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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 


 

Form 10-Q

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended April 29, 2005

 

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from                      to                     .

 

Commission File Number 1-16541

 


 

REMEC, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

California   95-3814301

(State of other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

 

I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number

3790 Via De La Valle, Suite 311

Del Mar, California

  92014
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(858) 842-3000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES x     NO ¨

 

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

 

Class


 

Outstanding as of: June 2, 2005


Common Stock, $.01 par value   27,990,517

 



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REMEC, Inc.

Form 10-Q

For The Quarterly Period Ended April 29, 2005

 

Index

 

         Page No.

PART I

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements:

    
   

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

   3
   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

   4
   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   5
   

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   6

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   15

Item 3.

 

Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   22

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

   22

PART II

 

OTHER INFORMATION

    

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

   23

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

   23

SIGNATURES

   24

CERTIFICATIONS

    

EXHIBITS

    

Exhibit 31.1

    

Exhibit 31.2

    

Exhibit 32.1

    

 

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PART I— FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

REMEC, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited, in thousands)

 

    

April 29,

2005


  

Audited

January 31,

2005


ASSETS              

Current assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 35,281    $ 32,242

Short-term investments

     2,564      4,531

Accounts receivable, net

     68,510      60,501

Notes and other receivables

     13,704      13,858

Inventories, net

     64,998      70,450

Other current assets

     4,835      5,224
    

  

Total current assets

     189,892      186,806

Property, plant and equipment, net

     69,473      71,967

Restricted cash

     —        9,426

Goodwill

     3,018      3,018

Intangible assets, net

     2,400      2,572

Other assets

     1,128      1,134
    

  

Total assets

   $ 265,911    $ 274,923
    

  

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY              

Current liabilities:

             

Accounts payable

   $ 48,580    $ 53,252

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     52,328      54,554
    

  

Total current liabilities

     100,908      107,806

Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities

     2,658      2,612

Shareholders’ equity

     162,345      164,505
    

  

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 265,911    $ 274,923
    

  

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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REMEC, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three months ended

 
     April 29,
2005


    April 30,
2004


 

Net sales

   $ 112,106     $ 108,001  

Cost of sales

     91,168       90,251  
    


 


Gross profit

     20,938       17,750  

Operating expenses:

                

Selling, general and administrative

     14,587       12,828  

Research and development

     8,908       11,683  

Restructuring (reversals)

     —         (107 )
    


 


Total operating expenses

     23,495       24,404  
    


 


Loss from continuing operations

     (2,557 )     (6,654 )
    


 


Other expense:

                

Other (expense), net and interest income

     (745 )     (152 )
    


 


Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

     (3,302 )     (6,806 )

Provision (credit) for income taxes

     (18 )     4  
    


 


Net loss from continuing operations

     (3,284 )     (6,810 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations including disposals before income taxes

     18       (280 )

Income tax provision (credit) from discontinued operations

     —         9  
    


 


Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

     18       (289 )
    


 


Net loss

   $ (3,266 )   $ (7,099 )
    


 


Net loss per common share:

                

Net loss from continuing operations

   $ (0.12 )   $ (0.25 )

Net loss from discontinued operations

     —         (0.01 )
    


 


Basic and diluted

   $ (0.12 )   $ (0.26 )
    


 


Shares used in computing net loss per common share*:

                

Basic and diluted

     27,892       27,551  
    


 



* Basic weighted average shares are adjusted and reflect the effect of a 0.446 to 1 exchange resulting from the May 20, 2005 reclassification and redemption.

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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REMEC, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited, in thousands)

 

     Three months ended

 
     April 29,
2005


    April 30,
2004


 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

                

Net loss from continuing operations

   $ (3,284 )   $ (6,810 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:

                

Depreciation and amortization

     4,665       4,806  

Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contract

     214       2,459  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

                

Accounts receivable and other receivables

     (7,855 )     (10,090 )

Inventories

     5,452       4,229  

Other current assets

     389       (3,051 )

Accounts payable

     (4,672 )     (11,532 )

Accrued expenses, deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities

     (1,198 )     (2,601 )
    


 


Net cash used by operating activities

     (6,289 )     (22,590 )

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

                

Additions to property, plant and equipment

     (1,999 )     (4,461 )

Release of restricted cash

     9,426       (2 )

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     —         3,979  

Short-term investments, net

     1,984       (3,877 )

Other assets

     6       487  
    


 


Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

     9,417       (3,874 )

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

                

Payments on short term notes payable

     (982 )     —    

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     —         321  

Proceeds from sale of common stock

     871       1,095  
    


 


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (111 )     1,416  

Increase (decrease) in cash from continuing operations

     3,017       (25,048 )

Net cash provided by discontinued operations

     18       2,142  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     4       (1,664 )
    


 


Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     3,039       (24,570 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     32,242       44,628  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 35,281     $ 20,058  
    


 


 

See accompanying notes.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

1. Quarterly Financial Statements

 

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by REMEC, Inc. (the “Company” or “REMEC”) without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in annual financial statements, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended January 31, 2005, included in REMEC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of REMEC as of April 29, 2005, and the results of its operations for the three month periods ended April 29, 2005 and April 30, 2004. The results of operations for the interim period ended April 29, 2005, are not necessarily indicative of the results, which may be reported for any other interim period or for the entire fiscal year.

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. This basis of accounting contemplates the recovery of the Company’s assets and the satisfaction of its liabilities in the normal course of conducting business. During the fiscal year 2005, the Company engaged financial advisors to evaluate alternative strategies to provide the best value to shareholders, including the disposal of all or a portion of our business units. Further, as detailed in REMEC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ending January 31, 2005, we entered into an agreement to sell our Defense & Space group to Chelton Microwave for $260 million cash. Our shareholders approved the transaction on May 18, 2005 and the sale closed on May 20, 2005. Since this transaction required shareholder approval, and it was not received as of April 29, 2005, Defense & Space was still reported as Continuing Operations. In March 2005, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell selected assets and liabilities of our Wireless Systems business to Powerwave Technologies, Inc. for 10 million shares of Powerwave common stock and $40 million in cash. Based on Powerwave’s closing price on Friday, March 11, 2005, the transaction value is approximately $120 million. The proposed transaction requires shareholder approval (which has not been obtained as of the filing of this Form 10-Q). Although we will retain certain assets of our Wireless Systems business (namely, the ODU/Transceiver product line and the manufacturing services business), the completion of this transaction, if approved by our shareholders, will result in REMEC divesting the majority of its operating assets and liabilities.

 

Consequently, if the sale of Wireless Systems is approved and consummated, the Company’s financial and operational viability will become increasingly uncertain. As a result, in connection with seeking shareholder approval of the aforementioned transaction, the Board of Directors intends to ask Company shareholders to approve and adopt a plan of liquidation, which would be intended to allow for the orderly disposition of the Company’s remaining assets and businesses.

 

If shareholders do not approve the proposed sale of the Wireless Systems assets to Powerwave, it is possible that the Company may require additional sources of financing. These additional sources of financing may include bank borrowings or public or private offerings of equity or debt securities. No assurance can be given that such additional sources of financing will be available on acceptable terms, if at all.

 

2. Earnings Per Share

 

The Company calculates net loss per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share. Basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted average shares outstanding for each period presented. The diluted net loss per share is computed using the weighted average shares outstanding plus potentially dilutive common shares using the treasury stock method at the average market price during the reporting period. As the Company has incurred net losses for all reporting periods presented, there is no difference between basic and diluted net loss per share.

 

Dilutive securities may include options, warrants, and preferred stock as if converted and restricted stock subject to vesting. Potentially dilutive securities (which include options) totaling 128,000 and 45,000 shares for the three months ended April 29, 2005 and April 30, 2004, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of loss per share because of their anti-dilutive effect.

 

Subsequent to April 29, 2005, the Company completed the reclassification of its common stock to allow for the distribution of proceeds from the proposed merger sale of REMEC Defense & Space Group. Pursuant to the reclassification, which was approved by the shareholders on May 18, 2005, effective May 20, 2005, each share of its existing common stock converted into a fractional share of common stock, which entitled the shareholder to voting rights and participation in earnings of the Company, and one share of redemption stock, which was automatically redeemed by the Company. As a result of the reclassification and redemption, each holder of one share of REMEC’s existing common stock at the close of trading on the Nasdaq National Market on May 20, 2005 was entitled to receive 0.446 of a new share of common stock (plus $2.80 per share in cash for the redemption share). The reclassification and redemption resulted in a substantial decrease in the number of outstanding shares and thus is reflected retroactively in our per share calculations for all periods presented.

