UNITED STATES
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Washington, D.C. 20549
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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
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PART I |
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Item 1 |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 2024 (unaudited) and February 29, 2024 |
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Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended May 31, 2024 and 2023 |
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
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Item 1 |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Inventory |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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Income tax receivable |
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Total current assets |
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Investment securities |
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Equity investments |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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Operating lease, right of use assets |
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Goodwill |
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Intangible assets, net |
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Due from , less current portion (Note 21) |
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Deferred income tax assets |
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Other assets |
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Total assets |
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Liabilities, Redeemable Equity, Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest, and Stockholders' Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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Accrued sales incentives |
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Contract liabilities, current |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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Total current liabilities |
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Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs |
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Finance lease liabilities, less current portion |
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Operating lease liabilities, less current portion |
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Deferred compensation |
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Deferred income tax liabilities |
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Other tax liabilities |
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Prepaid ownership interest in EyeLock LLC due to GalvanEyes LLC (Note 21) |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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Total liabilities |
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Redeemable equity: Class A, $ |
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Redeemable non-controlling interest (Note 2) |
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Stockholders' equity: |
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Class B Convertible, $ |
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Paid-in capital |
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Less: Treasury stock, at cost, |
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Total VOXX International Corporation stockholders' equity |
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Non-controlling interest |
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Total stockholders' equity |
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Total liabilities, redeemable equity, redeemable non-controlling interest, and stockholders' equity |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
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Net sales |
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Cost of sales |
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Gross profit |
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling |
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General and administrative |
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Engineering and technical support |
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Restructuring expenses |
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Total operating expenses |
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Operating loss |
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Other (expense) income: |
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Equity in income of equity investees |
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Final arbitration award |
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Other, net |
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Total other expense, net |
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Loss before income taxes |
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Income tax benefit |
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Net loss |
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Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest |
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Net loss attributable to VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries |
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Other comprehensive income (loss): |
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Foreign currency translation adjustments |
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Other comprehensive income, net of tax |
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Comprehensive loss attributable to VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries |
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Loss per share - basic: Attributable to VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries |
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Loss per share - diluted: Attributable to VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic) |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding (diluted) |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
For the three months ended May 31, 2024 and 2023
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
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Balances at February 29, 2024 |
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Net (loss) income |
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Other comprehensive income, net of tax |
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Cancellation of EyeLock LLC ownership put option, net of shareholder receivable (see Note 21) |
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Cash settlement of market stock units upon vesting of remaining award |
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Repurchase of |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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Balances at May 31, 2024 |
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Balances at February 28, 2023 |
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Repurchase of |
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Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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Accounts payable, accrued expenses, accrued sales incentives, contract liabilities, and other liabilities |
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7
VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Unaudited 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 as defined in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 270 for interim financial information, and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), 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, changes in stockholders’ equity, 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 due to seasonal variations in operating results and other factors. These unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures associated with audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. 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, 2024. Certain amounts in the prior year have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
We operate in
(2) Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest
On September 8, 2021, Onkyo Technology KK ("Onkyo"), a joint venture between the Company's subsidiary, Premium Audio Company LLC ("PAC"), and its partner Sharp Corporation ("Sharp"), completed a transaction to acquire certain assets of the home audio/video business of Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation (“OHEC”). PAC owns
The Company has consolidated the financial results of Onkyo since the acquisition date for financial reporting purposes. The non-controlling interest has been classified as redeemable non-controlling interest outside of equity on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as the exercise of the put/call option is not within the Company’s control. The carrying value of the redeemable non-controlling interest of Onkyo cannot be less than the redemption amount, which is the amount Sharp will settle the put option for if exercised. Based upon the terms of the put/call option, the option remains exercisable in the event there is no redemption price, or if the redemption price is a negative amount, as determined by the redemption formula. In periods where the specific formula results in a negative amount, and thus no redemption value exists, no amounts would be paid to or received from the counterparty upon the exercise of the option. Adjustments to reconcile the carrying value to the redemption amount are recorded immediately to retained earnings and included in earnings per share. No adjustment was made to the carrying amount of the redeemable non-controlling interest at May 31, 2024 as the excess of the redemption amount over the carrying amount was minimal, or a negative amount. In the event the formulaic redemption price is positive and greater than the carrying amount of the redeemable non-controlling interest balance, an adjustment to the carrying amount of the non-controlling interest would be recorded.
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(3) Net Loss Per Common Share
Basic net loss per common share attributable to VOXX International Corporation is calculated by dividing net income attributable to Voxx, adjusted to reflect changes in the redemption value of redeemable non-controlling interest, by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period. The diluted net loss per common share computation 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.
A reconciliation between the denominator of basic and diluted net loss per common share is as follows:
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(4) Investment Securities
As of May 31, 2024, and February 29, 2024, the Company had the following investments:
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Equity Securities
Mutual Funds
The Company’s mutual funds are held in connection with its deferred compensation plan, which was terminated on May 1, 2023, with payments of the remaining balance to be made to participating employees on June 1, 2024 and March 1, 2025. Changes in the carrying value of these securities are offset by changes in the corresponding deferred compensation liability.
(5) Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives
The Company applies the authoritative guidance on “Fair Value Measurements," which, among other things, requires enhanced disclosures about assets and liabilities 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 these assets and liabilities at fair value. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various assets and liabilities. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the assets and liabilities.
Assets and liabilities 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 financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at May 31, 2024:
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The following table presents financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at February 29, 2024:
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The carrying value of our other financial instruments did not differ materially from their estimated fair values at May 31, 2024 and February 29, 2024.
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Derivative Instruments
The Company’s derivative instruments include an interest rate swap agreement and foreign currency contracts.
The Company’s interest rate swap agreement hedges interest rate exposure related to the outstanding balance of its Florida Industrial Revenue Bonds ("the Florida Mortgage"), with monthly payments due through March 2026. The swap agreement locks the interest rate on the debt at
Foreign currency contracts are utilized by our German subsidiary to hedge a portion of their U.S. Dollar company’s inventory purchases when management views them to be advantageous. The valuation of our foreign currency options is performed based on foreign exchange rates and yield curves built from observable market parameters and, where applicable, on Black Scholes or local volatility models calibrated to available volatility quotes (Level 2). During Fiscal 2024, the Company entered into forward foreign currency contracts which have notional U.S. Dollar equivalent amounts aggregating $
Financial Statement Classification
The following table discloses the fair value as of May 31, 2024 and February 29, 2024 of the Company’s derivative instruments:
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$ |
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Interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges |
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$ |
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Cash Flow Hedges
The change in the fair value of hedging derivative instruments that are expected to be highly effective and have been designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are recorded to Other comprehensive loss. During the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings, the amounts recorded in Other comprehensive loss are reclassified to earnings and presented in the same income statement line item as the effect of the hedged item. The change in fair value of the derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting and have not been designated as cash flow hedges are included in other (expense) income on the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss immediately.
The gain or loss on the Company’s interest rate swap is recorded in Other comprehensive loss and subsequently reclassified into Interest and bank charges in the period in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. As of May 31, 2024,
The net income (loss) recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss) for foreign currency contracts is expected to be recognized in Cost of sales during the next twelve months.
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Activity related to cash flow hedges recorded during the three months ended May 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
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$ |
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Interest rate swaps |
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(6) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The Company’s accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of the following:
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Balance at May 31, 2024 |
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$ |
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) |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
|
For the three months ended May 31, 2024, the Company recorded other comprehensive (loss) income, net of associated tax impact of $(
The other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification related to foreign currency translation gains of $
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(7) Supplemental Cash Flow Information
The following is supplemental information relating to the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
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Recording of redeemable equity |
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$ |
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$ |
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Investment in BioCenturion LLC |
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Cancellation of EyeLock LLC ownership put option |
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Reclassification of shareholder receivable to equity |
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Recording of excise tax attributable to treasury stock repurchases |
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Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations |
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$ |
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Operating cash flows from finance leases |
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Finance cash flows from finance leases |
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Interest (excluding bank charges) |
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$ |
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Income taxes (net of refunds) |
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(8) Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has various stock-based compensation plans, which are more fully described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024.
