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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 10-K
(Mark One)
 
þ  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2006
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  0-17249
 
AURA SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
95-4106894
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
2330 Utah Avenue
El Segundo, California 90245
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (310) 643-5300
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report:
 
Name of each exchange on which registered: None
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes¨ Nox 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Yes¨ Nox

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated file, or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
 
Large Accelerated Filer ¨ Accelerated Filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer x

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

 
APPLICABLE ONLY TO REGISTRANTS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yesx No ¨
 
On August 31, 2005 the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was approximately $4.4 million. The aggregate market value has been computed by reference to the last trading price of the stock on August 31, 2005.
 
On May 31, 2006, the Registrant had 24,282,710 shares of common stock outstanding.
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
   
PART I
 
 
   
 
 
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
 
  5
   
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
 
  12
 
 
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
 
 12
 
 
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
 16
 
 
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
 
 16
 
 
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 
 18
 
 
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
 
 19
 
 
 
 
 
PART II
 
 
 
 
 
 
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 26
   
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
 26
 
 
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
 
 26
   
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
 
 26
   
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
 26
   
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
       
 
PART III
 
 
 
 
 
 
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
 
 28
 
 
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
 
30
 
 
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
 
31
 
 
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS,
 
 33
 
 
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES 
 
 33
       
 
PART IV
 
 
 
 
 
 
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
 
 33
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
 36

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 
 
This Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Report, including the statements under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Business” and elsewhere in this Report regarding future events or prospects are forward-looking statements. The words “approximates,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans” “would “should,” “may,” or other similar expressions in this Report, as well as other statements regarding matters that are not historical fact, constitute forward-looking statements.. We caution investors that any forward-looking statements presented in this Report are based on the beliefs of, assumptions made by, and information currently available to, us. Such statements are based on assumptions and the actual outcome will be affected by known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties and factors that are beyond our control or ability to predict. Although we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, they are not guarantees of future performance and some will inevitably prove to be incorrect. As a result, our actual future results may differ from our expectations, and those differences may be material. Accordingly, investors should use caution in relying on forward-looking statements to anticipate future results or trends. 
 
Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include the following:
 
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Our ability to generate positive cash flow from operations;
   
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Our ability to obtain additional financing to fund our operations;
   
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Our business development and operating development; and
   
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Our expectations of growth in demand for our products.
 
We do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except to the extent required by law. You should interpret all subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf as being expressly qualified by the cautionary statements in this Report. As a result, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
 
References in this report to “we”, “us”, “the Company,” “Aura” or “Aura Systems”, includes Aura Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
 
 
As a public company, we are required to file annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any of our materials on file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street N.E., Washington, DC 20549. Our filings are available to the public over the Internet at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. We also make available copies of our Forms 8-K, 10-K, 10-Q, Proxy and Annual Report at no charge to investors through our website, http://www.aurasystems.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after filing such material with the SEC.

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PART I
 
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
 
Introduction and History
 
We design, assemble and sell the AuraGen®, our patented mobile power generator that uses the engine of a vehicle to generate electric power. The AuraGen delivers on-location, plug-in electricity for any end use, including industrial, commercial, recreational and military applications. The AuraGen system consists of three primary subsystems (i) the patented axial design alternator, (ii) the Electronic Control Unit (“ECU”) and (iii) mounting kit that is a mechanical interface between the alternator and the automobile. Compared to the traditional solutions addressing the multi-billion dollar North American mobile power market (i.e., Gensets, traditional alternators, permanent magnet alternators dynamic and static inverters), we believe the AuraGen® provides c(pure sine wave AC power as well as simultaneous DC power with greater reliability and flexibility at a lower cost to the end user. We began commercializing the AuraGen® in late 1999 as a 5,000-watt 120/240V AC machine compatible with certain Chevrolet engine models. In 2001, we added an 8,000 watt configuration and also introduced AC/DC and the Inverter Charger System (“ICS”) options. More recently we introduced a dual system that generates up to 16,000-watts of continuous power. We now have configurations available for more than 90 different engine types including a majority of General Motors and Ford models, some Daimler Chrysler models and numerous others engine models made by International, Isuzu, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, and Freightliner. More recently, a number of boats have had AuraGens installed for both government and recreational end-users.
 
To date, AuraGen® units have been sold in numerous industries, including recreational, utilities, telecommunications, emergency/rescue, public works, catering, oil and gas, transportation, government and the military. Our objective is to be the leading developer and supplier of fully integrated mobile electric power systems.
 
We continue to hold several patents, in addition to those related to the AuraGen®, which we believe provide the basis for economically viable products in addition to the AuraGen®, but sales of the AuraGen® currently provide  substantially all our operating revenues. 
 
Aura Systems, Inc. a Delaware corporation, was founded in 1987 and, until 1992, was primarily engaged in supplying defense related technologies for classified military programs. In 1992 we acquired the Electronic Ceramic Facility. This facility produced Piezo electric material that we required for our Actuated Mirror Array “AMA” technology. In 1996 we licensed our AMA technology to Daewoo Electronics. During the same period we acquired Delphi Electronic Components who developed and built microelectronic circuits and components. In 1994 we started NewCom to manufacture and sale computer modems, sound cards and other multimedia components. By the mid 1990s the Company was organized into 4 divisions (i) AuraSound -producing and selling audio speakers based on a new and patented magnetic design, (ii) Aura Industrial & Automotive - developing numerous automotive and industrial related magnetic devices such as linear and rotary actuators with applications for variable valves, active suspension, actuators for many industrial machines, and the development of the AuraGen power system, (iii) NewCom- manufacturing and selling modems and computer multimedia kits, (iv) Aura display- using the AMA technology to develop very large very bright display systems. By 1998 the Company had 3 facilities in California, a facility in New Hope Minnesota, and facilities in Osaka Japan, Kuula Lumpur Malaysia, and New Dehli India. During the period the Company, was investing large capital into the development of the AuraGen.
 
In 1997 the Company spun off NewCom as a public Company with Aura retaining approximately 60% of the stock. NewCom owed Aura approximately $40 million that was to be repaid by late 1998. In the summer of 1998, the computer industry experienced a significant slow-down and most original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), in order to revive their sales, introduced build - in modems and multi-media functions as an integral part of the computer. This caused severe pressure on NewCom’s operations. By early 1999, NewCom had ceased operations and closed down.
 
During 1999, the Company sold the Speaker operations, the Ceramic Operation, and Delphi. All activities on the AMA were stopped and the Company was totally focused on the completion of the AuraGen development and commercialization.Since fiscal 2002 sales of the AuraGen® product have accounted for substantially all of our operating revenues.
 
During fiscal 2002 through fiscal 2005, we substantially reduced our internal staffing due to the slower-than-anticipated level of AuraGen® sales. We also suspended substantially all research and development activities. We continued to downscale our operations in fiscal 2005. However, the impact of the related cost reductions was insufficient to offset our extremely weak financial condition, which was worsened by late fees, penalties and transaction costs incident to financial defaults. In June 2005, we filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, and emerged on January 31, 2006 under a plan of reorganization.
 
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The AuraGen®
 
The AuraGen® is composed of three basic subsystems. The first subsystem is the generator that is bolted to, and driven by, the vehicle's engine. The second subsystem, an electronic control unit, filters and conditions the electricity to provide clean, steady voltages for both AC and DC power. The third subsystem consists of mounting brackets and supporting components for installation and integration of the generator with the vehicle engine.
 
The AuraGen is now available in three continuous power levels, (a) 5,000 Watts AC/DC, (b) 8,000 Watts AC/DC and (c) 16,000 Watts AC/DC.  All AC power are pure sine wave with total harmonic distortion  “THD” of less than 2.1% and are available in both 120 VAC and or 240 VAC.  In addition, the power generated on all models can be partitioned to provide simulations AC and 14 or 28 volts of direct current “DC” or only DC, if required by the user.  The AuraGen power levels can be generated while the vehicle is being driven or parked. The AuraGen/VIPER system includes as an option a complete power management system which monitors in real time (i) the batteries voltage and temperature, (ii) provides a partition of the power between AC and DC simultaneously with the ability to be programmed from all AC to all DC, (iii) monitors the RPM of the generator, (iv) monitors the temperatures of the generator and the ECU, (iv) monitors the raw power generated, (v) monitors both the AC and DC loads as to voltage and current, (vi) provides programming of load prioritization and load shedding, and (vii) monitors the voltage of the internal 400VDC buss.
 
We provide custom engineered brackets for our models that attach to over 90 different engine and chassis models. We also provide power-take-off (PTO) and hydraulic driven interfaces for bigger trucks that do not involve direct attachment to the vehicle engine.
 
Mobile Power Industry
 
The mobile power generation market is large and growing. Vehicles used in the telecommunications, utilities, public works, construction, catering, and oil and gas industries, and emergency/rescue, military and recreational vehicles rely heavily on mobile power for their internal systems. In addition, mobile work sites require on-location electricity to power equipment ranging from computers to power tools.
 
Based on studies conducted by the U.S. government, Business Communications Company, Inc. ("BCC") and others, we estimate the annual gross North American mobile power generation market in 2005 is at least $2.5 billion and growing. Worldwide growth is expected to be fueled by increases in the development and construction of industrial infrastructures, significant growth in homeland security expenditures, and increased use of sophisticated electronic equipment in underdeveloped areas where grid-based electricity is unavailable or unreliable. We also believe that mobile power has become increasingly important as backup to electric grid power supply.
 
The traditional available solutions for mobile power users are:
 
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Gensets. Gensets are standalone power generation units which are not incorporated into a vehicle and require external fuel, either gasoline or diesel, in order to generate electricity. Gensets are generally (i) noisy and cumbersome to transport because of their weight and size, (ii) they typical run at constant speed to generate 50 or 60 Hz of AC power, (iii) must be operated at a significant part of the rated power to avoid wet staking, (iv) are significantly derated in the presence of harmonics in the loads and (v) require significant scheduled maintenance and service. Genset technology has been utilized since the 1950s.
 
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High-Output Alternators. High-Output Alternators are traditionally found in trucks and commercial vehicles and the vehicles engine is used as the prime mover. All alternators provide their rated power at very high RPM and significantly less power at lower RPM. In addition alternators are generally only 30% efficient at the low RPM range and increase to 50% efficiency at the high RPM range. The power generated by alternators is 12 or 24 Volt DC and an inverter is required if 120 Volt AC power is needed. In addition, due to the low power output at low RPM, in order to get significant power, a throttle controller is used to spin-up the engine.
 
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Inverters are devices that invert battery direct current to alternating current. Inverters as mobile power generators are traditionally used in low power requirements, typically less than 2500 Watts, and do not have the ability to recharge the batteries used as the source of power. Thus typical inverter users require other means to recharge the used batteries such as “shore-power” or gensets. More recently dynamic inverters became available. Dynamic inverters use power from the alternator to augment power from the batteries and are able to achieve power levels of 6,000 watts plus. The dynamic inverters introduce significant stresses on both the batteries and alternators that cause significant life shortening for both. Dynamic inverters use power from the alternator. When the inverter is turned on, the alternator is switched off from the vehicle battery and tied into a transformer that uses electronics controls to change the DC alternator inputs to AC inverter output. A separate transform winding provides battery charging so fully regulated 120 Volt AC and 12 Volt DC power is available as long as the engine is running at high enough RPM to provide power for the load and the battery charging. All dynamic inverters require a high output alternator to be able to output significant AC power. As is often the case, the limiting factor is the high output alternator. In order to get stable output a very accurate throttle controller is also needed to maintain steady speed on the engine.
 
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Permanent-Magnet (“PM”) alternators. Recently a number of companies have introduced alternators using exotic permanent magnets. These alternators tend to have higher power generation capabilities than regular alternators at lower engine RPM. In order to be practical in a under-the-hood environment (200oF) one must add active cooling since the magnets are demagnetized at approximately (176oF). There are other issues that require an active control system that will add and subtract magnetic field strength as the engine RPM increases.
 
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Fuel cells are solid-state, devices that produce electricity by combining a fuel containing hydrogen with oxygen. They have a wide range of applications, and can be used in place of the internal combustion engine and traditional lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. So why aren't fuel cells being installed everywhere? The most widely deployed fuel cells cost about $4,500 per kilowatt.

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Batteries convert stored chemical energy to electrical energy.
 
Competition
 
The industry in which we operate is competitive. The primary competition for the AuraGen® are Gensets and there are approximately 44 Genset manufacturers in the United States. These competitors include: Onan, Honda and Kohler.
 
There are many High Output Alternator manufacturers. Some of the better known ones are Delco-Remy, Bosh, Nippon Densu, Hitachi, Mitsubishi and Prestelite.
 
There are many inverter manufacturers; some of the better-known ones are, Trace Engineering, Vanner, and Xentrex.
 
Most of our competitors have greater financial, technical and marketing resources, have larger budgets for research, new product development and marketing and have long-standing customer relationships. We must also compete with many larger and more established companies in the hiring and retention of qualified personnel. In the past our financial condition has limited our ability to promote the AuraGen® and make potential customers aware of its existence.
 
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The AuraGen® uses new technology and has only been available in the marketplace for a a number of years.. Because our product is radically different from traditionally available mobile power solutions, users may require lengthy evaluation periods in order to gain confidence in the product. Original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") and large fleet users also typically require considerable time to make changes to their planning and production Because our limited financial and staff resources, we have focused our sales and marketing activities to a few industrial and military segments. In particular we focused on the US military including the USCG, homeland security agencies and emergency/rescue.
 
More recently we expanded our focus and are now marketing to companies in the oil and gas segment, state and local governments in particular DOT, and recreational boating industry.
 
Competitive Advantages of the AuraGen®
 
We believe the AuraGen® is a superior product due to its convenience, cost efficiency, fuel efficiency, reliability, flexibility in power output, and the quality of the electricity generated. The AuraGen is not sensitive to temperature or altitude variations and generates the rated power at or near idle engine RPM.
 
The AuraGen® does not require scheduled maintenance and is offered with a three year warranty compared to the typical one year warranty available for a Genset or inverter.
 
In addition, the AuraGen® is significantly cleaner for the environment than gensets, the other generally available mobile power solutions. The AuraGen® uses the automotive engine which is highly regulated for environmental protection. Gensets use small engines that produce significantly higher levels of emissions per unit of power output than the automobile engine.
 
We believe that barriers to entry make it less likely that a product superior to the AuraGen® will become available in the foreseeable future. The inventions upon which the AuraGen® is based are protected by patents issued by the U.S Patent office. To our knowledge, there are no other patents for axial induction machines with solid rotors.
 
Manufacturers and end users of mobile power solutions (including the military) typically require completion of extensive evaluation and approval processes before embracing new systems. After extensive testing, a number of Federal, state, DOT departments, and some r industrial companies have approved the AuraGen® for purchase.
 
Thousands of AuraGen® units are currently being used for multiple applications and in all types of operating environments, providing a good sample set for reliability analysis. The results show very low failure rates, which we are reducing further via minor hardware and software modifications, better assembly procedures and improved installation training. The U.S. Army has performed its own tests and is continuing to test the AuraGen® under severe conditions. The VIPER (the name for the military version of the AuraGen®), in use by Special Operations and other combat forces, has been air-drop-certified by the Army and has been and is successfully deployed in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
The AuraGen® system passed all of the UL testing in 2002 and 2003. In late 2004 early 2005, the USMC core successfully tested the AuraGen/VIPER for safety and other operational capabilities at the Aberdeen Test grounds..
 
Target Markets
 
When the Company emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization under new management, the sales and marketing activities were expanded and now include:
 
Military, Homeland Security Administration and Other Federal Agencies
 
We believe the VIPER (the military version of the AuraGen®) is a superior mobile power solution compared with existing alternatives for numerous military applications. The VIPER capability to produce both 120 Volt AC and 28 Volt DC power simultaneously at low engine RPM is critical for many military applications. In addition the power management system which is inherited in the VIPER provides the military users with the ability to monitor, the quality and quantity of available power, the state of the on board batteries, and the ability to prioritize different electric loads. The USCG after 3 years of testing selected the VIPER as the power system for its 190 new patrol boats; SAIC is using the VIPER on all of its VACIS gamma ray scan systems that are used for homeland and base security applications, numerous units of special forces and regular army are using the VIPER in both Iraq and Afghanistan, The DOD report to congress in August 2006 discussed the success of the VIPER in Iraq and Afghanistan. More recently a number of military OEMs are exploring the use of the VIPER for the MRAP, MMPV and similar military programs. The Company is also pursuing marketing the VIPER for the upcoming JLTV program.
 
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Marine
 
We believe that the AuraGen is an ideal product for the recreational boating in the 25-50 ft range. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration “NOAA” tested the AuraGen on the “Magna Spirit” for 3,000 miles on the open oceans and reported flawless performance. The USCG tested the VIPER for 3 years before choosing it to power the 190 new patrol boats. Both of these organizations are the leaders in introduction of new technologies and safety for marine applications. More recently a major boat OEM successfully tested the AuraGen on one of their production boats and the Company is currently pursuing the required boat related certifications from UL. While the Company is not expecting any delays in getting the required certification, no assurances can be given as to when such required certification will be completed.
 
Oil and Gas industry
 
The oil and gas industry are heavy users of mobile power for service. We have identified a number of oil and gas service providers that require the power level as well as the power quality generated by the AuraGen. In particular the need for very large power to start inductive loads such as compressors, fans and electric motors. Typically the starting power required is knows as lock rotor and can easily go as high as 30,000 watts. The AuraGen ICS design and architecture is such that it can easily support these power levels for very short times that are required to start the loads. We have demonstrated 30,000 watts starting power for numerous compressors and motors.
 
Mid size Refrigeration Trucks.
 
Mid size refrigeration trucks are used throughout the country for the delivery of food. These trucks typically have a diesel engine mounted over the cab that is used as a generator for the refrigeration unit. The AuraGen is an ideal power source that can eliminate the need for the extra diesel engine thus reducing operating cost and fuel costs. The AuraGen ability to provide large start-up power is critical for this application since a typical refrigeration system requires a 2-4 horsepower compressor. Such compressors require 20,000-30,000 watts of starting power. The Company has now sold over 100 systems for this application and is anticipating significant growth in this segment.
 
Emergency/Rescue 
 
The emergency/rescue market relies heavily upon mobile power for lights, communications gear, instruments, medical equipment and digital equipment and tools. As the emergency/rescue market has undergone a transition to digital equipment and portable computers, it has experienced constant growth in mobile power needs. Approximately 20 organizations have started to use the AuraGen®. Recently the Red Cross has used the AuraGen to power their communication needs in support of disaster relief during hurricane Katrina and the wild fires in California in October 2007. In addition, hundreds of fire trucks are now using the AuraGen as their mobile power source.
 
Facilities, Manufacturing Process and Suppliers
 
As of February 28, 2006, we assembled and tested the AuraGen® at our 27,000 square foot facility in El Segundo, California with components which are produced by various suppliers. We established these facilities with a maximum production capacity of 1,000 units per month.
 
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Early in our AuraGen® program, we determined it was most cost-effective to outsource production of components and subassemblies to volume-oriented manufacturers, rather than produce these parts in house. As a result of this decision, and based on then anticipated sales, we purchased, prior to fiscal 2001, a substantial inventory of components and subassemblies at volume prices.. Since sales did not meet such expectations, we have been assembling, testing and selling product from this inventory for several years. Many of the components and subassemblies are mechanical in nature, do not deteriorate and are readily usable for all of our AuraGen models. Some of the subassembly are in the form of electronic control units that have also not deteriorated and, even though there have been improvements and modifications over this period, the units in inventory required only minor applications of parts and labor to bring them to current specifications.
 
