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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2017
or

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2022
¨or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___ to ___
For the transition period from ___ to ___


Commission File Number Number:001-36632

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EMCORE Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey
22-2746503
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
22-2746503
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2015 W. Chestnut Street, Alhambra, California, 91803
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant's2015 W. Chestnut Street,Alhambra,California,91803
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (626)293-3400


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par valueEMKRThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC(Nasdaq Global Market)

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. þYes¨No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). þYes¨ No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitiondefinitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. ¨ Large accelerated filer þAccelerated filer¨Non-accelerated filer ¨Smaller reporting company¨ Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ¨ Yes þNo


As of January 31, 2018,February 6, 2023, the number of shares outstanding of our no par value common stock totaled 27,199,762.38,069,548.






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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS



This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends affecting the financial condition of our business. Such forward-looking statements include, in particular, projections about our future results included in our Exchange Act reports and statements about our plans, strategies, business prospects, changes and trends in our business and the markets in which we operate. These forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of terms and phrases such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “can,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “should,” “targets,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions or variations of these terms and similar phrases. Additionally, statements concerning future matters such as our expected liquidity, development of new products, enhancements, or technologies, sales levels, expense levels, expectations regarding the outcome of legal proceedings, and other statements regarding matters that are not historical are forward-looking statements. Management cautions that these forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and are subject to business, economic, and other risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements of our business or our industrythe industries in which we operate to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences in results and outcomes include without limitation the following: (a)

uncertainties regarding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of measures intended to reduce its spread on our business and operations, which is evolving and beyond our control;
the effect of component shortages and any alternatives thereto;
the rapidly evolving markets for the Company'sour products and uncertainty regarding the development of these markets; (b) the Company's
our historical dependence on sales to a limited number of customers and fluctuations in the mix of products and customers in any period; (c)
delays and other difficulties in commercializing new products; (d)
the failure of new products: (i)(a) to perform as expected without material defects, (ii)(b) to be manufactured at acceptable volumes, yields, and cost, (iii)(c) to be qualified and accepted by our customers, and (iv)(d) to successfully compete with products offered by our competitors; (e)
uncertainties concerning the availability and cost of commodity materials and specialized product components that we do not make internally; (f)
actions by competitors; (g)
risks and uncertainties related to applicable laws and regulations, including the impact of changes to applicable tax laws and (h) tariff regulations;
acquisition-related risks, including that (a) revenue and net operating results obtained from the Systron Donner Inertial, Inc. (“SDI”) business, the L3Harris Space and Navigation (“S&N”) business, or the Inertial Navigation Systems business (“EMCORE Chicago”) of KVH Industries, Inc. (“KVH”) may not meet our expectations, (b) the costs and cash expenditures for integration of the S&N business operations or EMCORE Chicago may be higher than expected, (c) there could be losses and liabilities arising from the acquisition of SDI, S&N, or EMCORE Chicago that we will not be able to recover from any source, (d) we may not recognize the anticipated synergies from the acquisition of SDI, S&N, or EMCORE Chicago, and (e) we may not realize sufficient scale in our Navigation and Inertial Sensing product line from the SDI acquisition, the S&N acquisition, and the EMCORE Chicago acquisition and will need to take additional steps, including making additional acquisitions, to achieve our growth objectives for this product line;
risks related to our ability to obtain capital;
risks and uncertainties related to manufacturing and production capacity and expansion plans related thereto; and
other risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017,2022, as updatedsuch risk factors may be amended, supplemented, or superseded from time to time by our subsequent periodic reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

These cautionary statements apply to all forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this Quarterly Report.

Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analysis made in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, and expected future developments as well as other factors that we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. While these statements represent our judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are reasonable, these statements are not guarantees of any events or financial results. All forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and subsequent facts or circumstances may contradict, obviate, undermine, or otherwise fail to support or substantiate such statements. We caution you not to rely on these statements without also considering the risks and uncertainties associated with these statements and our business that are addressed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
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ended September 30, 2017.2022. Certain information included in this Quarterly Report may supersede or supplement forward-looking statements in our other reports filed with the SEC. We assume no obligationdo not intend to update any forward-looking statement to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by applicable law or regulation.




