UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-K10-K/A

Amendment No. 1

 

(Mark One)

 

ANNUALREPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014

OR

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ______________ to ______________

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ______________ to ______________

 

Commission File Number 000-05449


COMARCO, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

California

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation or Organization)

 

25541 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest, CA

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

95-2088894

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

92630

(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

 

(949) 599-7400

 

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

 

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

Common Stock, $0.10 par value


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

 

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

 

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 ☒ No ☐

 

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 ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☐

 

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 companycompany” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer (do not check if a smaller reporting company)

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

 

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

 

As of July 31, 2013, the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $2.3 million, based on the closing sales price of the registrant’s common stock as reported on the OTCQB market on such date. This calculation does not reflect a determination that persons are affiliates for any other purposes.

 

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of April 15,May 31, 2014 was 14,684,165.

 

Documents incorporated by reference:

Portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this annual report are incorporated by reference into Part III of this annual report. With the exception of the portions of the Proxy Statement specifically incorporated herein by reference, the Proxy Statement is not deemed to be filed as part of this annual report.None



 



 
 

 

 

COMARCO, INC.

FORM 10-K10-K/A

Amendment No. 1

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31, 2014

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page

PART I

  

ITEM 1.

BUSINESSPART III

 1

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

  3

ITEM 1B.

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

  9

ITEM 2.

PROPERTIES

  9

ITEM 3.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

10

ITEM 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

101
   

PART II

ITEM 5.10.

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERSDIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIESCORPORATE GOVERNANCE

11

ITEM 6.

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

12

ITEM 7.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIALCONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

12

ITEM 7A.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

22

ITEM 8.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

23

ITEM 9.

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

48

ITEM 9A.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

48

ITEM 9B.

OTHER INFORMATION

501
   

PART IIIITEM 11.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

5
  

ITEM 12.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

8

ITEM 13.

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

9

ITEM 14.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

13

PART IV

14

ITEM 15.

EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

14


EXPLANATORY NOTE

Comarco, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is filing this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A to our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014 (the “Report”) for the purpose of including information that was to be incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). We will not file our proxy statement within 120 days of our fiscal year ended January 31, 2014, and are therefore amending and restating in their entirety Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III of the Report. In addition, in connection with the filing of this Amendment and pursuant to Rule 13a-14 under the Exchange Act, we are including with this Amendment currently dated certifications. Except as described above, no other amendments are being made to the Report. This Form 10-K/A does not reflect events occurring after the April 30, 2014 filing of our Report, modify or update the disclosure contained in the Report in any way other than as required to reflect the amendments discussed above and reflected below.


PART III

ITEM 10.

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

51

ITEM 11.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

51

ITEM 12.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERSAND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

51

ITEM 13.

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS,AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

51

ITEM 14.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

51

PART IV

ITEM 15.

EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

52

 


PART IDirectors

 

The following table sets forth information concerning the Company’s current directors and is followed by a brief biography of each director.

   

Year First

Other Public

   

Elected/Appointed

Company Directorships

Name

Age

Principal Comarco Position

As Director

(Past Five Years)

Paul Borowiec

36

Director

2011

None

Wayne G. Cadwallader

57

Director

2011

Orbit International, Corp.

Thomas W. Lanni

60

Director and President and Chief Executive Officer

2011

None

Richard T. LeBuhn

49

Director

2008

Asterias Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Michael R. Levin

51

Director

2011

None

Michael H. Mulroy

47

Director

2011

None

Louis E. Silverman

55

Chairman of the Board

2012

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSPaul Borowiec is an investor and an advisor on public company investments. He has extensive experience in investment analysis and investment management, ranging from analyzing financial statements to investment manager selection. Mr. Borowiec’s analyst background covers a variety of industries with emphasis on the technology sector. He currently serves as Vice President of Investments at Source Capital Group, a position he has held since June 2009. Mr. Borowiec is also the Managing Partner of Source Opportunity Fund LLC at Source Capital Group. Most recently Mr. Borowiec was an investment analyst for StoneWater Capital LLC, a position he held from May 2005 to June 2008, where he shared responsibilities in managing their domestic business. Prior to StoneWater Capital, Mr. Borowiec was a research analyst for Neuberger Berman. Prior to Neuberger Berman, Mr. Borowiec worked for American Skandia as a portfolio analyst in the investment management group. Mr. Borowiec holds a B.S. in International Business from Fairfield University.

 

This report on Form 10-K, including the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” contains statements relatingMr. Borowiec’s qualifications to our future plans and developments, financial goals and operating performance that are basedserve on our current beliefsBoard of Directors include, amongst others, his extensive experience as an investor in public companies, including technology related companies and assumptions. These statements constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of federal securities laws. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “could,” “may,” “should,” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not deemed to represent an all-inclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements as denoted in this report. Additionally, statements concerning future matters are forward-looking statements.his extensive financial analyst background.

 

Although forward-looking statementsWayne Cadwallader is Managing Partner — Research for Elkhorn Partners LP, a long-time investor in this report reflect the good faith judgmentComarco, that beneficially owns approximately 49% of our management, such statements are only based on facts and factors known by usoutstanding common stock as of the date of this report. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subjectForm 10-K/A. An experienced securities analyst, Mr. Cadwallader has extensive knowledge of numerous industries including technology, insurance, retail, manufacturing, and real estate. Mr. Cadwallader also has substantial expertise in information technology gained through numerous management positions and in management consulting. Prior to risksjoining Elkhorn Partners, Mr. Cadwallader worked for Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel Ltd., from October 2000 to June 2010, a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Ltd., where he was promoted from Associate Investment Analyst to Senior Investment Analyst. Mr. Cadwallader was part of the investment team at Hamblin Watsa Investment Counsel managing Fairfax Financials’ $22.0 billion in assets. In this capacity, his focus was primarily equity research and uncertaintiesto some extent bond research with a focus on North America and actual resultsto a lesser extent European stocks across a wide range of industries. He was also involved in a number of corporate debt restructurings. From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Cadwallader ran his own information technology consulting firm. The firm placed consultants with companies to develop application software and outcomes may differ materially fromhe personally managed numerous Y2K projects. Mr. Cadwallader currently serves as a director of Orbit International, Corp. a company listed on the resultsNASDAQ Capital Market.

Mr. Cadwallader’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include, amongst others, his extensive experience as an investor in public companies, including technology related companies, and outcomes discussed in or anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences in results and outcomes include, without limitation, those specifically addressed under the section below entitled “Risk Factors,”his extensive financial analyst background as well as those discussed elsewherehis experience in this report and in our other filings” with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report.

We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this report, whetherserving as a resultdirector of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made throughout the entirety of this report, which attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.

ITEM 1.

BUSINESS

General

Comarco, Inc. was incorporated in California in 1960 and its common stock has been publicly traded since 1971, when it was spun-off from Genge Industries, Inc. Comarco Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc. (“CWT”) was incorporated in the state of Delaware in September 1993. Comarco and CWT are collectively referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” “Comarco,” or the “Company”.

Through the third quarter of fiscal year 2014, we developed and designed innovative technologies and intellectual property that was used in power adapters to power and charge battery powered devices such as laptop computers, tablets, smart phones and readers. On August 19, 2013, Lenovo Information Products Co., Ltd. (“Lenovo”), our only material customer, informed us that it intended to cease offering our Constellation product, the power adapter we designed and developed for Lenovo. Sales of the Constellation product to Lenovo accounted for materially all of our revenue for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2014 and 2013. We anticipate that we will generate de minimus revenue in future periods from the development, design, distribution or sale of any products. We have effectively suspended traditional operations and are now primarily focused on potentially realizing value from our ongoing litigation as well as exploring opportunities to expand, protect, and monetize our patent portfolio, including through the potential sale or licensing of our patent portfolio.

References to “fiscal” years in this report refer to our fiscal years ended January 31; for example, “fiscal 2014” refers to our fiscal year that ended on January 31, 2014.

We file or furnish annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy statements, and other information with the SEC. Our SEC filings are available free of charge to theanother public via EDGAR through the SEC’s website athttp://www.sec.gov. Our SEC filings are also available on our website athttp://www.comarco.com as soon as reasonably practical following the time that they are filed with or furnished to the SEC. In addition, any document we file or furnish with the SEC can be read at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20549. For further information regarding the operation of the Public Reference Room, please call the SEC at (800) SEC-0330.


Our Business

We have effectively suspended traditional operations and are now primarily focused on potentially realizing value from our ongoing litigation as well as exploring opportunities to expand, protect, and monetize our patent portfolio, including through the potential sale or licensing of our patent portfolio.

Going Concern

Our management and our independent registered public accounting firm have questioned our ability to continue as a going concern as a result of our recurring losses from operations, negative working capital and uncertainties surrounding our ability to raise additional funds. If we become unable to continue as a going concern, we may have to liquidate our assets, and might realize significantly less than the values at which they are carried on our consolidated financial statements, and stockholders may lose all or part of their investment in our common stock. (see “Risk Factors”).

Working Capital

As of January 31, 2014, we had negative working capital of approximately $7.8 million, of which $2.5 million relates to the fair value of derivative liabilities. During our third fiscal quarter of fiscal 2014, Lenovo notified us of its intention to cease offering our Constellation product. We completed the delivery of all remaining units to Lenovo during that quarter. In order for us to continue our operations for the next twelve months and to be able to discharge our liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business, it will be necessary for us to successfully conclude and/or prevail in our ongoing litigation and/or raise additional funds through the sale or licensing of our patent portfolio, or through additional debt and/or equity financing. No assurance can be given, however, that we will be successful in meeting those operating objectives or financing requirements.

As discussed above, these uncertainties raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

Marketing, Sales, and Distribution

As we have effectively suspended traditional operations, resources previously focused on our limited marketing, sales or distribution activities have been refocused toward the monetization of our patent portfolio.

Key Customers

For fiscal years 2014 and 2013, shipments to Lenovo, our only material customer, totaled $4.3 million and $6.2 million, respectively or 98 percent of total revenue. As discussed above, Lenovo terminated its relationship with us in August 2013 and we anticipate that we will generate no or de minimus revenue in future periods from the development, design, distribution or sale of our products. For more information regarding our customers, see Note 3 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this report.

Research and Development

During fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013, our financial constraints limited our research and development investment to approximately $0.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively. In addition, we currently only have one employee, who is our Chief Executive Officer and President. As we have effectively suspended traditional operations, we anticipate engaging in extremely limited research and development activities for the foreseeable future.

Manufacturing and Suppliers

As we have effectively suspended traditional operations, our manufacturing activities and related commercial relations with suppliers are extremely limited.


Patents, Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property

Our future exisitence and success depend in large part on our proprietary technology, including our patents, trademarks and other intellectual property, on which we have commenced efforts to monetize through enforcement and licensing arrangements. We are also looking at the possibility of selling our entire intellectual property portfolio. We generally rely upon patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws in the United States and in certain other countries, and upon confidentiality agreements with our employees, customers, and partners, to establish, maintain and protect our intellectual property rights in our proprietary technology. As of January 31, 2014, we had approximately 48 U.S. patents, and 38 foreign patents and 3 patent applications pending U.S. and in other countries. Our issued patents are scheduled to expire at various times beginning in 2014. The patents we believe to be the most valuable extend through 2024. Specifically, our patent portfolio addresses multiple simultaneous charging, light-weight compact dimensions and analysis of power requirements of electronic devices. In addition, we have registered trademarks in the United States for ChargeSource® and SmartTip®.

Environmental Laws

Compliance with federal, state, local and foreign laws enacted for the protection of the environment has to date had no significant effect on our financial results or competitive position.

Government Regulation

Many of our products are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign laws governing substances in products and their safe use, including laws regulating the manufacture and distribution of chemical substances and laws restricting the presence of certain substances in electronics products. While we have effectively suspended traditional operations and are no longer focused on manufacturing or selling products, if our existing products in the marketplace are found to be non-compliant with these laws, we could be subject to various liabilities and obligations, including sanctions, fines or product recalls.

Employees

As of April 1, 2014, we employed 1 full-time employee, who is our Chief Executive Officer and President. We also engage certain consultants on a part-time basis, including our Chief Accounting Officer. This significantly reduced headcount is the result of reductions in force targeted at reducing our cash burn.

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the following risk factors, as well as the other information contained in this report, before deciding whether to invest in shares of our common stock. If any of the following risks continue or newly occur, our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects would further suffer. In that case, the trading price of our common stock would likely further decline and you might lose all or part of your investment in our common stock. The risks described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks that we currently do not know about or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also impair our operations and business results.

We have effectively suspended our traditional operations as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2014. We are now primarily focused on potentially realizing value from our ongoing or future litigation as well as exploring opportunities to expand, protect, and monetize our patent portfolio, including through the potential sale or licensing of our patent portfolio.  In the future, we may resume our traditional operations, if and when possible. Our ability to generate positive cash flow, if any, from these activities is speculative and subject to a number of uncertainties. If we do not improve our cash position in the near term, we may be forced to cease even our current, limited operations, in which event you may lose your entire investment in us.

We have effectively suspended our traditional operations and are focused now primarily focused on potentially realizing value from our ongoing or future litigation as well as exploring opportunities to expand, protect, and monetize our patent portfolio, including through the potential sale or licensing of our patent portfolio. While we have little experience or track record in generating revenues from these non-traditional methods, we have executed two settlement agreements through fiscal 2014. There can be no guarantees that we will execute additional agreements in the future.


Our ability to generate revenue from ongoing or future litigation is subject to a number of significant uncertainties, including, but not limited to, our ability to retain counsel on an alternative fee structure or otherwise fund the cost of litigation counsel, the validity of our claims, our ability to succeed on the merits of our claims, interpretation of applicable contracts and laws (which in many cases are complex and potentially subject to competing interpretations), our ability to sustain operations trough the final adjudication of our various litigation proceedings, and other uncertainties inherent in the litigation process. In addition, it is likely that we will become subject to counterclaims in any litigation to which we are a party, which may result in us being subject to damages or other obligations.

Similarly, our ability to monetize our technology through licensing or sale is speculative and subject to a number of factors, including the outcome of litigation concerning our patent portfolio and the actual and perceived value of our intellectual property in the marketplace. To date, we have entered into two agreements to license our intellectual property to third parties, which have resulted in nominal revenues to date.

Due to the suspension of traditional business operations, our failure to realize value from our ongoing or future litigation or efforts to monetize our patent portfolio is expected to have a material adverse impact on our already limited financial resources, which could cause to cease operations or otherwise cause you to lose your entire investment in us. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in generating revenue from any of these non-traditional sources.

On February 4, 2014, a jury returned a verdict in our favor in our litigation with Chicony Power Technology Co., LTD (“Chicony”). However, the verdict is subject to appeal. If Chicony elects to appeal the verdit any success Chicony would have in its appeal. would likely have a material adverse on our financial condition.

As previously reported, in our litigation with Chicony, we were awarded damages of approximately $10.8 million, offset by previously accrued liabilities of $1.1 million for a net award of approximately $9.7 million. The outcome of the trial is subject to appeal, though we have no knowledge as to whether Chicony will or will not appeal the judgment. With or without an appeal, , we would need to successfully collect whatever damages might ultimately be awarded to us. In addition, if the judgment is appealed and we are unable to sustain our operations through an appeal process, we may be required to raise additional capital through proceeds from other litigated matters or debt or equity financing. We cannot be certain that we will prevail or settle in any other ongoing litigation, or that any additional financing we may need will be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all. If we do not receive funds from other litigation matters or secure financing in the future, we may be forced to liquidate our assets or discontinue our operations altogether.

We entered into separate alternative fee arrangements in our third quarter of fiscal 2014 with our legal counsel representing us in both the Chicony matter and our ongoing intellectual property infringement and enforcement litigation, and if either of our existing counsel were to resign from representing us, we may not be able to engage new counsel on similar terms, if at all.

If either of the firms representing us in our ongoing commercial or I/P litigation resigns or, for any reason, is unable to conclude our existing litigation, the Company may not be able to replace counsel on similar terms, if at all. In the event that either of our legal firms resigns and we are unable to replace our legal counsel, we may be unable to conclude our litigation and may beforced to discontinue our operations altogether.


Our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern as a result of our recurring losses from operations, strategic shift in traditional operations, negative working capital and uncertainties surrounding our ability to raise additional funds.

Our audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014, were prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The going concern basis of presentation assumes that we will continue in operation for the next twelve months and will be able to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business and do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from our inability to continue as a going concern. In order for us to continue operations beyond the next twelve months and be able to discharge our liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business, we must begin to expand the monetization of our intellectual property; manage operating expenses; prevail in our ongoing litigation; suceed in collecting damages awarded to us and possibly raise additional funds, through either debt and/or equity financing to meet our working capital needs. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to monetize our intellectual property, manage expenses, prevail in our ongoing litigation and succeed in collecting any damages awarded to us, or obtain additional funds through either debt or equity financing transactions or that such funds, if available, will be obtainable on satisfactory terms. If we are unable to expand the monetization of our intellectual property, manage expenses, prevail in our ongoing litigation and succeed in collecting damages awarded to us, or raise additional capital through debt or equity financings, we may be unable to continue to fund our operations, or realize value from our assets and discharge our liabilities in the normal course of business. These uncertainties continues to raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If we become unable to continue as a going concern, we may have to liquidate our assets, and might realize significantly less than the values at which they are carried on our consolidated financial statements, and stockholders may lose all or part of their investment in our common stock. The accompanying financial statements do not contain any adjustments for this uncertainty.

Third parties may claim that we are infringing their intellectual property, and we could suffer significant litigation, settlement or licensing costs and expenses or be prevented from selling certain products.

Third parties have claimed, and may in the future claim, that we are infringing on their intellectual property rights. These intellectual property infringement claims, whether we ultimately are found to be infringing on any third party’s intellectual property rights or not, are time-consuming, costly to defend, and divert resources and management attention away from our other priorities. We have previously been subject to litigation alleging that our products infringed on a third party’s intellectual property.

Infringement claims by third parties also could subject us to significant damage awards or fines or require us to pay large amounts to settle such claims. Additionally, claims of intellectual property infringement might require us to enter into royalty or license agreements. If we cannot or do not license the infringed technology on acceptable terms or substitute similar technology from other sources, we could be prevented from or restricted in selling our products containing, or manufactured with, the infringed technology.

Third parties may infringe our intellectual property rights, and we may be required to spend significant resources enforcing these rights or otherwise suffer competitive injury.

Due to our suspension of traditional operations, our success is highly dependent on our ability to monetize our proprietary technology. We generally rely upon patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws in the United States and in certain other countries, and upon confidentiality agreements with our employees, customers, and partners to establish and maintain our intellectual property rights in our proprietary technology. Our future and pending patent applications may not be issued with the scope we seek, if at all. In addition, we may not have sufficient capital to continue to prosecute and maintain our existing patents or new or existing patent applications. Others may independently develop similar proprietary technology or otherwise gain access to and disclose our proprietary information and technology, and our intellectual property rights could be challenged, invalidated, or circumvented by competitors or others, whether in the United States or in foreign countries. Our employees, customers, or partners also could breach our confidentiality agreements, for which we may not have an adequate remedy available. We also may not be able to timely detect the infringement of our intellectual property rights. Moreover, the laws of foreign countries may not afford the same protection to intellectual property rights as do the laws of the United States. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could harm our competitive position.

During fiscal 2012, we notified approximately 11 companies, including Kensington, that we believe they are manufacturing and distributing products that infringe on one or more of our patents. One of the companies entered into a license agreement with us shortly after being notified of the infringement. Kensington entered into license agreement with us in settlement of time consuming and costly infringement litigation.We have to date not taken any formal action against the other 9 companies who had previously been noticed. Whether or not we are successful in enforcing and protecting our intellectual property rights, litigation is time-consuming and costly, and may result in our intellectual property rights being held invalid or unenforceable.company.

 

 

 

We cannot be certainThomas Lanni was appointed to the Board, and to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the ultimate costs requiredCompany, on August 15, 2011. Mr. Lanni joined the Company in 1994 as General Manager for the ChargeSource Division. In February 2004, he became Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Lanni has more than 30 years of experience in the technology of power systems. From 1992 to conclude1994, he was President of Power Conversion Technologies, Inc. (“PCTI”), a company that provides advanced power electronics solutions to military and commercial industrial customers. From 1987 to 1992, he was Vice President of Engineering at Bruno New York Industries, Inc., a military weaponry specialist firm. From 1982 to 1987, he was Engineering Group Leader at Aerospace Avionics, Inc., a company whose various manufacturing activities are carried out through its Aerospace, Specialty Engineering, Medical and Detection divisions.