From fiscal 2002 through fiscal 2005, we substantially reduced our internal staffing to be more appropriate to the slower-than-anticipated level of sales. We also suspended substantially all research and development activities. Since the emergence from Chapter 11 reorganization in February 2006, we have begun to increase our research and development efforts.
 
In order to renew our inventory of components, we will need to renew contracts with such manufacturers or locate other suitable manufacturers. Since February 2006, the Company has renewed its relationships with a number of its old suppliers and is developing new relationships with others. To ensure quality and reliability in the field, we use highly qualified suppliers, the majority of which are ISO 9002 compliant.
 
We provide a turnkey product and service to support our customers in every area. We have performed all of the development, from basic physics to detailed engineering. We believe our core capabilities provide a solid foundation to resolve technical issues, develop an ongoing line of new products and continually enhance our products.
 
Our vehicle integration team develops, engineers, and supplies all of the brackets, pulleys, idlers, belts, tensioners and other components that comprise a mounting system. The group also specifies all of the requirements of the AuraGen® to allow its use with other mobile drives, such as hydraulic systems and Power Take Off ("PTO") applications.
 
Research and Development
 
From fiscal 2002 through fiscal 2005, we suspended substantially all research and development activities due to our weakened financial condition. Accordingly, during the fiscal years ended February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004, our expenditures for research and development ("R&D") activities were negligible. Although we believe that ongoing R&D is important to the success of our product in order to utilize the most recent technology, to develop additional products and additional uses for existing products, and to stay current with changes in vehicle manufacture and design and to maintain an ongoing advantage over potential competition, our financial condition has not allowed significant expenditures on R&D as all costs are being minimized while we seek to maintain solvency and attain profitability.
 
In February 2006, when the Company emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization, we started to rebuild our research and development team. We have introduced and begun to ship our dual and Tamgen systems that generate up to 16,000 watts of continuous power with both AC and DC simultaneous capabilities. We have completed the design, and are currently testing, a unit that is one third smaller than the current 5,000 and 8,000 watt systems that will supply 3,000 to 4,000 watts. We are also pursuing the development of a larger unit that we expect to have 25,000 watts capability.
 
Patents and Intellectual Property
 
Our Intellectual Property portfolio consists of trademarks, proprietary know-how and patents.
 
Utilizing electromagnetic technology we developed numerous magnetic systems and designs that result in a significant increase of magnetic field density per unit volume, that can be converted into useful power energy or work. This increase in field density is a factor of 3 to 4 which, when incorporated into mechanical devices, could result in a significant reduction in size and cost for the same performance, in a given application.
 
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The applications of these technological advances are found in mechanical machines used every day by industrial, commercial and consumer users. We have applied this technology in numerous applications in industrial machines such as generators, motors, actuators and linear motors.
 
The U.S. Patent Office awarded us 29 Patents applicable to automotive and industrial applications. Of the above patents, four (4) are focused directly on the AuraGen, seven (7) are basic magnetic actuation, two (2) are for control systems associated with controlling the magnetic fields in different configurations and sixteen (16) are focused on the EVA application.
 
The sixteen (16) patents associated with EVA cover the implementation of a controlled magnetic field as applied to linear motors. Many of the same techniques are implemented into the AuraGen control and in particular, the control of the high power board used in the new AuraGen inverter mode, which uses many elements from the EVA system.
 
Areas of AuraGen Technology Innovation
 
Patents: 5,734,217; 6,157,175; 6,700,214; 6,700,802; with expiration dates of 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2019 respectively. The above patents cover three areas as described below.
 
1- Induction Machine-
 
The basic patent covers a new form of induction machine with superior performance in a much smaller size than conventional machines. The solid cast rotor, the shaped magnetic field, the secondary conduction path through the steel and the axial magnetic orientation is a key component of this innovation.
 
2- Control Systems
 
The control system separates the power generation from the power delivery by introducing a 400 VDC bus. For each cycle of each phase part of the cycle power is drawn from the bus to run the electronics and energize the coils while during the other part of the cycle power is delivered to charge up the bus. The control system must balance all the timing to effect zero voltage change to the bus under dynamic variations of frequency and loads. The ability to optimize in real time the slip frequency is a key innovation in motor and generator control for variable speed variable frequency and variable load systems.
 
3- Bi-Directional Power Supply (BDP)
 
The patented ICS system developed by Aura provides a new capability in power systems. The BDP allows a system with simultaneous multi sources for power. It is a key component in providing the ability to deliver both AC and DC power simultaneously as well as the ability to handle large power surges without the need for a throttle controller.
 
Employees
 
As of February 28, 2006, we employed 29 persons. We have reduced our workforce significantly in the two years ended February 28, 2006, in order to conserve cash. We are not a party to any collective bargaining agreements.
 
Significant Customers
 
During the year ended February 28, 2006, we conducted business with four customers whose sales comprised 24% of net sales. As of February 28, 2006, two customers accounted for 87% of net accounts receivable.
 
Backlog
 
We had no material backlog as of the end of the 2005 and 2006 fiscal years.
 
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ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
 
Risk Factors Relating to Our Business
 
We have a history of losses and we may not be profitable in any future period.
 
In each fiscal year since our organization in 1987 we have not made an operating profit. We have an accumulated deficit in excess of $300 million from our inception through February 28, 2006. We cannot assure you that we will be able to achieve or maintain profitability or positive cash flow.
 
If we are unable to raise capital, our ability to implement our current business plan and ultimately our viability as a company could be adversely affected.
 
The cash flow generated from our operations to date has not been sufficient to fund our working capital needs, and we cannot predict when operating cash flow will be sufficient to fund working capital needs. Since fiscal 2002 we were forced to scale back operations due to inadequate working capital and in June 2005 we were forced to file for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, from which we emerged under a court-approved plan of reorganization on January 31, 2006.
 
In the past, in order to maintain liquidity we have relied upon external sources of financing, principally equity financing and private and bank indebtedness. We have no bank line of credit and require additional debt or equity financing to fund ongoing operations. We are seeking to raise additional capital. However, we have no firm commitments from third parties to provide additional financing and we cannot assure you that financing will be available at the times or in the amounts required. The issuance of additional shares of equity in connection with such financing could dilute the interests of our existing stockholders, and such dilution could be substantial. If we cannot raise needed funds, we would also be forced to make further substantial reductions in our operating expenses, which could adversely affect our ability to implement our current business plan and ultimately our viability as a company.
 
Our revenues have declined significantly in recent years.
 
We have experienced a significant decline in operating revenues since fiscal 1998. Our net revenues peaked at approximately $104 million in the fiscal year ended February 29, 1998, prior to commercial sales of the AuraGen®. Revenues declined to $2.5 million for the fiscal year ended February 2001. The decline in revenues was due primarily to the cessation of operations of our computer peripherals subsidiary, NewCom, Inc., in fiscal 1999 and the sale of our speaker operations, electronic component operations, and ceramics operations. Substantially all of our operating revenues are now derived from the sale of our AuraGen products, which did not produce a material amount of revenues until the fourth quarter of our fiscal year ended February 2001. Since fiscal 2001, annual operating revenues have ranged between $1.1 million and $3.1 million. We expect that substantially all of our operating revenues will continue to be derived from AuraGen sales for the foreseeable future.

Our auditors have qualified their reports on our financial statements to indicate that there is substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern, which could adversely affect our ability to obtain third party financing.

Our auditors, Kabani & Co., have qualified their reports on the financial statements for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2005 and 2006, to indicate that there is "substantial doubt" about our ability to continue as a going concern. These opinions are based upon our continuing losses from operations. The existence of the going concern qualification could affect our ability to obtain financing from third parties or could result in increased cost of this financing.
 
Our continued existence will require that we generate sufficient cash flow from operations or obtain necessary capital from outside sources. As indicated elsewhere in this report, to date we have been unable to achieve profitability and our financial success is dependent upon the success of our AuraGen® line of products. Our ability to achieve profitability will depend upon a number of factors, many of which we do not control, including successful marketing and sales of the AuraGen® line of products. Until we are able to generate sufficient cash flow from our operations, we will be dependent on external sources of funding, such as the sale of equity, favorable vendor payment terms and debt financing. These sources of funding may not be available when we require them, or they may not be available in amounts sufficient to sustain our operations.
 
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Our success over the short-term depends on the commercial success of the AuraGen® products, as we are not currently engaged in any other line of business.
 
Because we have focused our business on developing a single product line, rather than on diversifying into other areas, our success in the foreseeable future will be dependent upon the commercial success of the AuraGen® product line.

We may have difficulty managing our growth.

We restructured our operation during fiscal 2004, 2005 and 2006 in order to conserve cash. Our workforce declined from 101 employees as of February 28, 2002 to 47 at February 28, 2007. We will need to hire employees, rebuild our sales and production infrastructure and improve our operating and financial systems in order to effectively manage any significant growth in demand for our products. If we do not effectively manage our growth, we will not be successful in executing our business plan, which could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
The market acceptance of the AuraGen® is uncertain.
 
Our business is dependent upon sales generated from the AuraGen® family of products and increasing acceptance of these products. We cannot assure you that our products will achieve broad acceptance in the marketplace. The AuraGen® uses new technology and has only been available in the marketplace for a few years. Our financial condition has limited our ability to market the AuraGen® to potential customers. Because our product is radically different from traditionally available mobile power solutions, users may require lengthy evaluation periods in order to gain confidence in the product. Original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") and large fleet users also typically require considerable time to make changes to their planning and production.
 
Our business may be adversely affected by industry competition.
 
The industry in which we operate is competitive. We face substantial competition from companies that have been offering traditional solutions such as gensets (portable generators) for the last 50 years, and there are more than 40 genset manufacturers in the United States. These competitors include: Onan, Honda and Kohler.
 
Most of our competitors have greater financial resources, have larger budgets for research, new product development and marketing and have long-standing customer relationships. We must compete with many larger and more established companies in the hiring and retention of qualified personnel.
 
Moreover, this market may attract new competitors that have longer operating histories, greater name recognition, and significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than our company. Our failure to meet our projections for our products’ market acceptance or the ability of our competitors to capture a first mover advantage could have a material adverse impact upon our business, operating results and financial condition. Furthermore, new product introductions or product enhancements by our current or future competitors or the use of other technologies could cause a loss of market acceptance of our products.
 
We depend on our intellectual property to provide us with a competitive advantage.
 
We rely on a number of patents and patent applications to protect the AuraGen® products from unauthorized competitors. Our efforts to protect our proprietary rights may not succeed in preventing infringement by others or ensure that these rights will provide us with a competitive advantage. We cannot assure you that the patents pending relating to the AuraGen® system or future patent applications will be issued or that any issued patents will not be invalidated, circumvented or challenged. A portion of our proprietary technology depends upon trade secrets and unpatented technology and proprietary knowledge related to the development, promotion and operation of our products. While we generally enter into confidentiality agreements with our employees, consultants and vendors, we cannot assure you that our trade secrets and proprietary technology will not become known or be independently developed by competitors in such a manner that we have no practical recourse, nor can there be any assurance that others will not develop or acquire equivalent expertise or develop products which render our current or future products noncompetitive or obsolete.
 
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Litigation regarding intellectual property rights could be time-consuming and expensive and could divert our technical and management personnel. We cannot assure you that such litigation expenses will not be incurred in the future. There also can be no assurance that other parties will not take, or threaten to take, legal action against us, alleging infringement of such parties' patents by our current or proposed products. We cannot assure you that we will have adequate financial resources to successfully institute or defend intellectual property litigation. Insurance coverage to indemnify us against liability for infringement of other parties' intellectual property rights is either unavailable or prohibitively expensive.
 
We depend on the expertise of key employees.
 
Because our product depends on patented and proprietary technology and must be periodically modified to adapt the product to changes in engine design and new operational requirements, we depend on a limited number of key employees with experience in electromagnetic theory and design.
 
Competition for key employees is intense, and we cannot assure you that we will be able to retain our key employees or that it will be able to attract, assimilate and retain other highly qualified personnel in the future. While we may enter into agreements with its employees regarding patents, confidentiality and related matters, we not generally have employment agreements with our employees. The loss of key personnel, especially without notice, or the inability to hire or retain qualified personnel, particularly given our anticipated growth, could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.
 
We depend on third party manufacturers for certain product components.
 
We rely extensively on subcontracts with third parties for the manufacture of most components of the AuraGen®. If these providers do not produce these products on a timely basis, if the products do not meet our specifications and quality control standards, or if the products are otherwise flawed, we may have to delay product delivery, or recall or replace unacceptable products. In addition, such failures could damage our reputation and could adversely affect our operating results. As a result, we could lose potential customers and any revenues that we may have at that time may decline dramatically.
 
Although we generally use standard industrial and electrical parts and components for our products, some of our components are currently available only from a single source or from limited sources. We may experience delays in production of the AuraGen® if we fail to identify alternate vendors or if any parts supply is interrupted or reduced, or if there is a significant increase in production costs or decline in component quality.
 
We will need to renew sources of supply to meet increases in demand for the AuraGen®.
 
We purchased the basic components for the AuraGen® units currently being sold under a bulk order placed prior to fiscal 2001. Due to sales not meeting anticipated levels, we have been selling from this inventory. In order to renew this inventory, we will need to renew contracts with such manufacturers or locate other suitable manufacturers. Although we believe that there are a number of potential manufacturers of the components, we cannot assure you that renewed contracts for components can be obtained on favorable terms. Any material adverse change in such contracts could increase our cost of goods.
 
Risks Relating to Our Common Stock

Because our operating results have been uneven and may continue to fluctuate, this could affect our stock price.

Because our efforts since 1999 have been focused entirely on the introduction of the AuraGen® family of products into the marketplace, our revenues and operating results have been uneven and may continue to be so during our current fiscal year and beyond. These fluctuations could affect our stock price. Factors which could affect our operating results include:

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·  The size, timing and shipment of individual orders;
 
·  Market acceptance of our products;
 
·  Development of direct and indirect sales channels; and
 
·  The timing of introduction of new products or enhancements.

 We have a history of filing late periodic reports with the SEC.

In June 1999 we failed to file our annual report on Form 10-K on the due date prescribed by the SEC as we were unable to complete the audit of our financial statements. This in turn delayed the filing of three subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The delay was occasioned by inadequate financial resources brought about by severe financial difficulties of our computer peripherals subsidiary, NewCom, Inc., which ceased operations in the first quarter of 1999. As a result of the delinquent filings our common stock was delisted from the Nasdaq National Market in July 1999. In February 2000 we completed our financial restructuring and filed all delinquent SEC reports, and listed on the NASD, Inc. OTC Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”). From February, 2005 through January 2008, we failed to timely file quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K. This delay was also occasioned by inadequate financial resources, culminating in our filing for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in June 2005. As a result of our failure to file these reports we were delisted from the OTCBB in July, 2005 and currently trade on the “pink sheets.” Following our emergence from bankruptcy in January 2006 we engaged auditors and other professionals to assist in the preparation of delinquent SEC filings. As of the date of filing of this report, all of our delinquent filings have been made and we are now eligible for re-listing on the NASD, Inc. OTCBB. However, we cannot assure you that our common stock will be listed. Continued listing on the OTCBB and other U.S. exchanges requires that we timely file periodic SEC reports. Our failure to remain timely, therefore, could result in the delisting of our common stock on the OTCBB should we again become listed, which in turn could adversely affect the market liquidity of our common stock.

We may issue additional shares of our authorized common stock without obtaining the approval of our stockholders.

As of the date of this report, our corporate charter currently authorized our Board of Directors to issue up to 50,000,000 shares of common stock, of which 36,670,820 shares were outstanding as of January 31, 2008. The power of the Board of Directors to issue authorized shares of common stock is generally not subject to stockholder approval under Delaware state law, the state of our corporate organization. Any additional issuance of our common stock may have the effect of further diluting the equity interest of stockholders, and such dilution could be substantial.

Because our common stock is not traded on Nasdaq or a national or regional market, liquidity for our common stock could be adversely impacted.

Effective July, 2005, our common stock was delisted from the OTCBB. As a result, an investor may find it more difficult to dispose of or to obtain accurate price quotations and volume information concerning our common stock than if it were listed on the OTCBB, the Nasdaq Stock Market or a national or regional exchange.

Because our common stock is subject to rules governing low priced securities, market liquidity for our common stock could be adversely impacted.

Our common stock trades below $5.00 per share and is not listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market or a national or regional securities exchange. Therefore, our common stock is subject to the low priced security or so-called "penny stock" rules that impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require, among other things, the delivery, prior to the transaction, of a disclosure schedule required by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the penny stock market. These rules also require that the broker determine, based upon information obtained from the investor, that transactions in penny stocks are suitable for the investor, and require the broker to obtain the written consent of the investor prior to effecting the penny stock transaction. The broker-dealer must also disclose the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and, if the broker-dealer is the sole market-maker, the broker-dealer must disclose this fact and the broker-dealer's presumed control over the market. Finally, monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks. So long as our common stock is characterized as a penny stock, the market liquidity for these shares could be severely affected. The regulations relating to penny stocks could limit the ability of broker-dealers to sell these securities and, in turn, the ability of stockholders to sell their shares in the secondary market.
 
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The potential exercise of outstanding warrants and options could adversely affect the market price of our common stock, dilute the holdings of existing stockholders and impede our ability to obtain additional equity financing.
 
As of December 31, 2007 we had outstanding 5,855,126 options and warrants to purchase our common stock at exercise prices ranging between $2.00 and $3.50, and commitments to issue an additional 2,506,050 options at exercise prices ranging between $2.00 and $3.00 upon shareholder approval of these issuances. If those option and warrant holders exercise these securities, we will be obligated to issue additional shares of common stock at the stated exercise price. As of March 3, 2008, the closing price of our common stock was $1.72per share. The existence of such rights to acquire common stock at fixed prices may prove a hindrance to our efforts to raise future equity funding, and the exercise of such rights will dilute the percentage ownership interest of our stockholders and may dilute the value of their ownership. Future sale of shares issuable on the exercise of outstanding warrants and options at fixed prices below prevailing market prices, or expectations of such sales, could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common stock, particularly since such warrants or options may be exercised at a fixed price and resold. Further, the holders of the outstanding warrants may exercise them at a time when we would otherwise be able to obtain additional equity capital on terms more favorable to us.
 
We do not expect to pay dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.

Although our stockholders may receive dividends if, as, and when declared by our board of directors, we do not presently intend to pay dividends on our common stock until we are able to generate revenues and profits on a sustained basis and available cash exceeds our working capital requirements. Therefore, you should not purchase our common stock if you need immediate or future income by way of dividends from your investment.
 
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
 
As of February 28, 2005, our majority owned subsidiary, Aura Realty, Inc. (“Aura Realty”), owned the 47,000 square foot headquarters facility and adjacent 27,690 square foot manufacturing facility in El Segundo, California that we use for our AuraGen® product. These properties were encumbered by a deed of trust securing a note in the original principal amount of $5.4 million.
 
During fiscal 2003, we sold a minority interest in Aura Realty. During fiscal 2004, we defaulted on payments under the note secured by our headquarters and manufacturing facilities. Such default continued past year-end and the lender took actions regarding a possible foreclosure sale. In June 2004, we paid all arrearages, cured this default and were current on our obligations under the note as of June 30, 2005.
 
