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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
OR
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM                      TO                     
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-27577
HARRIS INTERACTIVE INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
     
DELAWARE   16-1538028
(State or Other Jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)   Identification No.)
60 Corporate Woods, Rochester, New York 14623
(Address of principal executive offices)
(585) 272-8400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ No o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
             
Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer þ   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company o
        (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
     On October 31, 2008, 53,640,439 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock, $.001 par value, were outstanding.
 
 

 


 

HARRIS INTERACTIVE INC.
FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
INDEX
                 
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Part I: Financial Information
 
               
               
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Part II: Other Information
 
               
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  EX-10.1
  EX-31.1
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Part I: Financial Information
Item 1 — Financial Statements
HARRIS INTERACTIVE INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
                 
    September     June 30,  
    30, 2008     2008  
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 23,817     $ 32,874  
Marketable securities
    1,390        
Accounts receivable, net
    31,691       34,940  
Unbilled receivables
    10,979       11,504  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    7,779       8,753  
Deferred tax assets
    2,151       3,959  
 
           
Total current assets
    77,807       92,030  
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    11,018       11,953  
Goodwill
    41,416       42,805  
Other intangibles, net
    21,661       23,302  
Deferred tax assets
    17,188       14,606  
Other assets
    2,445       2,353  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 171,535     $ 187,049  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
 
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 8,231     $ 10,779  
Accrued expenses
    21,186       25,611  
Current portion of long-term debt
    6,925       6,925  
Deferred revenue
    15,468       16,226  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    51,810       59,541  
 
               
Long-term debt
    20,775       22,506  
Deferred tax liabilities
    3,647       4,035  
Other long-term liabilities
    2,243       2,331  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
               
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2008 and June 30, 2008
           
Common stock, $.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 53,791,789 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2008 and 53,783,980 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2008
    54       54  
Additional paid-in capital
    183,415       182,709  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    6,659       10,680  
Accumulated deficit
    (97,068 )     (94,807 )
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    93,060       98,636  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 171,535     $ 187,049  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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HARRIS INTERACTIVE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2008     2007  
Revenue from services
  $ 50,280     $ 55,186  
 
               
Operating expenses:
               
Cost of services
    25,986       27,611  
Sales and marketing
    5,110       5,687  
General and administrative
    20,291       18,349  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,083       1,907  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    53,470       53,554  
 
           
Operating income (loss)
    (3,190 )     1,632  
Interest and other income
    190       372  
Interest expense
    (455 )     (440 )
 
           
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
    (3,455 )     1,564  
 
           
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    (1,194 )     546  
 
           
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (2,261 )     1,018  
Income from discontinued operations, net of provision for income taxes
          124  
 
           
Net income (loss)
  $ (2,261 )   $ 1,142  
 
           
 
               
Basic net income (loss) per share:
               
Continuing operations
  $ (0.04 )   $ 0.02  
Discontinued operations
          0.00  
 
           
Basic net income (loss) per share
  $ (0.04 )   $ 0.02  
 
           
 
               
Diluted net income (loss) per share:
               
Continuing operations
  $ (0.04 )   $ 0.02  
Discontinued operations
          0.00  
 
           
Diluted net income (loss) per share
  $ (0.04 )   $ 0.02  
 
           
 
               
Weighted-average shares outstanding — basic
    53,339,387       52,642,117  
 
           
Weighted-average shares outstanding — diluted
    53,339,387       52,687,728  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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HARRIS INTERACTIVE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                 
    For the Three  
    Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2008     2007  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income (loss)
  $ (2,261 )   $ 1,142  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities —
               
Depreciation and amortization
    2,462       2,290  
Deferred taxes
    (1,151 )     733  
Stock-based compensation
    793       1,074  
401(k) stock-based matching contribution
          312  
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    30        
Amortization of premium on marketable securities
    2        
Gain on sale of discontinued operations
          (220 )
(Increase) decrease in assets, net of acquisitions —
               
Accounts receivable
    1,821       2,621  
Unbilled receivables
    (209 )     (539 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    482       253  
Other assets
    (175 )     (355 )
(Decrease) increase in liabilities, net of acquisitions —
               
Accounts payable
    (2,267 )     (1,553 )
Accrued expenses
    (3,549 )     (3,579 )
Deferred revenue
    (510 )     (1,001 )
Other liabilities
    (55 )     (32 )
Net cash (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations
          (60 )
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (4,587 )     1,086  
 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Cash paid in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired
          (21,032 )
Purchases of marketable securities
    (2,193 )     (15,000 )
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities
    801       19,418  
Capital expenditures
    (709 )     (711 )
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations
          219  
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations
          (25 )
 
               
 
           
Net cash (used in) investing activities
    (2,101 )     (17,131 )
 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Increase in borrowings, net of financing costs
          14,525  
Repayment of borrowings
    (1,731 )     (3,455 )
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options and employee stock purchases
          4  
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment awards
          14  
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (1,731 )     11,088  
 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (638 )     154  
 
           
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (9,057 )     (4,803 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    32,874       28,911  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 23,817     $ 24,108  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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HARRIS INTERACTIVE INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
( In thousands, except share and per share amounts )
1. Financial Statements
     The unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein reflect, in the opinion of the management of Harris Interactive Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), all normal recurring adjustments necessary to fairly state the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements for the periods presented.
2. Basis of Presentation
     The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. The consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2008 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company.
     These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 15, 2008.
3. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
SFAS No. 157
     In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements . SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157 , which provides a one year deferral of the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed in the financial statements at fair value at least annually. The Company adopted SFAS No. 157 for its financial assets and liabilities on July 1, 2008, and the effect of adoption was not material, resulting only in increased disclosures (see Note 5, “Fair Value Measurements”). The Company will adopt SFAS No. 157 on July 1, 2009 for its non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, and does not expect that it will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 141(R)
     In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007) (“SFAS No. 141(R)”), Business Combinations , which replaces SFAS No. 141. SFAS No. 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any non controlling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired. SFAS No. 141(R) also establishes disclosure requirements which will enable users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year that begins after December 15, 2008. The Company will adopt SFAS No. 141(R) on July 1, 2009, and is currently evaluating the potential impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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SFAS No. 160
     In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—amendments of ARB No. 51 . SFAS No. 160 states that accounting and reporting for minority interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. SFAS No. 160 also establishes reporting requirements that provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS No. 160 applies to all entities that prepare consolidated financial statements, except not-for-profit organizations, but will affect only those entities that have an outstanding noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that deconsolidate a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company will adopt SFAS No. 160 on July 1, 2009, and does not expect that it will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 161
     In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161 , Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities . SFAS No. 161 requires companies with derivative instruments to disclose information that should enable financial-statement users to understand how and why a company uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities , and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect a company’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company will adopt SFAS No. 161 on January 1, 2009, and does not expect that it will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 162
     In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles . The new standard is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles for nongovernmental entities in the United States. SFAS No. 162 is effective 60 days following SEC approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing amendments to AU Section 411, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” The Company does not expect adoption of SFAS No. 162 will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
4. Restructuring Charges
Fiscal 2008
     During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company took actions to align the cost structure of its U.K. operations with the evolving operational needs of that business. Specifically, the Company reduced headcount at its U.K. facilities by 18 full-time employees and incurred $544 in one-time termination benefits, all of which involved cash payments. The reduction in staff was communicated to the affected employees in June 2008. All actions were completed in July 2008 and the related cash payments were completed in September 2008.
     The U.K. restructuring described above follows separate actions taken by the Company at various times during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 to strategically reduce headcount at several of its U.S. facilities by a total of 24 full-time equivalents as a result of which the Company incurred $512 in one-time termination benefits, all of which involved cash payments. The reductions in staff were communicated to the affected employees in April 2008. Additionally, the Company took steps to reduce costs associated with its U.S. operations by reducing leased space at its Cincinnati, Ohio facility. The Company incurred $135 in contract termination charges related to the remaining operating lease obligation, all of which involved cash payments. All actions associated with these headcount and leased space reductions were completed in April and May 2008, respectively. Cash payments for the headcount reductions were completed in October 2008 and the cash payments for the leased space reductions will be completed in April 2009.