Restricted stock awards are granted pursuant to the Company's 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2012 Plan"). 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 for a reason other than death, disability, or retirement prior to the release of the restrictions.
The Company's Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan was established in 2014 (the "2014 Plan"). Pursuant to the 2014 Plan, Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") may be awarded by the Company to any individual who is employed by, provides services to, or serves as a director of the Company or its affiliates. RSUs vest on the later of
Grant of Shares to President and Chief Executive Officer
On July 8, 2019, the Board of Directors approved a
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On September 28, 2023, the term of Mr. Lavelle's employment agreement was extended for one year through February 28, 2025 under which his annual salary will be $
All stock grants under the Employment Agreement are subject to a hold requirement as specified in the Employment Agreement. The Employment Agreement gives Mr. Lavelle the right to require the Company to redeem his shares if a specific contingent change in control event occurs. The contingent event under which Mr. Lavelle may exercise his right to redemption includes a change of control transaction wherein the Shalam Group would become a 40% or less holder of the total combined voting power of all outstanding voting securities of the Company. Accordingly, the stock awards issued in connection with the Employment Agreement are presented as redeemable equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at grant-date fair value. Shares previously held by Mr. Lavelle under the 2014 Plan and those personally purchased by Mr. Lavelle have been reclassified from permanent equity to redeemable equity. As the contingent events that would allow Mr. Lavelle to redeem the shares are not probable at this time, remeasurement of the amounts in redeemable equity have not been recorded. The Employment Agreement contains certain restrictive and non-solicitation covenants.
A rollforward of redeemable equity related to stock awards and shares held by Mr. Lavelle for the three months ended May 31, 2024 is as follows:
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|
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Balance at February 29, 2024 |
|
$ |
|
|
Stock based compensation expense |
|
|
|
|
Balance at May 31, 2024 |
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$ |
|
|
Grant of Shares to Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
On July 8, 2019, the Board of Directors approved a
Grant of Shares to Beat Kahli
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On February 6, 2023, Voxx appointed Beat Kahli, a significant shareholder of the Company's Class A Common Stock, President of the Company for one year. The Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Kahli effective February 6, 2023 with a term ending on February 29, 2024. Under the terms of the employment agreement, in addition to a $
The following table presents a summary of the activity related to the 2012 and 2014 Plans for the three months ended May 31, 2024:
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Vested and settled |
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) |
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Unvested award balance at May 31, 2024 |
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$ |
|
||
At May 31, 2024, there were
During the three months ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded $
(9) Supply Chain Financing
The Company has supply chain financing agreements and factoring agreements that were entered into for the purpose of accelerating receivable collection and better managing cash flow. The balances under the 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, 2024, net of discounts, were $
(10) Research and Development
Expenditures for research and development are charged to expense as incurred. Such expenditures amounted to $
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(11) Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The change in goodwill by segment is as follows:
Automotive Electronics: |
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Beginning balance at March 1, 2024 |
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|
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Activity during the period |
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|
|
|
Balance at May 31, 2024 |
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$ |
|
|
Gross carrying value at May 31, 2024 |
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$ |
|
|
Accumulated impairment charge |
|
|
( |
) |
Net carrying value at May 31, 2024 |
|
$ |
|
|
Consumer Electronics: |
|
|
|
|
Beginning balance at March 1, 2024 |
|
$ |
|
|
Foreign currency adjustments |
|
|
( |
) |
Balance at May 31, 2024 |
|
$ |
|
|
Gross carrying value at May 31, 2024 |
|
$ |
|
|
Accumulated impairment charge |
|
|
( |
) |
Net carrying value at May 31, 2024 |
|
$ |
|
|
Total Goodwill, net |
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$ |
|
|
The Company's Biometrics segment did
At May 31, 2024, intangible assets consisted of the following:
|
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Accumulated |
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Total Net |
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Customer relationships |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Developed technology |
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Patents |
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License |
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|
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$ |
|
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$ |
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|
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|
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|
|
$ |
|
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At February 29, 2024, intangible assets consisted of the following:
|
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Total Net |
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Customer relationships |
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$ |
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$ |
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Patents |
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License |
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Contracts |
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$ |
|
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$ |
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Trademarks |
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$ |
|
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The Company recorded amortization expense of $
Year |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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2027 |
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2028 |
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2029 |
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(12) Equity Investments
BioCenturion LLC
On March 1, 2024, the Company's majority owned subsidiary, EyeLock LLC, entered into a joint venture agreement with GalvanEyes Partners LLC to form BioCenturion LLC ("BioCenturion," or the "joint venture"). EyeLock contributed assets with a net book value totaling $
|
|
March 1, 2024 |
|
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Assets contributed: |
|
|
|
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Inventory |
|
$ |
|
|
Accounts receivable, net |
|
|
|
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Property, plant, and equipment |
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Tradenames |
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Developed technology |
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Total contribution |
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$ |
|
|
BioCenturion LLC operates in the biometrics business. All working capital needs and funding of the joint venture shall be borne by GalvanEyes for the first two years of the joint venture agreement and GalvanEyes will control the day-to-day operations of BioCenturion. Beat Kahli, who previously served as President of Voxx and as CEO of GalvanEyes, and who is a significant shareholder of Voxx's Class A Common Shares and currently serves as Vice-chairman of Voxx's Board of Directors, is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of BioCenturion LLC. The Company has concluded that BioCenturion is a variable interest entity for which EyeLock lacks the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the joint venture's economic performance. As EyeLock is not the primary beneficiary, it does
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not consolidate the variable interest entity. However, due to EyeLock's ability to exercise significant influence, the investment will be accounted for under the equity method of accounting in accordance with ASC 323, "Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures."
The investment in BioCenturion LLC was recorded at its initial fair value of $
The Company will apply the hypothetical liquidation book value method ("HLBV") to determine the allocation of profits and losses of the joint venture to EyeLock. The liquidation rights and priorities are defined in the joint venture operating agreement as
ASA Electronics LLC and Subsidiary
As of May 31, 2024 and February 29, 2024, the Company had a
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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February 29, 2024 |
|
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$ |
|
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$ |
|
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2023 |
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Net sales |
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$ |
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$ |
|
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Net income |
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|
|
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|
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The Company's share of income from ASA was $
(13) Income Taxes
The Company’s provision for income taxes consists of federal, foreign, and state taxes necessary to align the Company’s year-to-date tax provision with the annual effective rate that it expects to achieve for the full year. At each interim period, the Company updates its estimate of the annual effective tax rate and records cumulative adjustments, as necessary.
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For the three months ended May 31, 2024, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $
The effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2024 was an income tax benefit of
For the three months ended May 31, 2023, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $
The effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2023 was an income tax benefit of
At May 31, 2024 and February 29, 2024, the Company had an uncertain tax position liability balance of $
(14) Inventory
Inventories by major category are as follows:
|
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May 31, |
|
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February 29, |
|
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Raw materials |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Work in process |
|
|
|
|
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|
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Finished goods |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Inventory |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
(15) Product Warranties and Product Repair Costs
The following table provides a summary of the activity with respect to product warranties and product repair costs. The liability for product warranties is included within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities and the reserve for product repair costs is recorded as a reduction of Inventory on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Opening balance |
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$ |
|
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The Company records liabilities for costs associated with exit or disposal activities in the period in which the liability is incurred. Employee severance costs are accrued when the restructuring actions are probable and estimable. Costs for one-time termination benefits in which the employee is required to render service until termination in order to receive the benefits are recognized ratably over the future service period.