In December 2005, Aura Realty sold the two buildings to an unrelated third party. We then leased the smaller facility and moved out of the headquarters facility. Effective December 31, 2007, our current lease expired and we are currently on a month-to-month lease. In February 2008, we entered into a lease for a new facility of approximately 25,500 square feet, near our current facility. The lease is for a term of five years, commencing May 1, 2008, and carries a base rent of $28,019 per month. We feel this facility is sufficient for our current needs.
 
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
Chapter 11 Reorganization of Aura Systems, Inc.

On June 24, 2005, we filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, (Case Number LA 05-24550-SB). The filing of the bankruptcy proceeding acted as an automatic stay of all pending litigation as of the filing date without further approval of the Bankruptcy Court. The Company continued its day-to-day business operations as a “debtor-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code until it emerged from Chapter 11 under a Plan of Reorganization effective January 31, 2006.
 
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For information regarding material developments in these proceedings for the quarter ended February 28, 2006, including the terms of the Plan of Reorganization which became effective on January 31, 2006, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

Ben Moshe and Maimon Litigation
 
Following the commencement of our Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding in June 2005 we filed a suit against Yair Ben Moshe and David Maimon (United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, (Case Number LA 05-24550-SB) to enforce their subscription obligations for Series B Preferred stock and they in turn filed countersuits against us claiming monetary damages from a failed real estate transaction involving our Alaska Avenue headquarters facility. All of the parties’ claims were resolved as part of a settlement agreement entered into by the parties, including us, Yair Ben Moshe ("Moshe"), David Maimon ("Maimon"), Adi Harari, Izar Fernbach, Fred Balitzer, and ZD Products, Inc. ("ZD"), and incorporated into the Plan of Reorganization. 

The following sets forth some of the key terms of the Settlement Agreement:

·  
General unsecured claims against us of $244,000, $956,041 and $1,426,915 filed by Harari, Maimon and Moshe were reduced to a single allowed general unsecured claim in the aggregate amount of $590,000 (the "Allowed Claim").
   
·  
ZD agreed to purchase the Allowed Claim from Maimon and Moshe for $225,000, of which $150,000 was paid directly to Maimon and Moshe, and $75,000 was contributed towards the $3,045,000 equity infusion which was part of the Plan (the “New Money Contribution”).
   
·  
We assigned to Maimon and Moshe $225,000 that we were to receive from the sale proceeds from Aura Realty, Inc.’s sale of its real property interests in December 2005. Maimon and Moshe, in turn, agreed to contribute this $225,000 towards the $3,045,000 New Money Contribution.
   
·  
Maimon and Moshe have agreed to a release of the $3,738,000 unsecured claim that they filed against Aura Realty, Inc. in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
   
·  
Maimon and Moshe agreed that all of the stock interests that they never paid for, as well as the 200,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock which were previously issued to Moshe and/or Maimon in connection with their former agreement to purchase the Aura Realty, Inc. property, would be cancelled.
   
·  
We agreed to dismiss our pending lawsuit against Maimon and Moshe with prejudice and all of the parties entered into mutual releases.

Chapter 11 Reorganization of Aura Realty, Inc.

On August 8, 2005, Aura Realty, Inc., a 50.1% owned subsidiary of the Company, filed its own Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, (Case Number LA 05-27856-SB). Aura Realty is the owner of the company’s headquarters and manufacturing facility. The Company at the time of the filing was the lessee of the property. The filing was deemed necessary by the Company in order to protect the equity in the property in view of the inability of Aura Realty to cure outstanding arrearages to the senior lender, who had instituted foreclosure proceedings against the property. In October 2005 the Bankruptcy Court approved the sale of the real property to a third party for $8.75 million and the sale of the property was completed in December 2005. Subsequently Aura Realty obtained the dismissal of the bankruptcy proceeding.
 
Other Litigation

At the time of the filing by the Company of the Chapter 11 proceeding in June 2005 it was engaged in numerous legal actions by creditors seeking payment of sums owed. The filing by the Company of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding acted as an automatic stay of all pending litigation as of the filing date without further approval of the Bankruptcy Court. Implementation of the Plan of Reorganization on January 31, 2006, resulted in the termination of these claims pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization.
 
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
 
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.
 
PART II
 
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 
From May 21, 1991, to July 21, 1999, our common stock was listed on the NASDAQ National Stock Market. In July 1999 the shares were de-listed from the NASDAQ National Market as a result of our failure to meet the minimum $1.00 bid price and other requirements. On February 1, 2001, our shares were listed on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "AURA". In July 2005, following the filing of our Chapter 11 proceeding, our common stock ceased to be quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. Since such time our common stock has been traded on the over-the-counter market under the symbol “AUSI”.
 
Set forth below are high and low bid prices for our common stock for each quarterly period in the two most recent fiscal years. Such quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commissions and may not necessarily represent actual transactions in the common stock. We had approximately 3,282 stockholders of record as of May 31, 2006.
 
 
Period (a)
 
High
 
Low
 
Fiscal 2005
         
First Quarter ended May 31, 2004
 
$
22.65
 
$
8.79
 
Second Quarter ended August 31, 2004
 
$
18.59
 
$
10.14
 
Third Quarter ended November 30, 2004
 
$
23.66
 
$
11.83
 
Fourth Quarter ended February 28, 2005
 
$
13.86
 
$
9.13
 
 
Period
 
High
 
Low
 
Fiscal 2006
             
First Quarter ended May 31, 2005
 
$
6.76
 
$
5.07
 
Second Quarter ended August 31, 2005
 
$
5.07
 
$
0.34
 
Third Quarter ended November 30, 2005
 
$
3.72
 
$
0.68
 
Fourth Quarter ended February 28, 2006
 
$
3.38
 
$
0.68
 
 
On June 30, 2006, the reported closing sales price for our common stock was $0.69.
 
(a) Price adjusted for a 1 for 338 reverse split effective January 31, 2006.
 
Dividend Policy
 
We have not paid any dividends on our common stock and we do not anticipate paying any dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. During fiscal 2004 we issued shares of Series A Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and in fiscal 2005 we issued Series B Preferred Stock. Under the terms of the preferred shares we could not pay dividends on our common stock until dividends had been paid on the preferred shares. Effective with the implementation of our Chapter 11 reorganization plan in January 2006 all of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock were converted into common stock.
 
Repurchases of Equity Securities 
 
We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.
 
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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans as of February 28, 2006

Equity Compensation Plan Information as of February 28, 2006

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of Securities Remaining Available
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average
 
 
for Future Issuance
 
 
 
Number of Securities to
 
 
Exercise Price of
 
 
 Under Equity Compensation
 
 
 
be Issued Upon Exercise
 
 
Outstanding
 
 
 Plans (Excluding Securities
 
 
 
of Outstanding Options,
 
 
Options, Warrants and Rights
 
 
 Reflected in Column (a))
 
Plan Category 
 
Warrants and Rights (a) 
 
 
(b)
 
 
(c)
 
 
                       
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
 
 
802,778
 
 
$
2.15
 
 
 
197,222
 
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
Total
 
 
802,778
 
 
$
2.15
 
 
 
197,222
 

We maintained two equity compensation plans as of February 28, 2006, both of which have been approved by our security holders under our Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan of Reorganization. Effective upon approval of the Plan in January 2006, a total of 500,000 warrants to purchase our common stock were reserved for issuance to management from time to time and 500,000 warrants were reserved for issuance to our directors from time to time.
 
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
 
The following Selected Financial Data has been taken or derived from our audited consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with and is qualified in its entirety by the full-consolidated financial statements, related notes and other information included elsewhere herein.
 
AURA SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
 
February 28,
2006
 
February 28,
2005
 
February 29,
2004
 
February 28,
2003
 
February 28,
2002
 
Net revenues
 
$
1,756,105
 
$
2,525,431
 
$
1,864,325
 
$
1,103,770
 
$
3,116,295
 
Cost of goods sold
 
$
614,327
 
$
1,573,116
 
$
934,769
 
$
571,099
 
$
1,480,736
 
Inventory write down  
$
439,188
$
2,088,703
$
550,968
$
-
$
1,510,871
Gross profit (loss)
 
$
702,590
 
$
(1,136,388
)
$
378,588
 
$
532,671
 
$
124,688
 
Expenses:
                               
Engineering, research & development
 
$
1,483,247
 
$
2,482,678
 
$
2,135,061
 
$
3,956,886
 
$
9,224,376
 
Selling, general and administrative
 
$
5,867,388
 
$
6,886,542
 
$
7,191,925
 
$
7,374,961
 
$
10,006,844
 
Class action litigation & other legal settlements
 
$
267,726
 
$
2,765,192
 
$
-
 
$
233,259
 
$
(2,750,000
)
Adjustment to accounts payable
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
(651,685
)
Impairment losses on long-lived assets
 
$
-
 
$
544,510
 
$
2,000,398
 
$
2,300,000
 
$
7,661,559
 
Severance expense
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
241,243
 
$
1,080,525
 
Total expenses
 
$
7,618,361
 
$
12,678,912
 
$
11,327,384
 
$
14,106,349
 
$
24,571,619
 
 
                               
Loss from operations
 
$
(6,915,771
)
$
(13,815,300
)
$
(10,948,796
)
$
(13,573,678
)
$
(24,446,931
)
Other (income) and expense:
                               
Impairment of investments
 
$
-
 
$
286,061
 
$
500,000
 
$
818,019
 
$
1,433,835
 
Loss on sale of minority interest in Aura Realty
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
231,000
 
$
626,676
 
$
-
 
(Gain) loss on sale of investments and assets
 
$
(2,446,798
)
$
-
 
$
(201,061
)
$
-
 
$
-
 
Interest expense
 
$
6,602,020
 
$
18,965,852
 
$
2,409,732
 
$
2,656,592
 
$
2,495,551
 
Other
 
$
50,000
 
$
(166,345
)
$
129,337
 
$
(362,096
)
$
(535,179
)
Change in derivative liability
 
$
(16,254,502
)
$
(4,622,235
)
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
Provision (benefit) for taxes
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
(1,549,882
)
Minority interest
 
$
-
 
$
(3,970
)
$
(365,514
)
$
14,018
 
$
-
 
Gain on extinguishment of debt obligations, net of income taxes
 
$
1,730,979
 
$
-
 
$
67,415
 
$
1,186,014
 
$
1,889,540
 
Preferred stock dividend
 
$
-
 
$
525,377
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
Net Income (Loss)
 
$
6,864,488
 
$
(28,800,040
)
$
(13,584,875
)
$
(16,140,873
)
$
(24,936,895
)
 
Net Income (Loss) per common share
 
$
2.24
 
$
(22.35
)
$
(10.65
)
$
(13.52
)
$
(27.04
)
Weighted average number of common shares
   
3,063,216
   
1,288,114
   
1,276,056
   
1,230,365
   
969,194
 
Cash/cash equivalents 
 
$
472,482
 
$
61,376
 
$
83,200
 
$
163,693
 
$
1,143,396
 
Working capital
 
$
2,567,684
 
$
(34,338,147
)
$
(14,011,245
)
$
(15,626,271
)
$
(2,512,553
)
Total assets
 
$
7,891,377
 
$
13,305,777
 
$
17,760,733
 
$
23,767,866
 
$
28,761,990
 
Total debt
 
$
5,140,554
 
$
36,535,119
 
$
15,545,829
 
$
13,345,378
 
$
10,895,466
 
Net stockholders' equity (deficit)
 
$
4,082,983
 
$
(23,883,233
)
$
(3,614,425
)
$
4,712,176
 
$
12,652,733
 
 
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Forward Looking Statements.
 
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes many forward-looking statements. For cautions about relying on such forward looking statements, please refer to the section entitled “Forward Looking Statements” at the beginning of this report immediately prior to “Item 1”.
 
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Overview
 
We design, assemble and sell the AuraGen®, our patented mobile power generator that uses the engine of a vehicle to generate power. The AuraGen® delivers on-location, plug-in electricity for any end use, including industrial, commercial, recreational and military applications. We began commercializing the AuraGen® in late 1999. To date, AuraGen® units have been sold to numerous industries, including recreational, utilities, telecommunications, emergency/rescue, public works, catering, oil and gas, transportation, government and the military.
 
We were founded in 1987 and, until 1992, primarily engaged in supplying defense technology to classified military programs. In 1992 we transitioned to being primarily a supplier of consumer and industrial products and services using our technology. In 1994, we founded NewCom, Inc., which sold and distributed computer communications and sound products such as CD-ROMs and sound cards. In 1997, we acquired MYS Corporation of Japan (“MYS”), a manufacturer of speaker systems. NewCom ceased operations in 1999 and we experienced severe financial hardship from this and other causes. In fiscal 2000, we sold MYS, our business divisions providing sound products, and other assets, restructured substantial indebtedness and concentrated our focus on the AuraGen® product. Since fiscal 2002 sales and support of the AuraGen® have provided substantially all of our operating revenues.
 
We have not yet achieved a level AuraGen® sales sufficient to generate positive cash flow. Accordingly, we have depended on repeated infusions of cash in order to maintain liquidity as we have sought to develop sales. During fiscal 2002 through fiscal 2004, we substantially reduced our internal staffing due to the slower-than-anticipated level of AuraGen® sales. We also suspended substantially all research and development activities. We continued to downscale our operations in fiscal 2005.
 
In September 2004, we entered into agreements with a group of investors and holders of secured debt in order to recapitalize the company. These agreements are referred to as the "2004 Recapitalization Transactions" or “2004 Recapitalization” and are described in more detail below under "Liquidity and Capital Resources - The 2004 Recapitalization Transactions". Completion of the 2004 Recapitalization Transactions was intended to provide us with a more stable financial condition by infusing new capital of up to $15 million through the sale of units comprising Series B Preferred Stock and common stock warrants, conversion of $3.5 million of secured debt into Series B Preferred Stock and warrants and extension of the maturity of the remaining $2.1 million of secured debt to August 2005, and the settlement of legal claims with former management. However, we continued to require further financing to remain solvent. Accordingly, subsequent to the end of fiscal 2005, in June 2005 we filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and emerged on January 31, 2006 under a plan of reorganization.
 
Our financial statements included in this report have been prepared on the assumption that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. However, as a result of our losses from operations there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amount and classification of liabilities that may result from our possible inability to continue as a going concern.
 
Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the successful achievement of profitable operations and the ability to generate sufficient cash from operations and obtain financing sources to meet our obligations. There is no assurance that such efforts will be successful.
 
Our current level of sales reflects our efforts to introduce a new product into the marketplace. Many purchases of the product are being made for evaluation purposes. We seek to achieve profitable operations by obtaining market acceptance of the AuraGen® as a competitive - superior - product providing mobile power, thereby causing sales to increase dramatically to levels which support a profitable operation. There can be no assurance that this success will be achieved.
 
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
Our discussion and analysis of our financial conditions and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and disclosures on the date of the financial statements. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including, but not limited to, those related to revenue recognition. We use authoritative pronouncements, historical experience and other assumptions as the basis for making judgments. Actual results could differ from those estimates. We believe that the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
 
Revenue Recognition 
 
We are required to make judgments based on historical experience and future expectations, as to the reliability of shipments made to our customers. These judgments are required to assess the propriety of the recognition of revenue based on Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 101, "Revenue Recognition," and related guidance. Because sales are currently in limited volume and many sales are for evaluative purposes, we have not booked a general reserve for returns. We will consider an appropriate level of reserve for product returns when our sales increase to commercial levels.
 
Inventory Valuation and Classification 
 
Inventories consist primarily of components and completed units for our AuraGen® product. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. Provision is made for estimated amounts of current inventories that will ultimately become obsolete due to changes in the product itself or vehicle engine types that go out of production. Due to continuing lower than projected sales, we are holding inventories in excess of what it expects to sell in the next fiscal year. The net inventories which are not expected to be realized within a 12-month period based on current sales forecasts have been reclassified as long term. Management believes that existing inventories can, and will, be sold in the future without significant costs to upgrade it to current models and that the valuation of the inventories, classified both as current and long-term assets, accurately reflects the realizable values of these assets. The AuraGen® product being sold currently is not technologically different from those in inventory. Existing finished goods inventories can be upgraded to the current model with only a small amount of materials and manpower. We make these assessments based on the following factors: i) existing orders, ii) age of the inventory, iii) historical experience and iv) our expectations as to future sales. If expected sales volumes do not materialize or if significant discounts from current pricing levels are granted to generate sales, there would be a material impact on our financial statements.
 
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets 
 
Long-lived assets, consisting primarily of property and equipment, and patents and trademarks, comprise a significant portion of our total assets. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying value of an asset to the future net cash flows expected to be generated by those assets. Net cash flows are estimated based on expectations as to the realizeability of the asset. Factors that could trigger a review include significant changes in the manner of an asset's use or our overall strategy.
 
Specific asset categories are treated as follows:
 
Accounts Receivable: We record an allowance for doubtful accounts based on management's expectation of collectibility of current and past due accounts receivable.
 
Property, Plant and Equipment: We depreciate our property and equipment over various useful lives ranging from five to ten years. Adjustments are made as warranted when market conditions and values indicate that the current value of an asset is less than its net book value.
 
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When we determine that an asset is impaired, it measures any such impairment by discounting an asset's realizable value to the present using a discount rate appropriate to the perceived risk in realizing such value. When we determine that an impaired asset has no foreseeable realizable value, it writes such asset down to zero.
 
Results of Operations
 
In fiscal 2006, we reported net income of $6.9 million. This was primarily as a result of the recording of income of $16.3 million from a change in derivative liability that essentially reversed a charge for this amount in fiscal 2005. Our fiscal 2005 net loss was $28.8 million, with $17.8 million of that loss related to non-cash charges for depreciation, amortization, asset impairments and beneficial conversion of certain debt instruments. In fiscal 2004, the net loss was $13.6 million and the similar non-cash charges were $7.0 million. Net operating revenues and gross profit were $1.8 million and $.7 million, respectively, in fiscal 2006, $2.5 million and $(1.1) million, respectively, in fiscal 2005, and $1.9 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in fiscal 2004.
 
Revenues
 
Net revenues in fiscal 2006 decreased $769,326 to $1,756,105 from $2,525,431 in fiscal 2005, a decrease of 30%. This was due primarily to the lack of financial resources, the reduction in the workforce and the filing of bankruptcy.

Net revenues in fiscal 2005 increased $661,106 to $2,525,431 from $1,864,325 in fiscal 2004, an increase of 35% due primarily to a contract with a supplier of vehicles for the government.
 
Cost of Goods
 
Cost of Goods sold in fiscal 2006 decreased $958,789 to $614,327 from $1,573,116 in fiscal 2005. As a percentage of net revenues, cost of goods sold was 35% in fiscal 2006 compared to 62.4% in fiscal 2005. On the low level of sales we have had, this percentage can vary substantially from year to year based on the mix of product sold.
 
Cost of Cost of goods sold in fiscal 2005 increased $634,347 to $1,573,116 from $934,769 in fiscal 2004. As a percentage of net revenues, cost of goods sold was 62.4% in fiscal 2005 compared to 50.1% in fiscal 2004. This was a result of the mix of products sold.
 
Engineering, Research and Development
 
Engineering, research and development decreased $999,421 to $1,483,247 in fiscal 2006 from $2,482,668 in fiscal 2005. The decrease is largely attributable to the substantial reduction in workforce that was necessitated by our financial condition and the filing of bankruptcy.
 
