UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

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

 

For the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024

or

☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM

 

Commission file number 0-28839

VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of		13-1964841
incorporation or organization)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
2351 J. Lawson Boulevard, Orlando, Florida		32824
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

 

(800) 645-7750

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class:	Trading Symbol:	Name of Each Exchange on which Registered
Class A Common Stock $.01 par value	VOXX	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes  No 

Indicate by check mark if 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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).

Yes  No 

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

Large accelerated filer  Accelerated filer  Non-accelerated filer  Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal controls over financial reporting under section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒

 

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☒

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in rule 12b-2 of the Act).

Yes ☐ No 

The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was $97,353,635 (based upon closing price on the Nasdaq Stock Market on August 31, 2023).

The number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of May 10, 2024 was:

 

Class	Outstanding

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Class A common stock $.01 par value	20,281,143
Class B common stock $.01 par value	2,260,954

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Part III - (Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed on or before June 10, 2024.

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VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Index to Form 10-K

 

Table of Contents

 

	PART I
Item 1	Business	2
Item 1A	Risk Factors	10
Item 1B	Unresolved Staff Comments	21
Item 1C	Cybersecurity	21
Item 2	Properties	23
Item 3	Legal Proceedings	23
Item 4	Mine Safety Disclosures	24
	PART II
Item 5	Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	24
Item 6	Reserved	26
Item 7	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	27
Item 7A	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	47
Item 8	Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	48
Item 9	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	48
Item 9A	Controls and Procedures	48
Item 9B	Other Information	51
Item 9C	Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections	51
	PART III
Item 10	Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance	51
Item 11	Executive Compensation	51
Item 12	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	51
Item 13	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	51
Item 14	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	51
	PART IV
Item 15	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	51
SIGNATURES		111

 

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT RELATING TO THE SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

This Annual Report on Form 10-K, including "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Item 7, and the information incorporated by reference contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend those forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements. All statements regarding our expected financial position and operating results, our business strategy, our financing plans, and the outcome of any contingencies are forward-looking statements. Any such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, projections about our industry and our business, and the residual impacts of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic on our results of operations. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "should," "would," or variations of those words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in or implied by any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, matters listed in Item 1A under "Risk Factors" of this Form 10-K. The Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

NOTE REGARDING DOLLAR AMOUNTS AND FISCAL YEAR

In this Annual Report, all dollar amounts are expressed in thousands, except for share prices and per-share amounts.

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last day of February.

Item 1-Business

VOXX International Corporation ("Voxx," "We," "Our," "Us," or the "Company") is a leading international manufacturer and distributor in the Automotive Electronics, Consumer Electronics, and Biometrics industries. The Company has widely diversified interests, with more than 30 global brands that it has acquired and grown throughout the years, achieving a powerful international corporate image, and creating a vehicle for each of these respective brands to emerge with its own identity. We conduct our business through nineteen wholly-owned subsidiaries: Audiovox Atlanta Corp., VOXX Electronics Corporation, VOXX Accessories Corp., Audiovox Canada Limited, Voxx Hong Kong Ltd., Voxx Consumer Electronics Hong Kong, Ltd., Audiovox International Corp., Audiovox Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. ("Voxx Mexico"), Code Systems, Inc., Oehlbach Kabel GmbH ("Oehlbach"), Schwaiger GmbH ("Schwaiger"), Invision Automotive Systems, Inc. ("Invision"), Premium Audio Company LLC ("PAC," which includes Klipsch Group, Inc., 11 Trading Company LLC, Premium Audio Company EMEA B.V., Premium Audio Company France S.A.R.L., Premium Audio Company Germany GmbH, and Premium Audio Company Pty Lt.), Omega Research and Development Technology LLC ("Omega"), Voxx Automotive Corp., Audiovox Websales LLC, VSM-Rostra LLC (“VSM”), VOXX DEI LLC, and VOXX DEI Canada Ltd. (collectively, with VOXX DEI LLC, “DEI”), as well as majority owned subsidiaries, EyeLock LLC ("EyeLock") and Onkyo Technology KK n/k/a Premium Audio Company Technology Center K.K. (“Onkyo”). We market our products under the Audiovox® brand name and other brand names and licensed brands, such as 808®, Acoustic Research®, Advent®, Avital®, CarLink®, Clifford®, Code-Alarm®, Crimestopper™, Directed®, Discwasher®, Energy®, Heco®, Integra®, Invision®, Jamo®, Jensen®, Klipsch®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, myris®, Oehlbach®, Omega®, Onkyo®, Pioneer®, Prestige®, Project Nursery®, Python®, RCA®, Rosen®, Rostra®, Schwaiger®, Smart Start®, Terk®, Vehicle Safety Manufacturing®, and Viper®, as well as private labels through a large domestic and international distribution network. We also function as an OEM ("Original Equipment Manufacturer") supplier to several customers, as well as market a number of products under exclusive distribution agreements, such as SiriusXM satellite radio products.

VOXX International Corporation was incorporated in Delaware on April 10, 1987, under its former name, Audiovox Corp., as successor to a business founded in 1960 by John J. Shalam, our Chairman and controlling stockholder. Our extensive distribution network and long-standing industry relationships have allowed us to benefit from growing market opportunities and emerging niches in the electronics business.

The Company classifies its operations in the following three reportable segments: Automotive Electronics, Consumer Electronics, and Biometrics. The Automotive Electronics segment designs, manufactures, distributes, and markets rear-seat entertainment devices, automotive security products and devices, remote start systems, vehicle access systems, mobile multimedia devices, aftermarket/OE-styled radios, car-link smartphone telematics applications, driver distraction products, collision avoidance systems, automotive power accessories, power lift gates, location-based services, turn signal switches, automotive lighting products, obstacle sensing systems, cruise control systems, camera systems, USB ports, heated seats, and satellite radio products.

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The Consumer Electronics segment designs, manufactures, distributes and markets home theater systems, A/V receivers, premium loudspeakers, outdoor speakers, business music systems, streaming music systems, cinema speakers, architectural speakers, wireless and Bluetooth speakers, soundbars, on-ear and in-ear headphones, wired and wireless headphones and earbuds, solar powered balcony systems, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible devices, T.V. remote controls, karaoke products, hearing aids, personal sound amplifiers, infant/nursery products, as well as A/V connectivity, portable/home charging, reception and digital consumer products. The Biometrics segment designs, markets and distributes iris identification and biometric security related products. See Note 13 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for segment and geographic area information.

We make available financial information, news releases and other information on our web site at www.voxxintl.com. There is a direct link from the web site to the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") filings, where our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to these reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are available free of charge as soon as reasonably practicable after we file such reports and amendments with, or furnish them to, the SEC. In addition, we have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics which is available free of charge upon request. Any such request should be directed to the attention of the Company's Human Resources Department, 180 Marcus Boulevard, Hauppauge, New York 11788, (631) 231-7750.

The Company continuously monitors the impacts of the macroeconomic environment on its business, which is currently characterized by record-high inflation, supply chain challenges, labor shortages, high interest rates, volatility in global capital markets, and growing recession risk. Such macroeconomic conditions have and could continue to adversely impact our business, for example, by reducing consumer demand for our products and leading to decreased sales. During Fiscal 2022 through 2024, the Company has experienced levels of inflation that are higher than has been experienced in recent years, resulting in part from various supply disruptions, increased shipping and transportation costs, increased commodity costs, increased labor costs within the supply chain, monetary policy actions, and other disruptions caused by the residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertain economic environment. The Company continues to make efforts to mitigate this impact through pricing strategies, but cannot predict how long the current inflationary environment will continue or the impact of inflationary trends on consumer behavior, or the Company's sales and profitability in the future. Commodities are often subject to availability constraints and price volatility caused by weather, supply conditions, political instability, government regulations, tariffs, energy prices, general economic conditions, and other unpredictable factors. Changes in commodity prices may also negatively impact the Company's sales and earnings if competitors react more aggressively. The Company could also experience other material impacts as a result of macroeconomic conditions, including, but not limited to, additional charges to adjust the carrying value of inventory, additional asset impairment charges, and additional adjustments to deferred tax valuation allowances.

Acquisitions

Our most recent acquisition and disposition transactions are discussed below:

On September 8, 2021, the Company's subsidiary, PAC, completed the transaction to acquire certain assets of the home audio/video business of Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation (“OHEC”) with its partner, Sharp Corporation (“Sharp”), through a joint venture, Onkyo Technology KK n/k/a Premium Audio Company Technology Center K.K. (“Onkyo”) via an asset purchase agreement. The acquired assets consisted of intangible assets. PAC owns 77.2% of the joint venture and has 85.1% voting interest and Sharp owns 22.8% of the joint venture and has 14.9% voting interest. The total transaction consideration was $37,184, which included cash paid, assignment of notes and interest receivable, and the fair value of contingent consideration. The purpose of this acquisition was to expand the Company’s market share and product offerings within the premium audio industry. Details of the assets acquired are outlined in Note 2 "Business Acquisitions" of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Strategy

Our objective is to grow our business both organically and through strategic acquisitions. We anticipate we will drive the business organically by continued product development in new and emerging technologies that should increase gross margins and improve operating income.

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We are focused on expanding sales both domestically and internationally and broadening our customer and partner base as we bring new products to our target markets. In addition, we plan to continue to acquire synergistic companies that would allow us to leverage our overhead, penetrate new markets, and expand existing product categories. Notwithstanding the above, if the appropriate opportunity arises, the Company will explore the potential divestiture of a product line or business.

The key elements of our strategy are as follows:

Continue to build and capitalize on the VOXX family of brands. We believe the "VOXX" portfolio of brands is one of our greatest strengths and offers us significant opportunity for increased market penetration. Today, VOXX International has over 30 global brands in its portfolio, which provides the Company with the ability to bring to market products under brands that consumers know to be quality. In addition, with such a wide brand portfolio, we can manage channels and sell into multiple outlets as well as leverage relationships with distributors, retailers, aftermarket car dealers and expeditors, and global OEMs. Finally, we are open to opportunities to license some of our brands as an additional use of the brands and as a growth strategy.

Continue to maintain diversified, blue chip customer base. Voxx distributes products through a wide range of specialty and mass merchandise channels and has arrangements as a tier-1 and tier-2 auto OEM supplier. OEM products account for approximately 12% of total net sales.

Capitalize on niche product and distribution opportunities in our target markets. Throughout our history, we have used our extensive distribution and supply networks to capitalize on niche product and distribution opportunities in the automotive electronics, consumer electronics, and biometrics categories. We will continue that focus as we remain committed to innovation, developing products internally and through our outsourced technology and manufacturing partners to provide our customers with products that are in demand by consumers.

Combine new, internal manufacturing capabilities with our proven outsourced manufacturing with industry partners. VOXX International employs an outsourced manufacturing strategy that enables the Company to deliver the latest technological advances without the fixed costs associated with manufacturing, and also has manufacturing capabilities to produce select product lines, such as rear-seat entertainment systems, security related products, and high-end speakers. This blend of internal and outsourced manufacturing enables the Company to drive innovation, control product quality and speed time-to-market.

Use innovative technology generation capabilities to enable us to build a robust pipeline of new products. Voxx has invested significantly in R&D. The Company uses a mix of internal and external R&D, internal and external manufacturing, and has a number of valuable trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names and other intellectual property. Through Voxx's focus on R&D, the Company has built a pipeline of new products across all three of its segments.

Leverage our domestic and international distribution network. VOXX International Corporation has a highly expansive distribution network. This network, which includes OEM's, car dealers, automotive manufacturers, various types of retailers and chain stores, mass merchandisers, distributors, e-commerce platforms, system integrators, communication network providers, smart grid manufacturers, banks, cinema operators, healthcare equipment manufacturers, and the U.S. military, should allow us to increase our market penetration. We intend to capitalize on new and existing distribution outlets to further grow our business across our three operating segments, both domestically and abroad.

Grow our international presence. We have an international presence through our local subsidiaries in Europe, as well as operations in Canada, Mexico, Australia, Japan, and China. We also continue to export from our domestic operations in the United States. Our strategy remains to diversify our geographic exposure, while expanding our product offerings and distribution touch points across the world.

Pursue strategic and complementary acquisitions. We continue to monitor economic and industry conditions in order to evaluate potential strategic and synergistic business acquisitions that are expected to allow us to leverage overhead, penetrate new markets, and expand our existing business distribution. Over the past several decades, the Company has employed an M&A strategy to build its brand portfolio and enhance its product offerings in higher margin product categories, while at the same time exiting lower margin and commoditized product lines, resulting in improved bottom-line performance. The Company is focused on continuing to grow organically but may pursue opportunistic acquisitions to augment our Automotive Electronic (primarily with OEM accounts), Consumer Electronic, and Biometric segments.

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Maintain disciplined acquisition criteria. Virtually all of our acquisitions have been made to strengthen our product offerings, customer reach, and growth potential across our operating business segments. Our strategy remains to acquire complimentary businesses, products and/or assets in our Automotive Electronic, Consumer Electronic, and Biometric operating segments. Additionally, acquisitions should have a gross margin structure equal to or higher than our consolidated gross margins, and we will continue to look for acquisitions where we can leverage our corporate overhead and resources. Furthermore, it is important that management remains with Voxx as part of the acquisition, as their legacy expertise and knowledge of both the inner workings of their respective companies and the end-markets they serve are paramount to successfully running operations and achieving growth. We also pursue acquisitions that will be accretive for the Company and its shareholders in the initial years after such acquisitions are made.

Rapidly integrate acquired businesses. One of the more compelling factors as to why acquired businesses choose VOXX International Corporation is that we are perceived as both a financial and strategic partner. We are operators, and companies view their association with us as a positive for the future of their businesses in that we can provide resources and support that others in our sector, or in the Private Equity community, cannot. Our strategy upon acquisition, and in the years that follow, is to leverage our corporate strengths and integrate acquisitions into our operations. We provide accounting, MIS, warehouse, and logistics support, as well as a host of value-added services that enable acquired companies to lower their cost basis and improve profitability. In recent years, we have consolidated facilities in our German operations and in Indiana, where we brought our RCA® and PAC operating groups together. We have also fully integrated our Rosen, VSM, and DEI businesses into our automotive operations in Florida and Mexico.

Improve bottom-line performance and generate sustainable shareholder returns. The Company has instituted an aggressive strategy in recent years to shift its product mix to higher-margin product categories, while controlling costs and strategically investing in its infrastructure. Additionally, in recent years, the Company has focused on SKU rationalization to discontinue certain product lines and streamline the Company’s consumer electronic product lines to focus on offerings with longer life cycles, more sustainable gross margins, and better growth potential. The Company remains focused on growing its business organically, continuing to enhance its gross profit margins and leveraging its fixed overhead structure to generate sustainable returns for its stockholders.

Industry

We participate in select product categories in the automotive, consumer, and biometric markets within the electronics industry. These markets are large and diverse, encompass a broad range of products and offer the ability to specialize in niche product groups. The introduction of new products and technological advancements are the major growth drivers in these markets. Based on this, we continue to introduce new products across all segments, with an increased focus on niche product offerings.

Products

The Company currently reports sales data for the following three operating segments:

Automotive Electronic products include:

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Consumer Electronic products include:

Biometric products include:

We believe our segments have expanding market opportunities with certain levels of volatility related to domestic and international markets, new car sales, increased competition by manufacturers, private labels, technological advancements, discretionary consumer spending and general economic conditions. Further, all of our products are subject to price fluctuations, which could affect the carrying value of inventories and gross margins in the future.

Within the industry our Biometrics segment operates in, technology is developing rapidly. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a greater interest for safe and touchless biometric systems. Widely used face readers have been rendered ineffective when using face masks and other protective facial gear, and fingerprint and palm reader secure access devices are now often seen as potentially infectious surfaces. Iris biometric algorithms read the unique texture in the colored part of the eye, creating a unique identification for access, similar to that of a fingerprint or the geometric pattern of a face. This iris-based key, however, has the benefit of not only being touchless, but is also not hindered by the obstacles encountered by face recognition devices, such as facemasks or other devices that hide facial features. Iris biometrics can operate successfully without touching or mask removal, even through protective gear such as hazmat suits, if a person’s eyes are visible.

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Net sales by segment, gross profit, and total assets are as follows (Refer to Item 7 and Note 13 to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information):

 

		Fiscal				Fiscal				Fiscal
		2024				2023				2022
Automotive Electronics		$	142,341			$	174,811			$	200,594
Consumer Electronics			326,618				357,758				433,925
Biometrics			531				1,046				882
Corporate/Eliminations			(579	)			399				519
Total net sales		$	468,911			$	534,014			$	635,920
Gross profit		$	114,019			$	134,299			$	169,478
Gross margin percentage			24.3	%			25.1	%			26.7	%
Total assets		$	444,006			$	519,451			$	586,664

 

Patents, Trademarks/Tradenames, Licensing and Royalties

The Company regards its trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names, and similar intellectual property as important to its operations. It relies on trademark, copyright and patent law, domain name regulations, and confidentiality or license agreements to protect its proprietary rights. The Company has registered, or applied for the registration of, a number of patents, trademarks, domain names and copyrights with U.S. and foreign governmental authorities. Additionally, the Company has filed U.S. and international patent applications covering certain of its proprietary technology. The Company renews its registrations, which vary in duration, as it deems appropriate from time to time.

The Company has licensed in the past, and expects that it may license in the future, certain of its proprietary rights to third parties. Some of the Company's products are designed to include intellectual property licensed, or otherwise obtained from third parties. While it may be necessary in the future to seek or renew licenses relating to various aspects of the Company's products, the Company believes, based upon past experience and industry practice, such licenses generally could be obtained on commercially reasonable terms; however, there is no guarantee such licenses could be obtained at all. We intend to operate in a way that does not result in willful infringement of the patents, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights of other parties. Nevertheless, there can be no assurance that a claim of infringement will not be asserted against us or that any such assertion will not result in a judgment or order requiring us to obtain a license in order to make, use, or sell our products.

License and royalty programs offered to our manufacturers, customers and other electronic suppliers are structured using a fixed amount per unit or a percentage of net sales, depending on the terms of the agreement. Current license and royalty agreements have duration periods which range from 1 to 20 years or continue in perpetuity. Certain agreements may be renewed at termination of the agreement. The Company's license and royalty income is recorded upon sale and amounted to $1,061, $1,340, and $1,716 for the years ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022, respectively.

Distribution and Marketing

We sell our products to:

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Our business is diversified within our segments across end-markets, customers, and products. We sell our automotive electronic products to both OEM and aftermarket customers. We sell our products under OEM arrangements with domestic and/or international subsidiaries of automobile manufacturers such as Ford, Stellantis, General Motors, Toyota, Kia, Mazda, Subaru, Nissan, Mack Truck, Polaris, Bendix Commercial, Daimler Trucks North America, Textron Finance Shared Service, Wesco Distribution, ZF North America Autocar, Dieter’s Metal Fabricating, Grote Industries, International Truck (PDC), P.A.I. Products and Ryco Motorsport. These arrangements require a close partnership with the customer as we develop products to meet specific requirements. OEM products accounted for approximately 12% of net sales for the year ended February 29, 2024, 14% for the year ended February 28, 2023, and 10% for the year ended February 28, 2022. Our consumer electronic and biometric products are sold through both retail and commercial channels.

