Edgar Filing: VOXX International Corp

VOXX 2.29.2012 10K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012

Commission file number 0-28839

VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

(formerly Audiovox Corporation)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	13-1964841 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
180 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York (Address of principal executive offices)	11788 (Zip Code)
(631) 231-7750 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class:	Name of Each Exchange on which Registered
Class A Common Stock $.01 par value	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 o No x

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 o No x

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 x No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.

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

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer x Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company o

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

Yes o No x

The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was $122,414,751 (based upon closing price on the Nasdaq Stock Market on August 31, 2011).

The number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of May 14, 2012 was:



Class	Outstanding

Class A common stock $.01 par value	21,142,783
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 28, 2012.

AUDIOVOX CORPORATION

Index to Form 10-K



Table of Contents

PART I

Item 1	Business	4
Item 1A	Risk Factors	10
Item 1B	Unresolved Staff Comments	15
Item 2	Properties	15
Item 3	Legal Proceedings	15
Item 4	Removed and Reserved	16

PART II

Item 5	Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	17
Item 6	Selected Consolidated Financial Data	18
Item 7	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19
Item 7A	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	33
Item 8	Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	33
Item 9	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	33
Item 9A	Controls and Procedures	33
Item 9B	Other Information	36

PART III

Item 10	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	36
Item 11	Executive Compensation	36
Item 12	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	36
Item 13	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	36
Item 14	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	36

PART IV

Item 15	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules	36

SIGNATURES		84

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, and projections about our industry and our business. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," 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 annual report. 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. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, all amounts and percentages in our Form 10-K are exclusive of discontinued operations.

The Company’s current fiscal year began March 1, 2011 and ended February 29, 2012.

PART I

Item 1-Business

Effective December 1, 2011, Audiovox Corporation changed its name to VOXX International Corporation (“Voxx," “We," "Our," "Us" or “Company"). The Company believes that the name VOXX International would be a name that better represents the widely diversified interests of the Company, and the more than 30 global brands 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. Voxx is a leading international distributor in the accessory, mobile and consumer electronics industries. We conduct our business through eighteen wholly-owned subsidiaries: American Radio Corp., Audiovox Electronics Corporation (“AEC”), Audiovox Accessories Corp. (“AAC”), Audiovox Consumer Electronics, Inc. (“ACE”), Audiovox German Holdings GmbH (“Audiovox Germany”), Audiovox Venezuela, C.A., Audiovox Canada Limited, Audiovox Hong Kong Ltd., Audiovox International Corp., Audiovox Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“Audiovox Mexico”), Technuity, Inc., Code Systems, Inc., Oehlbach Kabel GmbH ("Oehlbach"), Schwaiger GmbH (“Schwaiger”), Invision Automotive Systems, Inc. (“Invision”), Klipsch Holding LLC ("Klipsch"), Omega Research and Development, LLC ("Omega") and Audiovox Websales LLC. We market our products under the Audiovox® brand name, other brand names and licensed brands, such as Acoustic Research®, Advent®, Ambico®, Car Link®, Chapman®, Code-Alarm®, Discwasher®, Energizer®, Energy®, Heco®, Incaar^™, Invision®, Jamo®, Jensen®, Klipsch®, Mac Audio^™, Magnat®, Mirage®, Movies2Go®, Oehlbach®, Omega®, Phase Linear®, Prestige®, Pursuit®, RCA®, RCA Accessories®, Recoton®, Road Gear®, Schwaiger®, Spikemaster® and Terk®, 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 and presently have one reportable segment (the "Electronics Group"), which is organized by product category.

Audiovox was incorporated in Delaware on April 10, 1987, 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.

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 Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") filings web site, 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: Chris Lis Johnson, Company Secretary, 180 Marcus Boulevard, Hauppauge, New York 11788, (631) 231-7750.

Acquisitions

We have recently acquired and continue to integrate the following acquisitions, discussed below, into our existing business structure:

On March 14, 2012, Voxx International (Germany) GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Voxx, completed its acquisition of Car Communication Holding GmbH and its worldwide subsidiaries ("Hirschmann") for a total purchase price of approximately $111 million (based on the rate of exchange as of the close of business on the closing date) plus related transaction fees, expenses and working capital adjustments. The Company purchased all of the issued and outstanding shares of Hirschmann from the selling shareholders. Hirschmann is a recognized tier-1 supplier of communications and infotainment solutions, primarily to the automotive industry, and counts among its global customers Audi, BMW, DAF, Daimler, PSA, Renault, and Volkswagen Group, among others. Hirschmann delivers technologically advanced automotive antenna systems and automotive digital TV tuner systems and is recognized throughout the industry for its commitment to innovation, having developed the world's first analog to digital tuner and the first digital TV tuner for the Chinese market.

On March 1, 2011, Soundtech LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Voxx, acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Klipsch Group, Inc. and its worldwide subsidiaries (“Klipsch”) for a total purchase price of $169.6 million including contingent consideration of $2.2 million as a result of a contractual agreement with a former principal shareholder, plus related transaction fees and expenses. Klipsch is a global provider of high-end speakers for audio, multi-media and home theater applications. The acquisition of Klipsch adds world-class brand names to Voxx's offerings, increases its distribution network, both domestically and abroad, and provides the Company with entry into the high-end installation market at both the residential and commercial installation market. In addition to the Klipsch® brand, the Klipsch portfolio includes Jamo®, Mirage®, and Energy®.

Prior to Fiscal 2012, the Company expanded its market presence by acquiring and fully integrating the following businesses:

In February 2010, the Company’s subsidiary, Invision Automotive Systems, Inc. completed the acquisition of the assets of Invision Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of rear seat entertainment systems to Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEM"’s), Toyota port facilities, and car dealers. The purpose of this acquisition was to increase our R&D capabilities, add a manufacturing facility to our business structure and augment our OE group.

In October 2009, Audiovox German Holdings GmbH completed the acquisition of certain assets of Schwaiger GmbH, a German market leader in the consumer electronics, SAT and receiver technologies. The purpose of this acquisition was to expand our European operations and increase our presence in the European accessory market.

In December 2007, the Company completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of Thomson’s U.S., Canada, Mexico, China and Hong Kong consumer electronics audio/video business, as well as the rights to the RCA brand for the audio/video field of use. Contemporaneous with this transaction, the Company entered into a license agreement with Multimedia Device Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer, to market certain product categories acquired.

In November 2007, AAC completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of Technuity, Inc., an emerging leader in the battery and power products industry and the exclusive licensee of the Energizer® brand in North America for rechargeable batteries and battery packs for camcorders, cordless phones, digital cameras, DVD players and other power supply devices.

In August 2007, Audiovox Germany acquired certain assets of Incaar Limited, a U.K. business that specializes in rear seat electronics systems.

In March 2007, Audiovox Germany acquired the stock of Oehlbach, a European market leader in the accessories business.

In January 2007, we acquired certain assets and liabilities of Thomson’s Americas consumer electronics accessory business which included the rights to the RCA Accessories brand for consumer electronics accessories.

Refer to Note 2 “Business Acquisitions” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Fiscal 2011 and Fiscal 2010 acquisitions.

Strategy

Our objective is to grow our business both organically and through strategic acquisitions. We will drive the business organically by continued product development in new and emerging technologies that should increase gross margins, and improve operating income. We are focused on expanding sales both domestically and internationally and broadening our customer and partner base as we bring these 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.

The key elements of our strategy are as follows:

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 to global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Finally, we are open to opportunities to license some of the brands as an additional use of the brands and growth strategy.

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 mobile electronics, consumer and accessory electronics and high-end audio 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. For years, VOXX International has employed an outsourced manufacturing strategy that has enabled the Company to deliver the latest technological advances without the fixed costs associated with manufacturing. With recent acquisitions, the Company now has added manufacturing capabilities to produce select product lines, such as high-end speakers, rear-seat entertainment systems and digital TV tuners and antennas. This blend of internal and outsourced manufacturing enables the Company to drive innovation, control product quality and speed time-to-market.

Leverage our domestic and international distribution network. We believe that today VOXX International has the most expansive distribution network in its history. Our distribution network, which includes power retailers, mass merchandisers, distributors, professional and commercial installation channels, car dealers and OEM's will allow us to increase our market penetration. Recently, we have expanded into new channels, such as drug store, hardware and furniture chains.

Grow our international presence. We continue to expand our international presence in Europe through our subsidiaries in Germany, as well as operations in Canada, Mexico, Venezuela and Hong Kong. We also continue to export from our domestic operations in the United States. Through our most recent acquisition of Klipsch we have expanded our presence throughout Europe, the Asia Pacific region and in select emerging markets.

Pursue strategic and complementary acquisitions. We continue to monitor economic and industry conditions in order to evaluate potential synergistic business acquisitions that would allow us to leverage overhead, penetrate new markets and expand our existing business distribution. Over the past several years, the Company has employed an M&A strategy to build its brand portfolio and enhance its product offering 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 within the areas of mobile electronics, primarily with OEM accounts, consumer electronics and accessories and high-end audio.

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. All of these collective changes have resulted in higher gross profit margins and in recent periods, higher operating and net income. The Company remains focused on growing its business organically, continuing to grow its gross profit margins and leveraging its fixed overhead structure to generate sustainable returns for its shareholders.

