UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2005
Commission file number 0-28839
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 13-1964841
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
180 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(631) 231-7750
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
TITLE OF EACH CLASS: NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED
Class A Common Stock $.01 par value Nasdaq Stock Market
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
None
Indicated by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer,
(as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act).
Yes No X
1
Indicated by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports
pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
Yes No X
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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. X
Indicate by check mark whether Registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).
Yes X No
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as
defined in rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes No X
The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of
the Registrant was $265,510,375 (based upon closing price on the Nasdaq Stock
Market on May 31, 2005).
The number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of
common stock, as of February 9, 2006 was:
CLASS OUTSTANDING
Class A common stock $.01 par value 20,300,594
Class B common stock $.01 par value 2,260,954
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
(1) Part III - Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed on
or before March 30, 2006.
2
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION
INDEX TO FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1-Business................................................................4
Item 1A-Risk Factors..........................................................10
Item 1B-Unresolved Staff Comments.............................................15
Item 2-Properties.............................................................15
Item 3-Legal Proceedings......................................................15
Item 4-Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders....................17
PART II
Item 5-Market for the Registrant's Common Equity Related
Stockholder Mattersand Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities .................17
Item 6-Selected Consolidated Financial Data...................................18
Item 7-Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations...........................................20
Item 7A-Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk............39
Item 8-Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data...............39
Item 9-Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure..........................................................39
Item 9A-Controls and Procedures...............................................40
Item 9B - Other Information...................................................43
PART III
Item 10-Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant....................44
Item 11-Executive Compensation................................................44
Item 12-Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management and Related Stockholder Matters....................................44
Item 13-Certain Relationships and Related Transactions........................44
Item 14-Principal Accounting Fees and Services................................44
PART IV
Item 15-Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules...............................44
SIGNATURES....................................................................47
3
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT RELATING TO THE SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE
SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This Annual Report on Form 10-K and the information incorporated by reference
includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
We intend those forward looking-statements to be covered by the safe harbor
provisions for forward-looking statements. All statements regarding our expected
financial position and operating results, our business strategy, our financing
plans and the outcome of any contingencies are forward-looking statements. Any
such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates,
and projections about our industry and our business. Words such as
"anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates,"
or variations of those words and similar expressions are intended to identify
such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those stated in or implied by any forward-looking statements. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to, matters listed in Item 1a under "Risk Factors".
NOTE REGARDING DOLLAR AMOUNTS
In this annual report, all dollar amounts are expressed in thousands, except for
share prices and per-share amounts.
PART I
ITEM 1-BUSINESS
Audiovox Corporation ("Audiovox", "We", "Our", "Us" or "Company") is a
leading international distributor and value added service provider in the mobile
and consumer electronics industries. We conduct our business through four
wholly-owned subsidiaries: Audiovox Electronics Corporation ("AEC"), American
Radio Corp., Code Systems, Inc. ("Code") and Audiovox German Holdings GmbH
("Audiovox Germany") and one majority-owned subsidiary: Audiovox Venezuela, C.A.
We market our products under the Audiovox(R) brand name and other brand names,
such as Jensen(R), Pursuit(R), Code-Alarm(R), Car Link(R), Movies 2 Go(R),
Magnate(R), Mac Audio(R), Heco(R), Acoustic Research(R), Advent(R) and Phase
Linear(R), 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 ("Electronics"), which is organized by product category.
Audiovox was incorporated in Delaware on April 10, 1987, as successor to a
business founded in 1960 by John J. Shalam, our Chairman and controlling
stockholder. Our extensive distribution network and long-standing industry
relationships have allowed us to benefit from growing market opportunities and
emerging niches in the electronics business.
We make available financial information, news releases and other
information on our web site at www.audiovox.com. There is a direct link from the
web site to a third party Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) filings web
site, where our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,
current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to these reports filed or
furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 are available free of charge as soon as reasonably practicable after we
file such reports and amendments with, or furnish them to the SEC. In addition,
we have adopted a code of business conduct and ethics which is available free of
charge upon request. Any such request should be directed to the attention of:
Chris Lis Johnson, Company Secretary, 150 Marcus Boulevard, Hauppauge, New York
11788, (631) 231-7750.
4
ACQUISITIONS
On January 4, 2005, we purchased certain assets and liabilities of Terk
Technologies Corp. ("Terk") for $15,345. The purpose of this acquisition was to
increase our market share for satellite radio products as well as accessories,
such as antennas for HDTV products.
On July 8, 2003 we acquired, for $40,406, the U.S. audio operations of
Recoton and the outstanding capital stock of Recoton German Holdings GmbH. The
primary reason for this transaction was to expand the product offerings of
Audiovox and to obtain certain long-standing trademarks such as Jensen(R) and
Acoustic Research(R).
Refer to Note 4 "Business Acquisitions" of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements for additional information regarding the aforementioned
acquisitions.
DIVESTITURES (DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS)
On November 7, 2005, we completed the sale of our majority owned
subsidiary, Audiovox Malaysia ("AVM") to the current minority interest
shareholder due to increased competition from non-local OEM's and deteriorating
credit quality of local customers.
On November 1, 2004, we completed the divestiture of our Cellular business
(formerly known as "ACC", "Cellular" or "Wireless") to UTStarcom, Inc. ("UTSI").
After paying outstanding domestic obligations, taxes and other costs associated
with the divestiture, we received net proceeds of approximately $144,053. We
plan to utilize the net proceeds to pursue strategic and complementary
acquisitions or invest in our current operations. However, we may use all or a
portion of the net proceeds for other purposes and are considering all
opportunities.
These divestitures have been presented as discontinued operations, as such,
certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts in order to
conform to the current period presentation. Refer to Note 2 of the Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the
aforementioned divestitures.
STRATEGY
Our objective is to increase operating income by increasing market share,
enhancing the product portfolio, capitalizing on our current financial position
to take advantage of future growth opportunities and streamlining operations.
The key elements of our strategy are as follows:
Capitalize on niche market opportunities in the electronics industry.
We intend to use our extensive distribution and supply networks to
capitalize on niche market opportunities in the electronics industry,
such as satellite radio, collision avoidance, navigation, mobile video,
DVD's, flat panel TVs and hand held GPS.
Leverage our distribution network. We believe our distribution network
which includes, power retailers, mass merchandisers, distributors, car
dealers and OEM's will allow us to continue to expand value-added
services as the market evolves and customer needs change.
5
Increase market penetration by capitalizing on the Audiovox(R) family
of brands. We believe the "Audiovox(R)" family of brands, which
includes Pursuit(R), Jensen(R), Magnate(R), Mac Audio(R), Heco(R),
Acoustic Research(R) , Advent(R), Terk(R) and Phase Linear(R), is one
of our greatest strengths. To further benefit from the Audiovox(R)
brands, we continue to invest and introduce new products using our
brand names.
Pursue strategic and complementary acquisitions - We continue to
monitor economic and industry conditions in order to evaluate potential
synergistic business acquisitions that would allow us to leverage
overhead, penetrate new markets or expand our existing business
distribution.
Grow our international presence. We continue to expand our
international presence in Europe and we intend to expand our
international business through Audiovox Germany and will continue to
pursue additional business opportunities through acquisitions or the
introduction of products.
Continue to outsource manufacturing to increase operating leverage. A
key component of our business strategy is outsourcing the manufacturing
of our products, which allows us to deliver the latest technological
advances without the fixed costs associated with manufacturing.
Monitor operating expenses. We continuously focus our efforts on
evaluating the current business structure in order to create operating
efficiencies, including investments in management information systems,
with the primary goal of increasing operating income.
INDUSTRY
The mobile and consumer electronics industries are large and diverse and
encompass a broad range of products. The significant competitors in our
industries are Sony, RCA, Panasonic, JVC, Kenwood, Alpine, Directed Electronics
and Delphi. There are other large companies that specialize in niche products
such as speakers, amplifiers or security. We participate in selected markets
such as satellite radio, mobile video, portable DVD, digital multi-media,
vehicle security and flat panel TV's, as well as other selected consumer
electronics categories.
The introduction of new products and technological advancements are the
major growth drivers in the electronics industry. Currently, new products
include, but are not limited to, satellite radio, installed and portable DVD
mobile video systems, rear observation and collision avoidance systems, flat
panel TVs, hand held GPS, innovative home speaker systems and navigation systems
with real time traffic information and digital multi-media products.
PRODUCTS
Our electronic products consist of two major categories: Mobile Electronics
and Consumer Electronics.
Mobile electronics products include:
o mobile multi-media video products, including overhead, headrest and portable
mobile video systems,
o autosound products including radios, speakers,amplifiers and CD changers,
o satellite radios including plug and play models
and direct connect models,
o automotive security and remote start systems,
o navigation systems,
o rear observation and collision avoidance systems, and
o automotive power accessories, including cruise control systems.
6
Consumer electronics products include:
o LCD and Plasma flat panel televisions,
o home and portable stereos,
o HDTV Antennas,
o Two-way (GMRS) radios, digital multi-media products such as personal video
recorders and MP3 products,
o home speaker systems and home theater in a box,
o portable DVD players,
o hand-held portable GPS,
o flat panel TV mounting systems, and
o home electronic accessories such as cabling and performance enhancing
electronics.
Net sales by product category are as follows:
PERCENT
FISCAL FISCAL FISCAL CHANGE
2003 2004 2005 2003/2005
------- -------- -------- ------------
------- -------- -------- ------------
$350,546 $403,196 $ 339,355 (3.2)%
Mobile electronics
Consumer electronics 159,833 160,457 200,361 25.4
Other .............. 520 -- -- (100.0)
------- -------- -------- ---------
Total net sales $510,899 $563,653 $539,716 5.6 %
======== ======== ========
We will continue to focus on new technologies to take advantage of market
opportunities created by the digital convergence of data, navigation and
entertainment products.
LICENSING AND ROYALTIES
We have various license and royalty programs with manufacturers, customers
and other electronic suppliers. Such agreements entitle us to receive license
and royalty income for Audiovox products sold by the licensees without adding
any significant costs. Depending on the terms of each agreement, income is based
on either a fixed amount per unit or percentage of net sales. Current license
and royalty agreements have duration periods, which range from 1 to 8 years and
certain agreements may be renewed at the end of termination of the agreement.
Renewals of license and royalty agreements are dependent on negotiations with
licensees as well as current Audiovox products being sold by the licensee.
License sales promote select Audiovox(R) brands without adding any
significant costs. License fees are recognized upon sale to the end-user and are
recorded in other income. License fees were $1,116, $2,024, and $1,959 for
fiscal 2003, 2004, and 2005 respectively. Licensed customers have reported sales
of approximately $52,801, $76,379 and $74,828 for fiscal 2003, 2004 and 2005,
respectively.
7
DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING
We sell our products to:
o power retailers,
o mass merchants,
o regional chain stores,
o specialty and internet retailers,
o independent 12 volt retailers,
o distributors,
o new car dealers,
o vehicle equipment manufacturers (OEM), and
o the U.S. military
We sell our products under OEM arrangements with domestic and/or
international subsidiaries of automobile manufacturers such as Ford Motor
Company, Daimler Chrysler, General Motors Corporation, Toyota, Kia, Mazda,
Jaguar and Subaru. OEM projects accounted for approximately 10% of sales in 2005
versus 14% in 2004. These projects require a close partnership with the customer
as we develop products to meet specific requirements.
In fiscal 2003, 2004 and 2005 our five largest customers represented 34%,
27%, and 24% of net sales, respectively. During fiscal 2003 one customer and
during fiscal 2004 two customers accounted for at least 10% of the company's
sales. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of fiscal 2005 sales.
We also provide value-added management services, which include:
o product design and development,
o engineering and testing,
o sales training,
o instore display design,
o installation training and technical support,
o product repair services and warranty,
o nationwide installation network and
o warehousing.
We have flexible shipping policies designed to meet customer needs. In the
absence of specific customer instructions, we ship products within 24 to 48
hours from the receipt of an order from public warehouses and leased facilities
throughout the United States, Venezuela, and Germany.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
Our product development cycle includes:
o identifying consumer trends and potential demand,
o responding to those trends through product design and feature
integration, which includes software design, electrical
engineering, industrial design and pre-production testing. In
the case of OEM customers, the product development cycle may
also include product validation to customer quality standards, and
o evaluating and testing new products in our own facilities to
ensure compliance with our design specifications and
standards.
8
We work closely with customers and suppliers throughout the product design,
testing and development process in an effort to meet the expectations of
consumer demand for technologically-advanced and high quality products. Our
Hauppauge, New York facility is QS-9000: 1998 (ISO-9001: 1994) ISO-14001: 1996
certified, which requires the monitoring of quality standards in all facets of
its business.
We are committed to providing product warranties for all our product lines,
which generally range from 90 days up to the life of the vehicle for the
original owner on some automobile-installed products. To support our warranties,
we have independent warranty centers throughout the United States, Europe and
Venezuela. At the Hauppauge, New York facility, the Company has a customer
service group that provides product information, answers questions and serves as
a technical hotline for installation help for end-users and customers.
SUPPLIERS
We work directly with our suppliers on industrial design, feature sets,
development and product testing in order to manufacture our products to certain
design specifications.
We purchase our products from manufacturers located in several Pacific Rim
countries, including Japan, China, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and
the United States. In selecting our manufacturers, we consider quality, price,
service and reputation. In order to provide local supervision of supplier
performance such as price negotiations, delivery and quality control, we
maintain buying offices or inspection offices in Taiwan, South Korea, China and
Hong Kong. We consider relations with our suppliers to be good and alternative
sources of supply are generally available within 120 days. We do not have
long-term contracts with our suppliers and generally purchase our products under
short-term purchase orders. Although we believe that our alternative sources of
supply are currently available, an unplanned shift to a new supplier could
result in product delays and increased cost, which may have a material impact on
our operations.
COMPETITION
The electronics industry is highly competitive across all product lines,
and we compete with a number of well-established companies that manufacture and
sell similar products. Brand name, design, features and price are the major
competitive factors within the electronics industry. Our Mobile Electronic
products compete against factory-supplied products, including those provided by
General Motors, Ford and Daimler Chrysler. Our Mobile Electronic products also
compete in the automotive aftermarket against major companies such as Sony,
Panasonic, Kenwood, Alpine, Directed Electronics, Pioneer, Dual and Delphi. Our
Consumer Electronics product lines compete against major companies, such as JVC,
Sony, Panasonic, RCA and AIWA.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC OPERATIONS
The amounts of net sales and long-lived assets, attributable to foreign and
domestic operations for each of the last three fiscal years are set forth in
Note 15 of the consolidated financials statements, included herein.
EQUITY INVESTMENT
We have a 50% non-controlling ownership interest in Audiovox Specialized
Applications, Inc. ("ASA") which acts as a distributor to specialized markets
for specialized vehicles, such as RV's and van conversions, of televisions and
other automotive sound, security and accessory products. The goal of this equity
investment is to blend financial and product resources with local operations in
an effort to expand our distribution and marketing capabilities.
9
EMPLOYEES
As of November 30, 2005, we employed approximately 750 people worldwide. We
consider our relations with employees to be good and no employees are covered by
collective bargaining agreements.
ITEM 1A-RISK FACTORS
We have identified certain risk factors that apply to us. You should
carefully consider each of the following risk factors and all of the other
information included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K. If any of
these risks, or other risks not presently known to us or that we currently
believe not to be significant, develop into actual events, then our business,
financial condition, liquidity, or results of operations could be adversely
affected. If that happens, the market price of our common stock would likely
decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
WE COULD SPEND OR INVEST THE NET PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE CELLULAR BUSINESS
IN WAYS WITH WHICH AUDIOVOX STOCKHOLDERS MAY NOT AGREE, INCLUDING THE POSSIBLE
PURSUIT OF OTHER MARKET OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING ACQUISITIONS.
The investment of these net proceeds may not yield a favorable return. In
addition, because the market for our remaining businesses is often evolving, in
the future, we may discover new opportunities that are more attractive. As a
result, we may commit resources to these alternative market opportunities,
including acquisitions. This action may require us to limit our currently
planned focus on the current businesses. If we change the business focus, we may
face risks that may be different from the risks associated with our current
business.
THE ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH UTSI EXPOSES THE COMPANY TO CONTINGENT
LIABILITIES.
Under the asset purchase agreement for the sale of the Cellular business to
UTSI we agreed to indemnify UTSI for any breach or violation of ACC and its
representations, warranties and covenants contained in the asset purchase
agreement and for other matters, subject to certain limitations. Significant
indemnification claims by UTSI could have a material adverse effect on our
financial condition and results of operations.
WE WILL BE UNABLE TO COMPETE IN THE CELLULAR BUSINESS FOR FIVE YEARS FROM THE
DATE OF THE SALE OF OUR FORMER CELLULAR BUSINESS.
The asset purchase agreement with UTSI provided that for a period of five
years after the closing on November 1, 2004, we will not compete, directly or
indirectly, in the Cellular business or, without the prior written consent of
UTSI, directly or indirectly, own an interest in, manage, operate, control, as a
partner, stockholder or otherwise, any person that competes in the Cellular
business, subject to certain exceptions.
OUR SUCCESS WILL DEPEND ON A LESS DIVERSIFIED LINE OF BUSINESS.
The sale of the Cellular business constituted a significant portion of our
assets and revenues. As such, our asset base and revenues have changed
significantly from those existing prior to the divestiture. Currently, we
generate substantially all of our sales from the Consumer and Mobile Electronics
businesses.
10
We cannot assure you that we can grow the revenues of our Electronics business
or maintain profitability. As a result, the Company's revenues and profitability
will depend on our ability to maintain and generate additional customers. A
reduction in demand for the products and services would have a material adverse
effect on our business. The sustainability of current levels of our Electronics
business and the future growth of such revenues, if any, will depend on, among
other factors:
o the overall performance of the economy,
o competition within key markets,
o customer acceptance of products and services, and
o the demand for other products and services.
We cannot assure you that we will maintain or increase our current level of
revenues or profits from the Electronics business in future periods.
THE ELECTRONICS BUSINESS IS HIGHLY COMPETITIVE AND FACES SIGNIFICANT COMPETITION
FROM ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS (OEMS) AND DIRECT IMPORTS BY OUR RETAIL
CUSTOMERS.
The market for electronics is highly competitive across all product lines.
We compete against many established companies who have substantially greater
resources than we do. We compete directly with OEMs, including divisions of
well-known automobile manufacturers, in the autosound, auto security, mobile
video and accessories industry. Most of these companies have substantially
greater financial and other resources than we do. We believe that OEMs have
increased sales pressure on new car dealers with whom they have close business
relationships to purchase OEM-supplied equipment and accessories. OEMs have also
diversified and improved their product lines and accessories in an effort to
increase sales of their products. To the extent that OEMs succeed in their
efforts, this success would have a material adverse effect on our sales of
automotive entertainment and security products to new car dealers. In addition,
we compete with major retailers who may at any time choose to direct import
products that we may currently supply.
WE DO NOT HAVE LONG-TERM SALES CONTRACTS WITH ANY OF OUR CUSTOMERS.
Sales of our products are made by written purchase orders and are
terminable at will by either party. The unexpected loss of all or a significant
portion of sales to any one of our large customers could have a material adverse
effect on our performance.
SALES IN OUR ELECTRONICS BUSINESS ARE DEPENDENT ON NEW PRODUCTS AND CONSUMER
ACCEPTANCE.
Our Electronics business depends, to a large extent, on the introduction
and availability of innovative products and technologies. Significant sales of
new products in niche markets, such as navigation, satellite radios, flat-panel
TVs and mobile video systems, have fueled the recent growth of our Electronics
business. If we are not able to continually introduce new products that achieve
consumer acceptance, our sales and profit margins may decline.
SINCE WE DO NOT MANUFACTURE OUR PRODUCTS, WE DEPEND ON OUR SUPPLIERS TO PROVIDE
US WITH ADEQUATE QUANTITIES OF HIGH QUALITY COMPETITIVE PRODUCTS ON A TIMELY
BASIS.
11
We do not manufacture our products, and we do not have long-term contracts
with our suppliers. Most of our products are imported from suppliers under
short-term purchase orders. Accordingly, we can give no assurance that:
o our supplier relationships will continue as presently in effect,
o our suppliers will not become competitors,
o our suppliers will be able to obtain the components necessary to
produce high-quality,technologically-advanced products for us,
o we will be able to obtain adequate alternatives to our supply
sources should they be interrupted,
o if obtained, alternatively sourced products of satisfactory quality
would be delivered on a timely basis, competitively priced, comparably
featured or acceptable to our customers, and
o our suppliers have sufficient financial resources to fulfill their
obligations.
On occasion our suppliers have not been able to produce the quantities of
products that we desire. Our inability to supply sufficient quantities of
products that are in demand could reduce our profitability and have a material
adverse effect on our relationships with our customers. If any of our supplier
relationships were terminated or interrupted, we could experience an immediate
or long-term supply shortage, which could have a material adverse effect on our
business.
THE IMPACT OF FUTURE SELLING PRICES AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS MAY CAUSE
PRICE EROSION AND ADVERSELY IMPACT OUR PROFITABILITY AND INVENTORY VALUE
Since we do not make any of our own products and do not conduct our own
research, we cannot assure you that we will be able to source technologically
advanced products in order to remain competitive. Furthermore, the introduction
or expected introduction of new products or technologies may depress sales of
existing products and technologies. This may result in declining prices and
inventory obsolescence. Since we maintain a substantial investment in product
inventory, declining prices and inventory obsolescence could have a material
adverse effect on our business and financial results.
The Company's estimates of excess and obsolete inventory may prove to be
inaccurate, in which case the Company may have understated or overstated the
provision required for excess and obsolete inventory. Although the Company makes
every effort to ensure the accuracy of its forecasts of future product demand,
any significant unanticipated changes in demand or technological developments
could have a significant impact on the value of the Company's inventory and its
reported operating results.
BECAUSE WE PURCHASE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OUR PRODUCTS FROM SUPPLIERS IN
PACIFIC RIM COUNTRIES, WE ARE SUBJECT TO THE ECONOMIC RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH
CHANGES IN THE SOCIAL, POLITICAL, REGULATORY AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS INHERENT IN
THESE COUNTRIES.
We import most of our products from suppliers in the Pacific Rim. Countries
in the Pacific Rim have experienced significant social, political and economic
upheaval over the past several years. Due to the large concentrations of our
purchases in Pacific Rim countries, particularly Japan, China, South Korea, and
Taiwan, any adverse changes in the social, political, regulatory and economic
conditions in these countries may materially increase the cost of the products
that we buy from our foreign suppliers or delay shipments of products, which
could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, our
dependence on foreign suppliers forces us to order products further in advance
than we would if our products were manufactured domestically. This increases the
risk that our products will become obsolete or face selling price reductions
before we can sell our inventory.
12
WE PLAN TO EXPAND THE INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION OF OUR PRODUCTS,
WHICH WILL SUBJECT US TO ADDITIONAL BUSINESS RISKS.
