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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2007
OR
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-12691
INPUT/OUTPUT, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
     
DELAWARE    
(State or other jurisdiction of   22-2286646
incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
2101 CityWest Blvd    
Houston, Texas   77042
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
REGISTRANT’S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (281) 933-3339
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: þ   No: o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one):
Large accelerated o    Accelerated filer þ    Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes: o   No: þ
At April 30, 2007, there were 80,430,144 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding.
 
 

 


 

INPUT/OUTPUT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR FORM 10-Q
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 Certification of CEO Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
 Certification of CFO Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
 Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 1350
 Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 1350

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Unaudited Financial Statements
INPUT/OUTPUT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
                 
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands, except share data)  
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 6,911     $ 17,056  
Restricted cash
    1,326       1,044  
Accounts receivable, net
    153,300       167,747  
Current portion of notes receivable, net
    14,113       6,299  
Unbilled receivables
    25,403       28,599  
Inventories
    135,056       115,520  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    13,925       9,854  
 
           
Total current assets
    350,034       346,119  
Notes receivable
    1,789       4,968  
Non-current deferred income tax asset
    6,914       6,197  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    38,055       38,129  
Multi-client data library, net
    34,894       33,072  
Investments at cost
    4,254       4,254  
Goodwill
    156,206       156,091  
Intangible and other assets, net
    63,415       66,306  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 655,561     $ 655,136  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt
  $ 7,555     $ 6,566  
Accounts payable
    55,240       47,844  
Accrued expenses
    40,967       50,819  
Accrued multi-client data library royalties
    28,010       27,197  
Deferred revenue
    21,203       37,442  
Deferred income tax liability
    5,909       5,909  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    158,884       175,777  
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
    82,470       70,974  
Non-current deferred income tax liability
    3,977       4,142  
Other long-term liabilities
    4,628       4,588  
 
           
Total liabilities
    249,959       255,481  
 
               
Cumulative convertible preferred stock
    30,000       29,987  
 
               
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 200,000,000 shares; outstanding 80,333,852 and 80,123,486 shares at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, net of treasury stock
    813       810  
Additional paid-in capital
    496,604       493,605  
Accumulated deficit
    (120,022 )     (123,095 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    4,784       4,859  
Treasury stock, at cost, 855,395 and 850,428 shares at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
    (6,577 )     (6,511 )
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    375,602       369,668  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 655,561     $ 655,136  
 
           
See accompanying Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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INPUT/OUTPUT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands, except per share  
    data)  
Product revenues
  $ 123,480     $ 65,649  
Service revenues
    41,565       20,700  
 
           
Total net revenues
    165,045       86,349  
 
           
Cost of products
    92,889       46,536  
Cost of services
    34,176       16,051  
 
           
Gross profit
    37,980       23,762  
 
           
 
               
Operating expenses:
               
Research and development
    10,119       7,081  
Marketing and sales
    10,637       8,175  
General and administrative
    11,280       9,633  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    32,036       24,889  
 
           
Income (loss) from operations
    5,944       (1,127 )
Interest expense
    (1,453 )     (1,399 )
Interest income
    615       320  
Other income (expense)
    (227 )     (19 )
 
           
Income (loss) before income taxes and change in accounting principle
    4,879       (2,225 )
Income tax expense
    1,204       942  
 
           
Net income (loss) before change in accounting principle
    3,675       (3,167 )
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
          398  
 
           
Net income (loss)
    3,675       (2,769 )
Preferred stock dividends and accretion
    602       565  
 
           
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares
  $ 3,073     $ (3,334 )
 
           
 
               
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share:
               
Net income (loss) per basic and diluted share before change in accounting principle
  $ 0.04     $ (0.05 )
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
          0.01  
 
           
Net income (loss) per basic and diluted share
  $ 0.04     $ (0.04 )
 
           
 
               
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
               
Basic
    80,216       79,134  
Diluted
    83,247       79,134  
See accompanying Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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INPUT/OUTPUT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (In thousands)  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income (loss)
  $ 3,675     $ (2,769 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
               
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
          (398 )
Depreciation and amortization (other than multi-client library)
    6,395       5,369  
Amortization of multi-client library
    8,865       1,572  
Stock based compensation expense related to stock options, nonvested stock and employee stock purchases
    1,598       1,419  
Deferred income tax
    (226 )     (129 )
Bad debt expense
    113       209  
Gain on sale of fixed assets
    87        
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts and notes receivable
    9,778       26,416  
Unbilled receivables
    3,196       5,726  
Inventories
    (19,247 )     (15,670 )
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and accrued royalties
    671       (3,808 )
Deferred revenue
    (16,246 )     8,799  
Other assets and liabilities
    (4,894 )     912  
 
           
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (6,235 )     27,648  
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (1,773 )     (1,403 )
Investment in multi-client data library
    (10,687 )     (9,087 )
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets
    190       16  
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (12,270 )     (10,474 )
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Net borrowings under revolving line of credit
    10,000        
Payments on notes payable and long-term debt
    (2,011 )     (1,721 )
Payment of preferred dividends
    (589 )     (528 )
Proceeds from employee stock purchases and exercise of stock options
    1,403       831  
Purchases of treasury stock
    (65 )      
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    8,738       (1,418 )
 
