Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

(1)           Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, these statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012, and include all adjustments which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary for the fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. We encourage you to read the condensed consolidated financial statements in conjunction with the risk factors, consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year.

Throughout this report “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. and subsidiaries taken as a whole.