UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q


(Mark One)

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

 

For the quarterly period ended February 25, 2017March 3, 2018

 

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: 0-12906

 


 

(LOGO)  

 

RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware36-2096643

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

40W267 Keslinger Road, P.O. Box 393 

LaFox, Illinois 60147-0393

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 208-2200

 


 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    ☒ Yes    ☐ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “smaller reporting“emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated Filer
Non-Accelerated Filer☐  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller Reporting Company
Emerging Growth Company  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  ☐ Yes   ☒  No

 

As of April 4, 2017,10, 2018, there were outstanding 10,708,33210,796,094 shares of Common Stock, $0.05 par value and 2,140,6312,136,919 shares of Class B Common Stock, $0.05 par value, which are convertible into Common Stock of the registrant on a share for share basis.

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    
   Page
    
Part I.Financial Information  
    
Item 1.Financial Statements 2
 Consolidated Balance Sheets 2
 Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive LossIncome (Loss) 3
 Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 4
 Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity 5
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 6
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 1617
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 2324
Item 4.Controls and Procedures 2324
    
Part II.Other Information  
    
Item 1.Legal Proceedings 2425
Item 1A.Risk Factors 2425
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 2425
Item 5.Other Information 2425
Item 6.Exhibits 2425
Signatures 2526
Exhibit Index 2627

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PART I.      FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.      FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

 

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
       
     
  February 25, 
2017
  May 28, 
2016
 
Assets  (Unaudited)      
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $51,386  $60,454 
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $375 and $364  21,240   24,928 
Inventories, net  42,860   45,422 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  2,647   1,758 
Deferred income taxes     1,078 
Income tax receivable  22   17 
Investments - current  6,399   2,268 
Total current assets  124,554   135,925 
Non-current assets:        
Property, plant and equipment, net  15,208   12,986 
Goodwill  6,332   6,332 
Intangible assets, net  3,528   3,818 
Non-current deferred income taxes  1,305   1,270 
Investments - non-current  2,395   7,799 
Total non-current assets  28,768   32,205 
Total assets $153,322  $168,130 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $12,328  $14,896 
Accrued liabilities  8,736   9,135 
Total current liabilities  21,064   24,031 
Non-current liabilities:        
Non-current deferred income tax liabilities  275   1,457 
Other non-current liabilities  696   967 
Total non-current liabilities  971   2,424 
Total liabilities  22,035   26,455 
Stockholders’ equity        
Common stock, $0.05 par value; issued and outstanding 10,708 shares at February 25, 2017, and 10,703 shares at May 28, 2016  535   535 
Class B common stock, convertible, $0.05 par value; issued and outstanding 2,141 shares at February 25, 2017, and at May 28, 2016  107   107 
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, no shares issued      
Additional paid-in-capital  59,353   58,969 
Common stock in treasury, at cost, no shares at February 25, 2017, and at May 28, 2016      
Retained earnings  70,216   79,292 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  1,076   2,772 
Total stockholders’ equity  131,287   141,675 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $153,322  $168,130 

 

       
  Unaudited  Audited 
  March 3, 
2018
  May 27, 
2017
 
Assets        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $59,882  $55,327 
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $362 and $398, respectively  21,893   20,782 
Inventories, net  49,129   42,749 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  3,746   3,070 
Investments - current  199   6,429 
Total current assets  134,849   128,357 
Non-current assets:        
Property, plant and equipment, net  17,991   15,813 
Goodwill  6,332   6,332 
Intangible assets, net  3,125   3,441 
Non-current deferred income taxes  1,061   1,102 
Investments - non-current     2,419 
Total non-current assets  28,509   29,107 
Total assets $163,358  $157,464 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $15,846  $15,933 
Accrued liabilities  9,867   8,311 
Total current liabilities  25,713   24,244 
Non-current liabilities:        
Non-current deferred income tax liabilities  236   158 
Other non-current liabilities  947   735 
Total non-current liabilities  1,183   893 
Total liabilities  26,896   25,137 
Stockholders’ equity        
Common stock, $0.05 par value; issued and outstanding 10,796 shares at March 3, 2018 and 10,712 shares at May 27, 2017  540   535 
Class B common stock, convertible, $0.05 par value; issued and outstanding 2,137 shares at March 3, 2018 and May 27, 2017  107   107 
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, no shares issued      
Additional paid-in-capital  59,900   59,436 
Common stock in treasury, at cost, no shares at March 3, 2018 and May 27, 2017      
Retained earnings  69,132   69,333 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  6,783   2,916 
Total stockholders’ equity  136,462   132,327 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $163,358  $157,464 
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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive LossIncome (Loss)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  February 25,
2017
  February 27,
2016
  February 25,
2017
  February 27,
2016
 
Statements of Comprehensive Loss            
Net sales $32,313  $31,291  $99,513  $102,448 
Cost of sales  21,621   21,541   67,617   71,001 
Gross profit  10,692   9,750   31,896   31,447 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses  12,002   12,471   37,697   37,938 
Gain on disposal of assets           (244)
Operating loss  (1,310)  (2,721)  (5,801)  (6,247)
Other (income) expense:                
Investment/interest income  (67)  (131)  (129)  (433)
Foreign exchange loss  214   265   311   108 
Other, net  (16)  (40)     (53)
Total other (income) expense  131   94   182   (378)
Loss before income taxes  (1,441)  (2,815)  (5,983)  (5,869)
Income tax provision (benefit)  (10)  111   820   742 
Net loss  (1,431)  (2,926)  (6,803)  (6,611)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of tax  508   240   (1,736)  (1,912)
Fair value adjustments on investments gain (loss)  27   (47)  40   (79)
Comprehensive loss $(896) $(2,733) $(8,499) $(8,602)
Loss per share:                
Common shares - Basic $(0.11) $(0.23) $(0.54) $(0.51)
Class B common shares - Basic $(0.10) $(0.21) $(0.48) $(0.46)
Common shares - Diluted $(0.11) $(0.23) $(0.54) $(0.51)
Class B common shares - Diluted $(0.10) $(0.21) $(0.48) $(0.46)
Weighted average number of shares:                
Common shares - Basic  10,706   10,701   10,704   10,976 
Class B common shares - Basic  2,141   2,141   2,141   2,141 
Common shares - Diluted  10,706   10,701   10,704   10,976 
Class B common shares - Diluted  2,141   2,141   2,141   2,141 
Dividends per common share $0.060  $0.060  $0.180  $0.180 
Dividends per Class B common share $0.054  $0.054  $0.162  $0.162 

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  March 3,
2018
  February 25,
2017
  March 3,
2018
  February 25,
2017
 
Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)            
Net sales $41,645  $32,313  $117,722  $99,513 
Cost of sales  27,578   21,621   78,133   67,617 
Gross profit  14,067   10,692   39,589   31,896 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  13,097   12,002   38,023   37,697 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets  3      (188)   
Operating income (loss)  967   (1,310)  1,754   (5,801)
Other (income) expense:                
Investment/interest income  (208)  (67)  (378)  (129)
Foreign exchange loss  159   214   475   311 
Other, net  1   (16)  (14)   
Total other (income) expense  (48)  131   83   182 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes  1,015   (1,441)  1,671   (5,983)
Income tax provision (benefit)  488   (10)  1,084   820 
Income (loss) from continuing operations  527   (1,431)  587   (6,803)
Income from discontinued operations        1,496    
          Net income (loss)  527   (1,431)  2,083   (6,803)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of tax  1,646   508   3,997   (1,736)
Fair value adjustments on investments (loss) gain  (164)  27   (130)  40 
          Comprehensive income (loss) $2,009  $(896) $5,950  $(8,499)
Net income (loss) per Common share - Basic:                
Income (loss) from continuing operations $0.04  $(0.11) $0.05  $(0.54)
Income from discontinued operations        0.12    
Total net income (loss) per Common share - Basic $0.04  $(0.11) $0.17  $(0.54)
Net income (loss) per Class B common share - Basic:                
Income (loss) from continuing operations $0.04  $(0.10) $0.04  $(0.48)
Income from discontinued operations        0.11    
Total net income (loss) per Class B common share - Basic $0.04  $(0.10) $0.15  $(0.48)
Net income (loss) per Common share - Diluted:                
Income (loss) from continuing operations $0.04  $(0.11) $0.05  $(0.54)
Income from discontinued operations        0.12    
Total net income (loss) per Common share – Diluted $0.04  $(0.11) $0.17  $(0.54)
Net income (loss) per Class B common share - Diluted:                
Income (loss) from continuing operations $0.04  $(0.10) $0.04  $(0.48)
Income from discontinued operations        0.11    
Total net income (loss) per Class B common share – Diluted $0.04  $(0.10) $0.15  $(0.48)
Weighted average number of shares:                
Common shares – Basic  10,792   10,706   10,753   10,704 
Class B common shares – Basic  2,137   2,141   2,137   2,141 
Common shares – Diluted  10,872   10,706   10,793   10,704 
Class B common shares – Diluted  2,137   2,141   2,137   2,141 
Dividends per common share $0.060  $0.060  $0.180  $0.180 
Dividends per Class B common share $0.054  $0.054  $0.162  $0.162 
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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

 

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  February 25,
2017
  February 27,
2016
  February 25,
2017
  February 27,
2016
 
Operating activities:                
Net loss $(1,431) $(2,926) $(6,803) $(6,611)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization  703   583   2,020   1,865 
(Gain) loss on sale of investments  (8)  21   (2)  2 
Gain on disposal of assets           (244)
Share-based compensation expense  75   119   354   434 
Deferred income taxes  121   (82)  (188)  173 
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquired business:                
Accounts receivable  (717)  282   3,217   311 
Income tax receivable     187   (5)  851 
Inventories  306   (2,164)  1,898   (5,636)
Prepaid expenses and other assets  80   1   (961)  (443)
Accounts payable  849   (986)  (2,372)  (2,976)
Accrued liabilities  (1,118)  (871)  (256)  (2,071)
Long-term liabilities-accrued pension           (465)
Other  (125)  125   (107)  256 
Net cash used in operating activities  (1,265)  (5,711)  (3,205)  (14,554)
Investing activities:                
Cash consideration paid for acquired business           (12,209)
Capital expenditures  (764)  (1,267)  (4,063)  (3,043)
Proceeds from sale of assets           402 
Proceeds from maturity of investments        3,582   25,584 
Purchases of investments        (2,136)  (2,151)
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities  78   106   225   250 
Purchases of available-for-sale securities  (78)  (106)  (225)  (250)
Other  (3)  (49)  (9)  (17)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  (767)  (1,316)  (2,626)  8,566 
Financing activities:                
Repurchase of common stock           (5,015)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock  30   21   30   142 
Cash dividends paid  (758)  (758)  (2,273)  (2,321)
Other           (4)
Net cash used in financing activities  (728)  (737)  (2,243)  (7,198)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  35   106   (994)  (1,144)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (2,725)  (7,658)  (9,068)  (14,330)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  54,111   67,863   60,454   74,535 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $51,386  $60,205  $51,386  $60,205 

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  March 3,
2018
  February 25,
2017
  March 3,
2018
  February 25,
2017
 
Operating activities:                
Net income (loss) $527  $(1,431) $2,083  $(6,803)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
                