Engineering, research and development increased $347,607 to $2,482,668 in fiscal 2005 from $2,135,061 in fiscal 2004. The increase is primarily attributable to a government contract. As a percentage of net revenues, engineering, research and development was 98.3% in fiscal 2005 compared to 114.5% in fiscal 2004. Research and development activities were negligible in fiscal 2005 and 2004 as we significantly reduced our research activities due to our financial condition. We expect research and development activities to continue at this reduced level until we have the financial resources available to fund such activities.
 
Selling, General and Administrative
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2006 decreased $1,019,154 (15%) to $5,867,388 from $6,886,542 in fiscal 2005. The decrease is primarily attributable to the continued decrease in our workforce.

Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") declined $305,383 (4%) to $6,886,542 in fiscal 2005 from $7,191,925 in fiscal 2004. As a percentage of net revenues, SG&A was 273% in fiscal 2005 compared to 386% in fiscal 2004. The decrease is primarily attributable to our ongoing cost cutting efforts and personnel reduction.
 
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Legal Settlements
 
Legal settlements of $2,765,192 were recorded in fiscal 2005 primarily as a result of the settlement of various litigation against us and certain of our officers by members of our former management and others as part of the 2004 Recapitalization. Approximately $1.5 million of this expense arose from valuations of the warrants, options and Series B units issued as part of the settlement. There was no comparable expense in fiscal 2006. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for further information regarding the terms of the settlement.  
 
Asset Impairment
 
During fiscal 2005 we recorded an asset impairment charge of $.5 million for the book value of our patents due to continued low sales.
 
During fiscal 2004, we recorded an asset impairment charge of $2.0 million with regard to the book value of certain of our patents and trademarks related to products which were not related to our core business where we could not justify that value based on our projections of revenues or cash flows during their remaining lives.
 
Non-Operating Income and Expenses
 
We incurred $0.3 million and $0.5 million of investment impairment charges in fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004, respectively, primarily due to a decline in the value of non-core long-term investments.
 
Interest expense decreased $12.4 million in fiscal 2006 to $6.6 million from $19 million in fiscal 2005. The prior years expense was substantially increased due to the charges attributable to the beneficial conversion feature of convertible notes and warrants issued as part of a litigation settlement.
 
Interest expense increased to $19 million in fiscal 2005 from $2.4 million in fiscal 2004. Interest expense in 2005 consisted primarily of approximately $19.2 million in charges attributable to a beneficial conversion feature of convertible notes, and warrants issued as part of the global settlement arising from the settlement of litigation.
 
Other income/expense, net was an expense of $.05 million in fiscal 2006, $0.15 million in fiscal 2005 and $0.1 million in fiscal 2004.
 
We recognized income of $16.2 million for a change in derivative liability in fiscal 2006, compared to income of $4.6 million in fiscal 2005. This resulted from a reversal in the liability that was incurred for warrants that were exercisable, but for which there were not sufficient shares authorized.
 
We realized gains of approximately $1.7 million in fiscal 2006 from bankruptcy settlements, and $0.1 million in fiscal 2004 from the forgiveness of debt by certain of our creditors.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
At February 28, 2006, we had cash of approximately $472,000 compared to approximately $61,000 at February 28, 2005. We had working capital of approximately $2.9 million at February 28, 2006, as compared to a deficit of approximately $34 million at the end of the prior fiscal year. The increase in working capital reflects an “other receivable” of $2,654,864 resulting from the sale of our buildings and monies held in escrow from the sale of stock, and the conversion of approximately $12.1 million of current liabilities into common stock and warrants under the Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization effected on January 31, 2006 (the “Plan” or “Plan of Reorganization”).
 
At February 28, 2006, we had accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, of approximately $88,000, and approximately $637,000 at February 28, 2005. Our collections tend to average 60 - 90 days from invoice due to the nature of our significant customers. There was no spending for property and equipment in either fiscal 2006 or fiscal 2005, and less than $0.1 million in fiscal 2004. As of February 28, 2006, we had no material capital project that would require funding. We made debt repayments of $4.7 million in fiscal 2006 as a result of the payoff of the mortgage on the buildings that were sold in December 2005, $0.1million of debt repayments in fiscal 2005 and $0.5 million in fiscal 2004.
 
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Our revenues from operations are derived solely from sales of the AuraGen®. The cash flow generated from our operations has not been sufficient to fund our working capital needs. In the past, in order to maintain liquidity we have relied upon external sources of financing, principally equity financing and private indebtedness.
 
As of May 31, 2005, we had a working capital deficiency of $39.5 million, no cash or cash equivalents, negative cash flow from operations and no readily available sources of additional working capital. In order to allow sufficient time to raise additional capital and restructure outstanding indebtedness we filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in June 2005. The bankruptcy proceeding and the events leading up to the bankruptcy proceeding are discussed in more detail below. During the remainder of fiscal 2006, following commencement of our bankruptcy proceeding, we continued to rely on third party funding to cover our cash shortfalls, which included a series of secured debt financings aggregating more than $3.3 million during the pendency of our Chapter 11 proceeding and $3 million raised in a private placement of common stock and warrants to a group of “new money” investors as part of the Plan of Reorganization.
 
Background of Chapter 11 Reorganization
 
In September 2004, we entered into agreements with a group of investors and holders of secured debt in order to recapitalize the Company (the "2004 Recapitalization Transactions"). Completion of the 2004 Recapitalization Transactions was intended to provide us with a more stable financial condition by infusing new capital of up to $15 million through the sale of units comprising Series B Preferred Stock and common stock warrants, conversion of $3.5 million of secured debt into Series B Preferred Stock and warrants and extension of the maturity of the remaining $2.1 million of secured debt to August 2005, and the settlement of legal claims with former management. Subsequent to February 28, 2005, some of the investors who agreed to purchase Series B units failed to pay the subscription price when due in fiscal 2006, leaving more than $3 million of subscriptions unpaid as of May 31, 2005, resulting in defaults in other financial obligations. Without sufficient funds to operate, the inability to collect funding from the Series B investors in a timely manner, creditors aggressively pursuing the Company, and the inability to mount an adequate funding effort, we determined that filing for protection under the U.S. bankruptcy laws was the only way to preserve the going concern value of the Company. Accordingly, in June 2005 we filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and continued day-to-day operations as a debtor in possession, under the supervision of the Bankruptcy Court.
 
At the time of our bankruptcy filing we were generating approximately $180,000 of monthly revenue and had approximately $500,000 of monthly operating expenses, with no cash reserves. Substantially all of our assets, including our operating revenues, were encumbered by liens in favor of a group of lenders holding secured notes (the “Secured Notes”) with an aggregate principal balance of approximately $6 million. Therefore, our ability to continue to operate during the Chapter 11 proceeding was dependent upon our ability to use our operating revenue to pay expenses and to obtain “debtor-in-possession” financing. Accordingly, through agreements reached by the Company with the lenders holding the Secured Notes, and the approval of the bankruptcy court, between July and December of 2005, we concluding a series of three new secured financings, totaling $3.36 million, with three new lenders (the “DIP Lenders”).
 
In December 2005 the U.S. Bankruptcy Court ordered that a Plan of Reorganization proposed by us be circulated for approval by our creditors and shareholders, subject to the final confirmation of the Bankruptcy Court. The Plan of Reorganization was approved in January 2006 and became effective on January 31, 2006 (the “Effective Date”). Following is a summary of some of the principal elements of the Plan.
 
Principal Terms of the Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization
 
The principal terms of the Plan, which became effective on January 31, 2006, are as follows: 
 
Secured Note Holders - The holders of the Secured Notes outstanding when the Chapter 11 proceeding was filed, with an approximate principal balance of $5.5 million immediately prior to the Effective Date, received 1,134,000 shares of Common Stock, warrants to purchase 259,900 shares of Common Stock, and restated Secured Notes with a reduced principal balance of $2,525,000 on the Effective Date, after giving effect to a $75,000 cash payment by the Company on the Effective Date. The Secured Notes, as restated, continued to be secured by a lien on substantially all of the property of the Company, with annual interest of 7%, and payable in 48 equal monthly installments commencing 12 months after the Effective Date.
 
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DIP Lenders - The DIP Lenders converted all of their approximately $4.06 million of loans immediately prior to the Effective Date into 6,065,699 shares of Common Stock and warrants to purchase 606,570 shares of Common Stock on the Effective Date.

Unsecured Claims - Holders of approximately $8.3 million of unsecured claims against the Company immediately prior to the Effective Date received approximately 4.7 million shares of Common and warrants to purchase 945,900 shares of Common Stock on the Effective Date in exchange for their unsecured claims.

New Money Investors - A group of new investors (“New Money Investors”) contributed a total of $3,045,000 of new money on the Effective Date in exchange for 3,349,500 shares of Common Stock and warrants to purchase 669,000 shares of Common Stock, of which approximately $1.1 million was used to pay administrative expenses of the bankruptcy proceeding outstanding on the Effective Date. An additional 837,375 shares of Common Stock were issued under the Plan following the Effective Date as the Company did not timely file a registration statement.

Series A Preferred Stockholders - The holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, of which 591,110 shares were outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Date, received a total of 357,818 shares of Common Stock and warrants to purchase 89,455 shares of Common Stock in exchange for their Series A Preferred Stock.

Series B Preferred Stockholders - The holders of $9,979,838 of Series B Preferred Stock which was fully paid for immediately prior to the Effective Date, received a total of 3,215,712 shares of Common Stock and warrants to purchase 987,195 shares of Common Stock in exchange for their Series B Preferred Stock. The remaining, unpaid shares of Series B Preferred Stock were cancelled on the Effective Date.

Common Stockholders - The holders of the 439,458,082 shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Date (“Old Common Stock”) received approximately 1.3 million shares of new Common Stock in the reorganized Company on the Effective Date in exchange for the Old Common Stock (i.e. one share of new Common Stock in exchange for each 338 shares of Old Common Stock).

Aries Group Reorganization Fee - For major contributions to the Plan, Disclosure Statement which describes the Plan, business analysis and modeling, feasibility study, assistance in settlement disputes between the Company and certain creditors, and providing valuation analysis for pricing of the investment by the New Money Investors as well as the conversion rates for the DIP Lenders, the Aries Group received 2,541,500 shares of the Company’s Common Stock and warrants to purchase 508,300 shares of Common Stock. The Plan provided that of these 2,541,500 shares of Common Stock and 508,300 warrants received by the Aries Group, 900,000 shares of Common Stock and 179,800 Warrants were to be delivered to Harry Kurtzman.

New Warrants - The warrants to purchase a total of approximately 3,807,319 shares of Common Stock issued under the Plan to the New Money Investors, the DIP Lenders, holders of unsecured claims, holders of Series A and Series B Preferred Stock and the Aries Group entitled the warrant holder to purchase Common Stock at a price of $3.00 per share during the first 12 months following the Effective Date, $3.50 per share during the second 12 months following the Effective Date, and $4.00 per share thereafter. The warrants to purchase a total of 259,900 shares of Common Stock issued under the Plan to the holders of the Secured Notes entitled the warrant holder to purchase Common Stock at a price of $2.00 per share during the first 12 months following the Effective Date, $2.50 per share during the second 12 months following the Effective Date, and $3.00 per share thereafter. The Plan also provided for the reservation by the Company of warrants for 500,000 shares for the Company’s management and 500,000 shares for members of the Board of Directors, to be issued by the Company from time to time.

Contractual Obligations 
 
The table below describes the Company’s future contractual obligations, including items not included in the consolidated balance sheet, as of February 28, 2006:

At February 28, 2006, we had the following contractual obligations and commercial commitments:
 
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Payments Due by Period 
 
 
 
Contractual Obligations 
 
 
 
Total 
 
Less Than 1 Year 
 
1-3 Years 
 
3-5 Years 
 
More Than 5 Years 
 
Long term debt
   
a.
)
$
2,525,000
 
$
48,766
 
$
1,942,986
 
$
533,248
 
$
0
 
Capital lease obligations
     
$
0
 
$
0
 
$
0
 
$
0
 
$
0
 
Operating leases
   
b.
)
$
386,100
 
$
210,600
 
$
175,500
 
$
0
 
$
0
 
Minimum license commitment
     
$
0
 
$
0
 
$
0
 
$
0
 
$
0
 
Fixed asset and inventory purchase commitments
     
$
0
 
$
0
 
$
0
 
$
0
 
$
0
 
 
                                   
Total contractual cash obligations
     
$
2,911,100
 
$
259,366
 
$
2,118,486
 
$
533,248
 
$
0
 
 
                         
a.)  
Represents notes payable dated January 31, 2006, bearing interest at a rate of 7% per annum and secured by our intellectual property. The notes carry a term of five years with interest accruing the first 12 months, principal and interest payments beginning the 13th month, and continuing through month 60. During the year ended February 28, 2007, $167,346 in accrued and unpaid interest was added to the principal balance of the notes.
   
b.)  
Represents obligations for the lease of our facilities.
 
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
We are exposed to various market risks, including changes in interest rates. Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices. We consider our exposure to market risks to be immaterial. Historically, we have not entered into derivative financial instrument transactions to manage or reduce market risk or for speculative purposes. Our long term debt obligations all bear interest at fixed rates and, therefore, have no exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Our risk related to foreign currency fluctuations is not material at this time, as any accounts we have in foreign denominations are not in themselves material.

As we anticipate needing to use the cash we held at year end within a short period, we have invested it in money market accounts, and we do not expect that the amount of fluctuation in interest rates will expose us to any significant risk due to market fluctuation.
 
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
 
See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements at page F-1.
 
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
 
Not applicable.
 
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and such information is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures and have concluded, as of February 28, 2006, that they were not effective in view of our delinquent filings.
 
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As of February 28, 2006, we were delinquent in filing all quarterly and annual SEC reports due since November 30, 2004. We did not have adequate financial resources to engage our outside auditors and ensure the timely filing of Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2005, as disclosed in Form 12b-25 filed with the SEC on May 26, 2005. In June 2005 our financial condition required us to seek protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The commencement of the bankruptcy proceeding placed additional demands on our then existing accounting personnel, including the filing of monthly financial reports with the bankruptcy court and the SEC. Our limited financial and personnel resources did not allow us to fully address our reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 until we emerged from bankruptcy on January 31, 2006. As of February 28, 2006, we experienced additional events which further delayed the filing of our delinquent SEC reports. Specifically, the integrity of our financial records was severely disrupted as a result of errors made by temporary file personnel in December 2005 in the course of moving our principal office from 2335 Alaska Avenue to our Utah Avenue location. In addition, we experienced a change in our Chief Financial Officer and other accounting personnel towards the end of the February 2006 quarter, further compounding delays during this period.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting 
 
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2006, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART III
 
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
 
Directors
 
The following table sets forth as of March 1, 2008, our directors, their age, and the office they hold.
 
Name
 
Age
 
Title
         
Directors
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Melvin Gagerman
 
64
 
Chairman, Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and President
         
Arthur J. Schwartz, PhD
 
59
 
Director, Chief Technical Officer
         
Dr. Maurice Zeitlin
 
65
 
Director, Chairman - Nominating Committee; member, Compensation Committee and Audit Committee
         
Warren Breslow
 
64
 
Director, Chairman - Audit Committee; member, Nominating Committee and Compensation Committee
         
Salvador Diaz-Verson, Jr.
 
52
 
Director, Chairman, Compensation Committee; member, Audit Committee and Nominating Committee
   
 
   
Other Executive Officers
 
 
   
   
 
   
Yedidia Cohen
 
51
 
Vice President of Engineering
 
The following sets forth as of March 1, 2008, certain information with respect to our directors and executive officers as of the date of this report.
 
Melvin Gagerman - Mr. Gagerman has been the CEO and CFO of the Company since we emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings on January 31, 2006. He has many years of experience in all aspects of managing companies and a very strong background in accounting and finance. Mr. Gagerman was the President of Hollywood Trading Co., a distributor of novelty items, from 2000 until February 2006, when he became CEO of the Company. Prior to that Mr. Gagerman was the CEO of Surface Protection Industries from 1976 to 1977, where he successfully reorganized key management positions; established relationships with new distributors and upgraded manufacturing abilities, developed aggressive marketing programs to revitalize mature product lines and identified new market opportunities to increase sales and profits. From 1973 to 1975 Mr. Gagerman was the Chairman and CEO of Applause, where he successfully reorganized a world famous designer, manufacturer and distributor of licensed and generic stuffed toys which had sales of $137 million per year, 700 employees and losses of 12 million dollars a year. By aggressively altering product lines, adding new lines, cutting overhead, restructuring several key management positions, the company produced a $4.5 million profit within one year. Mr. Gagerman has also served as Managing Partner of Good, Gagerman & Berns, an accounting firm, National Audit Partner for Laventhol and Horwath and Audit Supervisor at Coopers and Lybrand.
 
Arthur J. Schwartz, PhD - Dr. Schwartz has been CTO and a director of the Company since it emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings on January 31, 2006. From 2002 to 2006 Dr. Schwartz was a principal in the business consulting firm Aries Group Ltd. Dr. Schwartz is one of the founders of the Company and was a member of Aura’s management from1987 until 2002 as Executive Vice President, CTO and director. Dr. Schwartz has been has been involved in all technical aspects of the Company and has been instrumental in many of our government programs. Prior to founding Aura, Dr. Schwartz worked at Hughes Aircraft Company as a senior scientist on classified programs. Dr. Schwartz has a Ph.D in Physics.
 
Dr. Maurice Zeitlin - Dr. Maurice Zeitlin has been a director of the Company since it emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings on January 31, 2006. Since 1985, Dr Zeitlin has been the President and owner of Maurice A. Zeitlin M.D., a Medical Corporation. He currently practices administrative medicine and is the medical director for several Los Angeles area hospitals. Dr. Zeitlin was a Major in the USAF from 1972 until 1974 He attended the University of Chicago and received his M.D in 1967.
 
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Warren Breslow - Mr. Breslow has been a director and Chairman of the Audit Committee since it emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings on January 31, 2006. Mr. Breslow is the General Partner and Chief Financial Officer of Goldrich & Kest Industries (“G & K Industries”), a property management firm. He joined G & K Industries in 1972 as controller and assumed his current position as General Partner and Chief Financial Officer in 1974. As General Partner and Chief Financial Officer of G & K, Mr. Breslow oversees the financial aspects of G & K’s construction activity, as well as their management operations and information systems center. He is also past president and lifetime member of the board of directors of the Stephen S. Wise Temple, and supports numerous charitable and civic organizations. Prior to his association with Goldrich & Kest Industries, Mr. Breslow was a manager with the International Accounting firm of Laventhol & Horwath. He is a CPA and graduated from the Bernard Baruch School of Business Administration.
 
Salvador Diaz-Verson, Jr. is a director of the Company and has served in this capacity since June, 2007. He previously served as a director of the Company from 1997 to 2005. Mr. Diaz-Verson is the founder, Chairman and President of Diaz-Verson Capital Investments, Inc., an Investment Adviser registered with the SEC, where he has served since 1991. Mr. Diaz-Verson served as President and member of the Board of Directors of American Family Corporation (AFLCAC Inc.) a publicly held insurance holding company, from 1979 until 1991. Mr. Diaz-Verson also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of American Family Life Assurance Company, subsidiary of AFLAC Inc., from 1976 through 1991. He is currently a Director of the board of Miramar Securities, Clemente Capital Inc., Regions Bank of Georgia and The Philippine Strategic Investment Holding Limited. Since 1992, Mr. Diaz-Verson has also been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1992, and re-appointed by President Clinton in early 2000. Mr. Diaz-Verson is a graduate of Florida State University.

