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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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 September 30, 2009

OR

o          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: 1-13906

BALLANTYNE STRONG, INC.

(Formally Ballantyne of Omaha, Inc.)

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

(402) 453-4444

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

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 twelve 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 o

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).   Yes o   No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one):

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes o No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date:

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Item 1.  Financial Statements

Ballantyne Strong, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited)

1.              Nature of Operations

On May 20, 2009, the Company amended its Certificate of Incorporation to change the Company’s name from Ballantyne of Omaha, Inc. to Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (“Ballantyne” or the “Company”) to align the Company with a name known to a majority of the Company’s customers and to provide branding to the trademark name “Strong.”

Ballantyne, a Delaware corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Strong Westrex, Inc., Strong Technical Services, Inc., Strong / MDI Screen Systems, Inc., and the American West Beijing Trading Company, Ltd., design, develop, manufacture, service and distribute theatre and lighting systems. The Company’s products are distributed to movie exhibition companies, sports arenas, auditoriums, amusement parks and special venues.

2.              Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and consequently do not include all of the disclosures normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for annual reporting purposes or those made in the Company’s annual Form 10-K, as amended.  These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year-ended December 31, 2008.

In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary to present a fair statement of the financial position and the results of operations and cash flows for the respective interim periods.  The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of trends or results expected for a full year.

Use of Management Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results and changes in facts and circumstances may alter such estimates and affect results of operations and financial position in future periods.

Except as noted below, no changes were made to the Company’s significant accounting policies disclosed in Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited)

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2007, the FASB issued ASC Subtopic 805 10, “Business Combinations – Overall (“ASC Subtopic 805 10”)”. ASC Subtopic 805 10 establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer in a business combination recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired. ASC Subtopic 805 10 also establishes disclosures requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the business combination. The provisions of ASC Subtopic 805 10 is effective for any business combinations occurring on or after January 1, 2009. The adoption will impact the Company’s accounting for future acquisitions and related transaction costs.

In September 2008, the FASB issued ASC paragraph 815 10 65 65-2, “Disclosures about Credit Derivatives and Certain Guarantees” which amends ASC Topic 815 and ASC 460. ASC Paragraph 815 10 65 65-2 requires sellers of credit derivatives, including credit derivatives embedded in hybrid instruments, to disclose additional information about exposure to potential loss from credit-risk-related events. The new disclosures require both sellers of credit derivatives and guarantors to disclose the current status of payment/performance risk. The disclosures are effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2009. The adoption of ASC Paragraph 815 10 65 65-2 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In March 2008, the FASB issued ASC Subtopic 815 10 15, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-an amendment of ASC Subtopic 815 10 05 (“ASC Subtopic 815 10 15”)”. This statement amends ASC Subtopic 815 10 05 to require enhanced disclosures about an entity’s derivative and hedging activities. The provisions of SFAS No. 161 are effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2009. The adoption of ASC Subtopic 815 10 15 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2008, the FASB issued ASC 105-10, “Generally Accepted Accounting Principles-Overall. ASC Subtopic 105-10 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). ASC 105-10 became effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s related amendments to remove the GAAP hierarchy from auditing standards. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued ASC Paragraph 825 10 65 65-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“ASC Paragraph 825 10 65 65-1”). This FSP extends the requirements of ASC Section 825 10 50, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. ASC Paragraph 825 10 65 65-1 also amends ASC Subtopic 270-10, “Interim Financial Reporting,” to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods.  ASC Paragraph 825 10 65 65-1 was effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2009.

In February 2009, the FASB issued ASC Topic 320, ASC 958-320, and ASC 325-40, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments.” This statement amends ASC Topic 320, Topic 958-320 and ASC 325-40 to change the amount of other-than-temporary impairment that is recognized in earnings when there are credit losses on a debt security for which management does not intend to sell and for which it is more likely than not that the entity will not have to sell prior to recovery of the noncredit impairment. The provisions of these statements are effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of these standards did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In February 2009, the FASB issued ASC Topic 320 “Investments—Debt and Equity Securities”.  This statement is expected to reaffirm the exit price objective of fair value measurements and to provide guidance on inactive markets and distressed transactions. The provisions of ASC Topic 320 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited)

