Attached files

file filename
EX-31.1 - EXHIBIT 31.1 - NUMEREX CORP /PA/exhibit31_1.htm
EX-32.1 - EXHIBIT 32.1 - NUMEREX CORP /PA/exhibit32_1.htm
EX-31.2 - EXHIBIT 31.2 - NUMEREX CORP /PA/exhibit31_2.htm
EX-32.2 - EXHIBIT 32.2 - NUMEREX CORP /PA/exhbiit32_2.htm
EXCEL - IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT - NUMEREX CORP /PA/Financial_Report.xls

 
 

 

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
 
Form 10-Q
 
 
 
 
     
þ
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011
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: 0-22920
 
 

 
Numerex Corp
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
     
Pennsylvania
 
11-2948749
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
1600 Parkwood Circle, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA  30339-2119
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
 
(770) 693-5950
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 
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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).      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 o
 
Non-accelerated filer þ
 
Smaller reporting company o

 
 
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
 

As of November 3, 2011, an aggregate of 15,077,741 shares of the registrant's Class A Common Stock, no par value (being the registrant's only class of common stock outstanding), were outstanding.

 
 

 

NUMEREX CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

 
Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.  Financial Statements
 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
3
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
4
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
5
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity
6
Unaudited Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
7
   
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
17
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
22
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
22
 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
23
Item 1A.  Risk Factors
23
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
23
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
23
Item 4.  Removed and Reserved
23
Item 5.  Other Information
23
Item 6.  Exhibits
24
Signature Page
25
Certifications
26
Exhibits
26


 
 

 

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.
  Financial Statements.


NUMEREX CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
   
                           
     
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
     
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
     
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net sales:
   
 
                   
 M2M       $ 14,741     $ 14,948     $ 42,360     $ 42,046  
Other services
      310       457       833       1,278  
Total net sales
      15,051       15,405       43,193       43,324  
Cost of M2M
      8,026       8,338       23,476       23,678  
Cost of other services
      190       201       497       622  
Gross profit
      6,835       6,866       19,220       19,024  
Sales and marketing
      2,137       1,744       6,713       5,457  
General, administrative and legal
      2,304       2,673       6,772       7,586  
Engineering and development
      809       888       1,977       2,260  
Depreciation and amortization
      799       810       2,340       2,542  
Operating income
      786       751       1,418       1,179  
Interest expense
      (86 )     (44 )     (134 )     (62 )
Other income (expense)
      1       9       16       (31 )
Income before income taxes
      701       716       1,300       1,086  
Provision for income taxes
      109       59       138       73  
Net income
      592       657       1,162       1,013  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax:
                                 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
      (9 )     2       (10 )     8  
Comprehensive income
    $ 583     $ 659     $ 1,152     $ 1,021  
                                     
Basic income per common share
    $ 0.04     $ 0.04     $ 0.08     $ 0.07  
Diluted income per common share
    $ 0.04     $ 0.04     $ 0.07     $ 0.07  
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
                                 
Basic
      15,071       15,078       15,036       15,077  
Diluted
      15,612       15,363       15,744       15,262  


See accompanying unaudited notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

 


NUMEREX CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In thousands)
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 9,915     $ 10,251  
Restricted cash
    265       265  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $609 at September 30, 2011 and $356 at   December 31, 2010
    7,603       6,518  
Inventory, net
    5,958       4,820  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,391       1,926  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
    25,132       23,780  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    1,646       1,392  
Goodwill, net
    23,787       23,787  
Other intangibles, net
    4,185       4,741  
Software, net
    3,111       3,115  
Other assets
    1,437       331  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 59,298     $ 57,146  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Accounts payable
  $ 6,765     $ 7,507  
Other current liabilities
    914       3,765  
Note payable
    1,200       -  
Deferred revenues
    1,637       1,864  
Obligations under capital leases, current portion
    352       447  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
    10,868       13,583  
                 
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
               
Note payable – long term
    4,800       -  
Obligations under capital leases and other long term liabilities
    -       237  
Other long-term liabilities
    539       608  
TOTAL  LIABILITIES
    16,207       14,428  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
                 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Preferred stock - no par value; authorized 3,000; none issued
    -       -  
Class A common stock – no par value; authorized 30,000; issued 16,682 shares at September 30, 2011 and 16,363 shares at December 31, 2010; outstanding 15,064 shares at September 30, 2011 and 15,122 shares December 31, 2010
    59,188       57,696  
Class B common stock – no par value; authorized 5,000; none issued
    -       -  
Additional paid-in-capital
    7,029       6,403  
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,562 shares at September 30, 2011 and 1,241 shares at December 31, 2010
    (8,136 )     (5,239 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    (10 )     -  
Accumulated deficit
    (14,980 )     (16,142 )
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    43,091       42,718  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 59,298     $ 57,146  

See accompanying unaudited notes to condensed consolidated financial statements


 

 



NUMEREX CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(In thousands)
 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
 Net income
  $ 1,162     $ 1,013  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
               
  used in operating activities:
               
    Depreciation and amortization
    2,340       2,542  
    Bad debt expense
    255       219  
    Inventory reserves
    29       134  
    Non-cash interest expense
    28       26  
    Stock option compensation expense
    795       751  
    Stock issued in lieu of directors fees
    74       46  
    Deferred income taxes
    -       59  
    Changes in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash:
               