           
 
               
Effect of change in foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
    (378 )     60  
 
           
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (10,145 )     15,816  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    17,056       15,853  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 6,911     $ 31,669  
 
           
See accompanying Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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INPUT/OUTPUT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) Basis of Presentation
     The consolidated balance sheet of Input/Output, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Company” or “I/O”, unless the context otherwise requires) at December 31, 2006 has been derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements at that date. The consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2007, the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year or of future operations.
     These consolidated financial statements have been prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and applicable rules of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted. The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
     Net revenues and cost of sales have been presented to reflect the total of product and service revenues and their related costs. The net revenues and cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2006 have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates
     Refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, for a complete discussion of the Company’s significant accounting policies and estimates.
     In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (FAS 109). FIN 48 clarifies the application of FAS 109 by defining criteria that an individual tax position must satisfy in order for any part of the benefit of that position to be recognized in the financial statements. Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on the measurement, derecognition, classification and disclosure of tax positions, along with accounting for the related interest and penalties. The provisions of FIN 48 were effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to beginning retained earnings. The Company adopted FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. The adoption resulted in no adjustment to beginning retained earnings. See Note 7 for additional information.
(3) Segment and Product Information
     In January 2007, the Company created a new division, the I/O Solutions Division, which combined the established Seismic Imaging Solutions data processing services business of GX Technology Corporation (GXT) and GXT’s Integrated Seismic Solutions service business with two new business units – FireFly® Solutions and Seabed Solutions. The I/O Solutions Division was created to deliver integrated hardware and services solutions for full-wave imaging in both the land and marine environments. The creation of this new division did not have an impact on the Company’s previously reported business segment classification.
     The Company measures segment operating results based on income from operations. The Company evaluates and reviews results based on four segments –Land Imaging Systems, Marine Imaging Systems, Data Management Solutions (collectively the I/O Systems division) and I/O Solutions – to allow for increased visibility and accountability of costs and more focused customer service and product development. Intersegment sales are insignificant for all periods presented.

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     A summary of segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, is as follows (in thousands):
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2007     2006  
Net revenues:
               
Land Imaging Systems
  $ 73,486     $ 34,947  
Marine Imaging Systems
    44,149       26,610  
Data Management Solutions
    6,560       4,477  
 
           
Total I/O Systems
    124,195       66,034  
I/O Solutions (Seismic Imaging Solutions)
    40,850       20,315  
 
           
Total
  $ 165,045     $ 86,349  
 
           
 
               
Income (loss) from operations:
               
Land Imaging Systems
  $ 4,365     $ 1,025  
Marine Imaging Systems
    11,990       7,416  
Data Management Solutions
    1,781       1,210  
 
           
Total I/O Systems
    18,136       9,651  
I/O Solutions (Seismic Imaging Solutions)
    (416 )     (986 )
Corporate
    (11,776 )     (9,792 )
 
           
Total
  $ 5,944     $ (1,127 )
 
           
(4) Inventories
     A summary of inventories is as follows (in thousands):
                 
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
Raw materials and subassemblies
  $ 73,209     $ 52,628  
Work-in-process
    17,381       13,324  
Finished goods
    54,601       59,448  
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventories
    (10,135 )     (9,880 )
 
           
Inventories, net
  $ 135,056     $ 115,520  
 
           
     Over the last several years, the Company has increased its use of contract manufacturers as an alternative to in-house manufacturing. Under some of the Company’s outsourcing arrangements, its manufacturing outsourcers directly purchase inventory at agreed-upon quantities and lead times in order to meet the Company’s scheduled deliveries. If demand proves to be less than the Company originally forecasted (thereby causing the Company to cancel its committed purchase orders with its manufacturing outsourcer), its outsourcer generally has the right to require the Company to purchase inventory which it had purchased on the Company’s behalf.
(5) Net Income (Loss) per Common Share
     Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is determined based on the assumption that dilutive restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards have vested and outstanding dilutive stock options have been exercised and the aggregate proceeds were used to reacquire common stock using the average price of such common stock for the period. The total number of shares issued or committed for issuance under outstanding stock options at March 31, 2007 and 2006 were 6,658,120 and 6,631,369, respectively, and the total amount of restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards at March 31, 2007 and 2006 were 1,182,251 and 766,152, respectively. The number of stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 was 136,378 and 113,258 shares, respectively.
     The Company has outstanding $60.0 million of convertible senior notes, for which 13,888,890 common shares may currently be acquired upon their full conversion. In 2005, the Company issued 30,000 shares of Series D-1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series D-1 Preferred Stock), which may presently be converted, at the holder’s election, into up to 3,812,428 shares of common stock. The convertible senior notes and Series D-1 Preferred Stock are anti-dilutive for all periods presented and therefore have been excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share.

