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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
Commission File Number 000-30138
ROCKFORD CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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ARIZONA
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
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86-0394353
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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600 South Rockford Drive
Tempe, Arizona
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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85281
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(480) 967-3565
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). (Check one)
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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 o No þ
Indicate the number of shares of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the
latest practical date:
As of July 31, 2008, there were 8,581,208 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share,
outstanding, which is the only class of common stock of the Company registered under Section 12(g)
of the Securities Act of 1933.
ROCKFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Forward-Looking Statements
We make forward-looking statements in this report including, without limitation, statements
concerning the future of our industry, business strategy, products and product development,
dependence on significant customers and suppliers, and the adequacy of our available cash
resources. Our statements may contain projections of future events, including results of operations
or financial condition. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking
terminology such as may, will, believe, expect, anticipate, estimate, continue or
other similar words.
Forward-looking statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties. We caution you not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as at the date on which
they are made. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in our forward-looking
statements. We disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update these forward-looking statements to
reflect changes in our expectations or changes in events, conditions, or circumstances on which our
expectations are based.
When considering our forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and
other cautionary statements identified in this report, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year 2007, filed with the SEC on March 14, 2008, and in Item 1A to our Annual Report, Risk Factors
That May Affect Rockfords Operating Results, Business Prospects and Stock Price. The risk factors
noted throughout this report and our Annual Report, particularly in the discussion in Item 1A to
our Annual Report, and other risk factors that we have not anticipated or discussed, could cause
our actual results to differ significantly from those anticipated in our forward-looking
statements.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
ROCKFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands except share data)
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December 31, |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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(unaudited) |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
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$ |
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Accounts receivable, less allowances of $929 and $445 at December 31, 2007 and
June 30, 2008, respectively |
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15,885 |
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20,574 |
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Inventories |
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14,352 |
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10,616 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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1,224 |
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666 |
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Total current assets |
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31,461 |
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31,856 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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1,905 |
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1,943 |
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Other assets |
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646 |
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443 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
34,012 |
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$ |
34,242 |
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Liabilities and shareholders equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
5,794 |
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$ |
7,881 |
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Accrued salaries and incentives |
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1,415 |
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1,604 |
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Accrued warranty and returns |
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1,267 |
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888 |
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Other accrued expenses |
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1,640 |
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1,800 |
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Current portion of capital lease and other long-term liabilities |
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760 |
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581 |
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Notes payable, less unaccreted discount of $66 at June 30, 2008 |
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7,434 |
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Asset-based credit facility |
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3,475 |
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3,445 |
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Total current liabilities |
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14,351 |
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23,633 |
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Notes payable, less unaccreted discount of $130 at December 31, 2007 |
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9,582 |
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158 |
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Long-term portion of capital lease and other long-term liabilities |
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133 |
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75 |
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Total liabilities |
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24,066 |
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23,866 |
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Shareholders equity: |
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Common stock, $.01 par value Authorized shares 40,000,000 Issued shares 9,395,720 at
December 31, 2007 and 9,395,720 shares at June 30, 2008 |
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94 |
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94 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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38,319 |
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38,414 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(27,569 |
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(26,821 |
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Less: Treasury stock, at cost (449,700 and 814,512 shares at December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008,
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(898 |
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(1,311 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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9,946 |
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10,376 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
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$ |
34,012 |
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$ |
34,242 |
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Note: The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2007, has been derived from the audited
consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and
footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete
financial statements.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ROCKFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share data)
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Three months ended |
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Six months ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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Net sales |
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$ |
26,740 |
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$ |
21,786 |
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$ |
53,112 |
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$ |
40,230 |
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Cost of goods sold |
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18,342 |
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14,163 |
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36,834 |
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26,251 |
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Gross profit |
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8,398 |
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7,623 |
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16,278 |
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13,979 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Sales and marketing |
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3,889 |
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3,410 |
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7,353 |
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6,605 |
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General and administrative |
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2,452 |
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3,255 |
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6,588 |
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5,660 |
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Research and development |
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704 |
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716 |
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1,512 |
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1,356 |
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Total operating expenses |
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7,045 |
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7,381 |
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15,453 |
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13,621 |
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Operating income |
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1,353 |
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242 |
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825 |
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358 |
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Interest and other expense (income), net |
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383 |
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(597 |
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722 |
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(390 |
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Income from operations before income taxes |
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970 |
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839 |
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103 |
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748 |
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Income tax expense |
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Net income |
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$ |
970 |
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$ |
839 |
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$ |
103 |
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$ |
748 |
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Net income per common share: |
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Basic |
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0.10 |
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0.10 |
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0.01 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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Diluted |
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0.10 |
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0.09 |
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0.01 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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Weighted average shares: |
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Basic |
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9,401 |
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8,744 |
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9,399 |
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8,813 |
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Diluted |
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11,499 |
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10,576 |
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9,469 |
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8,813 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ROCKFORD CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
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Six months ended |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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Cash flow from operating activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
103 |
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$ |
