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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2009

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

Commission file number: 0-19049

FORTUNE INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

INDIANA
20-2803889
(State or other jurisdiction of
(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification Number)

6402 Corporate Drive
46278
Indianapolis, IN
(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
 

(317) 532-1374
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
   
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller reporting company x
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 

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

As of April 14, 2009, 12,032,173 shares of the Company’s $0.10 per share par value common stock were outstanding.



FORTUNE INDUSTRIES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
For The Quarterly Period Ended February 28, 2009

INDEX
 
   
Page
PART  I. Financial Information
   
 
ITEM 1.  Financial Statements
 
3
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2009 (unaudited) and August 31, 2008
 
3-4
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six month periods ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 (unaudited)
 
5
 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the six month period ended February 28, 2009 (unaudited)
 
6
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six month periods ended February 28, 2009 (unaudited) and February 29, 2008 (unaudited)
 
7-8
 
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
 
9
 
ITEM 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
32
 
ITEM 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
41
 
ITEM 4.  Controls and Procedures
 
41
PART II. Other Information
   
 
ITEM 1.    Legal Proceedings
 
42
 
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
 
42
 
ITEM 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
42
 
ITEM 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
42
 
ITEM 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
42
 
ITEM 5.    Other Information
 
42
 
ITEM 6.    Exhibits
 
42
Signatures
 
42
 
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PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.

FORTUNE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

   
February 28,
   
August 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
             
ASSETS
           
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash and equivalents
  $ 2,317     $ 4,740  
Restricted cash (Note 1)
    5,166       5,370  
Accounts receivable, net (Note 4)
    2,185       17,205  
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
on uncompleted contracts (Note 5)
    -       2,785  
Inventory, net (Note 6)
    13       4,367  
Deferred tax asset
    1,489       1,535  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    933       2,263  
Assets of discontinued operations, net (Note 11)
    191       -  
Total Current Assets
    12,294       38,265  
                 
OTHER ASSETS
               
Property, plant & equipment, net (Note 7)
    894       10,749  
Long-term accounts receivable (Note 4)
    -       865  
Goodwill (Note 8)
    12,339       12,491  
Other intangible assets, net (Note 8)
    3,398       3,602  
Term note receivable related party (Note 2)
    3,276       -  
Other long-term assets
    43       140  
Total Other Assets
    19,950       27,847  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 32,244     $ 66,112  

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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FORTUNE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

   
February 28,
   
August 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
             
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
           
CURRENT LIABILITIES
           
Current maturities of long-term debt-majority shareholder (Note 9)
  $ -     $ 1,280  
Short- term debt and current maturities of long-term debt (Note 9)
    32       153  
Current maturities of convertible term note (Note 9)
    -       3,405  
Variable interest entity line of credit (Note 9)
    -       2,200  
Variable interest entity current maturities of long-term debt (Note 9)
    -       3,752  
Accounts payable
    1,252       5,550  
Health and workers' compensation reserves
    4,628       5,435  
Accrued expenses
    7,100       11,752  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on
               
uncompleted contracts (Note 5)
    -       632  
Other current liabilities
    82       412  
Liabilities of discontinued operations, net (Note 11)
    16       -  
Total Current Liabilities
    13,110       34,571  
                 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
               
Line of credit (Note 9)
    -       3,250  
Long-term debt, less current maturities (Note 9)
    20       189  
Variable interest entity long-term debt, less current maturities (Note 9)
    -       481  
Line of credit term note - majority shareholder (Note 9)
    -       30,720  
Other long-term liabilities
    831       831  
Total Long-Term Liabilities
    851       35,471  
                 
Total Liabilities
    13,961       70,042  
                 
MINORITY INTEREST IN VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY (NOTE 3)
    -       (517 )
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (NOTE 13)
               
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 150,000,000 authorized;
12,082,173 and 11,383,373 issued and outstanding at February 28, 2009 
and August 31, 2008, respectively
    1,182       1,117  
Preferred stock, $0.10 par value; 1,000,000 authorized;
296,180 and 79,180 issued and outstanding at February 28, 2009 
and August 31, 2008, respectively
    29,618       7,918  
Additional paid-in capital and warrants outstanding
    19,243       19,241  
Accumulated deficit
    (31,760 )     (31,881 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 14)
    -       192  
Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
    18,283       (3,413 )
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 32,244     $ 66,112  

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FORTUNE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)

   
Three Month Period Ended
   
Six Month Period Ended
 
   
February 28,
   
February 29,
   
February 28,
   
February 29,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
REVENUES
                       
Service revenues
  $ 16,428     $ 23,845     $ 34,664     $ 46,300  
Product revenues
    -       18,081       17,929       39,383  
TOTAL REVENUES
    16,428       41,926       52,593       85,683  
                                 
COST OF REVENUES
                               
Service cost of revenues
    13,119       19,669       27,228       36,984  
Product cost of revenues
    -       15,730       14,944       33,262  
TOTAL COST OF REVENUES
    13,119       35,399       42,172       70,246  
                                 
GROSS PROFIT
    3,309       6,527       10,421       15,437  
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES
                               
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    2,807       7,415       9,176       14,380  
Depreciation and amortization
    215       727       591       1,418  
Total Operating Expenses
    3,022       8,142       9,767       15,798  
                                 
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
    287       (1,615 )     654       (361 )
                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
                               
Interest income
    72       78       70       157  
Interest expense
    -       (805 )     (112 )     (1,728 )
Gain (Loss) on disposal of assets
    (24 )     (1 )     (21 )     (47 )
Exchange rate gain
    -       20       1       39  
Other income
    (39 )     8       34       13  
Total Other Income (Expense)
    9       (700 )     (28 )     (1,566 )
                                 
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST IN
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY
    296       (2,315 )     626       (1,927 )
                                 
Minority Interest in Variable Interest Entity (Note 3)
    -       273       -       468  
                                 
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    296       (2,588 )     626       (2,395 )
                                 
Provision for income taxes
    16       127       44       186  
                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    280       (2,715 )     582       (2,581 )
                                 
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
                               
Loss from discontinued operations (Note 11)
    (18 )     -       (78 )     -  
                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
    262       (2,715 )     504       (2,581 )
                                 
Preferred stock dividends
    247       124       445       248  
                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
  $ 15     $ (2,839 )   $ 59     $ (2,829 )
                                 
BASIC INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
  $ 0.00     $ (0.25 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.25 )
                                 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
    12,015,506       11,391,823       11,700,131       11,391,823  
                                 
DILUTED INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
  $ 0.00     $ (0.25 )   $ 0.00     $ (0.25 )
                                 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    14,574,558       12,658,637       13,306,986       12,714,263  

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FORTUNE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)

               
Additional
         
Accumulated
             
               
Paid-in Capital
         
Other
   
Total
       
   
Common
   
Preferred
   
and Warrants
   
Accumulated
   
Comprehensive
   
Shareholders'
   
Comprehensive
 
   
Stock
   
Stock
   
Outstanding
   
Deficit
   
Income
   
Equity (Deficit)
   
Income
 
                                           
BALANCE AT AUGUST 31, 2008
  $ 1,117     $ 7,918     $ 19,241     $ (31,881 )   $ 192     $ (3,413 )      
Issuance of 708,800 shares of common stock for compensation
    66       -       114       -       -       180       -  
Retirement of 10,000 shares of common stock
    (1 )     -       (61 )     62       -       -       -  
Net income
    -       -       -       504       -       504       504  
Retirement of 79,180 shares of series B  preferred stock
    -       (7,918 )     -       -       -       (7,918 )     -  
Issuance of 100,880 shares of series C  preferred stock
            29,618                               29,618       -  
Disposition of productive business assets
    -       -       (51 )     -       (192 )     (243 )     (192 )
Preferred stock dividends
    -       -       -       (445 )     -       (445 )     -  
                                                         
Total comprehensive income
    -       -       -       -       -       -     $ 312  
                                                         
BALANCE AT FEBRUARY 28, 2009
  $ 1,182     $ 29,618     $ 19,243     $ (31,760 )   $ -     $ 18,283          

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
 
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FORTUNE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)

   
Six Months Ended
 
   
February 28,
   
February 29,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net Income (Loss)
  $ 504     $ (2,581 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
               
provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    759       1,845  
Provision for gains on accounts receivable
    (9 )     (23 )
Loss on disposal of assets
    21       47  
Stock based compensation
    180       -  
Minority interest in variable interest entity income
    -       468  
Changes in certain operating assets and liabilities:
               
Restricted cash
    204       (520 )
Accounts receivable
    1,323       3,610  
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on
               
uncompleted contracts
    -       (3,876 )
Inventory, net
    116       1,701  
Prepaid assets and other current assets
    452       1,337  
Assets of discontinued operations
    322       -  
Other long-term assets
    5       (329 )
Accounts payable
    553       (3,415 )
Health and workers' compensation reserves
    (622 )     9  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    (2,164 )     541  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on
               
uncompleted contracts
    -       (333 )
Liabilities of discontinued operations
    (23 )     -  
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
    1,621       (1,519 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Capital expenditures
    (107 )     (989 )
Variable interest entity proceeds from sale of assets
    -       390  
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (107 )     (599 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Payments on long-term debt majority shareholder
    (300 )     -  
Payments on short and long-term debt
    (34 )     (1,072 )
Variable interest entity payments on long-term debt
    -       (580 )
Debt issuance costs
    -       (150 )
Payments from convertible debentures
    (3,405 )     (909 )
Dividends on preferred stock
    (198 )     (248 )
Proceeds from variable interest entity member contributions
    -       70  
Distributions to variable interest entity members
    -       (510 )
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
    (3,937 )     (3,399 )
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    -       28  
                 
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
    (2,423 )     (5,489 )
                 
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
               
Beginning of Period
    4,740       9,830  
                 
End of Period
  $ 2,317     $ 4,341  

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

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FORTUNE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
 
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
February 28,
   
February 29,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
           
Interest paid
  $ 77     $ 1,758  
                 
Income taxes paid
  $ 41     $ 184  
                 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
Stock distribution to variable interest entity members
  $ -     $ 923  
Retirement of series B preferred stock in exchange for series C
    (7,918 )     -  
Issuance of series C preferred stock in exchange for series B
    7,918       -  
Issuance of series C preferred stock for debt extinguishment
    21,700       -  
Term note receivable for disposition of assets
    (3,240 )     -  
Reduction in term loan in exchange for disposition of assets
    (10,000 )     -  
    $ 8,460     $ 923  

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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FORTUNE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED,
EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 - NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

General

Basis of Presentation: The financial data presented herein is unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Fortune Industries, Inc. (which, together with its subsidiaries unless the context requires otherwise, shall be referred to herein as the “Company”).  The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company without audit.  These unaudited financial statements contain, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal accruals and other recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  The operating results for the six-month period ended February 28, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full fiscal year.

Nature of Business: Fortune Industries, Inc. is an Indiana corporation, originally incorporated in Delaware in 1988.  The Company provides full service human resources outsourcing services through co-employment relationships with their clients.  As a holding company, the Company has historically invested in businesses that are undervalued, underperforming, or in operations that are poised for significant growth.  Management’s strategic focus is to support the revenue and earnings growth of its operations by creating synergies that can be leveraged to enhance the performance of the Company’s entities and by investing capital to fund expansion.  Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries in its Wireless Infrastructure, Transportation Infrastructure, Ultraviolet Technologies, and Electronics Integration business segments to a related party.  Refer to Note 2 for further details.  As of this date, management will focus all its financial and human capital resources on its subsidiaries in the Business Solutions segment.  The effect of this sale will impact the comparability of the Company’s financial information in future filings.

Principles of Consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Fortune Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and a variable interest entity (“VIE”) as described in Note 3.  Nor-Cote International, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary until November 30, 2008, contains foreign subsidiaries from the United Kingdom, China, and Singapore, which have been eliminated in consolidation at the Nor-Cote subsidiary level (Collectively, “Nor-Cote”).  Refer to Note 2 for further details.  As of November 30, 2008, the Company did not consolidate the VIE.  Refer to Note 3 for further details.  All significant inter-company accounts and transactions of the Company have been eliminated.

Foreign Currency Translation: Assets and liabilities of the foreign subsidiaries of Nor-Cote are translated into U. S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the end of the period.  Revenue and expense accounts are translated at a weighted-average of exchange rates in effect during the three months ending November 30, 2008.  Translation adjustments that arise from translating the subsidiaries’ financial statements from local currency to U.S. dollars are accumulated and presented, net of tax, as a separate component of shareholders’ equity (deficit).

Comprehensive Income (Loss): Comprehensive income (loss) refers to the change in an entity’s equity during a period resulting from all transactions and events other than capital contributed by and distributions to the entity’s owners.  For the Company, comprehensive income (loss) is equal to net income plus the change in unrealized gains or losses on investments and the change in foreign currency translation adjustments.  The Company reports comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity (deficit).

Estimates: Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported revenue and expenses.  Actual results could vary from the estimates that were used.

Significant estimates used in preparing these consolidated financial statements include those assumed in computing profit percentages under the percentage-of-completion revenue recognition method.  It is reasonably possible that the significant estimates used will change within the next year.