Mr. Lanni’s qualifications to serve on our current litigationBoard of Directors include, amongst others, his extensive experience and may not be ablehistory with the company, his management experience and his engineering background especially in the field of power systems.

Richard LeBuhn has served since June 2006 as Senior Vice President of Broadwood Capital, Inc., a private investment company that beneficially owns approximately 21% of our outstanding common stock as of the date of this Form 10-K/A. Previously, Mr. LeBuhn was Principal of Broadfield Capital Management, LLC, a private investment firm, from 2005 to continue these proceedings.2006, and Vice President of Derchin Management, a private investment firm, from July 2002 to May 2005. Earlier in his career, Mr. LeBuhn founded and was Managing Member of Triple Eight Capital, LLC, an investment analysis and financial advisory firm, was Managing Director of Craig Drill Capital, Inc., a private investment firm, and served as an operating business manager for Chubb and Son, Inc., the property and casualty insurance division of The Chubb Corporation. Mr. LeBuhn graduated from St. Lawrence University with a BA in Economics in 1988. He received a MBA in Finance with Distinction from Columbia University Graduate School of Business in 1996. Mr. LeBuhn currently serves as a director of Asterias Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Mr. LeBuhn’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include, amongst others, his extensive experience as an investor in public companies, including technology related companies, his extensive financial analyst background, his financial and management expertise, and his ability to provide advice on various matters, including matters pertaining to corporate governance.

Michael Levin was appointed to the Board on March 15, 2011 and served as the Chairman of the Board from March 15, 2011 until July 28, 2012. Mr. Levin is an independent private investor and advisor with substantial expertise in corporate governance, business strategy, and corporate finance, and with significant experience working with U.S. public companies as a finance executive and independent management consultant. In addition to his private investment activities, he assists portfolio managers in turning around underperforming companies using shareholder activist strategies. Since 2006, Mr. Levin has served as a financial executive for several entrepreneurial ventures, including ventures in alternative energy and medical diagnostics. Previously, he served as a finance executive at Nicor, a natural gas utility, from 2003 to 2006. Mr. Levin was the Chief Risk and Credit Officer of CNH, a farm and construction equipment manufacturer, from 2002 to 2003. Prior to his work as a corporate finance executive, Mr. Levin enjoyed an 18 year career as a management consultant specializing in corporate finance and risk management at Towers Watson, Deloitte & Touche, Arthur Andersen, and BearingPoint. A native of Chicago, Mr. Levin holds a B.A. with General Honors in Economics and Public Policy and a M.A. in Economics and Quantitative Analysis, both from the University of Chicago.

Mr. Levin’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include, amongst others, his extensive experience as an investor in public companies, including technology related companies, his extensive financial analyst background, his financial and management experience, and his ability to provide advice on various matters, including matters pertaining to business strategy, corporate finance and corporate governance.

Michael Mulroy has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel of Questcor Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:QCOR) since January 2011. From 2003 to 2011, Mr. Mulroy was employed by the law firm of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, where he served as a partner from 2004. From 1997 to 2003, Mr. Mulroy was an investment banker at Merrill Lynch and Citigroup. Mr. Mulroy earned his J.D. degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and his B.A. (Economics) from the University of Chicago.


Mr. Mulroy’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include, amongst others, his extensive experience as an attorney and investment banker advising many companies in different industries at different points in their development, and his experience serving as an executive officer of a publicly traded company.

Lou Silverman was appointed to the Board and as the Chairman of the Board on July 28, 2012.Since February of 2014,Mr. Silvermanhas served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Advanced ICU Care, a health care technology and services company. Prior to his appointment, and from June 2012 through February of 2014, Mr. Silverman served as a consultant and advisor to private equity investors in the health care arena. Previously, heserved as the Chief Executive Officer of privately-held Marina Medical Billing Service Inc. based in Cerritos, CA, a company focused on providing revenue cycle management services to emergency room physicians nationally from September 2009its sale inuntil June 2012. Prior to joining Marina Medical, Mr. Silverman was President and Chief Executive Officer of LifeComm, Inc., a Qualcomm Incorporated incubated wireless health services start-up from August 2008 until September 2009. Prior to Lifecomm, Mr. Silverman had a successful eight-year tenure as President and Chief Executive Officer of Quality Systems Inc., where he led the developer of medical and dental practice management software to 600% organic revenue growth and an increase in market value from $42 million to $1.2 billion. Previously, Mr. Silverman was the Chief Operations Officer of Corvel Corporation. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Amherst College and a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. Mr. Silverman currently serves as a director of Questcor Pharmaceuticals, a company listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

Mr. Silverman’s qualifications to serve on our Board of Directors include, amongst others, his extensive public company management experience and his experience serving as a director of another public company.

No director has any family relationship with any other director or with any of the Company’s executive officers.

Executive Officers

The following table sets forth information as of May 31, 2014 concerning the executive officers of the Company (other than Mr. Lanni, whose biographical information appears in the disclosure under the Directors section above) and its subsidiary, Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc. The officer serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors, subject to the terms of severance compensation agreements with the Company.

Name

Age

Position

Janet Nguyen Gutkin

41

Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Secretary

Janet Nguyen Gutkinhas over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance. On February 21, 2014, Ms. Gutkin was appointed as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, pursuant to the terms of an Agreement for Consulting Services with the Company, dated effective January 16, 2014. Since 1996, Ms. Gutkin held various senior accounting and finance positions with New Asia Partners (“NAP”) and Quality Systems, Inc. (“QSI”). Prior to joining QSI, Ms. Gutkin worked at Arthur Andersen in the assurance practice. Ms. Gutkin holds a MBA from the University of Chicago – Booth School of Business and a Masters in Accounting from the University of Southern California.

 

We incurred approximately $0.6 million in legal and related expert fees during fiscal 2014 related to the Chicony matter, which is net of approximately $0.4 million in payments made by our insurance carrier under a reservation of rights. Additionally, we incurred approximately $1.2 million in legal fees during fiscal 2014 related to the Kensington matter. On March 10, 2014, we filed a lawsuit against Targus seeking damages for patent infringement and breach of contract claims. We are unable to determine the future expenditures related to the Targus matter. The costs incurred for the current litigation may continue to significantly adversely impact our operating results and we may determine that due to the unpredictable nature of the costs and timing of the outcomes, we will no longer be able to peruse these actions.

Our strategy to license and/or monetize the value of our patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property through enforcement may not be successful.

As noted above, during fiscal 2012 we notified approximately 11 companies, including Kensington, that we believe they are manufacturing and distributing products that infringe on one or more of our patents. One of the companies entered into a license agreement with us shortly after being notified of the infringement. On February 4, 2014, Kensington entered into a settlement agreement and licensing agreement with us with an effective date of February 1, 2014 that dismisses all claims between the two parties arising from this matter. We do not know the ultimate outcome of the remaining 9 notifications and we may not be successful in our efforts to monetize our intellectual property through these enforcement actions.

If we fail to successfully resolve our dispute with Broadwood Partners, L.P. (“Broadwood”), we may be subjected to litigation and/or may be required to issue additional shares of common stock.Corporate Governance

 

As described elsewhereCode of Ethics

The Audit and Finance Committee has adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers to promote and provide for honest and ethical conduct by the Company’s Senior Financial Officers, as well as for full, fair, accurate and timely financial management and reporting. The Company’s Senior Financial Officers include the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Accounting Officer. The Company expects these financial officers to act in accordance with the highest standards of professional integrity, to provide full and accurate disclosure in reports and other documents filed with the SEC and other regulators and in any public communications, to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations and to deter wrongdoing. The Company’s Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers is available on the Company’s website at www.comarco.com. We will post any amendment to this report, on July 27, 2012, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with Broadwood which provided for the purchase by Broadwood of up to 3,000,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $1.00 per share. The SPA providedcode, as well as any waivers that if at any time up to July 27, 2013 we sold any shares of our common stock at a price of less than $1.00 per share we would beare required to issue outright to Broadwood a number of additional shares sufficient to reducebe disclosed by the per share price paid by Broadwood to that lower price. On July 27, 2012, we also entered into a Warrant Commitment Letter, which provided that if we raised less than $3.0 million from sales of equity securities to other investors during the six months ended January 28, 2013, then Broadwood would receive an additional warrant entitling it to purchase up to 1,000,000 additional shares.

We were informed by Broadwood on January 28, 2013, that it was Broadwood’s position that one or morerules of the conditions precedent to its obligation to purchase the Company’s shares pursuant to the SPA had not been satisfied and, as a result, Broadwood would not consummate that purchase.

It isSEC, on our position that, contrary to Broadwood’s assertions, all of the conditions under the SPA had been satisfied, and Broadwood’s refusal to purchase 3,000,000 shares of our common stock, at the price of $1.00 per share, constituted a material breach by Broadwood of its obligations under the SPA. As ofwebsite promptly following the date of filingsuch amendment or waiver. The Company will provide a copy of this report, we have not issueddocument to any additional shares to Broadwood and each party has reserved its rights under and with respectperson, without charge, upon receipt of a request addressed to the SPA and the Broadwood Warrants. If we are unable to successfully resolve this dispute with Broadwood, we may be subjected to litigation and/or may be required to issue additional warrants and/or shares to Broadwood.

We cannot be certain of the availability of debt or equity financing or the impact that Broadwood’s failure to fund the SPA will have on our future financing efforts.

Due to our suspension of traditional operations, our success is highly dependent on our ability to monetize our proprietary technology and successful outcome in our ongoing litigation matters. If we are not successfully in collecting damages awarded to us in the Chicony matter or monetizing our patents, we will require additional capital from debt or equity financing to fund our operations. Although we took action to reduce personnel and related costs in fiscal years 2014 and 2013, there can be no assurance that we will generate positive cash flow. We cannot be certain that any additional financing we may need will be available on terms acceptable to us, orCorporate Secretary at all. Additionally, Broadwood’s failure to have funded the SPA and our related dispute with Broadwood may adversely impact our financing efforts. If we cannot secure financing in the future, we may be forced to liquidate our assets or discontinue operations and our shareholders may lose all or a part of their investment in our common stock.Comarco, Inc., 25541 Commercentre Drive, Suite 250, Lake Forest, CA 92630.

 

 

 

A majorityAudit and Finance Committee

The Audit and Finance Committee monitors the quality and integrity of our common stock is held by just a few stockholders, which will make it possible for them to have significant influence over the outcome of all matters submitted to our stockholders for approvalCompany’s financial statements, internal controls, risk management and which influence may be alleged to conflict with our interestslegal and regulatory compliance. In addition, the Audit and Finance Committee oversees the accounting and financial reporting processes and the interestsaudits of the Company’s financial statements, including monitoring the independence, qualifications and performance of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. In this capacity, the Audit and Finance Committee determines the compensation of, evaluates and, when appropriate, replaces the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, pre-approves all audit and permitted non-audit services and reviews the scope and results of each fiscal year’s outside audit. The fiscal 2014 members of the Audit and Finance Committee were Messrs. Levin, who chaired the committee, Borowiec and Mulroy. The Board determined that the members of the Audit and Finance Committee during fiscal 2014 were independent as defined under Rule 10A-3(b) promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and that Mr. Mulroy was an “audit committee financial expert” for purposes of the rules and regulations of the SEC. Additionally, the Board determined that each of Messrs. Levin, Borowiec and Mulroy understood fundamental financial statements, including a balance sheet, statement of operations and cash flow statement, and met the other stockholders.requirements for audit committee members prescribed by the NASDAQ Listing Rules. However, none of the Company’s securities are listed for trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market. The Audit and Finance Committee met four times during fiscal 2014.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

 

As of April 1, 2014, our two largest stockholders owned an aggregate of approximately 60%Pursuant to Section 16(a) of the outstanding sharesSecurities Exchange Act of our common stock. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership (“Elkhorn”) owned approximately 49%1934 and Broadwood owned approximately 11%, respectively, of the outstanding shares of our common stock at April 1, 2014. These stockholders, and Elkhorn in particular, will have significant influence over all matters submitted to our stockholders for approval includingrules issued thereunder, the election of ourCompany’s executive officers, directors and other corporate actions. In addition, such influence by one orpersons that own more of these stockholders could have the effect of discouraging others from attempting to purchase us, take us over, and/or reducing the market price offered for our common stock in such an event.

If we default on our loan agreement with Elkhorn, we could lose all of our assets.

On February 11, 2013, we entered into a secured loan agreement with Elkhorn. Our obligations under the loan agreement and corresponding loan are secured by substantially all of our assets, including a pledge to Elkhorn of the stock of our operating subsidiary, CWT. The loan matures on November 30, 2014. The loan agreement provides that if and to the extent we do not pay the Elkhorn Loan in full byNovember 30, 2014, then, Elkhorn will have the right, at its option (but not the obligation), to convert the then unpaid balance of the loan, in whole or in part, into shares of Company common stock at a conversion price of $0.25 per share. That conversion price is subject to possible adjustment on (i) certain sales of Company common stock at a price lower than $0.25 per share, (ii) stock splits of, stock dividends on and any reclassification10 percent of the Company’s outstanding shares, and (iii) certain mergers or reorganizations of the Company.If we default on our obligation relatingcommon stock are required to the loan agreement, Elkhorn could foreclose on all of our assets, both tangible and intangible, leaving us with no assets.

If the Elkhorn transaction in fiscal 2014 resulted in a Section 382 ownership change, it would substantially limit our research and experimentation credits and net operating loss carryforwards.

Concurrentfile with the executionSEC reports of the Elkhorn Loan Agreement, on February 11, 2013, Elkhorn entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with us (the “Elkhorn Stock Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to that Elkhorn Stock Purchase Agreement, we sold 6,250,000 shares of our common stock to Elkhorn at a price of $0.16 per share, resultingownership and changes in an aggregate purchase price of $1.0 million. As a result of our sale of the 6,250,000 sharesownership of common stock to Elkhorn pursuant toand furnish the Elkhorn Stock Purchase Agreement, Elkhorn’s beneficial ownership has increased from approximately 9% to approximately 49%Company copies of our outstanding voting stock, making Elkhorn our largest shareholder. We are reviewing whether a Section 382 ownership change may have occurred as a result of this Elkhorn transaction. If this transaction results in an ownership change, it would substantially limit our research and experimentation credits and net operating loss carryforwards.

We are highly dependent on our one employee, Tom Lanni.

In January 2014, Ms. Alisha Charlton, our Chief Accounting Officer, resigned. Currently, we have one employee, Tom Lanni, who is our Chief Executive Officer and President. In addition to being our Chief Executive Officer, President and only employee, Mr. Lanni has extensive knowledge concerning the technology underlying our patent portfolio as a result of his 20 year tenure with us. The loss of Mr. Lanni’s services could adversely impact our ability to maximize the value of our patent portfolio or otherwise negatively affect our operations.

Our quarterly operating results are subject to fluctuations and, if our operating results decline or are worse than expected, or if our litigation prospects decline materially, our stock price could fall.

We do not expect significant quarterly fluctuations in revenue and operating results as we have effectively suspended traditional operations and are now primarily focused on potentially realizing value from our ongoing litigation as well as exploring opportunities to expand, protect, and monetize our patent portfolio, including through the potential sale or licensing of our patent portfolio. Our quarterly operating results may fluctuate for many reasons, including:

Our suspension of historic, traditional business operations;

Our ability to prevail in our ongoing and any future litigation;

Our ability to raise additional funds through the sale or licensing of our patent portfolio; and

Legal expenses incurred related to our and any future ongoing litigation.

Due to these and other factors, our past results are not reliable indicators of our future performance. In addition, a significant portion of our operating expenses are relatively fixed including operations in support of our administrative expense. If our operating results decline or are below expectations of securities analysts or investors, the market price of our stock may decline significantly.


We have concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting were not effective as of January 31, 2014 which could cause deficiencies in our financial reporting and investors to lose confidence in the reliability of our consolidated financial statements and result in a decrease in the value of our securities.

Our management has concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting were not effective as discussed in “Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting” in Item 9A of this report. Specifically, our management has concluded that due to a lack of accounting and information technology staff there is a lack of segregation of duties necessary for an appropriate system of internal controls.

While we will continue to implement our internal controls over financial reporting, because of inherent limitations, our internal controls over financial reporting may not prevent or detect all material misstatements, errors or omissions. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness of internal controls to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with our policies or procedures may deteriorate. We cannot be certain in future periods that other control deficiencies that may constitute one or more “significant deficiencies” (as defined by the relevant auditing standards) or material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting will not be identified. If we fail to implement adequate internal controls, including any failure to implement or difficulty in implementing required new or improved controls, our business and results of operations could be harmed, the results of operations we report could be subject to adjustments, we could fail to be able to provide reasonable assurance as to our financial results or we could fail to meet our reporting obligations and there could be a material adverse effect on the price of our securities. Moreover, because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Our Restated Articles of Incorporation and our Amended and Restated Bylaws contain provisions which may discourage attempts by others to acquire or merge with us, which could reduce the market value of our common stock.

Provisions of our Restated Articles of Incorporation and our Amended and Restated Bylaws may discourage attempts by other companies to acquire or merge with us, which could reduce the market value of common stock. Provisions in our Restated Articles of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws may delay or deter other persons from attempting to acquire control of us. These provisions include:

the authorization of our board of directors to issue preferred stock with such rights and preferences as may be determined by the board of directors, without the approval of our shareholders;

the prohibition of action by the written consent of the shareholders;

the establishment of advance notice requirements for director nominations and other proposals by shareholders for consideration at shareholder meetings;

the requirement that the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding common stock entitled to vote at a meeting are required to approve certain business combinations with interested stockholders; and

the requirement that the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding common stock entitled to vote at a meeting are required to approve certain changes to specific provisions of our Articles of Incorporation (including those provisions described above).

Our stock price has been and will likely remain highly volatile.such reports.

 

The Company believes that during fiscal 2014, its executive officers, directors and persons that owned more than 10 percent of the Company’s common stock market in general, andcomplied with the stock prices of technology companies in particular, have experienced fluctuations that may be unrelated or disproportionate toSection 16(a) reporting requirements on a timely basis, based on the operating performance of these companies. Broad market and industry stock price fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of shares of our common stock. The market price of our stock has exhibited significant price fluctuations, which makes our stock unsuitable for many investors. Our stock price may also be affectedreports received by the following factors:

Our quarterly operating results;

Realizing value from our ongoing or future litigation as well as exploring opportunities to expand, protect, and monetize our patent portfolio, including through the potential sale or licensing of our patent portfolio.

The timing and announcements of technological innovations or new productsCompany or written certifications received by our competitors or by us, and

Other events affecting other companies that investors deem comparable to us.


All of these factors, as well as others not discussed above, may contribute to the volatility of our stock price.

Because our common stock is not listed on a national securities exchange, you may find it difficult to dispose of or obtain quotations for our common stock

Our common stock trades under the symbol “CMRO” on the over-the-counter market OTCQB. Because our stock trades over-the-counter, rather than on a national securities exchange, you may find it difficult to either dispose of, or to obtain quotations as to the price of, our common stock.

We may be subject to penny stock regulationsCompany from its executive officers and restrictions, which could make it difficult for stockholders to sell their shares of our stock.

SEC regulations generally define “penny stocks” as equity securities that have a market price of less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exemptions. If we do not fall within any exemptions from the “penny stock” definition, we will be subject to Rule 15g-9 under the Exchange Act, which regulations are commonly referred to as the “Penny Stock Rules.” The Penny Stock Rules impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers prior to selling penny stocks, which may make it burdensome to conduct transactions in our shares. If our shares are subject to the Penny Stock Rules, it may be difficult to sell shares of our stock, and because it may be difficult to find quotations for shares of our stock, it may be impossible to accurately price an investment in our shares. In addition to the Penny Stock Rules, as an issuer of “penny stock” we are unable to utilize the safe harbor provisions of the Forward Looking Statements sections of the Exchange Act. There can be no assurance that our common stock will qualify for an exemption from the Penny Stock Rules, or that if an exemption currently exists, that we will continue to qualify for such exemption. In any event, we are subject to Section 15(b)(6) of the Exchange Act, which gives the SEC the authority to restrict any person from participating in a distribution of a penny stock if the SEC determines that such a restriction would be in the public interest.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholder's ability to buy and sell our stock.

