10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended August 28, 2010

OR

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

For the transition period from              To             

Commission File Number: 0-12906

RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	36-2096643
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
40W267 Keslinger Road, P.O. Box 393 LaFox, Illinois 60147-0393
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 208-2200

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    ¨  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large Accelerated Filer	¨	Accelerated Filer	x
Non-Accelerated Filer	¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	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    x  No

As of October 4, 2010, there were outstanding 14,697,341 shares of Common Stock, $0.05 par value and 3,048,258 shares of Class B Common Stock, $0.05 par value, which are convertible into Common Stock of the registrant on a share for share basis.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I.	Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements	2
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	2
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income	3
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	4
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity	5
	Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	13
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	19
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	19
Part II.	Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	20
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	20
Item 5.	Other Information	21
Item 6.	Exhibits	22
Signatures		23
Exhibit Index		24

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	August 28, 2010			May 29, 2010
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	31,982		$	29,038
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $1,492 and $1,592		102,037			98,691
Inventories		85,564			78,730
Prepaid expenses		4,758			4,514
Deferred income taxes		2,251			2,404
Total current assets		226,592			213,377
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net		16,207			16,675
Deferred financing costs, net		—			60
Non-current deferred income taxes		3,790			3,571
Other non-current assets		319			1,132
Total non-current assets		20,316			21,438
Total assets	$	246,908		$	234,815
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	61,169		$	61,616
Accrued liabilities		18,732			18,807
Short-term debt		22,000			19,517
Total current liabilities		101,901			99,940
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term income tax liabilities		3,417			3,475
Other non-current liabilities		1,369			1,537
Total non-current liabilities		4,786			5,012
Total liabilities		106,687			104,952
Commitments and contingencies		—			—
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock, $0.05 par value; issued 16,051 shares at August 28, 2010, and 16,029 shares at May 29, 2010		803			802
Class B common stock, convertible, $0.05 par value; issued 3,048 shares at August 28, 2010, and at May 29, 2010		152			152
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, no shares issued		—			—
Additional paid-in-capital		121,312			120,998
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 1,355 shares at August 28, 2010, and at May 29, 2010		(8,503	)		(8,503	)
Retained earnings		20,953			12,925
Accumulated other comprehensive income		5,504			3,489
Total stockholders’ equity		140,221			129,863
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	246,908		$	234,815

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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

and Comprehensive Income

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended
	August 28, 2010			August 29, 2009
Statements of Operations
Net sales	$	137,144		$	109,492
Cost of sales		104,553			83,023
Gross profit		32,591			26,469
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		23,295			22,943
Gain on disposal of assets		—			(2	)
Operating income		9,296			3,528
Other (income) expense:
Interest expense		234			1,145
Investment income		—			(33	)
Foreign exchange loss		119			818
Loss on retirement of short-term debt		60			—
Other, net		9			(7	)
Total other expense		422			1,923
Income before income taxes		8,874			1,605
Income tax provision (benefit)		498			(310	)
Net income	$	8,376		$	1,915
Net income per share - basic:
Common stock	$	0.48		$	0.11
Class B Common stock	$	0.43		$	0.10
Net income per share - diluted:
Common stock	$	0.47		$	0.11
Class B Common stock	$	0.43		$	0.10
Weighted average number of shares:
Common shares - basic		14,679			14,859
Class B common shares - basic		3,048			3,048
Common shares - diluted		17,917			17,915
Class B common shares - diluted		3,048			3,048
Dividends per common share	$	0.020		$	0.020
Dividends per Class B common share	$	0.018		$	0.018
Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$	8,376		$	1,915
Foreign currency translation		2,018			1,479
Fair value adjustments on investments		(3	)		(5	)
Comprehensive income	$	10,391		$	3,389

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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended
	August 28, 2010			August 29, 2009
Operating activities:
Net income	$	8,376		$	1,915
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		895			1,064
Loss on retirement of short-term debt		60			—
Gain on disposal of assets		—			(2	)
Stock compensation expense		148			149
Deferred income taxes		54			(176	)
Accounts receivable		(1,676	)		5,825
Inventories		(6,543	)		(1,820	)
Prepaid expenses		(842	)		(1,676	)
Accounts payable		(710	)		(7,743	)
Accrued liabilities		259			355
Other		420			(91	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		441			(2,200	)
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(399	)		(280	)
(Gain) loss on sale of investments		4			(17	)
Market value adjustments		3			—
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities		10			39
Purchases of available-for-sale securities		(10	)		(39	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(392	)		(297	)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings		62,300			10,200
Payments on debt		(40,300	)		(10,200	)
Payments on retirement of short-term debt		(19,517	)		—
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		164			5
Cash dividends paid		(348	)		(352	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		2,299			(347	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		596			752
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		2,944			(2,092	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		29,038			43,887
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	31,982		$	41,795

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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

(in thousands)

	Common	Class B Common	Par Value		Additional Paid In Capital		Common Stock in Treasury			Retained Earnings/ (Accumulated Deficit)			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total
Balance May 29, 2010:	16,029	3,048	$	954	$	120,998	$	(8,503	)	$	12,925		$	3,489		$	129,863
Net income	—	—		—		—		—			8,376			—			8,376
Foreign currency translation	—	—		—		—		—			—			2,018			2,018
Fair value adjustments on investments	—	—		—		—		—			—			(3	)		(3	)
Share-based compensation:	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Non-vested restricted stock	—	—		—		7		—			—			—			7
Stock options	—	—		—		144		—			—			—			144
Common stock:																	—
Employee stock option grant	1	—		—		5		—			—			—			5
Options Exercised	21	—		1		158		—			—			—			159
Repurchase of common stock	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Restricted stock grants	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Treasury stock	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Dividends paid to:	—	—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Common ($0.02 per share)	—	—		—		—		—			(293	)		—			(293	)
Class B ($0.018 per share)	—	—		—		—		—			(55	)		—			(55	)
Balance August 28, 2010:	16,051	3,048	$	955	$	121,312	$	(8,503	)	$	20,953		$	5,504		$	140,221

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1. DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (“we”, “us”, and “our”) was originally incorporated in the state of Illinois in 1947 and is currently incorporated in the state of Delaware. We are a global provider of engineered solutions and a global distributor of electronic components to the radio frequency (“RF”), wireless and power management, electron device, and display systems markets. Utilizing our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities, our strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and value-add, or “engineered solutions.” We provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, and logistics for end products of our customers. Design-in support includes component modifications or the identification of lower-cost product alternatives or complementary products.

