RELL-2014.03.01-10Q3

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 1, 2014
OR
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      To                     
Commission File Number: 0-12906
 
RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
36-2096643
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
40W267 Keslinger Road, P.O. Box 393
LaFox, Illinois 60147-0393
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 208-2200
 
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.    x  Yes     ¨  No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    x  Yes    ¨  No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large Accelerated Filer
¨
Accelerated Filer
x
 
 
 
 
Non-Accelerated Filer
¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller Reporting Company
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    ¨  Yes    x  No
As of April 7, 2014, there were outstanding 11,834,689 shares of Common Stock, $0.05 par value and 2,190,644 shares of Class B Common Stock, $0.05 par value, which are convertible into Common Stock of the registrant on a share for share basis.


Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
Page 
 
Part I.
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
 
 
 
Part II.
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 5.
Item 6.



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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Unaudited
 
Audited
 
March 1, 
 2014
 
June 1, 
 2013
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
97,160

 
$
102,002

Accounts receivable, less allowance of $1,106 and $1,092
20,026

 
18,268

Inventories
35,180

 
33,975

Prepaid expenses and other assets
1,319

 
1,155

Deferred income taxes
1,915

 
1,856

Income tax receivable
3,640

 
6,429

Investments—current
33,322

 
38,971

Discontinued operations—assets
148

 
303

Total current assets
192,710

 
202,959

Non-current assets:
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
6,541

 
5,073

Goodwill
1,668

 
1,519

Other intangibles
864

 
908

Non-current deferred income taxes
1,487

 
1,398

Investments—non-current
1,757

 
5,461

Total non-current assets
12,317

 
14,359

Total assets
$
205,027

 
$
217,318

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
11,248

 
$
14,255

Accrued liabilities
7,428

 
9,566

Discontinued operations—liabilities

 
245

Total current liabilities
18,676

 
24,066

Non-current liabilities:
 
 
 
Long-term income tax liabilities
6,291

 
6,726

Other non-current liabilities
1,287

 
1,287

Discontinued operations—non-current liabilities
133

 

Total non-current liabilities
7,711

 
8,013

Total liabilities
26,387

 
32,079

Commitments and contingencies

 

Stockholders’ equity
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.05 par value; issued 11,835 shares at March 1, 2014, and 12,263 shares at June 1, 2013
592

 
613

Class B common stock, convertible, $0.05 par value; issued 2,191 shares at March 1, 2014 and 2,491 shares at June 1, 2013
110

 
125

Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, no shares issued

 

Additional paid-in capital
65,955

 
73,979

Common stock in treasury, at cost, 0 shares at March 1, 2014, and 9 shares at June 1, 2013

 
(105
)
Retained earnings
101,263

 
101,816

Accumulated other comprehensive income
10,720

 
8,811

Total stockholders’ equity
178,640

 
185,239

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
205,027

 
$
217,318


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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
March 1, 2014
 
March 2, 
 2013
 
March 1, 
 2014
 
March 2, 
 2013
Net Sales
$
32,884

 
$
33,630

 
$
102,577

 
$
105,883

Cost of Sales
23,233

 
23,720

 
71,727

 
74,585

Gross profit
9,651

 
9,910

 
30,850

 
31,298

Selling, general, and administrative expenses
10,537

 
9,318

 
31,079

 
29,695

Gain on disposal of assets

 

 

 
(2
)
Operating income (loss)
(886
)
 
592

 
(229
)
 
1,605

Other (income) expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment/interest income
(277
)
 
(260
)
 
(797
)
 
(995
)
Foreign exchange loss
31

 
460

 
123

 
720

Proceeds from legal settlement
(432
)
 

 
(2,547
)
 

Other, net
(21
)
 
3

 
(36
)
 
(62
)
Total other (income) expense
(699
)
 
203

 
(3,257
)
 
(337
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
(187
)
 
389

 
3,028

 
1,942

Income tax provision (benefit)
(75
)
 
(197
)
 
530

 
41

Income (loss) from continuing operations
(112
)
 
586

 
2,498

 
1,901

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
(420
)
 
(182
)
 
(538
)
 
(472
)
Net income (loss)
(532
)
 
404

 
1,960

 
1,429

Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of tax
258

 
(103
)
 
1,879

 
1,844

Fair value adjustments on investments
6

 
9

 
29

 
14

Comprehensive income (loss)
$
(268
)
 
$
310

 
$
3,868

 
$
3,287

Net income (loss) per Common share - Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.04

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.13

Loss from discontinued operations
(0.03
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.04
)
 
(0.03
)
Total net income (loss) per Common share - Basic:
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.10

Net income (loss) per Class B common share - Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.04

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.11

Loss from discontinued operations
(0.03
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.03
)
Total net income (loss) per Class B common share - Basic:
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
0.13

 
$
0.08

Net income (loss) per Common share - Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.04

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.12

Loss from discontinued operations
(0.03
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.04
)
 
(0.03
)
Total net income (loss) per Common share - Diluted:
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
0.13

 
$
0.09

Net income (loss) per Class B common share - Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.04

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.11

Loss from discontinued operations
(0.03
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.03
)
Total net income (loss) per Class B common share - Diluted:
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
0.13

 
$
0.08

Weighted average number of shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common shares - Basic
11,832

 
12,292

 
11,942

 
12,500

Class B common shares - Basic
2,191

 
2,740

 
2,270

 
2,822

Common shares - Diluted
14,140

 
15,165

 
14,335

 
15,455

Class B common shares - Diluted
2,191

 
2,740

 
2,270

 
2,822

Dividends per common share
$
0.060

 
$
0.060

 
$
0.180

 
$
0.180

Dividends per Class B common share
$
0.054

 
$
0.054

 
$
0.162

 
$
0.162


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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
March 1, 
 2014
 
March 2, 
 2013
 
March 1, 
 2014
 
March 2, 
 2013
Operating activities:


 

 


 

Net income (loss)
$
(532
)
 
$
404

 
$
1,960

 
$
1,429

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization
275

 
218

 
796

 
783

Gain on sale of investments
(4
)
 
(5
)
 
(23
)
 
(26
)
Loss on disposal of assets

 
18

 

 
16

Share-based compensation expense
201

 
81

 
585

 
413

Deferred income taxes
62

 
(8
)
 
(105
)
 
(16
)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquired businesses:

 

 

 

Accounts receivable
228

 
1,881

 
(1,498
)
 
477

Income tax receivable
(319
)
 
(419
)
 
