10-Q

FORM 10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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

For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2013.

OR

o 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: 000-22893.

AEHR TEST SYSTEMS

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

CALIFORNIA	94-2424084
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

400 KATO TERRACE FREMONT, CA	94539
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(510) 623-9400

(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)

FORMER NAME, FORMER ADDRESS AND FORMER FISCAL YEAR, IF CHANGED SINCE LAST REPORT.

N/A

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 as the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes  þ No  o

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  þ No  o

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):

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

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

Yes  o No  þ

Number of shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding at December 31, 2013 was 10,974,682.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2013

INDEX

PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2013	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (loss) for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012	6
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012	7
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
ITEM 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	16
ITEM 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks	21
ITEM 4.	Controls and Procedures	22
PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.	Legal Proceedings	22
ITEM 1A.	Risk Factors	22
ITEM 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	30
ITEM 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	30
ITEM 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	30
ITEM 5.	Other Information	30
ITEM 6.	Exhibits	30
SIGNATURE PAGE		31
Index to Exhibits		32

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

AEHR TEST SYSTEMS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	November 30,			May 31,
	2013			2013
					(1)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,494		$	2,324
Accounts receivable, net		2,735			2,632
Inventories		5,650			5,369
Prepaid expenses and other		420			276
Total current assets		11,299			10,601
Property and equipment, net		249			301
Other assets		78			73
Total assets	$	11,626		$	10,975
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Line of credit	$	476		$	1,101
Accounts payable		1,892			1,188
Accrued expenses		1,245			1,440
Customer deposits and deferred revenue, short-term		2,038			1,972
Total current liabilities		5,651			5,701
Income tax payable		76			109
Deferred lease commitment		56			103
Deferred revenue, long-term		20			68
Total liabilities		5,803			5,981
Aehr Test Systems shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized: 75,000 shares;
Issued and outstanding: 10,934 shares and 10,599 shares at November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2013, respectively		109			106
Additional paid-in capital		51,390			50,580
Accumulated other comprehensive income		2,488			2,442
Accumulated deficit		(48,143	)		(48,114	)
Total Aehr Test Systems shareholders' equity		5,844			5,014
Noncontrolling interest		(21	)		(20	)
Total shareholders' equity		5,823			4,994
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	11,626		$	10,975

(1)   The condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AEHR TEST SYSTEMS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	November 30,						November 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net sales	$	4,950		$	5,054		$	8,702		$	9,886
Cost of sales		2,456			2,791			4,264			5,167
Gross profit		2,494			2,263			4,438			4,719
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		1,517			2,068			2,937			3,857
Research and development		798			962			1,479			1,892
Total operating expenses		2,315			3,030			4,416			5,749
Income (loss) from operations		179			(767	)		22			(1,030	)
Interest expense		(10	)		(13	)		(14	)		(25	)
Other expense, net		(30	)		(15	)		(64	)		(34	)
Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit		139			(795	)		(56	)		(1,089	)
Income tax (expense) benefit		(2	)		(16	)		27			(18	)
Net income (loss)		137			(811	)		(29	)		(1,107	)
Less:  Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest		--			--			--			--
Net income (loss) attributable to Aehr Test Systems common shareolders	$	137		$	(811	)	$	(29	)	$	(1,107	)
Net income (loss) per share – basic	$	0.01		$	(0.09	)	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.12	)
Net income (loss) per share – diluted	$	0.01		$	(0.09	)	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.12	)
Shares used in per share calculations:
Basic		10,806			9,300			10,721			9,233
Diluted		11,839			9,300			10,721			9,233

               The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AEHR TEST SYSTEMS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands, unaudited)

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	November 30,					November 30,
	2013		2012			2013			2012
Net income (loss)	$	137	$	(811	)	$	(29	)	$	(1,107	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation gain		23		9			46			24
Total comprehensive income (loss)		160		(802	)		17			(1,083	)
Less:  Comprehensive income attributable to
noncontrolling interest		--		--			(1	)		--
Comprehensive income (loss), attributable to
Aehr Test Systems	$	160	$	(802	)	$	16		$	(1,083	)

               The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AEHR TEST SYSTEMS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Six Months Ended
	November 30,
	2013			2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(29	)	$	(1,107	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Stock-based compensation expense		390			226
Provision for doubtful accounts		5			5
Loss on disposal of asset		9			--
Depreciation and amortization		95			170
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(58	)		(297	)
Inventories		(281	)		(304	)
Prepaid expenses and other		(146	)		(193	)
Accounts payable		711			54
Accrued expenses		(183	)		201
Customer deposits and deferred revenue		16			39
Income tax payable		(47	)		14
Deferred lease commitment		(47	)		(37	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		435			(1,229	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment		(52	)		(21	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(52	)		(21	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Line of credit (repayments) borrowings, net		(625	)		277
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and exercise of stock options		423			180
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(202	)		457
Effect of exchange rates on cash		(11	)		(88	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		170			(881	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		2,324			2,073
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	2,494		$	1,192

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash flow information:
Net change in capitalized share-based compensation	$	--	$	67

                The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AEHR TEST SYSTEMS

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial information has been prepared by Aehr Test Systems, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and therefore does not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods presented reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations as of and for such periods indicated.  These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013.  Results for the interim periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of results which may be reported for any other interim period or for the entire fiscal year.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION.  The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Aehr Test Systems and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company," "we," "us," and "our").  All significant intercompany balances have been eliminated in consolidation.  For the majority owned subsidiary, we reflected the noncontrolling interest of the portion we do not own on our Consolidated Balance Sheets in Shareholders’ Equity and in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

RECLASSIFICATION.  Certain reclassifications have been made to the consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not result in any change in previously reported net income, total assets or shareholders’ equity.

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 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.  We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.  The Company’s significant accounting policies are disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2013. 

2.  STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-based compensation expense consists of expenses for stock options and employee stock purchase plan, or ESPP, shares. Stock-based compensation cost is measured at each grant date, based on the fair value of the award using the Black-Scholes option valuation model, and is recognized as expense over the employee’s requisite service period.  This model was developed for use in estimating the value of publicly traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable.  The Company’s employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of publicly traded options.  All of the Company’s stock based compensation is accounted for as an equity instrument.  See Notes 10 and 11 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2013 filed on August 28, 2013 for further information regarding the stock option plan and the ESPP.

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The following table summarizes compensation costs related to the Company’s stock-based compensation for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	November 30,				November 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Stock-based compensation in the form of employee stock options and ESPP shares, included in:
Cost of sales	$	15	$	7	$	23	$	17
Selling, general and administrative		183		66		287		156
Research and development		49		26		80		53
Total stock-based compensation	$	247	$	99	$	390	$	226

There were no stock-based compensation costs capitalized as part of inventory at November 30, 2013.  As of November 30, 2012, stock-based compensation costs of $67,000 were capitalized as part of inventory.

During the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded stock-based compensation related to stock options of $193,000 and $83,000, respectively.  During the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded stock-based compensation related to stock options of $328,000 and $192,000, respectively.

As of November 30, 2013, the total unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to unvested stock-based awards under the Company’s 1996 Stock Option Plan and 2006 Equity Incentive Plan was approximately $1,218,000, which is net of estimated forfeitures of $3,000.  This cost will be amortized over the remaining service period of the underlying options.  The weighted average period is approximately 2.9 years.

During the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded stock-based compensation related to the ESPP of $54,000 and $16,000, respectively.  During the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded stock-based compensation related to the ESPP of $62,000 and $34,000, respectively.

As of November 30, 2013, the total compensation cost related to options to purchase the Company’s common stock under the ESPP but not yet recognized was approximately $315,000.  This cost will be amortized on a straight-line basis over a weighted average period of approximately 1.2 years.

Valuation Assumptions

Valuation and Amortization Method.  The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option valuation model and a single option award approach.  The fair value under the single option approach is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the awards, which is generally the vesting period.

Expected Term.  The Company’s expected term represents the period that the Company’s stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding and was determined based on historical experience, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior as evidenced by changes to the terms of its stock-based awards.
 

Expected Volatility.  Volatility is a measure of the amounts by which a financial variable such as stock price has fluctuated (historical volatility) or is expected to fluctuate (expected volatility) during a period.  The Company uses the historical volatility for the past four or five years, which matches the expected term of most of the option grants, to estimate expected volatility. Volatility for each of the ESPP’s four time periods of six months, twelve months, eighteen months, and twenty-four months is calculated separately and included in the overall stock-based compensation cost recorded.

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Dividends.  The Company has never paid any cash dividends on its common stock and does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.  Consequently, the Company uses an expected dividend yield of zero in the Black-Scholes option valuation model.

Risk-Free Interest Rate.  The Company bases the risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model on the implied yield in effect at the time of option grant on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equivalent to the expected term of the stock awards including the ESPP.

Estimated Forfeitures.  When estimating forfeitures, the Company considers voluntary termination behavior as well as analysis of actual option forfeitures.

Fair Value.  The fair value of the Company’s stock options granted to employees for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 were estimated using the following weighted average assumptions in the Black-Scholes option valuation model:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	November 30,						November 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Option plan shares
Expected term (in years)		4			5			4			5
Volatility		0.94			0.93			0.95			0.91
Expected dividend	$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00
Risk-free interest rates		0.95	%		0.64	%		1.40	%		0.72	%
Estimated forfeiture rate		0.25	%		0.25	%		0.25	%		0.25	%
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	1.77		$	0.57		$	1.03		$	0.79

The fair values of the ESPP shares granted for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 were estimated using the following weighted-average assumptions:

	Three and Six
	Months Ended
	November 30, 2013
Employee stock purchase plan shares
Expected term (in years)		0.5-2.0
Volatility		0.86-1.00
Expected dividend	$	0.00
Risk-free interest rates		0.04%-0.33	%
Estimated forfeiture rate		0	%
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	1.34

There were no ESPP shares granted for the three and six months ended November 30, 2012.

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The following table summarizes the stock option transactions during the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 (in thousands, except per share data):

				Outstanding Options
								Weighted
					Number			Average		Aggregate
	Available				of			Exercise		Intrinsic
	Shares				Shares			Price		Value
Balances, May 31, 2013		1,737				2,956		$	1.79	$	964
Options granted		(725	)			725		$	1.38
Options terminated		289				(289	)	$	6.99
Plan shares expired		(104	)			--
Options exercised		--				(69	)	$	0.86
Balances, August 31, 2013		1,197				3,323		$	1.27	$	1,301
Options granted		(107	)			107		$	2.68
Options terminated		131				(131	)	$	2.26
Options exercised		--				(149	)	$	1.71
Balances, November 30, 2013		1,221				3,150		$	1.25	$	4,968
Options fully vested and expected to vest at November 30, 2013						3,087		$	1.25	$	4,868
Options exercisable at November 30, 2013						1,734		$	1.19	$	2,837

The options outstanding and exercisable at November 30, 2013 were in the following exercise price ranges (in thousands, except per share data):

		Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
		at November 30, 2013						at November 30, 2013
Range of Exercise Prices		Number Outstanding Shares		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Number Exercisable Shares		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
$	0.59-$0.97		1,074		3.77	$	0.76		853		3.43	$	0.80
$	1.09-$1.42		1,449		5.34	$	1.28		506		4.43	$	1.29
$	1.73-$1.95		465		3.28	$	1.88		315		2.42	$	1.92
$	2.15-$2.68		162		5.08	$	2.50		60		2.71	$	2.26
$	0.59-$2.68		3,150		4.49	$	1.25		1,734		3.51	$	1.19	$ 2,837

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 was $110,000 and $153,000, respectively.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three and six months ended November 30, 2012 was $0 and $42,000, respectively.  The weighted average remaining contractual life of the options exercisable and expected to be exercisable at November 30, 2013 was 4.49 years.

