Results of Operations

The following table sets forth certain statements of operations data expressed as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated:

  Fiscal Years Ended April
  2008   2007   2006
Net sales     100.0 %       100.0 %       100.0 %  
Cost of products sold   84.9     86.2     82.5  
   Gross profit   15.1     13.8     17.5  
Operating expenses   15.8     16.2     15.7  
Other operating expenses, net   (1.8 )   0.7     0.3  
   Operating income (loss)   1.1     (3.0 )   1.5  
Other income (expense)
Investment income
  0.3     0.3     0.2  
Interest expense   (1.4 )   (1.3 )   (1.3 )
Other, net   —     1.0     —  
   Income (loss) from continuing operations before
      income taxes
  —     (3.1 )   (0.5 )
Benefit (provision) for income taxes   0.2     (1.0 )   (0.5 )
   Income (loss) from continuing operations   0.2     (4.1 )   —  
Loss from discontinued operations   (0.2 )   (0,6 )   (1.2 )
   Net loss   (0.1 )%   (4.7 )%   (1.2 )%