Our products include RF and microwave components, power semiconductors, electron tubes, microwave generators, and visual technology solutions. These products are used to control, switch or amplify electrical power signals, or are used as display devices in a variety of industrial, commercial, and communication applications.

We evaluate our business based on our three operating segments, which we define as follows:

RF, Wireless & Power Division (“RFPD”) serves the global RF and wireless communications market, including infrastructure and wireless networks, and the power management and alternative energy markets.

Electron Device Group (“EDG”) provides engineered solutions and distributes electronic components to customers in diverse markets including the steel, automotive, textile, plastics, semiconductor manufacturing, and broadcast industries.

Canvys provides global integrated display products, systems and digital signage solutions serving the financial, corporate enterprise, healthcare, and industrial markets.

We currently have operations in the following major geographic regions:

• North America;

• Asia/Pacific;

• Europe; and

• Latin America.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of interim periods have been made. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein include the accounts of our wholly owned subsidiaries. The results of operations and cash flows for the three months ended August 28, 2010, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending May 28, 2011.

Our fiscal quarter ends on the Saturday nearest the end of the quarter ending month. The first three months of fiscal 2011 and 2010 each contained 13 weeks.

The financial information contained in this report should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 29, 2010.

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3. INVESTMENT IN MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES

Our investments are primarily equity securities, all of which are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at their fair value based on the quoted market prices. Our investments, which are included in other non-current assets, had a carrying amount of $0.3 million as of August 28, 2010, and May 29, 2010, respectively. Proceeds from the sale of securities were less than $0.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 and 2010. Gross realized losses on those sales were less than $0.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 and 2010. Net unrealized holding gains of less than $0.1 million and net unrealized holding losses of less than $0.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 and first quarter of fiscal 2010, respectively, have been included in accumulated other comprehensive income.

The following table presents the disclosure as required by ASC 320-10, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities, for the investment in marketable equity securities with fair values less than cost basis (in thousands):

	Marketable Security Holding Length
	Less Than 12 Months				More Than 12 Months				Total
Description of Securities	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
August 28, 2010
Common Stock	$	103	$	12	$	19	$	6	$	122	$	18
May 29, 2010
Common Stock	$	60	$	8	$	17	$	2	$	77	$	10

4. WARRANTIES

We offer warranties for the limited number of specific products we manufacture. We also provide extended warranties for some products we sell that lengthen the period of coverage specified in the manufacturer’s original warranty. Our warranty terms generally range from one to three years.

Warranty reserves are established for costs that are expected to be incurred after the sale and delivery of products under warranty. The warranty reserves are determined based on known product failures, historical experience, and other available evidence. Warranty reserves, which are included in accrued liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, were approximately $0.1 million as of August 28, 2010, and May 29, 2010.

5. DEBT

Credit Agreement

On May 28, 2010, we entered into a sixth amendment (“Credit Agreement Amendment”) to the revolving credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) by and among us, certain of our subsidiaries, the lenders party thereto, and JP Morgan Bank, N.A., as administrative agent. The Credit Agreement Amendment increased the aggregate commitment for the revolving credit facility under the Credit Agreement from $20.0 million to $40.0 million and extended the termination date of the Credit Agreement from October 31, 2010, to May 31, 2013, or any earlier day on which the aggregate commitment is reduced to zero or the Credit Agreement is otherwise terminated pursuant to its terms. The Credit Agreement Amendment also requires us to maintain a leverage ratio of less than 2.5 to 1.0 at all times after March 1, 2008. The Credit Agreement Amendment permitted us to redeem all of our outstanding 7 ³/4% convertible senior subordinated notes (“7 ³/4% Notes”), provided that no default or un-matured default under the Credit Agreement has occurred and continued on the date of the redemption and provided further that the represented and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement were true and correct on the date of the redemption and remain true and correct after giving effect to the redemption. We used proceeds from the Credit Agreement to redeem the 7 ³/ 4% Notes.

On August 26, 2010, we notified JP Morgan Bank, N.A., to reduce our aggregate commitment on our revolving credit line from $40.0 million to $36.0 million. As of August 28, 2010, there was $22.0 million outstanding under the revolving credit agreement. There were no amounts outstanding under the reserve for usage on our commercial credit card program and outstanding letters of credit were approximately $0.1 million, leaving an unused line of $13.9 million. Based on our loan covenants, actual available credit as of August 28, 2010, was $13.9 million. We were in compliance with our loan covenants as of August 28, 2010.

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7  ³/4% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes

On June 1, 2010, we notified the holders of our 7 ³/4% Notes that we elected to redeem all $19.5 million of the aggregate outstanding principal amount. We redeemed the 7 ³/4% Notes on June 11, 2010, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

6. INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate from continuing operations during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was a tax provision of 5.6% as compared to a tax benefit of 19.3% during the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

The difference between the effective tax rate as compared to the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35.0% and 34.0% during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 resulted from our geographical distribution of taxable income or losses, valuation allowances in the U.S. and several foreign jurisdictions, the use of net operating losses that had a valuation allowance, and the release of tax reserves due to expiring statute of limitations.

In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world. We are no longer subject to either U.S. federal, state, or local tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to fiscal 2004. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to fiscal 2003. Our primary foreign tax jurisdictions are China, Japan, Germany, Singapore, and the Netherlands. We have tax years open in Singapore beginning in fiscal 2003; in Japan, the Netherlands and Germany beginning in fiscal 2005; and in China beginning in calendar year 2005.