As part of our business strategy, we intend to increase our international
sales, although we cannot assure you that we will be able to do so. Conducting
business outside of the United States subjects us to significant additional
risks, including:
o export and import restrictions, tax consequences and other
trade barriers,
o currency fluctuations,
o greater difficulty in accounts receivable collections,
o economic and political instability,
o foreign exchange controls that prohibit payment in U.S. dollars, and
o increased complexity and costs of managing and staffing international
operations.
OUR PRODUCTS COULD INFRINGE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF OTHERS AND WE
MAY BE EXPOSED TO COSTLY LITIGATION.
The products we sell are continually changing as a result of improved
technology. Although we and our suppliers attempt to avoid infringing known
proprietary rights of third parties in our products, we may be subject to legal
proceedings and claims for alleged infringement by us, our suppliers or our
distributors, of third party's 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 us to either enter into royalty or license
agreements which are not advantageous to us or pay material amounts of damages.
In addition, parties making these claims may be able to obtain an injunction,
which could prevent us from selling our products. We may increasingly be subject
to infringement claims as we expand our product offerings.
IF OUR SALES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON FALL BELOW OUR EXPECTATIONS, OUR ANNUAL
RESULTS COULD ALSO FALL BELOW EXPECTATIONS.
Seasonal consumer shopping patterns significantly affect our business. We
generally make a substantial amount of our sales and net income during
September, October and November, our fourth fiscal quarter. We expect this trend
to continue. December is also a key month for us, due largely to the increase in
promotional activities by our customers during the holiday season. If the
economy faltered in these periods, if our customers altered the timing or
frequency of their promotional activities or if the effectiveness of these
promotional activities declined, particularly around the holiday season, it
could have a material adverse effect on our annual financial results.
A DECLINE IN GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED CONSUMER DEMAND
FOR THE DISCRETIONARY PRODUCTS WE SELL.
Consumer spending patterns, especially discretionary spending for products
such as mobile and consumer electronics, are affected by, among other things,
prevailing economic conditions, energy costs, wage rates, inflation, consumer
confidence and consumer perception of economic conditions. A general slowdown in
the U.S. economy or an uncertain economic outlook could have a material adverse
effect on our sales.
WE DEPEND HEAVILY ON EXISTING DIRECTORS, MANAGEMENT AND KEY PERSONNEL AND OUR
ABILITY TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
13
Our success depends on the continued efforts of John J. Shalam, Patrick
Lavelle, and C. Michael Stoehr, each of whom has worked with Audiovox for over
two decades, as well as our other executive officers and key employees. We have
no employment contracts, with any of our executive officers or key employees.
The loss or interruption of the continued full-time service of certain of our
executive officers and key employees could have a material adverse effect on our
business.
In addition, to support our continued growth, we must effectively recruit,
develop and retain additional qualified personnel both domestically and
internationally. Our inability to attract and retain necessary qualified
personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business.
WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT WARRANTIES AND DEFECTS.
Even though we outsource manufacturing, we provide warranties for all of our
products for which we have provided an estimated liability. Therefore, we are
highly dependent on the quality of our supplier's products.
OUR CAPITAL RESOURCES MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET OUR FUTURE CAPITAL AND
LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENTS.
We believe that we currently have sufficient resources to fund our existing
operations for the foreseeable future. However, we may need additional capital
to operate our business if:
o market conditions change,
o our business plans or assumptions change,
o we make significant acquisitions, and
o we need to make significant increases in capital expenditures or
working capital.
OUR STOCK PRICE COULD FLUCTUATE SIGNIFICANTLY.
The market price of our common stock could fluctuate significantly in
response to various factors and events, including:
o operating results being below market expectations,
o announcements of technological innovations or new products by us or our
competitors,
o loss of a major customer or supplier,
o changes in, or our failure to meet, financial estimates by securities
analysts,
o industry developments,
o economic and other external factors,
o general downgrading of our industry sector by securities analysts, and
o inventory write-downs
In addition, the securities markets have experienced significant price and
volume fluctuations over the past several years that have often been unrelated
to the operating performance of particular companies. These market fluctuations
may also have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.
JOHN J. SHALAM, OUR CHAIRMAN, OWNS A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR COMMON STOCK AND
CAN EXERCISE CONTROL OVER OUR AFFAIRS.
Mr. Shalam beneficially owns approximately 54% of the combined voting power
of both classes of common stock. This will allow him to elect our Board of
Directors and, in general, to determine the outcome of any other matter
submitted to the stockholders for approval. Mr. Shalam's voting power may have
the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of the Company.
14
We have two classes of common stock: Class A common stock is traded on the
Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol VOXX and Class B common stock, which is not
publicly traded and substantially all of which is beneficially owned by Mr.
Shalam. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share and
each share of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes per share. Both
classes vote together as a single class, except in certain circumstances, for
the election and removal of directors and as otherwise may be required by
Delaware law. Since our charter permits shareholder action by written consent,
Mr. Shalam may be able to take significant corporate actions without prior
notice and a shareholder meeting.
OTHER RISKS
Other risks and uncertainties include:
o changes in U.S. federal, state and local law,
o our ability to implement operating cost structures that align with
revenue growth,
o trade sanctions against or for foreign countries, and
o successful integration of business acquisitions and new brands in our
distribution network
ITEM 1B-UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
As of the filing of this annual report on Form 10-K, there were no
unresolved comments from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ITEM 2-PROPERTIES
Our Corporate headquarters is located at 180 Marcus Blvd. in Hauppauge, New
York. In addition, as of November 30, 2005, the Company leased a total of
eighteen operating facilities or offices located in eight states as well as
Germany and Venezuela. The leases have been classified as operating leases, with
the exception of one, which is recorded as a capital lease. These facilities are
located in California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio,
Tennessee, and Michigan. These facilities serve as offices, warehouses,
distribution centers or retail locations. Additionally, we utilize public
warehouse facilities located in Virginia, Nevada and Mississippi.
ITEM 3-LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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 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:
During 2004, several purported derivative and class actions were filed in
the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, New Castle County. On January
10, 2005, Vice Chancellor Steven Lamb of the Court of Chancery of the State of
Delaware, New Castle County, granted an order permitting the filing of a
Consolidated Complaint by several shareholders of Audiovox Corporation
derivatively on behalf of Audiovox Corporation against Audiovox Corporation, ACC
and the directors of Audiovox Corporation
15
captioned "In Re Audiovox Corporation Derivative Litigation". The complaint
seeks (a) rescission of: agreements; amendments to long-term incentive awards;
and severance payments pursuant to which Audiovox and ACC executives were paid
from the net proceeds of the sale of certain assets of ACC to UTStarcom, Inc.,
(b) disgorgement to ACC of $16,000 paid to Philip Christopher pursuant to a
Personally Held Intangibles Purchase Agreement in connection with the UTStarcom
transaction, (c) disgorgement to Audiovox of $4,000 paid to Philip Christopher
as compensation for termination of his Employment Agreement and Award Agreement
with ACC, (d) disgorgement to ACC of $1,916 paid to John Shalam pursuant to an
Award Agreement with ACC, and (e) recovery by ACC of $5,000 in severance
payments distributed by Philip Christopher to ACC's former employees. Defendants
filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, which was withdrawn. The Company
understands that the individual defendants intend to vigorously defend this
matter; however, no assurances regarding the outcome of this matter can be given
at this point in the litigation. The Company anticipates that defense costs, in
excess of any applicable retention, will be covered by the Company's insurance
policies. Any damages recovered by plaintiffs will be paid to the Company.
Accordingly, no estimated loss has been recorded for the aforementioned case.
During 2004, an arbitration proceeding was commenced by the Company and
several of its subsidiaries against certain Venezuelan employees and two
Venezuelan companies ("Respondents") before the American Arbitration
Association, International Centre in New York, New York, seeking recovery of
monies alleged to have been wrongfully taken by individual Respondents and
damages for fraud. Respondents asserted counterclaims alleging that the Company
engaged in certain business practices that caused damage to Respondents. The
matter was submitted to mediation during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 and
settled subsequent to year-end. The agreement provides for a payment (to be made
upon satisfaction of certain pre-closing conditions) from the Company to the
Respondents of $1,700 in consideration of which the Company will acquire all of
Respondents' ownership. In addition, the Company and Respondents will release
all claims. As of November 30, 2005, $250 was paid to the Respondents and the
remaining balance, which is included in restricted cash on the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet, will be released upon satisfaction of the
aforementioned pre-closing conditions. The Company recorded a $400 reduction to
general and administrative expenses during the year ended November 30, 2005 as a
result of a related legal claim, which was withdrawn from the court.
The 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 is still pending. On March 16,
2005, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reversed the
District Court's order dismissing the complaints on grounds of federal
pre-emption. The Fourth Circuit remanded the actions to each of their respective
state courts, except for the Naquin litigation, which was remanded to the local
Federal Court. 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.
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 managements
attention and resources, or require the Company to either enter into royalty or
license agreements which are not advantageous to the Company or pay material
amounts of damages.
Under the asset purchase agreement for the sale of the Cellular business to
UTStarcom, Inc. ("UTSI"), the Company agreed to indemnify UTSI for any breach or
violation by ACC and its'
16
representations, warranties and covenants contained in the asset purchase
agreement and for other matters, subject to certain limitations. Significant
indemnification claims by UTSI could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial condition and results of operation. The Company is not aware
of any such claim(s) for indemnification.
ITEM 4-SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the quarter
ended November 30, 2005.
PART II
ITEM 5-MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
MARKET INFORMATION
The Class A Common Stock of Audiovox is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market
under the symbol "VOXX". The following table sets forth the low and high sale
price of our Class A Common Stock, based on the last daily sale in each of the
last eight fiscal quarters:
FISCAL PERIOD HIGH LOW
----------- -----------
2004:
First Quarter $16.70 $12.30
Second Quarter 20.49 12.78
Third Quarter 17.40 14.37
Fourth Quarter 17.81 14.09
2005:
First Quarter 16.85 14.91
Second Quarter 15.30 12.54
Third Quarter 18.88 14.81
Fourth Quarter 18.21 12.98
DIVIDENDS
We have not paid or declared any cash dividends on our common stock. We
have retained, and currently anticipate that we will continue to retain, all of
our earnings for use in developing our business. Future cash dividends, if any,
will be paid at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend, among
other things, upon our future operations and earnings, capital requirements and
surplus, general financial condition, contractual restrictions and such other
factors as our Board of Directors may deem relevant.
HOLDERS
There are approximately 640 holders of record of our Class A Common Stock
and 4 holders of Class B Convertible Common Stock.
17
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
In September 2000, we were authorized by the Board of Directors to
repurchase up to 1,563,000 shares of Class A Common Stock in the open market
under a share repurchase program (the "Program"). As of November 30, 2005, the
cumulative total of acquired shares pursuant to the program was 1,219,752,
reducing the remaining authorized share repurchase balance to 343,248. During
fiscal 2005, we purchased 150,000 shares for $2,037 as outlined in the following
table:
TOTAL NUMBER OF MAXIMUM NUMBER
SHARES PURCHASED AS OF SHARES THAT MAY
TOTAL NUMBER OF AVERAGE PRICE PART OF PUBLICLY YET BE PURCHASED
PERIOD SHARES PURCHASED PAID PER SHARE ANNOUNCED PROGRAM UNDER THE PROGRAM (1)
- ------------------ ---------------- -------------- -------------------- -----------------------
September -- -- -- 493,248
October 131,400 $13.53 1,201,152 361,848
November 18,600 13.94 1,219,752 343,248
------ ----- --------- -------
Year-to-Date 150,000 13.58 - -
======= =====
(1) Prior to the fiscal 2005 purchases, we had 1,070,957 shares of treasury
stock purchased as part of a publicly announced program.
ITEM 6-SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected consolidated financial data for the last five years
should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and
related notes and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations" of this Form 10-K.
18
AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Consolidated Statement of Operations Data 2001(2) 2002 2003(3) 2004 2005(5)
- ------------------------------------------ ------- ---- ------- ---- -------
Net sales (1) $285,132 $361,087 $510,899 $563,653 $539,716
Operating income (loss) (1) 449 5,401 14,008 (1,356) (27,690)
Net in Net income (loss) from continuing operations (1) 2,865 929 8,027 64 (6,687)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations (4) (10,063) (15,209) 3,212 77,136 (2,904)
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting for negative - 240 - - -
goodwill --------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net income (loss) $ (7,198) $(14,040) $11,239 $77,200 $ (9,591)
========= ========= ======== ======= =========
Net inc Net income (loss) per common share from continuing operations:
Basic $ 0.13 $ 0.04 $ 0.36 $ 0.00 $(0.30)
Diluted $ 0.13 $ 0.04 $ 0.36 $ 0.00 $(0.30)
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic $ (0.33) $ (0.69) $ 0.51 $ 3.52 $(0.43)
Diluted $ (0.33) $ (0.69) $ 0.51 $ 3.45 $(0.43)
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
Total assets $544,497 $555,365 $583,360 $543,338 $485,864
Working capital 284,166 292,687 304,354 362,018 340,488
Long-term obligations 10,040 18,250 29,639 18,598 18,425
Stockholders' equity 323,220 309,513 325,728 404,187 401,157
- -----------
(1) Amounts exclude the financial results of discontinued operations
(see Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).
(2) We previously restated our consolidated financial statements for
the fiscal year ended November 30, 2001. Please refer to our previously
filed Form 10-K/A for the year ended November 30, 2002 for details.
(3) 2003 amounts reflect the acquisition of Recoton (see Note 4 of Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements).
(4) 2004 amount reflects the results of the divestiture of the Cellular
business and 2005 amount reflects the divestiture of Malaysia (see
Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).
(5) 2005 amounts reflect the acquisition of Terk (see Note 4 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements).
19
ITEM 7-MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS ("MD&A")
This section should be read in conjunction with "Cautionary Statements" and
"Risk Factors" in Item 1a of Part I, and Item 8 of Part II, " Consolidated
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."
We begin Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations with an overview of the business, including our strategy
to give the reader a summary of the goals of our business and the direction in
which our business is moving. 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 fiscal 2004 compared
to 2005, and for fiscal 2003 compared to 2004. We then provide an analysis of
changes in our balance sheet and cash flows, and discuss our financial
commitments in the sections entitled "Liquidity and Capital Resources, including
Contractual and Commercial Commitments". We conclude this MD&A with a discussion
of "Related Party Transactions" and "Recent Accounting Pronouncements".
BUSINESS OVERVIEW AND STRATEGY
We operate through one reportable segment, the Electronics Group, which
consists of four wholly-owned subsidiaries: Audiovox Electronics Corporation,
American Radio Corp., Code Systems, Inc. and Audiovox German Holdings GmbH and
one majority-owned subsidiary: Audiovox Venezuela, C.A. and market our products
under the Audiovox(R) brand name and other brand names, such as Jensen(R),
Pursuit(R), Code-Alarm(R), Car Link(R), Movies 2 Go(R), Magnate(R), Mac
Audio(R), Heco(R), Acoustic Research(R), Advent(R), Terk(R), and Phase
Linear(R), as well as private labels through a large domestic and international
distribution network. Our products are broken down into two major categories:
Mobile Electronics and Consumer Electronics.
Mobile Electronics products include:
o mobile multi-media video products, including overhead, headrest and
portable mobile video systems,
o autosound products including radios, speakers, amplifiers and CD
changers,
o satellite radios including plug and play and direct connect models,
o automotive security and remote start systems,
o navigation systems,
o rear observation and collision avoidance systems, and
o automotive power accessories, including cruise control systems.
Consumer Electronics include:
o LCD and Plasma flat panel televisions,
o home and portable stereos,
o HDTV Antennas,
o Two-way (GMRS) radios, digital multi-media product such as personal
video recorders and MP3 products,
o home speaker systems and home theater in a box,
o portable DVD players,
o hand-held portables GPS,
o flat panel TV mounting systems, and
o home electronic accessories such as cabling and performance enhancing
electronics.
20
The Electronics Group is supported by the Corporate Administrative Services
Group, which provides treasury, legal, human resources, management information,
and corporate financial and accounting services to the Electronics Group, as
well as management information services to equity investments and UTStarcom.
On January 4, 2005, we purchased certain assets and liabilities of Terk
Technologies Corp. ("Terk") for $15,345. The purpose of this acquisition was to
increase our market share for satellite radio products as well as accessories
such as antennas for HDTV products.
Divestitures
On November 7, 2005, we completed the sale of our majority owned
subsidiary, Audiovox Malaysia ("AVM"), to the current minority interest
stockholder due to increased competition from non-local OEM's and deteriorating
credit quality of local customers. We sold our remaining equity in AVM in
exchange for a $550 promissory note and were released from all of our Malaysian
liabilities including bank obligations resulting in a loss of $2,079.
On November 1, 2004, we completed the divestiture of our Cellular business
to UTSI. The Cellular business was a major driver in our growth over the past
twenty years. However, consolidation within the Cellular industry, extensive
price competition and the inability to successfully partner with a manufacturer
created a difficult challenge to compete within the Cellular industry. The
competitive nature of the Cellular business caused inconsistency in Cellular
results, which led to the sale of selected assets and certain liabilities of our
Cellular business to UTSI for an initial purchase price of $165,170, a working
capital adjustment of $8,472 and the retention of certain account receivables of
$148,494 for total gross proceeds of $322,136. After paying outstanding domestic
obligations, taxes and other costs associated with the divestiture, we received
net proceeds of approximately $138,284. As a result of the sale of the Cellular
business, we recorded a gain of $67,000 within discontinued operations in fiscal
2004.
Currently, the net proceeds from the Cellular divestiture has been invested
in short-term investments with the intention of maintaining principal while
generating a moderate return and maintaining liquidity in the account's
holdings. We plan to utilize the proceeds to pursue strategic and complementary
acquisitions or invest in our current business. However, we may use all or a
portion of the proceeds for other purposes and are considering all market
opportunities.
Growth of Electronics Group
Electronics net sales have increased 89% from $285,132 in 2001 to $539,716
in 2005. During this period, our sales were impacted by the following items:
o acquisition of Terk Technologies in fiscal 2005,
o sales of Jensen and Code-Alarm branded products,
o the growth in sales of consumer electronic products to
$200,361 in fiscal 2005 due to the introduction of new consumer models
such as, portable DVD players and flat-panel TVs, and
o the introduction of satellite radio and mobile video entertainment
systems, caused Mobile Electronics sales to grow to $339,355 in fiscal
2005
21
Strategy
The key elements of our strategy are:
o Capitalize on niche market opportunities in the electronics industry,
o Leverage our distribution network,
o Increase market penetration by enhancing and capitalizing on the
Audiovox(R) family of brands,
o Pursue strategic and complementary acquisitions,
o Grow our international presence,
o Continue to outsource manufacturing to increase operating leverage, and
o Continue to streamline operations and monitor operating expenses.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
General
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As
such, we are required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that
we believe are reasonable based upon the information available. These estimates
and assumptions, which can be subjective and complex, affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting periods. As a result, actual results could differ
from such estimates and assumptions. The significant accounting policies and
estimates which we believe are the most critical in fully understanding and
evaluating the reported consolidated financial results include the following:
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue from product sales at the time of passage of title and
risk of loss to the customer either at FOB Shipping Point or FOB Destination,
based upon terms established with the customer. Any customer acceptance
provisions, which are related to product testing, are satisfied prior to revenue
recognition. We have no further obligations subsequent to revenue recognition
except for returns of product from customers. We do accept returns of products,
if properly requested, authorized and approved. We continuously monitor and
track such product returns and record the provision for the estimated amount of
such future returns, based on historical experience and any notification we
receive of pending returns.
Sales Incentives
We offer sales incentives to our customers in the form of (1) co-operative
advertising allowances; (2) market development funds; (3) volume incentive
rebates and (4) other trade allowances. We account for sales incentives in
accordance with EITF 01-9, "Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a
Customer (Including a Reseller of Vendor's Products)" (EITF 01-9). Except for
other trade allowances, all sales incentives require the customer to purchase
our products during a specified period of time. All sales incentives require
customers to claim the sales incentive within a certain time period (referred to
as the "claim period") and claims are settled either by the customer claiming a
deduction against an outstanding account receivable or by the customer
requesting a check. All costs associated with sales incentives are classified as
a reduction of net sales, and the following is a summary of the various sales
incentive programs:
Co-operative advertising allowances are offered to customers as a
reimbursement towards their costs for print or media advertising in which our
product is featured on its own or in conjunction with other companies' products.
The amount offered is either a fixed amount or is based upon a fixed percentage
of sales revenue or fixed amount per unit sold to the customer during a
specified time period.
Market development funds are offered to customers in connection with new
product launches or entrance into new markets. The amount offered for new
product launches is based upon a fixed amount or fixed percentage of our sales
revenue to the customer or a fixed amount per unit sold to the customer during a
specified time period. We accrue the cost of co-operative advertising allowances
and market development funds at the later of when the customer purchases our
products or when the sales incentive is offered to the customer.
Volume incentive rebates offered to customers require that minimum
quantities of product be purchased during a specified period of time. The amount
offered is either based upon a fixed percentage of our sales revenue to the
customer or a fixed amount per unit sold to the customer. We make an estimate of
the ultimate amount of the rebate customers will earn based upon past history
with the customer and other facts and circumstances. We have the ability to
estimate these volume incentive rebates, as there does not exist a relatively
long period of time for a particular rebate to be claimed. Any changes in the
estimated amount of volume incentive rebates are recognized immediately using a
cumulative catch-up adjustment.
Other trade allowances are additional sales incentives that we provide to
customers subsequent to the related revenue being recognized. In accordance with
EITF 01-9, we record the provision for these additional sales incentives at the
later of when the sales incentive is offered or when the related revenue is
recognized. Such additional sales incentives are based upon a fixed percentage
of the selling price to the customer, a fixed amount per unit, or a lump-sum
amount.
The accrual balance for sales incentives at November 30, 2004 and 2005 was
$7,584 and $9,826, respectively. Although we make our best estimate of sales
incentive liability, many factors, including significant unanticipated changes
in the purchasing volume and the lack of claims from customers could have a
significant impact on the liability for sales incentives and reported operating
results.
We reverse earned but unclaimed sales incentives based upon the expiration
of the claim period of each program. Unclaimed sales incentives that have no
specified claim period are reversed in the quarter following one year from the
end of the program. We believe that the reversal of earned but unclaimed sales
incentives upon the expiration of the claim period is a disciplined, rational,
consistent and systematic method of reversing unclaimed sales incentives.
For the fiscal years ended November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005, reversals of
previously established sales incentive liabilities amounted to $1,803, $3,889
and $2,836, respectively. These reversals include unearned and unclaimed sales
incentives. Unearned sales incentives are volume incentive rebates where the
customer did not purchase the required minimum quantities of product during the
specified time. Volume incentive rebates are reversed into income in the period
when the customer did not reach the required minimum purchases of product during
the specified time. Reversals of unearned sales incentives for fiscal years
ended November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005 amounted to $917, $2,187 and $1,007
respectively. Unclaimed sales incentives are sales incentives earned by the
customer but the customer has not claimed payment within the claim period
(period after program has ended). Unclaimed sales incentives for fiscal years
ended November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005 amounted to $886, $1,702 and $1,829,
respectively.