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Revenue and Cost Recognition: In the Business Solutions segment, Professional Staff Management, Inc. and subsidiaries (“PSM”); CSM, Inc. and subsidiaries and related entities (“CSM”); Precision Employee Management, LLC (“PEM”); and Employer Solutions Group, Inc. and related entities (“ESG”) bill clients under their Professional Services Agreement as licensed Professional Employer Organizations (collectively the “PEOs”), which includes each worksite employee’s gross wages, plus additional charges for employment related taxes, benefits, workers’ compensation insurance, administrative and record keeping, as well as safety, human resources, and regulatory compliance consultation.  Most wages, taxes and insurance coverage are provided under the PEOs’ federal, state, and local or vendor identification numbers.  No identification or recognition is given to the client when these monies are remitted or calculations are reported.  Most calculations or amounts the PEOs owe the government and its employment insurance vendors are based on the experience levels and activity of the PEOs with no consideration to client detail.  The PEOs bill the client their worksite employees’ gross wages plus an overall service fee that includes components of employment related taxes, employment benefits insurance, and administration of those items.  The component of the service fee related to administration varies, in part, according to the size of the client, the amount and frequency of payroll payments and the method of delivery of such payments.  The component of the service fee related to health, workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance is based, in part, on the client’s historical claims experience.  Charges by the PEOs are invoiced along with each periodic payroll delivered to the client.

The PEOs report revenue in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") No. 99-19, Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent.  The PEOs report revenue on a gross basis for the total amount billed to clients for service fees, which includes health and welfare benefit plan fees, workers’ compensation insurance, unemployment insurance fees, and employment-related taxes.  The PEOs report revenue on a gross basis for such fees because the PEOs are the primary obligor and deemed to be the principal in these transactions under EITF No. 99-19.  The PEOs report revenue on a net basis for the amount billed to clients for worksite employee salaries and wages.  This accounting policy of reporting revenue net as an agent versus gross as a principal has no effect on gross profit, operating income, or net income.

The PEOs account for their revenue using the accrual method of accounting.  Under the accrual method of accounting, revenues are recognized in the period in which the worksite employee performs work.  The PEOs accrue revenues for service fees, health and welfare benefit plan fees, workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance fees relating to work performed by worksite employees but unpaid at the end of each period.  The PEOs accrue unbilled receivables for payroll taxes, service fees, health and welfare benefits plan fees, workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance fees relating to work performed by worksite employees but unpaid at the end of each period.  In addition, the related costs of services are accrued as a liability for the same period.  Subsequent to the end of each period, such costs are paid and the related service fees are billed.

Consistent with their revenue recognition policy, the PEOs’ direct costs do not include the payroll cost of its worksite employees.  The Company’s direct costs associated with its revenue generating activities are comprised of all other costs related to its worksite employees, such as the employer portion of payroll-related taxes, employee benefit plan premiums and workers’ compensation insurance costs.

In the Wireless Infrastructure segment, Fortune Wireless, Inc. (“Fortune Wireless”) enters into contracts principally on the basis of competitive bids, the final terms and prices of which are frequently negotiated with the customer.  Although the terms of its contracts vary considerably, most are made on a unit price basis in which Fortune Wireless agrees to do the work for units of work performed.  Fortune Wireless also performs services on a cost-plus or time and material basis.  Fortune Wireless completes most projects within twelve months.  Fortune Wireless generally recognizes revenue utilizing output measures, such as when services are performed, units are delivered or when contract milestones are reached or under the percentage of completion method as appropriate.  Cornerstone Wireless Construction Services, Inc. recognizes revenue solely using the percentage of completion method on contracts in process.  Under this method, the portion of the contract price recognized as revenue is based on the ratio of costs incurred to the total estimated cost of the contract.  The estimated total cost of a contract is based upon management’s best estimate of the remaining costs that will be required to complete a project.  The actual costs required to complete a project and, therefore, the profit eventually realized, could differ materially in the near term.  Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts are shown as a current asset.  Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts are shown as a current liability. Anticipated losses on contracts, if any, are recognized when they become evident.

In the Transportation Infrastructure segment, James H Drew Corporation and its subsidiaries (“JH Drew”) recognize revenue using the percentage of completion method on contracts in process.  Under this method, the portion of the contract price recognized as revenue is based on the ratio of costs incurred to the total estimated cost of the contract.  The estimated total cost of a contract is based upon management’s best estimate of the remaining costs that will be required to complete a project.  The actual costs required to complete a project and, therefore, the profit eventually realized, could differ materially in the near term.  Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts are shown as a current asset.  Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts are shown as a current liability.  Anticipated losses on contracts, if any, are recognized when they become evident.

In the Ultraviolet Technologies segment, revenue from the sale of products at Nor-Cote is recognized according to the terms of the sales arrangement, which is generally upon shipment.  Revenues are recognized, net of estimated costs of returns, allowances and sales incentives, when title and principal ownership transfers to the customer, which is generally when products are shipped to customers.  Products are generally sold on open account under credit terms customary to the geographic region of distribution.  Ongoing credit evaluations are performed on customers and Nor-Cote does not generally require collateral to secure accounts receivable.

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In the Electronics Integration segment, revenue from the sale of products at Kingston Sales Corporation (“Kingston”) and Commercial Solutions, Inc. (“Commercial Solutions”) is recognized according to the terms of the sales arrangement, which is generally upon shipment.  Revenue is recognized when title and principal ownership transfers to the customer, which is generally when products are shipped to customers.  Products are generally sold on open account under credit terms customary to the geographic region of distribution.  Ongoing credit evaluations are performed on customers and Kingston and Commercial Solutions do not generally require collateral to secure accounts receivable.

Revenue is reduced by appropriate allowances, estimated returns, price concessions, and similar adjustments, as applicable.

Cash and Equivalents: Cash and equivalents may include money market fund shares, bank time deposits, certificates of deposits, and other instruments with original maturities of three months or less.

Restricted Cash: Restricted cash includes certificates of deposits and letters of credit issued as collateral under its health and accident benefit program, its workers’ compensation program, and certain general insurance coverage related to the Company’s Business Solutions segment.  At February 28, 2009, the Company had $5,166 in total restricted cash.  Of this, $1,874 is restricted for employer contributions to various health and accident benefit programs established under third party actuarial analysis, $2,832 is restricted for various workers’ compensation programs in accordance with terms of insurance carrier agreements, and the remainder is restricted for certain standby letters of credits in accordance with various state regulations.

Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable is stated at the amount billable to customers.  Accounts receivable are ordinarily due 30-60 days after the issuance of the invoice.  The Company provides allowances for estimated doubtful accounts and for returns and sales allowances, based on the Company’s assessment of known delinquent accounts, historical experience, and other currently available evidence of the collectability and the aging of the accounts receivable.  Delinquent receivables that are deemed uncollectible are written off based on individual credit evaluation and specific circumstances of the customer.  The Company’s policy is not to accrue interest on past due trade receivables.

Inventories: Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or market value.  Costs are determined primarily under the first-in, first-out method (“FIFO”) method of accounting.

Shipping and Handling: Costs incurred for shipping and handling are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements as a component of costs of revenue.

Property, Plant, Equipment, and Depreciation: Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost and include expenditures for new additions and those which substantially increase the useful lives of existing assets.  Depreciation is computed principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life.  Depreciable lives range from 3 to 30 years.

Expenditures for normal repairs and maintenance are charged to operations as incurred.  The cost of property or equipment retired or otherwise disposed of and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts in the period of disposal with the resulting gain or loss reflected in earnings or in the cost of the replacement asset.

Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets: The Company accounts for goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets under SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets."  Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill and other intangible assets with indeterminate lives are assessed for impairment at least annually and more often as triggering events occur.  In making this assessment, management relies on a number of factors including operating results, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, and transactions and market place data.  There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and management’s judgment in applying them to the analysis of both goodwill and other intangible assets impairment.  Since management’s judgment is involved in performing goodwill and other intangible assets valuation analyses, there is risk that the carrying value of the goodwill and other intangible assets may be overstated or understated.

The Company has elected to perform the annual impairment test of recorded goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets as required by SFAS 142 as of the end of fiscal fourth quarter.

As described in Note 8, the Company recognized impairment charges amounting to $8,740 during fiscal 2008 as a result of triggering events primarily within its Business Solutions, Ultraviolet Technologies and Electronics Integration segments.  Triggering events include: a) blatant violation of non-compete agreements with certain terminated employees within the Business Solutions segment coupled with the Company’s inability or unwillingness to enforce such agreements; b) a substantial change in the customer mix and number of worksite employees within the Business Solutions segment; c) losses incurred within certain operating units; d) significant downsizing of personnel and operations; and e) restructuring of management.

The Company has elected to perform the annual impairment test of recorded goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets as required by SFAS 142 as of the end of fiscal fourth quarter.  The results of this annual impairment test indicated that the fair value of the Business Solutions segment, as of August 31, 2008, exceeded the carrying, or book value, including goodwill, and therefore recorded goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets were not subject to impairment.  The annual impairment test indicated that the fair value of the Ultraviolet Technologies and the Electronics Integration segments, as of August 31, 2008, were lower than the carrying, or book value, including goodwill and intangible assets, and therefore recorded goodwill and intangible assets were subject to impairment.  The required annual impairment test may result in future periodic write-downs.

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Long-lived Assets: The Company evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets, primarily property, plant and equipment and other definite-lived intangible assets, whenever significant events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of these assets may be impaired.  If such indicators of impairment are present, the Company determines whether the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows attributable to the assets in question is less than their carrying value.  If less, the Company recognizes an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount of the assets over their respective fair values.  The fair value of the asset then becomes the asset’s new carrying value, which the Company depreciates over the remaining estimated useful life of the asset.  Fair value is determined by discounted future cash flows, appraisals or other methods.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments: The fair value of financial instruments is estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions.  Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, prepayments, and other factors.  Changes in assumptions or market conditions could significantly affect these estimates.  The amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash and equivalents, marketable equity securities, receivables, and payables approximate fair value.

Stock-based Compensation: The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the provisions of SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” using the modified prospective method.  The Company recognizes compensation expense for awards of equity instruments to employees based on the grant-date fair value of those awards.

Income per Common Share: Income per common share has been computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128, "Earnings per Share."  Under SFAS 128, basic income per common share is computed based on net income applicable to common stock divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted income per common share is computed based on net income applicable to common stock divided by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period after giving effect to securities considered to be dilutive common stock equivalents.

Income Taxes: The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes."  Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates.  Changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities that are associated with components of other comprehensive income, primarily unrealized investment gains, are charged or credited directly to other comprehensive income.  Otherwise, changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities are included as a component of income tax expense.  The Company files separate United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, and Singapore income tax returns.

Research and Development Costs: Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and totaled $0 and $128 for the three month periods ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.  Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and totaled $131 and $243 for the six month periods ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.  Research and development expense is recorded in the Company’s Ultraviolet Technologies segment.

Advertising Costs: Adverting costs including marketing, advertising, publicity, promotion and other distribution costs are expensed as incurred and totaled $42 and $131 for the three months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.  Adverting costs including marketing, advertising, publicity, promotion and other distribution costs are expensed as incurred and totaled $140 and $282 for the six months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.

Warrants Issued With Convertible Debt: The Company has issued and anticipates issuing warrants along with debt and equity instruments to third parties.  These issuances are recorded based on the fair value of these instruments.  Warrants and equity instruments require valuation using the Black-Scholes model and other techniques, as applicable, and consideration of various assumptions including but not limited to the volatility of the Company’s stock, risk free rates and the expected lives of these equity instruments.

Debt and equity issuances may have features, which allow the holder to convert at beneficial conversion terms, which are then measured using similar valuation techniques and amortized to interest expense in the case of debt or recorded as dividends in the case of preferred stock instruments.  No issuances have beneficial conversion terms during of the three and six months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008.

Self Insurance: The Company’s holding company and various subsidiaries have elected to act as a self-insurer for certain costs related to employee health programs.  Costs resulting from non-insured losses are estimated and charged to income when incurred.  The Company has purchased insurance which limits its annual exposure for individual claims to $70 and which limits its aggregate annual exposure to approximately $1,500.

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The Company’s PSM subsidiary maintains a loss-sensitive worksite employees’ health and accident benefit program.  Under the insurance policy, PSM’s self-funded liability is limited to $200 per employee, with an aggregate liability limit of approximately $11,500.  The aggregate liability limits are adjusted annually, based on the number of participants.

Workers’ Compensation: The Company’s PSM and CSM subsidiaries maintain partially self-funded workers’ compensation insurance programs.  Under the insurance policies established at each company, PSM and CSM’s deductible liability is limited to $250 per incident, with an aggregate liability limit of approximately $1,750.  Under the insurance policy established at ESG, the deductible liability is limited to $350 per incident, with no aggregate liability limit.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”).  SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a formal framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  The Statement is effective beginning in fiscal 2009.  The adoption of SFAS 157 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In November 2006, the FASB ratified the consensuses of Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 06-6, “Debtor’s Accounting for a Modification (or Exchange) of Convertible Debt Instruments” (EITF 06-6).  This consensus supersedes EITF Issue No. 05-7, “Accounting for Modifications to Conversion Options Embedded in Debt Instruments and Related Issues and applies to modifications or exchanges of debt instruments that occur during interim or annual reporting periods for our fiscal year beginning September 1, 2008.  The adoption of EITF 06-6 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159 “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS 159”).  SFAS 159 provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value.  Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date.  SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, our fiscal 2009.  The adoption of SFAS 159 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R “Business Combinations.”  SFAS 141R establishes the principles and requirements on how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree as well as the recognition and measurement of goodwill acquired in a business combination.  SFAS 141R also requires certain disclosures to enable uses of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination.  Acquisition costs associated with the business combination will generally be expensed as incurred.  SFAS 141R is effective for business combinations occurring in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008.  Early adoption is not permitted.  Acquisitions, if any, after the effective date will be accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 141R.

