q20710q.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q

[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007 

OR

[  ]      TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
           For the transition period from            to                                          

Commission File Number  001-15103

INVACARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 Ohio
95-2680965 
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No)
   
One Invacare Way, P.O. Box 4028, Elyria, Ohio
44036
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
   
  (440) 329-6000
  (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
  
_____________________________________________________________
 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
                       
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 (the “Exchange Act”) 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 whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check One).   Large accelerated filer   X     Accelerated filer          Non-accelerated filer      

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

As of August 6, 2007, the company had 30,857,451 Common Shares and 1,110,565 Class B Common Shares outstanding.



INVACARE CORPORATION

INDEX

 
Page No.
 
 
 
 
 
 
3
 
 
 
4
 
 
 
5
 
 
 
6
 
 
 
20
 
 
 
30
 
 
 
31
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
31
 
 
 
31
 
 
 
32
 
 
 
32
 
 
 
33
 
 
 
2

 
 Part I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 Item 1.   Financial Statements.

INVACARE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
June 30,
2007
 
 
December 31,
2006
 
 
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
 
(In thousands)
 
CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
35,546
 
 
$
82,203
 
Marketable securities
 
 
274
 
 
 
190
 
Trade receivables, net
 
 
264,322
 
 
 
261,606
 
Installment receivables, net
 
 
9,973
 
 
 
7,097
 
Inventories, net
 
 
197,144
 
 
 
201,756
 
Deferred income taxes
 
 
13,365
 
 
 
13,512
 
Other current assets
 
 
70,478
 
 
 
89,394
 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
 
 
591,102
 
 
 
655,758
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OTHER ASSETS
 
 
84,888
 
 
 
67,443
 
OTHER INTANGIBLES
 
 
100,739
 
 
 
102,876
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
 
 
167,491
 
 
 
173,945
 
GOODWILL
 
 
506,640
 
 
 
490,429
 
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
1,450,860
 
 
$
1,490,451
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
139,229
 
 
$
163,041
 
Accrued expenses
 
 
133,354
 
 
 
147,776
 
Accrued income taxes
 
 
1,861
 
 
 
12,916
 
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term obligations
 
 
5,161
 
 
 
124,243
 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
 
279,605
 
 
 
447,976
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LONG-TERM DEBT
 
 
565,721
 
 
 
448,883
 
OTHER LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
 
 
116,528
 
 
 
108,228
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred shares
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
Common shares
 
 
8,013
 
 
 
8,013
 
Class B common shares
 
 
278
 
 
 
278
 
Additional paid-in-capital
 
 
144,945
 
 
 
143,714
 
Retained earnings
 
 
258,502
 
 
 
276,750
 
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings
 
 
119,987
 
 
 
99,188
 
Treasury shares
 
 
(42,719
)
 
 
(42,579
)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
489,006
 
 
 
485,364
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
$
1,450,860
 
 
$
1,490,451
 
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

INVACARE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations - (unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(In thousands except per share data)
 
2007
 
 
2006
 
 
2007
 
 
2006
 
Net sales
 
$
393,267
 
 
$
371,764
 
 
$
768,172
 
 
$
733,468
 
Cost of products sold
 
 
283,321
 
 
 
266,199
 
 
 
559,170
 
 
 
526,607
 
Gross profit
 
 
109,946
 
 
 
105,565
 
 
 
209,002
 
 
 
206,861
 
Selling, general and administrative expense
 
 
93,851
 
 
 
88,369
 
 
 
181,617
 
 
 
171,976
 
Charge related to restructuring activities
 
 
1,661
 
 
 
2,840
 
 
 
4,813
 
 
 
5,997
 
Charges, interest and fees associated with debt refinancing
 
 
8
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
13,381
 
 
 
-
 
Interest expense
 
 
11,770
 
 
 
8,224
 
 
 
22,113
 
 
 
15,919
 
Interest income
 
 
(523
)
 
 
(716
)
 
 
(997
)
 
 
(1,316
)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
 
 
3,179
 
 
 
6,848
 
 
 
(11,925
)
 
 
14,285
 
Income taxes
 
 
3,125
 
 
 
1,895
 
 
 
5,525
 
 
 
4,125
 
NET EARNINGS (LOSS)
 
$
54
 
 
$
4,953
 
 
$
(17,450
)
 
$
10,160
 
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE
 
 
.0125
 
 
 
.0125
 
 
 
.0250
 
 
 
.0250
 
Net earnings (loss) per share – basic
 
$
0.00
 
 
$
0.16
 
 
$
(0.55
)
 
$
0.32
 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
 
 
31,838
 
 
 
31,789
 
 
 
31,832
 
 
 
31,760
 
Net earnings (loss) per share – assuming dilution
 
$
0.00
 
 
$
0.15
 
 
$
(0.55
)
 
$
0.32
 
Weighted average shares outstanding - assuming dilution
 
 
31,844
 
 
 
32,113
 
 
 
31,832
 
 
 
32,155
 
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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INVACARE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - (unaudited)
 
 
Six Months Ended
 June 30,
 
 
 
2007
 
 
2006
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
(In thousands)
 
Net earnings (loss)
 
$
(17,450
)
 
$
10,160
 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt finance charges, interest and fees associated with debt refinancing
 
 
13,381
 
 
 
-
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
21,880
 
 
 
19,096
 
Provision for losses on trade and installment receivables
 
 
4,100
 
 
 
4,224
 
Provision for other deferred liabilities
 
 
1,371
 
 
 
1,919
 
Provision for deferred income taxes
 
 
1,583
 
 
 
1,790
 
Gain on disposals of property and equipment
 
 
281
 
 
 
558
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trade receivables
 
 
(2,299
)
 
 
3,591
 
Installment sales contracts, net
 
 
(4,192
)
 
 
(2,569
)
Inventories
 
 
7,874
 
 
 
(9,632
)
Other current assets
 
 
21,126
 
 
 
(992
)
Accounts payable
 
 
(25,061
)
 
 
6,239
 
Accrued expenses
 
 
(25,188
)
 
 
(10,909
)
Other deferred liabilities
 
 
336
 
 
 
1,338
 
NET CASH (USED) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
(2,258
)
 
 
24,813
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
 
 
(7,770
)
 
 
(9,789
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
 
 
462
 
 
 
63
 
Other long term assets
 
 
(187
)
 
 
62
 
Other
 
 
(1,590
)
 
 
(912
)
NET CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
(9,085
)
 
 
(10,576
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit, securitization facility and long-term borrowings
 
 
550,940
 
 
 
430,840
 
Payments on revolving lines of credit, securitization facility and long-term debt and capital lease obligations
 
 
(566,215
)
 
 
(468,507
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
 
-
 
 
 
1,835
 
Payment of financing costs
 
 
(20,384
)
 
 
-
 
Payment of dividends
 
 
(798
)
 
 
(795
)
NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
(36,457
)
 
 
(36,627
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 
 
1,143
 
 
 
(2,500
)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 
 
(46,657
)
 
 
(24,890
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
 
82,203
 
 
 
25,624
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
35,546
 
 
$
734
 
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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INVACARE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2007

Nature of Operations - Invacare Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor in the $8.0 billion worldwide market for medical equipment used in the home based upon its distribution channels, breadth of product line and net sales. The company designs, manufactures and distributes an extensive line of health care products for the non-acute care environment, including the home health care, retail and extended care markets.

Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the company, its majority owned subsidiaries and a variable interest entity for which the company is the primary beneficiary. Certain foreign subsidiaries, represented by the European segment, are consolidated using a May 31 quarter end in order to meet filing deadlines. No material subsequent events have occurred related to the European segment, which would require disclosure or adjustment to the company’s financial statements. All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated.

Reclassifications - Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statements to conform to the presentation used for the period ended June 30, 2007.

Use of Estimates - The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Business Segments - The company operates in five primary business segments:  North America / Home Medical Equipment (“NA/HME”), Invacare Supply Group, Institutional Products Group, Europe and Asia/Pacific.  The five reportable segments represent operating groups, which offer products to different geographic regions.

The NA/HME segment sells each of three primary product lines, which includes: standard, rehab and respiratory products. Invacare Supply Group sells branded medical supplies including ostomy, incontinence, diabetic, wound care, urology and miscellaneous home medical products as well as home medical equipment aids for daily living.  The Institutional Products Group sells health care furnishings including beds, case goods and patient handling equipment for the long-term care market as well as accessory products. Europe and Asia/Pacific sell the same product lines with the exception of distributed products. Each business segment may sell to the home health care, retail and extended care markets.

The company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes for each reportable segment. The accounting policies of each segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies for the company’s consolidated financial statements. Intersegment sales and transfers are based on the costs to manufacture plus a reasonable profit element. Therefore, intercompany profit or loss on intersegment sales and transfers is not considered in evaluating segment performance.