In addition to the Penny Stock Rules described above, FINRA has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.

ITEM 1B.

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2.

PROPERTIES

Our headquarters are located in Lake Forest, California. We entered into an amended and restated lease agreement with the landlord during fiscal 2012, upon the expiration of our original lease. Under the amended and restated lease we rent approximately 9,971 square feet of office space. The lease for this facility expires on August 31, 2016, but allows for early termination on June 30, 2014 with advance written notice and payment of abated base rent of approximately $60,000 as well as a termination fee and other costs. Our remaining rental obligation through August 31, 2016 is $0.7 million. Although the amended and restated lease is approximately 33% of the space occupied under the former lease, the premises are larger than we require for our current anticipated future operations. The lease may be terminated at our option in June 2014 and includes an early termination penalty. We continue to evaluate options including but not limited to subleasing the facility space or terminating lease after June 30, 2014.directors.

 

 

 

ITEM 3.11.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Comarco, Inc. vs. Targus Group International, Inc., Case No. 8:14-cv-00361, Superior Court of California County of Orange – Central Justice Center. On March 10, 2014, we filed a lawsuit against Targus for patent infringement, breach of contract, intentional interference with contract, violation of business and professional codes, misrepresentation and fraudulent concealment.

Chicony Power Technology Co., LTD., (“Chicony”) vs. Comarco, Inc., Case No. 30-2011-00470249, Superior Court of California County of Orange – Central Justice Center. On April 26, 2011, Chicony, which was the contract manufacturer of the Bronx product that was the subject of a product recall, filed a complaint against us for breach of contract seeking payment of $1.2 million for the alleged non-payment by us for products manufactured by Chicony. We denied liability and filed a cross-complaint on May 13, 2011 seeking the recovery of damages of $4.9 million attributable to Chicony's failure to adhere to our technical specifications when manufacturing the Bronx product, which we believe resulted in the recall of the product. We filed a first-amended cross-complaint which was approved by the court on April 16, 2013, which adds intentional interference to our complaint and increases the damages to at least $15.0 million. On February 4, 2014, a jury returned a verdict in our favor and awarded up approximately $10.8 million, offset by previously accrued liabilities of $1.1 million for a net award of approximately $9.7 million. The award may be appealed. A portion of the award may be payable to our attorneys pursuant to an alternative professional fee arrangement and we may be entitled to reimbursement of attorney’s and other fees pending final judgment. Together, these matters may increase or decrease the net financial impact of this verdict on the Company.

Acco Brands USA LLC (“Acco”) vs. Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc., Case No. 5:11-cv-04378-HRL, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. On September 1, 2011, ACCO Brands USA LLC and its Kensington Computer Products Group division (collectively “Kensington”) filed a lawsuit against us alleging that five of our patents relating to power technology are invalid and/or not infringed by products manufactured and/or sold by Kensington. On February 29, 2012, we denied these claims and filed a cross-complaint alleging infringement by Kensington of each of these five patents. Efforts to resolve the dispute, by court ordered mediation, have been unsuccessful. The trial date was scheduled for early 2014 and then postponed to mid-2014. On February 4, 2014, Kensington entered into a settlement and licensing agreement with the Company with an effective date of February 1, 2014 that dismisses all claims between the two parties arising from this matter.

Comarco Inc. vs. EDAC Electronics Co. Ltd. (“EDAC”) Case No. 30-2012-00551827, Superior Court of California County of Orange – Central Justice Center. On March 6, 2012, we filed a lawsuit against EDAC for breach of contract seeking payment of $2.5 million for failure to deliver goods we ordered in the time, place, manner and price indicated by each purchase order. We entered a Settlement and Mutual Release on July 24, 2012, which ended the litigation among the parties. The settlement involved no cash payments by either party, but allowed us to reverse $1.4 million of net liabilities payable to EDAC.

In addition to the matters described above, we are from time to time involved in various legal proceedings incidental to the conduct of our business. The legal proceedings potentially cover a variety of allegations spanning our entire business. We are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of all such matters.

ITEM 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.


PART II

ITEM 5.

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIESEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

Market InformationExecutive Compensation

 

Our common stock trades under the symbol “CMRO” on the OTCQB. The following table sets forth the total compensation earned by each of the three Named Executive Officers of the Company for fiscal 2014 and 2013. The amounts shown include compensation for services in all capacities that were provided to the quarters indicated, the high and low last sale price information for our common stock as reported by OTC Markets Inc., a research service that compiles quote information reported on the National Association of Securities Dealers composite feed or other qualified inter-dealer quotation medium. These quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail markup, markdown or commissions, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

  

High

  

Low

 
         

Year ended January 31, 2014:

        

First Quarter

 $0.25  $0.14 

Second Quarter

  0.29   0.16 

Third Quarter

  0.19   0.15 

Fourth Quarter

  0.19   0.16 

Year ended January 31, 2013:

        

First Quarter

 $0.25  $0.13 

Second Quarter

  0.25   0.10 

Third Quarter

  0.32   0.16 

Fourth Quarter

  0.30   0.07 

Holders

As of April 1, 2014, there were 295 holders of record of our common stock.Company.

 

DividendsSummary Compensation Table

 

We did not declare any dividends during fiscal 2014 or fiscal 2013. We do not expect to pay cash dividends in the near future, as we intend to retain any future earnings to fund working capital and operations. Any determinations to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our board of directors.

Repurchases

We did not repurchase any securities during fiscal 2014 or fiscal 2013. 


       

Equity

  

Vacation

  

All Other

     

Name and

  

Salary(4)

  

Awards(1)

  

Payouts

  

Compensation(2)

  

Total

 

Principal Position

Year

 ($)  ($)  ($)  ($)  ($) 

Thomas W. Lanni

2014

 $202,583  $4,000  $  $58,718  $265,301 

President & Chief Executive Officer.

2013

 $230,006  $12,800  $8,416  $46,861  $298,083 

Alisha K. Charlton(3)

2014

 $152,583  $  $15,035  $9,893  $177,511 

Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer

2013

 $176,613  $6,400  $  $10,215  $193,228 

Donald L, McKeefery(3)

2014

 $114,568  $  $18,344  $28,637  $161,549 

Vice President & Chief Operating Officer.

2013

 $185,016  $6,400  $10,674  $36,405  $238,495 

 

ITEM 6.(1)

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATAThis column represents the grant date fair value of restricted stock units granted to the Named Executive Officers in fiscal 2014 and 2013, in accordance with the Stock Compensation Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Pursuant to SEC rules, the amounts shown exclude the impact of estimated forfeitures related to service based vesting conditions. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of these stock options can be found under Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014. On October 8, 2013, each of Mr. Lanni and Ms. Charlton were granted 100,000 and 30,000 restricted shares that are subject to the risk of forfeiture in the event the individual’s association with the Company ends prior to certain future events or April 8, 2015. On July 5, 2011, each of Messrs. Lanni and McKeefery and Ms. Charlton were granted 30,000 restricted share units under the 2005 Plan, each of which vested in full on July 5, 2012. On December 8, 2011, Mr. Lanni was granted 30,000 restricted share units under the 2011 Plan, which vested on December 8, 2012. On February 1, 2012, Mr. Lanni was granted 80,000 restricted shares under the 2011 Plan, which vested on January 31, 2013. On February 1, 2012, Mr. McKeefery and Ms. Charlton were each granted 40,000 restricted shares under the 2011 Plan, which vested on January 31, 2013. Amounts shown reflect accounting expenses and do not reflect whether the recipient has actually realized a financial benefit from the awards.

(2)

The amounts reported above under the heading “All Other Compensation” consist of the following:

  

Years Ended January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

  

2012

 
  

(In thousands, except per share data)

 
             

Revenue

 $4,429  $6,338  $8,069 

Cost of revenue

  3,930   4,150   8,261 

Gross profit

  499   2,188   (192)
             

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  1,999   2,761   3,140 

Engineering and support expenses

  733   2,435   1,931 
   2,732   5,196   5,071 

Operating loss

  (2,233)  (3,008)  (5,263)

Other income (loss), net

  177   (2,582)  (24)

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

  (2,056)  (5,590)  (5,287)

Income tax expense

  2   2   2 

Loss from continuing operations

  (2,058)  (5,592)  (5,289)

Net loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

  -   -   (21)

Net loss

 $(2,058) $(5,592) $(5,310)

Basic and diluted loss per share:

            

Loss from continuing operations

 $(0.14) $(0.74) $(0.72)

Loss from discontinued operations

  -   -   - 

Net loss per share

 $(0.14) $(0.74) $(0.72)
             

Working capital

 $(7,821) $(6,935) $(1,518)

Total assets

 $1,337  $3,211  $3,927 

Borrowings under loan agreement

 $1,167  $2,000  $- 

Stockholders' deficit

 $(7,725) $(6,774) $(1,341)
    

All Other Compensation ($)

 

Name

 

Year

 

Insurance Premiums

  

401(k) Contributions

  

Total

 

Thomas W. Lanni

 

2014

 $58,718  $  $58,718 
  

2013

 $46,861  $  $46,861 

Alisha K. Charlton(3)

 

2014

 $1,172  $8,721  $9,893 
  

2013

 $1,724  $8,491  $10,215 

Donald. L. McKeefery(3)

 

2014

 $27,237  $1,400  $28,637 
  

2013

 $34,519  $1,886  $36,405 

 

ITEM 7.(3)

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSOn October 4, 2013, Donald L. McKeefery submitted to the Company his resignation as Chief Operating Officer to be effective October 4, 2013. On December 31, 2013, Alisha K. Charlton submitted to the Company her resignation as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective as of January 24, 2014.

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Item 8 of this report as well as our risk factors included in Item 1A of this report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” included in Item 1 of this report.

Overview

Comarco, Inc. was incorporated in California in 1960 and its common stock has been publicly traded since 1971, when it was spun-off from Genge Industries, Inc. Comarco Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc. (“CWT”) was incorporated in the state of Delaware in September 1993. Comarco and CWT are collectively referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” “Comarco,” or the “Company”. Our operations consist solely of the operations of Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc. (“CWT”).

Going Concern Qualification

The Company has experienced pre-tax losses from continuing operations for fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 totaling $2.1 million and $5.6 million, respectively. The Company also has negative working capital and uncertainties surrounding the Company’s future ability to obtain borrowings and raise additional capital. In order for us to continue operations beyond the next twelve months and be able to discharge our liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business, we must begin to monetize our intellectual property; manage operating expenses; prevail in our ongoing litigation; and raise additional funds, through either debt and/or equity financing to meet our working capital needs. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to monetize our intellectual property, manage expenses, prevail in our ongoing litigation, or obtain additional funds through either debt or equity financing transactions or that such funds, if available, will be obtainable on satisfactory terms. If we are unable to monetize our intellectual property, manage expenses, prevail in our ongoing litigation, or raise additional capital through debt or equity financings, we may be unable to continue to fund our operations, or realize value from our assets and discharge our liabilities in the normal course of business. These uncertainties raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.


Business Strategy and Future Plans

Through the third quarter of fiscal year 2014, we developed and designed innovative technologies and intellectual property that was used in power adapters to power and charge battery powered devices such as laptop computers, tablets, smart phones and readers. On August 19, 2013, Lenovo Information Products Co., Ltd. (“Lenovo”), our only material customer, informed us that it intended to cease offering our Constellation product, the power adapter we designed and developed for Lenovo. Sales of the Constellation product to Lenovo accounted for materially all of our revenue for the fiscal years 2014 and 2013. We anticipate that we will generate de minimus revenue in future periods from the development, design, distribution or sale of any products. We have effectively suspended traditional operations and are now primarily focused on potentially realizing value from our ongoing litigation as well as exploring opportunities to expand, protect, and monetize our patent portfolio, including through the potential sale or licensing of our patent portfolio. In the future, we may resume our traditional operations, if and when possible.

Company Trends and Uncertainties

Management currently considers the following additional trends, events, and uncertainties to be important to an understanding of our business:

 

(4)

We are currently analyzingThis column represents salary earned. On November 2, 2013, the Company approved a deferred compensation plan for its Chief Executive Officer and will continue to analyze a rangeBoard of alternatives to preserve value and/or build for our stakeholders, including, but not limited to, exploring additional investment and incremental financing from current and/or new investors, the engagementDirectors. As of advisors to assist in exploring strategic options for us as well as identifying potential partnerships for the purpose of monetizing some or all of our patent portfolio and past, present, and future infringement claims. There can be no assurances that we will be successful in implementing any of these alternatives, or if implemented, that any of these alternatives will successfully preserve or increase shareholder value.

Revenue for fiscal 2014 decreased to $4.4 million compared to $6.3 million for fiscal 2013. The decrease is attributable to decreased sales to our principal customer Lenovo. In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, Lenovo terminated its relationship with us. We completed our final shipment of product to Lenovo during the third quarter ended October 31, 2013 and we generated de minimus revenue in our fourth quarter ending January 31, 2014.  We anticipate that we will generate de minimus revenue from the development, design, distribution or sale2014, no expense has been accrued under this deferred compensation plan as its goal was not achieved. As of any products until we settle our current litigation and are able to resume traditional operations.

January 31, 2014, $11,500 was deferred under this deferred compensation plan.

On March 10, 2014, we filed a lawsuit against Targus Group International, Inc. (“Targus”) for patent infringement, breach of contract, intentional interference with contract, violation of business and professional codes, misrepresentation and fraudulent concealment. We are seeking damages of $17 million.

We have been party to litigation with Chicony Power Technology, Co. Ltd. (“Chicony”). On February 4, 2014, a jury returned a verdict in our favor and awarded us damages of approximately $10.8 million, offset by previously accrued liabilities of $1.1 million for a net award of approximately $9.7 million. Because the award is subject to entry of final judgment and may be appealed, we will not recognize the award in our financial statements until the award is realized per applicable accounting standards. If and once realized, a portion of our award may be payable to our attorneys pursuant to an alternative professional fee arrangement. In addition, we may be entitled to reimbursement of attorney’s and other fees pending final judgment. Together, these matters may increase or decrease the net financial impact of this verdict on us.

We have been party to litigation with ACCO Brands USA LLC and its Kensington Computer Products Group division (collectively “Kensington”). On February 4, 2014, Kensington entered into a settlement and licensing agreement with us with an effective date of February 1, 2014 that dismisses all claims between the two parties arising from this matter.

 

 

 

On September 23, 2013, we entered into an alternative fee agreement with our legal counsel representing us in the Chicony matter, which we believe will provide us legal counsel through the conclusion of the Chicony proceedings. Similarly on August 6, 2013, we changed our legal representation with respect to our ongoing intellectual infringement and enforcement litigation and entered an alternative fee arrangement in order to reduce our legal expenses.

On August 26, 2013, we entered into an agreement with our insurance carrier and received a one-time, lump-sum payment in exchange for a mutual release and the assumption of sole financial responsibility for any expenses related to the Chicony matter subsequent to August 31, 2013. Previously, in October 2012, our insurance carrier agreed to defend certain claims brought against us by Chicony, but did not agree to prosecute or pay for any claims we brought against Chicony. As a result, the defense of claims brought against us by Chicony were previously handled by counsel appointed by our insurance carrier at their cost, with any claims we brought against Chicony handled by counsel appointed by us at our cost. In July 2013, in response to our stated desire to have counsel appointed by us representing our consolidated interests across the entirety of our litigation with Chicony, we entered into discussions with our insurance carrier and subsequently entered into the agreement as a means to achieve our desired representation goal.

On February 11, 2013, we entered into a Secured Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership (“Elkhorn”). Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, on February 11, 2013, Elkhorn made a $1,500,000 senior secured term loan (the “Loan”) to us.  The Loan bears interest at 7% per annum for the first year; increasing to 8.5% per annum thereafter, ranks senior in right of payment to all of our other indebtedness, is secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of Comarco and CWT, and is due and payable in full on November 30, 2014. See Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere in this report for additional information regarding the Loan Agreement, the Loan and certain related agreements.

Concurrent with the execution of the Loan Agreement, Elkhorn entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with us (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to that Stock Purchase Agreement, we sold 6,250,000 shares of our common stock to Elkhorn at a price of $0.16 per share, resulting in an aggregate purchase price of $1.0 million. The purchase price of $0.16 per share paid by Elkhorn for those shares was determined by arms-length negotiations between Elkhorn and the members of a special committee of our Board of Directors, comprised of three of the directors who have no affiliation with Elkhorn and no financial interest, other than their interests solely as our shareholders, in either the loan or share transactions with Elkhorn. See Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere in this report for additional information regarding the Stock Purchase Agreement and certain related agreements.

As a result of our sale of the 6,250,000 shares of common stock to Elkhorn pursuant to the Elkhorn Stock Purchase Agreement, Elkhorn’s beneficial ownership has increased from approximately 9% to approximately 49% of our outstanding voting stock, making Elkhorn our largest shareholder.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to apply accounting policies and make certain estimates and judgments. All of our significant accounting policies are presented in Note 2 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this report. Of our significant accounting policies, we believe the following are the most significant and involve a higher degree of uncertainty, subjectivity, and judgments. These policies involve estimates and judgments that are inherently uncertain. Changes in these estimates and judgments may significantly impact our annual and quarterly operating results.

Revenue Recognition

We recognized product revenue upon shipment provided there were no uncertainties regarding customer acceptance, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the sales price was fixed or determinable, and collectability was probable. Generally, our products were shipped FOB named point of shipment, whether it is Lake Forest, which is the location of our corporate headquarters, or China, the shipping point for most of our contract manufacturers. Subsequent to October 1, 2013 and the termination of the Lenovo relationship, we had minimal revenue activities.


Stock-based Compensation

We recognize compensation costs for all stock-based awards made to employees, consultants, and directors. The fair value of stock based awards is estimated on the date of grant, and is recognized as expense ratably over the requisite service period. We currently use either a Lattice Binomial or the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of our share-based payments. Both the Lattice Binomial and the Black-Scholes option-pricing model are based on a number of assumptions, including expected volatility, expected forfeiture rates, expected life, risk-free interest rate and expected dividends. The prevailing difference between the two models is the Lattice Binomial model’s ability to enhance the simple assumptions that underlie the Black-Sholes model. The Lattice Binomial model allows for assumptions such as risk-free rate of interest, volatility and exercise rate to vary over time reflecting a more realistic pattern of economic and behavioral occurrences. If the assumptions change under either model, stock-based compensation may differ significantly from what we have recorded in the past.

Derivative Liabilities

A derivative is an instrument whose value is “derived” from an underlying instrument or index such as a future, forward, swap, option contract, or other financial instrument with similar characteristics, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities. As a matter of policy, we do not invest in separable financial derivatives or engage in hedging transactions. However, we have entered into certain financing transactions in fiscal 2013 that involve financial equity instruments containing certain features that have resulted in the instruments being deemed derivatives. We may engage in other similar complex financing transactions in the future, but not with the intention to enter into derivative instruments. Derivatives are measured2014 Outstanding Equity Awards at fair value using the Monte Carlo simulation pricing model and marked to market through earnings. However, such new and/or complex instruments may have immature or limited markets. As a result, the pricing models used for valuation of derivatives often incorporate significant estimates and assumptions. Changes in these subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimate of the fair value of derivative liabilities and, consequently, the related amount recognized as loss due to change in fair value of derivative liabilities on the consolidated statement of operations. Furthermore, depending on the terms of a derivative, the valuation of derivatives may be removed from the financial statements upon exercise or conversion of the underlying instrument into some other security.

Accounts Receivable

We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and adjust credit limits and related terms based upon payment history and the customer’s current credit worthiness. We continually monitor collections and payments from our customers and maintain a provision for estimated credit losses based upon our historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that we have identified. While such credit losses have historically been within our expectations and the provisions established, we cannot guarantee that we will continue to experience the same credit loss rates that we have in the past. Because our accounts receivable are concentrated in a relatively few number of customers, a significant change in the liquidity or financial position of any one of these customers could have a material adverse effect on the collectability of our accounts receivable and our future operating results.

Specifically, our management must make estimates of the collectability of our accounts receivable. Management analyzes specific customer accounts and establishes reserves for uncollectible receivables based upon specific identification of account balances that have indications of uncertainty of collection. Indications of uncertainty of collections may include the customer’s inability to pay, customer dissatisfaction, or other factors. Significant management judgments and estimates must be made and used in connection with establishing the allowance for doubtful accounts in any accounting period. Material differences may result in the amount and timing of our losses for any period if management made different judgments or utilized different estimates.