748 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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852 |
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806 |
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Gain on sale of property and equipment |
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(33 |
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Share based compensation expense |
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148 |
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95 |
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Provision for doubtful accounts |
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251 |
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336 |
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Provision for inventory |
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708 |
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213 |
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Loss on legal settlement and special charges |
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818 |
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Impairment of other assets |
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188 |
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Net gain on buyback of notes |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(7,994 |
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(5,026 |
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Inventories |
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1,337 |
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3,524 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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445 |
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270 |
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Accounts payable |
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1,879 |
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2,088 |
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Accrued salaries and incentives |
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(451 |
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142 |
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Accrued warranty and returns |
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(94 |
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(379 |
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Other accrued expenses |
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267 |
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133 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) in operating activities |
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(1,764 |
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2,297 |
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Cash flow from investing activities: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(358 |
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(574 |
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Proceeds from sale of property and equipment |
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155 |
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34 |
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Net proceeds from divestiture of businesses |
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200 |
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100 |
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Decrease in other assets |
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16 |
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45 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities |
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13 |
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(395 |
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Cash flow from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from line of credit |
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48,221 |
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34,700 |
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Payments on line of credit |
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45,712 |
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(34,730 |
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Payments on notes payable |
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(1,253 |
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Payments on capital lease obligations |
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(21 |
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(23 |
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Payment on other debt |
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(750 |
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(184 |
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Purchase of treasury stock |
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(412 |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
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11 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
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1,749 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
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2 |
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Net increase in cash flow |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Rockford Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 30, 2008
1. Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policy
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
Rockford Corporation and subsidiaries (Rockford) has prepared these unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and
Article 10 of Regulation S-X consistent in all material respects with those applied in Rockfords
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. Accordingly, they do not include
all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, Rockford has made
all adjustments (all of which were normal and recurring) necessary for a fair presentation.
Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, are not necessarily
indicative of the results you may expect for the year ending December 31, 2008, or for any other
period. Certain reclassifications have been made to the June 30, 2007 interim financial statements
in order to conform to the June 30, 2008 presentation.
For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included
as part of Rockfords Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on March
14, 2008.
Accounting Policy
During the three months ended June 30, 2008 Rockford refined its estimates for calculating its
allowance for warranty and sales returns. This change in estimate resulted in a decrease of the
reserve by approximately $0.4 million and $0.4 million or
$0.04 and $0.05 per diluted share for the three and six month periods
ending June 30, 2008, respectively.
2. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
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December 31, |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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Raw materials |
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$ |
3,564 |
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$ |
2,113 |
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Work-in-progress |
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246 |
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300 |
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Finished goods |
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10,542 |
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8,203 |
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$ |
14,352 |
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$ |
10,616 |
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Rockford Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)(Continued)
3. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share:
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Three months ended |
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Six months ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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(In thousands, except per |
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(In thousands, except per |
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share data) |
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share data) |
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Numerator: |
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Net income |
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$ |
970 |
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$ |
839 |
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$ |
103 |
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$ |
748 |
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Plus: |
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Income impact of assumed conversion of convertible debt |
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184 |
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163 |
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Diluted net income available to shareholders |
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$ |
1,154 |
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$ |
1,002 |
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$ |
103 |
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$ |
748 |
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Denominator: |
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Denominator for basic net income per share |
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9,401 |
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8,744 |
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9,399 |
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8,813 |
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Effect of dilutive securities: |
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Incremental shares from assumed conversion of convertible debt |
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2,061 |
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1,832 |
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Employee stock options |
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37 |
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70 |
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Warrants |
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Dilutive potential common shares |
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2,098 |
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1,832 |
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70 |
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Denominator for diluted net income per share |
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11,499 |
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10,576 |
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9,469 |
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8,813 |
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Net income |
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0.10 |
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0.10 |
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0.01 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$ |
0.01 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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Rockford also has $7.5 million of 4.5% convertible senior subordinated secured notes due 2009
and warrants to purchase 771,573 shares of common stock at $3.73 per share at June 30, 2008. The
noteholders may convert the notes into the Rockfords common stock at any time before the scheduled
maturity date of June 10, 2009. The conversion price is $4.61 per share. If fully converted, the
notes are scheduled to convert into 1,626,898 shares of Rockfords common stock. The convertible
senior subordinated secured notes were not included in the diluted income per share calculation for
the six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2008, as they were not dilutive. Rockford excluded
the warrants in the diluted income per share calculations for the periods presented because the
exercise price of the warrants exceed the average market price of the stock.
In
May of 2008 Rockfords shareholders approved a new stock option
plan authorizing an additional 500,000 stock options for future
grants.
Outstanding stock options with exercise prices (plus unearned compensation for unvested
awards) greater than the average market price of Rockfords common stock during the period are
excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share of common stock. A summary of the
excluded amounts follows (in thousands, except exercise prices):
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
Outstanding options |
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1,221 |
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1,654 |
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1,221 |
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1,654 |
Average exercise price |
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$ |
5.08 |
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$ |
4.18 |
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$ |
5.08 |
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$ |
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4.18 |
8
Rockford Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)(Continued)
4. Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Rockford entered into an asset-based credit facility with Wachovia Capital Financial
Corporation (Western) as Agent and Wachovia Bank, National Association as Arranger on March 29,
2004 and as amended most recently on July 30, 2008. This credit facility, as amended, is a
$20 million asset-based credit facility, has a term expiring on March 24, 2011, and is
collateralized by substantially all of Rockfords assets. Under the agreement, pricing options
based on LIBOR and prime rates are available to Rockford. The interest rate was 5.0% at June 30,
2008. As of June 30, 2008, Rockford was in compliance with all applicable covenants. The
availability under the credit facility at June 30, 2008 was approximately $12.1 million in excess
of the outstanding balance of $3.4 million.