In May 2009, the FASB issued ASC 855 10, “Subsequent Events – Overall”. This statement establishes the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.  This disclosure alerts all users of the financial statements that an entity has not evaluated subsequent events after that date in the set of financial statements being presented. ASC 855 10 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In June 2009, the FASB issued ASC 105-10, “Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – Overall”. ASC 105-10 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“the Codification”) as a source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Rules and interpretative releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP. All guidance contained in the Codification carries an equal level of authority. The Codification superseded all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification is non-authoritative. The FASB will not issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts. Instead, it will issue Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU’s”). The FASB will not consider ASU’s as authoritative in their own right. ASU’s will serve only to update the Codification, provide background information about the guidance and provide the bases for conclusions on the change(s) in the Codification. The Codification became the exclusive authoritative reference for nongovernmental U.S. GAAP for use in financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption of this Codification did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (to be included in ASC Topic 810). This statement requires reporting entities to evaluate former QSPE’s for consolidation, changes to approach to determining a VIE’s primary beneficiary from a quantitative assessment to a qualitative assessment designed to identify a controlling financial interest. This statement is effective as of the beginning of a Company’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009.  The Company does not believe the adoption will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued EITF 08-1, “Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements” (to be included in ASC Subtopic 605-25).  This statement amends ASC 605-25 to eliminate the requirement that all undelivered elements have VSOE or TPE before an entity can recognize the portion of the overall arrangement fee that is attributable to items that already have been delivered. EITF 08-1 is effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not believe the adoption will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited)

3.              Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

The Company computes and presents earnings (loss) per share in accordance with ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share - Overall. Basic earnings (loss) per share has been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per share has been computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding after giving effect to potential common shares from dilutive stock options. The following table provides a reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, options to purchase 118,125 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $4.55 per share were outstanding, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as the options exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, options outstanding were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share as the Company reported a loss from continuing operations available to common stockholders.  Options outstanding as of September 30, 2009 expire between May 2010 and May 2012.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited)

4.              Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net, shown in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets includes the unrealized loss on investments in securities, pension liability adjustments and the accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment. The following table shows the difference between the Company’s reported net earnings (loss) and its comprehensive income (loss):

Included in unrealized gain (loss) on investment in securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 are realized holding losses of approximately $1,142,000 less a reclassification adjustment for gains recorded on the settlement of the securities included in net income of approximately $1,142,000.

5.              Warranty Reserves

The Company generally grants a warranty to its customers for a one-year period following the sale of all new equipment and on selected repaired and used equipment for a one-year period following the repair. The warranty period is extended under certain circumstances and for certain products. The Company accrues for these costs at the time of sale or repair or when events dictate that additional accruals are necessary. The following table summarizes warranty activity for the periods indicated below:

6.              Investment in Digital Link II Joint Venture

On March 6, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement with RealD to form an operating entity Digital Link II, LLC (the “LLC”). Under the agreement, the LLC was formed with the Company and RealD as the only two members with membership interests of 44.4% and 55.6%, respectively. The LLC was formed for purposes of commercializing certain 3D technology and to fund the deployment of digital projector systems and servers to exhibitors. As of September 30, 2009, total current and non-current assets of the joint venture amounted to approximately $1.0 million and $13.7 million, respectively. Total liabilities and equity at September 30, 2009 amounted to $8.9 million and $5.8 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2008, total current and non-current assets of the joint venture amounted to approximately $0.9 million and $12.1 million, respectively. Total liabilities and equity at December 31, 2008 amounted to $5.7 million and $7.3 million, respectively.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited)

The joint venture operates on a March 31st fiscal year end. If the joint venture reported on a December 31st fiscal year end, the joint venture would have reported a net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 of approximately $1.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively. The net losses primarily resulted from interest expense incurred on outstanding notes and depreciation expense related to projection equipment on consignment to third party customers.

The Company accounts for its investment by the equity method. Under this method, the Company records its proportionate share of Digital Link II’s net income or loss based on the most recently available financial statements.  The Company’s portion of losses of the LLC amounted to approximately $0.6 million and $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

7.              Guarantees

During 2009, the Company provided guarantees to notes entered into by the LLC to finance digital projection equipment deployed in the normal course of business. The loans provided for borrowings of approximately $1.5 million and bear interest at rates ranging from 7.0% and 7.2% per annum. The Company’s portion of the guarantee of the notes at the time the notes were entered into was limited to its 44.4% ownership percentage, which amounted to approximately $0.7 million. RealD, who holds a membership interest of 55.6% in the joint venture, provided a guarantee for the remainder of the notes outstanding, which amounted to approximately $0.8 million at the time the notes were entered into.