 

The net loss per share calculation is based on the weighted average shares outstanding adjusted as if the reclassification completed on May 20, 2005 (See Note 12) had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented and all common shares outstanding were exchanged at a ratio of 0.446 to 1:

 

     As of April 29, 2005

   As of April 30, 2004

     Actual

   Weighted Average

   Actual

   Weighted Average

Number of Common Shares Outstanding

   62,623,046    62,537,506    61,928,235    61,774,151

Multiply by 0.446 Conversion factor

   0.446    0.446    0.446    0.446
    
  
  
  

New Number of Common Shares Outstanding

   27,929,879    27,891,728    27,619,993    27,551,271
    
  
  
  

 

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3. Shareholders’ Equity

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

In December 2002, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure, which (i) amended SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation to add two new transitional approaches when changing from the Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees intrinsic value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation to the SFAS No. 123 fair value method and (ii) amends APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting to call for disclosure of SFAS No. 123 pro forma information on a quarterly basis. The Company has elected to adopt the disclosure only provisions of SFAS No. 148 and will continue to follow APB Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations in accounting for the stock options granted to its employees and directors. Accordingly, employee and director compensation expense is recognized only for those options whose price is less than fair market value at the measurement date.

 

Pro forma information regarding net loss and net loss per share is required by SFAS No. 123, and has been determined as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock options under the fair value method of that statement. The pro forma effects of stock-based compensation on net income (loss) and net earnings (loss) per common share have been estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the following weighted average assumptions for the three months ended April 29, 2005 and April 30, 2004: risk-free interest rates of 4% and 4%, respectively, dividend yields of 0%, expected volatility of 81.4% and 83.7%, respectively, and a weighted average expected life of the option of four and five years, respectively. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because the Company’s employee stock options and rights under the employee stock purchase plan have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair market value of its employee stock options or the rights granted under the employee stock purchase plan.

 

The following is a summary of the pro forma effects on reported net loss and loss per share for the periods indicated as if the Company had elected to recognize compensation expense based on the fair value of the options at their grant date as prescribed by SFAS No. 123. For purposes of the pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options and the shares granted under the employee stock purchase plan is amortized to expense over their respective vesting or option periods.

 

Pro forma information is as follows (in 000’s, except per share data):

 

     Three Months Ended

 
     April 29,
2005


    April 30,
2004


 

Net loss applicable to common shareholders:

                

As reported

   $ (3,266 )   $ (7,099 )

Deduct: Stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method, for all awards, net of related tax effects

     (334 )     (317 )
    


 


Pro forma

   $ (3,600 )   $ (7,416 )
    


 


Net loss per share:

                

As reported —

                

Basic and diluted

   $ (0.12 )   $ (0.26 )

Pro forma —

                

Basic and diluted

   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.27 )

 

Stock Options Exercised

 

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2006, the Company issued a total of 65,885 shares of common stock (147,725 old shares adjusted by the reclassification and redemption factor of 0.446) upon exercise of stock options by employees. Total proceeds received were $0.4 million.

 

4. Short-term investments

 

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities requires companies to record certain debt and equity security investments at market value. Investments with maturities greater than three months are classified as short-term investments. All of the Company’s short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value with any material unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within shareholders’ equity. The Company manages its cash equivalents and short-term investments as a single portfolio of highly marketable securities, all of which are intended to be available for the Company’s current operations. The carrying value of these securities approximates their fair value due to the short maturities of these instruments. As of April 29, 2005 and January 31, 2005, the Company had short-term investments of $2.6 million and $4.5 million, respectively. Gross realized and unrealized losses on short-term investments were not significant in either of the periods ended April 29, 2005 and April 30, 2004.

 

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5. Inventories, net

 

Inventories, net consist of the following (in 000’s):

 

     April 29, 2005

   January 31, 2005

     Gross

   Reserves

    Net

   Gross

   Reserves

    Net

Raw materials

   $ 55,731    $ (12,440 )   $ 43,291    $ 56,153    $ (13,716 )   $ 42,437

Work in progress

     15,334      —         15,334      14,176      —         14,176

Finished goods

     11,703      (5,330 )     6,373      20,930      (7,093 )     13,837
    

  


 

  

  


 

     $ 82,768    $ (17,770 )   $ 64,998    $ 91,259    $ (20,809 )   $ 70,450
    

  


 

  

  


 

 

REMEC had a reserve for excess and obsolete inventory of $13.1 million and $15.1 million as of April 29, 2005 and January 31, 2005 respectively. The Company also had additional reserves for anticipated contract losses of $4.7 million and $5.7 million as of April 29, 2005 and January 31, 2005, respectively.

 

6. Restricted Cash

 

Restricted cash was zero as of April 29, 2005 compared to $9.4 million at January 31, 2005. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2006, we paid $8.1 million related to timing differences in our receivable factoring agreement, $0.7 million of cash received by us that was due to Spectrum Controls, Inc., the buyer of our Components product line, and $0.6 million was money released from escrow previously held as security for a letter of credit.

 

7. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Bank Revolving Line of Credit Facility

 

On July 6, 2004, the Company extended the term of its existing revolving working capital line of credit with its senior lender to July 5, 2005 and increased the maximum amount of the credit facility to $30 million. The borrowing rate under this credit facility is based on prime plus 1% with prime being defined as the bank’s most recently announced per annum “prime rate.” As of April 29, 2005 the Company has not had any borrowings under this credit facility; however $8.4 million has been used under letter of credit arrangements, $1.8 million for banking cash management products, $1.3 million has been utilized in connection with foreign currency forward contracts and $18.5 million is used to increase our factoring line. The credit facility is secured by the Company’s domestic trade receivables and inventory and matures July 2005. As of April 29, 2005 the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants contained in this credit facility. The facility is also subject to a “Material Adverse Change” clause whereby the bank can subjectively determine that the Company is in default under the credit agreement. The Material Adverse Change is defined as “if there (i) occurs a material adverse change in the business operations, or condition (financial or otherwise) of the Borrower; or (ii) is a material impairment of the prospect of repayment of any portion of the Obligations; or (iii) is a material impairment of the value or priority of Bank’s security interests in the Collateral.” As of April 29, 2005, Management is not aware of any Material Adverse Change.

 

Factoring Arrangements

 

In fiscal year 2004, the Company entered into a factoring arrangement whereby certain of its receivables were sold on a pre-approved, non-recourse basis except in the event of dispute or claim as to price, terms, quality, material workmanship, quantity or delivery of merchandise. Pursuant to the terms of the arrangement, receivables are sold, net of factoring fees and commissions and net of any credits or discounts available to the Company’s customers. Approximately 27% and 29% of accounts receivable were factored at April 29, 2005 and January 31, 2005, respectively. The Company had $8.1 million of advances from the factor outstanding at January 31, 2005 and no advances as of April 29, 2005. In compliance with SFAS No. 140 and the terms of the arrangement, proceeds are collected from the financial institution and the receivables are removed from the balance sheet.

 

In fiscal year 2005, the factoring arrangement limit was increased from $15 million to $25 million, with all other terms and conditions remaining the same. Late in fiscal year 2005, a foreign subsidiary of the Company entered into a 6 million Euro factoring arrangement whereby certain of its receivables are sold on a pre-approved, non-recourse basis except in the event of dispute or claim as to price, terms, quality, material, workmanship, quantity or delivery of merchandise. Pursuant to the terms of the arrangement, receivables are sold, net of factoring fees and commissions and net of any credits or discounts available to the Company’s customers. There were no factorings under this facility as of April 29, 2005.

 

Leases

 

The Company leases certain offices and production facilities under non-cancelable agreements classified as operating leases. Certain of these lease agreements include renewal options. At April 29, 2005, future minimum payments under these operating leases were as follows (in 000’s):

 

     Operating
Leases


Fiscal 2006

   $ 7,493

Fiscal 2007

     9,850

Fiscal 2008

     8,900

Fiscal 2009

     8,173

Fiscal 2010

     7,941

Thereafter

     38,983
    

Total minimum lease payments

   $ 81,340
    

 

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Capital Leases

 

The Company leases certain machinery and equipment under non-cancelable agreements classified as capital leases. At the end of these agreements, the Company either owns or can purchase the equipment for $1.00.

