Quarterly Report for Quarter Ending August 29, 2026 (Form 10-Q)

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Certain statements in this report may constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The terms "may," "should," "could," "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "objective," "plan," "potential," "project" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. These statements are based on management's current expectations, intentions or beliefs and are subject to a number of factors, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences or that might otherwise impact the business include; economic, labor and political conditions; global business disruption caused by armed conflicts in Europe and the Middle East; currency exchange fluctuations; and the ability of the Company to manage its growth and the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on August 3, 2026. We undertake no obligation to update any such factor or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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INTRODUCTION

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is intended to assist the reader in better understanding our business, results of operations, financial condition, changes in financial condition and significant developments. MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes appearing elsewhere in this filing. This section is organized as follows:

Business Overview

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (the "Company," "we," "our") is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, green energy products, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components including green energy solutions; tubes for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 55% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and per our supplier code of conduct. We serve customers in alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. The Company's strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and "engineered solutions" based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure.

Some of the Company's products are manufactured in foreign countries and imported into the United States. Accordingly, the Company's operations are subject to tariffs and other trade protection measures. The current U.S. administration has instituted certain changes, and may make additional changes, in trade policies that include the negotiation or termination of trade agreements, higher tariffs on imports into the U.S., and other measures affecting trade between the U.S. and other countries from which the Company imports. Due in part to these measures, some countries are changing their trade policies relating to goods imported from the U.S. These global trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions, together with any related downturns in the global economy, could dampen customer demand, increase market volatility, and impact currency exchange rates, all which could materially and adversely affect the Company's financial performance.

The extent to which these changes in trade policies may impact our business will depend on various factors, including (i) when trade measures are implemented, (ii) the ultimate amount, scope, nature, and duration of tariffs and other trade measures, and (iii) the extent to which the Company can mitigate impacts and pass on any increased costs associated with these changes. In addition, the impact of trade disruptions on general economic conditions and demand for electronic components is difficult to predict.

Our results for the first three months of fiscal 2027 were not materially impacted by the changes in trade policies implemented by the U.S. However, it is possible that further tariffs may be imposed on imports of our products, including by other countries, or that our business will be impacted by changing trade relations among countries. Management continues to work with its suppliers as well as its customers to mitigate the impact of the tariffs on our customers' markets, including with respect to tariff refund claims. However, if the Company is unable to successfully pass through the additional cost of these tariffs, or if the higher prices reduce demand for the Company's products, it will have a negative effect on the Company's sales and gross margins.

The Company reports its financial performance based on the operating and reportable segments defined as follows:

Power and Microwave Technologies ("PMT") combines our core engineered solutions capabilities, power grid and microwave tube business with new disruptive RF, Wireless and Power technologies. As a designer, manufacturer, technology partner and authorized distributor, PMT's strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and engineered solutions based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities on a global basis. We provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics and aftermarket technical service and repair - all through our existing global infrastructure. PMT's focus is on products for power, RF and microwave applications for customers in 5G, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets. PMT focuses on various applications including broadcast transmission, CO2 laser cutting, diagnostic imaging, dielectric and induction heating, high energy transfer, high voltage switching, plasma, power conversion, radar and radiation oncology. PMT also offers its customers technical services for both microwave and industrial equipment.

Green Energy Solutions ("GES") combines our key technology partners and engineered solutions capabilities to design and manufacture innovative products for the fast-growing energy storage market and power management applications. As a designer, manufacturer, technology partner and authorized distributor, GES's strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and engineered solutions using our core design engineering and manufacturing capabilities on a global basis. We provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics and aftermarket technical service and repair - all through our existing global infrastructure. GES's focus is on products for numerous green energy applications such as wind, solar, hydrogen and Electric Vehicles, and other power management applications that support green solutions such as synthetic diamond manufacturing.

Canvys provides customized display solutions serving the corporate enterprise, financial, healthcare, industrial and medical original equipment manufacturers markets. Our engineers design, manufacture, source and support a full spectrum of solutions to match the needs of our customers. We offer long-term availability and proven custom display solutions that include touch screens, protective panels, custom enclosures, All-In-One computers, specialized cabinet finishes and application specific software packages and certification services. Our volume commitments are lower than the large display manufacturers, making us the ideal choice for companies with very specific design requirements. We partner with both private label manufacturing companies and leading branded hardware vendors to offer the highest quality display and touch solutions and customized computing platforms.

We currently operate within the following major geographic regions: North America, Asia/Pacific, Europe and Latin America.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Financial Summary - Three Months Ended August 29, 2026

Net Sales and Gross Profit Analysis

Net sales by segment and percentage change during the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and fiscal 2026 were as follows (in thousands):

During the first quarter of fiscal 2027, consolidated net sales increased 18.9% compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Sales for PMT increased 19.7%, sales for GES increased 27.1% and sales for Canvys increased 7.9%. The increase in PMT was due to strong growth from our customers in the semiconductor wafer fab industry and continued growth in our RF & Wireless components business. The increase in GES was due to our growing portfolio of wind turbine power management products, initial BESS shipments, and products used in the making of synthetic diamonds. The increase in Canvys was attributable to higher sales in the North American markets.