23
Accounts Receivable
We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and adjust credit
limits based upon payment history and current credit worthiness, as determined
by a review of current credit information. We continuously monitor collections
from our customers and maintain a provision for estimated credit losses based
upon historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that have
been identified. We record charges for estimated credit losses against operating
expenses and charges for price adjustments against net sales in the consolidated
financial statements. The reserve for estimated credit losses at November 30,
2004 and 2005 was $6,271 and $6,497, respectively. While such credit losses have
historically been within management's expectations and the provisions
established, we cannot guarantee that we will continue to experience the same
credit loss rates that have been experienced in the past. Since our accounts
receivable are concentrated in a relatively few number of customers, a
significant change in the liquidity or financial position of any one of these
customers could have a material adverse impact on the collectability of accounts
receivable and our results of operations.
Inventories
We value our inventory at the lower of the actual cost to purchase
(primarily on a weighted moving average basis) and/or the current estimated
market value of the inventory less expected costs to sell the inventory. We
regularly review inventory quantities on-hand and record a provision, in cost of
sales, for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily from selling price
reductions subsequent to the balance sheet date, indications from customers
based upon current negotiations and purchase orders. A significant sudden
increase in the demand for our products could result in a short-term increase in
the cost of inventory purchases while a significant decrease in demand could
result in an increase in the amount of excess inventory quantities on-hand. In
addition, our industry is characterized by rapid technological change and
frequent new product introductions that could result in an increase in the
amount of obsolete inventory quantities on-hand. During the years ended November
30, 2003, 2004, and 2005, we recorded inventory write-downs of $4,397, $5,506
and $16,924 respectively.
Estimates of excess and obsolete inventory may prove to be inaccurate, in
which case we may have understated or overstated the provision required for
excess and obsolete inventory. Although we make every effort to ensure the
accuracy of our forecasts of future product demand, any significant
unanticipated changes in demand or technological developments could have a
significant impact on the carrying value of inventory and our results of
operations.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Other Intangible assets consist of the excess cost over fair
value of assets acquired (goodwill) and other intangible assets (patents,
contracts, and trademarks). Goodwill, which includes equity investment goodwill,
is calculated as the excess of the cost of purchased businesses over the value
of their underlying net assets. Goodwill and other intangible assets that have
an indefinite useful life are not amortized. Intangible assets that have a
definite useful life are amortized over their estimated useful life.
On an annual basis, we test goodwill and other intangible assets for
impairment. To determine the fair value of these intangible assets, there are
many assumptions and estimates used that directly impact the results of the
testing. We have the ability to influence the outcome and ultimate results based
on the assumptions and estimates we choose. To mitigate undue influence, we set
criteria that are reviewed and approved by various levels of management.
Additionally, we evaluate our recorded intangible assets with
24
the assistance of a third-party valuation firm, as necessary. These impairment
tests may result in impairment losses that could have a material adverse impact
on our results of operations.
Warranties
We offer warranties of various lengths depending upon the specific product.
Our standard warranties require us to repair or replace defective product
returned by both end users and customers during such warranty period at no cost.
We record an estimate for warranty related costs, in cost of sales, based upon
actual historical return rates and repair costs at the time of sale. The
estimated liability for future warranty expense, which has been included in
accrued expenses and other current liabilities, amounted to $7,947 and $6,142 at
November 30, 2004 and 2005, respectively. While warranty costs have historically
been within expectations and the provisions established, we cannot guarantee
that we will continue to experience the same warranty return rates or repair
costs that have been experienced in the past. A significant increase in product
return rates, or a significant increase in the costs to repair products, could
have a material adverse impact on our operating results.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". We record a
valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount of future
tax benefit that is more likely than not to be realized. We decrease the
valuation allowance when, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more
likely than not that the amount of future tax benefit will be realized. While we
have considered future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax
planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance, there is
no assurance that the valuation allowance will not need to be increased to cover
additional deferred tax assets that may not be realized. Any increase or decline
in the valuation allowance could have a material adverse impact on our income
tax provision and net income in the period in which such determination is made.
Furthermore, the Company provides tax reserves for federal, state and
international exposures relating to potential tax examination issues, planning
initiatives and compliance responsibilities. The development of these reserves
requires judgments about tax issues, potential outcomes and timing.
SEGMENT
We have determined that we operate in one segment, the Electronics Group
based on review of SFAS No. 131. Characteristics of our operations which are
relied on in making and reviewing business decisions include the similarities in
our products, the commonality of our customers across brands, our unified
marketing strategy, 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, which is supported by the
Corporate Administrative Group.
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 years ended November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005. We analyze and
explain the differences between periods in the specific line items of the
consolidated statements of earnings. Certain reclassifications have been made to
the fiscal 2003 and 2004 consolidated financial statements in order to conform
to the fiscal 2005 presentation.
25
FISCAL 2004 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2005
Continuing Operations
The following tables sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain
statement of operations data for the years ended November 30, 2004 ("fiscal
2004") and 2005 (fiscal 2005").
Net Sales
FISCAL FISCAL %
2004 2005 $ CHANGE CHANGE
--------- -------- ---------- ----------
$ 403,196 $ 339,355 $ (63,841) (15.8)%
Mobile Electronics
Consumer Electronics ... 160,457 200,361 39,904 24.9
- ------------------------ --------- --------- --------- ----
Total net sales $ 563,653 $ 539,716 $ (23,937) (4.3)%
========= ======== ==========
Mobile Electronics sales, which represented 62.9% of net sales, continues
to be impacted by a shift in the mobile video category brought on by
video-in-a-bag systems being replaced by lower priced portable DVD's, increased
presence by original equipment car manufacturers and lower SUV sales. In
addition, sales were adversely impacted when reduced pricing by one of our
competitors resulted in a significant reduction in pricing for satellite radio
plug and play units. Sales were favorably impacted by the recent acquisition of
Terk in January of 2005 and an increase in sales of Jensen mobile multimedia
products.
Consumer Electronics sales, which represented 37.1% of net sales, showed
growth as a result of increased demand for LCD flat-panel TV product lines and
portable DVD Players.
Sales incentive expense increased $3,395 to $16,518 as a result of the
shift in business to mass merchant and large retail customers. Also, the
increase in sales incentive expense is attributable to a $1,053 decrease in
reversals due to increased achievement of Volume Incentive Rebate programs as
compared to the prior year. We believe that the reversal of earned but unclaimed
sales incentives upon the expiration of the claim period is a disciplined,
rational, consistent and systematic method of reversing unclaimed sales
incentives. These sales incentive programs are expected to continue and will
either increase or decrease based upon competition and customer demands.
Gross Profit
FISCAL FISCAL
2004 2005
-------------- -------------
-------------- -------------
Gross profit $89,737 $60,839
Gross margin percentage 15.9% 11.3%
Gross margins decreased to 11.3% for fiscal 2005 as compared to 15.9% for
fiscal 2004. Gross margins were impacted by the following:
o Increased inventory writedowns of $11,418 from $5,506 (1.0% impact) in
fiscal 2004 to $16,924 (3.1%impact) in fiscal 2005. The increase in
writedowns was the result of:
o the Company's: a) post holiday season review of inventory and sales
projections, b) review of products which were at the end of their
product life cycle at the completion of the fourth quarter, and
26
c)market information obtained from industry competitors and customers
regarding pricing and product demand at a January 2006 Consumer
Electronics trade show. As a result, the Company decided to discontinue
certain product lines resulting in a $9,972 inventory charge in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, which is primarily related to a
$8,775 charge due to the discontinuance of certain products within
select product lines.
o A $3,789 writedown recorded during the third quarter of fiscal 2005
primarily for satellite radio plug and play products as a result of
sudden reduced pricing by a competitor.
o Continual price erosion in the electronics industry due to increased
competition and increased technological advancements in the electronics
industry.
Gross margins were also impacted by the following:
o Increased consumer product sales, which traditionally have lower gross
margins than mobile products.
o Increased freight costs as a result of higher fuel prices, and increased
shipments as a result of a change in sales mix.
o A shift in business to mass merchants and large retail customers caused
margins to decline due to increased sales incentive expense. Reversals
of sales incentive expense favorably impacted gross margins by 0.7% and
0.5% during fiscal 2004 and 2005, respectively.
o Gross margins were favorably impacted by increased margins in Jensen
mobile, Audiovox LCD TV's and the recently acquired Terk brand.
Operating Expenses and Operating Income
The following table presents the results separated by the Electronics and
Corporate Administrative Groups.
FISCAL FISCAL $ %
2004 2005 CHANGE CHANGE
--------- -------- ------- ---------
ELECTRONICS: .................... $ 27,628 $ 27,404 $ (224) $(0.8)%
Selling .........................
General and administrative ...... 36,815 37,100 285 0.8
Engineering and technical support 4,721 6,190 1,469 31.1
--------- ------- ------ -------
Electronics operating expenses 69,164 70,694 1,530 2.2
Electronics operating income (loss) 20,573 (9,855) (30,428) (147.9)
Electronics other (expense) ....... (373) (3,278) (2,905) (778.8)
--------- ------- ------ -------
ELECTRONICS PRE-TAX INCOME(LOSS) 20,200 (13,133) (33,333) (165.0)
CORPORATE:
Administrative operating expenses .. 21,929 17,835 (4,094) (18.7)
Administrative other income 3,027 12,872 9,845 325.2
--------- ------- ------ -------
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES $ 1,298 $(18,096) $(19,394) (1,494.1)%
========== ======== =========
Consolidated operating expenses decreased $2,564 or 2.8%, for fiscal 2005,
as compared to 2004. As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses increased
to 16.4% for fiscal 2005 as compared to 16.2% in 2004.
Electronics selling expenses decreased as compared to fiscal 2005, as a
result of an $822 decline in advertising due to a decline in print media
advertising for Audiovox Germany. This decline was partially offset by a $613
increase in commissions as a result of increased consumer electronics sales,
changes in compensation programs related to commissionable sales for Jensen
products and incremental selling expenses from the recently acquired Terk
product line.
27
Electronics general and administrative expenses increased minimally and was
impacted by the following:
o A decrease of $1,286 in professional fees due to a reduction in legal
settlements and legal costs related to patent infringement cases.
o A $763 decline in employee benefits due to a reduction in medical
claims and includes a $400 reduction as a result of the withdrawal of
a Venezuela legal claim.
o Officer salaries decreased $648 as a result of a decline in variable
compensation due to reduced earnings.
o $680 increase in occupancy costs due to the incremental costs to operate
the Terk facility.
o $869 increase in bad debt expense due to the recoveries of previously
written off bad debt in fiscal 2004, which did not recur in fiscal 2005.
o $462 increase in information technology costs due to the acquisition of
Terk and increased software users.
Engineering and technical support increased due to an increase in direct
labor as a result of the recent Terk acquisition and an increase in product
complexity, which has resulted in hiring additional engineers and providing
additional customer service.
The following is a summary of administrative operating expenses:
FISCAL FISCAL $ %
2004 2005 CHANGE CHANGE
--------- -------- -------- -------
Advertising $ 4,168 $ 4,394 $ 226 5.4%
Professional fees ............ 6,522 5,741 (781) (12.0)
Depreciation ................. 1,178 1,389 211 17.9
Insurance .................... 978 989 11 1.1
Officers' salaries ........... 4,252 992 (3,260) (76.7)
Office salaries .............. 5,532 4,727 (805) (14.6)
Other ........................ (701) (397) 304 43.4
----- ------- ------- ------
Total administrative
operating expenses $ 21,929 $ 17,835 $(4,094) (18.7)%
======== ======== ========
The decrease in administrative operating expenses is primarily due to the
following:
o Decline in officers salaries as a result of a decline in bonuses
and long-term incentive awards as a result of decreased earnings
and the sale of the Cellular business in fiscal 2004.
o Office salaries declined due to a reduction in headcount and
includes a one-time severance charge of $471 for fiscal 2005.
28
o Professional fees decreased due to a decline in costs to comply
with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 as fiscal 2004 represented the
first year of implementation.
Other administrative operating expenses, which are mainly comprised of
allocations, occupancy costs, employee benefits and allocations, increased due
to an increase in occupancy costs and decrease in allocations as certain
administrative expenses were allocated to the discontinued Cellular Group in the
prior year.
Other Income (Expense)
FISCAL FISCAL $
2004 2005 CHANGE
-------- -------- --------
Interest and bank charges $(3,762) $(2,478) $1,284
Equity in income of equity investees 3,980 2,342 (1,638)
Other, net 2,436 9,730 7,294
------- ------- -------
Total other income $ 2,654 $ 9,594 $6,940
======= ====== ========
Interest expense and bank charges decreased primarily due to the reduction
in outstanding bank obligations, as we repaid all amounts outstanding under our
domestic bank obligations on November 1, 2004. Interest expense and bank charges
during fiscal 2005 primarily represent expenses for debt and bank obligations of
Audiovox Germany and interest for a capital lease.
Equity in income of equity investees decreased due to a decrease in the
equity income of Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC ("ASA") as a result of
decreased sales due to increased competition for van conversion products and a
decline in sales to one major customer.
Other income increased due to a one-time $4,971 unrealized gain as a result
of an initial public offering and stock appreciation of Bliss-tel stock and
issuance of Bliss-tel warrants, a former equity investment. In addition,
interest income increased $3,018 to $3,813 during fiscal 2005 due to returns on
the purchase of short-term investments in November 2004. Furthermore, other
income was favorably impacted by increased rental income as compared to the
prior year. The increase in other income was partially offset by an other than
temporary impairment charge of $1,758 recorded during fiscal 2005 for our
Cellstar investment due to the extended decline in stock price of this
investment.
Provision for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2005 was 63.0% compared to 36.9% in the
prior year. The income tax benefit for fiscal 2005 was primarily due to the
pre-tax loss for fiscal 2005, tax-exempt interest income earned on short-term
investments during fiscal 2005 and the favorable outcome of tax accrual
reductions due to the completion of certain tax examinations.
29
Income (loss) from Discontinued Operations
The following is a summary of results included within discontinued
operations:
FISCAL FISCAL
2004 2005
---------- ---------
Net sales from discontinued operations $1,162,863 $ 3,404
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes 10,837 (1,187)
Provision for income taxes 701 362
-------- --------
10,136 (825)
Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax 67,000 (2,079)
-------- --------
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax $ 77,136 $(2,904)
======== ========
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, provided income of
$77,136 for fiscal 2004 compared to a loss from discontinued operations of
$2,904 for fiscal 2005. Included in loss from discontinued operations for fiscal
2005 is a loss of $2,079 on the sale of AVM. The decline in income from
discontinued operations for fiscal 2005 is primarily due to the losses of AVM as
well as the sale of Cellular business on November 1, 2004, which resulted in a
$67,000 gain in fiscal 2004.
Net Income (loss)
Net loss for fiscal 2005 was $9,591, compared to net income of $77,200 in
2004. Loss per share for fiscal 2005 was $0.43 basic and diluted, as compared to
earnings of $3.52 basic and $3.45 diluted for 2004. Net income (loss) was
favorably impacted by sales incentive reversals of $2,836 and $5,083 (inclusive
of discontinued operations) for fiscal 2005 and 2004, respectively.
We believe the Electronics Group has an expanding market with a certain
level of volatility related to both domestic and international new car sales,
increased competition by manufacturers, technological advancements, price
erosion and general economic conditions. As a result, all of our products are
subject to price fluctuations, which could affect the carrying value of
inventories and gross margins in the future.
FISCAL 2003 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2004
Continuing Operations
The following tables sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain
statement of operations data for the years ended November 30, 2003 ("fiscal
2003") and 2004 ("fiscal 2004").
Net Sales
FISCAL FISCAL %
2003 2004 $ CHANGE CHANGE
--------------- -------------- ----------- ------------
$ 350,546 $ 403,196 $52,650 15.0%
Mobile Electronics
Consumer Electronics 159,833 160,457 624 0.4%
Other 520 - (520) (100.0)%
--------- --------- ---------
Total net sales $ 510,899 $ 563,653 $52,754 10.3%
========= ========= =======
30
Mobile Electronics sales, which represented 71.5% of net sales, increased
primarily due to a $26,093 increase in satellite radio sales and increased sales
to Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEM"'s). In addition, Code sales increased
$12,976 as a result of increased sales to OEM's for remote-start and security
products. The increase in Mobile Electronics was partially offset by increased
competition and price erosion from lower priced portable DVD players. In
addition, overhead system sales were negatively impacted by a decline in SUV
sales combined with factory-supplied product by OEM's.
Consumer Electronics sales, which represented 28.5% of net sales, remained
steady due to price erosion, increased competition on portable DVD products,
increased demand for flat panel TVs and increased sales of Jensen, Acoustic
Research and Advent home products. Sales were also adversely impacted by a
decline in fourth quarter sales due to a decline in the video bag business as
the category matured and experienced competition from low priced portable DVD
players.
Sales were also impacted by the acquisition of Recoton (Audiovox Germany)
and Venezuela as follows:
FISCAL FISCAL %
2003 2004 $ CHANGE CHANGE
----------- -------- --------- ---------
Net sales:
Audiovox Germany $26,377 $54,832 $28,455 107.9%
Recoton U.S. 3,649 36,118 32,469 889.8
Venezuela 2,887 4,535 1,648 57.1
The increase in Audiovox Germany and Recoton U.S. sales was due to the
acquisition of Recoton in July 2003, as fiscal 2004 include twelve months of
sales activity compared to five months of sales activity in fiscal 2003. The
increase in Venezuela sales was due to economic growth in Venezuela as a result
of increased revenue to OEM's due to improved political and economic stability.
Sales incentive expense decreased $957 to $13,123 due to a $2,086 increase
in reversals, partially offset by an increase in sales. Specifically, reversals
for unearned sales incentives for fiscal 2004 increased $1,270 as compared to
2003 due to customers not purchasing the minimum quantities of product required
during the program time period as a result of lower than expected post holiday
season sales. In addition, reversals for unclaimed sales incentives for 2004
increased $816 due to mass merchant customers not claiming funds within the
expiration period. We believe the reversal of earned but unclaimed sales
incentives upon the expiration of the claim period is a disciplined, rational,
consistent and systematic method of reversing unclaimed sales incentives. The
majority of sales incentive programs are calendar-year programs. Accordingly,
the program ends on the month following the fiscal year end and the claim period
expires one year from the end of the program. These sales incentive programs are
expected to continue and will either increase or decrease based upon competition
and customer demands.
Gross Profit
FISCAL FISCAL
2003 2004
----------- --------
Gross profit $85,125 $89,737
Gross margin percentage 16.7% 15.9%
31
Gross margins decreased to 15.9% for fiscal 2004 as compared to 16.7% for
fiscal 2003. Gross margins were negatively impacted by price erosion and price
competition of mobile video and DVD products during fiscal 2004. Furthermore,
inventory write-downs resulted in gross margins to be reduced by $5,506 (1.0%)
and $4,397 (0.9%) during fiscal 2004 and 2003, respectively. The increase in
write-downs was primarily due to increased price competition for mobile video
products.
The above declines in margins were offset by margins achieved in Audiovox
Germany as well as an increase in Code-Alarm margins due to an increase in sales
to OEM's. In addition, gross margins were favorably impacted from a credit of
$1,517 from one vendor during fiscal 2004 as a result of renegotiating charges
for the repair of defective inventory. Without this credit, the Electronics
Group gross margin for fiscal 2004 would have been 15.6%. Furthermore, reversals
of sales incentives expense favorably impacted gross margins by 0.7% and 0.3%
during fiscal 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Operating Expenses and Operating Income
The following table presents the results separated by the Electronics and
Administrative Groups.
FISCAL FISCAL $ %
2003 2004 CHANGE CHANGE
--------- ------- ------- --------
ELECTRONICS:
Selling............................. $21,866 $27,628 $ 5,762 26.4%
General and administrative ............... 30,631 36,815 6,184 20.2
Engineering and technical support ........ 2,956 4,721 1,765 59.7
----- ------ ----- ------ -----------
Electronics operating expenses .. 55,453 69,164 13,711 24.7
Electronics operating income ......... 29,672 20,573 (9,099) (30.7)
Electronics other expense ............ (85) (373 (288) (338.8)
ELECTRONICS PRE-TAX INCOME ...... 29,587 20,200 (9,387) (31.7)
CORPORATE:
Administrative operating expenses ....... 15,664 21,929 6,265 40.0
Administrative other income ............. 743 3,027 2,284 307.4
--------- ------ -------
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
BEFORE INCOME TAXES $ 14,666 $ 1,298 $(13,368) (91.1)%
========= ======= =========
Consolidated operating expenses increased $19,976, or 28.1%, for fiscal
2004, as compared to fiscal 2003. As a percentage of net sales, operating
expenses increased to 16.2% for the year ended November 30, 2004 from 13.9% in
2003.
Electronics operating expenses increased $13,711, or 24.7%, for fiscal 2004
from 2003. The domestic group (AEC, Code and American Radio Corp.) accounted for
$8,125, or 59.3% of the 2004 increase. The international group (Audiovox
Germany, and Venezuela) accounted for $5,586, or 40.7%, of the 2004 increase.
Electronics selling expenses increased during fiscal 2004 due to a $2,865
and $2,897 increase in the domestic group and international group, respectively.
o The increase for the domestic group was primarily due to $1,757 in
Recoton U.S. expenses as a result of a full fiscal year of sales
in fiscal 2004 as compared to five months of sales activity in
fiscal 2003. Specifically, there was an increase in salesmen
salaries of $807 as a result of higher employee wages and the
32
hiring of additional employees to support the increase in sales.
Trade show expenses and advertising expense increased $567 and
$844, respectively, as a result of increased product line and
promotions to support the increase in sales.
o The increase for the international group was due to a $3,113
increase in Audiovox Germany expenses offset by a $216 decrease in
Venezuela. Audiovox Germany expenses increased $1,222 in
commissions, $615 in travel and lodging and $836 in advertising.
The increase in Audiovox Germany expenses is a result of a full
fiscal year of sales in fiscal 2004 as compared to five months of
sales activity in fiscal 2003.
Electronics general and administrative expenses increased due to a $3,802
and $2,382 increase in the domestic and international groups, respectively.
o The increase for the domestic group was primarily due to an
increase of $2,382 in profess-ional fees due to legal costs
incurred to develop, settle and protect patent rights. Corporate
allocations increased $1,079 as a result of the additional
resources necessary to support the increased product lines.