3.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares (common stock options and ESPP shares) outstanding, when dilutive, during each period using the treasury stock method.

The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Aehr Test Systems common shareholders (in thousands, except per share data):

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	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	November 30,					November 30,
	2013		2012			2013			2012
Numerator: Net income (loss)	$	137	$	(811	)	$	(29	)	$	(1,107	)
Denominator for basic net income (loss) per share:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		10,806		9,300			10,721			9,233
Shares used in basic net income (loss) per share calculation		10,806		9,300			10,721			9,233
Effect of dilutive securities		1,033		--			--			--
Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per share		11,839		9,300			10,721			9,233
Basic net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.12	)
Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.12	)

For the purpose of computing diluted earnings per share, weighted average potential common shares do not include stock options with an exercise price greater than the average fair value of the Company’s common stock for the period, as the effect would be anti-dilutive.  In the three months ended November 30, 2012 and the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 potential common shares have not been included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share as the effect would be anti-dilutive.  As such, the numerator and the denominator used in computing both basic and diluted net loss per share for these periods are the same.  Stock options to purchase 262,998 shares of common stock were outstanding on November 30, 2013, but were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share, because the inclusion of such shares would be anti-dilutive.  Stock options to purchase 2,982,000 shares of common stock were outstanding on November 30, 2012, but were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share, because the inclusion of such shares would be anti-dilutive.

4.  FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company’s financial instruments are measured at fair value consistent with authoritative guidance. This authoritative guidance defines fair value, establishes a framework for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities, and disclosures required related to fair value measurements.

The guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy based on inputs to valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable.  Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity’s pricing based upon their own market assumptions.  The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:

Level 1 - instrument valuations are obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets.

Level 2 - instrument valuations are obtained from readily-available pricing sources for comparable instruments.

Level 3 - instrument valuations are obtained without observable market values and require a high level of judgment to determine the fair value.

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of November 30, 2013 (in thousands):

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	Balance as of
	November 30, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Money market funds	$	402	$	402	$	--	$	--
Assets	$	402	$	402	$	--	$	--
Liabilities	$	--	$	--	$	--	$	--

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 31, 2013 (in thousands):

	Balance as of
	May 31, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Money market funds	$	102	$	102	$	--	$	--
Assets	$	102	$	102	$	--	$	--
Liabilities	$	--	$	--	$	--	$	--

As of November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2013, the Company did not have any assets or liabilities with significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable market values that would require a high level of judgment to determine fair value (Level 3 assets).

The Company has at times invested in debt and equity of private companies, and may do so again in the future, as part of its business strategy.  These investments are carried at cost and are included in “Other Assets” in the consolidated balance sheets.  If the Company determines that an other-than-temporary decline exists in the fair value of an investment, the Company writes down the investment to its fair value and records the related write-down as an investment loss in “Other expense, net” in its consolidated statements of operations.

5.  ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

Accounts receivable represents customer trade receivables and is presented net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $44,000 at November 30, 2013 and $39,000 at May 31, 2013.  Accounts receivable are derived from the sale of products throughout the world to semiconductor manufacturers, semiconductor contract assemblers, electronics manufacturers and burn-in and test service companies.  The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts is based upon historical experience and review of trade receivables by aging category to identify specific customers with known disputes or collection issues.  Uncollectible receivables are recorded as bad debt expense when all efforts to collect have been exhausted and recoveries are recognized when they are received.

6.  INVENTORIES

Inventories are comprised of the following (in thousands):

	November 30,		May 31,
	2013		2013
Raw materials and sub-assemblies	$	2,786	$	3,180
Work in process		2,765		2,187
Finished goods		99		2
	$	5,650	$	5,369

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7.  SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company operates in one reportable segment: the design, manufacture and marketing of advanced test and burn-in products to the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

The following presents information about the Company’s operations in different geographic areas.  Net sales are based upon ship-to location (in thousands).

	United
	States		Asia		Europe		Total
Three months ended November 30, 2013:
Net sales	$	2,881	$	1,608	$	461	$	4,950
Property and equipment, net		206		42		1		249
Six months ended November 30, 2013:
Net sales	$	4,219	$	3,924	$	559	$	8,702
Property and equipment, net		206		42		1		249
Three months ended November 30, 2012:
Net sales	$	701	$	4,016	$	337	$	5,054
Property and equipment, net		293		64		1		358
Six months ended November 30, 2012:
Net sales	$	3,995	$	5,358	$	533	$	9,886
Property and equipment, net		293		64		1		358

The Company’s Japanese and German subsidiaries primarily comprise the foreign operations.  Substantially all of the sales of the subsidiaries are made to unaffiliated Japanese or European customers.  Net sales from outside the United States include those of Aehr Test Systems Japan K.K. and Aehr Test Systems GmbH.

Sales to the Company’s five largest customers accounted for approximately 96% and 95% of its net sales in the three and six months ended November 30, 2013, respectively.  Two customers accounted for approximately 43% each of the Company’s net sales in the three months ended November 30, 2013. Two customers accounted for approximately 52% and 36% of the Company’s net sales in the six months ended November 30, 2013.  Sales to the Company’s five largest customers accounted for approximately 85% and 81% of its net sales in the three and six months ended November 30, 2012, respectively.  Five customers accounted for approximately 28%, 18%, 17%, 12% and 10% of the Company’s net sales in the three months ended November 30, 2012. Three customers accounted for approximately 27%, 24% and 14% of the Company’s net sales in the six months ended November 30, 2012.  No other customers represented more than 10% of the Company’s net sales for either fiscal 2014 or fiscal 2013.

8.  PRODUCT WARRANTIES

The Company provides for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time the products are shipped.  While the Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its component suppliers, the Company’s warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure.  Should actual product failure rates, material usage or service delivery costs differ from the Company’s estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required.

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The standard warranty period is ninety days for parts and service and one year for systems.

The following is a summary of changes in the Company's liability for product warranties during the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	November 30,						November 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Balance at the beginning of the period	$	226		$	115		$	222		$	91
Accruals for warranties issued during the period		62			120			154			250
Settlement made during the period (in cash or in kind)		(80	)		(61	)		(168	)		(167	)
Balance at the end of the period	$	208		$	174		$	208		$	174

The accrued warranty balance is included in accrued expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

9.  INCOME TAXES

Income taxes have been provided using the liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse or the carryforwards are utilized.  Valuation allowances are established when it is determined that it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized.

During fiscal 2009, a full valuation allowance was established against all deferred tax assets as management determined that it is more likely than not that certain deferred tax assets will not be realized.

The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions consistent with authoritative guidance.  The guidance prescribes a “more likely than not” recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  The Company does not expect any material change in its unrecognized tax benefits over the next twelve months.  The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income taxes.

Although the Company files U.S. federal, various state, and foreign tax returns, the Company’s only major tax jurisdictions are the United States, California, Germany and Japan.  Tax years 1996 - 2012 remain subject to examination by the appropriate governmental agencies due to tax loss carryovers from those years.

10. CUSTOMER DEPOSITS AND DEFERRED REVENUE, SHORT-TERM

Customer deposits and deferred revenue, short-term (in thousands):

	November 30,		May 31,
	2013		2013
Customer deposits	$	1,866	$	1,728
Deferred revenue, short-term		172		244
	$	2,038	$	1,972

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11. LINE OF CREDIT

On August 25, 2011, the Company entered into a working capital credit facility agreement allowing the Company to borrow up to $1.5 million based upon qualified accounts receivable, and export-related inventory. On May 29, 2012 the credit agreement was amended to increase the borrowing limit to $2.0 million.  On September 11, 2012, the Company entered into the second amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement to increase the borrowing limit under the credit facility from $2.0 million to $2.5 million.  On August 21, 2013 the Company entered into the Third Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement to extend the term of the agreement to August 22, 2014.  Under the terms of the amendment to the line of credit, the lender will also have a security interest in the Company’s intellectual property.  The line of credit is collateralized by all of the Company’s assets.  Each account receivable financed by the lender will bear an annual interest rate or finance charge equal to the greater of the lender's prime rate less 0.5%, or 3.50%, if the Company meets certain borrowing base requirements. If the Company does not meet the borrowing base requirements, each account receivable financed by the lender will bear an annual interest rate or finance charge equal to the greater of the lender's prime rate plus 0.75%, or 4.75%.  The applicable interest is calculated based on the full amount of the account receivable and export-related inventory provided as collateral for the actual amounts borrowed.  Depending on the composition of the collateral items, whether or not the Company meets certain borrowing base requirements and the relative cash position of the Company, the equivalent annual interest rate applied to the actual loan balances may vary from 3.89% to 8.94%, assuming that the bank’s prime rate is 4.00% or less.  At November 30, 2013 the weighted average interest rate on the outstanding loan balance was 4.375%.  The average loan balance for the three and six months ending November 30, 2013 was $221,000 and $486,000, respectively.  At November 30, 2013, the Company had drawn $476,000 against the credit facility.  The balance available to borrow under the line at November 30, 2013 was $2,024,000.  The Company was in compliance with all covenants at November 30, 2013.

12. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued authoritative guidance that will require an unrecognized tax benefit to be presented as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward, with certain exceptions. The authoritative guidance becomes effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, with early adoption permitted. The guidance is not expected to have an impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

Item 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this report and with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013 and the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

In addition to historical information, 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.  All statements in this report, including those made by the management of Aehr Test Systems, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements.  These statements typically may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "estimated," and "potential," among others and include, but are not limited to, statements concerning our expectations regarding our operations, business, strategies, prospects, revenues, expenses, costs and

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resources.  These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated results or other expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in this report and other factors beyond our control, and in particular, the risks discussed in “Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors” and those discussed in other documents we file with the SEC. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on our current expectations, and we undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements.  Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

OVERVIEW

The Company was founded in 1977 to develop and manufacture burn-in and test equipment for the semiconductor industry.  Since its inception, the Company has sold more than 2,500 systems to semiconductor manufacturers, semiconductor contract assemblers and burn-in and test service companies worldwide.  The Company’s principal products currently are the Advanced Burn-in and Test System, or ABTS, the FOX full wafer contact parallel test and burn-in system, the MAX burn-in system, WaferPak contactors, the DiePak carrier and test fixtures.

The Company’s net sales consist primarily of sales of systems, test fixtures, die carriers, upgrades and spare parts and revenues from service contracts and engineering development charges.  The Company's selling arrangements may include contractual customer acceptance provisions, which are mostly deemed perfunctory or inconsequential, and installation of the product occurs after shipment and transfer of title.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.  On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to customer programs and incentives, product returns, bad debts, inventories, income taxes, financing operations, warranty obligations, and long-term service contracts.  The Company’s estimates are derived from historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Those results form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.  For a discussion of the critical accounting policies, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013.

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the six months ended November 30, 2013 compared to those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth items in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated.

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	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	November 30,						November 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net sales		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%
Cost of sales		49.6			55.2			49.0			52.3
Gross profit		50.4			44.8			51.0			47.7
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		30.6			41.0			33.8			39.0
Research and development		16.1			19.0			17.0			19.1
Total operating expenses		46.7			60.0			50.8			58.1
Income (loss) from operations		3.7			(15.2	)		0.2			(10.4	)
Interest expense		(0.2	)		(0.2	)		(0.1	)		(0.3	)
Other expense, net		(0.7	)		(0.3	)		(0.7	)		(0.3	)
Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit		2.8			(15.7	)		(0.6	)		(11.0	)
Income tax (expense) benefit		--			(0.3	)		0.3			(0.2	)
Net income (loss)		2.8			(16.0	)		(0.3	)		(11.2	)
Less:  Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest		--			--			--			--
Net income (loss) attributable to Aehr Test Systems common shareolders		2.8	%		(16.0	)%		(0.3	)%		(11.2	)%

THREE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2013 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2012

NET SALES.  Net sales decreased to $5.0 million for the three months ended November 30, 2013 from $5.1 million for the three months ended November 30, 2012, a decrease of 2.1%.  The decrease in net sales for the three months ended November 30, 2013 resulted primarily from a decrease in net sales of the Company’s Test During Burn-in (TDBI) products, partially offset by an increase of the Company’s wafer-level products.  Net sales of the TDBI products for the three months ended November 30, 2013 were $2.3 million, and decreased approximately $2.1 million from the three months ended November 30, 2012.  Net sales of the Company’s wafer-level products for the three months ended November 30, 2013 were $2.6 million, and increased approximately $2.0 million from the three months ended November 30, 2012.