Industry

We participate in selected product categories in the mobile, consumer and accessory electronics markets. The mobile and consumer electronics and accessory industries are large and diverse and encompass a broad range of products. This industry offers the ability to specialize in niche product markets. The introduction of new products and technological advancements are the major growth drivers in the electronics industry. Based on this, we continue to introduce new products across all product lines, with an increased focus on niche product offerings.

Products

The Company currently reports sales data for the following two product categories:

Electronics products include:


▪	mobile multi-media video products, including in-dash, overhead and headrest systems,


▪	autosound products including radios, amplifiers and CD changers,


▪	satellite radios including plug and play models and direct connect models,


▪	automotive security and remote start systems,


▪	automotive power accessories,


▪	rear observation and collision avoidance systems,


▪	home and portable stereos,


▪	digital multi-media products such as personal video recorders and MP3 products,


▪	camcorders,


▪	clock-radios,


▪	digital voice recorders,


▪	premium loudspeakers,


▪	architectural speakers,


▪	commercial speakers,


▪	on-ear and in-ear headphones,


▪	soundbars, and


▪	portable DVD players.

Accessories products include:


▪	High-Definition Television (“HDTV”) antennas,


▪	Wireless Fidelity (“WiFi”) antennas,


▪	High-Definition Multimedia Interface (“HDMI”) accessories,


▪	home electronic accessories such as cabling,


▪	other connectivity products,


▪	power cords,


▪	performance enhancing electronics,


▪	TV universal remotes,


▪	flat panel TV mounting systems,


▪	iPod specialized products,


▪	wireless headphones,


▪	wireless speakers,


▪	rechargeable battery backups (UPS) for camcorders, cordless phones and portable video (DVD) batteries and accessories,


▪	power supply systems,


▪	electronic equipment cleaning products,


▪	personal sound amplifiers, and


▪	set-top boxes.

We believe our product groups 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. Also, all of our products are subject to price fluctuations, which could affect the carrying value of inventories and gross margins in the future.

Net sales by product category, gross profit and net assets are as follows:



	Fiscal			Fiscal			Fiscal
	2012			2011			2010
Electronics	$	561,001		$	415,167		$	375,021
Accessories	146,061			146,505			175,674
Total net sales	$	707,062		$	561,672		$	550,695

Gross profit	$	202,955		$	123,937		$	106,751
Gross margin percentage	28.7		%	22.1		%	19.4		%

Total assets	$	634,179		$	501,097		$	488,978

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 by 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 patent, trade secret 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 17 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 $2,239, $4,248 and $4,453 for the years ended February 29, 2012, February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010, respectively.

Distribution and Marketing

We sell our products to:


•	power retailers,


•	mass merchants,


•	regional chain stores,


•	specialty and internet retailers,


•	independent 12 volt retailers,


•	distributors,


•	new car dealers,


•	vehicle equipment manufacturers (OEM's),


•	the U.S. military, and


•	cinema operators.

We sell our products under OEM arrangements with domestic and/or international subsidiaries of automobile manufacturers such as Ford Motor Company, Chrysler, General Motors Corporation, Toyota, Kia, Mazda, BMW, Subaru, Nissan, Porsche and Bentley. These arrangements require a close partnership with the customer as we develop products to meet specific requirements. OEM products accounted for approximately 19%, 20% and 10% of net sales for the years ended February 29, 2012, February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010, respectively.

Our five largest customers represented 26% of net sales during the year ended February 29, 2012, 30% for the year ended

February 28, 2011, and 36% for the year ended February 28, 2010. Wal-Mart accounted for more than 10% of the Company's sales for Fiscal 2011 and 2010, while Best Buy accounted for more than 10% of sales in Fiscal 2012 and 2010.

We also provide value-added management services, which include:


•	product design and development,


•	engineering and testing,


•	sales training and customer packaging,


•	in-store display design,


•	installation training and technical support,


•	product repair services and warranty,


•	nationwide installation network,


•	warehousing, and


•	specialized manufacturing.

We have flexible shipping policies designed to meet customer needs. In the absence of specific customer instructions, we 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, Venezuela, China, Hong Kong, France, the Netherlands 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:


•	identifying consumer trends and potential demand,


•	responding to those trends through product design and feature integration, which includes software design, electrical engineering, industrial design and pre-production testing. In the case of OEM customers, the product development cycle may also include product validation to customer quality standards, and


•	evaluating and testing new products in our own facilities to ensure compliance with our design specifications and standards.

Utilizing our company-owned and third party facilities in the United States, Europe and Asia, we work closely with customers and 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 Hauppauge, New York, Troy, Michigan and Orlando, Florida facilities are ISO/TS 16949:2009 and/or ISO 14001:2004 certified, which requires the monitoring of quality standards in all facets of business.

We are committed to providing product warranties for all of our product lines, which generally range from 90 days up to five years. The Company also provides 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 throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Puerto Rico, Europe and Venezuela. Our customer service group along with our Company websites, provide product information, answer questions and serve as technical hotlines for installation help for end-users and customers.

Suppliers

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

We purchase our products from manufacturers principally located in several Pacific Rim countries, including China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, 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, and 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 120 days. We do not have 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 Mobile Electronic products compete against factory-supplied products, including those provided by, among others, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. Our Mobile Electronic products also compete in the automotive aftermarket against major companies such as Sony, Panasonic, Kenwood, Directed Electronics, Autopage, Rosen, Myron and Davis, Coby, Phillips, Insignia, and Pioneer. Our Accessories and Consumer Electronics product lines compete against major companies such as Sony, Phillips, Coby, Emerson Radio, Jasco, Belkin, GPX, i-Live, Polk, Bose, B&W Skullcandy and Brats.

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 Financials Statements, included herein.

Equity Investment

We have a 50% non-controlling ownership interest in Audiovox Specialized Applications, Inc. ("ASA") which acts as a distributor of televisions and other automotive sound, security and accessory products to specialized markets for specialized vehicles, such as, but not limited to, RV's, van conversions and marine vehicles.

Employees

As of February 29, 2012, we employed approximately 1,238 people worldwide, of which 42 were covered under collective bargaining agreements. We consider our relations with employees to be good as of February 29, 2012.

Item 1A-Risk Factors

We have identified certain risk factors that apply to us. You should carefully consider each of the following risk factors and 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.

Our success will depend on a less diversified line of business.

Currently, we generate substantially all of our sales from the Electronics and Accessories businesses. We cannot assure you that we can grow the revenues of our Electronics and Accessories businesses or maintain profitability. As a result, the Company's revenues and profitability will depend on our ability to maintain and generate additional customers and develop new products. A reduction in demand for our existing products and services would have a material adverse effect on our business. The sustainability of current levels of our Electronics and Accessories businesses and the future growth of such revenues, if any, will depend on, among other factors:


•	the overall performance of the economy and discretionary consumer spending,


•	competition within key markets,


•	customer acceptance of newly developed products and services, and


•	the demand for other products and services.

We cannot assure you that we will maintain or increase our current level of revenues or profits from the Electronics and Accessories businesses in future periods.

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

The market for consumer electronics and accessories is highly competitive across all product lines. We compete against many established companies who have substantially greater financial and engineering resources than we do. We compete directly with OEMs, including divisions of well-known automobile manufacturers, in the autosound, auto security, mobile video and accessories industry. We believe that OEMs have diversified and improved their product offerings and place 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 who may at any time choose to direct import products that we may currently supply.

Sales category dependent on economic success of automotive industry.

A portion of our OEM sales are to automobile manufacturers. In the past, some domestic OEM manufacturers have reorganized their operations as a result of general economic conditions. There is no guarantee that additional automobile manufacturers will not face similar reorganizations in the future. If additional reorganizations do take place and are not successful, it could have a material adverse effect on a portion of our OEM business.

We do not have long-term sales contracts with any of our customers.

Sales of our products are made by written purchase orders and are terminable at will by either party. 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.

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 26%, 30% and 36% of our sales were to five customers in Fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The loss of one or more of these customers could have a material adverse impact on our business.

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

Our Electronics and Accessories 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.

Since we manufacture a small portion of our products, we depend on our suppliers to provide us with adequate quantities of high quality competitive products on a timely basis.

We manufacture a small portion of our products, with most imported from suppliers. We do not have long-term contracts with our suppliers, and as a result, order under short-term purchase orders with most of our suppliers. Most of our products are imported from suppliers under short-term purchase orders. Accordingly, we can give no assurance that:


•	our supplier relationships will continue as presently in effect,


•	our suppliers will not become competitors,


•	our suppliers will be able to obtain the components necessary to produce high-quality, technologically-advanced products for us,


•	we will be able to obtain adequate alternatives to our supply sources, should they be interrupted,


•	if obtained, alternatively sourced products of satisfactory quality would be delivered on a timely basis, competitively priced, comparably featured or acceptable to our customers,


•	our suppliers have sufficient financial resources to fulfill their obligations,


•	our suppliers will be able to obtain raw materials and labor necessary for production, and


•	our suppliers could be impacted by natural disasters directly or via their supply chains.

On occasion, our suppliers have not been able to produce the quantities of products that we desire. Our inability to 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.

The impact of future selling prices and technological advancements may cause price erosion and adversely impact our profitability and inventory value

Since we manufacture a small portion of our products and do not conduct a majority of our own research, we cannot assure you 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.

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.

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.

Because we purchase a significant amount of our products from suppliers in Pacific Rim countries, we are subject to the economic risks associated with inherent changes in the social, political, regulatory and economic conditions in these countries.