Our five largest customers represented 18% of net sales for the year ended February 29, 2024, 17% for the year ended February 28, 2023, and 21% for the year ended February 28, 2022. No one customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company's net sales for the years ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, or February 28, 2022. Geographically, approximately 77.4% of our revenues were derived from our domestic operations within the United States, while approximately 18.9% was derived from our operations in Europe, and less than 3.8% was derived from other regions.

We have flexible shipping policies designed to meet customer needs. In the absence of specific customer instructions, we generally ship products within 24 to 48 hours from the receipt of an order from public warehouses, as well as owned and leased facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. The Company also employs a direct ship model from our suppliers for select customers upon their request.

Product Development, Warranty and Customer Service

Our product development cycle includes:

Utilizing our company-owned and third-party facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia, we work closely with our suppliers throughout the product design, testing and development process in an effort to meet the expectations of consumer demand for technologically advanced and high-quality products. Our Auburn Hills, Michigan and Orlando, Florida facilities are both IATF 16949:2016 certified, and our Orlando, Florida facility is ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2008 certified, all of which require the monitoring of quality standards in all facets of business. The Orlando, Florida facility is also Ford Q1 certified, which is a certification awarded to Ford suppliers who demonstrate excellence beyond the ISO certifications in certain critical areas.

We provide product warranties for all our product lines, which primarily range from 30 days to five years. The Company also provides limited lifetime warranties for certain products, which limit the end-user's remedy to the repair or replacement of the defective product during its lifetime, as well as warranties for certain vehicle security products for the life of the vehicle for the original owner. To support our warranties, we have independent warranty centers in the United States and Europe. Our customer service group, along with our Company websites, provide product information, answer questions, and serve as a technical hotline for installation help for end-users and customers. We also offer the option for customers to purchase third-party extended warranties for certain products, for which we assume no liability for related repairs and services.

Suppliers

We work directly with our suppliers on industrial design, feature sets, product development, and testing in order to ensure that our products and component parts meet our design specifications.

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We purchase our products and component parts from manufacturers principally located in several Pacific Rim countries, including China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore, as well as the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. In selecting our manufacturers, we consider quality, price, service, reputation, financial stability, as well as labor practices, disruptions, or shortages. In order to provide coordination and supervision of supplier performance, such as price negotiations, delivery, and quality control, we maintain buying and inspection offices in China and Hong Kong. We consider relations with our suppliers to be good and alternative sources of supply are generally available within 180 days. We have few long-term contracts with our suppliers, and we generally purchase our products under short-term purchase orders. Although we believe that alternative sources of supply are currently available, an unplanned shift to a new supplier could result in product delays and increased cost, which may have a material impact on our operations.

Competition

The electronics industry is highly competitive across all product categories, and we compete with a number of well-established companies that manufacture and sell similar products. Brand name, design, advancement of technology and features, as well as price, are the major competitive factors within the electronics industry. Our Automotive Electronic products compete against factory-supplied products, including those provided by, among others, General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis and large Tier 1's, such as Denso, Panasonic, LG, Continental, Lear, Bosch, Magna, and Forvia (Fauricia). Our Consumer Electronic products compete against major companies such as Polk, Definitive, Bose, Sonos, Sonance, Bowers and Wilkins, Sony, Phillips, Emerson Radio, GE, Belkin, and private label brands. Competitors for our Biometrics products include companies such as IRIS ID, 3M, Suprema, Iritech, Inc., IrisGuard, Crossmatch, NEC, Gemalto, Vision-Box, IDEMIA, BioID, GoVerifyID, BioConnect, and Princeton Identity.

Financial Information about Foreign and Domestic Operations

The amounts of net sales and long-lived assets attributable to foreign and domestic operations for all periods presented are set forth in Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included herein.

Equity Investment

We have a 50% non-controlling ownership interest in ASA Electronics, LLC ("ASA") which acts as a distributor of mobile electronics specifically designed for niche markets within the automotive industry, including: RV's; buses; and commercial, heavy duty, agricultural, construction, powersport, and marine vehicles.

Human Capital

VOXX International Corporation believes the Company’s greatest asset is its employees. The Company’s emphasis on the health and safety of its employees is a key factor in maintaining its experienced workforce and attracting new talent. As of February 29, 2024, the Company employed 911 people, of which 451 were U.S. based and 460 were internationally based. 34 of our U.S. based employees were covered under collective bargaining agreements. We consider our relations with employees to be good as of February 29, 2024.

The Company’s U.S. based full-time employees are all eligible to participate in the Company’s health and welfare plans, including health, vision, dental, life, short-term disability insurance plans, long-term disability insurance plans, flexible spending plans and/or health saving plans, pet insurance, critical care plans and identity theft protection plans. Many of these plans are fully paid for by the Company, while others are cost shared between the Company and the employees or are employee-paid at a discounted rate. To encourage our employees to save for the future and their retirement, the Company offers employees a 401(k) retirement plan which has options for traditional pre-tax deferrals, as well as Roth options. The 401(k) plan also includes a discretionary Company match which encourages employees to participate and enhances the Company’s commitment to its employees and their families. Internationally based employees also receive health, welfare, and retirement plans that are statutory-based, and in some instances, employees may choose to participate in plans that supplement the statutory benefits and are funded by the employee. To further encourage employees to prioritize their health, the Company sponsors events and benefits, such as on-site flu vaccinations, health fairs, mobile preventative screenings, on-site fitness centers at certain Company locations, gym membership reimbursements, weight loss programs, and periodic health and fitness competitions, which are often aligned with fundraising campaigns. The Company encourages all employees to give back to their communities and make a social impact through activities such as hosting on-site blood donation drives, donation drives for causes including cancer and autism, local holiday toy and giving drives, as well as food drives. The Company also participates in matching gift programs for certain charities.

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Additionally, we provide service awards to employees, which show appreciation and recognition to longstanding employees for certain service milestones.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has officially come to an end, we implemented significant changes in response to the global health emergency that we determined were in the best interest of our employees, as well as the communities in which we operate, and complied with government regulations, some of which have remained in place post-pandemic. This includes providing our office, support, and non-production staff the ability to work remotely from their homes. For our production staff, or for office and support staff who were unable to work remotely, we implemented several on-site safety measures, some of which have been scaled back or eliminated, but may be reinstated at any time as deemed necessary.

Item 1A-Risk Factors

We have identified certain risk factors that apply to us. Each of the following risk factors should be carefully considered, as well as all of the other information included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K. If any of these risks, or other risks not presently known to us or that we currently believe not to be significant, develop into actual events, then our business, financial condition, liquidity, or results of operations could be adversely affected. If that happens, the market price of our common stock would likely decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

Economic, Strategic and Market Risks

Major public health emergencies, including pandemic, epidemic, or outbreak of any other infectious disease, could have an adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations and other aspects of our business.

Major public health issues have had, and in the future could have, repercussions across many sectors and areas of the global economy and financial markets, leading to significant adverse impacts on financial activity and volatility in financial markets, which could negatively impact our financial results.

For instance, the spread of COVID-19, which began during our 2020 fiscal year, created significant macroeconomic uncertainty, volatility, and disruption to the global economy. In response, many governments implemented policies intended to stop or slow the further spread of the disease and its variants, such as lockdowns, shelter-in-place, or restricted movement guidelines, and these measures remained in place for an extended period of time. These policies resulted in lower consumer and commercial activity across many markets in many geographic areas. The pandemic also adversely impacted the global supply chain, resulting in a global chip shortage, as well as other restrictions and limitations on related activities that caused significant disruption and delays, and adversely affected the flow and availability of certain products.

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Any public health emergency, including the COVID-19 pandemic, or any future outbreak of other existing or new epidemic diseases, or the threat thereof, could cause us to modify our business practices (including limiting employee travel, or cancellation of physical participation in meetings and events), or take similar actions as may be required by government authorities, or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers, and business partners. There is no certainty that such measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks posed by any future public health emergencies, or otherwise be satisfactory to government authorities.

The extent to which any public health emergencies in the future impact our business, financial condition, results of operation or cash flows will depend on continuously evolving factors and future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including, but not limited to, the ultimate duration and scope of the health emergency; the severity of the disease; the actions taken by governments to contain the emergency or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. One or more of our customers, distribution partners, service providers or suppliers may experience financial distress, file for bankruptcy protection, go out of business, or suffer disruptions in their business due to impacts from a future public health emergency, and as a result, our operating revenues may be impacted. The Company could also experience other material impacts, including, but not limited to, charges from potential adjustments to the carrying value of inventory, asset impairment charges, and deferred tax valuation charges.

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Our businesses are highly competitive and face significant competition from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and direct imports by our retail and commercial customers.

The markets for automotive electronics, consumer electronics, and biometric products are highly competitive across all product lines. We compete against many well-established companies, some of whom have substantially greater financial and engineering resources than we do. We compete directly with OEMs, including divisions of well-known automobile manufacturers, and in the auto security, mobile video, and accessories markets. We believe that OEMs have diversified and improved their product offerings and placed increased sales pressure on new car dealers with whom they have close business relationships to purchase OEM-supplied equipment and accessories. To the extent that OEMs succeed in their efforts, this success would have a material adverse effect on our sales of automotive entertainment and security products to new car dealers. In addition, we compete with major retailers and commercial distributors within the consumer electronic and biometric industries who may at any time choose to direct import products that we may currently supply.

A severe or prolonged economic downturn could adversely affect our customers’ financial conditions, their levels of business activity, and their ability to pay trade obligations.

The Company sells its products primarily to OEM’s, retailers, and to domestic and foreign distributors. The Company generally requires no collateral from its customers or cash payments in advance and credit is generally granted on a short-term basis. However, a severe or prolonged downturn in the general economy could adversely affect the retail market, which in turn would adversely impact the liquidity and cash flows of the Company’s customers, including the ability of such customers to obtain credit to finance purchases of the Company’s products and to pay their trade obligations. This could result in increased delinquent or uncollectible accounts for some of the Company’s customers. A failure by the Company’s customers to pay a significant portion of outstanding accounts receivable balances on a timely basis would adversely impact the Company’s business, sales, financial condition, and results of operations. We provide estimates for uncollectible accounts based primarily on our judgment using historical losses, current economic conditions, and individual evaluations of each customer as evidence supporting the collectability of the receivables’ valuations stated on our financial statements. However, our receivables valuation estimates may not be accurate and receivables due from customers reflected in our financial statements may not be collectible.

Inflation and rising commodity prices could adversely affect our business.

Our financial performance could be adversely impacted by inflation, which is subject to market conditions. If the cost of goods changes as a result of inflation, we may be unable to adjust our prices accordingly, which could adversely impact our sales or earnings. During Fiscal 2022 through 2024, we have experienced levels of inflation that are higher than we have experienced in recent years, resulting in part from various supply disruptions, increased shipping and transportation costs, increased commodity costs, increased labor costs in the supply chain, monetary policy actions, and other disruptions caused by the residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertain economic environment. While we have attempted to mitigate this impact to date through our pricing strategies, we are unable to predict how long the current inflationary environment will continue or the impact of inflationary trends on consumer behavior and our sales and profitability in the future. Additionally, commodities can be subject to availability constraints and price volatility caused by weather, supply conditions, political instability, government regulations, tariffs, energy prices and general economic conditions and other unpredictable factors. Changes in commodity prices could also negatively impact our sales and earnings if our competitors react more aggressively.

Sales in our businesses are dependent on new products, product development and consumer acceptance.

Our businesses depend, to a large extent, on the introduction and availability of innovative products and technologies. If we are not able to continually introduce new products that achieve consumer acceptance, our sales and profit margins may decline.

The impact of technological advancements may cause price erosion and adversely impact our profitability and inventory value.

Since we do not manufacture all of our products and do not conduct all of our own research and development, we cannot assure that we will be able to source technologically advanced products in order to remain competitive. Furthermore, the introduction or expected introduction of new products or technologies may depress sales of existing products and technologies. This may result in declining prices and inventory obsolescence. Since we maintain a substantial investment in product inventory, declining prices and inventory obsolescence could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results.

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Our estimates of excess and obsolete inventory may prove to be inaccurate, in which case the provision required for excess and obsolete inventory may be understated or overstated. Although we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our forecasts of future product demand, any significant unanticipated changes in demand or technological developments could have a significant impact on the value of our inventory and operating results.

We purchase a significant amount of our products from suppliers in Pacific Rim countries and we are subject to the economic risks associated with inherent changes in the social, political, regulatory, and economic conditions not only in these countries, but also in other countries we do business in, including our own.

We import most of our products from suppliers in the Pacific Rim. Countries in the Pacific Rim have, in the past, experienced significant social, political, geographic, and economic upheaval. Due to the large concentrations of our purchases in Pacific Rim countries, particularly China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Taiwan, any adverse changes in the social, political, regulatory, or economic conditions in these countries may materially increase the cost of the products that we buy from our foreign suppliers or delay shipments of products, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, our dependence on foreign suppliers forces us to order products further in advance than we would if our products were manufactured domestically. This increases the risk that our products will become obsolete or face selling price reductions before we can sell our inventory.

Our business, and that of our suppliers in these countries and elsewhere, are subject to the impact of natural catastrophic events such as earthquakes, floods or power outages, political crises such as terrorism or war, and public health crises, such as disease outbreaks, epidemics, or pandemics in the U.S. and global economies. For instance, the spread of COVID-19 globally beginning during our 2020 fiscal year resulted in the disruption and shutdown of businesses. Our business relies on raw materials, components, and finished goods provided by our suppliers. If future pandemic related restrictions cause delays along our supply chain, we will likely experience a slow-down in our business as a result.

The ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, and between Israel and Hamas, have caused, and is expected to continue to cause, negative effects on geopolitical conditions and the global economy, including financial markets, inflation, and the global supply chain, which could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

In February 2022, Russian military forces launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine that has resulted in an ongoing military conflict between the two countries. The length, impact, and outcome of the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine is highly unpredictable, and the conflict has caused, and is expected to continue to cause, global political, economic, and social instability; disruptions to the global economy, financial systems, international trade, and global supply chain; as well as to the transportation and energy sectors, among others.

Russia's recognition of two separatist republics in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine and the subsequent military action against Ukraine have led to an unprecedented expansion of sanction programs imposed by the United States, the European Union, Japan, and other countries against Russia, Belarus, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic, and the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic. The situation is rapidly evolving as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, and additional sanctions may be implemented, as well as export controls or other measures against Russia, Belarus and other countries, regions, officials, individuals or industries in the respective territories.

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a series of attacks on civilian and military targets in Southern and Central Israel, to which the Israel Defense Forces have responded. In addition, Hezbollah has attacked military and civilian targets in Northern Israel, to which Israel has responded. How long and how severe the current conflict becomes is unknown at this time and any continued clash among Israel, Hamas, or Hezbollah, or other countries or militant groups in the region may escalate in the future into a greater regional conflict.

Any of the abovementioned factors could affect our business, financial condition, and operating results. The extent and duration of the military action, sanctions and resulting market disruptions are impossible to predict, but could be substantial. Any such disruptions may also magnify the impact of other risks described in this Form 10-K.

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Changes in U.S. or foreign government administrative policies, including changes to existing trade agreements, could have a material adverse effect on us.

There have been significant changes and proposed changes in recent years to U.S. trade policies, tariffs, and treaties affecting imports. For example, the United States has imposed supplemental tariffs of up to 25% on certain imports from China, as well as increased tariffs and import restrictions on products imported from various other countries. In response, China and other countries have imposed or proposed additional tariffs on certain exports from the United States. The United States is also investigating certain trade-related practices by Vietnam that could affect U.S. imports from that country, and renegotiated the multilateral trading relationship between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, resulting in the replacement of the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA") with a new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) that became effective on July 1, 2020.

A significant portion of our products are manufactured in Pacific Rim countries. Accordingly, such U.S. policy changes have made it, and may continue to make it difficult or more expensive for us to obtain certain products manufactured outside the United States, which could affect our revenue and profitability. Further tariff increases could require us to increase our prices, which could decrease customer demand for our products. Retaliatory tariff and trade measures imposed by other countries could affect our ability to export products and therefore adversely affect our revenue. Any of these factors could depress economic activity and restrict our access to suppliers or customers and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

A commercial market for biometrics technology is still developing. There can be no assurance our iris-based identity authentication technology will be successful or achieve market acceptance.

A component of our strategy to grow revenue includes expansion of our iris-based identity authentication solutions into commercial markets. To date, biometrics technology has received only limited acceptance in such markets. Although the recent appearance of biometric readers on popular consumer products, such as smartphones, has increased interest in biometrics as a means of authenticating and/or identifying individuals, commercial markets for biometrics technology are still developing and evolving. Biometrics-based solutions compete with more traditional security methods including keys, cards, personal identification numbers, fingerprints, facial recognition, and security personnel. Acceptance of biometrics as an alternative to such traditional methods depends upon a number of factors, including:

We face intense competition from other biometrics solutions providers.

A considerable number of established companies have developed or are developing and marketing software and hardware for biometrics products and applications, including facial recognition, fingerprint biometrics, and other iris authentication competitors that currently compete with, or will compete directly with, our iris-based identity authentication solutions. We believe that additional competitors will enter the biometrics market and become significant long-term competitors, and that as a result, competition will increase. Companies competing with us may introduce solutions that are competitively priced, have increased performance or functionality or incorporate technological advances we have not yet developed or implemented.

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We depend on a small number of key customers for a large percentage of our sales.

The electronics industry is characterized by a number of key customers. Specifically, 18% of our sales were to five customers in Fiscal 2024, 17% in Fiscal 2023, and 21% in Fiscal 2022. The loss of one or more of these customers could have a material adverse impact on our business.

The international marketing and distribution of our products subjects us to risks associated with international operations and conditions in the global economy, including exposure to foreign currency fluctuations.

As part of our business strategy, we intend to continue to increase our sales, including our international sales, although we cannot assure you that we will be able to do so. Approximately 22.6% of our net sales currently originate in markets outside the U.S. While geographic diversity helps to reduce the Company's exposure to risk in any one country or part of the world, it also means that we are subject to the full range of risks associated with international operations, including exposure to foreign currency fluctuations. These risks could have a significant impact on our ability to sell our products on a competitive basis in international markets and may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.