Gross profit by segment and percentage of net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 and fiscal 2026 were as follows (in thousands):

Gross profit reflects the distribution and manufacturing product margin less manufacturing variances, inventory obsolescence charges, customer returns, scrap and cycle count adjustments, engineering costs and other provisions.

Consolidated gross profit increased to $22.5 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2027 compared to $16.9 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Consolidated gross margin as a percentage of net sales during the first quarter of fiscal 2027 increased to 34.6% when compared to 31.0% during the first quarter of fiscal 2026. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, gross margin was impacted 1.7% due to an IEEPA Tariff Refund. Additionally, the margin increase was due to favorable product mix in PMT and GES.

Power and Microwave Technologies

PMT net sales increased 19.7% to $46.8 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2027 from $39.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase was due to strong growth from our customers in the semiconductor wafer fab industry and continued growth in our RF & Wireless components business mainly in the SATCOM and defense market. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 35.4% during the first quarter of fiscal 2027 as compared to 31.3% during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 due to product mix and the IEEPA Tariff Refund.

Green Energy Solutions

GES net sales increased 27.1% to $9.2 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2027 from $7.2 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase was due to our growing portfolio of wind turbine power management products, initial BESS shipments, and products used in the making of synthetic diamonds. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 32.6% during the first quarter of fiscal 2027 as compared to 29.6% during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 due to product mix.

Canvys

Canvys net sales increased 7.9% to $8.9 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2027 from $8.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to higher sales in the North American markets. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 33.0% during the first quarter of fiscal 2027 from 30.9% during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 primarily due to the IEEPA Tariff Refund.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") increased to $17.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 when compared to $16.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, mainly due to increased salaries, medical benefits, travel, and higher incentives due to sales growth. Expressed as a percentage of net sales, SG&A was 26.8% for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 compared to 29.2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.

Other Income/Expense

Other income and expense primarily includes interest income, foreign exchange gains and foreign exchange losses. Our foreign exchange gains and losses are primarily due to the translation of U.S. dollars held in non-U.S. entities. We currently do not utilize derivative instruments to manage our exposure to foreign currency.

Other expense during the first quarter of fiscal 2027 totaled $0.1 million compared to other income of $1.4 million for first quarter of fiscal 2026. The income in fiscal 2026 was mainly due to a non-recurring gain of $0.9 million.

Income Tax Provision

We recorded an income tax provision of $1.0 million and $0.4 million for the first three months of fiscal 2027 and the first three months of fiscal 2026, respectively. The effective income tax rate during the first three months of fiscal 2027 was a tax provision of 19.6% as compared to a tax provision of 18.1% during the first three months of fiscal 2026. The difference in rate during the first three months of fiscal 2027 as compared to the first three months of fiscal 2026 reflects changes in our geographical distribution of income (loss). The 19.6% effective income tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% as a result of our geographical distribution of income (loss) and the impact of permanent items.

The Company recorded a $0.4 million uncertain tax position as of August 29, 2026 and as of May 30, 2026. We record interest related to uncertain tax positions in the income tax expense line item within the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Accrued interest was included within the related tax liability line in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We have recorded a liability of less than $0.1 million for interest as of August 29, 2026 and May 30, 2026.

The Company maintains a valuation allowance representing the portion of the deferred tax asset that management does not believe is more likely than not to be realized. The valuation allowance was $2.7 million as of August 29, 2026 and $2.8 million as of May 30, 2026. The valuation allowance relates to state Net Operating Losses ($1.2 million) and deferred tax assets in foreign jurisdictions where historical taxable losses have been incurred ($1.5 million). The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be adjusted if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are increased, or if objective negative evidence in the form of cumulative losses is no longer present and additional weight may be given to subjective evidence such as our projections for growth.

We have considered the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the Company's annual effective tax rate for fiscal year 2027. This includes Net Controlled Foreign Corporation Tested Income ("NCTI") (formerly Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income),

eliminates the Qualified Business Asset Investment ("QBAI") exclusion, and sets the Section 250 deduction at 40%, broadening the U.S. tax base. Foreign-Derived Intangible Income becomes Foreign Derived Deduction Eligible Income, with a 33.34% deduction and narrower eligibility but no QBAI reduction. The NCTI foreign tax credit haircut decreases from 20% to 10%, allowing for a 90% credit and improving utilization. These changes did not have a significant impact to the annual effective tax rate.

Net Income and Per Share Data

Net income during the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was $4.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted common share and $0.25 per Class B diluted common share as compared to $1.9 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 or $0.13 per diluted common share and $0.12 per Class B diluted common share.

LIQUIDITY, FINANCIAL POSITION AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our operations and cash needs have been primarily financed through operations and cash on hand.

Cash and cash equivalents were $36.9 million at August 29, 2026. Cash and cash equivalents by geographic area on August 29, 2026 consisted of $18.2 million in North America, $10.4 million in Europe, $1.2 million in Latin America and $7.1 million in Asia/Pacific. We repatriated $1.0 million to the United States in the first three months of fiscal 2027 from our entity in China. Although the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act generally eliminated federal income tax on future cash repatriation to the United States, cash repatriation may be subject to state and local taxes, withholding or similar taxes.

