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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
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 0-13071
INTERPHASE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Texas   75-1549797
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Parkway Centre I
2901 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 200
Plano, Texas 75093

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
(214) 654-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.       Yes 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 þ   Smaller reporting company o
        (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
As of August 5, 2008, shares of common stock outstanding totaled 6,554,651.
 
 

 


 

INTERPHASE CORPORATION
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
INTERPHASE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
                 
    June 30,   December 31,
    2008   2007
     
ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 5,253     $ 6,384  
Marketable securities
    14,198       14,185  
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $134 and $173, respectively
    6,022       7,550  
Inventories
    2,516       2,886  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    944       1,391  
     
Total current assets
    28,933       32,396  
 
               
Machinery and equipment
    7,140       6,962  
Leasehold improvements
    435       427  
Furniture and fixtures
    588       574  
     
 
    8,163       7,963  
Less-accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (7,160 )     (6,879 )
     
Total property and equipment, net
    1,003       1,084  
 
               
Capitalized software, net
    1,561       1,817  
Other assets
    1,713       883  
     
Total assets
  $ 33,210     $ 36,180  
     
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Liabilities
               
Accounts payable
  $ 1,574     $ 2,304  
Deferred revenue
    58       30  
Accrued liabilities
    822       1,387  
Accrued compensation
    1,474       1,645  
     
Total current liabilities
    3,928       5,366  
 
               
Deferred lease obligations
    26       52  
Long-term debt
    3,500       3,500  
     
Total liabilities
    7,454       8,918  
 
               
Commitments and Contingencies
               
Shareholders’ Equity
               
 
Common stock, $0.10 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 6,554,651 and 6,500,294 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
    655       650  
Additional paid in capital
    42,423       42,267  
Retained deficit
    (16,893 )     (15,204 )
Cumulative other comprehensive loss
    (429 )     (451 )
     
Total shareholders’ equity
    25,756       27,262  
     
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 33,210     $ 36,180  
     
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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INTERPHASE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30,   June 30,
    2008   2007   2008   2007
         
Revenues
  $ 6,650     $ 8,241     $ 14,121     $ 13,345  
Cost of sales
    3,547       3,316       6,681       5,721  
         
Gross margin
    3,103       4,925       7,440       7,624  
         
 
                               
Research and development
    2,514       2,369       5,384       4,907  
Sales and marketing
    1,246       1,379       2,745       2,791  
General and administrative
    1,078       1,130       1,986       2,087  
Restructuring charge
    38             403        
         
Total operating expenses
    4,876       4,878       10,518       9,785  
         
 
                               
(Loss) income from operations
    (1,773 )     47       (3,078 )     (2,161 )
 
                               
Interest income, net
    123       192       286       393  
Other income, net
    22       62       325       157  
         
 
                               
(Loss) income before income tax
    (1,628 )     301       (2,467 )     (1,611 )
 
                               
Income tax benefit
    (467 )     (89 )     (778 )     (149 )
         
 
                               
Net (loss) income
  $ (1,161 )   $ 390     $ (1,689 )   $ (1,462 )
         
 
                               
Net (loss) income per share:
                               
Basic EPS
  $ (0.18 )   $ 0.06     $ (0.27 )   $ (0.24 )
         
Diluted EPS
  $ (0.18 )   $ 0.06     $ (0.27 )   $ (0.24 )
         
 
                               
Weighted average common shares
    6,315       6,109       6,305       6,092  
         
Weighted average common and dilutive shares
    6,315       6,714       6,305       6,092  
         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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INTERPHASE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
                 
    Six Months Ended
    June 30,
    2008   2007
     
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net loss
  $ (1,689 )   $ (1,462 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Provision for uncollectible accounts and returns
    (39 )     21  
Provision for excess and obsolete inventories
          200  
Depreciation and amortization
    445       413  
Amortization of restricted stock
    158       173  
Write-off of impaired capitalized software
    185        
Change in assets and liabilities:
               
Trade accounts receivable
    1,567       (1,005 )
Inventories
    370       (252 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    536       (158 )
Other assets
    (747 )      
Accounts payable, deferred revenue and accrued liabilities
    (1,280 )     675  
Accrued compensation
    (263 )     (545 )
Other non-current liabilities
           
Deferred lease obligations
    (26 )     (17 )
     
Net cash used in operating activities
    (783 )     (1,957 )
     
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchase of property and equipment
    (109 )     (157 )
Purchase of capitalized software
    (144 )     (612 )
Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities
    4,764       7,222  
Purchase of marketable securities
    (4,771 )     (9,372 )
     
Net cash used in investing activities
    (260 )     (2,919 )
     
