatility due to
market conditions
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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No reports were filed on Form 8-K for the quarter ended August 31, 2001.
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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
By:s/John J. Shalam
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John J. Shalam
President and Chief
Executive Officer
Dated: October 15, 2001
By:s/Charles M. Stoehr
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Charles M. Stoehr
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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