Yedidia Cohen - Mr. Cohen has been employed by us since July, 2001, developing numerous magnetic applications, and has been our VP of Engineering since May, 2006. Prior to being appointed VP of Engineering he was the lead engineer on the AuraGen mechanical tasks. Mr. Cohen has extensive experience in designing and building highly reliable and durable weapon systems. He spent much of his professional carrier at Raphael (Weapon development and testing facility for the Israeli Army). In addition to his vast experience in weapon systems, Mr. Cohen worked for Electric Power Corporation in Haifa, Israel, where he specialized in conceptual design of power generation plane, thermodynamic calculations, design of boilers, pressure vessels and heat exchangers. In addition to his engineering skills Mr. Cohen has experience in building and managing teams of engineers working on complex tasks. Mr. Cohen has a M.S.E.E degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technion in Haifa, Israel
 
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
 
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), requires our officers and Directors, and beneficial owners of more than ten percent of the common stock, to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. reports of ownership and changes in ownership of the common stock. Copies of such reports, or written representations that no reports were required, are required to be furnished us. Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto furnished to us during our fiscal year ended February 28, 2006, and Form 5 and amendments thereto furnished to us covering the 2005 fiscal year filed under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, no person who was an officer or director or beneficial owner of more than 10% of our common stock failed to file on a timely basis, as disclosed in such Forms, the reports required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act during such fiscal year or prior fiscal years.
 
 Code of Ethics

We have a Code of Ethics for all of our employees, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer. The purpose of the Code is to ensure that our business is conducted in a consistently legal and ethical matter. A copy of our Code of Ethics is included as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
Audit Committee

The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors recommends selection of independent public accountants to our Board, reviews the scope and results of the year-end audit with management and the independent auditors, reviews our accounting principles and our system of internal accounting controls and reviews our annual and quarterly reports before filing with the SEC. As of March, 2008, the members of our Audit Committee were Mr. Warren Breslow, (Chairman), Maurice Zeitlin and Salvador Diaz-Verson. Our Board has determined that all members of the Audit Committee were independent directors under the rules of the SEC and the listing standards of NASDAQ. Our Board also determined that Mr. Breslow is an “audit committee financial expert” in accordance with applicable SEC regulations.
 
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
 
Executive Compensation
 
The following table summarizes all compensation paid during the three fiscal years ended February 28, 2006, to the individual who served as our chief executive officer during fiscal 2006, and the one other most highly compensated executive officer who was serving in such capacity as of February 28, 2006 (together, the "Named Executive Officers"). Information is presented only for years in which an individual served as an officer of the Company.

  Name and
 
  Fiscal Year ended
 
Annual Compensation
 
Long Term
Compensation
 
  Other
 
Principal Position
 
February 28/29
 
Salary
 
Other
 
Options/SARs (2)
 
Compensation
 
Raymond Yu (1)
   
2006
 
$
215,385
   
-
   
-
 
$
25,990 (3
)
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
   
2005
 
$
88,462
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
     
2004
   
-
             
                                 
Sandra Ferro (4),
   
2006
   
145,094
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Chief Financial Officer    
2005
   
46,154
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
     
2004
   
-
             
 

(1)
Mr. Yu was elected CEO, President and a director effective September 20, 2004, and resigned in January  2006. The position of CEO then remained vacant until after the end of the 2006 fiscal year.
   
(2)
No long-term incentive payments or restricted stock awards were granted to the above individual during the  three fiscal years ended February 28, 2006.
   
(3)
Represents travel and living expenses away from home.
   
(4)
Ms. Ferro became the Chief Financial Officer on October 21, 2004, and was terminated in February 2006.
 
No options were granted or exercised by the Named Executive Officers during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2006, and none of these individuals had any stock options outstanding as of February 28,  2006.Employment Contracts and Change in Control Agreements as of February 28, 2006
 
Melvin Gagerman
 
Melvin Gagerman was appointed acting Chief Financial Officer in February 2006.  Under the original terms of his engagement Mr. Gagerman was to receive a starting salary, retroactive to January 1, 2006, of $300,000 per year, along with an automobile allowance of $1,000 per month. If the Company reported two consecutive profitable quarters, Mr. Gagerman’s salary was to be increased to $360,000 per year. In May 2006 Mr. Gagerman assumed the position of President and CEO.
 
Effective January 31, 2006, Mr. Gagerman was awarded 250,000 Management Warrants by our Board of Directors as authorized under our Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization. The terms of the Management Warrants provide for an exercise price of $2.00 per share during the first 12 months from the effective date of issuance (January 31, 2006), $2.50 per share from the 13th to the 24th months from the effective date of issuance; and $3.00 per share from the 25th to the 36th month from the effective date of issuance. However, under the terms of Mr. Gagerman’s employment agreement, which are subject to shareholder approval under our Bylaws, the exercise price will be $2.00 per share. The Management Warrants vest over a 36 month period: 1/36th of the shares of common stock underlying the warrant vest each month after the date of issuance, subject to his continuing to serve as an employee. However, under the terms of Mr. Gagerman’s employment agreement, which are subject to shareholder approval under our Bylaws, the warrants were fully vested as of May 1, 2006.
 
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Effective January 31, 2006, Mr. Gagerman was awarded 350,000 Director Warrants by our Board of Directors as authorized under our Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization. The terms of the Director Warrants provide for an exercise price of $2.50 per share. However, under the terms of Mr. Gagerman’s employment agreement, which are subject to shareholder approval under our Bylaws, the exercise price will be $2.00 per share. The Director Warrants vest over a two year period: 25% of the shares of common stock underlying the warrant vest each six months after the effective date of issuance (January 31, 2006). However, under the terms of Mr. Gagerman’s employment agreement, which are subject to shareholder approval under our Bylaws, the warrants were fully vested as of May 1, 2006.

Sandra Ferro

On September 28, 2004, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Sandra Ferro (the “Ferro Agreement”), pursuant to which, effective October 21, 2004, Ms. Ferro became Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The Ferro Agreement provided (i) for Ms. Ferro’s starting annual salary of $120,000; and (ii) that if she were terminated by the Company without cause during the first two years of her employment, she would be entitled to receive a severance payment equal to 30 days’ salary. In addition, the Ferro Agreement provided that she would be granted options to purchase 2,958 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at an exercise price of 19.27 per share. Such options were to vest 50% on the first anniversary of her employment and 50% on the second anniversary. As a result of the implementation of the Plan of Reorganization, the Ferro Agreement was cancelled on January 31, 2006, the Effective Date of the Plan.
 
Compensation of Directors
 
Directors are reimbursed for travel expenses incident to their service as a director but do not receive cash compensation. Directors are eligible to receive stock options and stock purchase warrants from time to time. All grants are at or above the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. In February 2006, following the effectiveness of the Plan of Reorganization, Arthur Schwartz, Sheldon Appel and Richard Armbrust were each awarded Director Warrants authorized under the Plan, entitling each of them to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share, vesting at the rate of 25% every six months and expiring three years from the date of grant. All grants are at or above the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. Warrants were also issued to Mr. Gagerman as Chairman of the Board and acting Chief Financial Officer. For information regarding warrants awarded to Melvin Gagerman, see “Employment Contracts and Termination of Employment and Change in Control Agreements” above.
 
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
 
During the fiscal year ended February 28, 2006, decisions regarding compensation of executive officers were made by the outside, disinterested Directors of the Board of Directors, after discussing the matter with the executive officer.
 
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
 
Common Stock
 
The following table sets forth, to the extent of our knowledge, certain information regarding our Common Stock owned as of December 31, 2007 (i) by each person who is the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of our outstanding Common Stock, (ii) by each of our Directors and the Named Executive Officers, and (iii) by all Directors and executive officers as a group:
 
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Beneficial Owner
 
Number of Shares of Common Stock
 
Percent of
Common Stock (1))
 
           
ICM Asset Management, Inc. (2)(3)
   
1,492,388
   
4.1
%
James M. Simmons (2)(4) 
   
1,612,012
   
4.4
%
Koyah Ventures, LLC (2)(5)
   
1,541,238
   
4.2
%
Koyah Leverage Partners, L.P. (2)(6) 
   
1,260,978
   
3.4
%
Raymond Yu
   
-
   
-
 
Sandra Ferro
   
-
   
-
 
Melvin Gagerman (7)
   
611,501
   
1.7
%
Arthur Schwartz (8)
   
728,659
   
2.0
%
Maurice Zeitlin (9)
   
1,116,260
   
3.0
%
Warren Breslow (10)
   
1,488,378
   
4.1
%
Salvador Diaz-Verson, Jr. (11)
   
115,934
   
*
 
               
All current executive officers and Directors as a group (eight)
   
4,060,732
   
11.1
%
 
             
 
* Less than 1% of outstanding shares.
 
(1)  
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The calculation of the percentage of beneficial ownership is based upon 36,670,820 shares of common stock outstanding on December 31, 2007. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by any shareholder and the percentage ownership of such shareholder, shares of common stock which may be acquired by a such shareholder upon exercise or conversion of warrants or options which are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2007, are deemed to be exercised and outstanding. Such shares, however, are not deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the beneficial ownership percentage of any other person. Shares issuable upon exercise of warrants and options which are subject to shareholder approval are not deemed outstanding for purposes of determining beneficial ownership. Except as indicated by footnote, to our knowledge, the persons named in the table above have the sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by them.
   
(2)  
Based upon information contained in Schedule 13G jointly filed with the SEC on February 13, 2008, by ICM Asset Management, Inc., Koyah Ventures, LLC, Koyah Leverage Partners, L.P. and James M. Simmons. The business address of these filers is 601 W. Main Avenue, Suite 600, Spokane, Washington 99201. ICM Asset Management, Inc., James M. Simmons and Koyah Ventures, LLC constitute a group sharing beneficial ownership within the meaning of Rule 13d-5(b)(1), but are not part of a group with any other person. Koyah Leverage Partners, L.P. expressly disclaims membership in a group and disclaims beneficial ownership of the common stock covered by the Schedule 13G. ICM Asset Management, Inc. is a registered investment adviser whose clients have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the common stock. James M. Simmons is the Chief Executive Officer and controlling shareholder of ICM Asset Management, Inc. and the manager and controlling owner of Koyah Ventures, LLC. Koyah Ventures, LLC is the general partner of Koyah Leverage Partners, L.P. and other investment limited partnerships of which ICM Asset Management, Inc. is the investment adviser. No individual client of ICM, other than Koyah Leverage Partners, L.P., holds more than five percent of the outstanding common stock.
   
(3)  
Includes sole dispositive and voting power of 862 shares and shared voting and dispositive power of 1,491,526 shares.
   
(4)  
Includes sole dispositive and voting power of 7,771 shares and shared voting and dispositive power of 1,612,012 shares.
   
(5)  
Includes sole dispositive and voting power of 119,503 shares and shared voting and dispositive power of 1,421,735 shares.
   
(6)  
Includes shared dispositive and voting power of 1,260,678 shares.
   
(7)  
Includes 446,639 warrants and options exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2007.
   
(8)  
Includes 157,433 warrants and options exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2007.
   
(9)  
Includes 157,757 warrants and options exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2007.
   
(10)  
Includes 60,989 warrants and options exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2007.
   
(11)  
Includes 51,327 warrants and options exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2007.

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The mailing address for the officers and directors is c/o Aura Systems, Inc., 2330 Utah Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245.
 
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
 
During fiscal 2006 we entered into a number of agreements with persons who were directors or officers. For information regarding these agreements, see “ITEM 11. Executive Compensation.” In addition we entered into agreements with holders of our Secured Notes who beneficially own more than 5% of our common stock, Koyah Ventures, LLC and Koyah Leverage Partners, LP. For information regarding the transactions with the holders of the Secured Notes, see “Item 7 - Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
 
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND DISCLOSURES
 
The Audit Committee regularly reviews and determines whether specific non-audit projects or expenditures with our independent auditors potentially affect their independence. The Audit Committee’s policy is to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by our independent auditors. Pre-approval is generally provided by the Audit Committee for up to one year, as detailed as to the particular service or category of services to be rendered, as is generally subject to a specific budget. The Audit Committee may also pre-approve additional services of specific engagements on a case-by-case basis.
 
The following table sets forth the aggregate fees billed to us by Kabani & Co. for the years ended February 28, 2006 and 2005:
 
     
Year Ended February 28, 
 
     
2006 
   
2005 
 
Audit Fees(1)
 
$
82,500
 
$
82,500
 
Audit-related fees(2)
   
-
   
-
 
Tax fees
   
-
   
-
 
All other fees
   
-
   
-
 
Total
 
$
82,500
 
$
82,500
 
 
(1)
 
Included fees for professional services rendered for the audit of our annual financial statements and review of our annual report on Form 10-K and for reviews of the financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the first three quarters of the years ended February 28, 2006 and 2005.
 
   
(2)
 
Includes fees for professional services rendered in connection with our evaluation of internal controls.
 
PART IV
 
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
 
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A.     Documents filed as part of this Form 10-K:
 
1.      Financial Statements
 
See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements at page F-1
 
2.      Financial Statement Schedules
 
See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements at page F-1
 
3.      Exhibits
 
See Exhibit Index
 
B.     Reports on Form 8-K
 
None
 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
Description of Documents
 
2.1
 
First Amended Plan of Reorganization of Aura Systems, Inc.(2)
     
3.1
 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Aura Systems, Inc.. (1)
     
3.2
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Aura Systems, Inc. as amended to date. (1)
     
10.1
 
Form of Unsecured Creditor Warrants issued under First Amended Plan of Reorganization of the Company. (3)
     
10.2
 
Form of Management Warrants issued under First Amended Plan of Reorganization of Aura Systems, Inc.(3)
     
10.3
 
Form of Director Warrants issued under First Amended Plan of Reorganization of t Aura Systems, Inc. (3)
     
10.4
 
Aura Systems, Inc. 2006 Stock Option Plan. (3)
     
10.5
 
Form of Aura Systems, Inc. Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement. (3)
     
10.6
 
Employment Agreement dated January 4, 2007, by and between the Company and Melvin Gagerman. (3)
     
10.7
 
 Full Release dated as of January 31, 2006, by Aura Systems, Inc. for the benefit of Koyah Leverage Partners, L.P., Koyah Partners, L.P. Koyah Ventures LLC, Raven Partners, L.P., Koyah Microcap Partners Master Fund, L.P. and James M. Simmons. (3)
     
10.8
 
Consolidated, Amended and Restated Security Agreement dated as of January 31, 2006, by Aura Systems, Inc. for the benefit of Koyah Leverage Partners, L.P., Koyah Partners, L.P. Koyah Ventures LLC, Raven Partners, L.P., and Koyah Microcap Partners Master Fund, L.P. (3)
     
10.9
 
Consolidated, Amended and Restated Stock Pledge Agreement dated as of January 31, 2006, by Aura Systems, Inc. for the benefit of Koyah Leverage Partners, L.P., Koyah Partners, L.P. Koyah Ventures LLC, Raven Partners, L.P., and Koyah Microcap Partners Master Fund, L.P. (3)
     
10.10
 
Amended and Restated Intercreditor Agreement dated as of January 31, 2006, by and among Aura Systems, Inc., Koyah Leverage Partners, L.P., Koyah Partners, L.P. Koyah Ventures LLC, Raven Partners, L.P., and Koyah Microcap Partners Master Fund, L.P. (3)
     
10.11
 
Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated January 31, 2006, by Aura Systems, Inc. in favor of Raven Partners, L.P. (3)
     
10.12
 
Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated January 31, 2006, by Aura Systems, Inc. in favor of Koyah Ventures, LLC (3)
     
10.13
 
Consolidated, Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated January 31, 2006, by Aura Systems, Inc. in favor of Koyah Partners, L.P. (3)
     
10.14
 
Consolidated, Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated January 31, 2006, by Aura Systems, Inc. in favor of Koyah Microcap Partners Master Fund, L.P. (3)
     
10.15
 
Consolidated, Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated January 31, 2006, by Aura Systems, Inc. in favor of Koyah Leverage Partners, L.P. (3)
     
10.16
 
Lease between Aura Systems Inc., and Alliance Commercial Partners (3)
     
10.17
 
Lease between Aura Systems Inc., and Derek Lidow as Trustee for the Lidow Family Trust and Alexander Lidow (3)
     
14.1
 
Code of Ethics (3)
     
31.1
 
CEO Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.2
 
CFO Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.1
 
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
     
(1)
 
Incorporated by reference from the Company's Report on Amendment to Form 8-A filed with the SEC on January 31, 2006.
     
(2)
 
Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 20, 2006.
     
(3)
 
Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended February 28, 2005.

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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.
 
AURA SYSTEMS, INC. 
 
     
Dated:
March 25, 2008
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Melvin Gagerman
 
 
Melvin Gagerman
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
 
Signatures
 
Title
 
Date
/s/ Melvin Gagerman
 
Chief Executive Officer, Acting Chief Financial Officer Director and Chairman of the Board (Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer)
 
March 25, 2008
Melvin Gagerman
     
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Arthur Schwartz
 
Director
 
March 25, 2008
Arthur Schwartz
     
 
 
 
   
/s/ Salvador Diaz-Verson, Jr
 
Director
 
March 25, 2008
Salvador Diaz-Verson, Jr.
     
 
 
Director
 
March 25, 2008
/s/ Maurice Zeitlin
     
Maurice Zeitlin
 
 
   
 
 
Director
 
March 25, 2008
/s/ Warren Breslow
     
Warren Breslow
 
 
   
 
 
Director
 
March 25, 2008
       
 
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Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Independent Auditors' Reports on Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule
   
F-1
 
 
     
Consolidated Financial Statements of Aura Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries:
     
 
     
Consolidated Balance Sheets - February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005
   
F-3
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Years ended February 28, 2006, February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004
   
F-4
 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - Years ended February 28, 2006, February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004
   
F-5
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended February 28, 2006, February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004
   
F-6 to F-7
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
   
F-8 to F-27
 
Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
   
F-28 to F-29
 
 
Schedules other than those listed above are omitted because they are not required or are not applicable, or the required information is shown in the respective consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
 

 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
 
Aura Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Aura Systems, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for each of the two years for the period ended February 28, 2006. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Aura Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries as of February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended February 28, 2006 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has generated significant losses from operations and defaulted on certain debt obligations. The Company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, (Case Number LA 05-24550-SB). They secured a Debtor in Possession (“DIP”) loan. They submitted a reorganization plan that was approved by the court and voted and approved by the DIP lenders, the secured creditors, the unsecured creditors, the shareholders and the new money investors. 254,127 additional shares were issued to Yair Ben Mosche, David Maimon and Eli Melech Lowey to settle their claims in excess of the bankruptcy court approval. All of the outstanding litigation and disputes were settled during the bankruptcy. The real estate was sold to an unrelated third party in December 2005 for gross proceeds of $8,750,000. After satisfaction of the mortgage liabilities and payment of the costs of the sale, approximately $2.9 million was due to the Company. From this amount, $1.9 million was paid to the minority shareholder, approximately $470,000 was used to satisfy outstanding legal bills, and the balance of $595,000 was received by the Company in March of 2006. All disputes regarding the real estate were settled. The Company emerged from the Chapter 11 effective January 31, 2006.

