form10k2008fy.htm




UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
______________________
FORM 10-K

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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF  1934
 
For the fiscal year ended   March 29, 2008 ,
or

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

 
Commission File No. 0-12719

GIGA-TRONICS INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California
 
94-2656341
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
4650 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA
 
94583
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (925) 328-4650

 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, No par value
 
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  None.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes  [ X ]    No  [   ]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.
Yes  [   ]    No  [ X ]

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

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

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

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

The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold or the average bid and asked prices as of September 28, 2007 was $9,058,171.

There were a total of 4,824,021 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of June 11, 2008.


DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the following documents have been incorporated by reference into the parts indicated:

PART OF FORM 10-K
 
DOCUMENT
PART III
 
Registrant’s PROXY STATEMENT for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year ended March 29, 2008.



TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART I
 
 
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
 
RISK FACTORS
 
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
 
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
 
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
PART II
 
 
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
 
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
 
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
 
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
 
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
  ITEM 9B.  OTHER INFORMATION
PART III
 
 
DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS, CONTROL PERSONS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
 
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
 
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
 
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
PART IV
 
 
EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULES
EXHIBIT 21
 
EXHIBIT 23.1
EXHIBIT 31.1
EXHIBIT 31.2
EXHIBIT 32.1
EXHIBIT 32.2



PART 1


The forward-looking statements included in this report including, without limitation, statements containing the words “believes”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “expects”, “intends” and words of similar import, which reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known, involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including but not limited to those discussed under “Certain Factors Which May Adversely Affect Future Operations Or An Investment In Giga-tronics” in Item 1 below and in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis”.

ITEM 1.  DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

General

Giga-tronics Incorporated (Giga-tronics, or the Company) includes operations of Giga-tronics Instrument Division, ASCOR Inc. (ASCOR) and Microsource Inc. (Microsource).  As of April 1, 2008, ASCOR Inc. was merged into and is now a division of Giga-tronics Incorporated.

Giga-tronics designs, manufactures and markets through its Giga-tronics Instrument Division, a broad line of test and measurement equipment used in the development, test and maintenance of wireless communications products and systems, flight navigational equipment, electronic defense systems and automatic testing systems.  These products are used primarily in the design, production, repair and maintenance of commercial telecommunications, radar, and electronic warfare equipment.

Giga-tronics was incorporated on March 5, 1980.  Its principal executive offices are located at 4650 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon, California, and its telephone number at that location is (925) 328-4650.

Effective July 23, 1996, Giga-tronics acquired ASCOR.  ASCOR, previously located in Fremont, California, designs, manufactures, and markets a line of switching and connecting devices that link together many specific purpose instruments that comprise a portion of automatic test systems.  ASCOR offers a family of switching and interface test adapters as standard VXI configured products, as well as complete system integration services to the Automatic Test Equipment market.  Effective April 1, 2007, all ASCOR operations are conducted out of the San Ramon, California facility.  Its Fremont, California facility of approximately 18,700 square feet is available for sub-lease.

Effective May 18, 1998, Giga-tronics acquired Microsource.  Microsource, located in Santa Rosa, California, develops and manufactures a broad line of YIG (Yttrium, Iron, Garnet) tuned oscillators, filters and microwave synthesizers, which are used by its customers in manufacturing a wide variety of microwave instruments and devices.

Giga-tronics intends to broaden its product lines and expand its market, both by internal development of new products and through the acquisition of other business entities.  From time to time, the Company considers a variety of acquisition opportunities.

Industry Segments

The Company manufactures products used in test, measurement and handling.  The Company operates primarily in four operating and reporting segments:  Giga-tronics Instrument Division, ASCOR, Microsource and Corporate.

Products and Markets

Giga-tronics Instrument Division

The Giga-tronics Instrument Division segment produces signal sources, generators and sweepers, and power measurement instruments for use in the microwave and radio frequency (RF) range (10 kilohertz (kHz) to 50 gigahertz (GHz)).  Within each product line are a number of different models and options allowing customers to select frequency range and specialized capabilities, features and functions.  The end-user markets for these products can be divided into three broad segments:  commercial telecommunications, radar and electronic warfare.  This segment’s instruments are used in the


design, production, repair and maintenance and calibration of other manufacturers’ products, from discrete components to complex systems.

ASCOR

The ASCOR segment produces switch modules and interface adapters that operate with a bandwidth from direct current (DC) to optical frequencies.  This segment’s switch modules may be incorporated within its customers’ automated test equipment.   The end-user markets for these products are primarily related to defense, aeronautics, communications, satellite and electronic warfare.

Microsource

The Microsource segment develops and manufactures a broad line of YIG tuned oscillators, filters and microwave synthesizers, which are used by its customers in manufacturing a wide variety of microwave instruments or devices.

Sources and Availability of Raw Materials and Components

Substantially all of the components required by Giga-tronics to make its assemblies are available from more than one source.  The Company occasionally uses sole source arrangements to obtain leading-edge technology or favorable pricing or supply terms, but not in any material volume.  In the Company’s opinion, the loss of any sole source arrangement it has would not be material to its operations.

Although extended delays in receipt of components from its suppliers could result in longer product delivery schedules for the Company, the Company believes that its protection against this possibility stems from its practice of dealing with well-established suppliers and maintaining good relationships with such suppliers.

Patents and Licenses

The Company’s competitive position is largely dependent upon its ability to provide performance specifications for its instruments and systems that (a) easily, effectively and reliably meet customers’ needs and (b) selectively surpass competitors’ specifications in competing products.  Patents may occasionally provide some short-term protection of proprietary designs.  However, because of the rapid progress of technological development in the Company’s industry, such protection is most often, although not always, short-lived.  Therefore, although the Company occasionally pursues patent coverage, it places major emphasis on the development of new products with superior performance specifications and the upgrading of existing products toward this same end.  This is reflected in a substantial allocation of budget to project development costs.

The Company’s products are based on its own designs, which in turn derive from its own engineering abilities.  If the Company’s new product engineering efforts fall behind, its competitive position weakens.  Conversely, effective product development greatly enhances its competitive status.

The Company presently holds 22 patents.  None of these are critical to the Company’s ongoing business, and the Company does not actively maintain them.  Capitalized costs relating to these patents were both incurred and fully amortized prior to March 1, 2003.  Accordingly, these patents have no recorded value included in the Company’s fiscal 2008 and 2007 consolidated financial statements.

The Company is not dependent on trademarks, licenses or franchises.  It does utilize certain software licenses in certain functional aspects for some of its products.  Such licenses are readily available, non-exclusive and are obtained at either no cost or for a relatively small fee.

Seasonal Nature of Business

The business of the Company is not seasonal.


Working Capital Practices

The Company generally strives to maintain at least 60 days of inventory and generally sells to customers on 30-day payment terms.  Typically, the Company receives payment terms of 30 days.  The Company believes that these practices are consistent with typical industry practices.

Importance of Limited Number of Customers

The Company is a leading supplier of microwave and RF test instruments to various United States (U.S.) government defense agencies, as well as to their prime contractors.  Management anticipates sales to U.S. government agencies and their prime contractors will remain significant in fiscal 2009.  U.S. and international defense-related agencies accounted for 62% and 61% of net sales in fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively.  Commercial business accounted for the remaining 38% and 39% of net sales in fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively.  Prior to the last five years, in which the defense business has improved, sales to the defense industry in general and direct sales to the U.S. and foreign government agencies in particular had declined.  Any decline of defense orders could have a negative effect on the business, operating results, financial condition and cash flows of Giga-tronics.

During fiscal 2008 and 2007, the U.S. government defense agencies and their prime contractors made up 40% and 39%, respectively, of the Giga-tronics Instrument Division’s revenues.

During fiscal 2008, ASCOR derived 53% of its revenues from the U.S. government defense agencies and their prime subcontractors.  During fiscal 2007, ASCOR derived 84% of its revenues from the U.S. government defense agencies and their prime subcontractors.

During fiscal 2008, Microsource derived 41% of its revenue from an electronic instrument manufacturer and 42% of its revenues from the U.S. government defense agencies and their prime contractors, and another 12% from foreign defense agencies and their prime contractors.  During fiscal 2007, Microsource derived 24% of its revenue from an electronic instrument manufacturer and 69% of its revenues from the U.S. government defense agencies and their prime contractors.

Other than U.S. government agencies and their defense contractors, no other customer accounted for 10% or more of consolidated revenues of the Company in fiscal 2008 or 2007.

In management’s opinion, other than U.S. government agencies and their prime contractors, the Company has no customers where the loss of which would have a material adverse effect on the Company and its subsidiaries as a whole.

The Company’s products are largely capital investments for its customers, and the Company’s belief is that its customers have economic cycles in which capital investment budgets for the kinds of products that the Company produces expand and contract.  The Company, therefore, expects that a major customer in one year will often not be a major customer in the following year.  Accordingly, the Company’s revenues and earnings will decline if the Company is unable to find new customers or increase its business with other existing customers to replace declining revenues from the previous year’s major customers.  A substantial decline in revenues from U.S. government defense agencies and their prime contractors would also have a material adverse effect on the Company’s revenues and results of operations unless replaced by revenues from the commercial sector.

Backlog of Orders

On March 29, 2008, the Company’s backlog of unfilled order was approximately $7,528,000 compared to approximately $8,439,000 at March 31, 2007.  As of March 29, 2008, there were approximately $2,924,000 in unfilled orders that were scheduled for shipment beyond one year, as compared to approximately $3,145,000 at March 31, 2007.  Orders for the Company’s products include program orders from both the U.S. government and defense contractors with extended delivery dates.  Accordingly, the backlog of orders may vary substantially from quarter to quarter and the backlog entering any single quarter may not be indicative of sales for any period.

Backlog includes only those customer orders for which a delivery schedule has been agreed upon between the Company and the customer and, in the case of U.S. government orders, for which funding has been appropriated.



Competition

Giga-tronics serves the broad market for electronic instrumentation with applications ranging from the design, test, calibration and maintenance of other electronic devices to providing sophisticated components for complex electronic systems to sub-systems capable of sorting and identifying high frequency communication signals.  These applications cut across the commercial, industrial and military segments of the broad market.  The Company has a variety of competitors.  Several of its competitors are much larger than the Company and have greater resources and substantially broader product lines.  Others are of comparable size with more limited product lines.