Income Taxes

We are required to estimate our provision for income taxes in each of the tax jurisdictions in which we conduct business. This process involves estimating our actual current tax expense in conjunction with the evaluation and measurement of temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of certain items for tax and accounting purposes. These temporary timing differences result in the establishment of deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are recorded on a net basis and included in our consolidated balance sheets. We then assess on a periodic basis the probability that our net deferred tax assets, if any, will be recovered. If after evaluating all of the positive and negative evidence, a conclusion is made that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the net deferred tax assets will not be recovered, a valuation allowance is provided with a corresponding charge to tax expense to reserve the portion of the deferred tax assets which are estimated to be more likely than not to be realized.


Significant management judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities and any required valuation allowance. We continue to maintain a full valuation allowance on the entire deferred tax asset balance. This valuation allowance was established based on management’s overall assessment of risks and uncertainties related to our future ability to realize, and hence, utilize certain deferred tax assets, primarily consisting of net operating loss carry forwards and temporary differences. Due to the current and prior years’ operating losses, the adjusted net deferred tax assets remained fully reserved as of January 31, 2014. We have a net operating loss carryforward of $40.7 million for federal and $33.6 million for state, which expire through 2033 We are reviewing whether a Section 382 ownership change may have occurred as a result of the Elkhorn transaction in fiscal 2014 (Part II, Item 8, Note 7). If this transaction results in an ownership change, it would substantially limit our research and experimentation credits and net operating loss carryforwards.

Valuation of Long-Lived Assets

We evaluate long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment, such as reductions in demand or significant economic slowdowns that negatively impact our customers or markets, are present. Reviews are performed to determine whether the carrying value of assets is impaired based on comparison to the undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the comparison indicates that there is impairment, the impaired asset is written down to fair value, which is typically calculated using a weighted average of the market approach and the discounted expected future cash flows using a discount rate based upon our cost of capital. Impairment is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. Significant management judgment is required in the forecast of future operating results that is used in the preparation of expected discounted cash flows. It is reasonably possible that the estimates of anticipated future net revenue, the remaining estimated economic life of the products and technologies, or both, could differ from those used to assess the recoverability of these assets. In that event, additional impairment charges or shortened useful lives of certain long-lived assets could be required.

Results of Operations—Continuing Operations

The following tables set forth certain items as a percentage of revenue from our audited consolidated statements of operations for fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013:

Revenue

Revenue for fiscal 2014 decreased to $4.4 million compared to $6.3 million for fiscal 2013. The decrease is attributable to by decreased sales to our only material customer Lenovo. In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, Lenovo terminated its relationship with us. We completed our final shipment of product to Lenovo during the third quarter ended October 31, 2013 and we generated de minimus revenue in our fourth quarter ending January 31, 2014. 

  

(in thousands)

     
  

Years Ended January 31,

     
  

2014

  

2013

  

% Change

 
             

Revenue

 $4,429  $6,338   -30%

Operating loss

 $(2,233) $(3,008)  -26%

Net loss

 $(2,058) $(5,592)  -63%

  

(in thousands)

     
  

Years Ended January 31,

     
  

2014

  

2013

  

% Change

 
             

Revenue:

            

Asia-Pacific

 $4,319  $6,238   -31%

North America

  73   78   -6%

Europe

  37   22   68%
  $4,429  $6,338   -30%


  

(in thousands)

     
  

Years Ended January 31,

     
  

2014

  

2013

  

% Change

 
             

Revenue:

            

Lenovo

 $4,319  $6,203   -30%

Dell

  -   67   -100%

Other

  110   68   62%
  $4,429  $6,338   -30%

Cost of Revenue and Gross Margin

  

(in thousands)

     
  

Years Ended January 31,

     
  

2014

  

2013

  

% Change

 
      

% of Total

      

% of Total

     

Cost of Revenue:

                    

Product costs

 $2,994   76% $4,375   105%  -32%

Supplier settlement

  -   0%  (1,443)  -35%  -100%

Supply chain overhead

  534   14%  812   20%  -34%

Inventory reserve and scrap charges

  402   10%  406   10%  -1%
  $3,930   100% $4,150   100%  -5%

  Years Ended January 31,    
  

2014

  

2013

  

% Change

 
             
             

Gross profit percent

  11%  35%  -68%

Gross profit percent, excludingsupplier settlement

  11%  12%  -6%

Fiscal 2014 gross profit percent was comparable to the fiscal 2013 levels, excluding supplier settlement. In fiscal 2013, we recorded a benefit of $1.4 million in cost of revenue as a result of a settlement agreement with our supplier, EDAC Power Electronics, Co. Ltd. (“EDAC”). We reversed previously incurred product and freight costs and discharged $1.4 million in net liabilities due to EDAC.

Our supply chain overhead expenses decreased $0.28 million or 34 percent in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. The decrease is due to reductions in personnel and related costs as well as other expenses as a result of continued cost cutting measures.

The inventory reserve and scrap charges of $0.4 million recorded in fiscal 2014 relates primarily to reserves established for excess Constellation components and other slow-moving inventory. The inventory reserve and scrap charges of $0.4 million recorded in fiscal 2013 relates primarily to reserves established for excess ChargeSource components as well as slow-moving inventory.

Operating Costs and ExpensesYear-End Table

  

(in thousands)

     
  

Years Ended January 31,

     
  

2014

  

2013

  

% Change

 
      

% of Total

      

% of Total

     

Operating expenses:

                    

Selling, general and administrativeexpenses, excluding corporate overhead

 $32   1% $256   4%  -88%

Corporate overhead

  1,967   44%  2,505   40%  -21%

Engineering and support expenses

  733   17%  2,435   38%  -70%
  $2,732   62% $5,196   82%  -47%


The fiscal 2014 decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses of $2.5 million compared to fiscal 2013 relates primarily to decreased legal expenses and personnel and related costs.

Corporate overhead consists of salaries and other personnel-related expenses of our accounting and finance, human resources and benefits, and other administrative personnel, as well as professional fees, directors’ fees, and other costs and expenses attributable to being a public company. The decrease of $0.5 million for the year ended January 31, 2014 relates primarily to decreased personnel and related costs and consulting expenses offset by increases in rent expense, insurance and other expenses.

Engineering and support expenses generally consist of salaries, employer paid benefits, and other personnel related costs of our engineers and testing personnel, as well as facility and IT costs, professional and consulting fees, lab costs, material usages, and travel and related costs incurred in the development and support of our products. The fiscal 2014 decrease in engineering and support costs includes approximately $1.2 million in decreased legal fees primarily as result of alternative fee agreements we entered into with our legal counsel in the Chicony litigation and our other intellectual infringement and enforcement litigation matters and $0.4 million in decreased personnel and related expenses (due primarily to a reduction in overall headcount).

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net, consists primarily of amortization expense related to the loan discount and interest expense offset by interest income, if any. During fiscal 2014, we incurred approximately $0.3 million in amortization of the loan discount. Additionally, interest expense of $0.1 million related to our Loan Agreement with Elkhorn was expensed as incurred. During fiscal 2013, we incurred approximately $1.4 million in amortization of the loan discount. Additionally, loan fees totaling $55,000 related to our Loan Agreement with Broadwood were expensed as incurred.

Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities

For fiscal 2014, the change in fair value of derivative liabilities is a result decrease in the fair value of our derivative liabilities of $0.6 million. Our derivative liabilities consist of conversion features embedded in the Elkhorn Loan Agreement entered into in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and warrants issued to Broadwood in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. (See Note 8 of Part II, Item 8 of this report)

For fiscal 2013, we reported an increase in the fair value of our derivative liabilities of approximately $1.1 million. Our derivative liabilities consist solely of the warrants issued to Broadwood in the second quarter of fiscal 2013.

Income Taxes

Significant management judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any required valuation allowance. We continue to maintain a full valuation allowance on the entire deferred tax asset balance. This valuation allowance was established based on management’s overall assessment of risks and uncertainties related to our future ability to realize, and hence, utilize certain deferred tax assets, primarily consisting of net operating loss carry forwards and temporary differences. Due to the current and prior years’ operating losses, the adjusted net deferred tax assets remained fully reserved as of January 31, 2014.

During fiscal 2014, we recorded a net loss of $2.1 million and recorded income tax expense of $1,600, which represents the minimum tax due in the state of California. The net deferred tax asset of $16.7 million, all of which is fully reserved.

During fiscal 2013, we recorded a net loss of $5.6 million and recorded income tax expense of $1,600, which represents the minimum tax due in the state of California. The net deferred tax asset of $17.7 million, all of which is fully reserved.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The following table is a summarysets forth certain information with respect to grants of our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:plan-based awards to the Named Executive Officers at January 31, 2014.

 

  

(in thousands)

 
  

Years Ended January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 
         

Cash provided by (used in):

        

Operating activities

 $443  $(2,712)

Investing activites

 $19  $(92)

Financing activities

 $530  $2,000 

Option Awards 
  

Number of Securities Underlying

Unexercised Options

  

Option

   

Name

 

Exercisable

(#)

  

Unexercisable

(#)

  

Exercise Price

($)

 

Option Expiration

Date

 

Thomas W. Lanni

  10,000     $9.89 

02/03/2014

 
   20,000     $10.43 

6/19/2016

 
   60,000   40,000(1) $1.09 

11/11/2018

 

Alisha K. Charlton(2)

  10,000     $8.38 

02/04/2015

 
   11,100   7,400(1) $1.20 

12/15/2018

 

(1)

These shares will vest when and if the closing price of the Company’s common stock is $5.00 or greater for 90 consecutive days.

(2)On December 31, 2013, Alisha K. Charlton submitted to the Company her resignation as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective as of January 24, 2014.

 

Cash Flows from Operating ActivitiesPotential Payments Upon Change of Control

 

The Company and Mr. Lanni are parties to Severance Compensation Agreement, which provide that, if, within 24 months following a “Change in Control” (as defined in such agreements), he is terminated by us other than for “Cause” (as defined in such agreements) or ceases to be employed by us for reasons other than because of death, disability, retirement or Cause, or he terminates his employment with us for “Good Reason” (as defined in such agreements), then he is entitled to receive a lump sum cash provided in operating activities during fiscal 2014 of $0.4 million is a result of cash collected from customers and suppliers of $1.8 million, net of operating expenses paid of $1.4 million.

The cash used in operating activities during fiscal 2013 of $2.7 million related to $1.3 million decrease from accounts receivable from customers and suppliers and of $1.4 million in operating expenses paid in fiscal 2013.

In the fiscal 2014 and 2013, we initiated a reduction in force across all departments in order to reduce our cash burn. While we anticipate that our cost cutting measures will reduce our cash burn during fiscal 2015, we may require further cost cutting measures and/or additional capital from debt or equity financing to fund our operations. We cannot be certain that such financing will be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

During fiscal 2014, we spent $9,000 in capital equipment purchases and received $28,000 in proceeds from the sale of equipment.

During fiscal 2013, we spent $0.1 million in capital equipment purchases, which primarily related to purchases of tooling and other equipment used by our contract manufacturers and engineers for the manufacture and design of our products. Our restricted cash balance declined by $10,000 in fiscal 2013 as we reduced the collateral requirement for our chargebacks related to our merchant services account, which we opened in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 in anticipation of the launch of our retail websitewww.chargesource.com.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities; Loan Agreement & Credit Facility

On February 11, 2013, we and Elkhorn, entered into a Secured Loan Agreement (the “Elkhorn Loan Agreement”) and a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Elkhorn SPA”), and certain related agreements (collectively, the “Elkhorn Agreements”). Pursuant to those agreements, Elkhorn made a $1.5 million senior secured loan to us with a maturity date of November 30, 2014 (the “Elkhorn Loan”) and purchased a total of 6,250,000 shares of our common stock at a cash purchase price of $0.16 per share, generating an additional $1.0 million of cash for the Company. On February 11, 2013, we used approximately $2.1 million of the proceeds of $2.5 million from the Elkhorn Loan and the sale of the shares to Elkhorn to pay the entire principal amount of and all accrued interest on the Broadwood Loan.

On July 27, 2012, we entered into a Senior Secured Six Month Term Loan Agreement (the “Broadwood Loan Agreement”) with Broadwood. Pursuantpayment equal to the Broadwood Loan Agreement,sum of his annual base salary plus his annual incentive compensation bonus assuming 100 percent satisfaction of all performance goals thereunder. Assuming, hypothetically, that the relevant triggering events took place on July 27, 2012, Broadwood made a $2,000,000 senior secured six month loan (the “Broadwood Loan”) to us. The Broadwood Loan bore interest at 5% per annum, ranked senior in right of payment to all of our other indebtedness, was secured by a first priority security interest granted to Broadwood in all of our assets, and was due and payable in full on January 28, 2013. The Broadwood Loan was paid in full on February 11, 2013 with debt and equity financing secured from Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership (“Elkhorn”). (See Notes 7 and 14 of Part II, Item 8 of this report). In conjunction with the Broadwood Loan Agreement, we incurred $55,000 in loan fees that are reported in interest expense, net in our consolidated statement of operations for fiscal 2013.


Uncertainties Regarding Future Operations and the Funding of Liquidity Requirements for the Next 12 Months

As of January 31, 2014, we had negative working capital of approximately $7.8 million, of which $2.5 million relates to the fair value of derivative liabilities. During our third fiscal quarterlast day of fiscal 2014, Lenovo notified us of its intention to cease offering our Constellation product. We completed the delivery of all remaining units to Lenovo during that quarter. In order for us to continue our operations for the next twelve months and to be able to discharge our liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business, it will be necessary for us to successfully conclude and/or prevail in our ongoing litigation and raise additional funds through the sale or licensing of our patent portfolio, or through additional debt and/or equity financing, to meet our cash requirements during the next twelve months. No assurance can be given, however, that we will be successful in meeting those operating objectives or cash requirements.

These uncertainties raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If we become unable to continue as a going concern, we may have to liquidate our assets, and might realize significantly less than the values at which they are carried on our financial statements, and shareholders may lose all or part of their investment in our common stock. The consolidated financial statements do not reflect any adjustments related to the outcome of this uncertainty.

There are several factors and events that could significantly affect our cash flows from operations, including, without limitation the following: 

Our ability to raise additional debt or equity financing;

Our ability to sell or license some or all or our patents;

Our patent enforcement efforts; and

The outcome of our dispute with Broadwood.

We are currently analyzing and will continue to analyze a range of alternatives to build and preserve value for our stakeholders, including, but not limited to exploring additional investment and incremental financing from current and/or new investors, entering litigation partnerships with outside entities with regard to certain current previously disclosed and/or future litigation matters, the engagement of advisors to assist in exploring strategic options for us as well as identifying potential partnerships for the purpose of monetizing some or all of the our patent portfolio and past, present, and future infringement claims. There can be no assurances that we will be successful in implementing any of these alternatives, or if implemented, that any of these alternatives will successfully preserve or increase shareholder value.

If we become unable to continue as a going concern, we may have to liquidate our assets, and might realize significantly less than the values at which they are carried on our financial statements, and shareholders may lose all or part of their investment in our common stock. The consolidated financial statements included in this report do not reflect any adjustments related to the outcome of this uncertainty.

Contractual Obligations

In the course of our business operations, we incur certain commitments to make future payments under contracts such as operating leases and purchase orders. Payments under these contracts are summarized as follows as of January 31, 2014 (in thousands):

  

Payments due by Period

 

Long Term Debt Obligations

 

Less than 1 year

  

1 to 3 years

  

3 to 5 years

  

Total

 

Operating lease obligations

 $248   408   -  $656 


In addition to the amounts shown in the table above, we have unrecognized tax benefits in the amount of $0.8 million, which we are uncertain as to if or when such amounts may be settled.

We have a severance compensation agreement with a key executive. This agreement requires us to pay this executive, in the event of a termination of employment following a change of control of the Company or other circumstances, their then current annual base salary and the amount of any bonus amount the executiveMr. Lanni would have achieved for the current year. We have not recorded any liability in the consolidated financial statements for these agreements.been entitled to receive $230,000, under such agreement, respectively.

 

Although the contemplated sale of shares of common stock and the issuance of the warrantsWarrants and possible issuance of additional warrant sharesthe Additional Warrant Shares by usthe Company to Broadwood Partners, L.P. (“Broadwood”), discussed under the heading “Transactions with Related Persons” in Item 13 of this Form 10-K/A, could result in a "Changechange of Control"control for purposes of the severance compensation agreements, each of the then executives who wereare parties to those agreements has waived their rights to receive payments under those agreements in the event that a "Changechange of Control"control occurs as a result of the sale of shares and the issuance of warrantsWarrants and additional warrantsAdditional Warrants to Broadwood.

 

Additionally, as a result of ourthe Company’s sale of the 6,250,000 shares of common stock to Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership (“Elkhorn”) on February 11, 2013, as discussed above,under the heading “Transactions with Related Persons” in Item 13 of this Form 10-K/A, Elkhorn’s beneficial ownership of our common stockthe Company has increased from approximately 9% to approximately 49%, of the Company’s outstanding voting stock, making Elkhorn ourthe Company’s largest shareholder.shareholder and resulting in a change of control of for purposes of the severance compensation agreements. Each of the executives who wereare parties to severance compensationthose agreements has waived their rights to receive payments under those agreements as a result of the issuancechange in Elkhorn’s beneficial ownership of shares to Elkhorn.the Company.


 

Recent Accounting PronouncementsNon-Employee Director Compensation

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (“ASU 2013-11”). ASU 2013-11 amends Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740, Income Taxes, by providing guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The ASU does not affect the recognition or measurement of uncertain tax positions under ASC 740. ASU 2013-11 will be effective for the Company for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02 (“ASU 2013-02”), “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Other Comprehensive Income”.  ASU 2013-02 finalized the reporting for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income, which was previously deferred, as discussed below. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, they do require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. An entity is also required to present on the face of the financials where net income is reported or in the footnotes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. Other amounts need only be cross-referenced to other disclosures required that provide additional detail of these amounts. The amendments in this update are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012, and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

 

The FASB,annual cash retainer payable in fiscal 2014 to our non-employee directors was $7,800 per year. Additional annual retainers for the Emerging Issues Task ForceAudit Committee Chairman, Compensation Committee Chairman and Nominating and Governance Chairman were $2,400, $1,200 and $1,200, respectively. The additional annual retainer for the Chairman of the Board was $14,400 from January 1, 2012 through July 31, 2012. Upon the appointment of Mr. Silverman as Chairman of the Board, effective July 28, 2012, the Chairman of the Board’s annual retainer increased to $148,200. The Chairman of the Board’s retainer increased because the Board terminated the former interim Chief Executive Officer and appointed Mr. Lanni as the Chief Executive Officer, and the SEC have issued certain other accounting standards updates and regulations as of December 31,Board felt that greater oversight was needed during the transition. Effective May 1, 2013, that will become effective in subsequent periods; however, managementthe additional retainer paid to the Chairman of the Company does not believe that any of those updates would have significantly affected the Company’s financial accounting measures or disclosures had they been in effect during 2013 orBoard was reduced to $84,000. These cash retainers were paid monthly through December 2012 and it doeswere paid quarterly, in arrears, beginning on January 1, 2013. Non-employee directors who serve on, but do not believe thatchair, a committee of the Board are not paid any separate annual retainers for service on such committee. No separate meeting fees are paid for attendance at any Board or committee meetings. From time to time we may grant equity-based compensation to our non-employee directors, but we do not have any formal policy under which such grants are made.

