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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 May 31, 2016

 or
 
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Commission file number: 0-28839
 
VOXX International Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
13-1964841
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
2351 J Lawson Blvd., Orlando, Florida
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
32824
(Zip Code)
 
(800) 654-7750
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
180 Marcus Boulevard
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(Former address, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes   x No   o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company, as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  o      Accelerated filer  x Non-accelerated filer  o      Smaller reporting company   o

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 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   x No   o

Number of shares of each class of the issuer's common stock outstanding as of the latest practicable date.



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Class
As of July 8, 2016
Class A Common Stock
21,899,370

Shares
Class B Common Stock
2,260,954

Shares

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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
 

 
Table of Contents
 
 
Page
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 2016 and February 29, 2016
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months Ended May 31, 2016 and 2015
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended May 31, 2016 and 2015
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Item 3
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Item 4
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
 
 
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Item 1A
RISK FACTORS
Item 2
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Item 6
EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES
 


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)

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May 31, 2016
 
February 29, 2016
Assets
 
(unaudited)
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
8,558

 
$
11,767

Accounts receivable, net
 
78,894

 
87,055

Inventory, net
 
150,638

 
144,028

Receivables from vendors
 
1,894

 
2,519

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
16,437

 
17,256

Income tax receivable
 
1,605

 
1,426

Total current assets
 
258,026

 
264,051

Investment securities
 
10,054

 
10,206

Equity investments
 
22,221

 
21,949

Property, plant and equipment, net
 
79,932

 
79,422

Goodwill
 
105,729

 
104,349

Intangible assets, net
 
184,020

 
185,022

Deferred income taxes
 
23

 
23

Other assets
 
2,197

 
2,168

Total assets
 
$
662,202

 
$
667,190

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 

 
 

Current liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Accounts payable
 
$
57,848

 
$
55,790

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
 
43,446

 
50,748

Income taxes payable
 
1,807

 
4,081

Accrued sales incentives
 
12,630

 
12,439

Current portion of long-term debt
 
10,989

 
8,826

Total current liabilities
 
126,720

 
131,884

Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs
 
91,923

 
88,169

Capital lease obligation
 
1,301

 
1,381

Deferred compensation
 
4,034

 
4,011

Other tax liabilities
 
5,092

 
4,997

Deferred tax liabilities
 
28,839

 
30,374

Other long-term liabilities
 
10,441

 
10,480

Total liabilities
 
268,350

 
271,296

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 22)
 


 


Stockholders' equity:
 
 

 
 

Preferred stock:
 
 
 
 
No shares issued or outstanding (see Note 19)
 

 

Common stock:
 
 
 
 
Class A, $.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized, 24,067,444 shares issued and 21,899,370 shares outstanding at both May 31, 2016 and February 29, 2016
 
256

 
256

Class B Convertible, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 authorized, 2,260,954 shares issued and outstanding
 
22

 
22

Paid-in capital
 
294,373

 
294,038

Retained earnings
 
150,639

 
154,947

Non-controlling interest
 
6,813

 
8,524

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(37,075
)
 
(40,717
)
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,168,074 shares of Class A Common Stock at both May 31, 2016 and February 29, 2016
 
(21,176
)
 
(21,176
)
Total stockholders' equity
 
393,852

 
395,894

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
662,202

 
$
667,190

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 (In thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
May 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Net sales
 
$
155,456

 
$
164,383

Cost of sales
 
109,355

 
116,340

Gross profit
 
46,101

 
48,043

Operating expenses:
 
 

 
 

Selling
 
12,664

 
13,038

General and administrative
 
27,071

 
27,691

Engineering and technical support
 
13,479

 
8,079

Total operating expenses
 
53,214

 
48,808

Operating loss
 
(7,113
)
 
(765
)
Other (expense) income:
 
 

 
 

Interest and bank charges
 
(1,695
)
 
(1,567
)
Equity in income of equity investees
 
1,808

 
1,618

Other, net
 
(512
)
 
276

Total other (expense) income, net
 
(399
)
 
327

Loss before income taxes
 
(7,512
)
 
(438
)
Income tax (benefit) expense
 
(1,392
)
 
276

Net loss
 
(6,120
)
 
(714
)
Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
 
(1,812
)
 

Net loss attributable to Voxx International Corporation
 
$
(4,308
)
 
$
(714
)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
        Foreign currency translation adjustments
 
4,196

 
(2,797
)
        Derivatives designated for hedging
 
(491
)
 
(664
)
        Pension plan adjustments
 
(58
)
 
52

        Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale investment securities, net of tax
 
(5
)
 
(4
)
          Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
3,642

 
(3,413
)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Voxx International Corporation
 
$
(666
)
 
$
(4,127
)
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss per common share attributable to Voxx International Corporation (basic)
 
$
(0.18
)
 
$
(0.03
)
Net loss per common share attributable to Voxx International Corporation (diluted)
 
$
(0.18
)
 
$
(0.03
)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic)
 
24,160,324

 
24,153,859

Weighted-average common shares outstanding (diluted)
 
24,160,324

 
24,153,859


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.



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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
May 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
(6,120
)
 
$
(714
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
 
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
 
4,549

 
3,497

Amortization of debt discount
 
204

 
279

Bad debt expense
 
98

 
97

Bank charges on refinanced debt
 
13

 

Gain on forward contracts
 
(324
)
 
(1,287
)
Loss on interest rate swap unwind
 
114

 

Equity in income of equity investees
 
(1,808
)
 
(1,618
)
Distribution of income from equity investees
 
1,536

 
1,235

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
 
(1,379
)
 
101

Non-cash compensation adjustment
 
288

 
(258
)
Non-cash stock based compensation expense
 
175

 
230

Venezuela currency devaluation on investment securities
 

 
23

(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
 
(5
)
 
200

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Accounts receivable
 
8,715

 
12,711

Inventory
 
(5,153
)
 
855

Receivables from vendors
 
741

 
(1,152
)
Prepaid expenses and other
 
254

 
3,132

Investment securities-trading
 
177

 
433

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, accrued sales incentives and other liabilities
 
(6,163
)
 
(17,485
)
Income taxes payable
 
(2,456
)
 
209

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
 
(6,544
)
 
488

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 

 
 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment
 
(2,297
)
 
(4,455
)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
 
5

 
13

Proceeds from sale of intangible asset
 

 
50

Increase in notes receivable
 

 
(1,250
)
Sale of short term investments
 

 
251

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(2,292
)
 
(5,391
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 

 
 

Principal payments on capital lease obligation
 
(119
)
 
(81
)
Repayment of bank obligations
 
(39,368
)
 
(63,049
)
Borrowings on bank obligations
 
44,390

 
66,265

Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 

 
225

Net cash provided by financing activities
 
4,903

 
3,360

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 
724

 
150

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 
(3,209
)
 
(1,393
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
11,767

 
8,448

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
8,558

 
$
7,055


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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(1)    Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries ("Voxx" or the "Company") have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for all periods presented.  The results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year or any interim period.  These consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures associated with consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Accordingly, these statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2016. Certain amounts in the prior year have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

We operate in three reportable segments, Automotive, Premium Audio and Consumer Accessories. See Note 21 for the Company's segment reporting disclosures.

(2)    Acquisitions

EyeLock

Effective September 1, 2015 ("the Closing Date"), Voxx completed its acquisition of a 54% voting equity interest in substantially all of the assets and certain specified liabilities of Eyelock, Inc. and Eyelock Corporation (collectively the “Seller”), a market leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions, through a newly-formed entity, Eyelock LLC.  Eyelock LLC acquired substantially all of the assets and certain specified liabilities of the Seller for a total purchase consideration of $31,880, which consisted of a cash payment of $15,504, assignment of the fair value of the indebtedness owed to the Company by the Seller of $4,676 and the fair value of the non-controlling interest of $12,900, reduced by $1,200 for amounts owed to the LLC by the selling shareholders. Additionally, units in Eyelock LLC were issued to certain executives of EyeLock LLC. The fair value of these units is recorded as compensation expense over the requisite service period of two years. This acquisition allows the Company to enter into the growing biometrics market. The fair value of the non-controlling interest was determined, with the assistance of a third party valuation expert, by grossing up the consideration transferred for the controlling interest by the voting equity interest percentage (adjusted for certain distribution thresholds required until a return of capital is achieved). The Company considered all the rights and preferences of the different classes of security holders and determined that there was no evidence of any disproportionate allocation of cash flow between the controlling and non-controlling interest at the date of acquisition. The adjusted controlling interest percentage in the fair value calculation amounted to 61%. The non-controlling interest of $12,900, valued at 39%, did not contain any further discount for lack of control. The Company believes the bargain gain implied in the transaction would eliminate any further discount for lack of control.

In connection with the closing, the Company entered into a Loan Agreement with Eyelock LLC. The terms of the Loan Agreement allow Eyelock LLC to borrow funds, bearing interest at 10%, which can be used for working capital purposes related to new business opportunities. Amounts outstanding under the Loan Agreement are due on September 1, 2017. The Loan Agreement includes customary events of default and is collateralized by all of the property of Eyelock LLC.

Net sales attributable to EyeLock LLC in the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended May 31, 2016 were approximately $47.

The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price over the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as of the Closing Date:

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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

 
 
September 1, 2015
Assets acquired:
 
 
     Accounts receivable
 
$
77

     Inventory
 
304

     Property, plant and equipment
 
259

     Intangible assets
 
43,780

        Total assets acquired
 
$
44,420

 
 
 
Liabilities assumed:
 
 
     Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
729

     Deferred tax liability
 
2,756

     Bridge loans payable to Voxx
 
3,176

     Other long-term liabilities
 
1,200

        Net assets acquired
 
36,559

        Less: purchase price
 
31,880

Gain on bargain purchase
 
$
4,679


The acquisition of substantially all of the assets and certain specified liabilities of Eyelock, Inc. and Eyelock Corporation resulted in a bargain purchase gain of $4,679, which was recognized in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) during the third quarter of Fiscal 2016. Prior to the recognition of the bargain purchase gain, the Company reassessed the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition. The Company believes it was able to acquire those assets of Eyelock LLC for less than their fair value due to the distressed financial position of the company, its inability to secure additional financing to support its ongoing operations, and the lack of potential bidders for the entity prior to Voxx's acquisition.

The fair values assigned to the intangible assets acquired and their related amortization periods are as follows:

 
September 1, 2015
 
 
 
Amortization Period (Years)
Developed technology
$
31,290

 
 
 
11.5 years
Tradename
8,435

 
 
 
Indefinite
Customer relationships
3,470

 
 
 
15.5 years
Non-compete agreement
585

 
 
 
5 years
 
$
43,780

 
 
 
 

The fair values of the intangible assets acquired were measured using Level 3 inputs and were determined using variations of the income approach, such as the discounted cash flows and relief of royalty valuation methods. Significant inputs and assumptions used in determining the fair values of the intangible assets acquired included management’s projections of future revenues, earnings and cash flows from Eyelock LLC, a weighted average cost of capital and distributor rates, customer attrition rates, royalty rates and technological obsolescence rates. A change in these inputs and assumptions may cause a significant impact on the fair values of the intangible assets acquired and the resulting bargain purchase gain.

Acquisition related costs relating to this transaction of $800 were expensed as incurred during year ended February 29, 2016.

The results of EyeLock LLC's operation have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.


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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

Pro-forma Financial Information

The following unaudited pro-forma financial information for the three months ended May 31, 2015 represents the results of the Company's operations as if EyeLock LLC was included for the full three months of the first quarter of Fiscal 2016. The unaudited pro-forma financial information does not necessarily reflect the results of operations that would have occurred had the Company constituted a single entity during the period.