As a result of the agreement to sell RFPD, we no longer consider $22.0 million of undistributed foreign earnings to be permanently reinvested in our non-U.S. subsidiaries. We currently have a valuation allowance against substantially all of our U.S. deferred tax assets. We have not provided for U.S. deferred income taxes or foreign withholding tax on the remainder of undistributed earnings from our non-U.S. subsidiaries because such earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested and it is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that may be payable upon distribution.

As of August 28, 2010, and May 29, 2010, our worldwide liability for uncertain tax positions, excluding interest and penalties, was $3.3 million. We record penalties and interest relating to uncertain tax positions in the income tax expense line item within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

It is reasonably possible that there will be a change in the unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, in the range of $0 to approximately $0.2 million due to the expiration of various statutes of limitations within the next 12 months.

7. CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE

We have authorized 30,000,000 shares of common stock, 10,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The Class B common stock has 10 votes per share and has transferability restrictions; however, Class B common stock may be converted into common stock on a share-for-share basis at any time. With respect to dividends and distributions, shares of common stock and Class B common stock rank equally and have the same rights, except that Class B common stock cash dividends are limited to 90% of the amount of common stock cash dividends.

In accordance with ASC 260-10, Earnings Per Share (“ASC 260”), our Class B common stock is considered a participating security requiring the use of the two-class method for the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share. The two-class computation method for each period reflects the cash dividends paid per share for each class of stock, plus the amount of allocated undistributed earnings per share computed using the participation percentage which reflects the dividend rights of each class of stock. Basic and diluted earnings per share were computed using the two-class method as prescribed in ASC 260. The shares of Class B common stock are considered to be participating convertible securities since the shares of Class B common stock are convertible on a share-for-share basis into shares of common stock and may participate in dividends with common stock according to a predetermined formula which is 90% of the amount of common stock cash dividends.

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Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income, adjusted for interest savings, net of tax, on assumed conversion of convertible debentures and notes, by the actual shares outstanding and share equivalents that would arise from the exercise of stock options, certain restricted stock awards, and the assumed conversion of convertible debentures and notes when dilutive. For the first quarter of fiscal 2011, our 7 ³/4% Notes were repurchased, thus eliminating any effect from the dilutive calculation. For the first quarter of fiscal 2010, the assumed conversion and the effect of the interest savings of our 7 ³/4% Notes were excluded because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

The earnings per share (“EPS”) presented in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income are based on the following amounts (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended
	August 28, 2010				August 29, 2009
	Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted
Numerator for basic and diluted EPS:
Net income	$	8,376	$	8,376	$	1,915	$	1,915
Less dividends:
Common stock		294		294		297		297
Class B common stock		55		55		55		55
Undistributed earnings	$	8,027	$	8,027	$	1,563	$	1,563
Common stock undistributed earnings		6,763		6,777	$	1,319	$	1,320
Class B common stock undistributed earnings		1,264		1,250	$	244	$	243
Total undistributed earnings	$	8,027	$	8,027	$	1,563	$	1,563
Denominator for basic and diluted EPS:
Common stock weighted average shares		14,679		14,679		14,859		14,859
Class B common stock weighted average shares, and shares under if-converted method for diluted EPS		3,048		3,048		3,048		3,048
Effect of dilutive securities
Unvested restricted stock awards				4				8
Dilutive stock options				186				—
Denominator for diluted EPS adjusted for weighted average shares and assumed conversions				17,917				17,915
Net income per share:
Common stock	$	0.48	$	0.47	$	0.11	$	0.11
Class B common stock	$	0.43	$	0.43	$	0.10	$	0.10

Note: Common stock options that were anti-dilutive and not included in diluted earnings per common share for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 were 1,467,576.

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8. SEGMENT REPORTING

In accordance with ASC 280-10, Segment Reporting, we have identified three reportable segments: RFPD, EDG, and Canvys.

RFPD serves the global RF and wireless communications market, including infrastructure, and wireless networks, and the power management and alternative energy markets.

EDG provides engineered solutions and distributes electronic components to customers in diverse markets including the steel, automotive, textile, plastics, semiconductor manufacturing, and broadcast industries.

Canvys provides global integrated display products, systems and digital signage solutions serving the financial, corporate enterprise, healthcare, and industrial markets.

The CEO evaluates performance and allocates resources, in part, based on the gross profit of each segment.

Operating results and assets by segment are summarized in the following table (in thousands):

	Net Sales		Gross Profit
First Quarter Fiscal 2011
RFPD	$	99,634	$	21,201
EDG		27,493		9,055
Canvys		10,017		2,335
Total	$	137,144	$	32,591
First Quarter Fiscal 2010
RFPD	$	79,478	$	17,402
EDG		18,796		6,267
Canvys		11,218		2,800
Total	$	109,492	$	26,469

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A reconciliation of net sales, gross profit, and assets to the relevant consolidated amounts is as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	August 28, 2010		August 29, 2009
Segment net sales	$	137,144	$	109,492
Net sales	$	137,144	$	109,492
Segment gross profit	$	32,591	$	26,469
Gross profit	$	32,591	$	26,469
	August 28, 2010		May 29, 2010
Segment assets	$	182,064	$	170,385
Cash and cash equivalents		31,982		29,038
Other current assets (1)		12,546		13,954
Net property		16,207		16,675
Other assets (2)		4,109		4,763
Total assets	$	246,908	$	234,815

(1) Other current assets include miscellaneous receivables, prepaid expenses, and current deferred income taxes.

(2) Other assets include investments, notes receivable, assets held for sale, non-current deferred income taxes and other assets.

Geographic net sales information is primarily grouped by customer destination into five areas: North America; Asia/Pacific; Europe; Latin America; and Corporate.

Net sales and gross profit by geographic region are summarized in the following table (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	August 28, 2010			August 29, 2009
Net Sales
North America	$	45,804		$	36,243
Asia/Pacific		54,181			42,390
Europe		32,366			26,794
Latin America		4,711			4,128
Corporate		82			(63	)
Total	$	137,144		$	109,492
Gross Profit
North America	$	11,770		$	9,272
Asia/Pacific		12,533			9,694
Europe		7,787			7,135
Latin America		1,566			1,392
Corporate		(1,065	)		(1,024	)
Total	$	32,591		$	26,469

We sell our products to customers in diversified industries and perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition. Terms are generally on open account, payable net 30 days in North America, and vary throughout Asia/Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. Estimates of credit losses are recorded in the financial statements based on monthly reviews of outstanding accounts. Corporate primarily includes unabsorbed value-add costs and other unallocated expenses.