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     The following table summarizes the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2007     2006  
Net income (loss) before change in accounting principle
  $ 3,073     $ (3,732 )
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
          398  
 
           
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares
  $ 3,073     $ (3,334 )
 
           
 
               
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    80,216       79,134  
Effect of dilutive stock awards
    3,031        
 
           
Weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding
    83,247       79,134  
 
           
 
               
Net income (loss) per basic and diluted share before change in accounting principle
  $ 0.04     $ (0.05 )
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
          0.01  
 
           
Net income (loss) per basic and diluted share
  $ 0.04     $ (0.04 )
 
           
(6) Revolving Line of Credit
     In March 2007, the Company obtained a $75.0 million revolving line of credit (the “Facility”) with a maturity date of March 2011. The Facility replaced the Company’s $25.0 million revolving line of credit facility, which was scheduled to mature in May 2008. The outstanding balance of indebtedness under the Facility was $10.0 million at March 31, 2007. The Facility is available for revolving credit borrowings to be used for the Company’s working capital needs and general corporate purposes, subject to a borrowing base. In addition, the Facility includes a $25.0 million sub-limit for the issuance of documentary and standby letters of credit. The Facility may also be used to fund the repayment of the Company’s 5.50% convertible senior notes indebtedness that is due on December 15, 2008 (Convertible Notes), so long as after funds are advanced for that purpose, there remains at least $30.0 million under the borrowing base that is available for borrowings under the Facility. The Facility includes an accordion feature under which the total commitments under the Facility may be increased to $100.0 million, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
     The Facility borrowing base is calculated based on the sum of (i) 85% of eligible accounts receivable, eligible foreign accounts receivable and insured foreign accounts receivable, plus (ii) the lesser of (x) thirty percent (30%) of eligible inventory or (y) $20.0 million. For purposes of this calculation, eligible foreign accounts receivable cannot exceed $23.5 million. As of March 31, 2007, the borrowing base calculation permitted total borrowings of $52.0 million, of which $42.0 million remained available.
     The interest rate on borrowings under the Facility will be, at the Company’s option, (i) an “alternate base rate” (as defined in the Facility credit agreement) or (ii) for Eurodollar borrowings, a LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin. The amount of the applicable margin will be based on the Company’s then-current leverage ratio as defined in the credit agreement. The applicable margin will be increased by 0.50% with respect to any borrowings that are applied to repay the Convertible Notes. The interest rate in effect at March 31, 2007 was 8.25%.
     The Company is obligated to pay a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum on the unused portion of the Facility. A significant portion of the Company’s assets are pledged as collateral for outstanding borrowings under the Facility. The Facility credit agreement restricts the Company’s ability to pay common stock dividends, incur additional debt, sell significant assets, acquire other businesses, merge with other entities and take certain other actions without the consent of the lenders. The credit agreement requires compliance with certain financial and non-financial covenants, including requirements related to (i) maintaining a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.0, and (ii) not exceeding a maximum leverage ratio of 2.75 to 1.0 (provided that, upon the Company’s repaying the outstanding indebtedness under the Convertible Notes, the maximum leverage ratio shall fall to 2.50 to 1.0 for 12 months and then 2.0 to 1.0 thereafter). At March 31, 2007, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants under the credit agreement.
(7) Income Taxes
     In 2002, the Company established a valuation allowance for substantially all of its deferred tax assets. Since that time, the Company has continued to record a valuation allowance. The valuation allowance was calculated in accordance with the provisions of FAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” which require that a valuation allowance be established or maintained when it is “more likely than not” that all or a portion of deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company will continue to reserve for substantially all net deferred tax assets until there is sufficient evidence to warrant reversal. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was 24.7%, which is primarily related to the Company’s earnings in its foreign jurisdictions.

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     As a result of implementation of FIN 48, the Company recorded no adjustment to beginning retained earnings as there are no unrecognized tax benefits. The Company does not expect to recognize significant increases in unrecognized tax benefits during the year ended December 31, 2007.
     Interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in income tax expense.
     The Company’s U.S. federal tax returns for 2003 and subsequent years remain subject to examination by tax authorities. The Company is no longer subject to IRS examination for periods prior to 2003, although carryforward attributes that were generated prior to 2003 may still be adjusted upon examination by the IRS if they either have been or will be used in a future period. In the Company’s foreign tax jurisdictions, tax returns for 2000 and subsequent years generally remain open to examination.
(8) Comprehensive Net Income (Loss)
     The components of comprehensive net income (loss) are as follows (in thousands):
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2007     2006  
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares
  $ 3,073     $ (3,334 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    (75 )     (2,132 )
 
           
Comprehensive net income (loss)
  $ 2,998     $ (5,466 )
 
           
(9) Stock-Based Compensation – Valuation Assumptions
     The Company calculated the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following assumptions were used for each respective period:
                 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
    2007   2006
Risk-free interest rates
    4.51 %     4.44% - 4.61 %
Expected lives (in years)
    4.5       4.5  
Expected dividend yield
    0 %     0 %
Expected volatility
    48.79 %     52.1 %
     The computation of expected volatility during the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 was based on an equally weighted combination of historical volatility and market-based implied volatility. Historical volatility was calculated from historical data for a period of time approximately equal to the expected term of the option award, starting from the date of grant. Market-based implied volatility was derived from traded options on the Company’s common stock having a term of six months. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the expected life of the option.
(10) Commitments and Contingencies
     Legal Matters: The Company has been named in various lawsuits or threatened actions that are incidental to its ordinary business. Such lawsuits and actions could increase in number as the Company’s business expands and the Company grows larger. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. Any claims against the Company, whether meritorious or not, could be time consuming, cause the Company to incur costs and expenses, require significant amounts of management time, and result in the diversion of significant operational resources. The results of these lawsuits and actions cannot be predicted with certainty. Management currently believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse impact on the financial condition, results of operations or liquidity of the Company.
     Warranties: The Company generally warrants that all manufactured equipment will be free from defects in workmanship, materials and parts. Warranty periods generally range from 90 days to three years from the date of original purchase, depending on the product. The Company provides for estimated warranty as a charge to cost of sales at time of sale, which is when estimated future expenditures associated with such contingencies become probable and reasonably estimated. However, new information may become available, or circumstances (such as applicable laws and regulations) may change, thereby resulting in an increase or decrease in the