Depreciation and amortization  752   703   2,219   2,020 
Inventory provisions  183   189   470   298 
Gain on sale of investments  (159)  (8)  (183)  (2)
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets  3      (188)   
Share-based compensation expense  116   75   425   354 
Deferred income taxes  124   121   186   (188)
Change in assets and liabilities:                
Accounts receivable  (551)  (717)  (239)  3,217 
Income tax receivable           (5)
Inventories  (598)  117   (5,232)  1,600 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  43   80   (572)  (961)
Accounts payable  552   849   (446)  (2,372)
Accrued liabilities  1,116   (1,118)  1,325   (256)
Other  (137)  (125)  (140)  (107)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  1,971   (1,265)  (292)  (3,205)
Investing activities:                
Capital expenditures  (1,461)  (764)  (4,196)  (4,063)
Proceeds from sale of assets        276    
Proceeds from maturity of investments  3,943      12,120   3,582 
Purchases of investments        (3,943)  (2,136)
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities  648   78   913   225 
Purchases of available-for-sale securities     (78)  (265)  (225)
Other  (2)  (3)  (7)  (9)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  3,128   (767)  4,898   (2,626)
Financing activities:                
Proceeds from issuance of common stock  44   30   44   30 
Cash dividends paid  (763)  (758)  (2,284)  (2,273)
Net cash used in financing activities  (719)  (728)  (2,240)  (2,243)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  1,049   35   2,189   (994)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  5,429   (2,725)  4,555   (9,068)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  54,453   54,111   55,327   60,454 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $59,882  $51,386  $59,882  $51,386 
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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

(in thousands)thousands, except per share amounts)

 

  Common  Class B
Common
  Par
Value
  Additional
Paid In
Capital
  Common
Stock in
Treasury
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
  Total 
Balance May 28, 2016:  10,703   2,141  $642  $58,969  $  $79,292  $2,772  $141,675 
Comprehensive loss                                
Net loss                 (6,803)     (6,803)
Foreign currency translation                    (1,736)  (1,736)
Fair value adjustments on investments                    40   40 
Share-based compensation:                                
Stock options           354            354 
Common stock:                                
Options Exercised  5         30                —      30 
Dividends paid to:                                
Common ($0.18 per share)                 (1,925)     (1,925)
Class B ($0.162 per share)                 (348)     (348)
Balance February 25, 2017:  10,708   2,141  $642  $59,353  $  $70,216  $1,076  $131,287 

  Common  Class B
Common
  Par
Value
  Additional
Paid In
Capital
  Common
Stock in
Treasury
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
  Total 
Balance May 27, 2017:  10,712   2,137  $642  $59,436  $  $69,333  $2,916  $132,327 
Comprehensive income                                
Net income                 2,083      2,083 
Foreign currency translation                    3,997   3,997 
Fair value adjustments on investments                    (130)  (130)
Share-based compensation:                                
       Restricted stock  78         57            57 
Stock options           368            368 
Common stock:                                
Options exercised  6      5   39            44 
Dividends paid to:                                
Common ($0.18 per share)                 (1,938)     (1,938)
Class B ($0.162 per share)                 (346)     (346)
Balance March 3, 2018:  10,796   2,137  $647  $59,900  $  $69,132  $6,783  $136,462 
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RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD. 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.  DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY

 

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; high value displays, flat panel detector solutions, and replacement parts, tubes and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure.

 

Our products include electron tubes and related components, microwave generators, subsystems used in semiconductor manufacturing, and visual technology solutions. These products are used to control, switch or amplify electrical power signals, or are used as display devices in a variety of industrial, commercial, medical, and communication applications.

 

We have three operating and reportable segments, which we define as follows:

 

Power and Microwave Technologies Group (“PMT”) combines our core engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tube business with new RF and power technologies. As a manufacturer and authorized distributor, PMT’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and engineered solutions based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. We provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair—all through our existing global infrastructure. PMT’s focus is on products for power, RF and microwave applications for customers in alternative energy, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. PMT focuses on various applications including broadcast transmission, CO2 laser cutting, diagnostic imaging, dielectric and induction heating, high energy transfer, high voltage switching, plasma, power conversion, radar, and radiation oncology. PMT also offers its customers technical services for both microwave and industrial equipment.

 

Canvys provides customized display solutions serving the corporate enterprise, financial, healthcare, industrial, and medical original equipment manufacturers (“OEM”) markets.

 

Healthcare manufactures, distributesrefurbishes and servicesdistributes high value replacement parts for the healthcare market including hospitals, medical centers, asset management companies, independent service organizations, and multi-vendor service providers. Products include power grid tubes,Diagnostic Imaging replacement parts for CT and MRI systems; replacement CT and MRI tubes; CT service training; MRI coils, cold heads, and RF amplifiers; hydrogen thyratrons, klystrons, magnetrons; Image Systems medical displays and workstations for picture archiving and communication systems (“PACS”); visual solutions for operating rooms/surgical environments; digital radiography solutions including replacement flat panel detectors anddetector upgrades; and additional replacement componentssolutions currently under development for the diagnostic imaging service market. Through a combination of newly developed products and partnerships, service offerings, and training programs, we believe we can help our customers improve efficiency and deliver better clinical outcomes while lowering the cost of healthcare delivery.

We currently have operations in the following major geographic regions: North America, Asia/Pacific, Europe and Latin America.

 

2.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.

 

Our fiscal quarter ends on the Saturday nearest the end of the quarter-ending month. The third quarter of fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2017 both contained 13 weeks. The first nine months of fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2017 contained 40 and 2016 each contained 39 weeks.weeks, respectively.

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In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of interim periods have been made. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated. The unaudited consolidated financial statements presented herein include the accounts of our wholly owned subsidiaries. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The results of our operations for the three and nine months ended February 25, 2017,March 3, 2018, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending May 27, 2017.June 2, 2018.

 

The financial information contained in this report should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 28, 2016,27, 2017, that we filed on July 29, 2016.31, 2017.


3.  CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

Inventories:Inventories, net: Our consolidated inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market,and net realizable value, generally using a weighted-average cost method. Our net inventories include approximately $36.9$40.9 million of finished goods, $4.9$5.7 million of raw materials and $1.1$2.5 million of work-in-progress as of February 25, 2017,March 3, 2018, as compared to approximately $40.0$36.0 million of finished goods, $4.4$5.3 million of raw materials and $1.0$1.4 million of work-in-progress as of May 28, 2016.27, 2017.

 

At this time, we do not anticipate any material risks or uncertainties related to possible future inventory write-downs. Provisions for obsolete or slow moving inventories are recorded based upon regular analysis of stock rotation privileges, obsolescence, the exiting of certain markets and assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If future demand changes in the industry, or market conditions differ from management’s estimates, additional provisions may be necessary. The inventory reserve was $3.4Inventory reserves were approximately $3.7 million as of February 25, 2017,March 3, 2018 and $3.5 million as of May 28, 2016. 27, 2017.

 

Revenue Recognition: Our product sales are recognized as revenue upon shipment, when title passes to the customer, when delivery has occurred or services have been rendered and when collectability is reasonably assured. We also record estimated discounts and returns based on our historical experience. Our products are often manufactured to meet the specific design needs of our customers’ applications. Our engineers work closely with customers to ensure that our products will meet their needs. Our customers are under no obligation to compensate us for designing the products we sell.

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09 (“ASU 2014-09”), Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which amends guidance for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 is principles based guidance that can be applied to all contracts with customers, enhancing comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions and capital markets. The core principle of the guidance is that entities should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. The guidance details the steps entities should apply to achieve the core principle. In August 2015, the FASB issued an amendment to defer the effective date for all entities by one year. For public entities, ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Companies have the option of using either a full or modified retrospective approach in applying this standard. During fiscal 2016 and 2017, the FASB issued four additional updates which further clarify the guidance provided in ASU 2014-09.

We are evaluating the impact of the new standard on our financial statements using a three-phase approach (assessment, conversion and implementation). We continue to work through our assessment phase and further evaluation is needed in order to determine whether or not the new revenue recognition standard will have a material impact on our financial statements and related disclosures upon adoption. We have undertaken a detailed analysis of our various contracts with customers and revenue streams. The Company has engaged a third party to assist in evaluating the impact of this new standard on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We will complete the conversion and implementation phases by the end of fiscal year 2018 in conjunction with future interpretative guidance.

 

Loss Contingencies: We accrue a liability for loss contingencies when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. When only a range of possible loss can be established, the most probable amount in the range is accrued. If no amount within this range is a better estimate than any other amount within the range, the minimum amount in the range is accrued. If we determine that there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss may have been incurred, we will include a disclosure describing the contingency.

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets: We test goodwill for impairment annually and whenever events or circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred, such as a significant adverse change in the business climate, loss of key personnel or a decision to sell or dispose of a reporting unit.

During the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, our goodwill balances are reviewed for impairment using the first day of our fourth quarter as the measurement date. If after reviewing the totality of events or circumstances, we determine that it is not likely that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, then we test for impairment through the application of a fair value based test. We estimate the fair value of each of our reporting units based on projected future operating results, market approach, and discounted cash flows.

Intangible assets are initially recorded at their fair market values determined on quoted market prices in active markets, if available, or recognized valuation models. Intangible assets that have finite useful lives are amortized over their useful lives either on a straight-line basis or over their projected future cash flows and are tested for impairment when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate possible impairment.


Income Taxes: We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. We regularly review our deferred tax assets for recoverability and determine the need for a valuation allowance based on a number of factors, including both positive and negative evidence. These factors include historical taxable income or loss, projected future taxable income or loss, the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences and the implementation of tax planning strategies. In circumstances where we, or any of our affiliates, have incurred three years of cumulative losses which constitute significant negative evidence, positive evidence of equal or greater significance is needed to overcome the negative evidence before a tax benefit is recognized for deductible temporary differences and loss carryforwards.

 

In November 2015,March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Balance Sheet ClassificationNo. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting”, a new accounting standard update intended to simplify several aspects of Deferred Taxes.” ASU 2015-17 eliminates the prior US GAAP guidance in Topic 740, Income Taxes, that required an entity to separate deferredaccounting for share-based payment transactions including: income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and assetsclassification on the statement of cash flows. Specifically, the update requires that excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies (the difference between currentthe deduction for tax purposes and noncurrent amountsthe compensation cost recognized for financial reporting purposes) be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss), introducing a classified balance sheet. The amendments in ASU 2015-17 require that all deferred tax liabilities and assetsnew element of volatility to the same tax jurisdiction or a tax filing group, as well as any related valuation allowance, be offset and presented as a single noncurrent amount in a classified balance sheet. ASU 2015-17provision for income taxes. This update is effective for annual periodsfiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016,2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted the ASU on May 28, 2017.  Effective with the adoption of the ASU all share-based awards continue to be accounted for as equity awards, excess tax benefits recognized on stock-based compensation expense are reflected in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) as a component of the provision for income taxes on a prospective basis, excess tax benefits recognized on stock-based compensation expense are classified as an operating activity in the consolidated statements of cash flows on a prospective basis and interim periods within those annual periods. In order to simplify presentation of deferred tax balances, the Company adopted this standard prospectively inhas elected to continue to estimate expected forfeitures over the first quartercourse of fiscal year 2017, ending August 27, 2016. Periods prior to August 27, 2016 were not retrospectively adjusted.a vesting period.  The adoption of the ASU had no impact on the retained earnings, other components of equity or net assets as of the beginning of the period of adoption.