2,789

 
(228
)
Inventories
273

 
452

 
133

 
2,167

Prepaid expenses and other assets
140

 
102

 
(134
)
 
(324
)
Accounts payable
(940
)
 
(979
)
 
(3,170
)
 
255

Accrued liabilities
(73
)
 
(95
)
 
(2,528
)
 
(295
)
Long-term income tax liabilities
175

 
191

 
(302
)
 
(126
)
Other
13

 
158

 
60

 
348

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(501
)
 
1,999

 
(1,437
)
 
4,873

Investing activities:

 

 

 

Cash consideration paid for acquired businesses

 

 
(973
)
 
(2,557
)
Capital expenditures
(840
)
 
(512
)
 
(1,821
)
 
(1,069
)
Proceeds from sale of assets

 

 

 
4

Proceeds from maturity of investments
203,757

 
30,032

 
258,289

 
127,542

Purchases of investments
(197,321
)
 
(6,959
)
 
(248,873
)
 
(82,521
)
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
76

 
24

 
152

 
161

Purchases of available-for-sale securities
(76
)
 
(24
)
 
(152
)
 
(161
)
Other
6

 

 
97

 

Net cash provided by investing activities
5,602

 
22,561

 
6,719

 
41,399

Financing activities:

 

 

 

Repurchase of common stock

 

 
(8,725
)
 
(11,550
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
13

 
65

 
184

 
148

Cash dividends paid
(829
)
 
(886
)
 
(2,514
)
 
(2,685
)
Other
(26
)
 

 
(25
)
 

Net cash used in financing activities
(842
)
 
(821
)
 
(11,080
)
 
(14,087
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
255

 
(234
)
 
956

 
945

Increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
4,514

 
23,505

 
(4,842
)
 
33,130

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
92,646

 
53,518

 
102,002

 
43,893

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
97,160

 
$
77,023

 
$
97,160

 
$
77,023



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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
(in thousands)
 
Common
 
Class B
Common
 
Par Value
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Common
Stock in
Treasury
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
Total
Balance June 1, 2013:
12,263

 
2,491

 
$
738

 
$
73,979

 
$
(105
)
 
$
101,816

 
$
8,811

 
$
185,239

Comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income

 

 

 

 

 
1,960

 

 
1,960

Foreign currency translation

 

 

 

 

 

 
1,879

 
1,879

Fair value adjustments on investments

 

 

 

 

 

 
29

 
29

Share-based compensation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-vested restricted stock

 

 

 
28

 

 

 

 
28

Stock options

 

 

 
557

 

 

 

 
557

Common stock:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employee stock option grant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options Exercised
32

 

 
2

 
182

 

 

 

 
184

Canceled Shares

 
(300
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

Converted Class B to Common
300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

 

 
(8,725
)
 

 

 
(8,725
)
Treasury stock
(764
)
 

 
(38
)
 
(8,791
)
 
8,829

 

 

 

Other
4

 

 

 

 
1

 

 
1

 
2

Dividends paid to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common ($0.06 per share)

 

 

 

 

 
(2,143
)
 

 
(2,143
)
Class B ($0.054 per share)

 

 

 

 

 
(370
)
 

 
(370
)
Balance March 1, 2014:
11,835

 
2,191

 
$
702

 
$
65,955

 
$

 
$
101,263

 
$
10,720

 
$
178,640


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RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (“we”, “us”, “the Company”, and “our”) is incorporated in the state of Delaware. We are a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related components, and customized display solutions, serving customers in the alternative energy, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. Our strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. We provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair.
Our products include electron tubes and related components, microwave generators, subsystems used in semiconductor manufacturing, and visual technology solutions. These products are used to control, switch or amplify electrical power signals, or are used as display devices in a variety of industrial, commercial, medical, and communication applications.
On September 4, 2012, we acquired the assets of D and C Import-Export, Inc. ("D and C") for approximately $2.6 million. D and C, a Florida-based distributor of power grid tubes and associated RF components, services the broadcast, commercial, industrial, medical, military, and scientific markets. This acquisition provides us with access to additional product lines, vendors, and customers.
On July 5, 2013, we acquired the assets of WVS-Technology ("WVS") for approximately $1.0 million. WVS, located in Meerbusch, Germany, develops and sells RF and microwave products, power grid tubes, vacuum capacitors, as well as industrial microwave equipment. This acquisition provides us with engineering and sales expertise to help expand our presence in the vacuum capacitor market.
We have two operating segments, which we define as follows:
Electron Device Group (“EDG”) provides engineered solutions and distributes electronic components to customers in alternative energy, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. EDG focuses on various applications including broadcast transmission, CO2 laser cutting, diagnostic imaging, dielectric and induction heating, high energy transfer, high voltage switching, plasma, power conversion, radar, and radiation oncology. EDG also offers its customers technical services for both microwave and industrial equipment.
Canvys provides customized display solutions serving the corporate enterprise, financial, healthcare, industrial, and medical original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) markets.
We currently have operations in the following major geographic regions:
• North America;
• Asia/Pacific;
• Europe; and
• Latin America.
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.
Our fiscal quarter ends on the Saturday nearest the end of the quarter-ending month. The first nine months of fiscal 2014 and 2013 contained 39 weeks, respectively.