Three Months Ended May 31,

 
 
2015
Net sales:
 
 
As reported
 
$
164,383

Pro forma
 
165,388

Net loss attributable to Voxx International Corporation:
 
 
As reported
 
$
(714
)
Pro forma
 
(3,322
)
Basic income per share:
 
 
As reported
 
$
(0.03
)
Pro forma
 
(0.14
)
Diluted income per share:
 
 
As reported
 
$
(0.03
)
Pro forma
 
(0.14
)
Average shares - basic
 
24,153,859

Average shares - diluted
 
24,153,859


The above pro-forma results include certain adjustments for the periods presented to adjust the financial results and give consideration to the assumption that the acquisition occurred on March 1, 2014. These adjustments include costs such as an estimate for amortization associated with intangible assets acquired, the adjustment of interest expense, as well as rent and utility expenses on debt and property leases not assumed. These pro-forma results of operations have been estimated for comparative purposes only and may not reflect the actual results of operations that would have been achieved had the transaction occurred on the date presented or be indicative of results to be achieved in the future.

(3)    Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
 
Basic net income (loss) per common share is based upon the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income (loss) per common share reflects the potential dilution that would occur if common stock equivalent securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.

There are no reconciling items which impact the numerator of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share.  A reconciliation between the denominator of basic and diluted net income(loss) per common share is as follows:

 
 
Three Months Ended
May 31,
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
 
24,160,324

 
24,153,859

 
Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 

 
 

 
Stock options and warrants
 

 

 
Weighted-average common shares and potential common shares outstanding
 
24,160,324

 
24,153,859

 
 

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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

Restricted stock, stock options and warrants of 413,164 and 406,850 for the three months ended May 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were not included in the net income (loss) per diluted share calculation because the exercise price of these restricted stock, stock options and warrants was greater than the average market price of the Company’s common stock during these periods or their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.


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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(4)    Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives

The Company applies the authoritative guidance on “Fair Value Measurements," which among other things, requires enhanced disclosures about investments that are measured and reported at fair value. This guidance establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability used in measuring investments at fair value. Market price observability is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment. Investments with readily available active quoted prices, or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices, generally will have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value.
Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:
Level 1 - Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Inputs other than Level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs developed using the Company's estimates and assumptions, which reflect those that market participants would use.

The following table presents assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at May 31, 2016:

 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and money market funds
$
8,558

 
$
8,558

 
$

Derivatives
 

 
 

 
 

Designated for hedging
$
(536
)
 
$

 
$
(536
)
Investment securities:
 

 
 

 
 

Trading securities
$
3,739

 
$
3,739

 
$

Available-for-sale securities
15

 
15

 

Other investments at amortized cost (a)
6,300

 

 

Total investment securities
$
10,054

 
$
3,754

 
$


The following table presents assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at February 29, 2016:

 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and money market funds
$
11,767

 
$
11,767

 
$

Derivatives
 

 
 

 
 

Designated for hedging
$
30

 
$

 
$
30

Investment securities:
 

 
 

 
 

Trading securities
$
3,917

 
$
3,917

 
$

Available-for-sale securities
18

 
18

 

Other investments at amortized cost (a)
6,271

 

 

Total investment securities
$
10,206

 
$
3,935

 
$


(a)
Included in this balance are investments in two non-controlled corporations accounted for at cost (see Note 5). The fair values of these investments would be based upon Level 3 inputs. At May 31, 2016 and February 29, 2016, it is not practicable to estimate the fair values of these items.

The carrying amount of the Company's accounts receivable, short-term debt, accounts payable, accrued expenses, bank obligations and long-term debt approximates fair value because of (i) the short-term nature of the financial instrument; (ii)

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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

the interest rate on the financial instrument being reset every quarter to reflect current market rates, and (iii) the stated or implicit interest rate approximates the current market rates or are not materially different than market rates.
Derivative Instruments
The Company's derivative instruments include forward foreign currency contracts utilized to hedge a portion of its foreign currency inventory purchases, local operating expenses, as well as its general economic exposure to foreign currency fluctuations created in the normal course of business. The Company also has two interest rate swap agreements as of May 31, 2016, one of which hedges interest rate exposure related to the forecasted outstanding borrowings on a portion of its senior secured credit facility ("the Amended Credit Facility"), and a second that hedges interest rate exposure related to the forecasted outstanding balance of its construction mortgage, with monthly payments due through March 2026. A third interest rate swap agreement that also hedged interest rate exposure related the Amended Credit Facility, expired in April 2016 with a fair value of $0 on the date of expiration, and a fourth agreement, which hedged interest rate exposure related to the forecasted outstanding balance of one of its mortgage notes, was unwound in April 2016 when that mortgage was paid in full (see Note 14). The fair value of this interest rate swap agreement on the date it was unwound was $(114), which was charged to interest expense in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The remaining swap agreement related to the Amended Credit Facility locks the Company's LIBOR rate at 0.515% (exclusive of credit spread) through the swap's maturity date of February 28, 2017. The swap agreement related to the Company's construction loan locks the interest rate on the debt at 3.48% (inclusive of credit spread) through the maturity date of the loan. The forward foreign currency derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting are designated as cash flow hedges and valued using observable forward rates for the same or similar instruments (Level 2). The duration of open forward foreign currency contracts range from 1 - 9 months and are classified in the balance sheet according to their terms. Interest rate swap agreements qualifying for hedge accounting are designated as cash flow hedges and valued based on a comparison of the change in fair value of the actual swap contracts designated as the hedging instruments and the change in fair value of a hypothetical swap contract (Level 2). We calculate the fair value of interest rate swap agreements quarterly based on the quoted market price for the same or similar financial instruments. Interest rate swaps are classified in the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities based on the fair value of the instruments at the end of the period.
It is the Company's policy to enter into derivative instrument contracts with terms that coincide with the underlying exposure being hedged. As such, the Company's derivative instruments are expected to be highly effective. Hedge ineffectiveness, if any, is recognized as incurred through Other Income (Expense) in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and amounted to $(50) for the three months ended May 31, 2016, respectively, and $52 for the three months ended May 31, 2015, respectively.
Financial Statement Classification
The Company holds derivative instruments that are designated as hedging instruments. The following table discloses the fair value as of May 31, 2016 and February 29, 2016 of derivative instruments:
 
 
Derivative Assets and Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
Account
 
May 31, 2016
 
February 29, 2016
Designated derivative instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
 
$
(159
)
 
$
(98
)
 
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
190

 
989

Interest rate swap agreements
 
Other long term liabilities
 
(572
)
 
(862
)
 
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
5

 
1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total derivatives
 
 
 
$
(536
)
 
$
30


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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)


Cash flow hedges

During Fiscal 2016, the Company entered into forward foreign currency contracts, which have a current outstanding notional value of $30,333 and are designated as cash flow hedges at May 31, 2016. The current outstanding notional values of the Company's two interest rate swaps at May 31, 2016 are $15,000 and $9,488. For cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss is reported as a component of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.

Activity related to cash flow hedges recorded during the three months ended May 31, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:
 
Three months ended
 
Three months ended
 
May 31, 2016
 
May 31, 2015
 
Pretax Gain(Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
 
Pretax Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a)
 
Gain (Loss)for Ineffectiveness in Other Income
 
Pretax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
 
Pretax Gain Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (a)
 
Gain (Loss) for Ineffectiveness in Other Income
Cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
$
(818
)
 
$
324

 
$
(50
)
 
$
491

 
$
1,287

 
$
52

Interest rate swaps
$
180

 
$
(114
)
 
$

 
$
(48
)
 
$

 
$

(a) Gains and losses related to foreign currency contracts are reclassified to cost of sales. Gains and losses related to interest rate swaps are reclassified to interest expense.

The net loss recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for foreign currency contracts is expected to be recognized in cost of sales within the next twenty-one months. No amounts were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness during the respective periods. As of May 31, 2016, no foreign currency contracts originally designated for hedge accounting were de-designated or terminated.

(5)    Investment Securities

As of May 31, 2016 and February 29, 2016, the Company had the following investments:

 
May 31, 2016
 
February 29, 2016
 
Cost
Basis
 
Unrealized
Holding
Gain/(Loss)
 
Fair
Value
 
Cost
Basis
 
Unrealized
Holding
Gain/(Loss)
 
Fair
Value
Investment Securities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Marketable Securities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Trading
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Deferred Compensation
$
3,739

 
$

 
$
3,739

 
$
3,917

 
$

 
$
3,917

Available-for-sale
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cellstar

 
15

 
15

 

 
18

 
18

Held-to-maturity Investment

 

 

 

 

 

Total Marketable Securities
3,739

 
15

 
3,754

 
3,917

 
18

 
3,935

Other Investments
6,300

 

 
6,300

 
6,271

 

 
6,271

Total Investment Securities
$
10,039

 
$
15

 
$
10,054

 
$
10,188

 
$
18

 
$
10,206


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)



Long-Term Investments

Trading Securities

The Company’s trading securities consist of mutual funds, which are held in connection with the Company’s deferred compensation plan. Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities offset those associated with the corresponding deferred compensation liability.

Available-For-Sale Securities

The Company’s available-for-sale marketable securities include a less than 20% equity ownership in CLST Holdings, Inc. (“Cellstar").

Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related tax effect (if applicable), on available-for-sale securities are reported as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) until realized. Realized gains and losses from the sale of available-for-sale securities are determined on a specific identification basis and reported in Other Income (Expense).

A decline in the market value of any available-for-sale security below cost that is deemed other-than-temporary results in a reduction in carrying amount to fair value. The impairment is charged to earnings and a new cost basis for the security is established.  The Company considers numerous factors, on a case-by-case basis, in evaluating whether the decline in market value of an available-for-sale security below cost is other-than-temporary. Such factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost; (ii) the financial condition and the near-term prospects of the issuer of the investment; and (iii) whether the Company's intent to retain the investment for the period of time is sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. No other-than-temporary losses were incurred by the Company during the three months ended May 31, 2016 or 2015.

Other Long-Term Investments

Other long-term investments include investments in two non-controlled corporations accounted for by the cost method. As of May 31, 2016, the Company's investments in Rx Networks and 360fly, Inc. (formerly EyeSee360, Inc.) totaled $1,847 and $4,453, respectively, or a total investment balance of $6,300. We held 12.5% and 4.7% of the outstanding shares of Rx Networks and 360fly, Inc., respectively, at May 31, 2016. No additional investment was made in either of these companies during the three months ended May 31, 2016.

(6)    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

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


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

 
 
Foreign Exchange Gains (Losses)
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax
 
Pension plan adjustments, net of tax
 
Derivatives designated in a hedging relationship, net of tax
 
Total
Balance at February 29, 2016
 
$
(38,637
)
 
$
(81
)
 
$
(2,102
)
 
$
103

 
$
(40,717
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 
4,196

 
(5
)
 
(58
)
 
(382
)
 
3,751

Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 

 

 

 
(109
)
 
(109
)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)
 
4,196

 
(5
)
 
(58
)
 
(491
)
 
3,642

Balance at May 31, 2016
 
$
(34,441
)
 
$
(86
)
 
$
(2,160
)
 
$
(388
)
 
$
(37,075
)

During the three months ended May 31, 2016, the Company recorded tax (benefit) expense related to unrealized losses on investments of $0, pension plan adjustments of $0 and derivatives designated in a hedging relationship of $(329).

Included in foreign exchange gains for the three months ended May 31, 2016 was $1,416, resulting from translating the financial statements of the Company’s non-U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries into our reporting currency, which is the U.S. dollar, as well as approximately, $2,408 resulting from the remeasurement of an intercompany loan, payable in Euros, which is of a long-term investment nature. Remaining gains or losses pertain to the remeasurement of intercompany transactions of a long-term investment nature, with certain subsidiaries whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar. Intercompany loans and transactions that are of a long-term investment nature are remeasured and resulting gains and losses shall be reported in the same manner as translation adjustments. Within foreign exchange gains in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months ended May 31, 2016, the Company recorded gains of $3,680 related to the Euro, $499 for the Canadian dollar and $17 for various other currencies. These adjustments were caused by the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the Euro and Canadian dollar by approximately 3% for the three months ended May 31, 2016.