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     During the third quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company recorded $1,138 in restructuring charges directly related to its decisions made at various times during the quarter to close its telephone center in Orem, Utah, strategically reduce headcount, and reduce leased space at its Grandville, Michigan and Norwalk, Connecticut offices. Each decision was designed to better align the Company’s cost structure with the evolving operational needs of the business.
     In connection with the Orem closure, the Company reduced its headcount by 26 full-time equivalents and incurred $166 in one-time termination benefits. The reduction in staff was communicated to the affected employees in January 2008. Additionally, the Company incurred $120 in contract termination charges related to the remaining operating lease obligation. All actions were completed in March 2008 and involved cash payments, which were completed in August 2008.
     An additional headcount reduction of 15 full-time equivalents occurred in February 2008 and resulted in $334 in one-time termination benefits, all of which involved cash payments. All actions associated with this headcount reduction were completed in February 2008, and cash payments in connection with the one-time termination benefits were completed in September 2008.
     In connection with the leased space reductions in Grandville and Norwalk, the Company incurred $518 in contract termination charges related to the remaining operating lease obligations, all of which involved cash payments. All actions associated with the space reductions were completed in March 2008. Cash payments in connection with the remaining lease obligations will be completed by April 2015.
     The following table summarizes activity during the three months ended September 30, 2008 with respect to the reserves for the restructuring activities described above:
                                                 
    Balance,                                     Balance,  
    July 1,     Costs             Cash     Non-Cash     September 30,  
    2008     Incurred     Reversals     Payments     Settlements     2008  
Severance payments
  $ 670     $     $ (22 )   $ (593 )   $     $ 55  
Lease commitments
    570                   (95 )           475  
 
                                   
Remaining reserve
  $ 1,240     $     $ (22 )   $ (688 )   $     $ 530  
 
                                   
5. Fair Value Measurements
     SFAS No. 157 establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels:
  §   Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
 
  §   Level 2 inputs include data points that are observable such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical assets or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs (other than quoted prices) such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable for the asset and liability, either directly or indirectly.
 
  §   Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.

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     The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2008:
                                 
    Recurring Fair Value Measurements  
    Quoted     Significant              
    Prices in     Other     Significant        
    Active     Observable     Unobservable        
    Markets     Inputs     Inputs        
    (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)     Total  
Financial assets:
                               
Cash equivalents
  $     $ 3,724     $     $ 3,724  
Available for sale marketable securities
          1,397             1,397  
 
                       
Total
  $     $ 5,121     $     $ 5,121  
 
                       
 
                               
Financial liabilities:
                               
Interest rate swap contract
  $     $ 823     $     $ 823  
 
                       
     The fair value of the Company’s cash equivalents and available for sale marketable securities are based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets. The fair value of the Company’s interest rate swap is based on quotes from the respective counterparty, which are corroborated by the Company using discounted cash flow calculations based upon forward interest-rate yield curves obtained from independent pricing services.
6. Goodwill
     The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended September 30, 2008 were as follows:
         
Balance at July 1, 2008
  $ 42,805  
Prior period purchase accounting adjustment of deferred taxes
    (151 )
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    (1,238 )
 
     
Balance at September 30, 2008
  $ 41,416  
 
     
7. Acquired Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
     Acquired intangible assets subject to amortization consisted of the following:
                                 
    September 30, 2008  
    Weighted-                      
    Average                      
    Useful                      
    Amortization     Gross             Net  
    Period (in     Carrying     Accumulated     Book  
    years)     Amount     Amortization     Value  
Contract-based intangibles
    3.4     $ 1,767     $ 1,763     $ 4  
Internet respondent database
    7.1       3,279       1,677       1,602  
Customer relationships
    9.6       21,400       4,997       16,403  
Trade names
    16.2       5,319       1,667       3,652  
 
                         
Total
          $ 31,765     $ 10,104     $ 21,661  
 
                         

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    June 30, 2008  
    Weighted-                      
    Average                      
    Useful                      
    Amortization     Gross             Net  
    Period (in     Carrying     Accumulated     Book  
    years)     Amount     Amortization     Value  
Contract-based intangibles
    3.4     $ 1,770     $ 1,763     $ 7  
Internet respondent database
    7.1       3,617       1,682       1,935  
Customer relationships
    9.6       22,231       4,594       17,637  
Trade names
    16.1       5,364       1,641       3,723  
 
                         
Total
          $ 32,982     $ 9,680     $ 23,302  
 
                         
                 
    2008     2007  
Aggregate amortization expense:
               
For the three months ended September 30, 2008
  $ 817     $ 721  
 
           
 
               
Estimated amortization expense for the fiscal years ending June 30:
               
2009
  $ 3,116          
 
             
2010
  $ 2,805          
 
             
2011
  $ 2,799          
 
             
2012
  $ 2,799          
 
             
2013
  $ 2,626          
 
             
Thereafter
  $ 8,332          
 
             
8. Borrowings
Credit Facility
     On September 21, 2007, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMorgan”), as Administrative Agent, and the Lenders party thereto. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Lenders made available $100,000 in credit facilities (the “Credit Facilities”) in the form of a revolving line of credit (“Revolving Line”), a term loan (“Term Loan A”), and a multiple advance term loan commitment (“Multiple Advance Commitment”).
     The Revolving Line enables the Company to borrow, repay, and re-borrow up to $25,000 principal outstanding at any one time, and to use up to $10,000 of such amount for issuance of letters of credit. The full amount of Term Loan A was made in a single advance of $12,000 at the time of closing of the Credit Facilities. The Multiple Advance Commitment enables the Company to borrow up to an aggregate of $63,000 in one or more advances, and $19,825 (“Term Loan B”) and $2,800 (“Term Loan C”) were advanced at closing. Existing letters of credit in the face amount of $296 are also treated as if issued under the Revolving Line. In addition, the Credit Agreement permits the Company to request increases in the Revolving Line up to an additional $25,000 of availability, subject to discretionary commitments by the then Lenders and, if needed, additional lenders. The Credit Facilities replaced existing credit arrangements with JPMorgan. In connection with entering into the Credit Agreement, the Company incurred $486 of debt issuance costs, which are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Credit Facilities.
     Outstanding amounts under the Credit Facilities accrue interest, as elected by the Company with respect to specific borrowings, at either (a) the greater of the Administrative Agent’s Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, or (b) the Adjusted LIBOR interest rate plus a spread of between 0.625% and 1.00% depending upon the Company’s leverage ratio as measured quarterly. In addition, the Lenders receive a commitment fee ranging from 0.10% to 0.175%, depending upon the Company’s leverage ratio, quarterly in arrears based on average unused portions of the full committed amount of the Credit Facilities. Accrued interest is payable quarterly in arrears, or at the end of each applicable LIBOR interest rate period, but at least every three months, with respect to borrowings for which the Adjusted LIBOR interest rate applies.