EMCORE Corporation
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PART I. Financial Information.FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)


EMCORE CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations And Comprehensive IncomeCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
For the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
(in thousands, except net (loss) income per share)
(in thousands)December 31, 2022September 30, 2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$23,692 $25,625 
Restricted cash495 520 
Accounts receivable, net of credit loss of $361 and $337, respectively17,116 18,073 
Contract assets5,570 4,560 
Inventory39,598 37,035 
Prepaid expenses3,374 4,061 
Other current assets2,148 3,063 
Total current assets91,993 92,937 
Property, plant, and equipment, net27,660 37,867 
Goodwill16,519 17,894 
Operating lease right-of-use assets27,937 23,243 
Other intangible assets, net15,234 14,790 
Other non-current assets2,425 2,351 
Total assets$181,768 $189,082 
LIABILITIES and SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$12,545 $12,729 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities11,197 8,124 
Contract liabilities4,125 5,300 
Loan payable - current852 852 
Operating lease liabilities - current2,530 2,213 
Total current liabilities31,249 29,218 
Line of credit6,638 9,599 
Loan payable - non-current4,829 5,042 
Operating lease liabilities - non-current26,121 21,625 
Asset retirement obligations4,110 4,664 
Other long-term liabilities— 106 
Total liabilities72,947 70,254 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, no par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 44,774 shares issued and 37,868 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2022; 44,497 shares issued and 37,591 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2022789,080 787,347 
Treasury stock at cost; 6,906 shares as of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022(47,721)(47,721)
Accumulated other comprehensive income1,254 1,301 
Accumulated deficit(633,792)(622,099)
Total shareholders’ equity108,821 118,828 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$181,768 $189,082 
(unaudited)

For the three months ended December 31, 
 2017 2016 
Revenue$24,036
 $30,176
 
Cost of revenue16,122
 20,133
 
Gross profit7,914
 10,043
 
Operating expense:    
Selling, general, and administrative4,819
 5,578
 
Research and development3,800
 2,199
 
Loss on sale of assets107
 
 
Total operating expense8,726
 7,777
 
Operating (loss) income(812) 2,266
 
Other income (expense):    
Interest income, net111
 23
 
Foreign exchange gain (loss)286
 (403) 
Total other income (expense)397
 (380) 
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income tax benefit (expense)(415) 1,886
 
Income tax benefit (expense)333
 (120) 
(Loss) income from continuing operations(82) 1,766
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 (9) 
Net (loss) income$(82) $1,757
 
Foreign exchange translation adjustment253
 (260) 
Comprehensive income$171
 $1,497
 
Per share data:

 

 
Net (loss) income per basic share:

 

 
Continuing operations$(0.00) $0.07
 
Discontinued operations
 (0.00) 
Net (loss) income per basic share$(0.00) $0.07
 
Net (loss) income per diluted share:
 
 
Continuing operations$(0.00) $0.07
 
Discontinued operations
 (0.00) 
Net (loss) income per diluted share$(0.00) $0.07
 
Weighted-average number of basic shares outstanding27,032
 26,279
 
Weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding27,032
 27,039
 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EMCORE CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
As of December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)
20222021
Revenue$24,953 $42,236 
Cost of revenue21,894 26,439 
Gross profit3,059 15,797 
Operating expense:
Selling, general, and administrative9,944 7,187 
Research and development5,351 4,627 
Severance475 1,298 
(Gain) loss on sale of assets(1,171)187 
Total operating expense14,599 13,299 
Operating (loss) income(11,540)2,498 
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense, net(241)(11)
Foreign exchange gain75 42 
Other income107 — 
Total other (expense) income(59)31 
(Loss) income before income tax expense(11,599)2,529 
Income tax expense(94)(115)
Net (loss) income$(11,693)$2,414 
Foreign exchange translation adjustment47 20 
Comprehensive (loss) income$(11,646)$2,434 
Per share data:
Net (loss) income per basic share$(0.31)$0.07 
Weighted-average number of basic shares outstanding37,557 36,950 
Net (loss) income per diluted share$(0.31)$0.06 
Weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding37,557 39,031 
(unaudited)
 As of As of
 December 31,
2017
 September 30,
2017
ASSETS   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$64,200
 $68,333
Restricted cash33
 421
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $39 and $22, respectively23,130
 22,265
Inventory23,401
 25,139
Prepaid expenses and other current assets8,461
 8,527
Total current assets119,225
 124,685
Property, plant, and equipment, net17,157
 16,635
Non-current inventory2,510
 2,686
Other non-current assets576
 78
Total assets$139,468
 $144,084
LIABILITIES and SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$7,414
 $11,818
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities9,206
 9,825
Total current liabilities16,620
 21,643
Asset retirement obligations1,655
 1,638
Other long-term liabilities42
 29
Total liabilities18,317
 23,310
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

 

Shareholders’ equity:   
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 5,882 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
 
Common stock, no par value, 50,000 shares authorized; 34,062 shares issued and 27,152 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2017; 33,938 shares issued and 27,028 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2017731,112
 730,906
Treasury stock at cost; 6,910 shares(47,721) (47,721)
Accumulated other comprehensive income814
 561
Accumulated deficit(563,054) (562,972)
Total shareholders’ equity121,151
 120,774
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$139,468
 $144,084


