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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2013

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

For the transition period from to

Commission file number: 0-9061

ELECTRO RENT CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


California		95-2412961
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6060 Sepulveda Boulevard, Van Nuys, California		91411-2501
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(818) 787-2100

(Issuer’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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). 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. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

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

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of January 6, 2014 was 24,006,698.

Electro Rent Corporation

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

For the Quarterly Period Ended November 30, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS


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EXPLANATORY NOTE			3

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS			3

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION			4

Item 1.	Financial Statements.		4

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited)		4

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2013 (Unaudited)		5

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited)		6

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)		7

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.		18

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.		24

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures.		24

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION			25

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings.		25

Item 1A.	Risk Factors.		25

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.		25

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities.		25

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures.		26

Item 5.	Other Information.		26

Item 6.	Exhibits.		26

SIGNATURES			27

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

In this report, unless the context indicates otherwise, the terms “Electro Rent,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Electro Rent Corporation, a California corporation, and its subsidiaries.

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). You can find many (but not all) of these statements by looking for words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “would,” “may” or other similar expressions in this report. We claim the protection of the safe harbor contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution investors that any forward-looking statements presented in this report, or that we may make orally or in writing from time to time, are based on the beliefs of, assumptions made by, and information currently available to, us. Such statements are based on assumptions, and the actual outcome will be affected by known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties and factors that are beyond our control. Although we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, they are not guarantees of future performance, and some will inevitably prove to be incorrect. As a result, our actual future results may differ from our expectations, and those differences may be material. We are not undertaking any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on past forward-looking statements, which are based on known results and trends at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.

Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, among others, those risks and uncertainties discussed under the sections contained in this Form 10-Q entitled “Part I, Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Part I, Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” and “Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors” as well as in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013 (including the “Risk Factors” discussed in Item 1A in that document), and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The risks included in those documents are not exhaustive, and additional factors could adversely affect our business and financial performance. We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

ELECTRO RENT CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data)


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	November 30,				November 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Revenues:
Rentals and leases	$	35,205	$	34,575	$	70,862	$	68,240
Sales of equipment and other revenues		22,671		30,617		47,182		55,453


Total revenues		57,876		65,192		118,044		123,693


Operating expenses:
Depreciation of rental and lease equipment		14,241		14,082		28,614		28,140
Costs of rentals and leases, excluding depreciation		4,798		4,558		9,610		8,930
Costs of sales of equipment and other revenues		15,699		22,164		33,217		40,213
Selling, general and administrative expenses		14,226		14,068		28,905		27,845


Total operating expenses		48,964		54,872		100,346		105,128


Operating profit		8,912		10,320		17,698		18,565

Interest income, net		87		137		169		283


Income before income taxes		8,999		10,457		17,867		18,848

Income tax provision		3,418		4,218		6,589		7,523


Net income	$	5,581	$	6,239	$	11,278	$	11,325


Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.23	$	0.26	$	0.46	$	0.47

Diluted	$	0.23	$	0.26	$	0.46	$	0.47


Shares used in per share calculation:
Basic		24,331		23,988		24,313		23,994

Diluted		24,350		24,225		24,340		24,221


Cash dividend declared per share	$	—	$	1.40	$	0.40	$	1.60

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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ELECTRO RENT CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited) (in thousands, except share numbers)


	November 30,		May 31,
	2013		2013
ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,191	$	10,402
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $454 and $457		33,103		34,350
Rental and lease equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $237,533 and $224,397		231,787		234,856
Other property, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $19,337 and $18,873		13,617		13,826
Goodwill		3,109		3,109
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $1,550 and $1,468		955		1,037
Other assets		21,320		21,346

	$	312,082	$	318,926


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Liabilities:
Bank Borrowings	$	8,508	$	10,000
Accounts payable		5,797		7,479
Accrued expenses		13,538		15,866
Deferred revenue		7,720		7,292
Deferred tax liability		45,583		49,740

Total liabilities		81,146		90,377


Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $1 par - shares authorized 1,000,000, none issued		—		—
Common stock, no par - shares authorized 40,000,000; issued and outstanding November 30, 2013 - 24,006,698; May 31, 2013 - 23,995,626		38,579		37,724
Retained earnings		192,357		190,825

Total shareholders’ equity		230,936		228,549

	$	312,082	$	318,926

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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ELECTRO RENT CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited) (in thousands)


	Six Months Ended
	November 30,
	2013			2012

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	11,278		$	11,325
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		29,248			28,779
Remeasurement loss on foreign currency		85			47
Provision for losses on accounts receivable		341			235
Gain on sale of rental and lease equipment		(6,504	)		(5,845	)
Stock compensation expense		724			639
Excess tax benefit for share based compensation		(131	)		(113	)
Deferred income taxes		(4,157	)		(1,885	)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(226	)		(793	)
Other assets		(2,656	)		596
Accounts payable		(8	)		(1,091	)
Accrued expenses		(2,075	)		1,300
Deferred revenue		422			(229	)

Net cash provided by operating activities		26,341			32,965


Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of rental and lease equipment		15,125			14,185
Payments for purchase of rental and lease equipment		(31,790	)		(35,959	)
Payments for purchase of other property		(343	)		(511	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(17,008	)		(22,285	)


Cash flows from financing activities:
Net repayments under bank line of credit		(1,492	)		—
Minimum tax withholdings on share based compensation		—			(36	)
Excess tax benefit for share based compensation		131			113
Payment of dividends		(9,924	)		(9,729	)

Net cash used in financing activities		(11,285	)		(9,652	)


Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(259	)		(301	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(2,211	)		727
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		10,402			9,290

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	8,191		$	10,017

Dividends accrued during the period, not yet paid	$	161		$	29,186

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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ELECTRO RENT CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Electro Rent Corporation, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Electro Rent Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Electro Rent, LLC, ER International, Inc., Electro Rent Europe NV, Electro Rent Asia, Inc., Electro Rent (Beijing) Test and Measurement Equipment Rental Co., Ltd., and Electro Rent (Tianjin) Rental Co., Ltd. (collectively “we”, “us”, or “our”) as well as the elimination of all intercompany transactions.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. These condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, and disclosures that are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on August 14, 2013.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as well as the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of these financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

Revenue Recognition

We generate revenues primarily through the rental and leasing of test and measurement equipment (“T&M”) and personal-computer related data products equipment (“DP”) and through the sale of new and used equipment. Rental revenues comprise short term agreements that can be daily, weekly or monthly. Rental revenues are recognized in the month they are due on the accrual basis of accounting. Our operating lease agreements have varying terms, typically one to three years. Upon lease termination, customers have the option to renew the lease term, purchase the equipment at fair market value, or continue to rent on a month-to-month basis. Our operating leases do not provide for contingent rentals. Revenues related to operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Negotiated lease early-termination charges are recognized upon receipt. Rentals and leases are primarily billed to customers in advance, and unearned billings are recorded as deferred revenue.