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
    2       118  
     
Net cash provided by financing activities
    2       118  
     
 
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (90 )     (173 )
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (1,131 )     (4,931 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    6,384       9,061  
     
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 5,253     $ 4,130  
     
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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INTERPHASE CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1. — BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Interphase Corporation and subsidiaries (“Interphase” or the “Company”) provide robust building blocks, highly integrated subsystems and innovative gateway appliances for the converged communications network. Building on a 30-year history of providing advanced Input/Output (I/O) solutions for telecommunications and enterprise applications, and addressing the need for high speed connectivity, Interphase has established a key role in delivering next generation AdvancedTCA® (Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture or ATCA), MicroTCA and AdvancedMC™ (Advanced Mezzanine Card or AMC) solutions to the marketplace. The Company’s products enable telecommunications equipment manufacturers to deploy robust and highly scalable network infrastructure equipment into Third Generation Wireless (3G), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), Voice over IP (VoIP) and Broadband Access Networks worldwide, enabling the delivery of advanced IPTV and Triple Play services. See Note 10 for information regarding the Company’s revenues related to North America and foreign countries.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Interphase Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. While the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited, they have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of the Company, all material adjustments and disclosures necessary to fairly present the results of such periods have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Operating results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2008. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2007.
NOTE 2. — STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payments.” The Company had no unvested stock options nor were any stock options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2008 or 2007, and as a result the Company recorded no stock-based compensation expense related to stock options during the six months ended June 30, 2008 or 2007. The weighted-average remaining contractual life of stock options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2008 is 3.12 years and 3.61 years at December 31, 2007.
The following table summarizes stock option activity under the Company’s stock option plans:
                 
    Number of     Weighted Average  
    Options     Option Price  
Balance, December 31, 2007
    1,698,801     $ 9.67  
Granted
           
Exercised
    (500 )     4.12  
Cancelled
    (23,865 )     13.19  
 
           
Balance, June 30, 2008
    1,674,436     $ 9.62  
 
           
The Interphase Corporation 2004 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan provides for grants of bonus stock awards (“restricted stock”) to the Company’s directors and certain employees at no cost to the recipient. Holders of restricted stock are entitled to cash dividends, if any, and to vote their respective shares. Restrictions limit the sale or transfer of these shares during a predefined vesting period, currently ranging from three to four years, and in some cases is subject to the achievement of certain performance conditions. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, there were 116,037 shares granted at a weighted average market price of $7.49. Upon issuance of restricted stock under the plan, unearned compensation equivalent to the market value at the date of grant is recorded as a

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INTERPHASE CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
reduction to shareholders’ equity and subsequently amortized to expense over the respective restriction periods. Compensation expense related to restricted stock was approximately $108,000 and $95,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Compensation expense related to restricted stock was approximately $158,000 and $173,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. As of June 30, 2008, there is approximately $1.4 million of total unamortized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock remaining to be recognized, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.3 years. At December 31, 2007, there was approximately $1.3 million of total unamortized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock remaining to be recognized which was expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.7 years. The following summarizes the restricted stock activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008:
                 
    Restricted     Weighted Average  
    Stock Shares     Grant Date Value  
Nonvested restricted stock at December 31, 2007
    207,560     $ 8.53  
Granted
    116,037       7.49  
Vested
    (38,044 )     7.08  
Cancelled/Forefeited
    (62,180 )     9.99  
 
           
Nonvested restricted stock at June 30, 2008
    223,373     $ 7.83  
 
           
NOTE 3. — INVENTORIES
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market and include material, labor and manufacturing overhead. Cost is determined on a first-in, first-out basis (in thousands):
                 
    June 30, 2008   December 31, 2007
     
Raw materials
  $ 1,837     $ 2,038  
Work-in-process
    392       594  
Finished goods
    287       254  
     
Total
  $ 2,516     $ 2,886  
     
Valuing inventory at the lower of cost or market involves an inherent level of risk and uncertainty due to technology trends in the industry and customer demand for the Company’s products. Future events may cause significant fluctuations in the Company’s operating results. Inventories are written down when needed to ensure the Company carries inventory at the lower of cost or market. Writedowns for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 were $100,000 and $200,000, respectively. There were no such writedowns during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008.
NOTE 4. — DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company is exposed to adverse movements in foreign currency exchange rates because it conducts business on a global basis and in some cases in foreign currencies. The Company’s operations in France are transacted in the local currency and converted into U.S. Dollars based on published exchange rates for the periods reported and are therefore subject to risk of exchange rate fluctuations.
In an attempt to mitigate the risk described above, the Company may enter into, from time to time, foreign exchange contracts to purchase a fixed amount of Euros on a fixed date in the future at a fixed rate determined at the contract date. These derivative financial instruments do not meet the criteria to qualify as hedges under SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and therefore any change in the market value of these contracts are recognized as a gain or loss as other income in the period of the change. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $30,000 and $346,000 respectively related to these foreign exchange contracts. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $52,000 and $119,000 respectively related to these foreign exchange contracts. At June 30, 2008, the Company had two foreign exchange contracts outstanding to