Competition from numerous existing companies is intense and potential new entrants are expected to increase.  The Company’s instrument, switch, oscillator and synthesizer products compete with Agilent, Anritsu, Racal, Aeroflex and Rohde & Schwarz.  Many of these companies have substantially greater research and development, manufacturing, marketing, financial, technological, personnel and managerial resources than Giga-tronics.  There can be no assurance that any products developed by these competitors will not gain greater market acceptance than any developed by Giga-tronics.

To compete effectively in this circumstance, the Company (a) places strong emphasis on maintaining a high degree of technical competence as it relates to the development of new products and the upgrading of existing products and (b) is highly selective in establishing technological objectives.  The Company does not attempt to compete ‘across the board’, but selectively based upon its particular strengths and the competitors’ perceived limitations.

Specification requirements of customers in this market vary widely.  The Company is able to compete by offering products that meet a customer’s particular specification requirements; by being able to offer certain product specifications at lower cost resulting from the Company’s past production of products with those of similar specifications; and by being able to offer certain product specifications at a higher quality level.  All of these advantages are attributable to the Company’s continuing investment in research and development and in a highly trained engineering staff.

The customer’s decision is most often based on the best match of its particular requirements and the supplier’s operating specifications.  In most cases, attracting and retaining customers does not require the Company to offer the best overall product with respect to each of the customer’s requirements, but rather the best product relative to the specifications that are most important to the customer.

Price is a competitive consideration.  In that circumstance, the Company believes it has more flexibility in making pricing decisions than its larger and more structured competitors.

Sales and Marketing

Giga-tronics Instrument Division, ASCOR, and Microsource market their products through various independent distributors and representatives to commercial and government customers, although not necessarily through the same distributors and representatives.

Product Development

Products of the type manufactured by Giga-tronics historically have had relatively long product life cycles.  However, the electronics industry is subject to rapid technological changes at the component level.  The future success of the Company is dependent on its ability to steadily incorporate advancements in component technologies into its new products.  Product development expenses totaled approximately $2,248,000 and $3,731,000 in fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Activities included the development of new products and the improvement of existing products.  It is management’s intention to maintain product development at levels required to sustain its competitive position.  All of the Company’s product development activities are internally funded and expensed as incurred.

Giga-tronics expects to continue to make significant investments in research and development.  There can be no assurance that future technologies, processes or product developments will not render Giga-tronics’ current product offerings obsolete or that Giga-tronics will be able to develop and introduce new products or enhancements to existing products that satisfy customer need, in a timely manner or achieve market acceptance.  The failure to do so could adversely affect Giga-tronics’ business.


Manufacturing

The assembly and testing of Giga-tronics Instrument Division’s microwave, RF and power measurement products are done at its San Ramon facility.  The assembly and testing of ASCOR’s switching and connecting devices was previously done at its Fremont facility, but effective April 1, 2007, was moved to the San Ramon facility.  The assembly and testing of Microsource’s line of YIG tuned oscillators, filters and microwave synthesizers are done at its Santa Rosa facility.

Environment

To the best of its knowledge, the Company is in compliance with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations involving the protection of the environment.

Employees

As of March 29, 2008, Giga-tronics employed 93 individuals on a full-time basis.  Management believes that the future success of the Company depends on its ability to attract and retain skilled personnel.  None of the Company’s employees are represented by a labor union, and the Company considers its employee relations to be good.

Information about Foreign Operations

The Company sells to its international customers through a network of foreign technical sales representative organizations.  All transactions between the Company and its international customers are in U.S. dollars.

Geographic Distribution of Net Sales
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2008
   
Percent
   
2007
   
Percent
 
Domestic
  $ 11,348       61.9 %   $ 14,218       78.8 %
International
    6,983       38.1 %     3,830       21.2 %

See footnote 5 of the financial statements for further breakdown of international sales for the last two years.

The Company has no foreign-based operations or material amounts of identifiable assets in foreign countries.  Its gross margins on foreign and domestic sales are similar.


ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

Business climate is volatile

Giga-tronics has a significant number of defense-related orders.  If the defense market demand decreases, actual shipments could be less than projected shipments with a resulting decline in sales.  The Company’s commercial product backlog has a number of risks and uncertainties such as the cancellation or deferral of orders, dispute over performance and the Company’s ability to collect amounts due under these orders.  If any of these events occurs, actual shipments could be less than projected shipments and earnings could decline.

Giga-tronics sales are substantially dependent on the wireless industry

Giga-tronics sells directly or indirectly to customers and equipment manufacturers in the wireless industry.  Currently, this industry is undergoing dramatic and rapid change.  As such, the business that Giga-tronics records could decrease or existing recorded backlog could be stretched or deferred resulting in less than projected shipments.  Reduced shipments may have a material adverse effect on operations.

Giga-tronics’ markets involve rapidly changing technology and standards

The market for electronics equipment is characterized by rapidly changing technology and evolving industry standards.  Giga-tronics believes that its future success will depend in part upon its ability to develop and commercialize its existing products, develop new products and applications, and in part to develop, manufacture and successfully introduce new


products and product lines with improved capabilities and to continue to enhance existing products.  There can be no assurance that Giga-tronics will successfully complete the development of current or future products or that such products will achieve market acceptance.

Liquidity

Based on current levels of sales and expenses, management believes that cash and cash equivalents remain adequate to meet current operating needs.  However, this estimate is based on projections that may or may not be realized, and therefore actual cash usage could be greater than projected.  To operate beyond that term would require the Company to earn additional cash from operations, renew or obtain a line of credit or obtain additional funds from other sources.  The Company maintains a line of credit for $2,500,000; however, the Company has not utilized this line of credit.

Giga-tronics’ common stock price is volatile

The market price of the Company’s common stock could be subject to significant fluctuations in response to variations in quarterly operating results, shortfalls in revenues or earnings from levels expected by securities analysts and other factors such as announcements of technological innovations or new products by Giga-tronics or by competitors, government regulations or developments in patent or other proprietary rights.  In addition, the NASDAQ Capital Market and other stock markets have experienced significant price fluctuations in recent periods.  These fluctuations often have seemingly been unrelated to the operating performance of the specific companies whose stocks are traded.  Broad market fluctuations, as well as general foreign and domestic economic conditions, may adversely affect the market price of the common stock.

Giga-tronics stock at any time has historically traded on thin volume on NASDAQ.  Sales of a significant volume of stock could result in a depression of Giga-tronics’ share prices.

Performance problems in Giga-tronics’ products or problems arising from the use of its products together with other vendors’ products may harm its business and reputation

Products as complex as those Giga-tronics produces may contain unknown and undetected defects or performance problems.  For example, it is possible that a product might not comply with stipulated specifications under all circumstances.  In addition, Giga-tronics’ customers generally use its products together with their own products and products from other vendors.  As a result, when problems occur in a combined environment, it may be difficult to identify the source of the problem.  A defect or performance problem could result in lost revenues, increased warranty costs, diversion of engineering and management time and effort, impaired customer relationships and injury to Giga-tronics’ reputation generally.  To date, performance problems in Giga-tronics’ products or in other products used together with Giga-tronics’ products have not had a material adverse effect on its business.  However, management cannot be certain that a material adverse impact will not occur in the future.

Competition

The Company’s instrument, switch, oscillator and synthesizer products compete with Agilent, Anritsu, Racal, Aeroflex and Rohde & Schwarz.  Many of these companies have substantially greater research and development, manufacturing, marketing, financial, technological, personnel and managerial resources than Giga-tronics.  These resources also make these competitors better able to withstand difficult market conditions than the Company.  There can be no assurance that any products developed by the competitors will not gain greater market acceptance than any developed by Giga-tronics.

Giga-tronics acquisitions may not be effectively integrated and their integration may be costly

As part of its business strategy, Giga-tronics may broaden its product lines and expand its markets, in part through the acquisition of other business entities.  Giga-tronics is subject to various risks in connection with any future acquisitions.  Such risks include, among other things, the difficulty of assimilating the operations and personnel of the acquired companies, the potential disruption of the Company’s business, the inability of management to maximize the financial and
 strategic position of the Company by the successful incorporation of acquired technology and rights into its product offerings, the maintenance of uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies, and the potential loss of key employees of acquired companies.  The Company has not made any acquisitions in the past nine years.  No assurance can be given that any acquisition by Giga-tronics will or will not occur, that if an acquisition does occur, that it will not materially harm the Company or that any such acquisition will be successful in enhancing the Company’s business.  The Company currently


contemplates that future acquisitions may involve the issuance of additional shares of common stock.  Any such issuance may result in dilution to all Giga-tronics’ shareholders, and sales of such shares in significant volume by the shareholders of acquired companies may depress the price of its common stock.


ITEM 1B.  UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

Not applicable.


ITEM 2.  DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

As of March 29, 2008, Giga-tronics’ principal executive office and the Instrument Division marketing, sales and engineering offices and manufacturing facilities for its microwave and RF signal generator and power measurement products are located in approximately 47,300 squire feet in San Ramon, California, which the Company occupies under a lease agreement expiring December 31, 2011.

ASCOR’s marketing, sales and engineering offices and manufacturing facilities for its switching and connecting devices were previously located in approximately 18,700 square feet in Fremont, California under a lease that expires on June 30, 2009.  The Company effectively abandoned this property as a part of its restructuring plan as of March 31, 2007.  All of the above activities have been conducted in the San Ramon, California facility effective April 1, 2007.  The Company has an accrued loss of approximately $355,000 for future lease expense, net of estimated future sub-lease rental income.  As of March 29, 2008, the Company has not sub-leased the available space.

Microsource’s manufacturing facilities for its YIG tuned oscillators, filters and microwave synthesizers are located in an approximately 33,400 square foot facility in Santa Rosa, California, which it occupies under a lease expiring May 31, 2013.

The Company believes that its facilities are adequate for its business activities.


ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

As of March 29, 2008, the Company has no material pending legal proceedings.  From time to time, Giga-tronics is involved in various disputes and litigation matters that arise in the ordinary course of business.


ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 29, 2008.



PART II


ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS

Common Stock Market Prices

Giga-tronics’ common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market (formerly the NASDAQ Small Cap Market) using the symbol ‘GIGA’.  The number of record holders of the Company’s common stock as of March 29, 2008 was approximately 1,600.  The table below shows the high and low closing bid quotations for the common stock during the indicated fiscal periods.  These quotations reflect inter-dealer prices without retain mark-ups, mark-downs, or commission and may not reflect actual transactions.