Director Compensation Table

The following table details the cash retainers and fees, as well as equity compensation in the form of those pronouncements will have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements at the time they become effective.stock awards earned by our non-employee directors during fiscal 2014:

Name

 

Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash(1)
($)

  

Stock Awards(2)
($)

  

Total
($)

 

Paul Borowiec

 $7,800  $6,983  $14,783 

Wayne G. Cadwallader

 $9,000  $7,856  $16,856 

Richard T. LeBuhn

 $9,000  $15,669  $24,669 

Michael R. Levin

 $10,200  $7,856  $18,056 

Michael H. Mulroy

 $7,800  $6,983  $14,783 

Louis E. Silverman

 $102,000  $24,250  $126,250 


(1)

This column also represents fees earned or paid in cash. On November 2, 2013, the Company approved a deferred compensation plan for its Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors. As of January 31, 2014, no expense has been accrued under this deferred compensation plan as its goal was not achieved. The following represents amounts deferred as of January 31, 2014:

Name

 

Amounts deferred under deferred
compensation plan
($)

 

Paul Borowiec

 $2,550 

Wayne G. Cadwallader

 $2,550 

Richard T. LeBuhn

 $2,550 

Michael R. Levin

 $2,550 

Michael H. Mulroy

 $2,550 

Louis E. Silverman

 $30,000 

(2)

This column represents the grant date fair value of stock options granted to the non-employee directors in fiscal 2014, in accordance with the Stock Compensation Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification. Pursuant to SEC rules, the amounts shown exclude the impact of estimated forfeitures related to service based vesting conditions. On August 2, 2012, Mr. Silverman was granted 250,000 stock options under the Company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”), which awards vest on August 2, 2013. On October 18, 2012 each of Messrs. Cadwallader, LeBuhn and Levin were granted 45,000 stock options and each of Messrs. Borowiec and Mulroy were granted 40,000 stock options from the 2011 Plan, which awards vest on October 18, 2013. On October 8, 2013 Mr. Silverman was granted 75,000 of restricted stock, each of Messrs. Cadwallader, LeBuhn and Levin were granted 45,000 of restricted stock and each of Messrs. Borowiec and Mulroy were granted 40,000 or restricted stock from the 2011 Plan, these restricted shares are subject to the risk of forfeiture in the event the individual’s association with the Company ends prior to certain future events or April 8, 2015. None of the other directors had any restricted share units outstanding. The aggregate amount of options outstanding on such date was 40,000, 45,000, 60,000 45,000, 40,000 and 250,000 for Messrs. Borowiec, Cadwallader, LeBuhn, Levin, Mulroy and Silverman, respectively. Amounts shown reflect accounting expenses and do not reflect whether the recipient has actually realized a financial benefit from the awards.

 

 

 

ITEM 7A.12.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The following table sets forth information concerning the beneficial ownership of the Company’s common stock as of May 31, 2014 by:

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKeach member of the Board;

each of the Company’s executive officers named in the “Summary Compensation Table” included in the “Executive Compensation” section of this Form 10-K/A (collectively, the “Named Executive Officers”);

all of the Company’s directors and executive officers as a group; and

each person or entity known to the Company that beneficially owns more than 5 percent of the Company’s common stock.

 

Not applicable.Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC. Unless otherwise indicated below, the address of each beneficial owner is c/o Comarco, Inc., 25541 Commercentre Drive, Suite 250, Lake Forest, California, 92630. Unless otherwise indicated below, the Company believes that each of the persons listed in the table (subject to applicable community property laws) has the sole power to vote and to dispose of the shares listed opposite the shareholder’s name.

The percentages of common stock beneficially owned are based on 14,684,165 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding at May 31, 2014.

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner

 

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned

  

Percent of Class

 

Paul Borowiec

  467,520(1)  3.2%

Wayne G. Cadwallader(6)

  187,500(2), (3)  1.3%

Thomas W. Lanni(6)

  380,470(2), (3)  2.6%

Richard T. LeBuhn(6)

  234,801(2), (3)  1.6%

Michael R. Levin

  144,099(2), (3)  1.0%

Michael H. Mulroy

  110,000(2), (3)  * 

Louis E. Silverman

  325,000(2), (3)  2.2%

All Directors, Director Nominees and Executive Officers as a group (7 persons)

  1,849,390(2), (3)  12.6%
         

Broadwood Partners, L.P.

        
Broadwood Capital, Inc.        
Neal Bradsher        

724 Fifth Avenue, 9thFloor

        

New York, New York 10019

  3,268,682(4)  22.3%
Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership        
222 Skyline Drive        

Elkhorn, NE 68022

  6,939,872(5)  47.3%


*

Indicates less than 1 percent of the outstanding shares of common stock.

(1)

Mr. Borowiec holds an indirect beneficial ownership in 352,520 of these shares and has a pecuniary interest in such shares. Mr. Borowiec disclaims any beneficial ownership of such securities beyond his pecuniary interest therein. Includes 40,000 shares that Mr. Borowiec has the right to buy within 60 days of May 31, 2014 through the exercise of stock options and includes 40,000 shares subject to the risk of forfeiture in the event Mr. Borowiec’s association with the Company ends prior to certain future events or April 8, 2015.

(2)

Includes shares which the person has the right to acquire within 60 days of May 31, 2014. For Messrs. Cadwallader, Lanni, LeBuhn, Levin, Mulroy and Silverman 45,000, 130,000, 60,000, 45,000, 40,000 and 250,000 shares listed in this column, respectively, include shares which may be acquired through the exercise of stock options. For all current directors and executive officers as a group, the shares indicated in this column include an aggregate of 610,000 shares that may be acquired through the exercise of stock options.

 

 

 

(3)

Includes shares which are subject to the risk of forfeiture. For Messrs. Cadwallader, Lanni, LeBuhn, Levin, Mulroy and Silverman 45,000, 100,000, 45,000, 45,000, 40,000 and 75,000 represent restricted shares that are subject to the risk of forfeiture in the event the individual’s association with the Company ends prior to certain future events or April 8, 2015.

(4)

Includes an aggregate of 1,704,546 shares that may be acquired through the exercise of common stock purchase warrants, which Broadwood Partners L.P. has the right to exercise within 60 days of May 31, 2014. Based on a Schedule 13D (Amendment 11) filed with the SEC on February 19, 2013 by Broadwood Partners, L.P. (“Broadwood Partners”), Broadwood Capital, Inc. (“Broadwood Capital”), the general partner of Broadwood Partners and Neal C. Bradsher, the President of Broadwood Capital. Broadwood Partners and Broadwood Capital have shared power voting and dispositive power for 3,253,182 shares; however, Broadwood Partners and Broadwood Capital specifically disclaim beneficial ownership of such shares. Neal C. Bradsher has the sole voting and dispositive power for 15,500 shares and the shared voting and dispositive power for 3,253,182.

(5)

Based on a Schedule 13D (Amendment 8) filed with the SEC on February 13, 2013 by Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership, which has sole voting and dispositive power for 6,939,872 shares.

(6)

Each of Messrs. Cadwallader, Lanni and LeBuhn entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with the Company during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and each purchased 62,500 shares at a purchase price of $0.16 per share.

ITEM 8.13.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTSCERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATARELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

 

COMARCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Page

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

24

Financial Statements:

Consolidated Balance Sheets, January 31, 2014 and 2013

25

Consolidated Statements of Operations, Years Ended January 31, 2014 and 2013

26

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit), Years Ended January 31, 2014 and 2013

27

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Years Ended January 31, 2014 and 2013

28

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

29

Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts, Years Ended January 31, 2014 and 2013

56

All other schedules are omitted because the required information is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule or because the information required is included in the consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto.


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders

Comarco, Inc.

Lake Forest, California

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Comarco, Inc. and subsidiary (the “Company”) as of January 31, 2014 and 2013 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the years then ended. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule of Comarco, Inc. listed in Part IV, Item 15. These financial statements and the financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordanceTransactions with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits include consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Comarco, Inc. and subsidiary as of January 31, 2014 and 2013 and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses and negative cash flow from operations, has negative working capital and faces uncertainties surrounding the Company’s ability to raise additional funds. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

/s/ SQUAR, MILNER, PETERSON, MIRANDA & WILLIAMSON, LLP

Newport Beach, California

April 28, 2014


COMARCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

  

January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 

ASSETS

        

Current Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $1,096  $104 

Accounts receivable due from customers, net of reserves of $40 and $0

  -   1,307 

Accounts receivable due from suppliers, net of reserves of $0 and $24

  128   1,132 

Inventory, net of reserves of $0 and $631

  -   466 

Other current assets

  17   - 

Total current assets

  1,241   3,009 

Property and equipment, net

  14   120 

Restricted cash

  82   82 

Total assets

 $1,337  $3,211 
         

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

        

Current Liabilities

        

Accounts payable

 $4,363  $3,688 

Accrued liabilities

  1,012   1,831 

Loan payable

  1,167   2,000 

Derivative liabilities

  2,520   2,466 

Total current liabilities

  9,062   9,985 

Total liabilities

  9,062   9,985 
         

Commitments and Contingencies

        
         

Stockholders' Deficit:

        

Preferred stock, no par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding

  -   - 

Common stock, $0.10 par value, 50,625,000 shares authorized; 14,684,165 and 7,635,039shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively

  1,468   764 

Additional paid-in capital

  15,980   15,577 

Accumulated deficit

  (25,173)  (23,115)

Total stockholders' deficit

  (7,725)  (6,774)

Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit

 $1,337  $3,211 


COMARCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

  

Years Ended January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 
         
         

Revenue

 $4,429  $6,338 

Cost of revenue

  3,930   4,150 

Gross profit

  499   2,188 
         

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  1,999   2,761 

Engineering and support expenses

  733   2,435 
   2,732   5,196 

Operating loss

  (2,233)  (3,008)

Interest expense, net

  398   1,481 

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities

  (575)  1,101 
         

Loss from operations before income taxes

  (2,056)  (5,590)

Income tax expense

  2   2 

Net loss

 $(2,058) $(5,592)
         

Basic loss per share:

 $(0.14) $(0.74)

Diluted loss per share:

 $(0.14) $(0.74)
         

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

        

Basic

  14,397   7,545 

Diluted

  14,397   7,545 


COMARCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

(In thousands, except share data)

      

Additional

         
  

Common

  

Paid-in

  

Accumulated

     
  

Stock

  

Capital

  

Deficit

  

Total

 
                 

Balance at January 31, 2012

    7,388,194 shares

 $739  $15,443  $(17,523) $(1,341)

Net loss

  -   -   (5,592)  (5,592)

Issuance of 246,845 shares of common stockupon vesting of restricted stock units

  25   (25)  -   - 

Stock based compensation expense

  -   159   -   159 

Balance at January 31, 2013

    7,635,039 shares

  764   15,577   (23,115)  (6,774)

Net loss

  -   -   (2,058)  (2,058)

Common stock issued

  644   386   -   1,030 

Issuance of 187,300 shares of common stockupon vesting of restricted stock units

  18   (18)  -   - 

Issuance of 420,000 shares of restricted common stock

  42   (42)  -   - 

Stock based compensation expense

  -   77   -   77 

Balance at January 31, 2014

    14,684,165 shares

 $1,468  $15,980  $(25,173) $(7,725)


COMARCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

  

Years Ended January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

        

Net loss

 $(2,058) $(5,592)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations tonet cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

        

Depreciation and amortization

  55   97 

Loss on sale/retirement of property and equipment

  32   11 

Amortization of loan discount

  291   1,365 

Stock-based compensation expense

  77   159 

Provision for doubtful accounts receivable

  16   (63)

Provision for obsolete inventory

  631   (1,161)

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities

  (570)  1,101 

Supplier settlement

  (60)  (1,443)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

        

Accounts receivable due from customers

  1,307   (367)

Accounts receivable due from suppliers

  518   (935)

Inventory

  (165)  1,826 

Other assets

  (17)  63 

Accounts payable

  675   1,740 

Accrued liabilities

  (289)  487 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  443   (2,712)
         

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

        

Purchases of property and equipment

  (9)  (102)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

  28   10 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activites

  19   (92)
         
         

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

        

Loan proceeds

  1,500   2,000 

Loan repayment

  (2,000)  - 

Net proceeds from common stock issued

  1,030   - 

Net cash provided by financing activities

  530   2,000 
         

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  992   (804)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

  104   908 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

 $1,096  $104 
         

Noncash investing and financing activities:

        

Loan discount recorded in connection with issurance of warrants

 $-  $1,365 

Debt discount recorded upon issuance of convertible debt

 $624  $25 

Loss on retired fixed assets at contract manufacturers

 $60  $- 
         

Supplementary disclosures of cash flow information:

        

Cash paid for interest

 $76  $2 

Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds

 $2  $- 


COMARCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.

OrganizationRelated Persons

Comarco, Inc. was incorporated in California in 1960 and its common stock has been publicly traded since 1971, when it was spun-off from Genge Industries, Inc. Comarco Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc. (“CWT”) was incorporated in the state of Delaware in September 1993. Comarco and CWT are collectively referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” “Comarco,” or the “Company”.

2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The summary of our significant accounting policies presented below is designed to assist the reader in understanding our consolidated financial statements. Such financial statements and related notes are the representations of our management, who are responsible for their integrity and objectivity. In the opinion of management, these accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America in all material respects, and have been consistently applied in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Principles of Consolidation

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Comarco, Inc. and CWT. All material intercompany balances, transactions, and profits have been eliminated.

Future Operations, Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have experienced substantial operating losses for fiscal years ended January 31, 2014 and 2013 totaling approximately $2.1 million and $5.6 million, respectively. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue to operate as a going concern, which contemplates that we will realize our assets and satisfy our liabilities and commitments in the ordinary course of business. Our consolidated financial statements do not reflect any adjustments related to the outcome of this uncertainty. Our future is highly dependent on our ability to successfully resolve our current litigation, capitalize on our portfolio of patents, generate positive cash flows and obtain borrowings or raise capital to meet our liquidity needs.

Our business during fiscal year 2014 and 2013 was almost entirely driven by sales of our products to Lenovo. However, as previously announced in August 2013, Lenovo notified us of their intention to cease offering our Constellation product, the power adapter we designed and developed for Lenovo and terminated its relationship with us. We completed shipping product to Lenovo during our third fiscal quarter. As a result of this decision by Lenovo, we generated de minimus revenue in our fourth fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2014. The loss of Lenovo as a customer will have a material adverse impact on our future results of operations. We have reduced and/or eliminated certain operating expenses to minimize future losses and cash burn and will continue our efforts in this regard. Comarco is currently analyzing and will continue to analyze a range of alternatives to build and/or preserve value for its stakeholders, including, but not limited to, exploring additional investment and incremental financing from current and/or new investors, the engagement of advisors to assist in exploring strategic options for us as well as identifying potential partnerships for the purpose of monetizing some or all of the our patent portfolio and past, present, and future infringement claims. There can be no assurances that we will be successful in implementing any of these alternatives, or if implemented, that any of these alternatives will successfully preserve or increase shareholder value.

In February 2014, two of our ongoing litigation matters were resolved. In the Chicony matter, on February 4, 2014, a jury returned a verdict in our favor and awarded us damages of approximately $10.8 million, offset by previously accrued liabilities of $1.1 million for a net award of approximately $9.7 million. Because the award may be appealed, we will not recognize the award in our financial statements until the award is realized. If and once realized, a portion of our award may be payable to our attorneys pursuant to an alternative professional fee arrangement. In addition, we may be entitled to reimbursement of attorney’s and other fees pending final judgment. Together, these matters may increase or decrease the net financial impact of this verdict on the Company. Also on February 4, 2014, Comarco and Kensington entered into a settlement and licensing agreement with an effective date of February 1, 2014 that dismisses all claims between the two parties arising from the litigation.


Our patent portfolio covering key technical aspects of our products could potentially generate a future revenue stream based upon royalties paid to us by others for the use of some or all of our patents in third party products. We are currently exploring opportunities to expand, protect, and monetize our patent portfolio, including through the sale or licensing of our patent portfolio. In the future, we may resume our traditional activities, if and when possible.

We had negative working capital totaling approximately $7.8 million at January 31, 2014, of which $2.5 million relates to the fair value of derivative liabilities. In order for us to conduct our business for the next twelve months, to continue operations thereafter and to be able to discharge our liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business, we must raise additional funds, through the sale or licensing of our patent portfolio, obtain additional debt and/or equity financing orprevail in our ongoing litigation to meet our working capital needs. There is no assurance that we will succeed in the sale or licensing of our patent portfolio or raise additional financing and if we are not successful doing so, we may have to evaluate other alternatives or partially, or entirely, cease our operations.

Use of Estimates

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

Certain accounting principles require subjective and complex judgments to be used in the preparation of financial statements. Accordingly, a different financial presentation could result depending on the judgments, estimates, or assumptions that are used. Such estimates and assumptions include, but are not specifically limited to, those required in the assessment of the impairment of long-lived assets, allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation allowances for deferred tax assets, valuation of derivative liabilities and determination of stock-based compensation.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue from product sales was recognized upon shipment of products provided there were no uncertainties regarding customer acceptance, persuasive evidence of an arrangement existed, the sales price was fixed or determinable, and collectability was probable. Generally, our products were shipped FOB named point of shipment, whether it was Lake Forest, which was the location of our corporate headquarters, or China, the shipping point for most of our contract manufacturers.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

All highly liquid investments with original maturity dates of three months or less when acquired are classified as cash and cash equivalents. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates the amounts shown in the consolidated financial statements. Cash and cash equivalents are generally maintained in uninsured accounts, typically Eurodollar deposits with daily liquidity, which are subject to investment risk including possible loss of principal invested.

Restricted Cash

Our restricted cash balances are secured by separate bank accounts and represent i) a $77,000 letter of credit that serves as the security deposit for our corporate office lease and ii) $5,000 which serves as collateral for credit card chargebacks associated with our internet website.

Accounts Receivable due from Customers

Our management monitors collections and payments from our customers and maintains a provision for estimated credit losses based upon our historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that we have identified. Management analyzes specific customer accounts and establishes reserves for uncollectible receivables based upon specific identification of account balances that have indications of uncertainty of collection. Indicationsof uncertainty of collections may include the customer’s inability to pay, customer dissatisfaction, or other factors. Significant management judgments and estimates must be made and used in connection with establishing the allowance for doubtful accounts in any accounting period. Because our accounts receivable are concentrated in a relatively few number of customers, a significant change in the liquidity or financial position of any one of these customers could have a material adverse effect on the collectability of our accounts receivable and our future operating results.


Accounts Receivable due from Suppliers

Oftentimes we were able to source components locally that we later sold to our contract manufacturers, who built the finished goods, and other suppliers. This was especially the case when new products were initially introduced into production. Sales to our contract manufacturers (or “CMs”) and other suppliers were excluded from revenue and were recorded as a reduction to cost of revenue. During fiscal 2013, our relationship with Power System Technologies, Ltd. (formerly Flextronics Electronics) the CM who builds the product we sell to Lenovo transitioned from a relationship where we directly sourced just a few components in the bill of material to a process where we directly sourced all of the component parts in the bill of material.

Inventory

Inventory is valued at the lower of cost (calculated on average cost, which approximates first-in, first-out basis) or market value. We regularly review inventory quantities on hand and record a write down of excess and obsolete inventory based primarily on excess quantities on hand based upon historical and forecasted component usage. As of January 31, 2014, we no longer had any inventory on hand.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Additions, improvements, and major renewals are capitalized; maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the expected useful lives of the property and equipment. The expected useful lives of office furnishings and fixtures are five to seven years, and of equipment and purchased software are two to five years. The expected useful life of tooling equipment, molds used for pre-production and mass production of our power adapters, is 18 months. The expected useful life of leasehold improvements, which is included in office furnishings and fixtures, is the lesser of the term of the lease or five years.

We evaluate property and equipment for impairment when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amounts. Factors considered important which could trigger an impairment review include, but are not limited to, significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the manner of use of the assets or the strategy for our overall business, and significant negative industry or economic trends. If such assets are identified to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. We did not experience any changes in our business or circumstances to require an impairment analysis nor did we recognize any impairment charges during the fiscal years ended January 31, 2014 and 2013.

Assets to be disposed of are separately presented in the consolidated balance sheets and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated.

Research and Development Costs

Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred and are reported as engineering and support costs. During fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013, we incurred approximately $0.4 million and $0.9 million in research and development expense, respectively.

Income Taxes

As part of the process of preparing our consolidated financial statements, we are required to estimate our provision for income taxes in each of the tax jurisdictions in which we conducts business. This process involves estimating our actual current tax expense in conjunction with the evaluation and measurement of temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of certain items for tax and accounting purposes. These temporary timing differences result in the establishment of deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are recorded on a net basis and included in our consolidated balance sheets. On a periodic basis, we assess the probability that our net deferred tax assets, if any, will be recovered. If after evaluating all of the positive and negative evidence, we conclude that it is more likely than not that we will not recover some portion or all of the net deferred tax assets, a valuation allowance is provided with a corresponding charge to tax expense to reserve the portion of the deferred tax assets which are estimated to be more likely than not to be realized.