(7)    Supplemental Cash Flow Information

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

 
 
Three Months Ended
May 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures funded by long-term obligations
 
$

 
$
1,109

       Mortgage settlement funded by long-term obligations
 
5,590

 

       Interest expense funded by long-term obligations
 
225

 

       Deferred financing costs funded by long-term obligations
 
1,753

 

Cash paid during the period:
 
 
 
 
Interest (excluding bank charges)
 
$
488

 
$
592

Income taxes (net of refunds)
 
$
2,288

 
$
112


(8)    Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
 
The Company has various stock-based compensation plans, which are more fully described in Note 1 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2016.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

The Company granted 125,000 options in October 2014, which vested on October 16, 2015, expire two years from date of vesting (October 15, 2017), have an exercise price equal to $7.76, $0.25 above the sales price of the Company’s stock on the day prior to the date of grant, have a contractual term of 3.0 years and a grant date fair value of $2.78 per share determined based upon a Black-Scholes valuation model. These options are included in the outstanding options and warrants table below and are exercisable at May 31, 2016.

In addition, the Company issued 15,000 warrants in October 2014 to purchase the Company’s common stock with the same terms as those of the options above as consideration for future legal and professional services. These warrants are included in the outstanding options and warrants table below and are exercisable at May 31, 2016.

During the three months ended May 31, 2016, there were no stock-based compensation costs or professional fees recorded by the Company and there were no unrecognized compensation costs or professional fees as of May 31, 2016 related to stock options and warrants.

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

 
 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
Outstanding at February 29, 2016
 
131,250

 
$
7.76

 
 
Granted
 

 

 
 
Exercised
 

 

 
 
Forfeited/expired
 

 

 
 
Outstanding and exercisable at May 31, 2016
 
131,250

 
$
7.76

 
1.38

A restricted stock award is an award of common stock that is subject to certain restrictions during a specified period. Restricted stock awards are independent of option grants and are subject to forfeiture if employment terminates prior to the release of the restrictions. In Fiscal 2014, the Company established a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) and granted 84,588 shares of restricted stock under this plan. During Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2016, an additional 118,058 and 79,268 shares of restricted stock were granted under the SERP, respectively. These shares were granted based on certain performance criteria and vest on the later of three years from the date of grant (or three years from the date of participation in the SERP with respect to the Fiscal 2014 grants), or the grantee reaching the age of 65 years. The shares will also vest upon termination of the grantee's employment by the Company without cause, provided that the grantee, at the time of termination, has been employed by the Company for at least 10 years. Upon vesting, the shares will be issued to the grantee or settled in cash, at the Company's sole option. The grantee cannot transfer the rights to receive shares before the restricted shares vest. There are no market conditions inherent in the award, only an employee performance requirement, and the service requirement that the respective employee continues employment with the Company through the vesting date. The Company expenses the cost of the restricted stock awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of each employee or a maximum of 12.75 years. For these purposes, the fair market values of the restricted stock, $13.62, $7.77 and $8.13, respectively, were determined based on the mean of the high and low price of the Company's common stock on the grant dates.

The following table presents a summary of the Company's restricted stock activity for the three months ended May 31, 2016:


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at February 29, 2016
271,824
 
$
9.61

Granted

 

Vested

 

Forfeited

 

Balance at May 31, 2016
271,824

 
$
9.61


During the three months ended May 31, 2016, the Company recorded $175 in stock-based compensation related to restricted stock awards. As of May 31, 2016, there was $1,063 of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock awards.

(9)    Supply Chain Financing

The Company has four supply chain financing agreements ("factoring agreements") that were entered into for the purpose of accelerating receivable collection and better managing cash flow. The factored balances for all four agreements are sold without recourse and are accounted for as sales of accounts receivable. Total receivable balances sold for the three months ended May 31, 2016, net of discounts, were $59,044, compared to $65,025 for the three months ended May 31, 2015, respectively.

(10)    Research and Development

Expenditures for research and development are charged to expense as incurred. Such expenditures amounted to $10,256 for the three months ended May 31, 2016 compared to $4,972 for the three months ended May 31, 2015 net of customer reimbursement, and are included within Engineering and Technical Support Expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

The Company enters into development and long-term supply agreements with certain of its OEM ("Original Equipment Manufacturer") customers. Reimbursements of the development services are recorded based upon the milestone method of revenue recognition provided certain criteria are met. Amounts due from OEM customers for development services are reflected as a reduction of research and development expense because the performance of contract development services is not central to the Company's operations. For the three months ended May 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded $460 and $1,781, respectively, of development service reimbursements as a reduction of research and development expense based upon the achievement of a milestone.


(11)    Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The change in goodwill by segment is as follows:


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

Automotive:
Amount
Beginning balance at March 1, 2016
$
57,816

Currency translation
1,380

Balance at May 31, 2016
$
59,196

 
 
Gross carrying amount at May 31, 2016
$
59,196

Accumulated impairment charge

Net carrying amount at May 31, 2016
$
59,196

 
 
Premium Audio:
 
Beginning balance at March 1, 2016
$
46,533

Activity during the period

Balance at May 31, 2016
$
46,533

 
 
Gross carrying amount at May 31, 2016
$
78,696

Accumulated impairment charge
(32,163
)
Net carrying amount at May 31, 2016
$
46,533

 
 
Total Goodwill, net
$
105,729


Note: The Company's Consumer Accessories segment did not carry a goodwill balance at May 31, 2016 or February 29, 2016.

At May 31, 2016, intangible assets consisted of the following:  

 
 
Gross
Carrying
Value
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Total Net
Book
Value
Finite-lived intangible assets:
 


 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
 
$
65,910

 
$
24,888

 
$
41,022

Trademarks/Tradenames
 
415

 
390

 
25

Developed technology
 
31,290

 
2,041

 
29,249

Patents
 
8,812

 
4,348

 
4,464

License
 
1,400

 
1,400

 

Contract
 
2,141

 
1,644

 
497

Total finite-lived intangible assets
 
$
109,968

 
$
34,711

 
75,257

Indefinite-lived intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trademarks
 
 
 
 
 
108,763

Total net intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
$
184,020


At February 29, 2016, intangible assets consisted of the following: 


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

 
 
Gross
Carrying
Value
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Total Net
Book
Value
Finite-lived intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
 
$
65,290

 
$
23,527

 
$
41,763

Trademarks/Tradenames
 
415

 
389

 
26

Developed technology
 
31,290

 
1,360

 
29,930

Patents
 
8,638

 
4,079

 
4,559

License
 
1,400

 
1,400

 

Contract
 
2,141

 
1,615

 
526

Total finite-lived intangible assets
 
$
109,174

 
$
32,370

 
76,804

Indefinite-lived intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trademarks
 
 
 
 
 
108,218

Total net intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
$
185,022


The Company recorded amortization expense of $2,051 and $1,275 for the three months ended May 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for all amortizable intangibles for each of the succeeding years ending May 31, 2021 is as follows:

Fiscal Year
 
Amount
2018
 
$
8,131

2019
 
8,033

2020
 
7,917

2021
 
7,863

2022
 
7,669



(12)    Equity Investment

As of May 31, 2016 and February 29, 2016, the Company had a 50% non-controlling ownership interest in ASA Electronics, LLC and Subsidiary (“ASA") which acts as a distributor of mobile electronics specifically designed for niche markets within the automotive industry, including RV's; buses; and commercial, heavy duty, agricultural, construction, powersport, and marine vehicles.

The following presents summary financial information for ASA.  Such summary financial information has been provided herein based upon the individual significance of ASA to the consolidated financial information of the Company.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

 
 
May 31,
2016
 
February 29,
2016
Current assets
 
$
45,481

 
$
44,097

Non-current assets
 
5,585

 
5,658

Current liabilities
 
6,624

 
5,857

Members' equity
 
44,442

 
43,898

 
 
Three Months Ended
May 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Net sales
 
$
24,975

 
$
24,882

Gross profit
 
7,897

 
7,429

Operating income
 
3,607

 
3,226

Net income
 
3,616

 
3,236

 
The Company's share of income from ASA was $1,808 and $1,618 for the three months ended May 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  

(13)    Income Taxes

The Company’s provision for income taxes consists of U.S. and foreign taxes in amounts necessary to align the Company’s year-to-date provision for income taxes with the effective tax rate that the Company expects to achieve for the full year. The Company’s annual effective tax rate for Fiscal 2017 excluding discrete items is estimated to be 19.9% (which includes U.S., state and local and foreign taxes) based upon the Company’s anticipated earnings both in the U.S. and in its foreign subsidiaries. The Company's projected annual effective tax rate (excluding discrete items) is lower than the statutory rate of 35% primarily due to income taxed in foreign jurisdictions at lower tax rates, the non-controlling interest related to EyeLock LLC, expected realization of certain deferred tax assets based on forecasted income and an income tax provision resulting from the increase in deferred tax liabilities related to indefinite-lived intangible assets.

For the three months ended May 31, 2016, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $1,392, which consisted of U.S., state and local and foreign taxes, including a discrete tax provision of $102 for the three months ended May 31, 2016. The discrete tax provision for the three months ended May 31, 2016 relates to the accrual of interest for unrecognized tax benefits. For the three months ended May 31, 2015, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $276.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2016 was a benefit of (18.5)%, compared to a provision of 62.9% in the comparable prior period.  At May 31, 2016, the Company had an uncertain tax position liability of $5,092, including interest and penalties. The unrecognized tax benefits include amounts related to various U.S federal, state and local and foreign tax issues.

(14)    Inventory

Inventories by major category are as follows:

 
 
May 31,
2016
 
February 29,
2016
Raw materials
 
$
49,357

 
$
46,941

Work in process
 
5,668

 
4,457

Finished goods
 
95,613

 
92,630

Inventory, net
 
$
150,638

 
$
144,028


(15)     Financing Arrangements


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

The Company has the following financing arrangements:

 
 
May 31,
2016
 
February 29,
2016
Debt
 
 
 
 
Domestic credit facility (a)
 
$
86,193

 
$
72,300

Construction loan (b)
 
9,488

 
9,223

Euro asset-based lending obligation (c)
 
4,575

 
5,412

Schwaiger mortgage (d)
 
858

 
892

Klipsch note (e)
 
221

 
262

Woodview Trace mortgage (f)
 

 
5,720

Voxx Germany mortgage (g)
 
4,647

 
4,710

Hirschmann line of credit (h)
 
1,001

 
998

Total debt
 
106,983

 
99,517

Less: current portion of long-term debt
 
10,989

 
8,826

Long-term debt before debt issuance costs
 
95,994

 
90,691

Less: debt issuance costs
 
4,071

 
2,522

 Total long-term debt
 
$
91,923

 
$
88,169


(a)          Domestic Credit Facility
 
From March 1, 2016 through April 25, 2016, the Company had a senior secured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with an aggregate availability of $125,000, consisting of a revolving credit facility of $125,000, with a $30,000 multicurrency revolving credit facility sublimit, a $15,625 sublimit for Letters of Credit and a $6,250 sublimit for Swingline Loans. This Credit Facility was due on January 9, 2019; however, it was subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Agreement).

On April 26, 2016, the Company amended and restated the Credit Facility ("Amended Credit Facility"). The Amended Credit Facility provides for a revolving credit facility with committed availability of up to $140,000, which may be increased, at the option of the Company, up to a maximum of $175,000; a $15,000 sublimit for Letters of Credit; a $15,000 sublimit for Swingline Loans and a Term Loan in the amount of $15,000.