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9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists; therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

As of August 28, 2010, we held investments that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Our investments primarily consist of equity securities of publicly traded companies for which market prices are readily available.

Investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to the disclosure requirements of ASC 820 as of August 28, 2010, were as follows (in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Equity securities	$	316	$	—	$	—

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In accordance with ASC 855, Subsequent Events, we have evaluated our subsequent events through the date that our financial statements were issued. The following events took place after August 28, 2010, yet before our financial statements were issued:

On October 1, 2010, we entered into a definitive agreement (the “Acquisition Agreement”) with Arrow Electronics, Inc. (“Arrow”) to sell certain assets and liabilities of our RFPD strategic business unit, along with certain other assets, for $210.0 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments (the “RFPD Transaction”). The RFPD Transaction is subject to the approval of our stockholders as well as customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. We expect the transaction to close in early January 2011. We will report the results of RFPD as a discontinued operation in accordance with the criteria of ASC 205-20, Presentation of Financial Statements – Discontinued Operations beginning with the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

As of August 28, 2010, the net assets of RFPD were approximately $89.5 million. Based on our tax structure and our ability to utilize existing net operating loss carryforwards, we expect to pay income taxes as a result of the RFPD Transaction of approximately $25.0 million. We also expect to record a gain on sale of approximately $110.0 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2011.

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

Certain statements in this report may constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The terms “may,” “should,” “could,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “continues,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “objective,” “plan,” “potential,” “project” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. These statements are based on management’s current expectations, intentions or beliefs and are subject to a number of factors, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences or that might otherwise impact the business include the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to update any such factor or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You should consider carefully the risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, in addition to the other information included and incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

In addition, while we do, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, it is against our policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly, stockholders should not assume that we agree with any statement or report issued by any analyst irrespective of the content of the statement or report. Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts, or opinions, such reports are not our responsibility.

INTRODUCTION

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to assist the reader in better understanding our business, results of operations, financial condition, changes in financial condition, critical accounting policies and estimates, and significant developments. MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto appearing elsewhere herein. This section is organized as follows:

• Business Overview

• Results of Operations – an analysis and comparison of our consolidated results of operations for the three month period ended August 28, 2010, and August 29, 2009, as reflected in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

• Liquidity, Financial Position, and Capital Resources – a discussion of our primary sources and uses of cash for the three month period ended August 28, 2010, and August 29, 2009, and a discussion of changes in our financial position.

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BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. was originally incorporated in the state of Illinois in 1947 and is currently incorporated in the state of Delaware. We are a global provider of engineered solutions and a global distributor of electronic components to the RF, wireless and power management, electron device, and display systems markets. Utilizing our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities, our strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and value-add, or “engineered solutions.” We provide solutions and add value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, and logistics for end products of our customers. Design-in support includes component modifications or the identification of lower-cost product alternatives or complementary products.

Our products include RF and microwave components, power semiconductors, electron tubes, microwave generators, and visual technology solutions. These products are used to control, switch or amplify electrical power signals, or are used as display devices in a variety of industrial, commercial, and communication applications.

We evaluate our business based on our three operating segments, which we define as follows:

RF, Wireless & Power Division serves the global RF and wireless communications market, including infrastructure and wireless networks, and the power management and alternative energy markets.

Electron Device Group provides engineered solutions and distributes electronic components to customers in diverse markets including the steel, automotive, textile, plastics, semiconductor manufacturing, and broadcast industries.

Canvys provides global integrated display products, systems and digital signage solutions serving financial, corporate enterprise, healthcare, and industrial markets.

We currently have operations in the following major geographic regions:

• North America;

• Asia/Pacific;

• Europe; and

• Latin America.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview – Three Months Ended August 28, 2010

• Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 were $137.1 million, up 25.3%, compared to net sales of $109.5 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

• Gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased to 23.8% during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to 24.2% during the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

• Selling, general, and administrative expenses were $23.3 million, or 17.0% of net sales, during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $22.9 million, or 21.0% of net sales, during the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

• Operating income during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $9.3 million, or 6.8% of nets sales, compared to operating income of $3.5 million, or 3.2% of net sales, during the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

• Net income during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $8.4 million, or $0.47 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $1.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted common share, during the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

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Net Sales and Gross Profit Analysis

During the first quarter of fiscal 2011, consolidated net sales increased 25.3% compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2010, reflecting a 25.4% sales growth in RFPD and a 46.3% sales growth in EDG, offset by a 10.7% decline in sales for Canvys.

Net sales by segment and percent change during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 and 2010 were as follows (in thousands):

Net Sales	FY 2011		FY 2010		% Change
First Quarter
RFPD	$	99,634	$	79,478	25.4	%
EDG		27,493		18,796	46.3	%
Canvys		10,017		11,218	(10.7	%)
Total	$	137,144	$	109,492	25.3	%

Consolidated gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased to 23.8% during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared to 24.2% during the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The decrease primarily reflects the sales mix of business between our segments as well as the sales mix between geographical regions.

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

Gross profit by segment and percent of segment net sales during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 and 2010 were as follows (in thousands):

Gross Profit	FY 2011		% of Net Sales		FY 2010		% of Net Sales
First Quarter
RFPD	$	21,201	21.3	%	$	17,402	21.9	%
EDG		9,055	32.9	%		6,267	33.3	%
Canvys		2,335	23.3	%		2,800	25.0	%
Total	$	32,591	23.8	%	$	26,469	24.2	%

RF, Wireless & Power Division

RFPD net sales increased to $99.6 million, or 25.4%, during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, from $79.5 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The increase in net sales resulted from an improving global economy and increases in net sales of small signal products, transistors, power components, active power conversion products, connectors, and broadcast. RFPD gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased to 21.3% during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared to 21.9% during the first quarter of fiscal 2010 as a result of pricing and margin pressure.