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Accrued Liabilities: Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

 

 February 25, 2017 May 28, 2016  March 3, 2018 May 27, 2017 
Compensation and payroll taxes $2,543  $3,404  $3,328  $3,250 
Accrued severance (1)  1,010   650   410   706 
Professional fees  578   775   642   535 
Deferred revenue  1,437   1,879   2,051   1,460 
Other accrued expenses  3,168   2,427   3,436   2,360 
Accrued Liabilities $8,736  $9,135  $9,867  $8,311 

 

(1) In the three months ended November 26, 2016,second quarter of fiscal year 2017, the Company executed a reduction in headcount to streamline operations and reduce costs.  For the three months ended November 26, 2016, the Companycosts and recorded $1.3 million of expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses for employee termination costs payable to terminated employees with employment and/or separation agreements with the Company. The changes in the severance accrual for the threefirst nine months ended February 25, 2017of fiscal year 2018 included payments of $0.4$0.3 million. The changes in the severance accrual for the nine months ended February 25, 2017 included provisions and payments of $1.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

 

4.  ACQUISITION

On June 15, 2015, Richardson Electronics, Ltd (“the Company”), acquired certain assets of International Medical Equipment and Services, Inc. (“IMES”), for a purchase price of $12.2 million. This includes the purchase of inventory, receivables, fixed assets, and certain other assets of the Company. The Company did not acquire any liabilities of IMES. The total consideration paid excludes transaction costs.

IMES, based in South Carolina, provides reliable, cost-saving solutions worldwide for major brands of CT and MRI equipment. This acquisition positions Richardson Healthcare to provide cost effective diagnostic imaging replacement parts and training to hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, medical institutions, and independent service organizations. IMES offers an extensive selection of replacement parts, as well as an interactive training center, on-site test bays and experienced technicians who provide 24/7 customer support. Replacement parts are readily available and triple tested to provide peace of mind when uptime is critical. IMES core operations have remained in South Carolina. Richardson Healthcare plans to expand IMES’ replacement parts and training offerings geographically to leverage the Company’s global infrastructure. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, IMES opened up their first foreign location in Amsterdam.

The consideration paid by the Company to IMES at closing was $12.2 million in cash. The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired at the date of the closing of the acquisition (in thousands):

Accounts receivable $737 
Inventories  1,420 
Property, plant and equipment  230 
Goodwill  6,332 
Other intangibles  3,490 
Net assets acquired $12,209 

Intangible assets include trade names with an estimated life of 3 years for $0.6 million, customer relationships with an estimated life of 20 years for $2.5 million, non-compete agreements with an estimated life of 5 years for $0.2 million, and technology with an estimated life of 10 years for $0.2 million.

Goodwill recognized represents value the Company expects to be created by combining the operations of IMES with the Company’s operations, including the expansion into markets within existing business segments and geographic regions, access to new customers and potential cost savings and synergies.

Goodwill related to the acquisition is deductible for tax purposes.

In connection with the acquisition of IMES, the Company also entered into an Employment, Non-Disclosure, and Non-Compete Agreement (“Employment Agreement”) with Lee A. McIntyre III as the Company’s Executive Vice President, IMES. During the term of his employment, Mr. McIntyre will earn an annual base salary of $300,000. In addition to his base salary, he will be entitled to an annual bonus equal to 20% of the EBITDA of IMES provided that the EBITDA of the business is at least $2.0 million inclusive of the bonus payment. The annual bonus payment will terminate after five years. For fiscal year 2016, Mr. McIntyre did not receive a bonus as the minimum EBITDA needed was not achieved.

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The financial results for the nine months ended February 27, 2016, includes the financial results for IMES from June 15, 2015, through February 27, 2016. The financial transactions for IMES from May 31, 2015, through June 14, 2015, were deemed immaterial for illustrating pro forma financial statements.

5.  GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

The carrying value of goodwill was $6.3 million as of February 25, 2017,March 3, 2018 and May 28, 2016.27, 2017.

 

Goodwill is initially recorded based on the premium paid for acquisitions and is subsequently tested for impairment, using the first day of our fourth quarter as the measurement date. We test goodwill for impairment annually and whenever events or circumstances indicates an impairment may have occurred, such as a significant adverse change in the business climate, loss of key personnel or a decision to sell or dispose of a reporting unit. The goodwill balance in its entirety relates to our IMES reporting unit which is included in our Healthcare segment.

Intangible assets are initially recorded at their fair market values determined on quoted market prices in active markets, if available, or recognized valuation models. Intangible assets that have finite useful lives are amortized over their useful lives either on a straight-line basis or over their projected future cash flows and are tested for impairment when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate possible impairment.


Our intangible assets represent the fair value for trade name, customer relationships, non-compete agreements and technology acquired in connection with our acquisitions. Intangible assets subject to amortization are as follows (in thousands):

 

 Intangible Assets Subject to
Amortization as of
 
 February 25,
2017
 May 28,
2016
  March 3,
2018
 May 27,
2017
 
Gross Amounts:                
Trade Name $659  $659  $659  $659 
Customer Relationship  3,390   3,434 
Customer Relationships(1)  3,417   3,397 
Non-compete Agreements  177   177   177   177 
Technology  230   230   230   230 
Total Gross Amounts $4,456  $4,500  $4,483  $4,463 
Accumulated Amortization:                
Trade Name $388  $231  $598  $441 
Customer Relationship  420   374 
Customer Relationships  582   446 
Non-compete Agreements  75   55   107   84 
Technology  45   22   71   51 
Total Accumulated Amortization $928  $682  $1,358  $1,022 
                
Net Intangible Assets $3,528  $3,818 
Net Intangibles $3,125  $3,441 

 

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(1)           Change from prior periods reflect impact of foreign currency translation.

 

The amortization expense associated with the intangible assets subject to amortization for the next five years is presented in the following table (in thousands):

 

Fiscal Year Amortization Expense  Amortization
Expense
 
Remaining 2017  $90 
2018   431 
Remaining 2018 $108 
2019   244  245 
2020   256  258 
2021   245  246 
2022 253 
Thereafter   2,262   2,015 
Total amortization expense  $3,528  $3,125 

 

The weighted average number of years of amortization expense remaining is 15.715.9 years.

 

6.5.  INVESTMENTS

 

As of February 25, 2017,March 3, 2018, we had approximately $8.2$0.2 million invested in time deposits and certificates of deposit (“CD”). Of these, $6.4 million which mature in less than twelve months and $1.8 million mature in more than twelve months. The fair value of these investments is equal to the face value of each time deposit and CD.

 

As of May 28, 2016,27, 2017, we havehad invested in time deposits and certificates of deposit (“CD”) in the amount of $9.5$8.2 million. Of this, $2.3$6.4 million mature in less than twelve months and $7.2$1.8 million mature in greater than twelve months. The fair value of these investments is the face value of each time deposit and CD.

 

We also haveliquidated our investments in equity securities allin the third quarter of which arefiscal 2018. Proceeds from the liquidation were $0.9 million with gross realized gains of $0.2 million for the nine months ended March 3, 2018. Prior to the liquidation of our investment in equity securities, our investments in equity securities were classified as available-for-sale and arewere carried at their fair value based on quoted market prices. Our investments, which arewere included in non-current assets, had a carrying amount of $0.6 million as of February 25, 2017, and May 28, 2016.27, 2017. Proceeds from the sale of securities were $0.1 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016. We2017. Prior to liquidating the equity securities, we reinvested proceeds from the sale of securities, and the cost of the equity securities sold was based on a specific identification method. Gross realized lossesgains on those sales were less than $0.1 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016.2017. Net unrealized holding gains of less than $0.1 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016, have beenwere included in accumulated other comprehensive income.income (loss).

 

7.6.  WARRANTIES

 

We offer warranties for the limited number of specific products we manufacture. We also provide extended warranties for some products we sell that lengthen the period of coverage specified in the manufacturer’s original warranty. Our warranty terms generally range from one to three years.


We estimate the cost to perform under the warranty obligation and recognize this estimated cost at the time of the related product sale. We record expense related to our warranty obligations as cost of sales in our consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.income (loss). Each quarter, we assess actual warranty costs incurred on a product-by-product basis and compare the warranty costs to our estimated warranty obligation. With respect to new products, estimates are based generally on knowledge of the products, the extended warranty period and warranty experience.

 

Warranty reserves are established for costs that are expected to be incurred after the sale and delivery of products under warranty. Warranty reserves are included in accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. The warranty reserves are determined based on known product failures, historical experience and other available evidence. Warranty reserves were approximately $0.2$0.1 million as of February 25, 2017,March 3, 2018 and as of May 28, 2016.27, 2017.

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8.7.  LEASE OBLIGATIONS, OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

We lease certain warehouse and office facilities and office equipment under non-cancelable operating leases. Rent expense was $1.5$1.3 million during both the first nine months of fiscal 2017 and during the first nine months of fiscal 2016.2018 and $1.5 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2017. Our future lease commitments for minimum rentals, including common area maintenance charges and property taxes during the next five years are as follows (in thousands):

 

Fiscal Year Payments  Payments 
Remaining 2017  $458 
2018   1,533 
Remaining 2018 $454 
2019   1,339  1,622 
2020   1,164  1,143 
2021   850  802 
2022 144 
Thereafter   487  97 

 

9.8.  INCOME TAXES

 

We recorded an income tax provision from continuing operations of $0.8$1.1 million and $0.7$0.8 million for the first nine months of fiscal 20172018 and the first nine months of fiscal 2016,2017, respectively. Overall, the Company has certain foreign jurisdictions that have operating profits while the U.S. continues to experience operating losses while maintaining a full valuation allowance. The effective income tax rate from continuing operations during the first nine months of fiscal 20172018 was a tax provision of (13.7%)65.0%, as compared to a tax provision of (12.7%(13.7%) during the first nine months of fiscal 2016.2017. The difference in rate during the first nine months of fiscal 2017,2018, as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2016,2017, reflects the impact ofchange in the overall loss realized through the third quarter in each respective period, changes in our geographical distribution of income (loss), the recording of provision to return true-ups of various foreign jurisdictions, the accrual of an uncertain tax position with respect to a German audit and our positions with respect to permanent reinvestment of foreign earnings under ASC 740-30, Income Taxes - Other Considerations or Special Areas (“ASC 740-30”). The (13.7%)65.0% effective income tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 34.0%29.2% as a result of our geographical distribution of income (loss), the recording of various provision to return true-ups in foreign jurisdictions, the closure of the French tax audit, and the recording of a valuation allowance against the increase in our U.S. state and federal net deferred tax assets.assets, recognition of an uncertain tax position and preliminary tax assessments with respect to the income tax audit in Germany.