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The information by segment is as follows (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
Revenues from external customers
                       
     North America / HME
  $
166,351
    $
171,198
    $
327,883
    $
342,892
 
     Invacare Supply Group
   
62,696
     
56,165
     
124,372
     
111,250
 
     Institutional Products Group
   
21,746
     
22,743
     
45,470
     
45,939
 
     Europe
   
119,213
     
104,687
     
226,243
     
200,233
 
     Asia/Pacific
   
23,261
     
16,971
     
44,204
     
33,154
 
     Consolidated
  $
393,267
    $
371,764
    $
768,172
    $
733,468
 
Intersegment Revenues
                               
     North America / HME
  $
11,098
    $
11,736
    $
22,389
    $
25,808
 
     Invacare Supply Group
   
35
     
68
     
121
     
81
 
     Europe
   
2,496
     
2,906
     
4,904
     
5,675
 
     Asia/Pacific
   
7,409
     
9,256
     
13,498
     
17,282
 
     Consolidated
  $
21,038
    $
23,966
    $
40,912
    $
48,846
 
Charge related to restructuring before income taxes
                               
     North America / HME
  $
381
    $
2,034
    $
2,811
    $
4,840
 
     Invacare Supply Group
    (29 )    
-
     
14
     
-
 
     Institutional Products Group
   
5
     
-
     
9
     
25
 
     Europe
   
1,155
     
1,100
     
1,941
     
1,438
 
     Asia/Pacific
   
277
     
482
     
283
     
766
 
     Consolidated
  $
1,789
    $
3,616
    $
5,058
    $
7,069
 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
                               
     North America / HME
  $
2,341
    $
6,190
    $ (567 )   $
12,468
 
     Invacare Supply Group
   
556
     
1,447
     
1,611
     
2,786
 
     Institutional Products Group
   
538
     
952
     
1,133
     
2,505
 
     Europe
   
6,596
     
5,941
     
10,520
     
9,633
 
     Asia/Pacific
    (909 )     (1,967 )     (2,019 )     (3,365 )
     All Other *
    (5,943 )     (5,715 )     (22,603 )     (9,742 )
     Consolidated
  $
3,179
    $
6,848
    $ (11,925 )   $
14,285
 

 
“All Other” consists of unallocated corporate selling, general and administrative costs and intercompany profits, which do not meet the quantitative criteria for determining reportable segments.  In addition, the “All Other” earnings (loss) before income taxes for the first half of 2007 includes debt finance charges, interest and fees associated with debt refinancing.



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Net Earnings Per Common Share - The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per common share for the periods indicated.
   
Three Months Ended
 June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
 June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
   
  (In thousands, except per share data)         
 
Basic
                       
   Average common shares outstanding
   
31,838
     
31,789
     
31,832
     
31,760
 
                                 
   Net earnings (loss)
  $
54
    $
4,953
    $ (17,450 )   $
10,160
 
                                 
   Net earnings (loss) per common share
  $
.00
    $
.16
    $ (.55 )   $
.32
 
                                 
Diluted
                               
   Average common shares outstanding
   
31,838
     
31,789
     
31,832
     
31,760
 
   Stock options and awards
   
6
     
324
     
-
     
395
 
   Average common shares assuming dilution
   
31,844
     
32,113
     
31,832
     
32,155
 
                                 
   Net earnings (loss)
  $
54
    $
4,953
    $ (17,450 )   $
10,160
 
                                 
   Net earnings (loss) per common share
  $
.00
    $
.15
    $ (.55 )   $
.32
 

At June 30, 2007, 3,933,034 shares were excluded from the average common shares assuming dilution for the three months ended June 30, 2007 as they were anti-dilutive while all of the company’s shares associated with stock options were anti-dilutive for the six months ended June 30, 2007 because of the company’s net loss in the first half of the year.  At June 30, 2006, 2,452,771 and 2,467,175 shares were excluded from the average common shares assuming dilution for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, respectively, as they were anti-dilutive.  For the three months ended June 30, 2007, the majority of the anti-dilutive shares were granted at exercise prices of $41.87 which was higher than the average fair market value prices of $18.25.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, the majority of the anti-dilutive shares were granted at an exercise price of $41.87 which was higher than the average fair market value prices of $28.80 and $30.46, respectively.

Concentration of Credit Risk - The company manufactures and distributes durable medical equipment and supplies to the home health care, retail and extended care markets. The company performs credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition. Prior to December 2000, the company financed equipment to certain customers for periods ranging from 6 to 39 months. In December 2000, Invacare entered into an agreement with De Lage Landen, Inc. (“DLL”), a third party financing company, to provide the majority of future lease financing to Invacare’s customers. The DLL agreement provides for direct leasing between DLL and the Invacare customer. The company retains a limited recourse obligation ($38,343,000 at June 30, 2007) to DLL for events of default under the contracts (total balance outstanding of $100,612,000 at June 30, 2007). FASB Interpretation No. 45, Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others, requires the company to record a guarantee liability as it relates to the limited recourse obligation. As such, the company has recorded a liability for this guarantee obligation within accrued expenses. The company monitors the collections status of these contracts and has provided amounts for estimated losses in its allowances for doubtful accounts in accordance with SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. Credit losses are provided for in the financial statements.

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Substantially all of the company’s receivables are due from health care, medical equipment dealers and long term care facilities located throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Europe. A significant portion of products sold to dealers, both foreign and domestic, is ultimately funded through government reimbursement programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, the company has also seen a significant shift in reimbursement to customers from managed care entities. As a consequence, changes in these programs can have an adverse impact on dealer liquidity and profitability. In addition, reimbursement guidelines in the home health care industry have a substantial impact on the nature and type of equipment an end user can obtain as well as the timing of reimbursement and, thus, affect the product mix, pricing and payment patterns of the company’s customers.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles - The change in goodwill reflected on the balance sheet from December 31, 2006 to June 30, 2007 was entirely the result of foreign currency translation.

All of the company’s other intangible assets have definite lives and are amortized over their useful lives, except for $33,835,000 related to trademarks, which have indefinite lives.

As of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, other intangibles consisted of the following (in thousands):

   
June 30, 2007
   
December 31, 2006
 
   
 Historical
 Cost
   
Accumulated Amortization
   
 Historical
 Cost
   
Accumulated Amortization
 
Customer lists
  $
72,123
    $
17,736
    $
71,106
    $
14,373
 
Trademarks
   
33,835
     
-
     
33,034
     
-
 
License agreements
   
4,560
     
4,247
     
4,489
     
3,821
 
Developed technology
   
6,897
     
1,178
     
6,819
     
940
 
Patents
   
6,771
     
4,080
     
6,631
     
3,869
 
Other
   
8,490
     
4,696
     
8,005
     
4,205
 
    $
132,676
    $
31,937
    $
130,084
    $
27,208
 

Amortization expense related to other intangibles was $4,391,000 in the first half of 2007 and is estimated to be $8,453,000 in 2008, $8,132,000 in 2009, $7,967,000 in 2010, $7,529,000 in 2011 and $7,128,000 in 2012.

Investment in Affiliated Company - FASB Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (FIN 46), which was revised in December 2003, requires consolidation of an entity if the company is subject to a majority of the risk of loss from the variable interest entity’s (VIE) activities or entitled to receive a majority of the entity’s residual returns, or both. A company that consolidates a VIE is known as the primary beneficiary of that entity.

The company consolidates NeuroControl, a company whose product is focused on the treatment of post-stroke shoulder pain in the United States. Certain of the company’s officers and directors (or their affiliates) have small minority equity ownership positions in NeuroControl. Based on the provisions of FIN 46 and the company’s analysis, the company determined that it was the primary beneficiary of this VIE as of January 1, 2005 due to the company’s board of directors’ approval of additional funding for the VIE in 2005. Accordingly, the company has consolidated this investment on a prospective basis since January 1, 2005 and recorded an intangible asset for patented technology of $7,003,000. The other beneficial interest holders have no recourse against the company.

 
In the fourth quarter of 2006, the company’s board of directors made a decision to no longer fund the cash needs of NeuroControl.  Based upon that decision, NeuroControl’s directors decided to commence a liquidation process and cease operations. Therefore, funding of this investment ceased on December 31, 2006. As a result of this decision, the company established a valuation reserve related to the NeuroControl intangible asset of $5,601,000 to fully reserve against the patented technology intangible as it was deemed to be impaired.

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Effective January 1, 2006, the company adopted SFAS No. 123R using the modified prospective application method. Under the modified prospective method, compensation cost was recognized for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006 for: 1) all stock-based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006 based upon the grant-date fair value calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 123R, and 2) all stock-based payments granted prior to, but not vested as of, January 1, 2006 based upon grant-date fair value as calculated for previously presented pro forma footnote disclosures in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation. The amounts of stock-based compensation expense recognized were as follows (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
 June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
Stock-based compensation expense recognized as part of selling, general and administrative expense
  $
467
    $
307
    $
1,077
    $
575
 

The 2007 and 2006 amounts above reflect compensation expense related to restricted stock awards and nonqualified stock options awarded under the 2003 Performance Plan.  Stock-based compensation is not allocated to the business segments, but is reported as part of All Other as shown in the company’s Business Segment Note to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Stock Incentive Plans - The 2003 Performance Plan (the “2003 Plan”) allows the Compensation, Management Development and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Committee”) to grant up to 3,800,000 Common Shares in connection with incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights and stock awards (including the use of restricted stock).  The Committee has the authority to determine which employees and directors will receive awards, the amount of the awards and the other terms and conditions of the awards.  During the first half of 2007, the Committee granted 13,500 non-qualified stock options for a term of ten years at the fair market value of the company’s Common Shares on the date of grant under the 2003 Plan.