Net sales for RF and wireless products increased to $73.4 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared to $62.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The increase in RF and wireless products was due primarily to an increase in net sales of both transistors and small signal products.

Net sales for energy, power, and interconnect products was $25.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared to $16.4 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The increase in net sales was due primarily to a strong increase in net sales of active power conversion as well as an increase in net sales of power components and connectors.

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Net sales for all other RFPD product lines increased to $1.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared to $0.8 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

Electron Device Group

EDG net sales increased 46.3% to $27.5 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, from $18.8 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010, due primarily to an increase in tube and semiconductor fabrication equipment net sales. Net sales of tubes increased to $18.8 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared to $13.0 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The increase was due primarily to increased demand from industrial manufacturers who began to increase production as they recovered from the economic downturn. Net sales of semiconductor fabrication equipment products increased to $5.8 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared to $3.5 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The semiconductor fabrication equipment industry, primarily in North America, has improved from the overall industry-wide decline. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales slightly decreased to 32.9% during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared to 33.3% during the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

Canvys

Canvys net sales declined 10.7% to $10.0 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, from $11.2 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010, due primarily to a decrease in medical industrial markets in North America along with a decrease in medical imaging and custom/original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) sales in Europe. The decline of these product lines was due primarily to lower capital investments, primarily in hospitals and medical market manufacturers, as a result of the weakening global economy. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased to 23.3% during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 as compared to 25.0% during the first quarter of fiscal 2010, due primarily to aggressive pricing as a result of increased competition.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 to $23.3 million, from $22.9 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Employee related expenses remained flat, while professional service fees increased in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

Other (Income) Expense

Other (income) expense was $0.4 million of expense during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared to $1.9 million of expense during the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The decrease in expense during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 from the first quarter of fiscal 2010 was due primarily to lessened unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar and a reduction of interest expense related to the redemption of our 7 ³/4 % Notes. Other (income) expense included a foreign exchange loss of $0.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared to a foreign exchange loss of $0.8 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Our foreign exchange gains and losses are primarily due to the translation of our U.S. currency we have in non-U.S. bank accounts. We currently do not utilize derivative instruments to manage our exposure to foreign currency. The first quarter of fiscal 2011 included interest expense of $0.2 million, as compared to interest expense of $1.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The first quarter of fiscal 2011 included a loss of $0.1 million related to the redemption of our 7 ³/4% Notes, as compared to a neither a gain nor loss on redemption of long-term debt during the first quarter of fiscal 2010. See Note 5 “Debt” of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for an additional discussion on the fiscal 2011 short-term debt redemption.

Income Tax Provision

The effective income tax rate from continuing operations during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was a tax provision of 5.6% as compared to a tax benefit of 19.3% during the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

The difference between the effective tax rate as compared to the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35.0% and 34.0% during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010 resulted from our geographical distribution of taxable income or losses, valuation allowances in the U.S. and several foreign jurisdictions, the use of net operating losses that had a valuation allowance, and the release of tax reserves due to expiring statute of limitations.

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In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world. We are no longer subject to either U.S. federal, state, or local tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to fiscal 2004. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to fiscal 2003. Our primary foreign tax jurisdictions are China, Japan, Germany, Singapore, and the Netherlands. We have tax years open in Singapore beginning in fiscal 2003; in Japan, the Netherlands and Germany beginning in fiscal 2005; and in China beginning in calendar year 2005.

As a result of the agreement to sell RFPD, we no longer consider $22.0 million of undistributed foreign earnings to be permanently reinvested in our non-U.S. subsidiaries. We currently have a valuation allowance against substantially all of our U.S. deferred tax assets. We have not provided for U.S. deferred income taxes or foreign withholding tax on the remainder of undistributed earnings from our non-U.S. subsidiaries because such earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested and it is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that may be payable upon distribution.

As of August 28, 2010, and May 29, 2010, our worldwide liability for uncertain tax positions, excluding interest and penalties, was $3.3 million. We record penalties and interest relating to uncertain tax positions in the income tax expense line item within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

It is reasonably possible that there will be a change in the unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, in the range of $0 to approximately $0.2 million due to the expiration of various statutes of limitations within the next 12 months.

Net Income and Per Share Data

Net income during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $8.4 million, or $0.47 per diluted common share and $0.43 per Class B diluted common share, as compared to net income of $1.9 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010, or $0.11 per diluted common share and $0.10 per Class B diluted common share.

LIQUIDITY, FINANCIAL POSITION, AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We have financed our growth and cash needs largely through income from operations, borrowings under the revolving credit facilities, issuance of convertible senior subordinated notes, and the sale of assets. Liquidity is reduced by working capital requirements, debt service, capital expenditures, dividends, and business acquisitions. Liquidity is increased by proceeds from borrowings, disposition of businesses and assets, and improved working capital management.

Cash and cash equivalents were $32.0 million as of August 28, 2010, as compared to $29.0 million as of May 29, 2010.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $0.4 million due primarily to higher accounts receivable and inventory balances. The increase in inventory of $6.5 million, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange of $0.3 million, during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was due primarily to increased sales volume and inventory purchased to support future sales growth. The increase in accounts receivable balances was due primarily to a $1.7 million impact of foreign currency exchange during the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

Cash used in operating activities during the first quarter of fiscal 2010 was $2.2 million, due primarily to lower accounts payable and higher inventory balances, partially offset by lower accounts receivable balances. The decline in accounts payable balances of $7.7 million, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange of $0.2 million, during the first quarter of fiscal 2010 was due primarily to the timing of payments. The increase in inventory balances of $1.8 million, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange of $0.6 million, during the first quarter of fiscal 2010 was due primarily to investments in inventory for anticipated sales in future quarters. The decrease in accounts receivable balances of $5.8 million, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange of $1.0 million, during the first quarter of fiscal 2010 was due primarily to accelerated cash collections efforts.