We enter into finance leases as lessor for some of our equipment. Our finance lease agreements contain bargain purchase options and are accounted for as sale-type leases. Revenues from finance leases, which are recorded at the present value of the aggregate future lease payments, are included in sales of equipment and other revenues in our consolidated statements of operations. Unearned interest is recognized over the life of the finance lease term using the effective interest method. Our finance lease terms vary, and are typically one to three years. The net investment in finance leases, which represents the receivables due from lessees, net of unearned interest, is included in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Historically, we have not required security deposits based on our assessed credit risk within our customer bases.

Initial direct costs for operating and finance leases are insignificant.

Sales of new equipment through our resale channel are recognized in the period in which the equipment is delivered and risk of loss passes to the customer, while sales of used equipment from our rental and lease equipment pool are recognized in the period in which the equipment is shipped and risk of loss is passed to the customer. In the case of equipment sold to customers that is already on rent or lease to the same party, revenue is recognized at the agreed-upon date when the rent or lease term ends and the risk of loss passes to the customer.

In accordance with accounting guidance, we are acting as the principal with respect to sales of new equipment through our Agilent resale agreement, based on several factors, including: (1) We act as the primary obligor by working directly with our customers to define their needs, providing them with options to satisfy such needs, contracting directly with the customer, and, to the extent required, providing customers with instruction on the use of the product and additional technical support once the product is received by the customer. The product manufacturer is not a party

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ELECTRO RENT CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

to our customer sales agreements, nor is it referenced in the agreements, and therefore has no obligation to our customers with the exception of the manufacturer’s standard warranty on the product. (2) We bear back-end risk of inventory loss with respect to any product return from the customer as the original manufacturer is not required to accept returns of equipment from us. We also bear front-end risk of inventory loss in those cases where we acquire products for resale into our inventory prior to shipment to customers. (3) We have full discretion in setting pricing terms with our customers and negotiate all such terms ourselves. (4) We assume all credit risk. Accordingly, sales of new equipment through our resale channel are recorded in sales of equipment and other revenues and the related equipment costs are recorded in costs of sales of equipment and other revenues in our consolidated statements of operations.

Other revenues, consisting primarily of billings to customers for delivery and repairs, are recognized in the period in which the respective services are performed.

Operating expenses

Costs of rentals and leases, excluding depreciation, primarily include labor related costs of our operations personnel, supplies, repairs, insurance and warehousing costs associated with our rental and lease equipment, relating to our rental and lease revenues.

Costs of sales of equipment and other revenues primarily include the cost of new equipment and the carrying value of used equipment sold.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses include sales and advertising costs, payroll and related benefit costs, insurance expenses, property taxes on our property and rental and lease equipment, legal and professional fees, and administrative overhead. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Total advertising expenses were $207 and $432, respectively, for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and $239 and $472, respectively, for the three and six months ended November 30, 2012. SG&A expenses also include shipping and handling costs of $1,153 and $2,082, respectively, for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and $984 and $1,955, respectively, for the three and six months ended November 30, 2012.

Foreign Currency

The U.S. dollar has been determined to be the functional currency of all foreign subsidiaries. The assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries are remeasured from their local currency to U.S. dollars at current or historic exchange rates, as appropriate. Revenues and expenses are remeasured from any foreign currencies to U.S. dollars using historic or average monthly exchange rates, as appropriate, for the month in which the transaction occurred. Remeasurement gains and losses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses or income taxes, as appropriate. The assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of our foreign subsidiaries are individually less than 10% of our respective consolidated amounts. The euro, Canadian dollar and Chinese yuan are our primary foreign currencies. Remeasurement gains and losses have not been significant.

We enter into forward contracts to hedge against unfavorable currency fluctuations in our monetary assets and liabilities in our European and Canadian operations. These contracts are designed to minimize the effect of fluctuations in foreign currencies. Such derivative instruments are not designated as hedging instruments and, therefore, are recorded at fair value as a current asset or liability, and any changes in fair value are recorded in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The fair value of our foreign exchange forward contracts in the consolidated balance sheets is shown in the table below:


Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Consolidated Balance Sheet Location	November 30, 2013		May 31, 2013
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Other assets	$	—	$	114
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Accrued expenses		66		—

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ELECTRO RENT CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

The table below provides data about the amount of losses recognized in income for derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments:


Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Location of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivatives	Three Months Ended November 30, 2013			Three Months Ended November 30, 2012
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	(147	)	$	(202	)

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Location of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivatives	Six Months Ended November 30, 2013			Six Months Ended November 30, 2012
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	(234	)	$	(390	)

Other Assets

We include demonstration equipment used in connection with our resale activity of $5,781 and $6,057 as of November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2013, respectively, in other assets for a period of up to two years. Demonstration equipment is recorded at the lower of cost or estimated market value until the units are sold or transferred to our rental and lease equipment pool. Demonstration equipment transferred to our rental and lease equipment pool is depreciated over its remaining estimated useful life. We have a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) that provides for automatic deferral of contributions in excess of the maximum amount permitted under the 401(k) for our executives who choose to participate. The SERP is a non-qualified deferred compensation program. We have the option to match contributions of participants at a rate we determine each year.

Other assets consisted of the following:


	November 30, 2013		May 31, 2013
Net investment in sales-type leases	$	9,034	$	9,437
Demonstration equipment		5,781		6,057
SERP		3,285		2,947
Prepaid expenses and other		3,220		2,905

	$	21,320	$	21,346

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance on reporting the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. If the amount being reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income, an entity is required to report the effect of these reclassifications on the respective line items in net income. For other amounts that are not required under GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The guidance is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The new guidance affects disclosures only, and will not impact our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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ELECTRO RENT CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

Other Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income is equivalent to net income for all periods presented.

Note 2: Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consisted primarily of AAA-rated money market funds in all periods presented.

Note 3: Fair Value Measurements

We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including cash equivalents, SERP assets, and foreign currency derivatives. The fair value of financial assets can be determined based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value, as follows:

Level 1 – Observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets;

Level 2 – Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or through corroboration with observable market data; and

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs, for which there is little or no market data for the assets, such as those that may be used with internally-developed valuation models.