During 2008, the Company provided guarantees to notes entered into by the LLC to finance digital projection equipment deployed in the normal course of business. The loans provided for borrowings of approximately $0.7 million and $2.5 million, respectively and bear interest at rates of 7.2% and 7.0% per annum. The Company’s portion of the guarantee of the notes at the time the notes were entered into was limited to its 44.4% ownership percentage, which amounts to approximately $1.4 million. RealD, who holds a membership interest of 55.6% in the joint venture, provided a guarantee for the remainder of the notes outstanding, which amounted to approximately $1.8 million at the time the notes were entered into.

As of September 30, 2009, the Company’s guarantee on the remaining balance of the notes outstanding was approximately $1.3 million. The Company has recorded a liability for the fair value of the obligations undertaken by issuing the guarantees which amounted to approximately $0.06 million as of September 30, 2009. The guarantees will expire by the end of 2012. Under the terms of the guarantees, the Company and RealD would be required to fulfill the guarantees should the joint venture be in default of its loan or contract terms.

8.              Investments

The Company had certain investments in auction-rate securities (“ARS”) which were classified as available-for-sale securities and accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities”. In June 2009, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with a financial institution with whom the Company had a banking relationship to sell, at the Company’s option, all or a portion of its outstanding ARS at par, plus accrued interest. The settlement agreement provided for a provision on confidentiality and a release of the financial institution from claims related to the Company’s purchase, ownership and sale of the securities. Subsequently, in June 2009, the Company sold its remaining outstanding ARS under the terms of the settlement agreement which amounted to $9,375,000 plus interest accrued. During 2009, the Company also liquidated, at par, outstanding ARS which amounted to $650,000 of which $50,000 were sold through the normal auction process and $600,000 were redeemed by the fund itself.

The Company previously recorded a temporary impairment as an unrealized loss on the outstanding ARS in other comprehensive income prior to settlement of the ARS. As a result of entering into the settlement agreement, the Company recorded the temporary impairment as a realized loss of approximately $1.1 million within other income (expense). The Company also recorded an offsetting gain on the settlement in the amount of $1.1 million which was recorded in other income (expense) during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited)

9.              Fair Value of Financial Instruments

In April 2009, the Company adopted the provisions of FSP 107-1 and APB 28-1. The fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses equal or approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The estimated fair values and related assumptions used to estimate fair value of the Company’s cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses are disclosed below.

SFAS 157 establishes a hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon observable independent market inputs and unobservable market assumptions. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data used to develop the estimates of fair value. The following represents the three categories of inputs used in determining the fair value of financial assets and liabilities:

A reconciliation of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis with the use of significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) from January 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009 follows:

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited)

10.       Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:

The inventory balances are net of reserves of approximately $2,969,000 and $2,792,000 as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

11.       Consignment Inventory

Digital and film projection equipment is provided to potential customers for consignment and demonstration purposes under customer use agreements. Additionally, during 2007, the Company entered into operating lease agreements with third party customers for the use of certain projection equipment of which a majority of the projection equipment was sold during the first quarter of 2008. The Company recognized revenue in accordance with ASC 605-10, Revenue Recognition - General, upon delivery of title to customer. No other income was generated under these operating lease agreements. The Company considered the guidance contained within ASC Subtopic 605-10 to determine the proper accounting treatment for the agreements referenced above.

Consignment inventory is reviewed for impairment by comparing the inventory to estimated future usage and sales. Digital and film projection equipment on consignment, net of amortization, amounted to approximately $0.5 million at both September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

12.       Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment include the following:

Depreciation expense amounted to approximately $203,000 and $638,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively as compared to approximately $243,000 and $695,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited)

13.       Accrued Expenses

The major components of other accrued expenses are as follows:

14.       Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. The Company uses an estimate of its annual effective rate based on the facts and circumstances at the time to record interim income tax expense. 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 carry forwards. 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. 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. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized and a related valuation allowance is deemed necessary. As of September 30, 2009, a valuation allowance has not been recorded. However, if the Company experiences difficulties in achieving its forecasts of taxable income, the Company may be required to record a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets recorded which would impact the Company’s results of operations. The Company has recorded a receivable for the amount of an income tax refund due to the Company as a result of the carry back of certain net operating losses to previous year’s taxable income.

