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ASA Electronics, LLC
And Subsidiaries


Consolidated Financial Report
11/30/17

































Contents
 
 
Independent Auditor's Report
 
 
Financial Statements
 
Consolidated balance sheets
Consolidated statements of income
Consolidated statements of members' equity
Consolidated statements of cash flows
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
 
 
 
 








RSM

RSM US LLP

                                                

Independent Auditor's Report


To the Members
ASA Electronics, LLC and Subsidiaries
Elkhart, Indiana


Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of ASA Electronics, LLC and Subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as of November 30, 2017 and 2016, and the related consolidated statements of income, consolidated members’ equity and consolidated cash flows for the years then ended and the related notes to the financial statements (collectively, the financial statements).

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a reasonable basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of ASA Electronics LLC and Subsidiaries, as of November 30, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


/s/ RSM US LLP


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Elkhart, Indiana
January 25, 2018


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ASA Electronics, LLC and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets
November 30, 2017 and 2016

 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
3,967,819

 
$
8,580,901

Available-for-sale securities
14,964,478

 
13,600,862

Trade receivables
8,306,586

 
7,663,577

Inventories
16,766,089

 
15,631,069

Prepaid expenses
569,568

 
362,661

Total current assets
$
44,574,540

 
$
45,839,070

 
 
 
 
Leasehold improvements and equipment, at depreciated cost
4,067,306

 
3,039,609

 
 
 
 
Intangible assets, trademark rights
2,742,123

 
2,742,123

 
$
51,383,969

 
$
51,620,802

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
844,545

 
$
1,331,783

Accrued expenses:
 
 
 
Payroll and related taxes
2,311,888

 
2,245,193

Warranty
2,055,081

 
2,053,893

Other
891,759

 
953,405

Total current liabilities
6,103,273

 
6,584,274

 
 
 
 
Commitments and Contingencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term liabilities
 
 
 
Warranty
448,666

 
362,988

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
6,551,939

 
6,947,262

 
 
 
 
Members' equity
44,832,030

 
44,673,540

Total liabilities and member's equity
$
51,383,969

 
$
51,620,802


See notes to consolidated financial statements.




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ASA Electronics, LLC and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements Of Income
Years Ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015

 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
94,169,636

 
$
93,691,981

 
$
92,484,168

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods sold
69,281,875

 
69,527,065

 
70,040,887

 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
24,887,761

 
24,164,916

 
22,443,281

 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
10,525,700

 
10,573,451

 
9,999,150

 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
14,362,061

 
13,591,465

 
12,444,131

 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income, net
135,764

 
77,045

 
60,016

Other
(4,155
)
 
(29,681
)
 
(31,252
)
 
131,609

 
47,364

 
28,764

Net income
$
14,493,670

 
$
13,638,829

 
$
12,472,895


See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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ASA Electronics, LLC and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements Of Members' Equity
Years Ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015


 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning
$
44,673,540

 
$
44,685,422

 
$
42,692,821

Net income
14,493,670

 
13,638,829

 
12,472,895

Member distributions
(14,335,180
)
 
(13,650,711
)
 
(10,480,294
)
Balance, ending
$
44,832,030

 
$
44,673,540

 
$
44,685,422


See notes to consolidated financial statements.





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ASA Electronics, LLC and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015


 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
14,493,670

 
$
13,638,829

 
$
12,472,895

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

Depreciation
1,653,954

 
1,588,567

 
1,273,380

Inventory write downs and reserves
258,814

 
250,643

 
127,738

(Gain)/Loss on sale of property and equipment
(747
)
 
23,138

 
26,425

Change in assets and liabilities:

 

 

Decrease (increase) in:

 

 

Trade receivables
(643,009
)
 
1,147,275

 
(816,541
)
Inventories
(1,393,834
)
 
383,326

 
2,436,655

Prepaid expenses
(206,907
)
 
174,704

 
(153,543
)
(Decrease) increase in:

 

 