The Term Loan shall be repayable in consecutive quarterly installments of $938 commencing on July 1, 2016 through April 1, 2020. All other amounts outstanding under the Amended Credit Facility will mature and become due on April 26, 2021. The Company may prepay any amounts outstanding at any time, subject to payment of certain breakage and redeployment costs relating to LIBOR Rate Loans; provided that the Term Loan shall not be voluntarily prepaid except as set forth in the agreement. The commitments under the Amended Credit Facility may be irrevocably reduced at any time, without premium or penalty as set forth in the agreement.

Generally, the Company may designate specific borrowings under the Amended Credit Facility as either Base Rate Loans or LIBOR Rate Loans, except that Swingline Loans may only be designated as Base Rate Loans. Loans designated as LIBOR Rate Loans shall bear interest at a rate equal to the then applicable LIBOR rate plus a range of 1.75 - 2.25%. Loans designated as Base Rate loans shall bear interest at a rate equal to the applicable margin for Base Rate Loans of 0.75 - 1.25% as defined in the agreement. Amounts outstanding in respect of the Term Loan shall bear interest at a rate equal to either (as selected by the Company pursuant to the agreement) (a) the then-applicable LIBOR Rate (not to be less than 0.00%) plus 4.25% or (b) the then-applicable Base Rate plus 3.25%. As of May 31, 2016, the weighted average interest rate on the facility was 2.98%.

The Amended Credit Facility requires compliance with a financial covenant calculated as of the last day of each fiscal quarter consisting of a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. The Amended Credit Facility also contains covenants that limit the ability of the Loan Parties and certain of their Subsidiaries which are not Loan Parties to, among other things: (i) incur additional indebtedness; (ii) incur liens; (iii) merge, consolidate or dispose of a substantial

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

portion of their business; (iv) transfer or dispose of assets; (v) change their name, organizational identification number, state or province of organization or organizational identity; (vi) make any material change in their nature of business; (vii) prepay or otherwise acquire indebtedness; (viii) cause any Change of Control; (ix) make any Restricted Junior Payment; (x) change their fiscal year or method of accounting; (xi) make advances, loans or investments; (xii) enter into or permit any transaction with an Affiliate of any Borrower or any of their Subsidiaries; (xiii) use proceeds for certain items; (xiv) issue or sell any of their stock; (xv) consign or sell any of their inventory on certain terms.

The Obligations under the Loan Documents are secured by a general lien on and security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Borrowers and certain of the Guarantors, including accounts receivable, equipment, real estate, general intangibles and inventory. The Company has guaranteed the obligations of the Borrowers under the Credit Agreement.

As of May 31, 2016, $71,193 was outstanding under the revolving credit facility and $15,000 was outstanding under the term loan. Charges incurred on the unused portion of the Amended Credit Facility during the three months ended May 31, 2016 totaled $49, compared to $88 during the three months ended May 31, 2015. These charges are included within Interest and Bank Charges on the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

The Company has accounted for the latest amendment as a modification of debt and has added the costs incurred to amend the agreement, totaling $1,753, to the remaining financing costs related to the previous credit facility. These deferred financing costs are included in Long-term debt on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as a contra-liability balance, and are amortized through Interest and bank charges in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) over the five year term of the Amended Credit Facility. During the three months ended May 31, 2016 and May 31, 2015, the Company amortized $196 and $279 of these costs, respectively. The net unamortized balance of these debt issuance costs as of May 31, 2016 was $3,768.

(b)    Construction Mortgage
        
On July 6, 2015, VOXX HQ LLC, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, closed on a $9,995 industrial development revenue tax exempt bond under a loan agreement in favor of the Orange County Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) to finance the construction of the Company's manufacturing facility and executive offices in Lake Nona, Florida.  Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells Fargo") was the purchaser of the bond and U.S. Bank National Association is the trustee under an Indenture of Trust with the Authority. Voxx borrowed the proceeds of the bond purchase from the Authority during construction as a revolving loan, which converted to a permanent mortgage upon completion of the facility in January 2016 (the "Construction Mortgage"). The Company makes principal and interest payments to Wells Fargo, which began March 1, 2016 and will continue through March of 2026. The Construction Mortgage bears interest at 70% of 1-month LIBOR plus 1.54% (1.30% at May 31, 2016) and is secured by a first mortgage on the property, a collateral assignment of leases and rents and a guaranty by the Company. The financial covenants of the Construction Mortgage are as defined in the Company’s Amended Credit Facility with Wells Fargo dated April 26, 2016.

The Company incurred debt financing costs totaling approximately $332 as a result of obtaining the Construction Loan, which are recorded as deferred financing costs and included in Long-term Debt as a contra-liability balance on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet and are being amortized through Interest and Bank Charges in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) over the ten year term of the Construction Loan. During the three months ended May 31, 2016, the Company amortized $8 of these costs.

On July 20, 2015, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement in order to hedge interest rate exposure related to the Construction Loan and pays a fixed rate of 3.48% under the swap agreement (See Note 4).

(c)          Euro Asset-Based Lending Obligation
 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

Foreign bank obligations include a Euro accounts receivable factoring arrangement, which has a credit limit of up to 60% of eligible non-factored accounts receivable (see Note 9), and a Euro Asset-Based Lending ("ABL") credit facility, which has a credit limit of €8,000 and expires on October 31, 2016 for the Company's subsidiary, VOXX Germany. The rate of interest for these credit facilities is the three month Euribor plus 1.6% (1.34% at May 31, 2016). As of May 31, 2016, the amounts outstanding under these credit facilities, which are payable on demand, do not exceed their respective credit limits.
  
(d)          Schwaiger Mortgage
 
In January 2012, the Company's Schwaiger subsidiary purchased a building, entering into a mortgage note payable. The mortgage note bears interest at 3.75% and will be fully paid by December 2019.
 
(e)    Klipsch Notes

This balance represents a mortgage on a facility included in the assets acquired in connection with the Klipsch acquisition on March 1, 2011 and assumed by Voxx. The balance of this note will be fully paid by the end of Fiscal 2018.

(f)    Woodview Trace Mortgage

During Fiscal 2013, the Company purchased the building housing Klipsch's headquarters in Indianapolis, IN. The interest rate on the mortgage was equal to the 1-month LIBOR plus 2.25% and the Company had an interest rate swap agreement in order to hedge interest rate exposure related to this mortgage, paying a fixed rate of 3.92% under the agreement. In April 2016, the Company repaid this mortgage in conjunction with the amendment of the Company's credit facility (see Note 15(a)) and unwound the interest rate swap (see Note 4).

(g)    Voxx Germany Mortgage

This balance represents a mortgage on the land and building housing Voxx Germany's headquarters in Pulheim, Germany, which was entered into in January 2013. The mortgage bears interest at 2.85%, payable in twenty-six quarterly installments through June 2019.

(h)    Hirschmann Line of Credit

In December 2014, Hirschmann entered into an agreement for a €8,000 working capital line of credit with a financial institution. The line of credit is payable on demand and is mutually cancelable. The rate of interest is the three month Euribor plus 2% (1.74% at May 31, 2016). Hirschmann and Voxx Germany are joint and severally liable for the line of credit balance, which is also guaranteed by VOXX International Corporation.

(16)     Other (Expense) Income

Other (expense) income is comprised of the following:

 
 
Three Months Ended
May 31,
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
Foreign currency (loss) gain
 
$
(706
)
 
$
343

 
Interest income
 
25

 
35

 
Rental income
 
173

 
104

 
Miscellaneous
 
(4
)
 
(206
)
 
Total other, net
 
$
(512
)
 
$
276

 


(17)    Foreign Currency

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)


The Company has certain operations in Venezuela. Venezuela is currently experiencing significant political and civil unrest and economic instability and has been troubled with various foreign currency and price controls. The country has experienced high rates of inflation over the last several years. The President of Venezuela has the authority to legislate certain areas by decree, which allows the government to nationalize certain industries or expropriate certain companies and property. These factors may have a negative impact on our business and our financial condition. In 2003, Venezuela created the Commission of Administration of Foreign Currency ("CADIVI") which establishes and administers currency controls and their associated rules and regulations. These controls include creating a fixed exchange rate between the Bolivar Fuerte and the U.S. Dollar, and the ability to restrict the exchange of Bolivar Fuertes for U.S. Dollars and vice versa.

Effective January 1, 2010, according to the guidelines in ASC 830, "Foreign Currency," Venezuela was designated as a hyper-inflationary economy.  A hyper-inflationary economy designation occurs when a country has experienced cumulative inflation of approximately 100 percent or more over a 3 year period.  The hyper-inflationary designation requires the local subsidiary in Venezuela to record all transactions as if they were denominated in U.S. dollars.  The Company transitioned to hyper-inflationary accounting on March 1, 2010 and continues to account for its operation in Venezuela under this method.

From February 2013 through February 2016, the official exchange rate of the Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte was 6.3 per U.S. dollar; however, since January 2014, the Venezuelan government has created multiple alternative exchange rates designated to be used for the purchase of goods and services deemed non-essential. In February 2015, the Venezuelan government introduced a new currency system, referred to as the Marginal Currency System, or SIMADI rate. This market-based exchange system consisted of a mechanism from which both businesses and individuals were allowed to purchase and sell foreign currency at the price set by the market. The SIMADI rate was used by the Company at May 31, 2015 and was approximately 199 Bolivar Fuerte/$1. In February 2016, the Venezuelan government announced further changes to its foreign currency exchange mechanisms, including a 59% devaluation of the official government exchange rate (re-named DIPRO) from 6.3 bolivars to 10.0 bolivars to the U.S. dollar.  Additionally, the SIMADI exchange rate was replaced by the DICOM exchange rate, a new floating exchange rate for non-essential imports. The Venezuelan government has reported that the DICOM exchange rate will be allowed to float to meet market needs. The Company has evaluated all of the facts and circumstances surrounding its Venezuelan operations and determined that as of May 31, 2016, the DICOM (formerly SIMADI) rate continues to be the appropriate rate to use for remeasuring its Venezuelan subsidiary’s financial statements. As of May 31, 2016, the published DIPRO and DICOM rates offered were 10.0 and 531.0 bolivars to the U.S. dollar, respectively. Net currency exchange losses of $8 and $1 were recorded for the three months ended May 31, 2016 and May 31, 2015, respectively, representing currency devaluation, and are included in Other Income (Expense) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Our investment in Venezuela mainly consists of $3,782 of properties that are currently being held for investment purposes. During Fiscal 2015, the Company impaired these properties based on an assessment of their recoverability. In reviewing the recoverability of its investment properties, the Company considered the expected cash flows from these properties, the length of time the properties have been held, the volatile market conditions, the Company’s financial condition, and the intent and ability to retain its investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. No additional impairments were recorded during the three months ended May 31, 2016.

Our automotive business in Venezuela and our ability to obtain U.S. dollars are impacted by the continued economic instability, increasing inflation and currency restrictions imposed by the government. The Company continues to monitor this situation closely and will continue to evaluate its local properties. Further devaluations or regulatory actions could impair the carrying value of these properties.

(18)     Lease Obligations

At May 31, 2016, the Company was obligated under non-cancelable operating leases for equipment, as well as warehouse and office facilities for minimum annual rental payments as follows:


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

 
Operating
Leases
2017
$
4,669

2018
2,321

2019
792

2020
223

2021
193

Thereafter
374

Total minimum lease payments
$
8,572


The Company has three capital leases with a total lease liability of $1,353 at May 31, 2016. These leases have maturities through Fiscal 2021.