We import most of our products from suppliers in the Pacific Rim. Countries in the Pacific Rim have experienced significant social, political and economic upheaval over the past several years. Due to the large concentrations of our purchases in Pacific Rim countries, particularly China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan, any adverse changes in the social, political, regulatory and 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.

We plan to expand the international marketing and distribution of our products, which will subject us to additional business risks.

As part of our business strategy, we intend to increase our international sales, although we cannot assure you that we will be able to do so. Conducting business outside of the United States subjects us to significant additional risks, including:


•	export and import restrictions, tax consequences and other trade barriers,


•	currency fluctuations,


•	greater difficulty in accounts receivable collections,


•	economic and political instability,


•	foreign exchange controls that prohibit payment in U.S. dollars, and


•	increased complexity and costs of managing and staffing international 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.

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

Seasonal consumer shopping patterns significantly 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.

A decline in general economic conditions could lead to reduced consumer demand for the discretionary products we sell.

Consumer spending patterns, especially discretionary spending for products such as mobile, consumer and accessory electronics, are affected by, among other things, prevailing economic conditions, energy costs, raw material costs, wage rates, inflation, consumer confidence and consumer perception of economic conditions. A general slowdown in the U.S. and certain international economies or an uncertain economic outlook could have a material adverse effect on our sales and operating results.

Our cash and cash equivalents could be adversely affected if the financial institutions in which we hold our cash and cash equivalents fail.

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, these balances could be impacted if one or more of the financial institutions with which we deposit fails or is subject to other adverse conditions in the financial or credit markets. To date, we have experienced no loss or lack of access to our invested cash or cash equivalents; however, we can provide no assurance that access to our invested cash and cash equivalents will not be impacted by adverse conditions in the financial and credit markets.

Acquisitions and strategic investments may divert our resources and management 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 key 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:


•	difficulties in the integration and assimilation of the operations, technologies, products and personnel of an acquired business,


•	diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns,


•	increased expenses associated with the acquisition, and


•	potential loss of key employees or customers of any acquired business.

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

We have recorded, or 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.

Goodwill and other intangible assets recorded on our balance sheet as of February 29, 2012 was $262,715. 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. Changes in our operating performance or business conditions, in general, could result in an impairment of goodwill, if applicable, and/or other intangible assets, which could be material to our results of operations.

We invest 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.

Recently, the Company has incurred other-than-temporary impairments on its investment in Bliss-tel Public Company Limited ("Bliss-tel") and continues to monitor its investments in a non-controlled corporation as well as its Venezuelan TICC bonds 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 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 for over three decades, as well as our other executive officers and key employees. We have no employment contracts with any of our executive officers or key employees, except our President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as certain executive officers of Audiovox Germany and Klipsch. 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.

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, 2012, 42 of our full-time employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements. While it is unlikely that disruptions to our operations due to labor related problems would have an adverse effect on our business based on the current number of union employees, as the Company continues to pursue selected business acquisitions, it is possible that the number of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements may increase. 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 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.

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:


•	market conditions change,


•	our business plans or assumptions change,


•	we make significant acquisitions,


•	we need to make significant increases in capital expenditures or working capital, or


•	our restrictive covenants may not provide sufficient credit.

Our stock price could fluctuate significantly.

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


•	operating results being below market expectations,


•	announcements of technological innovations or new products by us or our competitors,


•	loss of a major customer or supplier,


•	changes in, or our failure to meet, financial estimates by securities analysts,


•	industry developments,


•	economic and other external factors,


•	general downgrading of our industry sector by securities analysts,


•	inventory write-downs, and


•	ability to integrate acquisitions.

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, owns a significant portion of our common stock and can exercise control over our affairs.

Mr. Shalam beneficially owns approximately 53% of the combined voting power of both classes of common stock. This will allow him to elect 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 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. Both classes vote together as a single class, except in certain circumstances, for the election and removal of directors 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. 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.

Other Risks

Other risks and uncertainties include:


•	changes in U.S federal, state and local law,


•	our ability to implement operating cost structures that align with revenue growth,


•	trade sanctions against or for foreign countries,


•	successful integration of business acquisitions and new brands in our distribution network,


•	compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and


•	compliance with complex financial accounting and tax standards.

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 2-Properties

Our Corporate headquarters is located at 180 Marcus Blvd. in Hauppauge, New York. In addition, as of February 29, 2012, the Company leased a total of 27 operating facilities or offices located in 7 states as well as Germany, China, Canada, Venezuela, Mexico, Hong Kong, England, France and Denmark. The leases have been classified as operating leases, with the exception of one, which is recorded as a capital lease. These facilities are located in Florida, Georgia, New York, Ohio, California, Indiana and Michigan. These facilities serve as offices, warehouses, distribution centers or retail locations. Additionally, we utilize public warehouse facilities located in Virginia, Nevada, Indiana, Mexico, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Germany and Canada.

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, 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 for. The Company believes its outstanding litigation matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial statements, individually or in the aggregate; however, due to the uncertain outcome of these matters, the Company disclosed these specific matters below:

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 its suppliers or distributors, of third party 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 the Company to either enter into royalty or license agreements which are not advantageous to the Company, or pay material amounts of damages.

The Company has been party to a breach of license agreement lawsuit brought against it by MPEG LA, LLC ("MPEG"). During the third quarter of Fiscal 2012, the Company's claim for summary judgment was denied and the case was tried in the New York

Supreme Court, Suffolk County. In December 2011, the Company received an advisory judgment in the case, concluding that the Company owes MPEG penalties related to license agreement obligations arising from the manufacture and sale of its products. The Company remitted payment of $2.6 million to MPEG during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2012 in order to resolve this matter based on the information provided in the summary judgment. The Company is currently seeking indemnification from its suppliers for royalty payments that it maintains they were responsible to make and plans to vigorously pursue this option under its indemnification agreements. At this time, the Company cannot determine the success of those efforts, nor quantify a range of amounts.

Item 4-Removed and Reserved

None

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, 2012	High		Low
First Quarter	$	8.16	$	7.03
Second Quarter	7.74		5.73
Third Quarter	7.49		4.88
Fourth Quarter	14.29		6.96

Year ended February 28, 2011	High		Low
First Quarter	$	9.73	$	7.38
Second Quarter	8.54		6.21
Third Quarter	7.45		6.33
Fourth Quarter	8.91		6.99

Dividends

We have not paid or declared any cash dividends on our common stock. We have retained, and currently anticipate that we will continue to retain, all of 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 recently negotiated credit agreement (see Note 6(a)).

Holders

There are approximately 769 holders of record of our Class A Common Stock and 4 holders of Class B Convertible Common Stock.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

In September 2000, we were authorized by the Board of Directors to repurchase up to 1,563,000 shares of Class A Common Stock in the open market under a share repurchase program (the “Program”). In July 2006, the Board of Directors authorized an additional repurchase up to 2,000,000 Class A Common Stock in the open market in connection with the Program. As of February 29, 2012, the cumulative total of acquired shares (net of reissuances of 7,615) pursuant to the program was 1,817,112, with a cumulative value of $18,369 reducing the remaining authorized share repurchase balance to 1,738,263. During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Company did not purchase any shares.

Performance Graph

The following table compares the annual percentage change in our cumulative total stockholder return on our common Class A common stock during a period commencing on February 28, 2006 and ending on February 29, 2012 with the cumulative total return of the Nasdaq Stock Market (US) Index and our SIC Code Index, during such period.

Item 6-Selected Consolidated Financial Data

The following selected consolidated financial data for the last five years should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of this Form 10-K.



	Year Ended		Year Ended		Year Ended		Year Ended			Year Ended
	February 29, 2012 (5)		February 28, 2011		February 28, 2010 (3)		February 28, 2009			February 29, 2008 (2)
Consolidated Statement of Operations Data

Net sales (1)	$	707,062	$	561,672	$	550,695	$	603,099		$	591,355
Operating income (loss) (1)	43,874		9,017		3,760		(53,443		)	4,422
Net income (loss) from continuing operations (1)	25,649		23,031		22,483		(71,029		)	6,746
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations (4)	—		—		—		—			1,719
Net income (loss)	$	25,649	$	23,031	$	22,483	$	(71,029	)	$	8,465

Net income (loss) per common share from continuing operations:
Basic	$	1.11	$	1.00	$	0.98	$	(3.11	)	$	0.29
Diluted	$	1.10	$	1.00	$	0.98	$	(3.11	)	$	0.29
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	1.11	$	1.00	$	0.98	$	(3.11	)	$	0.37
Diluted	$	1.10	$	1.00	$	0.98	$	(3.11	)	$	0.37

	As of		As of		As of		As of			As of
	February 29,		February 28,		February 28,		February 28,			February 29,
	2012		2011		2010		2009			2008
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data

Total assets	$	634,179	$	501,097	$	488,978	$	461,296		$	533,036
Working capital	182,985		258,528		239,787		241,080			275,787
Long-term obligations (6)	88,255		25,849		32,176		31,651			27,260
Stockholders' equity	421,797		392,946		364,263		340,502			423,513


(1)	Amounts exclude the financial results of discontinued operations.


(2)	2008 amounts reflect the acquisition of Oehlbach, Incaar, Technuity and Thomson A/V.


(3)	2010 amounts reflect the acquisition of Schwaiger and Invision (see Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).


(4)	2008 amount reflects the proceeds associated with the May 2007 derivative settlement net of administrative and legal fees, and taxes.