 

DuringOn December 22, 2017, the firstU.S. government enacted new tax legislation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”). The primary provisions of the Act expected to impact the Company in fiscal 2018 are a reduction to the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% and a transition from a worldwide corporate tax system to a territorial tax system. The reduction in the corporate income tax rate requires the Company to remeasure its net deferred tax assets to the new corporate tax rate and the transition to a territorial tax system requires payment of a one-time tax on deemed repatriation of undistributed and previously untaxed non-U.S. earnings. Primarily as a result of those provisions of the Act, the Company recorded a deferred remeasurement impact of approximately $1.6 million, which was fully offset by the valuation allowance movement. Additionally, the estimated deemed earnings repatriation tax, net of available foreign tax credits brought back as part of the deemed repatriation, was $3.5 million. The Company does not anticipate any cash tax payments due to the foreign tax credit carryforwards available to fully offset the provisional deemed repatriation tax.

The 21% corporate income tax rate was effective January 1, 2018. Based on the Company’s June 2, 2018 fiscal year end, the U.S. statutory income tax rate for fiscal 2018 will be approximately 29.2%.

The tax impact recorded for the Act during the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, we2018 was provisional as outlined below and may change. The Company completed a distributionpreliminary assessment of cashearnings that could be repatriated based on reinvestment needs of non-U.S. operations and earnings available for repatriation. The estimated withholding tax that would be incurred from our Chinese entity to our U.S. parent company which consistedthe repatriation of a return of capital for $10.0 million and a dividend of $1.3 million. The impact on our income taxes recorded duringthose earnings is included in the firstthird quarter of fiscal 2017 was an increase2018 provisional income tax expense. The Company continues to our foreign tax creditsanalyze the provisions of the Act addressing the net deferred tax asset remeasurement and its calculations, the deemed earnings repatriation, including the determination of approximately $3.6 million,undistributed non-U.S. earnings, and evaluate potential Company actions, including repatriating additional non-U.S. earnings and actions that could affect the Company’s fiscal year ended 2018 U.S. taxable income. In addition, the Company continues to monitor potential legislative action and regulatory interpretations of the Act.


Based on the effective date of certain provisions, the Company will be subject to additional requirements of the Act beginning in fiscal 2019. Those provisions include a decreasetax on global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI), a tax determined by base erosion tax benefits (BEAT) from certain payments between a U.S. corporation and foreign subsidiaries, a limitation of certain executive compensation, a deduction for foreign derived intangible income (FDII) and interest expense limitations. The Company has not completed its analysis of those provisions and the estimated impact. The Company also has not determined its accounting policy to treat the taxes due on GILTI as a period cost or include in the determination of deferred taxes.

In December 2017, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 that allows for a measurement period up to one year after the enactment date of the Act to complete the accounting requirements. The Company will complete the adjustments related to the Act within the allowed period.

We have historically determined that undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries, to the extent of cash available, will be repatriated to the U.S. federal net operating loss deferredDue to the deemed earnings repatriation tax, asset of $4.8 million, and a decrease to ourthe outside basis difference for which the historic balance has primarily related has been reduced. The deferred tax liability for earnings considered permanently reinvestedon the outside basis difference is now primarily withholding tax. Accordingly, we have reduced the deferred tax liability from $5.7 million as of $1.2 million. In connection with the cash repatriation, we recorded and paid approximately $0.1 million of withholding tax during second quarter of fiscal year 2017.2018 to $0.2 million as of the third quarter of fiscal 2018 on foreign earnings of $47.2 million.

 

In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world. Generally, years prior to fiscal 20062007 are closed for examination under the statute of limitation for U.S. federal, U.S. state and local or non-U.S. tax jurisdictions. We are currently under examination in Germany (fiscal 2011 through 2014) and Thailand (fiscal 2008 through 2011). We are also under examination in the state of Illinois (fiscal 2011 through 2013).for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. Our primary foreign tax jurisdictions are Germany and the Netherlands. We have tax years open in Germany beginning in fiscal 20122015 and the Netherlands beginning in fiscal 2010.2011.

 

We have historically determined that certain undistributed earningsOn September 12, 2017, the Company received an income tax refund from the State of our foreign subsidiaries,Illinois of approximately $2.0 million, which was inclusive of interest earned. The refund was a result of the conclusion of the Illinois amended return related to the extentsale of cash available, will be repatriated to the U.S. Accordingly, we have provided a deferred tax liability totaling $5.3RF, Wireless and Power Division in 2011. A net benefit of $1.5 million, as of February 25, 2017, on foreign earnings of $38.0 million. In addition, as of  February 25, 2017, approximately $6.2which includes $0.5 million of cumulative positive earningsprofessional fee costs incurred to pursue the refund, was recognized in the second quarter of some of our foreign subsidiaries are still considered permanently reinvested pursuant to ASC 740-30. Due to various tax attributes that are continuously changing, it is not practicable to determine what, if any, tax liability might exist if such earnings were to be repatriated.fiscal 2018 in discontinued operations.

 

As of February 25, 2017, we had noMarch 3, 2018, our worldwide liability from continuing operations, for uncertain tax positions comparedrelated to continuing operations was $0.1 million, of liabilities for uncertain tax positions, excluding interest and penalties, as compared to no liability as of FebruaryMay 27, 2016.2017. The decrease inchange to the uncertain tax positions relates tofor the closurethird quarter of fiscal 2018 was as a result of the French taxpreliminary German audit assessments and a lapsethe related exposure for the open years, which was reserved in the second quarter of a statute of limitation.fiscal 2018. We record penalties and interest relating to uncertain tax positions in the income tax expense line item within the unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.income (loss). It is not expected that there will be a change in theto unrecognized tax benefitsprovision within the next twelve12 months.

 

The valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets that will more likely than not be realized was $5.9increased to $10.0 million as of May 28, 2016. TheMarch 3, 2018. Changes during the first nine months relating to the Act include the impact from the deferred remeasurement, deemed earnings repatriation tax and changes to the permanent reinvestment assertion outside basis difference as a result of the Act. Additional impacts to the valuation allowance against the net deferredinclude an Illinois income tax assets has increased to $8.6 million as of February 25, 2017 forrate increase and additional domestic federal and state net deferred tax assets generated during the nine monthsfirst three quarters of fiscal year 20172018 due to additional losses in the U.S. jurisdiction. The valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets was $8.5 million as of May 27, 2017. A full valuation allowance on the U.S. and state deferred tax assets will be maintained until sufficient positive evidence related to sources of future taxable income exists to support a reversal of the valuation allowance. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be adjusted if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are increased, or if objective negative evidence in the form of cumulative losses is no longer present and additional weight may be given to subjective evidence such as our projections for growth.

 

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10.9.  CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

We have authorized 17,000,000 shares of common stock, and 3,000,000 shares of Class B common stock. The Class B common stock has 10 votes per share and has transferability restrictions; however, Class B common stock may be converted into common stock on a share-for-share basis at any time. With respect to dividends and distributions, shares of common stock and Class B common stock rank equally and have the same rights, except that Class B common stock cash dividends are limited to 90% of the amount of Class A common stock cash dividends.

 

In accordance with ASC 260-10, Earnings Per Share (“ASC 260”), our Class B common stock is considered a participating security requiring the use of the two-class method for the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share. The two-class computation method for each period reflects the cash dividends paid per share for each class of stock, plus the amount of allocated undistributed earnings per share computed using the participation percentage which reflects the dividend rights of each class of stock. Basic and diluted earnings per share were computed using the two-class method as prescribed in ASC 260. The shares of Class B common stock are considered to be participating convertible securities since the shares of Class B common stock are convertible on a share-for-share basis into shares of common stock and may participate in dividends with common stock according to a predetermined formula which is 90% of the amount of Class A common stock cash dividends.


The earnings per share (“EPS”) presented in our unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive lossincome (loss) are based on the following amounts (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

         
 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 February 25, 2017 February 27, 2016  March 3, 2018 February 25, 2017 
 Basic Diluted Basic Diluted  Basic Diluted Basic Diluted 
Numerator for Basic and Diluted EPS:                                
Net loss $(1,431) $(1,431) $(2,926) $(2,926)
Income (loss) from continuing operations $527  $527  $(1,431) $(1,431)
Less dividends:                
Common stock  648   648   642   642 
Class B common stock  115   115   116   116 
Undistributed losses $(236) $(236) $(2,189) $(2,189)
Common stock undistributed losses $(200) $(200) $(1,855) $(1,855)
Class B common stock undistributed losses  (36)  (36)  (334)  (334)
Total undistributed losses $(236) $(236) $(2,189) $(2,189)
Income from discontinued operations $  $  $  $ 
Less dividends:                
Common stock            
Class B common stock            
Undistributed losses $ $ $  $ 
Common stock undistributed losses $ $ $  $ 
Class B common stock undistributed losses          
Total undistributed losses $ $ $  $ 
Net income (loss) $527  $527  $(1,431) $(1,431)
Less dividends:                                
Common stock  642   642   642   642   648   648   642   642 
Class B common stock  116   116   116   116   115   115   116   116 
Undistributed losses $(2,189) $(2,189) $(3,684) $(3,684) $(236) $(236) $(2,189) $(2,189)
Common stock undistributed losses $(1,855) $(1,855) $(3,122) $(3,122) $(200) $(200) $(1,855) $(1,855)
Class B common stock undistributed losses  (334)  (334)  (562)  (562)  (36)  (36)  (334)  (334)
Total undistributed losses $(2,189) $(2,189) $(3,684) $(3,684) $(236) $(236) $(2,189) $(2,189)
Denominator for basic and diluted EPS:                                
Common stock weighted average shares  10,706   10,706   10,701   10,701   10,792   10,792   10,706   10,706 
Class B common stock weighted average shares, and shares under if-converted method for diluted EPS  2,141   2,141   2,141   2,141   2,137   2,137   2,141   2,141 
Effect of dilutive securities                                
Dilutive stock options                    80        
Denominator for diluted EPS adjusted for weighted average shares and assumed conversions      12,847       12,842       13,009       12,847 
Net loss per share:                
Income (loss) from continuing operations per share:                
Common stock $(0.11) $(0.11) $(0.23) $(0.23) $0.04  $0.04  $(0.11) $(0.11)
Class B common stock $(0.10) $(0.10) $(0.21) $(0.21) $0.04  $0.04  $(0.10) $(0.10)
Income from discontinued operations per share:                
Common stock $  $  $  $ 
Class B common stock $  $  $  $ 
Net income (loss) per share:                
Common stock $0.04  $0.04  $(0.11) $(0.11)
Class B common stock $0.04  $0.04  $(0.10) $(0.10)

 

Note: Common stock options that were anti-dilutive and not included in diluted earnings per common share for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016 were 853 and 1,020, respectively.was 853.