Under the terms of the company’s outstanding restricted stock awards, all of the shares granted vest ratably over the four years after the grant date.  Compensation expense of $650,000 was recognized in the first half of 2007 and as of June 30, 2007, outstanding restricted stock awards totaling 124,377 were not yet vested.  There were no restricted stock awards granted in the first half of 2007.






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Stock option activity during the six months ended June 30, 2007 was as follows:

   
2007
   
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
Options outstanding at January 1
   
4,724,651
    $
30.68
 
Granted
   
13,500
     
19.82
 
Exercised
   
-
     
-
 
Canceled
    (425,185 )    
28.81
 
Options outstanding at June 30
   
4,312,966
    $
30.83
 
                 
Options price range at June 30
  $
16.03 to
         
    $
47.80
         
Options exercisable at June 30
   
3,841,189
         
Options available for grant at June 30*
   
1,875,638
         

* Options available for grant as of June 30, 2007 reduced by net restricted stock award activity of 241,649.

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at June 30, 2007:
                                 
     
Options Outstanding
   
Options Exercisable
 
           
Weighted
                   
     
Number Outstanding
   
Average Remaining
   
Weighted Average
   
Number Exercisable
   
Weighted Average
 
Exercise Prices
   
At 6/30/07
   
Contractual Life
   
Exercise Price
   
At 6/30/07
   
Exercise Price
 
$
16.03 - $23.69
     
1,749,928
   
3.7 years
    $
22.18
     
1,337,851
    $
22.10
 
$
24.43 - $36.40
     
1,186,308
     
4.7
    $
31.12
     
1,126,608
    $
31.12
 
$
37.70 - $47.80
     
1,376,730
     
7.2
    $
41.59
     
1,376,730
    $
41.59
 
Total
     
4,312,966
     
5.1
    $
30.83
     
3,841,189
    $
31.73
 

The stock options awarded become exercisable over a four-year vesting period whereby options vest in equal installments each year.  Options granted with graded vesting are accounted for as single options.  The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

   
2007
 
Expected dividend yield
    2.47 %
Expected stock price volatility
    28.7 %
Risk-free interest rate
    4.82 %
Expected life (years)
   
3.7
 

The assumed expected life is based on the company’s historical analysis of option history.  The expected stock price volatility is also based on actual historical volatility, and expected dividend yield is based on historical dividends as the company has no current intention of changing its dividend policy.
 
The weighted-average fair value of options granted during the first half of 2007 was $5.59.  The 2003 Plan provides that shares granted come from the company’s authorized but unissued Common Shares or treasury shares.  In addition, the company’s stock-based compensation plans allow participants to exchange shares for withholding taxes, which results in the company acquiring treasury shares.
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As of June 30, 2007, there was $5,999,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost from stock-based compensation arrangements granted under the company’s plans, which is related to non-vested shares, and includes $2,861,000 related to restricted stock awards.  The company expects the compensation expense to be recognized over approximately 4 years.

Warranty Costs - Generally, the company’s products are covered by warranties against defects in material and workmanship for periods up to six years from the date of sale to the customer.  Certain components carry a lifetime warranty.  A provision for estimated warranty cost is recorded at the time of sale based upon actual experience.  The company continuously assesses the adequacy of its product warranty accrual and makes adjustments as needed.  Historical analysis is primarily used to determine the company’s warranty reserves.  Claims history is reviewed and provisions are adjusted as needed.  However, the company does consider other events, such as a product recall, which could warrant additional warranty reserve provision.  No material adjustments to warranty reserves were necessary in the first half of 2007.

The following is a reconciliation of the changes in accrued warranty costs for the reporting period (in thousands):

Balance as of January 1, 2007
  $
15,165
 
Warranties provided during the period
   
5,797
 
Settlements made during the period
    (4,873 )
Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties during the period, including expirations
   
416
 
Balance as of June 30, 2007
  $
16,505
 

Charge Related to Restructuring Activities - Previously, the company announced multi-year cost reductions and profit improvement actions, which included: reducing global headcount, outsourcing improvements utilizing the company’s China manufacturing capability and third parties, shifting substantial resources from product development to manufacturing cost reduction activities and product rationalization, reducing freight exposure through freight auctions and changing the freight policy, general expense reductions and exiting manufacturing and distribution facilities.  The restructuring was necessitated by the continued decline in reimbursement by the U.S. government as well as similar reimbursement pressures abroad and continued pricing pressures faced by the company as a result of outsourcing by competitors to lower cost locations.

To date, the company has made substantial progress on its restructuring activities, including exiting manufacturing and distribution facilities and eliminating approximately 770 positions through June 30, 2007, including 180 positions in the first half of 2007.  Restructuring charges of $5,058,000 and $7,069,000 were incurred in the first six months of 2007 and 2006, respectively, of which $245,000 and $1,072,000, respectively, were recorded in cost of products sold as it relates to inventory markdowns and the remaining charge amount is included on the Charge Related to Restructuring Activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations as part of operations.  There have been no material changes in accrued balances related to the charge, either as a result of revisions in the plan or changes in estimates, and the company expects to utilize the accruals recorded through June 30, 2007 during 2007.

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A progression of the accruals by segment recorded as a result of the restructuring is as follows (in thousands):

   
Balance at
12/31/06
   
Accruals (Reversals)
   
Payments
   
Balance at
6/30/07
 
North America/HME
                       
  Severance
  $
1,359
    $
2,794
    $ (3,205 )   $
948
 
  Contract terminations
   
557
      (111 )     (52 )    
394
 
  Product line discontinuance
   
2,037
     
128
      (2,165 )    
-
 
     Total
  $
3,953
    $
2,811
    $ (5,422 )   $
1,342
 
Invacare Supply Group
                               
  Severance
  $
166
    $
14
    $ (176 )   $
4
 
Institutional Products Group
                               
  Severance
  $
-
    $
9
    $ (9 )   $
-
 
Europe
                               
  Severance
  $
3,734
    $
251
    $ (3,287 )   $
698
 
  Product line discontinuance
   
-
     
117
      (117 )    
-
 
  Other
   
-
     
1,573
      (1,471 )    
102
 
     Total
  $
3,734
    $
1,941
    $ (4,875 )   $
800
 
Asia/Pacific
                               
  Severance
  $
-
    $
146
    $ (146 )   $
-
 
  Contract terminations
   
122
     
6
      (5 )    
123
 
  Other
   
-
     
131
      (123 )    
8
 
     Total
  $
122
    $
283
    $ (274 )   $
131
 
Consolidated
                               
  Severance
  $
5,259
    $
3,214
    $ (6,823 )   $
1,650
 
  Contract terminations
   
679
      (105 )     (57 )    
517
 
  Product line discontinuance
   
2,037
     
245
      (2,282 )    
-
 
  Other
   
-
     
1,704
      (1,594 )    
110
 
     Total
  $
7,975
    $
5,058
    $ (10,756 )   $
2,277
 

Comprehensive Earnings (loss) - Total comprehensive earnings were as follows (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
 June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
 June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
Net earnings (loss)
  $
54
    $
4,953
    $ (17,450 )   $
10,160
 
Foreign currency translation gain
   
21,892
     
40,558
     
25,750
     
39,770
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities
   
3
      (60 )    
54
      (38 )
SERP/DBO amortization of prior service costs and unrecognized losses
   
461
     
-
     
1,404
     
-
 
Current period unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges
    (5,188 )    
11
      (6,409 )    
1,094
 
Total comprehensive earnings
  $
17,222
    $
45,462
    $
3,349
    $
50,986
 


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Inventories - Inventories determined under the first in, first out method consist of the following components (in thousands):
   
June 30, 2007
   
December 31, 2006
 
Raw materials
  $
62,351
    $
66,718
 
Work in process
   
17,688
     
16,715
 
Finished goods
   
117,105
     
118,323
 
    $
197,144
    $
201,756
 
 
Property and Equipment - Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

   
June 30, 2007
   
December 31, 2006
 
Machinery and equipment
  $
282,839
    $
276,062
 
Land, buildings and improvements
   
88,349
     
86,544
 
Furniture and fixtures
   
28,408
     
29,609
 
Leasehold improvements
   
16,077
     
15,943
 
     
415,673
     
408,158
 
Less allowance for depreciation
    (248,182 )     (234,213 )
    $
167,491
    $
173,945
 

Acquisitions– In the first six months of 2007, the company made no acquisitions.  On September 9, 2004 the company acquired 100% of the shares of WP Domus GmbH (Domus), a European-based holding company that manufactures several complementary product lines to Invacare’s product lines, including power add-on products, bath lifts and walking aids, from WP Domus LLC. Domus has three divisions: Alber, Aquatec and Dolomite.  In accordance with EITF Issue No. 95-3, Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a Purchase Business Combination, the company previously recorded accruals for severance and exit costs for facility closures and contract terminations.