 
     2008
 
High
   
Low
 
        2007
 
High
   
Low
 
First Quarter
(4/1 - 6/30)
  $ 2.22     $ 1.61  
(3/26 - 6/24)
  $ 2.89     $ 1.78  
Second Quarter
(7/1 - 9/29)
    2.36       1.62  
(6/25 - 9/30)
    1.94       1.29  
Third Quarter
(9/30 - 12/29)
    3.85       1.71  
(10/1 - 12/30)
    2.45       1.39  
Fourth Quarter
(12/30 - 3/29)
    1.87       1.27  
(12/31 - 3/31)
    2.97       1.83  

Giga-tronics has not paid cash dividends in the past and has no plans to do so in the future, based upon its belief that the best use of its available capital is in the enhancement of its product position.

Giga-tronics has not issued any unregistered securities or repurchased any of its securities during the past fiscal year.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table provides information on options and other equity rights outstanding and available at March 29, 2008.

Equity Compensation Plan Information
 
   
No. of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding option, warrants and rights
   
Weighted average exercise price of outstanding option, warrants and rights
   
No. of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
 
Plan Category
 
(a)
   
(b)
   
(c)
 
Equity compensation plans approved
                 
by security holders
    855,650     $ 2.04       445,225  
Equity compensation plans not approved
                       
by security holders
    n/a       n/a       n/a  
Total
    855,650     $ 2.04       445,225  


ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table sets forth selected financial data for the Company’s last five fiscal years.  This information is derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements, unless otherwise stated.  This data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, related notes, and other financial information included elsewhere in this report.



SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
 
                               
Summary of Operations:
 
Years Ended
 
 (In thousands except per share data)
 
March 29, 2008
   
March 31, 2007
   
March 25, 2006
   
March 26, 2005
   
March 27, 2004
 
Net sales
  $ 18,331     $ 18,048     $ 20,620     $ 21,477     $ 17,491  
Gross profit
    7,748       7,546       8,300       9,598       4,736  
Operating expenses
    7,939       9,548       9,316       8,760       9,179  
Interest income, net
    36       108       32       -       7  
Pre-tax (loss) income from continuing
                                       
operations
    (201 )     (1,894 )     (984 )     849       (4,440 )
Provision for income taxes
    2       1       4       4       4  
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (203 )     (1,895 )     (988 )     845       (4,444 )
(Loss) income on discontinued operations,
                                       
net of income taxes
    (31 )     28       27       (233 )     (2,377 )
 Net (loss) income
  $ (234 )   $ (1,867 )   $ (961 )   $ 612     $ (6,821 )
                                         
Basic (loss) earnings per share:
                                       
From continuing operations
  $ (0.04 )   $ (0.40 )   $ (0.21 )   $ 0.18     $ (0.94 )
On discontinued operations
    (0.01 )     0.01       0.01       (0.05 )     (0.51 )
Net (loss) earnings per share - basic
  $ (0.05 )   $ (0.39 )   $ (0.20 )   $ 0.13     $ (1.45 )
                                         
Diluted (loss) earnings per share:
                                       
From continuing operations
  $ (0.04 )   $ (0.40 )   $ (0.21 )   $ 0.18     $ (0.94 )
On discontinued operations
    (0.01 )     0.01       0.01       (0.05 )     (0.51 )
Net (loss) earnings per share - diluted
  $ (0.05 )   $ (0.39 )   $ (0.20 )   $ 0.13     $ (1.45 )
                                         
Shares of common stock - basic
    4,813       4,809       4,782       4,725       4,704  
Shares of common stock - diluted
    4,813       4,809       4,782       4,741       4,704  
                                         
Financial Position:
 
Years Ended
 
 (In thousands except per share data)
 
March 29, 2008
   
March 31, 2007
   
March 25, 2006
   
March 26, 2005
   
March 27, 2004
 
Current ratio
    3.55       3.09       3.93       4.29       2.92  
Working Capital
  $ 7,131     $ 7,280     $ 8,856     $ 9,337     $ 7,997  
Total assets
  $ 10,361     $ 11,161     $ 12,346     $ 12,961     $ 13,733  
Shareholders' equity
  $ 7,392     $ 7,393     $ 9,098     $ 9,812     $ 9,196  
                                         
Percentage Data:
 
Years Ended
 
 (Percentage of net sales)
 
March 29, 2008
   
March 21, 2007
   
March 25, 2006
   
March 26, 2005
   
March 27, 2004
 
Gross profit
    42.3 %     41.8 %     40.3 %     44.7 %     27.1 %
Operating expenses
    43.3 %     52.9 %     45.2 %     40.8 %     52.5 %
Interest income, net
    0.2 %     0.6 %     0.1 %     0.0 %     0.0 %
Pre-tax (loss) income from continuing
                                       
operations
    (1.1 %)     (10.5 %)     (4.8 %)     4.0 %     (25.4 %)
(Loss) income on discontinued operations,
                                       
net of income taxes
    (0.2 %)     0.2 %     0.1 %     (1.1 %)     (13.6 %)
 Net (loss) income
    (1.3 %)     (10.3 %)     (4.7 %)     2.8 %     (39.0 %)



SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
 
                               
The following is a summary of unaudited results of operations for the fiscal years ended March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007.
 
                               
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
 
2008
 
 (In thousands except per share data)
 
First
   
Second
   
Third
   
Fourth
   
Year
 
Net sales
  $ 4,628     $ 4,651     $ 4,953     $ 4,009     $ 18,331  
Gross profit
    1,944       2,081       2,049       1,674       7,748  
Operating expenses
    1,941       1,879       1,974       2,145       7,939  
Interest income, net
    14       9       6       7       36  
Pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations
    30       198       51       (480 )     (201 )
Provision for income taxes
    2       -       -       -       2  
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    28       198       51       (480 )     (203 )
Income (loss) on discontinued operations,
                                       
net of income taxes
    64       (10 )     (20 )     (65 )     (31 )
Net income (loss)
  $ 92     $ 188       31     $ (545 )   $ (234 )
                                         
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
                                       
From continuing operations
  $ 0.01     $ 0.04     $ 0.01     $ (0.10 )   $ (0.04 )
On discontinued operations
    0.01       (0.00 )     (0.00 )     (0.01 )     (0.01 )
Net earnings (loss) per share - basic
  $ 0.02     $ 0.04     $ 0.01     $ (0.11 )   $ (0.05 )
                                         
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
                                       
From continuing operations
  $ 0.01     $ 0.04     $ 0.01     $ (0.10 )   $ (0.04 )
On discontinued operations
    0.01       (0.00 )     (0.00 )     (0.01 )     (0.01 )
Net earnings (loss) per share - diluted
  $ 0.02     $ 0.04     $ 0.01     $ (0.11 )   $ (0.05 )
                                         
Shares of common stock - basic
    4,809       4,810       4,814       4,818       4,813  
Shares of common stock - diluted
    4,863       4,880       4,913       4,818       4,813  




Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
 
2007
 
 (In thousands except per share data)
 
First
   
Second
   
Third
   
Fourth
   
Year
 
Net sales
  $ 3,386     $ 3,934     $ 5,564     $ 5,146     $ 18,048  
Gross profit
    1,199       1,857       2,394       2,096       7,546  
Operating expenses
    2,258       2,306       2,378       2,606       9,548  
Interest income, net
    29       37       25       17       108  
Pre-tax (loss) income from continuing operations
    (1,030 )     (412 )     41       (493 )     (1,894 )
Provision for income taxes
    -       1       -       -       1  
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (1,030 )     (413 )     41       (493 )     (1,895 )
Income (loss) on discontinued operations,
                                       
net of income taxes
    3       10       17       (2 )     28  
Net (loss) income
  $ (1,027 )   $ (403 )   $ 58     $ (495 )   $ (1,867 )
                                         
Basic (loss) earnings per share:
                                       
From continuing operations
  $ (0.21 )   $ (0.08 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.10 )   $ (0.40 )
On discontinued operations
    0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     0.01  
Net (loss) earnings per share - basic
  $ (0.21 )   $ (0.08 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.10 )   $ (0.39 )
                                         
Diluted (loss) earnings per share:
                                       
From continuing operations
  $ (0.21 )   $ (0.08 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.10 )   $ (0.40 )
On discontinued operations
    0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.00 )     0.01  
Net (loss) earnings per share - diluted
  $ (0.21 )   $ (0.08 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.10 )   $ (0.39 )
                                         
Shares of common stock - basic
    4,809       4,809       4,809       4,809       4,809  
Shares of common stock - diluted
    4,809       4,809       4,884       4,809       4,809  



ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

Overview

Giga-tronics produces instruments, subsystems and sophisticated microwave components that have broad applications in both defense electronics and wireless telecommunications.  In 2008 Giga-tronics’ business consisted of four operating and reporting segments:  Giga-tronics Instrument Division, ASCOR, Microsource and Corporate.

The Company’s business is highly dependent on government spending in the defense electronics sector and on the wireless telecommunications market.  Defense orders have improved on a year-to-date basis for fiscal 2008 versus fiscal 2007.  In addition, the Company has seen some improvement in commercial orders.  On a year-to-date basis, commercial orders are slightly up in fiscal 2008 versus fiscal 2007.

The Company continues to monitor costs, including reductions in personnel, facilities and other expenses, to more appropriately align costs with revenues.  In April 2007, the Company restored the prior salary reductions.  In March 2007, the Company moved ASCOR’s engineering, sales and marketing, and administrative activities to the San Ramon, California facility, effectively abandoning its Fremont, California facility.  As a result, the Company has accrued its future lease obligations, net of estimated sub-lease income, through June 2009.  The Company is pursuing subleasing of this facility.  Microsource sales and marketing and engineering activities were also consolidated into the San Ramon facility to better integrate its component development activities with the Company’s overall new product plans.  The Microsource facility in Santa Rosa, California, however, remains open as a manufacturing operation.

Results of Operations

New orders by segment are as follows for the fiscal years ended:

New Orders
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2008
   
% change
   
2007
   
% change
   
2006
 
Instrument Division
  $ 8,434       (3 %)   $ 8,677       (3 %)   $ 8,943  
ASCOR
    5,361       22 %     4,390       30 %     3,389  
Microsource
    3,625       17 %     3,091       9 %     2,825  
Total
  $ 17,420       8 %   $ 16,158       7 %   $ 15,157  

New orders received in fiscal 2008 increased 8% to $17,420,000 from the $16,158,000 received in fiscal 2007.  New orders increased primarily due to an increase in military orders.

New orders received in fiscal 2007 increased 7% to $16,158,000 from the $15,157,000 received in fiscal 2006.  New orders increased primarily due to an increase in military orders.