GROSS PROFIT.  Gross profit consists of net sales less cost of sales.  Cost of sales consists primarily of the cost of materials, assembly and test costs, and overhead from operations.  Gross profit increased to $2.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2013 from $2.3 million for the three months ended November 30, 2012, an increase of 10.2%.  Gross profit margin increased to 50.4% for the three months ended November 30, 2013 from 44.8% for the three months ended November 30, 2012.  The increase in gross profit margin was primarily the result of the sale of  a system containing previously reserved inventory.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE.  Selling, general and administrative, or SG&A, expenses consist primarily of salaries and related costs of employees, commission expenses to independent sales representatives, product promotion and other professional services. SG&A expenses decreased to $1.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2013 from $2.1 million for the three months ended November 30, 2012, a decrease of 26.6%.  The decrease in SG&A expenses were primarily due to decreases of $0.3 million in sales commission to outside

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sales representatives, $0.2 million in pre-sales support expenses and $0.1 million in employment related expenses.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.  Research and development, or R&D, expenses consist primarily of salaries and related costs of employees engaged in ongoing research, design and development activities, costs of engineering materials and supplies, and professional consulting expenses. R&D expenses decreased to $0.8 million for the three months ended November 30, 2013 from $1.0 million for the three months ended November 30, 2012, a decrease of 17.0%.  The decrease in R&D expenses was primarily due to the transfer of $0.3 million R&D expenditures, related to non-recurring engineering milestones, into cost of goods sold and prepaid expenses. This was partially offset by an increase of $0.1 million in project expense.

INTEREST EXPENSE.  Interest expense decreased to $10,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2013 from $13,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2012 primarily as a result of lower borrowings on the line of credit.

OTHER EXPENSE, NET.  Other expenses, net were $30,000 and $15,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The change in other expense was due primarily to losses realized in connection with foreign exchange rate fluctuations during the referenced periods.

INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT.  Income tax expenses were $2,000 and $16,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2013 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2012

NET SALES.  Net sales decreased to $8.7 million for the six months ended November 30, 2013 from $9.9 million for the six months ended November 30, 2012, a decrease of 12.0%.  The decrease in net sales for the six months ended November 30, 2013 resulted primarily from a decrease in net sales of the Company’s TDBI products, partially offset by an increase of the Company’s wafer-level products.  Net sales of the TDBI products for the six months ended November 30, 2013 were $4.9 million, and decreased approximately $2.3 million from the six months ended November 30, 2012.  Net sales of the Company’s wafer-level products for the six months ended November 30, 2013 were $3.7 million, and increased approximately $1.2 million from the six months ended November 30, 2012.

GROSS PROFIT.  Gross profit decreased to $4.4 million for the six months ended November 30, 2013 from $4.7 million for the six months ended November 30, 2012, a decrease of 6.0%.  Gross profit margin increased to 51.0% for the six months ended November 30, 2013 from 47.7% for the six months ended November 30, 2012.  The increase in gross profit margin was primarily the result of the sale of systems containing previously reserved inventory.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE.  SG&A expenses decreased to $2.9 million for the six months ended November 30, 2013 from $3.9 million for the six months ended November 30, 2012, a decrease of 23.9%.  The decrease in SG&A expenses was primarily due to decreases of $0.4 million in employment related expenses, $0.3 million in pre-sales support expenses and $0.3 million in sales commission to outside sales representatives.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.  R&D expenses decreased to $1.5 million for the six months ended November 30, 2013 from $1.9 million for the six months ended November 30, 2012, a decrease of 21.8%.  The decrease in R&D expenses was primarily due to the transfer of $0.4 million R&D expenditures, related to non-recurring engineering milestones, into cost of goods sold and prepaid expenses.

INTEREST EXPENSE.  Interest expense decreased to $14,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2013 from $25,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2012 primarily as a result of lower borrowings on the line of credit.

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OTHER EXPENSE, NET.  Other expenses, net were $64,000 and $34,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The change in other expense was due primarily to losses realized in connection with foreign exchange rate fluctuations during the referenced periods.

INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT.  Income tax benefit was $27,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2013, compared with income tax expense of $18,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2012.  The income tax benefit for the six months ended November 30, 2013 was due to the reversal of tax liabilities previously established under Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48, which were no longer required.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Net cash provided by operating activities was $0.4 million for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and cash used in operating activities was $1.2 million for the six months ended November 30, 2012.  For the six months ended November 30, 2013, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the increase in accounts payable of $0.7 million and the exclusion of the effect of non-cash charges of stock-based compensation expense of $0.4 million, partially offset by an increase in inventories of $0.3 million and a decrease in accrued expenses of $0.2 million.  The increases in accounts payable and inventories were due primarily to inventory purchases to support future shipments.  The decrease in accrued expenses was primarily from the decrease in sales commission accrual.  For the six months ended November 30, 2012, net cash used in operating activities was primarily the result of the net loss of $1.1 million as adjusted to exclude the effect of non-cash charges including stock-based compensation expense of $0.2 million and depreciation and amortization of $0.2 million, as well as increases in accounts receivable of $0.3 million and inventories of $0.3 million.  The increase in accounts receivable was primarily due to an increase in revenues for the six months ended November 30, 2012 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.  The increase in inventories was to support future shipments for customer orders.

Net cash used in investing activities was $52,000 and $21,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Net cash used in investing activities was primarily due to the purchase of property and equipment.

Financing activities used cash of $202,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and provided cash of $457,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2012.  Net cash used in financing activities during the six months ended November 30, 2013 was due primarily to the net repayments for the line of credit of $625,000, offset by cash provided of $423,000 from the proceeds of issuance of common stock and exercise of stock options.  Net cash provided by financing activities during the six months ended November 30, 2012 was due primarily to net borrowings under the line of credit of $277,000 and $180,000 due to proceeds from issuance of common stock and exercise of stock options.

The effect of exchange rates used cash of $11,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and $88,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2012.  The change in cash used was due to the fluctuation in the value of the dollar compared to foreign currencies.

As of November 30, 2013, the Company had working capital of $5.6 million.  Working capital consists of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventory and other current assets, less current liabilities.

The Company leases its manufacturing and office space under operating leases.  The Company entered into a non-cancelable operating lease agreement for its United States manufacturing and office facilities, which commenced in April 2008 and expires in June 2015.  Under the lease agreement, the Company is responsible for payments of utilities, taxes and insurance.

From time to time, the Company evaluates potential acquisitions of businesses, products or technologies that complement the Company’s business.  If

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consummated, any such transactions may use a portion of the Company’s working capital or require the issuance of equity.  The Company has no present understandings, commitments or agreements with respect to any material acquisitions.

The Company anticipates that the existing cash balance together with cash flows from operations, as well as funds available through the working capital credit facility will be adequate to meet its working capital and capital equipment requirements through calendar 2014.  Refer to Note 11, “LINE OF CREDIT”, for further discussion of the credit facility agreement.  After calendar 2014, depending on its rate of growth and profitability, the Company may require additional equity or debt financing to meet its working capital requirements or capital equipment needs.  There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available when required, or if available, that such financing can be obtained on terms satisfactory to the Company.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Company has not entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements and has not established any variable interest entities.

OVERVIEW OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

On August 25, 2011, the Company entered into a working capital credit facility agreement allowing the Company to borrow up to $1.5 million based upon qualified U.S. based and foreign customer receivables, and export-related inventory.  On May 29, 2012 the credit agreement was amended to increase the borrowing limit to $2.0 million.  On September 11, 2012, the credit agreement was amended to increase the borrowing limit to $2.5 million.  On August 21, 2013 the credit agreement was further amended to extend the term of the agreement to August 22, 2014.  Refer to Note 11, “LINE OF CREDIT,” for further discussion of the credit agreement.

There have been no additional material changes in the composition, magnitude or other key characteristics of the Company's contractual obligations or other commitments as disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2013.

Item 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS

The Company had no holdings of derivative financial or commodity instruments at November 30, 2013 or May 31, 2013.

The Company is exposed to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.  The Company only invests its short-term excess cash in government-backed securities with maturities of 18 months or less.  The Company does not use any financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes.  Fluctuations in interest rates would not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

A majority of the Company’s revenue and capital spending is transacted in U.S. Dollars.  The Company, however, enters into transactions in other currencies, primarily Euros and Japanese Yen.  Since the price is determined at the time a purchase order is accepted, the Company is exposed to the risks of fluctuations in the foreign currency-U.S. Dollar exchange rates during the lengthy period from purchase order to ultimate payment.  This exchange rate risk is partially offset to the extent that the Company’s subsidiaries incur expenses payable in their local currency.  To date, the Company has not invested in instruments designed to hedge currency risks.  In addition, the Company’s subsidiaries typically carry debt or other obligations due to the Company that may be denominated in either their local currency or U.S. Dollars.  Since the Company’s subsidiaries’ financial statements are based in their local currency and the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements are based in U.S. Dollars, the Company’s subsidiaries and the Company recognize foreign exchange gains or losses in any period in which the value of the local currency rises or

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falls in relation to the U.S. Dollar.  A 10% decrease in the value of the subsidiaries’local currency as compared with the U.S. Dollar would not be expected to result in a significant change to the Company’s net income or loss. There have been no material changes in our risk exposure since the end of the last fiscal year, nor are any material changes to our risk exposure anticipated.

Item 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.  Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING.  There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

You should carefully consider the risks described below. These risks are not the only risks that we may face. Additional risks and uncertainties that we are unaware of, or that we currently deem immaterial, also may become important factors that affect us. If any of the following risks occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected which could cause our actual operating results to differ materially from those indicated or suggested by forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in other documents we filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K or presented elsewhere by management from time to time.

Periodic economic and semiconductor industry downturns could negatively affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Periodic global economic and semiconductor industry downturns have negatively affected and could continue to negatively affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.  Financial turmoil in the banking system and financial markets has resulted, and may result in the future, in a tightening of the credit markets, disruption in the financial markets and global economy downturn.  These events may contribute to significant slowdowns in the industry in which we operate.   Difficulties in obtaining capital and deteriorating market conditions can pose the risk that some of our customers may not be able to obtain necessary financing on reasonable terms, which could result in lower sales for the Company.  Customers with liquidity issues may lead to additional bad debt expense for the Company.  For example, as a result of Spansion declaring bankruptcy in Japan and the U.S. during fiscal 2009, the Company subsequently recorded a $13.7 million provision for bad debts.  A recurrence of these or similar conditions may also affect our key suppliers,

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which could impact their ability to deliver parts and result in delays in deliveries of our products.