      Accounts and notes receivable
    (1,290 )     (1,175 )
      Inventory
    (1,167 )     1,839  
      Prepaid expenses and interest receivable
    (219 )     (299 )
      Other assets
    (7 )     (91 )
      Accounts payable
    (742 )     1,276  
      Other current liabilities
    (2,810 )     222  
      Deferred revenues
    (227 )     896  
      Income taxes
    (41 )     (11 )
      Other long-term liabilities
    (69 )     (96 )
        Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
    (1,889 )     7,351  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
   Purchase of property and equipment
    (813 )     (437 )
   Purchase of intangible and other assets
    (1,221 )     (1,583 )
   Purchase of investment
    (322 )     (200 )
       Net cash used in investing activities
    (2,356 )     (2,220 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
   Fees paid for credit facility
    (101 )     (50 )
   Proceeds from exercise of common stock options and warrants
    1,249       12  
   Purchase of treasury stock
    (2,897 )     (26 )
   Repurchase of warrants
    -       (116 )
   Principal payments on capital lease obligations
    (332 )     (118 )
   Proceeds from credit facility
    6,000       -  
   Principal payments on notes payable and debt
    -       (500 )
       Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities:
    3,919       (798 )
   Effect of exchange differences on cash
    (10 )     8  
      Net (decreased) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (336 )     4,341  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    10,251       5,306  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 9,915     $ 9,647  
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
               
Cash payments for:
               
   Interest
  $ 45     $ 36  
   Income taxes
    179       32  
Non-cash activities:
   Capital leases
    -       882  

See accompanying unaudited notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 
  5

 


NUMEREX CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
         
(in thousands)
                               
                           
Accumulated
             
               
Additional
         
Other
             
   
Common
   
Stock
   
Paid-In
   
Treasury
   
Comprehensive
   
Retained
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Stock
   
Income
   
Earnings
   
Total
 
Balance, December 31, 2010
    16,363     $ 57,696     $ 6,403     $ (5,239 )   $ -     $ (16,142 )   $ 42,718  
Issuance of shares under Directors Stock Plan
    11       74       -       -       -       -       74  
Issuance of shares for restricted stock awards
    45       169       -       -       -       -       169  
Issuance of shares in connection with employee stock option plan
    63       369       -       -       -       -       369  
Conversion of warrants
    200       880       -       -       -       -       880  
Repurchase of treasury shares
    -       -       -       (2,897 )     -       -       (2,897 )
Share-based compensation
    -       -       626       -       -       -       626  
Translation adjustment
    -       -       -       -       (10 )     -       (10 )
Net income
    -       -       -       -       -       1,162       1,162  
Balance, September 30, 2011
    16,682     $ 59,188     $ 7,029     $ (8,136 )   $ (10 )   $ (14,980 )   $ 43,091  

See accompanying unaudited notes to condensed consolidated financial statements


 

 

NUMEREX CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011


NOTE A – BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared 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 Rule 10-01 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 for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.  For further information, reference is also made to Numerex Corp.’s (the “Company’s”, “We” or “Our”) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the consolidated financial statements contained therein.

Numerex Corp (NASDAQ: NMRX) is a leading provider of business services, technology, and products used in the development and support of machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions for the enterprise and government markets worldwide. The Company offers Numerex DNA(R) that includes hardware and smart Devices, cellular and satellite Network services, and software Applications that are delivered through Numerex FAST(TM) (Foundation Application Software Technology). Customers typically subscribe to device management, network, and application services through hosted platforms.  We believe our business services enable the development of efficient, reliable and secure solutions while simplifying and speeding up deployment through streamlined processes and comprehensive integration services. Numerex is ISO 27001 information security-certified. "Machines Trust Us(R)" represents the Company's focus on M2M data security, service reliability, and round-the-clock support of its customers' M2M solutions.

The consolidated financial statements include the results of operations and financial position of Numerex and its wholly owned subsidiaries.  Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
 
NOTE B – REVENUE RECOGNITION

The Company’s revenue is generated from four sources:

·  
the supply of hardware, under non recurring agreements,
·  
the provision of services,
·  
the provision of data transportation services, under recurring or multi-year contractually based agreements.
·  
professional services

Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, the hardware or service has been delivered, fees and prices are fixed and determinable, and collectability is probable and when all other significant obligations have been fulfilled.

We recognize revenue from hardware sales at the time of shipment and passage of title. Provision for rebates, promotions, product returns and discounts to customers is recorded as a reduction in revenue in the same period that the revenue is recognized. We offer customers the right to return hardware that does not function properly within a limited time after delivery. We continuously monitor and track such hardware returns and record a provision for the estimated amount of such future returns, based on historical experience and any notification received of pending returns. While such returns have historically been within expectations and the provisions established, we cannot guarantee that it will continue to experience the same return rates that we have experienced in the past. Any significant increase in hardware failure rates and the resulting credit returns could have a material adverse impact on operating results for the period or periods in which such returns materialize. We recognize revenue from the provision of services at the time of the completion, delivery or performance of the service.

 
7

 
In the case of revenue derived from maintenance services we recognize revenue ratably over the contract term. In certain instances we may, under an appropriate agreement, advance charge for the service to be provided. In these instances we recognize the advance charge as deferred revenue (classified as a liability) and recognize the revenue ratably over future periods in accordance with the contract term as the service is completed, delivered or performed. The Company’s revenues in the consolidated statement of operations are net of sales taxes.

We recognize revenue from the provision of data transportation services when we perform the services or processes transactions in accordance with contractual performance standards. Revenue is earned monthly on the basis of the contracted monthly fee and an excess message fee charge, should it apply, that is volume based. In certain instances we may, under an appropriate agreement, advance charge for the data transport service to be provided. In these instances we recognize the advance charge (even if nonrefundable) as deferred revenue (classified as a liability) and recognize the revenue over future periods in accordance with the contract term as the data transport service is delivered or performed.