The effective tax rate (calculated as a ratio of income tax benefit (expense) to pretax income (loss), inclusive of equity method investment losses) was approximately 28.1% and 26.4% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to 45.5% and 40.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. The effective rate change from year to year is a result of differing foreign and U.S. tax rates applied to respective pre-tax income (loss) amounts by tax jurisdiction.

The Company adopted the provisions of ASC Topic 740-10, Income Taxes - Overall, effective January 1, 2007. The Company’s uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by the relevant taxation authorities. The Company has examinations not yet initiated for federal purposes for fiscal years 2006 through 2008. In most cases, the Company has examinations open for state or local jurisdictions based on the particular jurisdiction’s statute of limitations. The Company does not currently have any examinations in process.  As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, total unrecognized tax benefits amounted to approximately $0.1 million.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited)

Estimated amounts related to estimated underpayment of income taxes, including interest and penalties, are classified as a component of tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations and were not material for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. Amounts accrued for estimated underpayment of income taxes amounted to $0.1 million as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. The accruals largely related to state tax matters. Federal and state income taxes have not been provided on accumulated but undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries aggregating approximately $4.0 million and $1.5 million at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, as such earnings have been permanently reinvested in the business. The determination of the amount of the unrecognized deferred tax liability related to the undistributed earnings is not practicable.

15.       Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Supplemental disclosures to the consolidated statements of cash flows are as follows:

16.       Stock Compensation

The Company accounts for awards of share-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Stock Compensation - Overall, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors based on estimated fair values. Share-based compensation expense recorded amounted to $55,114 and $161,728 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively as compared to $96,374 and $171,396 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively.

Stock Options

The Company currently maintains a 2005 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan (“2005 Outside Directors Plan”) which was approved by the Company’s stockholders. During fiscal 2008, the Board of Directors made the decision to discontinue granting further stock options under this plan. The Company also maintained a 1995 Employee Stock Option Plan which expired in 2005, however, stock options remain outstanding under this expired plan.

A 2001 Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan (“2001 Directors Plan”) was discontinued in March 2009 by the Board of Directors.

All past and future grants under the Company’s stock option plans were granted at exercise prices based on the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The outstanding options generally vested over periods ranging from zero to three years from the grant date and expired between 5 and 10 years after the grant date. No stock options were granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

(Unaudited)

Earnings (loss) before income taxes included $0 and $18,280 of share-based compensation expense related to stock options, with associated tax benefits of $0 and $6,398 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. All stock options outstanding were fully vested as of January 1, 2009. Therefore, no share-based compensation expense was recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

The following table summarizes the Company’s activities with respect to its stock options for nine months ended September 30, 2009 as follows:

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total that would have been received by the option holders if all in-the-money options had been exercised on September 30, 2009.

No options were granted or exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2009:

As of September 30, 2009, all stock option awards were fully vested. Therefore, no unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock option awards remained at September 30, 2009.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

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Restricted Stock Plans

During 2005, the Company adopted and the stockholders approved, the 2005 Restricted Stock Plan. Under terms of the plan, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors selects which employees of the Company are to receive restricted stock awards and the terms of such awards. The total number of shares reserved for issuance under the plan was 250,000 shares. The plan expires in September 2010. During May 2008, the Company granted 54,000 shares to certain employees. A portion of the shares vested on January 1, 2009 with the remaining shares vesting on January 1, 2010 as the Company achieved certain earning thresholds, as defined within the restricted stock agreements. Additionally, during February of 2009, 64,491 shares of restricted stock were granted under this plan as partial payment under the Company’s Short-Term Incentive Plan. At September 30, 2009, 131,509 shares remain available for issuance under the Plan.

During 2008, the Company adopted and the stockholders approved the Ballantyne Strong, Inc. Non-Employee Directors’ Restricted Stock Plan (Non-Employee Plan) to replace the 2005 Outside Directors’ Stock Option Plan. The total number of shares reserved for issuance under the Non-Employee Plan was increased from 120,000 shares to 250,000 by a vote of the stockholders at the 2009 Annual Meeting. During May 2009, the Company granted 27,000 restricted shares under the Non-Employee Plan to the Board of Directors for future services rendered. These shares vest the day after the Company’s 2010 Annual Meeting. Additionally, in April 2009, 18,889 restricted shares were issued in conjunction with an agreement entered into with Christopher Beach, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, to provide consulting services. Subsequently, in September 2009, the consulting agreement was mutually terminated as the objectives of the agreement were achieved. As a result, 8,124 shares vested on the date of the termination agreement and the remaining 10,765 shares were cancelled and made available for future issuance in accordance with the Non-Employee Plan.  During May 2008, the Company granted 15,000 restricted shares under the Non-Employee Plan to the Board of Directors for services rendered. These shares vested on May 21, 2009 at the 2009 Annual Meeting. At September 30, 2009, 199,876 shares remain available for issuance under the Plan.