Deterioration in the economic conditions in the Eurozone and globally, including instability in financial markets, may pose a risk to our business. In recent years, financial markets have been affected at times by a number of global macroeconomic and political events, including large sovereign debts and fiscal deficits of several countries in Europe and in emerging market jurisdictions, high levels of non-performing loans on the balance sheets of European banks, the effect of the United Kingdom exiting the European Union in 2020, the potential effect of any other European country leaving the Eurozone, market volatility and loss of investor confidence driven by political events, and the global spread of COVID-19. Market and economic disruptions have affected, and may in the future affect, consumer confidence levels and spending, personal bankruptcy rates, levels of incurrence and default on consumer debt, and home prices, among other factors. We cannot assure you that market disruptions in Europe, including the increased cost of funding for certain governments and financial institutions, will not impact the global economy, and we cannot assure you that assistance packages will be available, or if available, will be sufficient to stabilize countries and markets in Europe or elsewhere affected by a financial crisis. To the extent uncertainty regarding the economy in Europe negatively impacts consumer confidence and consumer credit factors, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be significantly and adversely affected.

In an effort to reduce the impact on earnings of foreign currency rate movements, we engage in a combination of cost-containment measures and selective hedging of foreign currency transactions. However, these measures may not succeed in offsetting any negative impact of foreign currency rate movements on our business and results of operations.

Substantial political and economic uncertainty in Venezuela puts our local assets at risk.

We have a subsidiary in Venezuela, whose operations have been suspended due to the economic and political climate in that country. We hold fixed assets at this subsidiary and have incurred impairments related to our long-lived assets in Venezuela in the past. These assets had no net book value as of February 29, 2024, and February 28, 2023. The Company intends to continue to hold these assets with the hope of recovering value from them in the future; however, if conditions continue to deteriorate, we may be at risk of government confiscation of these assets.

Changes in the retail industry could have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition.

In recent years, the retail industry has experienced consolidation, store closures, bankruptcies, and other ownership changes. In the future, retailers in the United States and in foreign markets may further consolidate, undergo restructurings or reorganizations, or realign their affiliations, any of which could decrease the number of stores that carry our products. Changing shopping patterns, including the rapid expansion of online retail shopping, have adversely affected customer traffic in mall and outlet centers. We expect competition in the e-commerce market will continue to intensify. As a greater portion of consumer expenditures with retailers occurs online and through mobile commerce applications, our brick-and-mortar wholesale customers who fail to successfully integrate their physical retail stores and digital retail may experience financial difficulties, including store closures, bankruptcies, or liquidations. An increase in store closures by other retailers may lead to store vacancies and reduced foot traffic. A continuation or worsening of these trends could have a material adverse effect on our sales, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

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We invest, from time to time, in marketable securities and other investments as part of our investing activities. These investments fluctuate in value based on economic, operational, competitive, political, and technological factors. These investments could be subject to loss or impairment based on their performance.

The Company has incurred other-than-temporary impairments on its investments in the past, and continues to monitor investments in non-controlled corporations, as applicable, for potential future impairments. In addition, there is no guarantee that the fair values recorded for other investments will be sustained in the future.

We must comply with restrictive covenants in our debt agreements.

Our existing debt agreements contain certain covenants that limit our ability to, among other things, borrow additional money, pay dividends, dispose of assets, and acquire new businesses. These covenants also require us to maintain a specified fixed charge coverage ratio under specified circumstances. If the Company is unable to comply with these covenants, there would be a default under these debt agreements. Changes in economic or business conditions, results of operations, or other factors could cause the Company to default under its debt agreements. A default, if not waived by our lenders, could result in acceleration of our debt and possible bankruptcy, should we have debt outstanding.

We have recorded, and may record in the future, goodwill, and other intangible assets as a result of acquisitions, and changes in future business conditions could cause these investments to become impaired, requiring substantial write-downs that would reduce our operating income.

We evaluate the recoverability of recorded goodwill and other intangible asset amounts annually, or when evidence of potential impairment exists. The annual impairment test is based on several factors requiring judgment. We have experienced significant impairment charges in the current year, as well as in past years (see Note 1(k)). Additional future impairment may result from, among other things, deterioration in the performance of our business or product lines, adverse market conditions and changes in the competitive landscape, and a variety of other circumstances. The amount of any impairment is recorded as a charge to our statement of operations. We may never realize the full value of our goodwill and intangible assets, and any determination requiring the write-off of a significant portion of these assets may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

If our sales during the holiday season fall below our expectations, our annual results could also fall below expectations.

Seasonal consumer shopping patterns affect our business. We generally make a substantial amount of our sales and net income during September, October, and November. We expect this trend to continue. December is also a key month for us, due largely to the increase in promotional activities by our customers during the holiday season. If the economy faltered in these periods, if our customers altered the timing or frequency of their promotional activities, or if the effectiveness of these promotional activities declined, particularly around the holiday season, it could have a material adverse effect on our annual financial results.

Legal and Regulatory Risks

There is no guarantee that patent/royalty rights will be renewed, or licensing agreements will be maintained.

Certain product development and revenues are dependent on the ownership and or use of various patents, licenses, and license agreements. If the Company is not able to successfully renew or renegotiate these rights, we may suffer from a loss of product sales or royalty revenue associated with these rights or incur additional expense to pursue alternative arrangements.

We are subject to governmental regulations.

We always face the possibility of new governmental regulations which could have a substantial effect on our operations and profitability. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act contains provisions to improve transparency and accountability concerning the supply of certain minerals, known as “conflict minerals,” originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries. There are costs associated with complying with these disclosure requirements, including for due diligence to determine the sources of conflict minerals used in our products and other potential changes to products, processes, or sources of supply as a consequence of such verification activities. These rules could adversely affect the sourcing, supply and pricing of materials used in our products.

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As there may be only a limited number of suppliers offering "conflict free" conflict minerals, we cannot be sure that we will be able to obtain necessary conflict minerals from such suppliers in sufficient quantities or at competitive prices. Also, we may face reputational challenges if we determine that certain of our products contain minerals not determined to be conflict free or if we are unable to sufficiently verify the origins for all conflict minerals used in our products through the procedures we implement.

A data privacy breach could damage our reputation and customer relationships, expose us to litigation risk and potential fines, and adversely affect our business.

We and our business partners maintain significant amounts of data electronically in locations around the world. This data relates to all aspects of our business, including current and future products and initiatives under development, and contains confidential, proprietary, non-public, and personal customer, consumer, supplier, partner, and employee data, which we collect, process, transmit, and, where appropriate, retain as part of our normal operations. We maintain systems, protocols, and processes designed to protect this data. Despite the security measures we and our partners have in place, our facilities and systems, and those of our third-party service providers and partners, are vulnerable to security breaches, cyber-attacks, acts of vandalism, computer viruses, misplaced or lost data, programming and/or human error, or other similar events. In addition, threat actors attempt to breach our security systems to gain access to our data and infrastructure through various techniques, including phishing, ransomware, and other targeted attacks. The risk of such attacks includes attempted breaches not only of our systems, but also those of our business partners, customers, clients, and suppliers. The techniques used to obtain unauthorized access are constantly changing, are becoming increasingly more sophisticated, and often are not recognized until after an exploitation of information has occurred. Therefore, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or implement sufficient preventative measures, which may have a material adverse effect on our Company.

The Company has retained and, in the future, may retain third-party experts to assist with the containment of, and response to, security incidents and, in coordination with law enforcement, with the investigation of such incidents. The Company has incurred, and may continue to incur, costs to retain such third-party experts in connection with any such incidents. We may also find it necessary to make significant further investments to protect our information and our infrastructure. These investments, and the costs we incur in connection with security incidents, could be material.

Our computer systems are subject to penetration and our security and data protection measures may not prevent unauthorized access. Threats to our systems and our associated third parties’ systems can result from human error, fraud, or malice on the part of employees or third parties, as well as from accidental technological failure. Despite security measures, computer viruses, malware, and other “hacking” programs and devices may cause significant damage, delays or interruptions to our systems and operations, or to certain of the products we sell, resulting in damage to our reputation and brand names. The Company may suffer interruptions in its ability to manage or conduct its operations, which may adversely affect its business. The Company may need to expend additional resources in the future to continue to protect against, or to address problems caused by, any business interruptions or security breaches. Any business interruptions or data security breaches (including cybersecurity breaches resulting in private data disclosure) could result in lawsuits or regulatory proceedings, damage our reputation, or adversely impact our results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

We may face regulatory data protection, data security, and privacy risks in connection with our operations under, or failure to comply with, applicable data privacy laws and regulations.

Strict data privacy laws regulating the collection, transmission, storage, disclosure, and use of personal information are evolving in the United States, the European Union, the UK, Canada, and other jurisdictions in which we operate. Privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulations in the European Union and the UK and the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), create new individual privacy rights and impose increased obligations on companies handling personal data. The CCPA, which became effective on January 1, 2020, grants individuals the right to access, request deletion of, and opt out of the sale of personal information and creates a private right of action for the unauthorized access and exfiltration, theft, or disclosure of certain types of personal information, including the right to seek statutory damages, among other things. In 2020, the Court of Justice for the European Union invalidated mechanisms for transferring personal information out of the European Union, leading to a wave of potential new barriers for data sharing between the European Union and other countries, including the United States. These changes in the legal and regulatory environments in the areas of customer and employee privacy, data security, and cross-border data flows could have a material adverse effect on our business, primarily through (i) the impairment of our transaction processing activities, (ii) the limitation on the types of information that we may collect, process and retain, (iii) the resulting costs of complying with such legal and regulatory requirements, and (iv) the potential monetary penalties for noncompliance.

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In addition, the federal privacy and security regulations issued under HIPAA require our facilities to comply with extensive requirements on the use and disclosure of protected health information, and implement and maintain administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect the security of such information.

A change in applicable privacy or security laws or regulations could require us to devote significant management and operational resources, and expend significant additional financial resources, to upgrade the security measures that we employ to comply with such change. Consequently, we may incur significant costs related to ensuring compliance with applicable laws regarding the protection of personal information. The potential costs of non-compliance with these laws and regulations may include significant penalties. In addition, new and existing regulations and policies may affect the use of our products and services and could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations.

Our products could infringe the intellectual property rights of others and we may be exposed to costly litigation.

The products we sell are continually changing as a result of improved technology. Although we and our suppliers attempt to avoid infringing known proprietary rights of third parties in our products, we may be subject to legal proceedings and claims for alleged infringement by us, our suppliers, or our distributors, of a third party’s patents, trade secrets, trademarks, or copyrights.

Any claims relating to the infringement of third-party proprietary rights, even if not meritorious, could result in costly litigation, divert management’s attention and resources, or require us to either enter into royalty or license agreements which are not advantageous to us or pay material amounts of damages. In addition, parties making these claims may be able to obtain an injunction, which could prevent us from selling our products. We may increasingly be subject to infringement claims as we expand our product offerings.

Operational Risks

A portion of our workforce is represented by labor unions. Collective bargaining agreements can increase our expenses. Labor disruptions could adversely affect our operations.

As of February 29, 2024, 34 of our full-time employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements. We cannot predict whether labor unions may be successful in organizing other portions of our workforce or what additional costs we could incur as a result.

We depend on our suppliers to provide us with adequate quantities of high-quality competitive products and/or component parts on a timely basis.

We have few long-term contracts with our suppliers. Most of our products and component parts are imported from suppliers under short-term purchase orders. Accordingly, we can give no assurance that:

On occasion, our suppliers have not been able to produce the quantities of products or component parts that we desire. Our inability to manufacture and/or supply sufficient quantities of products that are in demand could reduce our profitability and have a material adverse effect on our relationships with our customers. If any of our supplier relationships were terminated or interrupted, we could experience an immediate or long-term supply shortage, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

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We have few long-term sales contracts with our customers that contain guaranteed customer purchase commitments.

Sales of many of our products are made by purchase orders and are terminable at will by either party. We do have long-term sales contracts with certain customers; however, these contracts do not require the customers to guarantee specific levels of product purchases over the term of the contracts. The unexpected loss of all or a significant portion of sales to any one of our large customers could have a material adverse effect on our performance.

Remote working arrangements could significantly increase the Company’s digital and cybersecurity risks.

The COVID-19 pandemic initially caused us to modify our business practices, resulting in temporary closures and reduced operations in many of our locations, as well as the implementation of hybrid working arrangements. Although the pandemic has officially come to an end, the Company has chosen to keep hybrid working arrangements in place in certain of its locations. With this shift to remote working, and the use of virtual board and executive management meetings, cybersecurity risks are exponentially greater. Such hybrid work arrangements create an increased demand for information technology resources, and thus may increase the risk of phishing and other cybersecurity attacks as well as increase the risk of unauthorized dissemination of sensitive personal information or proprietary or confidential information about us or our customers, employees, or business partners. Despite our cybersecurity measures, we may be more susceptible to security breaches and other security incidents because we have less capability to implement, monitor, and enforce our information security and data protection policies. Techniques or software used to gain unauthorized access, and/or disable, degrade, or harm our systems may be difficult to detect for prolonged periods of time, and we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or put in place protective or preventive measures. The damage or disruption of our systems, or the theft or compromise of our technology, data, or intellectual property, may negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations, reputation, stock price and long-term value. Any such event may also expose us to costly remediation, litigation, and regulatory investigations or actions by state and federal authorities as well as non-US authorities, interference with the Company's operations, and damage to the Company's reputation, which could adversely affect the Company's business.

We are responsible for product warranties and defects.

Whether we outsource manufacturing or manufacture products directly for our customers, we provide warranties for all of our products, for which we have provided an estimated liability. Therefore, we are highly dependent on the quality of our suppliers’ products.

If we experience an increase in warranty claims, or if our costs associated with such warranty claims increase significantly, we will begin to incur liabilities for warranty claims after the sale of our products at levels that we have not previously incurred or anticipated. In addition, an increase in the frequency of our warranty claims or amount of warranty costs may harm our reputation and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

We provide financial support to one of our subsidiaries through an intercompany loan agreement. Based on the performance of this entity, this loan may become partially or entirely uncollectible, or we may need to secure additional financing for our own operations, and we cannot be sure that additional financing will be available.

We have an intercompany loan agreement with our majority owned subsidiary, EyeLock LLC, which may continue to require additional funding beyond one year. In funding the loan to EyeLock LLC, we have less cash flow available to support our domestic operations and other activities. Should EyeLock LLC default on the loan and should the collateral be insufficient to satisfy the total outstanding balance owed to Voxx, we may not be able to recover 100% of the loan balance. In addition, if we are unable to generate sufficient cash flows in the future to support our operations and service our debt as a result of funding EyeLock LLC, we may be required to refinance all or a portion of our existing debt, as applicable, or to obtain additional financing. There can be no assurance that any refinancing will be possible or that any additional financing could be obtained on acceptable terms. The inability to service or refinance our existing debt or to obtain additional financing would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity, and results of operations. We had loans outstanding, including principal and interest of $85,902, from our majority owned subsidiary, EyeLock LLC, at February 29, 2024.

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Adverse developments affecting the financial services industry, including events or concerns involving liquidity, defaults or non-performance by financial institutions or transactional counterparties, could adversely affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations.

Our cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and highly liquid money market funds with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. We maintain the cash and cash equivalents with major financial institutions. Some deposits with these banks exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance limits or similar limits in foreign jurisdictions. While we monitor daily the cash balances in the operating accounts and adjust the balances as appropriate, should events, including limited liquidity, defaults, non-performance, or other adverse developments occur with respect to the banks or other financial institutions that hold our funds, or that affect financial institutions or the financial services industry generally, or concerns or rumors about any events of these kinds or other similar risks, our liquidity may be adversely affected. For example, on March 10, 2023, the FDIC announced that Silicon Valley Bank ("SVB") had been closed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. Similarly, on March 12, 2023, Signature Bank and Silvergate Capital Corp. were each swept into receivership. Although a statement by the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC indicated that all depositors of SVB would have access to all of their money after only one business day of closure, including funds held in uninsured deposit accounts, borrowers under credit agreements, letters of credit and certain other financial instruments with SVB, Signature Bank, or any other financial institution that is placed into receivership by the FDIC may be unable to access undrawn amounts thereunder. Although we are not a borrower or party to any such instruments with SVB, Signature Bank, or any other financial institution currently in receivership, if any of our lenders or counterparties to any such instruments were to be placed into receivership, we may be unable to access such funds.

In addition, investor concerns regarding the U.S. or international financial systems could result in less favorable commercial financing terms, including higher interest rates or costs and tighter financial and operating covenants, or systemic limitations on access to credit and liquidity sources, thereby making it more difficult for us to acquire financing on terms favorable to us in connection with a potential business combination, or at all, and could have material adverse impacts on our liquidity, our business, financial condition or results of operations, and our prospects. Our business may be adversely impacted by these developments in ways that we cannot predict at this time, there may be additional risks that we have not yet identified, and we cannot guarantee that we will be able to avoid negative consequences directly or indirectly from any failure of one or more banks or other financial institutions.

Our capital resources may not be sufficient to meet our future capital and liquidity requirements.

We believe our current funds and available credit lines would provide sufficient resources to fund our existing operations for the foreseeable future. However, we may need additional capital to operate our business if:

Acquisitions and strategic investments may divert our resources and management’s attention; results may fall short of expectations.

We intend to continue pursuing selected acquisitions of, and investments in, businesses, technologies, and product lines as a component of our growth strategy. Any future acquisition or investment may result in the use of significant amounts of cash, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, or the incurrence of debt and amortization expenses related to intangible assets. Acquisitions involve numerous risks, including:

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We cannot assure you that our acquisitions will be successful and will not adversely affect our business, results of operations, or financial condition.

We depend heavily on existing directors, management and key personnel and our ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel.

Our success depends on the continued efforts of our directors, executives, and senior vice presidents, many of whom have worked with VOXX International Corporation for several decades, as well as our other executive officers and key employees. We have employment contracts with most of our executive officers. The loss or interruption of the continued full-time service of certain of our executive officers and key employees could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, to support our continued growth, we must effectively recruit, develop, and retain additional qualified personnel both domestically and internationally. Our inability to attract and retain necessary qualified personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Risks Related to the Ownership of our Common Stock

Our stock price could fluctuate significantly.

The market price of our common stock could fluctuate significantly in response to numerous factors and events, including:

In addition, the securities markets have experienced significant price and volume fluctuations over the past several years that have often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These market fluctuations may also have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.

John J. Shalam, our Chairman, controls a significant portion of the voting power of our common stock and can exercise control over our affairs.

Mr. Shalam beneficially owns approximately 54.5% of the combined voting power of both classes of common stock. This will allow him to elect the majority of our Board of Directors and, in general, determine the outcome of any other matter submitted to the stockholders for approval. Mr. Shalam's voting power may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of the Company.

We have two classes of common stock: Class A common stock, which is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol VOXX, and Class B common stock, which is not publicly traded and substantially all of which is beneficially owned by Mr. Shalam. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share and each share of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes per share. Class A shareholders vote separately for the election/removal of the Class A directors, while both classes vote together as a single class on all other matters and as otherwise may be required by Delaware law. Since our charter permits shareholder action by written consent, Mr. Shalam may be able to take significant corporate actions without prior notice and a shareholder meeting.

We exercise our option for the "controlled company" exemption under NASDAQ rules.