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INTERPHASE CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
acquire 1.1 million Euros for each contract on specified dates during the next four months. At June 30, 2008, the Company recorded approximately $182,000 in prepaid expenses and other current assets, related to the fair value of its outstanding foreign exchange contracts. There was one such contract outstanding at December 31, 2007, the Company recorded approximately $167,000 in prepaid expenses and other current assets for this contract.
NOTE 5. — INCOME TAXES
SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” requires that a valuation allowance be established when it is “more likely than not” that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. A review of all available positive and negative evidence needs to be considered, including a company’s current and past performance, the market environment in which the company operates, the utilization of past tax credits, length of carry back and carry forward periods, existing contracts or sales backlog that will result in future profits, as well as other factors.
Forming a conclusion on a valuation allowance is difficult when there is negative evidence such as cumulative losses in recent years. Cumulative losses weigh heavily in the overall assessment. As a result of a review undertaken at December 31, 2002, the Company concluded that it was appropriate to establish a full valuation allowance for its net deferred tax assets. Until an appropriate level of profitability is sustained, the Company expects to continue to record a full valuation allowance on future tax benefits except for those that may be generated in foreign jurisdictions.
The effective tax rate differed from the U.S. statutory rate as the Company continued to provide a full valuation allowance for its net deferred tax assets at June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007, the Company recorded a tax benefit related to its operations in France. This benefit was primarily the result of a 10% research and development tax credit for 2007, which increased to a 30% research and development tax credit for 2008.
The Company adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”), on January 1, 2007. At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company had an uncertain U.S. tax position of approximately $80,000 related to foreign operations. Due to the net operating loss position in the U.S., the Company would not incur tax, interest or penalty currently or in the near future. As such, no expense was recorded on the income statement and there is no impact on the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company does not anticipate any event in the next twelve months that would cause a change to this position. The Company will recognize any penalties and interest when necessary as tax expense. The U.S. federal tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2004 and after are open for IRS examination. The year ended December 31, 2002 generated a loss and the 2002 net operating loss (NOL) is still being used by the Company. The IRS may audit up to the NOL amount generated from the year ended December 31, 2002 until the statute of limitations expiration on open tax years.
The Company is also subject to income tax in France. At June 30, 2008, the Company had an uncertain tax position of approximately $452,000 of which $433,000 is related to a potential tax liability, $14,000 is related to possible interest, and $5,000 is related to a potential penalty. The uncertain tax position in France is expected to have a favorable impact on the effective tax rate in the amount of $433,000. At December 31, 2007, the Company had an uncertain tax position of approximately $266,000, of which $249,000 is related to a potential tax liability, $13,000 is related to potential interest, and $4,000 is related to a potential penalty. The Company does not anticipate any event in the next twelve months that would cause a change to this position. The French income tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2005 and subsequent remain open for examination.
NOTE 6. — RESTRUCTURING CHARGE
On March 27, 2008, the Company adopted a plan to restructure its United States based business operations to balance its current spending with recent revenue trends. The primary goal of the restructuring program was to improve the ability of the Company to invest in future business opportunities that are designed to provide the Company with increased growth potential and greater revenue diversification in the coming years and better align the Company’s skills with its future direction. Under the restructuring plan, the Company reduced its workforce by 14 employees. As a result of the restructuring program, the Company recorded a restructuring charge of $365,000,

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INTERPHASE CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
classified as an operating expense in the first quarter of 2008. There was an additional charge of $38,000 associated with a facility closure during the second quarter of 2008 related to lease termination costs. These amounts will be paid out under the restructuring plan and will be complete by the end of the fourth quarter 2008. At June 30, 2008, approximately $112,000 relating to future cash payments under this plan was included in accrued liabilities. The following table summarizes the timing of payments under the restructuring plan (in thousands):
                                 
            Cash payments   Cash payments   Remaining
            during quarter   during quarter   liability as of
    Restructuring   ended March 31,   ended June 30,   June 30,
               Description   charge   2008   2008   2008
 
Severance & Fringe Benefits
  $ 365     $ 7     $ 267     $ 91  
Lease Obligation
    38             17       21  
 