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  Nine Months Ended 
  February 25, 2017  February 27, 2016 
  Basic  Diluted  Basic  Diluted 
Numerator for Basic and Diluted EPS:                
Net loss $(6,803) $(6,803) $(6,611) $(6,611)
Less dividends:                
Common stock  1,925   1,925   1,973   1,973 
Class B common stock  348   348   348   348 
Undistributed losses $(9,076) $(9,076) $(8,932) $(8,932)
Common stock undistributed losses $(7,691) $(7,691) $(7,598) $(7,598)
Class B common stock undistributed losses  (1,385)  (1,385)  (1,334)  (1,334)
Total undistributed losses $(9,076) $(9,076) $(8,932) $(8,932)
Denominator for basic and diluted EPS:                
Common stock weighted average shares  10,704   10,704   10,976   10,976 
Class B common stock weighted average shares, and shares under if-converted method for diluted EPS  2,141   2,141   2,141   2,141 
Effect of dilutive securities                
Dilutive stock options              
Denominator for diluted EPS adjusted for weighted average shares and assumed conversions      12,845       13,117 
Net loss per share:                
Common stock $(0.54) $(0.54) $(0.51) $(0.51)
Class B common stock $(0.48) $(0.48) $(0.46) $(0.46)

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  March 3, 2018  February 25, 2017 
  Basic  Diluted  Basic  Diluted 
Numerator for Basic and Diluted EPS:                
Income (loss) from continuing operations $587  $587  $(6,803) $(6,803)
Less dividends:                
Common stock  1,938   1,938   1,925   1,925 
Class B common stock  346   346   348   348 
Undistributed losses $(1,697) $(1,697) $(9,076) $(9,076)
Common stock undistributed losses $(1,440) $(1,440) $(7,691) $(7,691)
Class B common stock undistributed losses  (257)  (257)  (1,385)  (1,385)
Total undistributed losses $(1,697) $(1,697) $(9,076) $(9,076)
Income from discontinued operations $1,496  $1,496  $  $ 
Less dividends:                
    Common stock  1,938   1,938       
    Class B common stock  346   346       
Undistributed losses $(788) $(788) $  $ 
Common stock undistributed losses $(668) $(668) $  $ 
Class B common stock undistributed losses  (120)  (120)      
Total undistributed losses $(788) $(788) $  $ 
Net income (loss) $2,083  $2,083  $(6,803) $(6,803)
Less dividends:                
     Common stock  1,938   1,938   1,925   1,925 
     Class B common stock  346   346   348   348 
Undistributed losses $(201) $(201) $(9,076) $(9,076)
Common stock undistributed losses $(171) $(171) $(7,691) $(7,691)
Class B common stock undistributed losses  (30)  (30)  (1,385)  (1,385)
Total undistributed losses $(201) $(201) $(9,076) $(9,076)
Denominator for basic and diluted EPS:                
Common stock weighted average shares  10,753   10,753   10,704   10,704 
Class B common stock weighted average shares, and shares under if-converted method for diluted EPS  2,137   2,137   2,141   2,141 
Effect of dilutive securities                
Dilutive stock options      40        
Denominator for diluted EPS adjusted for weighted average shares and assumed conversions      12,930       12,845 
Income (loss) from continuing operations per share:                
Common stock $0.05  $0.05  $(0.54) $(0.54)
Class B common stock $0.04  $0.04  $(0.48) $(0.48)
Income from discontinued operations per share:                
Common stock $0.12  $0.12  $  $ 
Class B common stock $0.11  $0.11  $  $ 
    Net income (loss) per share:                
    Common stock $0.17  $0.17  $(0.54) $(0.54)
    Class B common stock $0.15  $0.15  $(0.48) $(0.48)
                 

Note: Common stock options that were anti-dilutive and not included in diluted earnings per common share for the first nine months of fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016 were 853 and 800, respectively.was 853.


11.10. SEGMENT REPORTING

 

In accordance with ASC 280-10, Segment Reporting, we have identified three operating and reportable segments as follows:

 

Power and Microwave Technologies Group (“PMT”) combines our core engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tube business with new RF and power technologies. As a manufacturer and authorized distributor, PMT’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and engineered solutions based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. We provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair—all through our existing global infrastructure. PMT’s focus is on products for power, RF and microwave applications for customers in alternative energy, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. PMT focuses on various applications including broadcast transmission, CO2 laser cutting, diagnostic imaging, dielectric and induction heating, high energy transfer, high voltage switching, plasma, power conversion, radar, and radiation oncology. PMT also offers its customers technical services for both microwave and industrial equipment.

 

Canvys provides customized display solutions serving the corporate enterprise, financial, healthcare, industrial, and medical original equipment manufacturers (“OEM”) markets.

 

Healthcare manufactures, distributesrefurbishes and servicesdistributes high value replacement parts for the healthcare market including hospitals, medical centers, asset management companies, independent service organizations, and multi-vendor service providers. Products include power grid tubes,Diagnostic Imaging replacement parts for CT and MRI systems; replacement CT and MRI tubes; CT service training; MRI coils, cold heads, and RF amplifiers; hydrogen thyratrons, klystrons, magnetrons; Image Systems medical displays and workstations for picture archiving and communication systems (“PACS”); visual solutions for operating rooms/surgical environments; digital radiography solutions including replacement flat panel detectors anddetector upgrades; and additional replacement componentssolutions currently under development for the diagnostic imaging service market. Through a combination of newly developed products and partnerships, service offerings, and training programs, we believe we can help our customers improve efficiency and deliver better clinical outcomes while lowering the cost of healthcare delivery.

 

The CEO evaluates performance and allocates resources primarily based on the gross profit of each segment.

     

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Operating results by segment are summarized in the following table (in thousands):

 

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 February 25, February 27, February 25, February 27,  March 3, February 25, March 3, February 25, 
 2017 2016 2017 2016  2018 2017 2018 2017 
PMT                  
Net Sales $24,763  $23,008  $75,373  $75,365  $31,869  $24,763  $91,056  $75,373 
Gross Profit  8,075   7,140   23,803   22,793   10,656   8,075   30,492   23,803 
Canvys                                
Net Sales $4,824  $5,190  $14,883  $17,773  $7,585  $4,824  $20,057  $14,883 
Gross Profit  1,331   1,204   4,222   4,439   2,571   1,331   6,245   4,222 
Healthcare                                
Net Sales $2,726  $3,093  $9,257  $9,310  $2,191  $2,726  $6,609  $9,257 
Gross Profit  1,286   1,406   3,871   4,215   840   1,286   2,852   3,871 

 

Geographic net sales information is primarily grouped by customer destination into five areas: North America; Asia/Pacific; Europe; Latin America; and Other.

 

Net sales and gross profit by geographic region are summarized in the following table (in thousands):

 

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 February 25, February 27, February 25, February 27,  March 3, February 25, March 3, February 25, 
 2017 2016 2017 2016  2018 2017 2018 2017 
Net Sales                                
North America $13,607  $14,215  $40,715  $47,039  $18,748  $13,607  $49,657  $40,715 
Asia/Pacific  5,916   6,081   20,192   18,045   6,635   5,916   21,102   20,192 
Europe  10,950   9,659   32,418   32,782   14,197   10,950   40,312   32,418 
Latin America  1,792   1,402   6,138   4,464   2,086   1,792   6,646   6,138 
Other (1)  48   (66)  50   118   (21)  48   5   50 
Total $32,313  $31,291  $99,513  $102,448  $41,645  $32,313  $117,722  $99,513 
Gross Profit                                
North America $5,258  $5,163  $15,090  $16,500  $6,955  $5,258  $18,747  $15,090 
Asia/Pacific  2,085   2,094   7,012   5,909   2,331   2,085   7,256   7,012 
Europe  3,764   2,908   10,540   9,763   4,904   3,764   13,493   10,540 
Latin America  643   555   2,337   1,729   820   643   2,638   2,337 
Other (1)  (1,058)  (970)  (3,083)  (2,454)  (943)  (1,058)  (2,545)  (3,083)
Total $10,692  $9,750  $31,896  $31,447  $14,067  $10,692  $39,589  $31,896 

 

(1)Other includes primarily net sales not allocated to a specific geographical region, unabsorbed value-add costs and other unallocated expenses.

 

We sell our products to customers in diversified industries and perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition. Terms are generally on open account, payable net 30 days in North America, and vary throughout Asia/Pacific, Europe and Latin America. Estimates of credit losses are recorded in the financial statements based on monthly reviews of outstanding accounts.

 

12.11. LITIGATION

 

We are involved in several pending judicial proceedings concerning matters arisingOn December 5, 2017, Steven H. Busch filed a Verified Stockholder Derivative Complaint against Edward J. Richardson, Paul Plante, Jacques Belin, James Benham, Kenneth Halverson, and the Company in the ordinary courseDelaware Court of business. WhileChancery, captioned Steven H. Busch v. Edward J. Richardson, et al., C.A. No. 2017-0868-AGB.  The lawsuit alleges claims for breach of fiduciary duty by the outcomeCompany’s directors and challenges the decision of litigationa special committee of the Company’s Board to refuse Mr. Busch’s demand that the Company’s Board, among other things, rescind the Company’s May 2013 repurchase of stock from Mr. Richardson and May 2013 and October 2014 repurchases of Company stock from the Richardson Wildlife Foundation. The Company believes the lawsuit to be without merit and that a loss is subject to uncertainties,not probable or estimable based on the information available at the time the financial statements were issued, we determined disclosure of contingencies relating to any of our pending judicial proceedings was not necessary because there is less than a reasonable possibility that a material loss will be incurred.

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13.12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

 

ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists; therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

 

As of February 25, 2017,March 3, 2018 and May 28, 2016,27, 2017, we held investments that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Our investments currently consist of time deposits and CDs, where face value is equal to fair value, and as of May 27, 2017, equity securities of publicly traded companies for which market prices are readily available.

 

Investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to the disclosure requirements of ASC 820 as of February 25, 2017,March 3, 2018 and May 28, 2016,27, 2017, were as follows (in thousands):

 

 Level 1  Level 1 
February 25, 2017    
March 3, 2018   
Time deposits/CDs $8,193  $199 
Equity securities  601   —   
Total $8,794  $199 
May 28, 2016    
May 27, 2017   
Time deposits/CDs $9,517  $8,226 
Equity securities  550   622 
Total $10,067  $8,848 

 

14.13. Related Party Transaction

 

On June 15, 2015, the Company entered into a lease agreement for the IMES facility with LDL, LLC. The Executive Vice President of IMES, Lee A. McIntyre III (former owner of IMES), has an ownership interest in LDL, LLC. The lease agreement provides for monthly payments over five years with total future minimum lease payments of $0.5$0.3 million. Rental expense related to this lease amounted to $0.1 million for the nine months ended March 3, 2018 and for the nine months ended February 25, 2017, and February 27, 2016.2017. The Company shall be entitled to extend the term of the lease for a period of an additional five years by notifying the landlord in writing of its intention to do so within nine months of the expiration of the initial term.

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

 

Certain statements in this report may constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The terms “may,” “should,” “could,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “continues,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “objective,” “plan,” “potential,” “project” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. These statements are based on management’s current expectations, intentions or beliefs and are subject to a number of factors, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences or that might otherwise impact the business include the risk factors set forth in Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 29, 2016.31, 2017. We undertake no obligation to update any such factor or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

In addition, while we do, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against our policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly, stockholders should not assume that we agree with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content of the statement or report. Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts, or opinions, such reports are not our responsibility.

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to assist the reader in better understanding our business, results of operations, financial condition, changes in financial condition, critical accounting policies and estimates and significant developments. MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes appearing elsewhere in this filing. This section is organized as follows:

 

 Business Overview – a brief synopsis of our Company for the periods ended March 3, 2018 and February 25, 2017, and February 27, 2016.2017.
   