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     The Company has elected the LIBOR interest rate on amounts outstanding under Term Loans A, B and C. At September 30, 2008, the applicable LIBOR interest rate was 3.762%. The additional spread based on the Company’s leverage ratio on September 30, 2008 was 0.875%. However, the aggregate rate paid by the Company was modified by the interest rate swap agreement described below.
     All outstanding amounts under the Credit Facilities are due and payable in full on September 21, 2012 (the “Maturity Date”). On the last day of each quarter, principal payments of $600 each are due and payable with respect to the Term Loan, and principal payments equal to 5% of each borrowing made under the Multiple Advance Commitment also are due and payable. Borrowings are freely prepayable, but are subject to payment of any costs or losses related to termination other than on the last day of Adjusted LIBOR interest periods. At September 30, 2008, the required principal repayments of Term Loans A, B and C for the remaining nine months of the fiscal year and the four succeeding fiscal years were as follows:
                                 
    Term Loan A     Term Loan B     Term Loan C     Total  
2009
  $ 1,800     $ 2,973     $ 421     $ 5,194  
2010
    2,400       3,965       560       6,925  
2011
    2,400       3,965       560       6,925  
2012
    2,400       3,965       560       6,925  
2013
    600       992       139       1,731  
 
                       
 
  $ 9,600     $ 15,860     $ 2,240     $ 27,700  
 
                       
     The Credit Agreement contains customary representations, default provisions, and affirmative and negative covenants, including among others prohibitions of dividends, sales of certain assets and mergers, and restrictions related to acquisitions, indebtedness, liens, investments, share repurchases and capital expenditures. The Credit Agreement requires the Company to maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio of at least 3.0 to 1.0, and a consolidated leverage ratio of 2.5 to 1.0 or less. The Company continuously monitors these requirements so that it may consider any actions necessary to remain in compliance. At September 30, 2008, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement.
     The Company may freely transfer assets and incur obligations among its domestic subsidiaries that are guarantors of its obligations related to the Credit Facilities, and its first tier foreign subsidiaries with respect to which it has delivered pledges of 66% of the outstanding stock and membership interests, as applicable, in favor of the Lenders. On the date of closing of the Credit Facilities, the Company’s domestic subsidiaries, Louis Harris & Associates, Inc., Wirthlin Worldwide, LLC, Harris Interactive International Inc., Harris International Asia, LLC, and The Wirthlin Group International, L.L.C., guaranteed the Company’s obligations under the Credit Facilities.
Interest Rate Swap
     Effective September 21, 2007, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement with JPMorgan, which effectively fixed the floating LIBOR interest portion of the rates on the amounts outstanding under Term Loans A, B and C at 5.08% through September 21, 2012. The three-month LIBOR rate received on the swap matches the base rate paid on the term loan since both use three-month LIBOR. The swap had an initial notional value of $34,625 which declines as payments are made on Term Loans A, B and C so that the amount outstanding under those term loans and the notional amount of the swap are always equal. The swap had a notional amount of $27,700 at September 30, 2008, which was the same as the outstanding amount of the term loans. The additional spread applicable to the interest rates based on the Company’s leverage ratio at September 30, 2008 was 0.875%, resulting in an aggregate interest rate based upon the Company’s leverage ratio at September 30, 2008 of 5.955%.
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of the hedge that take place through the date of maturity recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. At September 30, 2008, the Company recorded a liability of $823 in the “Other liabilities” line item of its unaudited consolidated balance sheet. There was no ineffectiveness associated with the interest rate swap for the three months ended September 30, 2008.
9. Stock-Based Compensation
     The Company recognizes expense for its share-based payments in accordance with SFAS No. 123 (revised), Share-Based Payment (“SFAS No. 123(R)”). For the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company recognized $793 and $1,074, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense for the cost of stock options and restricted stock issued under its Long-Term Incentive Plans (the “Incentive Plans”), stock options issued to new employees outside the Incentive Plans and shares issued under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plans (“ESPPs”).
     The Company did not capitalize stock-based compensation expense as part of the cost of an asset for any periods presented. The following table illustrates the stock-based compensation expense included in the Company’s unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended September 30:
                 
    2008     2007  
Cost of services
  $ 36     $ 28  
Sales and marketing
    68       55  
General and administrative
    689       991  
 
           
 
  $ 793     $ 1,074  
 
           
     The following table provides a summary of the status of the Company’s employee and director stock options (including options issued under the Incentive Plans and options issued outside the Incentive Plans to new employees) for the three months ended September 30, 2008:
                 
            Weighted-  
            Average  
            Exercise  
    Shares     Price  
Options outstanding at July 1
    5,804,172     $ 5.32  
Granted
           
Forfeited
    (211,612 )     5.30  
Exercised
           
 
           
Options outstanding at September 30
    5,592,560     $ 5.32  
 
           
     The following table provides a summary of the status of the Company’s employee and director restricted stock awards for the three months ended September 30, 2008:
                 
            Weighted-  
            Average  
            Fair Value at  
    Shares     Date of Grant  
Restricted shares outstanding at July 1
    555,574     $ 3.79  
Granted
    12,000       1.69  
Forfeited
    (1,550 )     4.31  
Vested
    (52,489 )     4.48  
 
           
Restricted shares outstanding at September 30
    513,535     $ 3.63  
 
           
     At September 30, 2008, there was $4,784 of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock-based compensation arrangements granted under the Incentive Plans, outside the Incentive Plans and under the ESPPs. That expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.6 years.

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10. Income Taxes
     The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $1,194 for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with an income tax provision of $546 for the three months ended September 30, 2007. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was 35.4%, compared with 34.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2007. As there is potential volatility in forecasted pre-tax income for the fiscal year, the effective tax rate (“ETR”) methodology under FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 18, Accounting for Income Taxes in Interim Periods, can result in a wide variability in the ETR. Accordingly, the Company has employed alternative methodologies under FIN No. 18, and calculated the provisions for its U.S. and Asia operations on a discrete quarter and/or separate company basis in order to mitigate the potential for significant variability.
11. Comprehensive Income (Loss)
     The components of the Company’s total comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended September 30 were as follows:
                 
    2008     2007  
Net income (loss), as reported
  $ (2,261 )   $ 1,142  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    (4,030 )     2,346  
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of tax
    19        
Unrealized (loss) on marketable securities
    (10 )     (2 )
 
           
Total comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (6,282 )   $ 3,486  
 
           
12. Net Income (Loss) Per Share
     Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution of securities that could share in earnings. When the impact of stock options or other stock-based compensation is anti-dilutive, they are excluded from the calculation.
     The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the basic and diluted net income (loss) per share computations for the three months ended September 30:
                 
    2008     2007  
Numerator:
               
Net income (loss) used for calculating basic and diluted net income (loss) per share of common stock
  $ (2,261 )   $ 1,142  
 
           
 
               
Denominator:
               
Weighted average number of common shares used in the calculation of basic net income (loss) per share
    53,339,387       52,642,117  
Dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and restricted stock
          45,611  
 
           
Shares used in the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share
    53,339,387       52,687,728  
 
           
 
               
Net income (loss) per share:
               
Basic
  $ (0.04 )   $ 0.02  
 
           
Diluted
  $ (0.04 )   $ 0.02  
 
           
     Unvested restricted stock and unexercised stock options to purchase 6,106,095 and 3,627,291 shares of the Company’s common stock for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, at weighted-average prices per share of $5.18 and $6.43, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