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During the second quarter of Fiscal 2023, the Company began moving certain of its OEM production operations from Florida to Mexico, which is expected to be completed during Fiscal 2025. As a result of this initiative, the Company incurred restructuring expenses, consisting primarily of relocation and employee severance expenditures, of $
(17) Financing Arrangements
The Company has the following financing arrangements:
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The Company has a senior secured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells Fargo") that provides for a revolving credit facility with committed availability of up to $
All amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility will mature and become due on
Generally, the Company may designate specific borrowings under the Credit Facility as either Base Rate Loans or SOFR Rate Loans, except that Swing Loans may only be designated as Base Rate Loans. Loans designated as SOFR Rate Loans bear interest at a rate equal to the then applicable SOFR rate plus a range of
Provided that the
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(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, including the declaration of dividends; (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; or (xv) consign or sell any of their inventory on certain terms. In addition, if excess availability under the Credit Facility were to fall below certain specified levels, as defined in the Agreement, the lenders would have the right to assume dominion and control over the Company's cash. As of May 31, 2024, the Company was not in a Compliance Period.
The obligations under the Credit Facility 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, as parent, has guaranteed the obligations of its subsidiary borrowers under the Agreement.
Charges incurred on the unused portion of the Credit Facility during the three months ended May 31, 2024 totaled $
The Company has deferred financing costs related to the Credit Facility and previous amendments and modifications of the Credit Facility. 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 Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss over the term of the Credit Facility, which expires on
On July 6, 2015, VOXX HQ LLC, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, closed on a $
The Company has deferred financing costs related to the Florida Mortgage and a previous amendment to the loan agreement, which are recorded as deferred financing costs and included in Long-term debt as a contra-liability balance on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and are being amortized through Interest and bank charges in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss over the remaining term of the Florida Mortgage. The Company amortized $
The Company has an interest rate swap agreement to hedge interest rate exposure related to the Florida Mortgage. The swap contract has a set fixed rate equal to
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Foreign bank obligations include a Euro Asset-Based Lending ("ABL") credit facility, which has a credit limit of €
In conjunction with the capitalization and funding of the Company’s Onkyo joint venture, which was created in order to execute the acquisition of certain assets of the home audio/video business of OHEC on September 8, 2021, Onkyo entered into a loan agreement with the shareholders of the joint venture. The loan balance outstanding at May 31, 2024 represents the portion of the loan payable to PAC's joint venture partner. The loan balance due to PAC eliminates in consolidation. All amounts outstanding under the loan will mature and become payable
(18) Other (Expense) Income
Other (expense) income is comprised of the following:
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Losses included within Foreign currency loss, net, for the three months ended May 31, 2024 and 2023 were primarily driven by declines in the Japanese Yen, which impacted the re-measurement of the Company's Onkyo subsidiary intercompany loans and interest payable, which are not of a long-term investment nature. The total foreign currency loss attributable to these re-measurements for the three months ended May 31, 2024 was $
We account for leases in accordance with ASC 842 “Leases” (“ASC 842”). We determine whether an arrangement is a lease at inception. This determination generally depends on whether the arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified fixed asset explicitly or implicitly for a period of time in exchange for consideration.
We have operating leases for office equipment, as well as offices, warehouses, and other facilities used for our operations. We also have finance leases comprised primarily of computer hardware and machinery and equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of less than
Refer to Note 7 for supplemental cash flow information related to leases.
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The components of lease cost for the three months ended May 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
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Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:
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Maturities of lease liabilities on May 31 of each of the succeeding years are as follows:
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As of May 31, 2024, the Company has not entered into any lease agreements that have not yet commenced.
The Company owns and occupies buildings as part of its operations. Certain space within these buildings may, from time to time, be leased to third parties from which the Company earns rental income as lessor. This leased space is recorded within property, plant, and equipment and was not material to the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 2024 and February 29, 2024. Rental income earned by the Company for the three months ended May 31, 2024 and 2023 was $
(20) Capital Structure
The Company's capital structure is as follows:
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May 31, 2024 |
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The Company's Class A common shares outstanding are presented net of
During the three months ended May 31, 2024, the Company repurchased
(21) Variable Interest Entity
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 – “Consolidation,” 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:
On 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. The Company issued EyeLock LLC a promissory note for the purposes
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of repaying protective advances and funding working capital requirements of the entity. On August 25, 2022, this promissory note was amended and restated to allow EyeLock LLC to borrow up to $
We determined that we hold a variable interest in EyeLock LLC as a result of:
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 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.
On April 29, 2021, EyeLock LLC entered into a
On March 1, 2024, EyeLock LLC entered into a joint venture agreement (the "JV Agreement") with GalvanEyes to engage in a newly formed entity, BioCenturion LLC, to operate a biometrics business (see Note 12). EyeLock contributed assets, including all of its inventory and intangible assets, to the joint venture. Beat Kahli will serve as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of BioCenturion LLC. Simultaneously with the formation of the joint venture and execution of the JV Agreement, the Distribution Agreement was terminated. The put option established by the Disclosure Agreement was canceled and the liability of $
The Company has concluded that BioCenturion is a variable interest entity for which EyeLock lacks the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the joint venture's economic performance. As EyeLock is not the primary beneficiary, it does not consolidate the variable interest entity.
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Assets and Liabilities of EyeLock LLC
The following table sets forth the carrying values of assets and liabilities of EyeLock LLC that were included on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 31, 2024 and February 29, 2024:
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$ |
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$ |
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( |
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( |
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Total liabilities and partners' deficit |
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$ |
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$ |
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Revenues and Expenses of EyeLock LLC
The following table sets forth the revenues and expenses of EyeLock LLC that were included in our Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended May 31, 2024 and 2023:
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2023 |
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$ |
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( |
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Other expense: |
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( |
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( |
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Equity in loss of equity investee |
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( |
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Other, net |
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( |
) |
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Total other expense, net |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
Loss before income taxes |
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( |
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$ |
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(22) Segment Reporting
The Company operates in
Our Automotive Electronics segment designs, manufactures, distributes and markets automotive security, vehicle access, and remote start modules and systems; smart phone telematics applications; mobile multi-media infotainment products and rear-seat entertainment products, including overhead, seat-back, and headrest systems; rear observation and collision avoidance systems; blind spot sensors; automotive sensing and camera systems; driver distraction products; 360 camera applications; distribution of satellite radios, including plug and play models and direct connect models; cruise control systems; private label audio products; heated seats; interior lighting solutions; security and shock sensors; turn signal switches; puddle lamps; box lights; harnesses; Electric Vehicle Sound Systems ("EVSS"); interior lighting systems; and logo lighting modules.
Our Consumer Electronics segment designs, manufactures, distributes and markets premium loudspeakers; architectural speakers; commercial and cinema speakers; outdoor speakers; wireless and Bluetooth speakers; A/V receivers; high performance 2 channel loudspeakers; high performance 2 channel electronics; high performance party speakers; home theater systems; business music systems; streaming music systems; on-ear and in-ear headphones; wired and wireless headphones and ear buds; Bluetooth headphones and ear buds; soundbars; solar powered balcony systems; High-Definition Television ("HDTV") antennas; Wireless Fidelity ("WiFi") antennas; High-Definition Multimedia Interface ("HDMI") accessories; hearing aids and personal sound amplifiers; karaoke products; infant/nursery products; home electronic accessories such as cabling, power cords, and other connectivity products; performance enhancing electronics; T.V. universal remote controls; flat panel TV mounting systems; power supply systems and charging products; electronic equipment cleaning products; set-top boxes; and home and portable stereos.
Our Biometrics segment consists of an equity investment in BioCenturion LLC (see Note 12) which designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes iris identification and biometric security related products.
The accounting principles applied at the consolidated financial statement level are generally the same as those applied at the operating segment level and intersegment sales are not material. The segments are allocated interest expense,
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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 is presented below:
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(a) On March 1, 2024, the Company's majority owned subsidiary, EyeLock LLC, contributed assets, including inventory and intangible assets, to a newly formed joint venture, BioCenturion LLC, which will operate a Biometrics business. For the three months ended May 31, 2024, the Company accounted for its investment in BioCenturion LLC as an equity method investment (see Note 12).