Increased sales and higher director and officer premiums during
fiscal 2004 resulted in a $421 increase in insurance expense and a
$294 increase in occupancy costs than the prior year. The above
increases were partially offset by a $767 decrease in bad debt
expense due to the recovery of a previously reserved bad debt.
o The increase for the international group was due to an increase of
$3,336 in Audiovox Germany expenses offset by a $954 decline in
Venezuela expenses. As a result of the Recoton acquisition in July
2003, Audiovox Germany expenses increased $2,303 in salaries and
$557 in related payroll taxes and $434 in bad debt expense. The
increase in Audiovox German expenses is a result of a full fiscal
year of operating results in fiscal 2004 as compared to five
months of operating results in fiscal 2003 as Recoton was acquired
in July 2003. The decline in Venezuela expenses was primarily due
to a $1,034 decrease in employee benefits because of a 2003
payment made to certain Venezuela employees, which did not recur
in fiscal 2004.
Electronics warehousing and technical support increased due to an increase
in direct labor of $1,671 as a result of: increased average inventory levels
during fiscal 2004, increased sales and personnel required to support the
assimilation of the Recoton technical staff. The continual increase in product
complexity has resulted in hiring additional engineers and providing added
customer service.
The following is a summary of administrative operating expenses:
FISCAL FISCAL $
2003 2004 CHANGE % CHANGE
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------
Advertising $ 3,396 $ 4,168 $ 772 22.7%
Professional fees 4,007 6,522 2,515 62.8
Depreciation 1,576 1,178 (398) (25.3)
Insurance 742 978 236 31.8
Officers' salaries 1,950 4,252 2,302 118.1
Office salaries 4,229 5,532 1,303 30.8%
Other (236) (701) (465) (197.0)
----- ----- ----- -----
Total administrative operating expenses $ 15,664 $ 21,929 $ 6,265 40.0%
======== ======== =======
33
The increase in professional fees is primarily due to $2,660 in compliance
costs for Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and additional audit fees. Advertising
expenses increased due to additional resources needed to promote the expanded
product lines. Officers' salaries increased primarily due to a $1,916 payment of
a long-term incentive award as a result of the sale of the Cellular business.
Other Income (Expense)
FISCAL FISCAL $
2003 2004 CHANGE
--------- ------- -------
Interest and bank charges $(2,560) $(3,762) $(1,202)
Equity in income of equity investees 3,269 3,980 711
Other, net (51) 2,436 2,487
------ ------- -------
Total other income $ 658 $2,654 $1,996
====== ======= ======
Interest expense and bank charges increased primarily due to interest
incurred on German debt acquired as a result of the Recoton acquisition and
increased average borrowings from the Company's domestic credit facility during
fiscal 2004 as compared to fiscal 2003 due to increased average Electronics
inventory.
Equity in income of equity investees increased primarily due to an increase
in the equity income of Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC ("ASA") as a
result of increased sales in its Marine division and improvement in gross
margins in specialized markets. In addition, increased sales and net income of
Bliss-tel contributed towards the increase in equity income as Bliss-tel
expanded its sales force in Thailand.
Other income increased due to increased royalty income of $1,188 as a
result of royalty rights received from acquired trademarks. In addition,
included in other expense for fiscal 2003 is a civil penalty of $620, which did
not recur for fiscal 2004. Furthermore, other expense decreased $329 as a result
of lower foreign exchange devaluation in our Venezuelan subsidiary as compared
to fiscal 2003.
Minority interest expense increased $1,412 for fiscal 2004 compared to
fiscal 2003, mainly due to the write-off of uncollectible amounts owed to us
from a minority interest shareholder in Audiovox Venezuela.
Provision for Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2004 was 36.9% compared to 49.7% in the
prior year. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the mix
of foreign and domestic earnings and reduction of state income taxes.
34
Income from Discontinued Operations
The following is a summary of results included within discontinued
operations:
FISCAL FISCAL
2003 2004
------------- ---------------
Net sales from discontinued operations ................ $ 813,003 $1,162,863
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes 5,323 10,837
Provision for income taxes ............................ 2,111 701
---------- ----------
3,212 10,136
---------- ----------
Gain on sale of Cellular business, net of tax ......... -- 67,000
---------- ----------
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax ....... $ 3,212 $ 77,136
========== ========
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, provided income of $77,136
and $3,212 for fiscal 2004 and 2003, respectively. The increase in income from
discontinued operations was due to a gain of $67,000 on the sale of the Cellular
business in fiscal 2004 and increased selling prices of Cellular phones.
Net Income
As a result of increased income from discontinued operations, partially
offset by a decline in income from continuing operations, net income for fiscal
2004 was $77,200 compared to $11,239 in 2003. Earnings per share for fiscal 2004
was $3.52 basic and $3.45 diluted as compared to $0.51 basic and diluted for
2003. Net income was favorably impacted by sales incentive reversals of $5,083
and $2,940 (inclusive of discontinued operations) for fiscal 2004 and 2003,
respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of November 30, 2005, we had working capital of $340,488, which includes
cash and short-term investments of $122,930 compared with working capital of
$362,018 at November 30, 2004, which included cash and short-term investments of
$167,646. We plan to utilize our current cash position as well as collections
from accounts receivable to fund the current operations of the business.
However, we may utilize all or a portion of the current capital resources to
pursue other business opportunities, including acquisitions.
As of November 30, 2005, we have a domestic credit line to fund the
temporary short-term working capital needs. This line expires on February 28,
2006, and allows aggregate borrowings of up to $25,000 at an interest rate of
Prime (or similar designations) plus 1%. In addition, Audiovox Germany has a
16,000 Euro accounts receivable factoring arrangement and a 6,000 Euro Asset
Based Lending ("ABL") credit facility which expires on October 25, 2006 and is
renewable on an annual basis.
Operating activities used cash of $42,145 for fiscal 2005 compared to cash
provided of $86,194 in 2004. The decrease in cash used in operating activities
as compared to the prior year is primarily due to the current year net loss from
continuing operations of $6,687, the payment of income taxes in connection with
the gain on the sale of the cellular business and accrued expenses, partially
offset by collection of accounts receivable of discontinued operations.
The following significant fluctuations in the balance sheets, excluding the
impact of foreign currency translation, impacted cash flow from operations:
35
o Income taxes payable decreased $41,245 during fiscal 2005, primarily
due to tax payments made in connection with the gain on the sale of
the Cellular business in fiscal 2004.
o Cash flow from operations were impacted by a decline in inventory
purchases and improved turnover. Inventory turnover approximated 3.4
during fiscal 2005 compared to 3.3 in the prior year.
o Cash flows from operating activities for fiscal 2005 were impacted by
an increase in accounts receivable primarily due to increased fourth
quarter sales. Accounts receivable turnover approximated 4.4 during
fiscal 2005 compared to 4.3 in the comparable period in the prior year.
o In addition, cash flow from operating activities for fiscal 2005, was
impacted by a decrease in accrued expenses, as a result of payments
made during fiscal 2005.
Investing activities provided cash of $13,629 during fiscal 2005, due to
the sale (net purchase) of short-term investments, proceeds from sale of
cellular business partially offset by the acquisition of Terk. Investing
activities used cash of $3,739 during fiscal 2004, primarily due to the purchase
of subsidiary shares as well as property plant and equipment offset by a
distribution received from an equity investee.
Financing activities used cash of $495 during fiscal 2005, primarily due to
the payment of bank obligations which were acquired in connection with the Terk
acquisition, payment of debt and repurchase of treasury stock. The cash used
from financing activities was partially offset by proceeds received from the
exercise of stock options. Financing activities for fiscal 2004 used cash of $
44,068 mainly due to net borrowings of bank obligations and payment of debt.
Certain contractual cash obligations and other commercial commitments will
impact our short and long-term liquidity. At November 30, 2005, such obligations
and commitments are as follows:
PAYMENTS DUE BY PERIOD
----------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL LESS THAN 1-3 4-5 AFTER
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS 1 YEAR YEARS YEARS 5 YEARS
- -------------------------------------------- -------- ------------- -------- -------- --------
Capital lease obligation (1) $ 12,547 $ 561 $ 1,157 $ 1,154 $ 9,675
Operating leases (2) 11,038 3,247 5,281 2,464 46
-------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Total contractual obligations $ 23,585 $ 3,808 $ 6,438 $ 3,618 $ 9,721
======== ======= ======= ======= =======
36
AMOUNT OF COMMITMENT
EXPIRATION PER PERIOD
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL
AMOUNTS LESS THAN 1 1-3 4-5 AFTER
OTHER COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS COMMITTED YEAR YEARS YEARS 5 YEARS
- --------------------------------------- ---------------- -------------- --------- --------- ------------
- --------------------------------------- ---------------- -------------- --------- --------- ------------
Lines of Credit (3) $ 4,757 $ 4,757
Stand-by letters of credit (4) 3,186 3,186 - - -
Commercial letters of credit (4) 8,431 8,431 - - -
Debt (5) 7,714 1,357 $3,929 $2,428 -
Open purchase obligations (6) 46,924 46,924
------ -------- ------ ------ -----
Total commercial commitments $ 71,012 $64,655 $3,929 $2,428 $ -
======== ======= ====== ====== =====
(1) Represents total payments due under a capital lease obligation which has a
current and long term principal balance of $84 and $5,917, respectively at
November 30, 2005.
(2) We enter into operating leases in the normal course of business.
(3) Represents amounts outstanding under the German factoring agreement and
Venezuela bank obligation at November 30, 2005.
(4) Commercial letters of credit are issued during the ordinary course of
business through major domestic banks as requested by certain suppliers. We
also issue standby letters of credit to secure certain bank obligations and
insurance requirements.
(5) Represents amounts outstanding under a loan agreement for Audiovox Germany.
This amount also includes amounts due under a call-put option with certain
employees of Audiovox Germany.
(6) 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.
Under the asset purchase agreement for the sale of the Cellular business to
UTStarcom, Inc. ("UTSI"), we agreed to indemnify UTSI for any breach or
violation by ACC and its representations, warranties and covenants contained in
the asset purchase agreement and for other matters, subject to certain
limitations. Significant indemnification claims by UTSI could have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial condition. We are not aware of any
such claim(s) for indemnification.
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 transaction may require the use of cash. We believe that cash, other
liquid assets, operating cash flows, credit arrangements, access to equity
capital markets, taken together, provide adequate resources to fund ongoing
operating expenditures. In the event that they do not, we may require additional
funds in the future to support our working capital requirements or for other
purposes and may seek to raise such additional funds through the sale of public
or private equity and/or debt financings as well as from other sources. No
assurance can be given that additional financing will be available in the future
or that if available, such financing will be obtainable on favorable terms when
required.
37
Treasury Stock
The Board of Directors approved the repurchase of 1,563,000 shares of our
Class A common stock in the open market under a share repurchase program ("the
Program"). No shares were purchased under the Program during fiscal 2004 and
150,000 shares were purchased during fiscal 2005. As of November 30, 2005,
1,219,752 shares were repurchased under the Program at an average price of $8.63
per share for an aggregate amount of $10,524.
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.
IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CURRENCY FLUCTUATION
To the extent that we expand our operations into Europe, Latin America and
the Pacific Rim, the effects of inflation and currency fluctuations could impact
our financial condition and results of operations. While the prices we pay for
products purchased from our suppliers are principally denominated in United
States dollars, price negotiations depend in part on the foreign currency of
foreign manufacturers, as well as market, trade and political factors.
SEASONALITY
We typically experience seasonality in our operations. We generally sell a
substantial amount of our products during September, October and November due to
increased promotional and advertising activities during the holiday season. Our
business is also significantly impacted by the holiday season and electronic
trade shows in December and January.
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. The
effective interest rate on the capital lease obligation is 8%. On November 1,
2004 we entered into an agreement to sub-lease the building to UTSI for monthly
payments of $46 through October 31, 2009. We also lease another facility from
our principal stockholder. Rentals for such leases are considered to approximate
prevailing market rates. Total lease payments required under the leases for the
five-year period ending November 30, 2010 are $4,661.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
FASB Statement No. 123R ("Statement 123R"), "Share Based Payment". Statement
123R is a revision of FAS Statement 123, "Accounting for Stock Based
Compensation" and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock issued to
Employees" (APB No. 25). Statement 123R requires a public entity to measure the
cost of employee services recognized in exchange for an award of equity
instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited
exceptions). Statement 123R is effective the first annual period that begins
after June 15, 2005 or our first quarter of fiscal year 2006. The adoption of
Statement 123R will rescind our current accounting for stock based compensation
under the intrinsic method as outlined in APB No. 25. Under APB No. 25, the
issuance of stock options to employees generally resulted in no compensation
expense. The adoption of Statement 123R will require us to measure the cost of
stock options based on the grant-date fair value of the award as discussed in
Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
38
ITEM 7A-QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The market risk inherent in our market instruments and positions is the
potential loss arising from adverse changes in marketable equity security
prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.
Marketable Securities
Marketable securities at November 30, 2005, which are recorded at fair
value of $11,998, include a unrealized loss of $1,106, and have exposure to
price risk. This risk is estimated as the potential loss in fair value resulting
from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in prices quoted by stock exchanges and
amounts to $1,200 as of November 30, 2005. Actual results may differ.
Interest Rate Risk
Our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in
interest rates on investment of available cash balances in money market funds
and investment grade corporate and U.S. government securities. Under our current
policies, we do not use interest rate derivative instruments to manage exposure
to interest rate changes. In addition, our bank loans expose us to changes in
short-term interest rates since interest rates on the underlying obligations are
either variable or fixed.
Foreign Exchange Risk
We are subject to risk from changes in foreign exchange rates for our
subsidiaries and marketable securities that use a foreign currency as their
functional currency and are translated into U.S. dollars. These changes result
in cumulative translation adjustments, which are included in accumulated other
comprehensive loss. At November 30, 2005 we had translation exposure to various
foreign currencies with the most significant being the Euro, Thailand baht and
Canadian dollar. The potential loss resulting from a hypothetical 10% adverse
change in quoted foreign currency exchange rates, as of November 30, 2005
amounts to $3,179. Actual results may differ.
ITEM 8-CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information required by this item appears beginning on page F-1 of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9-CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
Not Applicable
39
ITEM 9A-CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Audiovox Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") maintains disclosure
controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to
be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the
Securities and Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported
within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and regulations, and that
such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management,
including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as
appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required financial disclosures.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an
evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's
management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and
procedures pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon
this evaluation as of November 30, 2005, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and
procedures are effective and adequately designed.
MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Company's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining
adequate internal control over financial reporting; as such term is defined in
the Securities and Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). The Company's
internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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 and includes those policies and
procedures that:
o Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail
accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of
the assets of the Company;
o Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as
necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that
receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in
accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
Company; and
o Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely
detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the
Company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial
statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting
may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of
effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance
with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over
financial reporting using the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated
Framework. Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's
management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of its internal control
over financial reporting as of November 30, 2005. Based on that evaluation,
management concluded that the Company's internal control over financial
reporting was effective as of November 30, 2005 based on the COSO criteria.
40
The certifications of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer included in Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K
includes, in paragraph 4 of such certifications, information concerning the
Company's disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial
reporting. Such certifications should be read in conjunction with the
information contained in this Item 9A. Controls and Procedures, for a more
complete understanding of the matters covered by such certifications.
Management's assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control
over financial reporting as of November 30, 2005, has been audited by Grant
Thornton LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm who also audited
the Company's consolidated financial statements. Grant Thornton LLP's
attestation report on management's assessment of the Company' s internal control
over financial reporting is included below.
41
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Stockholders
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION
We have audited management's assessment, included in the accompanying
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, that Audiovox
Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") maintained effective internal
control over financial reporting as of November 30, 2005, based on criteria
established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). The
Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control
over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal
control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
management's assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's
internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective
internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material
respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over
financial reporting, evaluating management's assessment, testing and evaluating
the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such
other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A company's internal control over
financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to
the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly
reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2)
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to
permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of
the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely
detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's
assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting
may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of
effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance
with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, management's assessment that Audiovox Corporation and
subsidiaries maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as
of November 30, 2005, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on the
COSO criteria. Also, in our opinion, Audiovox Corporation and subsidiaries
maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial
reporting as of November 30, 2005, based on the COSO criteria.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of
Audiovox Corporation and subsidiaries as of November 30, 2005 and 2004, and the
42
related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and
comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended November 30, 2005 and our report dated February 10, 2006 expressed
an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/Grant Thornton LLP
GRANT THORNTON LLP
Melville, New York
February 10, 2006
43
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
To address and remediate a certain material weakness in the Company's internal
control over financial reporting at November 30, 2004, that continued to exist
through August 31, 2005; the Company made certain changes to its internal
controls during the most recently completed fiscal fourth quarter ended November
30, 2005 covered by this report, that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect the Company's internal controls over financial
reporting. The Company implemented the following measures to change or enhance
the design and operating effectiveness of its internal controls to remediate a
material weakness that was identified in the prior year (at November 30, 2004)
evaluation that required additional remediation:
1. The Company enhanced the design of the information technology general
security controls in connection with user access conflicts and segregation
of duties related to certain applications and business processes to ensure
there is appropriate authorization, execution, monitoring and review by
independent individuals by restricting access to data and applications.
The Company believes that the above measure has effectively addressed this
material weakness that was identified in the prior year (at November 30, 2004)
and, accordingly, completes the remediation plan for all prior year material
weaknesses.
ITEM 9B - OTHER INFORMATION
Not Applicable
PART III
The information required by Item 10 (Directors and Executive Officers
of the Registrant), Item 11 (Executive Compensation), Item 12 (Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters), Item 13 (Certain Relationships and Related Transactions) and Item 14
(Principal Accounting Fees and Services) of Form 10-K, will be included in our
Proxy Statement for the 2005 Annual meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed
by March 30, 2006, and such information is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 15-EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(1 and 2) Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules. See Index to
Consolidated Financial Statements attached hereto.
(3) Exhibits. The following is a list of exhibits:
44
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference
to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1; No. 33-107, filed
May 4, 1987).
3.1a Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference
to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
November 30, 1993).
3.1b Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference
to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
November 30, 2000).
3.2 By-laws of the Company (incorporated by reference to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1; No. 33-10726, filed May 4, 1987).
10.1 Securities Purchase Agreement made and entered into as of May 29,
2002, by and among Toshiba Corporation, Audiovox Communications Corp.
and Audiovox Corporation (incorporated by reference to the Company's
Form 8-K filed via EDGAR on June 6, 2002).
10.2 Stockholders Agreement made and entered into as of May 29, 2002, by
and among Toshiba Corporation, Audiovox Communications Corp. and
Audiovox Corporation (incorporated by reference to the Company's Form
8-K filed via EDGAR on June 6, 2002).
10.3 Distribution Agreement made and entered into as of May 29, 2002, by
and between Toshiba Corporation and Audiovox Communications Corp.
(incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed via EDGAR
on June 6, 2002).
10.4 Non-Negotiable Subordinated Convertible Promissory Note dated May 31,
2002 by Audiovox Communications Corp. in favor of Toshiba Corporation
(incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed via EDGAR
on June 6, 2002).
10.5 Employment Agreement effective as of May 29, 2002 by and among
Audiovox Communications Corp., Philip Christopher and Audiovox
Corporation (incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed
via EDGAR on June 6, 2002).
10.6 Trademark License Agreement made as of May 29, 2002 between Audiovox
Corporation and Audiovox Communications Corp. (incorporated by
reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed via EDGAR on June 6, 2002).
10.7 Non-Negotiable Demand Note dated May 29, 2002 by Audiovox
Communications Corp. in favor of Audiovox Corporation (incorporated by
reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed via EDGAR on June 6, 2002).
10.8 First Amended and Restated Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated
as of June 2, 2003, by and among Recoton Audio Corporation, Recoton
Home Audio, Inc., Recoton Mobile Electronics, Inc., Recoton
International Holdings, Inc. ("RIH"), Recoton Corporation and Recoton
Canada Ltd. (collectively, the "Sellers"), JAX Assets Corp. ("Buyer")
and Audiovox Corporation ("Registrant"), as guarantor (incorporated by
reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed via EDGAR on July 23, 2003).
45
10.9 Long Term Incentive Compensation Award to John J. Shalam (incorporated
by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended November 30, 2002).
10.10 Long Term Incentive Compensation Award to Philip Christopher
(incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended November 30, 2002).
10.11 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 11, 2004, by and among
Audiovox Communications Corp., Quintex Mobile Communications
Corporation, Audiovox Communications Canada Co., UTStarcom, Inc.,
UTStarcom Canada Company and, with respect to Sections 2.05, 2.07,
2.09, 3.01, 3.02, 3.11(b), 3.30, 5.06, 5.08, 5.19, 5.20, 5.21, 5.22,
5.24 and Articles VII - X only, Audiovox Corporation (incorporated by
reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed via EDGAR June 14, 2004).
10.12 Voting Agreement and Irrevocable Proxy by and between UTStarcom, Inc.
and John J. Shalam (incorporated by reference to the Company's Form
8-K filed via EDGAR June 14, 2004).
10.13 Personally Held Intangibles Purchase Agreement made and entered into
as of June 10, 2004 by and between Audiovox Communications Corp. and
Philip Christopher (incorporated by reference to the Company's Form
8-K filed via EDGAR June 14, 2004).
10.14 Agreement and General Release made and entered into as of June 10,
2004 among Audiovox Communications Corp., Audiovox Corporation and
Philip Christopher (incorporated by reference to the Company's Form
8-K filed via EDGAR June 14, 2004).
10.15 Stock Purchase Agreement made and entered into as of June 10, 2004 by
and among Toshiba Corporation, Audiovox Communications Corp. and
Audiovox Corporation (incorporated by reference to the Company's Form
8-K filed via EDGAR June 14, 2004).
10.16 Agreement for Purchase of 7.5 Shares dated as of June 8, 2004 by and
between Audiovox Corporation and Toshiba Corporation (incorporated by
reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed via EDGAR June 14, 2004).
10.17 Form of Escrow Agreement (incorporated by reference to the Company's
Form 8-K filed via EDGAR August 10, 2004).
10.18 Form of Transition Services Agreement (incorporated by reference to
the Company's Form 8-K filed via EDGAR August 10, 2004).
10.19 Form of Trademark License Agreement (incorporated by reference to the
Company's Form 8-K filed via EDGAR August 10, 2004).
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant (filed herewith).
23 Consent of Grant Thornton LLP (filed herewith).
46
31.1 Certification of Principal 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 Principal Finical Officers Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
and rule 15d- 14(a) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed
herewith).
32.1 Certification 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 Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant
to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
99.1 Consolidated Financial Report of Audiovox Specialized Applications LLC
(ASA) as of November 30, 2005 and 2004 and for the Years Ended
November 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003 (filed herewith).
99.2 Consent of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP (filed herewith).
(d) All other schedules are omitted because the required information is shown in
the financial statements or notes thereto or because they are not applicable.