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Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities of $0.4 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was due primarily $0.4 million of capital expenditures. Net cash used in investing activities of $0.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010 was also due primarily to capital expenditures.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities of $2.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was due primarily to borrowings on our credit agreement, partially offset by the redemption of our 7 ³/4% Notes and cash dividends paid. Net cash used in financing activities of $0.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2010 was due to primarily to cash dividends paid.

Dividend payments for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 were approximately $0.3 million. All future payments of dividends are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Dividend payments will depend on earnings, capital requirements, operating conditions, and such other factors that the Board may deem relevant. Our Board of Directors paid a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per common share and $0.018 per Class B common share during the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

As of August 28, 2010, we maintained no long-term debt. On June 11, 2010, we redeemed all $19.5 million of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of our 7 ³/4% Notes, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest. See Note 5 “Debt” of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion on the redemption.

We believe that the existing sources of liquidity, including current cash, as well as cash provided by operating activities, supplemented as necessary with funds available under our credit arrangements, will provide sufficient resources to meet known capital requirements and working capital needs for the fiscal year ending May 28, 2011.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Risk Management and Market Sensitive Financial Instruments

We are exposed to various market risks. The primary financial risks include foreign currency exchange risks, as certain operations, assets, and liabilities of ours are denominated in foreign currencies, and fluctuations in interest rates, as some of our debt financing varies with market rates. We manage these risks through normal operating and financing activities.

The interpretation and analysis of these disclosures should not be considered in isolation since such variances in exchange rates and interest rates would likely influence other economic factors. Such factors, which are not readily quantifiable, would likely also affect our operations. Additional disclosure regarding various market risks are set forth in Part I, Item IA, “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 29, 2010

Foreign Currency Exposure

Even though we take into account current foreign currency exchange rates at the time an order is taken, our financial statements denominated in a non-U.S. functional currency are subject to foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

Our foreign denominated assets and liabilities are cash, accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable, and intercompany receivables and payables, as we conduct business in countries of the European Union, Asia/Pacific and, to a lesser extent, Canada and Latin America. We could manage foreign exchange exposures by using currency clauses in sales contracts, local debt to offset asset exposures, and forward contracts to hedge significant transactions. We have not entered into any forward contracts in fiscal 2011 or fiscal 2010.

Interest Expense Exposure

Our credit agreement’s interest rates vary based on market interest rates. Our interest expense of $0.2 million as of August 28, 2010, positions us with an immaterial risk related to varying market rates.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

    (a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management of the Company, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of August 28, 2010.

Disclosure controls and procedures are intended to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

    (b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of business. It is the opinion of management that the resolution of any current pending litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

On September 24, 2010, we were notified that an amended complaint for patent infringement was filed against us in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware by Minkus Electronic Display Systems Inc. (“Minkus EDS”). Minkus EDS alleges that products sold by our Canvys division, including digital signage solutions and the Canvys Private Network, infringe U.S. Patent No. 5,309,174. We have not yet been served with a copy of the complaint. We dispute any allegations of wrongdoing and intend to vigorously defend ourselves in this matter.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 29, 2010, except for the following risk factors:

While the proposed RFPD Transaction is pending, we may experience business uncertainties and are subject to restrictions on the conduct of our business.

Uncertainty about the effect of the proposed RFPD Transaction on employees, suppliers and customers may have an adverse effect on us. These uncertainties may impair our ability to attract, retain and motivate key personnel until the proposed RFPD Transaction is consummated, and could cause third parties, including our suppliers and customers, to seek to change existing business relationships with us, which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations. In addition, the Acquisition Agreement restricts us from taking specified actions without Arrow’s approval including, among other things, making certain acquisitions or dispositions, making certain capital expenditures, and entering into, terminating or amending material contracts. Our management may also be required to devote substantial time to RFPD Transaction-related activities, which could otherwise be devoted to our day-to-day business operations or pursuing other beneficial business opportunities.

Failure to complete the proposed RFPD Transaction could negatively impact our stock price and financial results.

Consummation of the proposed RFPD Transaction is subject to various conditions, including, among others, adoption of the Acquisition Agreement by our stockholders and expiration or termination of applicable waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended. There can be no assurance that the RFPD Transaction will be completed in a timely manner or at all. If the RFPD Transaction is not completed in a timely manner, we will be subject to several risks, including the following:

• we may be required to pay Arrow a termination fee of $8.4 million and/or reimburse Arrow for up to $1.6 million of its expenses incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Acquisition Agreement;

• the current market price of our common stock may reflect a market assumption that the RFPD Transaction will occur, and a failure to complete the RFPD Transaction could result in a negative perception by the stock market of us generally and a decline in the market price of our common stock; and

• certain costs relating to the RFPD Transaction, such as legal, accounting and financial advisory fees, are payable by us whether or not the RFPD Transaction is completed.

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The Acquisition Agreement contains provisions that could discourage a potential competing acquirer of us.

The Acquisition Agreement contains “no shop” provisions that, subject to limited exceptions, restrict our ability to solicit, initiate, or knowingly encourage and facilitate competing third-party proposals for the acquisition of our stock or assets. Further, even if our Board of Directors withdraws or qualifies its recommendation with respect to the RFPD Transaction, we will still be required to submit the proposed RFPD Transaction proposal to a vote at their special meeting. In addition, Arrow generally has an opportunity to offer to modify the terms of the RFPD Transaction in response to any competing acquisition proposals before our Board of Directors may withdraw or qualify its recommendation with respect to the RFPD Transaction in response to a third party proposal. In some circumstances, upon termination of the Acquisition Agreement, we will be required to pay a termination fee of $8.4 million to Arrow. These provisions could discourage a potential third-party acquirer that might have an interest in acquiring all or a significant portion of us from considering or proposing that acquisition, even if it were prepared to pay consideration with a higher cash or market value than the market value proposed to be received or realized in the RFPD Transaction.