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In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of interim periods have been made. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated. The unaudited consolidated financial statements presented herein include the accounts of our wholly owned subsidiaries. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The results of our operations for the three and nine months ended March 1, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014.
The financial information contained in this report should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 1, 2013, that we filed on July 26, 2013.
3. UPDATES TO CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Inventories: Our worldwide inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, generally using a weighted-average cost method. Our inventories from continuing operations include approximately $32.2 million of finished goods and $3.0 million of raw materials and work-in-progress as of March 1, 2014, as compared to approximately $31.6 million of finished goods and $2.4 million of raw materials and work-in-progress as of June 1, 2013.
At this time, we do not anticipate any material risks or uncertainties related to possible future inventory write-downs.
Revenue Recognition: Our product sales are recognized as revenue upon shipment, when title passes to the customer, when delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, and when collectability is reasonably assured. We also record estimated discounts and returns based on our historical experience. Our products are often manufactured to meet the specific design needs of our customers’ applications. Our engineers work closely with customers to ensure that our products will meet their needs. Our customers are under no obligation to compensate us for designing the products we sell.
In the limited cases where remaining performance obligations exist after delivery of the product, the obligation relative to the unit of accounting is inconsequential or perfunctory and is not essential to the functionality of the delivered product. This conclusion was reached based on the following facts: the timing of any remaining obligation is agreed upon with the customer, which in most cases, is performed immediately after the delivery of the product; the cost and time involved to complete the remaining obligation is insignificant in relation to the item sold, and the costs and time do not vary significantly; we have a demonstrated history of completing the remaining obligations timely; and finally, failure to complete the remaining obligation does not enable the customer to receive a full or partial refund of the product or service, and the timing of the payment for the product is not contingent upon completion of remaining performance obligations, if any.
Discontinued Operations: During fiscal year 2011, we completed the sale of the assets primarily used or held for use in, and certain liabilities of, our RF, Wireless and Power Division ("RFPD"), as well as certain other Company assets, including our information technology assets, to Arrow Electronics, Inc. ("Arrow") in exchange for $238.8 million ("the Transaction"). In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 205-20, Presentation of Financial Statements - Discontinued Operations (“ASC 205-20”), we reported the financial results of RFPD as a discontinued operation. Refer to Note 4 “Discontinued Operations” of our notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements for additional discussion on the sale of RFPD.
Loss Contingencies: We accrue a liability for loss contingencies when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. When only a range of possible loss can be established, the most probable amount in the range is accrued. If no amount within this range is a better estimate than any other amount within the range, the minimum amount in the range is accrued. If we determine that there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss may have been incurred, we will include a disclosure describing the contingency.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill is initially recorded based on the premium paid for acquisitions and is subsequently tested for impairment. We test goodwill for impairment annually and whenever events or circumstances indicates an impairment may have occurred, such as a significant adverse change in the business climate, loss of key personnel or a decision to sell or dispose of a reporting unit. As of March 1, 2014, our goodwill balance was $1.7 million and represents the premium we paid for Powerlink Specialist Electronics Support Limited ("Powerlink") of $1.4 million during our second quarter of fiscal 2012, adjusted for foreign currency translation; the premium we paid for D and C Import-Export, Inc. ("D and C") of $0.2 million during our second quarter of fiscal 2013; and the premium we paid for WVS of less than $0.1 million during our first quarter of fiscal 2014.
During the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, our goodwill balances are reviewed for impairment through the application of a fair value based test, using the third quarter as the measurement date. In performing our annual review of goodwill balances for impairment, we estimate the fair value of each of our reporting units based primarily on projected future operating results, discounted cash flows, and other assumptions. Projected future operating results and cash flows used for valuation purposes may reflect considerable improvements relative to historical periods with respect to, among other things, revenue growth and operating margins. Although we believe our projected future operating results and cash flows and related estimates regarding fair values are based on reasonable assumptions, historically, projected operating results and cash flows have not always been achieved. In accordance with ASC 350 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other”, if indicators of impairment are deemed to be present, we would perform an interim impairment test and any resulting impairment loss would be charged to expense in the period identified.
Intangible assets are initially recorded at their fair market values determined on quoted market prices in active markets, if available, or recognized valuation models. Intangible assets that have finite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives.
4. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Financial Summary – Discontinued Operations
Summary financial results for the three and nine months ended March 1, 2014, and March 2, 2013, are presented in the following table (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended

March 1, 2014
 
March 2, 2013
 
March 1, 2014
 
March 2, 2013
Net sales
$
111

 
$
(33
)
 
$
375

 
$
466

Gross loss (1)
(254
)
 
(297
)
 
(357
)
 
(518
)
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
37

 
231

 
186

 
497

Income tax provision (benefit)
129

 
(346
)
 
(5
)
 
(543
)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
(420
)
 
$
(182
)
 
$
(538
)
 
$
(472
)
Notes:
(1) Gross loss for fiscal year 2014 and 2013 includes unabsorbed manufacturing labor and overhead expenses and adjustments to inventory reserves related to the Manufacturing Agreement with RFPD which ended March 1, 2014.
Net sales and gross loss for the three and nine months ended March 1, 2014, reflect our financial results relating to the Manufacturing Agreement with Arrow that we entered into in connection with the Transaction. Pursuant to the three-year agreement, we agreed to continue to manufacture certain RFPD products. There was also an income tax provision for the third quarter of fiscal 2014, reflecting the tax reserve for an ongoing income tax audit in Italy. Net sales for the third quarter ended March 2, 2013, reflect a return of inventory from RFPD of approximately $0.1 million.

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Assets and liabilities classified as discontinued operations on our consolidated balance sheets as of March 1, 2014, and June 1, 2013, include the following (in thousands):

March 1, 2014
 
June 1, 2013
Inventories
$
85

 
$
303

Receivables - current (1)
63

 

Discontinued operations - Assets
$
148

 
$
303

 
 
 
 
Accrued liabilities - current
$

 
$
245

Accrued liabilities - non-current (2)
133

 

Discontinued operations - Liabilities
$
133

 
$
245

Notes:
(1) Included in receivables as of March 1, 2014, is a receivable from Arrow for cash collections.
(2) Accrued liabilities - non-current as of March 1, 2014 relates to a reserve for an income tax liability due to an ongoing audit in Italy.
In accordance with ASC 230, Statement of Cash Flows, entities are permitted but not required to separately disclose, either in the statement of cash flows or footnotes to the financial statements, cash flows pertaining to discontinued operations. Entities that do not present separate operating cash flow information related to discontinued operations must do so consistently for all periods presented, which may include periods long after the sale or liquidation of the operation. We did not have cash balances that were specific to RFPD and elected not to present separate cash flows from discontinued operations on our statement of cash flows.