Accounts payable
(487,238
)
 
(488,242
)
 
(1,081,812
)
Accrued expenses
91,915

 
245,013

 
77,236

Net cash provided by operating activities
13,766,618

 
16,963,253

 
14,362,433

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of property and equipment
(2,693,004
)
 
(1,593,439
)
 
(1,767,178
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
12,100

 
2,300

 
3,500

Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities
19,164,758

 
5,195,005

 
4,180,213

Purchase of available-for-sale securities
(20,528,374
)
 
(14,382,868
)
 
(1,980,213
)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(4,044,520
)
 
(10,779,002
)
 
436,322

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
 
 
Member distributions
(14,335,180
)
 
(13,650,711
)
 
(10,480,294
)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(4,613,082
)
 
(7,466,460
)
 
4,318,461

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
8,580,901

 
16,047,361

 
11,728,900

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, ending
$
3,967,819

 
$
8,580,901

 
$
16,047,361


See notes to consolidated financial statements.



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ASA Electronics, LLC And Subsidiaries

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements




Note 1 - Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of business: Since 1977, ASA Electronics, LLC (“ASA” or the “Company”) has built a reputation for developing mobile electronics specifically designed and tested to withstand the rigors of niche markets in the Automotive Industry including: Recreational Vehicle; Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Duty Truck, Agricultural, Construction, Bus, Powersports and Marine industries. Its proprietary line of products include: Jensen 12 Volt LCD and LED flat panel televisions, stereos, and speakers, Voyager Observation Systems, and Advent rooftop air conditioners. In 2015, ASA designed the Jensen iN-Command system that replaces the control panel in the RV that historically was made up of rocker switches and buttons to a touch pad system that can be operated remotely using an app on a smart phone or tablet. These high quality mobile electronics and appliances are designed and tested in a research and development lab located at the Company’s corporate offices. ASA’s engineering team works in conjunction with its customers’ designers, engineers and sales team to develop customized solutions. In 2012, ASA expanded its product offerings to also distribute products from Polk Audio. Polk Audio, also established in the 1970’s, is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high performance audio products, who has become the market share leader in premium home and marine speakers, sound bars, amplifiers, and other high end audio products. The addition of Polk products compliments ASA’s existing product lineup and provides a full spectrum of audio/video options for our customers. In 2017, ASA partnered with Klipsch Audio to bring a high quality sound system to the marine industry. The various products offered by ASA are sold throughout the world to Original Equipment Manufacturers as well as the respective Aftermarket segments. In addition to the headquarters in Elkhart, Indiana, ASA also has a public distribution center in California, and a trading office in Shenzhen, China.

Significant accounting policies:

Recent accounting pronouncements: In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The guidance in this ASU supersedes the leasing guidance in Topic 840, Leases. Under the new guidance, lessees are required to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years.

ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). In May 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that requires recognition of revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The FASB has also issued several updates to ASU 2014-09. The new standard supersedes U.S. GAAP guidance on revenue recognition and requires the use of more estimates and judgments than the present standards. It also requires additional disclosures. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 one year making it effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018.

Use of estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Principles of consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue recognition: The Company recognizes revenue from product sales at the time of passage of title and risk of loss to the customer either at F.O.B. Shipping Point or F.O.B. Destination, based upon terms established with the customer. The Company’s selling price is fixed and determined at the time of shipment and collectability is reasonably assured and not contingent upon the customer’s resale of the product. The customers are generally not

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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

given rights of return. In the event customers are granted rights of return, the Company estimates and records an allowance for future returns. At November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015, no such allowance was deemed necessary. Product sales are generally not subject to acceptance or installation by Company or customer personnel.

All revenue transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars.

Shipping and delivery: The Company recognizes shipping and delivery costs in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. These costs for the years ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 were approximately $455,000; $382,000 and $420,000 respectively.