In fiscal 2008, orders at the Instrument Division decreased primarily due to a decrease in military demand for its products.  Orders at ASCOR and Microsource increased primarily due to an increase in military demand for their products.

In fiscal 2007, orders at the Instrument Division decreased primarily due to a decrease in commercial wireless market demand for its products.  Orders at ASCOR increased primarily due to an increase in military demand for its products.  Orders at Microsource increased primarily due to increased orders from commercial customers.



The following table shows order backlog and related information at fiscal year-end:

(Dollars in thousands)
 
2008
   
% change
   
2007
   
% change
   
2006
 
Backlog of unfilled orders
  $ 7,528       (11 %)   $ 8,439       (18 %)   $ 10,329  
Backlog of unfilled orders
                                       
shippable within one year
    4,604       (13 %)     5,294       (10 %)     5,863  
Previous fiscal year end (FYE)
                                       
one-year backlog reclassified
                                       
during year as shippable later than
                                       
one year
    425       40 %     303       (88 %)     2,439  
Net cancellations during year of
                                       
previous FYE one-year backlog
    -       -       904       -       -  

The decrease in backlog at year-end 2008 of 11% was primarily due to shipments exceeding orders.

The decrease in backlog at year-end 2007 of 18% was primarily due to shipments exceeding orders and a cancellation of $904,000 from an existing customer.

The allocation of net sales was as follows for the fiscal years shown:

Allocation of Net Sales
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2008
   
% change
   
2007
   
% change
   
2006
 
Commercial
  $ 7,020       -     $ 7,054       (40 %)   $ 11,657  
Government / Defense
    11,311       3 %     10,994       23 %     8,963  

The allocation of net sales by segment was as follows for the fiscal years shown:

Allocation of Net Sales by Segment
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2008
   
% change
   
2007
   
% change
   
2006
 
Instrument Division
                             
Commercial
  $ 4,972       2 %   $ 4,870       (33 %)   $ 7,319  
Government / Defense
    3,554       (13 %)     4,096       77 %     2,309  
                                         
ASCOR
                                       
Commercial
  $ 310       (36 %)   $ 485       (26 %)   $ 659  
Government / Defense
    5,710       85 %     3,087       (21 %)     3,900  
                                         
Microsource
                                       
Commercial
  $ 1,738       2 %   $ 1,699       (54 %)   $ 3,679  
Government / Defense
    2,047       (46 %)     3,811       38 %     2,754  

Fiscal 2008 net sales were $18,331,000, a 2% increase from the $18,048,000 of net sales in 2007.  The increase in sales was primarily due to improved military deliveries.  Sales at the Giga-tronics Instrument Division decreased 5% or $440,000.  Sales at ASCOR increased 69% or $2,448,000.  Microsource sales decreased 31% or $1,725,000.

Fiscal 2007 net sales were $18,048,000, a 12% decrease from the $20,620,000 of net sales in 2006.  The decrease in sales was primarily due to weakness in the Company’s commercial wireless market, partially offset by improved military deliveries.  Sales at the Giga-tronics Instrument Division decreased 7% or $662,000.  Sales at ASCOR decreased 22% or $987,000.  Microsource sales decreased 14% or $923,000.  The decrease in export sales in fiscal 2007 is primarily based on the cyclical buying patters of the Company’s international customers.



Cost of sales was as follows for the fiscal years shown:

Cost of Sales
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2008
   
% change
   
2007
   
% change
   
2006
 
Cost of sales
  $ 10,583       1 %   $ 10,502       (15 %)   $ 12,320  

In fiscal 2008, cost of sales increased 1% to $10,583,000 from $10,502,000 in fiscal 2007.

In fiscal 2007, cost of sales decreased 15% to $10,502,000 from $12,320,000 in fiscal 2006.  The decrease is primarily attributable to a volume decrease of 10% and a 5% decrease in mix cost of sales.

Operating expenses were as follows for the fiscal years shown:

Operating Expenses
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2008
   
% change
   
2007
   
% change
   
2006
 
Engineering
  $ 2,248       (40 %)   $ 3,731       (1 %)   $ 3,760  
Selling, general and administrative
    5,538       2 %     5,456       (2 %)     5,556  
Restructuring
    153       (58 %)     361       -       -  
Total
  $ 7,939       (17 %)   $ 9,548       3 %   $ 9,316  

Operating expenses decreased 17% or $1,609,000 in fiscal 2008 over 2007 due to a decrease of $1,483,000 in product development expense and a decrease of $208,000 in restructuring charges, offset by an increase of $82,000 in selling, general and administrative expense.  The increase in selling, general and administrative expense is a result of higher marketing expense of $251,000 and higher commission expense of $199,000, offset by lower administrative expense of $368,000.  As a result of adopting SFAS 123(R) in fiscal 2007, the Company recorded $211,000 of expense in fiscal 2008.  Included in the operating expenses for fiscal 2008 was a one-time restructuring charge of $73,000 to reserve the remaining lease obligation on the Fremont facility and $80,000 in severance cost, for a total of $153,000.

Operating expenses increased 3% or $232,000 in fiscal 2007 over 2006 due to a one-time restructuring charge of $361,000 in fiscal 2007, offset in part by a decrease of $29,000 in product development expense and a decrease of $100,000 in selling, general and administrative expense.  The decrease in selling, general and administrative expense is a result of lower commission expense of $347,000, offset by higher marketing expense of $208,000 and higher administrative expense of $39,000.  As a result of adopting SFAS 123(R) in fiscal 2007, the Company recorded $162,000 of expense.  A restructuring charge of $361,000 was made in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 due to the integration of all ASCOR and Instrument Division engineering and manufacturing activities at the San Ramon, California facility.

Net interest income in 2008 decreased from $108,000 to $36,000 due to a lower average cash balance throughout the year.

Net interest income in 2007 increased from $32,000 to $108,000 due to improved cash management.

Giga-tronics recorded a net loss of $234,000 or $0.05 per fully diluted share for fiscal 2008 versus a net loss of $1,867,000 or $0.39 per fully diluted share in fiscal 2007.

Giga-tronics recorded a net loss of $1,867,000 or $0.39 per fully diluted share for fiscal 2007 versus a net loss of $961,000 or $0.20 per fully diluted share in fiscal 2006.  The loss in fiscal 2007 versus the loss in fiscal 2006 was attributable to lower revenue.



Inventories consist of the following:

Net Inventories
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2008
   
% change
   
2007
 
Raw materials
  $ 2,767       (13 %)   $ 3,163  
Work-in-progress
    1,501       (29 %)     2,128  
Finished goods
    369       77 %     209  
Demonstration inventory
    371       9 %     341  
Total
  $ 5,008       (14 %)   $ 5,841  

Inventories decreased by $833,000 during fiscal year 2008.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and the results of operations are based upon the consolidated financial statements included in this report and the data used to prepare them.  The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions in the course of such preparation.  The Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included with the consolidated financial statements describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.  On an ongoing basis, the Company re-evaluates its judgments, estimates and assumptions, including those related to revenue recognition, product warranties, allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of inventories and valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.  The Company bases its judgment and estimates on historical experience, knowledge of current conditions, and its beliefs of what could occur in the future considering available information.  Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.  Management of Giga-tronics has identified the following as the Company’s critical accounting policies:

Revenues

Revenues are recognized when there is evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.  This generally occurs when products are shipped and the risk of loss has passed.  Revenue related to products shipped subject to customers’ evaluation is recognized upon final acceptance.

Product Warranties

The Company’s warranty policy generally provides two to four years for the 2400 and 2500 families of microwave synthesizers and one year for all other products.  The Company records a liability for estimated warranty obligations at the date products are sold.  The estimated cost of warranty coverage is based on the Company’s actual historical experience with its current products or similar products.  For new products, the required reserve is based on historical experience of similar products until sufficient historical data has been collected on the new product.  Adjustments are made as new information becomes available.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are stated at their net realizable value.  The Company has estimated an allowance for uncollectible accounts based on analysis of specifically identified problem accounts, outstanding receivables, consideration of the age of those receivables, and the Company’s historical collection experience.

Inventory

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.  Cost is determined on a first-in, first-out basis.  The Company periodically reviews inventory on hand to identify and write down excess and obsolete inventory based on estimated product demand.



Deferred Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  Future tax benefits are subject to a valuation allowance when management is unable to conclude that its deferred tax assets will more likely than not be realized from the results of operations.  The Company has recorded a valuation allowance to reflect the estimated amount of deferred tax assets that may not be realized.  The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible.  Management considers projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.  Based on the historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets become deductible, management has established a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets as of March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007.

Product Development Costs

The Company incurs pre-production costs on certain long-term supply arrangements.  The costs, which represent non-recurring engineering and tooling costs, are capitalized as other assets and amortized over their useful life when reimbursable by the customer.  All other pre-production and product development costs are expensed as incurred.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company has a stock incentive plan that provides for the issuance of stock options to employees.  The Company calculates compensation expense under SFAS 123(R) using a Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model.  In so doing, the Company makes certain key assumptions in making estimates used in the model.  The Company believes the estimates used, which are presented in Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, are appropriate and reasonable.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

As of March 29, 2008, Giga-tronics had $1,845,000 in cash and cash-equivalents, compared to $1,804,000 as of March 31, 2007.

Working capital for the 2008 fiscal year end was $7,131,000, compared to  $7,280,000 in 2007 and $8,856,000 in 2006.  The decrease in working capital at 2008 from 2007 was primarily due to the operating loss in the year and other fiscal year-end liabilities offset by a reduction in net inventories.  The decrease in working capital at 2007 from 2006 was primarily due to the operating loss in the year, increased customer deposits of $160,000 and other fiscal year-end liabilities.

The Company’s current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) at March 29, 2008 was 3.6 compared to 3.1 on March 31, 2007 and 3.9 on March 25, 2006.  At March 29, 2008, the increase in this ratio was primarily the result of a decrease in net inventories offset by other fiscal year-end liabilities.  At March 31, 2007, the reduction in this ratio was primarily the result of an increase in net inventories and partially offset by the decreases in cash and accounts receivable.

Cash provided by operations amounted to $220,000 in 2008.  Cash used in operations amounted to $1,406,000 in 2007.  Cash provided by operations was $740,000 in 2006.  Cash provided by operations in 2008 was primarily attributed to the decrease in inventories, partially offset by the operating loss in the year.  Cash used in operations in 2007 was primarily attributed to the operating loss in the year.  Cash provided by operations in 2006 was primarily attributed to an increase in customer advances and the decrease in inventories, partially offset by the operating loss in the year.

