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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
FOR ANNUAL REPORTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended May 30, 2015
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
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
36-2096643
(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
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Name of each exchange of which registered
Common stock, $0.05 Par Value
NASDAQ Global Select Market
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes
No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act
Yes
No
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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting
company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
(Check one):
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Accelerated Filer
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes
No
The aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of November 29, 2014, was approximately
$116.2 million.
As of July 21, 2015, there were outstanding 11,530,283 shares of Common Stock, $0.05 par value and 2,140,644 shares of Class B Common Stock,
$0.05 par value, which are convertible into Common Stock of the registrant on a one-for-one basis.
Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held October 6, 2015, which will be filed
pursuant to Regulation 14A, are incorporated by reference in Part III of this report. Except as specifically incorporated herein by reference, the
abovementioned Proxy Statement is not deemed filed as part of this report.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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Business
Risk Factors
Unresolved Staff Comments
Properties
Legal Proceedings
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
Equity Securities
Selected Financial Data
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Controls and Procedures
Other Information
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Executive Compensation
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Part I
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 1B.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Part II
Item 5.
Item 6.
Item 7.
Item 7A.
Item 8.
Item 9A.
Item 9B.
Part III
Item 10.
Item 11.
Item 12.
Item 13.
Item 14.
Part IV
Item 15.
Signatures
Exhibit Index
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Forward Looking Statements
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 this Form 10-K. 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.
ITEM 1. Business
General
PART I
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 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.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we created a new strategic business unit called Richardson Healthcare
("Healthcare"). As hospitals remain under pressure to reduce costs while serving a much larger customer base, there is a
growing demand for independent sources of high-value replacement parts for diagnostic imaging. Having access to parts that
are tested and in stock enables hospitals to terminate expensive service contracts with the Original Equipment Manufacturers
("OEM") and instead use third party service providers or in-house technicians. With our global infrastructure, technical sales
team, and experience servicing the healthcare market, we are well positioned to take advantage of this market opportunity.
Over time, our plan is to expand our position from being the leader in power grid tubes to a key player in the high-growth,
high-profile healthcare industry.
Our fiscal year 2015 began on June 1, 2014, and ended on May 30, 2015. Unless otherwise noted, all references in this
document to a particular year shall mean our fiscal year.
Geography
We currently have operations in the following major geographic regions:
• North America;
• Asia/Pacific;
• Europe; and
• Latin America.
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Selected financial data attributable to each segment and geographic region for fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013 is set forth
in Note 10 “Segment and Geographic Information” of the notes to our consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of
this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We have three operating segments, which we define as follows:
Electron Device Group (Renamed Power and Microwave Technologies Group in July 2015)
Electron Device Group (“EDG”) provides engineered solutions and distributes electronic components to customers in
alternative energy, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor
markets. EDG 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. EDG also offers its customers technical services for both microwave and industrial equipment.
EDG represents leading manufacturers of electron tubes and components used in semiconductor manufacturing
equipment and industrial power applications. Among the suppliers they support are Amperex, CPI, Draloric, Eimac, General
Electric, Hitachi, Jennings, L3, National, NJRC, Thales, Toshiba, and Vishay.
EDG's inventory levels reflect our commitment to maintain an inventory of a broad range of products for customers
who are buying products for replacement of components used in critical equipment. On average, we hold 120 days of
inventory in the normal course of operations. This level of inventory reflects the fact that EDG also sells a number of products
representing trailing edge technology. While the market for these trailing edge technology products is declining, EDG is
increasing its market share. EDG often buys products it knows it can sell ahead of any supplier price increases. As
manufacturers for these products exit the business, EDG has the option to purchase a substantial portion of their remaining
inventory.
EDG has distribution agreements with many of its suppliers; most of these agreements provide exclusive distribution
rights which often include global responsibility. The agreements are typically long term, and usually contain provisions
permitting termination by either party if there are significant breaches which are not cured within a reasonable period of time.
Although some of these agreements allow EDG to return inventory periodically, others do not, in which case EDG may have
obsolete inventory that they cannot return to the supplier.
EDG's suppliers provide warranty coverage for the products and allow return of defective products, including those
returned to EDG by its customers. For information regarding the warranty reserves, see Note 3 “Significant Accounting
Policies” of the notes to our consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In addition to third party products, we sell proprietary products principally under certain trade names we own
including: Amperex®, Cetron®, and National®. Our proprietary products include thyratrons and rectifiers, power tubes,
ignitrons, magnetrons, phototubes, microwave generators, and liquid crystal display monitors. The materials used in the
manufacturing process consist of glass bulbs and tubing, nickel, stainless steel and other metals, plastic and metal bases,
ceramics, and a wide variety of fabricated metal components. These materials are generally readily available, but some
components may require long lead times for production, and some materials are subject to shortages or price fluctuations based
on supply and demand.
Canvys
Canvys provides customized display solutions to medical, industrial, and original equipment manufacturers. Our
engineers design, manufacture, source, and support a full spectrum of solutions to match the needs of our customers. We offer
custom display solutions that include touch screens, protective panels, custom enclosures, specialized cabinet finishes, and
application specific software packages. Our volume commitments are much lower than those of the large display
manufacturers, making us the ideal choice for companies with very specific design requirements. We partner with both private
label manufacturing companies and leading branded hardware vendors to offer the highest quality liquid crystal displays,
mounting devices, and customized computing platforms.
We have long-standing relationships with key component and finished goods manufacturers including 3M, LG, NEC
Displays, and several key Asian display manufacturers that manufacture products to our specifications. We believe supplier
relationships, combined with our engineering design and manufacturing capabilities and private label partnerships, allow us to
maintain a well-balanced and technologically advanced offering of customer specific display solutions.
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Healthcare
Healthcare, included in Canvys prior to fiscal year 2015, manufactures, distributes and services high value
replacement parts for the healthcare market including hospitals, medical centers, independent service organizations, and multi-
vendor service providers. Products include power grid tubes, 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 and upgrades; and
additional replacement components 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.
Sales and Product Management
As of the end of fiscal 2015, we employed 155 sales and product management personnel worldwide. In addition, we
have authorized representatives, who are not our employees, selling our products primarily in regions where we do not have a
direct sales presence.
We offer various credit terms to qualifying customers as well as cash in advance and credit card terms. We establish
credit limits for each customer and routinely review delinquent and aging accounts.
Distribution
We maintain approximately 110,700 part numbers in our product inventory database and we estimate that more than
90% of orders received by 6:00 p.m. local time are shipped complete the same day if product is in stock. Customers can access
our products on our web sites, www.rell.com, www.rellhealthcare.com, www.canvys.com, and www.rellaser.com, through
electronic data interchange, or by telephone. Customer orders are processed by our regional sales offices and supported
primarily by one of our distribution facilities in LaFox, Illinois; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Marlborough, Massachusetts;
Plymouth, Minnesota; Donaueschingen, Germany; or Singapore, Singapore. We also have satellite warehouses in Sao Paulo,
Brazil; Shanghai, China; Bangkok, Thailand; and Hook, United Kingdom. Our data processing network provides on-line, real-
time interconnection of all sales offices and central distribution operations, 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Information
on stock availability, pricing in local currency, cross-reference information, customers, and market analyses are obtainable
throughout the entire distribution network.
International Sales
During fiscal 2015, approximately 56% of our sales were made outside the U.S. We continue to pursue new
international sales to further expand our geographic reach.
Employees
As of May 30, 2015, we employed 338 full-time individuals. Of these, 220 were located in the United States and 118
were located internationally. The worldwide employee base included 155 in sales and product management and an additional
183 employees in distribution support, administrative positions, and value-add and manufacturing. All of our employees are
non-union, and we consider our relationships with our employees to be good.
Website Access to SEC Reports
We maintain an Internet website at www.rell.com. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,
current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 are accessible through our website, free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after
these reports are filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Interactive Data Files pursuant to Rule 405
of Regulation S-T, of these filing dates, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”) are accessible as well.
To access these reports, go to our website at www.rell.com. The foregoing information regarding our website is provided for
convenience and the content of our website is not deemed to be incorporated by reference in this report filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
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ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
Investors should consider carefully the following risk factors in addition to the other information included and
incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K that we believe are applicable to our businesses and the
industries in which we operate. While we believe we have identified the key risk factors affecting our businesses, there may be
additional risks and uncertainties that are not presently known or that are not currently believed to be significant that may
adversely affect our results of operations.
We may not achieve our plan for sales growth and margin targets.
We have established both margin and expense targets to grow our sales with new and existing customers. If we do not
achieve our growth objectives, the complexity of our global infrastructure makes it difficult to leverage our fixed cost structure
to align with the size of our operations. Factors that could have a significant effect on our ability to achieve these goals include
the following:
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Failure to achieve our sales and margin growth objectives in our product lines and business units;
Failure to identify, consummate and successfully integrate acquisitions;
Declining gross margin reflecting competitive pricing pressures or product mix; and,
Limitations on our ability to leverage our support-function cost structure while maintaining an adequate structure
to achieve our growth objectives.
We have historically incurred significant charges for inventory obsolescence, and may incur similar charges in the future.
We maintain significant inventories in an effort to ensure that customers have a reliable source of supply. Our products
generally support industrial machinery that is powered by tube technology. As technology evolves and this capital equipment is
replaced, the market for our products potentially declines. In addition, the market for many of our other products is
characterized by rapid change resulting from the development of new technologies, evolving industry standards, frequent new
product introductions by some of our suppliers and changing end-user demand, which can contribute to the decline in value or
obsolescence of our inventory. We do not have many long-term supply contracts with our customers. If we fail to anticipate the
changing needs of our customers or we fail to accurately forecast customer demand, our customers may not place orders with
us, and we may accumulate significant inventories of products which we may be unable to sell or return to our vendors. This
may result in a decline in the value of our inventory.
We face competitive pressures that could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Our overall competitive position depends on a number of factors including price, engineering capability, vendor
representation, product diversity, lead times and the level of customer service. There are very few vacuum tube competitors in
the markets we serve. There are also a limited number of Chinese manufacturers whose ability to produce vacuum tubes has
progressed over the past several years. The most significant competitive risk comes from technical obsolescence. Canvys faces
many competitors in the markets we serve. Increased competition may result in price reductions, reduced margins, or a loss of
market share, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition. As
we expand our business and pursue our growth initiatives, we may encounter increased competition from current and/or new
competitors. Our failure to maintain and enhance our competitive position could have a material adverse effect on our
business.
A single stockholder has voting control over us.
As of July 22, 2015, Edward J. Richardson, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, beneficially owned
approximately 99% of the outstanding shares of our Class B common stock, representing approximately 65% of the voting
power of the outstanding common stock. This share ownership permits Mr. Richardson to exert control over the outcome of
stockholder votes, including votes concerning the election of directors, by-law amendments, possible mergers, corporate
control contests, and other significant corporate transactions.
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We are dependent on a limited number of vendors to supply us with essential products.
Our principal products are capacitors, vacuum tubes and related products, microwave generators, and high voltage
power supplies. The products we supply are currently produced by a relatively small number of manufacturers. One of our
suppliers represents 17% of our total sales volume. Our success depends, in large part, on maintaining current vendor
relationships and developing new relationships. To the extent that our significant suppliers are unwilling or unable to continue
to do business with us, or extend lead times, or limit supplies due to capacity constraints, or other factors, there could be a
material adverse effect on our business.
International operations represent a significant percentage of our business and present a variety of risks which could
impact our results.
Because we source and sell our products worldwide, our business is subject to risks associated with doing business
internationally. These risks include the costs and difficulties of managing foreign entities, limitations on the repatriation and
investment of funds, cultural differences that affect customer preferences and business practices, unstable political or economic
conditions, trade protection measures and import or export licensing requirements, and changes in tax laws.
We also face exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates because we conduct business outside of the
United States. Price increases caused by currency exchange rate fluctuations may make our products less competitive or may
have an adverse effect on our margins. Our international revenues and expenses generally are derived from sales and operations
in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Accordingly, when the U.S. dollar strengthens in relation to the base currencies of the
countries in which we sell our products, our U.S. dollar reported net revenue and income will decrease. We currently do not
engage in any currency hedging transactions. We cannot predict whether foreign currency exchange risks inherent in doing
business in foreign countries will have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results in the future.
We rely heavily on information technology systems, which, if not properly functioning, could materially adversely affect our
business.
We rely on our information systems to process, analyze, and manage data to facilitate the purchase, manufacture, and
distribution of our products, as well as to receive, process, bill, and ship orders on a timely basis. A significant disruption or
failure in the design, implementation or support of our new information technology systems could significantly disrupt our
business, result in increased costs or decreased revenues, harm our reputation, or expose us to liability.
Our products may be found to be defective or our services performed may result in equipment or product damage and, as a
result, warranty and/or product liability claims may be asserted against us.
Many of our components are sold at prices that are significantly lower than the cost of the equipment or other goods in
which they are incorporated. Since a defect or failure in a product could give rise to failures in the equipment that incorporates
them, we may face claims for damages that are disproportionate to the revenues and profits we receive from the components
involved in the claims. While we typically have provisions in our agreements with our suppliers that hold the supplier
accountable for defective products, and we and our suppliers generally exclude consequential damages in our standard terms
and conditions, our ability to avoid such liabilities may be limited as a result of various factors, including the inability to
exclude such damages due to the laws of some of the countries where we do business. Our business could be adversely affected
as a result of a significant quality or performance issues in the components sold by us if we are required to pay for the damages.
Although we have product liability insurance, such insurance is limited in coverage and amount.
Substantial defaults by our customers on our accounts receivable or the loss of significant customers could have a
significant negative impact on our business.
We extend credit to our customers. The failure of a significant customer or a significant group of customers to timely
pay all amounts due could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. The extension of
credit involves considerable judgment and is based on management’s evaluation of factors which include such things as a
customer’s financial condition, payment history, and the availability of collateral to secure customers’ receivables.
We may not be successful in identifying, consummating and integrating future acquisitions.
As part of our growth strategy, our intent is to acquire additional businesses or assets. We may not be able to identify
attractive acquisition candidates or complete the acquisition of identified candidates at favorable prices and upon advantageous
terms. Also, acquisitions are accompanied by risks, such as potential exposure to unknown liabilities and the possible loss of
key employees and customers of the acquired business. In addition, we may not obtain the expected benefits or cost savings
from acquisitions. Acquisitions are subject to risks associated with financing the acquisition, and integrating the operations,
personnel and systems of the acquired businesses. If any of these risks materialize, they may result in disruptions to our
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business and the diversion of management time and attention, which could increase the costs of operating our existing or
acquired businesses or negate the expected benefits of the acquisitions.
Economic weakness and uncertainty could adversely affect our revenues and gross margins.
Our revenues and gross profit margins depend significantly on global economic conditions, the demand for our
products and services and the financial condition of our customers. Economic weakness and uncertainty have in the past
resulted, and may result in the future, in decreased revenues and gross profit margins. Economic weakness and uncertainty also
make it more difficult for us to forecast overall supply and demand with a great deal of confidence.
Our operating results during fiscal 2015 reflect a decline in sales volume, and there can be no assurance that we will
experience a recovery in the near future; nor can there be any assurance that such worldwide economic volatility experienced
recently will not continue.
Major disruptions to our logistics capability could have a material adverse impact on our operations.
Our global logistics services are operated through specialized and centralized distribution centers. We depend on third
party transportation service providers for the delivery of products to our customers. A major interruption or disruption in
service at any of our distribution centers for any reason (such as natural disasters, pandemics, or significant disruptions of
services from our third party providers) could cause cancellations or delays in a significant number of shipments to customers
and, as a result, could have a severe impact on our business, operations and financial performance.
We may be subject to intellectual property rights claims, which are costly to defend, could require payment of damages or
licensing fees, and/or could limit our ability to use certain technologies in the future.