In connection with the restricted stock granted to certain employees and non-employee directors, the Company is accruing compensation expense based on the estimated number of shares expected to be issued utilizing the most current information available to the Company at the date of the financial statements. The Company estimates the fair value of restricted stock awards based upon the market price of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.

As of September 30, 2009, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock awarded during 2008 and 2009 was approximately $99,485 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 11 months.

The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2009:

As of September 30, 2009, total restricted stock awards outstanding amounted to 116,491 shares.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, approved by the stockholders, provides for the purchase of shares of the Company’s common stock by eligible employees at a per share purchase price equal to 85% of the fair market value of a share of the Company’s common stock at either the beginning or end of the offering period, as defined, whichever is lower. Purchases are made through payroll deductions of up to 10% of each participating employee’s salary. The maximum number of shares that can be purchased by participants in any offering period is 2,000 shares. Additionally, the Plan has set certain limits, as defined, in regard to the number of shares that may be purchased by all eligible employees during an offering period. At September 30, 2009, 104,104 shares of common stock remained available for issuance under the Plan. The Plan expires in October 2010.

At September 30, 2009, the total unrecognized estimated compensation cost was $1,595 which is expected to be recognized over a period of 1 month.

17.   Forward Exchange Contracts

The Company's primary exposure to foreign currency fluctuations pertains to its subsidiary in Canada. In certain instances the Company may enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to manage a portion of this risk. At September 30, 2009, the Company had open forward exchange contracts to purchase Canadian dollars at a fixed rate of U.S. dollars with notional amounts totaling $1.9 million. The fair value of these open contracts approximated the notional amount at September 30, 2009. The Company had recorded a minimal gain associated with these open contracts in its consolidated statement of operations. No foreign exchange contracts were entered into during the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

18.       Related Party Transactions

The Company sold digital theatre projection equipment, in the normal course of business, to its joint venture, Digital Link II, LLC (“DL II”) of approximately $2.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. DL II in turn provides the digital theatre projection equipment to third party customers under lease agreements. Revenue recognized by the Company on the sale transaction to DL II is limited by its 44.4% ownership in the joint venture which will be recognized upon sale of the equipment by DL II to third parties. There were no sales made by DL II to third parties during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

On April 1, 2009, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Christopher Beach, a Director, to assist senior management on matters such as strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions and succession planning. The agreement provided services on a part-time basis for one year as an independent contractor in exchange for a consulting fee of $85,000, paid in equal amounts of cash and restricted stock, plus out-of-pocket expenses. On September 4, 2009, the consulting agreement was mutually terminated as the objectives of the agreement were achieved. Total compensation received by Mr. Beach under the agreement in the form of cash and restricted stock was $18,144 and $18,279, respectively (See Note 16 for further detail on the restricted stock awarded).

19.       Bonus Plans

During 2007, the Board of Directors approved the Short-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), to replace the Company’s previous Profit Sharing Plans. The Plan is an annual incentive program that provides certain officers and key employee’s bonuses in the form of cash or restricted stock or a combination of both if the Company achieves certain financial goals. Each payout is further subject to the achievement of certain individual goals, as defined. Total expense recorded in conjunction with the Plan amounted to approximately $237,000 and $134,000 for the periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

20.       Subsequent Events

The Company performed an evaluation of the Company’s activities and has concluded that as of November 9, 2009, the date these financial statements were issued, there are no material subsequent events requiring additional disclosure or recognition in these financial statements, as required by ASC 855 10, Subsequent Events - Overall.

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21.       Debt

The Company is party to a revolving credit facility (the "Original Credit Facility") with First National Bank of Omaha expiring November 30, 2009. The credit facility provides for borrowings up to the lesser of $4.0 million or amounts determined by an asset-based lending formula, as defined. Borrowings available under the credit facility amounted to $4.0 million at September 30, 2009. The Company pays interest on outstanding amounts equal to the Prime Rate plus 0.25% (3.5% at September 30, 2009) and pay a fee of 0.125% on the unused portion. The credit facility contains certain restrictions primarily related to restrictions on acquisitions and dividends. All of the Company’s personal property and certain stock in its subsidiaries secure the credit facility. No amounts are currently outstanding. The Company intends to obtain similar credit financing prior to the expiration of its current line of credit.