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amount required to be accrued for such matters (and therefore a decrease or increase in reported net income in the period of such change). A summary of warranty activity is as follows (in thousands):
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2007     2006  
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 6,255     $ 3,896  
Accruals for warranties issued during the period
    2,597       1,609  
Settlements made (in cash or in kind) during the period
    (1,552 )     (1,146 )
 
           
Balance at end of period
  $ 7,300     $ 4,359  
 
           
(11) Concentration of Credit and Foreign Sales Risks
     For the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, $18.2 million, or 11.0% and $7.5 million, or 8.7%, respectively, of consolidated net revenues, were attributable to marine equipment sales to Reservoir Exploration Technology, a marine seismic contractor headquartered in Norway. At March 31, 2007, $11.1 million, or 7.2% of our total accounts receivable and $9.5 million of our total notes receivable, related to this same customer. The loss of this customer or a deterioration in the Company’s relationship with this customer could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.
     For the three months ended March 31, 2007, the Company recognized $40.7 million of sales to customers in Europe, $13.4 million of sales to customers in the Asia-Pacific region, $10.4 million of sales to customers in Africa, $8.3 million of sales to customers in the Middle East, $5.4 million of sales to customers in Latin American countries, and $11.3 million of sales to customers in the Commonwealth of Independent States, or former Soviet Union (CIS). The majority of the Company’s foreign sales are denominated in U.S. dollars. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, international sales comprised 54% of total net revenues. Certain of these countries have experienced economic problems and uncertainties from time to time. To the extent that world events or economic conditions negatively affect the Company’s future sales to customers in these and other regions of the world or the collectibility of the Company’s existing receivables, the Company’s future results of operations, liquidity and financial condition may be adversely affected.
(12) Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
     During the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company entered into various capital leases for computer equipment totaling $4.5 million and $1.4 million, respectively.
(13) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
     In September 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (FAS 157). FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of FAS 157 are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, of this statement.
     In February 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (FAS 159). FAS 159 allows companies the option to report certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value, establishes presentation and disclosure requirements and requires additional disclosure surrounding the valuation of the financial assets and liabilities presented at fair value on the balance sheet. The provisions of FAS 159 are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, of this statement.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Executive Summary
     We are a leading seismic solutions company, providing the global oil and natural gas industry with a variety of seismic products and services, including seismic data acquisition equipment, survey design planning services, software products, seismic data libraries, and seismic data processing services. In recent years, we have transformed our business from being solely a seismic equipment manufacturer to being a provider of a full range of seismic imaging products and services – including designing and planning a seismic survey, overseeing the acquisition of seismic data by seismic contractors, and processing the acquired seismic data using advanced algorithms and mode workflows. During 2004, we completed two acquisitions as part of our strategy to expand the range of products and services we provide. This expanded offering, including seismic data management software and advanced imaging services, has enabled us to broaden our customer base beyond seismic acquisition contractors to also include oil and natural gas exploration and production companies.

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     Our current growth strategy is focused on the following key areas:
    Expanding our I/O Solutions (GXT) business in new regions with new customers and with new service offerings, including proprietary services for owners and operators of oil and gas properties;
 
    Globalizing our I/O Solutions (GXT) data processing business by opening advanced imaging centers in new locations, and expanding our presence in the land seismic processing segment;
 
    Successfully developing and introducing our next-generation of marine towed streamer products;
    Expanding our seabed imaging solutions business using our VectorSeis® Ocean acquisition platform and derivative products;
 
    Increasing our market share in cable-based land acquisition systems through our new Scorpion® acquisition system; and
 