5. ACQUISITIONS
On September 4, 2012, we acquired the assets of D and C Import-Export, Inc. ("D and C") for approximately $2.6 million. D and C, a Florida-based distributor of power grid tubes and associated RF components, services the broadcast, commercial, industrial, medical, military, and scientific markets. This acquisition provides us with access to additional product lines, vendors, and customers.
The final purchase price was recorded during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, and allocated as follows: $0.2 million of trade receivables, $1.5 million of inventory, $0.7 million of specifically identified intangible assets, and $0.2 million of goodwill. Pro forma financial information is not presented due to immateriality.
On July 5, 2013, we acquired the assets of WVS for approximately $1.0 million. WVS, located in Meerbusch, Germany, develops and sells RF and microwave products, power grid tubes, vacuum capacitors, as well as industrial microwave equipment. This acquisition provides us with engineering and sales expertise to help expand our presence in the vacuum capacitor market.
The allocation of the preliminary purchase price recorded during the first quarter of fiscal 2014, included $0.7 million of inventory and $0.3 million of fixed assets. The purchase price is preliminary and subject to change based on the completion of a valuation of the respective assets. Pro forma financial information is not presented due to immateriality.
6. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
TOTAL
Balance at June 1, 2013
 
$
1,519

       Premium Paid for WVS Acquisition
 
25

       Foreign currency translation
 
124

Balance at March 1, 2014
 
$
1,668


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The goodwill balance in its entirety relates to our EDG segment.
Intangible assets are initially recorded at their fair market values determined on quoted market prices in active markets, if available, or recognized valuation models. Intangible assets that have finite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives.
Our intangible assets represent the fair value for trade name, customer relationships, and non-compete agreements acquired in connection with our acquisitions.
Intangible assets subject to amortization as well as amortization expense are as follows (in thousands):
 
Intangible Assets Subject to
 
Amortization as of
 
March 1, 2014
 
June 1, 2013
Gross Amounts:
 
 
 
   Trade Name
$
29

 
$
29

   Customer Relationship
977

 
947

   Non-compete Agreements
47

 
47

      Total Gross Amounts
$
1,053

 
$
1,023

Accumulated Amortization:
 
 
 
   Trade Name
$
16

 
$
8

   Customer Relationship
161

 
101

   Non-compete Agreements
12

 
6

      Total Accumulated Amortization
$
189

 
$
115

The amortization expense associated with the intangible assets subject to amortization for the next five years is presented in the following table (in thousands):
 
Amortization
 
Expense
Fiscal Year
 
Remaining 2014
$
22

2015
83

2016
68

2017
58

2018
57

Thereafter
576

The weighted average number of years of amortization expense remaining is 17.6.
7. INVESTMENTS
As of March 1, 2014, we had approximately $34.6 million invested in time deposits and certificates of deposit (“CD”). Of this, $33.3 million mature in less than twelve months and $1.3 million mature in greater than twelve months. The fair value of these investments is equal to the face value of each time deposit and CD.
As of June 1, 2013, we had approximately $44.0 million invested in time deposits and CD’s. Of this, $39.0 million mature in less than twelve months and $5.0 million mature in greater than twelve months. The fair value of these investments is equal to the face value of each time deposit and CD.

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We also have investments in equity securities, all of which are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at their fair value based on quoted market prices. Our investments in equity securities, which are included in non-current assets, had a carrying amount of $0.5 million as of March 1, 2014, and $0.4 million as of June 1, 2013. Proceeds from the sale of securities were $0.2 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013. We reinvested proceeds from the sale of securities, and the cost of the equity securities sold was based on a specific identification method. Gross realized gains and losses on those sales were less than $0.1 million during the third quarter and year to date of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013. Net unrealized holding losses of less than $0.1 million during the third quarter and year to date of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 have been included in accumulated other comprehensive income.
8. WARRANTIES
We offer warranties for the limited number of specific products we manufacture. We also provide extended warranties for some products we sell that lengthen the period of coverage specified in the manufacturer’s original warranty. Our warranty terms generally range from one to three years.
Warranty reserves are established for costs that are expected to be incurred after the sale and delivery of products under warranty. Warranty reserves are included in accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. The warranty reserves are determined based on known product failures, historical experience, and other available evidence. Warranty reserves were approximately $0.2 million as of March 1, 2014, and June 1, 2013.
9. LEASE OBLIGATIONS, OTHER COMMITMENTS, AND CONTINGENCIES
We lease certain warehouse and office facilities and office equipment under non-cancelable operating leases. Rent expense from continuing operations during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 was $1.2 million compared to $1.1 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2013. Under the terms of the Transaction, Arrow assumed many of our facility leases and we are sub-leasing space from Arrow. Our future lease commitments for minimum rentals, including common area maintenance charges and property taxes during the next five years have been adjusted to reflect the Transaction as follows (in thousands):    
Fiscal Year
Payments
Remaining 2014
$
341

2015
1,211

2016
771

2017
133

2018
86

Thereafter
110

10. INCOME TAXES
The effective income tax rate from continuing operations during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 was 17.5%, as compared to 2.1% during the first nine months of fiscal 2013. The increase in rate during the first nine months of fiscal 2014, as compared to fiscal 2013, was due to an increase in the amount of foreign earnings not considered to be permanently reinvested as compared to US earnings and an increase in forecasted earnings available in foreign jurisdictions for distribution with respect to ASC 740-30, Income Taxes – Other Considerations or Special Areas ("ASC 740-30"). The 17.5% effective income tax rate is lower than the federal statutory rate of 34.0% as a result of our geographic distribution of income and apportionment of income to various states. Additionally, during the second quarter of fiscal 2014, we developed a strategy for the recently acquired German business to pursue increased market opportunities in Germany; therefore, we have changed our position with respect to earnings in Germany which are now considered to be permanently reinvested under ASC 740-30. This change in the Company's assertion further reduced the effective tax rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2014.

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In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world. Generally, years prior to fiscal 2006 are closed for examination under the statute of limitations for U.S. federal, state or local, or non-U.S. tax jurisdictions. During fiscal 2013, we completed federal audits in the U.S. for fiscal 2009, 2010, and 2011 as well as foreign audits in Germany for fiscal 2006, 2007, and 2008. Our primary foreign tax jurisdictions are the Netherlands and Germany. We have tax years open in the Netherlands and Germany beginning in fiscal 2008 and in Italy beginning in fiscal 2011.
As of March 1, 2014, approximately $46.3 million of cumulative positive earnings of some of our foreign subsidiaries are still considered permanently reinvested pursuant to ASC 740-30. Due to various tax attributes that are continuously changing, it is not practical to determine what, if any, tax liability might exist if such earnings were to be repatriated.
As of March 1, 2014, our worldwide liability for uncertain tax positions related to continuing operations, excluding interest and penalties, was $0.2 million as compared to $0.4 million as of March 2, 2013. We recorded penalties and interest relating to uncertain tax positions in the income tax expense line item within the unaudited consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
It is not expected that there will be a change in the unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.
11. CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
We have authorized 30,000,000 shares of common stock, 10,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The Class B common stock has 10 votes per share and has transferability restrictions; however, Class B common stock may be converted into common stock on a share-for-share basis at any time. With respect to dividends and distributions, shares of common stock and Class B common stock rank equally and have the same rights, except that Class B common stock cash dividends are limited to 90% of the amount of Class A common stock cash dividends.
In accordance with ASC 260-10, Earnings Per Share (“ASC 260”), our Class B common stock is considered a participating security requiring the use of the two-class method for the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share. The two-class computation method for each period reflects the cash dividends paid per share for each class of stock, plus the amount of allocated undistributed earnings per share computed using the participation percentage which reflects the dividend rights of each class of stock. Basic and diluted earnings per share were computed using the two-class method as prescribed in ASC 260. The shares of Class B common stock are considered to be participating convertible securities since the shares of Class B common stock are convertible on a share-for-share basis into shares of common stock and may participate in dividends with common stock according to a predetermined formula which is 90% of the amount of Class A common stock cash dividends.