The Company leases a facility from its principal stockholder which expires on November 30, 2016. At May 31, 2016, minimum annual rental payments on this related party operating lease, which are included in the above table, are as follows:

2017
$
423

Total
$
423


(19)     Capital Structure
 
The Company's capital structure is as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
Shares Authorized
 
Shares Outstanding
 
 
 
 
Security
 
Par
Value
 
May 31,
2016
 
February 29,
2016
 
May 31,
2016
 
February 29,
2016
 
Voting
Rights per
Share
 
Liquidation
Rights
Preferred Stock
 
$
50.00

 
50,000

 
50,000

 

 

 

 
$50 per share
Series Preferred Stock
 
$
0.01

 
1,500,000

 
1,500,000

 

 

 

 
 
Class A Common Stock
 
$
0.01

 
60,000,000

 
60,000,000

 
21,899,370

 
21,899,370

 
1
 
Ratably with Class B
Class B Common Stock
 
$
0.01

 
10,000,000

 
10,000,000

 
2,260,954

 
2,260,954

 
10
 
Ratably with Class A
Treasury Stock at cost
 
at cost

 
2,168,074

 
2,168,074

 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
 


(20)    Variable Interest Entities

A variable interest entity ("VIE") is an entity that either (i) has insufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, or (ii) has equity investors who lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. Under ASC 810, an entity that holds a variable interest in a VIE and meets certain requirements would be considered to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE and required to consolidate the VIE in its consolidated financial statements. In order to be considered the primary beneficiary of a VIE, an entity must hold a variable interest in the VIE and have both:

the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE; and


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

the right to receive benefits from, or the obligation to absorb losses of, the VIE that could be potentially significant to the VIE.

Effective September 1, 2015, Voxx acquired a majority voting interest in substantially all of the assets and certain specified liabilities of Eyelock, Inc. and Eyelock Corporation, a market leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions, through a newly-formed entity, Eyelock LLC (See Note 2). We have determined that we hold a variable interest in EyeLock LLC as a result of:

our majority voting interest and ownership of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of the entity; and

a loan agreement with EyeLock LLC, executed in conjunction with the acquisition, in which the subsidiary may borrow funds from Voxx for working capital purposes. The loan bears interest at 10% and the outstanding balance as of May 31, 2016 was $13,268.
We concluded that we became the primary beneficiary of EyeLock LLC on September 1, 2015 in conjunction with the acquisition. This was the first date on which we had the power to direct the activities EyeLock LLC that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity because we acquired a majority interest in substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of EyeLock, Inc. and EyeLock Corporation on this date, as well as obtained a majority voting interest as a result of this transaction. Although we are considered to have control over EyeLock LLC under ASC 810, due to our majority ownership interest, the assets of EyeLock LLC can only be used to satisfy the obligations of EyeLock LLC. As a result of our majority ownership interest in the entity and our primary beneficiary conclusion, we consolidated EyeLock LLC within our consolidated financial statements beginning on September 1, 2015. Prior to September 1, 2015, EyeLock, Inc. and EyeLock Corporation were not required to be consolidated within our consolidated financial statements because we concluded that we were not the primary beneficiary of the entities prior to that time.

Assets and Liabilities of EyeLock LLC
In accordance with ASC 810, the consolidation of EyeLock LLC was treated as an acquisition of assets and liabilities and, therefore, the assets and liabilities of EyeLock LLC were included in our consolidated financial statements at their fair value beginning on September 1, 2015. Refer to Note 2 for the fair value of the assets and liabilities of EyeLock LLC on the acquisition date and the discussion of purchase accounting considerations.

 The following table sets forth the carrying values of assets and liabilities of EyeLock LLC that were included on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of May 31, 2016:


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

 
 
May 31, 2016
 
February 29, 2016

Assets
 
(unaudited)
 

Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
29

 
$
20

Accounts receivable, net
 
239

 
195

Inventory, net
 
304

 
304

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
187

 
256

Total current assets
 
759

 
775

Property, plant and equipment, net
 
289

 
302

Intangible assets, net
 
41,484

 
42,249

Other assets
 
133

 

Total assets
 
$
42,665

 
$
43,326

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
349

 
$
746

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
 
1,062

 
1,103

Total current liabilities
 
1,411

 
1,849

Long-term debt
 
13,268

 
9,104

Other long-term liabilities
 
1,200

 
1,200

Total liabilities
 
15,879

 
12,153

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
Partners' equity:
 
 
 
 
Capital
 
40,103

 
39,841

Retained earnings
 
(13,317
)
 
(8,668
)
Total partners' equity
 
26,786

 
31,173

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
42,665

 
$
43,326



Revenue and Expenses of EyeLock LLC
The following table sets forth the revenues and expenses of EyeLock LLC that were included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended May 31, 2016:


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

 
 
3 Months Ended
 
 
 
May 31, 2016
 
Net sales
 
$
47

 
Cost of sales
 
9

 
Gross profit
 
38

 
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
Selling
 
670

 
General and administrative
 
1,686

 
Engineering and technical support
 
2,056

 
Total operating expenses
 
4,412

 
Operating loss
 
(4,374
)
 
Interest and bank charges
 
(275
)
 
Loss before income taxes
 
(4,649
)
 
Income tax expense
 

 
Net loss
 
$
(4,649
)
 


(21)    Segment Reporting

The Company operates in three distinct segments based upon our products and our internal organizational structure. The three operating segments, which are also the Company's reportable segments, are Automotive, Premium Audio and Consumer Accessories.

Our Automotive segment designs, manufactures, distributes and markets rear-seat entertainment devices, satellite radio products, automotive security, remote start systems, digital TV tuners, mobile antennas, mobile multimedia devices, aftermarket/OE-styled radios, car link-smartphone telematics application, collision avoidance systems and location-based services.
Our Premium Audio segment designs, manufactures, distributes and markets home theater systems, high-end loudspeakers, outdoor speakers, iPod/computer speakers, business music systems, cinema speakers, flat panel speakers, Bluetooth speakers, soundbars, headphones and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible devices.
Our Consumer Accessories segment designs and markets remote controls; rechargeable battery packs; wireless and Bluetooth speakers; karaoke products; action cameras; iris identification and security related products; personal sound amplifiers; and A/V connectivity, portable/home charging, reception, and digital consumer products.
The accounting principles applied at the consolidated financial statement level are generally the same as those applied at the operating segment level and there are no material intersegment sales. The segments are allocated interest expense, based upon a pre-determined formula, which utilizes a percentage of each operating segment's intercompany balance, which is offset in Corporate/Eliminations.

Segment data for each of the Company's segments are presented below:


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

 
Automotive
 
Premium Audio
 
Consumer Accessories
 
Corporate/ Eliminations
 
Total
Three Months Ended May 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
81,406

 
$
32,134

 
$
41,685

 
$
231

 
$
155,456

Equity in income of equity investees
1,808

 

 

 

 
1,808

Interest expense and bank charges
953

 
1,193

 
1,021

 
(1,472
)
 
1,695

Depreciation and amortization expense
1,861

 
865

 
1,155

 
668

 
4,549

Income (loss) before income taxes
1,466

 
(523
)
 
(5,549
)
 
(2,906
)
 
(7,512
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended May 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
89,975

 
$
29,323

 
$
44,740

 
$
345

 
$
164,383

Equity in income of equity investees
1,618

 

 

 

 
1,618

Interest expense and bank charges
1,176

 
1,255

 
744

 
(1,608
)
 
1,567

Depreciation and amortization expense
1,807

 
867

 
325

 
498

 
3,497

Income (loss) before income taxes
5,371

 
(2,438
)
 
(2,305
)
 
(1,066
)
 
(438
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(22)    Contingencies

The Company is currently, and has in the past been a party to various routine legal proceedings incident to the ordinary course of business.  If management determines, based on the underlying facts and circumstances, that it is probable a loss will result from a litigation contingency and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, the estimated loss is accrued for.  The Company believes its outstanding litigation matters disclosed below will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial statements, individually or in the aggregate; however, due to the uncertain outcome of these matters, the Company disclosed specific matters as outlined below.
 
The products the Company sells are continually changing as a result of improved technology.  As a result, although the Company and its suppliers attempt to avoid infringing known proprietary rights, the Company may be subject to legal proceedings and claims for alleged infringement by patent, trademark or other intellectual property owners.  Any claims relating to the infringement of third-party proprietary rights, even if not meritorious, could result in costly litigation, divert management’s attention and resources, or require the Company to either enter into royalty or license agreements which are not advantageous to the Company, or pay material amounts of damages.

Securities and Derivative Proceedings:

On July 8, 2014, a purported class action suit, Brian Ford v. VOXX International Corporation et. al., was filed against us and two of our present executive officers (the "Defendants") in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.  On July 16, 2015, the judge approved the designation of the lead plaintiffs and counsel for the plaintiffs.  On September 28, 2015, the plaintiff filed an amended complaint which alleges the same claims as the original complaint (that defendants violated the federal securities laws by making false or misleading statements which artificially inflated the price of our stock and that purchasers of our stock during the relevant period were damaged when the stock price later declined) under Sections 10(a) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act but expands the class period by five months, from January 9, 2013 through May 14, 2014.  According to the allegations contained in the amended complaint, the defendants knew or should have known, by virtue of their roles and positions, that their statements were false and misleading and said defendants were purportedly motivated because their conduct enabled Company insiders to sell VOXX stock at inflated prices.  We believe that we have meritorious legal positions and defenses and will continue to represent our interests vigorously in this matter. On November 25, 2015, the Defendants moved to dismiss the Amended Complaint for failure to state a claim. The motion to dismiss is presently pending before the Court.

(23)    New Accounting Pronouncements


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, "Revenues from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The standard requires entities to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. The new guidance also includes a cohesive set of disclosure requirements intended to provide users of financial statements comprehensive information about the nature, amounts, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from a company's contracts with customers. In August, 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date.” The amendment in this ASU defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for all entities for one year. Public business entities, certain not-for-profit entities, and certain employee benefit plans should apply the guidance in ASU 2014-09 to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2016, including interim reporting periods with that reporting period. Retrospective or modified retrospective application of the accounting standard is required. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)." This update provides clarifying guidance regarding the application of ASU 2014-09 when another party, along with the reporting entity, is involved in providing a good or a service to a customer. In these circumstances, an entity is required to determine whether the nature of its promise is to provide that good or service to the customer (that is, the entity is a principal) or to arrange for the good or service to be provided to the customer by the other party (that is, the entity is an agent). In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing," which clarifies the identification of performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-11, "Revenue Recognition and Derivatives and Hedging: Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 Emerging Issues Task Force Meeting (“EITF”)," which rescinds SEC paragraphs pursuant to SEC staff announcements. These rescissions include changes to topics pertaining to accounting for shipping and handling fees and costs and accounting for consideration given by a vendor to a customer. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients," which provides clarifying guidance in certain narrow areas and adds some practical expedients. The effective dates for these ASU’s are the same as the effective date for ASU No. 2014-09, for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the requirements in this update with regard to its operations.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, "Consolidation (Topic 810) - Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis." This standard modifies existing consolidation guidance for reporting organizations that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. ASU 2015-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and requires either a retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adoption. The Company has adopted this standard in the first quarter of Fiscal 2017, which has had no significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Interest- Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” The update simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs by requiring that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of debt liability, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this update. For public companies, this update is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and is to be applied retrospectively. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, "Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of Credit Arrangements."  This standard states that the SEC staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing these costs when they relate to a line-of-credit arrangement.  The Company adopted these standards in the first quarter of Fiscal 2017. The amounts of debt issuance costs that were reclassified as reductions of Long-term debt as of May 31, 2016 and February 29, 2016 totaled $4,071 and $2,522, respectively.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, "Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.” The new standard amends the guidelines for the measurement of inventory from lower of cost or market to the lower of cost and net realizable value (NRV). NRV is defined as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

of completion, disposal, and transportation. Under existing standards, inventory is measured at lower of cost or market, which requires the consideration of replacement cost, NRV and NRV less an amount that approximates a normal profit margin. This ASU eliminates the requirement to determine and consider replacement cost or NRV less an approximately normal profit margin for inventory measurement. The new standard is effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, of adopting this new accounting guidance on our results of operations and financial position.