In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.”  SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.  It is effective on November 15, 2008.  The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

NOTE 2 – DISPOSITION OF ASSETS AND PRO FORMA RESULTS

On December 11, 2008, the Company completed a transaction with an effective date as of November 30, 2008 to sell all of the outstanding shares of common stock of the following wholly-owned subsidiaries: James H Drew Corporation; Nor-Cote International, Inc.; Fortune Wireless, Inc.; and Commercial Solutions, Inc.  The subsidiaries were sold to related party entities owned by the Company’s two majority shareholders, the Chairman of the Board of Directors (“Chairman”) and the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).  The shares were sold in exchange for a $10,000 reduction in the outstanding balance of the Term Loan Note due to the Chairman, and a three year Promissory Note receivable in the amount of $3,240 with a maturity date of November 30, 2011.  The Promissory Note bears interest at the prime rate plus 1% and is interest-only for the first twelve months, with $50,000 and $100,000 monthly principal payments due beginning December 30, 2009 and December 30, 2010, respectively.  The unpaid balance at maturity is due in a lump sum payment.

As part of the terms of the sales transaction, the Chairman received 217,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock as consideration for cancellation of the Term Note Balance of $21,700.  In addition, the Company converted 79,180 shares of Series B Preferred Stock previously issued to and held by the Chairman to 79,180 shares of Series C Preferred Stock.  The Series C Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.10 per share is non-redeemable, non-voting cumulative preferred and bears annual dividends of $5 per share in years one and two subsequent to the transaction date, $6 per share in year three subsequent to the transaction date and $7 per share thereafter.  The dividends will be paid on a pro-rata basis monthly.  Additionally, as part of the terms of the sales transaction, the Company issued the Chairman 2,200,000 warrants with a ten-year term and an exercise price of $ .40 per share.

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At the request of the independent Directors, the Company received a fairness opinion from an independent financial advisor concluding that the consideration received by the Company in connection with the transaction is fair to the Company’s shareholders as a group from a financial point of view.

The transaction was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on December 10, 2008.

The following is a condensed balance sheet disclosing the amount assigned to each major asset and liability caption of the sold subsidiaries at the disposition date:

Assets
     
Cash and equivalents
  $ 556  
Accounts receivable, net
    12,927  
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
    3,292  
Inventory, net
    4,073  
Deferred tax asset
    46  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    790  
Property, plant & equipment, net
    3,527  
Goodwill
    152  
Other long term assets
    13  
Total Assets
    25,376  
         
Liabilities
       
Accounts payable
    4,248  
Accrued expenses
    1,510  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
    402  
Line of credit
    5,500  
Other liabilities
    476  
Total Liabilities
    12,136  
         
Net Assets
  $ 13,240  
         
Cash considertation - related party term note offset
  $ 10,000  
Term note receivable - three year
    3,240  
         
Total consideration
  $ 13,240  

Pro Forma Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended February 28, 2009 is presented as if the sale had been completed as of the beginning of the periods presented.  The unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the three and six months ended February 28, 2009 that would have actually been reported had the sales transaction occurred at the dates indicated, nor is it indicative of future financial position or results of operations.  The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations are based upon the respective historical financial statements of the Company and the subsidiaries.  The pro forma data give effect to actual operating results as if the previous acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of the period presented.  The pro forma data give effect to actual operating results prior to the dispositions and adjustments for the following:

 
·
To eliminate the impact of consolidating Fisbeck-Fortune Development, LLC (“FFD”), which prior to completion of the sales transaction, was considered a variable interest entity in conjunction with FIN 46R.  With the sale of the subsidiaries described in Note 2 and the cancellation of the lease agreement between Fortune Industries, Inc. and FFD, the primary beneficiary relationship between the entities ceased to exist.
 
·
To eliminate the results of operations of the subsidiaries sold.
 
·
To adjust the dividends to the terms of the Series C Preferred shares that were issued in conjunction with the sales transaction.

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For the Three
Months Ended
   
For the Six Months Ended
 
   
February 29,
   
February 28,
   
February 29,
 
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                   
Revenues
  $ 22,258     $ 33,169     $ 42,627  
Cost of Revenues
    18,588       26,459       34,843  
                         
Gross Profit
    3,670       6,710       7,784  
                         
Operating Expenses
                       
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    3,522       6,160       7,038  
Depreciation and amortization
    354       335       707  
                         
Total Operating Expenses
    3,876       6,495       7,745  
                         
Operating Income (Loss)
    (206 )     215       39  
                         
Other Income (Expense)
    69       31       147  
                         
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
    (137 )     246       186  
                         
Provision for income taxes
    123       -       178  
                         
Net Income (Loss)
    (260 )     246       8  
                         
Preferred stock dividends
    370       740       740  
                         
Net Loss available to common shareholder
  $ (630 )   $ (494 )   $ (732 )
                         
Basic loss per common share
  $ (0.06 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.06 )
                         
Diluted loss per common share
  $ (0.06 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.06 )

NOTE 3 – VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY

In December 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. 46R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities ("FIN 46R").  FIN 46R requires a variable interest entity to be consolidated by a company, if that company is subject to a majority of the risk of loss from the variable interest entity's activities or is entitled to receive a majority of the entity's residual returns, or both.  FIN 46R also requires disclosures about variable interest entities that a company is not required to consolidate, but in which it has a significant variable interest.

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company terminated its building lease for its corporate facilities with Fisbeck-Fortune Development, LLC.  No early termination penalties were incurred by the Company.  In addition, the Company sold its JH Drew and Nor-cote subsidiaries which were leasing the remainder of the facilities from Fisbeck-Fortune Development, LLC.  Refer to Note 2 for further details.  The termination of the lease and the sale of the subsidiaries provided for a triggering event under FIN 46.  As a result, effective November 30, 2008, the Company is no longer considered the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity and is not required to consolidate Fisbeck-Fortune Development as of this date.

The real estate owned by the VIE consists of land, buildings and building improvements, which were subject to mortgages under which the lender has no recourse to the Company.  The non-cash consolidation of the assets and liabilities of the variable interest entity at August 31, 2008 consisted of the following:

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August 31,
 
   
2008
 
   
(Audited)
 
       
Assets
     
Cash
  $ 20  
Prepaid expenses
    11  
Property, plant and equipment
    6,002  
Other assets
    1  
Total Assets
  $ 6,034  
         
Liabilities and Members Equity
       
Accounts payable
  $ 15  
Line of credit
    2,200  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    3,752  
Accrued expenses
    104  
Long-term debt
    481  
      6,552  
         
Members equity (deficit)
    (517 )
Total Liabilities and Members Equity (Deficit)
  $ 6,034  

For the three month period ended February 29, 2008, the consolidation of the VIE included income of $274 comprised of $421 in rental income, offset by a $100 charge to interest expense, and a $48 charge to depreciation expense.  For the six month period ended February 29, 2008, the consolidation of the VIE included income of $469 comprised of $854 in rental income, offset by a $226 charge to interest expense, a $97 charge to depreciation expense, a $47 loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment, and $16 in administrative and other miscellaneous expenses.

NOTE 4 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND CONTRACTS RECEIVABLE

Accounts receivable and contracts receivable are summarized as follows:

   
February 28,
2009
(Unaudited)
   
August 31,
2008
(Audited)
 
             
Account receivable
  $ 2,316     $ 12,786  
Contracts receivable
               
Progress billing
    -       5,077  
Retainages
    -       897  
      2,316       18,760  
Less allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns
    (131 )     (1,555 )
    $ 2,185     $ 17,205  
                 
Long-term accounts receivable
  $ -     $ 865  

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NOTE 5 – CONTRACTS IN PROGRESS

Information related to contracts in progress is summarized as follows:

   
February 28,
2009
(Unaudited)
   
August 31,
2008
(Audited)
 
             
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts
  $ -     $ 20,904  
Estimated earnings recognized to date on uncompleted contracts
    -       3,910  
      -       24,814  
Less bilings on uncompleted contracts
    -       (22,661 )
    $ -     $ 2,153  

The net amount is included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets under the following captions:

   
February 28,
2009
(Unaudited)
   
August 31,
2008
(Audited)
 
             
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
  $ -     $ 2,785  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
    -       632  
    $ -     $ 2,153  

NOTE 6 – INVENTORY

Inventories are summarized as follows:

   
February 28,
2009
(Unaudited)
   
August 31,
2008
(Audited)
 
             
Raw materials
  $ -     $ 766  
Work-in-process
    -       21  
Finished goods
    13       4,190  
      13       4,977  
Less inventory reserve
    -       (610 )
    $ 13     $ 4,367  

NOTE 7 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment, including capital leases, are comprised of the following:

   
February 28,
2009
(Unaudited)
   
August 31,
2008
(Audited)
 
             
Land and building
  $ -     $ 8,960  
Machinery and equipment
    -       6,586  
Research equipment
    -       371  
Office equipment
    2,553       5,229  
Vehicles
    339       3,173  
Leasehold improvements
    100       454  
      2,992       24,773  
Less accumulated depreciation
    (2,098 )     (14,024 )
    $ 894     $ 10,749  

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The provision for depreciation amounted to $113, of which $0 is included in cost of revenues, and $512, of which $221 is included in cost of revenues, for the three-month periods ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.   The provision for depreciation amounted to $478, of which $168 is included in cost of revenues, and $999, of which $427 is included in cost of revenues, for the six-month periods ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.  Losses on disposal of assets totaled $21 for the three-month period ended February 28, 2009 related to various office equipment and vehicle disposals.  Losses on disposal of assets totaling $1 was recorded for the three-month period ended February 29, 2008 related to various building, office equipment, and vehicle disposals.  A total of $6,097 net of $729 of accumulated depreciation is included in the property, plant and equipment at February 29, 2008, related to a consolidated variable interest entity.  Effective November 30, 2008, the Company is no longer required to consolidate the variable interest entity.  Refer to Notes 2 and 3 for further details.

NOTE 8 - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, as recorded under SFAS 142, are summarized as follows:

   
Business
Solutions
   
Transportation
Infrastructure
   
Total
 
                   
Goodwill at August 31, 2008
  $ 12,339     $ 152     $ 12,491  
Goodwill disposition with sale of division
    -       (152 )     (152 )
Goodwill at February 28, 2009
  $ 12,339     $ -     $ 12,339  

The total amount of goodwill that is deductible for tax purposes is $9,462 and $9,476 at February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.  The Company recognized impairment on certain goodwill within its Ultraviolet Technologies segment of $4,694 and its Electronics Integration segment of $1,276 for the year ended August 31, 2008 based upon losses incurred within operating units and significant downsizing of personnel and operations.

The following table sets forth the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of the Company's other intangible assets:

   
February 28, 2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
Gross
Carrying
Amount
   
Accumulated
Amortization
   
Net Book
Value
   
Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period (in
years)
 
                         
Customer relationships
  $ 4,063     $ 1,255     $ 2,808       10  
Tradename (not subject to amortization)
    590       -       590          
    $ 4,653     $ 1,255     $ 3,398          

   
August 31, 2008
 
   
(Audited)
 
   
Gross
Carrying
Amount
   
Accumulated
Amorization
   
Net Book
Value
   
Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period (in
years)
 
                         
Customer relationships
  $ 4,063     $ 1,051     $ 3,012       10  
Tradename (not subject to amortization)
    590       -       590          
    $ 4,653     $ 1,051     $ 3,602          

Intangible asset amortization expense is $102 and $206 for the three-month periods ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively, which includes $78 and $127 of amortization related to loan origination fees, respectively.  Intangible asset amortization expense is $281 and $846 for the six-month periods ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively, which includes $78 and $229 of amortization related to loan origination fees, respectively.  The Company recognized impairment charges amounting to $2,770 during fiscal 2008 as a result of triggering events primarily within its Business Solutions and Ultraviolet Technologies.  Triggering events include: a) blatant violation of non-compete agreements with certain terminated employees within the Business Solutions segment coupled with the Company’s inability or unwillingness to enforce such agreements; b) a substantial change in the customer mix and number of worksite employees within the Business Solutions segment; c) losses incurred within certain operating units; d) significant downsizing of personnel and operations; and e) restructuring of management.