 Results of Operations– an analysis and comparison of our consolidated results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended March 3, 2018 and February 25, 2017, and February 27, 2016, as reflected in our consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.income (loss).
   
 Liquidity, Financial Position and Capital Resources – a discussion of our primary sources and uses of cash for the three and nine month periods ended March 3, 2018, and February 25, 2017, and February 27, 2016, and a discussion of changes in our financial position.

 

Business Overview

 

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; high value displays, flat panel detector solutions, and replacement parts, tubes and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure.

 

Our products include electron tubes and related components, microwave generators, subsystems used in semiconductor manufacturing, and visual technology solutions. These products are used to control, switch or amplify electrical power signals, or are used as display devices in a variety of industrial, commercial, medical, and communication applications.

 

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We have three operating and reportable segments which we define as follows:

 

Power and Microwave Technologies Group (“PMT”) combines our core engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tube business with new RF and power technologies. As a manufacturer and authorized distributor, PMT’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and engineered solutions based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. We provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair—all through our existing global infrastructure. PMT’s focus is on products for power, RF and microwave applications for customers in alternative energy, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. PMT focuses on various applications including broadcast transmission, CO2 laser cutting, diagnostic imaging, dielectric and induction heating, high energy transfer, high voltage switching, plasma, power conversion, radar, and radiation oncology. PMT also offers its customers technical services for both microwave and industrial equipment.


Canvys provides customized display solutions serving the corporate enterprise, financial, healthcare, industrial, and OEMmedical original equipment manufacturers (“OEM”) markets.

 

Healthcare manufactures, distributesrefurbishes and servicesdistributes high value replacement parts for the healthcare market including hospitals, medical centers, asset management companies, independent service organizations, and multi-vendor service providers. Products include power grid tubes,Diagnostic Imaging replacement parts for CT and MRI systems; replacement CT and MRI tubes; CT service training; MRI coils, cold heads, and RF amplifiers; hydrogen thyratrons, klystrons, magnetrons; Image Systems medical displays and workstations for picture archiving and communication systems (“PACS”); visual solutions for operating rooms/surgical environments; digital radiography solutions including replacement flat panel detectors anddetector upgrades; and additional replacement componentssolutions currently under development for the diagnostic imaging service market. Through a combination of newly developed products and partnerships, service offerings, and training programs, we believe we can help our customers improve efficiency and deliver better clinical outcomes while lowering the cost of healthcare delivery.

 

We currently have operations in the following geographic regions: North America, Asia/Pacific, Europe and Latin America.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Financial Summary – Three Months Ended February 25, 2017March 3, 2018

 Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 20172018 were $32.3$41.6 million, an increase of 3.3%28.9%, compared to net sales of $31.3$32.3 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2016.2017.
   
 Gross margin increased to 33.8% during the third quarter of fiscal 2018, compared to 33.1% during the third quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to 31.2% during the third quarter of fiscal 2016.2017.
   
 Selling, general and administrative expenses were $13.1 million, or 31.4% of net sales, for the third quarter of fiscal 2018, compared to $12.0 million, or 37.1% of net sales, for the third quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to $12.5 million, or 39.9% of net sales, for the third quarter of fiscal 2016.2017.
   
 Operating lossincome during the third quarter of fiscal 20172018 was $1.3$1.0 million, compared to an operating loss of $2.7$1.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2016.2017. 
   
 Net lossincome during the third quarter of fiscal 20172018 was $1.4$0.5 million, compared to net loss of $2.9$1.4 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2016.2017.

Financial Summary – Nine Months Ended February 25, 2017March 3, 2018

The first nine months of fiscal 2018 and 2017 contained 40 and 39 weeks, respectively.

 

 Net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 20172018 were $99.5$117.7 million, a decreasean increase of 2.9%18.3%, compared to net sales of $102.4$99.5 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2016.2017.
   
 Gross margin increased to 33.6% during the first nine months of fiscal 2018, compared to 32.1% during the first nine months of fiscal 2017, compared to 30.7% during the first nine months of fiscal 2016.2017.
   
 Selling, general and administrative expenses were $38.0 million, or 32.3% of net sales, for the first nine months of fiscal 2018, compared to $37.7 million, or 37.9% of net sales, for the first nine months of fiscal 2017, compared to $37.9 million, or 37.0% of net sales, for the first nine months of fiscal 2016.2017.
   
 Operating lossincome during the first nine months of fiscal 20172018 was $5.8$1.8 million, compared to an operating loss of $6.2$5.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2016.  2017.

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Net lossIncome from continuing operations during the first nine months of fiscal 20172018 was $0.6 million, compared to loss from continuing operations of $6.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2017.  
Income from discontinued operations during the first nine months of fiscal 2018 was $1.5 million. There was no income (loss) from discontinued operations during the first nine months of fiscal 2017.  
Net income during the first nine months of fiscal 2018 was $2.1 million, compared to net loss of $6.6$6.8 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2016.
2017.

Net Sales and Gross Profit Analysis

 

Net sales by segment and percent change for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 20172018 and 20162017 were as follows (in thousands):

 

Net Sales Three Months Ended FY17 vs. FY16  Three Months Ended FY18 vs. FY17 
 February 25,
2017
 February 27,
2016
 % Change  March 3, 2018 February 25, 2017 % Change 
PMT $24,763  $23,008   7.6% $31,869  $24,763   28.7%
Canvys  4,824   5,190   -7.1%  7,585   4,824   57.2%
Healthcare  2,726   3,093   -11.9%  2,191   2,726   -19.6%
Total $32,313  $31,291   3.3% $41,645  $32,313   28.9%
            

 

  Nine Months Ended FY17 vs. FY16  Nine Months Ended FY18 vs. FY17 
  February 25, 2017 February 27, 2016 % Change  March 3, 2018 February 25, 2017 % Change 
PMT  $75,373  $75,365   0.0% $91,056  $75,373   20.8%
Canvys   14,883   17,773   -16.3% 20,057 14,883 34.8%
Healthcare   9,257   9,310   -0.6%  6,609  9,257 -28.6%
Total  $99,513  $102,448   -2.9% $117,722 $99,513 18.3%

 

During the third quarter of fiscal 20172018 consolidated net sales increased 3.3%28.9% compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2016.2017. Sales for PMT increased 7.6%28.7%, sales for Canvys decreased 7.1 %,increased 57.2% and sales for Healthcare decreased 11.9%19.6%. The increase in PMT was due to specialty products engineered and manufactured in LaFox which are sold to the semiconductor capital market and new technology partners in power conversion and RF and microwave components. The decline inincrease for Canvys was primarily due to declinesincreased customer demand in overall demand from key original equipment manufacturers.both our North American and European markets. The decrease in Richardson Healthcare was primarily due to lowerthe sale of the PACS display business at the end of fiscal 2017, partially offset by higher sales of displaysequipment and detectorscertified and availability of harvestedrefurbished CT Tubes.tubes.

 

During the first nine months of fiscal 20172018 consolidated net sales decreased 2.9%increased 18.3% compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2016.2017. Sales for PMT were flat,increased 20.8%, sales for Canvys decreased 16.3%,increased 34.8% and sales for Healthcare decreased by 0.6%28.6%. The declineincrease in PMT was due to specialty products engineered and manufactured in LaFox which are sold to the semiconductor capital market, new technology partners in power conversion and RF and microwave components, complemented by increased sales of power grid tubes. The increase for Canvys was primarily due to declinesincreased customer demand in overall demand from key original equipment manufacturers.both our North American and European markets. The decrease in Richardson Healthcare was primarily due to lower Display and Detector sales,the sale of the PACS display business at the end of fiscal 2017, partially offset by higher sales of IMES spare parts.equipment and certified and refurbished CT tubes.

 

Gross profit by segment and percent changeof net sales for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 20172018 and 20162017 were as follows (in thousands):

 

Gross Profit Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 February 25,
2017
 % of Net
Sales
 February 27,
2016
 % of Net
Sales
  March 3, 2018 % of Net
Sales
 February 25, 2017 % of Net
Sales
 
PMT $8,075   32.6% $7,140   31.0% $10,656 33.4% $8,075 32.6%
Canvys  1,331   27.6%  1,204   23.2% 2,571 33.9% 1,331 27.6%
Healthcare  1,286   47.2%  1,406   45.5%  840 38.3%  1,286 47.2%
Total $10,692   33.1% $9,750   31.2% $14,067 33.8% $10,692 33.1%

 

   Nine Months Ended 
   February 25,
2017
  % of Net
Sales
  February 27,
2016
  % of Net
Sales
 
PMT  $23,803   31.6% $22,793   30.2%
Canvys   4,222   28.4%  4,439   25.0%
Healthcare   3,871   41.8%  4,215   45.3%
Total  $31,896   32.1% $31,447   30.7%

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  Nine Months Ended 
  March 3, 2018  % of Net
Sales
  February 25, 2017  % of Net
Sales
 
PMT $30,492   33.5% $23,803   31.6%
Canvys  6,245   31.1%  4,222   28.4%
Healthcare  2,852   43.2%  3,871   41.8%
Total $39,589   33.6% $31,896   32.1%

 

Gross profit reflects the distribution and manufacturing product margin less manufacturing variances, inventory obsolescence charges, customer returns, scrap and cycle count adjustments, engineering costs unabsorbed manufacturing labor and overhead, and other provisions.


Consolidated gross profit increased to $14.1 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2018, compared to $10.7 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to $9.8 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2016.2017. Consolidated gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 33.8% during the third quarter of fiscal 2018, from 33.1% during the third quarter of fiscal 2017, from 31.2% during the third quarter of fiscal 2016, primarily due to favorable product mix and scrap metal recoveries from our Brive, France production facility for PMT and favorable product mix and lower inventory reserve requirementscosts on selected products for Canvys.

 

Consolidated gross profit increased to $39.6 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2018, compared to $31.9 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2017, compared to $31.4 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2016.2017. Consolidated gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 33.6% during the first nine months of fiscal 2018, from 32.1% during the first nine months of fiscal 2017, from 30.7% during the first nine months of fiscal 2016, primarily due to favorable product mix and scrap metal recoveries from our Brive, France production facility for PMT, and favorable product mix and lower costs on selected products for Canvys.Canvys and the sale of the PACS display business, which generated lower margins in our Healthcare business.

 

Power and Microwave Technologies Group

 

PMT net sales increased 28.7% to $31.9 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2018, from $24.8 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2017. The increase was due to specialty products engineered and manufactured in LaFox which are sold to the semiconductor capital market and new technology partners in power conversion and RF and microwave components. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased 7.6%to 33.4% during the third quarter of fiscal 2018, as compared to 32.6% during the third quarter of fiscal 2017, compareddue to $23.0favorable product mix.

PMT net sales increased 20.8% to $91.1 million induring the third quarterfirst nine months of fiscal 2016.2018, from $75.4 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2017. The increase included sales of specialty products engineered and manufactured in LaFox which are sold primarily into the semiconductor capital equipment market, sales from new technology partners in power conversion and RF and microwave components, products sold in laser applications, and specialty products manufactured in LaFox which are sold primarily into the semiconductor capital equipment market. The sales increase was partially offsetcomplemented by lowerincreased sales of Electron devices sold into the aviation market.power grid tubes. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 32.6% during the third quarter of fiscal 2017, as compared to 31.0% during the third quarter of fiscal 2016, due to product mix and scrap metal recoveries from our Brive, France production facility.