If the Acquisition Agreement is terminated and we seek another transaction to sell our RFPD business, we may not be able to negotiate a transaction with another party on terms comparable to, or better than, the terms of the RFPD Transaction.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Share Repurchase

On October 5, 2010, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase authorizing us to purchase up to 500,000 shares of our outstanding common stock. Stock repurchases may be on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, depending on factors including market conditions and other factors.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

We held our annual meeting of stockholders on October 5, 2010. As of August 18, 2010, the record date for the annual meeting, 14,694,878 shares of Class A common stock, each entitled one vote per share, and 3,048,258 shares of Class B common stock, each entitled to 10 votes per share, were issued and outstanding. Accordingly, as of August 18, 2010, the combined voting power of our shares of common stock entitled to vote at the meeting was 45,177,458 votes. The following proposals, which are described in detail in our Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 24, 2010, were voted upon and approved at the annual meeting:

1. A proposal to elect six directors nominated by our Board of Directors to serve on our Board of Directors until the next annual meeting or until their successors are elected and shall have qualified, was approved with the following vote:

Nominee	For	Abstain/Withhold	Broker Non-Votes
Edward J. Richardson	42,141,514	751,455	1,306,918
Scott Hodes	40,453,757	2,439,212	1,306,918
Ad Ketelaars	42,107,543	785,426	1,306,918
John R. Peterson	42,115,871	777,098	1,306,918
Harold L. Purkey	42,115,774	777,195	1,306,918
Samuel Rubinovitz	42,114,193	778,776	1,306,918

2. A proposal to ratify Ernst & young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2011 was approved with 43,991,477 votes “FOR”, 185,316 votes “AGAINST” and 23,094 votes “ABSTAIN/WITHHOLD”.

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    Results of Operation and Financial Condition and Declaration of Dividend

On October 6, 2010, we issued a press release reporting results for our first quarter ended August 28, 2010, and the declaration of a cash dividend. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 10-Q and incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

See exhibit index which is incorporated by reference herein.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

		RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.
Date: October 7, 2010	By:	/S/    KATHLEEN S. DVORAK
		Kathleen S. Dvorak Chief Financial Officer (on behalf of the Registrant and as Principal Financial Officer)

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Exhibit Index

(c) EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number	Description
3.1	Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Proxy Statement / Prospectus dated November 13, 1986, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4.
3.2	Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Report of Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended August 29, 2009.
31.1	Certification of Edward J. Richardson pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant to Part I).
31.2	Certification of Kathleen S. Dvorak pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant to Part I).
32	Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed pursuant to Part I).
99.1	Press release, dated October 6, 2010.

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302(a) OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Edward J. Richardson, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. for the period ended August 28, 2010;

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 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 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: October 7, 2010

Signature: /s/ Edward J. Richardson

Edward J. Richardson

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302(a) OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Kathleen S. Dvorak, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. for the period ended August 28, 2010;

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 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 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: October 7, 2010

Signature: /s/ Kathleen S. Dvorak

Kathleen S. Dvorak

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 28, 2010, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Edward J. Richardson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.

/s/ Edward J. Richardson

Edward J. Richardson

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

October 7, 2010

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 28, 2010, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Kathleen S. Dvorak, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.

/s/ Kathleen S. Dvorak

Kathleen S. Dvorak

Chief Financial Officer

October 7, 2010

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release		Corporate Headquarters 40W267 Keslinger Road PO Box 393
For Details Contact:		LaFox, IL 60147-0393
Edward J. Richardson	Kathleen S. Dvorak	USA
Chairman and CEO	EVP & CFO	Phone:  (630) 208-2200
Phone: (630) 208-2340	(630) 208-2208	Fax:      (630) 208-2550
E-mail:  info@rell.com

RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER

FISCAL 2011 RESULTS AND DECLARES CASH DIVIDEND

First quarter sales growth of 25%

Earnings per share of $0.47

LaFox, IL, October 6, 2010: Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) today reported record sales and earnings for its first quarter ended August 28, 2010. The Company also declared its regular quarterly dividend.

Net sales for the first quarter of Fiscal 2011 were $137.1 million, up 25.3% from net sales of $109.5 million during the first quarter of last year. Operating income improved to $9.3 million or 6.8% of net sales for the first quarter of Fiscal 2011, compared to $3.5 million or 3.2% of net sales during last year’s first quarter.

“We are pleased to begin Fiscal 2011 on a strong note which includes record sales and earnings for our first quarter. Net sales growth included growth of over 25 percent from our RFPD business and over 46 percent growth from our EDG business. Also, our consolidated operating margin is at the highest level in the Company’s history,” said Edward J. Richardson, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY — THREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 28, 2010

• Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 were $137.1 million, up 25.3%, compared to net sales of $109.5 million during the first quarter of last year.

• Gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased to 23.8% during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to 24.2% during the first quarter of last year.

• SG&A expenses during the first quarter of Fiscal 2011 were $23.3 million, or 17.0% of net sales, compared to $22.9 million, or 21.0% of net sales, during the first quarter of last year.

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• Operating income during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $9.3 million, or 6.8% of net sales, compared to $3.5 million, or 3.2% of net sales, for the first quarter last year.

• Net income during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 was $8.4 million, or $0.47 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $1.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted common share, during the first quarter of last year.

CASH FLOWS AND REDUCED DEBT

Cash flows provided by operating activities were $0.4 million during the first quarter of Fiscal 2011, compared to cash flows used in operating activities of $2.2 million during the first quarter of Fiscal 2010. The Company ended the quarter in a net cash position of $10.0 million, reflecting cash of $32.0 million and total debt of $22.0 million.

“Our balance sheet is solid and we are continuing our focus on working capital management and operational excellence,” said Kathleen Dvorak, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

OUTLOOK

On October 1, 2010, the Company announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell its RF, Wireless and Power Division (“RFPD”) and certain other assets to Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) for $210 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments.

The transaction is subject to the approval of shareholders of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. as well as customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The companies expect the transaction to close in early January 2011.

