Matters discussed in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q include 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, and are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions

In preparing the financial statements in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), estimates and assumptions are required to be made that have an impact on the assets, liabilities, revenue and expense amounts reported. These estimates can also affect supplemental information disclosures, including information about contingencies, risk and financial condition. These estimates and assumptions are made during the closing process for the quarter, after the quarter end has past. The Company believes that given the current facts and circumstances, these estimates and assumptions are reasonable, adhere to GAAP, and are consistently applied. Inherent in the nature of an estimate or assumption is the fact that actual results may differ from estimates, and estimates may vary as new facts and circumstances arise. Management's judgments in making these estimates and relying on these assumptions may materially impact amounts reported for any period.

The critical accounting policies, judgments and estimates that we believe have the most significant effect on our financial statements are set forth below:

• Revenue Recognition

• Software Development Costs

• Valuation of Inventories

• Income Taxes

• Product Warranty

• Carrying Value of Goodwill

• Stock-Based Compensation

• Restructuring Costs

Revenue Recognition: Revenue is recognized from product sales in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, "Revenue Recognition." Product sales represent the majority of our revenue and include both hardware products and hardware products with embedded software. Revenue is recognized from these product sales when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been provided, the sale price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Additionally, products are sold on terms which transfer title and risk of loss at a specified location, typically the shipping point. Accordingly, revenue recognition from product sales occurs when all factors are met, including transfer of title and risk of loss, which typically occurs upon shipment. If these conditions are not met, revenue recognition is deferred until such time as these conditions have been satisfied.

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Revenue earned from arrangements for software is accounted for under the provisions of Statement of Position 97-2, "Software Revenue Recognition." For the sale of multiple-element arrangements whereby equipment is combined with other elements, such as software and maintenance, the Company allocates to, and recognizes revenue from, the various elements based on their fair value. Revenue from software requiring significant production, modification, or customization is recognized using the percentage of completion method of accounting. Anticipated losses on contracts, if any, are charged to operations as soon as such losses are determined. If all conditions of revenue recognition are not met, revenue recognition is deferred and revenue will be recognized when all obligations under the arrangement are fulfilled. Revenue from software maintenance contracts is recognized ratably over the contractual period.

Revenue from consulting and other services is recognized at the time the services are rendered. Certain products are sold through distributors who are granted limited rights of return. Potential returns are accounted for at the time of sale.

The accounting estimate related to revenue recognition is considered a "critical accounting estimate" because terms of sale can vary, and judgment is exercised in determining whether to defer revenue recognition. Such judgments may materially affect net sales for any period. Judgment is exercised within the parameters of GAAP in determining when contractual obligations are met, title and risk of loss are transferred, sales price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured.

Software Development Costs: All software development costs incurred in establishing the technological feasibility of computer software products to be sold are charged to expense as research and development costs. Software development costs incurred subsequent to the establishment of technological feasibility of a computer software product to be sold and prior to general release of that product are capitalized. Amounts capitalized are amortized commencing after general release of that product over the estimated remaining economic life of that product, generally three years, or using the ratio of current revenues to current and anticipated revenues from such product, whichever provides greater amortization. If the technological feasibility for a particular project is judged not to have been met or recoverability of amounts capitalized is in doubt, project costs are expensed as research and development or charged to cost of goods sold, as applicable. The accounting estimate related to software development costs is considered a "critical accounting estimate" because judgment is exercised in determining whether project costs are expensed as research and development or capitalized as an asset. Such judgments may materially affect expense amounts for any period. Judgment is exercised within the parameters of GAAP in determining when technological feasibility has been met and recoverability of software development costs is reasonably assured.

Valuation of Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, using the first-in, first-out method. Inventory includes purchased parts and components, work in process and finished goods. Provisions for excess, obsolete or slow moving inventory are recorded after periodic evaluation of historical sales, current economic trends, forecasted sales, estimated product lifecycles and estimated inventory levels. Purchasing practices, electronic component obsolescence, accuracy of sales and production forecasts, introduction of new products, product lifecycles, product support and foreign regulations governing hazardous materials are the factors that contribute to inventory valuation risks. Exposure to inventory valuation risks is managed by maintaining safety stocks, minimum purchase lots, managing product end-of-life issues brought on by aging components or new product introductions, and by utilizing certain inventory minimization strategies such as vendor-managed inventories. The accounting estimate related to valuation of inventories is considered a "critical accounting estimate" because it is susceptible to changes from period-to-period due to the requirement for management to make estimates relative to each of the underlying factors, ranging from purchasing, to sales, to production, to after-sale support. If actual demand, market conditions or product lifecycles differ from estimates, inventory adjustments to lower market values would result in a reduction to the carrying value of inventory, an increase in inventory write-offs and a decrease to gross margins.