A progression of the accruals recorded in the purchase price allocation is as follows (in thousands):
   
 Severance
   
Exit of
Product Lines
   
Sales Agency
Terminations
 
Balance at 1/1/05
  $
561
    $
-
    $
-
 
  Additional accruals
   
4,445
     
897
     
612
 
  Payments
    (1,957 )    
-
      (612 )
Balance at 12/31/05
   
3,049
     
897
     
-
 
  Adjustments
    (1,285 )     (897 )    
-
 
  Payments
    (566 )    
-
     
-
 
Balance at 12/31/06
   
1,198
     
-
     
-
 
  Adjustments
   
20
     
-
     
-
 
  Payments
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
Balance at 6/30/07
  $
1,218
    $
-
    $
-
 
The adjustments for the first half of 2007 represent the impact of currency translation.  The company anticipates the majority of the remaining reserves to be utilized in 2007.

Income Taxes - The company had an effective tax rate of 98.3% and (46.3%) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 compared with 27.7% and 28.9% for the same periods a year ago.  The company’s effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to losses with no corresponding tax benefits as a result of a valuation reserve recorded against domestic deferred tax assets reduced by tax credits and earnings abroad being taxed at rates lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate.  The change in the effective rate for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 compared to the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006 is primarily due to domestic losses without benefit as a result of valuation reserves.

In June 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 prescribes recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return as well as guidance regarding derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.  The company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007.  As a result of the implementation the company did not recognize an adjustment in the liability for unrecognized income tax benefits.  As of the adoption date, the company had $8.8 million of unrecognized tax benefits, all of which would affect the effective tax rate if recognized.  The company continues to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.  As of the adoption date the company had $2 million of accrued interest related to uncertain tax positions.

The company files tax returns in numerous jurisdictions around the world.  Most tax returns for years after 2002 are open for examination, including the domestic return, and in certain circumstances selective returns in earlier years are also open for examination.

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Effective February 12, 2007, substantially all of the domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”) of the company became guarantors of the indebtedness of Invacare Corporation under its 9 ¾% Senior Notes due 2015 (the “Senior Notes”) with an aggregate principal amount of $175,000,000 and under its 4.125% Convertible Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2027 (the “Debentures”) with an aggregate principal amount of $135,000,000.  The majority of the company’s subsidiaries are not guaranteeing the indebtedness of the Senior Notes or Debentures (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”).  Each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries has fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, to pay principal, premium, and interest related to the Senior Notes and to the Debentures and each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries are directly or indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries of the company.

Presented below are the consolidating condensed financial statements of Invacare Corporation (Parent), its combined Guarantor Subsidiaries and combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries with their investments in subsidiaries accounted for using the equity method.  The company does not believe that separate financial statements of the Guarantor Subsidiaries are material to investors and accordingly, separate financial statements and other disclosures related to the Guarantor Subsidiaries are not presented.


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CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 (in thousands)
 
Three month period ended  June 30, 2007
 
The Company (Parent)
   
Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Net sales
  $
81,158
    $
156,578
    $
169,949
    $ (14,418 )   $
393,267
 
Cost of products sold
   
62,516
     
123,157
     
112,118
      (14,470 )    
283,321
 
Gross Profit
   
18,642
     
33,421
     
57,831
     
52
     
109,946
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
29,204
     
25,347
     
39,300
     
-
     
93,851
 
Charge related to restructuring activities
   
155
      (29 )    
1,535
     
-
     
1,661
 
Debt finance charges, interest and fees associated with debt refinancing
    (8 )    
-
     
16
     
-
     
8
 
Income (loss) from equity investee
   
18,341
     
7,377
      (1,133 )     (24,585 )    
-
 
Interest expense - net
   
7,252
     
320
     
3,675
     
-
     
11,247
 
Earnings (loss) before Income Taxes
   
380
     
15,160
     
12,172
      (24,533 )    
3,179
 
Income taxes
   
326
     
315
     
2,484
     
-
     
3,125
 
Net Earnings (loss)
  $
54
    $
14,845
    $
9,688
    $ (24,533 )   $
54
 
                                         
Three month period ended June 30, 2006
                                       
Net sales
  $
85,046
    $
153,749
    $
149,696
    $ (16,727 )   $
371,764
 
Cost of products sold
   
63,652
     
119,513
     
99,572
      (16,538 )    
266,199
 
Gross Profit
   
21,394
     
34,236
     
50,124
      (189 )    
105,565
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
26,079
     
33,044
     
29,246
     
-
     
88,369
 
Charge related to restructuring activities
   
1,789
     
107
     
944
     
-
     
2,840
 
Income (loss) from equity investee
   
13,609
     
5,148
     
10,787
      (29,544 )    
-
 
Interest expense - net
   
4,161
     
2,074
     
1,273
     
-
     
7,508
 
Earnings (loss) before Income Taxes
   
2,974
     
4,159
     
29,448
      (29,733 )    
6,848
 
Income taxes (benefit)
    (1,979 )    
862
     
3,012
     
-
     
1,895
 
Net Earnings (loss)
  $
4,953
    $
3,297
    $
26,436
    $ (29,733 )   $
4,953
 
                                         
Six month period ended  June 30, 2007
                                       
Net sales
  $
156,610
    $
315,532
    $
324,329
    $ (28,299 )   $
768,172
 
Cost of products sold
   
122,579
     
250,666
     
214,358
      (28,433 )    
559,170
 
Gross Profit
   
34,031
     
64,866
     
109,971
     
134
     
209,002
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
54,425
     
53,071
     
74,121
     
-
     
181,617
 
Charge related to restructuring activities
   
2,450
     
14
     
2,349
     
-
     
4,813
 
Debt finance charges, interest and fees associated with debt refinancing
   
13,334
     
-
     
47
     
-
     
13,381
 
Income (loss) from equity investee
   
33,075
     
11,000
      (4,288 )     (39,787 )    
-
 
Interest expense - net
   
13,891
     
744
     
6,481
     
-
     
21,116
 
Earnings (loss) before Income Taxes
    (16,994 )    
22,037
     
22,685
      (39,653 )     (11,925 )
Income taxes
   
456
     
540
     
4,529
     
-
     
5,525
 
Net Earnings (loss)
  $ (17,450 )   $
21,497
    $
18,156
    $ (39,653 )   $ (17,450 )
                                         
Six month period ended  June 30, 2006
                                       
Net sales
  $
170,567
    $
309,639
    $
288,606
    $ (35,344 )   $
733,468
 
Cost of products sold
   
127,450
     
240,915
     
193,437
      (35,195 )    
526,607
 
Gross Profit
   
43,117
     
68,724
     
95,169
      (149 )    
206,861
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
52,242
     
56,229
     
63,505
     
-
     
171,976
 
Charge related to restructuring activities
   
3,531
     
125
     
2,341
     
-
     
5,997
 
Income (loss) from equity investee
   
26,856
     
9,018
     
11,044
      (46,918 )    
-
 
Interest expense - net
   
7,305
     
4,614
     
2,684
     
-
     
14,603
 
Earnings (loss) before Income Taxes
   
6,895
     
16,774
     
37,683
      (47,067 )    
14,285
 
Income taxes (benefit)
    (3,265 )    
862
     
6,528
     
-
     
4,125
 
Net Earnings (loss)
  $
10,160
    $
15,912
    $
31,155
    $ (47,067 )   $
10,160
 


CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
 (in thousands)
 
June 30, 2007
 
The Company (Parent)
   
Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Assets
                             
Current Assets
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $
14,408
    $
2,416
    $
18,722
    $
-
    $
35,546
 
Marketable securities
   
274
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
274
 
Trade receivables, net
   
106,624
     
53,614
     
105,884
      (1,800 )    
264,322
 
Installment receivables, net
   
-
     
7,713
     
2,260
     
-
     
9,973
 
Inventories, net
   
71,002
     
34,895
     
92,603
      (1,356 )    
197,144
 
Deferred income taxes
   
4,373
     
394
     
8,598
     
-
     
13,365
 
Other current assets
   
24,526
     
8,967
     
36,985
     
-
     
70,478
 
Total Current Assets
   
221,207
     
107,999
     
265,052
      (3,156 )    
591,102
 
Investment in subsidiaries
   
1,291,838
     
607,141
     
-
      (1,898,979 )    
-
 
Intercompany advances, net
   
349,042
     
803,088
     
36,332
      (1,188,462 )    
-
 
Other Assets
   
67,215
     
15,766
     
1,907
     
-
     
84,888
 
Other Intangibles
   
1,063
     
12,211
     
87,465
     
-
     
100,739
 
Property and Equipment, net
   
60,943
     
10,872
     
95,676
     
-
     
167,491
 
Goodwill
   
-
     
23,541
     
483,099
     
-
     
506,640
 
Total Assets
  $
1,991,308
    $
1,580,618
    $
969,531
    $ (3,090,597 )   $
1,450,860
 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
                                       