For those arrangements that include multiple deliverables, we first determine whether each service, or deliverable, meets the separation criteria of ASC Subtopic 605-25, as amended by Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2009-13.  For hardware elements that contain software, we determine whether the hardware and software function together to provide the element’s core functionality.  The majority of the Company’s elements meet this definition, and therefore we follow the guidance in ASC Subtopic 605-25 to determine the amount to allocate to each element.  The guidance in ASC Subtopic 605-25 provides a hierarchy of evidence to determine the selling price for each element in the order of (1) vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”), (2) third-party evidence (“TPE”), and (3) management’s best estimate.  We currently determine the amount to allocate to each element based on VSOE.

For transactions including multiple deliverables where software elements do not function together with hardware to provide an element’s core functionality, we follow the guidance in ASC Subtopic 985-605, as amended by ASU 2009-14, which requires the establishment of VSOE, to determine whether the transaction should be accounted for as separate elements and the amount to allocate to each element.

We may provide multiple services under the terms of an arrangement and we are required to assess whether one or more units of accounting are present. Service fees are typically accounted for as one unit of accounting as fair value evidence for individual tasks or milestones is not available. We follow the guidelines discussed above in determining revenues; however, certain judgments and estimates are made and used to determine revenues recognized in any accounting period. If estimates are revised, material differences may result in the amount and timing of revenues recognized for a given period.

Revenue from contracts for our professional services where we design or redesign, build and implement new or enhanced systems applications for clients are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method in accordance with “FASB ASC 985-605-25 paragraphs 88 through 107.”  Percentage-of-completion accounting involves calculating the percentage of services provided during the reporting period compared to the total estimated services to be provided over the duration of the contract. Estimated revenues by applying the percentage-of-completion method include estimated incentives for which achievement of defined goals is deemed probable. This method is followed where reasonably dependable estimates of revenues and costs can be made.

We measure our progress for completion based on either the hours worked as a percentage of the total number of hours of the project or by delivery and customer acceptance of specific milestones as outlined per the terms of the agreement with the customer.  Contract revenue and costs are continuously monitored during the term of the contract, and recorded revenue and costs are subject to revision as the contract progresses. Such revisions may result in increases or decreases to revenue and income and are reflected in the financial statements in the periods in which they are first identified. If estimates indicate that a contract loss will occur, a loss provision is recorded in the period in which the loss first becomes probable and reasonably estimable.

For additional information regarding our critical accounting policies see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the consolidated financial statements contained therein.


 
8

 


NOTE C - INVENTORY

Inventory consisted of the following:

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
Raw materials
  $ 979     $ 1,241  
Work-in-progress
    12       13  
Finished goods
    5,537       4,190  
Less reserve for obsolescence
    (570 )     (624 )
Inventory, net
  $ 5,958     $ 4,820  


NOTE D – GOODWILL, SOFTWARE AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

    We did not have any changes to goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
      
We did not incur costs to renew or extend the term of existing software and acquired intangible assets during the nine months ending September 30, 2011. Software and intangible assets, which will continue to be amortized, consisted of the following (in thousands):

   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Gross Carrying Amount
   
Accumulated Amortization
   
Net Book Value
   
Gross Carrying Amount
   
Accumulated Amortization
   
Net Book Value
 
Purchased and developed software
  $ 10,845     $ (7,734 )   $ 3,111     $ 10,005     $ (6,890 )   $ 3,115  
Patents, trade and service marks
    13,962       (10,962 )     3,000       13,712       (10,155 )     3,557  
Intangible and other assets
    2,296       (1,111 )     1,185       2,176       (992 )     1,184  
Total intangible and other assets
  $ 27,103     $ (19,807 )   $ 7,296     $ 25,893     $ (18,037 )   $ 7,856  

Amortization expense of intangible assets and software totaled $614,000 and $596,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $1.8 million and $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

As of September 30, 2011, the estimated remaining amortization expense associated with the Company’s intangible assets and software is as follows:

Remainder of 2011
$ 0.7 million
2012
    2.4 million
2013
1.9 million
2014
1.1 million
Thereafter
1.2 million

 
 
NOTE E – NOTES PAYABLE

On May 4, 2010, the Company and its subsidiaries entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Silicon Valley Bank (the “Bank”).   On April 25, 2011, the Company, its subsidiaries and the Bank entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Amended Loan Agreement”) in order to, among other things, extend the maturity date of the Loan Agreement and to increase the revolving line of credit (the “Credit Facility”) from $5.0 million to $10.0 million. We may use the borrowings under the Credit Facility for working capital and general business requirements.


 

 


The amount available to us under the Credit Facility at any given time is the lesser of (a) $10.0 million or (b) the amount available under its borrowing base (two times Adjusted EBITDA, measured on a 12 month trailing average, minus the principal amount of any Term Loan Advances) minus (1) the dollar equivalent amount of all outstanding letters of credit plus an amount equal to the letter of credit reserve amount (as set forth in the Amended Loan Agreement), (2) 10% of each outstanding foreign exchange contract, (3) any amounts used for cash management services, (4) the outstanding principal balance of any advances and (5) the outstanding principal balance of any Term Loan Advances.  Under the Amended Loan Agreement, if the principal outstanding balance of any advance is equal or greater to $1 million for a period of time equal to or greater than 90 days from the funding date, then the principal balance becomes a “Term Loan Advance” and we must repay 5% of the original principal amount commencing on the first calendar day of the quarter following the conversion of the advance to a Term Loan Advance and on the first day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.