Sales incentives: The Company offers sales incentives to its customers primarily in the form of cooperative advertising allowances and rebates. All significant sales incentives require the customer to purchase the Company’s products during a specified period of time, and are based on either a fixed dollar amount or set percentage of sales. Claims are settled either by the customer claiming a deduction against an outstanding account receivable or by the customer requesting a check. Since the incentive percentage or amount can be reasonably estimated, the Company records the related incentive at the time of sale. The Company has also entered into the RV Aftermarket segment, with several of those customer’s having dollar specific co-op advertising programs for participation in trade shows, placement in catalogues, countertop display units, and other marketing programs. These co-op advertising programs are reviewed and adjusted, as necessary, on a quarterly basis. As of November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015, sales incentive accruals reflected as a liability on the consolidated balance sheets was approximately $709,000, $643,000 and $612,000 respectively. The Company records all sales incentive as an offset to sales on the consolidated statements of income.

Members’ equity and subsequent event: In accordance with the generally accepted method of presenting limited liability company financial statements, the accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include other corporate assets and liabilities of the members, including their obligation for income taxes on the net income of the limited liability company nor any provision for income tax expenses.

It is the Company’s intent to distribute funds to members to cover their income tax liabilities. Subsequent to November 30, 2017, the Company paid approximately $4,007,000 of member distributions relating to the fourth quarter.

The LLC operating agreement does not provide for separate classes of ownership. VOXX International (VOXX) and ASA Electronics Corporation share equally in all LLC events and the related member accounts are considered equal on a fair value basis.

Cash and cash equivalents: For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers investments in various repurchase agreements with its bank, money market accounts and treasury bills with a maturity of three months or less from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents amounted to, approximately $770,000 and $7,131,000 at November 30, 2017 and 2016 respectively.

The Company maintains its cash accounts which, at times, may be in excess of insurance limits provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Trade receivables: Trade receivables are carried at original invoice amount less an estimate made for doubtful receivables based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a monthly basis. Trade receivables in the accompanying balance sheets at November 30, 2017 and 2016 are stated net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $40,000 and $60,000 respectively. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts by identifying troubled accounts and using historical experience applied to an aging of accounts. Trade receivables are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of trade receivables previously written off are recorded when received. Generally, a trade receivable is considered to be past due if any portion of the receivable balance is outstanding for more than 30 days from its date.

Inventories: The Company values its inventory at the lower of the actual cost to purchase (primarily on a weighted moving average basis) and/or the current estimated market value of the inventory less expected costs to sell the

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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

inventory. The Company regularly reviews inventory quantities on-hand and records a provision for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily from selling prices, indications from customers based upon current price negotiations and lower market prices. The Company’s industry is characterized by rapid technological change and frequent new product introductions that could result in an increase in the amount of obsolete inventory quantities on-hand.

During the years ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded write downs of inventory of approximately $259,000, $251,000 and $128,000 respectively, related to lower of cost or market adjustments. These charges to income are included in cost of goods sold in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. As of November 30, 2017 and 2016 the Company maintained an inventory write down reserve of approximately $3,000 and $22,000 respectively.

Depreciation: Depreciation of leasehold improvements is computed over the lesser of the underlying lease term or the estimated useful lives and equipment is computed principally by the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

 
 
Years
Leasehold improvements
 
5-9

Machinery and equipment
 
5-10

Tooling and molding
 
1-3

Transportation equipment
 
5

Office furniture and fixtures
 
10

Computer equipment
 
3

Booth displays
 
7


Tooling was amortized on a per unit basis. The Company estimated annual sales volume produced and life expectancy of the tooling to determine the per unit amortization amount. This per unit amount increased inventory cost upon receipt into a U.S. warehouse and was subsequently charged to cost of goods sold upon sale of the related product.  As of September 1, 2017, the Company no longer increased the inventory cost upon receipt into the U.S. warehouse.  As of December 1, 2017, the Company no longer charged the cost of goods sold upon sale of the related product.  As of December 1, 2017, the Company will record tooling as straight line depreciation over 3 years.