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The earnings per share (“EPS”) presented in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income are based on the following amounts (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 1, 2014
 
March 2, 2013
 
Basic
 
Diluted
 
Basic
 
Diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Numerator for Basic and Diluted EPS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
          Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
(112
)
 
$
(112
)
 
$
586

 
$
586

          Less dividends:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
              Common stock
710

 
710

 
738

 
738

              Class B common stock
118

 
118

 
148

 
148

          Undistributed losses
$
(940
)
 
$
(940
)
 
$
(300
)
 
$
(300
)
          Common stock undistributed losses
$
(806
)
 
$
(806
)
 
$
(250
)
 
$
(250
)
          Class B common stock undistributed losses
(134
)
 
(134
)
 
(50
)
 
(50
)
          Total undistributed losses
$
(940
)
 
$
(940
)
 
$
(300
)
 
$
(300
)
          Loss from discontinued operations
$
(420
)
 
$
(420
)
 
$
(182
)
 
$
(182
)
          Less dividends:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
              Common stock
710

 
710

 
738

 
738

              Class B common stock
118

 
118

 
148

 
148

          Undistributed losses
$
(1,248
)
 
$
(1,248
)
 
$
(1,068
)
 
$
(1,068
)
          Common stock undistributed losses
$
(1,070
)
 
$
(1,070
)
 
$
(890
)
 
$
(891
)
          Class B common stock undistributed losses
(178
)
 
(178
)
 
(178
)
 
(177
)
          Total undistributed losses
$
(1,248
)
 
$
(1,248
)
 
$
(1,068
)
 
$
(1,068
)
          Net income (loss)
$
(532
)
 
$
(532
)
 
$
404

 
$
404

          Less dividends:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
             Common stock
710

 
710

 
738

 
738

             Class B common stock
118

 
118

 
148

 
148

          Undistributed losses
$
(1,360
)
 
$
(1,360
)
 
$
(482
)
 
$
(482
)
          Common stock undistributed losses
$
(1,166
)
 
$
(1,166
)
 
$
(401
)
 
$
(402
)
          Class B common stock undistributed losses
(194
)
 
(194
)
 
(81
)
 
(80
)
          Total undistributed losses
$
(1,360
)
 
$
(1,360
)
 
$
(482
)
 
$
(482
)
Denominator for basic and diluted EPS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
          Common stock weighted average shares
11,832

 
11,832

 
12,292

 
12,292

Class B common stock weighted average shares,
and shares under if-converted method for
diluted EPS
2,191

 
2,191

 
2,740

 
2,740

           Effect of dilutive stock options
 
 
117

 
 
 
133

Denominator for diluted EPS adjusted for weighted average shares and assumed conversions
 
 
14,140

 
 
 
15,165

Income (loss) from continuing operations per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.04

 
$
0.04

Class B common stock
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.04

 
$
0.04

Loss from discontinued operations per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.01
)
Class B common stock
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.01
)
Net income (loss) per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
0.03

Class B common stock
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
0.03

Note: Common stock options that were anti-dilutive and not included in diluted earnings per common share for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 were 512,064 and 282,564, respectively.


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Nine Months Ended
 
March 1, 2014
 
March 2, 2013
 
Basic
 
Diluted
 
Basic
 
Diluted
 

 

 

 

Numerator for Basic and Diluted EPS:

 

 

 

          Income from continuing operations
$
2,498

 
$
2,498

 
$
1,901

 
$
1,901

          Less dividends:

 

 

 

              Common stock
2,143

 
2,143

 
2,233

 
2,233

              Class B common stock
370

 
370

 
452

 
452

          Undistributed losses
$
(15
)
 
$
(15
)
 
$
(784
)
 
$
(784
)
          Common stock undistributed losses
$
(13
)
 
$
(13
)
 
$
(652
)
 
$
(653
)
          Class B common stock undistributed losses
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(132
)
 
(131
)
          Total undistributed losses
$
(15
)
 
$
(15
)
 
$
(784
)
 
$
(784
)
          Loss from discontinued operations
$
(532
)
 
$
(532
)
 
$
(472
)
 
$
(472
)
          Less dividends:

 

 

 

              Common stock
2,143

 
2,143

 
2,233

 
2,233

              Class B common stock
370

 
370

 
452

 
452

          Undistributed losses
$
(3,045
)
 
$
(3,045
)
 
$
(3,157
)
 
$
(3,157
)
          Common stock undistributed losses
$
(2,600
)
 
$
(2,604
)
 
$
(2,624
)
 
$
(2,629
)
          Class B common stock undistributed losses
(445
)
 
(441
)
 
(533
)
 
(528
)
          Total undistributed losses
$
(3,045
)
 
$
(3,045
)
 
$
(3,157
)
 
$
(3,157
)
          Net income
$
1,966

 
$
1,966

 
$
1,429

 
$
1,429

          Less dividends:

 

 

 

             Common stock
2,143

 
2,143

 
2,233

 
2,233

             Class B common stock
370

 
370

 
452

 
452

          Undistributed losses
$
(547
)
 
$
(547
)
 
$
(1,256
)
 
$
(1,256
)
          Common stock undistributed losses
$
(467
)
 
$
(468
)
 
$
(1,044
)
 
$
(1,046
)
          Class B common stock undistributed losses
(80
)
 
(79
)
 
(212
)
 
(210
)
          Total undistributed losses
$
(547
)
 
$
(547
)
 
$
(1,256
)
 
$
(1,256
)
Denominator for basic and diluted EPS:

 

 

 

          Common stock weighted average shares
11,942

 
11,942

 
12,500

 
12,500

Class B common stock weighted average shares,
and shares under if-converted method for
diluted EPS
2,270

 
2,270

 
2,822

 
2,822

           Effect of dilutive securities Dilutive stock options

 
123

 

 
133

Denominator for diluted EPS adjusted for weighted average shares and assumed conversions

 
14,335

 

 
15,455

Income from continuing operations per share:

 

 

 

Common stock
$
0.18

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.13

 
$
0.12

Class B common stock
$
0.16

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.11

 
$
0.11

Loss from discontinued operations per share:

 

 

 

Common stock
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.03
)
Class B common stock
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.03
)
Net income per share:


 

 

 

Common stock
$
0.14

 
$
0.13

 
$
0.10

 
$
0.09

Class B common stock
$
0.13

 
$
0.13

 
$
0.08

 
$
0.08

Note: Common stock options that were anti-dilutive and not included in diluted earnings per common share for the first nine months of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 were 512,064 and 282,564, respectively.