(23) Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”). The core principle of ASC 606 is that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods and 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. We apply the FASB’s guidance on revenue recognition, which requires us to recognize the amount of revenue and consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for goods and services transferred to our customers. To do this, the Company applies the five-step model prescribed by the FASB, which requires us to: (i) identify the contract with the customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.
Within our Automotive Electronics segment, while the majority of the contracts we enter into with Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) are long-term supply arrangements, the performance obligations are established by the enforceable contract, which is generally considered to be the purchase order. The purchase orders are of durations less than one year. As such, the Company applies the practical expedient in ASC paragraph 606-10-50-14 and does not disclose information about remaining performance obligations that have original expected durations of one year or less for which work has not yet been performed.
Performance Obligations
The Company’s primary source of revenue is derived from the manufacture and distribution of consumer electronic and automotive electronic. Our consumer electronic products are primarily comprised of finished goods sold to retail and commercial customers, consisting of premium audio products and other consumer electronic products. Our automotive electronic products, some of which are manufactured by the Company, are sold both to OEM and aftermarket customers. We recognize revenue for sales to our customers when transfer of control of the related good or service has occurred. Our revenue was predominantly recognized under the point in time approach for the three months ended May 31, 2024 and 2023. Certain telematic subscription revenues generated by our Automotive Electronics segment are recognized over time. Contract terms with certain of our OEM customers could result in additional products and services being transferred over time as a result of the customized nature of some of our products, together with contractual provisions
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in the customer contracts that provide us with an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date; however, under typical terms, we do not have the right to consideration until the time of shipment from our manufacturing facilities or distribution centers, or until the time of delivery to our customers. If certain contracts in the future provide the Company with this enforceable right of payment, the timing of revenue recognition from products transferred to customers over time may be slightly accelerated compared to our right to consideration at the time of shipment or delivery.
Under ASC 606, we are required to present a refund liability and a return asset within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The changes in the refund liability are reported in Net sales, and the changes in the return asset are reported in Cost of sales in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. As of May 31, 2024 and February 29, 2024, the balance of the return asset was $
We warrant our products against certain defects in material and workmanship when used as designed, which primarily range from
Contract Balances
Contract assets primarily relate to the Company’s rights to consideration for work completed but not billed at the reporting date on contracts with customers. Contract assets are transferred to receivables when the rights become unconditional. Contract liabilities primarily relate to contracts where advance payments or deposits have been received, but performance obligations have not yet been met, and therefore, revenue has not been recognized. The Company had current and non-current contract liability balances totaling $
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Balance at February 29, 2024 |
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$ |
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Subscription payments received |
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Revenue recognized |
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( |
) |
Balance at May 31, 2024 |
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$ |
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$
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Disaggregation of Revenue
The Company operates in
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2023 |
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Automotive Electronics Segment |
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OEM Products |
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$ |
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$ |
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Biometric Products (a) |
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(a)
(24) 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 of each matter, 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 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 that are not advantageous to the Company, or pay material amounts of damages.
(25) New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, "Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions," which clarifies and amends the guidance of measuring the fair value of equity securities subject to contractual restrictions that prohibit the sale of the equity securities. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-01, "Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements." The amendment clarifies the accounting for leasehold improvements associated with common control leases, by requiring that leasehold improvements associated with common control leases be amortized by the lessee over the useful life of the leasehold improvements to the common control group (regardless of the lease term) as long as the lessee controls the use of the underlying asset through a lease. Additionally, leasehold improvements associated with common control leases should be accounted for as a transfer between entities under common control through an adjustment to equity if,
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and when, the lessee no longer controls the use of the underlying asset. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2023. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-02, "Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investment Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method." The amendments in this update permit reporting entities to elect to account for their tax equity investments, regardless of the tax credit program from which the income tax credits are received, using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-05, "Business Combinations - Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60): Recognition and Initial Measurement." The update provides guidance requiring a joint venture to initially measure all contributions received upon its formation at fair value, largely consistent with ASC 805, Business Combinations. The guidance is intended to reduce diversity in practice and provide users of joint venture financial statements with more decision-useful information. ASC 2023-05 should be applied prospectively and is effective for all newly formed joint venture entities with a formation date on or after January 1, 2025. Early adoption is permitted, and joint ventures formed prior to the adoption date may elect to apply the new guidance retrospectively back to their original formation date. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this update may have on its consolidated financial statements.
In October 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-06, "Disclosure Improvements." The new guidance clarifies or improves disclosure and presentation requirements on a variety of topics in the codification. The amendments will align the requirements in the FASB Accounting Standard Codification with the SEC’s regulations. The amendments are effective prospectively on the date each individual amendment is effectively removed from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact the adoption of this ASU will have on the financial statements and related disclosures, which is not expected to be material.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures." The new guidance is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendment is effective retrospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption ASU No. 2023-07 will have to the financial statements and related disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures." The new guidance is intended to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The amendments in the ASU address investor requests for enhanced income tax information primarily through changes to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. The amendment is effective retrospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, on a prospective basis, with early adoption permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption ASU No. 2023-09 will have to the financial statements and related disclosures.
In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Final Rule No. 33-11275, "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors." If such rule remains in effect, the rule will require registrants to provide climate related disclosures in their annual reports, including, but not limited to, material Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions (for large accelerated filers and accelerated filers); governance and oversight of material climate-related risks; the material impact of climate risks on the registrant’s strategy, business model, and outlook; risk management processes for material climate-related risks; and material climate targets and goals. Based on our current accelerated filer status, certain elements of the rule would be effective for our fiscal year ending February 28, 2027, with the remaining disclosure requirements effective for our fiscal years ending February 29, 2028 and February 28, 2029. In April 2024, the SEC issued an order staying implementation of such rule pending the resolution of certain challenges. The outcome of ongoing litigation is currently unknown. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of such rule on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
In March 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-02, "Codification Improvements - Amendments to Remove References to the Concepts Statements." ASU No. 2024-02 has been issued to clarify guidance, simplify wording or structure of guidance, and other minor improvements. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
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2024. Early adoption is permitted. ASU 2024-02 can be applied prospectively or retrospectively. These updates did not have a material impact on our financial statements and related disclosures.
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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 impact of certain macroeconomic events on our results of operations, 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 and could be exacerbated by supply chain issues and chip shortages, increasing interest rates, and any deterioration of the global business and economic environment as a result of these and other factors.
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, 2024 compared to the three months ended May 31, 2023. Next, we present EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Voxx for the three months ended May 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended May 31, 2023, 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 material cash requirements 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 Electronics, Consumer Electronics, and Biometrics 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 nineteen wholly-owned subsidiaries: Audiovox Atlanta Corp., VOXX Electronics Corporation, VOXX Accessories Corp., Audiovox Canada Limited, Voxx Hong Kong Ltd., Voxx Consumer Electronics 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"), Premium Audio Company LLC ("PAC," which includes Klipsch Group, Inc., 11 Trading Company LLC, Premium Audio Company EMEA B.V., Premium Audio Company France S.A.R.L., Premium Audio Company Germany GmbH, and Premium Audio Company Pty Lt.), Omega Research and Development Technology LLC ("Omega"), Voxx Automotive Corp., Audiovox Websales LLC, VSM-Rostra LLC (“VSM”), Directed by Voxx LLC, and VOXX DEI Canada Ltd. (collectively, with VOXX DEI LLC, “DEI”), as well as majority owned subsidiaries, EyeLock LLC ("EyeLock") and Onkyo Technology KK n/k/a Premium Audio Company Technology Center K.K. (“Onkyo”). We market our products under the Audiovox® brand name and other brand names and licensed brands, such as 808®, Acoustic Research®, Advent®, Avital®, CarLink®, Clifford®, Code-Alarm®, Crimestopper™, Directed®, Discwasher®, Energy®, Heco®, Integra®, Invision®, Jamo®, Jensen®, Klipsch®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, myris®, Oehlbach®, Omega®, Onkyo®, Pioneer®, Prestige®, Project Nursery®, Python®, RCA®, Rosen®, Rostra®, Schwaiger®, Smart Start®, Terk®, Vehicle Safety Manufacturing®, and Viper®, 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.