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Income Taxes: The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No.
109. Accordingly, the Company provides deferred income tax assets and liabilities based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial and tax bases of assets and liabilities based on currently enacted tax laws. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets in amounts for which realization is not considered more likely than not to occur. The accounting estimate related to income taxes is considered a "critical accounting estimate" because judgment is exercised in estimating future taxable income, including prudent and feasible tax planning strategies, and in assessing the need for any valuation allowance. If it should be determined that all or part of a net deferred tax asset is not able to be realized in the future, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be charged to income in the period such determination was made. Likewise, in the event that it should be determined that all or part of a deferred tax asset in the future is in excess of the net recorded amount, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would increase income to be recognized in the period such determination was made.

Management believes, based on the weight of all available evidence, that the realization of the Company's deferred tax assets is more likely than not. These assets consist of research credit carry-forwards, capital and net operating loss carry-forwards, and the future tax effect of temporary differences between balances recorded for financial statement purposes and for tax return purposes. The Company's ability to realize the recorded balances of its deferred tax assets is dependent upon the Company's ability to generate future taxable income in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates. As of December 31, 2008, it was estimated that it will require future pre-tax earnings in excess of $7 million in order to fully realize the value of the Company's deferred tax assets. Of this amount, the Company must recognize approximately $650,000 of capital gains in 2009 or 2010 in order to fully realize the recorded balance of deferred tax assets relating to capital loss carry-forwards. If the Company were to sustain future net losses, or if the Company is unable to generate sufficient capital gains by 2010, it may be necessary to record valuation allowances against such deferred tax assets in order to recognize impairments in their estimated future economic value.

The Company operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions worldwide and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions. These audits can involve complex issues, which may require an extended period of time for resolution. Although management believes that adequate provision has been made for such issues, there is the possibility that the ultimate resolution of such issues could have an adverse effect on the earnings of the Company. Conversely, if these issues are resolved favorably in the future, the related provisions would be reduced, thus having a positive impact on earnings.

In addition, the calculation of the Company's tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations. As a result of the implementation of FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes" (FIN 48), the Company recognizes liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on the two-step process prescribed within the interpretation. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step requires the Company to estimate and measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. It is inherently difficult and subjective to estimate such amounts, as this requires the Company to determine the probability of various possible outcomes. The Company re-evaluates these uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis. This evaluation is based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, effectively settled issues under audit, and new audit activity. Such a change in recognition or measurement would result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an additional charge to the tax provision in the period.

Product Warranty: Warranty obligations are generally incurred in connection with the sale of the Company's products. The warranty period for these products is generally one year from date of sale. The costs incurred to provide for these warranty obligations are estimated and recorded as an accrued liability at the time of sale. Future warranty costs are estimated based on historical performance rates and related costs to repair given products. The accounting estimate related to product warranty is considered a "critical accounting estimate" because judgment is exercised in determining future estimated warranty costs. Should actual performance rates or repair costs differ from estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required.

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Carrying Value of Goodwill: Tests for impairments of goodwill are conducted annually, at year end, or more frequently if circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. SFAS No. 142 requires a two-step method for determining goodwill impairment where step one is to compare the fair value of the reporting unit with the unit's carrying amount, including goodwill. If this test indicates that the fair value is less than the carrying value, then step two is required to compare the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill. An impairment loss is then recognized to the extent that the goodwill's carrying amount exceeds its fair value. The Company is considered to consist of being only one reporting unit.

The quoted market capitalization of the Company was less than the Company's book value at both December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009. The Company used a discounted cash flow valuation model applied to a five-year projection of future cash flows in its evaluation of goodwill at December 31, 2008. This cash flow valuation model necessarily involves considerable judgment in the estimation of inputs and assumptions used in this cash flow valuation model. The accounting estimate related to impairment of goodwill is considered a "critical accounting estimate" because these impairment tests include estimates of future cash flows that are dependent upon subjective assumptions regarding future operating results including revenue growth rates, expense levels, discount rates, capital requirements and other factors that impact estimated future cash flows and the estimated implied fair value of the Company.

Should actual results differ materially from those projected, it may become necessary to record an impairment charge against some or all of the carrying value of goodwill. The current economic downturn has negatively impacted many of these inputs and assumptions. If market and economic conditions do not improve or should they deteriorate further, this would increase the likelihood of future non-cash impairment charges related to the carrying value of goodwill.