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EMCORE CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
20222021
Shares of common stock
Balance, beginning of period37,591 36,984 
Stock-based compensation277 285 
Stock option exercises— 
Balance, end of period37,868 37,275 
Value of common stock
Balance, beginning of period$787,347 $782,266 
Stock-based compensation1,734 1,088 
Stock option exercises— 29 
Tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for stock-based awards(1)(54)
Balance, end of period789,080 783,329 
Treasury stock, beginning and end of period(47,721)(47,721)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Balance, beginning of period1,301 687 
Translation adjustment(47)20 
Pension income
Balance, end of period1,254 707 
Accumulated deficit
Balance, beginning of period(622,099)(597,766)
Net (loss) income(11,693)2,414 
Balance, end of period(633,792)(595,352)
Total shareholders’ equity$108,821 $140,963 
(unaudited)




 For the three months ended December 31,
 2017 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net (loss) income$(82) $1,757
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and accretion expense1,202
 758
Stock-based compensation expense915
 772
Provision adjustments related to doubtful accounts17
 
Provision adjustments related to product warranty58
 88
Net loss on disposal of equipment107
 
Other(132) 
Total non-cash adjustments2,167
 1,618
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable(883) (2,645)
Inventory2,169
 (4,549)
Other assets(277) 149
Accounts payable(4,322) 4,824
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities(727) (495)
Total change in operating assets and liabilities(4,040) (2,716)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(1,955) 659
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Purchase of equipment(1,881) (3,242)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment8
 
Net cash used in investing activities(1,873) (3,242)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Proceeds from stock plans16
 104
Tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for stock-based awards

(724) 
Net cash provided by financing activities(708) 104
Effect of exchange rate changes on foreign currency15
 352
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(4,521) (2,127)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period68,754
 64,870
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$64,233
 $62,743
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION   
Cash paid during the period for interest$16
 $20
Cash paid during the period for income taxes$33
 $2
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES   
Changes in accounts payable related to purchases of equipment$(176) $(455)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


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EMCORE CorporationCORPORATION
Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial StatementsCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
20222021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income$(11,693)$2,414 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense2,034 1,010 
Stock-based compensation expense1,734 1,088 
Provision adjustments related to credit loss24 165 
Provision adjustments related to product warranty(11)77 
(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment(1,171)187 
Other(133)(60)
Total non-cash adjustments2,477 2,467 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and contract assets(77)(575)
Inventory(2,504)1,126 
Other assets(3,361)(6,773)
Accounts payable(308)546 
Contract liabilities(1,175)505 
Operating lease liabilities - current318 (258)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities7,447 6,761 
Total change in operating assets and liabilities340 1,332 
Net cash provided by operating activities(8,876)6,213 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of equipment(818)(1,946)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant, and equipment10,900 10 
Net cash used in investing activities10,082 (1,936)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings of credit facilities393 — 
Payments towards credit facilities(3,567)— 
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plans and exercise of equity awards— 29 
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards(1)(54)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(3,175)(25)
Effect of exchange rate changes provided by foreign currency11 24 
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(1,958)4,276 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period26,145 71,682 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$24,187 $75,958 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for interest$359 $15 
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Changes in accounts payable related to purchases of equipment$122 $(285)

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EMCORE CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1.
NOTE 1.    Description of Business

Business Overview

EMCORE Corporation (referred to herein, together with its subsidiaries, as the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “EMCORE”) was establishedis a leading provider of sensors for navigation in 1984the aerospace and defense market as well as a New Jersey corporation. The Company became publicly tradedmanufacturer of chips, laser components, and optical subsystems for use in 1997the Broadband and is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol EMKR. EMCORECable TV (“CATV”) industries. We pioneered the linear fiber optic transmission technology that enabled the world’s first delivery of Cable TVCATV directly on fiber, and today isare a leading provider of advanced Mixed-Signal Opticsmixed-signal products that enableserving the aerospace and defense and broadband communications systems and service providers to meet growing demand for increased bandwidth and connectivity.markets. The Mixed-Signal Opticsmixed-signal technology, at the heart of our broadband communications products, is shared with our fiber optic gyros (“FOGs”) and other inertial sensors to provide the aerospace and defense markets with state-of-the-art navigation systems technology. With both analogOver the last three years, we have expanded our scale and digital circuits on multipleportfolio of inertial sensor products through the acquisitions of Systron Donner Inertial, Inc. (“SDI”) in June 2019, the Space and Navigation (“S&N”) business of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (“L3H”) in April 2022, and the FOG and Inertial Navigation Systems business (“EMCORE Chicago”) of KVH Industries, Inc. (“KVH”) in August 2022. We have fully vertically-integrated manufacturing capability at our headquarters in Alhambra, CA, and at our facilities in Budd Lake, NJ, Concord, CA, and Tinley Park, IL (the “Tinley Park Facility”). These facilities support our vertically-integrated manufacturing strategy for quartz, FOG, and Ring Laser Gyro products for navigation systems, and for our chip, laser, transmitter, and receiver products for broadband applications. We design and manufacture industry-leading Quartz Mems (“QMEMS”), lithium niobate, and indium phosphide (InP) chip-level technology to deliver state-of-the-art component and system-level products across our end-market applications. Our best-in-class components and systems support a broad array of applications including navigation and inertial sensing, defense optoelectronics, broadband communications, optical sensing, and specialty chips or even a single chip, the valuefor telecom and data center applications.