Additions to property and equipment were $206,000 in 2008 compared to $204,000 in 2007 and $115,000 in 2006.  The capital equipment spending in fiscal 2008 was due to the implementation of the Enterprise Resource Plan (ERP) system at the Instrument Division and at Microsource.  The increase in capital equipment spending in fiscal 2007 was due to an upgrade of capital equipment enabling the manufacture of new products being released.  The reduction in capital equipment spending in fiscal 2006 reflected the overall decline in business activity.


Other cash inflows in 2008 consisted of $22,000 from the sale of common stock in connection with the exercise of stock options.  Other cash inflows in 2006 consisted of $247,000 from the sale of common stock in connection with the exercise of stock options.

Contractual Obligations

The Company leases various facilities under operating leases that expire through May 2013.  Total future minimum lease payments under these leases amount to approximately $4,125,000.

The Company is committed to purchase certain inventory under non-cancelable purchase orders.  As of March 29, 2008, total non–cancelable purchase orders were approximately $500,000 through fiscal 2009.

The following table disclosed the amount of payments due under certain contractual obligations in the specified time periods.

(Dollars in thousands)
 
Under one year
   
One to three years
   
Three to five years
   
More than five years
 
Operating leases
  $ 971     $ 1,942     $ 1,155     $ 57  
Purchase obligations
    500       -       -       -  
Total
  $ 1,471     $ 1,942     $ 1,155     $ 57  

Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements

The Company has no other off-balance-sheet arrangements (including standby letters of credit, guaranties, contingent interests in transferred assets, contingent obligations indexed to its own stock or any obligation arising out of a variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides credit or other support to the Company), that have or are likely to have a material effect on its financial conditions, changes in financial conditions, revenue, expense, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Management believes that the Company has adequate resources to meet its anticipated operating and capital expenditure needs for the foreseeable future.  Giga-tronics intends to maintain research and development expenditures for the purpose of broadening its product base.  From time to time, Giga-tronics considers a variety of acquisition opportunities to also broaden its product lines and expand its markets.  Such acquisition activity could also increase the Company’s operating expenses and require the additional use of capital resources.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurement (FAS 157). This Standard defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  FAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company has not determined the effect that the adoption of FAS 157 will have on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (“FAS 159”).  The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions.  This standard permits entities to choose to measure many financial assets and liabilities and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates.  The Company will report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date.  The fair value option may be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis with several exceptions, such as those investments accounted for by the equity method, and once elected, the option is irrevocable unless a new election date occurs.  The fair value option can be applied only to entire instruments and not to portions thereof.  The provisions of FAS 159 are effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007.  Management did not elect to early adopt FAS 159 and has not yet completed its evaluation of the impact that FAS 159 may have on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (“SFAS No 141R”).  SFAS No 141R among other things, establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer in a business combination (i) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquired business, (ii) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase and (iii) determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination.  SFAS No 141R is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, with early adoption prohibited.  This standard will change the Company’s accounting treatment for business combinations on a prospective basis.

In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an Amendment of ARB No. 51 (“SFAS No. 160”).  SFAS No. 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for noncontrolling interests in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary.  Minority interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity.  It also establishes a single method of accounting for changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary and requires expanded disclosures.  This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, with early adoption prohibited.  The Company does not expect the adoption of this Statement will have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.


ITEM 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable.



ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA


INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
     
Financial Statements
 
Page No.
     
Consolidated Balance Sheets -
23
 
As of March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007
 
     
Consolidated Statements of Operations -
24
 
Years ended March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007
 
     
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity -
25
 
Years ended March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007
 
     
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
26
 
Years ended March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007
 
     
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
27 - 36
     
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
37




CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
             
 (In thousands except share data)
 
March 29, 2008
   
March 31, 2007
 
Assets
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash-equivalents
  $ 1,845     $ 1,804  
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance
               
of $93 and $62, respectively
    2,693       2,750  
Inventories, net
    5,008       5,841  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    383       360  
Total current assets
    9,929       10,755  
                 
Property and equipment
               
Leasehold improvements
    373       373  
Machinery and equipment
    15,468       15,426  
Office furniture and fixtures
    723       736  
Total property and equipment
    16,564       16,535  
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    16,164       16,211  
Property and equipment, net
    400       324  
Other assets
    32       82  
Total assets
  $ 10,361     $ 11,161  
                 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable
  $ 649     $ 1,106  
Accrued commission
    181       192  
Accrued payroll and benefits
    526       666  
Accrued warranty
    190       207  
Customer advances
    646       681  
Other current liabilities
    606       623  
Total current liabilities
    2,798       3,475  
Deferred rent
    171       293  
Total liabilities
    2,969       3,768  
Commitments
               
Shareholders' equity
               
Preferred stock of no par value;
               
Authorized 1,000,000 shares; no shares outstanding
               
at March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007
    -       -  
Common stock of no par value;
               
Authorized 40,000,000 shares; 4,824,021 shares at March 29, 2008
               
and 4,809,021 shares at March 31, 2007 issued and outstanding
    13,398       13,165  
Accumulated deficit
    (6,006 )     (5,772 )
Total shareholders' equity
    7,392       7,393  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 10,361     $ 11,161  
                 
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 




CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
             
 
Fiscal Years Ended
 
 (In thousands except per-share data)
 
March 29, 2008
   
March 31, 2007
 
Net sales
  $ 18,331     $ 18,048  
Cost of sales
    10,583       10,502  
Gross profit
    7,748       7,546  
                 
Engineering
    2,248       3,731  
Selling, general and administrative
    5,538       5,456  
Restructuring
    153       361  
Total operating expenses
    7,939       9,548  
                 
Operating loss from continuing operations
    (191 )     (2,002 )
                 
Other expense
    46       -  
Interest income, net
    36       108  
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (201 )     (1,894 )
Provision for income taxes
    2       1  
Loss from continuing operations
    (203 )     (1,895 )
(Loss) income on discontinued operations, net of income
               
taxes of nil for 2008 and 2007
    (31 )     28  
Net loss
  $ (234 )   $ (1,867 )
                 
Basic and diluted net (loss) earnings per share:
               
From continuing operations
  $ (0.04 )   $ (0.40 )
On discontinued operations
    (0.01 )     0.01  
Basic and diluted net loss per share
  $ (0.05 )   $ (0.39 )
                 
Shares used in per share calculation:
               
Basic
    4,813       4,809  
Diluted
    4,813       4,809  
                 
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 




CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
                         
         
Accumulated
       
 (In thousands except share data)
 
Shares
   
Amount
   
Deficit
   
Total
 
Balance at March 25, 2006
    4,809,021     $ 13,003     $ (3,905 )   $ 9,098  
Comprehensive loss - net
                               
Net loss
    -       -       (1,867 )     (1,867 )
Share based compensation
    -       162       -       162  
Balance at March 31, 2007
    4,809,021       13,165       (5,772 )     7,393  
Comprehensive loss - net
                               
Net loss
                    (234 )     (234 )
Share based compensation
    -       211       -       211  
Stock issuance under stock options plans
    15,000       22       -       22  
Balance at March 29, 2008
    4,824,021     $ 13,398     $ (6,006 )   $ 7,392  
                                 
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 




CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
           
 
Fiscal Years Ended
 
 (In thousands)
 
March 29, 2008
   
March 31, 2007
 
Cash flows from operations:
           
Net loss
  $ (234 )   $ (1,867 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
               
provided by (used in) operations:
               
Net provision for doubtful accounts and notes receivable
    31       (1 )
Depreciation and amortization
    128       215  
Gain on sale of fixed asset
    (3 )     -  
Share based compensation
    211       162  
Deferred rent
    (122 )     71  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Notes receivable
    -       3  
Trade accounts receivable
    26       686  
Inventories
    833       (1,028 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    27       (96 )
Accounts payable
    (457 )     236  
Accrued commissions
    (11 )     21  
Accrued payroll and benefits
    (140 )     (115 )
Accrued warranty
    (17 )     (43 )
Customer advances
    (35 )     160  
Other current liabilities
    (17 )     190  
Net cash provided by (used in) operations
    220       (1,406 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Proceeds from sales of equipment
    5       2  
Purchases of property and equipment
    (206 )     (204 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (201 )     (202 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Issuance of common stock
    22       -  
                 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    41       (1,608 )
                 
Beginning cash and cash equivalents
    1,804       3,412  
Ending cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,845     $ 1,804  
                 
Supplementary disclosure of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for income taxes
  $ 2     $ 1  
Cash paid for interest
    -       -  
                 
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 



NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1           Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The Company   The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Giga-tronics and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.  The Company’s corporate office and manufacturing facilities are located in Northern California.  Giga-tronics and its subsidiary companies design, manufacture and market a broad line of test and measurement equipment used in the development, test, and maintenance of wireless communications products and systems, flight navigational equipment, electronic defense systems, and automatic testing systems.  The Company also manufactures and markets a line of test, measurement, and handling equipment used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices.  The Company’s products are sold worldwide to customers in the test and measurement and semiconductor industries.  The Company currently has no foreign-based operations or material amounts of identifiable assets in foreign countries.  Its gross margins on foreign and domestic sales are similar, and all non- U.S. sales are made in U.S. dollars.

Principles of Consolidation   The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Giga-tronics and its wholly- owned subsidiaries.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates   The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fiscal Year   The Company’s financial reporting year consists of either a 52 week or 53 week period ending on the last Saturday of the month of March.  Fiscal year 2008 contained 52 weeks and fiscal year 2007 contained 53 weeks.  All references to years in the consolidated financial statements relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years.

Reclassifications   Certain reclassifications, none of which affected net loss, have been made to prior year balances in order to conform to the current year presentation.

Revenue Recognition   Revenue is recorded when there is evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.  This occurs when products are shipped, unless the arrangement involves acceptance terms.  If the arrangement involves acceptance terms, the Company defers revenue until product acceptance is received.  Further, sales made to distributors do not include price protection or product return rights, except for product defects covered under warranty arrangements.  The Company has no other post-shipment obligations. The Company reports freight costs paid for shipments to customers as cost of sales.