Warranties: The Company provides a limited warranty primarily for a period of up to two years for its products. The Company’s standard warranties require the original equipment manufacturer, its dealers or the end user to repair or replace defective products during such warranty periods at no cost to the consumer. The Company estimates the costs that may be incurred under its basic limited warranty and records a liability in the amount of such costs at the time product revenue is recognized. The related expense is included in cost of goods sold in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the number of units sold, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims, the historical lag time between product sales and product claims, and cost per claim. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary. The Company utilizes historical trends and analytical tools to assist in determining the appropriate loss reserve levels.

Changes in the Company’s warranty liability during the years ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:


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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of year
$
2,416,881

 
$
2,323,747

 
$
2,686,747

Accruals for products sold
1,271,622

 
1,385,371

 
1,114,862

Payments made
(1,184,756
)
 
(1,292,237
)
 
(1,477,862
)
Balance, end of year
$
2,503,747

 
$
2,416,881

 
$
2,323,747


Income taxes: As a limited liability company, the Company’s taxable income is allocated to members in accordance with their respective percentage ownership. However, a provision for Hong Kong profit tax, China enterprise income tax, China value added tax, and U.S. state income tax for the years ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015, in the amounts of approximately $44,000, $33,400 and $23,200 respectively, has been recorded.

Management evaluated the Company’s tax positions and concluded that the Company had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to tax examinations by the U.S. federal, state, or local tax authorities for years before 2014

Long-lived assets and other intangible assets: The Company acquired certain trademark rights from VOXX in August 2003. In connection with the acquisition, VOXX sublicensed its rights in relation to the trademark to the Company and cannot terminate these rights under the terms of the acquisition agreement. The Company has accounted for trademark rights as an indefinite lived intangible asset. Accounting standards require that intangible assets with indefinite useful lives be tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that could more likely than not reduce the fair value below its carrying amount. When determining the fair value of trademark rights, the Company uses the relief from royalty method which requires the determination of fair value based on if the Company was licensing the right to the trademark in exchange for a royalty fee. The Company utilizes the income approach to determine future revenues to which to apply a royalty rate. The royalty rate is based on market approach concepts. In considering the value of trademark rights, the Company looks to relative age, consistent use, quality, expansion possibilities, relative profitability and relative market potential. The Company has performed its annual impairment test for the years ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 and no impairment was identified.

In accordance with accounting standards, the Company reviews its long-lived assets periodically to determine potential impairment. If indicators are present, the Company compares the carrying value of the long-lived assets with the estimated future net undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets, including cash flows from disposition. Should the sum of the expected future net cash flows be less that the carrying value, the Company would recognize an impairment loss at that date. An impairment loss would be measured by comparing the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived assets. There was no impairment of long-lived assets for the years ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Subsequent events: The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through January 25, 2018, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.

Note 2 - Fair Value Measurements

Fair value measurements: Accounting standards specify a hierarchy of valuation techniques based upon whether the inputs to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions other market participants would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs), or reflect the Company’s own assumptions of market participant valuation (unobservable inputs). In accordance with the accounting standards, these two types of inputs have created the following fair value hierarchy:

Level 1
Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.


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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

Level 2
Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3
Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

The standard requires the use of observable market data if such data is available without undue cost and effort. For the years ended November 30, 2017 and 2016, the application of valuation techniques applied to similar assets and liabilities has been consistent.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value.

Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable: The carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments.

Available-for-sale securities: Available-for-sale securities consist of investments in marketable debt securities and United States Treasury Bills. Debt securities consist primarily of obligations of municipalities and corporate industrial revenue bonds, which are not subject to significant risk or fluctuation. The Companies who issue the bond are the first line of defense, secondly the principal of the bond is backed by a bank line of credit, and lastly the investment brokerage company conducts due diligence on the financial ability of issuer and bank to repay at the bond’s maturity.

Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the date individual investment securities are acquired and the appropriateness of such classification is reassessed at each consolidated balance sheet date. Since the Company neither buys investment securities in anticipation of short-term fluctuation in market prices nor commits to holding debt securities to their maturities, the investments have been classified as available-for-sale in accordance with accounting standards. Available-for-sale securities are stated at fair value, and unrealized holding gains and losses, if material, are reported as a separate component of members' equity.

The amount classified as current assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets represents the amount of marketable debt securities and United States Treasury Bills expected to be sold during the next year.

A decline in the market value of any available-for-sale security below cost that is deemed other than temporary results in a reduction in carrying amount to fair value. The impairment is charged to earnings and a new cost basis for the security is established. The Company considers numerous factors, on a case by case basis, in evaluating whether the decline in market value of an available-for-sale security below cost is other-than-temporary. Such factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition and the near-term prospects of the issuer or the investment and, (iii) whether the Company’s intent to retain the investment for the period of time is sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. During the year ended November 30, 2017, the Company did not hold any investments that had such a decline in value.

The marketable debt securities contain a put feature that allows the Company to periodically sell the bonds to a brokerage house at par value. The bonds also have a floating interest rate which is reset on a periodic basis and are backed by third party letters of credit. As of November 30, 2017, the bonds had a weighted-average yield of 1.22%. To estimate their fair value, the Company considered the par value of the bonds, potential default probabilities, market yield curves and the seven day put feature.

The following is a summary of the Company’s investment as of November 30, 2017 and 2016:



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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 
2017
 
Level 1
 
 
 
Gross
 
Gross
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Cost
 
Gains
 
Loss
 
Value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States Treasury Bills
$
6,960,930

 
$
13,548

 
$

 
$
6,974,478

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 2
Marketable Debt Securities
$
7,990,000

 
$

 
$

 
$
7,990,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
Level 1
 
 
 
Gross
 
Gross
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Cost
 
Gains
 
Loss
 
Value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States Treasury Bills
$
4,987,208

 
$
6,654

 
$

 
$
4,993,862

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Level 2
Marketable Debt Securities
$
8,607,000

 
$

 
$

 
$
8,607,000



The Cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturities as of November 30, 2017 are as follows:

 
 
 
 
Fair
 
 
Cost
 
Value
 
 
 
 
 
Due between 0 to 3 years
 
$
8,095,930

 
$
8,109,478

Due after three years
 
6,855,000

 
6,855,000

 
 
$
14,950,930

 
$
14,964,478


Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of certain debt securities have the right to prepay their obligations without penalty.

A summary of proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities and investment earnings for the years ended November 30, 2017, 2016, and 2015 is as follows:

 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities
$
19,164,758

 
$
5,195,005

 
$
4,180,213

 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest earned
$
135,764

 
$
77,045

 
$
60,016



Note 3 - Leasehold Improvements and Equipment

The cost of leasehold improvements and equipment and the related accumulated depreciation at November 30, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:


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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
 
Leasehold improvements
$
1,336,481

 
$
1,213,093

Machinery and equipment
1,889,434

 
1,655,039

Tooling and molding
6,149,124

 
4,989,998

Transportation equipment
758,375

 
620,201

Office furniture and fixtures
522,004

 
513,007

Computer equipment
2,227,646

 
1,955,105

Booth displays
174,028

 
198,992

Construction in progress
813,353

 
1,016,756

 
13,870,445

 
12,162,191

Less accumulated depreciation
9,803,139

 
9,122,582

 
$
4,067,306

 
$
3,039,609



Note 4 - Pledged Assets and Note Payable

The terms of a loan agreement with a bank permit the Company to borrow a maximum of $10,000,000. At November 30, 2017, no amounts were outstanding under this agreement. Borrowing under the agreement bear interest at prime minus .50% or LIBOR plus 2.00%, at the Company’s option, are collateralized by accounts receivable and inventories, and are subject to a tangible net worth covenant. The agreement expires June 30, 2018.

Note 5 - Major Vendors

For the years ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 the Company purchased approximately 70%, 74% and 77% respectively, of its products for resale from their top five vendors.