Macroeconomic Factors
General economic and political conditions such as recessions; interest rates; fuel prices; inflation; foreign currency fluctuations; international tariffs; social, political, and economic risks; and acts of war or terrorism (including, for example, the ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia and the economic sanctions related thereto, and the conflict between Israel and Palestine) have added uncertainty in timing of customer purchases and supply chain constraints. These headwinds are also negatively impacting our customers' operations and financial performance. As a result, demand for many of our products has declined year over year as our customers are exercising caution and adapting to the current macro-economic headwinds. During Fiscal 2024, supply chain challenges continued to affect the Company's material and shipping costs, resulting in shipping delays, and negatively impacted its gross margins. The Company has, and continues to take actions to mitigate these headwinds, as well as manage the business during a period of sales downturns, including the implementation of price increases and certain supply
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chain improvements, such as relocating its OEM manufacturing operations to Mexico and entering into a joint venture to operate the biometrics business. The Company also continues to introduce new products across its segments and continues to focus on driving operational improvements, discipline, and efficiencies through cost cutting measures and headcount reductions that were implemented during Fiscal 2024 and will continue during Fiscal 2025 while the Company navigates these current business challenges and near-term economic uncertainty.
The Company continues to focus on cash flow and anticipates having sufficient resources to operate for the coming twelve-month period.
Reportable Segments
The Company operates in three reportable segments based on our products, investments, and internal organizational structure. The operating segments consist of Automotive Electronics, Consumer Electronics, and Biometrics. See Note 22 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for segment information.
Products included in these segments are as follows:
Automotive Electronic products include:
Consumer Electronic products include:
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Biometric products sold by the Company's equity investee, BioCenturion LLC include:
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. All of our products are subject to price fluctuations which could affect the carrying value of inventories and gross margins in the future. Macroeconomic factors, such as fluctuations in interest rates, fuel prices, and foreign currency, as well as inflation have been pressured as a result of factors including supply chain shortages and international wars and conflicts, and have created a challenging demand environment in some of our markets, the duration and severity of which we are unable to predict.
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. Notwithstanding the above, if the appropriate opportunity arises, the Company will explore the potential divestiture of a product line or business.
Acquisitions and Dispositions
The Company did not enter into any acquisition transactions during the three months ended May 31, 2024 or 2023. On March 1, 2024, the Company's subsidiary, EyeLock LLC, contributed certain assets to a newly formed joint venture, BioCenturion LLC. The contribution of these assets represented a disposition of a business (see Note 12).
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; accrued sales incentives; expected credit losses on accounts receivable; inventory valuation; valuation of long-lived assets; valuation and impairment assessment of goodwill, trademarks, and other intangible assets; warranties; recoverability of deferred tax assets; and the reserve for uncertain tax positions at the date of the consolidated financial statements. 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, 2024.
Continued negative trends in the business, as well as the narrow differences between fair value and carrying value of the Klipsch and Onkyo reporting units and certain indefinite-lived intangible assets, may result in an impairment charge related to goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets in the future. Several factors could result in future impairments, including, but not limited to deterioration in macro-economic conditions (including a recession, continued inflation, rising interest rates and foreign currency
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exchange rates), changes in customer preferences and trends, increased competition, and deterioration in the performance of our business or product lines. It is possible that the changes in numerous estimates associated with management judgments, assumptions and estimates made in assessing the fair value of our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, could result in a future impairment charge which may be significant.
Results of Operations
As you read this discussion and analysis, refer to the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, which present the results of our operations for the three months ended May 31, 2024 and 2023.
The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, certain statements of operations data for the three months ended May 31, 2024 and 2023.
Net Sales
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May 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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% Change |
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Three Months Ended |
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Automotive Electronics |
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$ |
27,685 |
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$ |
38,412 |
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$ |
(10,727 |
) |
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(27.9 |
)% |
Consumer Electronics |
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|
63,918 |
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|
73,330 |
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(9,412 |
) |
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(12.8 |
)% |
Biometrics |
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|
8 |
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|
100 |
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|
|
(92 |
) |
|
|
(92.0 |
)% |
Corporate/Eliminations |
|
|
50 |
|
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|
84 |
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|
|
(34 |
) |
|
|
(40.5 |
)% |
Total net sales |
|
$ |
91,661 |
|
|
$ |
111,926 |
|
|
$ |
(20,265 |
) |
|
|
(18.1 |
)% |
Automotive Electronics sales represented 30.2% of our net sales for the three months ended May 31, 2024, compared to 34.3% in the prior year period and decreased $10,727 for the three months ended May 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended May 31, 2023. The primary driver of this decrease was the decline in sales of OEM rear seat entertainment products of approximately $8,800 for the three months ended May 31, 2024, due to factors including volume reductions and temporary halts in existing customer programs, and the termination of one customer program that was in place during the prior year. Sales of aftermarket security products, including remote start and telematic products, also declined approximately $1,300 for the three months ended May 31, 2024 as a result of decreased consumer spending, as well as due to product delays. Sales of aftermarket rear seat entertainment products declined approximately $700 for the three months ended May 31, 2024 as a result of inflated vehicle pricing and high interest rates, which continue to result in lower consumer spending on vehicles. Satellite radio product sales also decreased approximately $700 as suppliers have kept their inventory lean as a result of consumer spending declines amid current economic concerns. Additionally, the Company has experienced a decrease in sales of collision avoidance products of approximately $500, as some car manufacturers who had previously eliminated these products from their OEM lines have added the products back to their new vehicles, thus negatively impacting sales in the aftermarket. Finally, sales of aftermarket safety products decreased approximately $500 for the three months ended May 31, 2024 as a result of low vehicle inventory and a decline in consumer spending. As an offset to these sales declines, the Company experienced an increase in sales of OEM remote start products of approximately $1,900 due to a new customer program that began in the second half of the prior fiscal year. Aftermarket accessories product sales also increased approximately $400 due to new leather seat kit product offerings beginning during the three months ended May 31, 2024.
Consumer Electronics sales represented 69.7% of our net sales for the three months ended May 31, 2024, compared to 65.5% in the comparable prior year period and decreased $9,412 for the three months ended May 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended May 31, 2023. The net decrease was a result of several factors, including a decline in sales of domestic wireless accessory speakers of approximately $5,600 for the three months ended May 31, 2024, which was related to a program with one of the Company's customers that did not repeat in the current year. The Company's European accessory product sales also decreased approximately $3,800 for the three months ended May 31, 2024, primarily as a result of a decline in sales of balcony solar power products, with sales of these products normalizing in the current year after launching in the second half of Fiscal 2023. In Europe and Asia, the Company experienced a net decrease in sales of premium audio products and receiver products of approximately $1,600 for the three months ended May 31, 2024, due to lower consumer spending and an overstock of certain older products, offset by positive sales from the launch of new premium audio products in the current period. Additionally, sales of domestic accessory products, including reception, hook-up, and other home accessory products, declined approximately $1,500 for the three months ended May 31, 2024 due to decreased consumer spending amid current economic concerns. As an offset to these declines, domestic sales of the Company's premium home theater speakers, wireless speaker products, and other premium audio products increased approximately $2,500 during the three months ended May 31, 2024 due primarily to the successful launch of
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new products during the current year period. Sales of the Company's hearing aid products also increased approximately $400 for the three months ended May 31, 2024 as these products were launched during the second quarter of the prior fiscal year.