Our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis were determined as follows:


	At November 30, 2013
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Balance
Assets
Money market funds	$	14	$	—	$	—	$	14
SERP
Money market fund		135		—		—		135
Mutual funds		3,150		—		—		3,150

Total assets measured at fair value	$	3,299	$	—	$	—	$	3,299

Liabilities
Foreign exchange forward contracts	$	—	$	66		—	$	66

Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	66	$	—	$	66

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)


	At May 31, 2013
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Balance
Assets
Money market funds	$	14	$	—	$	—	$	14
SERP
Money market fund		113		—		—		113
Mutual funds		2,834		—		—		2,834
Foreign exchange forward contracts		—		114		—		114

Total assets measured at fair value	$	2,961	$	114	$	—	$	3,075

The fair value measures for our money market funds and SERP asset, which include money market and mutual funds, were derived from quoted market prices in active markets and are included in Level 1 inputs. Foreign currency forward contracts were valued based on observable market spot and forward rates as of our reporting date and are included in Level 2 inputs.

Note 4: Equity Incentive Plan

Our 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Equity Incentive Plan”) authorizes our Board of Directors to grant incentive and non-statutory stock option grants, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance unit awards and performance share awards covering a maximum of 1,000 shares of our common stock. The Equity Incentive Plan replaced our prior stock option plans, under which there are no outstanding options. Pursuant to the Equity Incentive Plan, we have granted incentive and non-statutory options to directors, officers and key employees at prices not less than 100% of the fair market value on the day of grant. In addition, we have granted restricted stock and restricted stock units to directors, officers and key employees. The Equity Incentive Plan provides for a variety of vesting dates. All outstanding options expired in October 2011.

Restricted Stock Units

A restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of our common stock, provided that the vesting conditions are satisfied. The following table represents restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended November 30, 2013:


	Restricted Stock Units			Weighted – Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at June 1, 2013		154		$	16.13
Granted		65			18.20
Vested		(90	)		15.56
Forfeited/canceled		(1	)		14.51

Nonvested at November 30, 2013		128		$	17.60

We granted 11 and 65 restricted stock units during the three and six months, respectively, ended November 30, 2013, and 14 and 73 restricted stock units during the three and six months, respectively, ended November 30, 2012. Under the terms of our RSU agreements, unvested RSU awards contain forfeitable rights to dividends. Because the dividends are forfeitable, they are defined as non-participating securities. As of November 30, 2013, we have unrecognized share-based compensation cost of approximately $1,782 associated with restricted stock unit awards. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.9 years.

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ELECTRO RENT CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

We had 326 and 247 vested restricted stock units as of November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which receive dividends following vesting and are convertible to common shares five years after the grant date.

Accounting for Share Based Payments

Accounting guidance requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units, to be recognized as compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements based on their fair values. Compensation expense is recognized over the period that an employee provides service in exchange for the award, approximately 3 years.

Forfeitures are estimated at the date of grant based on historical experience. We use the market price of our common stock on the date of grant to calculate the fair value of each grant of restricted stock and restricted stock units.

We recorded $381 and $724 of stock-based compensation as part of selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013, respectively, compared to $350 and $639 for the three and six months ended November 30, 2012, respectively.

We receive a tax deduction, included as an excess tax benefit, for dividends paid on vested restricted stock units where the underlying shares have not been issued. Excess tax benefits are realized tax benefits from tax deductions for such dividends. The total excess tax benefit realized from dividend payments for vested restricted stock units for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 was $131 and $113, respectively.

Note 5: Goodwill and Intangibles

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination. Intangible assets resulting from the acquisitions of entities accounted for using the purchase method of accounting are recorded at the estimated fair value of the assets acquired. Identifiable intangible assets consist of purchased customer relationships and trade names.

The changes in carrying amount of goodwill and other intangible assets for the six months ended November 30, 2013 were as follows:


	Balance as of June 1, 2013 (net of amortization)		Additions		Amortization			Balance as of November 30, 2013
Goodwill	$	3,109	$	—	$	—		$	3,109
Trade name		411		—		—			411
Customer relationships		626		—		(82	)		544

	$	4,146	$	—	$	(82	)	$	4,064

Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

We evaluate the recoverability of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets annually as of May 31, and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate to us that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. There were no conditions that indicated any impairment of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets as of November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2013.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives. The following table provides a summary of our intangible assets:


	November 30, 2013
	Estimated Useful Life		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Trade name		Indefinite	$	411	$	—		$	411
Customer relationships		3-8 years		2,094		(1,550	)		544

			$	2,505	$	(1,550	)	$	955


	May 31, 2013
	Estimated Useful Life		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Trade name		Indefinite	$	411	$	—		$	411
Customer relationships		3-8 years		2,094		(1,468	)		626

			$	2,505	$	(1,468	)	$	1,037

Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $41 for both the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, and $82 for both the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012.

Amortization expense for customer relationships is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. The following table provides estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets as of November 30, 2013:


Year ending May 31,	Future Amortization
2014 (remaining)	$	82
2015		129
2016		118
2017		118
2018		97

	$	544

Note 6: Borrowings

On November 19, 2013, we entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPM”), as administrative agent, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as sole bookrunner and sole lead arranger, and a syndicate of lenders. The Credit Agreement provides for a $25,000 revolving credit facility including swingline loans and letters of credit, and has a term of three years. We have an option to increase the commitments under the Credit Agreement by up to $25,000, subject to certain approvals and conditions as set forth in the Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to, at our election, the applicable rate for a “Eurodollar Loan” or a “CB Floating Rate Loan.” Eurodollar Loan advances accrue interest at a per annum interest rate equal to (i) the quotient (rounded upwards to the next 1/16th of 1%) of (a) the applicable LIBO Rate, divided by (b) one minus the maximum aggregate reserve requirement (expressed as a decimal) imposed under Federal Reserve Board Regulation D (the “Adjusted LIBO Rate”), plus (ii) 0.75%. CB Floating Rate Loan advances accrue interest at a per annum interest rate equal to (i) the higher of (a) JPM’s Prime Rate or (b) the Adjusted LIBO Rate for a one month interest period plus 2.5%, minus (ii) 2.0%.