Substantial litigation and threats of litigation regarding intellectual property rights exist in the display systems and
electronics industries. From time to time, third parties, including certain companies in the business of acquiring patents with the
intention of aggressively seeking licensing revenue from purported infringers, may assert patent and/or other intellectual
property rights to technologies that are important to our business. In any dispute involving products that we have sold, our
customers could also become the target of litigation. We are obligated in many instances to indemnify and defend our
customers if the products we sell are alleged to infringe any third party’s intellectual property rights. In some cases, depending
on the nature of the claim, we may be able to seek indemnification from our suppliers for our self and our customers against
such claims, but there is no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining such indemnification or that we are fully protected
against such claims. Any infringement claim brought against us, regardless of the duration, outcome or size of damage award,
could result in substantial cost, divert our management’s attention, be time consuming to defend, result in significant damage
awards, cause product shipment delays, or require us to enter into royalty or other licensing agreements.
Additionally, if an infringement claim is successful we may be required to pay damages or seek royalty or license
arrangements which may not be available on commercially reasonable terms. The payment of any such damages or royalties
may significantly increase our operating expenses and harm our operating results and financial condition. Also, royalty or
license arrangements may not be available at all. We may have to stop selling certain products or certain technologies, which
could affect our ability to compete effectively.
Potential lawsuits, with or without merit, may divert management’s attention, and we may incur significant expenses
in our defense. In addition, we may be required to pay damage awards or settlements, become subject to injunctions or other
equitable remedies, or determine to abandon certain lines of business, that may cause a material adverse effect on our results of
operations, financial position, and cash flows.
If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls or discover material weaknesses in our internal controls over
financial reporting, we may not be able to detect fraud or report our financial results accurately or timely.
An effective internal control environment is necessary for us to produce reliable financial reports and is an important
part of our effort to prevent financial fraud. We are required to periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the design and
operation of our internal controls over financial reporting. Based on these evaluations, we may conclude that enhancements,
modifications, or changes to internal controls are necessary or desirable. While management evaluates the effectiveness of our
internal controls on a regular basis, these controls may not always be effective. There are inherent limitations on the
effectiveness of internal controls, including fraud, collusion, management override, and failure in human judgment. In addition,
control procedures are designed to reduce rather than eliminate business risks.
If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, or if management or our independent registered public
accounting firm discovers material weaknesses in our internal controls, we may be unable to produce reliable financial reports
or prevent fraud. In addition, we may be subject to sanctions or investigation by regulatory authorities, such as the Securities
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and Exchange Commission or NASDAQ. Any such actions could result in an adverse reaction in the financial markets due to a
loss of confidence in the reliability of our financial statements.
If we are deemed to be an investment company, we will be required to meet burdensome compliance requirements and
restrictions on our activities.
We currently have significant cash and investments. If we are deemed to be an “investment company” as defined
under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), the nature of our investments may be subject to
various restrictions. We do not believe that our principal activities subject us to the Investment Company Act. If we are deemed
to be subject to the Investment Company Act, compliance with required additional regulatory burdens would increase our
operating expenses.
The company's goodwill and identifiable intangible assets could become impaired, which could reduce the value of our
assets and reduce our net income in the year in which the write-off occurs.
Our goodwill and intangible assets could become impaired, which could reduce the value of our assets and reduce our
net income in the year in which the write-off occurs. We ascribe value to certain intangible assets, which consist of customer
lists and trade names resulting from acquisitions. We may incur an impairment charge on goodwill or on intangible assets if we
determine that the fair value of the intangible assets are less than their current carrying values. We evaluate whether events have
occurred that indicate all, or a portion, of the carrying amount of goodwill or intangible assets may no longer be recoverable. If
this is the case, an impairment charge to earnings would be necessary.
ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
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ITEM 2. Properties
The Company owns three facilities and leases 30 facilities. We own our corporate facility and largest distribution
center, which is located on approximately 100 acres in LaFox, Illinois and consists of approximately 242,000 square feet of
manufacturing, warehouse, and office space. We maintain geographically diverse facilities because we believe this provides
value to our customers and suppliers, and limits market risk and exchange rate exposure. We consider our properties to be well
maintained, in sound condition, and adequate for our present needs. The extent of utilization varies from property to property
and from time to time during the year.
Our facility locations, their primary use, and segments served are as follows:
Location
Woodland Hills, California
Farmington, Connecticut
Brooksville, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
LaFox, Illinois *
Rockland, Massachusetts
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Plymouth, Minnesota
Charlotte, North Carolina
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Beijing, China
Shanghai, China
Shenzhen, China
Nanterre, France
Donaueschingen, Germany
Meerbusch, Germany
Puchheim, Germany
Mumbai, India
Florence, Italy
Milan, Italy
Tokyo, Japan
Mexico City, Mexico
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Singapore, Singapore
Seoul, South Korea
Madrid, Spain
Taipei, Taiwan
Bangkok, Thailand
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hook, United Kingdom
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Use
Sales
Sales
Sales/Distribution
Sales
Segment
EDG
EDG
EDG
EDG
Corporate/Sales/Distribution/
Manufacturing
EDG/Canvys/Healthcare
Sales
Sales/Distribution/Manufacturing
EDG
Canvys
Sales/Distribution/Manufacturing
Healthcare
Sales
EDG
Sales/Distribution/Testing/Repair
Healthcare
Sales/Distribution
Sales
Sales/Distribution
Sales
Sales
EDG
EDG
EDG
EDG
EDG
Sales/Distribution/Manufacturing
Canvys
Sales/Distribution/Testing
Sales
Sales
Sales
Sales
Sales
Sales
Sales/Distribution
Sales/Distribution
Sales
Sales
Sales
Sales/Distribution
Sales/Distribution/Testing/Repair
Sales/Distribution/Testing/Repair
Sales
Sales
EDG
EDG
EDG
EDG
EDG
EDG
EDG
EDG
EDG
EDG
EDG
EDG/Canvys
EDG
EDG
EDG
EDG/Canvys
EDG
*
LaFox, Illinois is also the location of our corporate headquarters.
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ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we or our subsidiaries are involved in pending judicial proceedings concerning matters arising in
the ordinary course of our business. While the outcome of litigation is subject to uncertainties, based on information at the time
the financial statements were issued, we do not believe that the outcome of any current claims will have a material adverse
effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
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ITEM 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities
PART II
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
None.
Share Repurchases
Period
June 1, 2014
June 2, 2014 - June 28, 2014
June 29, 2014 - July 26, 2014
July 27, 2014 - August 30, 2014
August 31, 2014 - September 27, 2014
September 28, 2014 - October 25, 2014
October 26, 2014 - November 29, 2014
November 30, 2014 - December 27,
2014
December 28, 2014 - January 24, 2015
January 25, 2015 - February 28, 2015
March 1, 2015 - March 28, 2015
March 29, 2015 - April 25, 2015
April 26, 2015 - May 30, 2015
Dividends
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
per Share
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
Dollar Amount of
Shares Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs
Amounts Remaining
Under the Share
Repurchase
Authorization
20,785
8,700
19,268
12,792
166,691
37,477
$
$
$
$
$
$
6,006
69,794
58,500
$
$
$
— $
— $
— $
9.99
10.00
10.01
10.01
9.90
9.99
10.01
9.80
9.58
—
—
—
20,785
8,700
19,268
12,792
166,691
37,477
$
$
$
$
$
$
6,006
69,794
58,500
$
$
$
— $
— $
— $
207,685
86,984
192,880
128,063
1,650,334
374,545
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
60,144
684,110
560,223
$
$
$
— $
— $
— $
18,570,537
18,362,852
18,275,868
18,082,988
17,954,925
16,304,591
15,930,046
15,869,902
15,185,792
14,625,569
14,625,569
14,625,569
14,625,569
Our quarterly dividend was $0.06 per common share and $0.054 per Class B common share. Annual dividend
payments for both fiscal years 2015 and 2014 were approximately $3.3 million per year. 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.
Common Stock Information
Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (“NASDAQ”) under the trading symbol
(“RELL”). There is no established public trading market for our Class B common stock. As of July 21, 2015, there were
approximately 595 stockholders of record for the common stock and approximately 16 stockholders of record for the Class B
common stock. The following table sets forth the high and low closing sales price per share of RELL common stock as reported
on the NASDAQ for the periods indicated.
High and Low Closing Prices of Common Stock
Fiscal Quarter
First
Second
Third
Fourth
2015
2014
High
Low
High
Low
$
$
$
$
10.63
10.14
10.15
9.18
$
$
$
$
9.93
9.71
9.10
8.65
$
$
$
$
12.11
11.66
12.12
11.22
$
$
$
$
11.00
11.08
10.85
10.01
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Performance Graph
The following graph compares the performance of our common stock for the periods indicated with the performance
of the NASDAQ Composite Index and NASDAQ Electronic Components Index. The graph assumes $100 invested on the last
day of our fiscal year 2010, in our common stock, the NASDAQ Composite Index, and NASDAQ Electronic Components
Index. Total return indices reflect reinvestment of dividends at the closing stock prices at the date of the dividend declaration.
.
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ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data
Five-Year Financial Review
This information should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, accompanying notes, and
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included elsewhere
herein.
Statements of Income (Loss)
Net sales
Continuing Operations
Income (loss) from continuing operations before tax
Income tax provision (benefit)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Discontinued Operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Net income (loss)
Per Share Data
Net income (loss) per Common share - Basic:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Total net income (loss) per Common share - Basic:
Net income (loss) per Class B common share - Basic:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Total net income (loss) per Class B common share - Basic:
Net income (loss) per Common share - Diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Total net income (loss) per Common share - Diluted:
Net income (loss) per Class B common share - Diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Total net income (loss) per Class B common share - Diluted:
Cash Dividend Data
Dividends per common share
Dividends per Class B common share (3)
Balance Sheet Data
Total assets
Stockholders’ equity
Fiscal Year Ended (1)
(in thousands , except per share amounts )
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
June 1,
2013 (2)
June 2,
2012(2)
May 28,
2011 (2)
$
136,957
$
137,960
$
141,066
$
157,836
$
158,867
(6,994)
(1,466)
(652)
(307)
642
$
7,656
$
160
(334)
(5,528) $
(345) $
482
$
7,990
$
2,450
468
1,982
(31)
(170)
(5,559) $
(515) $
766
1,248
$
$
536
8,526
$
$
85,966
87,948
(0.41) $
(0.03) $
0.03
$
0.48
$
—
(0.01)
(0.41) $
(0.04) $
(0.36) $
(0.02) $
—
(0.01)
(0.36) $
(0.03) $
(0.41) $
(0.03) $
—
(0.01)
(0.41) $
(0.04) $
0.05
0.08
0.03
0.05
0.08
0.03
0.05
0.08
$
$
$
$
$
0.03
0.51
0.43
0.03
0.46
0.47
0.03
0.50
$
$
$
$
$
(0.36) $
(0.02) $
0.03
$
0.43
$
—
(0.01)
(0.36) $
(0.03) $
0.240
0.220
184,994
156,652
$
$
$
$
0.240
0.220
203,545
174,845
$
$
$
$
0.05
0.08
0.240
0.220
217,318
185,239
$
$
$
$
$
0.03
0.46
0.200
0.180
231,423
200,213
$
$
$
$
$
0.11
4.87
4.98
0.10
4.38
4.48
0.11
4.72
4.83
0.10
4.32
4.42
0.110
0.099
314,054
222,047
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1) Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest the end of May. Each of the fiscal years presented contain 52/53 weeks.
(2) Restated to reflect the sale of RFPD. See Note 4 “Discontinued Operations” of the notes to our consolidated financial
statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The dividend per Class B common share is 90% of the dividend per Class A common share.
(3)
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ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes.
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
Results of Continuing Operations - an analysis and comparison of our consolidated results of operations for
the fiscal years ended May 30, 2015, May 31, 2014, and June 1, 2013, as reflected in our consolidated statements
of comprehensive income (loss).
Liquidity, Financial Position, and Capital Resources - a discussion of our primary sources and uses of cash
for the fiscal years ended May 30, 2015, May 31, 2014, and June 1, 2013, 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 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.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we created a new strategic business unit called Richardson Healthcare
("Healthcare"). As hospitals remain under pressure to reduce costs while serving a much larger customer base, there is a
growing demand for independent sources of high-value replacement parts for diagnostic imaging. Having access to parts that
are tested and in stock enables hospitals to terminate expensive service contracts with the Original Equipment Manufacturers
("OEM") and instead use third party service providers or in-house technicians. With our global infrastructure, technical sales
team, and experience servicing the healthcare market, we are well positioned to take advantage of this market opportunity.
Over time, our plan is to expand our position from being the leader in power grid tubes to a key player in the high-growth,
high-profile healthcare industry.
We have three operating segments which we define as follows:
Electron Device Group (“EDG”) provides engineered solutions and distributes electronic components to customers in
alternative energy, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor
markets. EDG 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. EDG also offers its customers technical services for both microwave and industrial equipment. In July 2015, EDG
was re-named Power and Microwave Technologies Group.
Canvys provides customized display solutions serving the corporate enterprise, financial, healthcare, industrial, and
medical original equipment manufacturers ("OEM") markets.
Healthcare manufactures, distributes and services high value replacement parts for the healthcare market including
hospitals, medical centers, independent service organizations, and multi-vendor service providers. Products include power grid
tubes, 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 and upgrades; and additional replacement components currently under development
for the diagnostic imaging service market. Through a combination of newly developed products and partnerships, service
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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.
Results of Continuing Operations
Overview - Fiscal Year Ended May 30, 2015
• Net sales for fiscal 2015 were $137.0 million, down 0.7%, compared to net sales of $138.0 during fiscal 2014.
• Gross margin was 30.0% of net sales for fiscal year 2015, compared to 29.7% of net sales for fiscal 2014.
• Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $49.2 million, or 35.9% of net sales, for fiscal 2015,
compared to $43.5 million, or 31.5% of net sales, for fiscal 2014.
• Operating loss during fiscal 2015 was $8.1 million, compared to $4.2 million for fiscal 2014.
• Other income for fiscal 2015 was $1.1 million, compared to other income of $3.5 million for fiscal 2014. Other
income for fiscal 2014 included $2.5 million of proceeds from a class action lawsuit settlement.
• Loss from continuing operations during fiscal 2015 was $5.5 million versus a loss of $0.3 million during fiscal
2014.
• Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, was less than $0.1 million during fiscal 2015, compared to loss from
discontinued operations, net of tax, of $0.2 million during fiscal 2014.
• Net loss during fiscal 2015 was $5.6 million, compared to net loss of $0.5 million during fiscal 2014.
Net Sales and Gross Profit Analysis
Net sales by segment and percent change for fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
Net Sales
EDG
Canvys
Healthcare
Total
FY 2015
FY 2014
FY 2013
$
$
105,748
24,645
6,564
136,957
$
$
103,274
27,857
6,829
137,960
$
$
102,593
32,139
6,334
141,066
FY15 vs. FY14
% Change
FY14 vs. FY13
% Change
2.4%
(11.5%)
(3.9%)
(0.7%)
0.7%
(13.3%)
7.8%
(2.2%)
During fiscal 2015 consolidated net sales decreased 0.7% compared to fiscal 2014. Sales for Canvys declined by
11.5%, Healthcare declined by 3.9%, offset by a 2.4% increase in sales for EDG. During fiscal 2014 consolidated net sales
decreased 2.2% compared to fiscal 2013.
Gross profit by segment and percent of segment net sales for fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013 were as follows (in
thousands):
Gross Profit
EDG
Canvys
Healthcare
Total
FY 2015
FY 2014
FY 2013
$
$
33,098
6,457
1,583
41,138
31.3%
26.2%
24.1%
30.0%
$
$
31,610
7,588
1,816
41,014
30.6% $
27.2%
26.6%
29.7% $
31,431
8,142
1,972
41,545
30.6%
25.3%
31.1%
29.5%
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.