The Company has exercised its right to the "controlled company" exemption under NASDAQ rules which enables us to forego certain NASDAQ requirements which include: (i) maintaining a majority of independent directors; (ii) electing a nominating committee composed solely of independent directors; (iii) ensuring the compensation of our executive officers is determined by a majority of independent directors or a compensation committee composed solely of independent directors; and (iv) selecting, or recommending for the Board's selection, director nominees, either by a majority of the independent directors or a nominating committee composed solely of independent directors.

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Although we do not maintain a nominating committee and do not have a majority of independent directors, the Company notes that at the present time we do maintain a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors who approve executive compensation, and the recommendations for director nominees are governed by a majority of independent directors. However, election of the "controlled company" exemption under NASDAQ rules allows us to modify our position at any time.

General Risks

Our business could be affected by unseasonal or severe weather-related factors.

Our results of operations may be adversely affected by weather-related factors. Adverse weather conditions and extreme seasonal fluctuations may deter or prevent patrons from reaching facilities where our products are sold, or negatively affect customer demand for certain products. Although our budget assumes certain seasonal fluctuations in our revenues to ensure adequate cash flow during expected periods of lower revenues, we cannot ensure that weather-related factors will not have a material adverse effect on our operations.

Other Risks

Other risks and uncertainties include:

Item 1B-Unresolved Staff Comments

As of the filing of this annual report on Form 10-K, there were no unresolved comments from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 1C-Cybersecurity

Risk Management and Strategy

Managing cybersecurity risks and securing our sensitive data and systems are a critical part of our business operations and of paramount importance to our organization. The Company has implemented and maintains multiple layers of physical, administrative, and technical security processes designed to protect our facilities from disruptions that may result from cybersecurity incidents, as well as safeguard the confidentiality of our critical systems and data residing on those systems, including employee data, customer data, and proprietary information.

Our approach consists of best practice standards, policies, and processes for identifying, assessing, managing, mitigating, and responding to material risks from cybersecurity threats. Our cybersecurity goals are to leverage industry-wide recognized standards, such as The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.

We have implemented best practices and established numerous controls to reduce cybersecurity risk. Some key components include:

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On an ongoing basis we conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, including compiling, reviewing, and acting on information garnered from internal stakeholders, known security vulnerabilities, and data from external sources. The results of these assessments are used to drive alignment on, and prioritization of, initiatives to enhance our security controls, make recommendations to improve processes, and inform a broader enterprise-level risk assessment that is presented to our Board, Audit Committee, and members of management.

We routinely assess our systems and processes for modifications in advance of evolving state privacy regulations and other applicable industry standards and regularly update our privacy and information security policies to remain current with industry practices. We are continually adapting to the ever-changing cyber risk landscape and have a team of information security professionals committed to maintaining the highest levels of systems and data security. The Company itself conducts, and has engaged external information security firms to conduct, assessments, including penetration tests, to continually improve security controls and ensure security controls. We continue to expand and grow our security team and their skillsets and make regular enhancements to our cybersecurity risk management goals.

In addition, we engage with our third-party business partners to enforce our internal cybersecurity practices. We rely on all third-party business partners to maintain appropriate security programs; however, we cannot ensure in all circumstances that their efforts will be successful. We assess third-party cybersecurity controls through a detailed cybersecurity assessment and review, and include security and privacy requirements to our contracts, where applicable. We also require that our third parties report material cybersecurity incidents to us, allowing us the ability to assess the impact of any reported incident on our operations. The Company’s incident response plans include emergency response, systems recovery, and other plans that would be enacted in the event of certain types of cybersecurity attacks.

Cybersecurity Governance

Our Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of risk management, including cybersecurity risks. The Audit Committee is updated on current cybersecurity events, metrics and other technology risks by our Vice President of Management Information Systems and Director of Infrastructure and Security on a quarterly basis, and all material risks and threats are reported immediately. The Audit Committee, in turn, provides the Board of Directors with updates regarding cybersecurity risks as it deems necessary or appropriate.

Our Internal Cybersecurity Team is comprised of the Director of IT Infrastructure and Security, Global Technical Support Manager, and includes Information Security Administrators and Team Members. This team is responsible for managing efforts to assess, detect, prevent, mitigate, and remediate cybersecurity risks, threats, and incidents. In addition, this team meets regularly with the IT leadership team to review current risks and trends, along with monitoring ongoing cybersecurity metrics.

Our cybersecurity incident response and vulnerability management programs are designed to escalate certain cybersecurity incidents to various levels of management depending on the circumstances, including our VP of Management Information Systems, Director of IT Infrastructure and Security, General Counsel, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Executive Officer. Management works with our incident response team to help mitigate and remediate certain escalated cybersecurity incidents. In addition, our incident response and vulnerability management programs include reporting certain cybersecurity incidents to the Audit Committee and, in certain circumstances, to the Board.

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For the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, there have been no known risks from cybersecurity threats that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition.

Item 2-Properties

Our Corporate headquarters is located at 2351 J. Lawson Blvd. in Orlando, Florida, which is owned by the Company, and also serves as one of the Company's manufacturing facilities for its automotive electronic business. In addition, as of February 29, 2024, the Company leased a total of 18 operating facilities, manufacturing facilities, or offices located in 4 states as well as China, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong. The leases have been classified as operating leases. Within the United States, the Company’s leased facilities are located in Georgia, New York, California, and North Carolina. The Company also owns 10 of its operating facilities or offices (including its Corporate headquarters and automotive manufacturing facility in Florida), located in New York, Indiana, Michigan, and Arkansas in the United States, as well as in Germany and Venezuela. These facilities serve as offices, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, engineering facilities, and distribution centers. Additionally, we utilize public warehouse facilities located in Virginia, Nevada, Indiana, North Carolina, Arizona, Texas, China, Belgium, Germany, Australia, and Malaysia.

Item 3-Legal Proceedings

The Company is currently, and has in the past, been a party to various routine legal proceedings incident to the ordinary course of business. If management determines, based on the underlying facts and circumstances of each matter, that it is probable a loss will result from a litigation contingency and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, the estimated loss is accrued. Management does not believe that any outstanding litigation will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial statements, individually or in the aggregate.

The products the Company sells are continually changing as a result of improved technology. As a result, although the Company and its suppliers attempt to avoid infringing known proprietary rights, the Company may be subject to legal proceedings and claims for alleged infringement by patent, trademark, or other intellectual property owners. Any claims relating to the infringement of third-party proprietary rights, even if not meritorious, could result in costly litigation, divert management’s attention and resources, or require the Company to either enter into royalty or license agreements which are not advantageous to the Company or pay material amounts of damages.

In March 2007, the Company entered into a contract with Seaguard Electronics, LLC (“Seaguard”) relating to the Company’s purchase from Seaguard of a stolen vehicle recovery product and back-end services. In August 2018, Seaguard filed a demand for arbitration against the Company with the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) alleging claims for breach of contract and patent infringement. Seaguard originally sought damages of approximately $10,000 and on the seventh day of an eight-day fact witness portion of the arbitration in June 2021, amended its damages demand to $40,000, which was affected by the service of Claimant’s notice dated July 14, 2021.

On November 29, 2021, the Arbitrator issued an interim award (the “Interim Award”) with Seaguard prevailing on its breach of contract claim. The Company’s affirmative defenses relating to those claims, however, were denied in their entirety. Seaguard was awarded damages in the amount of $39,444 against the Company. On March 3, 2022, the Arbitrator issued a Partial Final Award on Bifurcated Issue in the amount of $39,444, plus $798 for its attorneys’ fees and costs.

On August 7, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California entered judgment against the Company in the amount of $47,002, of which $40,242 was for damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs and $6,760 was for prejudgment interest.

On August 16, 2023, the Company filed a Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

On December 22, 2023, the Company and Seaguard entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release, with an effective date of January 10, 2024, in which the Company agreed to pay Seaguard $42,000 in full and final settlement of all judgments and claims that have been awarded or asserted or could have been asserted by Seaguard against the Company and its subsidiaries. An initial payment of $10,000 was made on December 27, 2023 and the final payment of $32,000 was made on January 10, 2024. Upon receipt of the final payment, Seaguard filed a Satisfaction of Judgment with the court and a Dismissal of the Arbitration with the American Arbitration Association and the Company subsequently filed a Dismissal of the Appeal.

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During the year ended February 28, 2022, the Company recorded a charge of $39,444 within Other (expense) income in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss related to the damages awarded to Seaguard in November 2021. During the year ended February 28, 2023, the Company accrued additional charges of $3,944 representing interest due on the award when paid, as well as certain legal fees reimbursable to Seaguard and a patent settlement. During the year ended February 29, 2024, the Company recorded a net credit of $763 to Other (expense) income in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, representing charges for interest due on the award when paid, offset by the reversal of previous accrued charges resulting from the final settlement paid during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024. At February 28, 2023 the Company had a total accrued balance of $43,388 on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet related to the final arbitration award. There was no remaining accrued balance at February 29, 2024.

Item 4-Mine Safety Disclosure

Not applicable.

PART II

Item 5-Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market Information

The Class A Common Stock of Voxx is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "VOXX." The following table sets forth the low and high sale price of our Class A Common Stock, based on the last daily sale in each of the last eight fiscal quarters:

 

Year ended February 29, 2024		High				Low
First Quarter		$	14.70			$	8.26
Second Quarter			12.80				7.85
Third Quarter			11.24				7.28
Fourth Quarter			11.45				8.18
Year ended February 28, 2023		High				Low
First Quarter		$	11.07			$	6.16
Second Quarter			10.17				6.21
Third Quarter			11.10				6.28
Fourth Quarter			11.43				7.99

 

Dividends

We have not paid or declared any cash dividends on our common stock. We have retained all our earnings for use in developing our business. Future cash dividends, if any, will be paid at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend, among other things, upon our future operations and earnings, capital requirements and surplus, general financial condition, contractual restrictions, and such other factors as our Board of Directors may deem relevant giving consideration to any requirements or restrictions under the Company's credit agreements (see Note 7(a) to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

Holders

There are 607 holders of record of our Class A Common Stock and 4 holders of Class B Convertible Common Stock.

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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

In April 2019, the Company was authorized by the Board of Directors to increase the number of Class A Common Shares available for repurchase in connection with its share repurchase program (the “Program”) to 3,000,000. During the years ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022, the company purchased 916,384, 508,439, and 113,000 shares of its Class A Common Stock, respectively, for an aggregate cost of $9,288, $5,147, and $1,220, respectively. As of February 29, 2024, the cumulative total of acquired shares (net of reissuances of 11,635) pursuant to the Program was 4,287,041, with a cumulative value of $39,573. The remaining authorized share repurchase balance is 881,053 at February 29, 2024. Share repurchases made during the year ended February 29, 2024 are as follows:

 

Period		Total Number of Shares Purchased				Average Price Paid Per Share				Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs				Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
3/1/2023 - 3/31/2023			225,659			$	11.80				225,659				1,571,778
4/1/2023 - 4/30/2023			7,182				11.95				7,182				1,564,596
5/1/2023 - 5/31/2023			138,246				9.78				138,246				1,426,350
6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023			220,365				11.14				220,365				1,205,985
8/1/2023 - 8/31/2023			47,466				8.36				47,466				1,158,519
9/1/2023 - 9/30/2023			103,511				7.80				103,511				1,055,008
10/1/2023 - 10/31/2023			112,439				7.68				112,439				942,569
11/1/2023 - 11/30/2023			650				10.03				650				941,919
1/1/2024 - 1/31/2024			41,802				8.54				41,802				900,117
2/1/2024 - 2/29/2024			19,064				8.59				19,064				881,053
Total acquired shares			916,384

 

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Performance Graph

The following table compares the annual percentage change in our cumulative total stockholder return on our Class A common stock during the period commencing on February 28, 2019 and ending on February 29, 2024 with the cumulative total return of the Nasdaq Stock Market (U.S.) Index and our SIC Code Index, during such period.

 

 

 

Item 6-Reserved

 

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Item 7-Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A")

This section should be read in conjunction with the "Cautionary Statements" and "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of Part I, and Item 8 of Part II, "Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."

We begin Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations with an overview of the business, including our strategy to give the reader a summary of the goals of our business. This is followed by a discussion of the Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates that we believe are important to understanding the assumptions and judgments incorporated in our reported financial results. In the next section, we discuss our Results of Operations for the year ended February 29, 2024, compared to the years ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022. Next, we present EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended February 29, 2024, compared to the years ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022 in order to provide a useful and appropriate supplemental measure of our performance. We then provide an analysis of changes in our balance sheet and cash flows and discuss our financial commitments in the sections entitled "Liquidity and Capital Resources." We conclude this MD&A with a discussion of "Related Party Transactions" and "Recent Accounting Pronouncements."

Business Overview and Strategy

VOXX International Corporation is a leading international distributor, manufacturer and value-added service provider in the automotive electronics, consumer electronics and biometrics industries. We conduct our business through nineteen wholly owned subsidiaries and two majority owned subsidiaries. Voxx has a broad portfolio of brand names used to market our products as well as private labels through a large domestic and international distribution network. We also function as an OEM ("Original Equipment Manufacturer") supplier to several customers, as well as market a number of products under exclusive distribution agreements.

In recent years, we have focused our attention on acquiring synergistic businesses with the addition of several new subsidiaries. These subsidiaries have helped us to expand our core business and broaden our presence in the accessory and OEM markets. Our acquisition of a controlling interest in EyeLock Inc. and EyeLock Corporation in Fiscal 2016 allowed us to enter the growing and innovative biometrics market. The Company has also made strategic asset purchases in order to strengthen its product offerings and increase market share, such as the acquisition of certain assets and assumption of certain liabilities of Directed LLC and Directed Electronics Canada Inc. in Fiscal 2021 and Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation in Fiscal 2022. Our intention is to continue to pursue business opportunities which will allow us to further expand our business model while leveraging overhead and exploring specialized niche markets in the electronics industry. Notwithstanding the above acquisitions, if the appropriate opportunity arises, the Company has been willing to explore the potential divestiture of a product line or business.

The Company classifies its operations in the following three reportable segments: Automotive Electronics, Consumer Electronics, and Biometrics. The characteristics of our operations that are relied on in making and reviewing business decisions within these segments include the similarities in our products, the commonality of our customers, suppliers and product developers across multiple brands, our unified marketing and distribution strategy, our centralized inventory management and logistics, and the nature of the financial information used by our Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"). The CODM reviews the financial results of the Company based on the performance of the Automotive Electronics, Consumer Electronics, and Biometrics segments.

The Company’s domestic and international business is subject to retail industry and consumer trends and conditions and the sales of new and used vehicles. Worldwide economic conditions impact consumer spending and if the global macroeconomic environment continues to deteriorate, this could have a negative effect on the Company’s revenues and earnings. In an attempt to offset any negative market conditions, the Company continues to explore strategies and alternatives to reduce its operating expenses, such as the consolidation of facilities and IT systems, and has been introducing new products to obtain a greater market share.

Although we believe our product groups have expanding market opportunities, there are certain levels of volatility related to domestic and international markets, new car sales, increased competition by manufacturers, private labels, technological advancements, customer acceptance, discretionary consumer spending and general economic conditions. Also, all of our products are subject to price fluctuations which could affect the carrying value of inventories and gross margins in the future.

Macroeconomic Factors

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General economic and political conditions such as recessions; interest rates; fuel prices; inflation; foreign currency fluctuations; international tariffs; social, political, and economic risks; international health emergencies, epidemics, or pandemics; and acts of war or terrorism (including, for example, the ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia and the economic sanctions related thereto), have added uncertainty in timing of customer purchases and supply chain constraints. During Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2024, supply chain challenges increased the Company's material and shipping costs, resulted in shipping delays, and impacted its gross margins. The Company has implemented price increases, as well as certain supply chain improvements in response to these factors and intends to continue to focus on driving further operational improvements during Fiscal 2025. The Company continues to focus on cash flow and anticipates having sufficient resources to operate during Fiscal 2025.

Acquisitions and Dispositions

We have acquired and integrated several businesses, as well as divested certain businesses, the most recent of which are outlined in the Acquisitions section of Part I and presented in detail in Note 2 to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (see Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements)

General

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions that we believe are reasonable based upon the information available. These estimates and assumptions can be subjective and complex and may affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses reported in those financial statements. As a result, actual results could differ from such estimates and assumptions.

The significant accounting policies and estimates which we believe are the most critical in fully understanding and evaluating the reported consolidated financial results include the following:

Revenue Recognition

The Company accounts for revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The core principle of ASC 606 is that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods and 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. We apply the FASB’s guidance on revenue recognition, which requires us to recognize the amount of revenue and consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for goods and services transferred to our customers. To do this, the Company applies the five-step model prescribed by the FASB, which requires us to: (i) identify the contract with the customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.

We account for a contract or purchase order when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance, and collectability of consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when control of the product passes to the customer, which is upon shipment, unless otherwise specified within the customer contract or on the purchase order as delivery and is recognized at the amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive for the products sold, including various forms of discounts. When revenue is recorded, estimates of returns are made and recorded as a reduction of revenue.

Sales Incentives

Sales incentives are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606. We offer sales incentives to our customers in the form of (1) co-operative advertising allowances; (2) market development funds; (3) volume incentive rebates; and (4) other trade allowances. We accrue the cost of co-operative advertising allowances, volume incentive rebates, and market development funds at the later of when the customer purchases our products or when the sales incentive is offered to the customer. We record the provision for other trade allowances at the later of when the sales incentive is offered or when the related revenue is recognized. Except for other trade allowances, all sales incentives require the customer to purchase our products during a specified period of time.

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All sales incentives require customers to claim the sales incentive within a certain time period (referred to as the "claim period"). All costs associated with sales incentives are classified as a reduction of net sales.

Depending on the specific facts and circumstances, we utilize either the most likely amount or the expected value methods to estimate the effect of uncertainty on the amount of variable consideration to which we would be entitled. The most likely amount method considers the single most likely amount from a range of possible consideration amounts, while the expected value method is the sum of probability-weighted amounts in a range of possible consideration amounts. Both methods are based upon the contractual terms of the incentives and historical experience with each customer. Although we make our best estimate of sales incentive liabilities, many factors, including significant unanticipated changes in the purchasing volume and the lack of claims from customers could have a significant impact on the liability for sales incentives and reported operating results. We record estimates for cash discounts, promotional rebates, and other promotional allowances in the period the related revenue is recognized (“Customer Credits”). The provision for Customer Credits is recorded as a reduction from gross sales and reserves for Customer Credits are presented within accrued sales incentives on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Unearned sales incentives are volume incentive rebates where the customer did not purchase the required minimum quantities of product during the specified time. Volume incentive rebates are reversed into income in the period when the customer did not reach the required minimum purchases of product during the specified time. Unclaimed sales incentives are sales incentives earned by the customer, but the customer has not claimed payment within the claim period (period after program has ended). Unclaimed sales incentives are investigated in a timely manner after the end of the program and reversed if deemed appropriate.