Significant management judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any required valuation allowance. We continue to maintain a full valuation allowance on the entire deferred tax asset balance. This valuation allowance was established based on management’s overall assessment of risks and uncertainties related to our future ability to realize, and hence, utilize certain deferred tax assets, primarily consisting of net operating loss carry forwards and temporary differences. Due to the current and prior years’ operating losses, the adjusted net deferred tax assets remain fully reserved as of January 31, 2014.

We apply the uncertain tax provisions of the Income Taxes Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”), which interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement criteria for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The topic also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest, and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.

During fiscal 2014, we recorded a net loss of $2.1 million and recorded income tax expense of $1,600, which represents the minimum tax due in the state of California. The net deferred tax asset of $16.7 million at January 31, 2014, $1.1 million of which relates to net operating losses created in fiscal 2014, continues to be fully reserved.

During fiscal 2013, we recorded a net loss of $5.6 million and recorded income tax expense of $1,600, which represents the minimum tax due in the state of California. The net deferred tax asset of $17.7 million at January 31, 2013, $1.9 million of which relates to net operating losses created in fiscal 2013, continues to be fully reserved.

Advertising

 

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. We began advertising late in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 in order to drive internet users to visit our website,www.chargesource.com, and ultimately make a purchase. Advertising incurred during fiscal 2014 and 2013 totaled approximately $2,000 and $23,000, respectively.

Warranty Costs

We provide limited warranties for products for a period generally not to exceed 24 months. We accrue for the estimated cost of warranties at the time revenue is recognized. The accrual is consistent with our actual claims experience. Should actual warranty claim rates differ from our estimates, revisions to the liability would be required.

Derivative Liabilities

A derivative is an instrument whose value is “derived” from an underlying instrument or index such as a future, forward, swap, option contract, or other financial instrument with similar characteristics, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities. As a matter of policy, the Company does not invest in separable financial derivatives or engage in hedging transactions. However, the Company has entered into certain financing transactions in fiscal 2013 that involve financial equity instruments containing certain features that have resulted in the instruments being deemed derivatives. The Company may engage in other similar complex financing transactions in the future, but not with the intention to enter into derivative instruments. Derivatives are measured at fair value using the Monte Carlo simulation pricing model and marked to market through earnings. However, such new and/or complex instruments may have immature or limited markets. As a result, the pricing models used for valuation of derivatives often incorporate significant estimates and assumptions. Changes in these subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimate of the fair value of derivative liabilities and, consequently, the related amount recognized as loss due to change in fair value of derivative liabilities on the consolidated statement of operations. Furthermore, depending on the terms of a derivative, the valuation of derivatives may be removed from the financial statements upon exercise or conversion of the underlying instrument into some other security.


We evaluate free-standing derivative instruments to properly classify such instruments within stockholders’ equity or as liabilities in our financial statements. Our policy is to settle instruments indexed to our common shares on a first-in-first-out basis.

The classification of a derivative instrument is reassessed at each balance sheet date. If the classification changes as a result of events during a reporting period, the instrument is reclassified as of the date of the event that caused the reclassification. There is no limit on the number of times a contract may be reclassified.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we adopted the guidance, as codified in Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 815-40,Derivatives and Hedging,Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock, that requires us to apply a two-step model in determining whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature is indexed to our own stock and thus enables it to qualify for equity classification. The warrants issued to Broadwood Partners, L.P. (“Broadwood”) contain provisions that adjust the exercise price in the event of certain dilutive issuance of our securities (see Note 7). Accordingly, the Company considered the warrants to be subject to price protection and classified them as derivative liabilities at the date of issuance with a fair value of $1.4 million and a corresponding discount to the underlying loan payable (see Note 8). Additionally, during the first quarter of fiscal 2014, we entered into a Loan Agreement with Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership (“Elkhorn”) which contains convertible provisions that allow Elkhorn to convert the loan into common stock. The conversion price may be adjusted in the event of certain dilutive issuance of our securities. Accordingly, the Company considered the convertible debt to be subject to price protection and created a discount to the underlying loan payable and classified that value as derivative liabilities at the date of issuance with a fair value of $0.6 million(see Note 8).

Concentrations of Credit RiskTransactions Summary

Our cash and cash equivalents are principally on deposit in a non-insured short-term asset management account at a large financial institution. Accounts receivable potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk. We generally do not require collateral for accounts receivable. When required, we maintain allowances for credit losses, and to date such losses have been within management’s expectations. Once a specific account receivable has been reserved for as potentially uncollectible, our policy is to continue to pursue collections for a period of up to one year prior to recording a receivable write-off.

Loss Per Common Share

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period excluding the dilutive effect of potential common stock, which for us consists solely of stock awards. Diluted earnings per share reflects the dilution that would result from the exercise of all dilutive stock awards outstanding during the period. The effect of such potential common stock is computed using the treasury stock method (see Note 11).

Stock-Based Compensation

We grant stock awards, restricted stock and restricted stock units for a fixed number of shares to employees, consultants, and directors with an exercise or grant price equal to the fair value of the shares at the date of grant.

We account for stock-based compensation using the modified prospective method, which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock awards at fair value on date of grant and recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable due from customers and suppliers, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, a short-term loan and derivative liabilities. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities are considered to be representative of their respective fair values because of the short-term nature of those instruments. The carrying amount of our loan, net of discount, approximates fair value since the loan balance is derived from the valuation of the derivative liabilities discussed below. The fair value of the derivative liabilities, which are comprised of the warrants issued/issuable to Broadwood and conversion and anti-dilutive features embedded in the Elkhorn Convertible Note, at January 31, 2014 and 2013 was $2.5 million. Warrants and the conversion features classified as derivative liabilities are reported at their estimated fair value, with changes in fair value being reported in current period results of operations.


Legal expense classification

Our legal expenses are classified in either selling, general, and administrative expenses or engineering and support expenses depending on the nature of the legal expense. All legal expenses incurred related to our intellectual property, including associated litigation expense and maintenance of our patent portfolio, are included in engineering and support expenses in our consolidated statement of operations. The legal expenses included in engineering and support expenses decreased approximately $1.2 million during the year ended January 31, 2014, when compared to the prior fiscal year. The decrease in legal expenses during fiscal 2014 is predominantly due to alternative fee arrangements we entered into with our legal counsel regarding the Chicony case and our other ongoing infringement and enforcement litigation matters. All other legal expenses, including all other litigation expense and public company legal expense are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in our consolidated statement of operations. The legal expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses during fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 was $0.7 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated events subsequent to January 31, 2014 through the date the accompanying consolidated financial statements were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for transactions and other events that may require adjustment of and/or disclosure in such financial statements (see Note 14).

3.

Customer and Supplier Concentrations

Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is derived from a single customer, Lenovo. As discussed in Note 2 above, Lenovo notified us of their intention to cease offering Comarco’s product to its customers. We shipped approximately 20,000 of our Constellation units to Lenovo and 11,000 field replacement units to Lenovo affiliates during the third fiscal quarter of 2014, and we have no further orders from Lenovo or their affiliates. The loss of Lenovo will have a material adverse impact on our future revenues and results of operations.

The customers providing 10 percent or more of our revenue for either of the years ended January 31, 2014 and 2013 are listed below (in thousands, except percentages).

  

Years Ended January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 

Total revenue

 $4,429   100% $6,338   100%
                 

Customer concentration:

                

Lenovo Information Products Co., Ltd.

 $4,319   98%  6,203   98%
  $4,319   98% $6,203   98%

Revenue for fiscal 2014 decreased to $4.4 million compared to $6.3 million for fiscal 2013. The decrease is attributable to by decreased sales to our principal customer Lenovo. In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, Lenovo terminated its relationship with us. We completed our final shipment of product to Lenovo during the third quarter ended October 31, 2013 and we generated de minimus revenue in our fourth quarter ending January 31, 2014. 

Our revenues by geographic location for the years ended January 31, 2014 and 2013 are listed below (in thousands, except percentages).


  

Years Ended January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 

Revenue:

                

Asia-Pacific

 $4,319   98%  6,238   98%

North America

  73   2% $78   1%

Europe

  37   1%  22   0%
  $4,429   100% $6,338   100%

The suppliers comprising 10 percent or more of our gross accounts receivable due from customers at either January 31, 2014 or 2013 are listed below (in thousands, except percentages).

  

Years Ended January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 

Total gross accounts receivable due fromcustomers

 $-   0% $1,307   100%

Customer concentration:

                

Lenovo Information Products Co., Ltd.

 $-   0%  1,291   99%

Dell Inc. and affililates

  -   0%  -   0%
  $-   0% $-   0%

The suppliers comprising 10 percent or more of our gross accounts receivable due from suppliers at either January 31, 2014 or 2013 are listed below (in thousands, except percentages).

  

Years Ended January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 

Total gross accounts receivable due fromsuppliers

 $128   100% $1,156   100%

Customer concentration:

                

Power Systems Technologies, Ltd.

 $-   0% $1,008   87%

Zheng Ge Electrical Co., Ltd.

  122   95%  122   11%
  $122   95% $1,130   98%

Zheng Ge Electrical Co., Ltd. (“Zheng Ge”) was a tip supplier for the Bronx product, which was subject to a recall. We previously sourced some of the component parts that Zheng Ge used in the manufacture of the tips. We ceased paying Zheng Ge during the course of the product recall while we investigated the manufacturing defect which ultimately caused the recall and, likewise, Zheng Ge ceased paying us.

The suppliers and other vendors comprising 10 percent or more of our gross accounts payable at either January 31, 2014 or 2013 are listed below (in thousands, except percentages).

  

Years Ended January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 
                 

Total gross accounts payable

 $4,363   100% $3,688   100%

Supplier and vendor concentration:

                

Chicony Power Technology, Co. Ltd.

 $1,100   25% $1,100   30%
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP $1,953   45% $1,614   44%
  $3,053   70% $2,714   74%

Chicony Power Technology, Co. Ltd., (“Chicony”) was the manufacturer of the Bronx product, which was subject to a recall and we are currently in litigation with Chicony (see Note 13). We made no payments to this supplier during either fiscal 2014 or 2013. On February 4, 2014, a jury returned a verdict in our favor and awarded us damages of approximately $10.8 million, offset by previously accrued liabilities of $1.1 million for a net award of approximately $9.7 million. Because the award is subject to entry of final judgment and may be appealed, we will not recognize the award in our financial statements until the award is realized. We have made no payments to Chicony during fiscal 2014(see Note 13).


4.

Inventory

Inventory, net of reserves, consists of the following (in thousands):

  

January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 
         

Raw materials

 $-  $397 

Finished goods

  -   69 
  $-  $466 

As of January 31, 2014, we wrote down our remaining inventory balances, representing primarily component inventory in excess of requirements and charged to cost of revenues. We also shipped certain components to a liquidator in an attempt to salvage some economic value from these parts, but to date we have not recovered any amounts and expect such recoveries to be minor.

As of January 31, 2013, approximately $720,000 of total gross inventory was located at our corporate headquarters. The remaining balance was located at various contract manufacturer locations in Asia and at a third party inventory warehouse for our customer, Lenovo.

5.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

  

January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 
         

Office furnishing and fixtures

 $605  $619 

Equipment

  973   2,294 

Purchased software

  66   66 
   1,644   2,979 

Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization

  (1,630)  (2,859)
  $14  $120 

We held equipment, primarily tooling and fixtures at various contract manufacturer locations in China related to our customer, Lenovo. As of January 31, 2014, we retired all fixed assets at these contract manufacturer locations.

As of January 31, 2013, tooling and fixtures equipment with a cost basis of approximately $1,300,000 and with a net book value of approximately $45,000 was located at various contract manufacturer locations in China.

During fiscal 2013, nearly fully depreciated office furnishings and equipment with a cost basis of $400,000 and $275,000, respectively, was retired through a process of physical inspection and management inquiry. We recorded a loss on retirement of assets of $11,000 related to these transactions.

Depreciation and amortization expense for fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 totaled $55,000 and $97,000, respectively.


6.

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

  

January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 
         

Uninvoiced materials and services received

 $458  $1,269 

Accrued legal and professional fees

  161   169 

Accrued payroll and related expenses

  58   147 

Accrued warranty

  20   68 

Other

  315   178 
  $1,012  $1,831 

At January 31, 2014, approximately $0.3 million or 70 percent of total uninvoiced materials and services received of $0.5 million, included in accrued liabilities were payable to Zheng Ge Electrical Co. Ltd. (“Zheng Ge”). At January 31, 2013, approximately $1.1 million or 85 percent of total uninvoiced materials and services of $0.6 million, included in accrued liabilities were payable to Zheng Ge. We ceased paying Zheng Ge during the course of the recall. (see Note 13)

7.

Loan Agreement

 

On February 11, 2013, the Company and Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership (“Elkhorn”), entered into a Secured Loan Agreement (the “Elkhorn Loan Agreement”) and a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Elkhorn SPA”), and certain related agreements, which are described below (collectively, the “Elkhorn Agreements”). As shown in the beneficial ownership table under Item 12 of this Form 10-K/A, Elkhorn is a significant shareholder of the Company. In addition, Wayne Cadwallader, Managing Partner – Research for Elkhorn Partners L.P. is (and was at the time of the transactions described below) one of our board members.

Pursuant to thosethe Elkhorn Agreements, Elkhorn has made a $1.5 million senior secured loan to the Company with a maturity date of November 30, 2014 and has purchased a total of 6,250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a cash purchase price of $0.16 per share, generating an additional $1.0 million of cash for the Company. The average of the closing prices of the Company’s common stock in the over-the-counter market for the five trading days immediately preceding February 11, 2013 was $0.14 per share and, for the 29 trading days that began on January 2, 2013 and ended on February 8, 2013, was $0.158 per share. On February 11, 2013, the Company used approximately $2.1 million of the proceeds of $2.5 million from the Elkhorn Loan and the sale of the shares to Elkhorn to pay the entire principal amount of and all accrued interest on the Broadwood Loan.Loan (described below).

 

Secured Loan Agreement with Elkhorn Partners.Partners

 

The Elkhorn Loan, which is evidenced by a promissory note (the “Elkhorn Note”), issued by the Company to Elkhorn, bears interest at 7% for the first 12 months of the Elkhorn Loan, increasing to 8.5% thereafter and continuing until the Elkhorn Loan is paid in full. The Elkhorn Loan matures on November 30, 2014 (the “Maturity Date”); however, the Company has the right, at its option, to prepay the Elkhorn Loan, in whole or in part, without penalty or premium.


 

The Elkhorn Loan Agreement provides that if and to the extent the Company does not pay the Elkhorn Loan in full by its Maturity Date, then, Elkhorn will have the right, at its option (but not the obligation), to convert the then unpaid balance of the Elkhorn Loan, in whole or in part, into shares of Company common stock at a conversion price of $0.25 per share. That conversion price is subject to possible adjustment on (i) certain sales of Company common stock at a price lower than $0.25 per share, (ii) stock splits of, stock dividends on and any reclassification of the Company’s outstanding shares, and (iii) certain mergers or reorganizations of the Company, as provided in Article III of the Elkhorn Loan Agreement. This conversion feature creates a derivative liability that is described in Note 8.

 

The Elkhorn Loan Agreement contains customary representations and warranties of and affirmative and negative covenants on the part of the Company and CWT.its wholly owned subsidiary, Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc. (“CWT”). The Elkhorn Agreement also provides that the Elkhorn Loan, together with accrued interest, will become immediately due and payable upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, which is defined in the Elkhorn Loan Agreement to include each of the following, among others: (i) a failure of the Company to pay the principal of or accrued interest on the Elkhorn Loan which continues remediedunremedied for three calendar days (except that such grace period shall not apply to amounts due at the Maturity Date of the Loan), (ii) the Company or CWT commits a breach of any of their other material obligations under the Elkhorn Loan Agreement or under any of the Debt Related Agreements (described below)related debt related agreements and the breach which remains uncured for a period ranging from 15 days to 30 days (depending on the nature of the breach) following receipt of notice of the breach from Elkhorn; (iii) any of the representations or warranties of the Company or CWT contained in the Elkhorn Loan Agreement prove to have been untrue or incorrect in any material respect, (iv) the Company or CWT fails to pay indebtedness as such term is defined in the Elkhorn Loan Agreement, in the amount of $200,000 or more owed to any other creditor, (v) one or more judgments are entered against the Company or CWT in an aggregate amount of $200,000 or more, which are not satisfied, discharged, stayed or bonded against within the succeeding 30 days, and (vi) the filing by the Company of a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or the Company’s failure to obtain the dismissal, within 60 days, of an involuntary petition filed against it in bankruptcy, or a receiver or liquidator is appointed over, or an attachment is issued against a substantial part of the assets of the Company or CWT, which in either case remains undismissed for the succeeding thirty (30)30 days.


 

Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, interest on the Elkhorn Loan will accrue at the lesser of (i) 15% per annum or (ii) the highest rate permitted by applicable law.

 

Debt Related Agreements. In connection with the Elkhorn Loan Agreement, the Company and CWT entered into a Security Agreement and the Company entered into a Pledge Agreement (collectively, the “Debt Related Agreements”) with Elkhorn to secure the payment and performance by the Company and CWT of their respective obligations under the Elkhorn Loan Agreement and the Debt Related Agreements. Set forth below is a summary of those Agreements.

Security Agreement. As security for the performance of their respective obligations under the Elkhorn Loan Agreement and the Debt Related Agreements, the Company and CWT have entered into a security agreement (the “Security Agreement”) granting Elkhorn a first priority perfected security interest in all of their assets, including their intellectual property rights. The Security Agreement provides that, on the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, whether by the Company or CWT, Elkhorn will become entitled to take possession of and to sell the assets of the Company and CWT to the extent necessary to recover the amounts due Elkhorn under the Elkhorn Loan Agreement and any other amounts that may be due and payable to Elkhorn under any of the Debt Related Agreements.

Pledge Agreement. As additional security for the payment and performance of its obligations under the Elkhorn Loan Agreement, the Company has entered into a Pledge Agreement (the “Pledge Agreement”) pursuant to which it has pledged and will deliver possession to Elkhorn of all of CWT’s outstanding shares. The Pledge Agreement provides, among other things, that upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Elkhorn will become entitled to transfer the CWT shares into its name, to vote those shares and, subject to applicable securities laws, to sell those shares in order to recover amounts owed to it by the Company.

Elkhorn Stock Purchase Agreement

 

Concurrently with the Company’s entry into the Elkhorn Loan Agreement, the Company and Elkhorn entered into the Elkhorn SPA. Pursuant to that Elkhorn SPA Agreement, the Company has sold 6,250,000 shares of its common stock to Elkhorn at a price of $0.16 per share, resulting in an aggregate purchase price of $1.0 million. As noted above, that purchase price compares to an average per share closing price for Comarco’s shares of $0.14 during the five trading days immediately preceding the sale of the shares to Elkhorn, and an average per share closing price of $0.158 for the 29 trading days that that began on January 1, 2013 and ended on February 8, 2013.

 

The purchase price of $0.16 per share paid by Elkhorn for those shares was determined by arms-length negotiations between Elkhorn and the members of a special committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, comprised of three of the directors who have no affiliation with Elkhorn and no financial interest, other than their interests solely as shareholders of the Company, in either the loan or share transactions with Elkhorn. That per share purchase price was determined based on a number of factors, including the Company’s inability, notwithstanding its best efforts, to raise additional capital from other prospective institutional investors during the six month term of the Broadwood Loan and the recent trading prices of the Company’s shares in the over-the-counter market.market, which averaged $0.14 per share during the five trading days immediately preceding the sale of the shares to Elkhorn, and $0.158 per share over the 29 trading days that that began on January 2, 2013 and ended on February 8, 2013.

 

Broadwood Senior Secured Six Month Term Loan Agreement

 

The Company entered into a Senior Secured Six Month Term Loan Agreement dated July 27, 2012 (the “Broadwood Loan Agreement”) with Broadwood, a partnership managed by Broadwood Capital, Inc., the general partner of Broadwood. As shown in the beneficial ownership table under Item 12 of this Form 10-K.A, Broadwood is a significant shareholder of the Company. In addition, Richard LeBuhn, Senior Vice President of Broadwood Capital, Inc. (the general partner of Broadwood), is (and was at the time of the transactions described below) one of our board members.