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Amortization expense on intangible assets currently owned by the Company at February 28, 2009 for each of the next five fiscal years is as follows:

2009
  $ 204  
2010
    406  
2011
    406  
2012
    406  
2013
    406  
2014 and thereafter
    1,570  
Total
  $ 3,398  

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NOTE 9 - DEBT ARRANGEMENTS

The Company’s debt liabilities consisted of the following:
 
   
February 28,
2009
(Unaudited)
   
August 31,
2008
(Audited)
 
             
Debt with majority shareholder
           
Term loan note due May 5, 2011.  Interest at LIBOR plus 1.75% adjusted annually on June 1 until maturity.  The loan requires a guarantee fee of 1.88% beginning June 5, 2008.  The loan is secured by all assets and a personal guarantee of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.  Reduction in debt of $10,000 with disposition of divisions.  Remainder converted to preferred stock on November 30, 2008.
  $ -     $ 32,000  
                 
Term note due in monthly installments of $3 including interest at 4.0% through September 2008.  The loan is secured by vehicles and equipment.  The loan was repaid in September 2008.
    -       2  
                 
Notes payable
               
Revolving line of credit due May 31, 2010.  Availability is limited to the lesser of $6 million or the borrowing base amount which is calculated monthly.  Interest at prime minus .5%.  The loan is secured by certain assets of the Company and limited personal guaranties of the two majority shareholders (the Chairman of the Board and the CEO of the Company).  The loan is subject to certain covenants including a minimum tangible net worth and current ratio requirements.  The note was sold on November 30, 2008.  Refer to Note 2 for further details.
    -       3,250  
                 
Term note due in monthly installments of $1, including interest at 4.3% through October 2009. The loan is secured by a vehicle.  The remainder of the term notes were sold on November 30, 2008.  Refer to Note 2 for further details.
    8       274  
                 
Convertible Term Note
               
Convertible term note due in monthly installments of $227 plus interest at the Prime Rate plus 3.0% (subject to adjustments as described below) through maturity date, November 30, 2008.  The loan is guaranteed by the Company’s two majority shareholders.  The loan was repaid in November 2008.
    -       3,405  
                 
Variable interest entity
               
Revolving line of credit promissory note due August 29, 2008.  Interest at LIBOR plus 1.6%.  The loan is secured by real estate and personal guarantees of the Company’s two majority shareholders.  Refer to Note 3 for further details.
    -       2,200  
                 
Various term loans due in monthly installments totaling $44 plus interest at ranges from LIBOR plus 1.5% to LIBOR plus 1.6%.  The loans mature at dates ranging from February 2009 through April 2011.  The notes are secured by real estate and personal guarantees of the Company’s two majority shareholders.  Refer to Note 3 for further details.
    -       4,233  
                 
Capital leases
               
Various notes due in monthly installments of $2 including interest at ranges from 2.3% to 7.51% through November 2010. The loans are secured by equipment.
    44       66  
                 
Total debt obligations
    52       45,430  
                 
Less current maturities
    (32 )     (10,790 )
                 
Long-term portion of outstanding debt
  $ 20     $ 34,640  

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Fiscal year principal payments due on long-term debt outstanding at February 28, 2009 are approximately as follows:

2009
  $ 32  
2010
    14  
2011
    6  
    $ 52  

Credit Facility Loan and Security Agreement

Effective June 2, 2008, the Company entered into a $32,000 term loan note with its majority shareholder and Chairman.  The credit facility matures on May 5, 2011 and bears interest at the one year LIBOR plus 1.75% adjusted on June 1 of each year until maturity.  In addition, the loan requires a guarantee fee of 1.88% beginning June 5, 2008.  The loan is secured by substantially all assets of the Company and personally guaranteed up to 50% by the Company’s CEO.  On December 11, 2008, the Company terminated the $32,000 Term Loan Note with an outstanding balance of $21,700 after the completion of the debt reduction for the disposition of assets with the Company’s majority shareholder and Chairman.  This termination was effective as of November 30, 2008.  The Company satisfied the Note in connection with the disposition of assets as set forth in Note 2, and did not incur any early termination penalties. Refer to Note 2 for further details.

On June 10, 2008, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, JH Drew, entered into a $6 million revolving line of credit with KeyBank.  Availability under the credit facility is the lesser of $6 million or the borrowing base amount, which is calculated monthly as a percentage of the Company’s eligible assets.  The revolving line of credit incurs interest at the Prime Rate minus 0.5% and matures on May 31, 2010.  The credit facility is secured by certain assets of JH Drew and limited personal guaranties of Fortune’s two majority shareholders.  The credit facility is subject to certain covenants including a minimum tangible net worth and current ratio requirements.  Outstanding borrowings on this line of credit amounted to $3,250 at August 31, 2008.  The Company had $2,750 availability under the line of credit at August 31, 2008.  In November 2008, the Company utilized borrowing availability under this line of credit to pay off the remaining balance due on the convertible notes with Laurus Master Fund.  Effective November 30, 2008, JH Drew was sold and the revolving line of credit with KeyBank was no longer a liability of the Company.  Refer to Note 2 for further details.

Cancellation of Line of Credit - Related Party

On June 30, 2008, the Company exchanged 66,180 shares of non-voting Series A Preferred Stock with $0.10 par value and a dividend of $7.50 per share for 66,180 shares of non-voting Series B Preferred Stock with $0.10 par value and a dividend of $10.00 per share.

As described in Note 13, on June 30, 2008, the Company issued 13,000 shares of non-voting Series B Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.10 per share and a dividend of $10.00 per share in consideration for the termination of the Company’s Term Loan Note in the amount of $1,300 with its majority shareholder.  The unsecured Term Note was due on November 1, 2010 and paid interest at LIBOR plus 3.0%.

On December 11, 2008, the Company exchanged 79,180 shares of non-voting Series B Preferred Stock with $0.10 par value and a dividend of $10 per share for 79,180 shares of non-voting Series C Preferred Stock with $0.10 par value and a dividend of $5 per share in years one and two subsequent to the transaction date, $6 per share in year three subsequent to the transaction date and $7 per share thereafter.

As described in Note 13, on December 11, 2008 with an effective date of November 30, 2008, the Company issued 217,000 shares of non-redeemable, non-voting cumulative Series C preferred stock with a par value of $0.10 per share and an annual dividend of $5 per share in years one and two subsequent to the transaction date, $6 per share in year three subsequent to the transaction date and $7 per share thereafter. The shares were issued in consideration for the termination of the Company’s Term Loan Note in the amount of $21,700 with its majority shareholder.  Refer to Note 2 for further details.

Convertible Term Note

On November 21, 2005, the Company issued a convertible term note (the “Note”) payable to an unrelated party, Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. (“Laurus”), in the principal amount of $7,500.  The note was paid in full in November 2008.  Additionally, the Company issued a warrant to Laurus (the “Laurus Warrant”) to purchase up to an aggregate of 272,727 shares of the Company's common stock.  The Company also issued a warrant (the “CB Capital Warrant”) exercisable for shares of the Company’s common stock to CB Capital Partners, Inc. (“CB Capital”), a financial advisor to purchase up to an aggregate of 13,636 shares of the Company’s common stock.  The Laurus and CB Capital warrants (collectively, “the Warrants”) have a term of five years and an exercise price of $6.60 per share.

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The Warrants were recorded at fair value and classified as a liability.  Any discount accretion is considered immaterial based on the Black-Scholes model.  The Company recorded $856 for debt issue costs, including $308 paid to affiliates of Laurus, $475 to CB Capital, and $73 for legal and professional fees.

NOTE 10 - RETIREMENT PLAN

The Company maintains a profit-sharing plan that covers all employees who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the plan.  Company contributions are made at management’s discretion and are allocated based upon each participant’s eligible compensation.

The plan includes a 401(k) savings plan whereby employees can contribute and defer taxes on compensation contributed to the plan.  The Company matches 25% up to 4% of an employee’s compensation.  The Company is not required to contribute to the plan but may make a discretionary contribution.

NOTE 11 - DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company ceased its operations in Kingston Sales Corporation and Telecom Technology Corporation, which were part of the Electronics Integration segment.  The results of the above are reported in discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, and statements of cash flows as of, and for the three and six months ending February 28, 2009.  The segment results in Note 21 for the three and six months ending February 28, 2009 reflect the reclassification of the discontinued operations.  Revenues from discontinued operations were $109 and $939 for the three and six months ending February 28, 2009.  The net losses from discontinued operations were $18 and $78 for the three and six months ending February 28, 2009.

NOTE 12– EQUITY INCENTIVE PLANS AND OTHER STOCK COMPENSATION

Restricted Share Units

Effective April 13, 2006, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan. Under terms of the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, the Company may grant options, restricted share units and other stock-based awards to its management personnel as well as other individuals for up to one million shares of common stock.  During the period ended February 28, 2009, 708,800 restricted share units were issued under this plan.

Warrants

In connection with the disposition of assets referred to in Note 2, the Company issued the Chairman and majority shareholder 2,200,000 warrants that are each convertible into one share of common stock with an exercise price of $ .40 per share.  The remaining contractual term on these warrants is through November 30, 2018.

NOTE 13- SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Common Stock

The following are the details of the Company's common stock as of February 28, 2009 and August 31, 2008:

   
Number of Shares
       
   
Authorized
   
Issued
   
Outstanding
   
Amount
 
February 28, 2009
                       
Common stock, $0.10 par value
    150,000,000       12,082,173       12,082,173     $ 1,182  
                                 
August 31, 2008
                               
Common stock, $0.10 par value
    150,000,000       11,383,373       11,383,373     $ 1,117  

There were a total of 708,800 shares issued for the period ended February 28, 2009.  There was a total 10,000 shares that were retired during the period ended February 28, 2009.

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Preferred Stock

The following are the details of the Company's non-voting preferred stock as of February 28, 2009 and August 31, 2008:

   
Number of Shares
       
   
Authorized
   
Issued
   
Outstanding
   
Amount
 
February 28, 2009:
                       
Preferred stock, Series A $0.10 par value
    1,000,000       66,180       -     $ -  
Preferred stock, Series B $0.10 par value
    1,000,000       79,180       -     $ -  
Preferred stock, Series C $0.10 par value
    1,000,000       296,180       296,180     $ 29,618  
                                 
August 31, 2008:
                               
Preferred stock, Series A $0.10 par value
    1,000,000       66,180       -     $ -  
Preferred stock, Series B $0.10 par value
    1,000,000       79,180       79,180     $ 7,918  

On June 30, 2008, the Company exchanged the 66,180 shares of non-voting Series A Preferred Stock with $0.10 par value and a dividend of $7.50 per share for 66,180 shares of non-voting Series B Preferred Stock with $0.10 par value and a dividend of $10.00 per share.

In addition on June 30, 2008, the Company issued 13,000 shares of non-voting Series B Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.10 per share and a dividend of $10.00 per share in consideration for the termination of the Company’s Term Loan Note in the amount of $1,300 with its majority shareholder.  The unsecured Term Loan Note was due on November 1, 2010 and paid interest at LIBOR plus 3.0%.

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company exchanged the 79,180 shares non-voting Series B Preferred Stock with $0.10 par value and a dividend of $10.00 per share for non-voting Series C Preferred Stock with $0.10 par value and annual dividends of $5 per share in years ending November 30, 2009 and 2010, $6 per share in the year ending November 30, 2011 and $7 per share thereafter. The dividends will be paid on a pro-rata basis monthly.

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company issued 217,000 shares of $0.10 par value non-voting Series C Preferred Stock to the Company’s majority shareholder as consideration for cancellation of certain debt obligations owed by the Company under a line of credit promissory note dated June 5, 2008.  The shares are not convertible to common stock and have various restrictions pertaining to their transferability as they are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933.

The shares issued are single class and pay on a monthly basis an annual cash dividend of $5 per share in years ending November 30, 2009 and 2010, $6 per share in the year ending November 30, 2011 and $7 per share thereafter. Dividends of $247 and $124 were paid and/or accrued for the three months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively. Dividends of $445 and $248 were paid and/or accrued for the six months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.

Treasury Stock

The Company had no outstanding shares of treasury stock at February 28, 2009 or August 31, 2008.

NOTE 14- ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Significant components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:

   
Foreign
Currency
Adjustments
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 
             
Balance at August 31, 2008
  $ 192     $ 192  
                 
Period change
    (192 )     (192 )
                 
Balance at February 28, 2009
  $ -     $ -  

The net tax effect of the unrealized gain (loss) after consideration of the valuation allowance is insignificant and is not included in deferred tax assets or accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

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NOTE 15 - PER SHARE DATA

The following presents the computation of basic income per common share and diluted income per common share:

   
Three Month Period Ended
   
Six Month Period Ended
 
   
February 28,
2009
(Unaudited)
   
February 29,
2008
(Unaudited)
   
February 28,
2009
(Unaudited)
   
February 29,
2008
(Unaudited)
 
                         
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders
  $ 15     $ (2,839 )   $ 59     $ (2,829 )
                                 
Basic Income (Loss) per Common Share
  $ -     $ (0.25 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.25 )
                                 
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    12,015,506       11,391,823       11,700,131       11,391,823  
                                 
Diluted Income (Loss) per Common Share
  $ -     $ (0.25 )   $ -     $ (0.25 )
                                 
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    14,574,558       12,658,637       13,306,986       12,714,263  

NOTE 16- OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

Property Lease Commitments

Segment
 
Location(s)
 
Description
Business Solutions
 
Richmond, IN (1); Indianapolis, IN (2); Brentwood, TN (3); Provo, UT (4); Tucson, AZ (5); Loveland, CO (6)
 
Offices
Corporate
 
Indianapolis, IN (7)
 
Offices

(1)
The lease on this property is with the former Chief Operating Officer of the Company.  The operating lease agreement provides for monthly base rent of $4 through August 31, 2010, with nominal annual increases. The agreement also includes a one-year renewal option.

(2)
The Company maintained a sublease obligation that provides for monthly base rent of $5 through December 31, 2008 and may be adjusted annually to fair market value or to increases defined in the agreement. The lessee pays most expenses related to the building including repairs and maintenance, insurance, and property taxes. There is no renewal option.

(3)
The Company maintains an operating lease agreement that provides for monthly base rent of $12 through January 31, 2014. In addition to an escalating base monthly rent, the agreement requires the Company to pay any increase in operating costs, real estate taxes, or utilities over the base year.

(4)
The Company maintains an operating lease agreement that provides for monthly base rent of $26 through January 31, 2012 and is increased 5% annually.  The lessee pays most expenses related to repairs, maintenance, property taxes, and insurance.  The lessor is required to carry minimal amounts of insurance.

(5)
The Company maintains an operating lease agreement that provides for monthly base rent of $5 through January 31, 2010.  The lessee pays most expenses related to repairs, maintenance, property taxes, and insurance.  The lessor is required to carry minimal amounts of insurance.  The lease includes two three-year lease renewal options for a total of six years.

(6)
The Company maintains an operating lease agreement that provides for monthly base rent of $2 through January 31, 2014.  The lessee pays most expenses related to repairs, maintenance, property taxes, and insurance.  The lessor is required to carry minimal amounts of insurance.