The Wachovia credit facility requires that Rockford maintain blocked lock box accounts,
whereby Wachovia takes possession of all cash receipts on a daily basis and these amounts are
applied to reduce Rockfords outstanding debt. In accordance with EITF 95-22: Balance Sheet
Classification of Borrowings Outstanding under Revolving Credit Agreements That Include both a
Subjective Acceleration Clause and a Lock-Box Arrangement, Rockford has recorded the $3.5 million
and $3.4 million outstanding balances as of December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008, respectively, on
the Wachovia credit facility as short-term. Rockford expects to maintain the facility for its
entire term.
Rockford has outstanding $7.5 million of 4.5% convertible senior subordinated secured notes
due 2009 and warrants to purchase 771,573 shares of common stock at $3.73 per share at June 30,
2008. These items are outstanding under agreements effective on June 10, 2004 and as amended on
November 12, 2004. The noteholders may convert the notes into Rockfords common stock at any time
before their redemption, which at latest would be on the scheduled maturity date of June 10, 2009.
The conversion price is $4.61 per share. If fully converted, the notes will convert into 1,626,898
shares of Rockfords common stock. Rockford may, at its option, redeem all or any part of the notes
from and after June 10, 2007, for a redemption price equal to the outstanding principal plus
accrued interest. The noteholders also have a second priority lien on certain Rockford assets.
Rockford was in compliance with all applicable covenants under the indenture for the convertible
notes as of June 30, 2008.
In May of 2008, Rockford repurchased $2.0 million of the convertible notes and 190,000
associated warrants for a total price of approximately $1.2 million. In connection with this
repurchase Rockford recorded a gain to interest and other expense (income), net of approximately
$0.8 million, net of fees and write-off of the related portion of unamortized debt issuance costs.
The repurchase reduced the outstanding principal of the notes from $9.5 million to the $7.5 million
balance described in the preceding paragraph.
9
Rockford Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)(Continued)
5. Income Taxes
Rockford adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48 Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes (FIN 48) an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (SFAS 109) on January 1,
2007. Adoption had no net impact because the approximately $1.1 million adjustment reduced both
Rockfords deferred tax assets and the related valuation allowance. The future recognition of the
$1.1 million in tax assets would not impact the effective income tax rate as long as Rockford
maintains its full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. However, the recognition of
such assets, along with a release in the valuation allowance, could favorably affect Rockfords
effective income tax rate.
Rockford recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax
expense. As of June 30, 2008, Rockford has not recorded any related expense in its statement of
operations. Rockfords 2003-2007 years remain subject to examination for federal income tax
purposes, as well as for certain state taxing jurisdictions where Rockford operates. The statute of
limitations for certain years may be extended if Rockford were to utilize certain of its carryover
attributes from years outside of this range. Rockford does not expect the amount of unrecognized
tax benefits to increase or decrease significantly over the next twelve months.
6. Special Charges
During the first quarter of 2007 Rockford recorded a special charge of approximately $1.1
million related to departing employees. The charge is primarily due to costs associated with the
Retirement and Salary Continuation Agreement Rockford entered into with its former CEO.
During the second quarter of 2008, Rockford recorded a special charge of approximately $0.5
million. The charge is primarily due to cost associated with the elimination of two executive
officer positions.
Those charges increased general and administrative expenses. Rockford expects to complete all
payments arising from these special charges by the quarter ending September 30, 2009. The following
table summarizes the outstanding liabilities arising from these special charges at December 31,
2007, the changes in the six month period ending June 30, 2008, and the outstanding liabilities at
June 30, 2008 (in thousands).
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June 30, |
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Recorded |
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To Reserve |
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2008 |
Post Employment Costs: |
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584 |
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$ |
473 |
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(282 |
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$ |
23 |
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798 |
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7. Stock Purchase Program
In September 2007 and February 2008, Rockfords Board of Directors authorized two common share
repurchase programs that enable Rockford to purchase, in the open market and through negotiated
transactions, up to approximately 920,000 of its outstanding common shares. Rockford had
repurchased 814,512 shares for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.3 million under
these programs through June 30, 2008. Rockfords current credit agreement permits stock purchases
up to $3.5 million.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Continuing
Operations
This discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of continuing operations
should be read in conjunction with Rockfords unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
and the related disclosures included elsewhere in this report, and Managements Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Continuing Operations included as part of Rockfords
Form 10-K for the year 2007, filed with the SEC on March 14, 2008.
Overview
Rockford is now focused almost entirely on its core mobile audio business. During 2008 and
2009 Rockford expects to work on improving penetration of the mobile audio markets and continuously
improving its core operations.