 

 

 

Pursuant to that Broadwood Loan Agreement, Broadwood made a $2,000,000 senior secured six month loan (the “Broadwood Loan”) to the Company and to CWT, as co-borrower. The Broadwood Loan bore interest at 5% per annum, ranked senior in right of payment to all other indebtedness of the Company and was due and payable in full on January 28, 2013. The Company originally intended to repay the Broadwood Loan and accrued interest from the $3.0 million in proceeds that was expected to be received from Broadwood in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, pursuant to the Broadwood Stock Purchase Agreement (“Broadwood SPA”) discussed below.

 

On January 28, 2013, the maturity date of the Broadwood Loan, the Company was informed by Broadwood, that it was Broadwood’s position that one or more of the conditions precedent to its obligation to purchase the Company’s shares pursuant to the Broadwood SPA had not been satisfied and, as a result, Broadwood would not consummate that purchase and, therefore, the Company would have to repay the Broadwood Loan in cash. On February 11,Subsequent to the fiscal year-ended January 31, 2013, the Company repaid the amounts outstanding under the Broadwood Loan Agreement in full.full from the Elkhorn proceeds discussed above.

 

Broadwood Stock Purchase Agreement and Stock Purchase Warrants

 

Concurrently with the execution of the Broadwood Loan Agreement, the Company and Broadwood entered into the Broadwood SPA. That agreement provided for the purchase by Broadwood of up to 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Shares”), at a price of $1.00 per Share, subject to the following conditions: (i) during the six month term of the Broadwood Loan, the Company would use its best commercial efforts to raise at least $3.0 million from the sale of additional equity securities to other investors, which could include other shareholders of the Company, and (ii) the Company remained in compliance with its covenants under the Broadwood Loan Agreement. The Broadwood SPA provided that if, at any time between July 27, 2012 and July 27, 2013, the Company sells any shares of its common stock (or sells or issues securities that are convertible or exercisable into shares of common stock) at a price less than $1.00 per share, the Company will be required to issue outright to Broadwood, without additional consideration from it, a number of additional Shares (the “Make-Whole Shares”) sufficient to reduce the per share price paid by Broadwood for the total number of the Shares and Make-Whole Shares issued under the Broadwood SPA to that lower price.

 

As consideration for the Broadwood Loan and Broadwood’s entry into the Broadwood SPA, on July 27, 2012 the Company issued stock purchase warrants (the “Warrants”) to Broadwood entitling it to purchase up to a total of 1,704,546 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Warrant Shares”), at a price of $1.00 per Warrant Share, at any time through July 2020.

 

On July 27, 2012, the Company also entered into a Warrant Commitment Letter, which provided that if the Company raised less than $3.0 million from sales of equity securities to other investors during the six month term of the Broadwood Loan, then Broadwood will receive an additional Warrant (the “Additional Warrant”) entitling it to purchase, also at a price of $1.00 per share, an amount of shares of the Company’s common stock to be determined based on a formula in the Warrant Commitment Letter, with such amount not to exceed 1,000,000 additional shares (the amount of such additional shares, “Additional Warrant Shares”). The exercise price is to be adjusted if the Company completes subsequent financings at less than the current exercise price as described below.

 

The Warrants, including the Additional Warrant, provide that if the Company sells shares of its common stock (or any securities that are convertible or exercisable into shares of Company common stock) at a price less than $1.00 per share, then, subject to certain exceptions (including grants of stock incentives and sales of shares to officers, employees or directors under the Company’s equity incentive plans and issuances of shares in business acquisitions), the exercise price of the Warrants, including the Additional Warrant, then outstanding will be reduced to that lower price and the number of Warrant Shares purchasable by Broadwood on exercise of the Warrants and the Additional Warrant will be proportionately increased. The Warrants and the Additional Warrant have been accounted for as derivative liabilities resulting from the instruments’ price protection features.

 

The Warrants and the Additional Warrant (collectively, the “Broadwood Warrants”) also grant to Broadwood the right to require the Company (i) to register the Warrant Shares under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) for possible resale and (ii) to include the Warrant Shares in any registration statement that the Company may file to register, under the Securities Act, the sale of Company shares for cash.

 

 

 

As noted above, the Company was informed by Broadwood on January 28, 2013, that it was Broadwood’s position that one or more of the conditions precedent to its obligation to purchase the Company’s shares pursuant to the Broadwood SPA had not been satisfied and, as a result, Broadwood would not consummate that purchase.

 

The Company’s position is that, contrary to Broadwood’s assertions, all of the conditions under the Broadwood SPA had been satisfied, and Broadwood’s refusal to purchase 3,000,000 shares of Company common stock, at the price of $1.00 per share, constituted a material breach by Broadwood of its obligations under the Broadwood SPA. As a result, as of the date of filing this report, the Company has not issued any Additional Warrant Shares to Broadwood and each party has reserved its rights under and with respect to the Broadwood SPA and the Broadwood Warrants.

 

8.

Fair Value Measurements

We follow FASB ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" (“ASC 820”), in connection with assets and liabilities measured at fair valuePolicy on a recurring basis subsequent to initial recognition. The guidance applies to our derivative liabilities. We had no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for any period reported.Related Person Transactions

 

ASC 820 requiresOur Board of Directors has adopted a written policy and procedures for the review of any transaction, arrangement or relationship in which the Company was or is to be a participant and one of our executive officers, directors, director nominees or a 5 percent shareholder (or any member of the immediate family of any of the foregoing), or any entity in which persons listed above, either individually or in the aggregate, have a greater than 10 percent ownership interest, each of whom we refer to as a “related person,” has or will have a direct or indirect material interest. We refer to these transactions as “related person transactions.” The policy is administered by the Audit and Finance Committee.

The policy calls for any proposed related person transaction to be reviewed and approved by our Audit and Finance Committee. Whenever practicable, the Committee will review, and, in its discretion, may approve the related person transaction in advance, but the policy also permits the Committee to consider and ratify transactions that assets and liabilities carried at fair valuehave already occurred, when necessary. Any related person transactions that are ongoing in nature will be classifiedreviewed annually. The Committee will review and disclosedconsider such information regarding the related person transaction as it deems appropriate under the circumstances. The policy also requires Committee review and approval of (1) any charitable contribution to an organization in onewhich a related person serves as a director or trustee or is actively engaged in fund-raising and (2) any proposed transaction in which a related person may participate that involves a corporate opportunity of potential value to the following three categories. We measure the fair valueCompany. The policy provides that certain de minimis transactions do not create a material direct or indirect interest on behalf of applicable financialrelated parties and, non-financial assets based on the following fair value hierarchy:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs thattherefore, are not corroborated by market data.covered under the policy.

 

The hierarchy noted above requires us to minimizeAudit and Finance Committee may approve a related person transaction only if the use of unobservable inputs and to use observable market data, if available, when determining fair value.

The fair value of our recorded derivative liabilities is determined based on unobservable inputsCommittee determines that, are not corroborated by market data, which is a Level 3 classification. We record derivative liabilities on our balance sheet at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in our consolidated statements of operations.

The hierarchy noted above requires the Company to minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to use observable market data, if available, when determining fair value. There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and/or Level 3 during fiscal 2014. Our fair value measurements at the January 31, 2014 reporting date are classified based on the valuation technique level noted in the table below (in thousands):

      

Quoted Prices

         
      

in Active

  

Significant Other

  

Significant

 
  

January 31,

  

Markets for

  

Observable

  

Unobservable

 

Description

 

2014

  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

 

Derivative Liabilties

 $2,520  $-  $-  $2,520 

The following outlines the significant weighted average assumptions used to estimate the fair value information presented, in connection with the conversion and anti-dilutive features embedded in the Elkhorn Secured Loan Agreement in Note 7 utilizing the Monte Carlo simulation model:

January 31, 2014

Risk free interest rate

0.09%

Average expected life (in years)

0.83

Expected volatility

54.17%

Expected dividends

None


The following outlines the significant weighted average assumptions used to estimate the fair value information presented, in connection with our outstanding and contingent warrants issued to Broadwood as described in Note 7 utilizing the Monte Carlo simulation model:

January 31, 2014

Risk free interest rate

1.97%

Average expected life (in years)

6.49

Expected volatility

115.59%

Expected dividends

None

The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of our Level 3 financial instruments for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014 (in thousands):

          

Change in estimated

     
      

Recorded new

  

fair value recognized

     
  

February 1,

  

Derivative

  

in results of

  

January 31,

 

Description

 

2013

  

Liabilities

  

operations

  

2014

 
                 

Broadwood warrants

 $2,466  $-  $(40) $2,426 

Elkhorn conversion features

  0   624   (530)  94 
  $2,466  $624  $(570) $2,520 

9.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense on a consolidated basis consists of the following amounts (in thousands):

  

Years Ended January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 

Federal:

        

Current

 $  $ 

Deferred

      

State:

        

Current

  2   2 

Deferred

      

Foreign:

        

Current

      
  $2  $2 


The effective income tax rate on loss from continuing operations differs from the United States statutory income tax rates for the reasons set forth in the table below (in thousands, except percentages).

  

Years Ended January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 
  

Amount

  

Percent Pretax Income

  

Amount

  

Percent Pretax Income

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and discontinued operations

 $(2,056)  100% $(5,590)  100%
                 

Computed “expected” income tax benefit on loss from continuing operations before income taxes

 $(699)  (34)% $(1,901)  (34)%

State tax, net of federal benefit

  2   0%  (301)  (5)%

Tax credits

     0%  (80)  (2)%

Change in valuation allowance

  (1,074)  (52)%  619   11%

Permanent differences

  (93)  (5)%  969   17%

Return to provision adjustments

     0%  681   12%
Change in state tax rate  1,866   91%        

Other, net

     0%  15    

Income tax expense

 $2     $2    

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at January 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

  

January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 

Deferred tax assets:

        

Inventory

     277 

Property and equipment, principally due to differing depreciation methods

  134   206 

Accruals and reserves

  124   184 

Net research and manufacturer investment credit carryforwards

  2,308   2,563 

Net operating losses

  13,904   14,322 

AMT credit carryforwards

  110   126 

Stock based compensation

  93   69 

Other

  2   2 

Total gross deferred tax assets

  16,675   17,749 

Less: valuation allowance

  (16,675)  (17,749)

Net deferred tax assets

 $  $ 

We have federal and state research and experimentation credit carryforwards of $1.7 million and $2.1 million, respectively, which expire through 2032. We have a net operating loss carryforward of $40.7 million for federal and $33.6 million for state, which expire through 2033. We are reviewing whether a Section 382 ownership change may have occurred as a result of the Elkhorn transaction in fiscal 2014 (Note 7). If this transaction results in an ownership change, it would substantially limit our research and experimentation credits and net operating loss carryforwards.

In assessing the probability that deferred tax assets will benefit future periods, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion orunder all of the deferred tax assets willcircumstances, the transaction is in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders. If the Audit and Finance Committee determines not to approve or ratify a related person transaction, the transaction shall not be realized. The ultimate realizationentered into or continued, as the case may be. No member of deferred tax assetsthe Committee will participate in any review or determination with respect to a related person transaction if the Committee member or any of his or her immediate family members is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income. There was a full valuation allowance for deferred tax assets as of January 31, 2014, an decrease of $1.1 million during the fiscal year, based on management’s overall assessment of risks and uncertainties related to our future ability to realize, and hence utilize, the deferred tax assets.person.

 

A reconciliation of the beginning balance of our unrecognized tax benefits and the ending amount of unrecognized tax benefit is as follows (in thousands):

  

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

 

Balance at February 1, 2013

 $777 

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

   

Reductions due to lapses of statute of limitations

   

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

   

Balance at January 31, 2014

 $777 


The unrecognized tax benefits recorded above, if reversed, would not impact our effective tax rate since we maintain a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax asset. We recognize interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits in the income tax expense line item of the consolidated statement of operations.

We and our subsidiary, CWT, file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in certain state jurisdictions. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal examinations or state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2009 in those jurisdictions where returns have been filed.

10.

Stock Compensation

We have stock-based compensation plans under which outside directors, consultants, and employees are eligible to receive stock options and other equity-based awards. The stock option plans and a director stock option plan provide that officers, key employees, directors and consultants may be granted options to purchase up to 2,675,000 shares of our common stock at not less than 100 percent of the fair market value at the date of grant, unless the grantee is a 10 percent shareholder, in which case the price must not be less than 110 percent of the fair market value.

The Company’s former employee stock option plan (the “Prior Employee Plan”) expired during May 2005. As a result, no new options could be granted under the plan thereafter. This plan provided for the issuance of up to 825,000 shares of common stock. As of January 31,During fiscal 2013, the Prior Employee Plan had 25,000 stock options outstanding. During December 2005, the Board of Directors approvedestablished a special Finance Committee, comprised solely of disinterested directors, and adopteddelegated to that Committee the Company’s 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”) covering 450,000 sharesauthority to negotiate, consider and determine whether or not to approve (i) any debt or equity financing transactions with Elkhorn and (ii) any agreements that might be entered into with or any legal actions that might be taken against Broadwood. For these purposes, a director would be deemed to be disinterested, if he has no relationships with Elkhorn or Broadwood and has no financial interest (other than as a shareholder of common stock. The 2005 Plan was approved by the Company’s shareholders at its annual shareholders’ meetingComarco) in June 2006, and subsequently amended at its annual shareholders’ meetingany transactions that might be entered into or consummated with Elkhorn or in June 2008 to increase the number of shares issuable under the plan from 450,000 to 1,100,000 shares. In July 2011, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2011” Plan) covering 750,000 shares of common stock, as well as the sharesany agreements that remained available for issuance under the 2005 Plan plus sharesmight be negotiated with or actions that were the subject of outstanding awards under the 2005 Plan, which again become available for grant under that plan. Thus, the 2011 Plan combines the 2011 Plan and the 2005 Plan. Under the 2011 Plan, we may grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and performance based awards to employees, consultants and directors. In addition, under the 2011 Plan, awards vest or become exercisable in installments determined by the compensation committee of our Board of Directors. The options granted under Prior Employee Plan expire as determined by the committee, but no later than ten years and one week after the date of grant (five years for 10 percent shareholders). The options granted under the 2011 and 2005 Plan expire as determined by the committee, but no later than ten years after the date of grant (five years for 10 percent shareholders).might be taken against Broadwood.

 

During fiscal 2014, 420,000 restricted stock shares were grantedSince February 1, 2011, except as described above under transactions with related parties, the Company has not been a party to, and has no stock options were granted. The fair valueplans to be a party to, any transaction or series of transactions in which the restricted stock shares granted during fiscal 2014 was estimated using the stock price on the date of the grant of $0.18amount involved exceeded or will exceed $120,000 and a forfeiture rate of 8.2 percent. During fiscal 2013, 300,000 restricted stock units were granted and 465,000 stock options were granted. The fair value of the restricted stock units granted during fiscal 2012 was estimated using the stock price on the date of the grant of $0.16 and a forfeiture rate of 10.63 percent.

The fair value of stock options is determined using a Lattice Binomial model for options with performance-based vesting tied to our stock price and the Black-Scholes valuation model for options with ratable term vesting. Both the Lattice Binomial and Black-Scholes valuation model require the input of subjective assumptions including estimating the length of time employeesin which any related person had or will retain their vested stock options before exercising them (the “expected term”), the estimated volatility of the common stock price over the expected term, and the number of options that will ultimately not complete their vesting requirements (“forfeitures”). Changes in these subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimate of fair value of stock-based compensation and, consequently, the related amount recognized as an expense on the consolidated statements of operations. We review our valuation assumptions at each grant date and, as a result, are likely to change our valuation assumptions used to value stock-based awards granted in future periods. The values derived from using either the Lattice Binomial or Black-Scholes model are recognized as expense over the vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures. The estimation of stock awards that will ultimately vest requires significant judgment. Actual results, and future changes in estimates, may materially differ from our current estimates.


The stock-based compensation expense recognized under ASC Topic 718 is summarized in the table below (in thousands except per share amounts):

  

Years Ended

 
  

January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 $77  $159 

Impact on basic and diluted earnings per share

 $(0.01) $(0.02)

The total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized is approximately $18,200, which will be expensed over a weighted average remaining life of 14 months.

The fair value of the 465,000 options granted under our stock option plans during fiscal 2013 was estimated on the date of grant using the following weighted average assumptions:

Year Ended

January 31, 2013

Weighted average risk-free interest rate

0.7%

Expected life (in years)

5.5

Expected stock volatility

121%

Dividend yield

None

Expected forfeitures

8.2%

Transactions and other information related to stock options granted under these plans for the years ended January 31, 2014 and 2013 are summarized below:

  

Outstanding Options

 
      

Weighted-Ave.

 
  

Number of

  

Exercise

 
  

Shares

  

Price

 

Balance, February 1, 2012

  380,000  $3.93 

Options granted

  465,000   0.40 

Options canceled or expired

  (80,500)  7.90 

Options exercise

  -   - 

Balance, January 31, 2013

  764,500  $1.48 

Options granted

  -     

Options canceled or expired

  (126,000)  2.77 

Options exercise

  -     

Balance, January 31, 2014

  638,500  $1.22 

Stock Options Exercisable at January 31, 2014

  591,100  $1.23 


Transactions and other information related to restricted stock units (“RSU’s”) granted under these plans for the years ended January 31, 2014 and 2013 are summarized below:

  

Outstanding Restricted

 
  

Stock Units

 
      

Weighted-Ave.

 
  

Number of

  

Exercise

 
  

Shares

  

Price

 

Balance, February 1, 2012

  293,651  $3.93 

RSUs granted

  300,000   0.40 

RSUs canceled or expired

  (42,480)  7.90 

RSUs exercise

  (246,845)  0.28 

Balance, January 31, 2013

  304,326  $1.48 

RSUs canceled or expired

  (112,700)  0.16 

RSUs exercise

  (191,626)  0.16 

Balance, January 31, 2014

  -  $- 

The RSU’s canceled or expired in the table above represent the difference between the number of shares awarded and the number issued because the recipient elected a net award to cover personal income taxes.

Transactions and other information related to restricted stock granted under these plans for the year ended January 31, 2014 are summarized below:

  

Outstanding Restricted Stock

 
  

Number of Shares

  

Weighted-Average

Stock Price

on Grant Date

 

Balance, January 31, 2013

  -  $- 

Restricted Stock Granted

  420,000   0.18 

Restricted Stock Forfeited

  -   - 

Balance, January 31, 2014

  420,000  $0.18 

At January 31, 2014 and 2013, the stock awards outstanding had no intrinsic value based upon closing market price of $0.17 per share, respectively.

The following table summarizes information about stock awards outstanding at January 31, 2014:

    

Awards Outstanding

  

Options Exercisable

 

Range of

Exercise/Grant Prices

 

Number

Outstanding

  

Weighted-Ave.

Remaining

Contractual Life

  

Weighted-Ave.

Exercise/Grant Price

  

Number

Exercisable

  

Weighted-Ave.

Exercise Price

 
 $0.40  465,000   8.70  $0.40   465,000  $0.40 
$1.09-

$1.20

  118,500   9.65   1.11   71,100   1.11 
 $4.90

 

  15,000   4.08   4.90   15,000   4.90 
$8.38-

$10.43

  40,000   3.40   9.78   40,000   9.78 
     638,500       1.22   591,100   1.23 

There were 591,100 stock options exercisable at January 31, 2014 at a weighted-average exercise price of $1.23. Shares available under the plans for future grants at January 31, 2014 were 35,224.


11.

Loss Per Share

We calculate basic loss per share by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted loss per share reflect the effects of potentially dilutive securities. Because we incurred net losses for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2014 and 2013, basic and diluted loss per share were the same because the inclusion of 108,000 and 330,000, as of January 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, potential common shares related to outstanding stock awards in the calculation would have been antidilutive. The summary of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

  

Years Ended January 31,

 
  

2014

  

2013

 
         

Net loss

 $(2,058) $(5,592)

Basic net loss per share:

        

Weighted-average shares outstanding-Basic

  14,397   7,545 

Basic net loss per share

 $(0.14) $(0.74)

Diluted net loss per share:

        

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

  14,397   7,545 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

  14,397   7,545 

Diluted loss per share

 $(0.14) $(0.74)

12.