On March 1, 2024, the Company's majority owned subsidiary, EyeLock LLC, contributed assets, including inventory and intangible assets, to a newly formed joint venture, BioCenturion LLC, which will operate the Biometrics business. As of and for the three months ended May 31, 2024, the Company accounted for its investment in BioCenturion LLC as an equity method investment with income (loss) from its equity method investee recorded within Other (Expense) Income on the Company's Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin Percentage
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2023 |
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% Change |
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Three Months Ended |
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Automotive Electronics |
|
$ |
6,418 |
|
|
$ |
8,070 |
|
|
$ |
(1,652 |
) |
|
|
(20.5 |
)% |
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23.2 |
% |
|
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21.0 |
% |
|
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Consumer Electronics |
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18,934 |
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|
18,718 |
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|
216 |
|
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|
1.2 |
% |
|
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29.6 |
% |
|
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25.5 |
% |
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Biometrics |
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8 |
|
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|
48 |
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(40 |
) |
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|
(83.3 |
)% |
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|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
48.0 |
% |
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Corporate/Eliminations |
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|
49 |
|
|
|
744 |
|
|
|
(695 |
) |
|
|
(93.4 |
)% |
|
|
$ |
25,409 |
|
|
$ |
27,580 |
|
|
$ |
(2,171 |
) |
|
|
(7.9 |
)% |
|
|
|
27.7 |
% |
|
|
24.6 |
% |
|
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||
Gross margin percentages for the Company have increased 310 basis points for the three months ended May 31, 2024, respectively, as compared to the three months ended May 31, 2023.
Gross margins in the Automotive Electronics segment increased 220 basis points for the three months ended May 31, 2024. One of the primary drivers of margin increases in this segment has been the relocation of the manufacturing of most of the Company's OEM automotive products from Florida to Mexico, which began during the second half of Fiscal 2023 and will be completed during the current fiscal year. The Company has realized improved margins on the sale of these products during the three months ended May 31, 2024 as a result of the cost savings generated by this move. Sales of higher margin OEM security products also contributed positively to margins during the three months ended May 31, 2024, as sales of these products increased as compared to the prior year period. Additionally, sales of the Company's OEM rear seat entertainment products, which have consistently generated lower than normal margins under its current programs as a result of contractual pricing with customers, coupled with higher supply chain costs, declined for the three months ended May 31, 2024, which contributed positively to segment margins for the period. As an offset to these positive factors, margin decreases during the three months ended May 31, 2024 were driven by the decline in sales of some of the Company's higher margin products within the segment, such as aftermarket security products, aftermarket rear seat entertainment products, and collision avoidance products.
Gross margins in the Consumer Electronics segment increased 410 basis points for the three months ended May 31, 2024. The increase in sales of the Company's premium audio products during the quarter, driven by the launch of new products both domestically and internationally, have had a positive impact on segment gross margins for the three months ended May 31, 2024. Fewer low price, low margin close-out sales of older products have also helped to improve margins as compared to prior year.
On March 1, 2024, the Company's majority owned subsidiary, EyeLock LLC, contributed assets, including all of its inventory and intangible assets, to a newly formed joint venture, BioCenturion LLC, which will operate the Biometrics business. As of and for the three months ended May 31, 2024, the Company accounted for its investment in BioCenturion LLC as an equity method investment with income (loss) from its equity method investee recorded within Other (Expense) Income on the Company's Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.
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Operating Expenses
|
|
May 31, |
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
2024 |
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|
2023 |
|
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$ Change |
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% Change |
|
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Three Months Ended |
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Operating expenses: |
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|
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Selling |
|
$ |
9,590 |
|
|
$ |
11,166 |
|
|
$ |
(1,576 |
) |
|
|
(14.1 |
)% |
General and administrative |
|
|
16,457 |
|
|
|
19,427 |
|
|
|
(2,970 |
) |
|
|
(15.3 |
)% |
Engineering and technical support |
|
|
6,244 |
|
|
|
8,337 |
|
|
|
(2,093 |
) |
|
|
(25.1 |
)% |
Restructuring costs |
|
|
231 |
|
|
|
59 |
|
|
|
172 |
|
|
|
291.5 |
% |
Total operating expenses |
|
$ |
32,522 |
|
|
$ |
38,989 |
|
|
$ |
(6,467 |
) |
|
|
(16.6 |
)% |
Total operating expenses have decreased $6,467 for the three months ended May 31, 2024, as compared with the three months ended May 31, 2023.
For the three months ended May 31, 2024, selling expenses decreased $1,576. The Company experienced a decline in website expenses of approximately $600, primarily as a result of lower sales and reductions in spending on web advertising for the current year period. Trade show expenses also decreased approximately $600 for the three months ended May 31, 2024 as a result of fewer shows attended and lower spending related to the annual Consumer Electronics Show. Additionally, employee salaries and related benefits and payroll taxes decreased approximately $400 due to company-wide headcount reductions.
General and administrative expenses decreased $2,970 for the three months ended May 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year period. Salary expense and related benefits and payroll taxes decreased approximately $1,500 primarily as a result of headcount reductions implemented by the Company beginning in the second quarter of Fiscal 2024, as well as due to the absence of Beat Kahli's executive salary during the three months ended May 31, 2024, as he stepped down from his position as President of the Company effective March 1, 2024. Legal, professional, and third party service fees also declined approximately $1,200 during the three months ended May 31, 2024 due primarily to the decrease in litigation and consulting fees related to the Seaguard arbitration award that was settled and paid during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, as well as due to cost containment measures. Additionally, travel and entertainment expense decreased approximately $100 during the three months ended May 31, 2024 as a result of cost-cutting measures implemented by the Company in order to achieve savings.
Engineering and technical support expenses decreased $2,093 for the three months ended May 31, 2024, as compared to the prior year period. This decrease was due in part to a decline in labor expense and related payroll taxes and benefits of approximately $1,000 resulting primarily from Company-wide headcount reductions, as well as lower use of outside labor during the period. Research and development expense also decreased approximately $1,000 for the three months ended May 31, 2024 primarily as a result of the timing of the commencement and completion of projects. Both labor expense and research and development expenses were also positively impacted during the three months ended May 31, 2024 by the formation of the BioCenturion LLC joint venture by EyeLock LLC and GalvanEyes Partners LLC on March 1, 2024, which EyeLock has accounted for as an equity method investment. As a result, such expenses have decreased substantially for the Company's EyeLock subsidiary.
Restructuring expenses were $231 for the three months ended May 31, 2024 as compared to $59 for the three months ended May 31, 2023. Restructuring costs in both periods were related to the relocation of certain OEM production operations from Florida to Mexico and were comprised primarily of employee severance costs.
Other (Expense) Income
|
|
May 31, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
||||
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Interest and bank charges |
|
$ |
(2,138 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,546 |
) |
|
$ |
(592 |
) |
|
|
(38.3 |
)% |
Equity in income of equity investee |
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
1,616 |
|
|
|
(1,265 |
) |
|
|
(78.3 |
)% |
Final arbitration award |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(986 |
) |
|
|
986 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
Other, net |
|
|
(1,871 |
) |
|
|
(701 |
) |
|
|
(1,170 |
) |
|
|
(166.9 |
)% |
Total other expense, net |
|
$ |
(3,658 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,617 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,041 |
) |
|
|
(126.2 |
)% |
Interest and bank charges represent interest expense and fees related to the Company's bank obligations, shareholder loan, supply chain financing and factoring agreements, interest related to finance leases, and amortization of debt issuance costs. During the
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three months ended May 31, 2024, interest charges on the funds borrowed from the Wells Fargo Credit Facility have increased as compared to the three months ended May 31, 2023 primarily due to the increase in funds borrowed, as well as an increase in interest rates.
Equity in income of equity investees represents the Company's share of income from its 50% non-controlling ownership interests in ASA Electronics LLC and Subsidiaries ("ASA") and BioCenturion LLC, in which the Company began investing on March 1, 2024. The decrease in income for the three months ended May 31, 2024 as compared to the prior year period is due to lower net income at ASA resulting from a decline in sales caused by current economic conditions, as well as due to losses incurred by BioCenturion which were not present in the prior year period.
During the three months ended May 31, 2023, the Company recorded charges representing interest expense related to the arbitration award due to Seaguard. The final arbitration award settlement was paid during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024.