47
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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
February 13, 2006 BY: /s/Patrick M. Lavelle
------------------------------------------
Patrick M. Lavelle, President
and Chief Executive Officer
48
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
/s/ Patrick M. Lavelle President; Chief Executive Officer
- ---------------------------
Patrick M. Lavelle (Principal Executive Officer) and Director February 13, 2006
Senior Vice President,
/s/ Charles M. Stoehr Chief Financial Officer (Principal February 13, 2006
- ---------------------------
Charles M. Stoehr Financial and Accounting Officer) and
Director
/s/ John J. Shalam Chairman of the Board of Directors February 13, 2006
- ------------------------------------
John J. Shalam
/s/ Philip Christopher Director February 13, 2006
- ---------------------------
Philip Christopher
/s/ Paul C. Kreuch, Jr. Director February 13, 2006
- ------------------------------------
Paul C. Kreuch, Jr.
/s/ Dennis McManus Director February 13, 2006
- ------------------------
Dennis McManus
/s/ Irving Halevy Director February 13, 2006
- ---------------------------
Irving Halevy
/s/ Peter A. Lesser Director February 13, 2006
- ---------------------------
Peter A. Lesser
49
F-1
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: PAGE
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of November 30, 2004 and 2005 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005 F-5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and
Comprehensive Income (Loss)for the years ended
November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005 F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005 F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-9
Financial Statement Schedule
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts S-1
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Stockholders
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Audiovox
Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of November 30, 2005 and 2004,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and
comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended November 30, 2005. We also have audited, in accordance with the
standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the
effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of
November 30, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated
Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission and our report dated February 10, 2006 expressed an unqualified
opinion thereon. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Audiovox Corporation
and subsidiaries as of November 30, 2005 and 2004, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
November 30, 2005 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America.
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
financial statements taken as a whole. The Schedule II as of and for the years
ended November 30, 2005, 2004 and 2003 is presented for purposes of additional
analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. This
schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of
the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all
material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a
whole.
/s/Grant Thornton LLP
GRANT THORNTON LLP
Melville, New York
February 10, 2006
F-2
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
NOVEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2005
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
2004 2005
-------------- --------------
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ............... $ 43,409 $ 14,164
Restricted cash ......................... 8,264 1,474
Short-term investments .................. 124,237 108,766
Accounts receivable, net ................ 118,388 128,430
Inventory ............................... 139,307 129,120
Receivables from vendors ................ 7,028 8,075
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 14,057 6,749
Deferred income taxes ................... 6,873 9,992
Current assets of discontinued operations
20,582 --
------ -------
Total current assets 482,145 406,770
Investment securities ....................... 5,988 11,998
Equity investments .......................... 12,878 12,073
Property, plant and equipment, net .......... 19,707 19,717
Excess cost over fair value of assets acquired 7,019 16,138
Intangible assets ............................ 8,043 11,060
Deferred income taxes ........................ 6,220 6,054
Other assets ................................. 413 2,054
Non-current assets of discontinued operations 925 -
------- --------
Total assets $ 543,338 $485,864
========= ========
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
F-3
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2005
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
2004 2005
---- ----
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable ......................................................................................... $ 26,004 $ 23,998
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities ........................................................... 32,814 24,574
Accrued sales incentives ................................................................................. 7,584 9,826
Income taxes payable ..................................................................................... 42,790 1,770
Bank obligations ......................................................................................... 5,485 4,757
Current portion of long-term debt ........................................................................ 2,497 1,357
Current liabilities of discontinued operations ........................................................... 2,953 --
-------- -------
Total current liabilities .............................................................................. 120,127 66,282
Long-term debt ............................................................................................... 7,709 6,357
Capital lease obligation ..................................................................................... 6,001 5,917
Deferred compensation ........................................................................................ 4,888 6,151
------- -------
Total liabilities ..................................................................................... 138,725 84,707
Minority interest 426 --
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $50 par value; 50,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding, liquidation
preference of $2,500 .................................................................... 2,500 2,500
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; 20,859,846 and 21,520,346 shares issued at
November 30, 2004 and 2005, respectively 209 215
Class B $.01 par value; convertible 10,000,000 shares authorized; 2,260,954 shares issued and
outstanding 22 22
Paid-in capital 253,959 263,008
Retained earnings 157,835 148,244
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,841) (2,308)
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,070,957 and 1,219,752 shares of Class A common stock at November 30, 2004
and 2005, respectively (8,497) (10,524)
-------- --------
Total stockholders' equity 404,187 401,157
-------- -------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 543,338 $ 485,864
========= =========
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
F-4
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2003, 2004 AND 2005
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
2003 2004 2005
------------------ -------------- --------------
Net sales $ 510,899 $ 563,653 $ 539,716
Cost of sales 425,774 473,916 478,877
----- -------- ----- ------- --- -------
Gross profit 85,125 89,737 60,839
-------------- ------- ----- ------
Operating expenses:
Selling 25,262 31,796 31,799
General and administrative 42,899 54,576 50,540
Engineering and technical support 2,956 4,721 6,190
--------- ------ ----- ------ -----
Total operating expenses 71,117 91,093 88,529
------- ------- ------- ---- ------
Operating income (loss) 14,008 (1,356) (27,690)
------- ------- ------------- - --------
Other income (expense):
Interest and bank charges (2,560) (3,762) (2,478)
Equity in income of equity investees 3,269 3,980 2,342
Other, net (Note 1(r)) (51) 2,436 9,730
--------- ---- ------- ----- ------ -----
Total other income 658 2,654 9,594
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 14,666 1,298 (18,096)
Income tax expense (benefit) 7,296 479 (11,409)
Minority interest income (expense)
657 (755) -
----------- ---- ------- ----- -
Net income (loss) from continuing operations 8,027 64 (6,687)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (including gain
of $67,000 from sale of Cellular business in fiscal 2004 and $2,079 loss
on sale of Malaysia in fiscal 2005) 3,212 77,136 (2,904)
---------- ----- ------------- -------------
Net income (loss) $ 11,239 $ 77,200 $ (9,591)
========= ======== =========
Income (loss) per common share (basic):
From continuing operations $ 0.36 $ - $ (0.30)
From discontinued operations 0.15 3.52 (0.13)
---- ---- -----
Net income (loss) per common share (basic) $ 0.51 $ 3.52 $ (0.43)
==== ==== =======
Income (loss) per common share (diluted):
From continuing operations $ 0.36 $ - $ (0.30)
From discontinued operations 0.15 3.45 (0.13)
---- ---- -----
Net income (loss) per common share (diluted) $ 0.51 $ 3.45 $ (0.43)
==== ==== =======
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (basic) 21,854,610 21,955,292 22,278,542
========== ========== ==========
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (diluted) 22,054,320 22,373,134 22,278,542
========== ========== ==========
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
F-5
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2003, 2004 AND 2005
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
ACCUMULATED
CLASS A OTHER TOTAL
AND CLASS COMPREHENSIVE STOCK-
PREFERRED B COMMON PAID-IN RETAINED INCOME TREASURY HOLDERS'
STOCK STOCK CAPITAL EARNINGS (LOSS) STOCK EQUITY
Balances at November 30, 2002 $ 2,500 $ 229 $250,917 $69,396 $ (5,018) $ (8,511) $ 309,513
Comprehensive income:
Net income - - - 11,239 - - 11,239
Foreign currency translation adjustment - - - - 2,055 - 2,055
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net
of tax effect of $1,063 - - - - 1,734 - 1,734
-----
Other comprehensive income - - - - - - 3,789
-----
Comprehensive income - - - - - - 15,028
Exercise of stock options into 96,200 shares of
common stock - - 674 - - - 674
Tax benefit of stock options exercised - - 216 - - - 216
Issuance of stock warrants - - 297 - - - 297
-- ------- -- --- -- ------- --- --- ---
Balances at November 30, 2003 2,500 229 252,104 80,635 (1,229) (8,511) 325,728
Comprehensive income:
Net income - - - 77,200 - - 77,200
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net
of reclassification adjustment (see
disclosure below) - - - - 1,319 - 1,319
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net
of tax effect of $1,184 - - - - (1,931) - (1,931)
-------
Other comprehensive loss - - - - - - (612)
-----
Comprehensive income - - - - - - 76,588
Exercise of stock options into 131,464 shares of
common stock - 2 1,522 - - - 1,524
Tax benefit of stock options exercised - - 227 - - - 227
Extension and re-measurement of stock options - - 98 - - 98
Issuance of 1,780 shares of treasury stock - - 8 - - 14 22
-- ------- -- - --- ------- --- --- --
Balances at November 30, 2004 2,500 231 253,959 157,835 (1,841) (8,497) 404,187
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net loss - - - (9,591) - - (9,591)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net
of reclassification adjustment (see
disclosure below) - - - - (157) - (157)
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net
of tax effect of $190 - - - - (310) - (310)
-----
Other comprehensive loss - - - - - - (467)
-----
Comprehensive loss - - - - - - (10,058)
Exercise of stock options into 660,500 shares of
common stock - 6 7,686 - - - 7,692
Tax benefit of stock options exercised - - 1,357 - - - 1,357
Purchase of 150,000 shares of treasury stock - - - - - (2,037) (2,037)
Issuance of 1,205 shares of treasury stock - - 6 - - 10 16
-------- - - - -------- - ----------- --
Balances at November 30, 2005 $ 2,500 $ 237 $263,008 $ 148,244 $ (2,308) $(10,524) $ 401,157
Disclosure of reclassification amount: FISCAL 2004 FISCAL 2005
=========== ===========
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain
(loss) $ 2,233 $ (1,522)
Less: reclassification adjustments for gain
(loss) included in
net income (loss) 914 (1,365)
--------- --- --- -------
Net unrealized foreign currency translation gain
(loss) $ 1,319 $ (157)
------- -------
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
F-6
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2003, 2004 AND 2005
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
2003 2004 2005
--------------- ---------------- ---------------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ 11,239 $ 77,200 $(9,591)
Net (income) loss from discontinued operations (3,212) (77,136) 2,904
---- ------- ---- -------- ----- -----
Net income (loss) from continuing operations 8,027 64 (6,687)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in)
continuing operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,432 2,638 3,635
Provision for bad debt expense 558 237 1,105
Equity in income of equity investees (3,269) (3,980) (2,342)
Other-than-temporary decline in market value of
investment 21 - 1,758
Minority interest (657) 755 -
Deferred income tax expense (benefit), net (1,859) 1,669 (3,104)
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 255 - 3
Tax benefit on stock options exercised 216 227 1,357
Non-cash stock compensation 685 371 408
Unrealized gain on trading security - - (4,971)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets and liabilities
acquired:
Accounts receivable (48,518) 21,934 (2,378)
Inventory (23,517) 11,464 17,805
Receivables from vendors (3,859) (2,565) (1,064)
Prepaid expenses and other (1,293) 4,476 (2,359)
Investment securities-trading (1,312) 393 (1,279)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current
liabilities and accrued sales incentives 28,341 (12,040) (19,954)
Income taxes payable 6,666 29,676 (41,245)
Change in assets and liabilities of discontinued operations 64,223 30,875 17,167
----- ------- ------- ------- ----- ------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 28,140 86,194 (42,145)
----- ------- ------- ------ -- -------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (5,194) (4,782) (2,450)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 265 212 18
Proceeds from distribution from an equity investee 1,316 4,131 1,147
Repurchase of subsidiary shares - (6,893) -
Proceeds from sale of assets to equity investee 3,600 - -
Net proceeds from sale of Cellular business - 127,317 16,736
Escrow payment for minority interest - - (1,702)
Purchase of short-term investments - (124,237) (143,075)
Sale of short-term investments - - 158,450
Purchase of patent - - (150)
(Purchase) proceeds of acquired business (40,046) 513 (15,345)
--- -------- --------------- -- --------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (40,059) (3,739) 13,629
--- -------- ------ ------- ----- ------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings from bank obligations 277,983 1,229,068 1,100
F-7
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2003, 2004 AND 2005
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
2003 2004 2005
--------------- ---------------- ---------------
--------------- ---------------- ---------------
Repayments on bank obligations (277,948) (1,261,353) (5,350)
Principal payments on capital lease obligation (61) (65) (69)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants 674 1,524 7,692
Repurchase of Class A common stock - - (2,037)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 12,913 - -
Principal payments on debt - (12,951) (1,831)
Payment of guarantee - (291) -
--- --------------- -
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 13,561 (44,068) (495)
----- ------ ----- -------- ------- -----
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 302 320 (234)
-------------- ---- ------- -----
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,944 38,707 (29,245)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2,758 4,702 43,409
------- ------ --------------- ------ ------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 4,702 $ 43,409 $ 14,164
======== ========= ========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the years for:
Interest, excluding bank charges $ 1,857 $ 5,052 $ 1,699
Income taxes $10,556 $ 7,431 $ 31,639
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
F-8
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOVEMBER 30, 2003, 2004 AND 2005
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER-SHARE DATA)
(1) Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Description of Business and Accounting Principles
Audiovox Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") design and
market a diverse line of electronic products throughout the
world. The Company completed the divestiture of the Cellular
Group on November 1, 2004 and Audiovox Malaysia on November 7,
2005 (See Note 2). The Company operates in the Electronics
market and has one reportable segment ("Electronics"), which is
broken down into two product categories: Mobile Electronics and
Consumer Electronics.
The financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.
(b) Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the financial
statements of Audiovox Corporation and its wholly owned and
majority-owned subsidiaries. Minority interest of majority-owned
subsidiaries are calculated based upon the respective minority
ownership percentage and included in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets. All significant intercompany
balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Equity investments in which the Company exercises significant
influence but does not control and is not the primary
beneficiary are accounted for using the equity method. The
Company's share of its equity method investees earnings or
losses is included in the consolidated statements of operations.
The Company eliminates its pro rata share of gross profit on
sales to its equity method investees for inventory on hand at
the investee at the end of the year. Investments in which the
Company is not able to exercise significant influence over the
investee are accounted for under the cost method.
(c) Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires the Company to
make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of
assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. Such estimates
include the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory
valuation, recoverability of deferred tax assets, valuation of
long-lived assets, accrued sales incentives, warranty reserves
and disclosure of the contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
(d) Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits with banks
and highly liquid money market funds with original maturities of
three months or less when purchased. Cash equivalents amounted
to $25,364 and $12,095 at November 30, 2004 and 2005,
respectively. Cash amounts held in foreign bank accounts
amounted to $2,560 and $1,845 at November 30, 2004 and 2005.
Restricted cash of $1,474 at November 30, 2005 represents
amounts held in escrow for the purchase of Audiovox Venezuela's
minority interest (Note 17). Restricted
F-9
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
NOVEMBER 30, 2003, 2004 AND 2005
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER-SHARE DATA)
cash of $8,264 at November 30, 2004 represents amounts held in
escrow for the sale of the Cellular Business (Note2).
(e) Investment Securities
The Company classifies its investment securities in one of two
categories: trading or available-for-sale. Trading securities
are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them
in the near term. All other securities not included in trading
are classified as available-for-sale.
Trading and available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair
value. Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities
are included in earnings. Unrealized holding gains and losses,
net of the related tax effect, on available-for-sale securities
are excluded from earnings and are reported as a component of
accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until realized.
Realized gains and losses from the sale of available-for-sale
securities are determined on a specific identification basis.
Dividend and interest income are recognized when earned.
The cost, gross unrealized losses and aggregate fair value of
investment securities as of November 30, 2004 and 2005 are as
follows:
NOVEMBER 30, 2004
------------- -------------------------------------------------------
Cost Unrealized Other-than- Aggregate
Temporary
Holding Impairment Fair
(Loss) Charge Value
------------- -------------- ---------------- ----------------
Short-term invvestments $124,237 - - $124,237
======== ========== ============= =========
CellStar Common Stock* $ 2,401 $(1,284) - $ 1,117
Trading Securities 4,871 - - 4,871
------- -------- ------------- ----------
Long-term investments $ 7,272 $(1,284) - $ 5,988
======= ======== ============== ==========
NOVEMBER 30, 2005
------------- ---------------------------------------------------------
Cost Unrealized Other-than- Aggregate
Temporary
Holding Impairment Fair
(Loss) Charge Value
------------- -------------- ---------------- ----------------
Short-term investments* $108,766 - - $108,766
======== ========== = ============= = ========
CellStar Common Stock* $ 2,401 - $ (1,758) $ 643
Bliss-tel Stock and Warrants*
(Note 14) 6,987 $(1,783) - 5,204
Trading Securities 6,151 - - 6,151
--- ----- ----------- - ------------- - ------ -----
Long-term investments $15,539 $(1,783) $(1,758) $11,998
======= ======== ======== =======
* Represents investments that are classified asavailable-for-sale securities.
F-10
Short-term investments consist of tax-exempt auction rate notes, which
are available for sale one year or less when purchased. The Company's
overall goal for short-term investments is to invest primarily in low
risk, fixed income securities with the intention of maintaining
principal while generating a moderate return. In accordance with the
Company's investment policy, all short-term investments are invested
in "investment grade" rated securities and all investments have an Aaa
or better rating at November 30, 2005. Trading Securities consist of
mutual funds, which are held in connection with the Company's deferred
compensation plan.
Deferred tax assets of $488 and $678 related to available for
sale securities were recorded at November 30, 2004 and 2005,
respectively, as a reduction to the unrealized holding loss
included in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
During the year ended November 30, 2005, the Company recorded
an-other-than temporary impairment charge of $1,758 for its
investment in CellStar common stock and such charge has been
included in other income on the accompanying Consolidated
Statement of Operations. The Company recorded this charge in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 as a result of the inability of
the investment to regain its marketability, stock listing and
the unlikelihood that the cost of this investment would be
recovered due to the extended decline in stock price. A decline
in the market value of any available-for-sale security below
cost that is deemed other-than-temporary results in a reduction
in carrying amount to fair value. The impairment is charged to
earnings and a new cost basis for the security is established.
The Company considers numerous factors, on a case-by-case basis,
in evaluating whether the decline in market value of an
available-for-sale security below cost is other-than-temporary.
Such factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the length of
time and the extent to which the market value has been less than
cost; (ii) the financial condition and the near-term prospects
of the issuer of the investment; and (iii) whether the Company's
intent to retain the investment for the period of time is
sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market
value.
(f) Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from product sales at the time of
passage of title and risk of loss to the customer either at FOB
Shipping Point or FOB Destination, based upon terms established
with the customer. The Company's selling price to its customers
is a fixed amount that is not subject to refund or adjustment or
contingent upon additional rebates. Any customer acceptance
provisions, which are related to product testing, are satisfied
prior to revenue recognition. There are no further obligations
on the part of the Company subsequent to revenue recognition
except for returns of product from the Company's customers. The
Company does accept returns of products, if properly requested,
authorized, and approved by the Company. The Company records an
estimate of returns of products to be returned by its customers
and records the provision for the estimated amount of such
future returns, based on historical experience and any
notification the Company receives of pending returns.
(g) Sales Incentives
The Company offers sales incentives to its customers in the form
of (1) co-operative advertising allowances; (2) market
development funds; (3) volume incentive rebates and (4) other
trade allowances. The Company accounts for sales incentives in
accordance with EITF
F-11
01-9, "Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a
Customer (Including a Reseller of Vendor's Products)" (EITF
01-9). Except for other trade allowances, all sales incentives
require the customer to purchase the Company's products during a
specified period of time. All sales incentives require customers
to claim the sales incentive within a certain time period
(referred to as the "claim period") and claims are settled
either by the customer claiming a deduction against an
outstanding account receivable or by the customer requesting a
check. All costs associated with sales incentives are classified
as a reduction of net sales. The following is a summary of the
various sales incentive programs:
Co-operative advertising allowances are offered to customers as
reimbursement towards their costs for print or media advertising
in which the Company's product is featured on its own or in
conjunction with other companies' products. The amount offered
is either a fixed amount or is based upon a fixed percentage of
sales revenue or a fixed amount per unit sold to the customer
during a specified time period.
Market development funds are offered to customers in connection
with new product launches or entrance into new markets. The
amount offered for new product launches is based upon a fixed
amount, or percentage of sales revenue to the customer or a
fixed amount per unit sold to the customer during a specified
time period. The Company accrues the cost of co-operative
advertising allowances and market development funds at the later
of when the customer purchases our products or when the sales
incentive is offered to the customer.
Volume incentive rebates offered to customers require that
minimum quantities of product be purchased during a specified
period of time. The amount offered is either based upon a fixed
percentage of sales revenue to the customer or a fixed amount
per unit sold to the customer. The Company makes an estimate of
the ultimate amount of the rebate their customers will earn
based upon past history with the customer and other facts and
circumstances. The Company has the ability to estimate these
volume incentive rebates, as there does not exist a relatively
long period of time for a particular rebate to be claimed. Any
changes in the estimated amount of volume incentive rebates are
recognized immediately using a cumulative catch-up adjustment.
Other trade allowances are additional sales incentives that the
Company provides to customers subsequent to the related revenue
being recognized. In accordance with EITF 01-9, the Company
records the provision for these additional sales incentives at
the later of when the sales incentive is offered or when the
related revenue is recognized. Such additional sales incentives
are based upon a fixed percentage of the selling price to the
customer, a fixed amount per unit, or a lump-sum amount.
The accrual balance for sales incentives at November 30, 2004
and 2005 was $7,584 and $9,826, respectively. Although the
Company makes its best estimate of its sales incentive
liability, many factors, including significant unanticipated
changes in the purchasing volume of its customers and the lack
of claims made by customers could have a significant impact on
the sales incentives liability and reported operating results.
For the fiscal years ended November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005,
reversals of previously established sales incentive liabilities
amounted to $1,803, $3,889 and $2,836, respectively. These
reversals include unearned and unclaimed sales incentives.
Reversals of unearned sales incentives are volume incentive
rebates where the customer did not purchase the required
F-12
minimum quantities of product during the specified time. Volume
incentive rebates are reversed into income in the period when
the customer did not read the required minimum purchases of
product during the specified time. Unearned sales incentives for
fiscal years ended November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005 amounted to
$917, $2,187 and $1,007, respectively. Unclaimed sales
incentives are sales incentives earned by the customer but the
customer has not claimed payment from the Company within the
claim period (period after program has ended). Unclaimed sales
incentives for fiscal years ended November 30, 2003, 2004 and
2005 amounted to $886, $1,702 and $1,829, respectively.
The Company reverses earned but unclaimed sales incentives based
upon the expiration of the claim period of each program.
Unclaimed sales incentives that have no specified claim period
are reversed in the quarter following one year from the end of
the program. The Company believes the reversal of earned but
unclaimed sales incentives upon the expiration of the claim
period is a disciplined, rational, consistent and systematic
method of reversing unclaimed sales incentives. A summary of the
activity with respect to sales incentives is provided below:
NOVEMBER 30,
---------------------------------------------
2003 2004 2005
------------- ----------- ------------
Opening balance $4,626 $ 14,605 $7,584
Accruals** 19,994 17,012 20,609
Payments (8,212) (20,144) (15,531)
Reversals for unearned incentives (917) (2,187) (1,007)
Reversals for unclaimed incentives (886) (1,702) (1,829)
----- ----- ---------- --- -------
Ending balance $14,605 $ 7,584 $9,826
======== ======== ======
The majority of the reversals of previously established sales
incentive liabilities pertain to sales recorded in prior
periods.