Total
  $ 403     $ 7     $ 284     $ 112  
 
NOTE 7. — CREDIT FACILITY
The Company maintains a $5.0 million revolving bank credit facility with a maturity date of July 31, 2009 and interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.0% (6.25% at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007). In an attempt to mitigate interest rate fluctuations, the Company from time to time may enter into agreements with our lender to fix the interest rate; our agreement at June 30, 2008 expired on July 31, 2008. All borrowings under this facility are secured by marketable securities. The borrowings of $3.5 million are classified as long-term debt on the accompanying balance sheets.
NOTE 8. — COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
The following table shows the Company’s comprehensive (loss) income (in thousands):
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    June 30,   June 30,
    2008   2007   2008   2007
         
Net (loss) income
  $ (1,161 )   $ 390     $ (1,689 )   $ (1,462 )
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
                               
Unrealized holding (loss) gain arising during period, net of tax
    (81 )     (16 )     7       (4 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    (4 )     9       15       24  
         
Comprehensive (loss) income
  $ (1,246 )   $ 383     $ (1,667 )   $ (1,442 )
         

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INTERPHASE CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 9. — EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing reported earnings available to common shareholders by weighted average common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share give effect to dilutive potential common shares. Earnings per share are calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    June 30,   June 30,
    2008   2007   2008   2007
     
Basic earnings per share:
                               
Net (loss) income
  $ (1,161 )   $ 390     $ (1,689 )   $ (1,462 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    6,315       6,109       6,305       6,092  
Basic (loss) earnings per share
  $ (0.18 )   $ 0.06     $ (0.27 )   $ (0.24 )
         
 
                               
Diluted earnings per share:
                               
Net (loss) income
  $ (1,161 )   $ 390     $ (1,689 )   $ (1,462 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    6,315       6,109       6,305       6,092  
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock
          605              
         
Weighted average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution
    6,315       6,714       6,305       6,092  
 
                               
Diluted (loss) earnings per share
  $ (0.18 )   $ 0.06     $ (0.27 )   $ (0.24 )
         
 
                               
Outstanding stock options and unvested restricted stock that were not included in the diluted calculation because their effect would be anti-dilutive
    1,707       758       1,401       1,456  
         
NOTE 10. — SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company is principally engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-performance connectivity products utilizing advanced technologies being used in next generation telecommunication networks and enterprise data networks. Except for revenue performance, which is monitored by product line, the chief operating decision-makers review financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of making operating decisions and assessing financial performance. Accordingly, the Company considers itself to be in a single industry segment.
Geographic revenues related to North America and foreign countries is as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    June 30,   June 30,
    2008   2007   2008   2007
     
Revenues:
                               
North America
  $ 1,543     $ 2,902     $ 4,050     $ 5,900  
Europe
    1,691       497       3,590       739  
Pacific Rim
    3,416       4,842       6,481       6,706  
     
Total
  $ 6,650     $ 8,241     $ 14,121     $ 13,345  
     

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INTERPHASE CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Additional information regarding revenues by product-line is as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    June 30,   June 30,
    2008   2007   2008   2007
     
Product Revenues:
                               
Broadband telecom
  $ 6,196     $ 7,208     $ 11,975     $ 11,250  
Enterprise
    196       695       629       1,422  
Professional services
    21       217       138       258  
Other
    237       121       1,379       415  
     