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Consolidated gross profit was $41.1 million during fiscal 2015, compared to $41.0 million during fiscal 2014.
Consolidated gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased slightly to 30.0% during fiscal 2015, from 29.7% during fiscal
2014. Gross margin during fiscal 2015 included expense related to inventory provisions for EDG of $0.1 million, $0.1 million
for Canvys, and less than $0.1 million for Healthcare. Gross margin during fiscal 2014 included expense related to inventory
provisions for EDG of $0.6 million and $0.2 million for Canvys.
Consolidated gross profit was $41.0 million during fiscal 2014, compared to $41.5 million during fiscal 2013.
Consolidated gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased slightly to 29.7% during fiscal 2014, from 29.5% during fiscal
2013. Gross margin during fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 included expense related to inventory provisions for EDG and Canvys of
$0.6 million and $0.2 million, respectively. In addition, gross margin for EDG included included $0.5 million of unabsorbed
manufacturing labor and overhead expenses for fiscal year 2014. Gross margin for EDG during fiscal year 2013 included $0.8
million of unabsorbed manufacturing costs.
Electron Device Group (Renamed Power and Microwave Technologies Group in July 2015)
Net sales for EDG increased 2.4% to $105.7 million during fiscal 2015, from $103.3 million during fiscal 2014. Net
sales of engineered solutions including continuous wave magnetrons and related assemblies sold primarily into the
semiconductor wafer fabrication market as well as microwave generators increased. Net sales of tubes also increased in the
laser, aviation, and marine markets, offset by declines primarily in the industrial and broadcast markets. Gross margin as a
percentage of sales increased to 31.3% during fiscal 2015 compared to 30.6% during fiscal 2014 primarily due to shifts in
product and geographic mix.
Net sales for EDG slightly increased 0.7% to $103.3 million during fiscal 2014, from $102.6 million during fiscal
2013. Net sales of tubes grew in the industrial heating , marine, and laser markets but were offset by declines primarily in the
broadcast and aviation markets. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales remained flat at 30.6% during fiscal 2014 compared
to fiscal 2013.
Canvys
Net sales for Canvys decreased 11.5% to $24.6 million during fiscal 2015, from $27.9 million during fiscal
2014. Sales in the North America and European OEM markets were down due to delays in new programs which impacted our
ability to recover from the loss of several customers that concluded programs. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales
declined to 26.2% during fiscal 2015 as compared to 27.2% during fiscal 2014, due to devaluation of the euro and increased
engineering and freight costs.
Net sales for Canvys decreased 13.3% to $27.9 million during fiscal 2014, from $32.1 million during fiscal
2013. Sales were up slightly in Europe OEM and down in the North America OEM market where certain display vendors took
business direct. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 27.2% during fiscal 2014 as compared to 25.3% during
fiscal 2013, due to continued margin improvement in Europe and lower inbound freight costs associated with inventory
management.
Healthcare
Net Sales for Healthcare (previously part of our Canvys business) decreased 3.9% to $6.6 million during fiscal 2015,
from $6.8 million during fiscal 2014. Sales were down in the Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) display
market driven by budget concerns and a difficult capital market for hospitals. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales
decreased to 24.1% during fiscal year 2015, compared to 26.6% during fiscal year 2014 due to competitive pricing pressure and
shifts in product mix.
Net sales for Healthcare increased 7.8% to $6.8 million during fiscal 2014, from $6.3 million during fiscal
2013. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased to 26.6% during fiscal 2014 as compared to 31.1% during fiscal
2013.
Sales by Geographic Area
On a geographic basis, our sales are categorized by destination: North America; Europe; Asia/Pacific; Latin America;
and Other.
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Net sales by geographic area and percent change for fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
Net Sales
North America
Asia/Pacific
Europe
Latin America
Other (1)
Total
FY 2015
FY 2014
FY 2013
$
$
59,742
24,605
44,425
8,275
(90)
136,957
$
$
57,137
24,069
47,610
8,936
208
137,960
$
$
62,269
22,732
45,663
9,447
955
141,066
FY15 vs. FY14
% Change
FY14 vs. FY13
% Change
4.6%
2.2%
(6.7%)
(7.4%)
(143.3%)
(0.7%)
(8.2%)
5.9%
4.3%
(5.4%)
(78.2%)
(2.2%)
Gross profit by geographic area and percent of geographic net sales for fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013 were as follows
(in thousands):
Gross Profit (Loss)
North America
Asia/Pacific
Europe
Latin America
Other (1)
Total
FY 2015
FY 2014
FY 2013
$
$
20,352
7,967
14,051
3,082
(4,314)
41,138
34.1% $
32.4%
31.6%
37.2%
30.0% $
18,905
7,849
15,506
3,231
(4,477)
41,014
33.1% $
32.6%
32.6%
36.2%
29.7% $
20,963
7,805
14,248
3,296
(4,767)
41,545
33.7%
34.3%
31.2%
34.9%
29.5%
(1) Other primarily includes net sales not allocated to a specific geographical region, unabsorbed value-add costs, and
unallocated freight 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.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased during fiscal 2015 to $49.2 million from $43.5
million during fiscal 2014. SG&A as a percentage of sales from continuing operations, increased to 35.9% during fiscal 2015
from 31.5% during fiscal 2014. The increase in SG&A costs of $5.7 million during fiscal 2015, compared to fiscal 2014,
includes $3.9 million of expenses related to our new IT system implementation and $2.4 million related to our engineered
solutions and healthcare growth initiatives, partially offset by other decreases in our administrative expenses of $0.6 million.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased during fiscal 2014 to $43.5 million from $41.5
million during fiscal 2013. SG&A as a percentage of sales from continuing operations, increased to 31.5% during fiscal 2014
from 29.4% during fiscal 2013. The increase in SG&A costs of $2.0 million during fiscal 2014, compared to fiscal 2013,
includes severance costs of $1.2 million, new system implementation expenses of $0.8 million, expenses related to evaluating
potential acquisitions of $1.1 million, and new product development costs of $0.4 million, partially offset by a $1.5 million
decrease within EDG, Canvys, and support functions.
Impairment of Goodwill
The Company has not had any goodwill on its balance sheet since March 1, 2014. The results of our goodwill
impairment tests as of March 1, 2014, indicated that the balance of goodwill reported, entirely attributed to our EDG reporting
unit, was fully impaired. The goodwill impairment test revealed that there was no implied goodwill value as of the
measurement date. As a result, we recorded a pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $1.7 million during fiscal year 2014.
Additionally, a $0.4 million tax benefit was recorded related to the goodwill impairment.
Other Income/Expense
Other income/expense was income of $1.1 million during fiscal 2015, compared to income of $3.5 million during
fiscal 2014. Fiscal 2015 includes $1.0 million of investment income. Fiscal 2014 included an antitrust class action lawsuit
settlement of $2.5 million and $1.0 million of investment income. The $0.6 million of income in fiscal 2013 included
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investment income of $1.3 million, partially offset by a foreign exchange loss of $0.8 million. 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 (Benefit)
Our income tax benefit from continuing operations during fiscal year 2015 and fiscal year 2014 was $1.5 million and
$0.3 million, respectively. Our income tax provision for fiscal year 2013 was $0.2 million. The effective income tax rates for
continuing operations during fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013, were (20.9)%, (47.0)%, and 24.9%, respectively. The difference
between the effective tax rates as compared to the U.S. federal statutory rate of 34% during 2015, 2014, and 2013 resulted from
our geographical distribution of taxable income or losses, return to provision adjustments, the release of income tax reserves for
uncertain tax positions, changes in the amount of foreign earnings considered to be permanently reinvested, and changes in
valuation allowance.
As of May 30, 2015, we had approximately $3.0 million of federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards.
Domestic state NOL carryforwards amounted to approximately $2.4 million. Foreign NOL carryforwards totaled
approximately $0.6 million with various or indefinite expiration dates. We also have $0.3 million of foreign tax credit
carryforwards as of May 30, 2015. We do not have any alternative minimum tax credit carryforward as of May 30, 2015.
We have historically determined that certain undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries, to the extent of cash
available, will be repatriated to the U.S. Accordingly, we have provided a deferred tax liability totaling $4.8 million and $7.0
million as of May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014, respectively, on foreign earnings of $37.2 million and $41.3 million,
respectively. In addition, as of May 30, 2015, $33.7 million of cumulative positive earnings of some of our foreign
subsidiaries are still considered permanently reinvested pursuant to ASC 740-30, Income Taxes - Other Considerations or
Special Areas (“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.
Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income
will be generated to use the existing deferred tax assets. A significant component of objective evidence evaluated was the
cumulative income or loss incurred in each jurisdiction over the three-year period ended May 30, 2015. Such objective
evidence limits the ability to consider subjective evidence such as future income projections. We considered other positive
evidence in determining the need for a valuation allowance in the U.S. including the repatriation of foreign earnings which
we do not consider permanently reinvested in certain of our foreign subsidiaries. The weight of this positive evidence is
not sufficient to outweigh other negative evidence in evaluating our need for a valuation allowance in the U.S. jurisdiction.
On the basis of this evaluation, as of May 30, 2015, a valuation allowance of $5.2 million has been established to
record only the portion of the deferred tax asset that will more likely than not be realized. The valuation allowance relates
to deferred tax assets in foreign jurisdictions where historical taxable losses have been incurred. We also recorded a
valuation allowance for all domestic federal and state net deferred tax assets considering the significant cumulative losses
in the U.S. jurisdiction, the reversal of the deferred tax liability for foreign earnings, and no forecast of additional U.S.
income. 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.
Income taxes paid, including foreign estimated tax payments, were $0.5 million, $2.1 million, and $1.7 million
during fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world.
Generally, years prior to fiscal 2005 are closed for examination under the statute of limitation for U.S. federal, state or local,
or non-U.S. tax jurisdictions. We are also currently under examination in Germany (fiscal 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011). Our
primary foreign tax jurisdictions are Germany and the Netherlands. We have tax years open in Germany beginning in fiscal
2008 and the Netherlands beginning in fiscal 2009.
The uncertain tax positions as of May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014, totaled $2.0 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
Unrecognized tax benefits of $0.1 million would affect our effective tax rate if recognized.
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Discontinued Operations
During fiscal year 2011, we completed the sale of the assets primarily used or held for use in, and certain liabilities of
our RF, Wireless, and Power Division ("RFPD"), as well as certain other Company assets, including our information
technology assets, to Arrow Electronics, Inc. ("Arrow") in exchange for $238.8 million ("the Transaction"). In accordance with
Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 205-20, Presentation of Financial Statements - Discontinued Operations ("ASC
205-20"), we reported the financial results of RFPD as a discontinued operation. Refer to Note 4 "Discontinued Operations" of
the notes to our consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Financial Summary - Discontinued Operations
Summary financial results for fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013 are presented in the following table (in thousands):
Net sales
Gross loss (1)
Selling, general, and administrative expenses (2)
Additional (gain)/loss on sale
Income tax provision (benefit) (3)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
— $
—
—
—
31
(31)
$
402
(330)
215
—
(375)
(170)
636
(553)
714
18
(2,051)
766
Notes:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Gross loss for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 includes unabsorbed manufacturing labor and overhead expenses related to
the Manufacturing Agreement with RFPD which ended March 1, 2014.
Selling, General and Administrative expenses in fiscal years 2014 and 2013 related primarily to professional fees for
tax audits resulting from the Transaction.
The income tax provision for fiscal year 2015 was the result of an income tax audit as a result of the Transaction. The
income tax benefits in fiscal years 2014 and 2013 relates to the reversal of tax reserves.
Assets and liabilities classified as discontinued operations on our consolidated balance sheets as of May 30, 2015, and
May 31, 2014, include the following (in thousands):
Inventories
Discontinued operations - Assets
Accrued liabilities - current
Accrued liabilities - non-current
Discontinued operations - Liabilities
May 30, 2015
May 31, 2014
$
$
$
$
— $
— $
— $
—
— $
18
18
7
130
137
Liquidity, Financial Position, and Capital Resources
Our growth and cash needs have been primarily financed through income from operations and the proceeds from the
sale of RFPD during fiscal 2011.
Cash and cash equivalents were $74.5 million at May 30, 2015. In addition, CD’s and time deposits, classified as
short-term investments were $23.7 million and long-term investments were $11.5 million including equity securities of $0.6
million. Cash and investments at May 30, 2015, consisted of $51.1 million in North America, $16.6 million in Europe, $0.7
million in Latin America, and $41.3 million in Asia/Pacific.
Cash and cash equivalents were $102.8 million at May 31, 2014. In addition, CD’s and time deposits classified as
short-term investments were $31.7 million and long-term investments were $1.5 million, including equity securities of $0.5
million. Cash and investments at May 31, 2014, consisted of $71.8 million in North America, $20.5 million in Europe, $0.9
million in Latin America, and $42.8 million in Asia/Pacific.
We believe we will continue to have sufficient liquidity to fund our future growth strategies for our business in the
foreseeable future.
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Negative cash flow from operating activities primarily resulted from our net loss, adjusted for non-cash items, and
changes in our operating assets and liabilities.
Operating activities, which include our discontinued operations, used $9.8 million of cash during fiscal 2015. We had
net loss of $5.6 million during fiscal 2015, which included non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $0.7 million
associated with the issuance of stock option awards primarily to our directors and officers and depreciation and amortization
expense of $1.7 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 and foreign exchange, was a $5.0 million use of cash
during fiscal 2015. This increase is primarily due to increases in our accounts receivable of $4.5 million and inventory
purchases of $7.5 million, partially offset by a decrease in our income tax receivable of $2.0 million and an increase in our
accounts payable of $4.2 million. The increase in inventory and accounts payable relates to additional purchases to support our
engineered solutions and healthcare growth initiatives. The increase in accounts receivable relate to slower collections during
our focus on the implementation of our global IT platform.
Operating activities, which include our discontinued operations, provided $4.6 million of cash during fiscal 2014. We
had net loss of $0.5 million during fiscal 2014, which included non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $0.8 million
associated with the issuance of stock option awards primarily to our directors and officers and depreciation and amortization
expense of $1.1 million associated with our property and equipment as well as amortization of our intangible assets. We also
had a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $1.7 million during fiscal year 2014. Changes in our operating assets and
liabilities, net of effects of acquired businesses, provided $2.6 million of cash during fiscal 2014, due primarily to the decrease
in our income tax receivable of $3.5 million, decrease in inventory of $1.5 million, partially offset by a decrease to our
accounts payable of $2.1 million. The decrease in our inventory was the result of reduced inventory purchases during fiscal
2014 due to the decline in net sales.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
The cash flow from investing activities has consisted primarily of purchases and maturities of investments and capital
expenditures.
Cash used by investing activities during fiscal 2015 was $6.9 million. This included proceeds from the maturities of
investments of $33.6 million, offset by the purchase of investments of $35.6 million, and $4.7 million in capital expenditures,
primarily related to a new ERP system implementation.
Cash provided by investing activities during fiscal 2014 was $7.6 million. This included proceeds from the maturities
of investments of $342.3 million, offset by the purchase of investments of $331.0 million, $1.0 million for the acquisition of
WVS, and $2.8 million in capital expenditures, primarily related to a new ERP system implementation.
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.
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 during fiscal 2015 was $6.9 million. This included $3.9 million of cash used to
repurchase common stock and $3.3 million in dividends paid, offset by $0.3 million of proceeds from the issuance of common
stock from stock option exercises. The repurchase of common stock relates to our share repurchase authorizations. Cash
dividends paid of $3.3 million were approved by the Board of Directors.