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13. Enterprise-Wide Disclosures
     The Company is comprised principally of operations in North America, Europe and Asia. Non-U.S. market research is comprised of operations in United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong and Singapore and to a more limited extent, China. There were no intercompany transactions that materially affected the financial statements, and all intercompany sales have been eliminated upon consolidation.
     The Company’s business model for offering custom market research is consistent across the geographic regions in which it operates. Geographic management facilitates local execution of the Company’s global strategies. However, the Company maintains global leaders for the majority of its critical business processes, and the most significant performance evaluations and resources allocations made by the Company’s chief operating decision-maker are made on a global basis. Accordingly, the Company has concluded that it has one reportable segment.
     The Company has prepared the financial results for geographic information on a basis that is consistent with the manner in which management internally disaggregates information to assist in making internal operating decisions. The Company has allocated common expenses among these geographic regions differently than it would for stand-alone information prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Geographic operating income (loss) may not be consistent with measures used by other companies.
     Geographic information for the three months ended September 30 was as follows:
                 
    2008     2007  
Revenue from services
               
United States
  $ 30,469     $ 37,863  
United Kingdom
    9,402       9,500  
Canada
    5,620       4,126  
Other European countries
    3,727       3,348  
Asia
    1,062       349  
 
           
Total revenue from services
  $ 50,280     $ 55,186  
 
           
 
               
Operating income (loss)
               
United States
  $ (2,388 )   $ 1,788  
United Kingdom
    298       (125 )
Canada
    (1,011 )     9  
Other European countries
    9       143  
Asia
    (98 )     (183 )
 
           
Total operating income (loss)
  $ (3,190 )   $ 1,632  
 
           
 
               
Long-lived assets
               
United States
  $ 6,386     $ 7,044  
Canada
    2,590       3,134  
United Kingdom
    1,549       2,198  
Other European countries
    294       390  
Asia
    199       138  
 
           
Total long-lived assets
  $ 11,018     $ 12,904  
 
           
 
               
Deferred tax assets
               
United States
  $ 19,008     $ 16,146  
Canada
    (2,962 )     (3,761 )
United Kingdom
    321       326  
Other European countries
    (685 )     (821 )
Asia
    10       (133 )
 
           
Total deferred tax assets
  $ 15,692     $ 11,757  
 
           

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14. Commitments and Contingencies
     The Company has several non-cancelable operating leases for office space and equipment. Except as discussed below, there have been no changes to the financial obligations for such leases during the three months ended September 30, 2008 from those disclosed in Note 18, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008.
     On September 23, 2008, the Company entered into the Fourth Amendment (the “Amendment”) of its Lease agreement (the “Lease”) with 100 Carlson Road LLC for its offices located at 70 Carlson Road, Rochester, New York. Material terms of the Amendment are as follows:
  §   The term of the Lease, which expires on October 31, 2008, will be extended through October 31, 2011.
 
  §   Under the Amendment, annual rent will be $304, payable in monthly installments of $25. The Company can renew the Lease for an additional term, November 1, 2011 through June 30, 2015, if it so elects. Annual rent for any such renewal term will be $316, payable in monthly installments of $26.
15. Legal Proceedings
     In the normal course of business, the Company is at times subject to pending and threatened legal actions and proceedings. After reviewing pending and threatened actions and proceedings with counsel, management does not expect the outcome of such actions or proceedings to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.
Item 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
      The discussion in this Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The statements contained in this Form 10-Q that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on the information available to Harris Interactive on the date hereof, and Harris Interactive assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. Actual results could differ materially from the results discussed herein. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include but are not limited to, those discussed in the Risk Factors section set forth in reports or documents Harris Interactive files from time to time with the SEC, such as this Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on September 15, 2008 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. The Risk Factors set forth in other reports or documents Harris Interactive files from time to time with the SEC should also be reviewed.
Note: Amounts shown below are in millions of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise noted.
Overview
     Harris Interactive is a professional services firm that serves its clients in many industries and many countries. We provide Internet-based and traditional market research services which include ad-hoc or customized qualitative and quantitative research, service bureau research (conducted for other market research firms), long-term tracking studies and syndicated research.
Year-to-Date
     The challenges we faced during the second half of fiscal 2008 continued into the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Despite revenue growth in Canada, France and Asia, consolidated revenue dropped to $50.280 million, a 9% decline compared the first quarter of fiscal 2008. Deepening economic turbulence in the United States combined with the anticipated decline in Healthcare revenue caused a 20% decline in U.S. revenue, which more than offset the growth we experienced in our international operations. As the situation in the U.S. worsened, it created a revenue-to-cost imbalance which severely impacted our profitability for the three months ended

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September 30, 2008.
     In response to the conditions noted above, we took the following actions in October 2008:
  §   reduced headcount at our U.S. facilities by 27 full-time employees, for which we estimate that the associated expenses will not exceed $0.400 million, and
 
  §   appointed Ms. Kimberly Till as our President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Mr. Gregory T. Novak in that role.
Restructuring
     The following table summarizes activity during the three months ended September 30, 2008 with respect to the reserve for our fiscal 2008 restructuring activities:
                                                 
    Balance,                                     Balance,  
    July 1,     Costs             Cash     Non-Cash     September  
    2008     Incurred     Reversals     Payments     Settlements     30, 2008  
Severance payments
  $ 0.670     $     $ (0.022 )   $ (0.593 )   $     $ 0.055  
Lease commitments
    0.570                   (0.095 )           0.475  
 
                                   
Remaining reserve
  $ 1.240     $     $ (0.022 )   $ (0.688 )   $     $ 0.530  
 
                                   
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
     The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported therein. The most significant of these areas involving difficult or complex judgments made by management with respect to the preparation of our consolidated financial statements in fiscal 2009 include:
  §   Revenue recognition,
 
  §   Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets,
 
  §   Income taxes,
 
  §   Stock-based compensation,
 
  §   HIpoints loyalty program, and
 
  §   Contingencies and other accruals.
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inherently uncertain.
     During the three months ended September 30, 2008, there were no changes to the items that we disclosed as our critical accounting policies and estimates in management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, filed by us with the SEC on September 15, 2008.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 Versus Three Months Ended September 30, 2007
     The following table sets forth the results of our continuing operations, expressed both as a dollar amount and as a percentage of revenue from services, for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively:
                                 
    2008     %     2007     %  
Revenue from services
  $ 50.280       100.0 %   $ 55.186       100.0 %
 
Operating expenses:
                               
Cost of services
    25.986       51.7       27.611       50.0  
Sales and marketing
    5.110       10.2       5.687       10.3  
General and administrative
    20.291       40.4       18.349       33.2  
Depreciation and amortization
    2.083       4.1       1.907       3.5  
 
                       
Operating income (loss)
    (3.190 )     (6.3 )     1.632       3.0  
Interest and other income
    0.190       0.4       0.372       0.7  
Interest expense
    (0.455 )     (0.9 )     (0.440 )     (0.8 )
 
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes
    (3.455 )     (6.9 )     1.564       2.8  
 
                       
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    (1.194 )     (2.4 )     0.546       1.0  
 
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (2.261 )     (4.5 )     1.018       1.8  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
                0.124       0.2  
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ (2.261 )     (4.5 )   $ 1.142       2.1  
 
                       
      Revenue from services. Revenue from services decreased by $4.908 million, or 8.9%, to $50.280 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008 compared with the same prior year period. Revenue from services was impacted by several factors, as more fully described below.
     North American revenue decreased by $5.902 million to $36.088 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, a decrease of 14.1% over the same prior year period. By country, North American revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was comprised of:
  §   Revenue from U.S. operations of $30.469 million, down 19.5% compared with $37.864 million for the same prior year period. The decline in U.S. revenue was as a result of the economic turbulence discussed above, which resulted in revenue declines within our Healthcare and Technology research groups, among others.
 