(7)
The Company maintains an operating lease agreement with a limited liability Company that is owned by the majority shareholders.  The operating lease agreement provides for monthly base rent of $10 through November 30, 2013, adjusted annually to fair market value.  The agreement also includes a one-year renewal option.  The lease is an “Absolute Triple Net Lease” which provides for the lessee to pay most expenses related to the building including repairs and maintenance, insurance, and property taxes.

Rent expense under these agreements amounted to $142 and $289 for the three and six months ending February 28, 2009.

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Future minimum commitments under these agreements at February 28, 2009 are approximately as follows:

   
Facilities
 
2009
  $ 359  
2010
    681  
2011
    648  
2012
    449  
2013
    302  
2014 and thereafter
    1,307  
    $ 3,746  

NOTE 17 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The following is a summary of related party amounts included in the consolidated financial statements at February 28, 2009 and August 31, 2008, respectively:

   
February 28,
2009
(Unaudited)
   
August 31,
2008
(Audited)
 
Assets:
           
Long-term note receivable
  $ 3,276     $ -  
                 
Liabilities:
               
Long-term line of credit
    -       (32,000 )
Installment notes payable
    -       (2 )
                 
Net assets (liabilities)
  $ 3,276     $ (32,002 )

The note receivable represents a loan with a business owned by the Company’s majority shareholders in connection with the disposition of the assets.  Refer to Note 2 for further details.  The loan expires on November 30, 2011 and bears interest at the Prime Rate plus 1%.  Beginning on December 30, 2008 and each month thereafter, interest will be paid.  Commencing on December 30, 2009, monthly principal payments of $50 are due and commencing on December 30, 2010, monthly principal payments of $100 are due.

In addition, the Company had $1,300 borrowed at March 31, 2008 under a long-term unsecured line of credit with the Company’s majority shareholder.  Effective June 30, 2008, the Company issued 13,000 shares of $0.10 par value Series B preferred stock to the Company’s majority shareholder as consideration for cancellation of this debt obligation.  On November 30, 2008, the 13,000 shares of $0.10 par value Series B preferred stock was exchanged for 13,000 shares of $0.10 par value Series C preferred stock.

The term loan represents a loan from the Company’s majority shareholder and matures on May 5, 2011.  See Note 9 for further details.  Effective November 30, 2008, the Company issued 217,000 shares of $0.10 par value Series C preferred stock to the Company’s majority shareholder as consideration for cancellation of this debt obligation.  Refer to Note 2 and Note 9 for further details.

The installment notes payable represents loans for equipment and vehicle purchases by the Company’s majority shareholder.  The loans are secured by the respective assets acquired and expire no later than September 30, 2008.  The notes were repaid in September 2008.  Interest expense is immaterial.  See Note 9 for further details.

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The following is a summary of related party amounts included in the consolidated statements of operations for the six months ending February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively:

   
February 28,
2009
(Unaudited)
   
February 29,
2008
(Unaudited)
 
Revenues:
           
Business Solutions (1)
  $ 284     $ -  
Electronics Integration (11)
    5       -  
Total
    289       -  
                 
Expenses:
               
Business Solutions (2)
    211       173  
Wireless Infrastructure (3) (4) (5)
    39       136  
Transportation Infrastructure (6)
    75       150  
Ultraviolet Technologies (7)
    21       42  
Electronics Integration (3)
    44       57  
Holding Company (8) (9) (10)
    337       508  
Total
  $ 727     $ 1,066  

(1)
During the six months ending February 28, 2009, the Company’s CSM and PSM subsidiaries performed $284 worth of services for businesses owned by the Company’s two majority shareholders.
(2)
The Company’s PSM subsidiary holds a lease for an office building in Richmond, IN from the former Chief Operating Officer of the Company.  The lease is for a period of five years and expires in August 2010. The agreement provides for base rent of $4 per month with nominal annual increases.  Rent and related expense of $24 was recognized for the six months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.  The Company’s ESG subsidiary is entered into a lease agreement for an office building in Provo, Utah which is leased from a limited liability company in which ESG’s former President is a member of the limited liability company.  The lease is due to expire January 31, 2012.  Rent and related expense of $157 and $149 were recognized for the six months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.  The Company’s ESG subsidiary holds a lease for an office building in Tucson, AZ from a Company owned by a former employee.  The lease is for a period of three years and expires in January 2010.  Rent and related expenses of $30 were recognized for the six months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.
(3)
The Company maintained an operating lease agreement for the rental of a building with a limited liability company owned by the Company’s two majority shareholders.  A majority of the Company’s subsidiaries maintain offices and or warehouse space in the facility. The lease agreement includes a ten-year term with one option to extend the lease term for a one-year period.  The lease was terminated on November 30, 2008.  The agreement provides for a monthly base rent of $28 per month.  The base rent shall be adjusted annually to fair market value. In addition, the Company shall pay certain expenses including taxes, assessments, maintenance and repairs.  Rent and related expenses of $82 and $77 were recognized for the six months ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.
(4)
The Company maintains a debt obligation to its majority shareholder for the purchase of vehicles and equipment. The loans are secured by the assets and pay interest at 6%.  Interest expense of $1 was recognized for the six months ending February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.  The debt was repaid in November 2008.
(5)
The Company’s Fortune Wireless subsidiary maintains an operating lease agreement for rental of a building with a limited liability company owned by the Company’s two majority shareholders.  The operating lease agreement provides for monthly base rent of $4 through April 30, 2011, adjusted annually to fair market value.  The building was sold and the lease was terminated in November 2007.  Rent and related expenses of $12 was recognized for the six months ended February 29, 2008.
(6)
The Company’s JH Drew subsidiary maintains an operating lease agreement for rental of three buildings located in Indiana, Tennessee and Missouri with a limited liability company owned by the Company’s two majority shareholders.  The lease agreement includes a five-year term with one option to extend the lease term for a one-year period and provides for base rent of $25 per month. The base rent shall be adjusted annually to fair market value.  In addition, the Company shall pay certain expenses including taxes, assessments, maintenance and repairs.  The lease was terminated on November 30, 2008.  Rent and related expenses of $75 and $150 were recognized for the six months ending February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.
(7)
The Company’s Nor-Cote subsidiary maintains an operating lease agreement for rental of a building with a limited liability company owned by the Company’s two majority shareholders.  The agreement provides for monthly base rent of $7 and expires in August 2009.  The lease was terminated on November 30, 2008.  The base rent shall be adjusted annually to fair market value.  The Agreement also includes one renewal option, which allows the Company to extend the lease term for an additional year.  Rent and related expenses of $21 and $42 were recognized for the six months ending February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.
(8)
The Company maintains an operating lease agreement for the rental of a building with a limited liability company owned by the Company’s two majority shareholders.  The lease agreement includes a ten-year term with one option to extend the lease term for a one-year period.  The agreement provides for a monthly base rent of $88 per month.  The base rent shall be adjusted annually to fair market value.  In addition, the Company shall pay certain expenses including taxes, assessments, maintenance and repairs.  The lease was terminated on November 30, 2008.  Rent and related expenses of $263 and $471 were recognized for the six months ending February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.

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(9)
As described in Note 9, the Company entered into various unsecured line of credit agreements with its majority shareholder.  Interest expense booked on these agreements amounted to $7 and $37 for the six months ending February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.
(10)
Guarantee fees approved by the Company’s Board of Directors were paid during the six months ending February 28, 2009 to the Company’s CEO in the amount of $150.  The fees were associated with the Company’s CEO providing personal guarantees for a substantial portion of the Company’s debt obligations.
(11)
During the six months ending February 28, 2009, the Company’s Telecom Technology Corp.subsidiary performed $5 worth of services for a business owned by the Company’s two majority shareholders.

Other Related Party Transactions

The Company’s majority shareholders have entered into various put/call option agreements (“option agreements”) with the Company’s common stock over the last five years.  Option agreements with these shareholders are included in the acquisitions of Nor-Cote, PSM, and CSM.  The put/ call options range in price from $1 to $4 per common share.  During fiscal year 2008, the majority shareholders acquired 102,843 shares of the Company’s commons stock related to option agreements with CSM for approximately $1,062.  During fiscal 2007, the majority shareholders acquired 2,489,000 shares of the Company’s common stock related to option agreements with Nor-Cote and PSM for approximately $12,050.

NOTE 18- SIGNIFICANT ESTIMATES

Significant estimates have been made by management with respect to the realizability of the Company’s deferred tax assets.  Actual results could differ from these estimates making it reasonably possible that a change in these estimates could occur in the near term.  The net increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets was $162 and $986 at February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.  The valuation allowance relates primarily to net operating loss carry forwards, tax credit carry forwards, and net deductible temporary differences.  The Company evaluates a variety of factors in determining the amount of the deferred income tax assets to be recognized pursuant to SFAS No. 109, including the number of years the Company’s operating loss and tax credits can be carried forward, the existence of taxable temporary differences, the Company’s earnings history and the Company’s near-term earnings expectations.  At February 28, 2009, management believes it is more likely than not that the majority of net deferred income tax assets will not be realized.

Company subsidiaries in the Business Solutions Segment establish reserves for workers’ compensation and health insurance claims by estimating unpaid losses and loss expenses with respect to claims occurring on or before the balance sheet date.  Such estimates include provisions for reported claims and provisions for incurred-but-not-reported claims.  The estimates of unpaid losses are established and continually reviewed by the Company using a variety of statistical and analytical techniques.  Reserve estimates reflect past claims experience, currently known factors and trends and estimates of future claim trends.

Irrespective of the techniques used, estimation error is inherent in the process of establishing unpaid loss reserves as of any given date.  Uncertainties in projecting ultimate claim amounts are enhanced by the time lag between when a claim actually occurs and when it becomes reported and settled.  These policies contain aggregate limits of indemnification, so the risks of additional claims under the contracts are limited.  For the reasons previously discussed, the amounts of the reserves established as of a given balance sheet date and the subsequent actual losses and loss expenses paid will likely differ, perhaps by a material amount.  There is no guaranty that the recorded reserves will prove to be adequate.  Changes in unpaid loss estimates arising from the review process are charged or credited, as applicable, to earnings in the period of the change.

NOTE 19- CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, including marketable securities, and accounts receivables.  The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality institutions.  At times, such amounts may be in excess of the FDIC insured limit.  The Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers and, as a consequence, believes that its accounts receivable credit risk exposure is limited.

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NOTE 20- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation

The Company is involved in various legal proceedings.  The Company believes it has adequate legal defenses with respect to each of the suits and intends to vigorously defend against these actions.  However, it is reasonably possible that these cases could result in outcomes unfavorable to the Company.  While the Company currently believes that the amounts of the ultimate potential loss would not be material to the Company’s financial position, the outcome of litigation is inherently difficult to predict.  In the event of an adverse outcome, the ultimate potential loss could have a material effect on the financial position or reported results of operations in a particular quarter.

Restricted Cash

Certain states and vendors require us to post letters of credit to ensure payment of taxes or payments to the Company’s vendors under health insurance and workers’ compensation contracts and to guarantee performance under the Company’s contracts.  Such letters of credit are generally issued by a bank or similar financial institution.  The letter of credit commits the issuer to pay specified amounts to the holder of the letter of credit if the holder demonstrates that the Company has failed to perform specified actions.  If this were to occur, the Company would be required to reimburse the issuer of the letter of credit.  Depending on the circumstances of such a reimbursement, the Company may also have to record a charge to earnings for the reimbursement.  The Company does not believe that it is likely that any claims will be made under a letter of credit in the foreseeable future.   As of February 28, 2009, the Company had approximately $5.2 million in restricted cash primarily to secure obligations under its PEO contracts in the Business Solutions segment.

NOTE 21 - SEGMENT INFORMATION

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold or discontinued operations in its Wireless Infrastructure, Transportation Infrastructure, Ultraviolet Technologies, and Electronics Integration segments.  As a result, the Company currently has one reportable business segment, Business Solutions.  Prior to December 1, 2008, the Company was organized into five reportable business segments;  Business Solutions, Wireless Infrastructure, Transportation Infrastructure, Ultraviolet Technologies, and Electronics Integration.  The Company’s reportable business segments are organized in a manner that reflects how management reviews and evaluates those business activities.  Certain businesses have been grouped together for segment reporting based upon similar products or product lines, marketing, selling and distribution characteristics.  The segments are organized as follows:

Segment & Entity
 
Business Activity 
     
Business Solutions
   
Professional Staff Management, Inc. and subsidiaries; CSM, Inc. and subsidiaries and related entities; Employer Solutions Group, Inc. and related entities; Precision Employee Management, LLC
 
Provider of outsourced human resource services
     
Wireless Infrastructure
   
Fortune Wireless, Inc.; Magtech Services, Inc.; Cornerstone Wireless Construction Services, Inc.; James Westbrook & Associates, LLC
 
Provider turnkey development services for the deployment of wireless networks

Transportation Infrastructure
   
James H. Drew Corp. and subsidiaries
 
Installer of fiber optic, smart highway systems, traffic signals, street signs, high mast and ornamental lighting, guardrail, wireless communications, and fabrications of structural steel
     
Ultraviolet Technologies
   
Nor-Cote International, Inc. and subsidiaries
 
Manufacturer of UV curable screen printing ink products
     
Electronics Integration
   
Kingston Sales Corporation; Commercial Solutions, Inc.; Telecom Technology, Corp.
 