** Included in accruals for fiscal 2003 and 2005 is $4,111 and
$1,255 of accrued sales incentives acquired from the acquisition
of Recoton and Terk, respectively (Note 4).
(h) Accounts Receivable
The majority of the Company's accounts receivable are due from
companies in the retail, mass merchant and OEM industries.
Credit is extended based on an evaluation of a customer's
financial condition. Accounts receivable are generally due
within 30-60 days and are stated at amounts due from customers,
net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts outstanding
longer than the contracted payment terms are considered past
due.
F-13
Accounts receivable is comprised of the following:
NOVEMBER 30,
---------------------------------
2004 2005
---------------- -------------
Trade accounts receivable and other $125,162 $135,354
Less:
Allowance for doubtful accounts 6,271 6,497
Allowance for cash discounts 503 427
--------- --- -------- ---
$118,388 $128,430
The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers
and adjusts credit limits based upon payment history and the
customer's current credit worthiness, as determined by a review
of their current credit information. The Company continuously
monitors collections and payments from its customers and
maintains a provision for estimated credit losses based upon
historical experience and any specific customer collection
issues that have been identified. While such credit losses have
historically been within management's expectations and the
provisions established, the Company cannot guarantee it will
continue to experience the same credit loss rates that have been
experienced in the past. Since the Company's accounts receivable
are concentrated in a relatively few number of customers, a
significant change in the liquidity or financial position of any
one of these customers could have a material adverse impact on
the collectability of the Company's accounts receivable and
future operating results.
The following is a roll-forward of the allowance for doubtful
accounts:
NOVEMBER 30,
-----------------------------------------
2004 2005
------------------ -------------------
Beginning balance $5,558 $ 6,271
Expense 237 1,105
Deductions/writeoffs 476 (879)
------- --------
Ending balance $ 6,271 $ 6,497
======= =======
(i) Inventory
The Company values its inventory at the lower of the actual cost
to purchase (primarily on a weighted moving average basis) and/or
the current estimated market value of the inventory less expected
costs to sell the inventory. The Company regularly reviews
inventory quantities on-hand and records a provision for excess
and obsolete inventory based primarily from selling prices,
indications from customers based upon current price negotiations
and purchase orders. The Company's industry is characterized by
rapid technological change and frequent new product introductions
that could result in an increase in the amount of obsolete
inventory quantities on-hand. The Company recorded inventory
write-downs on inventory of $4,397, $5,506 and $16,924 for the
years ended November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005, respectively.
F-14
As a result of the Company's: a) post holiday season review of
inventory and sales projections, b) review of products which were
at the end of their product life cycle at the completion of the
fourth quarter and c) market information obtained from industry
competitors and customers regarding pricing and product demand at
the January 2006 Consumer Electronics trade show, the Company
decided to discontinue certain product lines resulting in a
$9,972 inventory charge in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005,
which is primarily related to a $8,775 charge due to the
discontinuance of certain products within select product lines.
In addition, the Company recorded a $3,789 inventory writedown
during the third quarter of fiscal 2005 primarily for satellite
radio plug and play products as a result of sudden reduced
pricing by a competitor.
The Company's estimates of excess and obsolete inventory may
prove to be inaccurate, in which case the Company may have
understated or overstated the provision required for excess and
obsolete inventory. Although the Company makes every effort to
ensure the accuracy of its forecasts of future product demand,
any significant unanticipated changes in demand, price or
technological developments could have a significant impact on the
value of the Company's inventory and its reported operating
results.
(j) Debt Issuance Costs
Costs incurred in connection with the previous restructuring of
bank obligations were capitalized. These charges were amortized
over the lives of the respective agreements resulting in
amortization expense of $528 and $1,024 for the years ended
November 30, 2003 and 2004, respectively. These capitalized costs
were fully amortized at November 30, 2004.
(k) Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation. Property under a capital lease is stated at the
present value of minimum lease payments. Major improvements are
capitalized and minor replacements, maintenance and repairs are
charged to expense as incurred. Upon retirement or disposal of
assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed
from the consolidated balance sheets.
F-15
A summary of property, plant and equipment, net, is as follows:
NOVEMBER 30,
---------------------------------------
2004 2005
----------------- ------------------
Land $ 648 $ 648
Buildings 5,752 6,190
Property under capital lease 7,142 7,142
Furniture, fixtures and displays 2,019 2,387
Machinery and equipment 3,912 5,430
Construction-in-progress 185 -
Computer hardware and software 12,034 12,881
Automobiles 763 825
Leasehold improvements 4,298 4,918
--------- -------
36,753 40,421
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 7,046 20,704
--------- -------
$ 19,707 $ 19,717
========= ========
Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Buildings 20-30 years
Furniture, fixtures and displays 5-10 years
Machinery and equipment 5-10 years
Computer hardware and software 3-5 years
Automobiles 3 years
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the
lease term or estimated useful life of the asset. Assets
acquired under capital lease are amortized over the term of the
lease. Capitalized computer software costs obtained for internal
use are amortized on a straight-line basis.
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment
amounted to $3,432, $2,638 and $3,399 for the years ended
November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005, respectively. Included in
depreciation and amortization expense is amortization of
computer software costs of $500, $149 and $179 for the years
ended November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005, respectively. Included
in depreciation expense is $240 of depreciation related to
property under capital lease for each of the three years in the
period ended November 30, 2005.
Accumulated depreciation and amortization includes $1,598 and
$1,838 related to property under capital lease at November 30,
2004 and 2005, respectively. Computer software includes
approximately $573 and $433 of unamortized costs as of November
30, 2004 and 2005, respectively, related to the acquisition and
installation of management information systems for internal use.
F-16
(l) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and other intangible assets consist of the excess over
the fair value of assets acquired (goodwill) and other intangible
assets (patents, contracts and trademarks/tradenames).
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142
"Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" requires that goodwill and
intangible assets with indefinite useful lives be tested for
impairment at least annually or more frequently if an event
occurs or circumstances change that could more likely than not
reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying
amount. Equity method goodwill is evaluated for impairment under
Accounting Principles Board No. 18, "The Equity Method of
Accounting for Investments in Common Stock", as amended. SFAS No.
142 also requires that intangible assets with estimable useful
lives be amortized over their respective estimated useful lives
and reviewed for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 144,
"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets".
For intangible assets with indefinite lives, including goodwill,
the Company performed its annual impairment test, as of the end
of the fiscal fourth quarter, which indicated no reduction is
required. The cost of other intangible assets with definite lives
are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective
lives.
Goodwill
The change in carrying amount of goodwill is as follows:
NOVEMBER 30,
-----------------------------
2004 2005
------------ -------------
Net beginning balance $7,532 $7,019
Escrow monies collected in connection with Code-Alarm (Note 4) (513) -
Goodwill from Terk acquisition (Note 4) 8,869
Purchase of minority interest (Note 17) - 250
----------- -------
Net ending balance $7,019 $16,138
======= =======
The entire goodwill balance is considered tax deductible.
Other Intangible Assets
NOVEMBER 30, 2004
------------------------------------------------------
GROSS ACCUMULATED TOTAL NET
CARRYING
VALUE AMORTIZATION BOOK VALUE
------------- ------------------ ---------------
Trademarks/Tradenames not subject to
amortization $ 8,043 - $ 8,043
------- ------- -------
Total $ 8,043 $ - $ 8,043
======= ==== =======
F-17
NOVEMBER 30, 2005
------------------------------------------------------
GROSS ACCUMULATED TOTAL NET
CARRYING
VALUE AMORTIZATION BOOK VALUE
------------- ------------------ ---------------
Patents subject to amortization $ 150 $ 15 $ 35
Trademarks/Tradenames not subject to
amortization 10,042 - 10,042
Contract subject to amortization 1,104 221 883
------- ----- -------
Total $11,296 $ 236 $11,060
======= ===== =======
During the year ended November 30, 2005, the Company purchased
$150 of patents, which expire in February 2015. In addition, the
Company acquired a $1,999 indefinite life tradename and a $1,104
customer contract, which expires in December 2009 in connection
with the Terk acquisition (Note 4).
The estimated aggregate amortization expense for all amortizable
intangibles for each of the succeeding years ending November 30,
2010 is as follows:
2006 $236
2007 236
2008 236
2009 235
2010 15
-----
$958
(m) Advertising
Excluding co-operative advertising, the Company expenses the
cost of advertising, as incurred, of $6,371, $8,821 and $8,214
for the years ended November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005,
respectively.
(n) Product Warranties and Product Repair Costs
The Company generally warrants its products against certain
manufacturing and other defects. The Company provides warranties
for all of its products ranging from 90 days to the lifetime of
the product. Warranty expenses are accrued at the time of sale
based on the Company's estimated cost to repair expected returns
of products for warranty matters. This liability is based
primarily on historical experiences of actual warranty claims as
well as current information on repair costs. The warranty
liability of $7,947 and $6,142 is recorded in accrued expenses
in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of November
30, 2004 and 2005, respectively. In addition, the Company
records a reserve for product repair costs which is based upon
the quantities of defective inventory on hand and an estimate of
the cost to repair such defective inventory. The reserve for
product repair costs of $3,847 and $4,187 is recorded as a
reduction to inventory in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets as of
F-18
November 30, 2004 and 2005, respectively. Warranty claims and
product repair costs expense for each of the fiscal years ended
November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005 were $9,691, $3,257 and $6,063,
respectively.
Changes in the Company's product warranties and product repair
costs are as follows:
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
---------------------------------------------
2003 2004 2005
------------- ------------ ------------
Beginning balance $ 11,309 $ 14,695 $11,794
Liabilities accrued for warranties issued
during the year 9,691 3,257 6,063
Warranty claims paid during the year (6,305) (6,158) (7,528)
--------- ---------- -------
Ending balance $ 14,695 $ 11,794 $10,329
========= ========= =======
During the year ended November 30, 2004, the Company received a
credit of $1,517 from a vendor as a result of re-negotiating
charges for the repair of defective inventory. This credit has
been included as a reduction to the liabilities accrued for
warranties issued during the year ended November 30, 2004.
(o) Foreign Currency
Assets and liabilities of those subsidiaries and former equity
investees located outside the United States whose cash flows are
primarily in local currencies have been translated at rates of
exchange at the end of the period or historical exchange rates,
as appropriate in accordance with SFAS No. 52, "Foreign Currency
Translation". Revenues and expenses have been translated at the
weighted average rates of exchange in effect during the period.
Gains and losses resulting from translation are recorded in the
cumulative foreign currency translation account in accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss).
Exchange gains and losses on inter-company balances of a
long-term nature are also recorded in the cumulative foreign
currency translation account in accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss).
(p) Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability
method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for
the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss
and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled (Note 9).
The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in
tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes
the enactment date.
F-19
(q) Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic net income (loss) per common share is based upon the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the
period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share reflects the
potential dilution that would occur if securities or other
contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into
common stock.
A reconciliation between the denominators of the basic and
diluted income (loss) per common share is as follows:
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
--------------------------------------------------
2003 2004 2005
---------------- --------------- ---------------
Weighted-average number of common
shares outstanding (denominator for
net income (loss) per common
share, basic) 21,854,610 21,955,292 22,278,542
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and stock warrants 199,710 417,842 -
------------ ------------ ------------
Weighted-average number of common
and potential common shares
outstanding (denominator for net
income (loss) per common share,
diluted) 22,054,320 22,373,134 22,278,542
========== ========== ==========
Stock options and stock warrants totaling 1,540,000, 366,250 and
611,923 for the years ended November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005,
respectively, were not included in the net income (loss) per
common share calculation because the exercise price of these
options and warrants were greater than the average market price
of common stock during the period or these options and warrants
were anti-dilutive due to losses during the period
(r) Other Income (Loss)
Other income (loss) is comprised of the following:
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
--------------------------------------------------
2003 2004 2005
--------------------------------------------------
CellStar impairment (Note 1 (e)) $ (21) $ - $ (1,758)
Bliss-tel (Note 14) - - 4,971
Interest Income 470 795 3,813
Rental income 55 106 610
R Royalties and other (555) 1,535 2,094
------ ----- -----
Total-Other, net $(51) $2,436 $ 9,730
====== ====== ======
(s) Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets
to be disposed of
Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles are
reviewed for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 144,
"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
F-20
Assets", whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a
comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future
undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the
asset. Recoverability of assets held for sale is measured by
comparing the carrying amount of the assets to their estimated
fair market value. If such assets are considered to be impaired,
the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by
which the carrying amount of the assets exceed the fair value of
the assets.
(t) Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
The Company applies the intrinsic value method as outlined in
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB No. 25"), and related
interpretations in accounting for stock options and share units
granted under these programs. Under the intrinsic value method,
no compensation expense is recognized if the exercise price of
the Company's employee stock options equals the market price of
the underlying stock on the date of grant. SFAS No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", requires that the
Company provide pro-forma information regarding net income
(loss) and net income
(loss) per common share as if compensation cost for the
Company's stock option programs had been determined in
accordance with the fair value method prescribed therein. The
Company adopted the disclosure portion of SFAS No. 148,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and
Disclosure" requiring more prominent pro-forma disclosures as
described in SFAS No. 123. The following table illustrates the
effect on net income (loss) and net income (loss) per common
share as if the Company had measured the compensation cost for
the Company's stock option programs under the fair value method
in each period presented:
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
-----------------------------------------------
2003 2004 2005
-------------- ------------ -------------
Net income (loss):
As reported $11,239 $77,200 $(9,591)
Stock based compensation expense - - (490)
------------- -- ------------
Pro-forma $11,239 $77,200 $(10,081)
======= ======= =========
Net income (loss) per common share (basic):
As reported $ 0.51 $ 3.52 $ (0.43)
Pro-forma $ 0.51 $ 3.52 $ (0.45)
Net income (loss) per common share (diluted):
As reported $ 0.51 $ 3.45 $ (0.43)
Pro-forma $ 0.51 $ 3.45 $ (0.45)
F-21
The per share weighted average fair value of stock options
granted during the year ended November 30, 2005 was $2.51 on the
date of grant. This fair value was determined using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted
average assumptions:
Expected dividend yield 0%
Expected volatility 19.4%
Risk-free interest rate 4.70%
Expected life (years) 2.6
(u) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss) includes accumulated foreign
currency translation losses of $1,045 and $1,202, and unrealized
losses on investment securities classified as available-for-sale
of $796 and $1,106 at November 30, 2004 and 2005, respectively.
During the year ended November 30, 2005, $1,758 of unrealized
losses were transferred into earnings as a result of an other
than temporary impairment charge. During the year ended November
30, 2004 and 2005, $914 and $(1,365) of translation gains
(losses), respectively, were transferred from the cumulative
foreign currency translation account and included in
discontinued operations (Note 2). The currency translation
adjustments are not adjusted for income taxes as they relate to
indefinite investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries and equity
investments.
(v) New Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
("FASB") issued FASB Statement No. 123R ("Statement 123R"),
"Share Based Payment". Statement 123R is a revision of FASB
Statement 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation" and
supersedes APB
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock issued to Employees" (APB
No. 25). Statement 123R requires a public entity to measure the
cost of employee services recognized in exchange for an award of
equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the
award (with limited exceptions). Statement 123R is effective the
first annual period that begins after June 15, 2005 or the
Company's first quarter of fiscal 2006. The adoption of
Statement 123R will rescind the Company's current accounting for
stock based compensation under the intrinsic method as outlined
in APB No. 25. Under APB No. 25, the issuance of stock options
to employees generally resulted in no compensation expense to
the Company. The adoption of Statement 123R will require the
Company to measure the cost of stock options based on the
grant-date fair value of the award. The impact of Statement 123R
is further discussed in Note 1(t).
(w) Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the fiscal 2003 and
2004 consolidated financial statements in order to conform to
the fiscal 2005 presentation.
F-22
(x) Allocating Interest Expense to Discontinued Operations
Interest expense of $1,166 and $3,148 was allocated to
discontinued operations for the years ended November 30, 2003
and 2004, respectively. These allocations represent consolidated
interest that cannot be attributed to other operations of the
Company and such allocations were based on the required working
capital needs of the Cellular business (Note 2).
(y) Issuances of Subsidiary Stock
The Company's accounting policy on the issuances of subsidiary
stock is to recognize through earnings the gain on the sale of
the shares as long as the sale of the shares is not part of a
broader corporate reorganization planned or contemplated by the
Company and realization of the gain is assured.
(2) Discontinued Operations
(a) Sale of Audiovox Malaysia
On November 7, 2005, the Company completed the sale of its
majority owned subsidiary, Audiovox Malaysia ("AVM"), to the
current minority interest stockholder. The Company discontinued
ownership of AVM due to increased competition from Original
Equipment Manufacturers and deteriorating credit quality of
local customers. The Company sold its remaining equity in AVM in
exchange for a $550 face-value promissory note ($404 after
discount) payable in 60 equal monthly installments with an
effective interest rate of 6.2%. As a result of the sale of AVM,
the Company was released from all of its Malaysian liabilities,
including bank obligations, and recorded the following loss on
the sale for the year ended November 30, 2005:
Purchase Price $ 404
Equity (after discount) of AVM at time of sale (1,418)
Non-cash cumulative translation losses (1,365)
Income tax benefit 300
---------
Loss on sale of AVM, included in discontinued operations $(2,079)
========
(b) Sale of Cellular Buiness
On November 1, 2004, the Company completed its sale (the "Sale")
of the Cellular Business ("ACC" or "Cellular ") to UTStarcom,
Inc. ("UTSI") in connection with a definitive asset purchase
agreement ("the agreement"),which was signed on June 11, 2004.
In accordance with the agreement, the Company's majority owned
subsidiary, ACC, sold selected assets and certain liabilities
(excluding certain receivables, inter-company accounts payable,
income taxes payable, subordinated debt and certain accrued
expenses and other current liabilities), to UTSI. The following
summarizes the assets and liabilities, which were sold to UTSI:
F-23
Accounts receivable, net $ 1,628
Inventory 116,341
Prepaid expenses and other assets 985
Receivables from vendors 3,101
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,759
-----
Total assets sold 123,814
Accounts payable 56,750
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 12,827
Accrued sales incentives 4,639
-----
Total liabilities sold 74,216
------
Net assets sold $49,598
=======
As consideration for the sale, the Company received $165,170
("Purchase Price") and an additional $8,472 pursuant to a net
working capital adjustment ("the adjustment") based on
the working capital of ACC at the time of closing. The
adjustment was collected during the year ended November 30,
2005.
A portion of the Purchase Price proceeds were utilized for the
following payments:
o ACC repaid Toshiba Corporation ("Toshiba"), a former
minority interest shareholder of ACC, $8,162 as
payment in full of the outstanding principal and interest
of a subordinated note. In addition, Audiovox repurchased
from Toshiba, its remaining minority interest in ACC for
$5,483. As a result of this purchase ACC released Toshiba
from its obligation to continue to supply wireless
handsets to ACC and released Toshiba from all claims that
ACC or Audiovox have or may have against Toshiba (Note 3).
o Upon the closing, ACC's Chief Executive Officer's
employment agreement with ACC was terminated and pursuant
to his employment agreement and his long-term incentive
compensation award he received $4,000. ACC also purchased
certain of his personally
o held intangibles for $16,000 in order for ACC to have the
ability to convey all of the assets used in connection
with the conduct of the Cellular business to UTSI.
o Upon the closing, ACC paid $5,019 to certain employees of
ACC and its subsidiaries as a severance payment and in
exchange for which Audiovox received a release from such
employees.
o Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, 5% (or $8,255) of
the Purchase Price was placed in escrow by UTSI for 120
days after Closing. The Company collected the full escrow
amount during the year ended November 30, 2005.
o The Company's Chairman received $1,916 upon the closing of
the asset sale pursuant to an amendment of a long-term
incentive compensation award, which clarified that such
payment would be paid pursuant to a sale of the Cellular
business pursuant to an asset sale. This payment was
recorded in general and administrative expenses on the
F-24
accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the
year ended November 30, 2004.
o Taxes of approximately $36,311 were paid in connection with
the asset sale.
o Acquisition costs for legal, accounting and other of $4,603
were incurred to effectuate the sale.
The Company also retained certain accounts receivable related
to the Cellular business, which approximated $148,494 as of
November 1, 2004. After collections subsequent to the closing,
Cellular receivables of $16,958 remained at November 30, 2004
and the remaining receivables were collected during the year
ended November 30, 2005.
After the closing on November 1, 2004, the following
additional agreements became effective:
o The Company agreed to indemnify UTSI for any breach or
violation of ACC's and its representations, warranties and
covenants contained in the asset purchase agreement and
for other matters, subject to certain limitations.
Significant indemnification claims
o by UTSI could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial condition. The Company is not aware of
any such claim(s) for indemnification.
o For a period of five-years after November 1, 2004, the
Company entered into a royalty free licensing agreement
permitting UTSI to use the Audiovox brand name on certain
products. During such period, the Company will not
conduct, directly or indirectly, in the Cellular business
without the prior written consent of UTSI. The Company has
no separate accounting treatment for the royalty-free
license agreement with UTSI as this agreement cannot be
separated from the sale of net assets to UTSI.
o Certain ACC employee stock options under the 1997 Stock
Option Plan and 1999 Stock Compensation Plan were extended
for one year from the closing. This extension resulted in
a non-cash compensation charge of $98 due to the
re-measure-ment of stock options in accordance with FIN
44" Accounting for Certain Transactions involving Stock
Compensation".
o The Company will provide certain Information Technology
services, after the closing as set forth in a Transition
Services Agreement with UTSI. As consideration for the
performance of these services, UTSI will pay the
Company-based on the usage of these services as set forth
in the Transition Services Agreement. Such usage services
have been included as a reduction to general and
administrative expenses in the accompanying statement of
operations for the years ended November 30, 2004 and 2005.
o The Company's credit agreement for domestic bank
obligations expired and became due upon the consummation
of the sale of ACC's assets to UTSI. As such, the Company
utilized proceeds from the sale to repay domestic bank
obligations of $99,266 at November 1, 2004.
F-25
As a result of the sale of the Cellular business, the Company
recorded a gain of $67,000 for the year ended November 30, 2004,
which was calculated as follows:
Purchase Price $165,170
Working capital adjustment 8,472
Less: payment to former Cellular employees 25,019
Less: professional fees incurred in conjunction with divestiture 4,603
Less: net assets sold 49,598
Less: non-cash charge for stock options 98
Non-cash cumulative translation gains 914
Gain on purchase of Toshiba minority interest 8,073
Less: estimated taxes 36,311
------
Gain on sale of Cellular business, included in discontinued operations $67,000
=======
(c) Financial Presentation of Discontinued Operations
The Company reclassified all associated assets and liabilities
and results of operations as discontinued operations and
recorded the results of AVM and Cellular as a discontinued
operation for all periods presented. The following sets forth
the carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and
liabilities, which are classified as assets and liabilities of
discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets.