 

The following is a schedule by years of future minimum lease payments under capital leases together with the present value of the net minimum less payments as of April 29, 2005 (in 000’s):

 

     Capital
Leases


 

Fiscal 2006

   $ 2,154  

Fiscal 2007

     795  

Fiscal 2008

     185  

Fiscal 2009

     —    

Fiscal 2010

     —    

Thereafter

     —    
    


Total minimum capital lease payments

   $ 3,134  
    


Less: Amount representing interest

     (8 )
    


Present value of net minimum lease payments

   $ 3,126  
    


 

Sale-Leaseback Transaction

 

In January 2002, the Company completed a sale-leaseback transaction of its Escondido, California facility resulting in a $0.6 million gain on the transaction. Effective upon the closing of the sale, the Company leased the building back from the buyer. The Company deferred the $0.6 million gain and is amortizing it over the term of the lease. The new lease term provided for a 5-year lease with monthly lease payments totaling approximately $15,000. Under the terms of the lease beginning March 2002, each March thereafter the monthly rent is increased by 3%.

 

In April 2003, the Company completed a sale-leaseback transaction of its Kearny Mesa (San Diego), California business campus, resulting in a $0.9 million gain on the transaction. Effective upon the closing of the sale, the Company leased the entire campus back from the buyer. The Company deferred the $0.9 million gain and is amortizing it over the terms of the leases. The new lease terms provide for a 14-year lease on each of the four buildings with monthly lease payments totaling approximately $165,000. Under the terms of the leases, beginning August 2003 and each August thereafter, the monthly rent is adjusted based upon a CPI index factor. In place of a security deposit on the properties, the Company provided letters of credit aggregating $3.3 million. The initial term of the letters of credit was two years with automatic annual renewals thereafter. The amount of the letters of credit may be reduced upon achievement of certain financial performance criteria. The letters of credit are backed by the Company’s revolving working capital line of credit.

 

Warranty

 

Warranty reserves are established for costs that are expected to be incurred after the sale and delivery of a product or service for deficiencies under specific product or service warranty provisions. The warranty reserves are determined as a percentage of revenues based on the actual trend of historical charges incurred over various periods, excluding any significant or infrequent issues that are specifically identified and reserved.

 

The following table summarizes the activity related to warranty reserves (000’s):

 

     Three months ended

 
     April 29,
2005


    April 30,
2004


 

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 8,847     $ 8,565  

Additions to reserve

     1,080       —    

Usage and release of warranty reserves

     (692 )     (700 )
    


 


Balance at end of period

   $ 9,235     $ 7,865  
    


 


 

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Indemnifications and Guarantees

 

Effective January 1, 2003, the recognition provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45), Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees Including Indirect Guarantees of Others, were adopted, which expands previously issued accounting guidance for certain guarantees. Indemnifications issued or modified during the three months ended April 29, 2005 did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. A description of the Company’s indemnifications and guarantees as of April 29, 2005 is provided below. The Company is unable to reasonably estimate the maximum amount that could be payable under these arrangements due to the conditional nature of the Company’s obligations and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Historically, payments made under these agreements have not had a material effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations other than certain guaranteed payments made in connection with the customer financing arrangements discussed below.

 

The Company often designs, develops and manufactures standard “off-the-shelf” products and may provide the customer with an indemnification against any liability arising from third-party claims of patent, copyright or trademark infringement based upon the design or manufacturing of such products. The Company cannot determine the maximum amount of losses that it could incur under this type of indemnification because it often may not have enough information about the nature and scope of an infringement claim until it has been submitted to the Company and, to date, no claims have been made.

 

The Company indemnifies its directors and certain of its current and former officers against third party claims against them in their capacity as directors or officers. Certain of the costs incurred for providing such indemnification may be recovered under various insurance policies.

 

The Company has guaranteed the performance of two of its wholly-owned subsidiaries under a bank agreement to purchase accounts receivable from the subsidiary. This guarantee provides that if the customer does not pay the accounts receivable due to the subsidiary’s failure to perform the underlying contract, the Company guarantees that its subsidiary will repay the funds received from the bank. There have been no uncollected accounts receivable to date and none are anticipated. The total amount of the potential obligation at April 29, 2005 is $25.1 million. Management believes that the likelihood of a payment associated with this guarantee is remote as the failure of the customer to make their required payments to the Company would be a breach of the underlying contract and would subject them to a claim for damages from the Company.

 

Litigation

 

The Company’s commitment and contingencies include claims and litigation in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, based in part on outside counsel, these matters are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial position.

 

On September 29, 2004, three class action lawsuits were filed against the Company and current and former officers in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California alleging violations of federal securities laws between September 8, 2003 and September 8, 2004 (the “Class Period”). On January 18, 2005, the law firm of Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP (“Milberg Weiss”) was appointed Lead Counsel and its client was appointed Lead Plaintiff.

 

On March 10, 2005, Milberg Weiss filed a Consolidated and Amended Complaint (the “Complaint”) naming the Company, a former officer and a current officer as defendants (“Defendants”). The Consolidated and Amended Complaint asserts, among other things, that during the Class Period, the Defendants made false and misleading statements and failed to disclose material information regarding the Company’s operations and future prospects. The Complaint seeks unspecified damages and legal expenses. On April 19, 2005, REMEC filed a Motion to Dismiss the Consolidated Amended Complaint. REMEC believes that the lawsuit is without merit and intends to defend against it vigorously.

 

On November 16, 2004, a civil complaint was filed in San Diego Superior Court by Cardinal Health 301, Inc. (formerly known as Pyxis Corporation) (“Cardinal”) against Tyco Electronics Corporation, Thomas & Betts Corporation and the Company alleging breach of contract and breach of express and implied warranties with regard to certain products sold by the Company’s electronic manufacturing services business unit to Pyxis that incorporated allegedly defective components from Tyco and Thomas & Betts (the “Cardinal Complaint”).

 

On March 18, 2005, the court granted the Company’s demurrer to the Cardinal Complaint, allowing Cardinal an opportunity to amend its complaint, which it has done. Cardinal’s amended complaint includes the previous claims plus adds a claim for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Cardinal’s amended complaint seeks seven million dollars in damages plus legal expenses. The Company’s response to the amended Cardinal Complaint, denying Cardinal’s claims and asserting a number of defenses, was filed on April 7, 2005. REMEC believes the lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

 

Other than the two lawsuits described above, neither REMEC nor any of its subsidiaries is presently subject to any material litigation, nor to REMEC’s knowledge, is such litigation threatened against REMEC or its subsidiaries, other than routine actions and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, all of which collectively are not anticipated to have a material adverse effect on the business or financial condition of REMEC.

 

Environmental Matters

 

We follow the policy of monitoring our properties for the presence of hazardous or toxic substances. While there can be no assurance that a material environmental liability does not exist, we are not currently aware of any environmental liability with respect to our properties that would have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Further, we are not aware of any environmental liability or any unasserted claim or assessment with respect to an environmental liability that we believe would require additional disclosure or the recording of a loss contingency.

 

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8. Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss), including foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on investments, shall be reported, net of their related tax effect, to arrive at comprehensive income (loss).

 

The components of comprehensive loss, net of tax, are as follows (in 000’s):

 

     Three Months Ended

 
     April 29,
2005


    April 30,
2004


 

Net loss from continuing operations

   $ (3,284 )   $ (6,810 )

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

     18       (289 )
    


 


Net loss

   $ (3,266 )   $ (7,099 )

Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment

     17       (368 )

Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment

     4       (1,664 )

Change in unrealized gain on foreign currency hedge

     214       2,459  
    


 


Comprehensive loss

   $ (3,031 )   $ (6,672 )
    


 


 

9. Discontinued Operations

 

In accordance with SFAS No. 144, the Company accounts for the results of operations of a component of an entity that has been disposed or that meets all of the “held for sale” criteria, as discontinued operations, if the component’s operations and cash flows have been (or will be) eliminated from the ongoing operations of the entity as a result of the disposal transaction and the Company will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the component after the disposal transaction. The “held for sale” classification requires having the appropriate approvals by our management, Board of Directors and shareholders, as applicable, and meeting other criteria. When all of these criteria are met, the component is then classified as “held for sale” and its operations reported as discontinued operations.