Most of Rockfords products are now outsourced, with only limited internal assembly of
amplifiers remaining as of the first half of 2008. Rockford expects to complete the outsourcing of
amplifier assembly in late 2008, allowing the removal of another layer of overhead in its
manufacturing operations in 2009. With the completion of its outsourcing projects, and assuming
only moderate changes in exchange rates and international trading conditions, Rockford anticipates
that its 2008 and 2009 results will reflect a further reduction in its cost structure.
Rockfords sales are now focused on the mass retail, independent specialist, international
distribution and OEM channels. In 2007 Rockfords aftermarket mobile audio sales were down, with
decreases in both the mass retail and independent specialist channels, partly offset by an increase
in international sales. In the first half of 2008 sales were down in all of the aftermarket
channels including international. The mobile audio aftermarket in the U.S. was down significantly,
creating an environment in which competitors in the aftermarket channels continued aggressive
pricing and promotional activity, which contributed to Rockfords sales decrease.
Rockford is working to increase aftermarket sales and believes its current products perform
better than the products Rockford had previously offered. Their improved performance contributes
positively to Rockfords sales efforts as dealers have found their installation to be easier and
their operation to be more powerful and more reliable. Assuming a moderate decline in the overall
mobile audio aftermarket, Rockford believes that it should be able to stabilize or even increase
its aftermarket sales. If consumer spending as a whole decreases more significantly, Rockford
expects the mobile audio aftermarket would also decline significantly and Rockford would likely
suffer a decrease in its aftermarket sales. In the first half of 2008 Rockfords aftermarket sales
were reduced because Rockford did not introduce comprehensive new product lines in 2008 and,
therefore, did not repeat either the pipeline fill sales or the end of life sales that increased
sales in the first half of 2007.
In 2007 Rockford experienced a decline in OEM sales, due primarily to Nissans lower North
American auto sales. In the first half of 2008 OEM sales were particularly impacted by Nissans
reduced volume of truck and SUV sales. Rockfords OEM products are concentrated in the Nissan
truck and SUV vehicles, so that a decrease affecting sales of those vehicles has a disproportionate
impact on Rockford OEM sales. If decreases in consumer spending significantly reduce Nissan and
Mitsubishi vehicle sales, or if other changes in demand reduce sales of the particular vehicles in
which Rockfords systems are offered, OEM sales may decline further.
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Results of Operations
The following table shows, for the periods indicated, selected consolidated statements of
operations data expressed as a percentage of net sales:
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2008 |
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2008 |
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100.0 |
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100.0 |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
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Cost of goods sold |
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68.6 |
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65.0 |
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69.4 |
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65.3 |
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31.4 |
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35.0 |
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30.6 |
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34.8 |
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Sales and marketing |
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14.5 |
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15.7 |
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13.8 |
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9.2 |
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14.9 |
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26.3 |
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33.9 |
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33.9 |
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5.1 |
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1.1 |
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1.5 |
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0.9 |
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1.3 |
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Income before income tax |
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3.6 |
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3.8 |
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0.2 |
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1.9 |
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Income tax expense |
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3.6 |
% |
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3.8 |
% |
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Cost of goods sold primarily consists of product costs, direct labor and manufacturing costs
associated with production of Rockfords products as well as warehousing, freight-in and customer
service expenses.
Sales and marketing expenses primarily consist of salaries, sales commissions, costs of
advertising, trade show costs and freight-out expenses.
General and administrative expenses primarily consist of salaries, facilities and other costs
of Rockfords accounting, finance, management information systems, administrative and executive
departments, as well as legal, accounting and other professional fees.
Research and development expenses primarily consist of salaries associated with research and
development personnel as well as prototyping and other costs related to new product development.
Geographic Distribution of Sales
Sales by geographic region were as follows:
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Region: (1) |
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United States |
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$ |
21,077 |
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$ |
17,641 |
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$ |
43,109 |
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$ |
32,796 |
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Other Americas |
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2,430 |
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2,044 |
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4,250 |
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3,480 |
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Europe |
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2,042 |
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1,472 |
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3,642 |
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2,521 |
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Asia |
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1,191 |
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628 |
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2,111 |
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1,433 |
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Total sales |
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$ |
26,740 |
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|
$ |
21,785 |
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$ |
53,112 |
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$ |
40,230 |
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(1) |
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Sales are attributed to geographic regions based on the location of customers. No single
foreign country accounted for greater than 10% of sales. |
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In the following discussion, certain increases or decreases may differ due to rounding
Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2007
Net Sales. Net sales decreased by $5.0 million, or 18.5%, to $21.8 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2008, from $26.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The
decrease in sales was primarily attributable to lower sales to OEM, mass retail and independent
specialist customers. Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2007 also included sales of
end-of-life product and initial pipeline shipments of Rockfords 2007 new product line. These
reductions were partially offset by lower sales discounts in 2008 compared to the higher discounts
incurred for end-of-life product sales in 2007. OEM royalty revenue for the three months ended June
30, 2008 and 2007 were $1.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively.
U.S. sales decreased by $3.4 million, or 16.3%, to $17.6 million for the three months ended
June 30, 2008, from $21.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. International sales
decreased by $1.5 million, or 26.8%, to $4.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, from
$5.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in international sales was
primarily due to the lack in 2008 of end-of-life product sales and initial pipeline shipments of
Rockfords new product lines that had increased sales in the second quarter of 2007.
Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased by $0.8 million, or 9.2%, to $7.6 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2008 from $8.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. As a percent
of sales, gross profit increased to 35.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2008, from 31.4% for
the three months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in gross profit as a percent of net sales is
primarily due to lower product cost, discounts, and manufacturing variances and higher royalty
revenue as a percent of net sales. These improvements were partially offset by lower net sales.
Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $0.5 million, or
12.3%, to $3.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 from $3.9 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2007. As a percent of sales, sales and marketing expenses increased to 15.7%
for the three months ended June 30, 2008 from 14.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The
decrease in sales and marketing expenses was primarily due to lower sales commissions and reduced
outbound freight expenses resulting from lower sales.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses increased by $0.8
million or 32.8%, to $3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 from $2.5 million for
the three months ended June 30, 2007. As a percent of sales, general and administrative expenses
increased to 14.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2008 from 9.2% for the three months ended
June 30, 2007. The increase in general and administrative expenses is due primarily to a special
charge of approximately $0.5 million associated with the elimination of two executive officer
positions and an increase in bad debt expense. The increase was partially offset by lower
personnel related expenses and professional fees.
Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses were flat for the three
months ended June 30, 2008, and 2007 at $0.7 million. As a percent of sales, these expenses
increased to 3.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2008, from 2.6% for the three months ended
June 30, 2007. The increase in research and development expenses as a percent of sales is primarily
due to lower net sales.
Operating Income. Operating income declined by $1.1 million, to $0.2 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2008 from $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. As a percent
of sales, operating income declined to 1.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2008, from 5.1% for
the three months ended June 30, 2007. The decline in operating income is primarily due to lower net
sales and the $0.5 million special charge.
Interest and Other Expense (Income), Net. Interest and other expense (income), net, primarily
consists of interest expense, currency and other gains and losses. Interest and other expense
(income), net, improved by $1.0 million or 255.9%, to income of $0.6 million for the three months
ended June 30, 2008 from expense of $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The
improvement is primarily attributable to a gain of approximately $0.8 million arising from the
repurchase of $2.0 million face value of convertible notes and to lower interest expense in 2008
due to lower levels of borrowings and lower effective borrowing rates.
Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense from operations was zero expense for the three months
ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007. The effective income tax rates were 0.0% for the three
months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. Rockford did not record any tax expense on income in the
second quarter of 2008 and 2007 for financial reporting purposes. Rockford continues to maintain a
valuation allowance reserve against all of its net deferred tax assets which include net operating
loss carryforwards. The available loss
13
carryforwards are likely to offset virtually all current period income tax expense until such
time, if ever, that management concludes that some portion of the reserved deferred tax asset
becomes more likely than not recoverable.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
Net Sales. Net sales decreased by $12.9 million, or 24.3%, to $40.2 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2008, from $53.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in
sales was primarily attributable to lower sales to OEM, mass retail and independent specialist
customers. Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2007 included sales of end-of-life product
and initial pipeline shipments of Rockfords 2007 new product line. These reductions were partially
offset by lower sales discounts in 2008 compared to the higher discounts incurred for end-of-life
product sales in 2007. OEM royalty revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were
$3.4 million and $2.8 million, respectively.
U.S. sales decreased by $10.3 million, or 23.9%, to $32.8 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2008, from $43.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. International sales
decreased by $2.6 million, or 25.7%, to $7.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, from
$10.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in international sales was
primarily due to the lack in 2008 of end-of-life product sales and initial pipeline shipments of
Rockfords new product lines that had increased sales in the first half of 2007.
Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased by $2.3 million, or 14.1%, to $14.0 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2008 from $16.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. As a percent
of sales, gross profit increased to 34.8 % for the six months ended June 30, 2008, from 30.6% for
the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in gross profit as a percent of net sales is
primarily due to lower product cost, discounts, and manufacturing variances and higher royalty
revenue as a percent of net sales. These improvements were partially offset by lower net sales.
Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $0.7 million, or
10.2%, to $6.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $7.4 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2007. As a percent of sales, sales and marketing expenses increased to 16.4% for the
six months ended June 30, 2008 from 13.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in
sales and marketing expenses was primarily due to lower sales commissions and reduced outbound
freight expenses resulting from lower sales.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased by $0.9
million or 14.0%, to $5.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $6.6 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2007. As a percent of sales, general and administrative expenses
increased to 14.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from 12.4% for the six months ended June
30, 2007. The decrease in general and administrative expenses is due in large part to a special
charge of approximately $1.1 million in the 2007 period related to departing employees and lower
personnel related expenses and professional fees. Most of the special charge arose from costs
associated with the Retirement and Salary Continuation Agreement with Rockfords former CEO. The
2008 period included a special charge of approximately $0.5 million associated with the elimination
of two executive officer positions.
Research and Development
Expenses. Research and development expenses decreased by $0.2
million, or 10.3%, to $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $1.5 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2007. As a percent of sales, these expenses increased to 3.4% for the six
months ended June 30, 2008, from 2.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in
research and development expenses is primarily related to the costs associated with the launch of
Rockfords 2007 new products in the 2007 period.
Operating Income.