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASC 2015-16, “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments.” ASU 2015-16 eliminates the requirement for an acquirer to retrospectively adjust provisional amounts recorded in a business combination to reflect new information about the facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date and that, if known, would have affected measurement or recognition of amounts initially recognized. As an alternative, the amendment requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The amendments require that the acquirer record, in the financial statements of the period in which adjustments to provisional amounts are determined, the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. The new standard is effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and has been adopted in the first quarter of Fiscal 2017. The Company has realized no significant impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures as a result of this adoption.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01  "Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities," which amends certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. This amendment requires all equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income (other than those accounted for under equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee).  This standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, the adoption of ASU 2016-01 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)." ASU 2016-02 requires that a lessee recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from operating leases. A lessee should recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. In transition, lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. This amendment will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted. The Company has not yet determined the effect of the adoption of this standard on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-05, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Effect of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force)." ASU 2016-05 clarifies that a change in the counterparty to a derivative instrument that has been designated as the hedging instrument under Topic 815 does not, in and of itself, require dedesignation of that hedging relationship provided that all other hedge accounting criteria continue to be met. ASU 2016-05 is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU 2016-05 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-07, "Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures: Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting," which eliminates the retroactive adjustments to an investment upon it qualifying for the equity method of accounting as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence by the investor. ASU 2016-07 requires that the equity method investor add the cost of acquiring the additional interest in the investee to the current basis of the investor’s previously held interest and adopt the equity method of accounting as of the date the investment qualifies for equity method accounting. ASU 2016-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2016-07 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

In March 2016, the FASB amended the existing accounting standards for stock-based compensation, ASU 2016-09, "Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting." The amendments impact several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, forfeitures, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The Company adopted the amendments in the first quarter of 2017 without significant impact to the Company's consolidated financial statements.




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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements
 
Certain information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q would constitute forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, information relating to the future performance and financial condition of the Company, the plans and objectives of the Company’s management and the Company’s assumptions regarding such performance and plans that are forward-looking in nature and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking information.

We begin Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") with an overview of the business. This is followed by a discussion of the Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates that we believe are important to understanding the assumptions and judgments incorporated in our reported financial results.  In the next section, we discuss our results of operations for the three months ended May 31, 2016 compared to the three months ended May 31, 2015. Next, we present adjusted EBITDA and diluted adjusted EBITDA per common share for the three months ended May 31, 2016 compared to the three months ended May 31, 2015 in order to provide a useful and appropriate supplemental measure of our performance. We then provide an analysis of changes in our balance sheets and cash flows, and discuss our financial commitments in the sections entitled "Liquidity and Capital Resources." We conclude this MD&A with a discussion of "Related Party Transactions" and "Recent Accounting Pronouncements."

Unless specifically indicated otherwise, all amounts presented in our MD&A below are in thousands, except share and per share data.

Business Overview
 
VOXX International Corporation ("Voxx," "We," "Our," "Us" or the "Company") is a leading international manufacturer and distributor in the Automotive, Premium Audio and Consumer Accessories industries. The Company has widely diversified interests, with more than 30 global brands that it has acquired and grown throughout the years, achieving a powerful international corporate image and creating a vehicle for each of these respective brands to emerge with its own identity. We conduct our business through eighteen wholly-owned subsidiaries: Audiovox Atlanta Corp., VOXX Electronics Corporation, VOXX Accessories Corp., Audiovox Consumer Electronics, Inc. ("ACE"), Audiovox German Holdings GmbH ("Voxx Germany"), Audiovox Venezuela, C.A., Audiovox Canada Limited, Voxx Hong Kong Ltd., Audiovox International Corp., Audiovox Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. ("Voxx Mexico"), Code Systems, Inc., Oehlbach Kabel GmbH ("Oehlbach"), Schwaiger GmbH ("Schwaiger"), Invision Automotive Systems, Inc. ("Invision"), Klipsch Holding LLC ("Klipsch"), Car Communication Holding GmbH ("Hirschmann"), Omega Research and Development, LLC ("Omega") and Audiovox Websales LLC, as well as a majority owned subsidiary, EyeLock LLC ("EyeLock"). We market our products under the Audiovox® brand name, other brand names and licensed brands, such as 808®, AR for Her, Acoustic Research®, Advent®, Ambico®, Car Link®, Chapman®, Code-Alarm®, Energy®, Heco®, Hirschmann Car Communication®, Incaar, Invision®, Jamo®, Jensen®, Klipsch®, Mac Audio, Magnat®, Mirage®, myris®, Oehlbach®, Omega®, Phase Linear®, Prestige®, Pursuit®, RCA®, RCA Accessories, Schwaiger®, Recoton®, Terk® and VoxxHirschmann, as well as private labels through a large domestic and international distribution network.  We also function as an OEM ("Original Equipment Manufacturer") supplier to several customers, as well as market a number of products under exclusive distribution agreements, such as SiriusXM satellite radio products, 360Fly® Action Cameras and Singtrix®, the next generation in karaoke.  
 
Reportable Segments

The Company operates in three segments based upon our products and internal organizational structure. The operating segments consist of the Automotive, Premium Audio and Consumer Accessories segments. The Automotive segment designs, manufactures, distributes and markets rear-seat entertainment devices, satellite radio products, automotive security, remote start systems, digital TV tuners, mobile antennas, mobile multimedia devices, aftermarket/OE-styled radios, car-link smartphone telematics application, collision avoidance systems and location-based services. The Premium Audio segment designs, manufactures, distributes and markets home theater systems, high-end loudspeakers, outdoor speakers, iPod/computer speakers, business music systems, cinema speakers, flat panel speakers, Bluetooth speakers, soundbars, headphones and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible devices. The Consumer Accessories segment designs and markets remote controls; rechargeable battery packs; wireless and Bluetooth speakers; karaoke products; action cameras, iris identification and security related products; personal sound amplifiers; and A/V connectivity, portable/home charging, reception and digital consumer products. See Note 21 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for segment information.

Products included in these segments are as follows:

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Automotive products include:

mobile multi-media video products, including in-dash, overhead and headrest systems,
autosound products including radios and amplifiers,
satellite radios including plug and play models and direct connect models,
smart phone telematics applications,
automotive security and remote start systems,
automotive power accessories,
rear observation and collision avoidance systems,
TV tuners and antennas, and
location based services.

Premium Audio products include:

premium loudspeakers,
architectural speakers,
commercial speakers,
outdoor speakers,
flat panel speakers,
wireless speakers,
Bluetooth speakers,
home theater systems,
business music systems,
streaming music systems,
on-ear and in-ear headphones,
soundbars and sound bases, and
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible devices.
 
Accessories products include:

High-Definition Television ("HDTV") antennas,
Wireless Fidelity ("WiFi") antennas,
High-Definition Multimedia Interface ("HDMI") accessories,
security related products,
home electronic accessories such as cabling,
other connectivity products,
power cords,
performance enhancing electronics,
TV universal remotes,
flat panel TV mounting systems,
iPod specialized products,
wireless headphones,
wireless speakers,
Bluetooth speakers,
action cameras,
karaoke products,
power supply systems and charging products,
electronic equipment cleaning products,
personal sound amplifiers,
set-top boxes,
home and portable stereos,
digital multi-media products, such as personal video recorders and MP3 products, and
portable DVD players.

We believe our segments have expanding market opportunities with certain levels of volatility related to domestic and international markets, new car sales, increased competition by manufacturers, private labels, technological advancements, discretionary consumer spending and general economic conditions.  Also, all of our products are subject to price fluctuations which could affect the carrying value of inventories and gross margins in the future.

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Our objective is to continue to grow our business by acquiring new brands, embracing new technologies, expanding product development and applying this to a continued stream of new products that should increase gross margins and improve operating income.  In addition, it is our intention to continue to acquire synergistic companies that would allow us to leverage our overhead, penetrate new markets and expand existing product categories through our business channels.

Acquisitions

Effective September 1, 2015 ("the Closing Date"), Voxx completed its acquisition of a 54% voting equity interest in substantially all of the assets and certain specified liabilities of Eyelock, Inc. and Eyelock Corporation (collectively the “Seller”) through a newly-formed entity, Eyelock LLC, for a total purchase consideration of $31,880, which consisted of a cash payment of $15,504, assignment of the fair value of the indebtedness owed to the Company by the Seller of $4,676 and the fair value of the non-controlling interest of $12,900, reduced by $1,200 for amounts owed to the LLC by the selling shareholders. EyeLock is a market leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions and this acquisition allows the Company to enter into the growing biometrics market.

Management is in the process of determining the final purchase price. Details of the preliminary tangible and intangible assets acquired are outlined in Note 2 of this report.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses reported in those financial statements.  These judgments can be subjective and complex, and consequently, actual results could differ from those estimates.  Our most critical accounting policies and estimates relate to revenue recognition; sales incentives; accounts receivable reserves; inventory reserves; goodwill and other intangible assets; warranties; stock-based compensation; income taxes; and the fair value measurements of financial assets and liabilities.  A summary of the Company's critical accounting policies is identified in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2016. Since February 29, 2016, there have been no changes in our critical accounting policies or changes to the assumptions and estimates related to them.

Results of Operations
 
As you read this discussion and analysis, refer to the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), which present the results of our operations for the three months ended May 31, 2016 and 2015.  

The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, certain statements of operations data for the three months ended May 31, 2016 and 2015.

Net Sales

 
 
May 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Three Months Ended:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Automotive
 
$
81,406

 
$
89,975

 
$
(8,569
)
 
(9.5
)%
Premium Audio
 
32,134

 
29,323

 
2,811

 
9.6

Consumer Accessories
 
41,685

 
44,740

 
(3,055
)
 
(6.8
)
Corporate
 
231

 
345

 
(114
)
 
(33.0
)
Total net sales
 
$
155,456

 
$
164,383

 
$
(8,927
)
 
(5.4
)%

Automotive sales represented 52.4% of the net sales for the three months ended May 31, 2016, compared to 54.7% in the comparable prior year period. The Company experienced a decrease in automotive sales due to several factors, including the sale of all Jensen Mobile product inventory to a third party during the second quarter of the prior year, consisting of car speakers and amplifiers, in order to license the brand name for a commission, which has resulted in reduced sales of these products for the three months ended May 31, 2016 of approximately $3,000. Additionally, the Company saw a decrease in its remote start business due to a warmer Fiscal 2016 Winter season, which resulted in several customers carrying excess inventory into the Company's Fiscal 2017 first quarter, as well as due to the fact that more vehicles are being built equipped with remote start capabilities, both of which have

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negatively impacted the sale of remote start products for the three months ended May 31, 2016. Further, sales of satellite radios during the three months ended May 31, 2016 decreased as a result of the timing of promotions, and the Company experienced delays of certain OEM programs due to such events as the recent Japanese earthquake, which caused temporary manufacturer shutdowns, as well as certain other manufacturer driven equipment delays and the completion and winding down of other OEM programs during the first quarter of Fiscal 2017. As an offset to these decreases, the Company saw an increase in tuner and antenna sales at Hirschmann primarily due to the start of a new OEM program during the first quarter of Fiscal 2017. A portion of the offsetting increase in sales figures for the Automotive group was also due to foreign exchange. The Euro strengthened against the U.S. Dollar during the three months ended May 31, 2016 as compared to the three months ended May 31, 2015, which positively impacted the translation of our Euro denominated sales when comparing these periods, and resulted in an increase of approximately $1,300 in Automotive segment sales.