NOTE 2.    Summary of Mixed-Signal device solutions is often far greater than traditional digital applications and requires a specialized expertise held by EMCORE which is unique in the optics industry. Significant Accounting Policies


We currently have one reporting segment: Fiber Optics.Basis of Presentation

Interim Financial Statements
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X ofpromulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements. In our opinion, the interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are all normal recurring adjustments, that are necessary to provide a fair presentation of the financial results for the interim periods presented. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for an entire fiscal year. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 20172022 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of such date as adjusted for discontinued operations.date. For a more complete understanding of our business, financial position, operating results, cash flows, risk factors, and other matters, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.2022.


NOTE 2.Recent Accounting Pronouncements and U.S. Tax Reform

Use of Estimates
There have been no recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements that are
The preparation of significance, or of potential significance, to us other than those discussed below:

In May 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting. ASU 2017-09 clarifies when changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award must be accounted for as modifications. The new guidance is intended to reduce diversity in practice and result in fewer changes to the terms of an award being accounted for as a modification. Under ASU 2017-09, an entity will not apply modification accounting to a share-based payment award if the award’s fair value, vesting conditions and classification as an equity or liability instrument are the same immediately before and after the change. ASU 2017-09 will be applied prospectively to awards modified on or after the adoption date. The new guidance is effective for annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2017-09 will have a material impact on the Company’scondensed consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016,statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 introduces a lessee model that requires recognitionreported amounts of assets and liabilities arising from qualified leases on the consolidated balance sheets and disclosure of qualitativecontingent assets and quantitative information about lease transactions. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those years. The new standard will be effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2019 and early adoption is permitted.

This update will be applied using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginningliabilities, as of the earliest comparative period presented indate of the financial statements. The operating leasestatements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Such estimates include accounts receivable, inventories, goodwill, long-lived assets, product warranty liabilities, legal contingencies, income taxes, asset retirement obligations, at December 31, 2017 were approximately $4.1 million. Assuming an average discounted rateand pension obligation, as well as the evaluation associated with the Company's assessment of 4% appliedits ability to these remaining lease payments,continue as a going concern.

We develop estimates based on historical experience and on various assumptions about the future that are believed to be reasonable based on the best information available to us. Our reported financial position or results of operations may be materially different under changed conditions or when using different estimates and assumptions, particularly with respect to significant accounting policies. In the event that estimates or assumptions prove to differ from actual results, adjustments are made in subsequent periods to reflect more current information.

NOTE 3.    Acquisitions

On April 29, 2022, we estimate thatcompleted the impact to our balance sheet as of October 1, 2019 upon adoption would be within the range of $2.0 million to $3.0 million due to recognitionacquisition of the right-of-use assetL3H S&N business for a total purchase price of approximately $5.0 million in cash, exclusive of transaction costs and lease liability relatedexpenses and subject to current operating leases. The Company is continuing to evaluatecertain post-closing working capital adjustments, resulting in a final adjusted purchase consideration transferred of $4.9 million. Following the effect of this update on itsclosing, S&N results are included in our Aerospace and Defense (“A&D”) reportable segment and in our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

beginning
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on the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory. This standard requires inventory to be measured at the lower of costacquisition date. Revenue and net realizable value. The guidance clarifies that net realizable valueincome of S&N of $5.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively, is the estimated selling priceincluded in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. This guidance was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The new standard was effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2017, but there was no significant impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers whichwill supersede most current U.S. GAAP guidance on this topic. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contractswith Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligationsstatements of operations and Licensingto clarify two aspects of the guidance within ASU No. 2014-09 on identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance. Under the new standards, recognition of revenue occurs when the seller satisfies a performance obligation by transferring to the customer promised goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receivecomprehensive (loss) income for those goods or services. The new standard, as amended through December 2016, will be effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2018 and early adoption is permitted as of October 1, 2017. The standard permits the use of either the full retrospective or modified retrospective method. We have established a cross-functional coordinated implementation team to implement ASU 2014-09. We are in the process of identifying and implementing changes to our systems, processes and internal controls to meet the reporting and disclosure requirements.