NOVEMBER 30,
2004
---------------------
ASSETS
Accounts receivable, net $ 18,534
Inventory 1,432
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 616
---
Current assets of discontinued operations $ 20,582
========
Property, plant and equipment, net $ 711
Other assets 214
---
Non-current assets of discontinued operations $ 925
======
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 172
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 572
Bank obligations 2,209
-----
Current liabilities of discontinued operations $ 2,953
=======
F-26
The following is a summary of results included within
discontinued operations:
FOR THE YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
-------------------------------------------------
2003 2004 2005
--------------- -------------- ----------------
Net sales from discontinued operations $813,003 $1,162,863 $ 3,404
======== ========== ========
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued
operations before income taxes $ 5,323 $ 10,837 $ (1,187)
2,111 701 (362)
---------- ----------- -----------
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 3,212 10,136 (825)
Gain (loss) on sale of business, net of tax - 67,000 (2,079)
----------- ------------ - -------
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net
of tax $ 3,212 $ 77,136 $ (2,904)
======= ======== =========
Included in income from discontinued operations are tax
provisions of $2,111, $37,012 and $662 for the years ended
November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005, respectively. The net change
in the total valuation allowance for the years ended November
30, 2003, 2004 and 2005 was a decrease of $614, $12,148 and $144
respectively. Such change positively impacted the provision for
income taxes during the years indicated.
(3) Issuance of Subsidiary Shares and Transactions with Toshiba
Toshiba had been a minority interest shareholder in the Company's
discontinued Cellular operation since 1999. As previously discussed in
Note 2, the Company completed its sale of Cellular to UTStarcom
("UTSI") on November 1, 2004. In connection with the sale of Cellular,
the Company repurchased the minority interest in Toshiba and was
released from all prior agreements on November 1, 2004 as a result of
the sale of the Cellular business to UTSI.
Minority interest expense relating to Toshiba's minority share
ownership in ACC for the years ended November 30, 2003 and 2004 was
$1,066 and $2,398, respectively and such expense has been included in
discontinued operations in the accompanying statements of operations.
(4) Business Acquisitions
Code Systems, Inc.
On March 15, 2002, Code Systems, Inc. (Code), a wholly-owned subsidiary
of the Company, purchased certain assets of Code, an automotive
security product company. The purchase price consisted of approximately
$7,100, paid in cash at the closing, and a debenture (CSI Debenture)
whose value was linked to the future earnings of Code. No value was
assigned to the CSI Debenture as the performance requirements were not
satisfied.
During the year ended November 30, 2004, an adjustment to the purchase
price was made due to the collection of monies held in escrow at the
time of closing, resulting in a $513 decrease to goodwill. As a result
of the acquisition, goodwill, as adjusted, of $2,047 was recorded.
F-27
Simultaneous with this business acquisition, the Company entered into a
purchase and supply agreement with a third party. In exchange for
entering into this agreement, the Company issued 50 warrants in its
subsidiary, Code, which vest immediately. Furthermore, the agreement
calls for the issuance of additional warrants based upon the future
operating performance of Code. Based upon the contingent nature of the
warrants, no recognition was given to the Code debenture or warrants as
the related contingency was not considered probable and such warrants
had not vested at November 30, 2004 or 2005.
Recoton Audio Group
On July 8, 2003, the Company, acquired in cash (i) trademarks from the
U.S. audio operations of Recoton Corporation (the "U.S. audio
business") or (Recoton) and (ii) the outstanding capital stock of
Recoton German Holdings GmbH (the "international audio business"), the
parent holding company of Recoton Corporation's Italian, German and
Japanese subsidiaries, for $40,046, net of cash acquired, including
transaction costs of $1,900. The primary reason for this transaction
was to expand product offerings and obtain certain long-standing
trademarks such as Jensen(R) and Acoustic Research(R). The Company also
acquired an obligation with a German financial institution as a result
of the purchase of the common stock of Recoton German Holdings GmbH,
which is secured by the acquired company's accounts receivable and
inventory (Note 8). The results of operations of this acquisition have
been included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of
acquisition.
The excess of the estimated purchase price over the fair value of
assets and liabilities acquired of $10,303 was allocated to trademarks,
with an indefinite useful life. The allocation of purchase price to
assets and liabilities acquired was based upon an independent valuation
study, and the purchase price is final.
Subsequent to July 8, 2003, the Company sold accounts receivable,
inventory and trademarks ($524, $816 and $2,260, respectively)
attributable to the marine products division acquired in the Recoton
acquisition based upon their estimated fair values which resulted in no
gain or loss to the Company. The sale of the marine division assets was
required since the Company is precluded from selling marine products as
a result of its joint venture agreement with Audiovox Specialized
Applications, Inc. (ASA), an equity investee of the Company.
The following unaudited pro-forma financial information for the year
ended November 30, 2003 represents the combined results of the
Company's operations and the Recoton acquisition as if the Recoton
acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the year of acquisition.
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 periods.
YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
---------------
2003
---------------
(unaudited)
Revenue $558,081
Net loss (3,961)
Net loss per share-basic and diluted $ (0.18)
F-28
On August 29, 2003, the Company entered into a call/put option
agreement with certain employees of Audiovox Germany, whereby these
employees can acquire up to a maximum of 20% of the Company's stated
share capital in Audiovox Germany at a call price equal to the same
proportion of the actual price paid by the Company for Audiovox
Germany. The put options cannot be exercised until the later of (i)
November 30, 2008 or (ii) the full repayment (including interest) of an
inter-company loan granted to Audiovox Germany in the amount of 5.3
million Euros. Notwithstanding the lapse of these time periods, the put
options become immediately exercisable upon (i) the sale of Audiovox
Germany or (ii) the termination of employment or death of the employee.
The put price to be paid to the employee upon exercise will be the then
net asset value per share of Audiovox Germany. Accordingly, the Company
recognizes compensation expense based on 20% of the increase in
Audiovox Germany's net assets representing the incremental change of
the put price over the call option price. Compensation expense for
these options amounted to $388, $371 and $408 for the years ended
November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005, respectively.
Terk
On January 4, 2005, the Company signed an asset purchase agreement to
purchase certain assets of Terk Technologies Corp. ("Terk"). The
purchase price was subject to a working capital adjustment based on the
working capital of Terk at the time of closing, plus contingent
debentures with a maximum value of $9,280 based on the achievement of
future revenue targets. The total purchase price, which includes a
working capital adjustment of $1,730 and acquisition costs of $514,
approximated $15,345. No amount has been recorded with respect to the
debentures and any amount paid under the debentures would be recorded
as additional goodwill.
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 is to increase the Company's market share
for satellite radio products as well as accessories such as antennas
for HDTV products.
The following summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the
fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date
of acquisition:
Assets acquired
Accounts receivable $10,916
Inventory 9,349
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 293
Property, plant and equipment 1,210
Goodwill 8,869
Customer contract (5 years) 1,104
Tradename 1,999
-----
Total assets acquired 33,740
------
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable accrued expenses and
other liabilities 14,296
Bank obligations 4,099
-----
Total liabilities assumed 18,395
------
Cash paid $15,345
=======
F-29
The allocation of the purchase price to assets and liabilities acquired
was based upon an independent valuation study and is final.
The following unaudited pro-forma financial information for the years
ended November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005 represents the combined results
of the Company's operations and Terk as if the Terk acquisition had
occurred at the beginning of fiscal 2003. 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 periods.
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
2003 2004 2005
(unaudited)
Net sales $556,903 $609,657 $543,550
Net income (loss) 10,313 76,274 (9,668)
Net income (loss) per share-diluted 0.47 3.41 (0.43)
(5) Receivables from Vendors
The Company has recorded receivables from vendors in the amount of
$7,028 and $8,075 as of November 30, 2004 and 2005, respectively.
Receivables from vendors represent prepayments on product shipments and
product reimbursements.
(6) Equity Investment
The Company has a 50% non-controlling ownership interest in Audiovox
Specialized Applications, Inc. ("ASA") which acts as a distributor to
specialized markets for specialized vehicles, such as RV's and van
conversions, of televisions and other automotive sound, security and
accessory products.
The following represents summary information of transactions between
the Company and ASA:
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
---------------------------------------------
2003 2004 2005
------------ ------------ -------------
$4,277 $1,302 $1,404
Net sales
Purchases 1,978 213 573
Royalties 3,253 2,103 871
AS OF NOVEMBER 30,
------------------------------
2004 2005
------------- -------------
Accounts receivable $ 105 $ 138
F-30
The following presents summary financial information for ASA. Such
summary financial information has been provided herein based upon the
individual significance of this unconsolidated equity investment to the
consolidated financial information of the Company.
NOVEMBER 30,
----------------------------------
2004 2005
----------------------------------
Current assets $22,008 $24,526
Non-current assets 4,425 4,359
Current liabilities 4,710 4,739
Members' equity 21,723 24,146
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
-----------------------------------------------------
2003 2004 2005
-------------- --------------- ----------------
Net sales $47,818 $56,988 $49,795
Gross profit 11,185 14,540 11,877
Operating income 5,754 7,257 4,512
Net income 5,895 7,304 4,716
The Company's share of income from ASA for fiscal 2003, 2004 and 2005
was $2,948, $3,652 and $2,358, respectively. In addition, the Company
received distributions from ASA totaling $1,316, $4,131 and $1,147
during the years ended November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005, respectively.
(7) Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consists of the
following:
NOVEMBER 30,
-----------------------------
2004 2005
------------- ------------
Commissions $ 1,388 $ 1,052
Employee compensation 6,079 4,079
Professional fees and accrued settlements 4,746 1,906
Future warranty 7,947 6,142
Freight and duty 2,873 3,163
Other taxes payable 587 880
Royalties, advertising and other 9,194 7,352
----- ----- ---- -----
$ 32,814 $ 24,574
======== ========
F-31
(8) Financing Arrangements
The Company has the following financing arrangements:
NOVEMBER 30,
-----------------------------
2004 2005
------------- ------------
Bank Obligations
Domestic bank obligations (a) $ - $ -
Venezuela bank obligations (b) - 1,070
Euro factoring obligations (c) 5,485 3,687
---- ----- ---- -----
Total bank obligations $5,485 $4,757
====== ======
Debt
Euro term loan agreement (d) $9,377 $6,561
Other (e) 829 1,153
------- --- --- -----
Total debt $10,206 $7,714
======= ======
(a) Domestic Bank Obligations
At November 30, 2005, the Company has an unsecured credit line
to fund the temporary short-term working capital needs of the
domestic operations. This line expires on February 28, 2006
and allows aggregate borrowings of up to $25,000 at an
interest rate of Prime (or similar designations) plus 1%. As
of November 30, 2004 and November 30, 2005, no direct amounts
are outstanding under this agreement. At November 30, 2005,
the Company had $11,617 in commercial and standby letters of
credit outstanding, which reduces the amounts available under
the unsecured credit line.
(b) Venezuela Bank Obligations
In October 2005, Audiovox Venezuela, the Company's majority
owned subsidiary, entered into a credit facility borrowing
arrangement which allows for principal borrowings up to $1,000
plus accrued interest and foreign currency valuation. The
facility requires minimum monthly interest payments at an
annual interest rate of 13% until the expiration of the
facility on August 20, 2006. Audiovox Corporation has secured
this facility with a $1,000 standby letter of credit.
(c) Euro Asset-Based Lending Obligation
The Company has a 16,000 Euro accounts receivable factoring
arrangement and a 6,000 Euro Asset Based Lending ("ABL")
(finished goods inventory and non factored accounts
receivable) credit facility for the Company's subsidiary,
Audiovox Germany, which expires on October 25, 2006 and is
renewable on an annual basis. Selected accounts receivable are
purchased from the Company on a non-recourse basis at 85% of
face value and payment of the remaining 15% upon receipt from
the customer of the balance of the receivable purchased. In
respect of the ABL credit facility, selected finished goods
are advanced at a 60% rate and non factored accounts
receivables are advanced at a 50% rate. The rate of interest
is the three months Euribor plus 2.5%, and the Company pays
0.4% of its gross sales as a fee for the accounts receivable
factoring arrangement. As of November 30, 2005,
F-32
the amount of accounts receivable and finished goods available
for factoring exceeded the amounts outstanding under this
obligation.
(d) EuroTerm Loan Agreement
On September 2, 2003, Audiovox Germany borrowed 12 million
Euros under a new term loan agreement. This agreement was for
a 5 year term loan with a financial institution consisting of
two tranches. Tranche A is for 9 million Euros and Tranche B
is for 3 million Euros. Tranche B has been fully repaid.
Payments under Tranche A are due in monthly installments and
interest accrues at 2.75% over the Euribor rate for. Any
amount repaid may not be reborrowed. The term loan becomes
immediately due and payable if a change of control occurs
without permission of the financial institution. In April
2005, the maturity of the term loan was prolonged to August
30, 2010 with a pre-payment option.
Audiovox Corporation guarantees 3 million Euros of this term
loan. The term loan is secured by the pledge of the stock of
Audiovox German Holdings GmbH and on all brands and trademarks
of the Audiovox German Holdings Group. The term loan requires
the
maintenance of certain yearly financial covenants that are
calculated according to German Accounting Standards for
Audiovox German Holdings. Should any of the financial
covenants not be met, the financial institution may charge a
higher interest rate on any outstanding borrowings. The short
and long term amounts outstanding under this agreement were
$2,497 and $6,880, respectively, at November 30, 2004 and
$1,357 and $5,204, respectively, at November 30, 2005.
(e) Other Debt
This amount consists primarily of a call put option owed to
certain employees of Audiovox Germany in the amount of $829
and $1,153 at November 30, 2004 and 2005, respectively (See
Note 4).
The Company guaranteed the debt of G.L.M. (a former equity
investment) beginning in December 1996, and this guarantee was
not subsequently modified. During the year ended November 30,
2004, the Company received a request for payment in connection
with this guarantee. As a result of the payment request, the
Company paid $291 on behalf of G.L.M. during the year ended
November 30, 2004 and such guarantee is no longer in effect.
The following is a maturity table for debt and bank
obligations outstanding at November 30, 2005:
TOTAL AMOUNTS
COMMITTED
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
--------------- ----------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------
--------------- ----------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------
Bank Obligations $ 4,757 $4,757 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Debt 7,714 1,357 1,387 2,542 1,388 1,040
------ ----- ---- ----- ----- - ----- - ----- -----
Total $ 12,471 $6,114 $1,387 $2,542 $1,388 $1,040
======== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
F-33
(9) Income Taxes
The components of income (loss) from continuing operations before the
provision for income taxes are as follows:
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
-----------------------------------------------
2003 2004 2005
------------ ----------- ----------------
Domestic Operations $15,476 $(1,270) $(20,448)
Foreign Operations (810) 2,568 2,352
----- ----- ---------- ------- -----
$14,666 $1,298 $(18,096)
======== ======= =========
Income tax expense (benefit) was allocated as follows:
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30,
------------------------------------------------------
2003 2004 2005
---------------- ---------------- --------------
Consolidated Statements of Operations $7,296 $ 479 $ (11,409)
Stockholders' equity:
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on investment
securities recognized for financial
reporting purposes 1,063 (1,184) (190)
Tax benefit of stock options exercised (216) (227) (1,357)
--- ----- ---- ----- ---- -------
Income tax expense (benefit) $8,143 $(932) $ (12,956)
====== ====== ==========
The provision for (recovery of) income taxes is comprised of:
FEDERAL FOREIGN STATE TOTAL
2003:
Current $ 7,552 $ 1,250 $ 353 $ 9,155
Deferred (1,782) 138 (215) (1,859)
-- ------- ------ ---- --- ----- -- -------
$ 5,770 $ 1,388 $ 138 $ 7,296
======== ======== ====== =======
2004:
Current $ (1,802) $ 868 $(256) $(1,190)
Deferred 1,464 28 177 1,669
---- ------ -------- --- ----- ---- ---- -----
$ (338) $ 896 $ (79) $ 479
======= ====== ====== ======
2005:
Current $(8,599) $ 836 $(542) $(8,305)
Deferred (3,385) (25) 306 (3,104)
---- ------- ---- ---- ------ --- ---- -------
$(11,984) $ 811 $(236) $(11,409)
========= ===== ====== ========
F-34
A reconciliation of the provision for (recovery of) income taxes
computed at the Federal statutory rate to income (loss) before income
taxes and minority interest and the actual provision for income taxes
is as follows:
NOVEMBER 30,
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2003 2004 2005
-------------------- --------------------- ------------------------
Tax provision at Federal statutory rates 5,133 35.0% $ 454 35.0% $(6,333) (35.0)%
State income taxes, net of Federal benefit 138 0.9 (86) (6.6) (352) (1.9)
Increase (decrease) in the valuation
allowance for deferred tax assets - - 6 0.4 1,338 7.4
Net reversal of accruals primarily
attributable to completion of audits - - - - (1,524) (8.4)
Foreign tax credit - - - - (2,308) (12.8)
Foreign tax rate differential 1,695 11.6 53 4.1 35 0.2
Tax exempt interest - - - - (1,174) (6.5)
52
Permanent and other, net 330 2.2 4.0 (1,091) (6.0)
- ------- ------ - --------- - ------- -----
$ 7,296 49.7% $ 479 36.9% $ (11,409) (63.0)%
========= ===== ======= ===== =========== =======
Other is a combination of various factors, including changes in the
taxable income or loss between various tax entities with differing
effective tax rates, changes in the allocation and apportionment
factors between taxable jurisdictions with differing tax rates of each
tax entity, changes in tax rates and other legislation in the various
jurisdictions, and other items.
The significant components of deferred income tax expense (recovery)
for the years ended November 30, 2004 and 2005 are as follows:
NOVEMBER 30,
-------------------------------------
2004 2005
----------------- ---------------
Deferred tax expense (recovery) (exclusive of the effect of other $ 1,663 $(4,442)
components listed below)
Increase (decrease) in the balance of the valuation allowance for
deferred tax assets 6 1,338
---------- -- ---- -----
$ 1,669 $(3,104)
======== ========
F-35
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant
portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred liabilities are
presented below:
NOVEMBER 30,
-----------------------------------
2004 2005
---------------- ---------------
Deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable, principally due to allowance for doubtful
accounts $1,398 $ 1,012
Inventory, principally due to additional costs capitalized for
tax purposes pursuant to the Tax Reform Act of 1986 464 687
Inventory, principally due to valuation reserve 3,431 8,104
Accrual for future warranty costs 2,174 2,063
Property, plant, equipment and certain intangibles,
principally due to depreciation and amortization 1,992 194
Net operating loss carryforwards, federal, state and foreign 914 2,117
Accrued liabilities not currently deductible and other 210 268
Unrealized gain on investment securities - (1,986)
Foreign tax credit - 2,308
Investment securities 825 434
Deferred compensation plans 1,903 2,401
---- ------ ------ -----
Total gross deferred tax assets 13,311 17,602
Less: valuation allowance (218) (1,556)
----- ----- --- -------
Net deferred tax assets $ 13,093 $ 16,046
========= ========
The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the
generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those
temporary differences become deductible.
At November 30, 2005, the Company incurred a net operating loss for
federal income tax purposes of approximately $22,259. A claim for
refund will be filed and this NOL will be carriedback two years and
fully utilized during this period.
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that
some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Based on the Company's ability to carry back future reversals of
deferred tax assets to taxes paid in current and prior years and the
Company's historical taxable income record, adjusted for unusual items,
management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will
realize the benefit of the net deferred tax assets existing at November
30, 2005. Further, management believes the existing net deductible
temporary differences will reverse during periods in which the Company
generates net taxable income. There can be no assurance, however, that
the Company will generate any earnings or any specific level of
continuing earnings in the future. The amount of the deferred tax asset
considered realizable by the Company, therefore, could be reduced in
the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carry
forward period are reduced.
F-36
(10) Capital Structure
The Company's capital structure is as follows:
SHARES VOTING
OUTSTANDING RIGHTS
PER LIQUIDATION
SHARES AUTHORIZED SHARE RIGHTS
------------------------------------------------------------
PAR NOVEMBER 30, NOVEMBER 30,
VALUE
------------------------------------------------------------
SECURITY 2004 2005 2004 2005
--------
--------------- ----------------------------- -------------
Preferred $50.00 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 - $50 per share
Stock
Series
Preferred
Stock $0.01 1,500,000 1,500,000 - - -
atably with
Class A One Rlass B
Common Stock $0.01 60,000,000 60,000,000 19,788,889 20,300,594 C
Class B Ten Ratably with
Common Stock $0.01 10,000,000 10,000,000 2,260,954 2,260,954 Class A
The holders of Class A and Class B common stock are entitled to receive
cash or property dividends declared by the Board of Directors. The
Board of Directors can declare cash dividends for Class A common stock
in amounts equal to or greater than the cash dividends for Class B
common stock. Dividends other than cash must be declared equally for
both classes. Each share of Class B common stock may, at any time, be
converted into one share of Class A common stock.
The 50,000 shares of non-cumulative Preferred Stock outstanding are
owned by Shintom and have preference over both classes of common stock
in the event of liquidation or dissolution. These shares have no
dividend rights.
The Company's Board of Directors approved the repurchase of 1,563,000
shares of the Company's Class A common stock in the open market under a
share repurchase program (the Program). As of November 30, 2004 and
2005, 1,070,957 and 1,219,752 shares were repurchased under the Program
at an average price of $8.63 for an aggregate amount of $8,497 and
$10,524, respectively.
Undistributed earnings from equity investments included in retained
earnings amounted to $5,649 and $6,747 at November 30, 2004 and 2005,
respectively.
(11) Stock-Based Compensation and Retirement Plans
(a) Stock Options
The Company has stock option plans under which employees and
non-employee directors may be granted incentive stock options
(ISO's) and non-qualified stock options (NQSO's)
F-37
to purchase shares of Class A common stock. Under the plans,
the exercise price of the ISO's will not be less than the
market value of the Company's Class A common stock or greater
than 110% of the market value of the Company's Class A common
stock on the date of grant. The exercise price of the NQSO's
may not be less than 50% of the market value of the Company's
Class A common stock on the date of grant. The options must be
exercised no later than ten years after the date of grant. The
vesting requirements are determined by the Board of Directors
at the time of grant. No shares were available for future
grants under the terms of these plans.
The Company applies APB No. 25 in accounting for its stock
option grants and, accordingly, no compensation cost has been
recognized in the financial statements for stock options which
have an exercise price equal to or greater than the fair value
of the stock on the date of the grant. No compensation expense
was recorded for stock options during the years ended November
30, 2003 or 2005.