The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants (which are in some cases subject to certain exceptions), including, but not limited to, restrictions on the ability to incur additional indebtedness, create liens, make certain investments, make restricted payments, enter into or undertake certain liquidations, mergers, consolidations or acquisitions and dispose of assets or subsidiaries. In addition, the Credit Agreement requires us to maintain minimum earnings and tangible net worth. We were in compliance with all loan covenants at November 30, 2013.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

On November 19, 2013, in connection with entering into the Credit Agreement, we terminated our prior credit facility and repaid all outstanding loans thereunder without penalty. The prior credit agreement provided for a revolving credit facility of $50,000.

At November 30, 2013, we had $8,508 of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement, compared to $10,000 outstanding at May 31, 2013 under our prior credit agreement. The weighted average interest rate under the Credit Agreement was approximately 1.05% as of November 30, 2013, compared to 2.34% under our prior credit agreement as of May 31, 2013.

Note 7: Sales-Type Leases

We have certain customer leases providing bargain purchase options, which are accounted for as sales-type leases. Interest income is recognized over the life of the lease using the effective interest method.

The initial acceptance of customer finance arrangements is based on an in-depth review of each customer’s credit profile, including review of third party credit reports, customer financial statements and bank verifications. We monitor the credit quality of our sales-type lease portfolio based on payment activity that drives the finance lease receivable aging. This credit quality is assessed on a monthly basis. Our historical losses on finance lease receivables are insignificant, and therefore we do not have a specific allowance for credit losses.

The minimum lease payments receivable and the net investment included in other assets for such leases were as follows:


	November 30, 2013			May 31, 2013
Gross minimum lease payments receivable	$	9,417		$	9,862
Less – unearned interest		(383	)		(425	)

Net investment in sales-type lease receivables	$	9,034		$	9,437

The following table provides estimated future minimum lease payments receivable related to sales-type leases:


Year ending May 31,
2014 (remaining)	$	3,751
2015		4,511
2016		970
2017		184
2018		1

	$	9,417

Note 8: Segment Reporting and Related Disclosures

Accounting guidance establishes reporting standards for an enterprise’s operating segments and related disclosures about its products, services, geographic areas and major customers. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. In order to determine our operating segments, we considered the following: an operating segment is a component of an enterprise (i) that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, (ii) whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the enterprise’s chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and (iii) for which discrete financial information is available. In accordance with this guidance, we have identified two operating segments: the rental, lease and sale of T&M equipment and the rental, lease and sale of DP equipment.

Although we have separate operating segments for T&M and DP equipment, these two segments are aggregated into a single reportable segment because they have similar economic characteristics and qualitative factors. The T&M and DP segments have similar long-term average gross margins, and both rent, lease and sell electronic equipment to large corporations, purchase directly from major manufacturers, configure and calibrate the equipment, and ship directly to customers. Additionally, DP segment revenues are less than 10% of total company revenues, and are not considered material.

Our equipment pool, based on acquisition cost, consisted of $432,488 of T&M equipment and $36,832 of DP equipment at November 30, 2013 and $423,306 of T&M equipment and $35,947 of DP equipment at May 31, 2013.

Revenues for these product groups were as follows for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012:


	T&M		DP		Total
2013
Rentals and leases	$	31,060	$	4,145	$	35,205
Sales of equipment and other revenues		22,263		408		22,671

	$	53,323	$	4,553	$	57,876

2012
Rentals and leases	$	30,435	$	4,140	$	34,575
Sales of equipment and other revenues		29,944		673		30,617

	$	60,379	$	4,813	$	65,192

Revenues for these product groups were as follows for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012:


	T&M		DP		Total
2013
Rentals and leases	$	61,880	$	8,982	$	70,862
Sales of equipment and other revenues		46,113		1,069		47,182

	$	107,993	$	10,051	$	118,044

2012
Rentals and leases	$	60,040	$	8,200	$	68,240
Sales of equipment and other revenues		54,091		1,362		55,453

	$	114,131	$	9,562	$	123,693

No single customer accounted for more than 10% of total revenues during the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012.

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ELECTRO RENT CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

Selected country information is presented below:


	Three Months Ended November 30,				Six Months Ended November 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Revenues: (1)
U.S.	$	48,911	$	56,428	$	99,137	$	105,542
Other (2)		8,965		8,764		18,907		18,151

Total	$	57,876	$	65,192	$	118,044	$	123,693


	As of
	November 30, 2013		May 31, 2013
Net Long-Lived Assets: (3)
U.S.	$	201,365	$	198,956
Other (2)		44,039		49,726

Total	$	245,404	$	248,682

(1)	Revenues by country are based on the location of shipping destination, and not whether the order originates in the United States parent or a foreign subsidiary.

(2)	Other consists of foreign countries. Each foreign country individually accounts for less than 10% of the total revenues and long-lived assets.

(3)	Net long-lived assets include rental and lease equipment and other property, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization.

Note 9: Computation of Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of the denominator used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	November 30,				November 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average common shares outstanding (including shares issuable for vested restricted stock units)		24,331		23,988		24,313		23,994
Effect of unvested restricted stock units		19		237		27		227

Diluted shares used in per share calculation		24,350		24,225		24,340		24,221

Net income	$	5,581	$	6,239	$	11,278	$	11,325
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.23	$	0.26	$	0.46	$	0.47
Diluted	$	0.23	$	0.26	$	0.46	$	0.47

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ELECTRO RENT CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

Note 10: Income Taxes

We recognize a liability or asset for the deferred tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. These temporary differences will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years when reported amounts of the assets or liabilities are recovered or settled. The deferred tax assets are periodically reviewed for recoverability.

Accounting guidance for uncertain tax positions prescribes a recognition threshold that a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition issues.

We recognize the tax impact from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax impact recognized in the financial statements from such a position is measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution. We recognize interest, penalties and foreign currency gains and losses with respect to uncertain tax positions as components of our income tax provision. Accrued interest and penalties are included within accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheet. Significant judgment is required in the identification of uncertain tax positions and in the estimation of penalties and interest on uncertain tax positions.

We are subject to taxation in the U.S., as well as various states and foreign jurisdictions. We have substantially settled all income tax matters for the United States federal jurisdiction for years through fiscal 2009. Major state jurisdictions have been examined through fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and foreign jurisdictions have not been examined for their respective maximum statutory periods.