    Ongoing development and further commercialization of FireFly, our cableless full-wave land acquisition system.
     In January 2007, we created a new division, the I/O Solutions Division, which combined GXT’s established Seismic Imaging Solutions data processing services business and GXT’s Integrated Seismic Solutions services business with two new business units – FireFly Solutions and Seabed Solutions. The I/O Solutions Division was created to deliver integrated hardware and services solutions for full-wave imaging in both the land and marine environments. The creation of this new division did not have an impact on our previously reported business segment classification.
     For the three month period ended March 31, 2007, our equipment and systems revenues and our services revenues increased significantly over that for the comparable period in 2006. Each of our four operating business segments experienced strong percentage increases in their revenues compared to their revenues for the comparable three months in 2006. Overall income from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was significantly higher compared to income from operations for the comparable period in 2006.
     Cash flows used in our operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2007 were $6.2 million, due to increases in our inventories, partially offset by an increase in our operating results in the first quarter of 2007 compared to one year ago, and by an increase in our receivable collections. At March 31, 2007, we had $6.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, and $10.0 million in outstanding borrowings under our revolving line of credit.
     In March 2007, we obtained a $75.0 million revolving line of credit replacing our previously available $25.0 million revolving line of credit. See further discussion below of the terms of this new credit facility at ” — Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
     During the quarter ended March 31, 2007, we continued to see increasing interest in our new technologies. During the fourth quarter of 2006, we delivered our new FireFly cableless full-wave land seismic data acquisition system for the first field application in a project in the Wamsutter gas fields in Wyoming. In March 2007, Apache Corporation began their deployment of this system at project located in northeast Texas. In the first quarter of 2007, we recognized revenues of $20.8 million associated with this system sale. During February 2007, we announced the receipt of an order for approximately $29 million from Reservoir Exploration Technology (RXT), a marine seismic contractor headquartered in Oslo, Norway, for a fourth VectorSeis Ocean redeployable ocean-bottom cable system. This system is scheduled to begin delivery in the fourth quarter of 2007. In May 2007, we entered into a multi-year agreement with RXT in which they are to purchase a minimum of $160 million in VectorSeis Ocean systems and related equipment over the next four years. This agreement allows RXT to have exclusive rights to this product line through 2011.
     We operate our company through four business segments: Land Imaging Systems, Marine Imaging Systems, Data Management Solutions (collectively the I/O Systems Division) and I/O Solutions Division. The following table provides an overview of key financial metrics for our company as a whole and our four business segments during the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to that period one year ago (in thousands, except per share amounts):
                         
    Three Months Ended March 31,  
                    Year-over-year  
    2007     2006     Increase (decrease)  
Net revenues:
                       
Land Imaging Systems
  $ 73,486     $ 34,947       110.3 %
Marine Imaging Systems
    44,149       26,610       65.9 %
Data Management Solutions
    6,560       4,477       46.5 %
 
                 
Total I/O Systems
    124,195       66,034       88.1 %
I/O Solutions (Seismic Imaging Solutions)
    40,850       20,315       101.1 %
 
                 
Total
  $ 165,045     $ 86,349       91.1 %
 
                 
 
                       
Income (loss) from operations:
                       
Land Imaging Systems
  $ 4,365     $ 1,025       325.9 %
Marine Imaging Systems
    11,990       7,416       61.7 %
Data Management Solutions
    1,781       1,210       47.2 %
 
                 

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    Three Months Ended March 31,  
                    Year-over-year
    2007     2006     Increase (decrease)
Total I/O Systems
    18,136       9,651       87.9 %
I/O Solutions (Seismic Imaging Solutions)
    (416 )     (986 )     57.8 %
Corporate
    (11,776 )     (9,792 )     (20.3 %)
 
                 
Total
  $ 5,944     $ (1,127 )     627.4 %
 
                 
                 
    Three Months Ended
    March 31,
    2007   2006
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares
  $ 3,073     $ (3,334 )
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share
  $ 0.04     $ (0.04 )
     We intend that the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations will provide information that will assist in understanding our consolidated financial statements, the changes in certain key items in those financial statements from quarter to quarter, and the primary factors that accounted for those changes.
     There are a number of factors that could impact our future operating results and financial condition, and may if realized, cause our expectations set forth in this Form 10-Q and elsewhere to vary materially from what we anticipate. See Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” below.
     The information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains references to our trademarks, service marks and registered marks, as indicated. Except where stated otherwise or unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “VectorSeis,” “System Four,” “Scorpion” and “FireFly” refer to our VectorSeis®, System Four®, Scorpion® and FireFly® registered marks.
Results of Operations
     Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
     Net Revenues: Net revenues of $165.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 increased $78.7 million, compared to the corresponding period last year. Land Imaging Systems’ net revenues increased by $38.6 million, to $73.5 million compared to $34.9 million in the corresponding period of last year. This increase was due primarily to revenues related to the sale of our first FireFly system and an increase in our vibrator truck sales during 2007’s first quarter. Marine Imaging Systems’ net revenues increased $17.5 million to $44.1 million compared to $26.6 million in the corresponding period for last year mainly due to an increase in sales of our towed streamer positioning and control product line resulting from the significant upturn in demand for marine seismic equipment as well as delivery of approximately $16.2 million of VectorSeis Ocean systems equipment to our customer, RXT. Our Data Management Solutions segment (Concept Systems) contributed $6.6 million to our net revenues for the first quarter, compared to $4.5 million in the corresponding period of last year, also reflecting the increased demand for marine seismic work.
     I/O Solutions’ net revenues increased by $20.6 million, to $40.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $20.3 million in the corresponding period last year. This increase is related to higher proprietary processing revenues, sales of off-the-shelf seismic data and higher revenues from pre-funded multi-client surveys primarily off the coasts of East and West Africa and in the Arctic.
     Gross Profit and Gross Profit Percentage: Gross profit of $38.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 increased $14.2 million, compared to the corresponding period last year. Gross profit percentages for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 were 23.0% and 27.5%, respectively. The gross profit percentage decreased due to the mix of business at I/O Solutions including the introduction into the mix of a low margin pre-funded multi-client survey and the recognition of the first FireFly system within our Land Imaging Systems segment in the quarter. This decrease is partially offset by improved margins on our cable-based land acquisition system sales this period compared to the corresponding period of last year. However, we continue to experience competitive pressures on our cable-based land acquisition systems and vibrator truck sales in certain geographic markets. As our product revenues increase, we anticipate a proportionate increase to our warranty reserves to reflect the additional warranties associated with increased system sales.
     Research and Development: Research and development expense of $10.1 million (approximately 6.1% of net revenues) for the three months ended March 31, 2007 increased $3.0 million compared to the corresponding period last year. The increase is due primarily to increased personnel costs related to additional hirings, contract labor and professional fees as well as increased costs