  §   Revenue from Canadian operations of $5.620 million, up 36.2% compared with $4.126 million for the same prior year period. The increase in Canadian revenue was principally the result of an additional month of revenue from our Canadian operations, which were acquired in August 2007, during the three months ended September 30, 2008.
     European revenue increased by $0.282 million to $13.130 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of 2.2% over the same prior year period. Europeon revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008 included a negative foreign exchange rate impact of $0.336 million and by country, was comprised of:
  §   Revenue from U.K operations of $9.402 million, compared with $9.500 million for the same prior year period. U.K. revenue included a $0.660 million negative foreign exchange rate impact.

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  §   Revenue from French operations of $1.987 million, compared with $1.717 million for the same prior year period. French revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008 included a $0.169 million positive foreign exchange rate impact. Our French operations experienced growth within the Healthcare research group, continued to invest in methodology and advanced analytics to promote innovation and new solution development, and focused marketing efforts to foster brand expansion and market share growth.
 
  §   Revenue from German operations of $1.741 million, compared with $1.631 million for the same prior year period. German revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008 included a $0.155 million positive foreign exchange rate impact.
     Revenue from Internet-based services was $33.206 million, or 66.0%, of total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $34.143 million, or 61.9%, of total revenue for the same prior year period. On a geographic basis:
  §   North American Internet-based revenue was $24.289 million, or 67.3%, of total North American revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $27.734 million, or 66.1%, of total North American revenue for the same prior year period. North American Internet-based revenue was comprised of:
  o   U.S. Internet-based revenue of $22.845 million, or 75.0%, of total U.S. revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $27.088 million, or 71.5%, of total U.S. revenue for the same prior year period. The decline in U.S. Internet-based revenue was the result of the overall U.S. revenue decline discussed above. The increase in U.S. Internet-based revenue as a percentage of total U.S. revenue was the result of the mix of projects during the quarter when compared with the same prior year period.
 
  o   Canadian Internet-based revenue of $1.444 million, or 25.7%, of total Canadian revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $0.645 million, or 15.6%, of total Canadian revenue for the same prior year period. The increase in Canadian Internet-based revenue was as a result of continued focus on growing Internet-based revenue in our Canadian operations.
  §   European Internet-based revenue was $8.917 million, or 67.9%, of total European revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $6.376 million, or 49.6%, of total European revenue for the same prior year period. European Internet-based revenue was comprised of:
  o   U.K. Internet-based revenue of $5.551 million, or 59.0%, of total U.K. revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $3.363 million, or 35.4%, of total U.K. revenue for the same prior year period. The increase in U.K. Internet-based revenue was driven by our continued emphasis on marketing and selling Internet-based research and the ongoing transition to Internet-based research throughout Europe.
 
  o   French Internet-based revenue of $1.804 million, or 90.8%, of total French revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $1.546 million, or 90.0%, of total French revenue for the same prior year period. The increase in French Internet-based revenue resulted from the increase in total French revenue discussed above.
 
  o   German Internet-based revenue of $1.562 million, or 89.7%, of total German revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, essentially flat when compared with $1.467 million, or 90.0%, of total German revenue for the same prior year period.
      Cost of services . Cost of services was $25.986 million, or 51.7%, of total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $27.611 million, or 50.0%, of total revenue for the same prior year period. Cost of services was principally impacted by the mix of projects during the quarter when compared with the same prior year period.

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      Sales and marketing. Sales and marketing expense was $5.110 million, or 10.2%, of total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $5.687 million, or 10.3%, of total revenue for the same prior year period. The decrease in sales and marketing expense was principally driven by proposal volume decreases as a result of adverse economic conditions during the quarter, as discussed above.
     Sales and marketing expense includes labor costs for project personnel during periods when they are not working on specific revenue-generating projects but instead, are participating in our selling efforts.
      General and administrative. General and administrative expense increased to $20.291 million, or 40.4%, of total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $18.349 million, or 33.2%, of total revenue for the same prior year period. The increase in general and administrative expense was principally driven by:
  §   $0.629 million in costs associated with services provided by a performance improvement consulting firm,
 
  §   $0.814 million in incremental expenses from our Canadian and Asian operations, which were included in our results for only two months of the same prior year period commencing in August 2007, and
 
  §   $0.345 million increase in panel development costs as a result of investment in our Internet panel.
General and administrative expense includes the labor costs for project personnel when they are not working on specific revenue-generating projects or are not participating in our selling efforts.
      Depreciation and amortization . Depreciation and amortization was $2.083 million, or 4.1%, of total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $1.907 million, or 3.5%, of total revenue for the same prior year period. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense when compared with the same prior year period was principally the result of having only two months of depreciation and amortization expense for the fixed and intangible assets associated with our August 2007 Canadian and Asian acquisitions for the three months ended September 30, 2007.
      Interest and other income. Interest and other income was $0.190 million, or 0.4%, of total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $0.372 million, or 0.7%, of total revenue for the same prior year period. The decrease in interest and other income was principally the result of having a lower average cash balance and lower rate of return for the three months ended September 30, 2008 when compared with the same prior year period.
      Interest expense. Interest expense was $0.455 million, or 0.9%, of total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2008, essentially flat when compared with $0.440 million, or 0.8%, of total revenue for the same prior year period.
      Income taxes. We recorded an income tax benefit of $1.194 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with an income tax provision of $0.546 million for the same prior year period. Our effective tax rate for the quarter was 35.4%, compared with 34.9% for the same prior year period. As there is potential volatility in forecasted pre-tax income for the fiscal year, the effective tax rate (“ETR”) methodology under FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 18, Accounting for Income Taxes in Interim Periods, can result in a wide variability in the ETR. Accordingly, we have employed alternative methodologies under FIN No. 18, and calculated the provisions for our U.S. and Asia operations on a discrete quarter and/or separate company basis in order to mitigate the potential for significant variability.
Significant Factors Affecting Our Performance
Our Revenue Mix and Profitability
     We treat all of the revenue from a project as Internet-based whenever more than 50% of the data collection for that project was completed online. Regardless of data collection mode, most full-service market research projects contain three specific phases: survey design, data collection, and data reporting and analysis. Generally, the costs of a project are spread evenly across those three phases.