The Credit Facility also includes a sublimit of up to $2.0 million for letters of credit, cash management and foreign exchange services. The interest rate applicable to amounts drawn from the Credit Facility is, at our option, equal to either (i) the Prime Rate plus the Prime Rate Margin (as such terms are defined in the Amended Loan Agreement) or (ii) the LIBOR Rate plus the LIBOR Rate Margin (as defined in the Amended Loan Agreement). The Credit Facility includes an annual fee of 0.375% of the average unused portion of the credit facility.

 All unpaid principal and accrued interest is due and payable in full on April 30, 2015, which is the maturity date.  Our obligations under the Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of our assets and the assets of our subsidiaries, including our intellectual property.  The Amended Loan Agreement contains customary terms and conditions for credit facilities of this type.  In addition, we are required to meet certain financial covenants customary with this type of facility, including maintaining a senior leverage ratio and a fixed charge coverage ratio.  The Amended Loan Agreement contains customary events of default.  If a default occurs and is not cured within any applicable cure period or is not waived, our obligations under the Credit Facility may be accelerated.

On September 26, 2011 we had an aggregate borrowing of $6.0 million outstanding which converted to a Term Loan Advance at an interest rate of 4%.  $4.8 million of the Term Loan Advance was reclassified to long term note payable. We were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Facility at September 30, 2011 and there were no letters of credit.

NOTE F – INCOME TAXES

We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, "Income Taxes," which requires the use of the liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes. Effective January 1, 2007, we implemented ASC 740 Subtopic 10, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” ASC 740 Subtopic 10 was issued to clarify the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements by prescribing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.

We do not anticipate any material changes in its uncertain tax positions during the 2011 year.

We recorded a tax provision of $138,430 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to a tax provision of $73,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 representing effective tax rates of 10.65% and 6.84%, respectively. The difference between our effective tax rate and the 34% federal statutory rate in both the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and the nine months ended September 30, 2010 resulted primarily from our valuation allowance against all net deferred tax assets, the amortization of goodwill and state tax accruals related to unrecognized tax benefits.

We file U.S., state and foreign income tax returns in jurisdictions with varying statutes of limitation. The 2008 through 2010 tax years generally remain subject to examination by federal and most state tax authorities. However, certain returns from years in which net operating losses have arisen are still open for examination by the tax authorities

 
10 

 


NOTE G – SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION                                                                                     
 
 
Share-based compensation was $358,000 and $263,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $795,000 and $751,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011and 2010, respectively.  At September 30, 2011, there was approximately $1.7 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested share-based awards.  This expense will be recognized over an estimated weighted average period of 1.4 years and will be adjusted for any future changes in estimated forfeitures.

The Company has outstanding stock options granted pursuant to two stock option plans, the Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “1999 Plan”), which was adopted in 1999 and the 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”) which was adopted in 2006.  The 1999 Plan was terminated and replaced by the 2006 Plan. Options outstanding under the 1999 Plan remain in effect, but no new options may be granted under that plan.  Options issued under the 2006 Plan and the 1999 Plan typically vest ratably over a four-year period and have a 10 year term. 

On May 21, 2010, the Board of Directors approved an amendment to the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”), to (a) increase the maximum aggregate number of shares authorized for issuance under the 2006 Plan from 750,000 shares to 1,500,000 shares (in each case prior to taking into account provisions under the 2006 Plan allowing shares that were available under the Company’s predecessor stock incentive plan as of its termination date (and shares subject to options granted under the predecessor plan that expire or terminate without having been fully exercised) to be available again for issuance under the 2006 Plan) and (b) permit stock appreciation rights (SAR), settled in shares, to be issued under the 2006 Plan.  The amendments to the 2006 Plan were approved by the Company’s stockholders on May 21, 2010 at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders.

 
A summary of stock option activity and related information for the nine months ended September 30, 2011:

         
Weighted
   
Weighted
   
Weighted Avg.
   
Aggregate
 
         
Average
   
Average Remaining
   
Grant Date
   
Intrinsic
 
Options
 
Shares
   
Ex. Price
   
Contractual Life (Yrs)
   
Fair Value
   
Value
 
Outstanding, at 01/01/2011
    1,722,273     $ 5.60       4.91     $ -     $ 5,533,212  
Granted
    99,000     $ 3.49       -     $ 2.43     $ 204,930  
Exercised
    (68,052 )   $ 6.14       -     $ -     $ 30,411  
Cancelled
    (125 )   $ 1.06       -     $ -     $ -  
Expired
    (11,624 )   $ 6.65       -     $ -     $ -  
Outstanding, at 09/30/11
    1,741,472     $ 5.45       4.37     $ -     $ 1,860,877  
Exercisable, at 09/30/11
    1,455,908     $ 5.64       3.79     $ -     $ 1,504,422  

Under the 2006 Plan, a recipient of a stock appreciation right is generally entitled to receive, upon exercise and without payment to the Company (but subject to required tax withholdings), that number of Shares having an aggregate Fair Market Value as of the date of exercise not to exceed the number of Shares subject to the portion of the SAR exercised, multiplied by an amount equal to the excess of (i) the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of exercise of the SAR over (ii) the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant of the SAR (or such amount in excess of the Fair Market Value per Share as the Administrator may specify). The terms and conditions applicable to a SAR (including upon termination or change in the status of employment or service of the recipient with the Company and its subsidiaries) shall be determined by the Administrator and set forth in the Award Agreement applicable to the SAR.  

A summary of SARs activity and related information for the nine months ended September 30, 2011:

         
Weighted
   
Weighted
   
Weighted Avg.
   