Total
  $ 6,650     $ 8,241     $ 14,121     $ 13,345  
     
NOTE 11. — RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PROUNOUCEMENTS
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. SFAS 157 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. The Company was subject to the provisions of SFAS 157 beginning January 1, 2008. The Company’s adoption of SFAS 157 did not have a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. SFAS 159 allows entities the option to measure eligible financial instruments at fair value as of specified dates. Such election, which may be applied on an instrument by instrument basis, is typically irrevocable once elected. SFAS 159 was effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company’s adoption of SFAS 159 did not have a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as it did not elect the fair value option for any financial assets or liabilities.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations” (Revised 2007). SFAS 141R will change the accounting for business combinations. Under SFAS 141R, an acquiring entity will be required to recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a transaction at the acquisition date fair value with limited exceptions. SFAS 141R will change the accounting treatment and disclosure for certain specific items in a business combination. SFAS 141R applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. SFAS 141R will have an impact on accounting for business combinations once adopted but the effect is dependent upon acquisitions after that time.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — An amendment of ARB No.51”. SFAS 160 establishes new accounting and reporting standards for the non-controlling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. SFAS 160 will be effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company’s adoption of this statement will not have a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements about the business, financial condition and prospects of the Company. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The actual results of the Company could differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, reliance on a limited number of customers, failure to see spending improvements in the telecommunications and computer networking industries, significant changes in product demand, the availability of products, changes in competition, various inventory risks due to changes in market conditions and other risks and uncertainties indicated in the Company’s filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All the foregoing risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability of the Company to control, and in many cases, the Company cannot predict the risks and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. When used in this report, the words “believes”, “plans”, “expects”, “intends”, and “anticipates” and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or its management are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenue
Total revenue decreased to $6.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, compared to $8.2 million for the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily attributable to broadband telecom revenue, which decreased approximately 14% to $6.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, compared to $7.2 million in the comparable period in the prior year. Our enterprise product revenue decreased 72% to $196,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, compared to $695,000 for the same period in the prior year. All other revenues, decreased 24% to $258,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, compared to $338,000 for the same period in the prior year.
During the second quarter of 2008, sales to three customers individually accounted for approximately 30%, 22% and 11% of total revenues, respectively. During the second quarter of 2007, sales to three customers individually accounted for approximately 47%, 14% and 11% of total revenues, respectively. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenue in the periods presented.
Total revenue increased to $14.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to $13.3 million in the comparable period for the prior year. The increase in revenue is primarily attributable to a one-time project cancellation fee of $973,000 in the first quarter of 2008 for unique customer requirements for product development work that was discontinued. Our broadband telecom revenues also increased approximately 6% to $12.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to $11.3 million for the same period in the prior year. Offsetting the increase in broadband telecom revenue, our enterprise product revenue decreased by approximately 56% to $629,000, compared to $1.4 million for the same period in the prior year. All other revenues decreased approximately 19% to $544,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $673,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Gross Margin
For the three months ended June 30, 2008, gross margin, as a percentage of sales, was 47% compared to 60% for the same period in the prior year. The decrease in our gross margin percentage in the second quarter of 2008 was due to a revenue mix shift toward lower margin products. In addition, gross margin was negatively impacted by reduced utilization of our manufacturing facility. These two factors were partially offset by a decrease of $100,000 in obsolete inventory charges during the three months ended June 30, 2008, compared to the same period in the prior year.
Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 53% and 57% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The decrease in gross margin percentage was a result of a shift in revenue mix toward lower margin products. In addition, we experienced reduced utilization of our manufacturing facility. These factors were partially offset by the effect of the $973,000 cancellation charge in the first quarter of 2008 described earlier,

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which had no cost associated with it. Furthermore, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, we recorded $200,000 less in obsolete inventory charges compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007, favorably impacting gross margin. We believe that pricing pressures in the industry may continue to keep our gross margin in future periods at these levels and it may continue to be challenging to offset these pressures with incremental supplier cost reductions and factory productivity improvements.
Research and Development
Our investment in the development of new products through research and development was $2.5 million and $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. Research and development expense increased slightly despite the actions taken as part of the restructuring plan initiated in the first quarter of 2008 (See Note 6 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information). Much of our research and development resources are located in France and as such those costs are subject to exchange rate fluctuations with the Euro and the Dollar. The Euro was significantly stronger against the Dollar in the second quarter of 2008 compared to the second quarter of 2007. This exchange rate fluctuation resulted in an increase to research and development expense of approximately $200,000, compared to the same period last year. Also, included in research and development expenses in the second quarter of 2008 is a charge of approximately $115,000 related to software that was originally purchased for the development of a specific product and is no longer going to be used. These two factors were partially offset by the actions taken as part of the restructuring plan initiated in the first quarter of 2008. As a percentage of total revenue, research and development expense was approximately 38% in the second quarter of 2008 as compared to approximately 29% for the same period for the prior year. The increase in research and development expense as a percentage of total revenue is due to research and development expense increasing while revenue decreased for the period. We anticipate that spending on research and development will decrease in the near future as a result of the restructuring plan undertaken in the first quarter of 2008, subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates because much of our development expense is associated with our engineering lab in France. We will continue to take steps to attempt to mitigate the impact of currency exposure by strategically acquiring foreign exchange contracts to purchase a fixed amount of Euros on a specific date in the future at a predetermined rate established by contract (see Item 3 — Foreign Currency Risk). In addition, to our foreign exchange contracts our total cost of performing research and development activities in France is reduced by the effect of a 30% research and development tax credit offered by the French tax administration. See Note 5 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.
Our investment in research and development was $5.4 million and $4.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The increase in research and development expense is primarily due to the significantly stronger Euro against the Dollar in 2008. This exchange rate fluctuation resulted in an increase to research and development expense of approximately $375,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to the same period last year. Additionally, there were charges of approximately $185,000 related to software purchased for specific products that is no longer required. These two factors were partially offset by the actions taken as part of the restructuring plan initiated in the first quarter of 2008. As a percentage of total revenue, research and development expense was approximately 38% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 37% for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in research and development expense as a percentage of total revenue is due to research and development expense increasing at a higher rate than revenue.
Sales and Marketing
Sales and marketing expenses were $1.2 million and $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The decrease in sales and marketing expense is primarily due to the restructuring plan we undertook in the first quarter of 2008 (See Note 6 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information). The reduced headcount resulted in a decrease in sales and marketing expense of approximately $128,000. A lower variable compensation expense of approximately $61,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to 2007 also contributed to the decrease in total sales and marketing expense. As a percentage of total revenue, sales and marketing expense was approximately 19% for the second quarter of 2008 and 17% for the second quarter of 2007. The increase in sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of total revenue is due to revenue decreasing at a higher rate than sales and marketing expenses. We will continue to monitor the level of sales and marketing costs concurrently with actual revenue and profit results.
Sales and marketing expenses were $2.7 million and $2.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. As a percentage of total revenue, sales and marketing expense was approximately 19% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 21% for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in sales and