 

At April 29, 2005, the following divestments consisting of the Components product line, the China Network Optimization product line, and Nanowave have been reclassified as discontinued operations.

 

At April 29, 2005, the Company’s Defense and Space group and its Wireless Systems assets do not meet all of the “held for sale” criteria and are therefore not classified as discontinued operations. The disposal of these two components was contingent upon obtaining approval of the Company’s shareholders which was not obtained by April 29, 2005.

 

At April 29, 2005, the Company’s ODU/Transceiver and manufacturing services assets do not meet all of the “held for sale” criteria and are therefore not classified as discontinued operations. Although management has been authorized to seek buyers, the businesses are available for immediate sale, and they are being marketed, the sale is not probable and may not be completed within one year.

 

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Discontinued operations reported in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 was $33,000 of income for the earnout on the Components product line sale, and $15,000 of additional legal expenses associated with the China Network Optimization product line sale.

 

Discontinued operations for the quarter ended April 30, 2004 were as follows:

 

Operating Results Data    Nanowave

    Components

    China

    Total

 
     (in thousands)  

Revenues

   $ 2,056     $ 4,233     $ 1,933     $ 8,222  

Costs and expenses

     (1,703 )     (4,432 )     (2,299 )     (8,434 )

Interest and debt expense

     (68 )     —         —         (68 )
    


 


 


 


Income (loss) before income taxes

     285       (199 )     (366 )     (280 )

Provision (credit) for income taxes

     9       —         —         9  
    


 


 


 


Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

   $ 276     $ (199 )   $ (366 )   $ (289 )
    


 


 


 


Gain/(loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     —         —         —         —    
    


 


 


 


Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

   $ 276     $ (199 )   $ (366 )   $ (289 )
    


 


 


 


 

10. Information by Segment and Geographic Region

 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2003, in order to more effectively manage its operating structure, the Company reorganized its business into two reportable segments, Commercial and Defense & Space. During the second quarter of fiscal 2005, the Company reorganized and renamed the Commercial segment, the Wireless Systems segment.

 

The Wireless Systems segment develops and manufacturers RF power amplifiers, filters, tower-mounted amplifiers, outdoor radio units, and manufacturing services used in the transmission of voice, video and data traffic over mobile wireless communication networks. These product lines have similar characteristics regarding (a) competitive pricing pressures, (b) life-cycle cost fluctuations, (c) number of competitors, (d) product differentiation, and (e) size of market opportunity.

 

The Defense & Space segment provides a broad spectrum of RF, microwave and guidance products for systems integrated by prime contractors in military and space applications.

 

The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on profit or loss from operations before interest, other income and income taxes. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.

 

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Segment and Geographic Area Data (in 000’s):

 

     Three Months Ended

 
     April 29,
2005


    April 30,
2004


 

Net Sales:

                

Wireless Systems

   $ 84,612     $ 84,505  

Defense & Space

     27,494       23,496  
    


 


Consolidated net sales

   $ 112,106     $ 108,001  
    


 


Net income (loss) from continuing operations:

                

Wireless Systems

   $ (8,404 )   $ (10,519 )

Defense & Space

     5,120       3,709  
    


 


Consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ (3,284 )   $ (6,810 )
    


 


Net income (loss) from discontinued operations:

                

Wireless Systems

   $ 18     $ (565 )

Defense & Space

     —         276  
    


 


Consolidated income (loss) from discontinued operations

   $ 18     $ (289 )
    


 


Net income (loss):

                

Wireless Systems

   $ (8,386 )   $ (11,084 )

Defense & Space

     5,120       3,985  
    


 


Consolidated income (loss)

   $ (3,266 )   $ (7,099 )
    


 


Depreciation and amortization:

                

Wireless Systems

   $ 3,598     $ 3,832  

Defense & Space

     1,067       974  
    


 


Consolidated depreciation and amortization

   $ 4,665     $ 4,806  
    


 


Sales to external customers:

                

United States

   $ 56,153     $ 45,738  

Canada

     16       77  

Europe

     39,818       39,703  

Asia

     15,962       21,412  

All other geographic regions

     157       1,071  
    


 


Total sales to external customers

   $ 112,106     $ 108,001  
    


 


 

     April 29,
2005


   January 31,
2005


Identifiable assets:

             

Wireless Systems

   $ 223,358    $ 233,607

Defense & Space

     42,553      41,316
    

  

Consolidated identifiable assets

   $ 265,911    $ 274,923
    

  

Tangible assets by area:

             

United States

   $ 32,097    $ 33,075

Europe

     1,233      1,432

Costa Rica

     14,639      15,842

Asia

     21,504      21,618

All other geographic regions

     —        —  
    

  

Total tangible assets

   $ 69,473    $ 71,967
    

  

 

Sales are attributed to countries based on “ship-to” location of customers.

 

11. Intangible Assets

 

Acquired intangible assets subject to amortization at April 29, 2005 were as follows (in 000’s):

 

     Gross
Carrying
Value


   Accumulated
Amortization


    Net
Carrying
Value


Core technology

   $ 4,800    $ (2,400 )   $ 2,400

Trademark and trade name

     111      (111 )     —  
    

  


 

     $ 4,911    $ (2,511 )   $ 2,400
    

  


 

 

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended April 29, 2005 and April 30, 2004, respectively.

 

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12. Subsequent Events

 

On May 20, 2005, the Company announced that it had completed the sale of its Defense & Space group to Chelton Microwave for $260 million, less approximately $7 million of post-closing adjustments. The net proceeds to REMEC are expected to be approximately $253 million.

 

At the same time, the Company completed the reclassification of its common stock to allow the Company to distribute approximately $177 million to its shareholders by converting each share of its existing common stock into a fractional share of common stock and one share of redemption stock, which will be automatically redeemed by the Company. As a result of the reclassification and redemption, each holder of one share of REMEC common stock at the close of trading on the Nasdaq National Market on May 20, 2005 will be entitled to receive 0.446 of a share of common stock and $2.80 per share in cash. The common stock issued in the reclassification began trading on the Nasdaq National Market on May 23, 2005 under the symbol REMCD.

 

The table below reflects an unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet at April 29, 2005 as if the approved and completed sale of REMEC Defense & Space had occurred as of the balance sheet date:

 

     Sale of Defense & Space

     Company
Historical


   Historical
Assets and
Liabilities
to be Sold (a)


    Other Pro
Forma
Adjustments (b)


  

Company

Pro Forma


     (unaudited, in thousands)

Assets

                            

Current assets:

                            

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 35,281    $ 9     $ 77,699    $ 112,989

Short-term investments

     2,564      —         —        2,564

Accounts receivable, net

     68,510      (15,101 )     —        53,409

Notes and other receivables

     13,704      (1 )     —        13,703

Inventories, net

     64,998      (9,190 )     —        55,808

Other current assets

     4,835      (261 )     —        4,574
    

  


 

  

Total current assets

     189,892      (24,544 )     77,699      243,047
    

  


 

  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     69,473      (14,991 )     —        54,482

Goodwill, net

     3,018      (3,018 )     —        —  

Intangible assets, net

     2,400      —         —        2,400

Other assets

     1,128      —         —        1,128
    

  


 

  

Total assets

   $ 265,911    $ (42,553 )   $ 77,699    $ 301,057
    

  


 

  

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                            

Current liabilities:

                            

Accounts payable

     48,580      (6,335 )     —        42,245

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     52,328      (6,551 )     27,762      73,539
    

  


 

  

Total current liabilities

     100,908      (12,886 )     27,762      115,784

Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities

     2,658      (862 )     —        1,796

Shareholders’ equity (27,929,879 common and no preferred shares outstanding)

     162,345      (28,805 )     49,937      183,477
    

  


 

  

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 265,911    $ (42,553 )   $ 77,699    $ 301,057
    

  


 

  


(a) Reflects the removal from our balance sheet of the assets purchased and the liabilities assumed by Chelton Microwave under the terms of the Merger Agreement.