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     Internet-based data collection has certain fixed costs relating to data collection, panel incentives and database development and maintenance. When the volume of Internet-based work reaches the point where fixed costs are absorbed, increases in Internet-based revenue tend to increase profitability, assuming that project professional service components and pricing are comparable and operating expenses are properly controlled.
     Projects designated as Internet-based may have traditional data collection components, particularly in multi-country studies where Internet databases are not fully developed. That traditional data collection component tends to decrease the profitability of the project. Profitability is also decreased by direct costs of outsourcing (programming and telephone data collection) and incentive pass-through costs.
     For further information regarding Internet-based revenue, by quarter, for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and the four preceding fiscal quarters, please see the tables in “Our Ability to Measure Our Performance” below.
Seasonality
     Being project-based, our business has historically exhibited moderate seasonality. Revenue generally tends to ramp upward during the fiscal year, with fiscal Q1 (ending September 30), particularly the vacation months of July and August, generating the lowest revenue. Fiscal Q2 (ending December 31) generally yields a sequential increase in revenue. Fiscal Q3 (ending March 31) is approximately flat with or slightly less than Q2. Fiscal Q4 (ending June 30) typically yields the highest revenue of the year. Although trends in any particular year may vary from the norm, given our historic seasonality, we manage our business based on an annual business cycle. Consistent with this thinking, trailing twelve-month data for certain of our key operating metrics is presented in the table below in “Our Ability to Measure Our Performance”. These data are derived from the quarterly key operating metrics data presented in the current and prior periods.
Our Ability to Measure Our Performance
     We closely track certain key operating metrics, specifically bookings, ending sales backlog, average billable full time equivalents, days of sales outstanding, utilization and bookings to revenue ratio. Each of these key operating metrics enables us to measure the current and forecasted performance of our business relative to historical trends and promote a management culture that focuses on accountability. We believe that this ultimately leads to increased productivity and more effective and efficient use of our human and capital resources.
     For the three months ended September 30, 2008 and the four preceding fiscal quarters, key operating metrics for continuing operations were as follows:
                                         
    Q1   Q2   Q3   Q4   Q1
    FY2008   FY2008   FY2008   FY2008   FY2009
Internet Revenue (% of total revenue)
    62 %     62 %     63 %     66 %     66 %
North American Internet Revenue (% of North American revenue)
    66 %     67 %     62 %     67 %     67 %
European Internet Revenue (% of European revenue)
    50 %     51 %     67 %     63 %     68 %
Cash & Marketable Securities
  $ 24.1     $ 33.3     $ 31.2     $ 32.9     $ 25.2  
Bookings
  $ 50.8     $ 68.2     $ 61.3     $ 53.3     $ 43.5  
Ending Sales Backlog
  $ 67.4     $ 72.8     $ 76.9     $ 66.8     $ 60.1  
Average Billable Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
    766       821       818       817       742  
Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO)
  49 days     43 days     40 days     43 days     49 days  
Utilization
    62 %     62 %     62 %     66 %     59 %
Bookings to Revenue Ratio
    0.92       1.09       1.07       0.84       0.87  

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     Since our business has moderate seasonality, we encourage our investors to measure our progress over longer time frames. To help that process, we provide trailing twelve-month key operating metrics. Trailing twelve-month data for certain of our key operating metrics for continuing operations at September 30, 2008, and at the four preceding fiscal quarter end dates, were as follows:
                                         
    Sep 07   Dec 07   Mar 08   Jun 08   Sep 08
Consolidated Revenue
  $ 219.8     $ 226.8     $ 232.3     $ 238.7     $ 233.8  
Internet Revenue (% of total revenue)
    61 %     62 %     62 %     63 %     64 %
North American Internet Revenue (% of North American revenue)
    69 %     69 %     67 %     66 %     66 %
European Internet Revenue (% of European revenue)
    36 %     42 %     50 %     58 %     62 %
Total Bookings
  $ 225.0     $ 227.4     $ 231.2     $ 233.6     $ 226.4  
Average Billable Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
    731       757       779       806       800  
Utilization
    64 %     64 %     63 %     63 %     62 %
Bookings to Revenue Ratio
    1.02       1.00       1.00       0.98       0.97  
     Additional information regarding each of the key operating metrics noted above is as follows:
      Bookings are defined as the contract value of revenue-generating projects that are anticipated to take place during the next four fiscal quarters for which a firm client commitment was received during the current period, less any adjustments to prior period bookings due to contract value adjustments or project cancellations during the current period.
     Bookings for the three months ended September 30, 2008 were $43.539 million, compared with $50.792 million for the same prior year period. The decrease in bookings was principally impacted by the U.S. economic turbulence discussed above.
     Monitoring bookings enhances our ability to forecast long-term revenue and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing and sales initiatives. However, we also are mindful that bookings often vary significantly from quarter to quarter. Information concerning our new bookings is not comparable to, nor should it be substituted for, an analysis of our revenue over time. There are no third-party standards or requirements governing the calculation of bookings. New bookings involve estimates and judgments regarding new contracts as well as renewals, extensions and additions to existing contracts. Subsequent cancellations, extensions and other matters may affect the amount of bookings previously reported.
      Ending Sales Backlog is defined as prior period ending sales backlog plus current period bookings, less revenue recognized on outstanding projects as of the end of the period.
     Ending sales backlog helps us to manage our future staffing levels more accurately and is also an indicator of the effectiveness of our marketing and sales initiatives. Generally, projects included in ending sales backlog at the end of a fiscal period convert to revenue from services during the following twelve months, based on our experience from prior years.
     Ending sales backlog for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was $60.051 million, compared with $67.353 million for the same prior year period. The decrease in ending sales backlog was principally impacted by the U.S. economic turbulence discussed above.
      Average Billable Full-Time Equivalents (FTE’s) are defined as the hours of available billable capacity in a given period divided by total standard hours for a full-time employee and represent an average for the periods reported. Average billable FTE’s excludes the impact of work performed by third-party, offshore labor.
     Measuring FTE’s enables us to determine proper staffing levels, minimize unbillable time and improve utilization and profitability.
     Billable FTE’s for the three months ended September 30, 2008 were 742, compared with 766 billable FTE’s reported for the same prior year period. The decrease in billable FTEs was driven by the headcount reduction actions taken during the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2008.

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      Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) is calculated as accounts receivable as of the end of the applicable period (including unbilled receivables less deferred revenue) divided by our daily revenue (total revenue for the period divided by the number of calendar days in the period).
     Measuring DSO allows us to minimize our investment in working capital, measure the effectiveness of our collection efforts and helps forecast cash flow. Generally, a lower DSO measure equates to more efficient use of working capital.
     DSO for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was 49 days, consistent with the same prior year period.
      Utilization is defined as hours billed by project personnel in connection with specific revenue-generating projects divided by total hours of available capacity. Hours billed do not include marketing, selling or proposal generation time.
     Tracking utilization enables efficient management of overall staffing levels and promotes greater accountability for the management of resources on individual projects. Utilization for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was 59%, compared with 62% for the same prior year period. The decrease in utilization was driven by the decline in revenue discussed above, which outpaced our reduction of headcount to match anticipated revenue.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Financial Condition
     There have been no material changes in our financial condition from June 30, 2008 to September 30, 2008, other than those discussed above.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
     The following table sets forth net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, net cash (used in) investing activities and net cash provided by (used in) financing activities, for the three months ended September 30:
                 
    2008   2007
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
  $ (4.587 )   $ 1.086  
Net cash (used in) investing activities
    (2.101 )     (17.131 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (1.731 )     11.088  
      Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities. Net cash used in operating activities was $4.587 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $1.086 million provided by operating activities for the same prior year period. The change from the same prior year period was principally the result of our net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2008, along with timing differences in cash payments and receipts when compared with the same prior year period.
      Net cash (used in) investing activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $2.101 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $17.131 million used in investing activities for the same prior year period. The change from the same prior year period was principally the result of:
  §   no cash outlay for acquisitions during the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $21.032 million used during the same prior year period for our Canadian and Asian acquisitions, and
 
  §   $1.392 million in net purchases of marketable securities during the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with net proceeds from the maturities and sales of marketable securities of $4.418 million for the same prior year period.
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prior year period. The change from the same prior year period was principally the result of:
  §   no borrowings during the three months ended September 30, 2008, compared with $14.525 million in borrowings for the same prior year period, and
 