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related to the ongoing development of our VectorSeis Ocean and FireFly products. We expect to continue to incur significant research and development expenses as we continue to invest heavily in the next generation of our seismic acquisition products and services, such as FireFly and the next generation of marine products.
     Marketing and Sales: Marketing and sales expense of $10.6 million (approximately 6.4% of net revenues) for the three months ended March 31, 2007 increased $2.4 million compared to the corresponding period last year. The increase of our sales and marketing expenses reflects the hiring of additional sales personnel, an increase in commissions and an increase in travel associated with our global marketing effort. In addition, personnel cost increased primarily due to the creation of our two new business units, FireFly Solutions and Seabed Solutions, within the I/O Solutions Division. We intend to continue investing significant sums in our marketing efforts as we further penetrate markets for our new products.
     General and Administrative: General and administrative expenses of $11.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 increased $1.7 million over first quarter 2006 general and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 were 6.8% and 11.1%. This increase in expenses is primarily due to higher payroll costs associated with an increase in management and corporate personnel.
     Income Tax Expense: Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $1.2 million compared to $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Tax expense consists mainly of U.S. state and non-U.S. income taxes, since we continue to maintain a valuation allowance for substantially all of our U.S. net deferred tax assets. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was 24.7%, which is primarily related to our earnings in our foreign jurisdictions. As the mix of our U.S. taxable income compared to foreign taxable income is expected to increase during the remainder of 2007, our consolidated effective tax rate should decline during the remaining nine months of 2007.
     Preferred Dividend: The preferred dividend relates to our Series D-1 Preferred Stock we issued in February 2005. Quarterly dividends may be paid, at the option of the Company, either in cash or by the issuance of the Company’s common stock. Dividends are paid at a rate equal to the greater of (i) five percent per annum or (ii) the three month LIBOR rate on the last day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter plus two and one-half percent per annum. All dividends paid on the Series D-1 Preferred Stock have been paid in cash. The Preferred Stock dividend rate was 7.86% at March 31, 2007.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Capital
     In March 2007, we obtained a $75.0 million revolving line of credit (the “Facility”) with a maturity date of March 2011. The Facility replaced our $25.0 million revolving line of credit facility, which was scheduled to mature in May 2008. The outstanding balance of indebtedness under the Facility was $10.0 million at March 31, 2007. The Facility is available for revolving credit borrowings to be used for our working capital needs and general corporate purposes, subject to a borrowing base. In addition, the Facility includes a $25.0 million sub-limit for the issuance of documentary and standby letters of credit. The Facility may also be used to fund the repayment of our 5.50% convertible senior notes indebtedness that is due on December 15, 2008 (Convertible Notes), so long as after funds are advanced for that purpose, there remains at least $30.0 million under the borrowing base that is available for borrowings under the Facility. See below for further discussion of our outstanding Convertible Notes. The Facility includes an accordion feature under which the total commitments under the Facility may be increased to $100.0 million, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
     The Facility borrowing base is calculated based on the sum of (i) 85% of our total eligible accounts receivable, eligible foreign accounts receivable and insured foreign accounts receivable, plus (ii) the lesser of (x) thirty percent (30%) of eligible inventory or (y) $20.0 million. For purposes of this calculation, eligible foreign accounts receivable cannot exceed $23.5 million. As of March 31, 2007, the borrowing base calculation permitted total borrowings of $52.0 million, of which $42.0 million remained available.
     The interest rate on borrowings under the Facility will be, at our option, (i) an “alternate base rate” (as defined in the credit agreement) or (ii) for Eurodollar borrowings, a LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin. The amount of the margin will be based on our then-current leverage ratio as defined in the Facility credit agreement. The applicable margin will be increased by 0.50% with respect to any borrowings that are applied to repay the Convertible Notes. The interest rate in effect at March 31, 2007 was 8.25% per annum.
     We are obligated to pay a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum on the unused portion of the Facility. A significant portion of our assets are pledged as collateral for outstanding borrowings under the Facility. The Facility credit agreement restricts our ability to pay common stock dividends, incur additional debt, sell significant assets, acquire other businesses, merge with other entities and take