Stock-Based Compensation: The Company's Board of Directors approves grants of stock options to employees to purchase our common stock. Under the provisions of SFAS No. 123R "Share-Based Payment," stock compensation expense is recorded based upon the estimated fair value of the stock option at the date of grant. The accounting estimate related to stock-based compensation is considered a "critical accounting estimate" because estimates are made in calculating compensation expense including expected option lives, forfeiture rates and expected volatility. Expected option lives are estimated using vesting terms and contractual lives. Expected forfeiture rates and volatility are calculated using historical information. Actual option lives and forfeiture rates may be different from estimates and may result in potential future adjustments which would impact the amount of stock-based compensation expense recorded in a particular period.

Restructuring Costs: Restructuring costs may consist of employee-related severance costs, lease termination costs and other facility-related closing expenses. Employee-related severance benefits are recorded either at the time an employee is notified or, if there are extended service periods, is estimated and recorded pro-rata over the period of each planned restructuring activity. Lease termination costs are calculated based upon fair value considering the remaining lease obligation amounts and estimates for sublease receipts. The accounting estimate related to restructuring costs is considered a "critical accounting estimate" because estimates are made in calculating the amount of employee-related severance benefits that will ultimately be paid and the amount of sublease receipts that will ultimately be received in future periods. Actual amounts paid for employee-related severance benefits can vary from these estimates depending upon the number of employees actually receiving severance payments. Actual sublease receipts received may also vary from estimates.

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Business Overview

The following discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and these forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

The Company is a global supplier of advanced network communications and control solutions to end users, application developers and original equipment manufacturers that serve mission critical telecommunications, aerospace and defense markets. The Company provides remotely manageable, IP-centric network elements specifically engineered for high availability, scalability, and long life cycle deployments. The Company's products are built upon its own U.S.-manufactured hardware combined with the Company's NexusWare® Carrier Grade Linux® operating system and software development environment plus a broad suite of communications protocols and high availability middleware. Performance Technologies' product portfolio includes the SEGway™ suite of Signaling (SS7/SIP) Transfer Points, Signaling Gateways and Bridges, and its IPnexus® family of COTS-based application ready systems, WAN gateways, and multi-protocol communications servers.

The Company is headquartered in Rochester, New York and maintains centers of engineering excellence in San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California, and Kanata, Ontario, Canada. It has sales and marketing offices in the U.S. in Raleigh, Chicago, Dallas, and San Jose and international offices in London, England and Shanghai, China.

The Company's business addresses one industry segment - Communications - and globally targets two primary vertical markets for its communications products, namely telecommunications and aerospace and defense. The telecommunications market, historically our largest vertical market, is fundamentally driven by investments in network infrastructure by carriers and service providers. Telecommunications market revenues derived from our OEM and application-ready systems products are primarily dependent on broad, multi-year deployments of next-generation telecommunications infrastructure. The OEM telecommunications market continues to be very challenging as is illustrated by the financial reports being issued by the major telecommunications equipment suppliers that the Company sells to. Telecommunications market revenues generated from end solutions, such as our SEGway signaling solutions, are governed by investments necessary to support existing and evolving service demands on the signaling network. Demand continues to be strong for our SEGway signaling solutions as carriers and service providers continue to invest in signaling infrastructure to support the worldwide growth in text messaging and other signaling based services. Sales into the aerospace and defense market are typically to prime contractors and system integrators that reflect investment levels by various government agencies and military branches in specific programs and projects requiring enhanced communications capabilities. We continue to see new aerospace and defense project opportunities for our COTS-based, application ready systems. While many aerospace and defense deployments appeared to have stalled during the first quarter 2009, customers now appear to be reengaging and activity levels appear to be quite promising for existing and new programs and projects.

Strategy

The Company's strategy is to maximize the value proposition of its products by leveraging its field proven systems, software and hardware technologies developed over a twenty-eight year record of demonstrated innovation. A tightly integrated combination of these technologies results in measurable benefits to its customers through compelling return-on-investment and substantially accelerated time to market metrics.

As outlined in PART 1, ITEM 1, under the caption "Business" of the Company's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2008, as filed on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission, management is proceeding with four multi-faceted initiatives to construct a solid foundation for long-term growth. These efforts are directed at niches within the communications market including signaling, aerospace and defense. These initiatives include further strengthening of our SEGway Signaling Systems product line, greater concentration on the creation and sale of our IPnexus Application Ready Systems for mission critical communications applications, intensifying our market diversification efforts in the aerospace and defense markets, and identifying forward-looking network communications growth opportunities that we can pursue with our own end product solutions.