Cash used in financing activities was $11.9 million during fiscal 2014. This included $8.7 million related to the
repurchases of common stock and $3.3 million in cash dividends paid, offset by $0.2 million in proceeds from the issuance of
common stock from stock option exercises. The repurchase of common stock relates to our share repurchase authorizations.
Cash dividends paid of $3.3 million were approved by the Board of Directors.
Dividend payments during fiscal 2015 were approximately $3.3 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.
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Contractual Obligations
Contractual obligations by expiration period are presented in the table below as of May 30, 2015 (in thousands):
Lease obligations (1)
Total
Less than
1 year
1 - 3
years
4 - 5
years
More than
5 years
$
$
1,405
1,405
$
$
1,223
1,223
$
$
262
262
$
$
226
226
$
$
Total
3,116
3,116
(1)
Lease obligations are related to certain warehouse and office facilities under non-cancelable operating leases.
We believe that the existing sources of liquidity, including current cash, will provide sufficient resources to meet
known capital requirements and working capital needs for the fiscal year ending May 28, 2016.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”)
requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Management continuously evaluates its critical accounting policies and estimates,
including the allowance for doubtful accounts, revenue recognition, inventory obsolescence, goodwill and other intangible
assets, loss contingencies, and income taxes. Management bases the estimates on historical experience and on various other
assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, however, actual results could differ from those estimates.
The policies discussed below are considered by management to be critical to understanding our financial position and
the results of operations. Their application involves significant judgments and estimates in preparation of our consolidated
financial statements. For all of these policies, management cautions that future events rarely develop exactly as forecasted, and
the best estimates routinely require adjustment.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Our allowance for doubtful accounts includes estimated losses that result from uncollectible receivables. The estimates
are influenced by the following: continuing credit evaluation of customers’ financial conditions; aging of receivables,
individually and in the aggregate; a large number of customers which are widely dispersed across geographic areas;
collectability and delinquency history by geographic area; and the fact that no single customer accounts for more than 10% of
net sales. Significant changes in one or more of these considerations may require adjustments affecting net income and net
carrying value of accounts receivable. The allowance for doubtful accounts was approximately $0.3 million as of
May 30, 2015, and $0.6 million as of May 31, 2014.
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.
Inventories
Our worldwide inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, generally using a weighted-average cost method.
Our inventories included approximately $33.7 million of finished goods and $5.1 million of raw materials and work-in-
progress as of May 30, 2015, as compared to approximately $30.9 million of finished goods and $3.0 million of raw materials
and work-in-progress as of May 31, 2014.
Provisions for obsolete or slow moving inventories are recorded based upon regular analysis of stock rotation
privileges, obsolescence, the exiting of certain market segments, 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.
We recorded provisions to our inventory reserves of $0.2 million, $0.8 million, and $0.4 million during fiscal 2015,
2014, and 2013, respectively, which were included in cost of sales. The provisions were primarily for obsolete and slow
moving parts. The parts were written down to estimated realizable value.
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Goodwill and Other 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 through the
application of a fair-value based test, using the third quarter as the measurement date. In performing our annual review of
goodwill balances for impairment, we estimate the fair value of each of our reporting units based on projected future operating
results, market approach, and discounted cash flows. Projected future operating results and cash flows used for valuation
purposes may reflect considerable improvements relative to historical periods with respect to, among other things, revenue
growth and operating margins. Although we believe our projected future operating results and cash flows and related estimates
regarding fair values are based on reasonable assumptions, historically, projected operating results and cash flows have not
always been achieved. In accordance with ASC 350 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other”, if indicators of impairment are
deemed to be present, we would perform an interim impairment test and any resulting impairment loss would be charged to
expense in the period identified.
Our goodwill impairment testing follows the two-step process as defined in ASC 350. The first step in the process
compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair
value, the second step of the impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss to be recognized. In the
second step, the fair value of the reporting unit resulting from the first step of the evaluation is allocated to the fair value of all
of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit in order to determine an implied goodwill value. This allocation is similar to the
purchase price allocation performed in purchase accounting. If the carrying amount of the goodwill reported exceeds the
implied goodwill value, an impairment loss should be recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
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 on a straight-
line basis over their useful lives. Our intangible assets represent the fair value for trade name, customer relationships, and non-
compete agreements acquired in connection with the acquisitions of Powerlink during our second quarter of fiscal 2012 and D
and C acquired during our second quarter of fiscal 2013. Intangible assets fully relate to our EDG segment.
Long-Lived Assets
We review property and equipment, definite-lived intangible assets, and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever
adverse events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of such assets may not be recoverable.
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 losses 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.
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. See Note 8 “Income Taxes” of the notes to our consolidated financial statements in Part II,
Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). 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
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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. For public entities, ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting
periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period; early adoption is not
permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on our financial condition,
results of operations and disclosures.
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ITEM 7A. 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 this Form 10-K.
Foreign Currency Exposure
Even though we take into account current foreign currency exchange rates at the time an order is taken, our financial
statements, denominated in a non-U.S. functional currency, are subject to foreign exchange rate fluctuations.
Our foreign denominated assets and liabilities are cash, accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable and
intercompany receivables and payables, as we conduct business in countries of the European Union, Asia/Pacific and, to a
lesser extent, Canada and Latin America. We could manage foreign exchange exposures by using currency clauses in sales
contracts, local debt to offset asset exposures, and forward contracts to hedge significant transactions. We have not entered into
any forward contracts in fiscal 2015, fiscal 2014, or fiscal 2013.
Had the U.S. dollar changed unfavorably 10% against various foreign currencies, foreign denominated net sales would
have been lower by an estimated $9.6 million during fiscal 2015, an estimated $13.8 million during fiscal 2014, and an
estimated $14.1 million during fiscal 2013. Total assets would have declined by an estimated $23.1 million as of the fiscal year
ended May 30, 2015, and an estimated $26.8 million as of the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014, while the total liabilities would
have decreased by an estimated $0.9 million as of the fiscal year ended May 30, 2015, and an estimated $0.7 million as of the
fiscal year ended May 31, 2014.
The interpretation and analysis of these disclosures should not be considered in isolation since such variances in
exchanges rates would likely influence other economic factors. Such factors, which are not readily quantifiable, would likely
also affect our operations.
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Audited Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $283 and $581
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Deferred income taxes
Income tax receivable
Investments - current
Discontinued operations - assets
Total current assets
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net
Other intangibles, net
Non-current deferred income taxes
Investments - non-current
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Discontinued operations - liabilities
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities:
Non-current deferred income tax liability
Other non-current liabilities
Discontinued operations - non-current liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock, $0.05 par value; issued and outstanding 11,530 shares at
May 30, 2015, and 11,835 shares at May 31, 2014
Class B common stock, convertible, $0.05 par value; issued and outstanding
2,141 shares at May 30, 2015, and 2,191 shares at May 31, 2014
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, no shares issued
Additional paid-in-capital
Common stock in treasury, at cost, no shares at May 30, 2015, and 1 share at
May 31, 2014
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
74,535
20,753
38,769
1,696
804
929
23,692
—
161,178
10,081
743
1,443
11,549
23,816
184,994
15,768
10,144
—
25,912
1,209
1,221
—
2,430
28,342
—
577
107
—
63,252
—
89,141
3,575
156,652
184,994
$
102,752
18,354
33,869
1,089
1,537
2,888
31,732
18
192,239
7,223
843
1,724
1,516
11,306
203,545
12,337
9,220
7
21,564
5,691
1,315
130
7,136
28,700
—
592
110
—
66,141
(14)
97,959
10,057
174,845
203,545
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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Audited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Impairment of goodwill
Gain on disposal of assets
Operating income (loss)
Other (income) expense:
Investment/interest income
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
Proceeds from legal settlement
Other, net
Total other income
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Income tax provision (benefit)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income (loss)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of tax
Fair value adjustments on investments gain (loss)
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income (loss) per Common share - Basic:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Total net income (loss) per Common share - Basic:
Net income (loss) per Class B common share - Basic:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Total net income (loss) per Class B common share - Basic:
Net income (loss) per Common share - Diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Total net income (loss) per Common share - Diluted:
Net income (loss) per Class B common share - Diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Total net income (loss) per Class B common share - Diluted:
Weighted average number of shares:
Common shares - Basic
Class B common shares - Basic
Common shares - Diluted
Class B common shares - Diluted
Dividends per common share
Dividends per Class B common share
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Fiscal Year Ended
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
As revised
June 1,
2013
$ 136,957
95,819
41,138
49,229
—
(5)
(8,086)
$ 137,960
96,946
41,014
43,496
1,671
—
(4,153)
$ 141,066
99,521
41,545
41,536
—
(2)
11
(999)
(185)
—
92
(1,092)
(6,994)
(1,466)
(5,528)
(31)
(5,559)
(6,504)
22
$ (12,041) $
(1,018)
84
(2,547)
(20)
(3,501)
(652)
(307)
(345)
(170)
(515)
1,216
30
731
$
(1,306)
760
—
(85)
(631)
642
160
482
766
1,248
1,508
30
2,786
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(0.41) $
—
(0.41) $
(0.03) $
(0.01)
(0.04) $
(0.36) $
—
(0.36) $
(0.02) $
(0.01)
(0.03) $
(0.41) $
—
(0.41) $
(0.03) $
(0.01)
(0.04) $
(0.36) $
—
(0.36) $
(0.02) $
(0.01)
(0.03) $
0.03
0.05
0.08
0.03
0.05
0.08
0.03
0.05
0.08
0.03
0.05
0.08
11,682
2,151
11,682
2,151
0.240
0.220
11,915
2,250
11,915
2,250
0.240
0.220
$
$
12,448
2,790
15,372
2,790
0.240
0.220
$
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Audited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Operating activities:
Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Gain on sale of investments
Loss on disposal of assets
Share-based compensation expense
Deferred income taxes
Impairment of goodwill
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquired businesses:
Accounts receivable
Income tax receivable
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Long-term income tax liabilities
Other
Investing activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash consideration paid for acquired businesses
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from maturity of investments
Purchases of investments
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
Other
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Cash dividends paid
Other
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the fiscal year for:
Interest
Income taxes
Fiscal Year Ended
May 31,
2014
May 30,
2015
June 1,
2013
$
(5,559) $
(515) $
1,248
1,707
(27)
(5)
726
(1,604)
—
(4,495)
1,959
(7,519)
(888)
4,207
1,480
—
238
(9,780)
—
(4,737)
—
33,617
(35,550)
227
(227)
(248)
(6,918)
(3,945)
324
(3,260)
3
(6,878)
(4,641)
(28,217)
102,752
74,535
1,094
(27)
—
759
(1,005)
1,671
195
3,541
1,517
96
(2,072)
(723)
133
(51)
4,613
(973)
(2,781)
—
342,279
(331,023)
176
(176)
98
7,600
(8,739)
190
(3,341)
37
(11,853)
390
750
102,002
$ 102,752
$
1,057
(28)
16
619
145
—
1,814
143
3,097
(329)
1,482
960
(1,918)
319
8,625
(2,557)
(1,640)
4
154,228
(82,898)
188
(188)
68
67,205
(15,024)
198
(3,571)
—
(18,397)
676
58,109
43,893
102,002
— $
$
495
— $
$
2,094
—
1,680
$
$
$
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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Audited Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(in thousands)
Balance June 2, 2012:
Comprehensive income
Net income
Foreign currency translation
Fair value adjustments on
investments
Share-based compensation:
Non-vested restricted stock
Stock options
Common stock:
Canceled Shares
Options Exercised
Converted Class B to Common
Repurchase of common stock
Cancellation of Treasury Stock
Other
Dividends paid to:
Common ($0.24 per share)
Class B ($0.22 per share)
Balance June 1, 2013:
Comprehensive income
Net loss
Foreign currency translation
Fair value adjustments on
investments
Share-based compensation:
Non-vested restricted stock
Stock options
Common stock:
Options Exercised
Canceled Shares
Converted Class B to Common
Repurchase of common stock
Cancellation of Treasury Stock
Other
Dividends paid to:
Common ($0.24 per share)
Class B ($0.22 per share)
Balance May 31, 2014:
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net loss
Foreign currency translation
Fair value adjustments on
investments
Share-based compensation:
Stock options
Common stock:
Options Exercised
Converted Class B to Common
Repurchase of common stock
Cancellation of Treasury Stock
Other
Dividends paid to:
Common ($0.24 per share)
Class B ($0.22 per share)
Balance May 30, 2015:
Common
13,074
Class B
Common
2,920
Par
Value
$ 800
Additional
Paid In
Capital
$ 88,217
Common
Stock in
Treasury
$
Retained
Earnings
(216) $104,139
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
$
7,273
Total
$200,213
—
—
—
—
—
—
31
200
—
(1,196)
154
—
—
12,263
—
—
—
—
—
32
—
300
—
(764)
4
1,248
—
—
1,508
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
18
601
—
—
—
—
—
(354) —
2
—
—
(64)
—
—
—
—
(75)
—
—
—
—
215
—
—
— (15,024)
15,136
(1)
(15,072)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,248
1,508
30
18
601
30
—
—
—
—
217
—
—
—
— (15,024)
—
—
(1)
—
—
—
2,491
—
—
$ 738
$
—
—
73,979
$
—
—
(2,971)
(600)
(105) $ 101,816
$
—
—
8,811
(2,971)
(600)
$ 185,239
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
18
741
—
—
—
—
—
—
2
(300) —
—
—
—
—
— (38)
—
—
195
—
—
—
(8,791)
(1)
—
—
—
(8,739)
8,829
1
(515)
—
—
—
1,216
30
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(515)
1,216
30
18
741
197
—
—
(8,739)
—
(1)
—
—
11,835
—
—
2,191
—
—
$ 702
$
—
—
66,141
$
—
—
(14) $
(2,853)
(488)
97,959
$
—
—
10,057
(2,853)
(488)
$ 174,845
—
—
—
—
47
50
—
(401)
(1)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
726
—
—
—
—
—
2
(50) —
—
—
— (20)
—
—
322
—
—
(3,939)
2
—
—
(3,945)
3,959
—
(5,559)
—
—
(6,504)
(5,559)
(6,504)
—
—
—
—
—
—
1
22
—
—
—
—
—
—
22
726
324
—
(3,945)
—
3
—
—
11,530
—
—
2,141
—
—
$ 684
$
—
—
63,252
$
—
—
— $
(2,794)
(466)
89,141
$
—
—
3,575
(2,794)
(466)
$ 156,652
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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 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.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we created a new strategic business unit called Richardson Healthcare
("Healthcare"). Healthcare was previously included in our Canvys business unit. As hospitals remain under pressure to reduce
costs while serving a much larger customer base, there is a growing demand for independent sources of high-value replacement
parts for diagnostic imaging. Having access to parts that are tested and in stock enables hospitals to terminate expensive
service contracts with the Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEM") and instead use third party service providers or in-house
technicians. With our global infrastructure, technical sales team, and experience servicing the healthcare market, we are well
positioned to take advantage of this market opportunity. Over time, our plan is to expand our position from being the leader in
power grid tubes to a key player in the high-growth, high-profile healthcare industry.
We have three operating segments, which we define as follows:
Electron Device Group ("EDG"), renamed Power and Microwave Technologies Group in July 2015, provides
engineered solutions and distributes electronic components to customers in alternative energy, aviation, broadcast,
communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. EDG 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. EDG also offers its
customers technical services for both microwave and industrial equipment. In July 2015, EDG was re-named Power and
Microwave Technologies Group.
Canvys provides customized display solutions serving the corporate enterprise, financial, industrial, and OEM
markets.
Healthcare manufactures, distributes and services high value replacement parts for the healthcare market including
hospitals, medical centers, independent service organizations, and multi-vendor service providers. Products include power grid
tubes, 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 and upgrades; and additional replacement components 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 consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for all fiscal
years presented.