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12. SEGMENT REPORTING    
In accordance with ASC 280-10, Segment Reporting, we have identified two reportable segments: EDG and Canvys.
EDG provides engineered solutions and distributes electronic components to customers in alternative energy, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. EDG focuses on various applications including broadcast transmission, CO2 laser cutting, diagnostic imaging, dielectric and induction heating, high energy transfer, high voltage switching, plasma, power conversion, radar, and radiation oncology. EDG also offers its customers technical services for both microwave and industrial equipment.
Canvys provides global customized display solutions serving the corporate enterprise, financial, healthcare, industrial, and OEM markets.
The CEO evaluates performance and allocates resources primarily based on the gross profit of each segment.
Operating results by segment are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
 
March 1, 
 2014
 
March 2, 
 2013
March 1, 2014
 
March 2, 2013
EDG
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Sales
$
24,193

 
$
24,333

$
75,835

 
$
76,146

Gross Profit
7,139

 
7,407

23,505

 
23,337

Canvys
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Sales
$
8,691

 
$
9,297

$
26,742

 
$
29,737

Gross Profit
2,512

 
2,503

7,345

 
7,961

Geographic net sales information is primarily grouped by customer destination into five areas: North America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Other.    

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Net sales and gross profit by geographic region are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
March 1, 2014
 
March 2, 2013
 
March 1, 2014
 
March 2, 2013
Net Sales

 

 

 

North America
$
14,742

 
$
15,531

 
$
42,970

 
$
47,733

Asia/Pacific
4,996

 
4,878

 
17,548

 
16,651

Europe
10,986

 
11,010

 
34,651

 
34,190

Latin America
1,890

 
2,210

 
6,661

 
6,976

Other
270

 
1

 
747

 
333

     Total
$
32,884

 
$
33,630

 
$
102,577

 
$
105,883

Gross Profit (loss)

 

 

 

North America
$
4,988

 
$
4,398

 
$
14,653

 
$
14,071

Asia/Pacific
1,547

 
1,642

 
5,631

 
5,338

Europe
3,485

 
3,143

 
11,190

 
9,651

Latin America
646

 
731

 
2,479

 
2,225

Other
(1,015
)
 
(4
)
 
(3,103
)
 
13

     Total
$
9,651

 
$
9,910

 
$
30,850

 
$
31,298

We sell our products to customers in diversified industries and perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition. Terms are generally on open account, payable net 30 days in North America, and vary throughout Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. Estimates of credit losses are recorded in the financial statements based on monthly reviews of outstanding accounts. Other primarily includes net sales not allocated to a specific geographical region, unabsorbed value-add costs, and other unallocated expenses.
13. LITIGATION
We are involved in several pending judicial proceedings concerning matters arising in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of litigation is subject to uncertainties, based on information available at the time the financial statements were issued, we determined disclosure of contingencies relating to any of our pending judicial proceedings was not necessary because there was less than a reasonable possibility that a material loss had been incurred.
During the first and third quarters of fiscal 2014, we received settlements in the amount of $2.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively, related to a class action lawsuit settlement. The settlement was recorded as proceeds from legal settlement within the Other Income/Expense section of our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).
14. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists; therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.
As of March 1, 2014, we held investments that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Our investments consist of time deposits and CDs, which face value is equal to fair value, and equity securities of publicly traded companies for which market prices are readily available.

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Investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to the disclosure requirements of ASC 820 as of March 1, 2014, and June 1, 2013, were as follows (in thousands):
 
Level 1
March 1, 2014
 
Time deposits/CDs
$
34,572

Equity securities
507

Total
$
35,079

June 1, 2013
 
Time deposits/CDs
$
43,989

Equity securities
443

Total
$
44,432


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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Certain statements in this report may constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The terms “may,” “should,” “could,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “continues,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “objective,” “plan,” “potential,” “project” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. These statements are based on management’s current expectations, intentions or beliefs and are subject to a number of factors, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences or that might otherwise impact the business include the risk factors set forth in Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 26, 2013. We undertake no obligation to update any such factor or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
In addition, while we do, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against our policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly, stockholders should not assume that we agree with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content of the statement or report. Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts, or opinions, such reports are not our responsibility.
INTRODUCTION
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to assist the reader in better understanding our business, results of operations, financial condition, changes in financial condition, critical accounting policies and estimates, and significant developments. MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes appearing elsewhere in this filing. This section is organized as follows:
Business Overview
Results of Operations – an analysis and comparison of our consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended March 1, 2014, and March 2, 2013, as reflected in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
Liquidity, Financial Position, and Capital Resources – a discussion of our primary sources and uses of cash for the three and nine months ended March 1, 2014, and March 2, 2013, and a discussion of changes in our financial position.
Business Overview
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (“we”, “us”, “the Company”, and “our”) is incorporated in the state of Delaware. We are a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related components, and customized display solutions, serving customers in the alternative energy, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. Our strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. We provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair.
Our products include electron tubes and related components, microwave generators, subsystems used in semiconductor manufacturing, and visual technology solutions. These products are used to control, switch or amplify electrical power signals, or are used as display devices in a variety of industrial, commercial, medical, and communication applications.
On September 4, 2012, we acquired the assets of D and C Import-Export, Inc. ("D and C") for approximately $2.6 million. D and C, a Florida-based distributor of power grid tubes and associated RF components, services the broadcast, commercial, industrial, medical, military, and scientific markets. This acquisition provides us with access to additional product lines, vendors, and customers.