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marketing expense as a percentage of total revenue is due to sales and marketing expenses remaining relatively consistent while revenue increased.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses were $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. As a percentage of total revenue, general and administrative expenses were approximately 16% in the second quarter of 2008 and 14% for the same period in the prior year. The increase as a percentage of revenue is due to revenues decreasing while general and administrative expense remained relatively consistent. We will continue to monitor the level of general and administrative costs concurrently with actual revenue and profit results.
General and administrative expenses were $2.0 million and $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. General and administrative expenses decreased in the six months ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to a reduction in utilization of outside services such as consulting and accounting expenses compared to the same period in the prior year. As a percentage of total revenue, general and administrative expense was approximately 14% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 16% for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease as a percentage of revenue is due to revenues increasing while general and administrative expenses decreased slightly.
Restructuring Charge
On March 27, 2008, we adopted a plan to restructure our United States based business operations to balance our current spending with recent revenue trends. The primary goal of the restructuring program was to improve our ability to invest in future business opportunities that are designed to provide us with increased growth potential and greater revenue diversification in the coming years and better align our skills with our future direction. Under the restructuring plan, we reduced our workforce by 14 employees. As a result of the restructuring program, the Company recorded a restructuring charge of $365,000 in the first quarter of 2008, classified as operating expense. There was an additional charge of $38,000 associated with a facility closure during the second quarter of 2008 related to lease termination costs. We currently estimate that activities related to the restructuring plan will remove over $1.5 million of annualized operating costs. See Note 6 in Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information. There were no such restructuring activities during 2007.
Interest Income, Net
Interest income, net of interest expense, decreased to $123,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 from $192,000 in the comparable period in the prior year. Interest income, net of interest expense, was $286,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and $393,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in interest income, net for each period primarily relates to lower cash and investment balances as well as lower rates of return on our investments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same periods in 2007, resulting in decreased interest income during the periods.
Other Income, Net
Other income, net, was $22,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, compared to $62,000 for the same period in the prior year. Other income, net, was $325,000 and $157,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The change in other income, net, for each of the periods presented primarily relates to the change in market value of our foreign exchange derivative financial instruments which resulted in income of approximately $30,000 and $52,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 our foreign exchange derivative financial instruments resulted in income of approximately $346,000 and $119,000, respectively. See Note 4 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.
Income Taxes
Our tax benefit rate for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was 32%, compared to a tax benefit rate of 9% for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
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and June 30, 2007, we recorded a tax benefit related to our operations in France. This benefit was primarily the result of a research and development tax credit that increased for 2008 to 30% from the previous rate of 10% used during 2007.
Net (Loss) Income
We reported a net loss of $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and net income of $390,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2007. Basic loss per share for the three months ended June 30, 2008 was ($0.18). Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2007 were $0.06. The Company reported a net loss of $1.7 million and $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007, respectively. Basic loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007 was ($0.27) and ($0.24), respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Consolidated Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents decreased $1.1 million and $4.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007, respectively. Cash flows are impacted by operating, investing and financing activities.
Operating Activities
Trends in cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 are generally similar to the trends in our earnings except for provision for uncollectible accounts and returns, provision for excess and obsolete inventories, depreciation and amortization, amortization of restricted stock and write-off of impaired capitalized software. Cash used in operating activities totaled $783,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to a net loss of $1.7 million. Provision for uncollectible accounts and returns decreased $60,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Provision for excess and obsolete inventories decreased $200,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Depreciation and amortization increased slightly for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Amortization of restricted stock decreased slightly for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. See Note 2 in Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on restricted stock.
Changes in assets and liabilities result primarily from the timing of production, sales, purchases and payments. Such changes in assets and liabilities generally tend to even out over time and result in trends in cash flows from operating activities generally reflecting earnings trends.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities totaled $260,000 and $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007, respectively. Additions to property and equipment and capitalized software were $253,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $769,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The additions for the six months ended June 30, 2008 primarily related to software and equipment purchases for our engineering and manufacturing functions. The additions for the six months ended June 30, 2007 primarily related to our new enterprise performance management system and equipment purchases for our engineering function. Purchases of marketable securities were $4.8 million and $9.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities decreased to $4.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $7.2 million for the same period in 2007.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $2,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $118,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Net cash provided by financing activities for both periods presented related to proceeds from employees exercising stock options.