Current Liabilities
                                       
Accounts payable
  $
71,269
    $
15,103
    $
52,857
    $
-
    $
139,229
 
Accrued expenses
   
39,094
     
17,861
     
78,199
      (1,800 )    
133,354
 
Accrued income taxes
   
2,280
     
91
      (510 )    
-
     
1,861
 
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term
    obligations
   
4,273
     
-
     
888
     
-
     
5,161
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
116,916
     
33,055
     
131,434
      (1,800 )    
279,605
 
Long-Term Debt
   
554,224
     
31
     
11,466
     
-
     
565,721
 
Other Long-Term Obligations
   
61,596
     
2,040
     
52,892
     
-
     
116,528
 
Intercompany advances, net
   
769,566
     
316,532
     
102,364
      (1,188,462 )    
-
 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
   
489,006
     
1,228,960
     
671,375
      (1,900,335 )    
489,006
 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $
1,991,308
    $
1,580,618
    $
969,531
    $ (3,090,597 )   $
1,450,860
 

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(in thousands)
 
December 31, 2006
 
The Company (Parent)
   
Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Assets
                             
Current Assets
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $
35,918
    $
2,202
    $
44,083
    $
-
    $
82,203
 
Marketable securities
   
190
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
190
 
Trade receivables, net
   
651
     
15,888
     
248,667
      (3,600 )    
261,606
 
Installment receivables, net
   
-
     
5,513
     
1,584
     
-
     
7,097
 
Inventories, net
   
77,201
     
37,511
     
88,585
      (1,541 )    
201,756
 
Deferred income taxes
   
4,223
     
393
     
8,896
     
-
     
13,512
 
Other current assets
   
26,353
     
8,764
     
55,477
      (1,200 )    
89,394
 
Total Current Assets
   
144,536
     
70,271
     
447,292
      (6,341 )    
655,758
 
Investment in subsidiaries
   
1,293,046
     
607,559
     
-
      (1,900,605 )    
-
 
Intercompany advances, net
   
354,660
     
850,121
     
110,935
      (1,315,716 )    
-
 
Other Assets
   
50,443
     
15,566
     
1,434
     
-
     
67,443
 
Other Intangibles
   
1,016
     
13,150
     
88,710
     
-
     
102,876
 
Property and Equipment, net
   
65,016
     
11,550
     
97,379
     
-
     
173,945
 
Goodwill
   
-
     
23,541
     
466,888
     
-
     
490,429
 
Total Assets
   
1,908,717
    $
1,591,758
    $
1,212,638
    $ (3,222,662 )   $
1,490,451
 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
                                       
Current Liabilities
                                       
Accounts payable
  $
89,818
    $
12,095
    $
61,128
    $
-
    $
163,041
 
Accrued expenses
   
34,611
     
17,405
     
100,560
      (4,800 )    
147,776
 
Accrued income taxes
   
10,021
     
26
     
2,869
     
-
     
12,916
 
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term
    obligations
   
51,773
     
-
     
72,470
     
-
     
124,243
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
186,223
     
29,526
     
237,027
      (4,800 )    
447,976
 
Long-Term Debt
   
321,263
     
70
     
127,550
     
-
     
448,883
 
Other Long-Term Obligations
   
53,044
     
2,040
     
53,144
     
-
     
108,228
 
Intercompany advances, net
   
862,823
     
370,452
     
82,441
      (1,315,716 )    
-
 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
   
485,364
     
1,189,670
     
712,476
      (1,902,146 )    
485,364
 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $
1,908,717
    $
1,591,758
    $
1,212,638
    $ (3,222,662 )   $
1,490,451
 









 


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CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
 
Six month period ended June 30, 2007
 
The Company (Parent)
 
 
Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
 
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
 
Eliminations
 
 
Total
 
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
 
$
(95,244
)
 
$
912
 
 
$
92,074
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
(2,258
)
Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
 
 
(1,763
)
 
 
(698
)
 
 
(5,309
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
(7,770
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
462
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
462
 
Increase in other long-term assets
 
 
(187
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
(187
)
Other
 
 
(1,629
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
39
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
(1,590
)
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities
 
 
(3,579
)
 
 
(698
)
 
 
(4,808
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
(9,085
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Proceeds from revolving lines of credit, securitization facility and long-term borrowings
 
 
548,373
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
2,567
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
550,940
 
Payments on revolving lines of credit, securitization facility and long-term borrowings
 
 
(449,878
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
(116,337
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
(566,215
)
Payment of dividends
 
 
(798
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
(798
)
Payment of financing costs
 
 
(20,384
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
(20,384
)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities
 
 
77,313
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
(113,770
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
(36,457
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
1,143
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
1,143
 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
 
(21,510
)
 
 
214
 
 
 
(25,361
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
(46,657
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
 
35,918
 
 
 
2,202
 
 
 
44,083
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
82,203
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
14,408
 
 
$
2,416
 
 
$
18,722
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
35,546
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six month period ended June 30, 2006
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
 
$
(11,262
)
 
$
1,094
 
 
$
34,996
 
 
$
(15
)
 
$
24,813
 
Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
 
 
(3,877
)
 
 
(754
)
 
 
(5,158
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
(9,789
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
63
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
63
 
Increase (decrease) in other investments
 
 
(7,871
)
 
 
(3,000
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
10,871
 
 
 
-
 
Increase in other long-term assets
 
 
62
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
62
 
Other
 
 
(735
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
(177
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
(912
)
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities
 
 
(12,421
)
 
 
(3,754
)
 
 
(5,272
)
 
 
10,871
 
 
 
(10,576
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Proceeds from revolving lines of credit, securitization facility and long-term borrowings
 
 
352,953
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
77,887
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
430,840
 
Payments on revolving lines of credit, securitization facility and long-term borrowings
 
 
(337,277
)
 
 
(1,070
)
 
 
(130,160
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
(468,507
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
 
1,835
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
1,835
 
Payment of dividends
 
 
(795
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
(795
)
Capital contributions
 
 
-
 
 
 
3,020
 
 
 
7,836
 
 
 
(10,856
)
 
 
-
 
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities
 
 
16,716
 
 
 
1,950
 
 
 
(44,437
)
 
 
(10,856
)
 
 
(36,627
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
(2,500
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
(2,500
)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
 
(6,967
)
 
 
(710
)
 
 
(17,213
)
 
 
-
 
 
 
(24,890
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
 
7,270
 
 
 
1,046
 
 
 
17,308
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
25,624
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
303
 
 
$
336
 
 
$
95
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
734
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Current Report on Form 8-K as furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 31, 2007.

OUTLOOK

The company continues to execute the numerous cost reduction initiatives previously communicated and as described further below. The company believes that the implementation of these initiatives will improve the company’s operating margin and result in approximately $38 million of realized savings in 2007, including the $16 million already realized in the first half of the year.  The company anticipates restructuring charges of approximately $15 million in 2007 relating to these actions.  Annualized savings from these initiatives implemented by the end of 2007 should approximate $56 million thereafter. The core initiatives are as follows:

 
·
Product line simplification.
 
·
Reduction of fixed costs through further product and sub-assembly outsourcing.
 
·
Rationalization of facilities.
 
·
Standardization of product platforms globally.

Cost reduction remains the company’s top priority.  The competitive pricing conditions driven by reimbursement changes in the U.S. remain, and Invacare expects approximately $30 million in net sales reductions in 2007 from the lower pricing.  The company expects that the approximately $38 million of cost reductions that the company believes it will realize in 2007, which are weighted to the second half of the year, should offset these impacts and result in improved profitability in the second half of the year.  The company expects adjusted third quarter earnings to be sequentially improved from adjusted second quarter earnings but still lower than adjusted third quarter earnings last year.  For fiscal year 2007, the company continues to expect organic growth in net sales of 0% to 2%, excluding the impact from acquisitions and foreign currency translation adjustments, and operating cash flows of $65 million to $75 million and net purchases of property, plant and equipment of approximately $25 million.  The full year earnings are expected to be consistent with the previously announced guidance issued in the company’s press release on July 31, 2007.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

NET SALES

Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2007 were $393,267,000, compared to $371,764,000 for the same period a year ago, representing a 6% increase.  Foreign currency translation increased net sales by three percentage points while acquisitions increased net sales by one percentage point.  For the six months ended June 30, 2007, net sales increased 5% to $768,172,000, compared to $733,468,000 for the same period a year ago.  Acquisitions increased net sales by one percentage point and foreign currency translation increased net sales by three percentage points.


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The company continued to be impacted during the quarter by the previously disclosed Medicare reimbursement changes in the U.S., particularly those changes related to power mobility devices implemented in 2006.  These changes significantly impacted the net sales of North America/HME and Asia/Pacific as further described below.

North American/HME

North American/HME (NA/HME) net sales decreased 3% for the quarter to $166,351,000 as compared to $171,198,000 for the same period a year ago.  For the first half of 2007, net sales decreased 4% to $327,883,000 as compared to $342,892,000 for the same period a year ago.  Foreign currency did not impact net sales in either the second quarter or first half of 2007.  These sales consist of Rehab (power wheelchairs, custom manual wheelchairs, personal mobility and seating and positioning), Standard (manual wheelchairs, personal care, home care beds, low air loss therapy and patient transport) and Respiratory (oxygen concentrators, HomeFill® transfilling systems, sleep apnea products, aerosol therapy and associated respiratory products).   The decrease for the quarter was principally due to net sales decreases in Rehab and Respiratory products.