As discussed in Note 2, 15,000 ACC employee stock options
under the 1997 Stock Option Plan and 345,000 ACC employee
stock options under 1999 Stock Compensation Plan were extended
for one year from the closing of the sale with UTSI (November
1, 2004). This extension resulted in a non-cash compensation
charge of $98 due to the re-measurement of stock options in
accordance with FASB Interpretation (FIN) 44" Accounting for
Certain Transactions involving Stock Compensation".
(b) Stock Warrants
During fiscal 2003, the Company issued non-transferable
warrants for the purchase of 120,000 shares to outside legal
counsel. The warrants vested immediately upon issuance, and
the exercise price of the warrants was equal to the market
price on the date of issuance. In accordance with APB No. 25
and SFAS 123, the Company recorded an expense equal to the
fair value of the warrants, as these warrants were issued to
non-employees for services performed. Accordingly, the Company
recorded $297 of expense for the aforementioned warrants which
is reflected in general and administrative expenses in the
accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the
fiscal year ended November 30, 2003.
F-38
Information regarding the Company's stock options and warrants
is summarized below:
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
NUMBER EXERCISE
OF SHARES PRICE
--------------------
Outstanding at November 30, 2002 2,711,064 $11.64
Granted 120,000 11.02
Exercised (96,200) 6.90
Canceled/Lapsed (15,000) 15.00
--- --------
Outstanding at November 30, 2003 2,719,864 11.76
Granted - -
Exercised (131,464) 11.60
Canceled/Lapsed (40,700) 13.49
--- --------
Outstanding at November 30, 2004 2,547,700 11.74
Granted 324,952 13.76
Exercised (660,500) 11.65
Canceled/Lapsed (10,000) 15.00
--- --------
Outstanding and exercisable at November 30, 2005 2,202,152 $12.04
========== ======
Summarized information about stock options and warrants
outstanding as of November 30, 2005 is as follows:
OUTSTANDING AND EXERCISABLE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
EXERCISE NUMBER WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE
EXERCISE LIFE
PRICE PRICE REMAINING
RANGE OF SHARES OF SHARES IN YEARS
---------------------- ------------ -------------------- ------------------------------
759,200 $ 7.59 1.59
$4.63 - 8.00
$8.01 - 13.00 120,000 $11.02 0.60
$13.01 - 15.00 1,322,952 $14.70 3.47
(c) Restricted Stock Plan
The Company has restricted stock plans under which key
employees and directors may be awarded restricted stock.
Awards under the restricted stock plan may be
performance-accelerated shares or performance-restricted
shares. No performance- restricted accelerated shares or
performance-restricted shares were granted or outstanding in
fiscal 2003, 2004 or 2005.
F-39
As of November 30, 2004 and 2005, 2,713,353 and 1,737,901
shares, respectively, of the Company's Class A common stock
are reserved for issuance under the Company's Restricted and
Stock Option Plan. There was no restricted stock outstanding
at November 30, 2004 and 2005.
(d) Employee Stock Purchase Plan
In April 2000, the stockholders approved the 2000 Employee
Stock Purchase Plan of up to 1,000,000 shares. The stock
purchase plan provides eligible employees an opportunity to
purchase shares of the Company's Class A common stock through
payroll deductions at a minimum of 2% and a maximum of 15% of
base salary compensation. Amounts withheld are used to
purchase Class A common stock on the open market. The cost to
the employee for the shares is equal to 85% of the fair market
value of the shares on or about the quarterly purchase date
(December 31, March 31, June 30 or September 30). The Company
bears the cost of the remaining 15% of the fair market value
of the shares as well as any broker fees.
The Company's employee stock purchase plan is a
non-compensatory plan, in accordance with APB No. 25, the
related expense is recorded in general and administrative
expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.
(e) Profit Sharing Plans/ 401(k) Plan
The Company has established two non-contributory employee
profit sharing plans for the benefit of its eligible employees
in the United States and Canada. The plans are administered by
trustees appointed by the Company. A discretional contribution
accrual of $600, $601 and $0 was recorded by the Company for
the United States plan in fiscal 2003, 2004 and 2005,
respectively. Contributions required by law to be made for
eligible employees in Canada were not material for all periods
presented.
The Company also has a 401(k) plan for eligible employees. The
Company matches a portion of the participant's contributions
after one year of service under a predetermined formula based
on the participant's contribution level. The Company's
contributions were $135, $155 and $139 for the year ended
November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005, respectively. Shares of the
Company's Common Stock are not an investment option in the
Savings Plan and the Company does not use such shares to match
participants' contributions.
(f) Deferred Compensation Plan
Effective December 1, 1999, the Company adopted a Deferred
Compensation Plan (the Plan) for a select group of management.
The Plan is intended to provide certain executives with
supplemental retirement benefits as well as to permit the
deferral of more of their compensation than they are permitted
to defer under the Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan. The Plan
provides for a matching contribution equal to 25% of the
employee deferrals up to $20. The Plan is not intended to be a
qualified plan under the provisions of the Internal Revenue
Code. All compensation deferred under the Plan is held by the
Company in an investment trust which is considered an asset of
the Company. The Company has the option of amending or
terminating the Plan at any time.
F-40
The investments, which amounted to $4,871 and $6,151 at
November 30, 2004 and 2005, respectively have been classified
as trading securities (long-term) and are included in
investment securities on the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets as of November 30, 2005. The corresponding deferred
compensation liability is reflected as a long-term liability
on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of November
30, 2004 and 2005.
(12) Lease Obligations
During 1998, the Company entered into a 30-year capital lease for a
building with its principal stockholder and current 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. The effective interest
rate on the capital lease obligation is 8%. On November 1, 2004 and in
connection with the sale of the Cellular business, the Company entered
into an agreement to sub-lease the building to UTStarcom for monthly
payments of $46 through October 31, 2009.
At November 30, 2005, the Company was obligated under non-cancelable
capital and operating leases for equipment and warehouse facilities for
minimum annual rental payments as follows:
CAPITAL OPERATING
LEASE LEASES
2006 $ 561 $ 3,247
2007 577 2,847
2008 580 2,434
2009 577 1,366
2010 577 1,098
Thereafter 9,675 46
---- ----- ------- --
Total minimum lease payments 12,547 $ 11,038
========
Less: minimum sublease income 2,161
--- -----
Net 10,386
Less: amount representing interest 4,385
--- -----
Present value of net minimum lease payments 6,001
Less: current installments included in accrued expenses
and other current liabilities 84
Long-term obligation $5,917
======
Rental expense for the above-mentioned operating lease agreements and
other leases on a month-to-month basis approximated $2,440, $2,475 and
$2,097 for the years ended November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005,
respectively.
F-41
The Company leases certain facilities and equipment from its principal
stockholder and several officers. At November 30, 2005, minimum annual
rental payments on these related party leases, in addition to the
capital lease payments, which are included in the above table, are as
follows:
2006 $ 579
2007 596
2008 614
2009 -
2010 -
Thereafter -
-------- -
Total $ 1,789
=======
(13) Financial Instruments
(a) Off-Balance Sheet Risk
Commercial letters of credit are issued by the Company during
the ordinary course of business through major domestic banks
as requested by certain suppliers. The Company also issues
standby letters of credit principally to secure certain bank
obligations and insurance policies. The Company had open
commercial letters of credit of $959 and $8,431 and standby
letters of credit of $2,358 and $3,186 at November 30, 2004
and 2005, respectively. The terms of these letters of credit
are all less than one year. No material loss is anticipated
due to nonperformance by the counter parties to these
agreements. The fair value of these open commercial and
standby letters of credit is estimated to be the same as the
contract values based on the short-term nature of the fee
arrangements with the issuing banks.
At November 30, 2005, the Company had unconditional purchase
obligations for inventory commitments of $46,924. 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.
(b) Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company
to concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of trade
receivables. The Company's customers are located principally
in the United States and Canada and consist of, among others,
distributors, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs and
independent retailers. The Company generally grants credit
based upon analyses of its customers' financial position and
previously established buying and payment patterns. For
certain customers, the Company establishes collateral rights
in accounts receivable and inventory and obtains personal
guarantees from certain customers based upon management's
credit evaluation.
At November 30, 2005, two customers accounted for 14% and 11%
of accounts receivable, respectively. At November 30, 2004 no
customer accounted for greater than 10% of accounts
receivable.
F-42
During the year ended November 30, 2005, no customer accounted
for greater than 10% of net sales. During the year ended
November 30, 2004, one customer accounted for 11% of net
sales. During the year ended November 30, 2003, two customers
each accounted for 10% of the Company's net sales.
A portion of the Company's customer base may be susceptible to
downturns in the retail economy, particularly in the consumer
electronics industry. Additionally, customers specializing in
certain automotive sound, security and accessory products may
be impacted by fluctuations in automotive sales.
(c) Fair Value
The carrying value of all financial instruments is deemed to
approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of
these instruments. The estimated fair value of the Company's
financial instruments is as follows:
NOVEMBER 30, 2004 NOVEMBER 30, 2005
------------------------------------------------------------
CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR
AMOUNT VALUE AMOUNT VALUE
------------------------------------------------------------
$124,237 $124,237 $108,766 $108,766
Short-term investments
Investment securities
(long-term) 5,988 5,988 11,998 11,998
Bank obligations 5,485 5,485 4,757 4,757
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate
the fair value of each class of financial instruments for
which it is practicable to estimate that value:
Investment Securities/Short-Term Investments
The carrying amount represents fair value, which is based upon
quoted market prices at the reporting date (Note 1).
Bank Obligations
The carrying amount of the Company's foreign debt approximates
fair value because the interest rate on the debt is reset
every quarter to reflect current market rates.
Limitations
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time,
based on relevant market information and information about the
financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature
and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment
and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes
in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
F-43
(14) Bliss-tel Initial Public Offering
On December 13, 2004, one of the Company's former equity investments,
Bliss-tel Public Company Limited ("Bliss-tel"), issued 230,000,000
shares on the SET (Security Exchange of Thailand) for an offering price
of 6.20 baht per share. Prior to the issuance of these shares, the
Company was a 20% shareholder in Bliss-tel and, subsequent to the
offering, the Company owns 30,000,000 shares (or approximately 13%) of
Bliss-tel's outstanding stock. In addition, on July 21, 2005, the
Company received 9,000,000 warrants ("the warrants") which may be
exercised beginning on September 29, 2006, and expire on July 17, 2012.
Each warrant is exercisable into one share of Bliss-tel common stock at
an exercise price of 8 baht per share. Beginning on September 1, 2005,
the Company accounted for the Bliss-tel investment as an
available-for-sale security in accordance with FASB Statement No. 115
"Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities"
whereby the unrealized holding gains and losses on Bliss-tel stock and
warrants are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) (Note 1(e)). The Company reclassified the Bliss-tel
investment to an available-for-sale security, on September 1, 2005, as
a result of a change in the Company's strategy regarding selling the
Bliss-tel stock as the Company was unable to find a buyer in the short
term.
Prior to September 1, 2005 and after the Bliss-tel offering, the Company
accounted for this investment as a trading security. Accordingly, the
Company recorded a net unrealized gain of $4,971 for the year ended
November 30, 2005, which is included in other income on the accompanying
statement of operations. This gain represents the initial value of the
Bliss-tel warrants and the change in value of the underlying stock and
warrant during the period, which the investment was classified as a trading
security.
(15) Financial and Product Information About Foreign and Domestic Operations
Net sales and long-lived assets by location for the years ended
November 30, 2003, 2004 and 2005 were as follows.
NET SALES LONG-LIVED ASSETS
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2003 2004 2005 2003 2004 2005
-------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------
$468,880 $486,780 $466,512 $ 55,256 $ 57,503 $ 75,893
United States
Venezuela 2,887 4,535 8,224 511 358 1,547
Europe 26,676 54,832 52,039 2,407 2,407 1,654
Other foreign countries 17,506 12,941 -
--- ------ -- ------ ---------- ----------- ---------- -
12,456 - -
---- ------ - - - ---- --
Total $510,899 $563,653 $539,716 $ 58,174 $ 60,268 $ 79,094
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Net sales by product categories for each of the three years in the
period ended November 30, 2005 were as follows:
2003 2004 2005
----------------- --------------- ---------------
$ 350,546 $ 403,196 $339,355
Mobile Electronics
Consumer Electronics 159,833 160,457 200,361
Other 520 -
--------- --- ------------ ----------- -
-
- - --
Total net sales $ 510,899 $ 563,653 $ 539,716
========= ========= =========
F-44
(16) Related Party Transactions
The Company leases facilities from its principal stockholder (Note 12).
In addition, the Company entered into various transactions with Toshiba
Corporation in the prior years (Note 2 and 3).
(17) 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:
During 2004, several purported derivative and class actions were filed
in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, New Castle County.
On January 10, 2005, Vice Chancellor Steven Lamb of the Court of
Chancery of the State of Delaware, New Castle County, granted an order
permitting the filing of a Consolidated Complaint by several
shareholders of Audiovox Corporation derivatively on behalf of Audiovox
Corporation against Audiovox Corporation, ACC and the directors of
Audiovox Corporation captioned "In Re Audiovox Corporation Derivative
Litigation". The complaint seeks (a) rescission of: agreements;
amendments to long-term incentive awards; and severance payments
pursuant to which Audiovox and ACC executives were paid from the net
proceeds of the sale of certain assets of ACC to UTStarcom, Inc., (b)
disgorgement to ACC of $16,000 paid to Philip Christopher pursuant to a
Personally Held Intangibles Purchase Agreement in connection with the
UTStarcom transaction, (c) disgorgement to Audiovox of $4,000 paid to
Philip Christopher as compensation for termination of his Employment
Agreement and Award Agreement with ACC, (d) disgorgement to ACC of
$1,916 paid to John Shalam pursuant to an Award Agreement with ACC, and
(e) recovery by ACC of $5,000 in severance payments distributed by
Philip Christopher to ACC's former employees. Defendants filed a motion
to dismiss the complaint, which was withdrawn. The Company understands
that the individual defendants intend to vigorously defend this matter;
however, no assurances regarding the outcome of this matter can be
given at this point in the litigation. The Company anticipates that
defense costs, in excess of any applicable retention, will be covered
by the Company's insurance policies. Any damages recovered by
plaintiffs will be paid to the Company. Accordingly, no estimated loss
has been recorded for the aforementioned case.
During 2004, an arbitration proceeding was commenced by the Company and
several of its subsidiaries against certain Venezuelan employees and
two Venezuelan companies ("Respondents") before the American
Arbitration Association, International Centre in New York, New York,
seeking recovery of monies alleged to have been wrongfully taken by
individual Respondents and damages for fraud. Respondents asserted
counterclaims alleging that the Company engaged in certain business
practices that caused damage to Respondents. The matter was submitted
to mediation during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 and settled
subsequent to year-end. The agreement provides for a payment (to be
made upon satisfaction of certain pre-closing conditions) from the
Company to the Respondents of $1,700 in consideration of which the
Company will acquire all of Respondents' ownership. In addition, the
Company and Respondents will release all
F-45
claims. As of November 30, 2005, $250 was paid to the Respondents and
the remaining balance (which includes accrued interest), is included in
restricted cash on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, will be
released upon satisfaction of the aforementioned pre-closing
conditions. The Company recorded a $400 reduction to general and
administrative expenses during the year ended November 30, 2005 as a
result of a related legal claim, which was withdrawn from the court.
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 is still pending. On March 16, 2005, the
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reversed the
District Court's order dismissing the complaints on grounds of federal
pre-emption. The Fourth Circuit remanded the actions to each of their
respective state courts, except for the Naquin litigation, which was
remanded to the local Federal Court. 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.
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 partys 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 managements
attention and resources, or require the Company to either enter into
royalty or license agreements which are not advantageous to the Company
or pay material amounts of damages.
Under the asset purchase agreement for the sale of the Cellular
business to UTStarcom, Inc. ("UTSI"), the Company agreed to indemnify
UTSI for any breach or violation by ACC and its representations,
warranties and covenants contained in the asset purchase agreement and
for other matters, subject to certain limitations. Significant
indemnification claims by UTSI could have a material adverse effect on
the Company's financial condition and results of operation. The Company
is not aware of any such claim(s) for indemnification.
(18) Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data
Selected unaudited, quarterly financial data of the Company for the
years ended November 30, 2004 and 2005 appears below:
F-46
QUARTER ENDED
----------------------------------------------------------
FEB. 28 MAY 31 AUG. 31 NOV. 30
-------------- ------------ -------------- --------------
2004
Net sales $135,356 $146,884 $132,600 $148,813
Gross profit 21,128 21,396 23,148 24,065
---- ------- --- ------- ---- ------- ---- ------
Income (loss) from continuing operations 696 1,590 37 (2,259)
Income from discontinued operations 1,174 2,087 5,307 68,568
----- ------ -- --- ----- ------ --- ------
Net income $ 1,870 $ 3,677 $ 5,344 $66,309
======== ======== ======== =======
Income (loss) per common share (basic):
From continuing operations $ 0.03 $ 0.07 $ 0.00 $ (0.10)
From discontinued operations 0.06 0.10 0.24 3.12
------------ ------- ------------ -----------
Net income per common share (basic) $ 0.09 $ 0.17 $ 0.24 $ 3.02
======== ======== ======== =======
Income (loss) per common share (diluted):
From continuing operations $ 0.03 $ 0.07 $ 0.00 $ (0.10)
From discontinued operations 0.05 0.09 0.24 3.12
------------ ------- ------------ -----------
Net income per common share (diluted) $ 0.08 $ 0.16 $ 0.24 $ 3.02
======== ======== ======== =======
2005
Net sales $115,980 $144,509 $122,937 $ 156,290
Gross profit 16,071 22,799 12,265 9,704
--- ------ --- ------ --- ------ ----- -----
Income (loss) from continuing operations (552) 5,762 (3,591) (8,306)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (653) (135) (126) (1,990)
---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- --- -------
Net income (loss) $(1,205) $ 5,627 $ (3,717) $(10,296)
======== ======= ========= =========
Income (loss) per common share (basic):
From continuing operations $ (0.02) $ 0.26 $ (0.16) $ (0.37)
From discontinued operations (0.03) - (0.01) (0.09)
------ - - ------ ------
Net income (loss) per common share (basic) $ (0.05) $ 0.26 $ (0.17) $ (0.46)
======== ====== ======== ========
Income (loss) per common share (diluted):
From continuing operations $ (0.02) $ 0.26 $ (0.16) $ (0.37)
From discontinued operations (0.03) (0.01) (0.01) (0.09)
------ ------ ------ ------
Net income (loss) per common share (diluted) $ (0.05) $ 0.25 $ (0.17) $ (0.46)
======== ====== ======== ========
F-47
S-1
SCHEDULE II
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2003, 2004 AND 2005
(IN THOUSANDS)
COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C COLUMN D COLUMN E
--------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------- -------------
DESCRIPTION BALANCE AT GROSS AMOUNT REVERSALS OF DEDUCTIONS (B)
BEGINNING CHARGED TO PREVIOUSLY BALANCE
OF YEAR COSTS AND ESTABLISHED AT END
EXPENSES ACCRUALS OF YEAR
2003 (a)
Allowance for doubtful accounts $3,193 $ 558 - $ (1,807) $5,558
Cash discount allowances - 1,245 - 568 677
Accrued sales incentives 4,626 19,994 $(1,803) 8,212 14,605
Reserve for warranties and product
repair costs 11,309 9,691 - 6,305 14,695
$19,128 $31,488 $(1,803) $13,278 $35,535
======= ======= ======== ======== =======
2004 (a)
Allowance for doubtful accounts $5,558 $ 237 - $ (476) $6,271
Cash discount allowances 677 2,562 - 2,736 503
Accrued sales incentives 14,605 17,012 $(3,889) 20,144 7,584
Reserve for warranties and product
repair costs 14,695 3,257 - 6,158 11,794
$35,535 $23,068 $(3,889) $ 28,562 $26,152
======= ======= ======== ========= =======
2005 (a)
Allowance for doubtful accounts $6,271 $ 1,105 $ - $ 879 $6,497
Cash discount allowances 503 1,925 - 2,001 427
Accrued sales incentives 7,584 20,609 (2,836) 15,531 9,826
Reserve for warranties and product
repair costs 11,794 6,063 - 7,528 10,329
$26,152 $29,702 $(2,836) $ 25,939 $27,079
======= ======= ======== ======== =======
(a) The Valuation and Qualification Accounts of the Company's discontinued
operations are not included in the above amounts (See Note 2 of the consolidated
financial statements).
(b) For the allowance for doubtful accounts, cash discount allowances and
accrued sales incentives, deductions represent currency effects, chargebacks and
payments made or credits issued to customers. For the reserve for warranties and
product repair costs, deductions represent currency effects and payments for
labor and parts made to service centers and vendors for the repair of units
returned under warranty.
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We have issued our reports dated February 10, 2006 accompanying the
consolidated financial statements and schedule, and management's assessment
of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included
in the Annual Report of Audiovox Corporation and subsidiaries on Form 10-K
for the year ended November 30, 2005. We hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements
of Audiovox Corporation on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-36762, effective May 11,
2000 and File No. 333-82073, effective July 1, 1999).
GRANT THORNTON LLP
Melville, New York
February 10, 2006
Exhibit 23
Exhibit 21
SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT
Subsidiaries Jurisdiction of
- ------------
Incorporation
Audiovox Communications Corp. Delaware
Audiovox Electronics Corporation Delaware
Quintex Mobile Communications Corp. Delaware
American Radio Corp. Georgia
Audiovox Holding Corp. New York
Audiovox Communications Canada Co. Ontario
Audiovox Venezuela C.A. Venezuela
Audiovox German Holdings GmbH Germany
Code Systems, Inc. Delaware
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-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 annual report on Form 10-K 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
Exhibit 31.1
2
quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual
report) 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, weather or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control
over financial reporting.
February 13, 2006
/s/Patrick M. Lavelle
--------------------------------------------
Patrick M. Lavelle
President and Chief Executive Officer
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 Annual Report of Audiovox Corporation (the
"Company") on Form 10-K for the period ended November 30, 2005 (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.
February 13, 2006
/s/ C. Michael Stoehr_______________
C. Michael Stoehr
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT 32.2
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 Annual Report of Audiovox Corporation (the
Company) on Form 10-K for the period ended November 30, 2005 (the
Report) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date
hereof, I, Patick 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.
February 13, 2006
/s/Patrick M. Lavelle____________
Patrick M. Lavelle
President and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT 32.1
Exhibit 99.2 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We have issued our report, dated February 9, 2006, on the consolidated financial statements of Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC which is included in the Annual Report of Audiovox Corporation and subsidiaries on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2005. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of our report in the Registration Statements of Audiovox Corporation on Forms S-8 (Registration Nos. 333-36762 and 333-82073). /s/ MCGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP MCGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP Elkhart, Indiana February 13, 2006
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-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 annual report on Form 10-K 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
1
Exhibit 31.2
quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual
report) 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, weather or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control
over financial reporting.
February 13, 2006
/s/C. Michael Stoehr
C. Michael Stoehr
Senor Vice President and Chief Financial Officer