Premium Audio sales represented 20.7% of our net sales for the three months ended May 31, 2016, compared to 17.8% in the respective prior year period. Sales have increased in this segment primarily as a result of the introduction of new products, including HD wireless speakers that were fully launched during the three months ended May 31, 2016 and soundbars containing wireless subwoofers, which were launched during the third quarter of Fiscal 2016. Additionally, headphone sales have increased as a result of promotions offered during the three months ended May 31, 2016 that were not provided in the prior year. A portion of the increase is also attributable to the Euro to U.S. Dollar exchange rate, which positively impacted the translation of our Euro denominated sales when comparing the three months ended May 31, 2016 to the three months ended May 31, 2015, as noted above, resulting in an approximate increase of $200 in Premium Audio sales. These increases were partially offset by decreases in European sales during the three months ended May 31, 2016 as a result of a slower market overseas, as well as a decline in sales of certain products that launched in the prior year with strong initial sales that subsequently leveled off during the three months ended May 31, 2016.

Consumer Accessory sales represented 26.8% of our net sales for the three months ended May 31, 2016, compared to 27.2% in the comparable prior year period.  The segment experienced decreases in sales of wireless speakers for the three months ended May 31, 2016 as compared to the three months ended May 31, 2015. While the sales of wireless speakers in this segment are still strong, the Company had higher sales in the prior year first quarter due to load in shipments of certain new wireless speaker products in order to fill its customers' inventory pipelines, which were not repeated in the current year. There were additional declines in wireless speaker sales as a result of promotions that were offered in the prior year but not repeated in Fiscal 2017, as well as the timing of one large customer shipment that was made in the prior year during the three months ended May 31, 2015, but was shipped earlier this year and included in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016. There was also a decrease in sales of hook-up products, remotes, clock radios, docking stations and power products, such as cables and surge protectors, due to competition, changes in demand and changes in technology. In addition, there was a decrease in sales of the Singtrix karaoke product during the three months ended May 31, 2016, which is expected to correct itself during the remainder of the fiscal year, due to the renegotiation of the Company's distribution agreement for the sale of this product during the first quarter. These decreases were offset by an increase in sales of certain reception products, such as antennas, as a result of packaging and labeling improvements, as well as sales of the new 360Fly® Action Camera during the three months ended May 31, 2016, which was launched in the third quarter of Fiscal 2016, and an increase in international sales for the quarter. A portion of the offsetting increase in sales was also attributable to the Euro to U.S. Dollar exchange rate, which positively impacted the translation of our Euro denominated sales when comparing the three months ended May 31, 2016 to the three months ended May 31, 2015, as noted above, resulting in an approximate increase of $200 in Consumer Accessory sales.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin Percentage

 
 
May 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Three Months Ended:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Automotive
 
$
24,415

 
$
27,236

 
$
(2,821
)
 
(10.4
)%
 
 
30.0
%
 
30.3
%
 
 

 
 

Premium Audio
 
11,133

 
9,401

 
1,732

 
18.4

 
 
34.6
%
 
32.1
%
 
 
 
 
Consumer Accessories
 
10,292

 
11,050

 
(758
)
 
(6.9
)
 
 
24.7
%
 
24.7
%
 
 
 
 
Corporate
 
261

 
356

 
(95
)
 
(26.7
)
 
 
$
46,101

 
$
48,043

 
$
(1,942
)
 
(4.0
)%
 
 
29.7
%
 
29.2
%
 
 
 
 

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Gross margins in the Automotive segment decreased 30 basis points for the three months ended May 31, 2016, as compared to the prior year. The segment experienced decreased sales of higher margin products during the quarter, such as within the OEM manufacturing line, as well as its remote starts, and realized slightly lower margins related to its tuner and antenna sales during the three months ended May 31, 2016, as compared to the prior year period, despite higher sales of these products. This was offset by decreased sales of lower margin products such as satellite radio fulfillments and the Company's Jensen products, whose inventory was sold in the prior year, which contributed to overall margin improvements for the three months ended May 31, 2016.

Gross margins in the Premium Audio segment increased 250 basis points for the three months ended May 31, 2016 as compared to the three months ended May 31, 2015. Product mix was the main driver of the improvements in the first quarter of Fiscal 2017, as the Company had an increase in sales of higher margin products, such as headphones, soundbars, and premium loudspeakers, as well as improved sales in its higher margin Asian market. Margins also improved due to the timing of product promotions, as the Company has expanded its planning calendar to better align promotions and product launches. These margin improvements for the three months ended May 31, 2016 were partially offset by lower sales of the Company's high margin commercial speakers, as well as sales of sales of some of the Company's lower margin wireless speakers.

Gross margins in the Consumer Accessories segment were unchanged for the three months ended May 31, 2016, as compared to the prior year. For the three months ended May 31, 2016, margins were negatively impacted by decreased sales of certain higher margin products, including remotes, hookup products, and wireless speakers, as well as by the launch of the new 360Fly® Action Camera, which contributed to an increase in sales for the three months ended May 31, 2016, but produced lower margins for the segment. This was partially offset by an increase in sales of higher margin products, such as reception products.

Operating Expenses and Operating Income

 
 
May 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Three Months Ended:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling
 
$
12,664

 
$
13,038

 
$
(374
)
 
(2.9
)%
General and administrative
 
27,071

 
27,691

 
(620
)
 
(2.2
)
Engineering and technical support
 
13,479

 
8,079

 
5,400

 
66.8

Total operating expenses
 
$
53,214

 
$
48,808

 
$
4,406

 
9.0
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating loss
 
$
(7,113
)
 
$
(765
)
 
$
(6,348
)
 
829.8
 %

Total operating expenses have increased for the three months ended May 31, 2016 as compared with the three months ended May 31, 2015. The primary driver of this was an increase in research and development expenses, which is mainly related to the Company's acquisition of a majority voting interest in substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of EyeLock Inc. and EyeLock Corporation on September 1, 2015. This new subsidiary has incurred substantial research and development expenses related to its iris-based authentication solutions since its acquisition. Additionally, the Company's Hirschmann and Klipsch subsidiaries both increased their research and development spending during the three months ended May 31, 2016 in comparison to the prior year and Hirschmann received fewer reimbursements of development services during the first quarter, which are recorded as a reduction of research and development expense, and thus further resulted in overall higher net research and development expenses for the three months ended May 31, 2016. The Company also incurred increases in depreciation and amortization expenses during the three months ended May 31, 2016 as a result of intangible assets acquired in conjunction with the EyeLock acquisition and the addition of the Company's new manufacturing facility and executive offices in Lake Nona, FL, which was completed during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2016, as well as salary and benefit expenses related to EyeLock. Further, the Company's operating expenses experienced some impact from the increase in foreign exchange for Euro translation to the U.S. Dollar for the three months ended May 31, 2016, as compared to the three months ended May 31, 2015. The Euro to U.S. Dollar rate increase resulted in an approximate increase of $600 in operating expenses for the three months ended May 31, 2016, as compared with the corresponding prior year period. As an offset to these operating expense increases, the Company has experienced decreases in salary, payroll and benefits expenses for the three months ended May 31, 2016 as a result of headcount reductions made by the Company during Fiscal 2016, as well as lower advertising expense due to both decreased spending and the timing of campaigns and promotions.


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Other (Expense) Income

 
 
May 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Three Months Ended:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and bank charges
 
$
(1,695
)
 
$
(1,567
)
 
$
(128
)
 
8.2
 %
Equity in income of equity investees
 
1,808

 
1,618

 
190

 
11.7

Other, net
 
(512
)
 
276

 
(788
)
 
(285.5
)
Total other (expense) income
 
$
(399
)
 
$
327

 
$
(726
)
 
(222.0
)%

Interest and bank charges represent expenses for the Company's bank obligations, interest related to capital leases and amortization of debt issuance costs. The increase in these expenses for the three months ended May 31, 2016 is primarily due to interest expense related to the Company's outstanding construction mortgage, which was entered into during the second quarter of Fiscal 2016 in order to finance the construction of the Company's manufacturing facility and executive offices in Lake Nona, FL. This mortgage was not outstanding during the three months ended May 31, 2015.

Equity in income of equity investees represents the Company's share of income from its 50% non-controlling ownership interest in ASA Electronics LLC and Subsidiaries ("ASA"). The increase in income for the three months ended May 31, 2016 was a result of an improvement in ASA's product mix.

Other, net, during the three months ended May 31, 2016, primarily included net foreign currency losses of $(706), interest income of $25, and rental income of $173. Other, net, during the three months ended May 31, 2015, primarily included foreign currency gains of $343, interest income of $35 and rental income of $104.

Income Tax Provision

The effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2016 was a benefit of (18.5)% compared to a provision of 62.9% in the comparable prior period.  The effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2016 is different than the statutory rate primarily due to income taxed in foreign jurisdictions at lower tax rates, the non-controlling interest related to EyeLock LLC, expected realization of certain deferred tax assets based on forecasted income, and an income tax provision resulting from the increase in deferred tax liabilities related to indefinite-lived intangibles.

Net Income

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

 
 
Three Months Ended
May 31,
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
Net loss attributable to Voxx International Corporation
 
$
(4,308
)
 
$
(714
)
 
Net loss per common share:
 
 

 
 

 
Basic
 
$
(0.18
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
Diluted
 
$
(0.18
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 

Net loss for the three months ended May 31, 2016 was unfavorably impacted by the net loss incurred by EyeLock LLC, as well as lower net sales during the period as compared to the prior year. Net loss for the three months ended May 31, 2015 was unfavorably impacted primarily by the effect of the Euro on net sales. Net loss for both the three months ended May 31, 2016 and May 31, 2015 was favorably impacted by the performance of the Company's equity investment.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA and diluted adjusted EBITDA per common share are not financial measures recognized by GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income, computed in accordance with GAAP, before interest and bank charges, taxes, depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation expense. Depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation are non-cash

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items. Diluted adjusted EBITDA per common share represents the Company's diluted earnings per common share based on adjusted EBITDA.

We present adjusted EBITDA and diluted adjusted EBITDA per common share in this Form 10-Q because we consider them to be useful and appropriate supplemental measures of our performance. Adjusted EBITDA and diluted adjusted EBITDA per common share help us to evaluate our performance without the effects of certain GAAP calculations that may not have a direct cash impact on our current operating performance. In addition, the exclusion of certain costs or gains relating to certain non-recurring events allows for a more meaningful comparison of our results from period-to-period. These non-GAAP measures, as we define them, are not necessarily comparable to similarly entitled measures of other companies and may not be appropriate measures for performance relative to other companies. Adjusted EBITDA should not be assessed in isolation from or construed as a substitute for EBITDA prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and diluted adjusted EBITDA per common share are not intended to represent, and should not be considered to be more meaningful measures than, or alternatives to, measures of operating performance as determined in accordance with GAAP.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA

 
 
Three Months Ended
May 31,
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
Net loss attributable to Voxx International Corporation
 
$
(4,308
)
 
$
(714
)
 
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense and bank charges (1)
 
1,588

 
1,567

 
Depreciation and amortization (1)
 
4,243

 
3,497

 
Income tax (benefit) expense
 
(1,392
)
 
276

 
EBITDA
 
131

 
4,626

 
Stock-based compensation
 
175

 
230

 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
306

 
$
4,856

 
Diluted loss per common share
 
$
(0.18
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
Diluted adjusted EBITDA per common share
 
$
0.01

 
$
0.20

 

(1) For purposes of calculating Adjusted EBITDA for the Company, interest expense and bank charges, as well as depreciation and amortization added back to Net Loss have been adjusted in order to exclude the non-controlling interest portion of these expenses attributable to EyeLock LLC.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows, Commitments and Obligations
 
As of May 31, 2016, we had working capital of $131,306 which includes cash and short-term investments of $8,558, compared with working capital of $132,167 at February 29, 2016, which included cash and short-term investments of $11,767. We plan to utilize our current cash position as well as collections from accounts receivable, the cash generated from our operations and the income on our investments to fund the current operations of the business.  However, we may utilize all or a portion of current capital resources to pursue other business opportunities, including acquisitions or to pay down our debt. 