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certain other actions without the consent of the lenders. The credit agreement requires compliance with certain financial and non-financial covenants, including requirements to (i) maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.0, and (ii) not exceed a maximum leverage ratio of 2.75 to 1.0 (upon retirement of the Convertible Notes debt, the maximum leverage ratio will be reduced to 2.50 to 1.0 for 12 months, and then to 2.0 to 1.0 thereafter). At March 31, 2007, we were in compliance with all of the covenants under the credit agreement.
     In February 2005, we issued 30,000 shares of a newly-designated Series D-1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Series D-1 Preferred Stock) in a privately-negotiated transaction, and received $29.8 million in net proceeds. We also granted to the Series D-1 Preferred Stock purchaser the right, expiring on February 16, 2008, to purchase up to an additional 40,000 shares of Series D-1 Preferred Stock, having a conversion price equal to 122% of the then-prevailing market price of our common stock at the time of issuance, but not less than $6.31 per share.
     Our outstanding Convertible Notes mature on December 15, 2008. The Convertible Notes are not redeemable prior to their maturity, and are convertible into common stock at an initial conversion rate of 231.4815 shares per $1,000 principal amount of notes (a conversion price of $4.32 per share), which represents 13,888,890 total shares of common stock. We are considering various alternatives with regard to the repayment or refinancing of the indebtedness under these notes, which may include the use of our Facility. It is possible that any replacement of the debt capital represented by these notes in new debt capital may have the effect of increasing our overall borrowing costs.
     The conversion price per share of common stock under the Series D-1 Preferred Stock and the Convertible Notes is substantially below the currently prevailing market prices for our common stock. Converting all of the Series D-1 Preferred Stock and Convertible Notes at one time would result in significant dilution to our stockholders that could limit our ability to raise additional capital.
     Based on our forecasts and our liquidity requirements for the near term future, we believe that the combination of our projected internally generated cash, the borrowing availability under our revolving line of credit and our working capital (including our cash and cash equivalents on hand), will be sufficient to fund our operational needs and liquidity requirements for at least the next twelve months.
Cash Flow from Operations
     We have historically financed operations from internally generated cash and funds from equity and debt financings. Cash and cash equivalents were $6.9 million at March 31, 2007, a decrease of $10.1 million from December 31, 2006. Net cash used in operating activities was $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $27.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The decrease in net cash provided by our operating activities was primarily due to increases in our inventories, partially offset by an increase in our operating results in the first quarter of 2007 compared to one year ago, and an increase in our receivable collections.
Cash Flow from Investing Activities
     Net cash flow used in investing activities was $12.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to $10.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The principal uses of cash for our investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2007 were $1.8 million for equipment purchases and $10.7 million for investments in our multi-client data library. We expect to spend an additional $50 million to $60 million for equipment purchases and investments in our multi-client data library during the remainder of 2007. The range of expenditures for the remainder of the year could vary depending on the level of multi-client seismic data acquisition projects that are initiated during the remainder of 2007. In general, a majority of direct expenses associated with completing a multi-client survey are typically pre-funded by our customers.
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
     Net cash flow provided by financing activities was $8.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to $1.4 million of cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The net cash flow during the three months ended March 31, 2007 was primarily related to borrowings of $10.0 million under our Facility and $1.4 million in proceeds related to the exercise of stock options and stock purchases by our employees during the three months ended March 31, 2007. This net cash flow was partially offset by scheduled principal payments of $2.0 million on our notes payable and capital lease obligations and $0.6 million in cash dividends paid in our outstanding Series D-1 Preferred Stock.

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Inflation and Seasonality
     Inflation in recent years has not had a material effect on our costs of goods or labor, or the prices for our products or services. Traditionally, our business has been seasonal, with strongest demand in the fourth quarter of our fiscal year.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
     General. Please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, for a complete discussion of our other significant accounting policies and estimates. There have been no material changes in the current period regarding our critical accounting policies and estimates.
Recently Adopted Accounting Principle
     In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (FAS 109). FIN 48 clarifies the application of FAS 109 by defining criteria that an individual tax position must meet for any part of the benefit of that position to be recognized in the financial statements. Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on the measurement, derecognition, classification and disclosure of tax positions, along with accounting for the related interest and penalties. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to beginning retained earnings. We adopted FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. The adoption resulted in no adjustment to beginning retained earnings. See Note 7 of Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
     In September 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (FAS 157). FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of FAS 157 are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, of this statement.
     In February 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (FAS 159). FAS 159 allows companies the option to report certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value, establishes presentation and disclosure requirements and requires additional disclosure surrounding the valuation of the financial assets and liabilities presented at fair value on the balance sheet. The provisions of FAS 159 are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, of this statement.
Credit and Foreign Sales Risks
     Historically, our principal customers have been seismic contractors that operate seismic data acquisition systems and related equipment to collect data in accordance with their customers’ specifications or for their own seismic data libraries. However, through the acquisition of GXT, we have diversified our customer base to include major integrated and independent oil and gas companies.
     For the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, $18.2 million, or 11.0%, and $7.5 million, or 8.7%, respectively, of consolidated net revenues, were attributable to marine equipment sales to RXT. At March 31, 2007, $11.1 million, or 7.2% of our total accounts receivable and $9.5 million of our total notes receivable, related to this same customer. The loss of this customer or a deterioration in our relationship with this customer could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
     For the three months ended March 31, 2007, we recognized $40.7 million of sales to customers in Europe, $13.4 million of sales to customers in Asia Pacific, $10.4 million of sales to customers in Africa, $8.3 million of sales to customers in the Middle East, $5.4 million of sales to customers in Latin American countries, and $11.3 million of sales to customers in the Commonwealth of Independent States, or former Soviet Union (CIS). The majority of our foreign sales are denominated in U.S. dollars. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, international sales comprised 54% of total net revenues. Certain of these countries have experienced economic problems and uncertainties from time to time. To the extent that world events or economic conditions negatively affect our future sales to customers in these and other regions of the world or the collectibility of our existing receivables, our future results of