Note 11: Commitments and Contingencies

We are subject to legal proceedings and business disputes involving ordinary routine legal proceedings and claims incidental to our business. The ultimate legal and financial liability with respect to such matters generally cannot be estimated with certainty and requires the use of estimates in recording liabilities for potential litigation settlements or awards against us. Estimates for losses from litigation are made after consultation with outside counsel. If estimates of potential losses increase or the related facts and circumstances change in the future, we may be required to record either more or less litigation expense. We are not involved in any pending or threatened legal proceedings that we believe could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In fiscal 2010, we became a reseller for Agilent Technologies Inc. (“Agilent”), the largest T&M equipment manufacturer in North America, which provides us with the exclusive right to sell Agilent’s more complex T&M equipment to small and medium size customers (who previously purchased directly from Agilent) in the United States and Canada through January 31, 2014. Sales of new T&M equipment represent approximately 65.2% and 68.9% of our sales of equipment and other revenues for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We are in negotiations with Agilent to extend the reseller agreement another two years, however as of January 3, 2014 the negotiations have not been finalized. We have renewed the Agilent reseller agreement twice since we entered into the reseller agreement with Agilent in 2009. If we are unable to renew our reseller agreement with Agilent on acceptable terms or at all, our T&M equipment sales business and stock price may be materially and adversely affected.

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Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion addresses our financial condition as of November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2013, the results of our operations for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and cash flows for the six month periods ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. This discussion should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Item 7 and the Risk Factors in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, to which you are directed for additional information.

Overview

We are one of the largest global organizations devoted to the rental, lease and sale of new and used electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. We purchase that equipment from leading manufacturers such as Agilent Technologies, Inc. (“Agilent”) and Tektronix Inc. primarily for use by our customers in the aerospace and defense, telecommunications, electronics, industrial and semiconductor industries.

In addition, although it represents only approximately 7%, 7% and 8% of our revenues in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, we believe our data products (“DP”) division is one of the largest rental businesses in the United States for personal computers and servers from manufacturers including Dell, HP/Compaq, IBM, Toshiba and Apple.

We are a reseller for Agilent, the largest T&M equipment manufacturer in North America, which provides us with the exclusive right to sell Agilent’s more complex T&M equipment to small and medium size customers (who previously purchased directly from Agilent) in the United States and Canada under a contract whose latest expiration date is currently January 31, 2014. We do not currently have reseller agreements with any other manufacturers for equipment similar to that included in our Agilent reseller agreement. In addition, we sell used equipment from a variety of manufacturers that was previously in our rental and lease pool.

We have a focused sales strategy, using a direct sales force to meet our customers’ needs in our T&M equipment rental, lease and sales business. We have a large technical sales force that consists primarily of field engineers and applications engineers, each of whom specializes in all the products and services offered by our company. Our sales force is usually assigned to specific territories, and identifies potential customers through coordinated efforts with our marketing organization. Our marketing organization is staffed by professionals with many years of industry-related experience. As our customers have a wide range of requirements for equipment, our sales force is able to leverage our extensive knowledge of the test and measurement equipment environment to determine the right product to rent, lease or sell to the customer to meet the customer’s specific needs.

Our sales force also specializes in configuring new Agilent equipment to sell to our customers that is tailored to the customer’s need. These configurations typically start with a base model, which is frequently upgraded through an extensive list of options in order to perform the customer’s specific test or measurement. Once the configuration is determined, it serves as the basis for our orders to Agilent, who builds the product accordingly. We order equipment from Agilent once the customer has placed an order with us. Equipment is typically shipped directly to the customer by Agilent at our request. Occasionally, equipment is shipped to our warehouse prior to delivery to the customer. Inventory held for sale is immaterial and is therefore included in other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. Each order and sales invoice is subject to our standard sales terms and conditions, which include provisions covering equipment delivery delays and warranty services.

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During the first six months of fiscal 2014, our revenues and operating profit decreased compared to the first six months of fiscal 2013 primarily due to a decline in our new equipment sales revenue, offsetting growth in our higher margin rental and lease revenues. Our new equipment sales continue to be affected by changes in the U.S. national budgetary policy and uncertainty in the global economy, causing delays in our customers’ procurement decisions and resulting in decreased demand in the aerospace and defense sector. We have also seen a softening in the telecommunications and semiconductor sectors. In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, our new equipment sales revenues were also impacted by delayed shipments by the manufacturers, as well as the Thanksgiving holiday, which fell during the last week of our second quarter causing the delay in delivery of equipment to some of our customers into the third quarter. As of November 30, 2013, our sales order backlog for T&M equipment relating to our resale channel was $11.2 million, an increase of 56% over the $7.2 million at November 30, 2012.

Economic uncertainty continues to impact our customers and competitors. We will continue to focus on remaining profitable in the current conditions, as well as being prepared for the possibility that recessionary trends may return in future periods.

To maximize our overall profit from the rental, leasing, and sales of equipment, we manage our equipment pool on an on-going basis by controlling the timing, pricing and mix of our purchases and sales of equipment. We acquire new and used equipment to meet current technological standards and current and anticipated customer demand, and we sell our used equipment where we believe that is the most lucrative option. We employ a complex equipment management strategy and our proprietary PERFECT™ software to adjust our equipment pool and pricing on a dynamic basis in order to maximize equipment availability, utilization and profitability. We manage each specific equipment class based on a separate assessment of that equipment’s historical and projected life cycle and numerous other factors, including the U.S. and global economy, interest rates and new product launches. If we do not accurately predict market trends, or if demand for the equipment we supply declines, we can be left with equipment that we are unable to rent or sell for a profit. We assess the carrying value of the equipment pool on a quarterly basis or more frequently when factors indicating potential impairment are present.

Profitability and Key Business Trends

Comparing the first six months of fiscal 2014 to the first six months of fiscal 2013, our revenues decreased by 4.6% from $123.7 million to $118.0 million, our operating profit decreased 4.7% from $18.6 million to $17.7 million, while our net income remained unchanged at $11.3 million.

Our rental and lease revenues increased $2.7 million, or 3.8%, from $68.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2013 to $70.9 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014. During the first six months of fiscal 2014, 87% of our rental and lease revenues were derived from T&M equipment compared to 88% for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Our T&M rental revenues increased $1.3 million, primarily due to an increase in rental rates, in particular in our North American and European operations and increased demand in our Chinese operations. Our T&M lease revenues increased approximately $0.5 million, which was primarily attributed to an increase in demand. Rental and lease revenues in our DP segment increased $0.8 million due to an increase in rental and lease rates.