Operating income decreased by $0.5 million, to $0.4 million
for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30,
2007. As a percent of sales, operating income decreased to 1.3% for the six months ended June 30,
2008, from 0.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2007. This reduction in operating income is
primarily due to lower sales partially offset by lower operating expenses.
Interest and Other Expense (Income), Net. Interest and other expense (income), net, primarily
consists of interest expense, currency and other gains and losses. Interest and other expense
(income), net, improved by $1.1 million or 154.0%, to income of $0.4 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2008 compared to expense of $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The
improvement is primarily attributable to the gain of approximately $0.8 million arising from the
repurchase of $2.0 million face value of convertible notes and to lower interest expense in 2008
due to lower levels of borrowings and lower effective borrowing rates.
Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense from operations was zero expense for the six months
ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007. The effective income tax rates were 0.0% for the six months
ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. Rockford did not record any tax
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expense on income in the first six months of 2008 and 2007 for financial reporting purposes.
Rockford continues to maintain a valuation allowance reserve against all of its net deferred tax
assets which include net operating loss carryforwards. The available loss carryforwards are likely
to offset virtually all current period income tax expense until such time, if ever, that management
concludes that some portion of the reserved deferred tax asset becomes more likely than not
recoverable.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Rockford has financed its business primarily using existing capital, cash flows from
operations, and bank borrowings. Rockfords cash flow provided by operations was $2.3 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $1.8 million of cash used by operations for the six
months ended June 30, 2007. A reduction in inventory was the primary source of cash for Rockford
during the first six months of 2008. An increase in accounts receivable was the primary use of cash
during the first six months of 2008.
Rockford entered into an asset-based credit facility with Wachovia Capital Financial
Corporation (Western) as Agent and Wachovia Bank, National Association as Arranger on March 29,
2004 and as amended most recently on July 30, 2008. This credit facility, as amended, is a
$20 million asset-based credit facility, has a term expiring on March 24, 2011, and is
collateralized by substantially all of Rockfords assets. Under the agreement, pricing options
based on LIBOR and prime rates are available to Rockford. The interest rate was 5.0% at June 30,
2008. As of June 30, 2008, Rockford was in compliance with all applicable covenants. The
availability under the credit facility at June 30, 2008 was approximately $12.1 million in excess
of the outstanding balance of $3.4 million.
Rockford has outstanding $7.5 million of 4.5% convertible senior subordinated secured notes
due 2009 and warrants to purchase 771,573 shares of common stock at $3.73 per share at June 30,
2008. These items are outstanding under agreements effective on June 10, 2004 and as amended on
November 12, 2004. The noteholders may convert the notes into Rockfords common stock at any time
before their redemption, which at latest would be on the scheduled maturity date of June 10, 2009.
The conversion price is $4.61 per share. If fully converted, the notes will convert into 1,626,898
shares of Rockfords common stock. Rockford may, at its option, redeem all or any part of the notes
from and after June 10, 2007, for a redemption price equal to the outstanding principal plus
accrued interest. The noteholders also have a second priority lien on certain Rockford assets.
In May of 2008, Rockford repurchased $2.0 million of the convertible notes and 190,000
associated warrants for a total price of approximately $1.2 million. In connection with this
repurchase Rockford recorded a gain to interest and other expense (income), net of approximately
$0.8 million, net of fees and write-off of the related portion of unamortized debt issuance costs.
The repurchase reduced the outstanding principal of the notes from $9.5 million to the $7.5 million
balance described in the preceding paragraph
In September 2007 and February 2008, Rockfords Board of Directors authorized two common share
repurchase programs that enable Rockford to purchase, in the open market and through negotiated
transactions, up to approximately 920,000 of its outstanding common shares. Rockford had
repurchased 814,512 shares for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.3 million under
these programs through June 30, 2008. Rockfords current credit agreement permits stock purchases
up to $3.5 million.
Rockford anticipates, based on its cash flow forecast, that cash flow from operations at the
expected level of operations for 2008 and 2009, and available borrowings under its credit facility,
will be adequate to meet Rockfords requirements for current capital expenditures, working capital
and interest payments for the next twelve months. Rockford does not expect asset sales will be a
significant source of cash in 2008 or 2009.
At the redemption date for the outstanding notes on June 10, 2009, and assuming the
noteholders do not convert the notes into shares, Rockford will be required to pay $7.5 million to
redeem the notes. Based on its current cash-flow forecasts Rockford anticipates that it will have
available borrowings under its credit facility to complete this redemption. This availability
could be impacted by adverse economic events and, if it is, Rockford may need to secure additional
borrowings or equity to fund the required redemption.