Upon evaluation, we believe that the key revenue streams will be split between product sales and firm fixed price contracts, which comprise the majority of our business. Based upon the evaluation completed to date, the Company believes that the pattern of revenue recognition for these revenue streams will generally be at a point-in-time for product sales and over a period of time for firm fixed price contracts, which is consistent with current guidance. The Company does not believe the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and related disclosures. As of December 31, 2017, the Company intends to adopt ASU 2014-09 utilizing a modified retrospective method on October 1, 2018.
U.S. Tax Reform
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act significantly revises the future ongoing U.S. corporate income tax by, among other things, lowering U. S. corporate income tax rates and implementing a territorial tax system. As the Company has a September 30 fiscal year-end, the lower corporate income tax rate will be phased in, resulting in a U.S. statutory federal rate of approximately 25% for our fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and 21% for subsequent fiscal years. However, the Tax Act provides for a credit for historical Alternative Minimum Taxes (“AMT”) paid against future taxes. As a result, the Company has taken a tax benefit of $0.5 million in the three months ended December 31, 20172022.

On August 9, 2022, we completed the acquisition of EMCORE Chicago pursuant to which we acquired substantially all of KVH's assets and liabilities primarily related to its FOG and Inertial Navigation Systems business, including property interests in the Tinley Park Facility, for historical AMT payments. In addition,aggregate consideration of approximately $55.0 million, exclusive of transaction costs and expenses and subject to certain post-closing working capital adjustments. Following the Tax Act eliminatesclosing, EMCORE Chicago results are included in our A&D reportable segment and in our consolidated financial statements beginning on the domestic manufacturing deductionacquisition date. Revenue and moves to a territorial system, which also eliminatesnet income of EMCORE Chicago of $7.8 million and $1.4 million, respectively, is included in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income for the ability to credit certain foreign taxes that existed prior to enactmentthree months ended December 31, 2022.

Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation

The total purchase price for each of the Tax Act. S&N acquisition and the EMCORE Chicago acquisition was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. Due to the fact that each such acquisition occurred in the most recent 12-month period, the Company's fair value estimates for the purchase price allocations are preliminary. The final determination of fair value for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is subject to further change and will be completed as soon as possible, but no later than one year from the applicable acquisition date. Since the acquisition, the preliminary purchase price allocation for S&N has changed by a $2.3 million reduction to contract assets and a $0.6 million reduction to asset retirement obligation, resulting in a corresponding increase to intangible assets and goodwill acquired. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the fair value of the purchase consideration transferred over the fair value of the identifiable net assets. Any changes in the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed during the measurement period may result in a material adjustment to goodwill. Goodwill from these acquisitions totaled $16.4 million, of which 81.1% was the result of the EMCORE Chicago acquisition, which expanded EMCORE's competitive position in the Inertial Navigation market.

The table below represents the preliminary purchase price allocation to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of S&N based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date based on management’s best estimates and assumptions:
(in thousands)Amount
Tangible assets acquired:
Accounts receivable$803 
Inventory370 
Contract assets3,920 
Operating lease right-of-use assets1,529 
Property, plant, and equipment1,996 
Net pension benefit assets1,727 
Intangible assets acquired2,740 
Goodwill3,108 
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable(1,226)
Accrued expenses(622)
Contract liabilities(6,024)
Operating lease liabilities(1,565)
Asset retirement obligation(1,895)
Total purchase consideration$4,861 

The table below represents the preliminary purchase price allocation to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of EMCORE Chicago based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date based on management’s best estimates and assumptions:
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(in thousands)Amount
Tangible assets acquired:
Accounts receivable$4,977 
Inventory10,800 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets1,483 
Property, plant, and equipment14,442 
Intangible assets acquired12,770 
Goodwill13,342 
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable(1,699)
Accrued expenses(485)
Contract liabilities(637)
Other long-term liabilities(8)
Total purchase consideration$54,985 

Included in intangible assets acquired are customer relationships of $4.0 million, technology of $2.6 million, in-process research and development of $6.7 million, and trademarks of $2.2 million.