The consolidated financial statements include our wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and
account balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
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The fiscal 2013 statement of comprehensive income (loss) has been revised to correct a typographical error. The
previously reported Foreign currency translation and Fair value adjustment losses of $1.5 million and $30 thousand should
have been reflected as gains of $1.5 million and $30 thousand, respectively. As a result, fiscal 2013 comprehensive income has
been revised to $2.8 million of income from the previously reported loss of $0.3 million. The error had no impact on
consolidated Balance Sheet, Statement of Stockholders Equity, or Statement of Cash Flows.
Our fiscal year 2015 began on June 1, 2014, and ended on May 30, 2015. Unless otherwise noted, all references to a
particular year in this document shall mean our fiscal year.
3.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND DISCLOSURES
Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make
significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Management continuously evaluates its critical accounting policies and estimates, including the allowance for
doubtful accounts, revenue recognition, inventory obsolescence, goodwill and other intangible assets, loss contingencies, and
income taxes. Management bases the estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances, however, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments: The fair values of financial instruments are determined based on quoted
market prices and market interest rates as of the end of the reporting period. Our financial instruments include investments,
accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate
carrying values at May 30, 2015, and May 31, 2014.
Cash and Cash Equivalents: We consider short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known
amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in
interest rates, and that have a maturity of three months or less, when purchased, to be cash equivalents. The carrying amounts
reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents approximate the fair market value of these assets.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Our allowance for doubtful accounts includes estimated losses that result from
uncollectible receivables. The estimates are influenced by the following: continuing credit evaluation of customers’ financial
conditions; aging of receivables, individually and in the aggregate; a large number of customers which are widely dispersed
across geographic areas; collectability and delinquency history by geographic area; and the fact that no single customer
accounts for more than 10% of net sales. Significant changes in one or more of these considerations may require adjustments
affecting net income and net carrying value of accounts receivable. The allowance for doubtful accounts was approximately
$0.3 million as of May 30, 2015, and $0.6 million as of May 31, 2014.
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.
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.
Foreign Currency Translation: Balance sheet items for our foreign entities, included in our consolidated balance
sheet are translated into U.S. dollars at end-of-period spot rates. Gains and losses resulting from translation of foreign
subsidiary financial statements are credited or charged directly to accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), a
component of stockholders’ equity. Revenues and expenses are translated at the current rate on the date of the transaction.
Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in income. Foreign currency translation reflected in
our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) was a gain of $0.2 million during fiscal 2015, a loss of $0.1
million during fiscal 2014, and a loss of $0.8 million during fiscal 2013.
Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs: Shipping and handling costs billed to customers are reported as revenue and
the related costs are reported as a component of cost of sales.
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Inventories: Our worldwide inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, generally using a weighted-average
cost method. Our inventories include approximately $33.7 million of finished goods and $5.1 million of raw materials and
work-in-progress as of May 30, 2015, as compared to approximately $30.9 million of finished goods and $3.0 million of raw
materials and work-in-progress as of May 31, 2014. The inventory reserve as of May 30, 2015, was $3.0 million compared to
$3.1 million as of May 31, 2014.
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.
We recorded provisions to our inventory reserves of $0.2 million, $0.8 million, and $0.4 million during fiscal 2015,
2014, and 2013, respectively, which were included in cost of sales from continuing operations. The provisions were principally
for obsolete and slow moving parts. The parts were written down to estimated realizable value.
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.
Investments: As of May 30, 2015, we have invested in time deposits and certificates of deposit (“CD”) in the amount
of $34.7 million. Of this, $23.7 million mature in less than twelve months and $10.9 million mature in greater than twelve
months. As of May 31, 2014, we had approximately $32.7 million invested in time deposits and CD’s. Of this, $31.7 million
matured in less than twelve months and $1.0 million matured in greater than twelve months. The fair value of these investments
is the face value of each time deposit and CD.
We also have investments in equity securities, all of which are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at their
fair value based on quoted market prices. Our investments, which are included in non-current assets, had a carrying amount of
$0.6 million at May 30, 2015, and $0.5 million at May 31, 2014. Proceeds from the sale of securities were $0.2 million during
fiscal years 2015, 2014, and 2013. 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 gains and losses on those sales were less than $0.1 million during
fiscal years 2015, 2014, and 2013. Net unrealized holding losses during fiscal years 2015, 2014, and 2013, were less than $0.1
million and have been included in accumulated comprehensive income (loss) during its respective fiscal year.
Discontinued Operations: During fiscal year 2011, we completed the sale of the assets primarily used or held for use
in, and certain liabilities of, our RF, Wireless and Power Division ("RFPD"), as well as certain other Company assets, including
our information technology assets, to Arrow Electronics, Inc. ("Arrow") in exchange for $238.8 million, ("the Transaction"). In
accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 205-20, Presentation of Financial Statements - Discontinued
Operations (“ASC 205-20”), we reported the financial results of RFPD as a discontinued operation. Refer to Note 4
“Discontinued Operations” for additional discussion on the sale of RFPD.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: 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.
During the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, our goodwill balances are reviewed for impairment through the
application of a fair-value based test, using the third quarter as the measurement date. In performing our annual review of
goodwill balances for impairment, we estimate the fair value of each of our reporting units based on projected future operating
results, market approach, and discounted cash flows. Projected future operating results and cash flows used for valuation
purposes may reflect considerable improvements relative to historical periods with respect to, among other things, revenue
growth and operating margins. Although we believe our projected future operating results and cash flows and related estimates
regarding fair values are based on reasonable assumptions, historically, projected operating results and cash flows have not
always been achieved. In accordance with ASC 350 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other”, if indicators of impairment are
deemed to be present, we would perform an interim impairment test and any resulting impairment loss would be charged to
expense in the period identified.
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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 on a straight-
line basis over their useful lives.
Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation.
Improvements and replacements are capitalized while expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as
incurred. Provisions for depreciation are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset.
Depreciation expense was approximately $1.7 million, $1.0 million, and $1.0 million during fiscal years 2015, 2014, and 2013,
respectively. Property, plant and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
Land and improvements
Buildings and improvements
Computer and communications equipment
Construction in progress
Machinery and other equipment
Accumulated depreciation
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Supplemental disclosure information of the estimated useful life of the asset:
Land improvements
Buildings and improvements
Computer and communications equipment
Machinery and other equipment
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
$
$
$
1,594
18,883
6,774
1,218
6,562
35,031
(24,950)
10,081
$
$
$
1,598
18,456
3,792
1,377
5,795
31,018
(23,795)
7,223
10 years
10 - 30 years
3 - 10 years
3 - 10 years
We review property, plant and equipment for impairment whenever adverse events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amounts of such assets may not be recoverable. We have concluded that property, plant and
equipment reported as of May 30, 2015, were not impaired.
Accrued Liabilities: Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
Compensation and payroll taxes
Income taxes
Professional fees
Other accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities
May 30, 2015
May 31, 2014
$
$
4,303
572
885
4,384
10,144
$
$
4,692
68
560
3,900
9,220
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 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.
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Changes in the warranty reserve during fiscal 2015 and 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
Balance at June 1, 2013
Accruals for products sold
Utilization
Balance at May 31, 2014
Accruals for products sold
Utilization
Balance at May 30, 2015
Warranty Reserve
188
202
(215)
175
116
(103)
188
$
$
$
Other Non-Current Liabilities: Other non-current liabilities of $1.2 million at May 30, 2015, and $1.3 million at
May 31, 2014, primarily represent employee-benefits obligations in various non-US locations.
Share-Based Compensation: We measure and recognize compensation cost at fair value for all share-based
payments, including stock options. We estimate fair value using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which requires
assumptions such as expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, expected life, and dividends. Compensation cost is recognized
using a graded-vesting schedule over the applicable vesting period. Share-based compensation expense totaled approximately
$0.7 million during fiscal 2015, $0.8 million during fiscal 2014, and $0.6 million during fiscal 2013.
Stock options granted generally vest over a period of five years and have contractual terms to exercise of 10 years. A
summary of stock option activity is as follows (in thousands, except option prices and years):
Options Outstanding at June 2, 2012
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Cancelled
Options Outstanding at June 1, 2013
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Cancelled
Options Outstanding at May 31, 2014
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Cancelled
Options Outstanding at May 30, 2015
Options Vested at May 30, 2015
Number of
Options
766
225
(31)
(14)
(2)
944
224
(32)
(54)
(17)
1,065
225
(47)
(34)
(72)
1,137
608
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$
9.52
11.70
6.37
10.40
12.43
$ 10.13
11.15
5.84
11.73
11.52
$ 10.37
9.92
6.53
11.42
11.19
$ 10.35
9.83
$
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
6.5
4.9
$
$
594
594
There were 47,000 stock options exercised during fiscal 2015, with cash received of $0.3 million. The total intrinsic
value of options exercised totaled $0.2 million during fiscal 2015, $0.2 million during fiscal 2014, and $0.1 million during
fiscal 2013. The weighted average fair value of stock option grants was $3.71 during fiscal 2015, $4.53 during fiscal 2014, and
$4.75 during fiscal 2013. As of May 30, 2015, total unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock options was
approximately $2.1 million which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average period of five years. The
total grant date fair value of stock options vested during fiscal 2015 was $0.7 million.
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The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted
average assumptions:
Expected volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Expected lives (years)
Annual cash dividend
Fiscal Year Ended
May 30,
2015
46.12%
2.12%
6.47
May 31,
2014
49.31%
2.03%
6.47
June 1,
2013
50.79%
1.12%
6.37
$
0.24
$
0.24
$
0.24
The expected volatility assumptions are based on historical experience. The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield
of a treasury note with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the stock option.
The expected stock option life assumption is based on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) guidance
in Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 107 (“SAB No. 107”). On December 21, 2007, the SEC issued SAB No. 110 stating
that they will continue to accept SAB No. 107, past the original expiration date of December 31, 2007. For stock options
granted during fiscal years 2015, 2014, and 2013, we believe that our historical stock option experience does not provide a
reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. We utilized the Safe Harbor option, or Simplified Method, to determine
the expected term of these options in accordance with SAB No. 107 for options granted. We intend to continue to utilize the
Simplified Method for future grants in accordance with SAB No. 110 until such time that we believe that our historical stock
option experience will provide a reasonable basis to estimate an expected term.
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at May 30, 2015 (in thousands, except
option prices and years):
Outstanding
Vested
Exercise Price Range
Shares
Price
Life
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Shares
Price
Life
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
$4.26 to $7.24
$7.32 to $11.14
$11.50 to $13.76
Total
185
507
445
1,137
$
$
$
$
5.70
10.16
12.51
10.35
3.8
7.7
6.3
6.5
$
$
$
$
547
47
—
594
185
131
292
608
$
$
$
$
5.75
8.96
12.66
9.83
3.8
4.4
6.0
4.9
$
$
$
$
547
47
—
594
As of May 30, 2015, we did not have any unvested restricted shares.
Compensation effects arising from issuing stock awards have been charged against income and recorded as additional
paid-in-capital in the consolidated statements of stockholder’s equity during fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013.
The Employees’ 2011 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 750,000 shares as
incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, or stock awards. Under this plan, 187,000 shares are reserved for future
issuance. The Plan authorizes the granting of stock options at the fair market value at the date of grant. Generally, these options
become exercisable over five years and expire up to 10 years from the date of grant.
On June 16, 2005, our Board of Directors adopted the 2006 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors which
authorizes the issuance of up to 400,000 shares as non-qualified stock options. Under this plan, 65,000 shares of common stock
have been reserved for future issuance relating to stock options exercisable based on the passage of time. Each option is
exercisable over a period of time from its date of grant at the market value on the grant date and expires after 10 years and one
month.
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
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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 per share amounts presented in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) are based on the
following (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
Numerator for Basic and Diluted EPS:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Less dividends:
Common stock
Class B common stock
Undistributed earnings (losses)
Common stock undistributed earnings (losses)
Class B common stock undistributed earnings (losses)
Total undistributed earnings (losses)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Less dividends:
Common stock
Class B common stock
Undistributed earnings (losses)
Common stock undistributed earnings (losses)
Class B common stock undistributed earnings (losses)
Total undistributed earnings (losses)
Net income (loss)
Less dividends:
Common stock
Class B common stock
Undistributed earnings (losses)
Common stock undistributed earnings (losses)
Class B common stock undistributed earnings (losses)
Total undistributed earnings (losses)
Denominator for basic and diluted EPS:
May 30, 2015
For the Fiscal Year Ended
May 31, 2014
June 1, 2013
Basic
Diluted
Basic
Diluted
Basic
Diluted
$ (5,528) $ (5,528) $
(345) $
(345) $
482
$
482
2,794
466
2,853
488
2,794
466
2,853
488
2,971
600
$ (8,788) $ (8,788) $ (3,686) $ (3,686) $ (3,089) $ (3,089)
$ (7,539) $ (7,539) $ (3,151) $ (3,151) $ (2,570) $ (2,575)
(514)
$ (8,788) $ (8,788) $ (3,686) $ (3,686) $ (3,089) $ (3,089)
766
$
2,971
600
(170) $
(170) $
(1,249)
(1,249)
(31) $
(31) $
(519)
(535)
(535)
766
$
2,853
488
2,853
488
2,794
466
2,794
466
2,971
600
$ (3,291) $ (3,291) $ (3,511) $ (3,511) $ (2,805) $ (2,805)
$ (2,823) $ (2,823) $ (3,001) $ (3,001) $ (2,334) $ (2,338)
(467)
$ (3,291) $ (3,291) $ (3,511) $ (3,511) $ (2,805) $ (2,805)
1,248
$ (5,559) $ (5,559) $
2,971
600
(515) $
(515) $
1,248
(471)
(468)
(510)
(510)
(468)
$
2,853
488
2,794
466
2,794
466
2,971
600
$ (8,819) $ (8,819) $ (3,856) $ (3,856) $ (2,323) $ (2,323)
$ (7,565) $ (7,565) $ (3,296) $ (3,296) $ (1,933) $ (1,937)
(386)
$ (8,819) $ (8,819) $ (3,856) $ (3,856) $ (2,323) $ (2,323)
2,971
600
2,853
488
(1,254)
(1,254)
(390)
(560)
(560)
Common stock weighted average shares
Class B common stock weighted average shares, and
shares under if-converted method for diluted EPS
Effect of dilutive securities
Dilutive stock options
Denominator for diluted EPS adjusted for weighted
average shares and assumed conversions
Income (loss) from continuing operations per share:
Common stock
Class B common stock
Income (loss) from discontinued operations per share:
Common stock
Class B common stock
Net income (loss) per share:
Common stock
Class B common stock
$
$
$
$
$
$
11,682
11,682
11,915
11,915
12,448
12,448
2,151
2,151
2,250
2,250
2,790
2,790
—
13,833
—
14,165
(0.41) $
(0.36) $
(0.41) $
(0.36) $
(0.03) $
(0.02) $
(0.03) $
(0.02) $
— $
— $
— $
— $
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
(0.41) $
(0.36) $
(0.41) $
(0.36) $
(0.04) $
(0.03) $
(0.04) $
(0.03) $
134
15,372
0.03
0.03
0.05
0.05
0.08
0.08
0.03
0.03
0.05
0.05
0.08
0.08
$
$
$
$
$
$
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Note: Common stock options that were anti-dilutive and not included in diluted earnings per common share for fiscal 2015,
fiscal 2014, and fiscal 2013 were 880,589; 489,064; and 280,764, respectively.
New Accounting Pronouncements: In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with
Customers (Topic 606). 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. For public entities, ASU 2014-09 is
effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting
period; early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on
our financial condition, results of operations and disclosures.