Employee Benefit Plans

We have a Savings and Retirement Plan (the “Plan”) that provides benefits to eligible employees. Under the Plan, as amended and restated effective February 1, 2012, employees are eligible to participate on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, provided they are at least 18 years of age, by contributing between 1 percent and 20 percent of pre-tax earnings. Company contributions match employee contributions at levels as specified in the Plan document. In addition, we may contribute a portion of our net profits as determined by our Board of Directors. Participants are vested immediately in their voluntary contributions plus actual earnings thereon. Company contributions plus actual earnings thereon generally vest ratably over a four year period. Company contributions, which consist of matching contributions, with respect to the Plan for the years ended January 31, 2014 and 2013 were approximately $21,000 and $33,000, respectively. During fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013, we made matching contributions of $21,000 and $14,000 respectively, through forfeited matching funds previously contributed to the Plan.

We have obligations to match employee contributions made to the Plan. Generally, our obligation is equal to 100 percent of up to 5 percent of employees’ contribution amounts. If we are unable to meet the requisite matching, the Plan may need to be amended.

13.

Commitments and Contingencies

Rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases, principally on our office space, were 0.7 million at January 31, 2014, payable as follows (in thousands):

  

Operating Leases

 

Fiscal Year:

    

2015

 $248 

2016

  256 

2017

  152 

Total minimum lease payments

 $656 

Rental expense for the years ended January 31, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $0.3 million. The lease may be terminated at our option in June 2014 and includes an early termination penalty. We continue to evaluate options including but not limited to subleasing the facility spacedirect or terminating lease after June 30, 2014.indirect material interest.

 

 

 

Purchase Commitments with SuppliersDirector Independence

 

The CompanyBoard has historically issued purchase orders to its suppliers with delivery dates from four to six weeks fromdetermined that, except for Mr. Lanni, each individual who served as a member of the purchase order date. In addition, the Company has typically provided significant suppliers with rolling six-month forecasts of material and finished goods requirements for planning and long-lead time parts procurement purposes only. The Company generally accepts delivery of materials pursuant to its purchase orders subject to various contract provisions that allow it to delay receipt of such order or allow it to cancel orders beyond certain agreed lead times. Such cancellations may or may not include cancellation costs payable by the Company. In the past, the Company has been required to take delivery of materials from its suppliers that were in excess of its requirements and the Company has previously recognized charges and expenses related to such excess material. In the third quarter ofBoard during fiscal 2014 we beganwas an “independent director” within the processmeaning of cancelling purchase orders beyond the forecasted unit volume contained in Lenovo’s rolling forecast upon the receipt of their notification that it will cease purchasing our product and as a resultRule 5605(a)(2) of the termination of the Lenovo relation willNASDAQ Listing Rules. Mr. Lanni was not longer be a purchasing material (See Note 2).

Executive Severance Commitments

We have a severance compensation agreement with our key executive. This agreement requires us to pay this executive, in the event of a termination of employment following a change of control of the Company or other circumstances, the amount of his then current annual base salary and the amount of any bonus amount the executive would have achieved for the year in which the termination occurs plus the acceleration of unvested options. We have not recorded any liability in the consolidated financial statements for this agreement.

Although the contemplated sale of shares of common stock and the issuance of the Warrants and possible issuance of the Additional Warrant Sharesconsidered independent as he was employed by the Company to Broadwood could result in a change of control for purposes of the severance compensation agreements, the executive who is party to this agreement has waived his right to receive payments under this agreement in the event that a change of control occurs as a result of the sale of sharesits President and the issuance of Warrants and Additional Warrants to Broadwood.

Additionally, as a resultChief Executive Officer during fiscal 2013. Each of the Company’s salecurrent directors are independent directors within the meaning of Rule 5605(a)(2) of the 6,250,000 shares of common stock to Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership (“Elkhorn”), subsequent to fiscal year end (see Note 14), Elkhorn’s beneficial ownership of the Company has increased from approximately 9% to approximately 49%NASDAQ Listing Rules. However, none of the Company’s outstanding voting stock, making Elkhorn the Company’s largest shareholder and resulting in a change of control ofsecurities are listed for purposes of the severance compensation agreement. The executive who is party to this agreement has waived his right to receive payments under this agreement as a result of the change in Elkhorn’s beneficial ownership of the Company.

Letter of Credit

During the first quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company obtained a $77,000 letter of credit from Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) to allow for continuous and unlapsed compliance with a lease provision for the Company’s corporate offices. The letter of credit expires on August 1, 2014.

Executive and Board of Directors Compensation

On November 2, 2013, the Company approved a deferred compensation plan for its Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors. As of January 31, 2014, no compensation expense has been accrued under this deferred compensation plan as its goal was not achieved.

Legal Contingencies

On April 26, 2011, Chicony, the contract manufacturer of the Bronx product that was the subject of a product recall, filed a complaint against us for breach of contract, seeking payment of $1.2 million for the alleged non-payment by us of amounts alleged by Chicony to be due it for products purchased from it by the Company. We denied liability and filed a cross-complaint on May 13, 2011 seeking the recovery of damages of $4.9 million caused by Chicony's failure to adhere to our technical specifications when manufacturing the Bronx product, which we believe resulted in the recall of the product. On April 16, 2013, the court approved our first-amended cross-complaint, which added intentional interference to our complaint and increased the damages we were seeking to at least $15.0 million. The trial date was held in October, 2013. In an effort to resolve this litigation before the previous trial date of April, 2013, we sent Chicony a settlement offer, which has since lapsed. On February 4, 2014, a jury returned a verdict in our favor and awarded us damages of approximately $10.8 million, offset by previously accrued liabilities of $1.1 million for a net award of approximately $9.7 million. Because the award may be appealed, we will not recognize the award in our financial statements until the award is realized per applicable accounting standards. If and once realized, a portion of our award may be payable to our attorneys pursuant to an alternative professional fee arrangement. In addition, we may be entitled to reimbursement of attorney’s and other fees pending final judgment. Together, these matters may increase or decrease the net financial impact of this verdicttrading on the Company. If and once realized, we anticipate that the award will reduce our accumulated deficit and provide us with a cash infusion. We continue to explore opportunities to expand, protect, and monetize our patent portfolio, and we look forward to the possibility of using a portion of the award to expand and accelerate these efforts.


On September 1, 2011, subsequent to receiving an infringement notification from us, ACCO Brands USA LLC and its Kensington Computer Products Group division (collectively “Kensington”) filed a lawsuit against us alleging that five of our patents relating to power technology are invalid and/or not infringed by products made and/or sold by Kensington. On February 29, 2012, we denied these claims and filed a cross-complaint alleging infringement by Kensington of each of these five patents. A number of these patents are currently the subject of re-examination proceedings initiated by Kensington or other third parties. On February 4, 2014, Kensington entered into a settlement and licensing agreement with the Company with an effective date of February 1, 2014 that dismisses all claims between the two parties arising from the litigation referenced above.

On March 6, 2012, we filed a lawsuit against EDAC Power Electronics Co. Ltd (“EDAC”) for breach of contract seeking payment of $2.5 million for the failure to deliver goods ordered by us in the time, place, manner and price indicated by each purchase order. As previously reported, the parties entered into a Settlement Agreement on July 24, 2012, ending the litigation between the parties. The settlement involved no cash payments by either of the parties, but allowed us to recover previously incurred product and freight costs and to discharge net liabilities of $1.4 million from our consolidated balance sheet that would otherwise have been due to EDAC had it prevailed in the lawsuit. The settlement resulted in a decrease to cost of revenue of $1.4 million during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2013.

In addition to the pending matters described above, we are, from time to time, involved in various legal proceedings incidental to the conduct of our business. We are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of these matters.

14.

Subsequent Events

On March 10, 2014, we filed a lawsuit against Targus for patent infringement, breach of contract, intentional interference with contract, violation of business and professional codes, misrepresentation and fraudulent concealment.

On February 4, 2014, in regards to the Chicony matter, a jury returned a verdict in our favor and awarded us damages of approximately $10.8 million, offset by previously accrued liabilities of $1.1 million for a net award of approximately $9.7 million. Because the award may be appealed, we will not recognize the award in our financial statements until the award is realized per applicable accounting standards. If and once realized, a portion of our award may be payable to our attorneys pursuant to an alternative professional fee arrangement. In addition, we may be entitled to reimbursement of attorney’s and other fees pending final judgment. Together, these matters may increase or decrease the net financial impact of this verdict on the Company. If and once realized, we anticipate that the award will be used to reduce our accumulated deficit and provide us with a cash infusion. We continue to explore opportunities to expand, protect, and monetize our patent portfolio, and we look forward to the possibility of using a portion of the award to expand and accelerate these efforts.

On February 4, 2014, in regards to the Kensington matter, weentered into a settlement and licensing agreement with Kensington with an effective date of February 1, 2014 that dismisses all claims between the two parties arising from the litigation referenced above.

ITEM 9.

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the periodic reports that we file or submit with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon this evaluation, our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as more fully explained below, have concluded that, as of January 31, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, and effected by the Company’s Board of Directors, management, and other personnel. These internal controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the reported financial information is presented fairly and in accordance with GAAP, that disclosures are adequate, and that the judgments inherent in the preparation of financial statements are reasonable. There are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any system of internal control, including the possibility of human error and overriding of controls. Consequently, an effective internal control system can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance with respect to reporting financial information. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework and criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was ineffective as of January 31, 2014. Our management’s finding of ineffective internal control over financial reporting results primarily from a lack of sufficient accounting and information technology staff which results in a lack of segregation of duties necessary for an appropriate system of internal controls. While the lack of effective internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014 did not result in any particular deficiency in our financial reporting for the fiscal year, management believes that the lack of effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting could result in a failure to provide reliable financial reporting in the future. In order to remedy our existing internal control deficiency, we will need raise additional capital or improve our working capital position to allow us to hire additional staff.

Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to either error or fraud will not occur at all or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks.

Because we are a smaller reporting company, the rules and regulations of the SEC do not require that we include a report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding our internal control over financial reporting.


Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B.

OTHER INFORMATION

None.


PART III

ITEM 10.

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days of January 31, 2014, and delivered to stockholders in connection with our 2014 annual meeting of shareholders.

ITEM 11.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days of January 31, 2014, and delivered to stockholders in connection with our 2014 annual meeting of shareholders.

ITEM 12.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days of January 31, 2014, and delivered to stockholders in connection with our 2014 annual meeting of shareholders.

ITEM 13.

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days of January 31, 2014, and delivered to stockholders in connection with our 2014 annual meeting of shareholders.NASDAQ Stock Market.

 

ITEM 14.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTINGACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

 

The other information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days ofAudit Committee has appointed Squar, Milner, Peterson, Miranda & Williamson LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2014,2014.

Audit Fees

The aggregate fees incurred and deliveredpayable to stockholdersSquar Milner for professional services rendered in connection with the audit and quarterly reviews of the Company’s consolidated financial statements during fiscal 2014 was approximately $82,000 and fiscal 2013 was approximately $111,000.

Audit-Related Fees

No audit related fees were paid to Squar Milner for either fiscal 2014 or fiscal 2013.

Tax Fees

In fiscal 2014 and 2013, we engaged Squar, Milner, Peterson, Miranda & Williamson LLP to assist us with preparation of the Company’s tax returns and incurred fees during these years of approximately $15,000 and $22,000, respectively.

All Other Fees

We paid Squar Milner approximately $11,000 each year for the audit of our Savings and Retirement Plan in fiscal 2014 annual meetingand fiscal 2013, for the audits of shareholders.our plan years ending December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

It is the Company’s policy that all audit and non-audit services to be performed by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm be approved in advance by the Audit Committee. All of the services provided in fiscal 2014 and 2013 were pre-approved.

 

 

 

PART IV

 

ITEM 15.

EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)(3)Exhibits

The exhibit index below lists the exhibits that are filed as part of this amendment.

 

(a)

Exhibit

Number

1.Financial Statements (See Item 8 of this report)

Exhibit Title

   

31.1

2.

Financial Statement Schedule:

The following additional information for the years ended January 31, 2014 and 2013 is submitted herewith:

II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

All other schedules are omitted because the required information is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule or because the information required is included in the consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto.

3.

Exhibits

Articles of Incorporation; Bylaws

 

3.1

Restated ArticlesCertification of Incorporation. The Restated Articles of Incorporation are incorporated herein by referenceour Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2000.

3.2

Amended and Restated By-Laws. The Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended through July 28, 2012, are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.02 to the Company’s report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 14, 2012.

3.3

Certificate of Determination of Series A Participating Preferred Stock. The Certificate of Determination is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s registration statement on Form 8-A (Filing No. 000-05449) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2003.

Material Contracts

10.1

1995 Employee Stock Option Plan is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-8 (File No. 33-63219) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 5, 1995. *

10.2

2005 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-8 (File No. 33-156518) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 31, 2008. *

10.3

2011 Equity Incentive Plan is incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2011. *

10.4

Amended and Restated Severance Agreement, dated June 11, 2007, between the Company and Thomas W. Lanni is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 15, 2007. *

10.5

Severance Compensation Agreement, dated August 28, 2007, between the Company and Alisha Charlton is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2008. *


10.6

Severance Compensation Agreement, dated June 23, 2010, between the Company and Donald McKeefery is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 14, 2012. *

10.7

Loan Agreement, dated July 27, 2012, by and among Comarco, Inc., Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc., and Broadwood Partners LP, together with copiesSection 302 of the Guarantee, the Pledge Agreement, eachSarbanes-Oxley Act of the Security Agreements, and form of Promissory Note issued by the Company to evidence the Loan, attached as Exhibits B, C, D-1 and D-2 and F, respectively to the Loan Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2012.

10.8

Stock Purchase Agreement, dated July 27, 2012 by and among Comarco, Inc., Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc., and Broadwood Partners LP is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2013.

10.9

Form of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants issued by the Company to Broadwood on July 27, 2012is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2013.

10.10

Warrant Commitment Letter datedJuly 27, 2012, which provides for the possible issuance by the Company of the Additional Warrant to Broadwoodis incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2013.

10.11

Loan Agreement, dated February 12, 2013, by and among Comarco, Inc., Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc., and Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership together with copies of the Promissory Note, the Security Agreement and the Pledge Agreement attached as Exhibits A, B and C, respectively to the Loan Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2013.

10.12

Stock Purchase Agreement, dated February 11, 2013, by and among Comarco, Inc., Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc., and Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2013.2002.

   
10.13

Mutual Release of All Claims executed between Comarco, Inc. and Hartford Casualty Insurance Company and Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest on August 26, 2013 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10 Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2013.**31.2

Other Exhibits

21.1Subsidiaries of the Company†
 
23.1Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – SQUAR, MILNER, PETERSON, MIRANDA &WILLIAMSON, LLP†

31.1

Certification of Chief Executiveour Principal Financial Officer pursuantPursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002†2002.

 

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002†

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002+†

32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002+†


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Filed herewith.
+Furnished herewith.

*

These exhibits are identified as management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements of the registrant pursuant to Item 15 of Form 10-K.

**

Portions of this exhibit indicated in the body of the exhibit by “####” have been omitted pursuant to the Company’s request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the omitted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Ω

Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulations S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of registration statement prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report on Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 1 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on April 28,June 13, 2014.

 

COMARCO, INC.

/s/ THOMAS W. LANNI

 

Thomas W. Lanni

President and Chief Executive Officer

POWER OF ATTORNEY

We, the undersigned directors and officers of Comarco, Inc., do hereby constitute and appoint Thomas Lanni, as our true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with power of substitution, to do any and all acts and things in our name and behalf in our capacities as directors and officers and to execute any and all instruments for us and in our names in the capacities indicated below, which such attorney-in-fact and agent may deem necessary or advisable to enable said corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, in connection with this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including specifically but without limitation, power and authority to sign for us or any of us in our names in the capacities indicated below, any and all amendments hereto; and we do hereby ratify and confirm all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature

Title

Date

 

/s/ THOMAS W. LANNI

President and Chief Executive Officer

April 28, 2014

Thomas W. Lanni(Principal Executive Officer), Director
 
 /s/ JANET N. GUTKIN

/s/ Janet N. Gutkin

Chief Accounting Officer

April 28, 2014

Janet N. Gutkin
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
 

/s/ LOUIS E. SILVERMAN

Chairman of the Board,

April 28, 2014

Louis E. SilvermanDirector

/s/ PAUL BOROWIEC

Director

April 28, 2014

Paul Borowiec

/s/ WAYNE CADWALLADER

Director

April 28, 2014

Wayne Cadwallader

/s/ RICHARD T. LEBUHN

Director

April 28, 2014

Richard T. LeBuhn

/s/ MICHAEL R. LEVIN

Director

April 28, 2014

Michael R. Levin

/s/ MICHAEL H. MULROY

Director

April 28, 2014

Michael H. MulroyOfficer)

 

 

 

COMARCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Years Ended January 31, 2014 and 2013

(In thousands)

  

Balance at Beginning of Year

  

Charged to Cost and Expense (Recovery)

  

Deductions

  

Other Changes Add (Deduct)

  

Balance at
End of Year

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts and provision for unbilled receivables (deducted from accounts receivable):

                    

Year ended January 31, 2014

 $24  $16  $  $  $40 

Year ended January 31, 2013

 $87  $(38) $(25) $  $24 

Allowance for deferred tax assets:

                    

Year ended January 31, 2014

 $17,749  $  $  $(1,074) $16,675 

Year ended January 31, 2013

 $17,130  $  $  $619  $17,749 

Reserve for obsolete inventory:

                    

Year ended January 31, 2014

 $631  $  $  $(631) $ 

Year ended January 31, 2013

 $1,792  $  $  $(1,161) $631 


EXHIBIT INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

Description

3.1Number

Restated Articles of Incorporation. The Restated Articles of Incorporation are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2000.

3.2

Amended and Restated By-Laws. The Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended through July 28, 2012, are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.02 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 14, 2012..

3.3

Certificate of Determination of Series A Participating Preferred Stock. The Certificate of Determination is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s registration statement on Form 8-A (Filing No. 000-05449) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2003.

10.1

1995 Employee Stock Option Plan is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-8 (File No. 33-63219) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 5, 1995. *

10.2

2005 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-8 (File No. 33-156518) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 31, 2008. *

10.3

2011 Equity Incentive Plan is incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2011. *

10.4

Amended and Restated Severance Agreement, dated June 11, 2007, between the Company and Thomas W. Lanni is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 15, 2007. *

10.5

Severance Compensation Agreement, dated August 28, 2007, between the Company and Alisha Charlton is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2008. *

10.6

Severance Compensation Agreement, dated June 23, 2010, between the Company and Donald McKeefery is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 14, 2012. *

10.7

Loan Agreement, dated July 27, 2012, by and among Comarco, Inc., Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc., and Broadwood Partners LP, together with copies of the Guarantee, the Pledge Agreement, each of the Security Agreements, and form of Promissory Note issued by the Company to evidence the Loan, attached as Exhibits B, C, D-1 and D-2 and F, respectively to the Loan Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2012.

10.8

Stock Purchase Agreement, dated July 27, 2012 by and among Comarco, Inc., Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc., and Broadwood Partners LP is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2013.

10.9

Form of the Common Stock Purchase Warrants issued by the Company to Broadwood on July 27, 2012is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2013.Title


10.10

Warrant Commitment Letter datedJuly 27, 2012, which provides for the possible issuance by the Company of the Additional Warrant to Broadwoodis incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 2, 2013.

10.11

Loan Agreement, dated February 12, 2013, by and among Comarco, Inc., Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc., and Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership together with copies of the Promissory Note, the Security Agreement and the Pledge Agreement attached as Exhibits A, B and C, respectively to the Loan Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2013.

10.12

Stock Purchase Agreement, dated February 11, 2013, by and among Comarco, Inc., Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc., and Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2013.

  
10.13

Mutual Release of All Claims executed between Comarco, Inc. and Hartford Casualty Insurance Company and Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest on August 26, 2013 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10 Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2013.**

21.1

Subsidiaries of the Company†

23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – SQUAR, MILNER, PETERSON, MIRANDA &WILLIAMSON, LLP†     

31.1

Certification of Chiefour Principal Executive Officer pursuantPursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002†2002.

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002†

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002+†

32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002+†

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101.DEF31.2

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101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase DocumentΩ

Filed herewith.
+Furnished herewith.

*

These exhibits are identified as management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangementsCertification of our Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Registrant pursuant to Item 15 of Form 10-K.

**

Portions of this exhibit indicated in the body of the exhibit by “####” have been omitted pursuant to the Company’s request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the Securities ExchangeSarbanes-Oxley Act of 1934, as amended, and the omitted material has been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange2002.

ΩPursuant to Rule 406T of Regulations S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of registration statement prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

 

 

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