Accounts Receivable

We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and adjust credit limits based upon payment history and current credit worthiness, as determined by a review of current credit information. We continuously monitor collections from our customers and maintain a provision for estimated credit losses based upon historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that have been identified. While such credit losses have historically been within management's expectations and the provisions established, we cannot guarantee that we will continue to experience the same credit loss rates that have been experienced in the past. Our five largest customer balances comprise 28% of our accounts receivable balance as of February 29, 2024. A significant change in the liquidity or financial position of any one of these customers could have a material adverse impact on the collectability of accounts receivable and our results of operations.

Inventory

We value our inventory at the lower of the actual cost to purchase or the net realizable value of the inventory. Net realizable value is defined as estimated selling prices, less cost of completion, disposal, and transportation. We regularly review inventory quantities on-hand and record a provision in cost of sales for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily on selling prices, indications from customers based upon current price negotiations, and purchase orders. The cost of the inventory is determined primarily on a weighted moving average basis, with a portion valued at standard cost, which approximates actual costs. Our industry is characterized by rapid technological change and frequent new product introductions that could result in an increase in the amount of obsolete inventory quantities on-hand. In addition, and as necessary, specific reserves for future known or anticipated events may be established.

Estimates of excess and obsolete inventory may prove to be inaccurate, in which case we may have understated or overstated the provision required for excess and obsolete inventory. Although we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our forecasts of future product demand, any significant unanticipated changes in demand or technological developments could have a significant impact on the carrying value of inventory and our results of operations.

Intangible Asset Impairments

As of February 29, 2024, intangible assets totaled $68,766. Management makes estimates and assumptions in preparing the consolidated financial statements for which actual results will emerge over long periods of time. These estimates and assumptions are closely monitored by management and periodically adjusted as circumstances warrant. For instance, the expected lives of indefinite-lived intangible assets may be shortened, or an impairment recorded based upon a change in the expected use of the asset or performance of the related asset group. At the present time, management intends to continue the development, marketing, and selling of products associated with its intangible assets, and there are no known restrictions on the continuation of their use.

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Approximately 20.1% of our indefinite-lived trademarks ($8,400) are at risk of impairment as of February 29, 2024. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested annually for impairment on the last day of the Company’s fiscal year, and at any time upon occurrence of certain events or changes in circumstances that may indicate they are impaired or that they are no longer indefinite-lived. When testing indefinite-lived assets for impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to perform a qualitative assessment and determine that an impairment is more likely than not, we are then required to perform the quantitative impairment test; otherwise, no further analysis is required. Under the qualitative assessment, we consider various factors, including macroeconomic conditions, relevant industry and market trends, cost factors, overall financial performance, other entity-specific events, and events affecting the indefinite-lived asset that could indicate a potential change in its fair value. We also consider the specific future outlook for the indefinite-lived asset. We may also elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and instead, proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. The Company uses an income approach, based on the relief from royalty method, to value indefinite-lived trademarks as part of its quantitative impairment test. This impairment test involves the use of accounting estimates and assumptions, changes in which could materially impact our financial condition or operating performance if actual results differ from such estimates and assumptions. The critical assumptions in the discounted cash flow model include revenues, long-term growth rates, royalty rates, and discount rates. Management exercises judgment in developing these assumptions. Certain of these assumptions are based upon industry projections, facts specific to the trademarks and consideration of our long-term view for the trademarks and the markets we operate in. If we were to experience sales declines, a significant change in operating margins which may impact estimated royalty rates, an increase in our discount rates, and/or a decrease in our projected long-term growth rates, there would be an increased risk of impairment of these indefinite-lived trademarks. In addition, we evaluate the remaining useful life of our non-amortizing intangible assets at least annually to determine whether events or circumstances continue to support an indefinite useful life. These intangible assets will then be amortized prospectively over their estimated remaining useful life and accounted for in the same manner as other intangible assets that are subject to amortization. Based upon the Company’s indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment assessment, four indefinite-lived intangible assets were impaired as of February 29, 2024, totaling $14,214. As a result of discussions with customers and the Consumer Electronics Show during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, the Company lowered its current and long-term sales projections and gross profit margins for certain consumer electronic tradenames, given the increased competition and price reductions, which resulted in the impairment charges. As of February 28, 2023, one indefinite-lived intangible asset was impaired by $1,300. In conjunction with the impairment identified as of February 28, 2023, we determined the useful life of this indefinite-lived intangible asset was no longer indefinite (see Note (1(k)). There were no impairments of indefinite-lived intangible assets in Fiscal 2022.

The cost of other intangible assets with definite lives and long-lived assets are amortized on an accelerated or straight-line basis over their respective lives. Management has determined that the current lives of these assets are appropriate.

Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles are reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC 360 whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying value of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying value of these assets are not recoverable on an undiscounted basis, they are then compared to their estimated fair market value. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.

Voxx’s goodwill totaled $63,931 as of February 29, 2024. Goodwill is tested for impairment as of the last day of the Company's fiscal year, and at any time upon occurrence of certain events or changes in circumstances that may indicate they are impaired. When testing goodwill for impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to perform a qualitative assessment and determine that an impairment is more likely than not, we are then required to perform the quantitative impairment test; otherwise, no further analysis is required. Under the qualitative assessment, we consider various qualitative factors, including macroeconomic conditions, relevant industry and market trends, cost factors, overall financial performance, other entity-specific events, and events affecting the reporting unit that could indicate a potential change in fair value of our reporting unit or the composition of its carrying values.

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We also consider the specific future outlook for the reporting unit. We also may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and instead, proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units, assignment of goodwill to reporting units, and estimation of the fair value of each reporting unit. Based on the Company's goodwill impairment assessment for Fiscal 2023, one reporting unit had an estimated fair value less than its carrying value and as a result, a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $7,373 was recorded for the year ended February 28, 2023 (see Note 1(k)). No impairment charges were recorded related to goodwill during Fiscal 2024 or Fiscal 2022.

As of February 29, 2024, goodwill allocated to our Klipsch, Rosen, VSM, DEI, and Onkyo reporting units was 72.8% ($46,532), 1.4% ($880), 0.9% ($572), 2.5% ($1,600), and 22.4% ($14,347), respectively. The fair values of the Klipsch, DEI, and Onkyo reporting units are greater than their carrying values by approximately 14.1% ($16,205), 42.9% ($14,102), and 9.6% ($4,224), respectively, as of February 29, 2024. The quantitative assessment utilizes either an income approach, a market approach, or a combination of these approaches to determine the fair value of its reporting units. These approaches have a degree of uncertainty. The income approach employs a discounted cash flow model to value the reporting unit as part of its impairment test. This impairment test involves the use of accounting estimates and assumptions, changes in which could materially impact our financial condition or operating performance if actual results differ from such estimates and assumptions. The critical assumptions in the discounted cash flow model are revenues, operating margins, working capital and a discount rate (developed using a weighted average cost of capital analysis). Management exercises judgment in developing these assumptions. Certain of these assumptions are based upon industry projections, facts specific to the reporting unit, market participant assumptions and data, and consideration of our long-term view for the reporting unit and the markets we operate in. The market approach employs market multiples from guideline public companies operating in our industry. Estimates of fair value are derived by applying multiples based on revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) adjusted for size and performance metrics relative to peer companies. If the Klipsch and Onkyo reporting units were to experience sales declines, sustained pricing pressures, unfavorable operating margins, lack of new product acceptance by consumers, changes in consumer trends and preferred shopping channels, less than anticipated results for the holiday season, a change in the peer group or performance of the peer companies, an increase to the discount rate, and/or a decrease in our projected long-term growth rates used in the discounted cash flow model, there would be an increased risk of goodwill impairment for the these reporting units. If the Rosen, VSM, and DEI reporting units experienced an increase to the discount rate, sales declines, changes in consumer trends, or increases in cost factors, there would be an increased risk of goodwill impairment for these reporting units.

Warranties

We offer warranties of various lengths depending upon the specific product. Our standard warranties require us to repair or replace defective product returned by both end users and customers during such warranty period at no cost. We record an estimate for warranty related costs in cost of sales, based upon historical experience of actual warranty claims and current information on repair costs and contract terms with certain manufacturers. While warranty costs have historically been within expectations and the provisions established, we cannot guarantee that we will continue to experience the same warranty return rates or repair costs that have been experienced in the past. A significant increase in product return rates, or a significant increase in the costs to repair products, could have a material adverse impact on our operating results.

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes in accordance with the guidance issued under Statement ASC 740, "Income Taxes" (“ASC 740”) with consideration for uncertain tax positions. We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount of future tax benefit that is more likely than not to be realized.

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying values of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets within the jurisdiction from which they arise, we consider all positive and negative evidence including the results of recent operations, scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, future taxable income, and tax planning strategies. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled (see Note 8).

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The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities from a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with the authoritative guidance issued under ASC 740, which addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. The Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company provides loss contingencies for federal, state, and international tax matters relating to potential tax examination issues, planning initiatives and compliance responsibilities. The development of these reserves requires judgments about tax issues, potential outcomes, and timing, which if different, may materially impact the Company's financial condition and results of operations. The Company classifies interest and penalties associated with income taxes as a component of Income tax expense (benefit) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.

Results of Operations

Included in Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K are the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 29, 2024, and February 28, 2023 and the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022. In order to provide the reader meaningful comparisons, the following analysis provides comparisons of the audited year ended February 29, 2024 with the audited year ended February 28, 2023, and the audited year ended February 28, 2023 with the audited year ended February 28, 2022. We analyze and explain the differences between periods in the specific line items of the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.

Year Ended February 29, 2024 Compared to the Years Ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022

Continuing Operations

The tables presented in this section set forth, for the periods indicated, certain Statement of Operations data for the years ended February 29, 2024 ("Fiscal 2024"), February 28, 2023 ("Fiscal 2023") and February 28, 2022 ("Fiscal 2022").

Net Sales

 

		Fiscal				Fiscal				Fiscal
		2024				2023				2022
Automotive Electronics		$	142,341			$	174,811			$	200,594
Consumer Electronics			326,618				357,758				433,925
Biometrics			531				1,046				882
Corporate/Eliminations			(579	)			399				519
Total net sales		$	468,911			$	534,014			$	635,920

 

Fiscal 2024 compared to Fiscal 2023

Automotive Electronics sales, which include both OEM and aftermarket automotive electronics, represented 30.4% of the Company's net sales for the year ended February 29, 2024, compared to 32.7% in the prior year and decreased $32,470 for the year ended February 29, 2024, as compared to the prior year. The primary driver of this decrease was the decline in sales of OEM rear seat entertainment products of approximately $17,800 for the year ended February 29, 2024, due to factors including volume reductions within existing customer programs, a temporary halt in another program due to quality issues, and the termination of one customer program, as well as the United Auto Workers strike that took place during September and October of 2023 that led to temporary work stoppages for certain customers of the Company. Sales of aftermarket security products, which includes remote start and telematic product sales, also declined approximately $13,200 for the year ended February 29, 2024. The decline was due to the continued slowing of consumer spending amid current economic concerns, as well as a mild winter weather season, which generally has a negative effect on remote start sales.

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This was slightly offset by sales of certain new aftermarket security products introduced during the second half of the fiscal year. Sales of aftermarket rear seat entertainment products declined approximately $2,900 for the year ended February 29, 2024 as a result of inflated vehicle pricing and high interest rates, which have resulted in lower consumer spending on vehicles and lower discretionary spending on vehicle accessories. Additionally, sales of aftermarket accessory products decreased approximately $600 for the year ended February 29, 2024 as a result of the decline in sales of Club Cars during the year, which is a large accessory customer for the Company. This has been due to lower consumer spending, as well as competition in the golf cart and small utility vehicle market. As an offset to these sales declines, sales of OEM remote start products increased approximately $1,600 for the year ended February 29, 2024 due to a new customer program that started during the fiscal year. Sales of OEM safety products also increased approximately $1,100 during the year ended February 29, 2024 due to new customer programs, price increases, and high demand for certain new products. Additionally, satellite radio product sales increased approximately $700 for the year ended February 29, 2024 following a prior year pause in purchasing by one of the Company's larger customers due to excess inventory on hand. As this customer has sold through its remaining inventory and reordered product, these sales have begun to improve. Finally, sales of collision avoidance products increased approximately $600 during the year ended February 29, 2024 due to certain vehicle models no longer including these products as part of their OEM packages, which has led to more aftermarket purchases.

Consumer Electronics sales represented 69.7% of net sales for the year ended February 29, 2024, as compared to 67.0% in the prior year and decreased $31,140 for the year ended February 29, 2024 as compared to the year ended February 28, 2023. This net decrease was a result of several factors, including the decline in domestic sales of its Onkyo and Pioneer receiver products of approximately $16,200 for the year ended February 29, 2024. During the comparable prior year, the Company experienced large increases in sales of these products as it was still fulfilling backorders and high demand for product following the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. During the year ended February 29, 2024, the Company has been experiencing a more normalized market for these products, as well as some additional slowing of consumer spending in response to current economic concerns. In both Europe and Asia, sales of the Company's premium audio products and receiver products decreased approximately $14,500 for the year ended February 29, 2024, due to a slower global economy and lower consumer spending, as well as due to certain product shortages and declining sales of older products. Domestic sales of the Company's premium home theater speakers and wireless speaker products decreased approximately $5,100 during the year ended February 29, 2024 due also to a slowing of the economy and a decrease in consumer spending. This was partially offset by the close-out sales on certain older discontinued products. Karaoke product sales decreased approximately $4,200 during the year ended February 29, 2024, as several customers had remaining inventory from the prior year, which resulted in a decline in current year orders of these products and poor holiday sales. The Company discontinued selling these products in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. Additionally, sales of reception products declined approximately $2,500 for the year ended February 29, 2024 due to decreased consumer spending amid current economic concerns. Finally, the Company experienced a decrease in sales of premium mobility products, including headphones and earbuds, of approximately $2,100 for the year ended February 29, 2024, as the Company has moved away from the premium headphone business and has discontinued the sale of these products. As an offset to these declines, the Company experienced an increase in European accessory product sales of approximately $10,800 for the year ended February 29, 2024, which was driven primarily by sales of the Company's balcony solar power products that launched during the second half of the prior year. Domestic general accessory product sales also increased approximately $1,900 for the year ended February 29, 2024 primarily as a result of the launch of new hearing aid products during the second quarter of the fiscal year.

Biometrics represented 0.1% of our net sales for the year ended February 29, 2024 as compared to 0.2% in the prior year and sales decreased in the segment by $515 for the year ended February 29, 2024 as compared to the year ended February 28, 2023. This decrease was driven by sales made to certain new customers during the prior year that did not repeat in the current year.

Fiscal 2023 compared to Fiscal 2022

Automotive Electronics sales, which include both OEM and aftermarket automotive electronics, represented 32.7% of the Company's net sales for the year ended February 28, 2023, compared to 31.5% in the prior year and decreased $25,783 for the year ended February 28, 2023, as compared to the prior year. The primary driver of the sales decrease was the decline in sales of aftermarket security products of approximately $29,700, which includes aftermarket remote starts and telematic products. A milder winter, coupled with a slowing of the economy, has contributed to the decline in sales of these products for the year ended February 28, 2023, as several customers purchased large stocks of inventory in the prior year and still have excess inventory on hand, thus delaying current year purchases. Also contributing to this decline is the limited availability of vehicles due to supply chain shortages.

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Sales of satellite radio products have also decreased approximately $3,800 for the year ended February 28, 2023, as a result of decreased foot traffic at customer retail outlets due the slowing economy, leaving excess inventory at retail customer sites. Additionally, sales of aftermarket rear seat entertainment products declined approximately $2,700 for the year ended February 28, 2023, primarily as a result of limited vehicle availability due to ongoing supply chain shortages, as well as due to recession concerns among buyers. Finally, sales of OEM safety products decreased approximately $1,400 for the year ended February 28, 2023, as a result of the phasing out of certain older products and the delayed start of a new OEM program. As an offset to these sales decreases, the Company's OEM rear seat entertainment sales experienced an increase of approximately $8,800 during the year ended February 28, 2023, as a result of the start of new rear seat entertainment programs with Stellantis and Ford in the second half of Fiscal 2022. These sales were also positively impacted by an increased availability of chips necessary for these products after shortages experienced in the prior year. Aftermarket accessory product sales also increased approximately $900 for the year ended February 28, 2023, due to continued positive sales of new soundbars for club cars that launched during the prior year. Additionally, the Company experienced an increase in OEM remote start and security products of approximately $900 primarily as a result of the launch of new remote start kits for one of its customer's new model vehicles.

Consumer Electronics sales represented 67.0% of net sales for the year ended February 28, 2023, as compared to 68.2% in the prior year and decreased $76,167 for the year ended February 28, 2023 as compared to the year ended February 28, 2022. This net decrease was a result of several factors. The Company experienced a net decrease in domestic sales of its premium home theater, wireless, and commercial speaker products totaling approximately $72,200 during the year ended February 28, 2023, due primarily to recessionary concerns among consumers resulting in decreased spending, as well as the selling through of certain older products in preparation for the launch of new product in Fiscal 2024. The Company has also continued to experience chip shortages and temporarily paused the sale of premium soundbars in order to update the firmware in these products, which negatively affected sales for the year. In Europe, sales of both premium and non-premium speaker products and accessories have decreased approximately $21,600 for the year ended February 28, 2023, as the war in the Ukraine has negatively affected sales in the surrounding areas. Our European sales have also been negatively affected by a slowing of the economy, as well as chip shortages and a temporary pause in the sale of premium soundbars in order to update firmware. This was offset by successful sales of new balcony solar power generators launched during the second half of the year, as well as an increase in sales of the Company's Onkyo and Pioneer products following the acquisition of certain assets of the Onkyo Home Entertainment business in the third quarter of Fiscal 2022. There was also a total decrease in domestic sales of accessory products of approximately $5,200 for the year ended February 28, 2023, impacting most major accessory product lines, including hook-up, nursery, clock, remotes, and reception products. This decline was a result of a slowing of the economy and a general decrease in consumer spending due to concerns of a pending recession. Finally, the Company experienced a decrease in sales of premium mobility products, including headphones and earbuds, of approximately $2,800 for the year ended February 28, 2023, due primarily to a pause in sales of certain products during the fiscal year in preparation of a product relaunch. The segment also moved from a fulfillment model to a direct to customer model for its online platform sales of these products during the year in order to improve pricing, which resulted in a decrease in sales as a result of this transition. As an offset to these declines, the Company experienced an increase in domestic sales of Onkyo and Pioneer related products of approximately $25,100 for the year ended February 28, 2023. The Company's 11 Trading Company subsidiary began selling these products through a distribution agreement during Fiscal 2021 and during the third quarter of Fiscal 2022, the Company completed an acquisition of certain assets of the Onkyo Home Entertainment business with its joint venture partner, resulting in the establishment of the Company’s Onkyo subsidiary. Sales of Onkyo and Pioneer products have increased since the acquisition, as there has been higher factory production of these products to meet customer demand and the products have begun to be sold through other of the Company's Consumer Electronic subsidiaries in addition to 11 Trading Company. Prior to the acquisition, the Onkyo Home Entertainment parent company was unable to meet customer demand due to financial difficulty. Sales of premium audio products at the Company's PAC Australia subsidiary have also increased approximately $3,600 during the year ended February 28, 2023, as this entity sells Onkyo and Pioneer products and has benefited from the Company's increased factory production since the September 2021 acquisition. The subsidiary also began selling Klipsch product during Fiscal 2022 and has had a full year of these sales for the year ended February 28, 2023, in comparison to the prior year.