During 2008, the Company amended its Original Credit Facility to allow an interim extension of credit (the "Interim Credit Facility") in the amount of $10.4 million in addition to the $4.0 million allowed under the Original Credit Facility. Effective September 26, 2008, the Company entered into a Ninth Amendment to its Original Credit Facility which extended the maturity date of its interim extension of credit (the "Interim Credit Facility") to August 30, 2009. The Interim Credit Facility was not renewed prior to its expiration. 

22.       Concentrations

The Company’s top ten customers accounted for approximately 52% of consolidated net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The top ten customers were primarily from the theatre segment. Trade accounts receivable from these customers represented approximately 39% of net consolidated receivables at September 30, 2009. Sales to Vari International and Regal Cinemas each represented approximately 12% of consolidated sales. Receivables from Vari International and Regal Cinemas represented approximately 9% and 8% of net consolidated receivables at September 30, 2009, respectively. While the Company believes its relationships with such customers are stable, most arrangements are made by purchase order and are terminable at will by either party. A significant decrease or interruption in business from the Company’s significant customers could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. The Company could also be adversely affected by such factors as changes in foreign currency rates and weak economic and political conditions in each of the countries in which the Company sells its products.

Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to a concentration of credit risk principally consist of accounts receivable. The Company sells product to a large number of customers in many different geographic regions. To minimize credit concentration risk, the Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition.

Through master reseller agreements with NEC, the Company distributes Starus DLP Cinema projectors to North and South America, Hong Kong, China and certain other areas of Asia. These agreements are non-exclusive distributorship agreements that are not perpetual and could be terminated with 90 day advance notice. NEC is the primary supplier of the digital products the Company distributes to the Theatre Industry. If the Company is unable to maintain its relationship with NEC or NEC is unable to ship products in a timely manner, the results would have a material adverse impact on its business, financial condition and operating results until the Company could find an alternative source of digital equipment to distribute. The principal raw materials and components used in the Company’s manufacturing processes include aluminum, reflectors, electronic subassemblies and sheet metal. The Company uses a single manufacturer for each of its intermittent movement components, reflectors, aluminum castings, lenses and xenon lamps. Although the Company has not to-date experienced significant difficulty in obtaining these components, no assurance can be given that shortages will not arise in the future. The loss of any one or more of such contract manufacturers could have a short-term adverse effect on the Company until alternative manufacturing arrangements are secured.

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23.       Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is currently a defendant in an asbestos case entitled Larry C. Stehman and Leila Stehman v. Asbestos Corporation, Limited and Ballantyne Strong, Inc. individually and as successor in interest to Strong International, Strong Electric Corporation and Century Projector Corporation, et al , filed December 8, 2006 in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco. While the Company believes that it has strong defenses and intends to defend the suit vigorously, the ultimate resolution of the matter could result in an adverse resolution and in a loss in excess of the amount accrued. The case is now rescheduled for trial to commence on December 14, 2009.

In conjunction with the purchase of Strong / MDI Screen Systems, Inc. in October 2007, a portion of the purchase price was restricted and placed in escrow to secure certain indemnification and other obligation contingencies. As of September 30, 2009, $521,975 remains in escrow and are recorded in accrued expenses with the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

24.       Business Segment Information

The presentation of segment information reflects the manner in which management organizes segments for making operating decisions and assessing performance.

As of September 30, 2009, the Company’s operations were conducted principally through two business segments: Theatre and Lighting. Theatre operations include the design, manufacture, assembly, sale and service of motion picture projectors, cinema screens, xenon lamphouses and power supplies. Theatre operations also include the sale and service of digital projection equipment and accessories, sound systems, xenon lamps and lenses. The lighting segment operations include the design, manufacture, assembly and sale of follow spotlights, stationary searchlights and computer operated lighting systems for the motion picture production, television, live entertainment, theme parks and architectural industries. The Company allocates resources to business segments and evaluates the performance of these segments based upon reported segment gross profit. However, certain key operations of a particular segment are tracked on the basis of operating profit. All intercompany sales and costs are eliminated in consolidation.

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