Turmoil in the international financial markets has resulted, and may result in the future, in dramatic currency devaluations, stock market declines, restriction of available credit and general financial weakness.  In addition, flash, DRAM and other memory device prices have historically declined, and will likely do so again in the future.  These developments may affect us in several ways.  We believe that many international semiconductor manufacturers limited their capital spending in calendar 2009 and again in calendar 2012 and 2013, and that the uncertainty of the semiconductor market may cause some manufacturers in the future to further delay capital spending plans.  Economic conditions may also affect the ability of our customers to meet their payment obligations, resulting in cancellations or deferrals of existing orders and limiting additional orders.  In addition, some governments have subsidized portions of fabrication facility construction, and financial turmoil may reduce these governments’ willingness to continue such subsidies.  Such developments could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The recent economic conditions and uncertainty about future economic conditions make it challenging for us to forecast our operating results, make business decisions, and identify the risks that may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.  If such conditions recur, and we are not able to timely and appropriately adapt to changes resulting from the difficult macroeconomic environment, our business, financial condition or results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.

If we are not able to reduce our operating expenses sufficiently during periods of weak revenue, or if we utilize significant amounts of cash to support operating losses, we may erode our cash resources and may not have sufficient cash to operate our business.

In the face of the recent sustained downturn in our business and decline in our net sales, we implemented a variety of cost controls and restructured our operations with the goal of reducing our operating costs to position ourselves to more effectively meet the needs of the then weak market for test and burn-in equipment.  While we took significant steps in fiscal 2009 to minimize our expense levels and to increase the likelihood that we would have sufficient cash to support operations during the downturn, from fiscal 2009 through fiscal 2013 we experienced operating losses.  Due primarily to these operating losses, we experienced cash outflows and, at November 30, 2013, had $2.5 million in cash and cash equivalents.  Should our business downturn be prolonged, and if we are unable to reduce our operating expenses sufficiently, we may require additional debt or equity financing to meet working capital or capital expenditure needs.  While we believe our existing cash balance, together with cash flows from operations, as well as funds available through our working capital credit facility, will be adequate to meet our working capital and capital equipment requirements through fiscal 2014, we cannot determine with certainty that, if needed, we will be able to raise additional funding through either equity or debt financing under these circumstances or on what terms such financing would be available.

We generate a large portion of our sales from a small number of customers.  If we were to lose one or more of our large customers, operating results could suffer dramatically.

The semiconductor manufacturing industry is highly concentrated, with a relatively small number of large semiconductor manufacturers and contract assemblers accounting for a substantial portion of the purchases of semiconductor equipment.  Sales to the Company’s five largest customers accounted for approximately 81%, 83%, and 85% of its net sales in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  During fiscal 2013, Texas Instruments and Spansion accounted for approximately 32% and 26%, respectively, of the Company’s net sales.  During fiscal 2012, Spansion and Texas Instruments accounted for approximately 40% and 22%, respectively, of the Company’s net sales.  During

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fiscal 2011, Spansion and Texas Instruments accounted for approximately 61% and 11%, respectively, of the Company’s net sales.   No other customers accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s net sales for any of these periods.

We expect that sales of our products to a limited number of customers will continue to account for a high percentage of net sales for the foreseeable future.  In addition, sales to particular customers may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter.  The loss of, reduction or delay in an order, or orders from a significant customer, or a delay in collecting or failure to collect accounts receivable from a significant customer could adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.  For example, during fiscal 2009 Spansion, our largest customer at the time, declared bankruptcy in Japan and in the U.S. and subsequently placed lower levels of orders with the Company, which caused our net sales to drop dramatically and impacted the Company’s ability to collect on accounts receivable.

A substantial portion of our net sales is generated by relatively small volume, high value transactions.

We derive a substantial portion of our net sales from the sale of a relatively small number of systems which typically range in purchase price from approximately $200,000 to over $1 million per system.  As a result, the loss or deferral of a limited number of system sales could have a material adverse effect on our net sales and operating results in a particular period.  All customer purchase orders are subject to cancellation or rescheduling by the customer with limited penalties, and, therefore, backlog at any particular date is not necessarily indicative of actual sales for any succeeding period.  From time to time, cancellations and rescheduling of customer orders have occurred, and delays by our suppliers in providing components or subassemblies to us have caused delays in our shipments of our own products.  There can be no assurance that we will not be materially adversely affected by future cancellations or rescheduling.  For non-standard products where we have not effectively demonstrated the ability to meet specifications in the customer environment, we defer revenue until this event occurs.  Any delay in meeting customer specifications could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.  A substantial portion of net sales typically are realized near the end of each quarter.  A delay or reduction in shipments near the end of a particular quarter, due, for example, to unanticipated shipment rescheduling, cancellations or deferrals by customers, customer credit issues, unexpected manufacturing difficulties experienced by us or delays in deliveries by suppliers, could cause net sales in a particular quarter to fall significantly below our expectations.

We rely on increasing market acceptance for our FOX system, and we may not be successful in attracting new customers or maintaining our existing customers.

A principal element of our business strategy is to increase our presence in the test equipment market through sales of our FOX wafer-level test and burn-in system.  The FOX system is designed to simultaneously burn-in and functionally test all of the die on a wafer on a single touchdown.  The market for the FOX systems is in the early stages of development.  Market acceptance of the FOX system is subject to a number of risks.  Before a customer will incorporate the FOX system into a production line, lengthy qualification and correlation tests must be performed.  We anticipate that potential customers may be reluctant to change their procedures in order to transfer burn-in and test functions to the FOX system.  Initial purchases are expected to be limited to systems used for these qualifications and for engineering studies.  Market acceptance of the FOX system also may be affected by a reluctance of IC manufacturers to rely on relatively small suppliers such as us.  As is common with new complex products incorporating leading-edge technologies, we may encounter reliability, design and manufacturing issues as we begin volume production and initial installations of FOX systems at customer sites.  The failure of the FOX system to achieve increased market acceptance would have a material adverse effect on our future operating results, long-term prospects and our stock price.

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We rely on continued market acceptance of our ABTS system and our ability to complete certain enhancements.

Increased market acceptance of the ABTS family, first introduced in fiscal 2008, is subject to a number of risks.  It is important that we achieve customer acceptance, customer satisfaction and increased market acceptance as we add new features and enhancements to the ABTS product.  To date, the Company has shipped ABTS systems to customers worldwide for use in both reliability and production applications.  The failure of the ABTS family to maintain revenues at or above current levels would have a material adverse effect on our future operating results.

We depend upon continued market demand for test systems used for traditional package level burn-in during production of integrated circuits.

We have historically derived a substantial portion of our net sales from the sale of monitored and test during burn-in systems of packaged integrated circuits.  We believe that the market for package level burn-in systems is mature and is not expected to experience significant growth in the future.  In general, process control improvements in the semiconductor industry have tended to reduce burn-in times.  In addition, as a given IC product generation matures and yields increase, the required burn-in time may be reduced or eliminated.  There can be no assurance that the market for burn-in systems will not decline, which would have a negative effect on our operating results.

We may experience increased costs associated with new product introductions.

As is common with new complex products incorporating leading-edge technologies, we have encountered reliability, design and manufacturing issues as we began volume production and initial installations of certain products at customer sites.  Some of these issues in the past have been related to components and subsystems supplied to us by third parties who have in some cases limited the ability of us to address such issues promptly.  This process in the past required and in the future is likely to require us to incur un-reimbursed engineering expenses and to experience larger than anticipated warranty claims which could result in product returns.  In the early stages of product development there can be no assurance that we will discover any reliability, design and manufacturing issues or, that if such issues arise, that they can be resolved to the customers’ satisfaction or that the resolution of such problems will not cause us to incur significant development costs or warranty expenses or to lose significant sales opportunities.

The Company may not meet the listing requirements of the NASDAQ markets which could cause our stock to be delisted.

Pursuant to the requirements of NASDAQ, if a company’s stock price is below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive trading days, NASDAQ will notify the company that it is no longer in compliance with the NASDAQ Bid Price Rule listing qualification.  If a company is not in compliance with the Bid Price Rule, the company will have 180 calendar days to regain compliance.  The company may regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule if the bid price of the common stock closes at $1.00 per share or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days at any time during the 180 day cure period.  On November 2, 2011, the Company received notice from NASDAQ that it was no longer in compliance with the Bid Price Rule.  The Company regained compliance on April 16, 2012.  On December 26, 2012, the Company received notice from NASDAQ that it was no longer in compliance with the Bid Price Rule.  The Company subsequently regained compliance on April 3, 2013.

On January 18, 2011 the Company received notice from NASDAQ that it was no longer in compliance with NASDAQ’s Listing Rule 5450(b)(1)(A), which specifies that an issuer must maintain stockholders’ equity of at least $10 million.  On March 21, 2011 the Company submitted an application to NASDAQ to transfer the listing of its company stock from the NASDAQ Global Market to the NASDAQ Capital Market.  On March 24, 2011 the Company received a letter from NASDAQ informing it that the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Staff had granted the Company’s request to transfer the listing of its common stock to the NASDAQ Capital

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Market, effective at the opening of business on March 28, 2011.  The Bid Price Rule is also a listing requirement of the NASDAQ Capital Market.

There can be no assurance that the Company will remain in compliance with the Bid Price Rule, and that it will maintain compliance with the other listing requirements of the NASDAQ Capital Market, or that it will not be delisted.

We sell our products and services worldwide, and our business is subject to risks inherent in conducting business activities in geographic regions outside of the United States.

Approximately 55%, 38%, and 39% of our net sales for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were attributable to sales to customers for delivery outside of the United States.  We operate a sales, service and limited manufacturing organization in Germany and a sales and service organization in Japan and Taiwan.  We expect that sales of products for delivery outside of the United States will continue to represent a substantial portion of our future net sales.  Our future performance will depend, in significant part, upon our ability to continue to compete in foreign markets which in turn will depend, in part, upon a continuation of current trade relations between the United States and foreign countries in which semiconductor manufacturers or assemblers have operations.  A change toward more protectionist trade legislation in either the United States or such foreign countries, such as a change in the current tariff structures, export compliance or other trade policies, could adversely affect our ability to sell our products in foreign markets.  In addition, we are subject to other risks associated with doing business internationally, including longer receivable collection periods and greater difficulty in accounts receivable collection, the burden of complying with a variety of foreign laws, difficulty in staffing and managing global operations, risks of civil disturbance or other events which may limit or disrupt markets, international exchange restrictions, changing political conditions and monetary policies of foreign governments.

Approximately 95%, 1% and 4% of our net sales for fiscal 2013 were denominated in U.S. Dollars, Japanese Yen and Euros, respectively.  Although the percentages of net sales denominated in Japanese Yen and Euros were small in fiscal 2013, they have been larger in the past and could become significant again in the future.  A large percentage of net sales to European customers are denominated in U.S. Dollars, but sales to many Japanese customers are denominated in Japanese Yen.  Because a substantial portion of our net sales is from sales of products for delivery outside the United States, an increase in the value of the U.S. Dollar relative to foreign currencies would increase the cost of our products compared to products sold by local companies in such markets.  In addition, since the price is determined at the time a purchase order is accepted, we are exposed to the risks of fluctuations in the U.S. Dollar exchange rate during the lengthy period from the date a purchase order is received until payment is made.  This exchange rate risk is partially offset to the extent our foreign operations incur expenses in the local currency.  To date, we have not invested in instruments designed to hedge currency risks.  Our operating results could be adversely affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. Dollar relative to other currencies.

The Company’s business operations could be negatively impacted by earthquakes or other natural disasters.

The March 2011 Japanese earthquake and resulting tsunami seriously affected many companies in Japan, including some of our customers.  Some of our customers delayed capital equipment purchases as a result of the disaster. The disaster also negatively impacted the Japanese economy as a whole, which could further impact the Company's future business prospects in Japan.

Natural disasters may impact our ability to manufacture products in the event our facility is damaged, or if operations are disrupted at a major supplier.  The demand for our products may be negatively affected if a natural disaster impacts one or more of our significant customers. These events may seriously damage our ability to conduct business.