Our sales of equipment and other revenues decreased $8.3 million, or 14.9%, from $55.5 million for the first six months of fiscal 2013 compared to $47.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014. This decrease was primarily due to a decline in new equipment sales, in particular in the aerospace and defense, telecommunications and semiconductor industries, as our customers that traditionally purchase new equipment delayed procurement decisions in response to changes in our U.S. national budgetary policy and uncertainty in the global economy.

For the six months ended November 30, 2013, our operating profit decreased 4.7%, or $0.9 million, compared to the six months ended November 30, 2012. Our rental and lease business contributed $1.5 million in increased operating profit, resulting from a) a $2.7 million increase in rental and lease revenues, b) an offsetting increase in depreciation expense of $0.5 million, or 1.7%, due to a higher average rental equipment pool, and c) an offsetting increase in our costs of rentals and leases, excluding depreciation, of $0.7 million, or 7.6%. Operating profit from our sales of equipment and other revenues decreased $1.3 million, primarily due to the decline in our new equipment sales. Our selling, general and administrative expenses increased $1.1 million, primarily due to higher salaries and related costs.

Some of our key profitability measurements are presented below for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012:


	Fiscal 2014			Fiscal 2013
Net income per diluted common share (EPS)	$	0.46		$	0.47
Net income as a percentage of average assets		7.0	%		6.9	%
Net income as a percentage of average equity		9.6	%		9.8	%

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We have revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities in foreign currencies, primarily the euro, Canadian dollar and Chinese yuan, due to our foreign operations. We enter into forward contracts to hedge against unfavorable currency fluctuations in our monetary assets and liabilities in our European and Canadian operations, and our exposure to fluctuations in the Chinese yuan is not significant. These contracts are designed to minimize the effect of fluctuations in foreign currencies. As a result of these forward contracts, as well as the relative stability of these foreign currencies, the impact on our operating results as a result of foreign currency fluctuations has been insignificant.


Average acquisition cost of equipment (in thousands)	Three months ended November 30,							Six months ended November 30,
Average acquisition cost of equipment (in thousands)	2013		2012		Change			2013		2012		Change
on rent	$	245.7	$	248.2		-1.0	%	$	244.9	$	245.2		-0.2	%
on lease	$	35.9	$	33.9		5.8	%	$	36.3	$	33.6		8.2	%

The decrease in our average equipment on rent is due to a decline in demand in our T&M North American operations, in particular in the aerospace and defense sector, partially offset by increased demand in our Chinese operations. Our average equipment on lease increased due to higher demand in North American operations.

Average rental rates for our T&M and DP segments increased by 2.8% and 3.5% for the three and six months ending November 30, 2013, respectively, compared to the three and six months ended November 30, 2012. Our average lease rates increased by 1.2% and 1.1% for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013, respectively, compared to the three and six months ended November 30, 2012. Average utilization for our T&M equipment pool, calculated based on average acquisition cost of equipment on rent and lease compared to the average total equipment pool, decreased from 67.2% to 65.6% for the three months ended November 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively, while average utilization declined from 66.8% to 65.5% for the six months ended November 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively. The average utilization of our DP equipment pool, based on the same method of calculation, decreased from 37.3% to 34.8% for the three months ended November 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively, while average utilization increased from 37.0% to 37.3% for the six months ended November 30, 2012 and 2013, respectively. The increase in rental and lease rates is the result of growth in industries where we realize higher rental rates. Our utilization rate fluctuates frequently, and is impacted by new equipment purchases in support of existing and potential business, and sales of used equipment.

Comparison of Three Months Ended November 30, 2013 and November 30, 2012

Revenues

Total revenues for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 were $57.9 million and $65.2 million, respectively. The 11.2% decrease in total revenues was due to a 1.8% increase in rental and lease revenues offset by a 26.0% decrease in sales of equipment and other revenues.

Rental and lease revenues for the three months ended November 30, 2013 were $35.2 million, compared to $34.6 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. This increase is due to an increase in rental rates in our T&M and DP segments, due to growth in industries where we realize higher rental rates, and increased demand in our Chinese operations. This increase was offset, in part, by a decrease in demand in our North American operations due to softening in the aerospace and defense and semiconductor industries. Our lease revenues increased primarily due to higher demand for T&M equipment, while our DP lease revenues were essentially unchanged.

Sales of equipment and other revenues decreased to $22.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 from $30.6 million in the prior year quarter. Sales of used equipment, including finance leases, modestly decreased to $7.2 million for the three months ended November 30, 2013, compared to $7.8 million for the prior year period. Our new equipment sales continue to be affected by changes in the U.S. national budgetary policy and uncertainty in the global economy, causing delays in our customers’ procurement decisions and resulting in decreased demand in the aerospace and defense sector. We have also seen a softening in the telecommunications and semiconductor sectors. In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, our new equipment sales revenues were also impacted by delayed shipments by the manufacturers, as well as the Thanksgiving holiday, which fell during the last week of our second quarter causing the delay in delivery of equipment to some of our customers into the third quarter.

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Operating Expenses

Depreciation of rental and lease equipment increased in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 to $14.2 million, or 40.5% of rental and lease revenues, from $14.1 million, or 40.7% of rental and lease revenues, in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The increased depreciation expense in fiscal 2014 was due to a higher average rental and lease equipment pool. The depreciation ratio, as a percentage of rental and lease revenues, was essentially flat as increases in our rental and lease rates were offset by moderate declines in utilization rates.

Costs of sales of equipment and other revenues, which primarily includes the cost of equipment sales, decreased to $15.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 from $22.2 million in the same period of fiscal 2013. Costs of sales and other revenues decreased as a percentage of sales of equipment and other revenues to 74.3% in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 from 76.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. This decrease is primarily due to the decline in sales of new T&M equipment, which generally carry a lower margin than used equipment sales. Our sales margin percentage is expected to fluctuate depending on the mix of used and new equipment sales. Our sales margin is also impacted by competition, economic uncertainty, changes in U.S. governmental policies, and customer requirements and funding.

Selling, general and administrative expenses remained relatively unchanged at $14.2 million and $14.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013, respectively. As a percentage of total revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 24.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 from 21.6% in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, due to a decline in our sales of new equipment without a commensurate decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Income Tax Provision

Our effective tax rate was 38.0% in the second quarter of fiscal 2014, compared to 40.3% in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The decrease during the three months ended November 30, 2013 was due to a decrease in foreign losses where we have a valuation allowance and therefore do not recognize a tax benefit, resulting in a lower overall rate.