PMT net sales were $75.4 million33.5% during the first nine months of fiscal 2017 and during the first nine months of fiscal 2016. Sales increased from new technology partners in power conversion and RF and microwave components, Electron devices sold into the aviation market and products sold in laser applications. The sales increase was offset by lower sales of Electron devices sold into the industrial power, laser, radar, medical, and marine industries as well as lower sales of specialty products manufactured in LaFox which were sold primarily into the semiconductor capital equipment market during the first two quarters. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 31.6% during the first nine months of fiscal 2017,2018, as compared to 30.2%31.6% during the nine months of fiscal 2016,2017, due to favorable product mix and scrap metal recoveriesfavorable manufacturing results from our Brive, FranceLaFox production facility.

 

Canvys

 

Canvys net sales decreased 7.1%increased 57.2% to $7.6 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2018, from $4.8 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2017 from $5.2 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2016 primarily due to a decrease inincreased customer demand in both our North America market.American and European markets. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 33.9% during the third quarter of fiscal 2018 as compared to 27.6% during the third quarter of fiscal 2017, as compared to 23.2% during the third quarter of fiscal 2016, due to favorable product mix and lower inventory reserves.costs on selected products sold.

 

Canvys net sales decreased 16.3%increased 34.8% to $20.1 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2018, from $14.9 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2017 from $17.8 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2016 primarily due to a significant decrease inincreased customer demand in both our North America market.American and European markets. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 31.1% during the first nine months of fiscal 2018 as compared to 28.4% during the first nine months of fiscal 2017, as compared to 25.0% during the first nine months of fiscal 2016, due to favorable product mix and lower inventory reserves.costs on selected products sold.

 

Healthcare

 

Healthcare net sales decreased 11.9%19.6% to $2.2 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2018, from $2.7 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2017 from $3.1 millionprimarily due to the sale of the PACS display business at the end of fiscal 2017, partially offset by higher sales of equipment and certified and refurbished CT tubes. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased to 38.3% during the third quarter of fiscal 20162018 as compared to 47.2% during the third quarter of fiscal 2017 due to an unfavorable product mix that favored equipment sales.

Healthcare net sales decreased 28.6% to $6.6 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2018, from $9.3 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2017 primarily due to decreases in the salessale of displays and detectors and CT Tubesthe PACS display business at the end of fiscal 2017, partially offset by an increase inhigher sales of IMES products.equipment and certified and refurbished CT tubes. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 47.2% during the third quarter of fiscal 2017 as compared to 45.5% during the third quarter of fiscal 2016 due to a product mix which favored more spare parts sales which typically carry higher margins.

Healthcare net sales were $9.3 million43.2% during the first nine months of fiscal 2017 and during the first nine months of fiscal 2016. An increase in the sales of IMES products was offset by lower Display and Detector sales. Gross margin2018 as a percentage of net sales decreasedcompared to 41.8% during the first nine months of fiscal 2017 as compared to 45.3% during the first nine months of fiscal 2016 due to the sale of the PACS display business, which generated lower margins, offset partially by an unfavorable product mix.mix that favored equipment sales.

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Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A“) decreasedincreased to $12.0$13.1 million during the third quarter of fiscal 20172018 from $12.5$12.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2016.2017. The decreaseincrease was due to lower salaries, benefits,higher compensation and incentive compensationother expenses mostly related to the increase in net sales as well as higher research and development costs and other incremental expenses for Richardson Healthcare. Operating expenses as a resultpercent of sales decreased to 31.4% in the reduction in workforce that occurred during the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2017, and a reduction2018 from 37.1% in the third quarter of IT expenses compared to fiscal 2016.2017.


Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A“) decreasedincreased to $38.0 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2018 from $37.7 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2017 from $37.9 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2016.2017. The decreaseincrease was due to lower salarieshigher compensation and incentive compensationother expenses mostly related to the increase in net sales as well as higher research and a reduction of ITdevelopment costs and other incremental expenses compared to fiscal 2016, mostlysupport our growth strategies in Richardson Healthcare. The increase was partially offset by a charge of $1.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2017 for severance expense related to a reduction in workforce during the second quarter of fiscal 2017.workforce.

 

Other Income/Expense

 

Other income/expense was less than $0.1 million of expense for bothduring the third quarter of fiscal 2017 and2018, compared to expense of $0.1 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2016.2017. Other incomeincome/expense during the third quarter of fiscal 2018 included $0.2 million of foreign exchange losses and $0.2 million of investment/interest income. Other expense during the third quarter of fiscal 2017 included $0.2 million of foreign exchange losses and $0.1 million of investment/interest income. Other income/expense during the third quarter of fiscal 2016 included $0.3 million of foreign exchange losses partially offset by $0.1 million of investment/interest income, and $0.1 million of other income. Our foreign exchange gains and losses are primarily due to the translation of U.S. dollars held in non-U.S. entities. We currently do not utilize derivative instruments to manage our exposure to foreign currency.

 

Other income/expense was $0.2$0.1 million of expense during the first nine months of fiscal 2017,2018, compared to incomeexpense of $0.4$0.2 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2016.2017. Other expense during the first nine months of fiscal 2018 included $0.5 million of foreign exchange losses partially offset by $0.4 million of investment/interest income. Other expense during the first nine months of fiscal 2017 included $0.3 million of foreign exchange losses and $0.1 million of investment/interest income. Other income during the first nine months of fiscal 2016 included $0.4 million of investment/interest income and $0.1 million of other income partially offset by $0.1 million of foreign exchange losses. Our foreign exchange gains and losses are primarily due to the translation of U.S. dollars held in non-U.S. entities. We currently do not utilize derivative instruments to manage our exposure to foreign currency.

 

Income Tax Provision

 

We recorded an income tax provision from continuing operations of $0.8$1.1 million and $0.7$0.8 million for the first nine months of fiscal 20172018 and the first nine months of fiscal 2016,2017, respectively. Overall, the Company has certain foreign jurisdictions that have operating profits while the U.S. continues to experience operating losses while maintaining a full valuation allowance. The effective income tax rate from continuing operations during the first nine months of fiscal 20172018 was a tax provision of (13.7%)65.0%, as compared to a tax provision of (12.7%(13.7%) during the first nine months of fiscal 2016.2017. The difference in rate during the first nine months of fiscal 2017,2018, as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2016,2017, reflects the impact ofchange in the overall loss realized through the third quarter in each respective period, changes in our geographical distribution of income (loss), the recording of provision to return true-ups of various foreign jurisdictions, the accrual of an uncertain tax position with respect to a German audit and our positions with respect to permanent reinvestment of foreign earnings under ASC 740-30, Income Taxes - Other Considerations or Special Areas (“ASC 740-30”). The (13.7%)65.0% effective income tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 34.0%29.2% as a result of our geographical distribution of income (loss), the recording of various provision to return true-ups in foreign jurisdictions, the closure of the French tax audit, and the recording of a valuation allowance against the increase in our U.S. state and federal net deferred tax assets.assets, recognition of an uncertain tax position and preliminary tax assessments with respect to the income tax audit in Germany.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted new tax legislation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”). The primary provisions of the Act expected to impact the Company in fiscal 2018 are a reduction to the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% and a transition from a worldwide corporate tax system to a territorial tax system. The reduction in the corporate income tax rate requires the Company to remeasure its net deferred tax assets to the new corporate tax rate and the transition to a territorial tax system requires payment of a one-time tax on deemed repatriation of undistributed and previously untaxed non-U.S. earnings. Primarily as a result of those provisions of the Act, the Company recorded a deferred remeasurement impact of approximately $1.6 million, which was fully offset by the valuation allowance movement. Additionally, the estimated deemed earnings repatriation tax, net of available foreign tax credits brought back as part of the deemed repatriation, was $3.5 million. The Company does not anticipate any cash tax payments due to the foreign tax credit carryforwards available to fully offset the provisional deemed repatriation tax.

The 21% corporate income tax rate was effective January 1, 2018. Based on the Company’s June 2, 2018 fiscal year end, the U.S. statutory income tax rate for fiscal 2018 will be approximately 29.2%.

The tax impact recorded for the Act during the third quarter of fiscal 2018 was provisional as outlined below and may change. The Company completed a preliminary assessment of earnings that could be repatriated based on reinvestment needs of non-U.S. operations and earnings available for repatriation. The estimated withholding tax that would be incurred from the repatriation of those earnings is included in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 provisional income tax expense. The Company continues to analyze the provisions of the Act addressing the net deferred tax asset remeasurement and its calculations, the deemed earnings repatriation, including the determination of undistributed non-U.S. earnings, and evaluate potential Company actions, including repatriating additional non-U.S. earnings and actions that could affect the Company’s fiscal year ended 2018 U.S. taxable income. In addition, the Company continues to monitor potential legislative action and regulatory interpretations of the Act.

Based on the effective date of certain provisions, the Company will be subject to additional requirements of the Act beginning in fiscal 2019. Those provisions include a tax on global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI), a tax determined by base erosion tax benefits (BEAT) from certain payments between a U.S. corporation and foreign subsidiaries, a limitation of certain executive compensation, a deduction for foreign derived intangible income (FDII) and interest expense limitations. The Company has not completed its analysis of those provisions and the estimated impact. The Company also has not determined its accounting policy to treat the taxes due on GILTI as a period cost or include in the determination of deferred taxes.


In December 2017, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 that allows for a measurement period up to one year after the enactment date of the Act to complete the accounting requirements. The Company will complete the adjustments related to the Act within the allowed period.

We have historically determined that undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries, to the extent of cash available, will be repatriated to the U.S. Due to the deemed earnings repatriation tax, the outside basis difference for which the historic balance has primarily related has been reduced. The deferred tax liability on the outside basis difference is now primarily withholding tax. Accordingly, we have reduced the deferred tax liability from $5.7 million as of the second quarter of fiscal 2018 to $0.2 million as of the third quarter of fiscal 2018 on foreign earnings of $47.2 million.

 

In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world. Generally, years prior to fiscal 20062007 are closed for examination under the statute of limitation for U.S. federal, U.S. state and local or non-U.S. tax jurisdictions. We are currently under examination in Germany (fiscal 2011 through 2014) and Thailand (fiscal 2008 through 2011). We are also under examination in the state of Illinois (fiscal 2011 through 2013).for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. Our primary foreign tax jurisdictions are Germany and the Netherlands. We have tax years open in Germany beginning in fiscal 20122015 and the Netherlands beginning in fiscal 2010.2011.