  §   a $1.724 million decrease in repayments of outstanding borrowings for the three months ended September 30, 2008 when compared with the same prior year period. The decrease was the result of $3.455 million in outstanding borrowings which were paid off during the three months ended September 30, 2007 in connection with our August 2007 Canadian acquisition, compared with $1.731 million in repayments of outstanding borrowings during the three months ended September 30, 2008 in connection with our Credit Facilities.
Working Capital
     At September 30, 2008, we had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $25.207 million, compared with $32.874 million and $24.108 million at June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007, respectively. Based on current plans and business conditions, we believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to satisfy the cash requirements that we anticipate will be necessary to support our planned operations for the foreseeable future. However, we cannot be certain that our underlying assumed levels of revenue and expenses will be accurate.
     Our capital requirements depend on numerous factors, including but not limited to, market acceptance of our services, the resources we allocate to the continuing development of new products and services, our Internet infrastructure and Internet panel and the marketing and selling of our services. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, our capital expenditures are expected to range between $4.5 and $5.0 million. We believe that the cash we held at September 30, 2008 and the cash that we expect to generate from our operations throughout the remainder of the fiscal year will be sufficient to provide adequate funding for any foreseeable capital requirements that may arise.
     In order to continue to generate revenue, we must continually develop new business, both for growth and to replace completed projects. Although work for no one client constitutes more than 10% of our revenue, we have had to find significant amounts of replacement and additional revenue as client relationships and work for continuing clients change and will likely have to continue to do so in the future. Our ability to generate revenue is dependent not only on execution of our business plan, but also on general market factors outside of our control. Many of our clients treat all or a portion of their market research expenditures as discretionary. As a result, as economic conditions decline in any of our markets, our ability to generate revenue is adversely impacted.
Credit Facilities
     On September 21, 2007, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMorgan”), as Administrative Agent, and the Lenders party thereto. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Lenders made available $100 million in credit facilities (the “Credit Facilities”) in the form of a revolving line of credit (“Revolving Line”), a term loan (“Term Loan A”), and a multiple advance term loan commitment (“Multiple Advance Commitment”).
     The Revolving Line enables us to borrow, repay, and re-borrow up to $25 million principal outstanding at any one time, and to use up to $10 million of such amount for issuance of letters of credit. The full amount of Term Loan A was made in a single advance of $12 million at the time of closing of the Credit Facilities. The Multiple Advance Commitment enables us to borrow up to an aggregate of $63 million in one or more advances, and $19.825 million (“Term Loan B”) and $2.800 million (“Term Loan C”) were advanced at closing. Existing letters of credit in the face amount of $0.296 million also were treated as if issued under the Revolving Line. In addition, the Credit Agreement permits us to request increases in the Revolving Line up to an additional $25 million of availability, subject to discretionary commitments by the then Lenders and, if needed, additional lenders. The Credit Facilities replaced existing credit arrangements with JPMorgan.
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LIBOR interest rate plus a spread of between 0.625% and 1.00% depending upon our leverage ratio as measured quarterly. In addition, the Lenders receive a commitment fee ranging from 0.10% to 0.175%, depending upon our leverage ratio, quarterly in arrears based on average unused portions of the full committed amount of the Credit Facilities. Accrued interest is payable quarterly in arrears, or at the end of each applicable LIBOR interest rate period, but at least every three months, with respect to borrowings for which the Adjusted LIBOR interest rate applies.
     We have elected the LIBOR interest rate on amounts outstanding under Term Loans A, B and C. At September 30, 2008, the applicable LIBOR interest rate was 3.762%. Effective September 21, 2007, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with JPMorgan, which effectively fixed the floating LIBOR interest rates on the amounts outstanding under Term Loans A, B and C at 5.08% through September 21, 2012. The additional spread applicable to the interest rates based on our leverage ratio at September 30, 2008 was 0.875%, resulting in an aggregate interest rate based on that leverage ratio of 4.637%. We anticipate that the interest rate swap will be settled upon maturity and it is being accounted for as a cash flow hedge. The interest rate swap is recorded at fair value each reporting period with the changes in the fair value of the hedge that take place through the date of maturity recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. At September 30, 2008, we recorded a liability of $0.823 million in the “Other liabilities” line item of our unaudited consolidated balance sheet. There was no ineffectiveness associated with the interest rate swap for the three months ended September 30, 2008.
     All outstanding amounts under the Credit Facilities are due and payable in full on September 21, 2012 (the “Maturity Date”). On the last day of each quarter, principal payments of $0.6 million each are due and payable with respect to the Term Loan, and principal payments equal to 5% of each borrowing made under the Multiple Advance Commitment also are due and payable. Borrowings are freely prepayable, but are subject to payment of any costs or losses related to termination other than on the last day of Adjusted LIBOR interest periods. The required principal repayments of Term Loans A, B and C for the remaining nine months of the fiscal year and the four succeeding fiscal years are set forth in Note 8, “Borrowings,” to our unaudited consolidated financial statements contained in this Form 10-Q.
     The Credit Agreement contains customary representations, default provisions, and affirmative and negative covenants, including among others prohibitions of dividends, sales of certain assets and mergers, and restrictions related to acquisitions, indebtedness, liens, investments, share repurchases and capital expenditures. The Credit Agreement requires us to maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio of at least 3.0 to 1.0, and a consolidated leverage ratio of 2.5 to 1.0 or less. We continuously monitor these requirements so that we may consider any actions necessary to remain in compliance. At September 30, 2008, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement.
     We may freely transfer assets and incur obligations among our domestic subsidiaries that are guarantors of our obligations related to the Credit Facilities, and our first tier foreign subsidiaries with respect to which we have delivered pledges of 66% of the outstanding stock and membership interests, as applicable, in favor of the Lenders. Our domestic subsidiaries, Louis Harris & Associates, Inc., Wirthlin Worldwide, LLC, Harris Interactive International Inc., Harris International Asia, LLC, and The Wirthlin Group International, L.L.C., have guaranteed our obligations under the Credit Facilities.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
     At September 30, 2008, we did not have any transaction, agreement or other contractual arrangement constituting an “off-balance sheet arrangement” as defined in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.
     There have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of business during the three months ended September 30, 2008 to our contractual obligations as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, filed by us with the SEC on September 15, 2008.
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
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unaudited consolidated financial statements at September 30, 2008 and for the three months then ended, as well as the expected impact on our consolidated financial statements for future periods.
Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
     We have two kinds of market risk exposures, interest rate exposure and foreign currency exposure. We have no market risk sensitive instruments entered into for trading purposes.
     As we continue to increase our debt and expand globally, the risk of interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuation may increase. We will continue to assess the need to, and will as appropriate, utilize interest rate swaps and financial instruments to hedge interest rate and foreign currency exposures on an ongoing basis to mitigate such risks.
     In light of recent economic conditions, we reviewed the cash equivalents and marketable securities held by us. We do not believe that our holdings have a material liquidity risk under current market conditions.
Interest Rate Exposure
     At September 30, 2008, we had outstanding debt under our Credit Facilities of $27.700 million. The debt matures September 21, 2012 and bears interest at the floating adjusted LIBOR plus an applicable margin. On September 21, 2007, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement, which fixed the floating adjusted LIBOR portion of the interest rate at 5.08% through September 21, 2012. The additional applicable margin is adjusted quarterly based upon our leverage ratio.
     Using a sensitivity analysis based on a hypothetical 1% increase in prevailing interest rates over a 12-month period, each 1% increase from prevailing interest rates at September 30, 2008 would have increased the fair value of the interest rate swap by $0.500 million and each 1% decrease from prevailing interest rates at September 30, 2008 would have decreased the fair value of the interest rate swap by $0.570 million.
Foreign Currency Exposure
     As a result of operating in foreign markets, our financial results could be affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We have international sales and operations in Europe, North America, and Asia. Therefore, we are subject to foreign currency rate exposure. Non-U.S. transactions are denominated in the functional currencies of the respective countries in which our foreign subsidiaries reside. Our consolidated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars at the exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date. Consolidated income and expense items are translated into U.S. Dollars at the average exchange rates for each period presented. Accumulated net translation adjustments are recorded in the accumulated other comprehensive income component of stockholders’ equity. We measure our risk related to foreign currency rate exposure on two levels, the first being the impact of operating results on the consolidation of foreign subsidiaries that are denominated in the functional currency of their home country, and the second being the extent to which we have instruments denominated in a foreign currency.
     Foreign exchange translation gains and losses are included in our results of operations as a result of consolidating the results of our international operations, which are denominated in each country’s functional currency, with our U.S. results. The impact of translation gains or losses on net income from consolidating foreign subsidiaries was not material for the periods presented. We have historically had low exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates upon consolidating the results of our foreign subsidiaries with our U.S. results, due to the size of our foreign operations in comparison to our consolidated operations. However, if the operating profits of our international operations increase and we continue to expand globally, our exposure to the appreciation or depreciation in the U.S. Dollar could have a more significant impact on our net income and cash flows. Thus, we evaluate our exposure to foreign currency fluctuation risk on an ongoing basis.
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amount and short-term nature of the maturity of these instruments. The carrying values of financial instruments denominated in a foreign currency, including cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable, approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of the maturity of these instruments.
     We performed a sensitivity analysis at September 30, 2008. Holding all other variables constant, we have determined that the impact of a near-term 10% appreciation or depreciation of the U.S. Dollar would have an insignificant effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Item 4 — Controls and Procedures
     Our management, with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2008 (the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) have been designed and are functioning effectively. Further, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with management’s evaluation thereof during the quarter ended September 30, 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II: Other Information
Item 1 — Legal Proceedings
     In the normal course of business, we are at times subject to pending and threatened legal actions and proceedings. After reviewing with counsel pending and threatened actions and proceedings, management does not expect the outcome of such actions or proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Item 1A — Risk Factors
     In addition to the risks related to our business disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, filed by us with the SEC on September 15, 2008, our business has the risks described below.
Adverse changes in our operating results may impact our credit facilities.
     We have $100 million in line of credit facilities, as described above under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources”. We have received advances using a portion of the commitments under the Facilities, which advances were made in the form of term loans that remain outstanding. The Credit Agreement prohibits the ratio of our funded debt to adjusted EBITDA from exceeding 2.50 to 1.00, and requires us to maintain a ratio of adjusted EBITDA to interest expense of at least 3.00 to 1.00. Financial covenants are measured on a trailing four quarter basis. If we are unable to continue to comply with these financial covenants or other terms of the Facilities, the Lenders, in their discretion, may increase the interest rate applicable to the Facilities, terminate commitments to make future advances, and require repayment of outstanding loans. In addition, any prepayment of our outstanding loans could require us to pay breakage costs related to termination of our existing interest rate swap agreements. If we fail to meet the financial covenants and the Lenders require us to prepay all of our Facilities, our liquidity would be adversely impacted.
Our business may be harmed if we cannot maintain our listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market .
     Variations in our operating results may cause our stock price to fluctuate. Our quarterly operating results have in the past, and may in the future, fluctuate significantly and we may incur losses in any given quarter. Our future results of operations may fall below the expectations of public market analysts and investors. If this happens, the price of our common stock would likely decline.