“We continue to see growing demand in our business despite concern over the sustainability of the recovery. During the second quarter, RFPD will be reflected as a discontinued operation. As a result, we expect that sales for EDG and Canvys for the second quarter to be in the range of $35 to $40 million, representing more than 10 percent growth over prior year,” said Mr. Richardson.

CASH DIVIDEND

The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors voted to declare a $0.02 cash dividend per share to all holders of common stock and a $0.018 cash dividend per share to all holders of Class B common stock. The dividend will be payable on November 19, 2010, to all common stockholders of record on November 5, 2010. The Company currently has 14,697,341 outstanding shares of common stock and 3,048,258 outstanding shares of Class B common stock.

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CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

On Thursday, October 7, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. CT, Edward J. Richardson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Kathleen S. Dvorak, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s first quarter fiscal 2011 results. A question and answer session will be included as part of the call’s agenda. To listen to the call, please dial 866-800-8648 and enter passcode 68973186 approximately five minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 11:00 a.m. CT on October 7, 2010, for seven days. The telephone numbers for the replay are (USA) 888-286-8010 and (International) 617-801-6888; access code 64771075.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release includes certain “forward-looking” statements as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release regarding the Company’s business which are not historical facts represent “forward-looking” statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company assumes no responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

ABOUT RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a global provider of engineered solutions and a global distributor of electronic components to the radio frequency, wireless and power management, electron device, and display systems markets. Utilizing its core engineering and manufacturing capabilities, the Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and value-add, or “engineered solutions.” The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, and logistics for end products of its customers. More information is available online at www.rell.com.

Richardson Electronics common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol RELL.

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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended
	August 28, 2010		August 29, 2009
Statements of Operations
Net sales	$	137,144	$	109,492
Cost of sales		104,553		83,023
Gross profit		32,591		26,469
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		23,295		22,943
Gain on disposal of assets		—		(2	)
Operating income		9,296		3,528
Other (income) expense:
Interest expense		234		1,145
Investment income		—		(33	)
Foreign exchange loss		119		818
Loss on retirement of short-term debt		60		—
Other, net		9		(7	)
Total other expense		422		1,923
Income before income taxes		8,874		1,605
Income tax provision (benefit)		498		(310	)
Net income	$	8,376	$	1,915
Net income per share - basic:
Common stock	$	0.48	$	0.11
Class B Common stock	$	0.43	$	0.10
Net income per share - diluted:
Common stock	$	0.47	$	0.11
Class B Common stock	$	0.43	$	0.10
Weighted average number of shares:
Common shares - basic		14,679		14,859
Class B common shares - basic		3,048		3,048
Common shares - diluted		17,917		17,915
Class B common shares - diluted		3,048		3,048
Dividends per common share	$	0.020	$	0.020
Dividends per Class B common share	$	0.018	$	0.018

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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	August 28, 2010			May 29, 2010
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	31,982		$	29,038
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $1,492 and $1,592		102,037			98,691
Inventories		85,564			78,730
Prepaid expenses		4,758			4,514
Deferred income taxes		2,251			2,404
Total current assets		226,592			213,377
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net		16,207			16,675
Deferred financing costs, net		—			60
Non-current deferred income taxes		3,790			3,571
Other non-current assets		319			1,132
Total non-current assets		20,316			21,438
Total assets	$	246,908		$	234,815
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	61,169		$	61,616
Accrued liabilities		18,732			18,807
Short-term debt		22,000			19,517
Total current liabilities		101,901			99,940
Non-current liabilities
Long-term income tax liabilities		3,417			3,475
Other non-current liabilities		1,369			1,537
Total non-current liabilities		4,786			5,012
Total liabilities		106,687			104,952
Commitments and contingencies		—			—
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock, $0.05 par value; issued 16,051 shares at August 28, 2010, and 16,029 shares at May 29, 2010		803			802
Class B common stock, convertible, $0.05 par value; issued 3,048 shares at August 28, 2010, and at May 29, 2010		152			152
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, no shares issued		—			—
Additional paid-in-capital		121,312			120,998
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 1,355 shares at August 28, 2010, and at May 29, 2010		(8,503	)		(8,503	)
Retained earnings		20,953			12,925
Accumulated other comprehensive income		5,504			3,489
Total stockholders’ equity		140,221			129,863
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	246,908		$	234,815

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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended
	August 28, 2010			August 29, 2009
Operating activities:
Net income	$	8,376		$	1,915
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		895			1,064
Loss on retirement of short-term debt		60			—
Gain on disposal of assets		—			(2	)
Stock compensation expense		148			149
Deferred income taxes		54			(176	)
Accounts receivable		(1,676	)		5,825
Inventories		(6,543	)		(1,820	)
Prepaid expenses		(842	)		(1,676	)
Accounts payable		(710	)		(7,743	)
Accrued liabilities		259			355
Other		420			(91	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		441			(2,200	)
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(399	)		(280	)
(Gain) loss on sale of investments		4			(17	)
Market value adjustments		3			—
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities		10			39
Purchases of available-for-sale securities		(10	)		(39	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(392	)		(297	)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings		62,300			10,200
Payments on debt		(40,300	)		(10,200	)
Payments on retirement of short-term debt		(19,517	)		—
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		164			5
Cash dividends paid		(348	)		(352	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		2,299			(347	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		596			752
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		2,944			(2,092	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		29,038			43,887
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	31,982		$	41,795

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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Net Sales and Gross Profit

For the First Quarter of Fiscal 2011 and Fiscal 2010

(in thousands)

By Sales Business Unit:

	Net Sales						Gross Profit
					%				% of				% of
First Quarter	FY 2011		FY 2010		Change		FY 2011		Net Sales		FY 2010		Net Sales
RFPD	$	99,634	$	79,478	25.4	%	$	21,201	21.3	%	$	17,402	21.9	%
EDG		27,493		18,796	46.3	%		9,055	32.9	%		6,267	33.3	%
Canvys		10,017		11,218	(10.7	%)		2,335	23.3	%		2,800	25.0	%
Total	$	137,144	$	109,492	25.3	%	$	32,591	23.8	%	$	26,469	24.2	%

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