Comparison of Six Months Ended November 30, 2013 and November 30, 2012

Revenues

Total revenues for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 were $118.0 million and $123.7 million, respectively. The 4.6% decrease in total revenues was due to a 3.8% increase in rental and lease revenues offset by a 14.9% decrease in sales of equipment and other revenues.

Rental and lease revenues for the six months ended November 30, 2013 were $70.9 million, compared to $68.2 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. This increase is due to an increase in rental rates in our T&M and DP segments, due to growth industries where we realize higher rental rates, and increased demand in our Chinese and European operations. This increase was offset, in part, by a decrease in demand in our North American operations due to softening in the aerospace and defense and semiconductor industries in our North American operations. Our lease revenues increased primarily due to higher demand for T&M equipment, while our DP lease revenues were essentially unchanged.

Sales of equipment and other revenues decreased to $47.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014 from $55.5 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. Sales of used equipment, including finance leases, decreased slightly to $13.2 million for the six months ended November 30, 2013, compared to $14.1 million for the first six months of fiscal 2013, while sales of new equipment decreased to $30.7 million for the six months ended November 30, 2013 compared to $38.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2013. Our new equipment sales continue to be affected by changes in the U.S. national budgetary policy and uncertainty in the global economy, causing delays in our

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customers’ procurement decisions and resulting in decreased demand in the aerospace and defense sector. We have also seen a softening in the telecommunications and semiconductor sectors. In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, our new equipment sales revenues were also impacted by delayed shipments by the manufacturers, as well as the Thanksgiving holiday, which fell during the last week of our second quarter causing the delay in delivery of equipment to some of our customers into the third quarter.

Operating Expenses

Depreciation of rental and lease equipment increased in the first six months of fiscal 2014 to $28.6 million, or 40.4% of rental and lease revenues, from $28.1 million, or 41.2% of rental and lease revenues, in the first six months of fiscal 2013. The increased depreciation expense in fiscal 2014 was due to a higher average rental and lease equipment pool. The depreciation ratio, as a percentage of rental and lease revenues, decreased due to increases in our rental and lease rates and increased utilization for our DP equipment, offset by moderate declines in utilization of our T&M equipment.

Costs of rentals and leases, excluding depreciation, which primarily includes labor related costs of our operations personnel, supplies, repairs, equipment subrentals and insurance and warehousing costs associated with our rental and lease equipment, increased to $9.6 million for the six months ended November 30, 2013 compared to $8.9 million for the six months ended November 30, 2012. This increase is the result of higher equipment subrental expense of $0.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2013, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2012. We subrent equipment from time to time to supplement our rental equipment pool with equipment we choose not to own. In general, our costs of rentals and leases, excluding depreciation expense is relatively stable as our rental and lease business does not significantly fluctuate from period to period, and our existing infrastructure is capable of handling moderate changes in rental and lease activity.

Costs of sales of equipment and other revenues, which primarily includes the cost of equipment sales, decreased to $33.2 million in the first six months of fiscal 2014 from $40.2 million in the same period of fiscal 2013. Costs of sales and other revenues decreased as a percentage of sales of equipment and other revenues to 75.5% in the first six months of fiscal 2014 from 76.9% in the first six months of fiscal 2013. This decrease is primarily due to a significant decline in sales of new T&M equipment, which generally carry a lower margin than used equipment sales. Our sales margin percentage is expected to fluctuate depending on the mix of used and new equipment sales. Our sales margin is also impacted by competition, economic uncertainty, changes in U.S. governmental policies, and customer requirements and funding.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 3.8% to $28.9 million in the first six months of fiscal 2014 compared to $27.8 million in the first six months of fiscal 2013. As a percentage of total revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 24.3% in the first six months of fiscal 2014 from 22.5% in the first six months of fiscal 2013. Our selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to the broadening and strengthening of our sales and sales support organizations, as well as our administrative infrastructure, necessary to support our current sales and rental demand and to better focus on future growth opportunities.

Income Tax Provision

Our effective tax rate was 36.9% in the first six months of fiscal 2014, compared to 39.9% in the first six months of fiscal 2013. The decrease during the six months ended November 30, 2013 was due to changes in state tax apportionment, and a decrease in our foreign losses where we have a valuation allowance and therefore do not recognize a tax benefit, resulting in a lower overall rate.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Capital Expenditures

Our primary capital requirements have been purchases of rental and lease equipment. We generally purchase equipment throughout the year to replace equipment that has been sold and to maintain adequate levels of rental equipment to meet existing and expected customer demands. Our equipment purchases will fluctuate based on changes in our utilization, used equipment sales activity and technology trends. To meet current T&M rental demand, support areas of potential growth for both T&M and DP equipment and to keep our equipment pool technologically up-to-date, we made payments for the purchase of $31.8 million of rental and lease equipment during the first six months of fiscal 2014 compared to $36.0 million during the first six months of fiscal 2013, a decline of 11.6%.

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Dividends Paid

During the first six months of fiscal 2014 and 2013, we paid dividends of $0.40 per common share, amounting to an aggregate of $9.9 million and $9.7 million, respectively. We expect to continue paying a quarterly dividend in future quarters, although the amount and timing of dividends, if any, will be made at the discretion of our board of directors in each quarter, subject to compliance with applicable law.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The balance of our cash and cash equivalents was $8.2 million at November 30, 2013, a decrease of $2.2 million from May 31, 2013. Outside our normal operations and equipment purchases, we use our cash to pay dividends to shareholders and to take advantage of strategic acquisitions and new customer opportunities. In fiscal 2012, we increased our annual dividend rate from $0.60 per common share to $0.80 per common share. On December 19, 2012, we used $6.1 million of our cash and borrowed $23.0 million against our credit facility with Union Bank to pay the regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share, and the special dividend of $1.00 per common share on December 21, 2012. Since fiscal 2010, we have also made payments of $34.7 million in connection with two acquisitions and invested heavily in new equipment to take advantage of key new customer opportunities.

We expect that the level of our cash needs may increase as we pay dividends in future quarters, or if we decide to buy back our common stock, increase equipment purchases in response to demand, finance another acquisition, or pursue other opportunities.

Given our growth record achieved since fiscal 2000, and our available line of credit under which we have $16.5 million remaining that we may borrow as of November 30, 2013, we believe that we have ample access to borrowing capacity and that our cash flow from operations and ability to borrow will allow us to continue funding our current and future growth. We may, however, seek to expand our borrowing capacity in order to ensure sufficient resources to quickly respond to strategic growth opportunities.