4.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Financial Summary - Discontinued Operations
Summary financial results for fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013 are presented in the following table (in thousands):
Net sales
Gross loss(1)
Selling, general, and administrative expenses (2)
Additional (gain)/loss on sale
Income tax provision (benefit) (3)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
Fiscal 2015
Fiscal 2014
Fiscal 2013
— $
—
—
—
31
(31)
$
402
(330)
215
—
(375)
(170)
636
(553)
714
18
(2,051)
766
Notes:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Gross loss for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 includes unabsorbed manufacturing labor and overhead expenses related to
the Manufacturing Agreement with RFPD which ended March 1, 2014.
Selling, General and Administrative expenses in fiscal years 2014 and 2013 related primarily to professional fees for
tax audits resulting from the Transaction.
The income tax provision for fiscal year 2015 was due to an income tax audit as a result of the Transaction. The
income tax benefits in fiscal years 2014 and 2013 relates to the reversal of tax reserves.
Assets and liabilities classified as discontinued operations on our consolidated balance sheets as of May 30, 2015, and
May 31, 2014, include the following (in thousands):
Inventories
Discontinued operations - Assets
Accrued liabilities - current
Accrued liabilities - non-current
Discontinued operations - Liabilities
5.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
May 30, 2015
May 31, 2014
— $
— $
— $
—
— $
18
18
7
130
137
$
$
$
$
On October 16, 2014, the Company repurchased 50,000 Class B shares from the Richardson Wildlife Foundation, an
Illinois not-for-profit corporation, at a negotiated price of $9.91 per share. Edward Richardson, Chairman and CEO of the Company,
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also serves as President of the Richardson Wildlife Foundation. These shares were repurchased pursuant to the Company's share
repurchase authorization approved by its Board of Directors. Mr. Richardson filed a Form 4 to record the gifting of his Class B
shares.
On August 9, 2013, the Company repurchased 300,000 Class B shares from Mr. Richardson at a negotiated price of $11.50
per share. On May 15, 2013, the Company repurchased 48,925 Class B shares from the Richardson Wildlife Foundation and an
additional 200,000 Class B shares from Mr. Richardson at a negotiated price of $11.70 per share. These shares were repurchased
pursuant to the Company's share repurchase authorization approved by its Board of Directors. Mr. Richardson filed a Form 4 to
record the gifting or sale of his Class B shares.
6.
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill are as follows (in thousands):
Balance at June 1, 2013
Premium Paid for WVS Acquisition
Foreign currency translation
Impairment on goodwill
Balance at May 31, 2014
Balance at May 30, 2015
$
$
$
TOTAL
1,519
25
127
(1,671)
—
—
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.
In calculating the fair value for our reporting units, we performed extensive valuation analysis, utilizing both income
and market approaches. The following describes the valuation methodologies used to derive the fair value of our EDG
reporting unit:
•
Income Approach: To determine the estimated fair value of each reporting unit, we discount the expected cash
flows which are developed by management. We estimate our future cash flows after considering current economic
conditions and trends, estimated future operating results, our views of growth rates and anticipated future
economic and regulatory conditions. To estimate cash flows beyond the final year of our models, we use a
terminal value approach and incorporate the present value of the resulting terminal value into our estimate of fair
value.
• Market-Based Approach: To corroborate the results of the income approach described above, we estimate the fair
value of our reporting unit using several market-based approaches, including the guideline company method,
which focuses on comparing our risk profile and growth prospects to select reasonably similar publicly traded
companies.
Projected future operating results and cash flows used for valuation purposes may reflect considerable improvements
relative to historical periods with respect to, among other things, revenue growth and operating margins. Although we believe
our projected future operating results and cash flows and related estimates regarding fair values are based on reasonable
assumptions, historically, projected operating results and cash flows have not always been achieved.
In accordance with ASC 350 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other”, if indicators of impairment are deemed to be
present, we would perform an interim impairment test and any resulting impairment loss would be charged to expense in the
period identified.
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We did not have any goodwill on our balance sheet as of May 30, 2015. The results of our goodwill impairment tests
as of March 1, 2014, indicated that the value of goodwill attributed to our EDG segment was fully impaired. Certain indicators
existed to suggest our EDG reporting unit was at risk of its carrying value exceeding its fair value. This included a reduction in
the EDG core business as well as a reduction in our forecasted financial results due to the uncertainty with our growth
initiatives. As a result, we recorded a pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $1.7 million. Additionally, a $0.4 million tax
benefit was recorded related to the goodwill impairment.
Intangible Assets
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 on a straight-
line basis over their useful lives.
Our intangible assets represent the fair value for trade name, customer relationships, and non-compete agreements
acquired in connection with the acquisition of Powerlink during the second quarter of fiscal 2012 and the acquisition of
D and C during the second quarter of fiscal 2013.
Intangible assets subject to amortization as well as amortization expense are as follows (in thousands):
Gross Amounts:
Trade Name
Customer Relationship
Non-compete Agreements
Total Gross Amounts
Accumulated Amortization:
Trade Name
Customer Relationship
Non-compete Agreements
Total Accumulated Amortization
Net Intangibles
Intangible Assets Subject to
Amortization as of
May 30, 2015
May 31, 2014
$
$
$
$
$
29
948
47
1,024
29
221
31
281
743
$
$
$
$
$
29
977
47
1,053
18
178
14
210
843
We determined that other intangibles were not impaired on the basis of the future undiscounted cash flows expected.
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
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Thereafter
The weighted average number of years of amortization expense remaining is 16.4 years.
Amortization
Expense
$
66
57
55
46
44
475
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7.
LEASE OBLIGATIONS, OTHER COMMITMENTS, AND CONTINGENCIES
We lease certain warehouse and office facilities and office equipment under non-cancelable operating leases. Rent
expense from continuing operations for fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013 was $1.8 million, $1.5 million, and $1.6 million,
respectively. Under the terms of the Transaction, Arrow assumed many of our facility leases and we are sub-leasing space from
Arrow. Our future lease commitments for minimum rentals, including common area maintenance charges and property taxes
during the next five years have been adjusted to reflect the Transaction as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Thereafter
Payments
$
1,405
609
341
273
224
264
8.
INCOME TAXES
Income (loss) before income taxes includes the following components (in thousands):
United States
Foreign
Income (loss) before income taxes
Fiscal Year Ended
May 30,
2015
$
$
(9,287) $
2,293
(6,994) $
May 31,
2014
(1,399) $
747
(652) $
June 1,
2013
(2,716)
3,358
642
The provision (benefit) for income taxes for fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013 consists of the following (in thousands):
Current:
Federal
State
Foreign
Total current
Deferred:
Federal
State
Foreign
Total deferred
Income tax provision (benefit)
Fiscal Year Ended
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
June 1,
2013
$
$
$
$
$
(326) $
14
191
(121) $
(1,964) $
530
89
(1,345) $
(1,466) $
214
1
601
816
$
$
(585) $
(169)
(369)
(1,123) $
(307) $
(974)
56
970
52
(213)
151
170
108
160
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The differences between income taxes at the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 34% and the reported income tax
provision (benefit) for fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013 are summarized as follows:
Federal statutory rate
Effect of:
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit
Foreign income inclusion
Foreign taxes at other rates
Permanent tax differences
Intercompany items
Compensation items
Tax reserves
Additional U.S. tax on undistributed foreign earnings
Net increase in valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
Additional benefit for carryback of current year federal loss
Return to provision adjustments
Other
Effective tax rate
Fiscal Year Ended
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
June 1,
2013
34.0%
34.0%
34.0%
5.3
(1.6)
4.4
(0.5)
2.2
—
0.8
(0.5)
(27.3)
—
4.0
0.1
20.9%
14.1
(10.2)
(4.4)
(3.9)
(11.0)
(12.7)
(7.2)
37.6
(3.4)
—
15.3
(1.2)
47.0%
(14.5)
24.7
(44.6)
3.2
—
—
(23.5)
33.8
18.1
(6.1)
—
(0.2)
24.9%
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Our deferred tax assets and liabilities
reflect continuing operations as of May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014. Significant components are as follows (in thousands):
Deferred tax assets:
NOL carryforwards - foreign and domestic
Inventory valuations
Goodwill
Foreign tax credits
Severance reserve
Foreign capital loss
Other
Subtotal
Valuation allowance - foreign and domestic
Net deferred tax assets after valuation allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation
Tax on undistributed earnings
Other
Subtotal
Net Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Supplemental disclosure of deferred tax assets (liabilities) information:
Domestic
Foreign
Total
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Fiscal Year Ended
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,960
1,060
1,031
322
—
1,073
1,983
11,429
(5,158)
6,271
$
$
$
(218) $
(4,813)
(202)
(5,233) $
$
1,038
3,477
2,710
6,187
$
$
$
3,405
1,130
989
—
367
1,093
2,753
9,737
(4,070)
5,667
(317)
(7,031)
(659)
(8,007)
(2,340)
(1,797)
3,527
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As of May 30, 2015, we had approximately $3.0 million of federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards.
Domestic state NOL carryforwards amounted to approximately $2.4 million. Foreign NOL carryforwards totaled approximately
$0.6 million with various or indefinite expiration dates. We also have $0.3 million of foreign tax credit carryforwards as of
May 30, 2015. We do not have any alternative minimum tax credit carryforward as of May 30, 2015.
We have historically determined that certain undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries, to the extent of cash
available, will be repatriated to the U.S. Accordingly, we have provided a deferred tax liability totaling $4.8 million and $7.0
million as of May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014, respectively, on foreign earnings of $37.2 million and $41.3 million,
respectively. In addition, as of May 30, 2015, $33.7 million of cumulative positive earnings of some of our foreign subsidiaries
are still considered permanently reinvested pursuant to ASC 740-30, Income Taxes - Other Considerations or Special Areas
(“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.
Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will
be generated to use the existing deferred tax assets. A significant component of objective evidence evaluated was the
cumulative income or loss incurred in each jurisdiction over the three-year period ended May 30, 2015. Such objective
evidence limits the ability to consider subjective evidence such as future income projections. We considered other positive
evidence in determining the need for a valuation allowance in the U.S. including the repatriation of foreign earnings which we
do not consider permanently reinvested in certain of our foreign subsidiaries. The weight of this positive evidence is not
sufficient to outweigh other negative evidence in evaluating our need for a valuation allowance in the U.S. jurisdiction.
On the basis of this evaluation, as of May 30, 2015, a valuation allowance of $5.2 million has been established to
record only the portion of the deferred tax asset that will more likely than not be realized. The valuation allowance relates to
deferred tax assets in foreign jurisdictions where historical taxable losses have been incurred. We also recorded a valuation
allowance for all domestic federal and state net deferred tax assets considering the significant cumulative losses in the U.S.
jurisdiction, the reversal of the deferred tax liability for foreign earnings, and no forecast of additional U.S. income. 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.
Income taxes paid, including foreign estimated tax payments, were $0.5 million, $2.1 million, and $1.7 million during
fiscal 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world. Generally,
years prior to fiscal 2005 are closed for examination under the statute of limitation for U.S. federal, state or local, or non-U.S.
tax jurisdictions. We are also currently under examination in Germany (fiscal 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011). Our primary
foreign tax jurisdictions are Germany and the Netherlands. We have tax years open in Germany beginning in fiscal 2008 and
the Netherlands beginning in fiscal 2009.
The uncertain tax positions as of May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014, totaled $2.0 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
Unrecognized tax benefits of $0.1 million would affect our effective tax rate if recognized. The following table summarizes the
activity related to the unrecognized tax benefits (in thousands):
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of period
Increase due to currency translation
Increase in positions taken in prior period
Increase in positions taken in current period
Decrease in positions due to settlements
Decrease related to the expiration of statute of limitations
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of period
Fiscal Year Ended
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
$
$
161
—
2,000
—
(161)
—
2,000
$
$
32
7
163
—
—
(41)
161
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Unrecognized tax benefits for continuing and discontinued operations are as follows (in thousands):
Continuing operations
Discontinuing operations (1)
(1) Relates to an amended state income tax return
Fiscal Year Ended
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
$
$
117
1,883
2,000
$
$
66
95
161
We record penalties and interest relating to uncertain tax positions in the income tax expense line item within the
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). Accrued interest and penalties are included within the related tax
liability line in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We have not recorded a liability for interest and penalties as of May 30, 2015,
and less than $0.1 million, of interest and penalties was recorded during May 31, 2014.
It is not expected that there will be a change in the unrecognized tax benefits due to the expiration of various statutes
of limitations within the next 12 months.
9.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Employee Profit Sharing Plan: The employee profit sharing plan is a defined contribution profit sharing plan for
employees. The profit sharing plan has a 401(k) provision whereby we match 50% of employee contributions up to 4.0% of
pay. Charges to expense for matching contributions to this plan were $0.3 million, $0.3 million, and $0.2 million, during fiscal
years 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
10.
SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we created a new strategic business unit called Healthcare. As hospitals remain
under pressure to reduce costs while serving a much larger customer base, there is a growing demand for independent sources
of high value replacement parts for diagnostic imaging. Having access to parts that are tested and in stock enables hospitals to
terminate expensive service contracts with OEM and instead use third party service providers or in-house technicians. With our
global infrastructure, technical sales team, and experience servicing the healthcare market, we are well positioned to take
advantage of this market opportunity. Over time, our plan is to expand our position from being the leader in power grid tubes
to a key player in the high growth, high profile healthcare industry.
In accordance with ASC 280-10, Segment Reporting, we have identified three reportable segments: EDG and Canvys,
and Healthcare.
Electron Device Group ("EDG"), renamed Power and Microwave Technologies Group in July 2015, provides
engineered solutions and distributes electronic components to customers in alternative energy, aviation, broadcast,
communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. EDG 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. EDG also offers its
customers technical services for both microwave and industrial equipment. In July 2015, EDG was re-named Power and
Microwave Technologies Group.
Canvys provides customized display solutions serving the corporate enterprise, financial, industrial, and OEM
markets.
Healthcare manufactures, distributes and services high value replacement parts for the healthcare market including
hospitals, medical centers, independent service organizations, and multi-vendor service providers. Products include power grid
tubes, 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 and upgrades; and additional replacement components 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.
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The CEO evaluates performance and allocates resources primarily based on the gross profit of each segment.
Operating results by segment are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
EDG
Net Sales
Gross Profit
Canvys
Net Sales
Gross Profit
Healthcare
Net Sales
Gross Profit
Fiscal Year Ended
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
June 1,
2013
$
$
$
105,748
33,098
$ 103,274
31,610
$ 102,593
31,431
$
$
24,645
6,457
6,564
1,583
27,857
7,588
6,829
1,816
$
$
32,139
8,142
6,334
1,972
A reconciliation of assets to the relevant consolidated amount is as follows (in thousands):
Segment assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Investments - current
Other current assets (1)
Net property
Investments - non-current
Other assets - non-current deferred income taxes
Assets of discontinued operations (2)
Total assets
$
May 30,
2015
60,200
74,535
23,692
3,494
10,081
11,549
1,443
—
$ 184,994
May 31,
2014
$ 52,790
102,752
31,732
5,790
7,223
1,516
1,724
18
$ 203,545
(1)
(2)
Other current assets include miscellaneous receivables, prepaid expenses, and current deferred income taxes.
See Note 4 “Discontinued Operations”.
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):
Net Sales
North America
Asia/Pacific
Europe
Latin America
Other (1)
Total
Gross Profit
North America
Asia/Pacific
Europe
Latin America
Other (1)
Total
Fiscal Year Ended
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
June 1,
2013
$
59,742
24,605
44,425
8,275
(90)
$ 136,957
$ 57,137
24,069
47,610
8,936
208
$ 137,960
$ 62,269
22,732
45,663
9,447
955
$ 141,066
$
$
20,352
7,967
14,051
3,082
(4,314)
41,138
$ 18,905
7,849
15,506
3,231
(4,477)
$ 41,014
$ 20,963
7,805
14,248
3,296
(4,767)
$ 41,545
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(1) Other primarily includes 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.