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Our industry is subject to rapid technological change and our ability to remain competitive depends on our ability to introduce new products in a timely manner.

The semiconductor equipment industry is subject to rapid technological change and new product introductions and enhancements.  Our ability to remain competitive depends in part upon our ability to develop new products and to introduce them at competitive prices and on a timely and cost-effective basis.  Our success in developing new and enhanced products depends upon a variety of factors, including product selection, timely and efficient completion of product design, timely and efficient implementation of manufacturing and assembly processes, product performance in the field and effective sales and marketing.  Because new product development commitments must be made well in advance of sales, new product decisions must anticipate both future demand and the technology that will be available to supply that demand.  Furthermore, introductions of new and complex products typically involve a period in which design, engineering and reliability issues are identified and addressed by our suppliers and by us.  There can be no assurance that we will be successful in selecting, developing, manufacturing and marketing new products that satisfy market demand.  Any such failure would materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Because of the complexity of our products, significant delays can occur between a product’s introduction and the commencement of the volume production of such product.  We have experienced, from time to time, significant delays in the introduction of, and technical and manufacturing difficulties with, certain of our products and may experience delays and technical and manufacturing difficulties in future introductions or volume production of our new products.  Our inability to complete new product development, or to manufacture and ship products in time to meet customer requirements would materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our dependence on subcontractors and sole source suppliers may prevent us from delivering our products on a timely basis and expose us to intellectual property infringement.

We rely on subcontractors to manufacture many of the components or subassemblies used in our products.  Our FOX and ABTS systems, WaferPak contactors and DiePak carriers contain several components, including environmental chambers, power supplies, high-density interconnects, wafer contactors, signal distribution substrates and certain ICs that are currently supplied by only one or a limited number of suppliers.  Our reliance on subcontractors and single source suppliers involves a number of significant risks, including the loss of control over the manufacturing process, the potential absence of adequate capacity and reduced control over delivery schedules, manufacturing yields, quality and costs.  In the event that any significant subcontractor or single source supplier is unable or unwilling to continue to manufacture subassemblies, components or parts in required volumes, we would have to identify and qualify acceptable replacements.  The process of qualifying subcontractors and suppliers could be lengthy, and no assurance can be given that any additional sources would be available to us on a timely basis.  Any delay, interruption or termination of a supplier relationship could adversely affect our ability to deliver products, which would harm our operating results.

Our suppliers manufacture components, tooling, and provide engineering services.  During this process, our suppliers are allowed access to intellectual property of the Company.  While the Company maintains patents to protect from intellectual property infringement, there can be no assurance that technological information gained in the manufacture of our products will not be used to develop a new product, improve processes or techniques which compete against our products.  Litigation may be necessary to enforce or determine the validity and scope of our proprietary rights, and there can be no assurance that our intellectual property rights, if challenged, will be upheld as valid.

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Future changes in semiconductor technologies may make our products obsolete.

Future improvements in semiconductor design and manufacturing technology may reduce or eliminate the need for our products.  For example, improvements in semiconductor process technology and improvements in conventional test systems, such as reduced cost or increased throughput, may significantly reduce or eliminate the market for one or more of our products.  If we are not able to improve our products or develop new products or technologies quickly enough to maintain a competitive position in our markets, our business may decline.

Semiconductor business cycles are unreliable and there is always the risk of cancellations and rescheduling which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

Our operating results depend primarily upon the capital expenditures of semiconductor manufacturers, semiconductor contract assemblers and burn-in and test service companies worldwide, which in turn depend on the current and anticipated market demand for ICs.  The semiconductor equipment manufacturing industry has historically been subject to a relatively high rate of purchase order cancellation by customers as compared to other high technology industry sectors.  Manufacturing companies who are the customers of semiconductor equipment companies frequently revise, postpone and cancel capital facility expansion plans.  In such cases, semiconductor equipment companies may experience a significant rate of cancellations or rescheduling of purchase orders.  There can be no assurance that we will not be materially adversely affected by future cancellations or rescheduling of purchase orders.

Our stock price may fluctuate.

The price of our common stock has fluctuated in the past and may fluctuate significantly in the future.  We believe that factors such as announcements of developments related to our business, fluctuations in our operating results, failure to meet securities analysts’ expectations, general conditions in the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment industries as well as the worldwide economy, announcement of technological innovations, new systems or product enhancements by us or our competitors, fluctuations in the level of cooperative development funding, acquisitions, changes in governmental regulations, developments in patents or other intellectual property rights and changes in our relationships with customers and suppliers could cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially.  In addition, in recent years the stock market in general, and the market for small capitalization and high technology stocks in particular, have experienced extreme price fluctuations which have often been unrelated to the operating performance of the affected companies.  Such fluctuations could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

We depend on our key personnel and our success depends on our ability to attract and retain talented employees.

Our success depends to a significant extent upon the continued service of Gayn Erickson, our President and Chief Executive Officer, and Rhea Posedel, our Chairman, as well as other executive officers and key employees.  We do not maintain key person life insurance for our benefit on any of our personnel, and none of our employees are subject to a non-competition agreement with us.  The loss of the services of any of our executive officers or a group of key employees could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.  Our future success will depend in significant part upon our ability to attract and retain highly skilled technical, management, sales and marketing personnel.  There is a limited number of personnel with the requisite skills to serve in these positions, and it has become increasingly difficult for us to hire such personnel.  Competition for such personnel in the semiconductor equipment industry is intense, and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in attracting or retaining such personnel.  Changes in management could disrupt our operations and adversely affect our operating results.

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We may be subject to litigation relating to intellectual property infringement which would be time-consuming, expensive and a distraction from our business.

If we do not adequately protect our intellectual property, competitors may be able to use our proprietary information to erode our competitive advantage, which could harm our business and operating results.  Litigation may be necessary to enforce or determine the validity and scope of our proprietary rights, and there can be no assurance that our intellectual property rights, if challenged, will be upheld as valid.  Such litigation could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and could have a material adverse effect on our operating results, regardless of the outcome of the litigation.  In addition, there can be no assurance that any of the patents issued to us will not be challenged, invalidated or circumvented or that the rights granted thereunder will provide competitive advantages to us.

There are no pending claims against us regarding infringement of any patents or other intellectual property rights of others.  However, in the future we may receive communications from third parties asserting intellectual property claims against us.  Such claims could include assertions that our products infringe, or may infringe, the proprietary rights of third parties, requests for indemnification against such infringement or suggestions that we may be interested in acquiring a license from such third parties.  There can be no assurance that any such claim will not result in litigation, which could involve significant expense to us, and, if we are required or deem it appropriate to obtain a license relating to one or more products or technologies, there can be no assurance that we would be able to do so on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.

While we believe we have complied with all applicable environmental laws, our failure to do so could adversely affect our business as a result of having to pay substantial amounts in damages or fees.

Federal, state and local regulations impose various controls on the use, storage, discharge, handling, emission, generation, manufacture and disposal of toxic and other hazardous substances used in our operations.  We believe that our activities conform in all material respects to current environmental and land use regulations applicable to our operations and our current facilities, and that we have obtained environmental permits necessary to conduct our business.  Nevertheless, failure to comply with current or future regulations could result in substantial fines, suspension of production, alteration of our manufacturing processes or cessation of operations.  Such regulations could require us to acquire expensive remediation equipment or to incur substantial expenses to comply with environmental regulations.  Any failure to control the use, disposal or storage of or adequately restrict the discharge of, hazardous or toxic substances could subject us to significant liabilities.

While we believe we currently have adequate internal control over financial reporting, we are required to assess our internal control over financial reporting on an annual basis and any future adverse results from such assessment could result in a loss of investor confidence in our financial reports and have an adverse effect on our stock.

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we must include in our Annual Report on Form 10-K a report of management on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.  If we fail to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, or management does not timely assess the adequacy of such internal control, we could be subject to regulatory sanctions and the investing public’s perception of the Company may decline.

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Item 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

Item 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

Item 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not Applicable

Item 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

None.

Item 6.  EXHIBITS

The Exhibits listed on the accompanying "Index to Exhibits" are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this report.

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

	Aehr Test Systems
	(Registrant)
Date:    January 13, 2014	By:	/s/ GAYN ERICKSON
		Gayn Erickson
		President and Chief Executive Officer

Date:    January 13, 2014	By:	/s/ GARY L. LARSON
		Gary L. Larson
		Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

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AEHR TEST SYSTEMS

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
3.1(1)	Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company.
3.2(2)	Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company.
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
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	Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

(1) Incorporated by reference to the same-numbered exhibit previously filed with the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed June 11, 1997 (File No. 333-28987).

(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1 previously filed with the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 9, 2012 (File No. 000-22893).

*This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any filings.

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302(a) OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, Gayn Erickson, certify that:

1.  I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Aehr Test Systems;

2.  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.  The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.  The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)  All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)  Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: January 13, 2014	/s/ GAYN ERICKSON
	Gayn Erickson
	President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302(a) OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, Gary L. Larson, certify that:

1.  I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Aehr Test Systems;

2.  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.  The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.  The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)  All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)  Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: January 13, 2014	By:	/s/ GARY L. LARSON
		Gary L. Larson
		Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Gayn Erickson, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report of Aehr Test Systems on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 30, 2013 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of Aehr Test Systems.

Date: January 13, 2014	/s/ GAYN ERICKSON
	Gayn Erickson
	President and Chief Executive Officer

I, Gary L. Larson, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report of Aehr Test Systems on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 30, 2013 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of Aehr Test Systems.

Date: January 13, 2014	By:	/s/ GARY L. LARSON
		Gary L. Larson
		Chief Financial Officer

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7, SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details Narrative)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Segment Information Details Narrative
Sales to the Company's five largest customers percentage of net sales	96%	85%	95%	81%
Percentage of sales of customer A relative to total net sales	43%	28%	52%	27%
Percentage of sales of customer B relative to total net sales	43%	18%	36%	24%
Percentage of sales of customer C relative to total net sales		17%		14%
Percentage of sales of customer D relative to total net sales		12%
Percentage of sales of customer E relative to total net sales		10%

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3. EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share Details
Numerator: Net income (loss)	$ 137	$ (811)	$ (29)	$ (1,107)
Denominator for basic net income (loss) per share: Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands)	10,806	9,300	10,721	9,233
Shares used in basic net income (loss) per share calculation (in thousands)	10,806	9,300	10,721	9,233
Effect of dilutive securities (in thousands)	1,033	0	0	0
Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per share (in thousands)	11,839	9,300	10,721	9,233
Basic net income (loss) per share	$ 0.01	$ (0.09)	$ 0.00	$ (0.12)
Diluted net income (loss) per share	$ 0.01	$ (0.09)	$ 0.00	$ (0.12)

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8. PRODUCT WARRANTIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Product Warranties Tables

Liability for product warranties

The following is a summary of changes in the Company's liability for product warranties during the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	November 30,						November 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Balance at the beginning of the period	$	226		$	115		$	222		$	91
Accruals for warranties issued during the period		62			120			154			250
Settlement made during the period (in cash or in kind)		(80	)		(61	)		(168	)		(167	)
Balance at the end of the period	$	208		$	174		$	208		$	174

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11. LINE OF CREDIT (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2013
Line Of Credit Details Narrative
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 2,500	$ 2,500
Line of credit facility, amount borrowed	476	476
Balance available to borrow under the line of credit	2,024	2,024
Weighted average interest rate	4.375%	4.375%
Average loan balance	$ 221	$ 486
Compliance with covenants		The Company was in compliance with all covenants at November 30, 2013.

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6. INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	May 31, 2013
Inventories Details
Raw materials and sub-assemblies	$ 2,786	$ 3,180
Work-in-process	2,765	2,187
Finished goods	99	2
Inventory	$ 5,650	$ 5,369	[1]

[1] The condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date.