Distributor and installer of home and commercial electronics

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The following tables report data by segment and exclude revenues from transactions with other operating segments:

   
Business
   
Holding
   
Segment
 
   
Solutions (1)
   
Company
   
Totals
 
3-Months Ended February 28, 2009
                 
Revenue
  $ 16,428     $ -     $ 16,428  
Cost of revenue
    13,119       -       13,119  
Gross profit
    3,309       -       3,309  
Operating expenses
                       
Selling, general and administrative
    2,854       (47 )     2,807  
Depreciation and amortization
    166       49       215  
Total operating expenses
    3,020       2       3,022  
                         
Segment operating income (loss)
  $ 289     $ (2 )   $ 287  

(1)
Gross billings of $141,056 less worksite employee payroll costs of $124,628.

   
Business
   
Wireless
   
Transportation
   
Ultraviolet
   
Electronics
   
Operating
 
   
Solutions (1)
   
Infrastructure
   
Infrastructure
   
Technologies
   
Integration
   
Total
 
3-Months Ended February 29, 2008
                                   
Revenue
  $ 22,258     $ 4,253     $ 10,047     $ 2,811     $ 2,556     $ 41,925  
Cost of revenue
    18,588       3,558       9,228       1,621       2,404       35,399  
Gross profit
    3,670       695       819       1,190       152       6,526  
Operating expenses
                                               
Selling, general and administrative
    3,290       1,112       1,024       1,185       476       7,087  
Depreciation and amortization
    354       41       5       83       11       494  
Total operating expenses
    3,644       1,153       1,029       1,268       487       7,581  
                                                 
Segment operating income (loss)
  $ 26     $ (458 )   $ (210 )   $ (78 )   $ (335 )   $ (1,055 )

   
Holding
   
Consolidated
   
VIE
   
Segment
 
   
Company
   
VIE
   
Elimination
   
Totals
 
3-Months Ended February 29, 2008
                       
Revenue
  $ -     $ 421     $ (420 )   $ 41,926  
Cost of revenue
    -       -       -       35,399  
Gross profit
    -       421       (420 )     6,527  
Operating expenses
                               
Selling, general and administrative
    748       -       (420 )     7,415  
Depreciation and amortization
    185       48       -       727  
Total operating expenses
    933       48       (420 )     8,142  
                                 
Segment operating income (loss)
  $ (933 )   $ 373     $ -     $ (1,615 )


(1) Gross billings of $161,416 less worksite employee payroll costs of $139,158.

   
Business
   
Wireless
   
Transportation
   
Ultraviolet
   
Electronics
   
Holding
       
   
Solutions (1)
   
Infrastructure
   
Infrastructure
   
Technologies
   
Integration
   
Company
   
Totals
 
6-months ended February 28, 2009
                                         
Revenue
  $ 33,169     $ 3,312     $ 12,090     $ 2,771     $ 1,251     $ -     $ 52,593  
Cost of revenue
    26,459       2,458       10,747       1,596       912       -       42,172  
Gross profit
    6,710       854       1,343       1,175       339       -       10,421  
Operating expenses
                                                       
Selling, general and administrative
    6,014       650       781       1,320       238       173       9,176  
Depreciation and amortization
    335       11       5       59       1       180       591  
Total operating expenses
    6,349       661       786       1,379       239       353       9,767  
                                                         
Segment operating income (loss)
  $ 361     $ 193     $ 557     $ (204 )   $ 100     $ (353 )   $ 654  

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(1) Gross billings of $290,604 less worksite employee payroll costs of $257,435.

   
Business
   
Wireless
   
Transportation
   
Ultraviolet
   
Electronics
   
Operating
 
   
Solutions (1)
   
Infrastructure
   
Infrastructure
   
Technologies
   
Integration
   
Total
 
6-Months Ended February 29, 2008
                                   
Revenue
  $ 42,627     $ 9,780     $ 21,627     $ 6,077     $ 5,569     $ 85,680  
Cost of revenue
    34,843       7,399       19,486       3,503       5,015       70,246  
Gross profit
    7,784       2,381       2,141       2,574       554       15,434  
Operating expenses
                                               
Selling, general and administrative
    6,659       2,192       1,839       2,486       901       14,077  
Depreciation and amortization
    707       82       9       153       25       976  
Total operating expenses
    7,366       2,274       1,848       2,639       926       15,053  
                                                 
Segment operating income (loss)
  $ 418     $ 107     $ 293     $ (65 )   $ (372 )   $ 381  

 
   
Holding
   
Consolidated
   
VIE
   
Segment
 
   
Company
   
VIE
   
Elimination
   
Totals
 
6-Months Ended February 29, 2008
                       
Revenue
  $ -     $ 854     $ (851 )   $ 85,683  
Cost of revenue
    -       -       -       70,246  
Gross profit
    -       854       (851 )     15,437  
Operating expenses
                               
Selling, general and administrative
    1,137       17       (851 )     14,380  
Depreciation and amortization
    345       97       -       1,418  
Total operating expenses
    1,482       114       (851 )     15,798  
                                 
Segment operating income (loss)
  $ (1,482 )   $ 740     $ -     $ (361 )

(1) Gross billings of $316,530 less worksite employee payroll costs of $273,903.
 
   
Business
   
Electronics
   
Holding
       
   
Solutions
   
Integration
   
Company
   
Totals
 
As of February 28, 2009 (Unaudited)
                       
Current Assets
                       
Cash and equivalents
  $ 2,264     $ -     $ 53     $ 2,317  
Restricted cash
    5,166       -       -       5,166  
Accounts receivable, net
    2,181       -       4       2,185  
Inventory, net
    13       -       -       13  
Deferred tax asset
    1,489       -       -       1,489  
Prepaid expenses and
                               
other current assets
    949       -       (16 )     933  
Assets of discontinued operations, net
    -       191       -       191  
Total Current Assets
    12,062       191       41       12,294  
                                 
Other Assets
                               
Property, plant & equipment, net
    557       -       337       894  
Goodwill
    12,339       -       -       12,339  
Other intangible assets, net
    3,398       -       -       3,398  
Term note receivable-related party
    -       -       3,276       3,276  
Other long term assets
    22       -       21       43  
Total Other Assets
    16,316       -       3,634       19,950  
                                 
Total Assets
  $ 28,378     $ 191     $ 3,675     $ 32,244  
 
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Business
   
Wireless
   
Transportation
   
Ultraviolet
   
Electronics
   
Operating
 
   
Solutions
   
Infrastructure
   
Infrastructure
   
Technologies
   
Integration
   
Total
 
As of August 31, 2008 (Audited)
                                   
Current Assets
                                   
Cash and equivalents
  $ 2,055     $ 230     $ 1,029     $ 527     $ 48     $ 3,889  
Restricted cash
    5,370       -       -       -       -       5,370  
Accounts receivable, net
    3,093       2,760       8,147       1,859       1,442       17,301  
Costs and estimated earnings in excess
                                               
   of billings on uncompleted contracts
    -       192       2,593       -       -       2,785  
Inventory, net
    17       39       2,312       1,646       353       4,367  
Deferred tax asset
    922       -       613       -       -       1,535  
Prepaid expenses and
                                               
   other current assets
    1,263       233       361       302       65       2,224  
Total Current Assets
    12,720       3,454       15,055       4,334       1,908       37,471  
                                                 
Other Assets
                                               
Property, plant & equipment, net
    641       306       1,418       1,916       42       4,323  
Accounts receivable - long term
    -       6       859       -       -       865  
Goodwill
    12,339       -       152       -       -       12,491  
Other intangible assets, net
    3,602       -       -       -       -       3,602  
Other long term assets
    23       -       -       13       -       36  
Total Other Assets
    16,605       312       2,429       1,929       42       21,317  
                                                 
Total Assets
  $ 29,325     $ 3,766     $ 17,484     $ 6,263     $ 1,950     $ 58,788  

   
Holding
   
Consolidated
   
Segment
 
   
Company
   
VIE
   
Totals
 
As of August 31, 2008 (Audited)
                 
Current Assets
                 
Cash and equivalents
  $ 831     $ 20     $ 4,740  
Restricted cash
    -       -       5,370  
Accounts receivable, net
    (96 )     -       17,205  
Costs and estimated earnings in excess
                    -  
   of billings on uncompleted contracts
    -       -       2,785  
Inventory, net
    -       -       4,367  
Deferred tax asset
    -       -       1,535  
Prepaid expenses and
                    -  
   other current assets
    114       (75 )     2,263  
Total Current Assets
    849       (55 )     38,265  
                         
Other Assets
                       
Property, plant & equipment, net
    424       6,002       10,749  
Accounts receivable - long term
    -       -       865  
Goodwill
    -       -       12,491  
Other intangible assets, net
    -       -       3,602  
Other long term assets
    103       1       140  
Total Other Assets
    527       6,003       27,847  
                         
Total Assets
  $ 1,376     $ 5,948     $ 66,112  

NOTE 22 – GOING CONCERN

The accompanying consolidated financials statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.  The Company had cash flow provided by operations of $1,621 for the six months ended February 28, 2009.  As described in Note 2, by selling the subsidiaries in four segments that overall have been underperforming and require a higher level of working capital investment, management believes they will be able to start generating positive cash flows immediately.  The conversion of the outstanding debt to preferred stock by the Company’s majority shareholder will also result in a significant decrease in the debt service requirements in 2009.  With the Company’s human capital and financial resources all focusing on the profitability of a segment that historically has generated operating income and strong cash flows from operations, management believes the Company will have adequate cash to fund anticipated needs through August 31, 2009.  The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Statements contained in this document, as well as some statements by the Company in periodic press releases and oral statements of Company officials during presentations about the Company constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”).  Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, depend on or refer to future events or conditions, which include words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “believe” and similar expressions.  These statements are based on the current intent, belief or expectation of the Company with respect to, among other things, trends affecting the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.  These statements are not guaranties of future performance and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Actual events and results involve risks and uncertainties and may differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors.  Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences, include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties that are discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” disclosed within Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2008.  Readers should carefully review the risk factors referred to above and the other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

OVERVIEW

As a holding company of various product and service entities, we have historically invested in businesses that we believe are undervalued or underperforming, and /or in operations that are poised for significant growth.  Management’s strategic focus is to support the growth of its operations by increasing revenues and revenue streams, managing costs and creating earnings growth.

Our operations are largely decentralized from the corporate office.  Autonomy is given to subsidiary entities, and there are few integrated business functions (i.e. sales, marketing, purchasing and human resources).  Day-to-day operating decisions are made by subsidiary management teams.  Our Corporate management team assists in operational decisions when deemed necessary, selects subsidiary management teams and handles capital allocation among our operations.

We were incorporated in the state of Delaware in 1988, restructured in 2000 and redomesticated to the state of Indiana in May 2005.  Prior to 2001, we conducted business mainly in the entertainment industry.

Until November 30, 2008, we classified our businesses under five operating segments:  Business Solutions; Wireless Infrastructure; Transportation Infrastructure; Ultraviolet Technologies; and Electronics Integration.   Effective November 30, 2008, we approved the sale of all of our remaining operating subsidiaries within four of our five segments (Wireless Infrastructure, Transportation Infrastructure, Ultraviolet Infrastructure, and Electronics Integration).  Consequently, as of the effective date of the transaction, our Business Solutions segment is the Company’s remaining operating segment.  The sales transaction, combined with other significant events disclosed in Note 2 of our financial statements in Item 1, will change the focus of our Company in fiscal 2009 and thereafter.  This operational change in our Company will impact the comparability of our financial information compared to historical data presented in past filings.

Recent Developments

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company completed a transaction to sell all of the outstanding shares of common stock of the following wholly-owned subsidiaries: James H Drew Corporation, Nor-Cote International, Inc., Fortune Wireless, Inc. and Commercial Solutions, Inc.  The subsidiaries were sold to related parties entities owned by the Company’s majority shareholders in exchange for a $10,000,000 reduction in the outstanding balance of the term loan note due to the majority shareholder and a three-year term note in the amount of $3,240,000.  The transaction also included the conversion of the remaining term loan note balance to Preferred Stock and the issuance of additional warrants.  For further discussion of this transaction, see Note 2 – Disposition of Assets in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company will no longer be operating in the Wireless Infrastructure, Transportation Infrastructure, Ultraviolet Technologies and Electronics Integration Segments.

Effective December 1, 2008, the Company will devote substantially all its resources on the growth and profitability of the Business Solutions segment.
 
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Business Solutions Segment

The Business Solutions segment is comprised of Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) which provide full-service human resources outsourcing services through co-employment relationships with their clients.  Companies operating in the Business Solutions Segment include PSM, CSM, PEM, and ESG.  Our PEOs provide services typically managed by a company’s internal human resources and accounting departments, including payroll and tax processing and management, worker’s compensation and risk management, benefits administration, unemployment administration, human resource compliance services, 401k and retirement plan administration and employee assessments.  Clients represent a wide variety of industries from healthcare, professional services, software development, manufacturing logistics, telemarketing and construction. Combined, these organizations provide co-employment services to approximately 15,600 employees in 47 states.

Wireless Infrastructure Segment

Through November 30, 2008, we invested in wireless infrastructure businesses, having completed six acquisitions primarily related to infrastructure products and service offerings related to the development, marketing, management, maintenance and upgrading of wireless telecommunications sites.  While services are still offered under certain subsidiaries, in November 2005 we began marketing the consolidated services of these subsidiaries under the Fortune Wireless name brand to promote our ‘turn-key’ service offerings whereby we assist with multiple areas of wireless infrastructure under integrated contracting arrangements.  Turn-key services include site acquisition, engineering, architecture and design, and construction/technical services.

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries operating in the Wireless Infrastructure segment.