(5)	2012 amounts reflect the acquisition of Klipsch (see Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).


(6)	Long-term obligations include long-term debt, capital lease obligations, deferred compensation, deferred and other tax liabilities, as well as other long term liabilities.

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 and the direction in which our business is moving. 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, 2012 compared to the years ended February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010. 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, including Contractual and Commercial Commitments." We conclude this MD&A with a discussion of “Related Party Transactions” and “Recent Accounting Pronouncements.”

Segment

We have determined that we operate in one reportable segment, the Electronics Group, based on review of ASC 280 “Segment Reporting” (“ASC 280”). The characteristics of our operations that are relied on in making and reviewing business decisions 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 Executive Officers. Management reviews the financial results of the Company based on the performance of the Electronics Group.

Outlook

The Company’s domestic and international business is subject to retail industry conditions and the sales of new and used vehicles. The recent worldwide economic condition had an adverse impact on consumer spending and vehicle sales. If the global macroeconomic environment does not continue to improve or if it deteriorates further, this could have a negative effect on the Company’s revenues and earnings. In an attempt to offset the recent market conditions, the Company continues to explore strategies and alternatives to reduce its operating expenses, such as consolidation of facilities and IT systems, and has been introducing new product to obtain a greater market share. The Company continues to focus on cash flow and anticipates having sufficient resources with its recently amended credit agreement, to operate during Fiscal 2013 and 2014.

Business Overview and Strategy

Over the last several years, we have focused on our intention to acquire synergistic businesses with the addition of eight new subsidiaries. These subsidiaries helped us to expand our core business and broaden our presence in the accessory and OEM markets. Our acquisitions of Klipsch and Invision have provided the opportunity to enter the manufacturing arena. 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.

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, 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.

Acquisitions

We have acquired and integrated several acquisitions which are outlined in the Acquisitions section of Part I and presented in detail in Note 2.

Net Sales Growth

Net sales over a five-year period have increased 19.6% from $591,355 for the year ended February 29, 2008 to $707,062 for the year ended February 29, 2012. During this period, our sales were impacted by the following items:


•	the introduction of new products and lines such as digital antennas and mobile multi-media devices,


•	acquisition of Klipsch's high-end speaker business,


•	acquisition of Invision’s mobile entertainment business,


•	acquisition of Schwaiger’s accessory business,


•	acquisition of Thomson’s audio/video business,


•	acquisition of Technuity’s accessory business,


•	acquisition of Incaar’s OEM business,


•	acquisition of Oehlbach’s accessory business

Partially offset by:


•	The discontinuance of various high volume/low margin product lines such as navigation, GMRS radios and flat-panel TV’s,


•	volatility in core mobile, consumer and accessories sales due to increased competition, lower selling prices and the decline in the national and global economy.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

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 and 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

We recognize revenue from product sales at the time of passage of title and risk of loss to the customer either at FOB Shipping Point or FOB Destination, based upon terms established with the customer. Any customer acceptance provisions, which are related to product testing, are satisfied prior to revenue recognition. We have no further obligations subsequent to revenue recognition except for returns of product from customers. We do accept returns of products, if properly requested, authorized and approved. We continuously monitor and track such product returns and record the provision for the estimated amount of such future returns at point of sale, based on historical experience and any notification we receive of pending returns.

Sales Incentives

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 account for sales incentives in accordance with ASC 605-50 “Customer Payments and Incentives” (“ASC 605-50”). Except for other trade allowances, all sales incentives require the customer to purchase our products during a specified period of time. All sales incentives require customers to claim the sales incentive within a certain time period (referred to as the "claim period") and claims are settled either by the customer claiming a deduction against an outstanding account receivable or by the customer requesting a check. All costs associated with sales incentives are classified as a reduction of net sales, and the following is a summary of the various sales incentive programs:

Co-operative advertising allowances are offered to customers as a reimbursement towards their costs for print or media advertising in which our product is featured on its own or in conjunction with other companies' products. The amount offered is either a fixed amount or is based upon a fixed percentage of sales revenue or fixed amount per unit sold to the customer during a specified time period.

Market development funds are offered to customers in connection with new product launches or entrance into new markets. The amount offered for new product launches is based upon a fixed amount or fixed percentage of our sales revenue to the customer or a fixed amount per unit sold to the customer during a specified time period. We accrue the cost of co-operative advertising allowances and market development funds at the latter of when the customer purchases our products or when the sales incentive is offered to the customer.

Volume incentive rebates offered to customers require that minimum quantities of product be purchased during a specified period of time. The amount offered is either based upon a fixed percentage of our sales revenue to the customer or a fixed amount per unit sold to the customer. We make an estimate of the ultimate amount of the rebate customers will earn based upon past history

with the customer and other facts and circumstances. We have the ability to estimate these volume incentive rebates, as there does not exist a relatively long period of time for a particular rebate to be claimed. Any changes in the estimated amount of volume incentive rebates are recognized immediately using a cumulative catch-up adjustment.

Other trade allowances are additional sales incentives that we provide to customers subsequent to the related revenue being recognized. In accordance with ASC 605-50, we record the provision for these additional sales incentives at the latter of when the sales incentive is offered or when the related revenue is recognized. Such additional sales incentives are based upon a fixed percentage of the selling price to the customer, a fixed amount per unit, or a lump-sum amount.

The accrual balance for sales incentives at February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011 was $18,154 and $11,981, respectively. 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. Increases in the accrual balance from February 28, 2011 to February 29, 2012 were primarily as a result of the acquisition of Klipsch and the inclusion of the Klipsch business in our consolidated operations in Fiscal 2012.

We reverse earned but unclaimed sales incentives based upon the expiration of the claim period of each program. Unclaimed sales incentives that have no specified claim period are reversed in the quarter following one year from the end of the program. We believe that the reversal of earned but unclaimed sales incentives upon the expiration of the claim period is a disciplined, rational, consistent and systematic method of reversing unclaimed sales incentives.

For the years ended February 29, 2012, February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010, reversals of previously established sales incentive liabilities amounted to $3,662, $1,725 and $2,559, respectively. These reversals include unearned and unclaimed sales incentives. 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. Reversals of unearned sales incentives for the years ended February 29, 2012, February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010 amounted to $2,200, $977 and $1,369, respectively. 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). Reversals of unclaimed sales incentives for the years ended February 29, 2012, February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010 amounted to $1,462, $748 and $1,190, respectively.

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. We record charges for estimated credit losses against operating expenses and charges for price adjustments against net sales in the consolidated financial statements. The reserve for estimated credit losses at February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011 were $5,737 and $6,179, respectively. 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. Since our accounts receivable are concentrated in a relatively few number of large customers, 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.

Inventories

We value our inventory at the lower of the actual cost to purchase (primarily on a weighted moving average basis, with a portion valued at standard cost) and/or the current estimated market value of the inventory less expected costs to sell the inventory. We regularly review inventory quantities on-hand and record a provision, in cost of sales, for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily from selling price reductions subsequent to the balance sheet date, indications from customers based upon current negotiations, and purchase orders. A significant sudden increase in the demand for our products could result in a short-term increase in the cost of inventory purchases while a significant decrease in demand could result in an increase in the amount of excess inventory quantities on-hand. In addition, 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. During the years ended February 29, 2012, February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010, we recorded inventory write-downs of $2,942, $3,911 and $2,972, respectively.

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.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other intangible assets, which consists of the excess cost over fair value of assets acquired (goodwill) and other intangible assets (patents, contracts, trademarks and customer relationships) amounted to $262,715 at February 29, 2012 and $106,562 at February 28, 2011. Goodwill and other intangible assets are determined in accordance with ASC 805 “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”) and ASC 350 “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”), (see Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Note 1(k)).

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the cost of purchased businesses over the value of their underlying net assets. The Company has used the Discounted Future Cash Flow Method (DCF) as the principle method to determine the Fair Value (“FV”) of acquired businesses. The discount rate used for our analysis was 13.3%. A five-year period was analyzed using a risk adjusted discount rate.

The value of potential intangible assets separate from goodwill are evaluated and assigned to the respective categories using certain methodologies (see Note 1(k)). Certain estimates and assumptions are used in applying these methodologies, including projected sales, which include incremental revenue to be generated from the product markets that the Company has not been previously exposed to, disclosed future contracts and adjustments for declines in existing core sales; ongoing market demand for the relevant products; and required returns on tangible and intangible assets. In the event that actual results or market conditions deviate from these estimates and assumptions used, the future FV may be different than that determined by management and may result in an impairment loss.

The Company categorizes its intangible assets between goodwill and intangible assets. Goodwill and other intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not amortized. Intangible assets that have a definite useful life are amortized over their estimated useful life.

On an annual basis, or as needed for a triggering event, we test goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment (see Note 1(k)). To determine the fair value of these intangible assets, there are many assumptions and estimates used that directly impact the results of the testing. We have the ability to influence the outcome and ultimate results based on the assumptions and estimates we choose. To mitigate undue influence, we set criteria that are reviewed and approved by various levels of management. Additionally, we may evaluate our recorded intangible assets with the assistance of a third-party valuation firm, as necessary. All reports and conclusions are reviewed by management who have ultimate responsibility for their content. For Fiscal 2012 management determined that its intangible assets were not impaired. Goodwill is tested using a two-step process. The first step is to identify a potential impairment, and the second step measures the amount of the impairment loss, if any. Goodwill is considered impaired if the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its estimated fair value. Based upon our most recent annual impairment test completed in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2012, the fair value of goodwill is in excess of the related carrying value.