The Company has estimated an allowance for uncollectable accounts based on analysis of specifically identified problem accounts, outstanding receivables, consideration of the age of those receivables and the Company’s historical collection experience.  The activity in the reserve account is as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
 
March 29, 2008
   
March 31, 2007
 
Beginning balance
  $ 62     $ 63  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    31       5  
Recoveries of doubtful accounts
    -       -  
Write-off of doubtful accounts
    -       6 )
Ending balance
  $ 93     $ 62  

Accrued Warranty   The Company’s warranty policy generally provides two to four years for the 2400 and 2500 families of microwave synthesizers and one year for all other products.  The Company records a liability for estimated warranty obligations at the date products are sold.  The estimated cost of warranty coverage is based on the Company’s actual historical experience with its current products or similar products.  For new products, the required reserve is based on historical experience of similar products until such time as sufficient historical data has been collected on the new product.  Adjustments are made a new information becomes available.

Inventories   Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.  Cost is determined on a first-in, first-out basis.


Property and Equipment   Property and equipment are stated at cost.  Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, which range from three to ten years for machinery and equipment and office fixtures.  Leasehold improvements and assets acquired under capital leases are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the respective assets or the lease term.

The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.  If such review indicates that the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the sum of its expected future cash flows on an undiscounted basis, the asset’s carrying amount would be written down to fair value.  Additionally, the Company reports long-lived assets to be disposed of at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.  As of March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007, management believes there has been no impairment of the Company’s long-lived assets.

Deferred Rent   Rent expense is recognized in an amount equal to the minimum guaranteed base rent plus future rental increases amortized on the straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, including free rent periods.

Income Taxes   Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  Future tax benefits are subject to a valuation allowance when management is unable to conclude that its deferred income tax assets will more likely than not be realized from the results of operations.

Product Development Costs   The Company incurs pre-production costs on certain long-term supply arrangements.  The costs, which represent non-recurring engineering and tooling costs, are capitalized as other assets and amortized over their useful life when reimbursable by the customer.  All other product development costs are charged to operations as incurred.  There were no capitalized pre-production costs included in other assets as of March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007.

Software Development Costs  Development costs included in the research and development of new products and enhancements to existing products are expensed as incurred, until technological feasibility in the form of a working model has been established.  To date, completion of software development has been concurrent with the establishment of technological feasibility, and accordingly, no costs have been capitalized.

Share-based Compensation   The Company established a 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, which provides for the granting of options for up to 700,000 shares of Common Stock.  Effective March 26, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), Share Based Payment (SFAS 123(R).  In the fiscal year ended March 29, 2008 there were 157,000 option grants made, and in the prior year 541,000 grants were made.

Results for prior periods have not been restated.  Prior to March 26, 2006, the Company accounted for these plans under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25), and related Interpretations.  No stock based compensation cost is reflected in net income prior to March 26, 2006, as all options granted under these plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.

SFAS 123(R) requires the cash flows resulting from the tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options (excess tax benefits) to be classified as a cash flow from financing in the statement of cash flows.  These excess tax benefits were not significant for the Company for the fiscal year ended March 29, 2008.


In calculating compensation related to stock option grants, the fair value of each stock option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model and the following weighted-average assumptions:

Years Ended
 
March 29, 2008
   
March 31, 2007
 
Dividend yield
 
Zero
   
Zero
 
Expected volatility
 
80% to 112%
   
51% to 88%
 
Risk-free interest rate
 
2.21% to 3.59%
   
4.50% to 4.97%
 
Expected term (years)
    3.75       3.75  

The computation of expected volatility used in the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model is based on the historical volatility of Giga-tronics’ share price.  The expected term is estimated based on a review of historical employee exercise behavior with respect to option grants.

Discontinued Operations   In the first quarter of 2004, Giga-tronics discontinued the operations at its Dymatix division due to the substantial losses incurred over the previous two years.  In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004, Giga-tronics consummated the sale of its Dymatix division.  Expenses are recorded for discontinued operations associated with the partial abandonment of the lease for the Fremont facility.  Included in this lease is 7,727 square feet which the Company effectively abandoned upon sale of Dymatix on March 26, 2004.  The Company has increased the estimated time to market these facilities to a sub-tenant.  As of March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007, the Company has an accrued loss of $146,000 and $142,000, respectively, net of future estimated sub-lease rental income, for future lease expense.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share   Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share incorporate the incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options using the treasury method.  Antidilutive options are not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share.

Comprehensive Loss   There are no items of other comprehensive loss, other than net loss.

Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk   Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist principally of cash, cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable.  The Company’s cash equivalents consist principally of overnight deposits and money market funds.  Cash and cash-equivalents are held in recognized depository institutions.  At March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007, the Company had deposits in excess of federally insured limits.  The Company has not incurred losses on these deposits to date and does not expect to incur any losses based on the credit ratings of the financial institutions.  Concentration of credit risk in trade accounts receivable results primarily from sales to major customers.  The Company individually evaluates the creditworthiness of its customers and generally does not require collateral or other security.  At March 29, 2008, two customers comprised 24% and 13%, respectively, of consolidated gross accounts receivable.  At March 31, 2007, one customer comprised 18% of consolidated gross accounts receivable.
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments   The carrying amount for the Company’s cash-equivalents, trade accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates fair market value because of the short maturity of these financial instruments.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements   In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurement (FAS 157). This Standard defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  FAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company has not determined the effect that the adoption of FAS 157 will have on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (“FAS 159”).  The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions.  This standard permits entities to choose to measure many financial assets and liabilities and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates.  The Company will report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair


value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date.  The fair value option may be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis with several exceptions, such as those investments accounted for by the equity method, andonce elected, the option is irrevocable unless a new election date occurs.  The fair value option can be applied only to entire instruments and not to portions thereof.  The provisions of FAS 159 are effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007.  Management did not elect to early adopt FAS 159 and has not yet completed its evaluation of the impact that FAS 159 may have on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (“SFAS No 141R”).  SFAS No 141R among other things, establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer in a business combination (i) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquired business, (ii) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase and (iii) determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination.  SFAS No 141R is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, with early adoption prohibited.  This standard will change the Company’s accounting treatment for business combinations on a prospective basis.

In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an Amendment of ARB No. 51 (“SFAS No. 160”).  SFAS No. 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for non-controlling interests in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary.  Minority interests will be recharacterized as non-controlling interests and classified as a component of equity.  It also establishes a single method of accounting for changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary and requires expanded disclosures.  This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, with early adoption prohibited.  The Company does not expect the adoption of this Statement will have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

2           Cash and Cash-Equivalents

Cash and cash-equivalents of $1,845,000 and $1,804,000 at March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007, respectively, consist of overnight deposits and money market funds.

3           Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:

(Dollars in thousands)
 
March 29, 2008
   
March 31, 2007
 
Raw materials
  $ 2,767     $ 3,163  
Work-in-progress
    1,501       2,128  
Finished goods
    369       209  
Demonstration inventory
    371       341  
Total
  $ 5,008     $ 5,841  

4           Selling Expenses

Selling expenses consist primarily of commissions paid to various marketing agencies.  Commission expense totaled $1,080,000 and $881,000 for fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively.  Advertising costs, which are expensed as incurred, totaled $46,000 and $50,000 for fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively.

5           Significant Customers and Industry Segment Information

The Company has four reportable segments:  Instrument Division, ASCOR, Microsource, and Corporate.  The Instrument Division produces a broad line of test and measurement equipment used in the development, test and maintenance of wireless communications products and systems, flight navigational equipment, electronic defense systems and automatic testing systems.  ASCOR designs, manufactures, and markets a line of switching devices that link together many specific


purpose instruments that comprise automatic test systems.  Microsource develops and manufactures a broad line of Yttrium, Iron and Garnet (YIG) tuned oscillators, filters and microwave synthesizers, which are used in a wide variety of microwaveinstruments or devices.  Corporate handles the financing needs of each segment and lends funds to each segment as required; the loans are eliminated in consolidation.

The accounting policies for the segments are the same as those described in the "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies".  The Company evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources to them based on earnings before income taxes.  Segment net sales include sales to external customers.  Segment pre-tax income (loss) includes an allocation for corporate expenses and interest expense on borrowings from Corporate.    Corporate expenses are allocated to the reportable segments based principally on full time equivalent headcount.  In fiscal 2008, interest earned was on each segments respective cash balance.  In fiscal 2007, interest expense on borrowings from Corporate was charged at approximately prime, which was 8.25%.  Inter-segment activities are eliminated in consolidation.  Assets include accounts receivable, inventories, equipment, cash, deferred income taxes, prepaid expenses and other long-term assets.  The Company accounts for inter-segment sales and transfers at terms that allow a reasonable profit to the seller.  During the periods reported there were no significant inter-segment sales or transfers.

The Company's reportable operating segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services.  They are managed separately because each business utilizes different technology and requires different marketing strategies.  All of the businesses except for Giga-tronics Instrument Division and Corporate were acquired.  The Company’s chief operating decision maker is considered to be the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).  The CEO reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis accompanied by disaggregated information about revenues and pre-tax income by operating segment.  The tables below present information for the fiscal years ended in 2008 and 2007.

   
Instrument
                         
March 29, 2008  (Dollars in thousands)
 
Division
   
ASCOR
   
Microsource
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
Revenue
  $ 8,526     $ 6,020     $ 3,785     $ -     $ 18,331  
Interest income, net
    2       7       25       2       36  
Depreciation and amortization
    80       23       25       -       128  
(Loss) income from continuing operations
                                       
before income taxes
    (1,773 )     1,692       64       (184 )     (201 )
Assets
    4,228       2,680       3,168       285       10,361  
                                         
                                         
   
Instrument
                                 
March 31, 2007  (Dollars in thousands)
 
Division
   
ASCOR
   
Microsource
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
Revenue
  $ 8,966     $ 3,572     $ 5,510     $ -     $ 18,048  
Interest income, net
    (343 )     (54 )     (870 )     1,375       108  
Depreciation and amortization
    153       30       32       -       215  
(Loss) income from continuing operations
                                       
before income taxes
    (1,975 )     (734 )     (345 )     1,160       (1,894 )
Assets
    4,948       1,968       3,922       323       11,161  

The Company’s Instrument Division, ASCOR, and Microsource segments sell to agencies of the U.S. government and U.S. defense-related customers.  In fiscal 2008 and 2007, U.S. government and U.S. defense-related customers accounted for 44% and 57% of sales, respectively.  During fiscal 2008, no customer other than U.S. government agencies and their defense contractors accounted for 10% of the Company’s consolidated revenues at March 29, 2008.  During fiscal 2007, no customer other than U.S. government agencies and their defense contractors accounted for 10% of the Company’s consolidated revenues at March 31, 2007.