Aggregate
 
         
Average
   
Average Remaining
   
Grant Date
   
Intrinsic
 
SARs
 
Shares
   
Ex. Price
   
Contractual Life (Yrs)
   
Fair Value
   
Value
 
Outstanding, at 01/01/2011
    364,296     $ 4.97       3.08     $ -     $ 1,344,495  
Granted
    106,500     $ 9.13       -     $ 6.61     $ -  
Outstanding, at 09/30/11
    470,796     $ 5.88       7.66     $ -     $ 294,686  
Exercisable, at 09/30/11
    118,698     $ 4.64       7.86     $ -     $ 111,470  
 
 
11

 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company issued 1,675 shares of common stock in exchange for options to purchase 6,325 shares of common stock in connection with the cashless exercise of options with an average exercise price of $7.40 per share and based on the market value of the Company’s common stock of $9.74 per share.

On May 19, 2011, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the grant of 45,000 shares of restricted stock, effective May 20, 2011 to the independent directors of the Company, allowable under the 2006 Plan.  The grant date fair value was $9.96 and the restricted shares will fully vest and become exercisable on May 19, 2012.


A summary of restricted share activity under the 2006 Plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2011:

         
Weighted Avg.
 
         
Grant Date
 
Restricted shares
 
Shares
   
Fair Value
 
Outstanding, at 01/01/2011
    -     $ -  
Granted
    45,000     $ 9.96  
Outstanding, at 09/30/11
    45,000     $ 9.96  


The following tables summarize information related to stock options and SARS outstanding at September 30, 2011:
     
Options outstanding
   
Options exercisable
 
Range of exercise prices
   
Number outstanding at September 30, 2011
   
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years)
   
Weighted average exercise price
   
Number exercisable at September 30, 2011
   
Weighted average exercise price
 
$ 1.00 –  4.00       539,050       3.59     $ 3.02       402,550     $ 2.86  
  4.01 –  8.00       895,922       4.64     $ 5.52       746,858     $ 5.53  
  8.01 –  12.94       306,500       4.98     $ 9.55       306,500     $ 9.55  
Outstanding, at 09/30/11
      1,741,472       4.37     $ 5.45       1,455,908     $ 5.64  
       
SARS outstanding
   
SARS exercisable
 
Range of exercise prices
   
Number outstanding at September 30, 2011
   
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years)
   
Weighted average exercise price
   
Number exercisable at September 30, 2011
   
Weighted average exercise price
 
$ 4.51 –  6.00       355,796       7.69     $ 4.78       118,698     $ 4.64  
  6.01 –  8.00       33,500       3.08     $ 7.25       -     $ -  
  8.01 –  10.25       81,500       9.44     $ 10.12       -     $ -  
Outstanding, at 09/30/11
      470,796       7.66     $ 5.88       118,698     $ 4.64  

The fair value of share-based payment awards is estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The Company’s determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using the option-pricing model is affected by the Company’s stock price, as well as management’s assumptions. These variables include, but are not limited to; the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors.  Stock option grants in the table below include both stock options, all of which were non-qualified, and stock appreciation rights (SAR) that will be settled in the Company’s stock.

 
12

 
The key assumptions used in the valuation model during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 are provided below:
Valuation Assumptions:
 
Volatility
66.6%
Expected term
4.8
Risk free interest rate
1.86%
Dividend yield
0.00%


NOTE H – INCOME PER SHARE

Basic net income per common share available to common shareholders is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding excluding the dilutive impact of common stock equivalents.  For periods in which we have net income, we base diluted net earnings per share on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares, such as dilutive employee stock options.
 
The numerator in calculating both basic and diluted income per common share for each period is the same as net income. The denominator is based on the number of common shares as shown in the following table:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Common Shares:
                       
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    15,071       15,078       15,036       15,077  
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents
    541       285       708       185  
Total
    15,612       15,363       15,744       15,262  
                                 
Net income
  $ 592     $ 657     $ 1,162     $ 1,013  
                                 
Net income per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.04     $ 0.04     $ 0.08     $ 0.07  
Diluted
  $ 0.04     $ 0.04     $ 0.07     $ 0.07  

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the effect of 296,500 outstanding stock options, 115,000 outstanding SARS and 105,708 outstanding warrants was not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as their effect was anti-dilutive.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the effect of 940,750 outstanding stock options,  287,796 outstanding SARS and 410,627 outstanding warrants was not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as their effect was anti-dilutive.


 
13 

 


NOTE I – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 
The hierarchy below lists three levels of fair value, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies, as follows:
 
Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.
 
Level 2—Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
 
Level 3—Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require significant judgment.

The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximates fair value because of their short maturity.  

NOTE J – LIQUIDITY

We believe that existing cash and cash equivalents together with cash generated from operations will be sufficient to meet operating requirements over the next twelve months.  This belief could be affected by future operating earnings that are lower than expectations or a material change in our operating business, including but not limited to, a significant change in the rate of growth of our services and products, the impact of any significant acquisitions or transactions or a change in strategy or product development plans.

NOTE K – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We currently are not involved in any pending material litigation.
  
NOTE L – SEGMENT INFORMATION

Segment Information

We have two reportable operating segments.  These segments are M2M (Machine-to-Machine) and Other Services.  The M2M segment is made up of all our cellular and satellite machine-to-machine communications hardware and services.  The Other Services segment includes our video conferencing hardware and installation of telecommunications equipment.