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There are identifiable risks associated with the Company's strategy in the current economic climate. While management believes that the signaling and aerospace and defense sectors are growing markets over the long term, the application developers and original equipment manufacturers markets for communications products are experiencing challenging economic conditions which are impacting business prospects. Management expects to realize measurable progress on its strategic initiatives for 2009. However, based on the current economic environment, which may involve new risks not currently identifiable, management believes that realizing meaningful profitability will be very difficult.

Financial Overview

Revenue:

The deterioration of the global economic climate, which began accelerating in the third quarter of last year, significantly impacted investments in network infrastructure by carriers and service providers during the first quarter 2009, as compared to the prior year. Revenue in the first quarter 2009 amounted to $6.9 million, compared to $11.0 million in the first quarter 2008. This decline in revenue was attributable to lower shipments to the Company's traditionally two largest customers, by approximately $2 million, and lower shipments to our OEM telecommunications customers as these companies faced lower demand from their end-markets and focused on reducing their inventories as one element of cash preservation. Shipments to customers outside of the United States represented 39% and 47% of sales in the first quarter 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Earnings:

The Company incurred a net loss in the first quarter 2009 in the amount of ($1.4 million), or ($.13) per basic share, including a restructuring charge of $.4 million, or $.03 per share and stock-based compensation expense of $.1 million, or $.01 per share, based on 11.2 million shares outstanding. Net income in the first quarter 2008 totaled $.6 million, or $.05 per diluted share, including stock-based compensation expense of $.2 million, or $.01 per share, based on 11.7 million shares outstanding.

Liquidity:

Cash, cash equivalents and long-term investments amounted to $33.3 million and $33.5 million at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. The Company had no long-term debt at either date.

Cash generated from operating activities amounted to $.9 million and $4.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The period-over-period decrease in cash generated from operating activities amounted to $3.1 million and is primarily attributable to the net loss of $1.4 million in the first quarter 2009, compared to net income of $.6 million for the corresponding quarter in 2008, and a $.6 million increase in inventory in the first quarter 2009, compared to a $.7 million inventory reduction in the first quarter 2008. This was partially offset by a $1.9 million reduction in accounts receivable in 2009, compared to a $.5 million reduction in the first quarter 2008.

Key Performance Indicator:

The Company believes that a key indicator for its business is the trend for the volume of orders received from customers. During weak economic periods, customers' ability to forecast their requirements deteriorates causing delays in the placement of orders. Most of our OEM systems customers are placing orders for product only when they have orders in hand from their customers. Forward-looking visibility on customer orders continues to be at record low levels. Shipments to customers amounted to $6.9 million in the first quarter 2009, compared to $11.0 million in the first quarter 2008. Shipments during 2009 have been negatively impacted by the effects of the global economic slowdown, as equipment manufacturers sharply curtailed procurement and reduced inventory levels.

More in-depth discussions of the Company's strategy can be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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                                       Results of Operations
      Three Months Ended March 31, 2009, Compared with the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008

     The following table presents the percentage of sales represented by each item
     in the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the periods
     indicated:
                                                      Three Months Ended March 31,
                                                           2009              2008
              Sales                                       100.0 %           100.0 %
              Cost of goods sold                           46.1 %            44.1 %
              Gross profit                                 53.9 %            55.9 %

              Operating expenses:
                   Selling and marketing                   27.7 %            19.2 %
                   Research and development                30.5 %            22.0 %
                   General and administrative              16.4 %            10.8 %
                   Restructuring                            6.4 %
                    Total operating expenses               81.0 %            52.0 %
              (Loss) income from operations               (27.1 )%            3.9 %

              Other income, net                             1.1 %             3.6 %
              (Loss) income before income taxes           (26.0 )%            7.5 %

              Income tax (benefit) provision               (5.4 )%            2.1 %
                    Net (loss) income                     (20.6 )%            5.4 %

Sales. Total revenue for the first quarter 2009 amounted to $6.9 million, compared to $11.0 million for the corresponding quarter in 2008. During the first quarter 2009, one customer, Raytheon, accounted for 11% of sales. Raytheon is a prime contractor and utilizes our COTS-based, application-ready systems in government network programs. The Company's traditionally two largest customers, Data Connection Ltd. and Alcatel-Lucent, represented 14% of sales in the first quarter 2009, compared to 27% in the first quarter 2008, as their customers sharply curtailed product purchases. In the first quarter 2009, the Company's four largest customers represented 36% of sales, compared to 50% of sales in the first quarter 2008. In the first quarter 2008, two customers, Data Connection Ltd. and Alltel Communications, represented 21% and 17% of sales, respectively.

Shipments to customers outside of the United States represented 39% and 47% of the Company's sales during the first quarter 2009 and 2008, respectively. Total . . .