Other, net includes net foreign currency gains or losses, interest income, rental income, a loss on the contribution of assets to a joint venture, and other miscellaneous income and expense. During the three months ended May 31, 2024, the Company had net foreign currency losses of $1,851, as compared to net foreign currency losses of $987 for the three months ended May 31, 2023. Foreign currency losses incurred during the three months ended May 31, 2024 and 2023 were primarily driven by declines in the Japanese Yen, which impacted the re-measurement of the Company's Onkyo subsidiary intercompany loans and interest payable which are not of a long-term investment nature. The losses attributable to these re-measurements for the three months ended May 31, 2024 were $1,136, as compared to $455 for the three months ended May 31, 2023. On March 1, 2024, the Company's majority owned subsidiary, EyeLock LLC, contributed assets, including all of its inventory and intangible assets, to a newly formed joint venture, BioCenturion LLC, which will operate a Biometrics business, and that EyeLock accounts for as an equity method investment. For the three months ended May 31, 2024, EyeLock incurred a loss of $413 on the contribution of assets to the joint venture, representing the difference between the book value of the assets contributed and their fair values on March 1, 2024.
Income Tax Provision
The Company’s provision for income taxes consists of federal, foreign, and state taxes necessary to align the Company’s year-to-date tax provision with the annual effective rate that it expects to achieve for the full year. At each interim period, the Company updates its estimate of the annual effective tax rate and records cumulative adjustments, as necessary.
For the three months ended May 31, 2024, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $594, which includes a discrete income tax benefit of $107 related to the reversal of uncertain tax position liabilities as a result of the lapse of the applicable statute of limitations.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2024 was an income tax benefit of 5.5% on pre-tax loss of $10,771. The effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2024 differed from the U.S. statutory rate of 21% as a result of a number of factors, including the non-controlling interest related to EyeLock LLC, state and local income taxes, nondeductible permanent differences, income taxed in foreign jurisdictions at varying tax rates, and a reduction in valuation allowance based on forecasted earnings.
For the three months ended May 31, 2023, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $1,321, which includes a discrete income tax benefit of $432 related primarily to the reversal of uncertain tax position liabilities as a result of the lapse of the applicable statute of limitations and adjustments to the valuation allowance.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2023 was an income tax benefit of 10.1% on pre-tax loss of $13,026. The effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2023 differs from the U.S. statutory rate of 21% as a result of a number of factors, including the non-controlling interest related to EyeLock LLC, state and local income taxes, nondeductible permanent differences, income taxed in foreign jurisdictions at varying tax rates, and a reduction in valuation allowance based on forecasted earnings.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not financial measures recognized by GAAP. EBITDA represents net loss attributable to VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries, computed in accordance with GAAP, before interest expense and bank charges, taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, gains on the sale of certain assets, losses on the contribution of assets to a joint venture, foreign currency losses, restructuring expenses, certain non-routine legal fees, and awards. Depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, foreign currency losses and losses on the contribution of assets to a joint venture are non-cash items.
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We present EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA in this Form 10-Q because we consider them to be useful and appropriate supplemental measures of our performance. Adjusted EBITDA helps 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 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 an appropriate measure for performance relative to other companies. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be assessed in isolation from, 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 Attributable to VOXX International Corporation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
|
|
Three months ended |
|
|||||
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
||
Net loss attributable to VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries |
|
$ |
(9,269 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,738 |
) |
Adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Interest expense and bank charges (1) |
|
|
1,923 |
|
|
|
1,346 |
|
Depreciation and amortization (1) |
|
|
2,728 |
|
|
|
3,101 |
|
Income tax benefit |
|
|
(594 |
) |
|
|
(1,321 |
) |
EBITDA |
|
|
(5,212 |
) |
|
|
(7,612 |
) |
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
146 |
|
|
|
258 |
|
Gain on sale of tradename |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(450 |
) |
Loss on contribution of assets to joint venture (1) |
|
|
252 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Foreign currency losses (1) |
|
|
1,849 |
|
|
|
962 |
|
Restructuring expenses |
|
|
231 |
|
|
|
59 |
|
Non-routine legal fees |
|
|
(123 |
) |
|
|
853 |
|
Final arbitration award |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
986 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
|
$ |
(2,857 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,944 |
) |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows, Commitments and Obligations
As of May 31, 2024, we had working capital of $121,173 which includes cash and cash equivalents of $4,160, compared with working capital of $138,885 at February 29, 2024, which included cash and cash equivalents of $10,986. We plan to utilize our current cash position as well as collections from accounts receivable, the cash generated from our operations, when applicable, 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 further pay down our debt. As of May 31, 2024, we had cash balances totaling $375 held in foreign bank accounts, none of which would have been subject to United States federal income taxes if made available for use in the United States. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides a 100% participation exemption on dividends received from foreign corporations after January 1, 2018, as the United States has moved away from a worldwide tax system and closer to a territorial system for earnings of foreign corporations.
Operating activities used of $2,083 for the three months ended May 31, 2024 due primarily to the decrease in accounts payable, accrued sales incentives, and accrued expenses and other current liabilities, as well as due to the decrease in the Company's net sales. This was offset by a decrease in accounts receivable and inventory. For the three months ended May 31, 2023, operating activities provided cash of $5,253 due to factors including the decrease in accounts receivable and the increase in accounts payable. This was offset primarily by the increase in inventory and the decrease accrued sales incentives, as well as due to losses incurred by EyeLock LLC and the decrease in the Company's net sales.
Investing activities used cash of $648 during the three months ended May 31, 2024 primarily due to capital expenditures. For the three months ended May 31, 2023, investing activities used cash of $784 primarily due to capital expenditures.
Financing activities used cash of $5,839 during the three months ended May 31, 2024 due primarily to repayments of borrowings from the Credit Facility, the Florida mortgage, and finance leases, as well as due to the settlement of market stock units and the
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purchase of treasury shares. This was offset by borrowings from the Company's Credit Facility. During the three months ended May 31, 2023, financing activities used cash of $6,695 due to repayments of borrowings from the Company's Credit Facility and Florida mortgage, as well as the purchase of treasury shares. This was offset by borrowings from the Credit Facility and the Euro asset-based loan in Germany.
The Company has a senior secured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") that provides for a revolving credit facility with committed availability of up to $165,000. The availability under the revolving credit line within the Credit Facility is subject to a borrowing base, which is based on eligible accounts receivable, eligible inventory, certain real estate, and certain intellectual property, subject to reserves as determined by the lender, and is also limited by amounts outstanding under the Florida Mortgage (see Note 17(b)). The availability under the revolving credit line of the Credit Facility was $44,349 as of May 31, 2024.
All amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility will mature and become due on April 19, 2026; however, it is subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Agreement). The Company may prepay any amounts outstanding at any time. The commitments under the 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 Credit Facility as either Base Rate Loans or SOFR Rate Loans, except that Swing Loans may only be designated as Base Rate Loans. Loans designated as SOFR Rate Loans shall bear interest at a rate equal to the then applicable SOFR 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 plus a range of 0.75 - 1.25%, as defined in the Agreement, and shall not be lower than 1.75%.
Provided that the Company is in a Compliance Period (the period commencing on that day in which Excess Availability is less than 15% of the Maximum Revolver Amount and ending on a day in which Excess Availability is equal to or greater than 15% for any consecutive 30-day period thereafter), the Credit Facility requires compliance with a financial covenant calculated as of the last day of each month, consisting of a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. The Credit Facility also contains covenants, subject to defined carveouts, 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, including the declaration of dividends; (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; or (xv) consign or sell any of their inventory on certain terms. In addition, if excess availability under the Credit Facility were to fall below certain specified levels, as defined in the Agreement, the lenders would have the right to assume dominion and control over the Company's cash.
The obligations under the Credit Facility 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, as parent, has guaranteed the obligations of its subsidiary borrowers under the Agreement.