Site Acquisition

Through November 30, 2008, the Company owned a subsidiary that performs site acquisition services for the wireless telecommunications industry which include program management, site leasing, land use planning, architectural & engineering design, construction management, co-location facilitation, environmental services, lease renegotiation, site marketing and asset management.

Engineering, Architecture and Design

Through November 30, 2008, the Company owned subsidiaries that perform engineering, architecture and design services for the wireless, telecommunications, real estate development, municipal, and petroleum industries.  The telecommunications industry includes cellular, personal communication services (PCS), specialized mobile radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobile radio (ESMR), microwave systems, fixed wireless, broadband and fiber optics technologies for carriers, tower consolidators and utilities.  Services also included structural analysis and design of improvements to telecommunications towers, the structural design and analysis of buildings, commercial and residential land development projects, including re-zoning of properties.

Construction/Technical Services

Through November 30, 2008, the Company owned a subsidiary that performs construction services for the telecommunications industry, primarily consisting of developing and upgrading wireless networks for wireless carriers.  Services include: program and construction management; electrical, foundation, and tower installations; and antennae and line installations.  Technical Services are performed for wireless equipment manufacturers and service providers including switch and radio base station engineering.  Services include site, survey, delivery, installation and integration for the implementation of end user equipment offered by a wide range of wireless equipment manufacturers.

Subsidiaries operating in the Company’s Wireless Infrastructure segment included Fortune Wireless, Magtech Services, Inc., Cornerstone Wireless Construction Services, Inc. and James Westbrook & Associates, LLC.

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries operating in the Wireless Infrastructure segment.

Transportation Infrastructure Segment

Through November 30, 2008, the Company owned subsidiaries in its Transportation Infrastructure segment that assist customers with the development, maintenance and upgrading of transportation infrastructure and commercial construction projects.  Transportation infrastructure products and services are performed by JH Drew.  JH Drew was acquired in April 2004 and has been operating for over fifty years servicing contractors and state departments of transportation throughout the Midwestern United States.  JH Drew is a leading specialty contractor in the field of transportation infrastructure, including guardrail, electrical components, and the fabrication and installation of structural steel for commercial buildings.

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries operating in the Transportation Infrastructure segment.
 
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Ultraviolet Technologies Segment

Through November 30, 2008, the Company owned subsidiaries in its Ultraviolet (UV) Technologies segment that manufactured UV curable screen printing inks.  UV Technologies products are manufactured by Nor-Cote, which we acquired in July 2003. These ink products are printed on many types of plastic, metals and other substrates that are compatible with the UV curing process.  Typical applications are plastic sheets, point-of-purchase (POP) signage, banners, decals, cell phones, bottles and containers, CD and DVD, rotary-screen printed labels, and membrane switch overlays for conductive ink.  Nor-Cote has operating facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, China, Singapore and Mexico, with worldwide distributors located in South Africa, Australia, Canada, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States.

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries operating in the Ultraviolet Technologies segment.

Electronics Integration Segment

Through November 30, 2008, the Company owned subsidiaries in its Electronics Integration segment that sell and install a variety of electronic products and equipment, including video, sound and security products.  Subsidiaries included Kingston, Commercial Solutions and Telecom Technology Corp. (TTC) d/b/a Audio-Video Revolution, Inc. (AVR).

Kingston and Commercial Solutions are distributors for prominent national companies in the electronic, sound, security, and video markets.  Customers include businesses in the hospitality, healthcare, education, transportation and retail industries.  Product offerings include the latest technology in HDTV displays, including LCD’s and plasma televisions, sound systems, electronic locking devices, wire, cable and fiber optics, and intercom systems.  The Electronics Integration segment also includes mobile audio products for the RV and marine industry, as well as telecommunications products for commercial and residential applications.  Kingston was acquired in July 2002.  Commercial Solutions began operations in December 2003.

TTC provides a wide range of design, engineering and installation of residential, commercial, and retail audio and video systems including video-conferencing, digital signage, touch panel control systems, board-room, home-theater, surround sound audio and security and CCTV systems, as well as design, engineering and installation of structured cabling systems, digital satellite television and wireless and network high speed (broadband) internet.

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiary Commercial Solutions and discontinued operations of its subsidiaries Kingston and TTC d/b/a AVR in its Electronics Integration segment.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company’s accounting policies, which are in compliance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, require application of methodologies, estimates and judgments that have a significant impact on the results reported in the Company’s financial statements.  Those policies that, in the belief of management, are critical and require the use of complex judgment in their application, are disclosed on the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2008.  Since August 31, 2008, there have been no material changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:  COMPARISON OF THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2009 AND FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Executive Overview of Financial Results

Results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 are as follows:

   
Revenue for the
   
Operating income (loss) for the
 
   
3-months ended February 28 and February 29,
   
3-months ended February 28 and February 29,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Business Solutions
  $ 16,428     $ 22,258     $ 289     $ 26  
Wireless Infrastructure
    -       4,253       -       (458 )
Transportation Infrastructure
    -       10,047       -       (210 )
Ultraviolet Technologies
    -       2,811       -       (78 )
Electronics Integration
    -       2,556       -       (335 )
Holding Company
    -       -       (2 )     (933 )
Variable Interest Entity
    -       421       -       373  
Variable Interest Entity Elimination
    -       (420 )     -       -  
Segment Totals
  $ 16,428     $ 41,926     $ 287     $ (1,615 )
                                 
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders
                  $ 15     $ (2,839 )

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Revenue for the
   
Operating income (loss) for the
 
   
6-months ended February 28 and February 29,
   
6-months ended February 28 and February 29,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Business Solutions
  $ 33,169     $ 42,627     $ 361     $ 418  
Wireless Infrastructure
    3,312       9,780       193       107  
Transportation Infrastructure
    12,090       21,627       557       293  
Ultraviolet Technologies
    2,771       6,077       (204 )     (65 )
Electronics Integration
    1,251       5,569       100       (372 )
Holding Company
    -       -       (353 )     (1,482 )
Variable Interest Entity
    -       854       -       740  
Variable Interest Entity Elimination
    -       (851 )     -       -  
Segment Totals
  $ 52,593     $ 85,683     $ 654     $ (361 )
                                 
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders
                  $ 59     $ (2,829 )

Net income available to common stock shareholders was $0.01 million or $0.00 per diluted share on revenue of $16.4 million for the three month period ended February 28, 2009 compared with net loss available to common stock shareholders of ($2.8) million or ($0.25) per diluted share on revenue of $41.9 million for the three month period ended February 29, 2008.  This represents a 61% decrease in revenue and a 101% percent increase in net income.

Net income available to common stock shareholders was $0.06 million or $0.01 per diluted share on revenue of $52.6 million for the six month period ended February 28, 2009 compared with net loss available to common stock shareholders of ($2.8) million or ($0.25) per diluted share on revenue of $85.7 million for the six month period ended February 29, 2008.  This represents a 39% decrease in revenue and a 102% percent increase in net income.

The following factors primarily contributed to the decrease in revenue for the three-month period ended February 28, 2009:

·
The Business Solutions decreases are due to a decrease in the total number of worksite employees as a result of the overall downturn in economic conditions.
·
The Wireless Infrastructure, Ultraviolet Technologies, and the Electronics Integration decreases are due to the sale and or discontinuation of operations for the subsidiaries in these divisions.

The following factors primarily contributed to the decrease in revenue for the six-month period ended February 28, 2009:

·
The Business Solutions decreases are due to a decrease in the total number of worksite employees as a result of the overall downturn in economic conditions.
·
The Wireless Infrastructure, Ultraviolet Technologies, and the Electronics Integration decreases are due to the sale and or discontinuation of operations for the subsidiaries in these divisions.

The following factors primarily contributed to the increase in segment operating income for the three-month period ended February 28, 2009:

·
Increases in the Business Solutions are due to a decrease in claims related to health and workers’ compensation plans and a decrease in operating expenses.
·
The Wireless Infrastructure, Ultraviolet Technologies, and the Electronics Integration increases are due to the sale and or discontinuation of operations for the subsidiaries in these divisions.

The following factors primarily contributed to the increase in segment operating income for the six-month period ended February 28, 2009:

·
Decreases in the Business Solutions are due to a decrease in gross revenue, an increase in SUTA rates and unfavorable claims related to health and workers’ compensation plans in one of the Company’s subsidiaries.
·
The Wireless Infrastructure, Ultraviolet Technologies, and the Electronics Integration increases are due to the sale and or discontinuation of operations for the subsidiaries in these divisions.

Results by segment are described in further detail as follows:
 
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Business Solutions

Business Solutions segment operating results for three and six-month period ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 are as follows:

   
Three Month Period Ended
   
Six Month Period Ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Revenues
  $ 16,428       100 %   $ 22,258       100 %   $ 33,169       100 %   $ 42,627       100 %
Cost of revenues
    13,119       79.9 %     18,588       83.5 %     26,459       79.8 %     34,843       81.7 %
Gross profit
    3,309       20.1 %     3,670       16.5 %     6,710       20.2 %     7,784       18.3 %
                                                                 
Operating expenses
                                                               
Selling, general and administrative
    2,854       17.4 %     3,290       14.8 %     6,014       18.1 %     6,659       15.6 %
Depreciation and amortization
    166       1.0 %     354       1.6 %     335       1.0 %     707       1.7 %
Total operating expenses
    3,020       18.4 %     3,644       16.4 %     6,349       19.1 %     7,366       17.3 %
                                                                 
Segment operating income
  $ 289       1.8 %   $ 26       0.1 %   $ 361       1.1 %   $ 418       1.0 %

Revenue

Revenue for the three-month period ended February 28, 2009 was $16.4 million, compared to $22.2 million for the three-month period ended February 29, 2008, a decrease of $5.8 million or 26%.  Revenue decreased primarily due to attrition of customers and the impact of the economic slowdown on our customers.

Revenue for the six-month period ended February 28, 2009 was $33.2 million, compared to $42.6 million for the six-month period ended February 29, 2008, a decrease of $9.5 million or 22%.  Revenue decreased primarily due to attrition of customers and the impact of the economic slowdown on our customers.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three-month period ended February 28, 2009 was $3.3 million, representing 20% of revenue, compared to $3.7 million, representing 17% of revenue for the three month period ended February 29, 2008, a decrease of $0.3 million or 10%.  Gross profit as a dollar amount decreased due to the reduction in revenue.  Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased due to a decrease in claims related to health and workers’ compensation plans.

Gross profit for the six-month period ended February 28, 2009 was $6.7 million, representing 20% of revenue, compared to $7.8 million, representing 18% of revenue for the six month period ended February 29, 2008, a decrease of $1.0 million or 14%.  Gross profit as a dollar amount decreased due to the reduction in revenue.  Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased due to a decrease in claims related to health and workers’ compensation plans.

Operating Income

Operating income for the three-month period, ended February 28, 2009 was $0.3 million, compared to $0.03 million for the three-month period ended February 29, 2008, an increase of $0.3 million or 1012%.  Operating income increased due to abnormally high health and workers’ compensation claims incurred during the three months ending February 28, 2008.

Operating income for the six-month period, ended February 28, 2009 was $0.4 million, compared to $0.4 million for the six-month period ended February 29, 2008, a decrease of $0.06 million or 14%.  Operating income decreased slightly mainly due to the reduction in gross revenue.

Wireless Infrastructure

Wireless Infrastructure segment operating results for the three-and six month period ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 are as follows:

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Three Month Period Ended
   
Six Month Period Ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
               
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Revenues
  $ -       0 %   $ 4,253       100 %   $ 3,312       100 %   $ 9,780       100 %
Cost of revenues
    -       0.0 %     3,558       83.7 %     2,458       74.2 %     7,399       75.7 %
Gross profit
    -       0.0 %     695       16.3 %     854       25.8 %     2,381       24.3 %
                                                                 
Operating expenses
                                                               
Selling, general and administrative
    -       0.0 %     1,112       26.1 %     650       19.6 %     2,192       22.4 %
Depreciation and amortization
    -       0.0 %     41       1.0 %     11       0.3 %     82       0.8 %
Total operating expenses
    -       0.0 %     1,153       27.1 %     661       20.0 %     2,274       23.3 %
                                                                 
Segment operating income (loss)
  $ -       0.0 %   $ (458 )     -10.8 %   $ 193       5.8 %   $ 107       1.1 %

Revenue

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries operating in the Wireless Infrastructure segment resulting in the decrease in revenues for the three and six month periods ending February 28, 2009.

Gross Profit

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries operating in the Wireless Infrastructure segment resulting in the decrease in gross profit for the three and six month periods ending February 28, 2009.

Operating Income

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries operating in the Wireless Infrastructure segment resulting in the increase in operating income for the three and six month periods ending February 28, 2009.

Transportation Infrastructure

Transportation Infrastructure segment operating results for the three and six month period ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 are as follows:

   
Three Month Period Ended
   
Six Month Period Ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
               
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Revenues
  $ -       0 %   $ 10,047       100 %   $ 12,090       100 %   $ 21,627       100 %
Cost of revenues
    -       0.0 %     9,228       91.8 %     10,747       88.9 %     19,486       90.1 %
Gross profit
    -       0.0 %     819       8.2 %     1,343       11.1 %     2,141       9.9 %
                                                                 
Operating expenses
                                                               
Selling, general and administrative
    -       0.0 %     1,024       10.2 %     781       6.5 %     1,839       8.5 %
Depreciation and amortization
    -       0.0 %     5       0.0 %     5       0.0 %     9       0.0 %
Total operating expenses
    -       0.0 %     1,029       10.2 %     786       6.5 %     1,848       8.5 %
                                                                 
Segment operating income (loss)
  $ -       0.0 %   $ (210 )     -2.1 %   $ 557       4.6 %   $ 293       1.4 %

Revenue

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries operating in the Transportation Infrastructure segment resulting in the decrease in revenues for the three and six months ending February 28, 2009.