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3. EARNINGS PER SHARE

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Earnings Per Share

EARNINGS PER SHARE

3. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares (common stock options and ESPP shares) outstanding, when dilutive, during each period using the treasury stock method.

The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Aehr Test Systems common shareholders (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	November 30,					November 30,
	2013		2012			2013			2012
Numerator: Net income (loss)	$	137	$	(811	)	$	(29	)	$	(1,107	)
Denominator for basic net income (loss) per share:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		10,806		9,300			10,721			9,233
Shares used in basic net income (loss) per share calculation		10,806		9,300			10,721			9,233
Effect of dilutive securities		1,033		--			--			--
Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per share		11,839		9,300			10,721			9,233
Basic net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.12	)
Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.12	)

For the purpose of computing diluted earnings per share, weighted average potential common shares do not include stock options with an exercise price greater than the average fair value of the Company’s common stock for the period, as the effect would be anti-dilutive.  In the three months ended November 30, 2012 and the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 potential common shares have not been included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share as the effect would be anti-dilutive.  As such, the numerator and the denominator used in computing both basic and diluted net loss per share for these periods are the same.  Stock options to purchase 262,998 shares of common stock were outstanding on November 30, 2013, but were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share, because the inclusion of such shares would be anti-dilutive.  Stock options to purchase 2,982,000 shares of common stock were outstanding on November 30, 2012, but were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share, because the inclusion of such shares would be anti-dilutive.

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2. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Fair values of the ESPP shares (Details 2) (Employee Stock Purchase Plan, USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2013
Volatility, Minimum	86.00%	86.00%
Volatility, Maximum	100.00%	100.00%
Expected dividend	$ 0	$ 0
Risk-free interest rates, Minimum	0.04%	0.04%
Risk-free interest rates, Maximum	0.33%	0.33%
Estimated forfeiture rate	0.00%	0.00%
Weighted average grant date fair value	$ 1.34	$ 1.34
Minimum
Expected term (in years)	6 months	6 months
Maximum
Expected term (in years)	2 years	2 years

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2. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Options (Details 1) (Stock Options, USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Stock Options
Expected term (in years)	4 years	5 years	4 years	5 years
Volatility	94.00%	93.00%	95.00%	91.00%
Expected dividend	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Risk-free interest rates	0.95%	0.64%	1.40%	0.72%
Estimated forfeiture rate	0.25%	0.25%	0.25%	0.25%
Weighted average grant date fair value	$ 1.77	$ 0.57	$ 1.03	$ 0.79

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2. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Option Activity (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation - Option Activity Details 3
Available Shares, Beginning (in thousands)	1,197	1,737
Options granted (in thousands)	(107)	(725)
Options terminated (in thousands)	131	289
Plan shares expired (in thousands)		(104)
Available Shares, Ending (in thousands)	1,221	1,197
Options Outstanding, Beginning (in thousands)	3,323	2,956
Options Granted (in thousands)	107	725
Options terminated (in thousands)	(131)	(289)
Plan shares expired (in thousands)		0
Plan options exercised (in thousands)	(149)	(69)
Number of Options Outstanding, Ending (in thousands)	3,150	3,323
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding, Beginning	$ 1.27	$ 1.79
Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted	$ 2.68	$ 1.38
Weighted Average Exercise Price Terminated	$ 2.26	$ 6.99
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised	$ 1.71	$ 0.86
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding, Ending	$ 1.25	$ 1.27
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, beginning balance	$ 1,301	$ 964
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, ending balance	4,968	1,301
Options fully vested and expected to vest at November 30, 2013 (in thousands)	3,087
Options exercisable at November 30, 2013 (in thousands)	1,734
Weighted Average Exercise Price for Options fully vested and expected to vest at November 30, 2013	$ 1.25
Weighted Average Exercise Price for Options exercisable at November 30, 2013	$ 1.19
Aggregate Intrinsic Value for Options fully vested and expected to vest at November 30, 2013	4,868
Options exercisable at November 30, 2013 Aggregate intrinsic value	$ 2,837

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2. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Options outstanding and exercisable (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	May 31, 2013
Range Exercise Prices Options Outstanding Minimum	$ 0.59
Range Exercise Prices Options Outstanding Maximum	$ 2.68
Number of Options Outstanding, Ending (in thousands)	3,150	3,323	2,956
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Options Outstanding	4 years 5 months 26 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding, Ending	$ 1.25	$ 1.27	$ 1.79
Number Exercisable Shares (in thousands)	1,734
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Options Exercisable	3 years 6 months 4 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Excercisable	$ 1.19
Aggregate Intrinsic Value Options Exercisable	$ 2,837
Options Price Range A
Range Exercise Prices Options Outstanding Minimum	$ 0.59
Range Exercise Prices Options Outstanding Maximum	$ 0.97
Number of Options Outstanding, Ending (in thousands)	1,074
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Options Outstanding	3 years 9 months 7 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding, Ending	$ 0.76
Number Exercisable Shares (in thousands)	853
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Options Exercisable	3 years 5 months 5 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Excercisable	$ 0.80
Options Price Range B
Range Exercise Prices Options Outstanding Minimum	$ 1.09
Range Exercise Prices Options Outstanding Maximum	$ 1.42
Number of Options Outstanding, Ending (in thousands)	1,449
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Options Outstanding	5 years 4 months 2 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding, Ending	$ 1.28
Number Exercisable Shares (in thousands)	506
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Options Exercisable	4 years 5 months 5 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Excercisable	$ 1.29
Options Price Range C
Range Exercise Prices Options Outstanding Minimum	$ 1.73
Range Exercise Prices Options Outstanding Maximum	$ 1.95
Number of Options Outstanding, Ending (in thousands)	465
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Options Outstanding	3 years 3 months 11 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding, Ending	$ 1.88
Number Exercisable Shares (in thousands)	315
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Options Exercisable	2 years 5 months 1 day
Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Excercisable	$ 1.92
Options Price Range D
Range Exercise Prices Options Outstanding Minimum	$ 2.15
Range Exercise Prices Options Outstanding Maximum	$ 2.68
Number of Options Outstanding, Ending (in thousands)	162
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Options Outstanding	5 years 29 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding, Ending	$ 2.50
Number Exercisable Shares (in thousands)	60
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Options Exercisable	2 years 8 months 16 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Excercisable	$ 2.26

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2. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Stock-Based Compensation

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

2. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-based compensation expense consists of expenses for stock options and employee stock purchase plan, or ESPP, shares. Stock-based compensation cost is measured at each grant date, based on the fair value of the award using the Black-Scholes option valuation model, and is recognized as expense over the employee’s requisite service period.  This model was developed for use in estimating the value of publicly traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable.  The Company’s employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of publicly traded options.  All of the Company’s stock based compensation is accounted for as an equity instrument.  See Notes 10 and 11 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2013 filed on August 28, 2013 for further information regarding the stock option plan and the ESPP.

The following table summarizes compensation costs related to the Company’s stock-based compensation for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	November 30,				November 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Stock-based compensation in the form of employee stock options and ESPP shares, included in:
Cost of sales	$	15	$	7	$	23	$	17
Selling, general and administrative		183		66		287		156
Research and development		49		26		80		53
Total stock-based compensation	$	247	$	99	$	390	$	226

There were no stock-based compensation costs capitalized as part of inventory at November 30, 2013.  As of November 30, 2012, stock-based compensation costs of $67,000 were capitalized as part of inventory.

During the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded stock-based compensation related to stock options of $193,000 and $83,000, respectively.  During the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded stock-based compensation related to stock options of $328,000 and $192,000, respectively.

As of November 30, 2013, the total unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to unvested stock-based awards under the Company’s 1996 Stock Option Plan and 2006 Equity Incentive Plan was approximately $1,218,000, which is net of estimated forfeitures of $3,000.  This cost will be amortized over the remaining service period of the underlying options.  The weighted average period is approximately 2.9 years.

During the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded stock-based compensation related to the ESPP of $54,000 and $16,000, respectively.  During the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded stock-based compensation related to the ESPP of $62,000 and $34,000, respectively.

As of November 30, 2013, the total compensation cost related to options to purchase the Company’s common stock under the ESPP but not yet recognized was approximately $315,000.  This cost will be amortized on a straight-line basis over a weighted average period of approximately 1.2 years.

Valuation Assumptions

Valuation and Amortization Method.  The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option valuation model and a single option award approach.  The fair value under the single option approach is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the awards, which is generally the vesting period.

Expected Term.  The Company’s expected term represents the period that the Company’s stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding and was determined based on historical experience, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior as evidenced by changes to the terms of its stock-based awards. 
 

Expected Volatility.  Volatility is a measure of the amounts by which a financial variable such as stock price has fluctuated (historical volatility) or is expected to fluctuate (expected volatility) during a period.  The Company uses the historical volatility for the past four or five years, which matches the expected term of most of the option grants, to estimate expected volatility. Volatility for each of the ESPP’s four time periods of six months, twelve months, eighteen months, and twenty-four months is calculated separately and included in the overall stock-based compensation cost recorded.

Dividends.  The Company has never paid any cash dividends on its common stock and does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.  Consequently, the Company uses an expected dividend yield of zero in the Black-Scholes option valuation model.

Risk-Free Interest Rate.  The Company bases the risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model on the implied yield in effect at the time of option grant on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equivalent to the expected term of the stock awards including the ESPP.

Estimated Forfeitures.  When estimating forfeitures, the Company considers voluntary termination behavior as well as analysis of actual option forfeitures.

Fair Value.  The fair value of the Company’s stock options granted to employees for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 were estimated using the following weighted average assumptions in the Black-Scholes option valuation model:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	November 30,						November 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Option plan shares
Expected term (in years)		4			5			4			5
Volatility		0.94			0.93			0.95			0.91
Expected dividend	$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00
Risk-free interest rates		0.95	%		0.64	%		1.40	%		0.72	%
Estimated forfeiture rate		0.25	%		0.25	%		0.25	%		0.25	%
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	1.77		$	0.57		$	1.03		$	0.79

The fair values of the ESPP shares granted for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 were estimated using the following weighted-average assumptions:

	Three and Six
	Months Ended
	November 30, 2013
Employee stock purchase plan shares
Expected term (in years)		0.5-2.0
Volatility		0.86-1.00
Expected dividend	$	0.00
Risk-free interest rates		0.04%-0.33	%
Estimated forfeiture rate		0	%
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	1.34

There were no ESPP shares granted for the three and six months ended November 30, 2012.

The following table summarizes the stock option transactions during the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 (in thousands, except per share data):

				Outstanding Options
								Weighted
					Number			Average		Aggregate
	Available				of			Exercise		Intrinsic
	Shares				Shares			Price		Value
Balances, May 31, 2013		1,737				2,956		$	1.79	$	964
Options granted		(725	)			725		$	1.38
Options terminated		289				(289	)	$	6.99
Plan shares expired		(104	)			--
Options exercised		--				(69	)	$	0.86
Balances, August 31, 2013		1,197				3,323		$	1.27	$	1,301
Options granted		(107	)			107		$	2.68
Options terminated		131				(131	)	$	2.26
Options exercised		--				(149	)	$	1.71
Balances, November 30, 2013		1,221				3,150		$	1.25	$	4,968
Options fully vested and expected to vest at November 30, 2013						3,087		$	1.25	$	4,868
Options exercisable at November 30, 2013						1,734		$	1.19	$	2,837

The options outstanding and exercisable at November 30, 2013 were in the following exercise price ranges (in thousands, except per share data):

		Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
		at November 30, 2013						at November 30, 2013
Range of Exercise Prices		Number Outstanding Shares		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Number Exercisable Shares		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
$	0.59-$0.97		1,074		3.77	$	0.76		853		3.43	$	0.80
$	1.09-$1.42		1,449		5.34	$	1.28		506		4.43	$	1.29
$	1.73-$1.95		465		3.28	$	1.88		315		2.42	$	1.92
$	2.15-$2.68		162		5.08	$	2.50		60		2.71	$	2.26
$	0.59-$2.68		3,150		4.49	$	1.25		1,734		3.51	$	1.19	$ 2,837

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 was $110,000 and $153,000, respectively.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three and six months ended November 30, 2012 was $0 and $42,000, respectively.  The weighted average remaining contractual life of the options exercisable and expected to be exercisable at November 30, 2013 was 4.49 years.