Export sales accounted for 38% and 21% of the Company’s sales in fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively.  Export sales by geographical area are shown below:

(Dollars in thousands)
 
 March 29, 2008
 
 March 31, 2007
Americas
 
$    1,250
 
$       360
Europe
 
2,778
 
2,233
Asia
 
1,087
 
748
Other
 
1,868
 
489
Total
 
$    6,983
 
$    3,830

6           Loss per Share

Net loss and shares used in per share computations for the years ended March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007 are as follows:

(In thousands except per share data)
 
March 29, 2008
   
March 31, 2007
 
Net loss
  $ (234 )   $ (1,867 )
                 
Weighted average:
               
Common shares outstanding
    4,813       4,809  
Potential common shares
    -       -  
Common shares assuming dilution
    4,813       4,809  
                 
Net loss per share of common stock
  $ (0.05 )   $ (0.39 )
Net loss per share of common stock assuming dilution
  $ (0.05 )   $ (0.39 )
Stock options not included in computation
    856       841  

The number of stock options not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the periods ended March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007 are a result of the Company’s loss from continuing operations and, therefore, the options are antidilutive.

7           Income Taxes

Following are the components of the provision for income taxes:

Years Ended (In thousands)
 
March 29, 2008
   
March 31, 2007
 
Current
           
   Federal
  $ -     $ -  
   State
    2       1  
 Total current      2       1  
Deferred
               
   Federal
    -       -  
   State
    -       -  
Total deferred
    -       -  
Charge in lieu of taxes attributable to employer stock option plans
    -      
  -
 
Provision for income taxes
  $ 2     $ 1  



The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

Year Ended (In thousands)
 
March 29, 2008
   
March 31, 2007
 
Net operating loss carryforwards
  $ 13,667     $ 13,625  
Income tax credits
    2,196       2,196  
Inventory reserves and additional costs capitalized
    2,333       2,486  
Fixed assets depreciation
    153       163  
Accrued vacation
    120       122  
Accrued warranty
    82       88  
Deferred rent
    50       98  
Other accrued liabilities
    201       235  
Future state tax effect
    (203 )     (220 )
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    41       27  
      Total deferred tax assets
    18,640       18,820  
Liability for uncertain tax positions
    (297 )     (424 )
Valuation allowances
    (18,343 )     (18,396 )
    $ 0     $ 0  


Years Ended (In thousands except percentages)
 
March 29, 2008
   
March 31, 2007
 
Statutory federal income tax (benefit)
  $ (79 )     (34.0 )%   $ (635 )     (34.0 )%
Valuation allowance
    (53 )     (22.9 )     (206 )     (11.0 )
Expiration of net operating losses
    178       76.8       805       43.1  
State income tax, net of federal benefit
    (14 )     (6.0 )     (109 )     (5.8 )
Non-tax deductible expenses
    99       42.7       11       0.6  
Tax credits
    -       -       95       5.1  
Liability for uncertain tax positions
    (127 )     (54.9 )     -       -  
Other
    (2 )     (0.7 )     40       2.1  
Effective income tax
  $ 2       1.0 %   $ 1       .1 %
 
The decrease in valuation allowance from March 31, 2007 to March 29, 2008 was $53,000.  The increase in valuation allowance from March 25, 2006 to March 31, 2007 was $206,000.

As of March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007, the Company had pre-tax federal net operating loss carryforwards of $36,778,000 and $36,753,000 and state net operating loss carryforwards of $19,910,000 and $19,347,000 respectively, available to reduce future taxable income.  The federal and state net operating loss carryforwards begin to expire from fiscal 2009 through 2028 and from 2013 through 2018, respectively.  $10,810,000 of federal net operating loss carryforwards are subject to an annual IRC Section 382 limitation of approximately $100,000.  At March 29, 2008, the accumulated IRC Section 382 losses available for use are approximately $799,000.  Utilization of net operating loss carryforwards may be subject to annual limitations due to certain ownership change limitations as required by Internal Revenue Code Section 382.  The federal and state income tax credits begin to expire from 2020 through 2025 and from 2009 through 2010, respectively.

The Company has recorded a valuation allowance to reflect the estimated amount of deferred tax assets, which may not be realized.  The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible.  Management considers projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.  Based on the historical taxable income and projections for future taxable, management decided to record a full valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets.

On April 1, 2007 the Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48) which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the Company’s financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken on a tax return.  FIN 48 also provided guidance


on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures and transitions.  Upon adoption of FIN 48, the Company recognized an increase of $424,000 in the liability for uncertain tax positions.  This allowed a decrease of $424,000 to the valuation allowance resulting in no change to retained earnings.

The Company previously recognized income tax positions based on management’s estimate of whether it is reasonably possible that a liability has been incurred for unrecognized income tax benefits by applying FASB Statement No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies.

The Company files U.S. federal and California state tax returns.  The Company is generally no longer subject to tax examinations for years prior to the fiscal year 2004 for federal purposes and fiscal year 2003 for California purposes, except in certain limited circumstances.  The Company does not have any tax audits or other issues pending.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of the liability for uncertain tax positions, excluding potential interest and penalties, is as follows:

(In thousands)
 
Fiscal Year 2008
 
Balance as of March 31, 2007
  $ 424,000  
Additions based on current year tax positions
    70,000  
Reductions for prior year tax positions
       
    lapses of applicable statute
    (197,000 )
Balance as of March 29, 2008
  $ 297,000  

8           Stock Options and Employee Benefit Plans

Stock Option Plans…The Company established the 2000 Stock Option Plan and the 2005 Employee Incentive Plan, each of which provide for the granting of options for up to 700,000 shares of common stock at 100% of fair market value at the date of grant, with each grant requiring approval by the Board of Directors of the Company.  Options granted vest in one or more installments, ranging from 2004 to 2012 and must be exercised while the grantee is employed by the Company or within a certain period after termination of employment.  Options granted to employees shall not have terms in excess of 10 years from the grant date.  Holders of options may be granted stock appreciation rights (SAR), which entitle them to surrender outstanding options for a cash distribution under certain changes in ownership of the Company, as defined in the stock option plan.  As of March 29, 2008, no SAR’s have been granted under the option plan.  As of March 29, 2008, the total number of shares of common stock available for issuance is 445,225 under the 2000 and 2005 stock option plans.  All outstanding options have a term of five years.

A summary of the changes in stock options outstanding for the years ended March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007 is presented below:
 
     
Weighted
 
Weighted Average
Average
     
Average
 
Remaining Contractual
Intrinsic
 
          Shares
 
Exercise Price
 
Terms (Years)
Value
Outstanding at March 25, 2006
        438,975
 
$
2.57
 
2.7
 $  122,173
Granted
        541,400
   
1.85
     
Excercised
                   -
   
-
     
Forfeited / Expired
        (139,475)
   
2.84
     
Outstanding at March 31, 2007
        840,900
 
$
2.06
 
3.6
 $  149,624
Granted
        157,000
   
1.84
     
Excercised
          15,000
   
1.47
     
Forfeited / Expired
                  (127,250)
   
1.96
     
Outstanding at March 29, 2008
       855,650
 
$
2.04
 
3.1
 $              -
               
Exercisable at March 29, 2008
       342,726
 
$
2.22
 
2.0
 $              -



As of March 29, 2008, there was $441,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested options granted under the plans.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.69 years.  There were 168,000 options vested during the year ended March 29, 2008.  The total fair value of options vested during the year ended March 29, 2008 was $243,000.  Cash received from stock option exercises for the year ended March 29, 2008 was $22,000.

Following is a summary of stock option activity:
   
Options
   
Options
   
Weighted Average
 
   
Exercisable
   
Outstanding
   
Fair Value
 
Outstanding at March 25, 2006
    203,475       438,975     $ 2.57  
Excercised
            -       -  
Forfeited
            (139,475 )     2.84  
Granted
            541,400       1.85  
Outstanding at March 31, 2007
    214,750       840,900     $ 2.06  
Excercised
            (15,000 )     1.47  
Forfeited
            (127,250 )     1.96  
Granted
            157,000       1.84  
Outstanding at March 29, 2008
    342,726       855,650     $ 2.04  

Employee Stock Purchase Plan   Under the Company’s employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Purchase Plan”), employees meeting specific employment qualifications are eligible to participate and can purchase shares semi-annually through payroll deductions at the lower of 85% of the fair market value of the stock at the commencement or end of the offering period.  The Purchase Plan permits eligible employees to purchase common stock through payroll deductions for up to 10% of qualified compensation.  As of March 29, 2008, there were 56,631 shares available for issuance under the Purchase Plan.  There were no purchase rights granted in fiscal 2008 and 2007.

401(k) Plans   The Company has established 401(k) plans which cover substantially all employees.  Participants may make voluntary contributions to the plans for up to 20% of their defined compensation.  The Company matches a percentage of the participant’ contributions in accordance with the plan.  Participants vest ratably in Company contributions over a four-year period.  Company contributions to the plans for fiscal 2008 and 2007 were approximately $5,000 and $20,000, respectively.

9           Commitments

The Company leases a 47,300 square foot facility located in San Ramon, California, under a twelve-year lease that commenced in April 1994, which was amended in July 2005 and now expires December 31, 2011.  The Company leases a 33,400 square foot facility located in Santa Rosa, California, under a twenty-year lease that commenced in July 1993 and was amended in April 2003, to now expire May 31, 2013.  The amendment resulted in a reduction of lease space and monthly lease costs.

ASCOR’s switching and connecting devices, were previously located in approximately 18,700 square feet in Fremont, California, under a lease that expires on June 30, 2009.  The Company effectively abandoned this property as part of its restructuring plan as of March 31, 2007.  The Company has an accrued loss of approximately $355,000 for future lease expense, net of estimated future sub-lease rental income.  All of the above activities are conducted in the San Ramon facility effective April 1, 2007.  As of March 29, 2008, the Company has not sub-leased the available space.

These facilities accommodate all of the Company’s present operations.  The Company also leases other equipment under operating leases.



Total future minimum lease payments under these leases amount to approximately $4,125,000.

Fiscal Year (Dollars in thousands)
     
2009
  $ 971  
2010
    971  
2011
    971  
2012
    814  
2013
    341  
Thereafter
    57  
    $ 4,125  

The aggregate rental expense was $1,031,000 and $1,324,000 in fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively.