Gross Profit

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries operating in the Transportation Infrastructure segment resulting in the decrease in gross profit for the three and six months ending February 28, 2009.
 
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Operating Income

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries operating in the Transportation Infrastructure segment resulting in the increase in operating income for the three and six months ending February 28, 2009.

Ultraviolet Technologies

Ultraviolet Technologies segment operating results for the three and six-month period ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 are as follows:

   
Three Month Period Ended
   
Six Month Period Ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Revenues
  $ -       0 %   $ 2,811       100 %   $ 2,771       100 %   $ 6,077       100 %
Cost of revenues
    -       0.0 %     1,621       57.7 %     1,596       57.6 %     3,503       57.6 %
Gross profit
    -       0.0 %     1,190       42.3 %     1,175       42.4 %     2,574       42.4 %
                                                                 
Operating expenses
                                                               
Selling, general and administrative
    -       0.0 %     1,185       42.2 %     1,320       47.6 %     2,486       40.9 %
Depreciation and amortization
    -       0.0 %     83       3.0 %     59       2.1 %     153       2.5 %
Total operating expenses
    -       0.0 %     1,268       45.1 %     1,379       49.8 %     2,639       43.4 %
                                                                 
Segment operating loss
  $ -       0.0 %   $ (78 )     -2.8 %   $ (204 )     -7.4 %   $ (65 )     -1.1 %

Revenue

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries operating in the Ultraviolet Technologies segment resulting in the decrease in revenues for the three and six months ending February 28, 2009.

Gross Profit

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries operating in the Ultraviolet Technologies segment resulting in the decrease in gross profit for the three and six months ending February 28, 2009.

Operating Income

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiaries operating in the Ultraviolet Technologies segment resulting in the decrease in operating income for the three and six months ending February 28, 2009.

Electronics Integration

Electronics Integration segment operating results for the three and six month period ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 are as follows:
 
   
Three Month Period Ended
   
Six Month Period Ended
 
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
   
February 28, 2009
   
February 29, 2008
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Revenues
  $ -       0 %   $ 2,556       100 %   $ 1,251       100 %   $ 5,569       100 %
Cost of revenues
    -       0.0 %     2,404       94.1 %     912       72.9 %     5,015       90.1 %
Gross profit
    -       0.0 %     152       5.9 %     339       27.1 %     554       9.9 %
                                                                 
Operating expenses
                                                               
Selling, general and administrative
    -       0.0 %     476       18.6 %     238       19.0 %     901       16.2 %
Depreciation and amortization
    -       0.0 %     11       0.4 %     1       0.1 %     25       0.4 %
Total operating expenses
    -       0.0 %     487       19.1 %     239       19.1 %     926       16.6 %
                                                                 
Segment operating income (loss)
  $ -       0.0 %   $ (335 )     -13.1 %   $ 100       8.0 %   $ (372 )     -6.7 %

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Revenue

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiary Commercial Solutions and discontinued operations of its subsidiaries Kingston and TTC d/b/a AVR in its Electronics Integration segment resulting in the decrease in revenues for the three and six month periods ending February 28, 2008.

Gross Profit

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiary Commercial Solutions and discontinued operations of its subsidiaries Kingston and TTC d/b/a AVR in its Electronics Integration segment resulting in the decrease in gross profit for the three and six month periods ending February 28, 2008.

Operating Income

Effective November 30, 2008, the Company sold its subsidiary Commercial Solutions and discontinued operations of its subsidiaries Kingston and TTC d/b/a AVR in its Electronics Integration segment resulting in the increase in operating income for the three and six month periods ending February 28, 2008.

Holding Company

Operating Expense

The Holding Company does not have any income producing operating assets.  As such, the operating loss was equal to operating expenses.  Operating expenses consist primarily of employee compensation and benefits, legal, accounting and consulting fees.  Operating expenses for the three-month period ended February 28, 2009 were $0.002 million, compared to $0.9 million for the three-month period ended February 29, 2008, a decrease of $0.9 million or 99%.  Operating expense decreased as a result of selling our subsidiaries within our Wireless Infrastructure, Transportation Infrastructure, Ultraviolet Technologies and Electronics Integration divisions.

Operating expenses for the six-month period ended February 28, 2009 were $0.4 million, compared to $1.5 million for the six-month period ended February 29, 2008, a decrease of $1.1 million or 76%.  Operating expense decreased as a result of selling our subsidiaries within our Wireless Infrastructure, Transportation Infrastructure, Ultraviolet Technologies and Electronics Integrations divisions.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $0.0 million for the three-month period ended February 28, 2009, compared to $0.8 million for the three-month period ended February 29, 2008, a decrease of $0.8 million or 100%.  The decrease was primarily due to eliminating the consolidation of the VIE as a result of terminating the lease agreement with the VIE as of November 30, 2008 and due to the sale of our subsidiaries for satisfaction of our related party debt.

Interest expense was $0.1 million for the six-month period ended February 28, 2009, compared to $1.7 million for the six-month period ended February 29, 2008, a decrease of $1.6 million or 94%.  The decrease was primarily due to eliminating the consolidation of the VIE as a result of terminating the lease agreement with the VIE as of November 30, 2008 and due to the sale of our subsidiaries for satisfaction of our related party debt.

Income Taxes

The Company recorded a 100% valuation allowance on additions to deferred tax assets due to uncertainty regarding future profitability of the Company based on the last year’s loss.  In addition, management is required to estimate taxable income for future years by taxing jurisdictions and to consider this when making its judgment to determine whether or not to record a valuation allowance for part or all of a deferred tax asset.  A one percent change in the Company's overall statutory tax rate for 2009 would not have a material effect in the carrying value of the net deferred tax assets or liabilities.

Variable Interest Entity

Through November 30, 2008, the Company leased a total of five facilities from a consolidated variable interest entity, whose primary purpose is to own and lease these properties to the Company.  Effective November 30, 2008, the Company terminated its lease agreement for its corporate headquarters and sold its JH Drew and Nor-cote subsidiaries which leased facilities from the variable interest entity; therefore, the Company is no longer required to consolidate the variable interest entity because the Company is no longer the primary beneficiary as defined by FIN 46R.  The VIE does not have any other significant assets.  For the three month period ended February 29, 2008, the consolidation of the VIE comprised of $0.421 million in rental income, offset by a $0.100 million charge to interest expense, a $0.048 million charge to depreciation expense, and $0.001 million in administrative and other miscellaneous expenses. 
 
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For the six month period ended February 29, 2008, the consolidation of the VIE comprised of $0.854 million in rental income, offset by a $0.226 million charge to interest expense, a $0.097 million charge to depreciation expense, $0.047 loss on disposal of building, $0.015 million in administrative and other miscellaneous expenses. 

As described in Note 3 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the termination of the lease and the sale of subsidiaries provided for a triggering event under FIN 46.  As a result, effective November 30, 2008 the Company is no longer considered the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity and is not required to consolidate Fisbeck-Fortune Development as of this date.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our principal sources of liquidity include cash and equivalents and proceeds from debt borrowings.  We had cash and equivalents of $2.3 million at February 28, 2009 and $4.7 million at August 31, 2008.

We had working capital of ($0.8) million at February 28, 2009 compared with $3.7 million at August 31, 2008.  The decrease in working capital was primarily due to the disposition of four of our five operating segments at November 30, 2008.  Current assets are primarily comprised of cash and equivalents, net accounts receivable, and prepaid expenses. Current liabilities are primarily comprised of accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Total debt at February 28, 2009 was $0.05 million.  Total debt at August 31, 2008 was $45.4 million including a $3.4 million convertible term note, $3.6 million in bank debt, $32.0 million in debt to a related party, and $6.4 million in the variable interest entity’s debt.  Total unused borrowings under the line of credit were $2.8 million at August 31, 2008.  Total capital expenditures were approximately $0.09 million and $1.0 million for the six-month period ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008, respectively.  Sources of funds for these expenditures have primarily been from available cash flow.

Cash Flows

Cash flows provided by (used in) operations for the six month period ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008 were $1.6 million and ($1.5) million, respectively.  This increase in operating cash flows was due primarily to the disposition of assets.  Refer to Note 2 for further details.

Net cash flow used in investing activities was $0.01 million for the six month period ended February 28, 2009 compared to $0.6 million for the six month period ended February 29, 2008.  The decrease was primarily due to the fact that no major fixed assets were acquired during the six month period ending February 28, 2009.

Net cash flow used in financing activities was $3.9 million for the six month period ended February 28, 2009 compared to $3.4 million for the six month period ended February 29, 2008.  The decrease was primarily the result of making our final balloon payment for the Laurus convertible debt.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of February 28, 2009:

   
Payments due by
 
Contractual obligation
 
Total
   
Less than 1
year
   
1-2 years
   
3-5 years
   
More than 5
years
 
                               
Debt and capital lease obligations
  $ 52     $ 31     $ 17     $ 4     $ -  
Operating lease (1)
    3,746       699       665       1,272       1,110  
Total
  $ 3,798     $ 730     $ 682     $ 1,276     $ 1,110  

 
(1)
Operating leases represent the total future minimum lease payments.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

As is common in the industries we operate in, we have entered into certain off-balance sheet arrangements in the ordinary course of business that result in risks not directly reflected in our balance sheets. Our significant off-balance sheet transactions include transactions with related parties, liabilities associated with guarantees, letter of credit obligations and surety guarantees.

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Transactions with Related Parties

We have entered into various acquisition agreements over the past three years which contain option agreements or rights between the sellers of the acquired entities and our two majority shareholders, the Chairman and the CEO, related to the Company’s stock provided as consideration under the acquisitions.  As more fully described in Note 17, the option agreements provide for put/call options on the Company’s common stock held by the sellers of the acquired companies.  

Through November 30, 2008, we leased a total of five facilities from a VIE as described earlier in this filing.  The VIE’s primary purpose is to own and lease these properties to the Company. The VIE does not have any other significant assets.  Effective November 30, 2008, the Company terminated its lease agreement for its corporate headquarters and sold its JH Drew and Nor-cote subsidiaries which leased facilities from the variable interest entity; therefore, the Company is no longer required to consolidate the variable interest entity because the Company is no longer the primary beneficiary as defined by FIN 46R.

Guarantees

A significant portion of our debt and surety bonds are personally guaranteed by the Company’s Chairman and CEO.  Future changes to these guarantees would affect financing capacity of the Company.  During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2008, the Board approved the payment of certain guarantee fees to the CEO.  The Company paid guarantee fees of $0.2 million for the six months ending February 28, 2009.

Restricted Cash

Certain states and vendors require us to post letters of credit to ensure payment of taxes or payments to our vendors under health insurance and workers’ compensation contracts and to guarantee performance under our contracts.  Such letters of credit are generally issued by a bank or similar financial institution.  The letter of credit commits the issuer to pay specified amounts to the holder of the letter of credit if the holder demonstrates that we have failed to perform specified actions.  If this situation were to occur, we would be required to reimburse the issuer of the letter of credit.  Depending on the circumstances of such a reimbursement, we may also have to record a charge to earnings for the reimbursement.  We do not believe that it is likely that any claims will be made under a letter of credit in the foreseeable future.  As of February 28, 2009, we had approximately $5.2 million in restricted cash primarily to secure obligations under our PEO contracts in the Business Solutions segment.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Cash and cash equivalents as of February 28, 2009 was $2.3 million and is primarily in subsidiary operating accounts.  A hypothetical 10% adverse change in the average interest rate on the Company’s investments would not have had a material effect on net income for the six month period ended February 28, 2009.  We do not currently utilize any derivative financial instruments to hedge interest rate risks.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company file pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its CEO and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  The Company’s management, including the CEO and COO, recognizes that, because the design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and also is subject to other inherent limitations, disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance of achieving the desired objectives.

Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s CEO and COO the Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of February 28, 2009.  Based on this evaluation, the CEO and COO have concluded that, for the reasons more fully set forth below, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective on February 28, 2009 in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company file pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

More specifically, the Company’s management has concluded that: (i) additional accounting personnel were needed at certain subsidiaries at February 28, 2009 to ensure that certain disclosure controls and procedures were operating effectively; (ii) greater segregation of duties was needed in the accounting functions; and (iii) certain procedures should be documented to ensure that personnel turnover does not result in a failure of those procedures.  The Company will continue to evaluate the need for additional staff at the parent and subsidiary levels, but given the size and location of the Company’s subsidiaries the Company believes it will continue to face challenges in attracting and retaining qualified personnel.  Additionally, the Company is also in the process of evaluating ways in which the impact of personnel turnover on the implementation of disclosure controls and procedures can be reduced.  Management continues to evaluate the effectiveness of this segregation and the need for additional enhancements, including, but not limited to, the addition of accounting personnel.
 
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION.

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

The Company is not involved in any legal proceedings or claims that management believes will have a material adverse effect on the Company's business or financial condition.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes with regard to the risk factors previously disclosed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.

None
 
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

None

Item 5. Other Information.

None

Item 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are included herein:

31.1
Rule 15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer
31.2
Rule 15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer
32.1
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
32.2
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer

SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
Fortune Industries, Inc.
 
(Registrant)
   
Date:  April 14, 2009
By: /s/ John F. Fisbeck
 
 
John F. Fisbeck,
 
Chief Executive Officer
   
   
Date:  April 14, 2009
By: /s/ John F. Fisbeck
 
 
John F. Fisbeck,
 
Principal Financial Officer (acting)

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