Determining whether impairment of indefinite lived intangibles has occurred requires an analysis of each identifiable asset. If estimates used in the valuation of each identifiable asset proved to be inaccurate based on future results, there could be additional impairment charges in subsequent periods.

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 actual historical return rates and repair costs at the time of sale. The estimated liability for future warranty expense, which has been included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, amounted to $6,425 at February 29, 2012 and $5,956 at February 28, 2011. 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.

Stock-Based Compensation

We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to compute the estimated fair value of stock-based awards. The Black-Scholes option pricing model includes assumptions regarding dividend yields, expected volatility, expected option term and risk-free interest rates. The assumptions used in computing the fair value of stock-based awards reflect our best estimates, but involve

uncertainties relating to market and other conditions, many of which are outside of our control. We estimate expected volatility by considering the historical volatility of our stock, the implied volatility of publicly traded stock options in our stock and our expectations of volatility for the expected term of stock-based compensation awards. As a result, if other assumptions or estimates had been used for options granted in the current and prior periods, the stock-based compensation expense of $828 that was recorded for the year ended February 29, 2012 could have been materially different. Furthermore, if different assumptions are used in future periods, stock-based compensation expense could be materially impacted in the future.

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes in accordance with the guidance issued under Statement ASC 740, "Income Taxes" 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.

During Fiscal 2012, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $13.2 million related to federal, state and foreign taxes. The Company's effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate due to state and local taxes, non-deductible expenses, the generation of research and development credits, and the U.S. effect of foreign operations including tax rate differences in foreign jurisdictions. The Company maintains a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets in certain foreign jurisdictions and with respect to its foreign tax credits and various investments which are more likely than not to generate capital losses in the future. Any decline 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.

Since March 1, 2007, the Company accounted 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 tax returns 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 statement of operations.

Results of Operations

Included in Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K are the consolidated balance sheets at February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011 and the consolidated statements of operations, consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity and consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended February 29, 2012, February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010. In order to provide the reader meaningful comparison, the following analysis provides comparison of the audited year ended February 29, 2012 with the audited years ended February 28, 2011, and February 28, 2010. We analyze and explain the differences between periods in the specific line items of the consolidated statements of operations.

Year Ended February 29, 2012 Compared to the Years Ended February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010

Continuing Operations

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain Statement of Operations data for the years ended February 29, 2012 (“Fiscal 2012”), February 28, 2011 (“Fiscal 2011”) and February 28, 2010 (“Fiscal 2010”).

Net Sales



	Fiscal		Fiscal		Fiscal
	2012		2011		2010
Electronics	$	561,001	$	415,167	$	375,021
Accessories	146,061		146,505		175,674
Total net sales	$	707,062	$	561,672	$	550,695

Fiscal 2012

Electronics sales, which include both mobile and consumer electronics, represented 79.3% of the net sales for the year ended February 29, 2012, compared to 73.9% in the prior year. For the year ended February 29, 2012, approximately $169,500 of our sales from this product group was the result of our recent acquisition of Klipsch. In addition, the electronics group experienced increases in its OEM manufacturing lines due to increases in domestic automotive sales and the launch of new programs, both domestically and internationally. These increases were partially offset by a decline in sales of consumer electronics products including camcorders, clock radios, digital players and digital voice recorders as a result of the economy, competition, and changes in technology, as well as consumer demand; the absence of FLO-TV products, whose program ended in the third quarter of Fiscal 2011 and a decline in satellite fulfillment sales. Overall, electronic sales in our international markets increased, partially offsetting declines in the domestic market.

Accessory sales represented 20.7% of our net sales for the year ended February 29, 2012, compared to 26.1% in the prior year. The decrease in the accessories group was primarily related to decreased sales in such products as rechargeable batteries, surge protectors, as well as certain car chargers and cables that the Company phased out in Fiscal 2012 in order to make way for new offerings in the coming fiscal year. The decreases were offset by increased sales in our international markets, as well as certain domestic products, such as antennas, wireless speakers, and personal sound amplifiers.

Fiscal 2011

Electronics sales increased $40,146 in Fiscal 2011. This is a result of the acquisition of Invision which accounted for approximately $47 million, and the favorable increase in our other OEM groups as a result of new product offerings and increased automotive sales. Revenue increased in our security groups due to new product introduction and strong remote start sales. Finally, video sales were also up as a result of increased sales in the automotive market. This was partially offset by a decline in Flo TV sales due to Qualcomm's withdrawal from the direct TV market; a decline in satellite radio sales as a result of streamlined SKU's; product shortfalls as a result of a transition to new products and vendors in the portable DVD market; slower sales in our audio line and consumer good products including camcorders, clock radios and voice recorders.

Accessories sales decreased $29,169. This group was impacted by slower retail sales for products utilizing our accessory products at the retail level such as digital cables and antennas. The group has added a more diverse group of customers, however, the general economy has had an impact on sales. These declines were partially offset by the acquisition of Schwaiger which was present for all of Fiscal 2011.

Sales incentive expenses were $40,009, $26,279 and $27,070 for Fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, which included reversals for unclaimed and unearned sales incentives of $3,662, $1,725 and $2,559, respectively. The increase in sales incentive expenses and reversals in Fiscal 2012 is a result of the acquisition of Klipsch and inclusion of the subsidiary's business in our results of operations for the full Fiscal year ended February 29, 2012. We believe the reversal of unearned and earned but unclaimed sales incentives upon the expiration of the claim period is a disciplined, rational, consistent and systematic method of reversing unearned and earned but unclaimed sales incentives. These sales incentive programs are expected to continue and will either increase or decrease based upon competition and customer demands.

Gross Profit



	Fiscal			Fiscal			Fiscal
	2012			2011			2010
Gross profit	$	202,955		$	123,937		$	106,751
Gross margin percentage	28.7		%	22.1		%	19.4		%

Fiscal 2012

Gross margins for Fiscal 2012 increased 660 basis points primarily as a result of our acquisition of Klipsch, as well as increased sales in mobile related products; better margins in our existing product lines; new product introductions; lower sales in our fulfillment and consumer business, which have typically yielded lower margins; and a reduction in required inventory provisions and warehouse assembly expenses.

Fiscal 2011

Gross margins for Fiscal 2011 increased 270 basis points as a result of improved margins throughout our product lines; a shift in product mix as products moved to OEM and security and less dependence on consumer electronics sales; lower freight and warehousing costs as a result of i) a logistics reconfiguration for product distribution, ii) the closing of a public warehouse, and iii) the renegotiation of an existing public warehouse contract; and the realization of a full year's sales from our Invision acquisition.

Operating Expenses and Operating Income / (Loss)



	Fiscal		Fiscal		Fiscal
	2012		2011		2010
Operating Expenses:
Selling	$	47,282	$	34,517	$	30,147
General and administrative	93,219		67,262		62,854
Engineering and technical support	15,825		11,934		9,781
Acquisition related costs	2,755		1,207		209
Total Operating Expenses	$	159,081	$	114,920	$	102,991

Operating income	$	43,874	$	9,017	$	3,760

Fiscal 2012

Operating expenses increased $44,161 in Fiscal 2012 as compared to Fiscal 2011. The increase in total operating expenses was due primarily to our recent acquisition of Klipsch which accounted for $39.2 million of our operating expenses during the year ended February 29, 2012, as well as an increase in legal fees to defend a patent suit, compensation expense as a result of performance related targets and acquisition costs incurred during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2012 related to the purchase of Hirschmann on March 14, 2012. These increases were partially offset by reductions in depreciation expense, headcount reduction in select groups and a benefit recorded related to a put option.

Fiscal 2011

Operating expenses increased $11,929 in Fiscal 2011 as compared to Fiscal 2010 primarily due to our Invision acquisition which added approximately $8,300 in overhead year over year; an increase in professional fees of approximately $3,000, as a result of i) approximately $990 in Klipsch acquisition fees, ii) increased legal fees as a result of defense of royalty rights and infringements, and iii) increased audit fees as a result of Company expansion; and the return of temporary salary reductions to all employees at the vice president level and above. The Company also experienced increases in advertising and trade show expenses in our International operations of approximately $900, and $830 in higher bad debt provisions primarily as a result of the finalization of a bankruptcy settlement and increased reserves for a certain customer.

Other Income/(Expense)



	Fiscal			Fiscal			Fiscal
	2012			2011			2010
Interest and bank charges	$	(5,630	)	$	(2,630	)	$	(1,556	)
Equity in income of equity investees	4,035			2,905			1,657
Other, net	(3,387		)	3,204			7,294
Total other income (expense)	$	(4,982	)	$	3,479		$	7,395

Fiscal 2012

Other income (expense) decreased $8,461 to other expense, net, of $4,982 for the year ended February 29, 2012 compared to other income, net, of $3,479 for the year ended February 28, 2011. The decrease is primarily due to a charge recorded during Fiscal 2012 in connection with a breach of license agreement suit of approximately $3,600, a contingent consideration adjustment of approximately $2,000, the other than temporary impairment of an investment in marketable securities of approximately $1,200,

and the net foreign exchange gain in U. S. dollar denominated assets and liabilities in Venezuela of $1,400 recorded in Fiscal 2011, offset by gains of approximately $1,600 in forward exchange contracts in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2012 related to the Hirschmann acquisition.