Rehab product line net sales declined by 6% primarily due to Medicare reimbursement changes which drove competitive price reductions and a continued shift away from higher performance products within the custom power product line that normally drive higher average selling prices and margins.  Respiratory product line net sales declined 5% due to reduced unit volumes of oxygen concentrators resulting from the loss of one large national provider and continued inventory utilization programs by providers along with pricing declines in concentrators.  However, HomeFill® II oxygen system net sales increased for the quarter by 57% due to increased purchases by a large national respiratory provider which launched a large-scale HomeFill implementation in the first quarter of this year, and continued increases in sales to smaller and regional providers.  Standard product line net sales for the second quarter increased .7% compared to the second quarter of last year driven by increased volumes, particularly in manual wheelchairs and beds, partially offset by pricing reductions.

Invacare Supply Group (ISG)

ISG net sales for the quarter increased 12% to $62,696,000 compared to $56,165,000 last year driven by an increase in home delivery program sales and volume increases in  incontinence, diabetic and enterals product lines.  For the first half of 2007, net sales increased 12% to $124,372,000 as compared to $111,250,000 for the same period a year ago.

Institutional Products Group (IPG)

IPG net sales for the quarter decreased by 4% to $21,746,000 as compared to $22,743,000 last year due to reduced purchasing by a large national account.  For the first half of 2007, net sales decreased 1% to $45,470,000 as compared to $45,939,000 for the same period a year ago.

Europe

European net sales increased 14% for the quarter to $119,213,000 as compared to $104,687,000 for the same period a year ago.  European net sales for the first six months of 2007 increased 13% to $226,243,000 as compared to $200,233,000 for the same period a year ago.  Foreign currency translation increased net sales by seven percentage points for both the quarter and first half of 2007.  There was strong sales performance in most of the regions.

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Asia/Pacific

The company’s Asia/Pacific operations consist of Invacare Australia, which imports and distributes the Invacare range of products and manufactures and distributes the Rollerchair range of custom power wheelchairs and Pro Med lifts, DecPac ramps and Australian Healthcare Equipment beds, furniture and pressure care products; Dynamic Controls, a New Zealand manufacturer of electronic operating components used in power wheelchairs and scooters; Invacare New Zealand, a distributor of a wide range of home medical equipment; and Invacare Asia Sales, which imports and distributes home medical equipment to the Asia markets.

Asia/Pacific net sales increased 37% for the quarter to $23,261,000 as compared to $16,971,000 for the same period a year ago.  Acquisitions increased net sales by twenty-eight percentage points and foreign currency increased net sales by fifteen percentage points.  For the first half of the year, net sales increased 33% to $44,204,000 as compared to $33,154,000 for the same period a year ago.  Acquisitions increased net sales by twenty-seven percentage points and foreign currency translation increased net sales by ten percentage points.  Performance in this region continues to be negatively impacted by U.S. reimbursement uncertainty in the consumer power wheelchair market, resulting in decreased sales of microprocessor controllers by Invacare’s New Zealand subsidiary.

GROSS PROFIT

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 were 28.0% and 27.2%, respectively, compared to 28.4% and 28.2%, respectively, in the same periods last year.  Gross margin as a percentage of net sales for the second quarter  was lower by .4 of a percentage point compared to last year’s second quarter primarily due to competitive pricing pressures in the U.S., an unfavorable change in product mix away from high-end products in the U.S. and increased freight costs.  Excluding restructuring charges, the margin percentage declined by .6 percentage points in the second quarter of 2007 versus the second quarter of 2006.  As compared to the first quarter of 2007, gross margins as a percentage of sales improved by 1.6 percentage points driven by the cost reduction initiatives and increased volumes.

For the first half of the year, NA/HME margins as a percentage of net sales declined to 29.3% compared with 31.1% in the same period last year principally due to reduced volumes of higher margin product, largely as a result of government reimbursement changes primarily in Rehab and Respiratory products, continued pricing reductions in Standard products and higher freight costs.  ISG gross margins decreased by .8 of a percentage point due to a shift in sales toward lower margin products (incontenance, diabetic and enterals).  IPG gross margins declined by .3 of a percentage point primarily due to higher freight and warehousing costs and investment in new product development.  In Europe, gross margin as a percentage of net sales declined by .9 of a percentage point primarily due to a shift away from higher margin product (power wheelchairs), higher freight and warehousing costs and investment in new product development.  Gross margin, as a percentage of net sales in Asia/Pacific, increased year to date by 8.1 percentage points, largely due to cost reduction activities.



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SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense as a percentage of net sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 was 23.9% and 23.6%, respectively, compared to 23.8% and 23.4%, respectively, for the same periods a year ago.  The dollar increases were $5,482,000 and $9,641,000, or 6.2% and 5.6%, respectively, for the quarter and first half of the year.  Acquisitions increased these expenses by $1,604,000 in the quarter and $3,006,000 in the first half, while foreign currency translation increased these expenses by $2,277,000 in the quarter and $4,199,000 in the first half compared to the same periods a year ago.  Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation and acquisitions, selling, general and administrative expense increased 1.8% for the quarter and 1.4% for the first half of 2007 compared to the same periods a year ago.

North American/HME SG&A cost decreased $29,000, or .1%, for the quarter and $555,000, or .6%, in the first half of 2007 compared to the same periods a year ago.  Foreign currency translation did not impact either period.  The decline in spending was primarily attributable to cost reduction activities which were offset by accrual of bonus expense, amortization of bank fees related to the company’s debt refinancing and higher stock option expense in the first half of 2007 compared to the first half of 2006, which had lower expense due to the acceleration of vesting for most stock options at the end of 2005.

Invacare Supply Group SG&A expense increased $1,025,000, or 18.7% for the quarter and $1,536,000, or 13.9%, in the first half of 2007 compared to the same periods a year ago due to higher distribution costs associated with increased sales volumes.

Institutional Products Group SG&A expense increased $474,000, or 13.4%, for the quarter and $970,000, or 13.7%, in the first half of 2007 compared to the same periods a year ago due to investments in sales and marketing programs to drive growth and unfavorable currency translation due to the strengthening of the Canadian dollar.

European SG&A cost increased $2,735,000, or 10.2%, for the quarter and $4,395,000 or 8.3% for the first half of 2007 compared to the same periods a year ago.  For the quarter, foreign currency translation increased SG&A by $1,612,000 or 6.0%.  For the first half of 2007, foreign currency translation increased SG&A by $3,381,000 or 6.4%, respectively.  Excluding the impact of acquisitions and foreign currency translation, the increases in spending were due to higher distribution costs and investment in marketing programs and new products to drive growth.

Asia/Pacific SG&A cost increased $1,277,000, or 28.8%, for the quarter and $3,295,000, or 40.8%, in the first half of the year compared to the same periods a year ago.  For the quarter, foreign currency translation increased SG&A expense by $556,000, or 12.5%, while acquisitions increased SG&A expense by $1,604,000, or 36.2%.  For the first half of 2007, foreign currency translation increased SG&A by $774,000, or 9.6%, and acquisitions increased SG&A expense by $3,007,000, or 37.2%.  Excluding the impact of acquisitions and foreign currency translation, SG&A expense declined 19.9% and 6.0% for the quarter and first half of 2007, respectively as compared to last year.

CHARGE RELATED TO RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES

Previously, the company announced multi-year cost reductions and profit improvement actions, which included: reducing global headcount, outsourcing improvements utilizing the company’s China manufacturing capability and third parties, shifting substantial resources from product development to manufacturing cost reduction activities and product rationalization, reducing freight exposure through freight auctions and changing the freight policy, general expense reductions and exiting manufacturing and distribution facilities.

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The restructuring was necessitated by the continued decline in reimbursement by the U.S. government and continued pricing pressures faced by the company as a result of outsourcing by competitors to lower cost locations.

To date, the company has made substantial progress on its restructuring activities, including exiting manufacturing and distribution facilities and eliminating approximately 770 positions through June 30, 2007, including 180 positions in the first half of 2007.  Restructuring charges of $5,058,000 were incurred in the first half of 2007, of which $245,000 are recorded in cost of products sold as it relates to inventory markdowns and the remaining charge amount is included on the Charge Related to Restructuring Activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations as part of operations.

The restructuring charges included charges of $2,811,000 in North America/HME, $14,000 in the Invacare Supply Group, $9,000 in the Institutional Products Group, $1,941,000 in Europe and $283,000 in Asia/Pacific.  Of the total charges incurred to date, $2,277,000 remained unpaid as of June 30, 2007 with $1,342,000 unpaid related to NA/HME; $4,000 unpaid related to ISG; $800,000 unpaid related to Europe; and $131,000 unpaid related to Asia/Pacific.  There have been no material changes in accrued balances related to the charge, either as a result of revisions in the plan or changes in estimates, and the company expects to utilize the accruals recorded through June 30, 2007 during 2007.  With additional actions to be undertaken during the remainder of 2007, the company anticipates recognizing pre-tax restructuring charges of approximately $15,000,000 for the year pre-tax.