 

(b) Reflects, as detailed below, the following pro forma adjustments: (i) the cash received as a result of the sale of REMEC Defense & Space (reduced by $7 million for the change in the intercompany accounts between REMEC and REMEC Defense & Space and the payment of $4.7 million in transaction expenses), (ii) the accrual of $27.8 million of additional transaction and other certain liabilities arising as a result of the sale of REMEC Defense & Space (primarily for income taxes and employee costs including compensation expense associated with equity instruments which vested as result of the sale of REMEC Defense & Space, retention bonuses and severance payments), (iii) the cash exercise of fully vested and accelerated stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and (iv) the effect of approximately $177 million cash distributions in the reclassification and redemption as if these events occurred on April 29, 2005.

 

     Pro Forma Adjustments for the Sale of REMEC Defense & Space

     Merger
consideration and
related costs


   Exercise of fully
vested stock
options &
RSU’s


   Exercise of
accelerated vesting
of stock options


   Redemption of
redeemable stock
issued in
reclassification


    Total Pro
Forma
Adjustments for
the Sale of
Defense & Space


     (unaudited, in thousands)

ASSETS

                                   

Current assets:

                                   

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 249,675    $ 3,677    $ 1,347    $ (177,000 )   $ 77,699
                                    —  
    

  

  

  


 

Total current assets

     249,675      3,677      1,347      (177,000 )     77,699
                                    —  
    

  

  

  


 

Total assets

   $ 249,675    $ 3,677    $ 1,347    $ (177,000 )   $ 77,699
    

  

  

  


 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                                   

Current liabilities:

                                   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     27,762      —        —        —         27,762
    

  

  

  


 

Total current liabilities

     27,762      —        —        —         27,762
    

  

  

  


 

Effect on shareholders’ equity

   $ 221,913    $ 3,677    $ 1,347    $ (177,000 )   $ 49,937
    

  

  

  


 

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Overview

 

REMEC designs and manufactures microwave and millimeter wave subsystems used in the transmission of voice, video and data traffic over wireless communications networks and provides advanced integrated microwave subsystem solutions for defense and space electronics applications. We manufacture our products at our own plants in Heredia, Costa Rica; Laguna, Philippines; Shanghai, China and Kearny Mesa and Escondido, California.

 

We sell our commercial wireless systems products primarily to OEMs, which in turn integrate our products into wireless infrastructure equipment solutions sold to network service providers. In addition, we also sell certain niche products directly to network service providers. Our Defense & Space RF and microwave equipment is sold to major U.S. defense prime contractors for integration into larger systems, primarily radar electronic warfare, communications and navigation.

 

The demand for our products has been affected in the past, and may continue to be affected in the future, by various factors, including, but not limited to, the following:

 

    the economic and market conditions in the wireless communications markets;

 

    the timing, rescheduling or cancellation of significant customer orders and our ability, as well as the ability of our customers, to manage inventory;

 

    our ability to specify, develop or acquire, complete, introduce, market and transition to volume production new products and technologies in a timely manner;

 

    the qualification, availability and pricing of competing products and technologies and the resulting effects on sales and pricing of our products; and

 

    the rate at which our present and future customers and end-users adopt our products and technologies in our target markets.

 

For these and other reasons, our net revenue in fiscal year 2006 and prior periods may not necessarily be indicative of future net revenue. From time to time, our key customers place large orders causing our quarterly net revenue to fluctuate significantly. We expect these fluctuations to continue.

 

Challenges include improving product margins, managing working capital and returning to profitability. The Company is taking steps we believe are necessary to cut product and infrastructure costs while increasing our base of revenue. Risks include our customers failing to sell wireless communications network solutions that include our subsystems and integrated components, which would harm our sales and production schedules, and manufacturing processes and may cause fluctuations in our quarterly results.

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes included elsewhere herein. The statements in this report on Form 10-Q that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including REMEC’s success in penetrating the wireless systems market, risks associated with the cancellation or reduction of orders by significant customers, trends in the wireless market, and other factors and considerations described in REMEC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and the other documents REMEC files from time to time with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. REMEC undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable law that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

Significant recent developments

 

During the fiscal year 2005, the Company engaged Needham & Company, Inc. as financial advisors to evaluate alternative strategies to provide the best value to shareholders, including the disposal of all or a portion of our business units.

 

In December 2004, we entered into a Merger Agreement to sell our Defense & Space group to Chelton Microwave for $260 million cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments and the assumption of certain liabilities. The shareholders approved the Merger Agreement on May 18, 2005. It was previously announced that a substantial portion of the aggregate merger consideration was to be distributed to our shareholders by redeeming the Redemption Stock immediately after the effective time of the Merger (the “Redemption”). The Board of Directors determined the amount of the Redemption to be approximately $177 million, which will be distributed during the second quarter of fiscal 2006.

 

In March 2005, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell selected assets and transfer certain liabilities of REMEC’s Wireless Systems business to Powerwave Technologies, Inc. for 10 million shares of Powerwave’s common stock and $40 million in cash. Based on Powerwave’s closing price on Friday, March 11, 2005, the transaction value is approximately $120 million. The transaction includes our RF conditioning products, filters, tower-mounted amplifiers and RF power amplifiers. The transaction also includes our manufacturing facilities in Costa Rica, China and the Philippines, as well as certain employee-related costs, facility lease obligations, and assets and liabilities related to the product lines being acquired. We will retain certain assets of the Wireless Systems business

 

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that include the ODU/Transceiver product line and the manufacturing services business. For the three months ended April 29, 2005, these retained businesses generated approximately $8 million and $14 million of revenues, respectively.

 

The proposed sale of the Wireless Systems business assets and the completed sale of the Defense & Space business are results of the Company’s ongoing review of strategic alternatives to provide the best value to shareholders. The completion of these transactions will result in REMEC divesting the majority of its operating assets and liabilities. The Wireless Systems sale requires shareholder approval that has not been obtained as of the filing date of this Form 10-Q.

 

Consequently, if the Wireless Systems sale is approved and consummated, the Company’s financial and operational viability would become increasingly uncertain. As a result, in connection with seeking shareholder approval for the Wireless Systems sale, the Board of Directors intends to ask Company shareholders to approve and adopt a plan of liquidation, which would be intended to allow for the orderly disposition of the Company’s remaining assets and liabilities.

 

The management’s discussion and analysis centers on the continuing operations. The Components and China Network Optimization product lines (Wireless Systems) and Nanowave (Defense & Space), all of which were divested during fiscal year 2005, are reported as discontinued operations.

 

Results of Operations as a Percentage of Net Sales

 

The following table sets forth, as a percentage of total net sales, certain consolidated statement of income data for the periods indicated:

 

     Three months ended

 
     April 29,
2005


    April 30,
2004


 

Net sales

   100.0 %   100.0 %

Cost of sales

   81.3     83.6  
    

 

Gross profit

   18.7     16.4  

Operating expenses:

            

Selling, general & administrative

   13.0     11.9  

Research and development

   8.0     10.8  

Restructuring

   —       (0.1 )
    

 

Total operating expenses

   21.0     22.6  
    

 

Loss from operations

   (2.3 )   (6.2 )

Interest income and other, net

   (0.6 )   (0.1 )
    

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

   (2.9 )   (6.3 )

Provision (credit) for income taxes from continuing operations

   —       —    
    

 

Net loss from continuing operations

   (2.9 )   (6.3 )

Loss from discontinued operations including gain (loss) on disposal, net of tax

   —       (0.3 )
    

 

Net loss

   (2.9 )%   (6.6 )%
    

 

 

Results of Operations

 

Three Months ended April 29, 2005 Compared to Three Months ended April 30, 2004

 

Net Sales and Gross Profit. Net sales for the three months ended April 29, 2005 increased 3.8%, to $112.1 million as compared to $108.0 million in the year earlier quarter. The increase was attributable to the Defense & Space group. Sales for the Wireless Systems group were essentially flat this quarter versus the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Gross profit increased 18.0%, to $20.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 as compared to $17.8 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in gross profit was the result of the volume increase for Defense & Space, and improved margins in Wireless Systems due to a favorable product mix, lower excess & obsolescence reserves, and other cost reductions. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 18.7% during the first quarter of fiscal 2006 as compared to 16.4% during the year earlier quarter.