For the three months ended December 31, 2017,2022, the eliminationCompany incurred transaction costs of approximately $2.1 million, in connection with the manufacturing deductionacquisitions, which were expensed as incurred and credit for certain foreign taxes paid did not resultincluded in a significant impact on ourselling, general, and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses within the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial statements.

There are also certain transitional impacts of the Tax Act. As part of the transition to the new territorial tax system, the Tax Act imposes a one-time repatriation tax on deemed repatriation of historical earnings of foreign subsidiaries. In addition, the reduction of the U.S. corporate tax rate will cause us to adjust our U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities to the lower federal base rate of 21%. Due to historical foreign losses and a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2017, these transitional impacts did not result in an impact on our financial statementsinformation presented for the three months ended December 31, 2017.2021 does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the EMCORE Chicago acquisition been consummated on October 1, 2020, nor of the results which may occur in the future. The pro forma amounts are based upon available information and certain assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable.


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Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
Historical
(in thousands, except per share data)EMCORE Corporation
(excluding EMCORE Chicago)
EMCORE ChicagoPro Forma AdjustmentsPro Forma Combined
Revenue$42,236 $7,698 $— $49,934 
Cost of revenue26,439 5,827 171 (a)32,437 
Gross profit15,797 1,871 (171)17,497 
Operating expense:
Selling, general, and administrative7,187 2,684 (1,026)(a)(b)8,845 
Research and development4,627 1,443 (264)(a)(b)5,806 
Severance1,298 — — 1,298 
(Gain) loss on sale of assets187 — — 187 
Total operating expense13,299 4,127 (1,290)16,136 
Operating (loss) income2,498 (2,256)1,119 1,361 
Other (expense) income:0
Interest expense, net(11)— 318 (c)307 
Foreign exchange gain42 — — 42 
Other income— 33 — 33 
Total other (expense) income31 33 318 382 
(Loss) income before income tax expense2,529 (2,223)1,437 1,743 
Income tax expense(115)(13)(5)(d)(e)(133)
Net (loss) income2,414 (2,236)1,432 1,610 
Foreign exchange translation adjustment20 — — 20 
Comprehensive (loss) income$2,434 $(2,236)1,432 $1,630 
Per share data:
Net (loss) income per basic share$0.07 $— $0.04 
Weighted-average number of basic shares outstanding36,950— 36,950 
Net (loss) income per diluted share$0.06 $— $0.04 
Weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding39,031 — 39,031 

(a) Reflects the impact to depreciation expense and amortization expense as a result of the change in fair value of property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets acquired. Adjustment was made to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2022.

(b) Reflects the deduction of various sales, general, and administrative and research and development expenses allocated from corporate overhead to EMCORE Chicago during the periods presented that will not be incurred on an ongoing basis as a result of existing EMCORE management structures in place, which will provide the same support to EMCORE Chicago upon completion of a transition services agreement entered into between EMCORE and KVH in connection with the EMCORE Chicago acquisition. Amounts were estimated based on historical allocation included in the Tax Act are broad and complex. The final transition impactsstand-alone financial statements of EMCORE Chicago. However, actual costs to be incurred associated with corporate support may vary under the EMCORE structure.

(c) Reflects the impact of interest expense related to cash from borrowing facility for funding of the Tax Act may differ fromtransaction.

(d) Reflects the above estimate, possibly materially,current tax expense due to among other things, changes in interpretationsadditional income and deferred income tax expense related to deferred tax liability generated from annual tax amortization of indefinite-lived assets that were acquired for the periods presented. Such amounts were determined based on the effective tax rate of EMCORE rather than statutory tax rates as a result of a tax valuation allowance covering substantially all deferred tax assets and the existence of tax loss carryforwards present at both entities.

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(e) Reflects the deduction of the Tax Act, any

legislative action to address questions that arise because of the Tax Act, any changes in accounting standards for income taxes ortax expense related interpretations in response to the Tax Act, or any updates or changes to estimates the Company has utilized to calculate the transition impacts, including impacts from changes to current year earnings estimates and foreign exchange ratesFIN 48 liability of foreign subsidiaries. The Securities Exchange Commission has issued rulesEMCORE Chicago that would allow for a measurement period of up to one year after the enactment date of the Tax Act to finalize the recording of the related tax impacts. We currently anticipate finalizing and recording any resulting adjustmentsis not assumed by the end of our current fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.EMCORE.