Our chief operating decision maker is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). While the CEO is apprised of a variety of financial metrics and information, the business is principally managed on a segment basis, with the CEO evaluating performance based upon segment operating income or loss that includes an allocation of common expenses, but excludes certain unallocated expenses. The CEO does not view segment results below operating income (loss) before unallocated costs, and therefore unallocated expenses, interest income and other, net, and the provision for income taxes are not broken out by segment. Items below segment operating income or loss are reviewed on a consolidated basis.


 
14 

 


Summarized below are unaudited revenues and operating income by reportable segment:

     
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
     
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
(In thousands)
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net sales:
                         
 M2M       $ 14,741     $ 14,948     $ 42,360     $ 42,046  
Other Services
      310       457       833       1,278  
        $ 15,051     $ 15,405     $ 43,193     $ 43,324  
Gross profit, exclusive of depreciation and amortization:
                                 
 M2M       $ 6,715     $ 6,610     $ 18,884     $ 18,368  
Other Services
      120       256       336       656  
        $ 6,835     $ 6,866     $ 19,220     $ 19,024  
Operating income:
                                 
 M2M       $ 3,471     $ 2,050     $ 9,715     $ 5,449  
Other Services
      19       (19 )     42       (104 )
Unallocated Corporate
      (2,704 )     (1,280 )     (8,339 )     (4,166 )
        $ 786     $ 751     $ 1,418     $ 1,179  
Depreciation and amortization:
                                 
 M2M       $ 652     $ 664     $ 1,905     $ 2,109  
Other Services
      21       20       61       54  
Unallocated Corporate
      126       126       374       379  
        $ 799     $ 810     $ 2,340     $ 2,542  

Certain corporate expenses are allocated to the segments based on segment revenues.

Summarized below are unaudited identifiable assets:

(In thousands)
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
Identifiable assets:
   
2011
   
2010
 
 M2M       $ 45,318     $ 43,159  
Other Services
      2,101       2,018  
Unallocated Corporate
      11,879       11,969  
        $ 59,298     $ 57,146  



 
15 

 


NOTE M – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS


In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new accounting guidance related to convergence between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).  The new guidance changes the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements to ensure consistency between U.S. GAAP and IFRS.  The new guidance also expands the disclosures for fair value measurements that are estimated using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs.  The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption is not expected to have a significant impact on our fair value measurements, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2011, the FASB issued new accounting guidance related to the presentation of comprehensive income. The new guidance will require the presentation of components of net income and other comprehensive income either as one continuous statement or as two consecutive statements and eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity. There is no change to the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income.  The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Because the guidance impacts presentation only, it will have no effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In September 2011, the FASB issued new accounting guidance which allows an entity the option to make a qualitative evaluation about the likelihood of goodwill impairment. An entity will be required to perform the two-step impairment test only if it concludes, based on a qualitative assessment, the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not to be less than its carrying value. The guidance is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. Adoption is not expected to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.


 
16

 

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

Forward-looking Statements

This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements include, among other things, forward-looking statements with respect to our future financial or business performance, conditions or strategies and other financial and business matters, including expectations regarding growth trends and activities. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as  "believe,"  "expect,"  "anticipate," "intend,"  "estimate,"  "assume,"  "strategy,"  "plan,"  "outlook,"  "outcome,"  "continue,"  "remain,"  "trend,"  and variations of such words and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as "will,"  "would,"  "should," "could,"  "may,"  or similar expressions. We caution that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and we assume no duty to update forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance: our inability to reposition our platform to capture greater recurring revenues; the risks that a substantial portion of revenues derived from government contracts may be terminated by the government at any time; variations in quarterly operating results; delays in the development, introduction, integration and marketing of new solutions; whether and when products from our investments in the development of new products are realized; customer acceptance of solutions; economic conditions resulting in decreased demand for our products and solutions; the risk that our strategic alliances and partnerships will not yield substantial revenues; changes in financial and capital markets, and the inability to raise growth capital on favorable terms, if at all; the inability to attain revenue and earnings growth; changes in interest rates; inflation; the introduction, withdrawal, success and timing of business initiatives and strategies; competitive conditions and the presence of competitors that may have greater financial and technological resources than us; the inability to realize revenue enhancements; disruption in key supplier relationships and/or related services; our ability to manage our costs by accurately forecasting our needs; and extent and timing of technological changes. Our SEC reports identify additional factors that can affect forward-looking statement.

Overview
 
 
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations and financial condition of the Company.  This MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our unaudited financial statements and the accompanying notes to the unaudited financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2011.

While our overall business has grown and we believe that our pipeline of future sales opportunities is strong, particularly demand from our channel partners for our network and application platforms, general economic uncertainty remains and may reduce our future growth.  We have continued to closely monitor our credit policies in response to the economic climate, in particular to our hardware-only sales.

Net sales decreased 2% to $15.1 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $15.4 million in 2010.  Net sales remained fairly constant at $43.2 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $43.3 million in 2010.

We recognized operating income of $786,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $751,000 in 2010.  We recognized operating income of $1.4 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $1.2 million in 2010.

We recognized net income of $592,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to net income of $657,000 in 2010.  We recognized net income of $1.3 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to net income of $1.0 million in 2010.

 
17

 
Critical Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes in our critical accounting policies, estimates and judgments during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the disclosures in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, other than as disclosed herein.