Interest and bank charges represent expenses for bank obligations of VOXX International Corporation and Audiovox Germany, interest for a capital lease, and amortization of a debt discount on our credit facility. The increase in these expenses for the year ended February 29, 2012, is due primarily to interest expense, fees and amortization of deferred financing costs related to the Credit Facility entered into on March 1, 2011 primarily to fund our Klipsch acquisition.

Equity in income of equity investees increased due to increased equity income of Audiovox Specialized Applications, Inc. (ASA) as a result of improved sales and profitability.

Fiscal 2011

Other income decreased $3,916 primarily as a result of the $5,400 gain on bargain purchase from the Company’s Schwaiger acquisition included in Other, net, and a gain recorded on a foreign exchange contract, both recorded in Fiscal 2010, and a loss of approximately $300 associated with the write-off of a portion of a notes receivable recorded in connection with the Company's divestiture of its Malaysian operation, partially offset by the net foreign exchange gain on U.S. dollar denominated assets and liabilities in Venezuela and an other-than-temporary impairment of $1.5 million on an investment of the Company.

Interest and bank charges increased due to interest recorded to accrete contingent consideration and future liabilities recorded in connection with our acquisitions.

Equity in income of equity investees increased due to increased equity income of Audiovox Specialized Applications, Inc. (ASA) as a result of improved sales and profitability due to improvements in the commercial and RV sector of its business.

Income Tax Provision

The effective tax rate in Fiscal 2012 was an income tax provision of 34.0% on pre-tax income from operations of $38,892 as compared to a benefit of (84.3)% on a pre-tax income of $12,496 from continuing operations in the prior year. The effective tax rate in Fiscal 2012 differs from the statutory rate due to state and local taxes, non-deductible expenses, the generation of research and development credits and the U.S. effect of foreign operations including tax rate differences in foreign jurisdictions.

The effective tax rate in Fiscal 2011 was lower than the statutory tax rate due the Company's ability to record an income tax benefit as a significant portion of the Company's deferred tax assets became realizable on a more-likely-than-not basis based on current operating results and forecasts of pre-tax earnings and U.S. taxable income.

The effective tax rate in Fiscal 2010 was lower than the statutory rate due to the Company's ability to record an income tax benefit through a reduction in its valuation allowance of $10.1 million in connection with the carryback of certain net operating losses as a result of new legislation enacted in Fiscal 2010, and the recognition of $4.6 million of uncertain tax positions as the result of the expiration of various statute of limitations.

Net Income

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected statement of operations data beginning with operating income from operations to reported net income and basic and diluted net income per common share:



	Fiscal			Fiscal			Fiscal
	2012			2011			2010
Operating income	$	43,874		$	9,017		$	3,760
Other income (expense), net	(4,982		)	3,479			7,395
Income from operations before income taxes	38,892			12,496			11,155
Income tax expense (benefit)	13,243			(10,535		)	(11,328		)
Net income	$	25,649		$	23,031		$	22,483

Net income per common share:
Basic	$	1.11		$	1.00		$	0.98
Diluted	$	1.10		$	1.00		$	0.98

Net income for Fiscal 2012 was $25,649 as compared to $23,031 in Fiscal 2011 and $22,483 in Fiscal 2010. Fiscal 2012 net income was favorably impacted by the acquisition of Klipsch.

During Fiscal 2011, net income was favorably impacted by the net tax benefits of approximately $10,500 as a result of a partial reduction of a valuation allowance on deferred taxes.

During Fiscal 2010, the company was impacted by several non-standard charges related to the economy, market conditions, customers, and other events as outlined in the Annual Report for Fiscal 2010.

Net income was also favorably impacted by sales incentive reversals of $3,662 ($0 after taxes), $1,725 ($0 after taxes) and $2,559 ($0 after taxes) in Fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Common Share

Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted diluted earnings per common share are not financial measures recognized by GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income, computed in accordance with GAAP, before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense and costs relating to our acquisitions. Depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense are non-cash items. Adjusted diluted earnings per common share represent the Company's diluted earnings per common share based on adjusted EBITDA.

We present adjusted EBITDA and adjusted diluted earnings per commons share in this Form 10-K because we consider them to be useful and appropriate supplemental measures of our performance. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted diluted earnings per common share help 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 costs relating to the Company's acquisitions 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. Adjusted EBITDA should not be assessed in isolation from or construed as a substitute for EBITDA prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted diluted earnings per common share 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.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Common Share



	Fiscal		Fiscal			Fiscal
	2012		2011			2010
Net income	$	25,649	$	23,031		$	22,483
Adjustments:
Interest and bank charges	5,630		2,630			1,556
Depreciation and amortization	10,295		7,865			7,694
Income tax expense (benefit)	13,243		(10,535		)	(11,328		)
EBITDA	54,817		22,991			20,405
Stock-based compensation	1,082		1,284			1,138
Acquisition related costs	2,755		1,207			209
Adjusted EBITDA	$	58,654	$	25,482		$	21,752
Diluted earnings per common share	$	1.10	$	1.00		$	0.98
Diluted adjusted EBITDA per common share	$	2.52	$	1.10		$	0.95

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows, Commitments and Obligations

As of February 29, 2012, we had working capital of $182,985 which includes cash and cash equivalents of $13,606 compared with working capital of $258,528 at February 28, 2011, which included cash and cash equivalents of $98,630. During the fiscal year, the Company acquired Klipsch, purchased buildings in Venezuela and Germany, repaid outstanding bank obligations, and had higher payables and accruals due primarily to the timing and payment of invoices and expenses. These decreases were partially offset by draws on the Company's Credit Facility in order to finance the purchase of Klipsch, as well as increases to accounts receivable and prepaid expenses primarily as a result of the Klipsch business being integrated into the Company. We plan to utilize our current cash position as well as collections from accounts receivable, the cash generated from our operations 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 pay down our debt. The following table summarizes our cash flow activity for all periods presented:



	Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
	February 29, 2012			February 28, 2011			February 28, 2010
Cash (used in) provided by:
Operating activities	$	59,584		$	32,130		$	28,222
Investing activities	(179,410		)	1,420			(25,009		)
Financing activities	34,699			(4,382		)	(1,222		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	103			(49		)	(1,984		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	(85,024	)	$	29,119		$	7

Operating activities provided cash of $59,584 for Fiscal 2012 from: i) net income generated from operations of $25,649, and depreciation and amortization of $10,295, and ; ii) increased accounts payable, accrued expenses, accrued sales incentives and other due to increases in net sales; partially offset by increased accounts receivable, due primarily to the acquisition of Klipsch.

Investing activities used cash of $179,410 during Fiscal 2012, primarily due to the acquisition of Klipsch on March 1, 2011, as well as due to capital expenditures.

Financing activities provided cash of $34,699 during Fiscal 2012, primarily from cash draws from the Company's Credit Facility to finance the acquisition of Klipsch, offset by the repayment of bank obligations.

As of February 29, 2012, we had a revolving credit facility ("the Credit Facility") with an aggregated committed availability of up to $175 million. The Company could borrow under the Credit Facility as needed, provided the aggregate amounts outstanding did not exceed 85% of certain eligible accounts receivable, plus 65% of certain eligible inventory balances less the outstanding

amounts for Letters of Credit Usage, if applicable. This amount could be further reduced by the aggregated amounts of reserves that may be required at the reasonable discretion of Wells Fargo in its role as the Administrative Agent. Generally, the Company could designate specific borrowings under the Credit Facility as either Base Rate Loans or LIBOR Rate Loans, except that Swing Loans could only be designated as Base Rate Loans. Loans designated as LIBOR Rate Loans bear interest at a rate equal to the then applicable LIBOR rate plus a range of 2.25 - 2.75% based on excess availability in the borrowing base. Loans designated as Base Rate loans bear interest at a rate equal to the base rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.25 - 1.75% based on excess availability in the borrowing base. This facility was amended and restated as indicated below on March 14, 2012.

As of March 14, 2012, the Company has amended and restated its Credit Facility (the "Amended Facility"). The Amended Facility provides for senior secured credit facilities in an aggregate principal amount of $205 million, consisting of a U.S. revolving credit facility of $80 million; a $50 million multicurrency revolving facility, of which up to the equivalent of $50 million is available only to VOXX International (Germany) GmbH in euros; and a five year term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of $75 million. The Amended Facility includes a $25 million sublimit for issuers of letters of credit for domestic borrowings and a $10 million sublimit for Swing Loans.

$60 million of the U. S. revolving credit facility is available on a revolving basis for five years from the closing date. An additional $20 million is available during the three month periods from September 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012 and from September 1, 2013 through November 30, 2013.

Generally, the Company may designate specific borrowings under the Amended Facility as either Alternate Base Rate Loans or LIBOR Rate Loans, except that Swing Loans may only be designated as Alternate Base Rate Loans. VOXX International (Germany) GmbH may only borrow euros, and only as LIBOR rate loans. Loans designated as LIBOR Rate Loans shall bear interest at a rate equal to the then applicable LIBOR rate plus a range of 1.25 - 2.25% based on excess availability in the borrowing base. Loans designated as Alternate Base Rate loans shall bear interest at a rate equal to the base rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.25 - 1.25% based on excess availability in the borrowing base.