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On July 5, 2013, we acquired the assets of WVS-Technology ("WVS") for approximately $1.0 million. WVS, located in Meerbusch, Germany, develops and sells RF and microwave products, power grid tubes, vacuum capacitors, as well as industrial microwave equipment. This acquisition provides us with engineering and sales expertise to help expand our presence in the vacuum capacitor market.
We have two operating segments, which we define as follows:
Electron Device Group (“EDG”) provides engineered solutions and distributes electronic components to customers in alternative energy, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. EDG focuses on various applications including broadcast transmission, CO2 laser cutting, diagnostic imaging, dielectric and induction heating, high energy transfer, high voltage switching, plasma, power conversion, radar, and radiation oncology. EDG also offers its customers technical services for both microwave and industrial equipment.
Canvys provides customized display solutions serving the corporate enterprise, financial, healthcare, industrial, and medical original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) markets.
We currently have operations in the following major geographic regions:
• North America;
• Asia/Pacific;
• Europe; and
• Latin America.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FINANCIAL SUMMARY – THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 1, 2014

Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 were $32.9 million, down 2.2%, compared to net sales of $33.6 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
Gross margin decreased to 29.3% during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 compared to 29.5% during the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $10.5 million, or 32.0% of net sales, for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 compared to $9.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2013, or 27.7% of net sales. Operating expenses during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 included approximately $0.4 million of expenses associated with evaluating potential acquisitions, $0.1 million for new product development costs, and $0.2 million of increased information technology expenses for a new system implementation.
Operating loss during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was $0.9 million compared to operating income of $0.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2013, or 1.8% of net sales.
Other income for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was $0.7 million compared to other expense of $0.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Other income for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 included $0.4 million for proceeds from a class action lawsuit settlement.
Loss from continuing operations during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was $0.1 million compared to income from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 was $0.6 million, or $0.04 per diluted common share.
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, was $0.4 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 compared to $0.2 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
Net loss during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was $0.5 million compared to net income of $0.4 million, or $0.03 per diluted common share, during the third quarter of fiscal 2013.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY – NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 1, 2014

Net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2014 were $102.6 million, down 3.1%, compared to net sales of $105.9 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2013.
Gross margin increased to 30.1% during the first nine months of fiscal 2014, compared to 29.6% during the first nine months of fiscal 2013.

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Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $31.1 million, or 30.3% of net sales, for the first nine months of fiscal 2014, compared to $29.7 million, or 28.0% of net sales, for the first nine months of fiscal 2013. Operating expenses during the nine months of fiscal 2014 included $0.8 million of expenses associated with evaluating potential acquisitions, $0.2 million for new product development costs, and $0.5 million of increased information technology expenses for a new system implementation.
Operating loss during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 was $0.2 million compared to an operating income of $1.6 million, or 1.5% of net sales, during the first nine months of fiscal 2013.
Other income for the first nine months of fiscal 2014 was $3.3 million compared to other income of $0.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2013. Other income for the first nine months of fiscal 2014 included $2.5 million for proceeds from a class action lawsuit settlement.
Income from continuing operations during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 was $2.5 million, or $0.17 per diluted common share, versus $1.9 million, or $0.12 per diluted common share, during the first nine months of fiscal 2013.
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, remained flat at $0.5 million, during the first nine months of fiscal 2014, compared to fiscal 2013.
Net income during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 was $2.0 million, or $0.13 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $1.4 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2013, or $0.09 per diluted common share.
Net Sales and Gross Profit Analysis
Net sales by segment and percent change for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
Net Sales
QTD
 
FY14 vs. FY13
 
March 1, 2014

March 2, 2013
 
% Change
EDG
$
24,193

 
$
24,333

 
(0.6)%
Canvys
8,691

 
9,297

 
(6.5)%
     Total
$
32,884

 
$
33,630

 
(2.2)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
YTD
 
 
 
March 1, 2014

March 2, 2013
 
% Change
EDG
$
75,835

 
$
76,146

 
(0.4)%
Canvys
26,742

 
29,737

 
(10.1)%
Total
$
102,577

 
$
105,883

 
(3.1)%
During the third quarter of fiscal 2014 consolidated net sales decreased 2.2% compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Sales for Canvys declined by 6.5% and sales for EDG declined 0.6%. During the first nine months of fiscal 2014 consolidated net sales decreased 3.1% compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2013. Sales for Canvys declined by 10.1% and sales for EDG declined 0.4%.
Gross profit by segment and percent of segment net sales for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

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Gross Profit
QTD
 
March 1, 2014
% of Net Sales
 
March 2, 2013
% of Net Sales
EDG
$
7,139

29.5%
 
$
7,407

30.4%
Canvys
2,512

28.9%
 
2,503

26.9%
     Total
$
9,651

29.3%
 
$
9,910

29.5%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
YTD
 
March 1, 2014
% of Net Sales
 
March 2, 2013
% of Net Sales
EDG
$
23,505

31.0%
 
$
23,337

30.6%
Canvys
7,345

27.5%
 
7,961

26.8%
Total
$
30,850

30.1%
 
$
31,298

29.6%
Gross profit reflects the distribution and manufacturing product margin less manufacturing variances, inventory obsolescence charges, customer returns, scrap and cycle count adjustments, engineering costs, unabsorbed manufacturing labor and overhead, and other provisions.
Consolidated gross profit was $9.7 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2014, compared to $9.9 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Consolidated gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased to 29.3% during the third quarter of fiscal 2014, from 29.5% during the third quarter of fiscal 2013. In addition, gross margin included $0.2 million related to unabsorbed manufacturing labor and overhead from continuing operations during the third quarter of fiscal 2014, compared to $0.3 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
Consolidated gross profit was $30.9 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2014, compared to $31.3 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2013. Consolidated gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 30.1% during the first nine months of fiscal 2014, from 29.6% during the first nine months of fiscal 2013. Gross margin included $0.5 million related to unabsorbed manufacturing labor and overhead from continuing operations during the first nine months of fiscal 2014, compared to $0.8 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2013.
Electron Device Group
Net sales for EDG remained relatively flat at $24.2 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2014, compared to $24.3 during the third quarter of fiscal 2013.  Net sales of tubes grew in the industrial heating and laser markets but were offset by declines primarily in the broadcast and aviation markets. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased to 29.5% during the third quarter of fiscal 2014, as compared to 30.4% during the third quarter of fiscal 2013 primarily due to shifts in product and geographic mix. 
Net sales for EDG were $75.8 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2014, compared to $76.1 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2013.  Net sales of tubes improved in the industrial heating, laser and marine markets, but declined primarily in the broadcast and aviation markets. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 31.0% during the first nine months of fiscal 2014, as compared to 30.6% during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 primarily due to efficiency gains in manufacturing as well as shifts in product and geographic mix. 
Canvys        
Canvys net sales decreased 6.5% to $8.7 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2014, from $9.3 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2013.  Sales in the North America OEM market were down due to rescheduled deliveries to key accounts partially offset by new programs and customers. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 28.9% during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 compared to 26.9% during the third quarter of fiscal 2013 due to continued margin improvement in Europe and lower inbound freight costs associated with inventory management.
Canvys net sales decreased 10.1% to $26.7 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2014, from $29.7 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2013.  Sales were down in the North America Healthcare market driven by the uncertainty surrounding health care reform and a difficult capital market for hospitals. In addition, sales in the North America OEM market were down due to rescheduled deliveries to key accounts partially offset by sales to