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2. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Stock-based compensation costs capitalized as part of inventory	$ 0	$ 67	$ 0	$ 67
Stock-based compensation related to stock options	193	83	328	192
Intrinsic value of options exercised	110	0	153	42
Weighted average remaining contractual life of the options exercisable and expected to be exercisable			4 years 5 months 26 days
1996 Stock Option Plan and 2006 Equity Incentive Plan
Unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to unvested stock-based awards	1,218		1,218
Estimated forfeitures of unvested stock based awards	3		3
Weighted average remaining period of the underlying options			2 years 10 months 24 days
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock-based compensation related to the ESPP	54	16	62	34
Weighted average remaining period of the underlying options			1 year 2 months 12 days
Compensation cost related to options to purchase the Company's common stock under the ESPP but not yet recognized	$ 315		$ 315

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8. PRODUCT WARRANTIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Product Warranties Details
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 226	$ 115	$ 222	$ 91
Accruals for warranties issued during the period	62	120	154	250
Settlement made during the period (in cash or in kind)	(80)	(61)	(168)	(167)
Balance at the end of the period	$ 208	$ 174	$ 208	$ 174

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	May 31, 2013
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,494	$ 2,324	[1]
Accounts receivable, net	2,735	2,632	[1]
Inventories	5,650	5,369	[1]
Prepaid expenses and other	420	276	[1]
Total current assets	11,299	10,601	[1]
Property and equipment, net	249	301	[1]
Other assets	78	73	[1]
Total assets	11,626	10,975	[1]
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Line of credit	476	1,101	[1]
Accounts payable	1,892	1,188	[1]
Accrued expenses	1,245	1,440	[1]
Customer deposits and deferred revenue, short-term	2,038	1,972	[1]
Total current liabilities	5,651	5,701	[1]
Income tax payable	76	109	[1]
Deferred lease commitment	56	103	[1]
Deferred revenue, long-term	20	68	[1]
Total liabilities	5,803	5,981	[1]
Aehr Test System shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share: Authorized: 75,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: 10,934 shares and 10,599 shares at November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2013, respectively	109	106	[1]
Additional paid-in capital	51,390	50,580	[1]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	2,488	2,442	[1]
Accumulated deficit	(48,143)	(48,114)	[1]
Total Aehr Test Systems shareholders' equity	5,844	5,014	[1]
Noncontrolling interest	(21)	(20)	[1]
Total shareholders' equity	5,823	4,994	[1]
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 11,626	$ 10,975	[1]

[1] The condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013		Nov. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (29)		$ (1,107)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Stock-based compensation expense	390		226
Provision for doubtful accounts	5		5
Loss on disposal of asset	9		0
Depreciation and amortization	95		170
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(58)		(297)
Inventories	(281)		(304)
Prepaid expenses and other	(146)		(193)
Accounts payable	711		54
Accrued expenses	(183)		201
Customer deposits and deferred revenue	16		39
Income tax payable	(47)		14
Deferred lease commitment	(47)		(37)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	435		(1,229)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	(52)		(21)
Net cash used in investing activities	(52)		(21)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Line of credit (repayments) borrowings, net	(625)		277
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and excercise of stock options	423		180
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(202)		457
Effect of exchange rates on cash	(11)		(88)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	170		(881)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	2,324	[1]	2,073
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	2,494		1,192
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash flow information:
Net change in capitalized share-based compensation	$ 0		$ 67

[1] The condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date.

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4. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	May 31, 2013
Money market funds	$ 402	$ 102
Assets	402	102
Liabilities	0	0
Level 1
Money market funds	402	102
Assets	402	102
Liabilities	0	0
Level 2
Money market funds	0	0
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	0	0
Level 3
Money market funds	0	0
Assets	0	0
Liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

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4. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Tables

Fair Value by Hierarchy

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of November 30, 2013 (in thousands):

	Balance as of
	November 30, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Money market funds	$	402	$	402	$	--	$	--
Assets	$	402	$	402	$	--	$	--
Liabilities	$	--	$	--	$	--	$	--

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 31, 2013 (in thousands):

	Balance as of
	May 31, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Money market funds	$	102	$	102	$	--	$	--
Assets	$	102	$	102	$	--	$	--
Liabilities	$	--	$	--	$	--	$	--

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5. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE NET (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	May 31, 2013
Accounts Receivable Net Details Narrative
Allowance for doubtful accounts customer trade receivables	$ 44	$ 39

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7. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Segment Information Tables

Company's operations in different geographic areas

The following presents information about the Company’s operations in different geographic areas. Net sales are based upon ship-to location (in thousands).

	United
	States		Asia		Europe		Total
Three months ended November 30, 2013:
Net sales	$	2,881	$	1,608	$	461	$	4,950
Property and equipment, net		206		42		1		249
Six months ended November 30, 2013:
Net sales	$	4,219	$	3,924	$	559	$	8,702
Property and equipment, net		206		42		1		249
Three months ended November 30, 2012:
Net sales	$	701	$	4,016	$	337	$	5,054
Property and equipment, net		293		64		1		358
Six months ended November 30, 2012:
Net sales	$	3,995	$	5,358	$	533	$	9,886
Property and equipment, net		293		64		1		358

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1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Basis Of Presentation

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial information has been prepared by Aehr Test Systems, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and therefore does not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods presented reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations as of and for such periods indicated.  These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013.  Results for the interim periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of results which may be reported for any other interim period or for the entire fiscal year.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION.  The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Aehr Test Systems and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company," "we," "us," and "our").  All significant intercompany balances have been eliminated in consolidation.  For the majority owned subsidiary, we reflected the noncontrolling interest of the portion we do not own on our Consolidated Balance Sheets in Shareholders’ Equity and in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

RECLASSIFICATION.  Certain reclassifications have been made to the consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not result in any change in previously reported net income, total assets or shareholders’ equity.

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 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.  We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.  The Company’s significant accounting policies are disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2013. 

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	May 31, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Parenthetical
Common stock shares par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock authorized	75,000	75,000
Common stock shares issued	10,934	10,599
Common stock shares outstanding	10,934	10,599

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11. LINE OF CREDIT

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Line Of Credit

Line of Credit

11. LINE OF CREDIT

On August 25, 2011, the Company entered into a working capital credit facility agreement allowing the Company to borrow up to $1.5 million based upon qualified accounts receivable, and export-related inventory. On May 29, 2012 the credit agreement was amended to increase the borrowing limit to $2.0 million.  On September 11, 2012, the Company entered into the second amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement to increase the borrowing limit under the credit facility from $2.0 million to $2.5 million.  On August 21, 2013 the Company entered into the Third Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement to extend the term of the agreement to August 22, 2014.  Under the terms of the amendment to the line of credit, the lender will also have a security interest in the Company’s intellectual property.  The line of credit is collateralized by all of the Company’s assets.  Each account receivable financed by the lender will bear an annual interest rate or finance charge equal to the greater of the lender's prime rate less 0.5%, or 3.50%, if the Company meets certain borrowing base requirements. If the Company does not meet the borrowing base requirements, each account receivable financed by the lender will bear an annual interest rate or finance charge equal to the greater of the lender's prime rate plus 0.75%, or 4.75%.  The applicable interest is calculated based on the full amount of the account receivable and export-related inventory provided as collateral for the actual amounts borrowed.  Depending on the composition of the collateral items, whether or not the Company meets certain borrowing base requirements and the relative cash position of the Company, the equivalent annual interest rate applied to the actual loan balances may vary from 3.89% to 8.94%, assuming that the bank’s prime rate is 4.00% or less.  At November 30, 2013 the weighted average interest rate on the outstanding loan balance was 4.375%.  The average loan balance for the three and six months ending November 30, 2013 was $221,000 and $486,000, respectively.  At November 30, 2013, the Company had drawn $476,000 against the credit facility.  The balance available to borrow under the line at November 30, 2013 was $2,024,000.  The Company was in compliance with all covenants at November 30, 2013.

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Document And Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
Entity Central Index Key	0001040470
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Nov. 30, 2013
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--05-31
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer?	No
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer?	No
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current?	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		10,974,682
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014

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12. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

12. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

12. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued authoritative guidance that will require an unrecognized tax benefit to be presented as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward, with certain exceptions. The authoritative guidance becomes effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, with early adoption permitted. The guidance is not expected to have an impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations
Net sales	$ 4,950	$ 5,054	$ 8,702	$ 9,886
Cost of sales	2,456	2,791	4,264	5,167
Gross profit	2,494	2,263	4,438	4,719
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	1,517	2,068	2,937	3,857
Research and development	798	962	1,479	1,892
Total operating expenses	2,315	3,030	4,416	5,749
Income (loss) from operations	179	(767)	22	(1,030)
Interest expense	(10)	(13)	(14)	(25)
Other expense, net	(30)	(15)	(64)	(34)
Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit	139	(795)	(56)	(1,089)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(2)	(16)	27	(18)
Net income (loss)	137	(811)	(29)	(1,107)
Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Aehr Test Systems common shareholders	$ 137	$ (811)	$ (29)	$ (1,107)
Net income (loss) per share - Basic	$ 0.01	$ (0.09)	$ 0.00	$ (0.12)
Net income (loss) per share - Diluted	$ 0.01	$ (0.09)	$ 0.00	$ (0.12)
Shares used in per share calculation - Basic	10,806	9,300	10,721	9,233
Shares used in per share calculation - Diluted	11,839	9,300	10,721	9,233

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6. INVENTORIES

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

InventoriesAbstract

Inventories

6. INVENTORIES

Inventories are comprised of the following (in thousands):

	November 30,		May 31,
	2013		2013
Raw materials and sub-assemblies	$	2,786	$	3,180
Work in process		2,765		2,187
Finished goods		99		2
	$	5,650	$	5,369

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5. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

5. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

Accounts receivable represents customer trade receivables and is presented net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $44,000 at November 30, 2013 and $39,000 at May 31, 2013.  Accounts receivable are derived from the sale of products throughout the world to semiconductor manufacturers, semiconductor contract assemblers, electronics manufacturers and burn-in and test service companies.  The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts is based upon historical experience and review of trade receivables by aging category to identify specific customers with known disputes or collection issues.  Uncollectible receivables are recorded as bad debt expense when all efforts to collect have been exhausted and recoveries are recognized when they are received.

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6. INVENTORIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Inventories Tables

Inventories

Inventories are comprised of the following (in thousands):

	November 30,		May 31,
	2013		2013
Raw materials and sub-assemblies	$	2,786	$	3,180
Work in process		2,765		2,187
Finished goods		99		2
	$	5,650	$	5,369

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1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying condensed consolidated financial information has been prepared by Aehr Test Systems, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and therefore does not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods presented reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations as of and for such periods indicated.  These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013.  Results for the interim periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of results which may be reported for any other interim period or for the entire fiscal year.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION.  The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Aehr Test Systems and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company," "we," "us," and "our").  All significant intercompany balances have been eliminated in consolidation.  For the majority owned subsidiary, we reflected the noncontrolling interest of the portion we do not own on our Consolidated Balance Sheets in Shareholders’ Equity and in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

RECLASSIFICATION

RECLASSIFICATION.  Certain reclassifications have been made to the consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not result in any change in previously reported net income, total assets or shareholders’ equity.