The Company is committed to purchase certain inventory under non-cancelable purchase orders.  As of March 29, 2008, total non-cancelable purchase orders were $500,000 through fiscal 2009.

10           Warranty Obligations

The Company records a liability for estimated warranty obligations at the date products are sold.  Adjustments are made as new information becomes available.  The following provides a reconciliation of changes in the Company’s warranty reserve.  The Company provides no other guarantees.

(Dollars in thousands)
 
March 29, 2008
   
March 31, 2007
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 207     $ 250  
Provision, net
    160       130  
Warranty costs incurred
    (177 )     (173 )
Balance at end of period
  $ 190     $ 207  

11           Restructuring

In an effort to improve results and make optimal use of its resources, Giga-tronics decided to integrate all ASCOR and Instrument Division engineering and manufacturing activities at the San Ramon, California facility.  The Microsource subsidiary, located in Santa Rosa, California, remains strictly a manufacturing operation, with all product development work being performed in San Ramon.  Included in the operating expenses for fiscal 2008 was a one-time restructuring charge of $73,000 to reserve the remaining lease obligation on the Fremont facility and $80,000 in severance costs, for a total of $153,000.  The impact on operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 was $361,000, which was comprised of one-time restructuring charges of $204,000 for the sublease accrual, $139,000 in severance costs and $18,000 for moving expenses.

12           Line of Credit

On June 20, 2005, the Company executed a commitment letter with a financial institution for a secured revolving line of credit for $2,500,000.  The maximum amount that can be borrowed is limited to 80% of trade receivables, plus 25% of raw material and finished goods inventory up to $500,000.  Interest is payable at prime plus 1%.  The Company is required to comply with certain financial covenants under the arrangement.  As of March 29, 2008, this credit line has not been utilized by the Company.  The Company has re-negotiated a new line of credit effective June 18, 2007, which expires on June 17, 2008.  The Company is in compliance with the covenants relating to the line of credit.



REPORT  OF  INDEPENDENT  REGISTERED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTING  FIRM





The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Giga-tronics Incorporated





We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Giga-tronics Incorporated and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007 and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows then ended.  These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

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

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Giga-tronics Incorporated and subsidiaries as of March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the fiscal years in the period ended March 29, 2008 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.




Perry-Smith LLP



San Francisco, California
June 10, 2008



ITEM 9.  CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

None.


ITEM 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure controls and procedures
 
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness, as of March 29, 2008, of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act.  Based upon that evaluation, the Company's principal executive and financial officers concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of March 29, 2008, in timely providing them with material information relating to the Company, as required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.
 
Report of Management on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
Management of Giga-tronics is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of March 29, 2008, presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control-Integrated Framework.  Based on this assessment, management concluded that, as of March 29, 2008, the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.
 
This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company's independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.  Management's report was not subject to attestation by the Company's independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management's report in this annual report.
 
Changes in internal controls
 
There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 15d-15 that occurred during the year ended March 29, 2008 that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.


ITEM 9B.  OTHER INFORMATION

The Company is not aware of any information required to be reported on Form 8-K that has not been previously reported.



PART III


ITEM 10.  DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. PROMOTERS, CONTROL PERSONS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

Information regarding Directors of the Company is set forth under the heading “Election of Directors” of the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, incorporated herein by reference.  This Proxy Statement is to be filed no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year ended March 29, 2008.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Name
Age
Position
     
John R. Regazzi
 
53
Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the Company since April 2006.  Mr. Regazzi had been President and General Manager of Instrument Division since September 2005, and prior to that, was Vice President of Operations for Instrument Division from October 2004 through September 2005.  Prior to that, he was Vice President of Engineering for Instrument Division from June 2001 through October 2004. Previous experience includes 22 years at Hewlett Packard and Agilent Technologies in various design and management positions associated with their microwave sweeper and synthesizer product lines. His final position at Agilent Technologies was as a senior engineering manager.
 
Patrick J. Lawlor
57
Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Giga-tronics, Inc. since February 2007.  Mr. Lawlor was previously a Consultant to PDL BioPharma, Inc, and before that was the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at SaRonix, LLC, a $90 million private company with international facilities.  Prior to that he was the Chief Financial Officer with Aerojet Fine Chemicals, LLC, a $65 million subsidiary of GenCorp, and Vice President of Finance with Systems Chemistry, Inc.  Mr. Lawlor spent 23 years with Westinghouse Electric Corporation, where he rose through numerous positions among various divisions, with his final position as Vice President of Finance and Controller.
 
Jeffrey T. Lum
62
President and a Director of the Board of ASCOR (now a division of the Company) since November 1987.  Mr. Lum founded ASCOR in 1987 and has been President since inception.  He was a founder and Vice President of Autek Systems Corporation, a manufacturer of precision waveform analyzers.  Mr. Lum serves as Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors for the Santa Clara Aquamaids, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing athletes in synchronized swimming to the Olympics games.
 
Rodrick G. Cross
51
Vice President, Sales & Marketing since October 2007.  Mr. Cross has over 25 years of experience in building, leading and operating global marketing, sales, business development, customer service and technical application engineering organizations.  He has worked for Agilent/Hewlett-Packard and Sony America as well as 5 startup companies generating hundreds of millions of dollars in market share expansion and new sales revenue.  His strategic and tactical business programs have been involved with many technologies - RF& microwave, electronics, internet, solar energy, software, semiconductor and optical coatings - spanning several industries including test and measurement, electrical power, telecommunications, aerospace and defense and internet security.  Mr. Cross has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Brigham Young University and Certificates of Study from M.I.T.  Mr. Cross has broad international business experience in North America, Europe and Asia and speaks fluent Japanese.



ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Information regarding the Company’s compensation of its executive officers is set for the under the heading “Executive Compensation” of the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, incorporated herein by reference.  This Proxy Statement is to be filed no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year ended March 29, 2008.


ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS

Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is set forth under the heading “Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” of the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, incorporated herein by reference.  Information about securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans is set forth under the heading “Equity Compensation Plan Information” of its Proxy Statement for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, incorporated herein by reference.   This Proxy Statement is to be filed no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year ended March 29, 2008.


ITEM 13.  CERTAIN RELATONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the section captioned “Transactions with Management and Others” is incorporated herein by reference.  This Proxy Statement is to be filed no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year ended March 29, 2008.


ITEM 14.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Perry-Smith LLP served as Giga-tronics’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended March 29, 2008.
Audit Fees

Perry-Smith LLP’s fee for audit services for fiscal 2008 were $160,000 and for fiscal 2007 were $153,000.

Audit-Related Fees

There were no Perry-Smith LLP fees for audit-related services in fiscal 2008 or 2007.

Tax Fees

There were no Perry-Smith LLP fees for tax services for fiscal 2008 or 2007.

All Other Fees

We did not incur any fees payable to Perry-Smith LLP for other professional services in fiscal 2008 or 2007.

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policy

Our Audit Committee has not pre-approved any type or amount of non-audit services by the independent accountants.


PART IV

ITEM 15.  EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 
(a) The following consolidated financial statements of Giga-tronics Incorporated and subsidiaries and the related independent registered public accounting firm are filed herewith:
 

 
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
   
Consolidated Financial Statements:
       Page
 
     
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007
23
 
     
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007
24
 
     
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity for the years ended March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007
25
 
     
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007
26
 
     
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
27 - 36
 
     
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
37
 
     



The following exhibits are filed by reference or herewith as a part of this report:

INDEX TO EXHIBITS
     
  3.1
 
Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended, previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 27, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference.
     
  3.2
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Giga-tronics Incorporated, as amended on March 7, 2008.
     
10.1
 
1990 Restated Stock Option Plan and form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement, previously filed on November 3, 1997 as Exhibit 99.1 to Form S-8 (33-39403) and incorporated herein by reference.  *
     
10.2
 
Standard form Indemnification Agreement for Directors and Officers, previously filed on June 21, 1999, as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 27, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference.  *
     
10.3
 
Lease between Giga-tronics Incorporated and Calfront Associates for 4650 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA, dated December 6, 1993, previously filed as Exhibit 10.12 to Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 26, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference.
     
10.4
 
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, previously filed on August 29, 1997, as Exhibit 99.1 to Form S-8 (33-34719), and incorporated herein by reference.  *
     
10.5
 
2000 Stock Option Plan and form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement, previously filed on September 8, 2000 as Exhibit 99.1 to Form S-8 (33-45476) and incorporated herein by reference.  *
     
10.6
 
Amendment No. 1 to Employee Stock Purchase Plan, previously filed on September 24, 2001, as Exhibit 99.1 to Form S-8 (33-69688), and incorporated herein by reference.  *
     
10.7
 
2005 Equity Incentive Plan incorporated herein by reference to Attachment A of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement filed July 21, 2005.  *
     
21
 
Significant Subsidiaries.  (See page 57 of this Annual Report of Form 10-K.)
     
23.1
 
Consent of Independent Registered Public accounting Firm Perry-Smith LLP.  (See page 58 of this Annual Report of Form 10-K.)
     
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  (See page 59 of this Annual Report of Form 10-K.)
     
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  (See page 60 of this Annual Report of Form 10-K.)
     
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  (See page 61 of this Annual Report of Form 10-K.)
     
32.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  (See page 62 of this Annual Report of Form 10-K.)
     
     
 
*
Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.



SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
GIGA-TRONICS INCORPORATED
   
 
/s/ JOHN R. REGAZZI
 
Chief Executive Officer


In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


/s/ GARRETT A. GARRETTSON
 
Chairman of the Board
 
                                      6/11/2008
Garrett A. Garrettson
 
of Directors
 
Date
         
/s/ JOHN R. REGAZZI
 
Chief Executive Officer
    6/11/2008
John R. Regazzi
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
Date
   
and Director
   
         
/s/ PATRICK J. LAWLOR
 
Vice President, Finance/
    6/11/2008
Patrick J. Lawlor
 
Chief Financial Officer & Secretary
 
Date
   
(Principal Financial Officer)
   
         
/s/ GEORGE H. BRUNS, JR.
 
Director
    6/11/2008
George H. Bruns, Jr.
     
Date
         
/s/ JAMES A. COLE
 
Director
    6/11/2008
James A. Cole
     
Date
         
/s/ KENNETH A. HARVEY
 
Director
    6/11/2008
Kenneth A. Harvey
     
Date
         
/s/ ROBERT C. WILSON
 
Director
    6/11/2008
Robert C. Wilson
     
Date