/s/ Kabani & Company, Inc.
Certified Public Accountants

Los Angeles, California
June 15, 2007
 
F-1


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Aura Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows for the year ended February 29, 2004 of Aura Systems, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries. Our audit also included the financial statement schedule of Aura Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries listed in Item 15(a). These financial statements and the financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the results of operations of Aura Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries and their cash flows for the year ended February 29, 2004, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has generated significant losses from operations and defaulted on certain debt obligations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

SINGER LEWAK GREENBAUM & GOLDSTEIN LLP

Los Angeles, California
July 10, 2004
 
F-2

 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
 
February 28, 2006
 
February 28, 2005
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
472,482
 
$
61,376
 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $164,241 and $178,134
   
87,808
   
637,436
 
Current inventories
   
615,000
   
802,003
 
Other receivables
   
2,654,864
   
-
 
Other current assets
   
69,690
   
696,157
 
Total current assets
   
3,899,844
   
2,196,972
 
 
             
Property, plant, and equipment, net
   
26,669
   
6,588,996
 
Non-current inventories net of allowance for obsolete inventories of $2,967,751 and $4,038,047
   
3,964,864
   
4,519,809
 
 
             
Total assets
 
$
7,891,377
 
$
13,305,777
 
 
             
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
     
Current liabilities
             
Accounts payable
 
$
590,577
 
$
3,322,137
 
Current portion of notes payable (including $0 and $1,495,525 to related parties)
   
48,766
   
8,730,982
 
Convertible notes payable
   
-
   
5,686,527
 
Accrued expenses
   
528,192
   
2,376,346
 
Derivative liability
   
-
   
16,254,502
 
Deferred income
   
164,625
   
164,625
 
 
             
Total current liabilities
   
1,332,160
   
36,535,119
 
 
             
Notes payable, net of current portion
   
2,476,234
   
-
 
 
             
Total liabilities
   
3,808,394
   
36,535,119
 
 
             
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary
         
653,891
 
 
             
Commitments and contingencies
           
 
           
Stockholders' equity (deficit)
           
Series A Convertible, Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.005 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized, 591,110 shares issued and outstanding at February 28, 2005
   
-
   
2,956
 
Series B Convertible, Preferred Stock, par value $0.005 per share, 2,650,798 shares issued and outstanding at February 28, 2005
   
-
   
9,857
 
Common stock, $0.0001par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 24,282,710 and 1,300,172 issued and outstanding at February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005
   
2,428
   
130
 
Committed common stock, 64,917 shares at February 28, 2005
   
-
   
3,102,958
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
343,073,025
   
318,857,824
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(338,992,470
)
 
(345,856,958
)
 
             
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
   
4,082,983
   
(23,883,233
)
 
             
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
7,891,377
 
$
13,305,777
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
 
F-3

 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
For the Years Ended February 28, 2006, February 28, 2005, and February 29, 2004
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
 
             
Net revenues
 
$
1,756,105
 
$
2,525,431
 
$
1,864,325
 
Cost of goods sold
   
614,327
   
1,573,116
   
934,769
 
Inventory write down
   
439,188
   
2,088,703
   
550,968
 
 
                   
Gross profit
   
702,590
   
(1,136,388
) 
 
(378,588
)
 
               
Operating expenses
               
Engineering, research and development
   
1,483,247
   
2,482,668
   
2,135,061
 
Selling, general, and administrative
   
5,867,388
   
6,886,542
   
7,191,925
 
Legal settlements
   
267,726
   
2,765,192
   
-
 
Impairment losses on long-lived assets
   
-
   
544,510
   
2,000,398
 
 
                   
Total operating expenses
   
7,618,361
   
12,678,912
   
11,327,384
 
 
                   
Loss from operations
   
(6,915,771
)
 
(13,815,300
)
 
(10,948,796
)
 
                   
Other income (expense)
             
Impairment of investments
   
-
   
(286,061
)
 
(500,000
)
Loss on sale of minority interest in Aura Realty
   
-
   
-
   
(231,000
)
Gain on sale of assets
   
2,446,798
   
-
   
201,061
 
Interest income , net
   
(6,602,020
)
 
(18,965,852
)
 
(2,409,732
)
Other income (expense), net
   
(50,000
)
 
166,345
   
(129,337
)
Change in derivative liability
   
16,254,502
   
4,622,235
   
-
 
Bankruptcy Settlements
   
1,730,979
   
-
   
-
 
 
                   
Total other income (expense)
   
13,780,259
   
(14,463,333
)
 
(3,069,008
)
 
                   
Net Income (Loss) before minority interest in subsidiary and extraordinary item
   
6,864,488
   
 
(28,278,633
)
 
(14,017,804
)
Minority interest
   
-
   
3,970
   
365,514
 
Extraordinary item:
                   
Gain on extinguishment of debt, net of income taxes of $0
   
-
   
-
    67,415  
 
                   
Net income (loss) before preferred stock dividend
 
$
6,864,488
 
$
(28,274,663
)
$
(13,584,875
)
Preferred stock dividend
   
-
   
525,377
   
-
 
Net Income (Loss) applicable to common shareholders
 
$
6,864,488
 
$
(28,800,040
)
$
(13,584,875
)
 
                   
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share
 
$
2.24
 
$
(22.35
)
$
(10.65
)
 
                   
Weighted-average shares outstanding
   
3,063,216
   
1,288,114
   
1,276,056
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
 
F-4

 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
 
 
 
Preferred Stock Shares
 
Preferred Stock Amount
 
Common
Stock Shares
 
Common
Stock Amount
 
Committed Common
Stock
 
Additional Paid-In Capital
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
 
 
                                 
Balance, February 28, 2003
               
1,276,056
 
$
127
 
$
3,102,958
 
$
305,429,688
 
$
(303,820,597
)
$
4,712,176
 
Warrants issued to debt holders
                                 
494,265
         
494,265
 
Beneficial conversion feature on convertible notes payable
                                 
827,375
         
827,375
 
Issuance of Series A Preferred Stock
                                                 
In private placements
   
57,090
 
$
285
                     
259,215
         
259,500
 
For conversion of notes payable
   
534,020
   
2,671
                     
3,674,464
         
3,677,135
 
Prior period adjustment
                                 
(348,555
)
 
348,555
   
-
 
Net loss
                                             
(13,584,875
)
 
(13,584,875
)
                                                   
Balance, February 29, 2004
   
591,110
 
$
2,956
   
1,276,056
 
$
127
 
$
3,102,958
 
$
310,336,452
 
$
(317,056,918
)
$
(3,614,425
)
Reclassify prior year warrant expense as liability
                                 
(1,617,403
)
       
(1,617,403
)
Penalty shares issued on global settlement
               
24,116
   
3
         
292,269
         
292,272
 
Issuance of Series B for note conversion
   
500,000
   
2,500
                     
2,497,500
         
2,500,000
 
Issuance of Series B for global settlement
   
91,717
   
459
                     
458,124
         
458,583
 
Issuance of Series B creditors settlement
   
290,311
   
1,452
                     
1,450,103
         
1,451,555
 
Series B issued in private placement
   
1,089,245
   
5,446
                     
5,440,779
         
5,446,225
 
Net Loss
                                             
(28,800,040
)
 
(28,800,040
)
 
                                                 
Balance, February 28, 2005
   
2,562,383
 
$
12,813
   
1,300,172
 
$
130
 
$
3,102,958
 
$
318,857,824
 
$
(345,856,958
)
$
(23,883,233
)
Series B issued in private placements
   
26,963
   
123
                     
123,338
         
123,461
 
Cancel preferred stock
   
(2,589,346
)
 
(12,936
)
                   
(13,903,525
)
       
(13,916,461
)
Cancel common stock
               
(1,300,172
)
 
(130
)
 
(3,102,958
)
 
(305,077,637
)
       
(308,180,725
)
Stock issued for cancelled common stock
               
1,300,172
   
130
         
308,180,595
         
308,180,725
 
Stock issued for cancelled preferred stock
               
3,319,403
   
332
         
13,916,129
         
13,916,461
 
Stock issued for additional claims
               
254,127
   
25
         
856,324
         
856,349
 
Stock issued in exchange for secured debt
               
1,134,000
   
113
         
2,899,887
         
2,900,000
 
Stock issued for new money contribution
               
3,349,500
   
335
         
2,952,665
         
2,953,000
 
Stock issued for DIP financing
               
6,065,699
   
607
         
4,063,411
         
4,064,018
 
Stock issued for administrative claims
               
2,766,786
   
277
         
-277
         
-
 
Penalty shares issued on new money contribution
               
837,375
   
84
         
-84
         
-
 
Stock issued for unsecured debt
               
4,611,247
   
461
         
8,125,478
         
8,125,939
 
Stock issued for legal settlements
               
644,401
   
64
         
1,135,501
         
1,135,565
 
Issuance of warrants
                                 
943,396
         
943,396
 
Net Income
                                             
6,864,488
   
6,864,488
 
Balance, February 28, 2006
   
-
   
-
   
24,282,710
 
$
2,428
   
-
 
$
343,073,025
 
$
(338,992,470
)
$
4,082,983
 
 
F-5

 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
For the Years Ended February 28, 2006, February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
 
             
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
6,864,488
 
$
(28,800,040
)
$
(13,584,876
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
                 
Depreciation and amortization
   
65,091
   
416,161
   
571,734
 
Gain on disposition of assets
   
(2,446,798
)
       
(201,061
)
Loss on sale of minority interest in Aura Realty
   
-
   
-
   
231,000
 
Change in allowance for doubtful accounts
   
88,682
   
32,134
   
-
 
Reserve for Note Receivable
   
-
   
-
   
2,042,340
 
Change in reserve for inventory obsolescence
   
439,188
   
2,088,703
   
550,968
 
Impairment of long-lived assets and investments
   
-
   
830,571
   
2,500,397
 
Gain on extinguishment of debt
   
(1,730,979
)
 
(17,221
)
 
(65,594
)
Minority interest in net income of consolidated subsidiary
   
-
   
(3,970
)
 
(365,514
)
Operating expense charged for warrants issues-
   
943,396
         
-
 
Stock options issued as consulting expense
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Change in derivative liability
   
(16,254,502
)
 
(4,622,235
)
 
-
 
Beneficial conversion feature on convertible debt
   
3,801,457
   
19,259,334
   
1,090,639
 
Operating expenses satisfied with stock
   
300,000
   
750,855
   
-
 
(Increase) decrease in
                 
Accounts receivable
   
460,946
   
12,732
   
(271,585
)
Inventories
   
302,760
   
895,628
   
130,614
 
Other current assets
   
626,467
   
(437,068
)
 
(92,500
)
Other assets
   
-
   
594,271
   
131,364
 
Increase (decrease) in
                 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
1,974,022
   
2,156,666
   
609,437
 
Deferred income
   
-
   
3,750
   
375
 
 
                   
Net cash used in operating activities
   
(4,565,782
)
 
(6,839,729
)
 
(6,722,272
)
 
                   
Cash flows from investing activities
             
Payments received on notes receivable
   
-
   
-
   
174,053
 
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment
   
-
   
-
   
(24,684
)
Proceeds from sale of investments
   
-
   
-
   
415,000
 
 
                   
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
-
   
-
   
564,369
 
 
F-6

 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
 
             
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from notes payable and convertible notes payable
   
-
   
2,150,000
 
$
6,366,080
 
Payments on notes payable
   
(103,727
)
 
(778,320
)
 
(548,170
)
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
   
123,461
   
5,446,225
   
259,500
 
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
   
4,957,154
   
-
   
-
 
 
                   
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
4,976,888
   
6,817,905
   
6,077,410
 
 
                   
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
411,106
   
(21,824
)
 
(80,493
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
   
61,376
   
83,200
   
163,693
 
 
                   
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
   
472,482
 
$
61,376
 
$
83,200
 
 
                   
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
             
Interest paid
 
$
550,255
 
$
674,383
 
$
324,872
 
 
                   
Income taxes paid
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
 
Supplemental schedule of non-cash financing and investing activities:
 
During the year ended February 28, 2006, we:
 
 
·
issued 1,134,000 shares of common stock upon conversion of $2,900,000 of secured debt
 
 
·
issued 2,766,786 shares of common stock for administrative claims arising out of the bankruptcy filing
 
 
·
issued 837,375 shares of common stock as penalty shares for failure to timely file a registration statement
 
 
·
issued 4,611,247 shares of common stock in satisfaction of $8,125,939 of unsecured debt
 
 
·
issued 644,401 shares of common stock as legal settlements
 
During the year ended February 28, 2005, we:
 
 
·
issued 290,311 shares of Series B convertible preferred stock in satisfaction of $ 1,451,555 in liabilities issued 500,000 shares of Series B convertible preferred stock upon conversion of $2,500,000 of note payable
 
During the year ended February 29, 2004, the Company:
 
 
·
issued $125,811 of convertible notes payable in satisfaction of $125,811 in contractual obligations arising from the sale of the convertible notes payable.
 
F-7

 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
 
General
 
Aura Systems, Inc., ("Aura" or the "Company") a Delaware corporation, was founded to engage in the development, commercialization, and sales of products, systems, and components, using its patented and proprietary electromagnetic and electro-optical technology. Aura develops and sells AuraGen® mobile induction power systems to the industrial, commercial, and defense mobile power generation markets. In addition, we hold patents for other technologies that have not been commercially exploited.
 
Chapter 11 reorganization
 
On June 24, 2005 we filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, (Case Number LA 05-24550-SB). We secured a Debtor in Possession (“DIP”) loan from Blue Collar Films LLC (“BCF”) for one million dollars and secured an additional $1.2 million DIP loan from AGP Lender LLC. In addition a group of individual investors provided an additional $1.16 million in DIP financing. We submitted a reorganization plan that was approved by the court and voted and approved by the DIP lenders, the secured creditors, the unsecured creditors, the shareholders and the new money investors. Under the reorganization plan (i) the secured creditor retained $2.5 million in a secured note payable over 48 months at 7% annual interest with the first payment starting 12 months after the reorganization, (ii) the Series B Preferred Stock holders received new common shares calculated by dividing the total cash invested in the Series B Placement by $3.37, (iii) the Series A Preferred Stock holders converted their 1.8 Series A Preferred Stock for one new common share, (iv) the common shareholders converted 338 of their shares for one new share, and (v) the DIP loans converted their loans into approximately 6.07 million new shares of common stock, and (vi) all the unsecured creditors received new shares of common stock valued at one share per $1.75 in claim. An additional 5.89 million shares of common stock were issued for the new money and reorganization related fees.254,127 additional shares were issued to shareholders to settle their claims in excess of the bankruptcy court approval.
 
All of the outstanding litigation and disputes were settled during the bankruptcy. The real estate was sold to an unrelated third party in December 2005 for gross proceeds of $8,750,000. After satisfaction of the mortgage liabilities and payment of the costs of the sale, approximately $2.9 million was due us. From this amount, $1.9 million was paid to the minority shareholder, approximately $470,000 was used to satisfy outstanding legal bills, and the balance of $595,000 was received by the Company in March of 2006. All disputes regarding the real estate were settled.
 
We emerged from the Chapter 11 effective January 31, 2006.
 
NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN
 
Our accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis that we are a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
 
Our long-term ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the successful achievement of profitable operations and the ability to generate sufficient cash from operations and financing sources to meet our obligations. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amount and classification of liabilities that may result from our possible inability to continue as a going concern. We are currently seeking to raise additional financing and anticipate being able to increase our sales in order to achieve positive cash flow.
 
F-8

 
NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Principles of Consolidation
 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Aura and our subsidiary, Aura Realty, Inc. Investments in affiliated companies are accounted for by the equity or cost method, as appropriate. Significant inter-company amounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
The Company’s revenue recognition policies are in compliance with Staff accounting bulletin (SAB) 104. Sales revenue is recognized at the date of shipment to customers when a formal arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, the delivery is completed, no other significant obligations of the Company exist and collectibility is reasonably assured. Payments received before all of the relevant criteria for revenue recognition are satisfied are recorded as unearned revenue.
 
We recognize revenue for product sales upon shipment and when title is transferred to the customer. When Aura performs the installation of the product, revenue and cost of sales are recognized when the installation is complete. We have in the past earned a portion of our revenues from license fees and recorded those fees as income when we fulfilled our obligations under the particular agreement.
 
Comprehensive Income
 
We utilize Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." This statement establishes standards for reporting comprehensive income and its components in a financial statement. Comprehensive income as defined includes all changes in equity (net assets) during a period from non-owner sources. Examples of items to be included in comprehensive income, which are excluded from net income, include foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities. Comprehensive income is not presented in our financial statements since we did not have any of the items of comprehensive income in any period presented.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Cash and equivalents include cash in hand and cash in time deposits, certificates of deposit and all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less. We maintain cash deposits at multiple banks located in California. Deposits at each bank are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000. At February 28, 2005, there were no uninsured portions of the balances. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts and believe we are not exposed to any significant risk on cash and cash equivalents.
 
Accounts Receivable
 
Accounts receivable consist primarily of amounts due from customers. We have provided for an allowance for doubtful accounts, which we believe to be sufficient to account for all uncollectible amounts.
 
Inventories
 
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. Due to continuing lower than projected sales, we are holding inventories in excess of what we expect to sell in the next fiscal year. As of February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005 $3,964,864, and $4,519,809, respectively, of inventories have been classified as long-term assets. (See Note 4.)
 
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Property, Plant, and Equipment
 
Property, plant, and equipment, including leasehold improvements, are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets as follows:
 
Buildings
 
40 years
Machinery and equipment
 
5 to 10 years
Furniture and fixtures
 
7 years
 
Improvements to leased property are amortized over the lesser of the life of the lease or the life of the improvements. Amortization expense on assets acquired under capital leases is included with depreciation and amortization expense on owned assets.
 
Maintenance and minor replacements are charged to expense as incurred. Gains and losses on disposals are included in the results of operations.
 
Long-Term Investments
 
We account for all investments where we hold less than a 20% voting interest, cannot exercise significant influence, and where the fair market value of those securities is not readily determinable under the cost basis. Investments in voting interests between 20% and 50% where we can exercise significant influence are accounted for under the equity method of accounting, and investments greater than 50% are generally consolidated for the purposes of financial reporting. As we do not hold a sufficient interest in our investments to exercise significant influence and the fair market value of the investments are not readily determinable, long-term investments have been accounted for under the cost method. A decline in the value of any investment below cost that is deemed other than temporary is charged to earnings. As of February 28, 2006, we have impaired all of our long-term investments.
 
Patents and Trademarks
 
We capitalize the cost of obtaining or acquiring patents and trademarks. Amortization of patent and trademark costs is provided for by the straight-line method over the shorter of the legal or estimated economic life. Amortization expense was $ 0, $657,728, and $187,028 for the years ended February 28, 2006, February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004, respectively. Accumulated amortization was $1,228,061 as of February 28, 2006 and 2005. If a patent or trademark is rejected, abandoned, or otherwise invalidated, the unamortized cost is expensed in that period. During fiscal 2004, we recorded a $2,000,398 long-lived asset impairment charge resulting from the write off of some of our patents and trademarks. We reevaluated our intentions with regard to its patents and trademarks related to products outside our core business and wrote-off the carrying value of patents not related to products in production. In fiscal 2005, due to the continued low sales volume, we wrote off the carrying value of the balance of our patents.
 