 

Segment Information. The following segment information should be read in conjunction with the financial results of each reporting segment as detailed in Note 10 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Results within each of our business segments were as follows:

 

Wireless Systems. Net sales for the three months ended April 29, 2005 increased by $0.1 million, essentially flat, to $84.6 million as compared to $84.5 million in the year earlier quarter. Increases in our filters product line due to the ramping up of a

 

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new program and ODU/Transceivers due to production ramping up were offset by lower customer demand of our RF power amplifiers. Gross profits increased 15.7%, or $1.7 million for the first three months ended April 29, 2005 versus the same quarter last year. The improved gross profits were due to a favorable product mix, lower excess & obsolescence reserves, and other cost reductions. Our gross profit for the three months ended April 29, 2005 and the prior year quarter were both favorably impacted from sales of zero cost basis inventory obtained from our 2002 acquisition of Spectrian. These impacts totaled approximately $1.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 and $1.2 million in the prior year first quarter. Operating expenses decreased by 4.7% as the result of cost reductions and reduced spending. As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses declined to 24.0% as compared to 25.2% in the prior year quarter. The increased gross profits, coupled with the decrease in our operating costs, resulted in a reduction in the operating loss of our Wireless Systems operation by $2.7 million, to $7.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 as compared to a $10.2 million loss in the prior year quarter.

 

Defense & Space. Net sales increased by $4.0 million, or 17.1%, to $27.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2006, while gross profit as a percentage of sales increased from 28.6% in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 to 29.7% in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. The increase in net sales is primarily attributable to increased delivery rates on production programs and increased sales from new development programs based on customer contract requirements. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales is a result of decreased direct labor and overhead costs as a percentage of sales. Operating expenses of $3.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2006 were essentially equal with the first quarter last year. The segment’s operating income increased by $1.4 million to $5.0 million in first quarter of fiscal year 2006, primarily as a result of the increase in sales, gross profits, and our ability to keep operating expenses flat.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, increased from $12.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 to $14.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2006, and as a percentage of net sales, increased from 11.9% in 2005 to 13.0% in 2006. The change in SG&A was primarily due to Sarbanes-Oxley implementation costs and higher audit, legal, and consulting costs.

 

Research and Development Expenses, Including In-Process. Research and development expenses decreased from $11.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 to $8.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2006, as the result of reduced spending on the FWA product line, which we sold in May 2004, refocusing our spending on growth areas, and reducing costs in other areas. As a percentage of net sales, research and development expenses decreased from 10.8% in 2005 to 8.0% in 2006.

 

Other Expenses, Net and Interest Income. Other expenses, net and interest income, increased from $0.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 to $0.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. In the first fiscal quarter of 2005, we experienced a small foreign currency transaction loss at our European operations versus a larger exchange loss of $0.9 million in the first quarter of this year due to fluctuation of the Euro, offset by other income.

 

Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes. Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005 reflect an insignificant amount of income taxes.

 

For the first quarter of fiscal years 2006 and 2005, we were in a net operating loss position for current tax provision purposes in all jurisdictions in which we operated. Significant items affecting the calculation of the effective tax rate include establishment of valuation reserves, the large permanent differences arising partly from non-deductible goodwill and merger costs, and the effect of these permanent differences on state income taxes. In addition, we recognized foreign taxes at rates that are generally lower than the U.S. statutory rate.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

At April 29, 2005, we had $89.0 million of working capital, which included cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaling $37.8 million. We also have a $30.0 million revolving working capital line of credit with a bank, which expires in July 2005. The borrowing rate under this credit facility is based on prime plus 1%, with prime being defined as the bank’s most recently announced per annum “prime rate”. Through April 29, 2005, we had no borrowings under this credit facility; however, approximately $8.4 million has been used under letter of credit arrangements, $1.8 million for banking cash management products, $1.3 million has been utilized in connection with foreign currency forward contracts and $18.5 million is used to increase our factoring line. The credit facility is secured by the Company’s domestic trade receivables and inventory. As of April 29, 2005, we were in compliance with the financial covenants contained in this credit facility. This facility is also subject to a “Material Adverse Change” clause whereby the bank can subjectively determine that the Company is in default under the credit agreement. The Material Adverse Change is defined as “if there (i) occurs a material adverse change in the business operations, or condition (financial or otherwise) of the Borrower; or (ii) is a material impairment of the prospect of repayment of any portion of the Obligations; or (iii) is a material impairment of the value or priority of Bank’s security interests in the Collateral.” We are not aware of any Material Adverse Change to date.

 

The Company has entered into factoring arrangements whereby certain of its receivables are sold on a pre-approved, nonrecourse basis except in the event of dispute or claim as to price, terms, quality, material workmanship, quantity or delivery of merchandise. Pursuant to the terms of the arrangement, receivables are sold, net of factoring fees and commissions and net of any credits or discounts available to the Company’s customers. In compliance with SFAS No. 140 and the terms of the arrangement, proceeds are collected from the financial institution and the receivables are removed from the balance sheet.

 

During the three months ended April 29, 2005, net cash from continuing operations increased by $3.0 million. Cash inflows of $9.4 million from investing activities were the result of the release of $9.4 million in restricted cash, sales of $2.0 million of short term investments offset by capital expenditures of $2.0 million. Cash outflows during this period was principally the result of cash used by continuing operations to fund $7.9 million of accounts receivable increases due to higher business activity; reductions in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $5.9 million, partially offset by a reduction in inventory of $5.5 million.

 

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During the three months ended April 30, 2004, net cash used by continuing operations was $25.0 million. The negative operating cash flow during this period was principally the result of cash used to fund $10.1 million of accounts receivable increases due to higher business activity; reductions in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $14.1 million. Cash out flows from investing activities were the result of higher capital expenditures of $4.5 million and short terms investments, offset by proceeds from the sale of a building in Finland.

 

The Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investment balances as of April 29, 2005 totaled $37.8 million. The “cash burn” from operations will increase significantly after losing the strong profit contribution provided by the Defense and Space business. The cash cost of the trailing liabilities, which include taxes on the net gains realized from the sale of the businesses, lease obligations on vacant and largely vacant buildings, warranty and other costs associated with sold businesses, transaction costs, staff termination obligations and the cost of closing down the Company, cannot be quantified at this time.

 

Our future capital requirements will depend upon many factors, including the cash cost of the trailing liabilities, the proposed sale of the Wireless Systems assets (which is subject to shareholder approval), the nature and timing of orders by OEM customers, the progress of our research and development efforts, and the status of competitive products. Our principal source of liquidity consists of our existing cash balances and our bank line of credit. If shareholders do not approve the sale of the Wireless Systems assets, it is possible that the Company may require additional sources of financing in order to capitalize on business opportunities that management believes currently exist. These additional sources of financing may include bank borrowings or public or private offerings of equity or debt securities. No assurance can be given that such additional sources of financing will be available on acceptable terms, if at all.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of April 29, 2005, we did not have any other relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partners, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As such, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.

 

Obligations and Commitments

 

The following table summarizes our contractual payment obligations and commitments as of April 29, 2005:

 

     Payment Obligations by Year (in 000’s)

     Total

   2006

   2007

   2008

   2009

   2010

   Thereafter

Operating leases

   $ 81,340    $ 7,493    $ 9,850    $ 8,900    $ 8,173    $ 7,941    $ 38,983

Capital leases

     3,126      2,146      795      185      —        —        —  

Purchase obligations

     39,344      39,344      —        —        —        —        —  
    

  

  

  

  

  

  

     $ 123,810    $ 48,983    $ 10,645    $ 9,085    $ 8,173    $ 7,941    $ 38,983
    

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

We lease certain office and production facilities under non-cancelable agreements classified as operating leases. In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, obligations under these long-term leases are not recorded on the balance sheet as liabilities until payment is due.

 

We incur various purchase obligations with other vendors and suppliers for the purchase of inventory, as well as other goods and services, in the normal course of business. Our purchase obligations are comprised of active and passive components as well as custom-machined parts and castings, manufacturing and test equipment, computer hardware and information system infrastructure and other purchase commitments made in the ordinary course of business. These obligations are generally evidenced by purchase orders with delivery dates from four to six weeks from the purchase order date, and in certain cases, supply agreements that contain the terms and conditions associated with these purchase arrangements. We are committed to accept delivery of such materials pursuant to such purchase orders subject to various contract provisions which may allow us to delay receipt of such order or allow us to cancel orders beyond certain agreed lead times. Such cancellations may or may not include cancellation costs payable by us.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of any contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventories, impairment of long-lived assets, intangible assets, restructuring costs and income taxes. We base our estimates on historical experience and current developments and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

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Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and potentially may result in materially different results under different assumptions or conditions. We consider the following accounting policies to be those that are both most important to the portrayal of our financial results and that require the most subjective judgment.