NOTE 3.
NOTE 4.    Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash


The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of condensed consolidated cash flows:

(in thousands)December 31, 2022September 30, 2022
Cash$18,037 $20,011 
Cash equivalents5,655 5,614 
Restricted cash495 520 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$24,187 $26,145 

NOTE 5.    Accounts Receivable, net
 As of As of As of
(in thousands)December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Cash$3,769
 $8,054
 $2,215
Cash equivalents$60,431
 $60,279
 $59,966
Restricted cash33
 421
 562
     Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$64,233
 68,754
 62,743

The Company's restricted cash includes cash balances which are legally or contractually restricted to use. The Company's restricted cash is included in current assets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and September 30, 2017.

NOTE 4.Fair Value Accounting

ASC Topic 820 (“ASC 820”), Fair Value Measurements, establishes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This standard describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly, through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on our own assumptions used to measure assets or liabilities at fair value.

Classification of an asset or liability within this hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

Cash consists primarily of bank deposits or highly liquid short-term investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase. Restricted cash represents temporarily restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, other current assets, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.


NOTE 5.Accounts Receivable


The components of accounts receivable, net consisted of the following:

(in thousands)December 31, 2022September 30, 2022
Accounts receivable, gross$17,477 $18,410 
Allowance for credit loss(361)(337)
Accounts receivable, net$17,116 $18,073 

NOTE 6.    Inventory

 As of
As of
(in thousands) December 31, 2017
September 30, 2017
Accounts receivable, gross $23,169
 $22,287
Allowance for doubtful accounts (39) (22)
Accounts receivable, net $23,130
 $22,265

The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on the age of receivables and a specific identification of receivables considered at risk of collection.

The following table summarizes changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
(in thousands)
 For the three months ended December 31,
  2017 2016
Balance at beginning of period $22
 $36
Provision adjustment - expense, net of recoveries 17
 
Write-offs and other adjustments - deductions to receivable balances 
 (3)
Balance at end of period $39
 $33


NOTE 6.Inventory


The components of inventory consisted of the following:

(in thousands)December 31, 2022September 30, 2022
Raw materials$24,831 $22,927 
Work in-process10,586 9,587
Finished goods4,181 4,521
Inventory$39,598 $37,035 

 As of As of
(in thousands)December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017
Raw materials$13,663
 $15,826
Work in-process6,015
 6,586
Finished goods6,233
 5,413
Inventory balance at end of period$25,911
 $27,825
Current portion$23,401
 $25,139
Non-Current portion$2,510
 $2,686

The non-current inventory balance of $2.5 million and $2.7 million as of December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, respectively, is comprised entirely of raw materials which we acquired as part of a last time purchase as a result of the vendor announcing they would cease manufacturing a part.


NOTE 7.Property, Plant, and Equipment, net

NOTE 7.    Property, Plant, and Equipment, net

The components of property, plant, and equipment, net consisted of the following:

(in thousands)December 31, 2022September 30, 2022
Land$— $995 
Building— 8,805 
Equipment47,100 42,330 
Furniture and fixtures1,394 1,394 
Computer hardware and software3,379 3,378 
Leasehold improvements7,750 7,180 
Construction in progress5,528 9,886 
Property, plant, and equipment, gross$65,151 $73,968 
Accumulated depreciation(37,491)(36,101)
Property, plant, and equipment, net$27,660 $37,867 

Depreciation expense totaled $1.5 million during the three months ended December 31, 2022. During the three months ended December 31, 2022, the Company consummated the sale of the real property interests in the Tinley Park Facility to 8400 W
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 As of As of
(in thousands)December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017
Equipment$31,622
 $31,507
Furniture and fixtures1,109
 1,109
Computer hardware and software2,927
 2,974
Leasehold improvements2,444
 2,330
Construction in progress4,339
 4,539
Property, plant, and equipment, gross$42,441
 42,459
Accumulated depreciation(25,284) (25,824)
Property, plant, and equipment, net$17,157
 $16,635
185TH STREET INVESTORS, LLC, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $10.3 million and a gain on sale of assets of $1.2 million. During the three months ended December 31, 2021, the Company sold certain equipment and recognized a loss on sale of assets of $0.2 million.


During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, there was a triggering event of negative cash flows and operating losses at the FOG asset group level within the Inertial Navigation product line of the A&D segment that indicated the carrying amounts of our long-lived assets may not be recoverable. In accordance with ASC 360, with regard to our long-lived assets, we performed an undiscounted cash flow analysis and concluded that the carrying value of the asset group was not recoverable. Accordingly, we then performed an analysis to estimate the fair value of the other long-lived assets and recognized an impairment charge within operating expenses of $3.0 million against the FOG property, plant, and equipment by the amount by which the carrying value of the asset group's other long-lived assets exceeded their estimated fair value for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Key assumptions utilized in the determination of fair value include expected future cash flows and working capital requirements. While we believe the expectations and assumptions about the future are reasonable, they are inherently uncertain.