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets
 
We review long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles in accordance with SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," on at least an annual basis or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be fully recoverable. During the year ended February 28, 2005, we recorded asset impairment charges on certain of our long-lived assets (see Note 7).
 
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Stock-Based Compensation
 
SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," establishes and encourages the use of the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based compensation arrangements under which compensation cost is determined using the fair value of stock-based compensation determined as of the date of grant and is recognized over the periods in which the related services are rendered. The statement also permits companies to elect to continue using the current implicit value accounting method specified in Accounting Principles Board ("APB")
 
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," to account for stock-based compensation. We have elected to use the implicit value based method and to disclose the pro forma effect of using the fair value based method to account for its stock-based compensation.
 
 
If we had elected to recognize compensation expense based upon the fair value at the grant date for awards under this plan consistent with the methodology prescribed by SFAS No. 123, our net loss and loss per share would be reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below for the years ended February 28, 2006, February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004:
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
 
             
Net income (loss), as reported
 
$
6,864,488
 
$
(28,800,040
)
$
(13,584,875
)
Intrinsic value expense
               
-
 
Stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value presentation for all options
   
-
   
-
   
(1,965,275
)
 
                   
Pro forma net income (loss)
 
$
6,864,488
 
$
(28,800,040
)
$
(15,550,150
)
 
                   
Basic income (loss) per common share:
             
As reported
 
$
2.24
 
$
(21.64
)
$
(10.65
)
Pro forma
 
$
2.24
 
$
(21.64
)
$
(12.19
)
 
For purposes of computing the pro forma disclosures required by SFAS No. 123, the fair value of each option granted to employees and directors is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for the year ended February 29, 2004: dividend yields of 0%, expected volatility of 98%, risk-free interest rate of 1.7%, and expected lives of 2.0 years. There were no options granted during the years ended February 28, 2005 and 2006.
 
The weighted-average fair value of options granted in fiscal 2004 was $0.040, and the weighted-average exercise price was $0.065.
 
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options which do not have vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility. Because our employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options.
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and notes receivable, long-term investments, accounts payable, and accrued expenses. The carrying amounts of these instruments approximate their fair value due to their short maturities.
 
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Minority Interest
 
Minority interest represents the proportionate share of the equity of the consolidated subsidiary owned by our minority stockholders in that subsidiary.
 
Advertising Expense
 
Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred and were immaterial for the years ended February 28, 2006, February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004.
 
Research and Development
 
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. These costs include the expenses incurred in the development of the 200amp ECU, the Tamgen (dual generator), and the eight inch generator.
 
Income Taxes
 
We utilize SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
 
We have significant income tax net operating losses; however, due to the uncertainty of the realizability of the related deferred tax asset, a reserve equal to the amount of deferred income taxes has been established at February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005.
 
Loss per Share
 
The consolidated net loss per common share is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the year.
 
Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Major Customers
 
During the year ended February 28, 2006, we conducted business with four customers whose sales comprised 24% of net sales. As of February 28, 2006, two customers accounted for 87% of net accounts receivable. During the year ended February 2, 2005, we conducted business with four customers whose sales comprised 44% of net sales. As of February 28, 2005, four customers accounted for 54% of net accounts receivable.
 
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, entitled Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets -- An Amendment of APB Opinion No.29. SFAS No. 153 amends Opinion 29 to eliminate the exception for nonmonetary exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have commercial substance. A nonmonetary exchange has commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result of the exchange. The adoption of SFAS 153 did not impact the consolidated financial statements.

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised), entitled Share-Based Payment. This revised Statement eliminates the alternative to use APB Opinion No. 25's intrinsic value method of accounting that was provided in SFAS No. 123 as originally issued. Under Opinion 25, issuing stock options to employees generally resulted in recognition of no compensation cost. This Statement requires entities to recognize the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of those awards. For public companies that file as a small business issuer, this Statement is effective as of the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting period that begins after December 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS 123 (Revised) will not impact the consolidated financial statements as the Company has not granted any equity instruments to employees.

In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, entitled Accounting Changes and Error Corrections--a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3. This Statement replaces APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and FASB Statement No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements, and changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principle. This Statement applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principle. It also applies to changes required by an accounting pronouncement in the unusual instance that the pronouncement does not include specific transition provisions. Opinion 20 previously required that most voluntary changes in accounting principle be recognized by including in net income of the period of the change the cumulative effect of changing to the new accounting principle. This Statement requires retrospective application to prior periods' financial statements of changes in accounting principle, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. This Statement defines retrospective application as the application of a different accounting principle to prior accounting periods as if that principle had always been used or as the adjustment of previously issued financial statements to reflect a change in the reporting entity. This Statement also redefines restatement as the revising of previously issued financial statements to reflect the correction of an error. The adoption of SFAS 154 did not impact the consolidated financial statements.

In February 2006, FASB issued SFAS No. 155, "Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments". SFAS No. 155 amends SFAS No 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", and SFAF No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities".  SFAS No. 155, permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation, clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to the requirements of SFAS No. 133, establishes a requirement to evaluate interest in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are freestanding derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation, clarifies that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives, and amends SFAS No. 140 to eliminate the prohibition on the qualifying special-purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument.  This statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of the Company's first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006.  The Company has not evaluated the impact of this pronouncement in its financial statements.

In March 2006 FASB issued SFAS 156 'Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets' this Statement amends FASB Statement No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, with respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. This Statement:
 
 1. Requires an entity to recognize a servicing asset or servicing liability each time it undertakes an obligation to service a financial asset by entering into a servicing contract.

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2. Requires all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities to be initially measured at fair value, if practicable.
 
3. Permits an entity to choose 'Amortization method' or 'Fair value measurement method' for each class of separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities.
 
4. At its initial adoption, permits a one-time reclassification of available-for-sale securities to trading securities by entities with recognized servicing rights, without calling into question the treatment of other available-for-sale securities under Statement 115, provided that the available-for-sale securities are identified in some manner as offsetting the entity's exposure to changes in fair value of servicing assets or servicing liabilities that a servicer elects to subsequently measure at fair value.
 
5. Requires separate presentation of servicing assets and servicing liabilities subsequently measured at fair value in the statement of financial position and additional disclosures for all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities.
 
This Statement is effective as of the beginning of the Company's first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. Management believes that this statement will not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS 157 ‘Fair Value Measurements’. This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, the Board having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, this Statement does not require any new fair value measurements. However, for some entities, the application of this Statement will change current practice. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The management is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on financial statements.

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 ("FIN 48"). FIN 48 seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of measuring and recognition in accounting for income taxes. In addition, FIN 48 requires expanded disclosure with respect to the uncertainty in income taxes and is effective as of the beginning of the 2008 fiscal year. Management is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on financial statements.
 

In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS No. 158 “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R)”. This Statement improves financial reporting by requiring an employer to recognize the over funded or under funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income of a business entity or changes in unrestricted net assets of a not-for-profit organization. This Statement also improves financial reporting by requiring an employer to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of financial position, with limited exceptions. An employer with publicly traded equity securities is required to initially recognize the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan and to provide the required disclosures as of the end of the fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006. An employer without publicly traded equity securities is required to recognize the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan and to provide the required disclosures as of the end of the fiscal year ending after June 15, 2007. However, an employer without publicly traded equity securities is required to disclose the following information in the notes to financial statements for a fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006, but before June 16, 2007, unless it has applied the recognition provisions of this Statement in preparing those financial statements:
 
·
A brief description of the provisions of this Statement
 
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·
The date that adoption is required
 
·
The date the employer plans to adopt the recognition provisions of this Statement, if earlier.
 
The requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. Management is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on financial statements.

In February 2007, FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. FAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted subject to specific requirements outlined in the new Statement. Therefore, calendar-year companies may be able to adopt FAS 159 for their first quarter 2007 financial statements.
 
The new Statement allows entities to choose, at specified election dates, to measure eligible financial assets and liabilities at fair value that are not otherwise required to be measured at fair value. If a company elects the fair value option for an eligible item, changes in that item's fair value in subsequent reporting periods must be recognized in current earnings. FAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to draw comparison between entities that elect different measurement attributes for similar assets and liabilities. Management is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements”. This Statement amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling (minority) interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS No. 160 is effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009. Management is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations”. This Statement replaces SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations. This Statement retains the fundamental requirements in Statement 141 that the acquisition method of accounting (which Statement 141 called the purchase method) be used for all business combinations and for an acquirer to be identified for each business combination. This Statement also establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer: a) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree; b) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase and c) determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) will apply prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after Company’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2009. While the Company has not yet evaluated this statement for the impact, if any, that SFAS No. 141(R) will have on its consolidated financial statements, the Company will be required to expense costs related to any acquisitions after September 30, 2009.

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NOTE 4 - INVENTORIES
 
Inventories at February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005 consisted of the following:
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
 
         
Raw materials
 
$
2,909,930
 
$
3,720,204
 
Finished goods
   
4,637,685
   
5,639,655
 
               
 
   
7,547,615
   
9,359,859
 
Reserve for potential product obsolescence
   
(2,967,751
)
 
(4,038,047
)
 
             
 
   
4,579,864
   
5,321,812
 
Non-current portion
   
3,964,864
   
4,519,809
 
 
             
Current portion
 
$
615,000
 
$
802,003
 
 
Inventories consist primarily of components and completed units for the Company’s AuraGen® product.
 
Early in its AuraGen® program, we determined it was most cost-effective to outsource production of components and subassemblies to volume-oriented manufacturers, rather than produce these parts in house. As a result of this decision, and based on then anticipated sales, we purchased, prior to fiscal 2001, a substantial inventory of components at volume prices, most of which was then assembled into finished AuraGen® units. Since sales did not meet such expectations, we have been selling product from this inventory for several years. Management has analyzed its inventories based on its current business plan, current orders for future delivery, and pending proposals with prospective customers and has determined we do not expect to realize all of its inventories within the next year. The net inventories as of February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005, which are not expected to be realized within a 12-month period have been reclassified as long term.
 
We assessed the net realizability of these assets, and the potential obsolescence of inventory. In accordance with this assessment, management has recorded a reserve of $2,967,751 and $4,038,047 at February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005, respectively.
 
NOTE 5 - NOTES RECEIVABLE
 
In March 2000, we received a $2,500,000 note bearing interest at 8% per annum and due on October 1, 2007 from the purchaser of our ceramics facility. This note was assigned in connection with the Aura Realty Transaction. No payments have been made under this note since November 2003. The remaining $2,042,340 principal balance of the Ceramics Note was reserved as uncollectible as of February 29, 2004 and was included in bad debt expense in Selling, General and Administrative expenses in the accompanying financial statements.
 
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NOTE 6 - PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
 
Property, plant, and equipment at February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005 consist of the following:
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
 
         
Land
 
$
0
 
$
3,187,997
 
Buildings
   
0
   
6,408,796
 
Machinery and equipment
   
911,308
   
1,798,485
 
Furniture and fixtures
   
1,509,492
   
2,308,023
 
Leasehold improvements
   
0
   
135,935
 
 
             
 
   
2,420,800
   
13,839,286
 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
   
2,394,131
   
7,250,240
 
 
             
Property, plant and equipment, net
 
$
26,669
 
$
6,588,996
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense was $65,091, $416,161, and $641,246 for the years ended February 28, 2006, February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004, respectively.
 
In December 2005, our majority owned subsidiary, Aura Realty, sold the buildings we operate in to an unrelated third party for gross proceeds of $8,750,000. After satisfaction of the mortgage liabilities and payment of the costs of the sale, approximately $2.9 million was due us. From this amount, $1.9 million was paid to the minority shareholder, approximately $470,000 was used to satisfy outstanding legal bills, and the balance of $595,000 was received by the Company in March of 2006. We then entered into a lease arrangement with the purchasers to lease one of the properties for a period of two years beginning January 1, 2006.
 
NOTE 7 - LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
 
We have made long-term investments in the common stock of three companies as follows: Aquajet-$923,835; Algo Technology-$1,348,652 and Telemac-$715,153. As of February 29, 2004, we had fully written off our investment in Aquajet and Algo Technology, and had a net book value in our Telemac investment of $286,061. During fiscal 2005, we wrote off the balance of our investment in Telemac and as of February 28, 2006 and 2005, we have fully written off all our long-term investments.
 
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NOTE 8 - NOTES PAYABLE AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
 
Notes payable and convertible notes payable at February 28, 2006 and 2005 consisted of the following:
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
 
         
Note payable (a)
 
$
2,525,000
 
$
0
 
Convertible notes payable (b)
   
0
   
5,061,527
 
Convertible notes payable (c)
   
0
   
625,000
 
Notes payable - buildings (d)
   
0
   
4,838,904
 
Note payable - related party (e)
   
0
   
1,149,525
 
Litigation payable (f)
   
0
   
2,742,553
 
 
             
   
$
2,525,000
   
14,417,509
 
Less current portion
   
48,766
   
14,417,509
 
 
             
Long-term portion
 
$
2,476,234
 
$
-
 
 
(a) Represents notes payable dated January 31, 2006, bearing interest at a rate of 7% per annum and secured by our intellectual property. The notes carry a term of five years with interest accruing the first twelve months, principal and interest payments beginning the thirteenth month, and continuing through month sixty.
 
(b) Represents secured notes payable (the "Secured Notes") on June 15, 2004, bearing interest at 10% per annum and convertible at the option of the holder into new debt or equity securities of the Company at a 20% discount to the best terms by which such new debt or equity is sold to any new investor. The Secured Notes may be prepaid on notice at a 15% premium. Repayment of the Secured Notes is secured by substantially of our assets (with limited exceptions). The beneficial conversion feature of these notes was valued at $348,555 and has been recorded as interest expense in the accompanying financial statements. These notes were converted into new secured notes payable (see (a) above) and 1,134,000 shares of common stock in the reorganized company as a result of the bankruptcy reorganization.
 
In connection with the foregoing financing, primarily as inducements to the lender to continue to provide interim funding, we agreed to issue warrants to purchase an aggregate of 3,200,000 shares of common stock at a price per share of $0.11, exercisable through January 7, 2011, and additional warrants (with a net exercise feature) to purchase an aggregate of 10,209,878 shares of common stock at a price per share of $0.024. These warrants were valued at $195,200 and have been recorded as interest expense in the accompanying financial statements.
 
Pursuant to the 2004 Recapitalization Transactions, the maturity of such notes was extended to June 30, 2005, the conversion discount / prepayment premium was eliminated, and a portion of such notes were converted into Series B Preferred Stock .
 
(c) Convertible notes payable carry an 8% interest rate and are convertible into common stock at various conversion rates (the "8% Convertible Notes"). In fiscal 2004, $1,125,000 these notes were adjusted to be convertible into shares of convertible, redeemable preferred stock, and such conversion was completed . We recorded interest expense of $316,619 related to the original conversion feature on the debt in fiscal 2003. The balance of these notes were converted into shares of common stock of the reorganized company as a result of the bankruptcy reorganization.
 
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(d) Notes payable - buildings consist of a First Trust Deed on two buildings in California used as our headquarters bearing interest at 7.625% per annum. A final balloon payment is due in fiscal 2009. In April 2003, we defaulted on these notes payable and, in June 2004, cured such defaults. As such, at February 28, 2003, these notes payable were classified as current liabilities. This note was paid in full upon the sale of the buildings in December, 2005.
 
(e) Notes payable - related parties consist of two separate notes: a $1,000,000 note payable, dated December 1, 2002, which was entered into in connection with the sale of a minority interest in Aura Realty, as more fully described in our Form 10-K for the year ended February 29, 2004 as filed with the SEC (the “$1M Note”) and a $150,000 demand note, dated August 6, 2004, which was issued in exchange for a $150,000 cash advance from an employee (the $150K Note”).
 
The $1M Note bears interest at 12.3% per annum and is secured by a security interest in a certain note receivable. We were required to make interest only payments for the first 17 months of the term, and the $1,000,000 principal was due on May 31, 2004. We were unable to make the principal payment as demanded by the Purchasers and the note is now in default. In August 2004, one of the minority shareholders of Aura Realty filed a lawsuit against us seeking full payment of this Note. This note was paid off as a part of the settlement with Minority shareholders on the sale of the Aura Realty building during bankruptcy.
 
The $150K Note includes a fixed charge of $15,000 for interest, which was recorded as interest expense in August 2004, and is secured by our accounts receivable. The holders of the Secured Notes have subordinated their security interest in our accounts receivable to allow us to grant this security interest. These notes were converted into shares of common stock of the reorganized company as a result of the bankruptcy reorganization.
 
(f) The litigation payable represents the legal settlements entered into by Aura with various parties. These settlements call for payment terms with 8% interest rate to the plaintiffs through fiscal 2004. We are in default with respect to payments required under these settlements. These notes were converted into shares of common stock of the reorganized company as a result of the bankruptcy reorganization.
 
Future maturities of notes payable at February 28, 2006 are as follows:
 
Year Ending February 28,
 
 
 
2007
 
$
48,766
 
2008
   
592,251
 
2009
   
651,808
 
2010
   
698,927
 
2011
   
533,248
 
   
$
2,525,000
 
 
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NOTE 9 - ACCRUED EXPENSES
 
Accrued expenses at February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005 consisted of the following:
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
 
         
Accrued payroll and related expenses
 
$
178,170
 
$
352,836
 
Accrued interest
   
16,833
   
856,662
 
Accrued Litigation Settlement
   
-
   
550,760
 
Other
   
333,189
   
840,495
 
Total
 
$
528,192
 
$
2,600,753
 
 
NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
Leases
 
At February 28, 2006, we did not have any significant long-term operating leases. Rent expense charged to operations amounted to $858,368, $838,458, and $412,531 for the years ended February 28, 2006, February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004, respectively.
 
Litigation
 
Barovich/Chiau et. al. v. Aura Systems, Inc. et. al. (Case No. CV -95-3295).
 
As previously reported in our fiscal 2000 report on Form 10-K, we settled shareholder litigation in the referenced matter in January 1999. On November 20, 1999, the parties entered into an Amended Stipulation of Settlement, requiring that we make payment of $2,260,000 (plus interest) in thirty-six equal monthly installments of $70,350. On October 22, 2002, after we had failed to make certain monthly payments, Plaintiffs applied for and obtained a judgment against us for $935,350, representing the balance due. We have subsequently made only two monthly payments of $70,350 each, reducing the amount owed to $794,650 (plus interest) as of February 28, 2005. Subsequent to year end, the bankruptcy court (see footnote 18) approved the settlement of this claim in the amount of approximately $820,000 as an unsecured claim, to be satisfied by the issuance of approximately 465,000 shares of common stock in the recapitalized company. Plaintiffs appealed the settlement claiming they are a secured creditor entitled to full payment in cash over a period of five years. The appellate court upheld the settlement provisions, and Plaintiffs have appealed this decision. The appeal is pending.
 
NOTE 11 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
Series A Convertible, Redeemable Preferred Stock
 
The Board of Directors is authorized to issue from time to time up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, in one or more series, and the Board of Directors is authorized to fix the dividend rates, any conversion rights or rights of exchange, any voting right, any rights and terms of redemption (including sinking fund provisions), the redemption price, liquidation preferences and any other rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of any series of preferred stock.
 