 

Revenue Recognition. We derive the majority of our revenue from product sales and we recognize revenue from these sales upon transfer of title to the product, which generally occurs upon shipment to the customer. In a growing number of instances, our customers are requiring us to transfer product through an intermediary warehouse. We generally ship to our customers “Free on Board” shipping point except in the circumstances described above. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 101, as superceded by SAB No. 104, Revenue Recognition, provides guidance on the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States to selected revenue recognition issues. Revenues associated with the performance of non-recurring engineering and development contracts are recognized when earned under the terms of the related contract; and revenues for cost-reimbursement contracts are recorded as costs are incurred and include estimated earned fees in the proportion that costs incurred to date bears to estimated costs. We believe that our revenue recognition policy is consistent with this guidance and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. If our shipping policies were to change, including the point of title transfer, materially different reported results would be likely. For example, if more customers required transfers through an intermediary warehouse, this would cause an increase to our inventory levels and delay revenue recognition.

 

Prospective losses on contracts, which are accrued for, are based upon the anticipated excess of inventoriable manufacturing costs over the selling price of the remaining units to be delivered. Actual losses could differ from those estimated due to changes in the ultimate manufacturing costs and contract terms. For example, a delay in realizing cost reductions for a specific product would have a negative impact on our net income for the period.

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Allowances for doubtful accounts are based on estimates of losses related to customer’s receivable balances. In establishing the appropriate provisions for customer receivables balances, the Company makes assumptions with respect to their future collectibility. The Company’s assumptions are based upon individual assessment of a customer’s credit quality as well as subjective factors and trends, including the aging of receivables balances. Generally, these individual credit assessments occur at regular reviews during the life of the exposure and consider (a) a customer’s ability to meet and sustain their financial commitments; (b) a customer’s current and projected financial condition; (c) the positive or negative effects of the current or projected industry outlook; and (d) the economy in general. Once the Company considers all of these factors, a determination is made as to the probability of default. An appropriate provision is made, which takes into account the severity of the likely loss on the outstanding receivable balance based on the Company’s experience in collecting these amounts. In addition to these individual assessments, in general, the Company provides a 5% reserve against all outstanding customer balances that are greater than 60 days past due. The Company’s level of reserves fluctuates depending upon all of the factors mentioned above. Credit losses have historically been within our expectations and the allowances established. At April 29, 2005, accounts receivable totaled $68.5 million, net of reserves for bad debt of $1.5 million.

 

Inventory Adjustments. Inventories are stated at the lower of weighted average cost or market. We review the components of our inventory on a regular basis for excess, obsolete and impaired inventory based on estimated future usage and sales. As a general rule, stock levels in excess of one year’s expectation of usage or sales are fully reserved. The likelihood of any material inventory write-down is dependent on customer demand, competitive conditions or new product introductions by us, or our customers, that vary from our current expectations. The allowance is measured as the difference between the cost of the inventory and market based upon assumptions about future demand and charged to the provision for inventory, which is a component of our cost of sales. At the point of the loss recognition, a new, lower-cost basis for that inventory is established, and subsequent changes in facts and circumstances do not result in the restoration or increase in that newly established cost basis, in compliance with SAB Topic 5.BB. If future demand were significantly less favorable than projected by management, increases to the reserve would be required. In general, our losses from inventory obsolescence have been within our expectations and the reserves established. At April 29, 2005, inventories totaled $65.0 million, net of reserves for excess and obsolete inventory of $13.1 million and contract losses of $4.7 million.

 

Valuation of Goodwill, Intangible and Other Long-Lived Assets. We are required to assess goodwill impairment in fiscal 2006 using the methodology prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill be tested for impairment at the reporting unit level (operating segment or one level below an operating segment) on an annual basis and between annual tests in certain circumstances. Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assigning assets and liabilities to reporting units, assigning goodwill to reporting units and determining the fair value of each reporting unit. Significant judgments required to estimate the fair value of reporting units include estimating future cash flows, determining appropriate discount rates and other assumptions. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and/or goodwill impairment for each reporting unit.

 

The remaining amount of Goodwill on our balance sheet as of April 29, 2005 is all related to the Defense & Space group, which was sold on May 18, 2005. A goodwill impairment test was performed for the Defense & Space reporting segment as of January 31, 2005 and we did not recognize any goodwill impairment as a result of performing this annual test.

 

At January 31, 2005, intangible assets other than goodwill were evaluated for impairment using undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets as required by SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. No impairment loss was recognized during fiscal 2005 related to these assets. No impairment test was performed during the first quarter of fiscal year 2006 due to the impending sale of Wireless Systems assets to Powerwave.

 

Accrued Warranty Costs. Estimated future warranty obligations related to certain products are charged to operations in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. We establish a reserve for warranty obligations based on historical warranty experience. In general, our warranty costs have been within our expectations and the reserves established.

 

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Valuation of Deferred Income Taxes. The Company records an estimated valuation allowance on its significant deferred tax assets when, based on the weight of available evidence (including the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income or loss, and tax-planning strategies), it is more likely than not that some or all of the tax benefit will not be realized.

 

Income Tax Contingencies. Significant judgment is required in determining the Company’s worldwide provision for income taxes. In the ordinary course of a global business, there are many transactions for which the ultimate tax outcome is uncertain. Some of these uncertainties arise as a consequence of intercompany arrangements to share revenue and costs. In such arrangements there are uncertainties about the amount and manner of such sharing, which could ultimately result in changes once the arrangements are reviewed by taxing authorities. Although the Company believes that the approach to determining the amount of such arrangements is reasonable, no assurance can be given that the final exposure of these matters will not be materially different than that which is reflected in the Company’s historical income tax provisions and accruals.

 

In evaluating the exposure associated with various tax filing positions, the Company often accrues charges for probable exposures. At April 29, 2005, the Company believes it has appropriately accrued for probable exposures. To the extent the Company were to prevail in matters for which accruals have been established or be required to pay amounts in excess of these accruals, the Company’s effective tax rate in a given financial statement period could be materially affected.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards.

 

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123-R, which replaces SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. As originally issued, SFAS No. 123 established as preferable a fair-value-based method of accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees. However, that pronouncement permitted entities to continue applying the intrinsic-value-based model of APB Opinion 25, provided that the financial statements disclosed the pro forma net income or loss based on the fair-value method. Due to a recent SEC announcement delaying the effective date, the Company will be required to apply SFAS No. 123-R as of February 1, 2006. Thus, the Company’s consolidated financial statements will reflect an expense for (a) all share-based compensation arrangements granted beginning February 1, 2006 and for any such arrangements that are modified, cancelled, or repurchased after that date, and (b) the portion of previous share-based awards for which the requisite service has not been rendered as of that date, based on the grant-date estimated fair value of those awards.

 

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, an amendment of APB Opinion 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions. The amendments made by SFAS No. 153 are based on the principle that exchanges of nonmonetary assets should be measured using the estimated fair value of the assets exchanged. SFAS 153 eliminates the narrow exception for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets, and replaces it with a broader exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have commercial substance. A nonmonetary exchange has “commercial substance” if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result of the transaction. This pronouncement is effective for nonmonetary exchanges in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. Management does not believe that this pronouncement will have a significant effect on its future financial statements.

 

In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151, Inventory Costs—an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, which clarifies the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs and wasted material. In Chapter 4 of ARB No. 43, paragraph 5 previously stated that “…under some circumstances, items such as idle facility expense, excessive spoilage, double freight, and re-handling costs may be so abnormal as to require treatment as current period charges…” SFAS No. 151 requires that such items be recognized as current-period charges, regardless of whether they meet the criterion of so abnormal (an undefined term). This pronouncement also requires that allocation of fixed production overhead to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. SFAS No. 151 is effective for inventory costs incurred in years beginning after June 15, 2005. Management does not believe this pronouncement will have a significant impact on its future financial statements.