On September 12, 2017, the Company received an income tax refund from the State of Illinois of approximately $2.0 million, which was inclusive of interest earned. The refund was a result of the conclusion of the Illinois amended return related to the sale of the RF, Wireless and Power Division in 2011. A net benefit of $1.5 million, which includes $0.5 million of professional fee costs incurred to pursue the refund, was recognized in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 in discontinued operations.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting”, a new accounting standard update intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions including: income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. Specifically, the update requires that excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies (the difference between the deduction for tax purposes and the compensation cost recognized for financial reporting purposes) be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss), introducing a new element of volatility to the provision for income taxes. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted the ASU on May 28, 2017.  Effective with the adoption of the ASU all share-based awards continue to be accounted for as equity awards, excess tax benefits recognized on stock-based compensation expense are reflected in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) as a component of the provision for income taxes on a prospective basis, excess tax benefits recognized on stock-based compensation expense are classified as an operating activity in the consolidated statements of cash flows on a prospective basis and the Company has elected to continue to estimate expected forfeitures over the course of a vesting period.  The adoption of the ASU had no impact on the retained earnings, other components of equity or net assets as of the beginning of the period of adoption.

 

Net LossIncome (Loss) and Per Share Data

 

Net lossincome during the third quarter of fiscal 20172018 was $0.5 million or $0.04 per diluted common share and $0.04 per Class B diluted common share, as compared to net loss of $1.4 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2017, or ($0.11) per diluted common share and ($0.10) per Class B diluted common share.

Net income, including income from discontinued operations of $1.5 million, during the first nine months of fiscal 2018 was $2.1 million, or $0.17 per diluted common share and $0.15 per Class B diluted common share, as compared to net loss of $2.9$6.8 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2016, or ($0.23) per diluted common share and ($0.21) per Class B diluted common share.

Net loss during the first nine months of fiscal 2017, was $6.8 million, or ($0.54) per diluted common share and ($0.48) per Class B diluted common share, as compared to net loss of $6.6 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2016, or ($0.51) per diluted common share and ($0.46) per Class B diluted common share.

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LIQUIDITY, FINANCIAL POSITION AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Our growthoperations and cash needs have been primarily financed through income from operations and cash on hand.

 

Cash and cash equivalents were $59.9 million at February 25, 2017, were $51.4 million.March 3, 2018. Investments included CDs and time deposits classified as short-term investments of $0.2 million. Cash and investments at March 3, 2018, consisted of $9.4 million in North America, $19.4 million in Europe, $1.1 million in Latin America, and $30.2 million in Asia/Pacific.

Cash and cash equivalents were $55.4 million at May 27, 2017. Investments included CD’s and time deposits, classified as short-term investments were $6.4 million and long-term investments were $2.4 million including equity securities of $0.6 million. Cash and investments at February 25,May 27, 2017, consisted of $15.6$16.3 million in North America, $13.9$15.5 million in Europe, $1.2$1.5 million in Latin America and $29.5$30.9 million in Asia/Pacific. During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we completed a cash repatriation of $11.3 million, which included a return of capital and dividend from our Chinese entity to our U.S. parent company.

 

CashWe believe that the existing sources of liquidity, including current cash, will provide sufficient resources to meet known capital requirements and cash equivalents were $60.4 million at May 28, 2016. Investments included CDs and time deposits, classified as short-term investments were $2.3 million and long-term investments were $7.8 million including equity securities of $0.6 million. Cash and investments at May 28, 2016, consisted of $18.1 million in North America, $12.6 million in Europe, $0.7 million in Latin America, and $39.1 million in Asia/Pacific.working capital needs through the next twelve months. 


Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

The cash used in operating activities primarily resulted from our net loss, adjustedadjustments for non-cash items and changes in our operating assets and liabilities.

Operating activities used $0.3 million of cash during the first nine months of fiscal 2018. We had net income of $2.1 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2018, which included non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $0.4 million associated with the issuance of stock option and restricted stock awards and depreciation and amortization expense of $2.2 million associated with our property and equipment as well as amortization of our intangible assets. Changes in our operating assets and liabilities during the first nine months of fiscal 2018, net of foreign currency exchange gains and losses, included an increase in inventories of $5.2 million, a decrease of $0.4 million in accounts payable and an increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $0.6 million, partially offset by an increase in accrued liabilities of $1.3 million. The inventory increase was due to the ongoing growth of our RF and power technologies business, increase in raw material and work in process supporting the semiconductor capital equipment market and growth in supplying replacement systems and parts to the Healthcare market. The decrease in our accounts payable was due to timing of payments for some of our larger vendors for both inventory and services.

 

Operating activities used $3.2 million of cash during the first nine months of fiscal 2017. We had net loss of $6.8 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2017, which included non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $0.4 million associated with the issuance of stock option awards, deferred income tax credit adjustment of $0.2 million, and depreciation and amortization expense of $2.0 million associated with our property and equipment as well as amortization of our intangible assets. Changes in our operating assets and liabilities during the first nine months of fiscal 2017, net of foreign currency exchange gains and losses, included an increase of $1.0 million in prepaid expenses, a decrease of $2.4 million in accounts payable and a decrease in other accrued liabilities of $0.3 million, partially offset by decreases in receivables of $3.2 million and inventories of $1.9 million. The decrease in receivables of $3.2 million was primarily due to the collection of a large receivable during the first quarter of fiscal 2017 that was invoiced during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. The inventory decrease was due to decreases in selected electron tubes. The decrease in our accounts payable was due to timing of payments for some of our larger vendors and also the result of shorter payment terms for our Richardson Healthcare vendors.

 

Operating activities used $14.6 million of cash during the first nine months of fiscal 2016. We had net loss of $6.6 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2016, which included non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $0.4 million associated with the issuance of stock option awards and depreciation and amortization expense of $1.9 million associated with our property and equipment as well as amortization of our intangible assets. Changes in our operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired businesses, was a use of cash of $10.2 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2016, due primarily to the increase in inventories of $5.6 million, the decrease in our accounts payable of $3.0 million, and the decrease in accrued liabilities of $2.1 million. The increase, or use of cash, for our inventory was primarily due to purchases related to our growth initiatives and several large orders that shipped during the fourth quarter. The decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities was due to larger purchases of fixed assets and inventory primarily related to our Healthcare growth initiative where shorter payment terms are required.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

The cash flow from investing activities has consisted primarily of purchases and maturities of investments and capital expenditures.

Cash provided by investing activities of $4.9 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2018 included proceeds from the maturities of investments of $12.1 million, partially offset by $3.9 million from purchases of investments and $4.2 million in capital expenditures. Capital expenditures relates primarily to our Healthcare growth initiatives, a new roof for part of our warehouse and any business acquisition activity.capital used for our IT system.

 

Cash used by investing activities of $2.6 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2017, included proceeds from the maturities of investments of $3.6 million, offset by $2.1 million from purchases of investments and $4.1 million in capital expenditures. Capital expenditures relates primarily to our Healthcare growth initiative and capital used for our new IT system.

 

Cash provided by investing activities of $8.6 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2016, included proceeds from the maturities of investments of $25.6 million and proceeds from the sale of our building in Spain of $0.4 million, offset by the acquisition of IMES of $12.2 million, purchases of investments of $2.1 million, and $3.0 million in capital expenditures. Capital expenditures of $1.6 million relates primarily to our Healthcare growth initiatives and capital used for our new IT system.

Our purchases and proceeds from investments consist of time deposits and CDs. Purchasing of future investments may vary from period to period due to interest and foreign currency exchange rates.

 

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Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

The cash flow from financing activities primarily consists of repurchases of common stock and cash dividends paid.

Cash used in financing activities of $2.2 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2018 resulted from cash used to pay dividends.

 

Cash used in financing activities of $2.2 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2017 resulted from cash used to pay dividends.

 

Cash used in financing activities of $7.2 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2016, resulted from $5.0 million of cash used to repurchase common stock under our share repurchase authorization and $2.3 million of cash used to pay dividends, offset by $0.1 million of proceeds from the issuance of common stock.

Dividend payments for the first nine months of fiscal 20172018 were approximately $2.3 million. All future payments of dividends are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Dividend payments will depend on earnings, capital requirements, operating conditions, and such other factors that the Board may deem relevant.

We believe that the existing sources of liquidity, including current cash, will provide sufficient resources to meet known capital requirements and working capital needs through the next twelve months.

 

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ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Risk Management and Market Sensitive Financial Instruments

 

We are exposed to many different market risks with the various industries we serve. The primary financial risk we are exposed to is foreign currency exchange, as certain operations, assets and liabilities of ours are denominated in foreign currencies. We manage these risks through normal operating and financing activities.

 

The interpretation and analysis of these disclosures should not be considered in isolation since such variances in exchange rates would likely influence other economic factors. Such factors, which are not readily quantifiable, would likely also affect our operations. Additional disclosure regarding various market risks are set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors“ of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 28, 2016,27, 2017, filed July 29, 2016.31, 2017.

 

ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Management of the Company, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of February 25, 2017.March 3, 2018.

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are intended to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

(b)Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during the third quarter of fiscal 20172018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time we or our subsidiaries are involved in legal actions that ariseOn December 5, 2017, Steven H. Busch filed a Verified Stockholder Derivative Complaint against Edward J. Richardson, Paul Plante, Jacques Belin, James Benham, Kenneth Halverson, and the Company in the ordinary courseDelaware Court of our business. WhileChancery, captioned Steven H. Busch v. Edward J. Richardson, et al., C.A. No. 2017-0868-AGB.  The lawsuit alleges claims for breach of fiduciary duty by the outcomeCompany’s directors and challenges the decision of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believea special committee of the Company’s Board to refuse Mr. Busch’s demand that the outcomeCompany’s Board, among other things, rescind the Company’s May 2013 repurchase of any current claims will havestock from Mr. Richardson and May 2013 and October 2014 repurchases of Company stock from the Richardson Wildlife Foundation. The Company believes the lawsuit to be without merit and that a material adverse effectloss is not probable or estimable based on our consolidatedthe information available at the time the financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.statements were issued.

 

ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS

 

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 28, 2016,27, 2017, filed July 29, 2016.31, 2017.

 

ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
  
ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION

 

Results of Operation and Financial Condition and Declaration of Dividend

 

On April 5, 2017,11, 2018, we issued a press release reporting results for our third quarter ended February 25, 2017,March 3, 2018, and the declaration of a cash dividend. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein.

 

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

 

See exhibit index which is incorporated by reference herein.

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.
    
Date: April 6, 201712, 2018By:/s/Robert J. Ben
   

Robert J. Ben

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer

(on behalf of the Registrant and

as Principal Financial Officer)

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Exhibit Index

 

 EXHIBITS
   

Exhibit

Number

 Description
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, incorporated by reference to Annex III of the Proxy Statement dated August 19, 2016.22, 2014.
   
3.2 Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company approved(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s board of directorsCurrent Report on January 5, 2016.Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 15, 2017).
   
31.1 Certification of Edward J. Richardson pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant to Part I)2002..
   
31.2 Certification of Robert J. Ben pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant to Part I)2002..
   
32 Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant to Part I)2002..
   
99.1 Press release, dated April 5, 201711, 2018..
   
101 

The following financial information from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter of fiscal 2017,2018, filed with the SEC on April 6, 2017,12, 2018, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as of February 25, 2017, and May 28, 2016, (ii) the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended February 25, 2017, and February 27, 2016,Income (Loss), (iii) the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, for the three months ended February 25, 2017, and February 27, 2016, (iv) the Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Stockholder’s Equity as of February 25, 2017, and (v) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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