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Commitments
Commitments
At June 30, 2008, we had no material commitments to purchase capital assets. However, planned capital expenditures for 2008 are estimated at approximately $205,000, relating to engineering, manufacturing and general office equipment. Our significant long-term obligations as of June 30, 2008, are our operating leases on facilities and future debt payments related to our credit facility. To date, we have not paid any dividends and do not anticipate paying any dividends in 2008.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
At June 30, 2008 we had two foreign exchange contracts outstanding to acquire 1.1 million Euros for each contract on specified dates during the next four months. At June 30, 2008, we recorded approximately $182,000 in prepaid expenses and other current assets related to the fair value of these outstanding foreign exchange contracts. There was one such contract outstanding at December 31, 2007, we recorded approximately $167,000 in prepaid expenses and other current assets for this contract.
Other
Management believes that cash generated from operations and borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility, together with cash on hand, will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs for working capital, capital expenditures and debt service. To the extent that our actual operating results or other developments differ from our expectations, our liquidity could be adversely affected.
We periodically evaluate our liquidity requirements, alternative uses of capital, capital needs and available resources in view of, among other things, our capital expenditure requirements and estimated future operating cash flows. As a result of this process, we have in the past, and may in the future, seek to raise additional capital, refinance or restructure indebtedness, issue additional securities, repurchase shares of our common stock or take a combination of such steps to manage our liquidity and capital resources. In the normal course of business, we may review opportunities for acquisitions, joint ventures or other business combinations. In the event of any such transaction, we may consider using available cash, issuing additional equity securities or increasing our indebtedness or our subsidiaries’ indebtedness.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other material included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Foreign Currency Risk
We are exposed to adverse movements in foreign currency exchange rates because we conduct business on a global basis and in some cases in foreign currencies. Our operations in France are measured in the local currency and converted into U.S. Dollars based on published exchange rates for the periods reported and are therefore subject to risk of exchange rate fluctuations. The Euro to U.S. Dollar translation accounted for charges of approximately $745,000 and $464,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, and 2007, respectively. The Euro to U.S. Dollar translation accounted for charges of approximately $1.4 million and $874,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
In an attempt to mitigate the risk described above, we may enter into, from time to time, foreign exchange contracts to purchase a fixed amount of Euros on a fixed date in the future at a fixed rate determined at the contract date. These derivative financial instruments do not meet the criteria to qualify as hedges under SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and therefore, any change in the market value of these contracts are recognized as a gain or loss as other income in the period of the change. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008, we recognized a gain of approximately $30,000 and $346,000 respectively related to these foreign exchange contracts. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007, we recognized a gain of approximately $52,000 and $119,000 respectively related to these foreign exchange contracts.