All amounts outstanding under the Amended Facility will mature and become due on March 13, 2017. The Company may prepay any amounts outstanding at any time, subject to payment of certain breakage and redeployment costs relating to LIBOR Rate Loans. The commitments under the Amended Facility may be irrevocably reduced at any time without premium or penalty. The $75 million five year term loan facility is payable in twenty quarterly installments of principal commencing May 31, 2012, each in the amount of $3,750.

The Amended Facility requires compliance with the following financial covenants calculated as of the last day of each fiscal quarter: (a) Total Leverage Ratio (i) from the Closing Date through February 28, 2013 of less than or equal to 3.25 to 1.00; (ii) from March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 of less than or equal to 3.0 to 1.00; and (iii) from March 1, 2014 to Maturity Date of less than or equal to 2.75 to 1.00, and (b) Consolidated EBIT to Consolidated Interest Expense Ratio of greater than or equal to 3.0 to 1.00.

The Amended Facility contains covenants that limit the ability of certain entities of the Company to, among other things: (i) incur additional indebtedness; (ii) incur liens; (iii) merge, consolidate or exit a substantial portion of their respective businesses; (iv) make any material change in the nature of their business; (v) prepay or otherwise acquire indebtedness; (vi) cause any Change of Control; (vii) make any Restricted Payments; (viii) change their fiscal year or method of accounting; (ix) make advances, loans or investments; (x) enter into or permit any transaction with an Affiliate of certain entities of the Company; or (xi) use proceeds for certain items (including capital expenditures).

The Amended Facility contains customary events of default, including, without limitation: failure to pay principal thereunder when due; failure to pay any interest or other amounts thereunder for a period of three (3) business days after becoming due; failure to comply with certain agreements or covenants contained in the Amended Facility; failure to satisfy certain judgments against a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries (other than Immaterial Subsidiaries); certain insolvency and bankruptcy events; and failure to pay when due certain other indebtedness in an amount in excess of $5 million.

The Obligations under the Amended Facility are secured by a general lien on and security interest in the assets of certain entities of the Company, including accounts receivable, equipment, substantially all of the real estate, general intangibles and inventory provided that the assets of Hirschman Car Communication GmbH and the foreign guarantors will only secure the Foreign Obligations. All Guarantors other than subsidiaries of Hirschmann Car Communication GmbH have jointly and severally guaranteed (or will jointly and severally guarantee) the obligations of any and all Credit Party Obligations, and each Foreign Guarantor will jointly and severally guarantee the obligations of Hirschmann Car Communications GmbH under the Credit Agreement (i.e., the Foreign Obligations).

On March 14, 2012, the Company borrowed approximately $148 million under this amended credit facility as a result of its stock purchase agreement related to Hirschmann (see Subsequent Event in this Form 10K).

In addition, Audiovox Germany has accounts receivable factoring arrangements totaling 16,000 Euro, a 4,000 Euro Asset-Based Lending (“ABL”) credit facility and a 2,000 Euro credit line.

Certain contractual cash obligations and other commitments will impact our short and long-term liquidity. At February 29, 2012, such obligations and commitments are as follows:



	Amount of Commitment Expiration per Period (8)
			Less than		1-3		4-5		After
Contractual Cash Obligations	Total		1 Year		Years		Years		5 Years
Capital lease obligation (1)	$	9,350	$	574	$	1,147	$	1,161	$	6,468
Operating leases (2)	24,985		6,907		10,446		5,816		1,816
Total contractual cash obligations	$	34,335	$	7,481	$	11,593	$	6,977	$	8,284

Other Commitments
Bank obligations (3)	$	33,328	$	1,818	$	—	$	31,510	$	—
Stand-by letters of credit (4)	817		817		—		—		—
Commercial letters of credit (4)	273		273		—		—		—
Other (5)	9,022		1,774		5,430		880		938
Contingent earn-out payments and other (6)	7,108		3,167		3,816		125		—
Unconditional purchase obligations (7)	110,329		110,329		—		—		—
Total commercial commitments	$	160,877	$	118,178	$	9,246	$	32,515	$	938
Total Commitments	$	195,212	$	125,659	$	20,839	$	39,492	$	9,222


(1)	Represents total payments (interest and principal) due under a capital lease obligation which has a current (included in other current liabilities) and long term principal balance of $151 and $5,196, respectively at February 29, 2012.


(2)	We enter into operating leases in the normal course of business.


(3)	Represents amounts outstanding under the Company's Credit Facility and amounts outstanding under the Audiovox Germany Euro asset-based lending facility at February 29, 2012.


(4)	Commercial letters of credit are issued during the ordinary course of business through major domestic banks as requested by certain suppliers. We also issue standby letters of credit to secure certain insurance requirements.

(5)

The amount includes amounts outstanding under a call-put option with certain employees of Audiovox Germany; amounts outstanding under a term loan agreement for Audiovox Germany; a note payable to a vendor in connection with our Invision acquisition; an assumed mortgage on a facility in connection with our Klipsch acquisition; and amounts outstanding under a mortgage for a facility purchased at Schwaiger.


(6)	Represents contingent payments and other liabilities in connection with the Thomson Accessory, Thomson Audio/Video, Invision and Klipsch acquisitions (see Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements).


(7)	Open purchase obligations represent inventory commitments. These obligations are not recorded in the consolidated financial statements until commitments are fulfilled and such obligations are subject to change based on negotiations with manufacturers.


(8)	At February 29, 2012, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $2,912. A reasonable estimate of the timing related to these liabilities is not possible, therefore such amounts are not reflected in this contractual obligation and commitments schedule.

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, access to equity capital markets, taken together, provides adequate resources to fund ongoing operating expenditures. 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.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not maintain any off-balance sheet arrangements, transactions, obligations or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that would be expected to have a material current or future effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

Impact of Inflation and Currency Fluctuation

To the extent that we expand our operations in Europe, Canada, Latin America and the Pacific Rim, the effects of inflation and currency fluctuations could impact our financial condition and results of operations. 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. The Company enters forward contracts to hedge certain euro-related transactions. The Company minimizes the risk of nonperformance on the forward contracts by transacting with major financial institutions. During Fiscal 2012 and 2011, the Company held forward contracts specifically designated for hedging (see Note 1(e)). As of February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, unrealized losses of $103 and unrealized gains of $238, respectively, were recorded in other comprehensive income associated with these contracts. During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2012, the Company entered two forward contracts in the amount of $63,750 to hedge the euros required to close its pending Hirschmann acquisition in the first quarter of Fiscal 2013. These contracts were not designated for hedging, and as such, were valued at February 29, 2012. A gain of $1,581 associated with these contracts was recorded through other income during Fiscal 2012.

Effective January 1, 2010, according to the guidelines in ASC 830, Venezuela had been 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 the local subsidiary in Venezuela to record all transactions as if they were denominated in U.S. dollars. The Company transitioned to hyper-inflationary accounting on March 1, 2010 and will continue to account for Venezuela under this method.

The Company has certain U. S. dollar denominated assets and liabilities in its Venezuelan operations. Our TICC bond investment (see Note 1(f)) and our U. S dollar denominated intercompany debt have been subject to currency fluctuations associated with the devaluation of the Bolívar fuerte and the temporary institution in 2010 of a two-tier exchange rate by the Venezuelan government. The TICC bond is valued at the current Venezuelan exchange rate of 4.3 and classified as a held-to-maturity investment at amortized cost at February 29, 2012.

Seasonality

We typically experience seasonality in our operations. 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. Our business is also significantly impacted by the holiday season and electronic trade shows in December and January.

Related Party Transactions

During 1998, we entered into a 30-year capital lease for a building with our principal stockholder and chairman, which was the headquarters of the discontinued Cellular operation sold in 2004. Payments on the capital lease were based upon the construction costs of the building and the then-current interest rates. This capital lease was refinanced in December 2006 and the lease expires on November 30, 2026. The effective interest rate on the capital lease obligation is 8%. The Company subleases the building to Personal Communication Devices, LLC (formerly UTStarcom) for monthly payments of $50 for a term of three years, which expires on October 31, 2012. We also lease another facility from our principal stockholder which expires on November 30, 2016.

As a result of the acquisition of Klipsch, the Company assumed a lease for the facility housing the Klipsch headquarters in Indianapolis. The lessor was Woodview, LLC ("Woodview"), of which certain partners are executives of Klipsch. Lease payments

were based on current market rates, as determined by independent valuation, with the lease expiration on May 31, 2021. On April 20, 2012, the Company purchased this building from Woodview for $10.9 million. The Company paid cash of $3.1 million at closing plus $106 in closing costs, and assumed the mortgage held by Woodview in the amount of $7.8 million. The mortgage is due in May 2013 and bears interest at 5.85%.

Total lease payments required under all related party leases for the five-year period ending February 28, 2017 are $12,166.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

We are required to adopt certain new accounting pronouncements. See Note 1(v) to our consolidated financial statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 7A-Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The market risk inherent in our market 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, 2012, which are recorded at fair value of $3,450, include an unrealized gain of $3 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 $556 as of February 29, 2012. Actual results may differ.

Interest Rate Risk

Our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in interest rates on investment of available cash balances in money market funds and investment grade corporate and U.S. government securities. Currently, we do not use interest rate derivative instruments to manage exposure to interest rate changes. 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.