Net assets by geographic region are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
Net Assets
North America
Asia/Pacific
Europe
Latin America
Total
11.
LITIGATION
Fiscal Year Ended
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
June 1,
2013
$
76,153
$
88,902
$ 103,006
44,602
34,127
1,770
45,334
38,407
2,202
43,604
36,373
2,256
$ 156,652
$ 174,845
$ 185,239
We are involved in several pending judicial proceedings concerning matters arising in the ordinary course of business.
While the outcome of litigation is subject to uncertainties, based on 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 was less than a reasonable possibility that a material loss had been incurred.
During fiscal 2014, we received settlements in the amount of $2.5 million related to an antitrust class action lawsuit
settlement. The settlement was recorded as proceeds from legal settlement within the Other Income section of our Consolidated
Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).
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 May 30, 2015, we held investments that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Our
investments consist of time deposits and CDs, where face value is equal to fair value, and equity securities of publicly traded
companies for which market prices are readily available.
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Investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to the disclosure requirements of ASC 820 as of
May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2014, were as follows (in thousands):
May 30, 2015
Time deposits/CDs
Equity securities
Total
May 31, 2014
Time deposits/CDs
Equity securities
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
$
$
$
$
34,665
576
35,241
32,732
516
33,248
$
$
$
$
— $
—
— $
— $
—
— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
13.
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
The following table presents the valuation and qualifying account activity for fiscal year ended May 30, 2015,
May 31, 2014, and June 1, 2013, (in thousands):
Description
Year ended May 30, 2015
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Inventory provisions
Year ended May 31, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Inventory provisions
Year ended June 1, 2013
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Inventory provisions
Balance at
beginning
of period
Charged to
expense
Deductions
Balance at
end
of period
$
$
$
$
$
$
581
3,141
1,092
2,715
1,058
2,976
(221) (1)
228 (3)
114
751 (3)
135
412 (3)
$
$
$
77 (2)
378 (4)
625 (2)
325 (4)
101 (2)
673 (4)
$
$
$
283
2,991
581
3,141
1,092
2,715
Notes:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Charges to bad debt expense, net impact for FY15 was a recovery of $0.2 million primarily due to negotiations and
resolutions with a large European customer.
Uncollectible amounts written off, net of recoveries and foreign currency translation.
Charges to cost of sales. Included in fiscal 2015 are inventory write-downs of $0.1 million for EDG and $0.1 million
for Canvys, and less than $0.1 million for Healthcare. Included in fiscal 2014 are inventory write-downs of $0.6
million for EDG and $0.2 million for Canvys. Included in fiscal 2013 are inventory write-downs of $0.2 million for
EDG and $0.2 million for Canvys.
Inventory disposed of or sold, net of foreign currency translation.
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14.
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Description
Fiscal 2015
Net sales
Gross profit
Loss from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Net loss
Loss from continuing operations
Common stock - basic
Class B common stock - basic
Common stock - diluted
Class B common stock - diluted
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Common stock - basic
Class B common stock - basic
Common stock - diluted
Class B common stock - diluted
Net Loss
Common stock - basic
Class B common stock - basic
Common stock - diluted
Class B common stock - diluted
Fiscal 2014
Net sales
Gross profit
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Net income (loss)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Common stock - basic
Class B common stock - basic
Common stock - diluted
Class B common stock - diluted
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Common stock - basic
Class B common stock - basic
Common stock - diluted
Class B common stock - diluted
Net income (loss)
Common stock - basic
Class B common stock - basic
Common stock - diluted
Class B common stock - diluted
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
$
33,841
10,462
(1,144)
87
(1,057)
(0.08) $
(0.07) $
(0.08) $
(0.07) $
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
$
$
$
$
(0.07) $
(0.06) $
(0.07) $
(0.06) $
35,436
11,007
631
(107)
524
0.05
0.04
0.04
0.04
$
$
$
$
$
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
0.04
0.03
0.03
0.03
$
$
$
$
$
33,471
9,800
(2,198)
—
(2,198)
(0.16) $
(0.15) $
(0.16) $
(0.15) $
— $
— $
— $
— $
(0.16) $
(0.15) $
(0.16) $
(0.15) $
$
32,884
9,651
(112)
(420)
(532)
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
(0.03) $
(0.03) $
(0.03) $
(0.03) $
(0.04) $
(0.04) $
(0.04) $
(0.04) $
34,946
10,218
(2,103)
(118)
(2,221)
(0.16)
(0.13)
(0.16)
(0.13)
(0.01)
(0.01)
(0.01)
(0.01)
(0.17)
(0.14)
(0.17)
(0.14)
35,383
10,164
(2,843)
368
(2,475)
(0.21)
(0.19)
(0.21)
(0.19)
0.03
0.02
0.03
0.02
(0.18)
(0.17)
(0.18)
(0.17)
$
34,699
10,658
(83)
—
(83)
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
— $
— $
— $
— $
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
(0.01) $
34,257
10,192
1,979
(11)
1,968
0.14
0.13
0.14
0.13
$
$
$
$
$
— $
— $
— $
— $
0.14
0.13
0.14
0.13
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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15.
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On June 15, 2015, Richardson Electronics, Ltd (“the Company”), acquired certain assets of International Medical
Equipment and Services, Inc. (“IMES”), pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”).
IMES, based in South Carolina, provides reliable, cost-saving solutions worldwide for major brands of CT and MRI
equipment. Annual sales of IMES are approximately $10 million. 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 will remain in South
Carolina. Richardson Healthcare will expand its replacement parts and training offerings geographically leveraging the
Company’s global infrastructure.
The consideration paid by the Company to IMES at closing was $12.2 million in cash. This includes the purchase of
inventory, receivables, fixed assets, and certain other assets of the company. The total consideration paid excludes transaction
costs and is subject to certain post-close adjustments.
In connection with the Agreement, 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 EBITDA exceeds $2.0 million
inclusive of the bonus payment.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Richardson Electronics, Ltd.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. as of May 30, 2015 and the related
consolidated statement of comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. at May 30, 2015, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States),
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.'s internal control over financial reporting as of May 30, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal
Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO) and our report dated July 27, 2015, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ BDO USA, LLP
Chicago, Illinois
July 27, 2015
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Richardson Electronics, Ltd.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. as of May 31, 2014, and the
related consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the two years
in the period ended May 31, 2014. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial
position of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. at May 31, 2014, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for
each of the two years in the period ended May 31, 2014, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Chicago, Illinois
July 25, 2014 except for note 5 and note 10, as to which the date is July 27, 2015
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Richardson Electronics, Ltd.:
We have audited Richardson Electronics, Ltd.’s internal control over financial reporting as of May 30, 2015, based on criteria
established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). Richardson Electronics, Ltd.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective
internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting,
included in the accompanying “Item 9A, Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting”. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control
over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control
over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating
effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we
considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain
to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets
of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that
could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, Richardson Electronics, Ltd. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting
as of May 30, 2015, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the
consolidated balance sheet of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. as of May 30, 2015 and the related consolidated statement of
comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended and our report dated July 27, 2015
expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ BDO USA, LLP
Chicago, Illinois
July 27, 2015
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ITEM 9A. 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 May 30, 2015.
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 May 30, 2015.
(a)
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial
reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over
financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness of future
periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of
compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
A material weakness is a deficiency in internal control over financial reporting that results in more than a remote
likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.
Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, management conducted an
assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of May 30, 2015, based on the framework in
the Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (“COSO”). Based on that assessment, management has concluded that the Company’s internal control over
financial reporting was effective as of May 30, 2015.
Management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of May 30, 2015, has
been audited by BDO USA, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included
herein.
(a)
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal
year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial
reporting.
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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None
Results of Operation and Financial Condition and Declaration of Dividend
On July 22, 2015, we issued a press release reporting results for our fourth quarter and fiscal year ended
May 30, 2015, and the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Form 10-K and incorporated by reference herein.
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ITEM 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
PART III
Information concerning directors and executive officers of the registrant will be contained in our Proxy Statement to
be issued in connection with our Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held on October 6, 2015, and is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 11. Executive Compensation
Information concerning executive compensation will be contained in our Proxy Statement to be issued in connection
with our Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held on October 6, 2015, and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management will be contained in our
Proxy Statement to be issued in connection with our Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held on October 6, 2015,
and is incorporated herein by reference.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table sets forth information as of May 30, 2015, with respect to compensation plans under which equity
securities are authorized for issuance:
Plan Category
Equity Compensation Plans Approved by Security Holders
Equity Compensation Plans Not Approved by Security Holders
Total
Number of
Securities to be
Issued Upon
Exercise of
Outstanding
Options,
Warrants and
Rights
1,113,675
$
23,564 (1) $
$
1,137,239
Number of
Securities
Remaining
Available for
Future Issuance
Under Equity
Compensation
Plans (Excluding
Securities
Reflected in the
First Column)
Weighted Average
Per Share
Exercise Price of
Outstanding
Options, Warrants
and Rights
10.30
12.95 (1)
10.35
251,542
—
251,542
(1)
Options issued in 1987 pursuant to an employment contract with a former officer and director of Richardson
Electronics, Ltd.
ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Information concerning certain relationships and related transactions will be contained in our Proxy Statement to be
issued in connection with our Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held on October 6, 2015, and is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Information concerning accountant fees and services will be contained in our Proxy Statement to be issued in
connection with our Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held on October 6, 2015, and is incorporated herein by
reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Exhibit
See Exhibit Index.
(b) Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules.
Our consolidated financial statements being filed as part of this Form 10-K are filed on Item 8 of this Form 10-K. All
other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable, and therefore have been omitted.
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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.
Signature
Title
By:
/s/ Edward J. Richardson
Edward J. Richardson
Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer (Principal
Executive Officer), President, and
Director
Date
July 27, 2015
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following
persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Title
/s/ Edward J. Richardson
Edward J. Richardson
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer), President, and
Director
Date
July 27, 2015
/s/ Kathleen S. Dvorak
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
July 27, 2015
Kathleen S. Dvorak
/s/ James M. Dudek Jr.
Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
July 27, 2015
James M. Dudek Jr.
(Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ Paul J. Plante
Director
Paul J. Plante
/s/ Jacques Belin
Director
Jacques Belin
/s/ James Benham
Director
James Benham
/s/ Kenneth Halverson
Kenneth Halverson
Director
/s/ Scott Hodes
Director
Scott Hodes
July 27, 2015
July 27, 2015
July 27, 2015
July 27, 2015
July 27, 2015
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PART IV
ITEM 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) List of Documents Filed as a Part of This Report:
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 30, 2015, and May 31, 2014.
(1)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for each of the three years
ended May 30, 2015, May 31, 2014, and June 1, 2013.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years ended May 30, 2015,
May 31, 2014, and June 1, 2013.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for each of the three years ended
May 30, 2015, May 31, 2014, and June 1, 2013.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Report of BDO USA, LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
Report of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
(2)
Index to Financial Statement Schedules:
All schedules have been omitted because the required information is included in the
consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto, or is not applicable or required.
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Exhibit
Number
3(a)
3(b)
3(c)
3(d)
10(a) †
10(e) †
Description
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration
Statement on Form S-4, Registration No. 33-8696, dated November 13, 1986).
Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 3, 2011).
Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s
current Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 15, 2012).
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, incorporated by reference to Annex III of
the Proxy Statement filed August 22, 2014
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Annex A to the
Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
August 23, 2011).
Amendment to the Richardson Electronics, Ltd. 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to
Annex II to the Company's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 28, 2014).
Edward J. Richardson Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix F to the Company’s
Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 14, 2007).
10(e)(i) † Amended and Restated Edward J. Richardson Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the
Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the SEC on August 30, 2012).
10(f) †
10(g) †
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. 2006 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit A to the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on September 12, 2005).
Employment, Nondisclosure and Non-Compete Agreement, dated June 1, 2004, by and between the Company
and Wendy Diddell (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to the Company’s Amendment No. 4 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 333-113568, filed June 14, 2004).
10(g)(i) † First Amendment to Employment, Nondisclosure and Non-Compete Agreement, dated May 31, 2007, by and
between the Company and Wendy Diddell (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2007).
10(h) †
10(j) †
10(k) †
10(n)
Employment, Nondisclosure and Non-Compete Agreement, dated October 24, 2007, by and between the
Company and Kathleen Dvorak (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on
Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 25, 2007).
Employment, Nondisclosure and Non-Compete Agreement dated June 26, 2014, by and between the Company
and Gregory J. Peloquin (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the
SEC on June 27, 2014).
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement issued under the Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Employees’ 2001
Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(o) to the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008).
Acquisition Agreement, dated October 1, 2010, among Richardson Electronics, Ltd., certain subsidiaries of
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. and Arrow Electronics, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
October 1, 2010).
Certification of Edward J. Richardson pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant
to Part I).
Certification of Kathleen S. Dvorak pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant
to Part I
Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant to Part I).
Press Release dated July 22, 2015.
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Exhibit
Number
10(o)(i)
14
21
23.1
Amendment No. 1 to Acquisition Agreement, dated February 28, 2011, between Richardson Electronics, Ltd.,
and Arrow Electronics, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(q)(i) to the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 28, 2011).
Corporate Code of Conduct (incorporated by reference to and Form 8-K filed on June 4, 2012).
Description
Subsidiaries of the Company.
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - BDO USA LLP.
23.1 (a)
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Ernst & Young LLP.
31.1
31.2
32
99.1
101
Certification of Edward J. Richardson pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant
to Part I).
Certification of Kathleen S. Dvorak pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant
to Part I).
Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant to Part I).
Press release, dated July 22, 2015.
The following financial information from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fourth quarter and fiscal year
ended May 30, 2015, filed with the SEC on July 27, 2015, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language
(XBRL): (i) the Audited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of May 30, 2015, (ii) the Audited Consolidated
Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months and 12 months ended
May 30, 2015, (iii) the Audited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three and 12 months ended
May 30, 2015, (iv) the Audited Consolidated Statement of Stockholder’s Equity as of May 30, 2015, and (v)
Notes to Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
† Executive Compensation Plan or Agreement
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Exhibit 21
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY
Richardson Electronics Pty Limited
Richardson Electronics do Brasil Ltda.
Richardson Electronics Canada, Ltd.
Richardson Electronics Trading (China) Co., Ltd.
Richardson Powerlink MEA
Richardson Electronique SAS
Richardson Electronics GmbH
Richardson Electronics Hong Kong Limited
Richardson Electronics India Private Limited
Aviv-Richardson Ltd.
Richardson Electronics S.R.L.
Richardson Electronics Japan K.K.
Richardson Electronics Korea Limited
Richardson Electronics S.A. de C.V.
Richardson Electronics Benelux B.V.
Richardson Electronics Netherlands B.V.
Richardson Electronics Global Holdings BV
Richardson Electronics Pte. Ltd.
Richardson Electronics Iberica S.A.
Richardson Electronics Nordic AB
Richardson Electronics (Thailand) Limited
Richardson Electronics Limited
Richardson International, Inc.