The Company has a Euro asset-based loan facility in Germany with a credit limit of €8,000 that expires on October 31, 2024. The Company's subsidiaries Voxx German Holdings GmbH, Oehlbach Kabel GmbH, and Schwaiger GmbH are authorized to borrow funds under this facility for working capital purposes.
The Company also utilizes supply chain financing arrangements and factoring agreements as a component of its financing for working capital, which accelerates receivable collection and helps to better manage cash flow. Under the agreements, the Company has agreed to sell certain of its accounts receivable balances to banking institutions who have agreed to advance amounts equal to the net accounts receivable balances due, less a discount as set forth in the respective agreements (see Note 9). The balances under these agreements are accounted for as sales of accounts receivable, as they are sold without recourse. Cash proceeds from these agreements are reflected as operating activities included in the change in accounts receivable in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Fees incurred in connection with the agreements are recorded as interest expense by the Company.
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Material Cash Requirements
Certain contractual cash obligations and other commercial commitments will impact our short and long-term liquidity. At May 31, 2024, such obligations and commitments are as follows:
|
|
Amount of Commitment Expiration per Period |
|
|||||||||||||||||
Contractual Cash Obligations |
|
Total |
|
|
Less than |
|
|
2-3 |
|
|
4-5 |
|
|
After |
|
|||||
Finance lease obligation (1) |
|
$ |
889 |
|
|
$ |
330 |
|
|
$ |
420 |
|
|
$ |
139 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Operating leases (1) |
|
|
3,158 |
|
|
|
1,031 |
|
|
|
1,205 |
|
|
|
467 |
|
|
|
455 |
|
Total contractual cash obligations |
|
$ |
4,047 |
|
|
$ |
1,361 |
|
|
$ |
1,625 |
|
|
$ |
606 |
|
|
$ |
455 |
|
Other Commitments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Bank obligations (2) |
|
$ |
59,480 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
59,480 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Stand-by and commercial letters of credit (3) |
|
|
587 |
|
|
|
587 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Other (4) |
|
|
9,152 |
|
|
|
4,162 |
|
|
|
4,990 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Unconditional purchase obligations (5) |
|
|
73,555 |
|
|
|
73,555 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Total other commitments |
|
|
142,774 |
|
|
|
78,304 |
|
|
|
64,470 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Total commitments |
|
$ |
146,821 |
|
|
$ |
79,665 |
|
|
$ |
66,095 |
|
|
$ |
606 |
|
|
$ |
455 |
|
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 for the next twelve months. In the event 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
On April 29, 2021 EyeLock LLC entered into a three-year exclusive distribution agreement (“the Agreement”) with GalvanEyes LLC, a Florida LLC, managed by Beat Kahli, a significant shareholder of Voxx’s Class A Common Stock, and the Co-Vice Chairman of Voxx's Board of Directors. The Agreement was included in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed on June 17, 2021 and was approved by the Company’s shareholders at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on July 29, 2021. See Note 21 of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statement of this Form 10-Q.
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On March 1, 2024, EyeLock LLC entered into a joint venture agreement with GalvanEyes Partners LLC to form BioCenturion LLC. The joint venture will operate the biometrics business. Each of the members agreed to contribute selected assets to the joint venture, with GalvanEyes controlling the day-to-day operations of the joint venture. All working capital needs and funding of the joint venture shall be borne by GalvanEyes for the first two years. Beat Kahli is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of BioCenturion LLC. Concurrent with the formation of the joint venture, the distribution agreement between EyeLock LLC and GalvanEyes LLC was terminated. See Note 12 of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q.
From March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024, Beat Kahli served as President of VOXX International Corporation. On March 1, 2024, he resigned as President, but continues to serve as Co-Vice Chairman of the Board of VOXX International Corporation. Patrick Lavelle resumed his role as President of the Company on March 1, 2024.
New Accounting Pronouncements
We are required to adopt certain new accounting pronouncements. See Note 25 to our consolidated financial statements included herein.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Foreign Exchange Risk
Voxx conducts business in various non-U.S. countries, including Germany, Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, Venezuela, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, Australia, and Japan and thus is exposed to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates. As a result, we have exposure to various foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations for revenues generated by our operations outside of the U.S., which can adversely impact our net income and cash flows. For the three months ended May 31, 2024, 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 $2,100, and an increase in net loss of approximately $80 for the three months ended May 31, 2024. The effects of foreign currency exchange rates on future results would also be impacted by changes in sales levels or local currency prices.
While the prices we pay for products purchased from our suppliers are principally denominated in United States dollars, price negotiations depend in part on the foreign currency of foreign manufacturers, as well as market, trade, and political factors. The Company also has exposure related to transactions in which the currency collected from customers is different from the currency utilized to purchase the product sold in its foreign operations, and U.S. dollar denominated purchases in its foreign subsidiaries. One of the Company's Euro subsidiaries enters forward contracts to hedge certain U.S. dollar transactions. The Company minimizes the risk of nonperformance on the forward contracts by transacting with major financial institutions. On May 31, 2024, the Company had outstanding forward foreign currency contracts designated for hedge accounting. For the three months ended May 31, 2024, unrealized gains of $8 were recorded in other comprehensive income associated with these contracts.
We are also subject to risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates from the translation of financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries and for long-term intercompany loans with the foreign subsidiaries. These changes result in cumulative translation adjustments, which are included in Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income. At May 31, 2024, we had translation exposure to various foreign currencies with the most significant being the Euro. A hypothetical 10% adverse change in the foreign currency rates would result in a negative impact of $8 on Other comprehensive loss for the three months ended May 31, 2024.
Interest Rate Risk
Our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in interest rates on investment of available cash balances in money market funds and investment grade corporate and U.S. government securities. In addition, our bank loans expose us to changes in short-term interest rates since interest rates on the underlying obligations are either variable or fixed. We have variable rate indebtedness related to our Credit Facility and Euro asset-based lending facility in Germany. Our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition could be materially adversely affected by significant increases in interest rates to the extent that we have balances outstanding under these variable rate loans. At May 31, 2024, the balance outstanding on the Credit Facility was $59,480 and there was no balance outstanding related to the German asset-based lending facility (see Note 17). In connection with the Florida Mortgage, we have debt outstanding in the amount of $5,490 at May 31, 2024. Interest on this mortgage is charged at 79% of the applicable SOFR rate plus 1.87%. The Company currently has an interest rate swap for the Florida Mortgage with a notional amount of $5,490 at May 31, 2024. This swap locks the interest rate at 3.43% (inclusive of credit spread) on the Florida Mortgage through the mortgage end date of March 2026.
As of May 31, 2024, the total net fair value of the interest rate swap recorded in Other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheet is $142, which represents the amount that would be paid upon unwinding the interest rate swap agreement based on market conditions on that date. Changes in the fair value of this interest rate swap agreement are reflected as an adjustment to other assets or liabilities with an offsetting adjustment to Accumulated other comprehensive loss.
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 effective as of May 31, 2024 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.
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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 months ended May 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See Note 24 of the Notes to the Unaudited 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, 2024 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, 2024.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
We have an ongoing authorization from our Board of Directors to repurchase shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock. During the three months ended May 31, 2024, the Company repurchased 64,142 shares of Class A Common Stock for an aggregate cost of $248, as follows:
Period |
|
Total Number of Shares Purchased |
|
|
Average Price Paid Per Share |
|
|
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs |
|
|
Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs |
|
||||
5/1/2024 - 5/31/2024 |
|
|
64,142 |
|
|
|
3.81 |
|
|
|
64,142 |
|
|
|
816,911 |
|
Total other commitments |
|
|
64,142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number |
|
Description |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
31.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
32.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
32.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
101 |
|
The following materials from VOXX International Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended May 31, 2024, formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii), the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, (iii) the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity, (iv) the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) Notes to the Unaudited 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 |
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July 10, 2024 |
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/s/ Patrick M. Lavelle |
Patrick M. Lavelle, |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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/s/ Loriann Shelton |
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Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer |
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