Operating activities used cash of $6,544 for the three months ended May 31, 2016 principally due to increases in the Company's inventory balance and decreases in accrued expenses and income taxes payable, which was offset by decreases in accounts receivable as a result of collections and factoring of certain trade accounts receivable balances.

The Company experienced increased annual accounts receivable turnover of 7.9 during the three months ended May 31, 2016 compared to 7.4 during the three months ended May 31, 2015.

Annual inventory turnover decreased slightly to 2.6 during the three months ended May 31, 2016 as compared to 2.7 during the three months ended May 31, 2015.


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Investing activities used cash of $2,292 during the three months ended May 31, 2016, as a result of capital additions during the quarter.
 
Financing activities provided cash of $4,903 during the three months ended May 31, 2016, primarily due to borrowings of bank obligations, net of repayments.
 
From March 1, 2016 through April 25, 2016, the Company had a senior secured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with an aggregate availability of $125,000, consisting of a revolving credit facility of $125,000, with a $30,000 multicurrency revolving credit facility sublimit, a $15,625 sublimit for Letters of Credit and a $6,250 sublimit for Swingline Loans. This Credit Facility was due on January 9, 2019; however, it was subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Agreement).

On April 26, 2016, the Company amended and restated the Credit Facility ("Amended Credit Facility"). The Amended Credit Facility provides for a revolving credit facility with committed availability of up to $140,000, which may be increased, at the option of the Company, up to a maximum of $175,000; a $15,000 sublimit for Letters of Credit; a $15,000 sublimit for Swingline Loans and a Term Loan in the amount of $15,000. The Term Loan shall be repayable in consecutive quarterly installments of $938 commencing on July 1, 2016 through April 1, 2020. All other amounts outstanding under the Amended Credit Facility will mature and become due on April 26, 2021.

Generally, the Company may designate specific borrowings under the Amended Credit Facility as either Base Rate Loans or LIBOR Rate Loans, except that Swingline Loans may only be designated as Base Rate Loans. Loans designated as LIBOR Rate Loans shall bear interest at a rate equal to the then applicable LIBOR rate plus a range of 1.75 - 2.25%. Loans designated as Base Rate loans shall bear interest at a rate equal to the applicable margin for Base Rate Loans of 0.75 - 1.25% as defined in the agreement. Amounts outstanding in respect of the Term Loan shall bear interest at a rate equal to either (as selected by the Company pursuant to the agreement) (a) the then-applicable LIBOR Rate (not to be less than 0.00%) plus 4.25% or (b) the then-applicable Base Rate plus 3.25%.

The Amended Credit Facility requires compliance with a financial covenant calculated as of the last day of each fiscal quarter consisting of a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. The Amended Credit Facility also contains covenants that limit the ability of the Loan Parties and certain of their Subsidiaries which are not Loan Parties to, among other things: (i) incur additional indebtedness; (ii) incur liens; (iii) merge, consolidate or dispose of a substantial portion of their business; (iv) transfer or dispose of assets; (v) change their name, organizational identification number, state or province of organization or organizational identity; (vi) make any material change in their nature of business; (vii) prepay or otherwise acquire indebtedness; (viii) cause any Change of Control; (ix) make any Restricted Junior Payment; (x) change their fiscal year or method of accounting; (xi) make advances, loans or investments; (xii) enter into or permit any transaction with an Affiliate of any Borrower or any of their Subsidiaries; (xiii) use proceeds for certain items; (xiv) issue or sell any of their stock; (xv) consign or sell any of their inventory on certain terms.

The Obligations under the Loan Documents are secured by a general lien on and security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Borrowers and certain of the Guarantors, including accounts receivable, equipment, real estate, general intangibles and inventory. The Company has guaranteed the obligations of the Borrowers under the Credit Agreement.

Certain contractual cash obligations and other commercial commitments will impact our short and long-term liquidity.  At May 31, 2016, such obligations and commitments are as follows:
 

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Amount of Commitment Expiration per Period (9)
 
 
 
 
Less than
 
1-3
 
4-5
 
After
Contractual Cash Obligations
 
Total
 
1 Year
 
Years
 
Years
 
5 Years
Capital lease obligation (1)
 
$
1,353

 
$
52

 
$

 
$
1,301

 
$

Operating leases (2)
 
8,572

 
4,669

 
3,113

 
416

 
374

Total contractual cash obligations
 
$
9,925

 
$
4,721

 
$
3,113

 
$
1,717

 
$
374

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Commitments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bank obligations (3)
 
$
91,769

 
$
9,326

 
$

 
$
82,443

 
$

Stand-by and commercial letters of credit (4)
 
996

 
996

 

 

 

Other (5)
 
15,214

 
1,663

 
3,100

 
3,461

 
6,990

Profit sharing payments (6)
 
150

 
150

 

 

 

Pension obligation (7)
 
8,623

 
258

 
491

 
534

 
7,340

Unconditional purchase obligations (8)
 
110,884

 
110,884

 

 

 

Total other commitments
 
227,636

 
123,277

 
3,591

 
86,438

 
14,330

Total commitments
 
$
237,561

 
$
127,998

 
$
6,704

 
$
88,155

 
$
14,704


1.
Represents total payments (interest and principal) due under capital lease obligations which have a total current (included in other current liabilities) and long term principal balance of $52 and $1,301, respectively at May 31, 2016.

2.
We enter into operating leases in the normal course of business.

3.
Represents amounts outstanding under the Company's Amended Credit Facility, Hirschmann's line of credit and the Voxx Germany Euro asset-based lending facility at May 31, 2016.

4.
We issue standby and commercial letters of credit to secure certain purchases and insurance requirements.

5.
This amount includes amounts due under an assumed mortgage on a facility in connection with the acquisition of Klipsch, as well as amounts outstanding under loans and mortgages for the construction of our manufacturing facility in Florida and for facilities purchased at Schwaiger and Voxx Germany.

6.
Represents profit-sharing payments in connection with the Invision acquisition.

7.
Represents the liability for an employer defined benefit pension plan covering certain eligible Hirschmann employees, as well as a retirement incentive accrual for certain Hirschmann employees.

8.
Open purchase obligations represent inventory commitments.  These obligations are not recorded in the consolidated financial statements until commitments are fulfilled given that such obligations are subject to change based on negotiations with manufacturers.

We regularly review our cash funding requirements and attempt to meet those requirements through a combination of cash on hand, cash provided by operations, available borrowings under bank lines of credit and possible future public or private debt and/or equity offerings.  At times, we evaluate possible acquisitions of, or investments in, businesses that are complementary to ours, which transactions may require the use of cash.  We believe that our cash, other liquid assets, operating cash flows, credit arrangements, and access to equity capital markets, taken together, provide adequate resources to fund ongoing operating expenditures. In the event that they do not, we may require additional funds in the future to support our working capital requirements or for other purposes and may seek to raise such additional funds through the sale of public or private equity and/or debt financings as well as from other sources.  No assurance can be given that additional financing will be available in the future or that if available, such financing will be obtainable on terms favorable when required.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not maintain any off-balance sheet arrangements, transactions, obligations or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that would be expected to have a material current or future effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

Related Party Transactions

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The Company leases a facility from its principal stockholder which expires on November 30, 2016.  

Total lease payments required under all related party leases for the five-year period ending May 31, 2022 are $423.

New Accounting Pronouncements

We are required to adopt certain new accounting pronouncements. See Note 23 to our consolidated financial statements included herein.


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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Foreign Currency

Voxx conducts business in various non-U.S. countries, including Germany, Hungary, Canada, Mexico, China, Denmark, the Netherlands, and France and thus is exposed to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates. A cumulative foreign currency translation loss of $(34,441) related to the Company’s foreign subsidiaries is included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at May 31, 2016. The aggregate foreign currency transaction exchange rate (losses) gains included in determining income before income taxes were $(706) and $343 for the three months ended May 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. For the three months ended May 31, 2016, a uniform 10% strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the local currency of our foreign operations would have resulted in a decrease in sales of approximately $6,200 and net income of approximately $50. The effects of foreign currency exchange rates on future results would also be impacted by changes in sales levels or local currency prices.

The Company continues to monitor the political and economic climate in Venezuela. Venezuela represented less than 1% of year to date sales. Approximately $61 of assets invested in Venezuela are cash related and are subject to government foreign exchange controls. The Company also maintains $3,782 in real estate property in Venezuela that could be subject to government foreign exchange controls upon their ultimate sale.

The Company enters into forward foreign currency contracts which are utilized to hedge a portion of its foreign currency inventory purchases, local operating expenses, as well as its general economic exposure to foreign currency fluctuations created in the normal course of business. As of May 31, 2016, the total net fair value of our forward foreign currency contracts recorded in Accrued expenses and other liabilities and Prepaid expenses and other current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheet was $31. Total gains recognized related to forward foreign currency contracts settled during the three months ended May 31, 2016 and 2015 were $324 and $1,287, respectively.

Interest

In connection with the Amended Credit Facility and the construction mortgage related to the manufacturing facility in Florida, we have debt outstanding in the amount of $86,193 and $9,488, respectively, at May 31, 2016. Interest on the Amended Credit Facility is charged at a range of LIBOR plus 0.75 - 2.25% and interest on the Construction Loan is charged at 70% of 1-month LIBOR plus 1.54%. We have one interest rate swap for a portion of the Amended Credit Facility with a notional amount of $15,000 at May 31, 2016, as well as one interest rate swap for the construction mortgage with a notional amount of $9,488 at May 31, 2016. These swaps protect against LIBOR interest rates rising above 0.515% (exclusive of credit spread) on the hedged Amended Credit Facility balance through February 28, 2017, as well as fixes the interest rate on the construction mortgage at 3.48% (inclusive of credit spread) through the mortgage end date of March 2026.

As of May 31, 2016, the total net fair value of our interest rate swaps recorded in Other liabilities and Prepaid expenses and other current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheet was $(567), which represents the amount that would be received/(paid) upon unwinding the interest rate swap agreements based on market conditions on that date. Changes in the fair value of these interest rate swap agreements are reflected as an adjustment to other assets or liabilities with an offsetting adjustment to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income since the hedges are deemed fully effective. During the three months ended May 31, 2016, the Company unwound one of its interest rate swaps, resulting in a charge to interest expense of $(114), representing the fair value of the interest rate swap on the date of the unwind.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, these disclosure controls and procedures are ineffective as of May 31, 2016 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in its filing under the Exchange Act was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The design and operation of our disclosure controls were deemed to be ineffective solely as a result of the Company’s inability to timely file an amendment to the Form 8-K filed on September 8, 2015 due to the unavailability of audited consolidated financial statements for EyeLock Inc. and EyeLock Corporation. The amendment to the Form 8-K, which includes the audited consolidated financial statements of EyeLock Inc. and EyeLock Corporation, was filed on June 10, 2016.
 

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There were no material changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) during the three month period ended May 31, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
See Note 22 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and Note 15 of the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2016 for information regarding legal proceedings.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
 
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2016.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
There were no shares of common stock repurchased during the three months ended May 31, 2016.




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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
 
 
Exhibit Number
 
Description
 
 
 
 31.1
 
Certification of Patrick M. Lavelle Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith).
 
 
 
 31.2
 
Certification of Charles M. Stoehr Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith).
 
 
 
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.  Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
 
 
 
32.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
 
 
 
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The following materials from VOXX International Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended May 31, 2016, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets , (ii), the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.





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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.




VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION


July 11, 2016





By: /s/ Patrick M. Lavelle
Patrick M. Lavelle,
President and Chief Executive Officer





By: /s/ Charles M. Stoehr
Charles M. Stoehr,
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



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