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Biometrics represented 0.2% of our net sales for the year ended February 28, 2023 as compared to 0.1% in the prior year and sales increased in the segment by $164 for the year ended February 28, 2023 as compared to the year ended February 28, 2022. This increase was driven by sales of product to several new customers during Fiscal 2023.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin Percentage

 

		Fiscal				Fiscal				Fiscal
		2024				2023				2022
Automotive Electronics		$	29,979			$	42,399			$	47,296
			21.1	%			24.3	%			23.6	%
Consumer Electronics			83,507				91,151				121,511
			25.6	%			25.5	%			28.0	%
Biometrics			109				358				185
			20.5	%			34.2	%			21.0	%
Corporate/Eliminations			424				391				486
		$	114,019			$	134,299			$	169,478
			24.3	%			25.1	%			26.7	%

 

Fiscal 2024 compared to Fiscal 2023

Gross margin percentages for the Company have decreased 80 basis points for the year ended February 29, 2024, as compared to the year ended February 28, 2023.

Gross margins in the Automotive Electronics segment decreased 320 basis points for the year ended February 29, 2024. Margin decreases during the year ended February 29, 2024 were driven by the decline in sales of some of the Company's higher margin products within the segment, such as aftermarket security products and aftermarket rear seat entertainment products. Additionally, sales of the Company's satellite radio products contributed positively to sales during the year ended February 29, 2024, however these products generate low margins for the Automotive segment. The segment also incurred an inventory write-down of approximately $3,800 during the year ended February 29, 2024 related to inventory identified as either slow-moving or damaged in conjunction with the transition of the manufacturing of certain OEM product lines from Florida to Mexico during the fiscal year, which negatively impacted margins. As an offset to these negative margin impacts, the Company began its process of relocating the manufacturing of certain OEM automotive products to Mexico during the second half of Fiscal 2023. The Company has begun to realize improved margins on the sale of these products during the year ended February 29, 2024 as a result of the cost savings generated by this move. Sales of higher margin collision avoidance products and OEM security products also contributed positively to margins, as these sales increased for the year ended February 29, 2024 as compared to the prior year. Additionally, sales of the Company's OEM rear seat entertainment products, which have been generating lower than normal margins under its current programs as a result of contractual pricing with customers, coupled with higher supply chain costs, were down for the year ended February 29, 2024, which contributed positively to segment margins for the year.

Gross margins in the Consumer Electronics segment were relatively flat for the year ended February 29, 2024, increasing 10 basis points compared to the prior year. The increase in sales of the Company's new balcony solar power products and new hearing aid products during the year ended February 29, 2024 have had a positive impact on segment gross margins for the year. Additionally, although the Company experienced a decrease in sales of its premium home speaker products during the year ended February 29, 2024, improved pricing from vendors, favorable product mix, as well as fewer low price, low margin close-out sales of older product have helped to improve margins for these products worldwide as compared to prior year. As an offset to these positive margin impacts, the net decline in sales of the Company's Onkyo and Pioneer products domestically during the year ended February 29, 2024, due to decreased customer spending and market normalization after higher than expected sales in the prior year, have negatively affected margins for the segment. Further, as the Company has experienced competition in the market for these products, aggressive pricing strategies used by the Company to combat this factor, as well as sell excess stock, further drove down margins for the fiscal year.

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Gross margins in the Biometrics segment declined for the year ended February 29, 2024, compared to the prior year. The decrease in margins was due primarily to higher obsolescence reserves and repair provisions during the year ended February 29, 2024.

Fiscal 2023 compared to Fiscal 2022

Gross margin percentages for the Company have decreased 160 basis points for the year ended February 28, 2023, as compared to the year ended February 28, 2022.

Gross margins in the Automotive Electronics segment increased 70 basis points for the year ended February 28, 2023. Several factors have contributed both positively and negatively to gross margins during the year ended February 28, 2023, including the increased cost of materials and shipping, as well as increases in tariffs included in cost of goods sold for such items as OEM rear seat entertainment and OEM automotive safety products, which the Company has been actively working to mitigate through a combination of sales price adjustments and other sourcing strategies, as such supply chain issues are expected to continue into Fiscal 2024. These mitigating actions have helped to stabilize margins for certain product lines within the segment during the year ended February 28, 2023 or have helped to reduce the negative impact of these supply chain issues, and the Company has seen a positive impact for the year. In addition to these mitigating strategies related to rising supply chain costs, the decrease in sales of satellite radio products for the year ended February 28, 2023, which typically generate lower margins for the Company, contributed positively to margins overall. The increase in sales of soundbars for club cars during the year ended February 28, 2023 have also contributed positively to margins for the year. Offsetting these positive margin impacts, certain new OEM rear seat entertainment products that began selling during the second half of Fiscal 2022, and that have positively contributed to sales during the year ended February 28, 2023, have generated lower margins than are normally achieved in this segment, and sales of aftermarket security products, which have higher profit margins than those typically achieved by the segment, have experienced sales declines during the year ended February 28, 2023. Both of these factors have contributed negatively to the segment's margins for the year ended February 28, 2023.

Gross margins in the Consumer Electronics segment decreased 250 basis points for the year ended February 28, 2023, compared to the prior year. Significant increases to container costs, increased cost of materials due to chip shortages, and surcharges affecting cost of sales for many of the products within the segment have caused declines in margins for the year ended February 28, 2023, which the Company has actively worked to mitigate through pricing adjustments and other sourcing strategies, and has effectively helped to stabilize margins for some products, or has helped to reduce the negative impact of these issues for others. These supply chain issues are expected to continue into Fiscal 2024. In addition, the Company saw declines in sales of certain premium home theater, wireless, and commercial speaker products, both domestically and in Europe, during the year ended February 28, 2023, due to a slowing of the economy, chip shortages, firmware issues, and the war in the Ukraine. As these products have typically generated higher margins for the segment, the decrease in sales negatively impacted margins for the year. Margins were also negatively impacted by decreases in sales of premium mobility products due to temporarily paused sales and the move to a direct to customer model for the year ended February 28, 2023. Finally, an increase in sales of lower margin discount channel customers in Europe during the year ended February 28, 2023, have contributed negatively to the overall segment margins for the period. Offsetting these negative margin impacts, sales of Onkyo and Pioneer related products, both domestically and internationally, positively impacted margins for the year ended February 28, 2023, as there have been higher sales and higher factory production of these products since the acquisition of certain assets of the Onkyo Home Entertainment business in September 2021 compared to sales under the Company's distribution agreement with Onkyo Home Entertainment Corp. prior to the acquisition. The Company also has more control over pricing and costing of the products since the acquisition, which has further improved these margins. Additionally, the decrease in sales of lower margin accessory products, including remotes, clocks, and reception and power products, have had a positive impact on the overall segment margins for the periods.

Gross margins in the Biometrics segment improved for the year ended February 28, 2023, compared to the prior year. The increase in margins for the year ended February 28, 2023, was a result of tooling costs and defective expenses incurred during the year ended February 28, 2022 that did not repeat in the current year, as well as due to the increase in sales for the year ended February 28, 2023.

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Operating Expenses

 

		Fiscal				Fiscal				Fiscal
		2024				2023				2022
Operating Expenses:
Selling		$	43,090			$	46,967			$	50,507
General and administrative			69,228				73,638				75,955
Engineering and technical support			29,392				31,464				31,540
Acquisition costs			—				(36	)			3,552
Goodwill impairment charge			—				7,373				—
Intangible asset impairment charges			14,214				1,300				—
Restructuring expenses			2,136				870				—
Total Operating Expenses		$	158,060			$	161,576			$	161,554

 

Fiscal 2024 compared to Fiscal 2023

The Company experienced an overall decrease in operating expenses of $3,516 for Fiscal 2024 as compared to Fiscal 2023.

For the year ended February 29, 2024, selling expenses decreased $3,877. The Company experienced a decline in employee salaries and related benefits and payroll taxes of approximately $1,200 due to headcount reductions and bonus reductions company wide. Advertising and website expenses also decreased approximately $1,200 for the year ended February 29, 2024, primarily as a result of lower sales, as well as certain product lines no longer being sold through online platforms. This was offset by an increase in advertising expense related to the Company's new hearing aid products launched during the second quarter of the fiscal year. Additionally, commission expenses decreased approximately $1,100 and credit card fees decreased approximately $300, both as a result of a decrease in the Company's sales for the year ended February 29, 2024.

General and administrative expenses decreased $4,410 during the year ended February 29, 2024, as compared to the prior year. Salary expense and related payroll taxes decreased approximately $1,600 for the year ended February 29, 2024 as a result of headcount reductions implemented by the Company during the second quarter of Fiscal 2024 and lower bonus accruals for the year ended February 29, 2024 as compared to the prior year, as well as due to Employee Retention Credits received during the year related to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, which have offset the Company's payroll tax expense. Depreciation and amortization expense also decreased approximately $800 as a result of the prior year impairment of an intangible asset that has reduced the amortizable base of the Company's remaining amortizable assets, as well as due to certain assets of the Company that have become fully depreciated or amortized. Additionally, during the year ended February 29, 2024, the Company realized a gain of $700 on the sale of a tradename that was no longer in use. Legal and professional fees decreased approximately $500 for the year ended February 29, 2024 due primarily to a decrease in legal fees related to the Company's final arbitration with Seaguard, which was concluded and settled during the fiscal year, as well as due to the reduction in outside consulting services used by the Company as a result of cost-cutting measures and bringing certain work in-house during the current fiscal year. Insurance expense decreased approximately $500 for the year ended February 29, 2024 as a result of lower premiums for certain of the Company's policies. Additionally, taxes and licensing fees decreased approximately $400 primarily due to the streamlining and consolidation of certain licenses for redundant software and services in order to achieve savings. Finally, office expenses decreased approximately $300 during the year ended February 29, 2024 due to cost-cutting measures implemented by the Company in order to achieve savings. As an offset to these declines, the Company saw an increase in bad debt expense of approximately $400 for the year ended February 29, 2024 due to releases made in the prior year that did not repeat, and travel expense increased approximately $300 due to the continued lifting of travel restrictions world-wide that has allowed business travel to resume.

Engineering and technical support expenses decreased $2,072 for the year ended February 29, 2024, as compared to the prior year. Research and development expense decreased approximately $1,200 as a result of a reduction in the use of outside labor and the timing of the commencement and completion of projects, as well as due to customer reimbursements and cost cutting measures that have resulted in the delay of certain projects. Salary expense and related payroll taxes and benefits decreased approximately $1,100 for the year ended February 29, 2024 as a result of headcount reductions implemented by the Company during the second quarter of Fiscal 2024, as well as due to Employee Retention Credits received during the year related to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns and R&D tax credits, which have offset the Company's payroll tax expense.

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This was offset by an increase in travel expense of approximately $200 due to an increase in international travel to vendors during the year ended February 29, 2024.

In connection with its annual impairment test performed as of the last day of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, the Company determined that four of its trademarks in the Consumer Electronics segment were impaired. The impairments were the result of increased competition and reductions in projected profit margins and volumes from customers. As a result, impairment charges of $14,214 were recorded Intangible assets for the year ended February 28, 2024. For the year ended February 28, 2023, the Company determined that the goodwill of one of its reporting units, as well of one of its trademarks in the Automotive Electronics segment, was impaired. Both impairments were the result of reductions in projected volumes from OEM customers. As a result, impairment charges of $7,373 and $1,300 were recorded to Goodwill and Intangible assets, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2023.

During the year ended February 29, 2024, restructuring costs were primarily comprised of severance expense related to Company-wide headcount reductions initiated during the second quarter of Fiscal 2024, as well as expenses related to the relocation of certain OEM production operations from Florida to Mexico. During the year ended February 28, 2023, restructuring expenses represented costs related to the relocation of certain OEM production operations from Florida to Mexico.

Fiscal 2023 compared to Fiscal 2022

The Company's operating expenses were relatively flat for Fiscal 2023 as compared to Fiscal 2022, increasing slightly by $22, primarily as a result of impairment charges incurred during the year ended February 28, 2023.

For the year ended February 28, 2023, selling expenses decreased $3,540. The Company experienced a decrease in commission expense of approximately $3,400 for the year ended February 28, 2023, as a result of a decrease in the Company's sales as compared to the year ended February 28, 2022. Salaries and related payroll taxes and benefits for sales employees also decreased approximately $800 due to headcount reductions and bonus reductions company-wide, as well as salary reductions in Europe, as the Company's German subsidiaries began a shortened work week during the third quarter of Fiscal 2023 as a cost cutting measure. Additionally, the Company experienced a decrease in credit card fees of approximately $500 for the year ended February 28, 2023, as a result of the decrease in Company sales, and web expenses decreased approximately $300 as a result of the decrease in online sales and traffic, which resulted in lower platform fees. Offsetting these decreases in selling expenses, the Company incurred higher trade show expenses of approximately $900 for the year ended February 28, 2023, as the Company returned to in person attendance at several trade shows throughout the year that it had attended either virtually or was absent from in the previous year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions. Travel expenses for the year ended February 28, 2023 also increased approximately $500 due to the lifting of the Company’s COVID-19 related restrictions in Fiscal 2023, which has allowed salespeople to begin traveling to customer sites again, but has been offset by cost cutting measures implemented by the Company in the second half of the fiscal year.

General and administrative expenses decreased $2,317 during the year ended February 28, 2023, as compared to the prior year. The Company experienced a decrease in salary and related payroll and benefits expense of approximately $3,000 for the year ended February 28, 2023, due to a reduction in bonus accruals resulting from lower Company profitability as compared to the prior year period, as well as due to cost cutting measures. There was also a net decrease in legal and professional fees of approximately $500 for the year ended February 28, 2023, due to a decrease in certain fees incurred in the prior year related to the Company's distribution agreement with GalvanEyes LLC, offset by current year fees related to the Company's new Onkyo subsidiary established in September 2021. Additionally, there was a decrease in bad debt expense of approximately $400 as a result of greater reserve releases as compared to the prior year. As an offset to these decreases in general and administrative expense, depreciation and amortization expense increased approximately $700 for the year ended February 28, 2023, due to the amortization of intangible assets of the Company’s new Onkyo subsidiary, which was only present during the second half of Fiscal 2022. Additionally, the Company experienced an increase in insurance expense of approximately $600 for the year ended February 28, 2023, related to an overall increase in insurance policy premiums as compared to the prior year, as well as due to the addition of the Company's Onkyo subsidiary. Finally, occupancy expenses increased approximately $400 for the year ended February 28, 2023 due to expenses related to the Company's Onkyo subsidiary, as well as the return to normal operations following COVID-19 restrictions.

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Engineering and technical support expenses were relatively flat for the year ended February 28, 2023, as compared to the prior year, decreasing $76. The Company experienced a net decrease in research and development expense of approximately $2,700 for the year ended February 28, 2023. This was a result of headcount reductions in the Biometric segment that took place at the end of Fiscal 2022 that have resulted in lower research and development activity for that segment for the year, higher reimbursements of R&D expense as compared to the prior year, as well as lower development expense in the Automotive Electronics segment due to the timing of the completion of certain projects and the start of others. This was offset by the Company’s product development projects related to its new Onkyo subsidiary within its Consumer Electronics segment. Offsetting these increases, the Company experienced an increase in direct labor expense, which includes salary, benefits, and payroll taxes, of approximately $2,500 for the year ended February 28, 2023, primarily as a result of additional headcount created by the September 2021 acquisition resulting in the establishment of the Company’s Onkyo subsidiary.

Acquisition costs decreased $3,588 for the year ended February 28, 2023, as compared to the prior year. During both of the years ended February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022, acquisition costs incurred were related to consulting and due diligence fees for the asset purchase agreement signed with Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation and the joint venture created with Sharp Corporation to complete the transaction. This transaction was completed on September 8, 2021. During the year ended February 28, 2023, the Company also released accruals related to remaining acquisition costs for this transaction, resulting in a net credit of $36.

In connection with its annual impairment test performed as of the last day of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2023, the Company determined that the goodwill of one of its reporting units, as well of one of its trademarks in the Automotive Electronics segment, was impaired. Both impairments were the result of reductions in projected volumes from OEM customers. As a result, impairment charges of $7,373 and $1,300 were recorded to Goodwill and Intangible assets, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2023.

Restructuring expenses totaled $870 for the year ended February 28, 2023, representing the relocation of certain OEM production operations from Florida to Mexico, which began during the second quarter of Fiscal 2023, and consisted primarily of severance expense and moving costs.

Other (Expense)Income

 

		Fiscal				Fiscal				Fiscal
		2024				2023				2022
Interest and bank charges		$	(6,935	)		$	(4,643	)		$	(2,532	)
Equity in income of equity investee			4,916				6,969				7,890
Final arbitration award			763				(3,944	)			(39,444	)
Other, net			(2,080	)			(2,055	)			323
Total other (expense) income		$	(3,336	)		$	(3,673	)		$	(33,763	)

 

Fiscal 2024 compared to Fiscal 2023

Interest and bank charges represent interest expense and fees related to the Company's bank obligations, supply chain financing and factoring agreements, interest related to finance leases, and amortization of debt issuance costs. The increase in interest and bank charges for the year ended February 29, 2024 is primarily related to the Company's Wells Fargo Credit Facility, which had a higher outstanding balance during the year ended February 29, 2024, as compared to the prior year.

Equity in income of equity investee represents the Company's share of income from its 50% non-controlling ownership interest in ASA Electronics LLC and Subsidiaries ("ASA"). The decrease in income for the year ended February 29, 2024, as compared to the year ended February 28, 2023 is due to a decrease in ASA's net income primarily related to a decline revenue as a result of current economic conditions.

During the year ended February 28, 2022, the Company recorded a charge of $39,444 related to an unfavorable interim arbitration settlement award relating to a breach of contract claim brought against the Company by Seaguard Electronics LLC for a contractual arrangement entered in 2007 for the purchase of products and back-end services. During the year ended February 28, 2023, the Company recorded additional charges totaling of $3,944, representing interest due on the award when paid, as well as a patent settlement and certain legal fees reimbursable to Seaguard.

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During the year ended February 29, 2024, the Company recorded a net credit to Other (expense) income of $763, representing charges for interest due on the award when paid, offset by the reversal of previous charges accrued as a result of the final settlement, which was paid during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024.