Results of Operations

Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:


Net Sales

Net sales for our reportable segments are summarized in the following table:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
   
Change
   
% change
   
2011
   
2010
   
change
   
% change
 
Net Sales:
                                               
M2M:
                                               
Recurring revenue
  $ 9,841     $ 8,649     $ 1,192       14 %   $ 28,283     $ 24,686     $ 3,596       15 %
Embedded devices and hardware
    4,900       6,299       (1,399 )     -22 %     14,077       17,360       (3,283 )     -19 %
Sub-Total
    14,741       14,948       (207 )     -1 %     42,360       42,046       314       1 %
                                                                 
Other Services
    310       457       (147 )     -32 %     833       1,278       (445 )     -35 %
Total net sales
  $ 15,051     $ 15,405     $ (354 )     -2 %   $ 43,193     $ 43,324     $ (131 )     0 %


M2M Recurring revenue sales increased 14% to $9.8 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $8.6 million in 2010.  M2M Recurring revenue sales increased 15% to $28.3 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $24.7 million in 2010.  The increase in both periods is primarily due to subscription increases which were generated by sales of our security hardware, as well as sales of our cellular and satellite tracking units.

M2M Embedded devices and hardware revenue decreased 22% to $4.9 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $6.3 million in 2010.  M2M Embedded devices and hardware revenues decreased 19% to $14.1 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $17.4 million in 2010.  The decrease in both periods is primarily the result of the discontinuation of sales of certain hardware devices that do not lead to a subscription and recurring revenue, as we continue to focus on transitioning to a subscription-based model.

Other Services sales decreased 32% to $310,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $457,000 in 2010.  Other Services sales decreased 35% to $833,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $1.3 million in 2010.  The decrease in both periods is primarily the result of a decrease in sales of our video conferencing hardware (PowerPlay), which is sold directly and indirectly to distance-learning customers.  Capital spending by targeted distance learning customers is largely funded by government entities and, as a result, is difficult to predict and can fluctuate significantly from period to period. The decrease is also due to a decrease in demand for our installation and integration services. Our installation and integration services are primarily, either directly or indirectly, provided to large wireline and wireless telecommunication companies.


 
18

 
Cost of Sales

Cost of sales for our reportable segments are summarized in the following table:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
   
change
   
% change
   
2011
   
2010
   
change
   
% change
 
Cost of Sales:
                                               
M2M Services
                                               
Cost of recurring revenue
  $ 3,979     $ 3,306     $ 673       20 %   $ 11,506     $ 9,722     $ 1,784       18 %
Embedded devices and hardware
    4,047       5,032       (985 )     -20 %     11,970       13,956       (1,986 )     -14 %
Sub-Total
    8,026       8,338       (312 )     -4 %     23,476       23,678       (202 )     -1 %
                                                                 
Other Services
    190       201       (11 )     -5 %     497       622       (125 )     -20 %
Total cost of sales
  $ 8,216     $ 8,539     $ (323 )     -4 %   $ 23,973     $ 24,300     $ (327 )     -1 %

M2M Recurring revenue cost of sales increased 20% to $4.0 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $3.3 million in 2010.  M2M Recurring revenue cost of sales increased 18% to $11.5 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $9.7 million in 2010.  The increase in both periods is in direct correlation to the increase in M2M subscriptions, licensing and support sales.

Embedded devices and hardware cost of sales from M2M Services decreased 20% to $4.0 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $5.0 million in 2010.  Embedded devices and hardware cost of sales from M2M Services decreased 14% to $12.0 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $14.0 million in 2010.  The decrease in both periods is in direct correlation to the decrease in sales of embedded devices and hardware.

Other Services cost of sales decreased 5% to $190,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $201,000 in 2010.  Other Services cost of sales decreased 20% to $497,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $622,000 in 2010.  The decrease in both periods is in direct correlation to the decrease in Other Services sales.

Gross Profit
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Total net sales
  $ 15,051     $ 15,405     $ 43,193     $ 43,324  
Total cost of sales
    8,216       8,539       23,973       24,300  
Gross Profit:
  $ 6,835     $ 6,866     $ 19,220     $ 19,024  
Gross Profit %:
    45.4 %     44.6 %     44.5 %     43.9 %

Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, remained constant for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.


 
19

 
Operating Expenses

Operating expenses are summarized in the following table:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
change
   
% change
   
2011
   
2010
   
change
   
% change
 
Sales and marketing expenses
  $ 2,137     $ 1,744       393       23 %   $ 6,713     $ 5,457     $ 1,256       23 %
General, administrative and legal
    2,304       2,673       (369 )     -14 %     6,772       7,586       (814 )     -11 %
Engineering and development
    809       888       (79 )     -9 %     1,977       2,260       (283 )     -13 %
Depreciation and amortization
    799       810       (11 )     -1 %     2,340       2,542       (202 )     -8 %
Operating income
  $ 786     $ 751     $ 35       5 %   $ 1,418     $ 1,179     $ 239       20 %

Sales and marketing expenses increased 23% to $2.1 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $1.7 million in 2010.  Sales and marketing expenses increased 23% to $6.7 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $5.4 million in 2010.  The increase in both periods is primarily the result of investing in additional sales and marketing personnel.

General and administrative expenses decreased 14% to $2.3 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $2.7 million in 2010.  General and administrative expenses decreased 11% to $6.8 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $7.6 million in 2010.  The decrease in both periods is primarily the result of a decrease in personnel and personnel related expenses as well as settling the Orbit One litigation, as previously disclosed, which caused legal fees related to litigation to not recur in the year.

Engineering and development expenses decreased 9% to $809,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $888,000 in 2010.  Engineering and development expenses decreased 13% to $2.0 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $2.3 million in 2010.  The decrease in both periods is primarily the result of a decrease in personnel and personnel related expenses.

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased 2% to $799,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $810,000 in 2010.   Depreciation and amortization expense decreased 8% to $2.3 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to $2.5 million in 2010.  The decrease in both periods is primarily due to certain tangible and intangible assets becoming fully depreciated.