Note 6 - Transactions with Related Parties, Lease Commitments and Subsequent Event

The Company is affiliated with various entities through common ownership by VOXX. Transactions with VOXX, its affiliates and subsidiaries for the years ended November 30, 2017, 2016, and 2015 are approximately as follows:

 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net product sales
$

 
$

 
$
6,370

Purchases
337,365

 
547,498

 
1,911,843




 
2017
 
2016
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trade accounts receivable
$

 
$

 
$
438

Accounts payable
140

 
8,379

 
8,878


The Company leases warehouse, manufacturing, and office facilities from Irions Investments, LLC, an entity related through common ownership, for approximately $50,000 per month, plus the payment of property taxes, normal maintenance, and insurance on the property under an agreement which expires August 2021, with a five-year



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option to extend, at the Company’s discretion. The lease with Irions Investments contains a clause that increases the monthly rent amount each year, and is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Finally, the Company leases office space in the Shenzhen province of China, with a monthly rent of $9,000 through May 31, 2018.

The total rental expense included in the consolidated statements of income for the years ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 is approximately $693,000, $713,000 and $702,000 respectively, of which approximately $589,000, $577,000 and $570,000 respectively, was paid to Irions Investments, LLC.

ASA utilizes a public warehouse, located in California. The lease is considered month to month and can be terminated with 90 days’ notice. As a result, the commitment schedule below includes three months of outside warehouse rent charges for 2018 only.

The total approximate minimum rental commitment at November 30, 2017 including the subsequent event under the leases is due as follows:

 
Related Party
 
Other
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year ending November 30,
 
 
 
 
 
2018
$
595,000

 
51,000

 
$
646,000

2019
595,000

 

 
595,000

2020
595,000

 

 
595,000

2021
595,000

 

 
595,000

2022
595,000

 

 
595,000

 
$
2,975,000

 
$
51,000

 
$
3,026,000


Note 7 - Employee Benefit Plans

The Company has profit-sharing and 401(k) plans for the benefit of all eligible employees. The Company's contributions are discretionary and are limited to amounts deductible for federal income tax purposes. Discretionary contributions were approximately $357,000, $324,000 and $304,000 for the years ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 respectively.

The Company also maintains a discretionary employee bonus plan for the benefit of its key executive, operating officers, managers and select salespersons. The total bonus expense included in the consolidated statements of income for the years ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 is approximately $2,793,000, $2,696,000 and $2,504,000 respectively.

The Company offers a health plan for its employees, which is self-insured for medical and pharmaceutical claims up to $35,000 per participant, the first $50,000 of specific claims incurred are paid by the Company (aggregating specific), and a Company-wide aggregate of approximately $522,000. The Company maintains stop loss insurance coverage for claims that exceed the self-insurance limits. The total health plan expense included in the consolidated statements of income for the years ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 is approximately $735,000, $726,000 and $765,000 respectively. These expense figures include medical, vision and dental claims, employee life insurance premiums and third party administration fees, in addition to wellness program expenses and Company contributions to Health Savings Accounts.

Note 8 - Litigation

At times, the Company may be a party to certain legal proceedings. The proceedings are, in the opinion of management, ordinary routine matters incidental to the normal course of business conducted by the Company. Although the outcome of these matters is uncertain, the Company believes any potential settlement would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

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Note 9 - Major Customers

Net sales to customers comprising 10% of more of total net sales for the years ended November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 and the related trade receivables balance at those dates are approximately as follows:

 
Net Sales
Trade Receivable Balance
 
2017
2016
2015
2017
2016
2015
Customer A
$
14,324,000

$
14,548,000

$
10,970,000

$
541,000

$
1,022,000

$
1,121,000

Customer B
12,349,000

13,890,000

15,535,000

529,000

873,000

1,365,000

 
$
26,673,000

$
28,438,000

$
26,505,000

$
1,070,000

$
1,895,000

$
2,486,000