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operations, liquidity and financial condition may be adversely affected. We currently require customers in these higher risk countries to provide their own financing and in some cases have assisted the customer in organizing international financing and Export-Import credit guarantees provided by the United States government. We do not currently extend long-term credit through notes to companies in countries we consider to be inappropriate for credit risk purposes.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
     Please refer to Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, for a discussion regarding the Company’s quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk. There have been no material changes to those disclosures during the three months ended March 31, 2007.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
     Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a – 15(e) and 15d – 15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), as of March 31, 2007. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that as of March 31, 2007, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective such that the information relating to our company, including our consolidated subsidiaries, required to be disclosed in our SEC reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
     Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a – 15(f) and 15d – 15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that there has not been any change in our internal control over financial reporting during that quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
     We have been named in various lawsuits or threatened actions that are incidental to our ordinary business. Such lawsuits and actions could increase in number as our business expands and we grow larger. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. Any claims against us, whether meritorious or not, could be time consuming, cause us to incur costs and expenses, require significant amounts of management time and result in the diversion of significant operational resources. The results of these lawsuits and actions cannot be predicted with certainty. We currently believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
     This report (as well as certain oral statements made from time to time by authorized representatives on behalf of our company) contain statements concerning our future results and performance and other matters that are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our or our industry’s results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” or “continue” or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. Examples of other forward-looking statements contained in this report (or in such oral statements) include statements regarding:
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    expected gross margins for our products and services;
 
    future benefits to our customers to be derived from new products and services, such as FireFly;
 
    future growth rates for certain of our products and services;
 
    expectations of oil and natural gas exploration and production companies and contractor end-users purchasing our more expensive, more technologically advanced products and services;
 
    the degree and rate of future market acceptance of our new products and services;
 
    expectations regarding future mix of business and future asset recoveries;
 
    the timing of anticipated sales;
 
    anticipated timing and success of commercialization and capabilities of products and services under development, and start- up costs associated with their development;
 
    expected improved operational efficiencies from our Full-Wave Digital® products and services;
 
    success in integrating our acquired businesses;
 
    potential future acquisitions;
 
    future levels of capital expenditures;
 
    future cash needs and future sources of cash, including availability under our new revolving line of credit facility and the retirement of our outstanding Convertible Notes that mature in 2008;
 
    the outcome of pending or threatened disputes and other contingencies;
 
    future demand for seismic equipment and services;
 
    future seismic industry fundamentals;
 
    the adequacy of our future liquidity and capital resources;
 
    future oil and gas commodity prices;
 
    future opportunities for new products and projected research and development expenses;
 
    future worldwide economic conditions;
 
    expected decline in our consolidated effective tax rate over the remaining nine months of 2007;
 
    expectations regarding realization of deferred tax assets; and
 
    anticipated results regarding accounting estimates we make.
     These forward-looking statements reflect our best judgment about future events and trends based on the information currently available to us. Our results of operations can be affected by inaccurate assumptions we make or by risks and uncertainties known or unknown to us. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the forward-looking statements. Actual events and results of operations may vary materially from our current expectations and assumptions.

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     Information regarding factors that may cause actual results to vary from our expectations, called “risk factors,” appears in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors.” There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in that Form 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
     (c) During the three months ended March 31, 2007, in connection with the lapse of restrictions on shares of our restricted stock held by certain employees, we acquired shares of our common stock in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations that were incurred on the vesting date. The date of acquisition, number of shares and average effective acquisition price per share, were as follows:
                                 
                            (d) Maximum Number  
                            (or Approximate  
                            Dollar  
                    (c) Total Number of     Value) of Shares  
                    Shares Purchased as     That  
    (a)     (b)     Part of Publicly     May Yet Be Purchased  
    Total Number of     Average Price     Announced Plans or     Under the Plans or  
Period   Shares Acquired     Paid Per Share     Program     Program  
January 1, 2007 to January 31, 2007
    3,836     $ 13.42     Not applicable   Not applicable
February 1, 2007 to February 28, 2007
              Not applicable   Not applicable
March 1, 2007 to March 31, 2007
    1,131     $ 12.47     Not applicable   Not applicable
 
                           
Total
    4,967     $ 13.21                  
 
                           

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Item 6. Exhibits
31.1   Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
 
31.2   Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
 
32.1   Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350.
 
32.2   Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350.

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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.
             
    INPUT/OUTPUT, INC.    
 
           
 
  By   /s/ R. Brian Hanson
 
R. Brian Hanson
   
 
      Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer    
Date: May 10, 2007

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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit No.   Description
31.1
  Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
 
   
32.1
  Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350.
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350.

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