 

In December 2003, the FASB issued a revision of SFAS No. 132, Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits. This pronouncement (“SFAS No. 132-R”) expands employers’ disclosures about pension plans and other post-retirement benefits, but does not change the measurement or recognition of such plans required by SFAS No. 87, No. 88. or No. 106. SFAS No. 132-R retains the existing disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 132, and requires certain additional disclosures about defined benefit post-retirement plans. The defined benefit pension plan of the Company’s United Kingdom subsidiary is the Company’s only defined benefit post-retirement plan. Except as described in the following sentence, SFAS No. 132-R is effective for foreign pension plans for fiscal years ending after June 15, 2004; after the effective date, restatement for some of the new disclosures is required for earlier annual periods. Some of the interim-period disclosures mandated by SFAS No. 132-R (such as the components of net periodic benefit cost, and certain key assumptions) are effective for foreign pension plans for quarters beginning after December 15, 2003; other interim-period disclosures will not be required for the Company until the first quarter of 2005. The interim-period disclosure requirements, which became effective on January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2004, were adopted by the Company on those dates. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

 

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity. SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how a company classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity, and is effective for public companies as follows: (i) in November 2003, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) FAS 150-03 (“FSP 150-3”), which defers indefinitely (a) the measurement and classification guidance of SFAS No. 150 for all mandatory redeemable non-controlling interests in (and issued by) limited-life consolidated subsidiaries, and (b) SFAS No. 150’s measurement guidance for other types of mandatory redeemable non-controlling interests, provided they were created before November 5, 2003; (ii) for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 that are outside the scope of FSP 150-3; and (iii) otherwise, at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The Company adopted SFAS No. 150 on the aforementioned effective dates. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

 

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In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, Amendments of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, which amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133. This pronouncement is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 (with certain exceptions), and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. The adoption of SFAS No. 149 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51. The primary objectives of FIN No. 46 are to provide guidance on the identification of entities for which control is achieved through means other than voting rights (variable interest entities, or “VIEs”), and how to determine when and which business enterprise should consolidate the VIE. This new model for consolidation applies to an entity for which either: (a) the equity investors do not have a controlling financial interest; or (b) the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance that entity’s activities without receiving additional subordinated financial support from other parties. In addition, FIN No. 46 requires that both the primary beneficiary and all other enterprises with a significant variable interest in a VIE make additional disclosures. As amended in December 2003, the effective dates of FIN No. 46 for public entities that are not small business issuers are as follows: (a) For interests in special-purpose entities: the first period ended after December 15, 2003; and (b) For all other types of VIEs: the first period ended after March 15, 2004. Management determined that the Company had a VIE and as a result, an entity was consolidated in January 2005, which impacted its consolidated financial statements for fiscal year 2005 as follows:

 

.

 

     $ 000’s

 

Total Assets

   $ 1,024  

Total Liabilities

     (967 )

Equity

     (57 )

 

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statements.

 

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Item 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

Interest Rate Risk. In July 2004, we increased our credit facility from $25.0 million to $30.0 million all of which is secured. To the extent of our borrowings under this facility, we will be exposed to changes in interest rates. Through, April 29, 2005 we have had no borrowings under this credit facility and, therefore, no related exposure to interest rate movement.

 

At April 29, 2005, our short-term investment portfolio includes fixed-income securities with a recorded value of approximately $2.6 million. These securities are subject to interest rate risk and might decline in value if interest rates increase. Due to their short-term nature, however, we believe that a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates would not materially affect the fair value of the securities in our investment portfolio.

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Fluctuations. We have operations in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. As a result, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows can be affected by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Many of our reporting entities conduct a portion of their business in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency. These transactions give rise to receivables and payables that are denominated in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency. The value of these receivables and payables is subject to changes in exchange rates because they may become worth more or less than they were worth at the time we entered into the transaction due to changes in exchange rates. Both realized and unrealized gains or losses in the value of these receivables and payables are included in the determination of net income. Realized foreign currency transaction (losses) totaled $(1.1) million and was zero for the three months ended April 29, 2005 and April 30, 2004, respectively. Unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) totaled $0.2 million and $(0.2) million during the first quarters of fiscal 2006 and 2005, and are included in other income and expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

To address increasing revenue growth denominated in foreign currencies and the related currency risks, in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004, the Company established a formal documented program to utilize foreign currency contracts to both mitigate the impact of currency fluctuations on existing foreign currency asset and liability balances as well as to reduce the risk to earnings and cash flows associated with selected anticipated foreign currency transactions anticipated within 12 months. In accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities all derivatives are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify, that are not designated for special accounting treatment, or that are not effective as hedges, are recognized currently in earnings.

 

In fiscal year 2004, the Company began designating and documenting foreign exchange forward contracts related to forecasted sales as SFAS No. 133 cash flow hedges. The Company calculates hedge effectiveness, excluding time value, at least quarterly. The change in the fair value of the derivative on a spot to spot basis is compared to the spot to spot change in the anticipated transaction, with the effective portion recorded in other comprehensive income until it is reclassified to revenue together with the anticipated transaction upon revenue recognition. In the event it becomes probable that additional hedged anticipated transactions will not occur, the gains or losses on the related cash flow hedges will immediately be reclassified from other comprehensive income to other income. April 29, 2005, all outstanding cash flow hedging derivatives had a maturity of less than 3 months.

 

The Company manages the foreign currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities using foreign exchange forward contracts with maturities of less than 12 months. These contracts are not designated under SFAS No. 133 for special accounting treatment and changes in their fair value are recognized currently in other income and substantially offset the remeasurement gains and losses associated with the foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.

 

Outstanding net foreign exchange forward contracts at April 29, 2005 total $3.6 million (2.8 million Euro) with a weighted average exchange rate of 1.2878.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Based on our evaluation during the most recent quarter, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.

 

Internal Controls over Financial Reporting. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures subsequent to the date of the previously mentioned evaluation.

 

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

On September 29, 2004, three class action lawsuits were filed against the Company and current and former officers in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California alleging violations of federal securities laws between September 8, 2003 and September 8, 2004 (the “Class Period”). On January 18, 2005, the law firm of Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP (“Milberg Weiss”) was appointed Lead Counsel and its client was appointed Lead Plaintiff.

 

On March 10, 2005, Milberg Weiss filed a Consolidated and Amended Complaint (the “Complaint”) naming the Company, a former officer and a current officer as defendants (“Defendants”). The Consolidated and Amended Complaint asserts, among other things, that during the Class Period, the Defendants made false and misleading statements and failed to disclose material information regarding the Company’s operations and future prospects. The Complaint seeks unspecified damages and legal expenses. On April 19, 2005, REMEC filed a Motion to Dismiss the Consolidated Amended Complaint. REMEC believes that the lawsuit is without merit and intends to defend against it vigorously.

 

On November 16, 2004, a civil complaint was filed in San Diego Superior Court by Cardinal Health 301, Inc. (formerly known as Pyxis Corporation) (“Cardinal”) against Tyco Electronics Corporation, Thomas & Betts Corporation and the Company alleging breach of contract and breach of express and implied warranties with regard to certain products sold by the Company’s electronic manufacturing services business unit to Pyxis that incorporated allegedly defective components from Tyco and Thomas & Betts (the “Cardinal Complaint”).

 

On March 18, 2005, the court granted the Company’s demurrer to the Cardinal Complaint, allowing Cardinal an opportunity to amend its complaint, which it has done. Cardinal’s amended complaint includes the previous claims plus adds a claim for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Cardinal’s amended complaint seeks seven million dollars in damages plus legal expenses. The Company’s response to the amended Cardinal Complaint, denying Cardinal’s claims and asserting a number of defenses, was filed on April 7, 2005. REMEC believes the lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

 

Other than the two lawsuits described above, neither REMEC nor any of its subsidiaries is presently subject to any material litigation, nor to REMEC’s knowledge, is such litigation threatened against REMEC or its subsidiaries, other than routine actions and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, all of which collectively are not anticipated to have a material adverse effect on the business or financial condition of REMEC.

 

Items 2 through 5 are not applicable and have been omitted.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Number


  

Description


31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1    Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

REMEC, Inc.

By:

 

/s/ Thomas H. Waechter

   

Thomas H. Waechter

   

President and Chief Executive Officer

   

/s/ Winston E. Hickman

   

Winston E. Hickman

   

Chief Financial and Accounting Officer

Date:

 

June 8, 2005

 

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