 
20 

 


Liquidity and Capital Resources

We had working capital of $14.3 million as of September 30, 2011 and $10.2 million as of December 31, 2010.  We had cash balances of $9.9 million and $10.3 million as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
 
The following table shows information about our cash flows and liquidity positions during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. You should read this table and the discussion that follows in conjunction with our consolidated statements of cash flows contained in “Item 1. Financial Statements” in Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
    (in thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
  $ (1,889 )   $ 7,351  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (2,356 )     (2,220 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    3,919       (798 )
Effect of exchange rate differences on cash
    (10 )     8  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  $ (336 )   $ 4,341  

We used cash from operating activities totaling $1.9 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to provided cash of $7.4 million in 2010.  The change was primarily due to the increase in accounts receivable and inventory and the decrease in other current liabilities during the current period.

We used cash in investing activities totaling $2.4 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to used cash of $2.2 million in 2010.   Both periods relate primarily to the purchase of property and equipment and intangible and other assets.

We provided cash in financing activities totaling $3.9 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to used cash of $0.8 million in 2010.  The increase in cash provided is primarily due to the $6.0 million borrowed under our Credit Facility (described below), partially offset by the $2.9 million purchase of treasury stock in connection with the settlement of the Orbit One litigation in January 2011.

On April 25, 2011, we amended our Loan and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Silicon Valley Bank. The amendment increased our revolving credit facility by $5.0 million to a total of $10 million (the “Credit Facility”).  The Credit Facility has a maturity date of April 2015 and includes a sublimit of up to $2.0 million for letters of credit, cash management and foreign exchange services. The interest rate applicable to amounts drawn from the Credit Facility is, at the Company’s option, equal to either (i) the Prime Rate plus 1% (as defined in the Agreement) or (ii) the sum of the LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Agreement) plus a LIBOR rate margin of 2.75%. The Credit Facility includes an annual fee of 0.375% of the average unused portion and is secured by all of our personal property, including our intellectual property.  

On September 26, 2011 we had an aggregate borrowing of $6.0 million outstanding which converted to a Term Loan Advance at an interest rate of 4%.  $4.8 million of the Term Loan Advance was reclassified to long term note payable. We were in compliance with all financial covenants under the Credit Facility at September 30, 2011 and there were no letters of credit.  As of the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, no further borrowings had been made under the Credit Facility.

Also on April 25, 2011, we filed a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC.  The registration statement allows us, from time to time, to offer and sell up to $30 million of equity securities as described in the registration statement.  The registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on May 3, 2011.   We have not issued or sold any securities pursuant to the shelf registration statement.

           Our business has traditionally not been capital intensive; accordingly, capital expenditures have not been material.  To date, we have funded all capital expenditures from working capital, capital leases and other long-term obligations.

 
21 

 



We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents together with cash generated from operations will be sufficient to meet operating requirements over at least the next twelve months.  This belief could be affected by future operating earnings that are lower than expectations or a material change in our operating business, including but not limited to, a significant change in the rate of growth of our services and products, the impact of any significant acquisitions or transactions or a change in strategy or product development plans.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of September 30, 2011, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K.

Item 3.                        Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks.

The market risk in our financial instruments represents the potential loss arising from adverse changes in financial rates. We are exposed to market risk in the area of interest rates. These exposures are directly related to our normal funding and investing activities.

Our Credit Agreement, as described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011, provides us with a revolving Credit Facility up to $10.0 million.  The interest rate applicable to amounts drawn from the Credit Facility is, at the Company’s option, equal to either (i) the Prime Rate plus the Prime Rate Margin (as such terms are defined in the Credit Agreement) or (ii) the LIBOR Rate plus the LIBOR Rate Margin (as defined in the Credit Agreement).  The Credit Facility includes an annual fee of 0.375% of the average unused portion.  Accordingly we could be exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on our long-term debt.  We estimate that a one percent interest rate change would change our interest expense and payments by $60,000 per year, assuming we do not increase our amount outstanding.  As of September 30, 2011, we had aggregate borrowing of $6.0 million outstanding under the Credit Facility at an interest rate of 4% and no letters of credit.

 
Item 4.                        Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2011.  The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.  Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2011, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
During the period ended September 30, 2011, no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 

 
22 

 


PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Legal Proceedings.

We currently are not involved in any pending material litigation.

Item 1A.   Risk Factors.

For information regarding factors that could affect the Company’s results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, see the risk factors discussion set forth in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, as previously filed with the SEC, and the information under “Forward-Looking Statements” included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  At September 30, 2011, there have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Item 2.                         Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None - not applicable.

Item 4.              Removed and Reserved.

Item 5.              Other Information.                                        

None - not applicable.


 
23 

 


Item 6.                        Exhibits

 
Exhibit 31.1
Certification of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).

 
Exhibit 31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).

 
Exhibit 32.1
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


 
Exhibit 32.2
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 
Exhibit 101
The following financial information from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form    10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL):  (i) Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, (ii)  Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, (iii) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, (iv) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010  and (v) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements (tagged as blocks of text).*

*  This exhibit is furnished and will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such exhibit will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or Securities Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.


 
24 

 



SIGNATURES


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


 
NUMEREX CORP.
 
(Registrant)
   
 
November 10, 2011
 
/s/ ­­­­Stratton J. Nicolaides
 
Stratton J. Nicolaides
 
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
   
   
 
November 10, 2011
 
/s/ ­­­­Alan B. Catherall
 
Alan B. Catherall
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
Executive Vice President and
 
Principle Financial and Accounting Officer







 
25