Other, net includes net foreign currency gains or losses, interest income, rental income, and other miscellaneous income and expense. Other, net, for the year ended February 29, 2024 consists primarily of net foreign currency losses totaling $3,232 as compared to net foreign currency losses totaling $3,674 for the year ended February 28, 2023. These losses have been driven by declines in the Japanese Yen, which impacted the remeasurement of the Company's Onkyo subsidiary intercompany loans and interest payable, which are not of a long-term investment nature, as well as other intercompany transactions and the settlement of a contingent consideration balance during Fiscal 2024. The total foreign currency loss attributable to these measurements for the years ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023 were $2,795 and $3,267, respectively.

Fiscal 2023 compared to Fiscal 2022

Interest and bank charges represent interest expense and fees related to the Company's bank obligations, supply chain financing and factoring agreements, interest related to finance leases, and amortization of debt issuance costs. The Company borrowed funds from the Wells Fargo Credit Facility for operating purposes during the year ended February 28, 2023. This resulted in an increase in interest expense incurred as compared to the prior year in which the Company did not borrow funds from the Credit Facility. Additionally, the Company’s new Onkyo subsidiary entered into a shareholder loan payable to the Company’s joint venture partner, Sharp, during the third quarter of Fiscal 2022, for which interest expense was incurred during the entire year ended February 28, 2023. This shareholder loan was only outstanding during the second half of Fiscal 2022.

Equity in income of equity investee represents the Company's share of income from its 50% non-controlling ownership interest in ASA Electronics LLC and Subsidiaries ("ASA"). The decrease in income for the year ended February 29, 2024, as compared to the year ended February 28, 2023 is due to a decrease in ASA's revenue, gross profit, and net income primarily resulting from supply shortages and an increase in supply chain and logistics costs impacting all industries.

During the year ended February 28, 2022, the Company recorded a charge of $39,444 related to an unfavorable interim arbitration settlement award relating to a breach of contract claim brought against the Company by Seaguard Electronics LLC for a contractual arrangement entered in 2007 for the purchase of products and back-end services. During the year ended February 28, 2023, the Company recorded additional charges totaling of $3,944, which represents interest due on the award when paid, if confirmed and not vacated by the U.S. District Court or appellate court.

Other, net includes net foreign currency gains or losses, interest income, rental income, and other miscellaneous income and expense. Other, net, for the year ended February 28, 2023 consists primarily of net foreign currency losses totaling $3,674 as compared to net foreign currency losses totaling $635 for the year ended February 28, 2022. These losses were driven by declines in the Japanese Yen, which impacted the remeasurement of the Company's Onkyo subsidiary intercompany loans and interest payable, which are not of a long-term investment nature. The total foreign currency loss attributable to these remeasurements for the year ended February 28, 2023 was $3,267.

Income Tax Provision

On October 8, 2021, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) released a statement on the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, which agreed to a two-pillar solution to address tax challenges of the digital economy. On December 20, 2021, the OECD released Pillar Two model rules defining a 15% global minimum tax rate for large multinational corporations (the “Pillar Two Framework”). The OECD continues to release additional guidance and countries are implementing legislation with widespread adoption of the Pillar Two Framework expected by 2024. The Company is continuing to evaluate the Pillar Two Framework and its potential impact on future periods, including any legislation enacted in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates.

In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) and CHIPS and Science Act (“CHIPS Act”) were both enacted. This new legislation includes the implementation of a new corporate alternative minimum tax, an excise tax on stock buybacks, and tax incentives for energy and climate initiatives, among other provisions. The income tax provisions of the IRA or the CHIPS Act had limited applicability to the Company and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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During Fiscal 2024, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $1,785 related to federal, state, and foreign taxes. The Company's effective tax rate of 3.8% differs from the statutory rate of 21% primarily related to (i) changes in the valuation allowance; (ii) permanent differences, including the non-controlling interest; (iii) research and development credits; (iv) state and local taxes, and (v) the expiration of capital loss carryforwards. As of February 29, 2024, the Company continued to maintain a valuation allowance against certain U.S. and foreign deferred tax assets as the Company could not conclude that such assets will be realized on a more-likely-than-not basis. Any reduction in the valuation allowance could have a favorable impact on our income tax provision and net income in the period in which such determination is made.

During Fiscal 2023, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $39 related to federal, state, and foreign taxes. The Company's effective tax rate of 0.1% differs from the statutory rate of 21% primarily related to (i) changes in the valuation allowance; (ii) permanent differences, including the non-controlling interest; (iii) research and development credits; and (iv) state and local taxes.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not financial measures recognized by GAAP. EBITDA represents net loss, computed in accordance with GAAP, before interest expense and bank charges, taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency losses and gains, gains on the sale of certain assets, acquisition costs, certain non-recurring legal and professional fees, settlements and awards, non-recurring severance expense, restructuring expenses, and impairment charges. Depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, foreign currency losses (gains), and impairment charges are non-cash items.

We present EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA in this Form 10-K because we consider them to be useful and appropriate supplemental measures of our performance. Adjusted EBITDA helps us to evaluate our performance without the effects of certain GAAP calculations that may not have a direct cash impact on our current operating performance. In addition, the exclusion of certain costs or gains relating to certain events that occurred during the periods presented allows for a more meaningful comparison of our results from period-to-period. These non-GAAP measures, as we define them, are not necessarily comparable to similarly entitled measures of other companies and may not be an appropriate measure for performance relative to other companies. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be assessed in isolation from, are not intended to represent, and should not be considered to be more meaningful measures than, or alternatives to, measures of operating performance as determined in accordance with GAAP.

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Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss Attributable to VOXX International Corporation to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

 

		Fiscal				Fiscal				Fiscal
		2024				2023				2022
Net loss attributable to VOXX International Corporation		$	(40,850	)		$	(27,451	)		$	(22,333	)
Adjustments:
Interest expense and bank charges (1)			6,118				3,847				1,825
Depreciation and amortization (1)			11,855				12,451				12,053
Income tax (benefit) expense (1)			(1,785	)			(21	)			1,626
EBITDA			(24,662	)			(11,174	)			(6,829	)
Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation			798				609				907
Foreign currency losses (1)			3,133				3,615				635
Acquisition costs			—				(36	)			3,552
Non-routine legal fees			1,584				2,452				1,912
Final arbitration award			(763	)			3,944				39,444
Severance expense (2)			863				864				-
Gain on sale of tradenames			(700	)			(97	)			-
Professional fees related to distribution agreement with GalvanEyes LLC			-				-				325
Restructuring expenses			2,136				870				-
Goodwill impairment charge			—				7,373				-
Intangible asset impairment charges			14,214				1,300				-
Adjusted EBITDA		$	(3,397	)		$	9,720			$	39,946

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows, Commitments and Obligations

As of February 29, 2024, we had working capital of $138,885 which includes cash and cash equivalents of $10,986 compared with working capital of $131,634 at February 28, 2023, which included cash and cash equivalents of $6,134. We plan to utilize our current cash position as well as collections from accounts receivable, the cash generated from our operations, when applicable, and the income on our investments to fund the current operations of the business. However, we may utilize all or a portion of current capital resources to pursue other business opportunities, including acquisitions, or to further pay down our debt. The following table summarizes our cash flow activity for all periods presented:

 

		Year Ended				Year Ended				Year Ended
		February 29, 2024				February 28, 2023				February 28, 2022
Cash (used in) provided by:
Operating activities		$	(20,523	)		$	(38,208	)		$	(2,960	)
Investing activities			(1,998	)			(3,556	)			(34,308	)
Financing activities			24,700				16,409				5,285
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			2,673				3,701				367
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		$	4,852			$	(21,654	)		$	(31,616	)

 

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Net cash used in/provided by operating activities:

Operating activities used cash of $20,523 for Fiscal 2024, due to the payment of the final arbitration award, the settlement of the contingent consideration obligation related to Onkyo, and decreases in accrued expenses and other liabilities and accrued sales incentives, as well as due to decreases in Company sales and losses incurred by EyeLock LLC. This was offset primarily by decreases in inventory and accounts receivable.

During Fiscal 2023, operating activities used cash of $38,208 due to the decreases in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, and accrued sales incentives, as well as due to sales decreases and losses incurred by EyeLock LLC. This was offset primarily by the decrease in accounts receivable.

During Fiscal 2022, operating activities used cash of $2,960 due to the increase in inventory, as well as due to losses incurred by EyeLock LLC. This was offset primarily by the increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and current liabilities (resulting from the interim arbitration award), and accrued sales incentives, as well as sales increases.

Net cash used in/provided by investing activities:

Investing activities used cash of $1,998 during Fiscal 2024, primarily due to capital additions made by the Company. This was offset by proceeds received for the sale of an intangible asset.

Investing activities used cash of $3,556 during Fiscal 2023, primarily due to capital additions made by the Company.

Investing activities used cash of $34,308 during Fiscal 2022, primarily due to the acquisition of certain assets of the home audio/video business of Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation, as well as capital expenditures.

Net cash used in/provided by financing activities:

Financing activities provided cash of $24,700 during Fiscal 2024 due to borrowings from the Company's Credit Facility. This was offset by repayments of borrowings from the Credit Facility, the purchase of treasury shares, and repayments of finance leases and the Florida mortgage.

During Fiscal 2023, financing activities provided cash of $16,409, due to borrowings from the Credit Facility. This was offset by repayments of borrowings from the Company's Credit Facility and Euro asset-based loan in Germany, the settlement of market stock unit awards and restricted stock units awards in cash, the purchase of treasury shares, and the payment of withholding taxes on the net issuance of a stock award, as well as repayments of finance leases and the Florida mortgage.

During Fiscal 2022, financing activities provided cash of $5,285, due to proceeds received from the issuance of shares and long-term debt to the non-controlling interest of the Company’s Onkyo joint venture, as well as borrowings under the Company’s Euro asset-based loan in Germany. This was offset by repayments of bank debt and finance leases, the purchase of treasury shares, the payment of withholding taxes on the net issuance of a stock award, and the payment of deferred finance fees related to the amendment of the Credit Facility in April 2021.

The Company has a senior secured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") that provides for a revolving credit facility with committed availability of up to $165,000. The Credit Facility also includes a $50,000 sublimit for letters of credit and a $15,000 sublimit for Swing Loans. The availability under the revolving credit line within the Credit Facility is subject to a borrowing base, which is based on eligible accounts receivable, eligible inventory, certain real estate, and certain intellectual property, subject to reserves as determined by the lender, and is also limited by amounts outstanding under the Florida Mortgage (see Note 7(b)). The availability under the revolving credit line of the Credit Facility was $55,346 as of February 29, 2024.

All amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility will mature and become due on April 19, 2026; however, it is subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The Company may prepay any amounts outstanding at any time. The commitments under the Credit Facility may be irrevocably reduced at any time, without premium or penalty, as set forth in the Credit Facility.

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Generally, the Company may designate specific borrowings under the Credit Facility as either Base Rate Loans or SOFR Loans, except that Swing Loans may only be designated as Base Rate Loans. Loans under the Credit Facility designated as SOFR Loans shall bear interest at a rate equal to the then-applicable SOFR Rate plus a range of 1.75% - 2.25%. Loans under the Credit Facility designated as Base Rate Loans shall bear interest at a rate equal to the applicable margin for Base Rate Loans of 0.75% - 1.25%, as defined in the Credit Facility.

Provided that the Company is in a Compliance Period (the period commencing on that day in which Excess Availability is less than 15% of the Maximum Revolver Amount and ending on a day in which Excess Availability is equal to or greater than 15% for any consecutive 30-day period thereafter), the Credit Facility requires compliance with a financial covenant calculated as of the last day of each month, consisting of a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. The Credit Facility also contains covenants, subject to defined carveouts, that limit the ability of the loan parties and certain of their subsidiaries which are not loan parties to, among other things: (i) incur additional indebtedness; (ii) incur liens; (iii) merge, consolidate or dispose of a substantial portion of their business; (iv) transfer or dispose of assets; (v) change their name, organizational identification number, state or province of organization or organizational identity; (vi) make any material change in their nature of business; (vii) prepay or otherwise acquire indebtedness; (viii) cause any Change of Control; (ix) make any Restricted Junior Payment; (x) change their fiscal year or method of accounting; (xi) make advances, loans or investments; (xii) enter into or permit any transaction with an Affiliate of any Borrower or any of their Subsidiaries; (xiii) use proceeds for certain items; (xiv) issue or sell any of their stock; or (xv) consign or sell any of their inventory on certain terms. In addition, if excess availability under the Credit Facility were to fall below certain specified levels, as defined in the agreement, the lenders would have the right to assume dominion and control over the Company's cash. As of February 29, 2024, the Company was not in a Compliance Period.

The obligations under the Credit Facility are secured by a general lien on and security interest in substantially all of the assets of the borrowers and certain of the guarantors, including accounts receivable, equipment, real estate, general intangibles, and inventory. The Company has guaranteed the obligations of the borrowers under the Credit Facility.

The Company has a Euro asset-based loan facility in Germany with a credit limit of €8,000 that expires on October 31, 2024. The Company's subsidiaries Voxx German Holdings GmbH, Oehlbach Kabel GmbH, and Schwaiger GmbH are authorized to borrow funds under this facility for working capital purposes.

The Company also utilizes supply chain financing arrangements and factoring agreements from time to time as a component of its financing for working capital, which accelerates receivable collection and helps to better manage cash flow. Under these agreements, the Company has agreed from time to time to sell certain of its accounts receivable balances to banking institutions who have agreed to advance amounts equal to the net accounts receivable balances due, less a discount as set forth in the respective agreements (see Note 1(h)). The balances under these agreements are accounted for as sales of accounts receivable, as they are sold without recourse. Cash proceeds from these agreements are reflected as operating activities included in the change in accounts receivable in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Fees incurred in connection with the agreements are recorded as interest expense by the Company.

As noted elsewhere in this report, we expect that certain macroeconomic factors, including recessions; interest rates; fuel prices; inflation; foreign currency fluctuations; international tariffs; social, political, and economic risks; international health emergencies, epidemics, or pandemics; and acts of war or terrorism, may have an adverse effect on our business. We have proactively taken steps to increase available cash including, but not limited to, utilizing existing supply chain financing agreements and amending our Credit Facility in February 2023 and April 2021 in order to both extend the maturity date of the facility and increase our borrowing capacity.

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Material Cash Requirements

The following table summarizes our future material cash requirements from contractual or other obligations at February 29, 2024:

 

		Amount of Commitment Expiration per Period
						Less than				1-3				4-5				After
Contractual Cash Obligations		Total				1 Year				Years				Years				5 Years
Finance lease obligations (1)		$	993			$	349			$	470			$	174			$	—
Operating lease obligations (1)			2,666				782				921				446				517
Total contractual cash obligations		$	3,659			$	1,131			$	1,391			$	620			$	517
Other Commitments
Bank obligations (2)		$	63,843			$	—			$	63,843			$	—			$	—
Stand-by letters of credit (3)			37				37				—				—				—
Other (4)			9,428				500				5,115				—				3,813
Unconditional purchase obligations (5)			62,458				62,458				—				—				—
Total other commitments		$	135,766			$	62,995			$	68,958			$	—			$	3,813
Total Commitments		$	139,425			$	64,126			$	70,349			$	620			$	4,330

 

We regularly review our cash funding requirements and attempt to meet those requirements through a combination of cash on hand, cash provided by operations, available borrowings under bank lines of credit and possible future public or private debt and/or equity offerings. At times, we evaluate possible acquisitions of, or investments in, businesses that are complementary to ours, which transactions may require the use of cash. We believe that our cash, other liquid assets, operating cash flows, credit arrangements, and access to equity capital markets, taken together, provides adequate resources to fund ongoing operating expenditures for the next twelve months, including the intercompany loan funding we provide to our majority owned subsidiary, EyeLock LLC. In the event that they do not, we may require additional funds in the future to support our working capital requirements, or for other purposes, and may seek to raise such additional funds through the sale of public or private equity and/or debt financings, as well as from other sources. No assurance can be given that additional financing will be available in the future or that if available, such financing will be obtainable on terms favorable when required.

Impact of Inflation and Currency Fluctuation

While it is difficult to accurately measure the impact of inflation due to the imprecise nature of the estimates required, we have experienced significant levels of inflation during the years ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022, resulting in part from various supply chain disruptions, the global chip shortage, increased shipping and transportation costs, increased product costs, increased labor costs in the supply chain, and other disruptions caused by the COVID‐19 pandemic and the uncertain economic environment.

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The Company has been actively working to mitigate these factors through a combination of sales price adjustments, cost controls, more efficient logistics practices, and other sourcing strategies, as such issues are expected to continue into Fiscal 2025. Inflation may also affect the borrowing needs of consumers and of the Company's customers, thereby impacting the growth rate of the Company's assets, and may affect the general level of interest rates, which can have a direct bearing on the Company. Severe increases in inflation could affect the global and U.S. economies and could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Discussion of the impact of foreign currency fluctuations is included in Item 7A.

In accordance with the guidelines in ASC 830, Venezuela is designated as a hyper-inflationary economy. A hyper-inflationary economy designation occurs when a country has experienced cumulative inflation of approximately 100 percent or more over a 3-year period. The hyper-inflationary designation requires our local subsidiary in Venezuela to record all transactions as if they were denominated in U.S. dollars. Net currency exchange gains (losses) were not material for the years ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022. All currency exchange gains and losses are included in Other (Expense) Income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company also has certain U. S. dollar denominated assets and liabilities in its Venezuelan subsidiary, including our U.S. dollar denominated intercompany debt, which has been subject to currency fluctuations associated with the devaluation of the Sovereign Bolivar, as well as certain long-lived assets, which are held for investment purposes. The long-lived assets had no value as of February 29, 2024.

Seasonality

We typically experience seasonality in our operations. Our consumer electronics business is significantly impacted by the holiday season, as we generally sell a substantial amount of our products during September, October, and November due to increased promotional and advertising activities during the holiday season.

Related Party Transactions

On April 29, 2021, EyeLock LLC entered into a three-year exclusive distribution agreement (“the Agreement”) with GalvanEyes Partners LLC ("GalvanEyes"), a Florida LLC, managed by Beat Kahli, a significant shareholder of Voxx. The Agreement was included in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed on June 17, 2021 and was approved by the Company’s shareholders at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on July 29, 2021. See Note 3 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On March 1, 2024, EyeLock LLC entered into a joint venture agreement with GalvanEyes to form the entity BioCenturion LLC. The joint venture will operate its biometrics business. Each of the members has agreed to contribute selected assets and liabilities to the joint venture, with GalvanEyes controlling the day-to-day operations of the joint venture. All working capital needs and the funding of the joint venture shall be borne by GalvanEyes for the first two years. Beat Kahli will serve as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of BioCenturion LLC. In conjunction with the formation of the joint venture, the distribution agreement between EyeLock LLC and GalvanEyes was terminated, and a promissory note was signed by GalvanEyes for the repayment of the remaining quarterly installments due at February 29, 2024. The balance, with an interest rate of 8%, will be paid in eight quarterly installments beginning May 31, 2024 through February 28, 2026.