Cash Flows and Credit Facility

During the first six months of fiscal 2014 and 2013, net cash provided by operating activities was $26.3 million and $33.0 million, respectively. The decrease in operating cash flow for the first six months of fiscal 2014 was primarily attributable to decreases in our working capital, as well as a reduction in our deferred tax liability. Our income tax payments have increased approximately $4.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014 compared to the first six months of fiscal 2013

During the first six months of fiscal 2014 and 2013, net cash used in investing activities was $17.0 million and $22.3 million, respectively. The decline in cash used in investing activities for the first six months of fiscal 2014 was due, in part, to a decrease in payments for purchases of rental and lease equipment to $31.8 million for the six months ended November 30, 2013 compared to $36.0 million for the six months ended November 30, 2012, and an increase in the proceeds from sale of rental and lease equipment to $15.1 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014 compared to $14.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2013.

Net cash flows used in financing activities were $11.3 million and $9.7 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. This increase was the result of net payments on our line of credit by $1.5 million for the six months ended November 30, 2013, compared to $0 for the six months ended November 30, 2012.

On November 19, 2013, we entered into a new credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPM”), as administrative agent, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as sole bookrunner and sole lead arranger, and a syndicate of lenders. The Credit Agreement provides for a $25 million revolving credit facility including swingline loans and letters of credit, and has a term of three years, of which $8.5 million was outstanding as of November 30, 2013 We have an option to increase the commitments under the Credit Agreement by up to $25 million, subject to certain approvals and conditions as set forth in the Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to, at our election, the applicable rate for a “Eurodollar Loan” or a “CB Floating Rate Loan.” Eurodollar Loan advances accrue interest at a per annum interest rate equal to (i) the quotient (rounded upwards to the next 1/16th of 1%) of (a) the applicable LIBO Rate, divided by (b) one minus the maximum aggregate reserve requirement (expressed as a decimal) imposed under Federal Reserve Board Regulation D (the “Adjusted LIBO Rate”), plus (ii) 0.75%. CB Floating Rate Loan advances accrue interest at a per annum interest rate equal to (i) the higher of (a) JPM’s Prime Rate or (b) the Adjusted LIBO Rate for a one month interest period plus 2.5%, minus (ii) 2.0%.

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The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants (which are in some cases subject to certain exceptions), including, but not limited to, restrictions on the ability to incur additional indebtedness, create liens, make certain investments, make restricted payments, enter into or undertake certain liquidations, mergers, consolidations or acquisitions and dispose of assets or subsidiaries. In addition, the Credit Agreement requires us to maintain minimum earnings and tangible net worth. We are in compliance with all loan covenants at November 30, 2013.

In connection with entering into the Credit Agreement, we terminated our existing credit facility and repaid the outstanding balance of $8.0 million thereunder without penalty.

We did not have any other bank borrowings outstanding or off balance sheet financing arrangements at November 30, 2013.

We believe that cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operating activities, proceeds from the sale of equipment and our borrowing capacity will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next twelve months.

Contractual Obligations

Our contractual obligations have not changed materially from those included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“generally accepted accounting principles”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On a regular basis, we review these estimates, including those related to asset lives and depreciation methods, impairment of long-lived assets including rental and lease equipment, goodwill and definite lived intangible assets, allowance for doubtful accounts and income taxes, and adjust them as appropriate. These estimates are based on our historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.

These determinations, even though inherently subjective and subject to change, affect the reported amounts of our assets, liabilities and expenses. While we believe that our estimates are based on reasonable assumptions and judgments at the time they are made, some of our assumptions, estimates and judgments will inevitably prove to be incorrect. As a result, actual outcomes will likely differ from our accruals, and those differences—positive or negative—could be material.

We identified certain critical accounting policies that affect certain of our more significant estimates and assumptions used in preparing our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013. We have not made any material changes to these policies as previously disclosed.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

During the first six months of fiscal 2014, there were no material changes in the information regarding market risk contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures.

As of November 30, 2013, the end of the period covered by this report, our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report were effective.

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There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls over financial reporting will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings.

From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business. As of the date of this report, we are not a party to any material litigation, other than ordinary routine legal proceedings and claims incidental to our business.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors.

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the discussion of various risks and uncertainties contained in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013. We believe those risk factors are the most relevant to our business and could cause our results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made by us. However, those are not the only risk factors that we face. Additional risks that we do not consider material, or of which we are not currently aware, may also have an adverse impact on us. Our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be seriously harmed if any of these risks or uncertainties actually occurs or materializes. In that event, the market price for our common stock could decline, and our shareholders may lose all or part of their investment.

If we are unable to renew our reseller agreement with Agilent when it expires on January 31, 2014 on acceptable terms, it could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and stock price.

Sales of new T&M equipment represent approximately 65.0% and 68.9% of our sales of equipment and other revenues for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Nearly all of our sales of new T&M equipment are in connection with our reseller agreement with Agilent, which expires on January 31, 2014. We have renewed the Agilent reseller agreement twice since we entered into the reseller agreement with Agilent in 2009. If we are unable to renew our reseller agreement with Agilent on acceptable terms or at all, our T&M equipment sales business and stock price may be materially and adversely affected.

The planned spin-off by Agilent of its electronic measurement business (which manufactures the T&M equipment) into a separate company could impact our relationship with Agilent.

Agilent announced on September 19, 2013 that it is spinning off its electronic measurement business (which manufactures the T&M equipment) into a separate company. Agilent announced that it expects to complete the spin-off by the end of 2014. We do not know how the spin-off will impact renewal of the reseller agreement or other aspects of our relationship with Agilent, which impact may be material and adverse.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

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Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5.

Other Information.

None.

Item 6.

Exhibits.


Exhibit No.	Document Description	Incorporation by Reference

10.1	Credit Agreement by and among Electro Rent Corporation, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as sole bookrunner and sole lead arranger, and the lenders party thereto, dated as of November 19, 2013.	Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 25, 2013.

31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer	Filed herewith.

31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer	Filed herewith.

32.1*	Section 1350 Certification by Chief Executive Officer	Filed herewith.

32.2*	Section 1350 Certification by Chief Financial Officer	Filed herewith.

101.INS	XBRL Instance Document.

101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

This certification is being furnished solely to accompany this report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the registrant, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereto duly authorized.


				ELECTRO RENT CORPORATION

Date: January 8, 2014				/s/ Craig R. Jones
				Craig R. Jones Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and duly authorized to sign this report on behalf of the company)

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