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new customers. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 27.5% during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 as compared to 26.8% during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 due to growth in the higher margin business in Europe as well as a reduction in freight expense. 
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased to $10.5 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 compared to $9.3 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The increase includes a $1.1 million increase of total company support function costs and a $0.2 million increase of SG&A for EDG offset by a $0.1 million reduction of SG&A for Canvys. Operating expenses during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 included approximately $0.4 million of expenses associated with evaluating potential acquisitions, $0.1 million for new product development costs, and $0.2 million of increased information technology expenses for a new system implementation. SG&A as a percentage of sales from continuing operations increased to 32.0% during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 from 27.7% during the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased to $31.1 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 compared to $29.7 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2013. The increase includes a $1.8 million increase of total company support function costs and a $0.1 million increase of SG&A for EDG offset by a $0.5 million reduction of SG&A for Canvys. Operating expenses during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 included $0.8 million of expenses associated with evaluating potential acquisitions, $0.2 million for new product development costs, and $0.5 million of increased information technology expenses for a new system implementation. SG&A as a percentage of sales from continuing operations increased to 30.3% during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 from 28.0% during the first nine months of fiscal 2013.
Other Income/Expense
Other income/expense was income of $0.7 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2014, compared to expense of $0.2 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The $0.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was primarily due to an antitrust class action lawsuit settlement of $0.4 million, investment income of $0.1 million and interest income of $0.1 million. The $0.2 million in fiscal 2013 was comprised of investment and interest income of $0.3 million offset by a foreign exchange loss of $0.5 million. Our foreign exchange gains and losses are primarily due to the translation of U.S. dollars held in non-U.S. entities. We currently do not utilize derivative instruments to manage our exposure to foreign currency.
Other income/expense was income of $3.3 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2014, compared to income of $0.3 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2013. Other income/expense during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 included an antitrust class action lawsuit settlement of $2.5 million, investment income of $0.5 million and interest income of $0.3 million. The $0.3 million in fiscal 2013 was comprised of investment and interest income of $1.0 million offset by a foreign exchange loss of $0.7 million. Our foreign exchange gains and losses are primarily due to the translation of U.S. dollars held in non-U.S. entities. We currently do not utilize derivative instruments to manage our exposure to foreign currency.
Income Tax Provision
The effective income tax rate from continuing operations during the first nine months of fiscal 2014 was 17.5%, as compared to 2.1% during the first nine months of fiscal 2013. The increase in rate during the first nine months of fiscal 2014, as compared to fiscal 2013, was due to an increase in the amount of foreign earnings not considered to be permanently reinvested as compared to US earnings and an increase in forecasted earnings available in foreign jurisdictions for distribution with respect to ASC 740-30, Income Taxes – Other Considerations or Special Areas ("ASC 740-30"). The 17.5% effective income tax rate is lower than the federal statutory rate of 34.0% as a result of our geographic distribution of income and apportionment of income to various states. Additionally, during the second quarter of fiscal 2014, we developed a strategy for the recently acquired German business to pursue increased market opportunities in Germany; therefore, we have changed our position with respect to earnings in Germany which are now considered to be permanently reinvested under ASC 740-30.
In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world. Generally, years prior to fiscal 2006 are closed for examination under the statute of limitation for U.S. federal, state or local, or non-U.S. tax jurisdictions. During fiscal 2013, we completed federal audits in the U.S. for fiscal 2009, 2010, and 2011 as well as foreign audits in Germany for fiscal 2006, 2007, and 2008. Our primary foreign tax

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jurisdictions are the Netherlands and Germany. We have tax years open in the Netherlands and Germany beginning in fiscal 2008 and in Italy beginning in fiscal 2011.
As of March 1, 2014, approximately $46.3 million of cumulative positive earnings of some of our foreign subsidiaries are still considered permanently reinvested pursuant to ASC 740-30. Due to various tax attributes that are continuously changing, it is not practical to determine what, if any, tax liability might exist if such earnings were to be repatriated.
As of March 1, 2014, our worldwide liability for uncertain tax positions related to continuing operations, excluding interest and penalties, was $0.2 million as compared to $0.4 million as of March 2, 2013. We recorded penalties and interest relating to uncertain tax positions in the income tax expense line item within the unaudited consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
It is not expected that there will be a change in the unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.
Discontinued Operations
Financial Summary – Discontinued Operations
Summary financial results for the three months ended March 1, 2014, and March 2, 2013, are presented in the following table (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
March 1, 2014
 
March 2, 2013
 
March 1, 2014
 
March 2, 2013
Net sales
$
111

 
$
(33
)
 
$
375

 
$
466

Gross profit (loss) (1)
(254
)
 
(297
)
 
(357
)
 
(518
)
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
37

 
231

 
186

 
497

Other expense

 

 

 

Income tax benefit (2)
129

 
(346
)
 
(5
)
 
(543
)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
(420
)
 
$
(182
)
 
$
(538
)
 
$
(472
)
Notes:
(1) Gross profit (loss) for fiscal year 2014 and 2013 includes unabsorbed manufacturing labor and overhead expenses and adjustments to inventory reserves related to the Manufacturing Agreement with RFPD.
(2) Income tax provision for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 relates to an income tax reserve pertaining to an ongoing audit in Italy.
Assets and liabilities classified as discontinued operations on our consolidated balance sheets as of March 1, 2014, and June 1, 2013, include the following (in thousands):
 
March 1, 2014
 
June 1, 2013
Inventories
$
85

 
$
303

Receivables - current (1)
63
 
0
Discontinued operations - Assets
$
148

 
$
303

 
 
 
 
Accrued liabilities - current
$

 
$
245

Accrued liabilities - non-current (2)
133
 
0
Discontinued operations - Liabilities
$
133

 
$