From March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024, Beat Kahli served as President of VOXX International Corporation. On March 1, 2024, he resigned as President, but continues to serve as Co-Vice Chairman of the Board of VOXX International Corporation.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

We are required to adopt certain new accounting pronouncements. See Note 1(w) of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Item 7A-Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The market risk inherent in our financial instruments and positions is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in marketable equity security prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.

Marketable Securities

Marketable securities at February 29, 2024, which are related to the Company's deferred compensation plan, are recorded at fair value of $828 and have exposure to price fluctuations. This risk is estimated as the potential loss in fair value resulting from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in prices quoted by stock exchanges and amounts to $83 as of February 29, 2024. Actual results may differ.

Interest Rate Risk

Our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in interest rates on investments of available cash balances in money market funds and investment grade corporate and U.S. government securities. In addition, our bank loans expose us to changes in short-term interest rates since interest rates on the underlying obligations are either variable or fixed. We have variable rate indebtedness related to our Credit Facility and Euro asset-based lending facility in Germany. Our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition could be materially adversely affected by significant increases in interest rates to the extent that we have balances outstanding under these variable rate loans. At February 29, 2024, the balance outstanding on the Credit Facility was $63,843 and there was no balance outstanding related to the German asset-based lending facility (see Note 7). In connection with our Florida Mortgage, we have debt outstanding in the amount of $5,615 at February 29, 2024. Interest on the Florida Mortgage is charged at 79% of the applicable SOFR rate plus 1.87%. We have an interest rate swap for the Florida Mortgage with a notional amount of $5,615 at February 29, 2024, which locks the interest rate at 3.43% (inclusive of credit spread) through the mortgage end date of March 2026.

Foreign Exchange Risk

Voxx conducts business in various non-U.S. countries including Germany, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Mexico, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, Australia, and Japan and thus is exposed to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates. As a result, we have exposure to various foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations for revenues generated by our operations outside of the U.S., which can adversely impact our net income and cash flows. A hypothetical 10% adverse change in the foreign currency rates for our international operations would have resulted in a negative impact on sales and net loss of approximately $10,600 and $2, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2024.

While the prices we pay for products purchased from our suppliers are principally denominated in United States dollars, price negotiations depend in part on the foreign currency of foreign manufacturers, as well as market, trade, and political factors. The Company also has exposure related to transactions in which the currency collected from customers is different from the currency utilized to purchase the product sold in its foreign operations, and U. S. dollar denominated purchases in its foreign subsidiaries. One of the Company's Euro subsidiaries enters forward contracts to hedge certain U.S. dollar transactions. The Company minimizes the risk of nonperformance on the forward contracts by transacting with major financial institutions. On February 29, 2024, the Company had outstanding forward foreign currency contracts designated for hedge accounting. During the year-ended February 29, 2024, the Company entered foreign currency options that were not designated for hedge accounting and are no longer outstanding at February 29, 2024 (see Note 1(e) of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). As of February 29, 2024, unrealized gains of $121 were recorded in other comprehensive income associated with these contracts. The Company did not enter into any new contracts in Fiscal 2023 and there were no foreign currency hedge contracts outstanding at February 28, 2023.

We are also subject to risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates from the translation of financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries and for long-term intercompany loans with foreign subsidiaries. These changes result in cumulative translation adjustments, which are included in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income. At February 29, 2024, we had translation exposure to various foreign currencies with the most significant being the Euro, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollar, and Mexican Peso. A hypothetical 10% adverse change in the foreign currency exchange rates would result in a negative impact of $21 on Other comprehensive (loss) income for the year ended February 29, 2024.

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Item 8-Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The information required by this item begins on the following page of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9-Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A-Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities and Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in accordance with the SEC's rules and regulations, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required financial disclosures.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Securities and Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon this evaluation as of February 29, 2024, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were deemed to be effective and adequately designed.

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as such term is defined in the Securities and Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). The 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 and includes those policies and procedures that:

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 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.

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Under the supervision, and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Company evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of February 29, 2024 based on the framework set forth by the 2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the "2013 COSO Framework"). Based on that evaluation, management concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of February 29, 2024, based on the criteria established in the 2013 COSO Framework.

The certifications of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer included in Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K includes, in paragraph 4 of such certifications, information concerning the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. Such certifications should be read in conjunction with the information contained in this Item 9A. Controls and Procedures for a more complete understanding of the matters covered by such certifications.

The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of February 29, 2024 has been audited by Grant Thornton LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm who also audited the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Grant Thornton LLP’s report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is included below.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors and Stockholders

VOXX International Corporation

 

Opinion on internal control over financial reporting

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of VOXX International Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of February 29, 2024, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of February 29, 2024, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by COSO.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended February 29, 2024, and our report dated May 14, 2024 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.

 

Basis for opinion

The Company’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 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 are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. 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, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

Definition and limitations of internal control over financial reporting

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.

 

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Melville, New York

May 14, 2024

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no material changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) during the most recently completed fiscal fourth quarter ended February 29, 2024 covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B - Other Information

Not Applicable

Item 9C – Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections

Not Applicable

 

PART III

The information required by Item 10 (Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance), Item 11 (Executive Compensation), Item 12 (Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters), Item 13 (Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence) and Item 14 (Principal Accountant Fees and Services) of Form 10-K, will be included in our Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed on or before June 10, 2024, and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

PART IV

Item 15-Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(1 and 2) Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules. See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements attached hereto.

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VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Financial Statements:	Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID Number 248)	53
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023	55
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the years ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022	56
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022	57
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022	58
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	59
Financial Statement Schedule:
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	109

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors and Stockholders

VOXX International Corporation

 

Opinion on the financial statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of VOXX International Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended February 29, 2024, and the related notes and financial statement schedule included under Item 15 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended February 29, 2024, 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) (“PCAOB”), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of February 29, 2024, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”), and our report dated May 14, 2024 expressed an unqualified opinion.

Basis for opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical audit matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Goodwill Impairment Assessment – Klipsch and Onkyo Reporting Units

As described further in Note 1 to the financial statements, goodwill is tested annually for impairment on the last day of the Company’s fiscal year, and at any time upon the occurrence of certain events or changes in circumstances. We identified the impairment assessment of the Klipsch and Onkyo reporting units as a critical audit matter.

The principal consideration for our determination that the impairment assessment of the Klipsch and Onkyo reporting units is a critical audit matter is that the determination of the reporting units’ fair value requires management to develop and use inputs and assumptions that are subjective and involve significant judgment. Such inputs and assumptions include projections of the reporting units’ future cash flows, and discount rates applied on those future cash flows.

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Changes in these inputs and assumptions could materially affect the reporting units’ fair value, which may result in an impairment charge. Evaluating the reasonableness of these inputs and assumptions require significant auditor judgment.

Our audit procedures related to the impairment assessment of the Klipsch and Onkyo reporting units included the following, among others:

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2003.

Melville, New York

May 14, 2024

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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

		February 29, 2024				February 28, 2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	10,986			$	6,134
Accounts receivable, net			71,066				82,753
Inventory, net			128,471				175,129
Receivables from vendors			1,192				112
Due from GalvanEyes LLC, current (Note 3)			1,238				—
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			20,820				19,817
Income tax receivable			2,095				1,076
Total current assets			235,868				285,021
Investment securities			828				1,053
Equity investments			21,380				22,018
Property, plant and equipment, net			45,070				47,044
Operating lease, right of use assets			2,577				3,632
Goodwill			63,931				65,308
Intangible assets, net			68,766				90,437
Due from GalvanEyes LLC, less current portion (Note 3)			1,340				—
Deferred income tax assets			1,452				1,218
Other assets			2,794				3,720
Total assets		$	444,006			$	519,451
Liabilities, Redeemable Equity, Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest, and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	35,076			$	35,099
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities			38,238				41,856
Income taxes payable			1,123				2,276
Accrued sales incentives			18,236				21,778
Contingent consideration, current (Note 2)			—				4,500
Final arbitration award payable (Note 15)			—				43,388
Contract liabilities, current			3,810				3,990
Current portion of long-term debt			500				500
Total current liabilities			96,983				153,387
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs			71,881				37,513
Finance lease liabilities, less current portion			644				63
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion			1,884				2,509
Deferred compensation			828				1,053
Deferred income tax liabilities			2,690				4,855
Other tax liabilities			809				966
Prepaid ownership interest in EyeLock LLC due to GalvanEyes LLC (Note 3)			9,817				7,317
Other long-term liabilities			2,170				2,947
Total liabilities			187,706				210,610
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Redeemable equity: Class A, $.01 par value; 577,581 shares at both February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023 (Note 1(u))			4,110				4,018
Redeemable non-controlling interest (Note 2)			(3,203	)			(893	)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock:
No shares issued or outstanding (Note 9)			—				—
Common stock:
Class A, $.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized, 23,985,603 and 23,960,603 shares issued and 19,698,562 and 20,589,946 shares outstanding at February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, respectively			240				240
Class B Convertible, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 2,260,954 shares issued and outstanding			22				22
Paid-in capital			293,272				292,565
Retained earnings			58,272				99,122
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(17,366	)			(18,680	)
Less: Treasury stock, at cost, 4,287,041 and 3,370,657 shares of Class A Common Stock at February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, respectively			(39,573	)			(30,285	)
Total VOXX International Corporation stockholders' equity			294,867				342,984
Non-controlling interest			(39,474	)			(37,268	)
Total stockholders' equity			255,393				305,716
Total liabilities, redeemable equity, redeemable non-controlling interest, and stockholders' equity		$	444,006			$	519,451

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

Years Ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

		Year Ended				Year Ended				Year Ended
		February 29, 2024				February 28, 2023				February 28, 2022
Net sales		$	468,911			$	534,014			$	635,920
Cost of sales			354,892				399,715				466,442
Gross profit			114,019				134,299				169,478
Operating expenses:
Selling			43,090				46,967				50,507
General and administrative			69,228				73,638				75,955
Engineering and technical support			29,392				31,464				31,540
Acquisition costs			—				(36	)			3,552
Goodwill impairment charge (Note 1(k))			—				7,373				-
Intangible asset impairment charges (Note 1(k))			14,214				1,300				-
Restructuring expenses (Note 6)			2,136				870				-
Total operating expenses			158,060				161,576				161,554
Operating (loss) income			(44,041	)			(27,277	)			7,924
Other (expense) income:
Interest and bank charges			(6,935	)			(4,643	)			(2,532	)
Equity in income of equity investee			4,916				6,969				7,890
Final arbitration award (Note 15)			763				(3,944	)			(39,444	)
Other, net			(2,080	)			(2,055	)			323
Total other expense, net			(3,336	)			(3,673	)			(33,763	)
Loss before income taxes			(47,377	)			(30,950	)			(25,839	)
Income tax (benefit) expense			(1,785	)			(39	)			1,626
Net loss		$	(45,592	)		$	(30,911	)		$	(27,465	)
Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest			(4,742	)			(3,460	)			(5,132	)
Net loss attributable to VOXX International Corporation		$	(40,850	)		$	(27,451	)		$	(22,333	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments			1,375				(1,876	)			(3,317	)
Derivatives designated for hedging, net of tax			16				309				633
Pension plan adjustments, net of tax			(77	)			390				158
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			1,314				(1,177	)			(2,526	)
Comprehensive loss attributable to VOXX International Corporation		$	(39,536	)		$	(28,628	)		$	(24,859	)
Net loss per common share attributable to VOXX International Corporation - basic		$	(1.74	)		$	(1.13	)		$	(0.92	)
Net loss per common share attributable to VOXX International Corporation - diluted		$	(1.74	)		$	(1.13	)		$	(0.92	)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic)			23,428,473				24,325,938				24,287,179
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (diluted)			23,428,473				24,325,938				24,287,179

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

Years Ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022

(In thousands, except share data)

 

		Class A and Class B Common Stock				Paid-in Capital				Retained Earnings				Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income				Non- controlling Interests				Treasury Stock				Total Stock- holders' Equity
Balances at February 28, 2021		$	264			$	297,145			$	148,906			$	(14,977	)		$	(31,351	)		$	(23,918	)		$	376,069
Net loss (1)			—				—				(22,333	)			—				(3,649	)			—				(25,982	)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax			—				—				—				(2,526	)			—				—				(2,526	)
Settlement of 60,693 shares of Class A Common Stock upon vesting of stock awards, net of withholding taxes			—				(856	)			—				—				—				—				(856	)
Repurchase of 113,000 shares of Class A Common Stock			—				—				—				—				—				(1,220	)			(1,220	)
Stock-based compensation expense			(1	)			618				—				—				—				—				617
Balances at February 28, 2022			263				296,907				126,573				(17,503	)			(35,000	)			(25,138	)			346,102
Net loss (1)			—				—				(27,451	)			—				(2,268	)			—				(29,719	)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax			—				—				—				(1,177	)			—				—				(1,177	)
Cash settlement of market stock units upon vesting of 80% of award			—				(4,000	)			—				—				—				—				(4,000	)
Settlement of 61,337 shares of Class A Common Stock upon vesting of stock awards, net of withholding taxes			1				(404	)			—				—				—				—				(403	)
Repurchase of 508,439 shares of Class A Common Stock			—				—				—				—				—				(5,147	)			(5,147	)
Reclassification of stockholders' equity to redeemable equity			—				63				—				—				—				—				63
Settlement of SERP restricted stock units			—				(81	)			—				—				—				—				(81	)
Stock-based compensation expense			(2	)			80				—				—				—				—				78
Balances at February 28, 2023			262				292,565				99,122				(18,680	)			(37,268	)			(30,285	)			305,716
Net loss (1)			—				—				(40,850	)			—				(2,206	)			—				(43,056	)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax			—				—				—				1,314				—				—				1,314
Repurchase of 916,384 shares of Class A Common Stock			—				—				—				—				—				(9,288	)			(9,288	)
Stock-based compensation expense			—				707				—				—				—				—				707
Balances at February 29, 2024		$	262			$	293,272			$	58,272			$	(17,366	)		$	(39,474	)		$	(39,573	)		$	255,393

(1) Net loss excludes net loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest of $(1,483), $(1,191), and $(2,535) for the years ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022, respectively (see Note 2).

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years Ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022

(Amounts in thousands)

 

		Year Ended				Year Ended				Year Ended
		February 29, 2024				February 28, 2023				February 28, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss		$	(45,592	)		$	(30,911	)		$	(27,465	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			12,444				13,130				12,398
Amortization of deferred financing costs			404				262				272
Impairment charges			14,214				8,673				-
Bad debt expense (recovery)			146				(86	)			222
Reduction in the carrying amount of the right of use asset			1,377				1,508				1,383
(Gain) loss on forward contracts			-				(61	)			209
Equity in income of equity investee			(4,916	)			(6,969	)			(7,890	)
Distribution of income from equity investees			5,554				6,300				9,809
Deferred income tax benefit, net			(2,445	)			(1,793	)			(1,339	)
(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment			(13	)			11				1
Non-cash compensation adjustment			(224	)			(178	)			(546	)
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense			798				609				907
Gain on sale of intangible asset			(700	)			-				-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of assets and liabilities) acquired):
Accounts receivable			11,765				21,482				(1,244	)
Inventory			47,184				(1,928	)			(45,115	)
Receivables from vendors			(1,080	)			248				(89	)
Prepaid expenses and other			(2,721	)			1,322				(1,610	)
Investment securities-equity			224				178				546
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, accrued sales incentives and other current liabilities			(54,587	)			(49,246	)			55,719
Income taxes receivable/payable			(2,355	)			(759	)			872
Net cash used in operating activities			(20,523	)			(38,208	)			(2,960	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment			(2,731	)			(3,557	)			(3,902	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment			33				1				-
Proceeds from sale of intangible asset			700				-				-
Purchase of acquired businesses (Note 2)			-				-				(30,406	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(1,998	)			(3,556	)			(34,308	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings from bank obligations			195,105				202,983				3,687
Repayments on bank obligations			(160,761	)			(176,257	)			(2,197	)
Principal payments on finance lease obligations			(354	)			(287	)			(407	)
Deferred financing costs			(112	)			(398	)			(667	)
Settlement of market stock unit awards			-				(4,000	)			-
Withholding taxes paid on net issuance of stock award			-				(404	)			(857	)
Settlement payment of restricted stock units			-				(81	)			-
Proceeds of the issuance of subsidiary shares to non-controlling interest			-				-				2,069
Proceeds of the issuance of long-term debt to non-controlling interest			-				-				4,877
Purchase of treasury stock			(9,178	)			(5,147	)			(1,220	)
Net cash provided by financing activities			24,700				16,409				5,285
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			2,673				3,701				367
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			4,852				(21,654	)			(31,616	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year			6,134				27,788				59,404
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		$	10,986			$	6,134			$	27,788
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Adjustments to goodwill due to measurement period adjustments, net		$	-			$	1,051			$	(1,353	)
Gross issuance of shares			-				1				1
Contingent purchase price consideration in connection with business acquisition			-				-				6,778
Recording of redeemable equity			92				(63	)			290
Recording of excise tax attributable to treasury stock purchases			110				-				-
Reclassification of stockholders' equity to redeemable equity			-				531				-
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations			516				1,016				1,238
Property, plant, and equipment obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations			1,081				251				-
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases		$	1,290			$	1,401			$	1,383
Operating cash flows from finance leases			53				4				11
Financing cash flows from finance leases			354				287				407
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, excluding bank charges		$	5,063			$	2,813			$	760
Income taxes (net of refunds)			2,985				2,603				1,983

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

February 29, 2024

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit Number		Description
3.1		Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on April 17, 2000 (incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2000)
3.2		Certificate of Ownership and Merger (incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 6, 2011)
3.3		Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 6, 2011)
21		Subsidiaries of the Registrant (filed herewith)
23		Consent of Grant Thornton LLP (filed herewith)
31.1		Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith)
31.2		Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith)
32.1		Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
32.2		Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
97.1		VOXX International Corporation Policy for the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation, Effective October 5, 2023
101		The following materials from VOXX International Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended February 29, 2024, formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii), the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
104		The cover page from VOXX International Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended February 29, 2024 has been formatted in Inline XBRL.

 

All other schedules are omitted because the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto or because they are not applicable.

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of 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.

 

	VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
May 14, 2024	By: /s/ Patrick M. Lavelle
	Patrick M. Lavelle,
	Chief Executive Officer

 

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	Date
/s/ Patrick M. Lavelle Patrick M. Lavelle	Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director	May 14, 2024
/s/ Loriann Shelton Loriann Shelton	Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)	May 14, 2024
/s/ John J. Shalam John J. Shalam	Chairman of the Board of Directors	May 14, 2024
/s/ John Adamovich, Jr. John Adamovich, Jr.	Director	May 14, 2024
/s/ Denise Gibson Denise Gibson	Director	May 14, 2024
/s/ Steven Downing Steven Downing	Director	May 14, 2024
/s/ Ari Shalam Ari Shalam	Co-Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors	May 14, 2024

 

/s/ Beat Kahli Beat Kahli	Co-Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors	May 14, 2024

 

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