Rockford
had working capital of $8.2 million at June 30, 2008, compared to $17.1 million at
December 31, 2007. The significant components of working capital at June 30, 2008 include:
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Rockford had no cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. Due to
the daily sweep of cash by Wachovia Capital, described below, Rockford has reclassified cash
and cash equivalents to net against its current debt balance. |
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Rockfords net accounts receivable were $20.6 million at June 30, 2008 compared to $15.9
million at December 31, 2007. The increase in accounts receivable balances is primarily due
to increased sales late in the first half of 2008 and higher royalty receivables compared to
the fourth quarter of 2007. |
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Rockfords inventory position decreased from $14.4 million at the end of 2007 to $10.6
million at June 30, 2008. This inventory decrease was primarily due to outsourcing, improved
inventory turns, and the reduction of end of life inventory. |
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Accounts payable increased $2.1 million, from $5.8 million at December 31, 2007 to $7.9
million at June 30, 2008. This increase was primarily due to the timing of inventory
purchases resulting from increased sales late in the first half of 2008 compared to the
fourth quarter of 2007. |
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At June 30, 2008, $7.5 million outstanding convertible notes were classified as current
liabilities due to a maturing date within the next 12 months. This had an unfavorable
impact on working capital compared to December 31, 2007. |
The Wachovia Capital credit facility requires that Rockford maintain blocked lock box
accounts, whereby Wachovia Capital takes possession of all cash receipts on a daily basis and these
amounts are applied to reduce Rockfords outstanding debt. In accordance with EITF 95-22: Balance
Sheet Classification of Borrowings Outstanding under Revolving Credit Agreements That Include both
a Subjective Acceleration Clause and a Lock-Box Arrangement, Rockford has recorded the $3.4 million
and $3.5 million outstanding balance as at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, on
the Wachovia Capital credit facility as short term. The credit facility matures on March 24, 2011,
and Rockford currently expects to maintain the facility until it matures.
Investing activities used $0.4 million of cash for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and
provided $13,000 of cash for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Capital expenditures, the primary
use of cash from investing activities, were $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008
versus $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Rockfords capital spending is
primarily in tooling for specific product lines, and computer hardware and software to support
operations. Rockford does not anticipate significant changes in its future capital spending
requirements, other than additional expenditures that may arise from future OEM development
opportunities.
As of June 30, 2008, Rockford was not involved in any unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity
(VIE) transactions.
Contractual Obligations
Rockford did not have any material outstanding noncancelable purchase obligations at June 30,
2008. Several of Rockfords sourcing agreements require Rockford to place monthly purchase orders,
but do not require a minimum purchase quantity or dollar amount. Rockford does not anticipate
significant liability in connection with these contractual requirements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Income Taxes. Rockford adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48 Accounting for
Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48) an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (SFAS 109) on
January 1, 2007. Adoption had no net impact because the approximately $1.1 million adjustment
reduced both Rockfords deferred tax assets and the related valuation allowance. The future
recognition of the $1.1 million deferred tax assets would not impact the effective income tax rate
as long as Rockford maintains its full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.
However, the recognition of such assets, along with a release in the valuation allowance, could
favorably affect the effective income tax rate.
Inflation. Inflation has not had a significant impact on Rockfords operations since it
operates in a market that requires continuing price decreases and Rockford has historically been
able to insist on continuing price decreases from its suppliers. Rising metal prices and increasing
transportation costs may have an impact on Rockfords operations in 2008 and 2009, if Rockford is
not able to secure concessions from its suppliers. Rockford sources a significant and increasing
portion of its products and parts from China. Although most of its purchases from China are priced
in dollars, the suppliers ability to maintain or reduce current prices may be affected by changes
in Chinas exchange rate policy and by changes in the exchange rate.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Rockfords primary market risk exposures are in the areas of interest rate risk and foreign
currency exchange rate risk. Its holdings of cash equivalents are subject to interest rate
fluctuations, but Rockford believes this risk is immaterial due to the short-term nature of these
investments and the essentially zero cash balances it carries. The outstanding balances on its
credit facilities are also subject to interest rate fluctuations.
The value of the U.S. dollar affects Rockfords financial results. Changes in exchange rates
may positively or negatively affect revenues, gross margins and operating expenses as expressed in
U.S. dollars. Historically, Rockfords exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations have been
modest because it sells its products primarily in U.S. dollars and holds only a small percentage of
its assets outside the U.S. However, Rockford conducts a portion of its business in Canadian
currency.
In recent years, Rockford has sourced an increasing percentage of its products, or of raw
materials and parts for its products, from outside the United States. Most of these raw materials
and parts are sourced in Asia, principally in China. Although most of these purchases are
denominated in dollars, an extended decline in the value of the dollar may affect the terms and
prices at which Rockford is able to purchase from its foreign suppliers and may, therefore,
increase Rockfords costs. Changes in the Chinese governments exchange rate policies may have
increased the risk of adverse changes in the U.S./China exchange rate.
At June 30, 2008, Rockford did not have any outstanding forward contracts or other financial
hedges against exchange rate risk.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Rockfords principal executive officer (PEO) and principal financial officer (PFO), after
evaluating the effectiveness of Rockfords disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the
period covered by this quarterly report, have concluded that Rockfords disclosure controls and
procedures are effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by
paragraph (b) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in Rockfords internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, Rockfords internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Rockfords management, including Rockfords PEO and PFO, believes that Rockfords disclosure
controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting are effective at the
reasonable assurance level. However, Rockfords management does not expect that its disclosure
controls and procedures or its internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors
and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only
reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the
design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the
benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent
limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that
all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations
include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur
because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual
acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the controls.