Australia
Brazil
Canada
China
Dubai
France
Germany
Hong Kong
India
Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea
Mexico
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Thailand
United Kingdom
United States
Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Post Effective Amendment Number 1 to Registration Statement Number
2-89888 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 33-36475 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 33-54745 on Form
S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-02865 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-03965 on Form S-8, Registration
Statement Number 333-04071 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-04457 on Form S-8, Registration Statement
Number 333-04767 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-49005 on Form S-2, Registration Statement Number
333-51513 on Form S-2, Registration Statement Number 333-66215 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-76897 on
Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-70914 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-115955 on Form S-8,
Registration Statement Number 333-120032 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-129828 on Form S-8, Registration
Statement Number 333-60092 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-146878 on Form S-8, and Registration Statement
Number 333-146879 on Form S-8 of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. of our reports dated July 27, 2015, relating to the consolidated
financial statements, and the effectiveness of Richardson Electronics, Ltd.’s internal control over financial reporting, which appear
in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
/s/ BDO USA, LLP
Chicago, Illinois
July 27, 2015
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Post Effective Amendment Number 1 to Registration
Statement Number 2-89888 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 33-36475 on Form S-8, Registration
Statement Number 33-54745 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-02865 on Form S-8, Registration
Statement Number 333-03965 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-04071 on Form S-8, Registration
Statement Number 333-04457 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-04767 on Form S-8, Registration
Statement Number 333-49005 on Form S-2, Registration Statement Number 333-51513 on Form S-2, Registration
Statement Number 333-66215 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-76897 on Form S-8, Registration
Statement Number 333-70914 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-115955 on Form S-8, Registration
Statement Number 333-120032 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-129828 on Form S-8,
Registration Statement Number 333-60092 on Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 333-146878 on Form S-8,
and Registration Statement Number 333-146879 on Form S-8 of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. of our report dated
July 25, 2014 except for note 5 and note 10, as to which the date is July 27, 2015 relating to the consolidated
financial statements as of May 31, 2014 and for each of the two years in the period then ended, which appear in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Chicago, Illinois
July 27, 2015
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302(a) OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Edward J. Richardson, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. for the fiscal year ended May 30, 2015;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material
fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present
in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the
periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be
designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this report is being prepared;
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to
be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting
and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles;
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered
by this report based on such evaluation; and
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual
report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control
over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over
financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons
performing the equivalent functions):
a)
b)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial
reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and
report financial information; and
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in
the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: July 27, 2015
Signature:
/s/ Edward J. Richardson
Edward J. Richardson
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302(a) OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Kathleen S. Dvorak, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. for the fiscal year ended May 30, 2015;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material
fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present
in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the
periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be
designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this report is being prepared;
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to
be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting
and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles;
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered
by this report based on such evaluation; and
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual
report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control
over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over
financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons
performing the equivalent functions):
a)
b)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial
reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and
report financial information; and
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in
the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: July 27, 2015
Signature:
/s/ Kathleen S. Dvorak
Kathleen S. Dvorak
Chief Financial Officer
Exhibit 32
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 30, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Edward J.
Richardson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as
adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of
operations of the Company.
/s/ Edward J. Richardson
Edward J. Richardson
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
July 27, 2015
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
May 30, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Kathleen S. Dvorak,
Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of
operations of the Company.
/s/ Kathleen S. Dvorak
Kathleen S. Dvorak
Chief Financial Officer
July 27, 2015
Press Release
For Immediate Release
For Details Contact:
Edward J. Richardson
Chairman and CEO
Phone: (630) 208-2340
Kathleen S. Dvorak
EVP & CFO
(630) 208-2208
40W267 Keslinger Road
PO BOX 393
LaFox, IL 60147-0393 USA
(630) 208-2200 | Fax: (630) 208-2550
RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL 2015 RESULTS
AND DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
LaFox, IL, July 22, 2015 Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), today reported sales and
earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 30, 2015. The Company also announced that its
Board of Directors declared a $.06 per share quarterly cash dividend.
Fiscal 2015 Results
Net sales for fiscal 2015 were $137.0 million, a slight decrease from net sales of $138.0 million in
the prior year. Gross margin was $41.1 million, or 30.0% of net sales during fiscal 2015, compared to $41.0
million, or 29.7% of net sales during fiscal 2014.
Operating expenses were $49.2 million for fiscal 2015, compared to $43.5 for fiscal 2014. Operating
expenses for fiscal 2015 included employee termination costs of $1.1 million, $3.9 million related to the
Company's global IT implementation, and $4.2 million related to its engineered solutions and healthcare
growth initiatives.
Operating loss in fiscal 2015 was $8.1 million, compared to an operating loss of $4.2 million in the
prior year.
Loss from continuing operations for fiscal 2015 was $5.5 million, compared to a loss of $0.3 million
from continuing operations for fiscal 2014.
Cash used by operating activities totaled $9.8 million for fiscal 2015, compared to cash provided by
operating activities of $4.6 million in fiscal 2014. Use of cash was impacted by an increase in inventory to
support the Company's growth initiatives and an increase in accounts receivable related to slower collections
during the IT implementation.
Fourth Quarter Results
Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 were $35.0 million, a 1.2% decrease, compared to net
sales of $35.4 million in the prior year. Sales for the Company's EDG business were down 4.1% while sales
for its Canvys and Healthcare divisions were up 7.3% and 12.9%, respectively. Gross margin was $10.2
million, or 29.2% of net sales during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to $10.2 million, or 28.7%
of net sales during fiscal 2014.
Operating expenses were $12.9 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to $12.4 million
for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 operating expenses
included employee termination costs of $1.1 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
Operating loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 was $2.6 million, compared to operating loss of
$3.9 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. The fiscal 2014 fourth quarter operating loss included a
$1.7 million goodwill impairment charge.
Loss from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 was $2.1 million, compared to
loss from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 of $2.8 million.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY – FISCAL 2015
• Net sales for fiscal 2015 were $137.0 million, down 0.7%, compared to net sales of $138.0 during
fiscal 2014.
• Gross margin was 30.0% of net sales for fiscal year 2015, compared to 29.7% of net sales for
fiscal 2014.
• Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $49.2 million, or 35.9% of net sales,
for fiscal 2015, compared to $43.5 million, or 31.5% of net sales, for fiscal 2014.
• Operating loss during fiscal 2015 was $8.1 million, compared to $4.2 million for fiscal 2014.
• Other income for fiscal 2015 was $1.1 million, compared to other income of $3.5 million for fiscal
2014. Other income for fiscal 2014 included $2.5 million of proceeds from a class action lawsuit
settlement.
• Loss from continuing operations during fiscal 2015 was $5.5 million versus a loss of $0.3 million
during fiscal 2014.
• Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, was less than $0.1 million during fiscal 2015,
compared to loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $0.2 million during fiscal 2014.
• Net loss during fiscal 2015 was $5.6 million, compared to net loss of $0.5 million during fiscal
2014.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY – FOURTH QUARTER
• Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 were $35.0 million, down 1.2%, compared to net
sales of $35.4 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.
• Gross margin increased to 29.2% during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to 28.7%
during last year's fourth quarter.
• Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $12.9 million, or 36.8% of net sales for
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to $12.4 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, or
35.1% of net sales.
• Operating loss during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 was $2.6 million, compared to operating
loss of $3.9 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.
• Other income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 was less than $0.1 million, compared to income
of $0.2 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.
• Loss from continuing operations during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 was $2.1 million,
compared to loss from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 of $2.8 million.
• Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, was $0.1 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal
2015, compared to income from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $0.4 million during the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.
• Net loss during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 was $2.2 million, compared to net loss of $2.5
million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.
CASH DIVIDEND
The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors declared a $0.06 quarterly dividend
per share to holders of common stock and a $0.054 cash dividend per share to holders of Class B common
stock. The dividend will be payable on August 21, 2015, to common stockholders of record on
August 6, 2015.
Cash and investments at the end of our fourth quarter were $109.8 million. As of today, the Company
currently has 11.5 million outstanding shares of common stock and 2.1 million outstanding shares of Class
B common stock.
OUTLOOK
“Fiscal 2015 was a year of significant investment and accomplishments that should position us to
deliver long-term, sustainable growth with improved operating results. We implemented our new ERP
system, began building our capabilities in Richardson Healthcare, and invested in our sales and engineering
organization to support new technologies for power and microwave markets and applications,” said Edward
Richardson, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President.
“We now have a multi-pronged growth strategy that will enable us to increase our product
offering, enhance our service capabilities, and expand our customer base while taking advantage of our
existing global infrastructure. Sales for Fiscal 2016 will be in the range of $160 to $170 million, including
the acquisition of International Medical Equipment and Service ("IMES"). We will continue to evaluate
acquisition targets and make prudent investments in our growth initiatives. We look forward to improving
our operating performance, delivering enhanced customer service and returning value to our
shareholders," concluded Mr. Richardson.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
On Thursday, July 23, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. CT, Edward J. Richardson, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, and Kathleen S. Dvorak, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to discuss the Company's
fourth quarter results for fiscal 2015. A question and answer session will be included as part of the call's
agenda. To listen to the call, please dial (888) 339-2688 and enter passcode 97038740 approximately five
minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 11:59 p.m. CT on July
23, 2015, for seven days. The telephone numbers for the replay are (USA) (888) 286-8010 and (International)
(617) 801-6888; passcode 90375367.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release includes certain “forward-looking” statements as defined by the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release regarding the Company's business which are
not historical facts represent “forward-looking” statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For a
discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained
in the forward-looking statements, see Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K filed on July 25, 2014. The Company assumes no responsibility to update the “forward-looking”
statements in this release as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
ABOUT RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.
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 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. More information is
available at www.rell.com.
Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker
symbol RELL.
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $283 and $581
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Deferred income taxes
Income tax receivable
Investments - current
Discontinued operations - assets
Total current assets
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net
Other intangibles
Non-current deferred income taxes
Investments - non-current
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Discontinued operations - liabilities
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities:
Non-current deferred income taxes liability
Other non-current liabilities
Discontinued operations - non-current liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock, $0.05 par value; issued and outstanding 11,530 shares at
May 30, 2015, and 11,835 shares at May 31, 2014
Class B common stock, convertible, $0.05 par value; issued and outstanding
2,141 shares at May 30, 2015, and 2,191 shares at May 31, 2014
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, no shares issued
Additional paid-in-capital
Common stock in treasury, at cost, no shares at May 30, 2015, and 1 share at
May 31, 2014
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
74,535
20,753
38,769
1,696
804
929
23,692
—
161,178
10,081
743
1,443
11,549
23,816
184,994
15,768
10,144
—
25,912
1,209
1,221
—
2,430
28,342
—
577
107
—
63,252
—
89,141
3,575
156,652
184,994
$
102,752
18,354
33,869
1,089
1,537
2,888
31,732
18
192,239
7,223
843
1,724
1,516
11,306
203,545
12,337
9,220
7
21,564
5,691
1,315
130
7,136
28,700
—
592
110
—
66,141
(14)
97,959
10,057
174,845
203,545
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Impairment of goodwill
Gain on disposal of assets
Operating loss
Other (income) expense:
Investment/interest income
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
Proceeds from legal settlement
Other, net
Total other income
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
Income tax benefit
Loss from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income (loss)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of tax
Fair value adjustments on investments gain (loss)
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income (loss) per Common share - Basic:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Total net income (loss) per Common share - Basic:
Net income (loss) per Class B common share - Basic:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Total net income (loss) per Class B common share - Basic:
Net income (loss) per Common share - Diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Total net income (loss) per Common share - Diluted:
Net income (loss) per Class B common share - Diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
Total net income (loss) per Class B common share - Diluted:
Weighted average number of shares:
Common shares - Basic
Class B common shares - Basic
Common shares - Diluted
Class B common shares - Diluted
Dividends per common share
Dividends per Class B common share
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
34,946
24,728
10,218
12,863
—
—
(2,645)
(255)
100
—
114
(41)
(2,604)
(501)
(2,103)
(118)
(2,221)
(355)
(8)
(2,584) $
(0.16) $
(0.01)
(0.17) $
(0.13) $
(0.01)
(0.14) $
(0.16) $
(0.01)
(0.17) $
(0.13) $
(0.01)
(0.14) $
35,383
25,219
10,164
12,417
1,671
—
(3,924)
$ 136,957
95,819
41,138
49,229
—
(5)
(8,086)
$ 137,960
96,946
41,014
43,496
1,671
—
(4,153)
(221)
(39)
—
16
(244)
(3,680)
(837)
(2,843)
368
(2,475)
(664)
1
(999)
(185)
—
92
(1,092)
(6,994)
(1,466)
(5,528)
(31)
(5,559)
(6,504)
22
(3,138) $ (12,041) $
(0.21) $
0.03
(0.18) $
(0.19) $
0.02
(0.17) $
(0.21) $
0.03
(0.18) $
(0.19) $
0.02
(0.17) $
(0.41) $
—
(0.41) $
(0.36) $
—
(0.36) $
(0.41) $
—
(0.41) $
(0.36) $
—
(0.36) $
(1,018)
84
(2,547)
(20)
(3,501)
(652)
(307)
(345)
(170)
(515)
1,216
30
731
(0.03)
(0.01)
(0.04)
(0.02)
(0.01)
(0.03)
(0.03)
(0.01)
(0.04)
(0.02)
(0.01)
(0.03)
11,529
2,141
11,529
2,141
0.060
0.054
$
$
11,833
2,191
11,833
2,191
0.060
0.054
$
$
11,682
2,151
11,682
2,151
0.240
0.220
$
$
11,915
2,250
11,915
2,250
0.240
0.220
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended
May 30,
2015
May 31,
2014
Twelve Months Ended
May 31,
May 30,
2014
2015
$
(2,221) $
(2,475) $
(5,559) $
(515)
Operating activities:
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Gain on sale of investments
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets
Share-based compensation expense
Deferred income taxes
Impairment of goodwill
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquired businesses:
Accounts receivable
Income tax receivable
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Other
Investing activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash consideration paid for acquired businesses
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from maturity of investments
Purchases of investments
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
Other
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Cash dividends paid
Other
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
480
(12)
25
197
(939)
—
(1,840)
(929)
(3,153)
(161)
4,596
1,949
—
270
(1,738)
—
(1,487)
—
1,660
(1,457)
41
(41)
(120)
(1,404)
—
23
(807)
3
(781)
298
(4)
—
174
(900)
1,671
1,693
752
1,384
230
1,098
1,805
435
(111)
6,050
—
(960)
—
83,990
(82,150)
24
(24)
1
881
(14)
6
(827)
62
(773)
1,707
(27)
(5)
726
(1,604)
—
(4,495)
1,959
(7,519)
(888)
4,207
1,480
—
238
(9,780)
—
(4,737)
—
33,617
(35,550)
227
(227)
(248)
(6,918)
(3,945)
324
(3,260)
3
(6,878)
60
(3,863)
78,398
74,535
$
(566)
5,592
97,160
102,752
$
(4,641)
(28,217)
102,752
74,535
$
1,094
(27)
—
759
(1,005)
1,671
195
3,541
1,517
96
(2,072)
(723)
133
(51)
4,613
(973)
(2,781)
—
342,279
(331,023)
176
(176)
98
7,600
(8,739)
190
(3,341)
37
(11,853)
390
750
102,002
102,752
Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
Net Sales and Gross Profit
For the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 and Fiscal 2014
(in thousands)
By Strategic Business Unit:
Net Sales
EDG
Canvys
Healthcare
Total
EDG
Canvys
Healthcare
Total
Gross Profit
EDG
Canvys
Healthcare
Total
EDG
Canvys
Healthcare
Total
Q4 FY 2015
Q4 FY 2014
% Change
26,316
6,535
2,095
34,946
FY 2015
105,748
24,645
6,564
136,957
$
$
$
$
27,439
6,088
1,856
35,383
(4.1)%
7.3%
12.9%
(1.2)%
FY 2014
% Change
103,274
27,857
6,829
137,960
2.4%
(11.5)%
(3.9)%
(0.7)%
Q4 FY 2015
% of Net Sales
Q4 FY 2014
% of Net Sales
8,194
1,528
496
10,218
31.1%
23.4%
23.7%
29.2%
FY 2015
% of Net Sales
33,098
6,457
1,583
41,138
31.3%
26.2%
24.1%
30.0%
$
$
$
$
8,105
1,618
441
10,164
29.5%
26.6%
23.8%
28.7%
FY 2014
% of Net Sales
31,610
7,588
1,816
41,014
30.6%
27.2%
26.6%
29.7%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$