Cash and cash equivalents were $31.8 million at May 30, 2026. Cash and cash equivalents by geographic area at May 30, 2026 consisted of $11.7 million in North America, $11.4 million in Europe, $1.0 million in Latin America and $7.7 million in Asia/Pacific. No cash was repatriated to the United States in fiscal 2026.

Our short-term and long-term liquidity requirements primarily arise from: (i) working capital requirements, (ii) capital expenditure needs and (iii) cash dividend payments (if and when declared by our Board of Directors). Our ability to fund these requirements will depend, in part, on our future cash flows, which are determined by our future operating performance and, therefore, subject to prevailing global macroeconomic conditions and financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control.

Based on past performance and current expectations, we believe that the existing sources of liquidity, including current cash, will provide sufficient resources to meet known capital requirements and working capital needs through the next twelve months. Additionally, while our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to, the economy and the outlook for growth in our markets, we believe our existing sources of liquidity as well as our ability to generate operating cash flows will satisfy our future obligations and cash requirements.

On October 7, 2025, the Company executed a three-year extension to the PNC Credit Agreement through the Second Amendment to the Credit Agreement with a maximum borrowing limit of $20 million. The terms of the new agreement are similar to the previous Credit Agreement. See Note 4, Revolving Credit Facility, included in Part I, Item 1 for further information. The Revolving Credit Facility is guaranteed by the Company's domestic subsidiaries. Proceeds of the borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, if any, are expected to be used for working capital and general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries. There were no drawings or repayments under the Revolving Credit Facility as of August 29, 2026 and through the report release date. No amounts were outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility as of August 29, 2026, and through the report release date.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Cash flows from operating activities are primarily a result of our net income adjusted for non-cash items and changes in our operating assets and liabilities.

Operating activities generated $5.9 million of cash during the first three months of fiscal 2027. We had a net income of $4.1 million during the first three months of fiscal 2027, which included non-cash share-based compensation expense of $0.7 million associated with the issuance of stock option and restricted stock awards, inventory reserve provisions of $0.1 million, unrealized foreign exchange gain of $0.1 million, and depreciation and amortization expense of $0.9 million associated with our property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. Changes in our operating assets and liabilities generated $0.2 million in cash during the first three months of fiscal 2027, net of foreign currency exchange gains and losses, included an increase in accounts receivable of $1.7 million, an increase in inventories of $0.6 million, a decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets of $0.4 million and an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $2.0 million. The increase in accounts receivable was primarily due to the higher level of sales. The change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities was timing related.

Operating activities generated $1.4 million of cash during the first three months of fiscal 2026. We had a net income of $1.9 million during the first three months of fiscal 2026, which included non-cash share-based compensation expense of $0.6 million associated with the issuance of stock option and restricted stock awards, inventory reserve provisions of $0.1 million, unrealized foreign exchange gain of $0.5 million, depreciation and amortization expense of $1.0 million associated with our property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. Changes in our operating assets and liabilities utilized $1.8 million in cash during the first three months of fiscal 2026, net of foreign currency exchange gains and losses, included an increase in accounts receivable of $2.7 million, an increase in inventories of $0.6 million and an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $1.5 million. The increase in accounts receivable was primarily due to the higher level of sales. The change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities was timing related.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities of $1.7 million during the first three months of fiscal 2027 was due to capital expenditures. Capital expenditures were primarily related to our IT system and LaFox manufacturing and facilities. LaFox manufacturing primarily supports the PMT and GES segments.

Cash used in investing activities of $1.0 million during the first three months of fiscal 2026 was due to capital expenditures. Capital expenditures were primarily related to our IT system and LaFox manufacturing and facilities.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Cash flows used in financing activities consist primarily of cash dividends and cash flows provided by financing activities consist primarily of the proceeds from the issuance of stock. All future dividend payments are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Dividend payments depend on earnings, capital requirements, operating conditions and such other factors that the Board may deem relevant.

Cash provided by financing activities of $1.0 million during the first three months of fiscal 2027 primarily resulted from $2.1 million proceeds from the issuance of stock minus the $0.9 million of dividend payments to stockholders.

Cash used in financing activities of $0.9 million during the first three months of fiscal 2026 primarily resulted from $0.9 million of dividend payments to stockholders partially offset by $0.1 million of proceeds from the issuance of stock.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC, we make assumptions, judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and the related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Our assumptions, judgments and estimates are based on historical experience and various other factors deemed relevant. Actual results could be materially different from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We evaluate our assumptions, judgments and estimates on a regular basis. We also discuss our critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

There have been no material changes in our critical accounting estimates from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 30, 2026, filed with the SEC on August 3, 2026. We are not aware of any specific events or circumstances that would require us to update our estimates, assumptions and judgments.

Impact of New Accounting Standards

Information about recently issued accounting pronouncements is provided in Note 3, Summary of Accounting Policies, included in Part I, Item 1.