The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the
likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in
achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with policies or
procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system,
misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
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Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Rockford is, and may continue to be, a party to various lawsuits and arbitrations from time to
time. As at June 30, 2008, Rockford was not a party to any legal proceedings that it believes are
material.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Rockford is not aware of any material changes in the Risk Factors described in Item 1A to
Rockfords Annual Report filed with the SEC on March 14, 2008.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
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Total number of |
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programs* |
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under the plans or programs |
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April 2008 |
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305,488 |
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May 2008 |
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305,488 |
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June 2008 |
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200,000 |
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1.08 |
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200,000 |
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105,488 |
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364,812 |
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1.13 |
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364,812 |
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Rockford has two publicly announced share repurchase programs. The first was announced on
September 6, 2007, and was for up to 5% (or 470,000) of Rockfords common shares. At the start of
the first quarter of 2008 20,300 shares remained authorized for repurchase under this program. The
second share repurchase program was announced on February 21, 2008 and is for up to an additional
5% (or 450,000) of Rockfords common shares. Rockford repurchased 364,812 shares under these
programs in the first half of 2008, including 20,300 shares under the first program and 344,512
shares under the second program. As a result of these repurchases, 105,488 shares remained
authorized for repurchase under the second program as at June 30, 2008. These programs do not have
a specified expiration date, but may be suspended or terminated at any time.
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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Rockfords annual meeting of shareholders was held on May 8, 2008. |
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At the meeting, Rockfords shareholders elected six Directors for one-year terms which
expire at the annual shareholders meeting in 2009. The following tabulation represents
voting for the Directors |
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Nicholas G. Bartol |
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7,992,748 |
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148,402 |
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Timothy C. Bartol |
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7,224,824 |
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916,326 |
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Ralph B. Godfrey |
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7,799,730 |
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341,420 |
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Jerry E. Goldress |
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7,799,930 |
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341,220 |
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William R. Jackson |
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7,992,948 |
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148,202 |
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John P. Lloyd |
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7,992,118 |
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149,032 |
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At the meeting, Rockfords shareholders also approved the Rockford Corporation 2008 Stock
Option Plan (the Plan). Under the Plan, which was adopted by the Board of Directors on
March 12, 2008, incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted to
Rockfords directors, officers and employees. The holders of 4,005,953 common shares voted
in favor of the Plan, the holders of 1,824,645 common shares voted against the Plan, the
holders of 1,688 common shares abstained and the holders of 2,308,864 common shares did not
vote. |
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At the annual meeting, Rockfords shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young
L.L.P. as Rockfords auditors for 2008. The holders of 8,049,530 common shares voted to
ratify the appointment, the holders of 91,620 common shares voted against the ratification. |
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
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Exhibit |
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Description of Document |
3.1
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Articles of Incorporation+ |
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3.2
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Restated Bylaws as amended through July 27, 2000++ |
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3.3
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Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed on January 12, 1988+ |
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3.4
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Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed on May 12, 1999+ |
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3.5
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Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed on May 17, 1999+ |
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3.7
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Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed on July 1, 1999+ |
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4.1
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Specimen Common Stock Certificate+ |
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4.2
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Reference is made to the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and the Restated Bylaws,
as amended, filed as Exhibits 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 and 3.7 for a description of the
rights of the holders of Common Stock. |
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31.1
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Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant
to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for William R. Jackson. |
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31.2
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Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant
to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Richard G. Vasek. |
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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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10.81
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Eighth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated July 30, 2008, among Rockford and
Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation (Western). |
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Previously filed with our registration statement on Form S-1, which the SEC declared effective on April 19, 2000 and/or
amendments |
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Previously filed on August 11, 2000 with our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000. |
(b) During the period from April 1, 2008, through June 30, 2008, Rockford filed the following
reports on Form 8-K.
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April 28, 2008, report disclosing on Item 9 that Rockford had issued a news release
regarding Rockfords results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. This report
furnished a copy of the press release under Item 9 of Form 8-K. |
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May 13, 2008, report disclosing on Item 9 that Rockford had issued a news release
regarding Rockfords repurchase of a portion of outstanding convertible notes and warrants.
This report furnished a copy of the press release under Item 9 of Form 8-K. |
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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ROCKFORD CORPORATION
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Date: July 31, 2008 |
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/s/ Richard G. Vasek
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Richard G. Vasek |
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Vice President of Finance,
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
(Principal Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Number |
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Description of Document |
3.1
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Articles of Incorporation+ |
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3.2
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Restated Bylaws as amended through July 27, 2000++ |
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3.3
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Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed on January 12, 1988+ |
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3.4
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Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed on May 12, 1999+ |
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3.5
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Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed on May 17, 1999+ |
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3.7
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Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed on July 1, 1999+ |
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4.1
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Specimen Common Stock Certificate+ |
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4.2
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Reference is made to the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and the Restated Bylaws, as
amended, filed as Exhibits 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 and 3.7 for a description of the rights of the
holders of Common Stock. |
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31.1
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Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for William R. Jackson. |
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31.2
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Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Richard G. Vasek. |
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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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10.81
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Eighth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated July 30, 2008, among Rockford
and Wachovia Capital Finance Corporation (Western). |
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+ |
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Previously filed with our registration statement on Form S-1, which the SEC declared effective on April 19, 2000 and/or
amendments |
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Previously filed on August 11, 2000 with our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000. |
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