CHARGES, INTEREST AND FEES ASSOCIATED WITH DEBT REFINANCING

As a result of the company’s refinancing completed in the first quarter, the company incurred one-time make whole payments to the holders of previously outstanding senior notes and incremental interest totaling $10,900,000 and wrote-off previously capitalized costs of $2,500,000 related to the old debt structure.

INTEREST

Interest expense increased $3,546,000 and $6,194,000 for the second quarter and first half of 2007, respectively, compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to increases in interest rates and higher debt levels.  Interest income for the second quarter and first half of 2007 decreased $193,000 and $319,000, compared to the same period last year, primarily due to extended financing terms provided to our customers.

INCOME TAXES

The Company had an effective tax rate of 98.3% and (46.3%) for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, compared with 27.7% and 28.9% for the same periods a year ago.  The company’s effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to losses with no corresponding tax benefits as a result of a valuation reserve recorded against domestic deferred tax assets reduced by tax credits and earnings abroad being taxed at rates lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate.  The change in the effective rate for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 compared to the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006 is primarily due to domestic losses without benefit as a result of valuation reserves.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The company’s reported level of debt decreased by $2,244,000 from December 31, 2006 to $570,882,000 at June 30, 2007, as the company completed its debt refinancing transactions in February 2007.  As compared to March 31, 2007, reported debt decreased by $31,017,000.  The debt-to-total-capitalization ratio was 53.9% at June 30, 2007 as compared to 54.1% at the end of last year.

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents were $35,546,000 at June 30, 2007, down from $82,203,000 at the end of the year.  The cash was utilized to pay costs associated with the company’s debt refinancing and to reduce debt.

The company’s borrowing arrangements contain covenants with respect to maximum amount of debt, minimum loan commitments, interest coverage, net worth, dividend payments, working capital, and funded debt to capitalization, as defined in the company’s bank agreements and agreements with its note holders.  As of June 30, 2007, the company was in compliance with all covenant requirements.  Under the most restrictive covenant of the company’s borrowing arrangements as of June 30, 2007, the company had the capacity to borrow up to an additional $120,000,000.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

The company had no individually material capital expenditure commitments outstanding as of June 30, 2007. The company estimates that capital investments for 2007 will approximate $25,000,000 as compared to $21,789,000 in 2006.  The company believes that its balances of cash and cash equivalents, together with funds generated from operations and existing borrowing facilities will be sufficient to meet its operating cash requirements and to fund required capital expenditures for the foreseeable future.

CASH FLOWS

Cash flows used by operating activities were $2,258,000 for the first half of 2007 compared to cash provided of $24,813,000 in the first half of 2006.  The decrease in operating cash flows for the first half of 2007 compared to the same period a year ago was primarily the result of lower earnings along with declines in payables and accrued expenses as the balances at the end of 2006 were higher than normal due to the company’s refinancing efforts which were then in process.  This was offset by a reduction in inventory for the first half of the year.

Cash used for investing activities was $9,085,000 for the first half of 2007 compared to $10,576,000 in the first half of 2006.  The decrease in cash used for investing activities is primarily the result of a decrease in the purchases of property, plant and equipment in the first six months of 2007 compared to the first six months of 2006.

Cash required by financing activities was $36,457,000 for the first half of 2007 compared to $36,627,000 in the first half of 2006.  Financing activities for the first half of 2007 were impacted by the new debt recapitalization, which increased debt levels, but also resulted in the payment of associated financing costs.

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During the first half of 2007, the company used free cash flow of $865,000 compared to generating free cash flow of $20,334,000 in the first half of 2006.  The decrease was primarily attributable to the same items as noted above which impacted operating cash flows.  Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that is comprised of net cash provided by operating activities, excluding net cash impact related to restructuring activities, less net purchases of property and equipment, net of proceeds from sales of property and equipment.  Management believes that this financial measure provides meaningful information for evaluating the overall financial performance of the company and its ability to repay debt or make future investments (including, for example, acquisitions).  However, it should be noted that the company’s definition of free cash flow may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies because not all companies calculate free cash flow in the same manner.

The non-GAAP financial measure is reconciled to the GAAP measure as follows (in thousands):
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30, 
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities
  $ (2,258 )   $
24,813
 
Net cash impact related to restructuring activities
   
8,701
     
5,247
 
Less:  Purchases of property and equipment - net
    (7,308 )     (9,726 )
Free Cash Flow
  $ (865 )   $
20,334
 

DIVIDEND POLICY

On May 24, 2007, the company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0125 per Common Share to shareholders of record as of July 3, 2007, which was paid on July 13, 2007.  At the current rate, the cash dividend will amount to $0.05 per Common Share on an annual basis.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include accounts of the company, all majority-owned subsidiaries and a variable interest entity for which the company is the primary beneficiary. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and related footnotes. In preparing the financial statements, management has made its best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality. However, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.

The following critical accounting policies, among others, affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of the company’s consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition
Invacare’s revenues are recognized when products are shipped to unaffiliated customers. The SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 101, “Revenue Recognition,” as updated by SAB No. 104, provides guidance on the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to selected revenue recognition issues. The company has concluded that its revenue recognition policy is appropriate and in accordance with GAAP and SAB No. 101.

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Sales are made only to customers with whom the company believes collection is reasonably assured based upon a credit analysis, which may include obtaining a credit application, a signed security agreement, personal guarantee and/or a cross corporate guarantee depending on the credit history of the customer. Credit lines are established for new customers after an evaluation of their credit report and/or other relevant financial information. Existing credit lines are regularly reviewed and adjusted with consideration given to any outstanding past due amounts.

The company offers discounts and rebates, which are accounted for as reductions to revenue in the period in which the sale is recognized. Discounts offered include: cash discounts for prompt payment, base and trade discounts based on contract level for specific classes of customers. Volume discounts and rebates are given based on large purchases and the achievement of certain sales volumes. Product returns are accounted for as a reduction to reported sales with estimates recorded for anticipated returns at the time of sale. The company does not sell any goods on consignment.

Distributed products sold by the company are accounted for in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force, or “EITF” No. 99-19 Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent.  The company records distributed product sales gross as a principal since the company takes title to the products and has the risks of loss for collections, delivery and returns.

Product sales that give rise to installment receivables are recorded at the time of sale when the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred. In December 2000, the company entered into an agreement with DLL, a third party financing company, to provide the majority of future lease financing to Invacare customers. As such, interest income is recognized based on the terms of the installment agreements. Installment accounts are monitored and if a customer defaults on payments, interest income is no longer recognized. All installment accounts are accounted for using the same methodology, regardless of duration of the installment agreements.

Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. Substantially all of the company’s receivables are due from health care, medical equipment dealers and long term care facilities located throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Europe. A significant portion of products sold to dealers, both foreign and domestic, is ultimately funded through government reimbursement programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. As a consequence, changes in these programs can have an adverse impact on dealer liquidity and profitability. The estimated allowance for uncollectible amounts is based primarily on management’s evaluation of the financial condition of the customer. In addition, as a result of the third party financing arrangement with DLL, management monitors the collection status of these contracts in accordance with the company’s limited recourse obligations and provides amounts necessary for estimated losses in the allowance for doubtful accounts.

Inventories and Related Allowance for Obsolete and Excess Inventory
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market with cost determined by the first-in, first-out method.  Inventories have been reduced by an allowance for excess and obsolete inventories. The estimated allowance is based on management’s review of inventories on hand compared to estimated future usage and sales.  A provision for excess and obsolete inventory is recorded as needed based upon the discontinuation of products, redesigning of existing products, new product introductions, market changes and safety issues.  Both raw materials and finished goods are reserved for on the balance sheet.

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In general, we review inventory turns as an indicator of obsolescence or slow moving product as well as the impact of new product introductions. Depending on the situation, the individual item may be partially or fully reserved for. No inventory that was reserved for has been sold at prices above their new cost basis. The company continues to increase its overseas sourcing efforts, increase its emphasis on the development and introduction of new products, and decrease the cycle time to bring new product offerings to market. These initiatives are sources of inventory obsolescence for both raw material and finished goods.

Goodwill, Intangible and Other Long-Lived Assets
Property, equipment, intangibles and certain other long-lived assets are amortized over their useful lives. Useful lives are based on management’s estimates of the period that the assets will generate revenue. Under SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are subject to annual impairment tests. Furthermore, goodwill and other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The company completes its annual impairment tests in the fourth quarter of each year. Interest rates have a significant impact upon the discounted cash flow methodology utilized in its annual impairment testing. Increasing interest rates decrease the fair value estimates used in our testing.

Product Liability
The company’s captive insurance company, Invatection Insurance Co., currently has a policy year that runs from September 1 to August 31 and insures annual policy losses of $10,000,000 per occurrence and $13,000,000 in the aggregate of the company’s North American product liability exposure. The company also has additional layers of external insurance coverage insuring up to $75,000,000 in annual aggregate losses arising from individual claims anywhere in the world that exceed the captive insurance company policy limits or the limits of the company’s per country foreign liability limits, as applicable. There can be no assurance that Invacare’s current insurance levels will continue to be adequate or available at affordable rates.