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On March 25, 2003, our Board of Directors authorized 1,500,000 shares of Series A convertible, redeemable preferred stock (the "Series A") with a par value of $0.005. Each Series A share is convertible into common stock at $0.08 per share. The Series A can be converted at the option of the holder provided that we do not exercise the mandatory conversion on any date on or after March 31, 2004. We may exercise its right to mandatory conversion provided that the current market value of our common stock equal or exceeds 120% of the then prevailing conversion price.
 
The Series A has liquidation preference of $10 per share. In addition, the holders of the Series A are entitled to receive cumulative dividends at a rate of 5% per annum. Dividends are payable in arrears on the first day of each quarter, commencing on September 1, 2003. The shares can be redeemed on or after March 31, 2004 in whole or in part at a redemption price equal to $10 per share, plus the amount of any accumulated and unpaid dividends.
 
During the year ended February 29, 2004, we issued 591,110 shares of Series A:
 
 
·
57,090 of these shares were issued for cash totaling $259,500 in private offerings to various third parties at an average price of $4.55 per share of Series A or an effective average price per common share of $0.036 on an "if converted" basis;
 
 
·
522,238 of these shares were issued in conversion of $2,499,509 of principal and accrued interest of the 5% Convertible Notes (see Note 9) to various third parties at an average price of $4.79 per share of Series A or an effective average price per common share of $0.036 on an "if converted" basis; and
 
 
·
11,782 of these shares were issued in conversion of $1,178,167 of principal and accrued interest of the 8% Convertible Notes (see Note 9) to various third parties at an average price of $10.00 per share of Series A or an effective average price per common share of $0.08 on an "if converted" basis.
 
On March 26, 2004, our Board of Directors authorized 8,000,000 shares of Series B convertible preferred stock (the “Series B”) with a par value of $0.001. Each Series B share is convertible into common stock at $0.02 per share. The Series B can be converted at any time at the option of the holder, provided there are sufficient common shares authorized.
 
The Series B has a liquidation preference of $5 per share. In addition, the holders of the Series B are entitled to receive cumulative dividends at a rate of 8% per annum. Dividends are payable in arrears on the first day of each quarter, commencing 90 days after the issuance date. Dividends are payable in cash, or, at the option of a majority of the holders of the Series B, in shares of common stock.
 
During the year ended February 28, 2005, we issued 1,971,273 shares of Series B:
 
1,089,245 of these shares were issued for cash totaling $5,446,225
 
500,000 of these shares were issued in conversion of $2,500,000 of notes payable
 
91,717 of these shares were issued as part of the global settlement totaling $458,583
 
290,311 of these shares were issued in settlement of liabilities totaling $1,451,555
 
During the year ended February 28, 2006, we issued 26,963 shares of Series B Preferred Stock for consideration of $123,461.
 
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As part of the reorganization plan, all Series A and Series B Preferred Stock has been converted into common stock of the reorganized company. The Series A Preferred Stock holders received one new share of common stock for each 1.8 Series A Preferred share. The Series B Preferred Stock holders received new common shares calculated by dividing the total cash invested in the Series B Placement by $3.37. As of February 28, 2006, there is no outstanding preferred stock.
 
Common Stock
 
At February 28, 2006, February 28, 2005, and February 29, 2004, we had 50,000,000 shares of $0.0001 par value common stock authorized for issuance. During the year ended February 28, 2006 we issued 24,282,710 shares of common stock in the reorganized company as follows:
 
 
·
1,134,000 shares upon conversion of $2,900,000 of secured debt
 
 
·
2,766,786 shares for administrative claims arising out of the bankruptcy filing
 
 
·
837,375 shares as penalty shares for failure to timely file a registration statement
 
 
·
4,611,247 shares in satisfaction of $8,125,939 of unsecured debt
 
 
·
1,300,172 shares in exchange for the old common stock
 
 
·
3, 319,403 shares for cancelled preferred stock
 
 
·
254,127 additional shares to settle claims in excess of the bankruptcy approval
 
 
·
6,065,699 shares for DIP financing
 
 
·
3,349,500 shares for new money contribution
 
 
·
 644,401 shares issued for legal settlements
 
As described below, as of February 28, 2005 we had commitments to issue, in exchange for consideration already received, approximately 65,000 shares of common stock. This is in addition to outstanding stock options, warrants and convertible securities.
 
During the year ended February 28, 2005, we issued 24,116 common shares as penalty shares on the shares purchased in the real estate transaction, for failure to file a registration statement.
 
During the year ended February 29, 2004, we did not issue any shares of common stock.
 
As part of the reorganization plan, all shares of outstanding common stock were cancelled and exchanged for common stock in the reorganized company in the ratio of one share of new common stock for every 338 shares of old common stock. Prior years shares outstanding, common stock, additional paid in capital, warrants outstanding and warrant exercise prices have been adjusted to reflect the effects of the reverse split.
 
Director Stock Options
 
We have granted nonqualified stock options to certain directors. Options were granted at fair market value at the date of grant, vested immediately, and were exercisable at any time within a 10-year period from the date of grant. These options were cancelled as part of the Reorganization Plan as of February 28, 2006.
 
A summary of our outstanding options and activity under the director’s plan is as follows:
 
   
Number of Shares
 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
 
Outstanding, February 29, 2004 and February 28, 2005
   
1,331
 
$
696.28 - 777.40
 
Exercisable, February 28, 2005
   
1,331
 
$
696.28 - 777.40
 
Cancelled, February 28, 2006
   
(1,331
)
$
696.28 - 777.40
 
Outstanding, February 28, 2006
   
0
       
 
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Employee Stock Options
 
The 1989 Stock Option Plan has granted the maximum allowable number of options authorized. In March 2000, our Board of Directors adopted the 2000 Stock Option Plan, a non-qualified plan which was subsequently approved by the stockholders. The 2000 Stock Option Plan authorized the grant of options to purchase up to 10% of our outstanding common shares.
 
During the year ended February 29, 2004, we:
 
 
·
issued stock options to employees to purchase 29,959 of our common stock, 5,551 of these shares were a reallocation of shares granted to employees in January 2003 that terminated their employment prior to vesting in these options.
 
 
·
issued stock options to various Board members and consultants to purchase 35,946 of our common stock.
 
Options issued to employees and employee directors were issued with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock and the value of options, as determined by the Black-Scholes model, of consultant options was not material.
 
As part of the reorganization plan, all outstanding employee options in both plans were cancelled.
 
Activity in the employee stock option plans was as follows:
 
 
 
1989 Plan
 
2000 Plan
 
 
 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
 
 
                 
Outstanding, February 28, 2003
   
2,860
 
$
605.02-$2,470.78
   
114,307
 
$
104.78 - 216.32
 
Granted
   
-
 
$
-
   
84,841
 
$
16.90 - 40.56
 
Canceled
   
(748
)
$
605.02-$2,470.78
   
(5,656
)
$
27.04 - 216.32
 
Outstanding, February 28, 2004
   
2,112
 
$
605.02-$2,470.78
   
163,906
 
$
16.90 - 216.32
 
Exercisable, February 28, 2004
   
2,112
 
$
605.02-$2,470.78
   
155,428
 
$
16.90 - 216.32
 
Outstanding, February 28, 2005
   
2,112
 
$
605.02-$2,470.78
   
163,906
 
$
16.90 - 216.32
 
Exercisable, February 28, 2005
   
2,112
 
$
605.02-$2,470.78
   
155,428
 
$
16.90 - 216.32
 
Cancelled
   
(2,112
)
$
605.02-$2,470.78
   
(163,906
)
$
16.90 - 216.32
 
Outstanding, February 28, 2006
   
0
 
$
-
   
0
 
$
0
 
 
The exercise prices for the options outstanding at February 28, 2006, and information relating to these options is as follows:
 
Range of Exercise Prices
 
Stock Options Outstanding
 
Stock Options Exercisable
 
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life
 
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Options Outstanding
 
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Options Exercisable
 
None
                               
 
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Warrants
 
During the year ended February 29, 2004, in connection with the Intercreditor Secured Debt financing (see Note 9), primarily as inducements to the lenders to continue to provide interim funding, the issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 9,467 shares of common stock at a price per share of $37.18, exercisable through January 7, 2011. Subsequent to year-end, we issued warrants (with a net exercise feature) to purchase an aggregate of 30,206 shares of common stock at a price per share of $8.11 to the same lenders, again as inducements to continue to provide interim funding.
 
We agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC within 60 days of closing under the Agreement and issued 16,272 additional warrants to the Purchasers during fiscal 2004 because we failed to do (see Note 4). These warrants were valued at $231,000, using the Black-Scholes pricing model, which is recorded in the accompanying fiscal 2004 financial statements as an additional loss on the sale of the minority interest in Aura Realty.
 
At February 29, 2004 and February 28, 2003, there were warrants outstanding to purchase 130,909 and 144,842 shares, respectively, of our common stock, exercisable at an average price of $148.72 and $128.44, respectively, per share.
 
As of February 29, 2004, the aggregate number of outstanding options, warrants, and common share equivalents was significantly in excess of the authorized but unissued number of shares of our common stock. Management intends to seek shareholder approval of an increase in the Company’s authorized shares sufficient to satisfy all existing commitments and create available shares for potential future investments. However, such approval was not granted. Hence, management determined that the value of the warrants was required to be classified as a liability under the provisions of EITF 00-19 - Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed To and Potentially Settled In a Company’s Own Stock. As of February 28, 2005, the value of the warrants has been classified as a liability.
 
Activity in issued and outstanding warrants was as follows:
 
   
Number of Shares
 
Exercise Prices
 
Outstanding, February 28, 2003
   
155,637
 
$
50.07 - 858.52
 
Issued
   
34,911
 
$
16.90 - 50.07
 
Exercised
   
-
 
$
-
 
Expired
   
59,934
 
$
67.60 - 162.24
 
Outstanding, February 29, 2004
   
130,909
 
$
16.90 - 858.52
 
Issued
   
443,786
 
$
6.76 - 16.90
 
Exercised
   
-
   
-
 
Expired
   
-
   
-
 
Outstanding, February 28, 2005
   
574,684
 
$
6.76 - 858.52
 
Cancelled
   
(574,684
)
$
6.76 - 858.52
 
Issued
   
5,022,948
 
$
2.00-3.00
 
Outstanding, February 28, 2006
   
5,022,948
 
$
2.00-3.00
 
 
As part of the reorganization plan, all warrants outstanding as of January 31, 2006 were cancelled.
 
During the year ended February 28, 2006, we issued 5,022,945 warrants with a grant date of January 31, 2006, as part of the reorganization plan. The warrants are exercisable for a period of five years from the date of grant and are exercisable at a price of $3.00 the first twelve months, $3.50 the second twelve months, and $4.00 thereafter.
 
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The exercise prices for the warrants outstanding at February 28, 2006, and information relating to these warrants is as follows:
 
Range of Exercise Prices
 
Stock Warrants Outstanding
 
Stock Warrants Exercisable
 
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life
 
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Warrants Outstanding
 
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Warrants Exercisable
 
 
Intrinsic Value
$3.00
 
5,022,945
 
5,022,945
 
59 months
 
$3.00
 
$3.00
 
$0.00
 
Assumptions for the Black-Scholes calculation for the warrants are as follows: Volatility - 114%, Term - 5 years, Discount rate - 5.25%.
 
NOTE 12 - INCOME TAXES
 
We have not incurred any income tax expense since inception. The actual tax benefit differs from the expected tax benefit computed by applying the United States federal corporate tax rate of 34% to loss before income taxes as follows for the years ended February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004:
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
 
             
Expected tax benefit
   
34.0
%
 
34.0
%
 
34.0
%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
   
6.0
   
6.0
   
6.0
 
Changes in valuation allowance
   
(40.0
)
 
(40.0
)
 
(40.0
)
Total
   
-
%
 
-
%
 
-
%
 
The following table summarizes the significant components of our deferred tax asset at February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005:
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
 
         
Deferred tax asset
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant, and equipment and other
   
0
   
6,350,000
 
Net operating loss carryforward
   
115,500,000
   
113,000,000
 
Valuation allowance
   
(115,500,000
)
 
(119,350,000
)
Net deferred tax asset
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
 
We recorded an allowance of 100% for its net operating loss carryforward due to the uncertainty of its realization.
 
A provision for income taxes has not been provided in these financial statements due to the net loss. At February 28, 2006, we had operating loss carryforwards of approximately $288,700,000, which expire through 2021.
 
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NOTE 13 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
 
We sponsor two employee benefit plans: The Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the "ESOP") and a 401(k) plan.
 
The ESOP is a qualified discretionary employee stock ownership plan that covers substantially all employees. We did not make any contributions to the ESOP during the years ended February 28, 2006, February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004.
 
We sponsor a voluntary, defined, contribution 401(k) plan. The plan provides for salary reduction contributions by employees and matching contributions by us of 20% of the first 7% of the employees' pre-tax contributions. The matching contributions included in selling, general, and administrative expenses were $10,552, $17,863 and $21,253 for the years ended February 28, 2006, February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004, respectively.
 
NOTE 14 - SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
We are a United States based company providing advanced technology products to various industries. The principal markets for our products are North America, Europe, and Asia. All of our operating long-lived assets are located in the United States. We operate in one segment.
 
Total net revenues from customer geographical segments are as follows for the years ended February 28, 2006 and February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004:
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
 
             
United States
 
$
1,583,509
 
$
2,420,136
 
$
1,841,000
 
Canada
   
105,243
   
43,523
   
1,000
 
Europe
   
7,246
   
7,826
   
3,000
 
Asia
   
60,107
   
53,946
   
19,000
 
 
                   
Total
 
$
1,756,105
 
$
2,525,431
 
$
1,864,000
 
 
NOTE 16 - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
 
The following tables list our quarterly financial information for the years ended February 28, 2006, February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004:
 
2006
 
 
First
Quarter
 
Second
 Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
 
Total
Year
 
 
                     
Net revenues
 
$
530,703
 
$
274,007
 
$
574,231
 
$
377,164
 
$
1,756,105
 
Gross profit
 
$
335,651
 
$
171,949
 
$
395,431
 
$
(200,441
)
$
702,590
 
Loss from operations
 
$
(1,249,927
)
$
(1,237,150
)
$
(1,143,838
)
$
(3,284,856
)
$
(6,915,771
)
Net income (loss)
 
$
(5,262,942
)
$
18,445,502
 
$
(1,418,084
)
$
(4,751,380
)
$
6,864,488
 
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share
 
$
(4.06
)
$
13.52
 
$
(1.09
)
$
(6.13
)
$
2.24
 
 
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2005
 
 
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
 
Total
Year
 
 
                     
Net revenues
 
$
685,834
 
$
599,443
 
$
631,774
 
$
608,380
 
$
2,525,431
 
Gross profit
 
$
416,836
 
$
470,024
 
$
377,300
 
$
(2,400,548
)
$
(1,136,388
)
Loss from operations
 
$
(1,491,525
)
$
(3,810,130
)
$
(2,024,533
)
$
(5,664,112
)
$
(13,815,300
)
Net loss
 
$
(2,571,476
)
$
(11,690,737
)
$
(16,504,722
)
$
1,966,895
 
$
(28,800,040
)
Basic and diluted loss per share
 
$
(2.03
)
$
(9.13
)
$
(12.84
)
$
3.43
 
$
(22.35
)
 
2004
 
 
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
 
Total
Year
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Net revenues
 
$
97,612
 
$
519,679
 
$
726,692
 
$
520,342
 
$
1,864,325
 
Gross profit
   
30,829
   
230,730
   
424,229
   
276,574
   
378,588
 
Loss from operations
   
(1,643,011
)
 
(3,271,243
)
 
(1,429,628
)
 
(4,605,143
)
 
(10,948,796
)
Net loss
   
(2,225,284
)
 
(3,536,450
)
 
(1,886,177
)
 
(5,936,964
)
 
(13,584,875
)
Basic and diluted loss per share
 
$
(1.69
)
$
(2.70
)
$
(1.69
)
$
(4.57
)
$
(10.65
)
 
NOTE 18 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
Capital Transactions
 
In the year ended February 28, 2007, we issued 4,412,928 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $3,965,156.
 
In the nine months ended November 30, 2007, we issued 5,614,650 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $5,377,08. We also issued 183,532 shares of common stock upon conversion of $183,532 of secured notes payable.
 
F-27

 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
 
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
 
Aura Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries
 
Our audits were conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) and were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole. The consolidated supplemental schedule II is presented for purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and is not a part of the basic consolidated financial statements. This schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our audits of the basic consolidated financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.
 
Our report covering the basic financial statements indicates that there is substantial doubt as to the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the outcome of which cannot presently be determined and that the financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
 
/s/Kabani & Company, Inc.
Certified Public Accountants

Los Angeles, California
June 15, 2007
 
F-28

 
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS - SCHEDULE II
 
 
 
Balance, Beginning of Year
 
Additions charged to Operations
 
Deductions
from
Reserve
 
Balance,
End of
Year
 
Reserve for doubtful accounts (see Note 3 and 6)
 
February 28, 2006
 
$
2,220,474
       
$
2,056,233
 
$
164,241
 
February 28, 2005
 
$
2,188,340
 
$
86,537
 
$
54,403
 
$
2,220,474
 
February 29, 2004
 
$
244,310
 
$
2,042,340
 
$
98,310
 
$
2,188,340
 
Reserve for obsolete inventories (see Note 5)
February 28, 2006
 
$
4,038,047
       
$
1,070,296
 
$
2,967,751
 
February 28, 2005
 
$
2,032,000
 
$
2,006,047
 
$
-
 
$
4,038,047
 
February 29, 2004
 
$
1,678,000
 
$
354,000
 
$
-
 
$
2,032,000
 
Reserve for investment (see Note 8)
February 28, 2006
 
$
2,987,640
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
2,987,640
 
February 28, 2005
 
$
2,701,579
 
$
286,061
 
$
-
 
$
2,987,640
 
February 29, 2004
 
$
2,522,487
 
$
500,000
 
$
320,908
 
$
2,701,579
 

F-29

EX-31.1 2 v106574_ex31-1.htm Unassociated Document
 
CERTIFICATION
 
I, Melvin Gagerman, Chief Executive Officer of Aura Systems, Inc., certify that:

1.      I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Aura Systems, Inc. and,

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 annual report;

3.      Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual 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 officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we 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.      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 our evaluation;
 
c. 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 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 officers 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 function):
 
a.       All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls 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.
 
           
 By: /s/ Melvin Gagerman      
 
Melvin Gagerman
Chief Executive Officer
March 25, 2008
     
 


EX-31.2 3 v106574_ex31-2.htm Unassociated Document
CERTIFICATION
 
I, Melvin Gagerman, Chief Financial Officer of Aura Systems, Inc., certify that:

1.      I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Aura Systems, Inc. and,

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 annual report;

3.      Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual 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 officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we 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.      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 our evaluation;
 
c. 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 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 officers 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 function):
 
a.       All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls 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.
 
         
 By: /s/ Melvin Gagerman      
 
Melvin Gagerman
Chief Financial Officer
March 25, 2008
   
 

EX-32.1 4 v106574_ex32-1.htm Unassociated Document
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
In connection with the Annual Report of Aura Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the annual period ending February 28, 2006, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Melvin Gagerman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 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; and

2.
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the periods indicated.
 
     
Date: March 25, 2008 By:   /s/ Melvin Gagerman
 
Melvin Gagerman
Chief Executive Officer, Chief
Financial Officer, Chief Accounting
Officer
 

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