Foreign Exchange Risk

We are subject to risk from changes in foreign exchange rates for our subsidiaries and marketable securities that use a foreign currency as their functional currency and are translated into U.S. dollars. These changes result in cumulative translation adjustments, which are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). At February 29, 2012, we had translation exposure to various foreign currencies with the most significant being the Euro, Hong Kong Dollar, Mexican Peso, Venezuelan Bolivar and Canadian Dollar. The potential loss resulting from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in quoted foreign currency exchange rates, as of February 29, 2012 amounts to $2,849. Actual results may differ.

The Company continues to monitor the political and economic climate in Venezuela. Venezuela represents 2% of year to date sales. The majority of assets invested in Venezuela are cash related and are subject to government foreign exchange controls including its investment in Venezuelan government bonds (see Note 1(f)).

Item 8-Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The information required by this item begins on page 33 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

Not Applicable

Item 9A-Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

VOXX International Corporation and subsidiaries (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 the Securities and Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon this evaluation as of February 29, 2012, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective and adequately designed.

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting; as 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:


•	Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;


•	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


•	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. 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.

Management evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting using the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of February 29, 2012. Based on that evaluation, management concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of February 29, 2012 based on the COSO criteria.

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, 2012, 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 attestation report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is included below.

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors and Stockholders

VOXX International Corporation

We have audited VOXX International Corporation (formerly known as Audiovox Corporation) (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries’ (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of February 29, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). 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 conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, 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.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, VOXX International Corporation and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of February 29, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by COSO.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of VOXX International Corporation and subsidiaries as of February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income (loss), and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended February 29, 2012, and our report dated May 14, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Melville, New York

May 14, 2012

Changes in Internal Controls 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, 2012 covered by this report, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

Item 9B - Other Information

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 Accounting 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 28, 2012, and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

PART IV

Item 15-Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

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

(3) Exhibits. A list of exhibits is included subsequent to Schedule II on page S-1.

VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



Financial Statements:	Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	38
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011	39
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended February 29, 2012, February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010	40
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended February 29, 2012, February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010	41
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended February 29, 2012, February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010	43
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	44
Financial Statement Schedule:
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	81

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors and Stockholders

VOXX International Corporation

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of VOXX International Corporation (formerly known as Audiovox Corporation) (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income (loss), and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended February 29, 2012. Our audits of the basic consolidated financial statements included the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of VOXX International Corporation and subsidiaries as of February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended February 29, 2012 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of February 29, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated May 14, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Melville, New York

May 14, 2012

VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011

(In thousands, except share data)



	February 29, 2012			February 28, 2011
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	13,606		$	98,630
Accounts receivable, net	142,585			108,048
Inventory	129,514			113,620
Receivables from vendors	4,011			8,382
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13,549			9,382
Income tax receivable	698			—
Deferred income taxes	3,149			2,768
Total current assets	307,112			340,830
Investment securities	13,102			13,500
Equity investments	14,893			12,764
Property, plant and equipment, net	31,779			19,563
Goodwill	87,366			7,373
Intangible assets	175,349			99,189
Deferred income taxes	796			6,244
Other assets	3,782			1,634
Total assets	$	634,179		$	501,097
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	43,755		$	27,341
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	52,679			36,500
Income taxes payable	5,432			1,610
Accrued sales incentives	18,154			11,981
Deferred income taxes	515			399
Current portion of long-term debt	3,592			4,471
Total current liabilities	124,127			82,302
Long-term debt	34,860			2,077
Capital lease obligation	5,196			5,348
Deferred compensation	3,196			3,554
Other tax liabilities	2,943			1,788
Deferred tax liabilities	34,220			4,919
Other long-term liabilities	7,840			8,163
Total liabilities	212,382			108,151
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock	—			—
Common stock	250			248
Paid-in capital	281,213			277,896
Retained earnings	162,676			137,027
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,973		)	(3,849		)
Treasury stock, at cost	(18,369		)	(18,376		)
Total stockholders' equity	421,797			392,946
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	634,179		$	501,097

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

Years Ended February 29, 2012, February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010

(In thousands, except share and per share data)



	Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
	February 29, 2012			February 28, 2011			February 28, 2010
Net sales	$	707,062		$	561,672		$	550,695
Cost of sales	504,107			437,735			443,944
Gross profit	202,955			123,937			106,751

Operating expenses:
Selling	47,282			34,517			30,147
General and administrative	93,219			67,262			62,854
Engineering and technical support	15,825			11,934			9,781
Acquisition related costs	2,755			1,207			209
Total operating expenses	159,081			114,920			102,991

Operating income	43,874			9,017			3,760

Other income (expense):
Interest and bank charges	(5,630		)	(2,630		)	(1,556		)
Equity in income of equity investee	4,035			2,905			1,657
Other, net	(3,387		)	3,204			7,294
Total other income (expenses), net	(4,982		)	3,479			7,395

Income from operations before income taxes	38,892			12,496			11,155
Income tax expense (benefit)	13,243			(10,535		)	(11,328		)
Net income	$	25,649		$	23,031		$	22,483

Net income per common share (basic)	$	1.11		$	1.00		$	0.98

Net income per common share (diluted)	$	1.10		$	1.00		$	0.98

Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic)	23,080,081			22,938,754			22,875,651
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (diluted)	23,265,206			23,112,518			22,919,665

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Years Ended February 29, 2012, February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010

(In thousands, except share data)



	Class A and Class B Common Stock		Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings		Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			Treasury stock			Total Stock- holders' equity
Balances at February 28, 2009	$	246	$	274,464		$	91,513	$	(7,325	)	$	(18,396	)	$	340,502
Comprehensive income:
Net income	—		—			22,483		—			—			22,483
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—		—			—		(685		)	—			(685		)
Reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale security included in net income	—		—			—		1,000			—			1,000
Unrealized (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax effect	—		—			—		(268		)	—			(268		)
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—		—			—			47
Comprehensive income	—		—			—		—			—			22,530
Exercise of stock options into 17,500 shares of common stock	1		84			—		—			—			85
Stock-based compensation expense	—		1,138			—		—			—			1,138
Issuance of 945 shares of treasury stock	—		(2		)	—		—			10			8
Balances at February 28, 2010	$	247	$	275,684		$	113,996	$	(7,278	)	$	(18,386	)	$	364,263
Comprehensive income:
Net income	—		—			23,031		—			—			23,031
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—		—			—		795			—			795
Reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale security included in net income	—		—			—		1,600			—			1,600
Reclassification of unrealized losses on marketable securities, net of tax effect	—		—			—		796			—			796
Gain on derivatives designated for hedging	—		—			—		238			—			238
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—		—			—			3,429
Comprehensive income	—		—			—		—			—			26,460
Exercise of stock options into 189,125 shares of common stock	1		931			—		—			—			932
Stock-based compensation expense	—		1,284			—		—			—			1,284
Issuance of 975 shares of treasury stock	—		(3		)	—		—			10			7
Balances at February 28, 2011	$	248	$	277,896		$	137,027	$	(3,849	)	$	(18,376	)	$	392,946
Comprehensive income:
Net income	—		—			25,649		—			—			25,649
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—		—			—		(1,153		)	—			(1,153		)
Reclassification adjustment for other-than-temporary impairment loss on available-for-sale security included in net income	—		—			—		1,225			—			1,225
Unrealized gains on marketable securities, net of tax effect	—		—			—		(65		)	—			(65		)



Loss on derivatives designated for hedging	—		—		—		(131		)	—			(131		)
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—		—			—			(124		)
Comprehensive income	—		—		—		—			—			25,525
Exercise of stock options into 61,875 shares of common stock	2		2,235		—		—			—			2,237
Stock-based compensation expense	—		1,082		—		—			—			1,082
Issuance of 720 shares of treasury stock	—		—		—		—			7			7
Balances at February 29, 2012	$	250	$	281,213	$	162,676	$	(3,973	)	$	(18,369	)	$	421,797

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

VOXX International Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years Ended February 29, 2012, February 28, 2011 and February 28, 2010

(Amounts in thousands)



	Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
	February 29, 2012			February 28, 2011			February 28, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	25,649		$	23,031		$	22,483
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	10,295			7,865			7,694
Bad debt expense	1,771			1,022			221
Equity in income of equity investee	(4,035		)	(2,905		)	(1,657		)
Distribution of income from equity investees	1,906			1,413			2,199
Deferred income tax expense (benefit), net	4,075			(13,566		)	1,594
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment	237			64			32
Non-cash compensation adjustment	(139		)	717			1,696
Non-cash stock based compensation expense	1,082			1,284			1,138
Realized loss on sale of investment	—			182			—
Gain on bargain purchase	—			—			(5,447		)
Impairment loss on marketable securities	1,225			1,600			1,000
Tax benefit on stock options exercised	(1,846		)	—			—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of assets and liabilities acquired):
Accounts receivable	(8,834		)	22,462			(22,451		)
Inventory	13,269			(12,007		)	32,849
Receivables from vendors	4,363			2,802			1,176
Prepaid expenses and other	(8,511		)	4,657			(1,890		)
Investment securities-trading	357			(646		)	(615		)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, accrued sales incentives and other current liabilities	12,698			(9,273		)	(6,251		)
Income taxes payable	6,022			3,428			(5,549		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	59,584			32,130			28,222
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(12,364		)	(3,055		)	(5,017		)
Proceeds from distribution from an equity investee	—			—			1,304
Proceeds from repayment of notes receivable	—			—			511
Purchase of short-term investments	—			(23,981		)	—
Sale of short-term investments	—			24,210			—
Sale of long-term investment	—