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At June 30, 2008, we had two foreign exchange contracts outstanding to acquire 1.1 million Euros for each contract on specified dates during the next four months. At June 30, 2008, we recorded approximately $182,000 in prepaid expenses and other current assets, related to the fair value of our outstanding foreign exchange contracts. There was one such contract outstanding at December 31, 2007, we recorded $167,000 in prepaid expenses and other current assets for this contract.
Market Price Risk
We had no equity hedge contracts outstanding as of June 30, 2008 or December 31, 2007.
Interest Rate Risk
Our investments are subject to interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is the risk that our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected due to movements in interest rates. We invest our cash in a variety of interest-earning financial instruments, including bank time deposits, money market funds, and variable rate and fixed rate obligations of corporations and national governmental entities and agencies. Due to the demand nature of our money market funds and the short-term nature of our time deposits and debt securities portfolio, these assets are particularly sensitive to changes in interest rates. We manage this risk through investments with shorter-term maturities and varying maturity dates.
A hypothetical 50 basis point increase in interest rates would be expected to result in an approximate decrease of less than 1% in the fair value of our available-for-sale securities at June 30, 2008. This potential change is based on sensitivity analyses performed on our marketable securities at June 30, 2008. Actual results may differ materially. We estimate that the same hypothetical 50 basis point increase in interest rates would have resulted in an approximate decrease of less than 1% in the fair value of our available-for-sale securities at December 31, 2007.
We maintain a $5.0 million revolving credit facility maturing July 31, 2009 with an interest rate of London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 1.0% (6.25% at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007). In an attempt to mitigate interest rate fluctuations, we from time to time may enter into agreements with our lender to fix the interest rate; our agreement at June 30, 2008 expired on July 31, 2008. A hypothetical 100 basis point increase in LIBOR would increase annual interest expense on this credit facility by approximately $35,000. All borrowings under this facility are secured by marketable securities. The borrowings of $3.5 million are classified as long-term debt on the balance sheet.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s management, under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to give reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure and that information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC.
Changes in Internal Controls
The Company maintains a system of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that its books and records accurately reflect, in all material respects, the transactions of the Company and that its established policies and procedures are adhered to. There were no changes to the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect the Company’s internal controls subsequent to the date of the evaluation by the Company’s CEO and CFO, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
On May 7, 2008, the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company was held. An election of directors of the Company to serve until the next annual meeting for the Company was held. The following six individuals were elected as directors of the Company:
                 
Nominee   Votes cast for   Votes withheld
Paul N. Hug
    5,846,319       226,849  
Gregory B. Kalush
    5,845,925       227,243  
Michael J. Myers
    5,848,736       224,432  
Kenneth V. Spenser
    5,848,536       224,432  
Christopher B. Strunk
    5,848,536       224,632  
S. Thomas Thawley
    5,305,243       767,925  
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
Item 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibits
 
3 (a)
  Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant. (1)
 
   
3 (b)
  Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of the registrant. (2)
 
   
3 (c)
  Amended and Restated Bylaws of the registrant adopted on July 25, 2007. (4)
 
   
4 (a)
  Rights Agreement dated as of December 7, 2000 by and between the Company and Computershare Investor Services, LLC as Rights Agent. (3)
 
   
10 (a)
  Lease on Facility at Parkway Center, Phase I, Plano, Texas. (5)
 
   
10 (b)
  Lease on Facility at 2105 Luna Road, Carrollton, Texas. (5)
 
   
10 (c)
  Note and Credit Agreement between Interphase Corporation and Comerica Bank, including Amendment dated November 5, 2004. (6)
 
   
10 (d)
  Employment Agreement with Gregory B. Kalush, dated March 12, 1999. *(8)
 
   
10 (e)
  Employment, Confidentiality, and Non-Competition Agreement with Thomas N. Tipton, Jr., dated December 19, 2005. *(8)
 
   
10 (f)
  Employment, Confidentiality, and Non-Competition Agreement with Randall E. McComas, dated February 15, 2002. *(8)
 
   
10 (g)
  Employment Agreement with Deborah A. Shute, dated November 24, 1999. *(8)
 
   
10 (h)
  Employment, Confidentiality, and Non-Competition Agreement with James W. Gragg, dated November 1, 2004. *(8)

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Exhibits
     
10 (i)
  Employment, Confidentiality, and Non-Competition Agreement with Prasad Kallur, dated May 23, 2005. *(8)
 
   
10 (j)
  Interphase Corporation 2004 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan *(7)
 
   
10 (k)
  Employment, Confidentiality, and Non-Competition Agreement with Marc E. DeVinney, dated August 31, 2007. *(9)
 
   
31 (a)
  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification. (10)
 
   
31 (b)
  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification. (10)
 
   
32 (a)
  Section 1350 Certification. (10)
 
   
32 (b)
  Section 1350 Certification. (10)
 
(1)   Filed as an exhibit to Registration Statement No. 2-86523 on Form S-1 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(2)   Filed as an exhibit to Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(3)   Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K on January 9, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(4)   Filed as an exhibit to Report on Form 8-K on July 31, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(5)   Filed as an exhibit to Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(6)   Filed as an exhibit to Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(7)   Filed as an exhibit to Schedule 14a on March 31, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(8)   Filed as an exhibit to Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(9)   Filed as an exhibit to Report on Form 8-K on August 31, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(10)   Filed herewith
 
*   Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
SIGNATURE
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.
         
  INTERPHASE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
 
 
Date: August 7, 2008  By:   /s/ Thomas N. Tipton Jr.    
    Thomas N. Tipton Jr.   
    Chief Financial Officer,
Vice President of Finance and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer) 
 

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