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     To maintain our listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market we must satisfy certain minimum financial and other continued listing standards, including, among other requirements:
  §   one of (i) minimum $2.5 million stockholder’s equity, (ii) minimum $0.5 million net income from continuing operations in the most recently completed fiscal year, or two of the last three most recently completed fiscal years, or (iii) minimum $35 million market value of listed securities, and
 
  §   $1.00 minimum bid price.
     Any failure to meet the market value requirement must continue for 30 consecutive days and may be cured within 90 days after notification by Nasdaq of non-compliance by meeting the standard for 10 consecutive business days. Any failure to meet the minimum bid price requirement must continue for 30 consecutive days and may be cured within 180 days after notification by Nasdaq of non-compliance by meeting the standard for 10, or in Nasdaq’s discretion 20, consecutive business days. An additional 180 day grace period related to minimum bid price may be provided if the issuer demonstrates that it otherwise meets the criteria applicable to initial listing applications.
     Citing extraordinary market conditions, on October 16, 2008 Nasdaq suspended application of the requirements related to minimum market value of listed securities and minimum bid price. On January 16, 2009, the requirements will be reinstated with a new measurement period commencing on that date.
     As of October 31, 2008, the bid price of our common stock was $1.16 per share and our approximate market value for listed securities was $62.223 million. There can be no assurance we will meet the continued listing requirements for the Nasdaq Stock Market, or that we will not be delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market in the future. The delisting of our common stock could have a material adverse effect on the trading price, liquidity, value and marketability of our common stock.
Item 2 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
     The following table shows our repurchases of our equity securities for the three months ended September 30, 2008:
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
                                 
                            Approximate  
                    Total Number     Dollar Value of  
                    of Shares     Shares That  
            Average     Purchased as     May Yet Be  
    Total Number     Price     Part of Publicly     Purchased  
    of Shares     Paid     Announced     Under the  
Period   Purchased (1)     per Share     Program     Program  
July 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008
    70     $ 1.40           $  
August 1, 2008 through August 31, 2008
    3,770       1.68              
September 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008
    70       1.90              
 
                       
 
                               
Total
    3,910     $ 1.68           $  
 
                       
 
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Item 3 — Defaults Upon Senior Securities
     None.
Item 4 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
     None.
Item 5 — Other Information
     None.
Item 6 — Exhibits
10.1   Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement for 70 Carlson Road, Rochester, New York, between the Company and 100 Carlson Road LLC, dated September 23, 2008.
 
10.2*   Employment Agreement between the Company and Kimberly Till, dated as of October 21, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.3*   Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Performance-Based Vesting) between the Company and Kimberly Till, dated as of October 21, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.4*   Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Time-Based Vesting) between the Company and Kimberly Till, dated as of October 21, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.5*   Employment Agreement Amendment 2 between the Company and Gregory T. Novak dated as of October 21, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
31.1   Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
31.2   Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.1   Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
 
32.2   Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
 
*   Denotes management contract or arrangement

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SIGNATURE
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
     November 7, 2008   Harris Interactive Inc.
 
 
  By:   /s/ RONALD E. SALLUZZO    
    Ronald E. Salluzzo   
    Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Secretary

(On Behalf of the Registrant and as
Principal Financial Officer) 
 

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Exhibit Index
10.1   Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement for 70 Carlson Road, Rochester, New York, between the Company and 100 Carlson Road LLC, dated September 23, 2008.
 
10.2*   Employment Agreement between the Company and Kimberly Till, dated as of October 21, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.3*   Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Performance-Based Vesting) between the Company and Kimberly Till, dated as of October 21, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.4*   Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Time-Based Vesting) between the Company and Kimberly Till, dated as of October 21, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.5*   Employment Agreement Amendment 2 between the Company and Gregory T. Novak dated as of October 21, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 22, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
31.1   Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
31.2   Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.1   Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
 
32.2   Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
 
*   Denotes management contract or arrangement

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