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 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.  We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.  The Company’s significant accounting policies are disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2013. 

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9. INCOME TAXES

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

9. INCOME TAXES

Income taxes have been provided using the liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse or the carryforwards are utilized.  Valuation allowances are established when it is determined that it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized.

During fiscal 2009, a full valuation allowance was established against all deferred tax assets as management determined that it is more likely than not that certain deferred tax assets will not be realized.

The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions consistent with authoritative guidance.  The guidance prescribes a “more likely than not” recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  The Company does not expect any material change in its unrecognized tax benefits over the next twelve months.  The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income taxes.

Although the Company files U.S. federal, various state, and foreign tax returns, the Company’s only major tax jurisdictions are the United States, California, Germany and Japan.  Tax years 1996 - 2012 remain subject to examination by the appropriate governmental agencies due to tax loss carryovers from those years.

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7. SEGMENT INFORMATION

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Segment Information

Segment Information

7. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company operates in one reportable segment: the design, manufacture and marketing of advanced test and burn-in products to the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

The following presents information about the Company’s operations in different geographic areas.  Net sales are based upon ship-to location (in thousands).

	United
	States		Asia		Europe		Total
Three months ended November 30, 2013:
Net sales	$	2,881	$	1,608	$	461	$	4,950
Property and equipment, net		206		42		1		249
Six months ended November 30, 2013:
Net sales	$	4,219	$	3,924	$	559	$	8,702
Property and equipment, net		206		42		1		249
Three months ended November 30, 2012:
Net sales	$	701	$	4,016	$	337	$	5,054
Property and equipment, net		293		64		1		358
Six months ended November 30, 2012:
Net sales	$	3,995	$	5,358	$	533	$	9,886
Property and equipment, net		293		64		1		358

The Company’s Japanese and German subsidiaries primarily comprise the foreign operations.  Substantially all of the sales of the subsidiaries are made to unaffiliated Japanese or European customers.  Net sales from outside the United States include those of Aehr Test Systems Japan K.K. and Aehr Test Systems GmbH.

Sales to the Company’s five largest customers accounted for approximately 96% and 95% of its net sales in the three and six months ended November 30, 2013, respectively.  Two customers accounted for approximately 43% each of the Company’s net sales in the three months ended November 30, 2013. Two customers accounted for approximately 52% and 36% of the Company’s net sales in the six months ended November 30, 2013.  Sales to the Company’s five largest customers accounted for approximately 85% and 81% of its net sales in the three and six months ended November 30, 2012, respectively.  Five customers accounted for approximately 28%, 18%, 17%, 12% and 10% of the Company’s net sales in the three months ended November 30, 2012. Three customers accounted for approximately 27%, 24% and 14% of the Company’s net sales in the six months ended November 30, 2012.  No other customers represented more than 10% of the Company’s net sales for either fiscal 2014 or fiscal 2013.

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8. PRODUCT WARRANTIES

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Product Warranties

Product Warranties

8. PRODUCT WARRANTIES

The Company provides for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time the products are shipped.  While the Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its component suppliers, the Company’s warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure.  Should actual product failure rates, material usage or service delivery costs differ from the Company’s estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required.

The standard warranty period is ninety days for parts and service and one year for systems.

The following is a summary of changes in the Company's liability for product warranties during the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	November 30,						November 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Balance at the beginning of the period	$	226		$	115		$	222		$	91
Accruals for warranties issued during the period		62			120			154			250
Settlement made during the period (in cash or in kind)		(80	)		(61	)		(168	)		(167	)
Balance at the end of the period	$	208		$	174		$	208		$	174

The accrued warranty balance is included in accrued expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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10. CUSTOMER DEPOSITS AND DEFERRED REVENUE, SHORT-TERM

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Customer Deposits And Deferred Revenue Short-Term

10. CUSTOMER DEPOSITS AND DEFERRED REVENUE, SHORT-TERM

10. CUSTOMER DEPOSITS AND DEFERRED REVENUE, SHORT-TERM

Customer deposits and deferred revenue, short-term (in thousands):

	November 30,		May 31,
	2013		2013
Customer deposits	$	1,866	$	1,728
Deferred revenue, short-term		172		244
	$	2,038	$	1,972

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3. EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details Narrative)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share Details Narrative
Options not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share (in thousands)	262,998	2,982,000

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3. EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Earnings Per Share

EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Aehr Test Systems common shareholders (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	November 30,					November 30,
	2013		2012			2013			2012
Numerator: Net income (loss)	$	137	$	(811	)	$	(29	)	$	(1,107	)
Denominator for basic net income (loss) per share:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		10,806		9,300			10,721			9,233
Shares used in basic net income (loss) per share calculation		10,806		9,300			10,721			9,233
Effect of dilutive securities		1,033		--			--			--
Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per share		11,839		9,300			10,721			9,233
Basic net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.12	)
Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.01	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.00	)	$	(0.12	)

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10. CUSTOMER DEPOSITS AND DEFERRED REVENUE, SHORT-TERM (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Customer Deposits And Deferred Revenue Short-Term Tables

Customer deposits and deferred revenue

Customer deposits and deferred revenue, short-term (in thousands):

	November 30,		May 31,
	2013		2013
Customer deposits	$	1,866	$	1,728
Deferred revenue, short-term		172		244
	$	2,038	$	1,972

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10. CUSTOMER DEPOSITS AND DEFERRED REVENUE, SHORT-TERM (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	May 31, 2013
Customer Deposits And Deferred Revenue Short-Term Details
Customer deposits	$ 1,866	$ 1,728
Deferred revenue, short-term	172	244
Total	$ 2,038	$ 1,972	[1]

[1] The condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income Loss
Net income (loss)	$ 137	$ (811)	$ (29)	$ (1,107)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Foreign currency translation gain	23	9	46	24
Total comprehensive income (loss)	160	(802)	17	(1,083)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	(1)	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Aehr Test Systems	$ 160	$ (802)	$ 16	$ (1,083)

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4. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

4. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company’s financial instruments are measured at fair value consistent with authoritative guidance. This authoritative guidance defines fair value, establishes a framework for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities, and disclosures required related to fair value measurements.

The guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy based on inputs to valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable.  Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity’s pricing based upon their own market assumptions.  The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:

Level 1 - instrument valuations are obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets.

Level 2 - instrument valuations are obtained from readily-available pricing sources for comparable instruments.

Level 3 - instrument valuations are obtained without observable market values and require a high level of judgment to determine the fair value.

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of November 30, 2013 (in thousands):

	Balance as of
	November 30, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Money market funds	$	402	$	402	$	--	$	--
Assets	$	402	$	402	$	--	$	--
Liabilities	$	--	$	--	$	--	$	--

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 31, 2013 (in thousands):

	Balance as of
	May 31, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Money market funds	$	102	$	102	$	--	$	--
Assets	$	102	$	102	$	--	$	--
Liabilities	$	--	$	--	$	--	$	--

As of November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2013, the Company did not have any assets or liabilities with significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable market values that would require a high level of judgment to determine fair value (Level 3 assets).

The Company has at times invested in debt and equity of private companies, and may do so again in the future, as part of its business strategy.  These investments are carried at cost and are included in “Other Assets” in the consolidated balance sheets.  If the Company determines that an other-than-temporary decline exists in the fair value of an investment, the Company writes down the investment to its fair value and records the related write-down as an investment loss in “Other expense, net” in its consolidated statements of operations.

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2. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Compensation costs (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Stock-based compensation in the form of employee stock options and ESPP shares included in:
Total stock-based compensation	$ 247	$ 99	$ 390	$ 226
Cost of Sales
Stock-based compensation in the form of employee stock options and ESPP shares included in:
Total stock-based compensation	15	7	23	17
Selling, General and Administrative
Stock-based compensation in the form of employee stock options and ESPP shares included in:
Total stock-based compensation	183	66	287	156
Research and Development
Stock-based compensation in the form of employee stock options and ESPP shares included in:
Total stock-based compensation	$ 49	$ 26	$ 80	$ 53

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7. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	May 31, 2013
Net sales	$ 4,950	$ 5,054	$ 8,702	$ 9,886
Property and equipment, net	249	358	249	358	301	[1]
US
Net sales	2,881	701	4,219	3,995
Property and equipment, net	206	293	206	293
Asia
Net sales	1,608	4,016	3,924	5,358
Property and equipment, net	42	64	42	64
Europe
Net sales	461	337	559	533
Property and equipment, net	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1

[1] The condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date.

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2. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Stock-Based Compensation Tables

Compensation costs related to the Company's stock-based compensation

The following table summarizes compensation costs related to the Company’s stock-based compensation for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	November 30,				November 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Stock-based compensation in the form of employee stock options and ESPP shares, included in:
Cost of sales	$	15	$	7	$	23	$	17
Selling, general and administrative		183		66		287		156
Research and development		49		26		80		53
Total stock-based compensation	$	247	$	99	$	390	$	226

Assumptions for Options Valuation Model

Fair Value. The fair value of the Company’s stock options granted to employees for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 were estimated using the following weighted average assumptions in the Black-Scholes option valuation model:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	November 30,						November 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Option plan shares
Expected term (in years)		4			5			4			5
Volatility		0.94			0.93			0.95			0.91
Expected dividend	$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00
Risk-free interest rates		0.95	%		0.64	%		1.40	%		0.72	%
Estimated forfeiture rate		0.25	%		0.25	%		0.25	%		0.25	%
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	1.77		$	0.57		$	1.03		$	0.79

Fair values of the ESPP shares

The fair values of the ESPP shares granted for the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 were estimated using the following weighted-average assumptions:

	Three and Six
	Months Ended
	November 30, 2013
Employee stock purchase plan shares
Expected term (in years)		0.5-2.0
Volatility		0.86-1.00
Expected dividend	$	0.00
Risk-free interest rates		0.04%-0.33	%
Estimated forfeiture rate		0	%
Weighted average grant date fair value	$	1.34

Stock option transactions

The following table summarizes the stock option transactions during the three and six months ended November 30, 2013 (in thousands, except per share data):

				Outstanding Options
								Weighted
					Number			Average		Aggregate
	Available				of			Exercise		Intrinsic
	Shares				Shares			Price		Value
Balances, May 31, 2013		1,737				2,956		$	1.79	$	964
Options granted		(725	)			725		$	1.38
Options terminated		289				(289	)	$	6.99
Plan shares expired		(104	)			--
Options exercised		--				(69	)	$	0.86
Balances, August 31, 2013		1,197				3,323		$	1.27	$	1,301
Options granted		(107	)			107		$	2.68
Options terminated		131				(131	)	$	2.26
Options exercised		--				(149	)	$	1.71
Balances, November 30, 2013		1,221				3,150		$	1.25	$	4,968
Options fully vested and expected to vest at November 30, 2013						3,087		$	1.25	$	4,868
Options exercisable at November 30, 2013						1,734		$	1.19	$	2,837

Options Outstanding

The options outstanding and exercisable at November 30, 2013 were in the following exercise price ranges (in thousands, except per share data):

		Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
		at November 30, 2013						at November 30, 2013
Range of Exercise Prices		Number Outstanding Shares		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Number Exercisable Shares		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
$	0.59-$0.97		1,074		3.77	$	0.76		853		3.43	$	0.80
$	1.09-$1.42		1,449		5.34	$	1.28		506		4.43	$	1.29
$	1.73-$1.95		465		3.28	$	1.88		315		2.42	$	1.92
$	2.15-$2.68		162		5.08	$	2.50		60		2.71	$	2.26
$	0.59-$2.68		3,150		4.49	$	1.25		1,734		3.51	$	1.19	$ 2,837