Product liability reserves are recorded for individual claims based upon historical experience, industry expertise and indications from the third-party actuary. Additional reserves, in excess of the specific individual case reserves, are provided for incurred but not reported claims based upon third-party actuarial valuations at the time such valuations are conducted. Historical claims experience and other assumptions are taken into consideration by the third-party actuary to estimate the ultimate reserves. For example, the actuarial analysis assumes that historical loss experience is an indicator of future experience, that the distribution of exposures by geographic area and nature of operations for ongoing operations is expected to be very similar to historical operations with no dramatic changes and that the government indices used to trend losses and exposures are appropriate. Estimates made are adjusted on a regular basis and can be impacted by actual loss award settlements on claims. While actuarial analysis is used to help determine adequate reserves, the company accepts responsibility for the determination and recording of adequate reserves in accordance with accepted loss reserving standards and practices.

 
Warranty
Generally, the company’s products are covered from the date of sale to the customer by warranties against defects in material and workmanship for various periods depending on the product. Certain components carry a lifetime warranty. A provision for estimated warranty cost is recorded at the time of sale based upon actual experience. The company continuously assesses the adequacy of its product warranty accrual and makes adjustments as needed. Historical analysis is primarily used to determine the company’s warranty reserves. Claims history is reviewed and provisions are adjusted as needed. However, the company does consider other events, such as a product recall, which could warrant additional warranty reserve provision. No material adjustments to warranty reserves were necessary in the current year. See Warranty Costs in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for a reconciliation of the changes in the warranty accrual.

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
Effective January 1, 2006, the company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share Based Payment (“SFAS 123R”) using the modified prospective application method. Under the modified prospective method, compensation cost was recognized for: (1) all stock-based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006 based upon the grant-date fair value calculated in accordance with SFAS 123R, and (2) all stock-based payments granted prior to, but not vested as of, January 1, 2006 based upon grant-date fair value previously calculated for previously presented pro forma footnote disclosures in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation.

Upon adoption of SFAS 123R, the company did not make any other modifications to the terms of any previously granted options. However, the terms of new awards granted have been modified so that the vesting periods are deemed to be substantive for those who may be retiree eligible. No changes were made regarding the valuation methodologies or assumptions used to determine the fair value of options granted and the company continues to use a Black-Scholes valuation model. As of June 30, 2007, there was $5,999,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost from stock-based compensation arrangements granted under the plans, which is related to non-vested shares and includes $2,861,000 related to restricted stock awards. The company expects the compensation expense to be recognized over approximately four years.

The majority of the options awarded have been granted at exercise prices equal to the market value of the underlying stock on the date of grant.  Restricted stock awards granted without cost to the recipients are expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting periods.

Income Taxes
As part of the process of preparing its financial statements, the company is required to estimate income taxes in various jurisdictions. The process requires estimating the company’s current tax exposure, including assessing the risks associated with tax audits, as well as estimating temporary differences due to the different treatment of items for tax and accounting policies. The temporary differences are reported as deferred tax assets and or liabilities. The company also must estimate the likelihood that its deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and whether or not valuation allowances should be established. In the event that actual results differ from its estimates, the company’s provision for income taxes could be materially impacted.

The company does not believe that there is a substantial likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported related to its critical accounting policies.




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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The company is exposed to market risk through various financial instruments, including fixed rate and floating rate debt instruments. The company uses interest swap agreements to mitigate its exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Based on June 30, 2007 debt levels, a 1% change in interest rates would impact interest expense by approximately $2,488,000. Additionally, the company operates internationally and, as a result, is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations. Specifically, the exposure results from intercompany loans and third party sales or payments. In an attempt to reduce this exposure, foreign currency forward contracts are utilized. The company does not believe that any potential loss related to these financial instruments would have a material adverse effect on the company’s financial condition or results of operations.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Terms such as “will,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “continue,” “forecast”, “believe,” “anticipate” and “seek,” as well as similar comments, are forward-looking in nature. Actual results and events may differ significantly from those expressed or anticipated as a result of risks and uncertainties which include, but are not limited to, the following: possible adverse effects of being substantially leveraged, which could impact our ability to raise capital, limit our ability to react to changes in the economy or our industry or expose us to interest rate risks; changes in government and other third-party payor reimbursement levels and practices; consolidation of health care customers and our competitors; ineffective cost reduction and restructuring efforts; inability to design, manufacture, distribute and achieve market acceptance of new products with higher functionality and lower costs; extensive government regulation of our products; lower cost imports; increased freight costs; failure to comply with regulatory requirements or receive regulatory clearance or approval for our products or operations in the United States or abroad; potential product recalls; uncollectible accounts receivable; difficulties in implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning system; legal actions or regulatory proceedings and governmental investigations; product liability claims; inadequate patents or other intellectual property protection; incorrect assumptions concerning demographic trends that impact the market for our products; provisions in our bank credit agreements or other debt instruments that may prevent or delay a change in control; the loss of the services of our key management and personnel; decreased availability or increased costs of raw materials could increase our costs of producing our products; inability to acquire strategic acquisition candidates because of limited financing alternatives; risks inherent in managing and operating businesses in many different foreign jurisdictions; exchange rate fluctuations, as well as the risks described from time to time in Invacare’s reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to review or update any forward-looking statements or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of such statements to reflect future events or developments or otherwise.
 
 Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

The information called for by this item is provided under the same caption under Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.



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 Item 4  Controls and Procedures.
 
As of June 30, 2007, an evaluation was performed, under the supervision and with the participation of the company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)). Based on that evaluation, the company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2007, in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the company in the reports it files and submits under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and (2) accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  There were no changes in the company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the company’s most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 
 Part II.  OTHER INFORMATION

 Item 1A  Risk Factors.
 
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.

 Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
 (c)  The following table presents information with respect to repurchases of common shares made by the company during the three months ended June 30, 2007. All of the repurchased shares were surrendered to the company by employees for tax withholding purposes in conjunction with the vesting of restricted shares held by the employees under the company’s 2003 Performance Plan.

 
 
 
Period
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
   
Average Price
Paid Per Share
   
Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
   
Maximum Number
of Shares That May Yet
Be Purchased Under
the Plans or Programs
 
4/1/2007-4/30/07
   
7,920
    $
17.64
     
-
     
-
 
5/1/2007-5/31/07
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
6/1/2007-6/30/07
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Total
   
7,920
    $
17.64
     
-
     
-
 

On August 17, 2001, the Board of Directors authorized the company to purchase up to 2,000,000 Common Shares.  To date, the company has purchased 637,100 shares with authorization remaining to purchase 1,362,900 more shares.  The company purchased no shares pursuant to this Board authorized program during the first half of 2007.

 
 Item 4  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On May 24, 2007, the Company held its 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to act on proposals to: 1) elect four directors to the class whose three-year term will expire in 2010, 2) approve and adopt amendments to the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to permit the Company to issue non-certificated shares, 3) ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent auditors for its 2007 fiscal year, and 4) consider and vote upon a shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors take the necessary steps to declassify the Board of Directors and establish annual elections of directors, whereby directors would be elected annually and not by classes.

John R. Kasich, Dan T. Moore, III, Joseph B. Richey, II and General James L. Jones were each elected for a three-year term of office expiring in 2010 with 37,016,951; 37,254,951; 36,943,144; and 37,337,354 affirmative votes and 744,387; 506,387; 818,194; and 423,984 votes withheld, respectively.

James C. Boland, Gerald B. Blouch, William M. Weber, Michael F. Delaney, C. Martin Harris, M.D., Bernadine P. Healy, M.D., and A. Malachi Mixon, III are directors with continuing terms.

The proposal to approve and adopt amendments to the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to permit the Company to issue non-certificated shares received 37,465,586 affirmative votes, 197,605 negative votes and 98,146 abstained votes.

The proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for its 2007 fiscal year received 37,527,267 affirmative votes, 194,745 negative votes and 39,326 abstained votes.

The shareholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors take the necessary steps to declassify the Board of Directors and establish annual elections of directors, whereby directors would be elected annually and not by classes received 17,014,117 affirmative votes, 17,717,691 negative votes and 183,663 abstained votes.
 
                               
 Item 6  Exhibits.
 
Exhibit No.
 
 
 
10.1
 
Amended and Restated 2003 Performance Plan.
 
10.2
 
Form of 10b5-1 Sales Plan and Representation Letter.
 
31.1
 
Chief Executive Officer Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (filed herewith).
 
31.2
 
Chief Financial Officer Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (filed herewith).
 
32.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
 
32.1
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).











SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


  INVACARE CORPORATION  
       
Date:  August 8, 2007  
By:
/s/ Gregory C. Thompson  
    Name:  Gregory C. Thompson  
    Title:  Chief Financial Officer  
     (As Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and on behalf of the registrant)  
                                    
 
 
 
 
 
 
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