Geographical Concentrations

Long-lived assets consist of land, building, property, plant, and equipment. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, 94.4% and 95.4%, respectively, of our long-lived assets were located in the United States.

NOTE 8.    Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets arose from the acquisition of SDI in fiscal year 2019 and the acquisitions of S&N and EMCORE Chicago in fiscal year 2022 and are reported within the A&D segment. Definite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of: (a) 7.0 years for patents, (b) 8.0 years for customer relationships, and (c) 2.0-8.0 years for technology. In-process research and development (“IPR&D”) is indefinite-lived until completion of the related development project, at which point amortization of the carrying value of the technology will commence. Trademarks are indefinite-lived.

The following table summarizes changes in intangible assets, net:
(in thousands)December 31, 2022September 30, 2022
Balance at beginning of period$14,790 $167 
Changes from acquisition77014,740
Amortization(326)(117)
Balance at end of period$15,234 $14,790 

The weighted average remaining useful lives by definite-lived intangible asset category are as follows:
December 31, 2022
(in thousands, except weighted average remaining life)Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Book Value
Technology3.7$11,001 $(8,424)$2,577 
Customer relationships3.53,990 (213)3,777 
Definite-lived intangible assets total$14,991 $(8,637)$6,354 

As of December 31, 2022 IPR&D and trademarks was approximately $6.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively.

September 30, 2022
(in thousands, except weighted average remaining life)Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Book Value
Technology5.4$10,991 $(8,261)$2,730 
Customer relationships4.63,260 (50)3,210 
Definite-lived intangible assets total$14,251 $(8,311)$5,940 

As of September 30, 2022 IPR&D and trademarks was approximately $6.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively.

Estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets recorded by the Company as of December 31, 2022 is as follows:
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(in thousands)Amount
2023$862 
20241,131 
20251,104 
2026702 
2027679 
Thereafter1,876 
Total amortization expense$6,354 

Goodwill is recorded when the consideration for an acquisition exceeds the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. $16.4 million of the Company's goodwill of $16.5 million relates to the recent S&N and EMCORE Chicago acquisitions and is recorded within the A&D segment. None of the Company's goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The following table summarizes changes in goodwill:

(in thousands)December 31, 2022September 30, 2022
Balance at beginning of period$17,894 $69 
Adjustments to preliminary purchase price allocation(1,375)17,825
Balance at end of period$16,519 $17,894 

NOTE 9.    Benefit Plans

We assumed a defined benefit pension plan (the “Pension Plan”) on April 29, 2022 as a result of the acquisition of S&N. The Pension Plan was frozen to new hires as of March 31, 2007 and employees hired on or after April 1, 2007 are not eligible to participate in the Pension Plan. On July 1, 2022, the Pension Plan was amended to freeze benefit plan accruals for participants. As a result of the freeze, a curtailment was triggered and a restatement of the benefit obligation and plan assets occurred, although no gain or loss resulted. The annual measurement date for the Pension Plan is September 30. Benefits are based on years of credited service at retirement. Annual contributions to the Pension Plan are not less than the minimum funding standards outlined in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. We maintain the Pension Plan with the goal of ensuring that it is adequately funded to meet its future obligations. We did not make any contributions to the Pension Plan during the three months ended December 31, 2022 and do not anticipate making any contributions for the remainder of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.

The components of net periodic pension cost are as follows:
(in thousands)Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
Service cost$26 
Interest cost93 
Expected return on plan assets(84)
Net periodic pension cost$35 
The service cost component of total pension expense is included as a component of SG&A expense on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income for the three months ended December 31, 2022. The interest cost and expected return on plan assets components of total pension expense are included as components of other (expense) income on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income for the three months ended December 31, 2022.

Net pension asset is included as a component of other non-current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2022, the Pension Plan assets consist of cash and cash equivalents, and we manage a liability driven investment strategy intended to maintain fully-funded status.

401(k) Plan

We have a savings plan that qualifies as a deferred salary arrangement under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under this savings plan, participating employees may defer a portion of their pretax earnings, up to the Internal Revenue Service annual contribution limit. Our matching contribution in cash for each of the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, was $0.2 million.
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NOTE 8.Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

NOTE 10.    Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

The components of accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:

(in thousands)December 31, 2022September 30, 2022
Compensation$5,964 $4,213 
Warranty1,522 1,504
Commissions429 228
Consulting264 241
Legal expenses and other professional fees242 275
Income and other taxes108 — 
Severance and restructuring accruals854 423
Litigation settlement294 341
Other1,520 899
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$11,197 $8,124 


As of
As of
(in thousands)December 31, 2017
September 30, 2017
Compensation$2,537
 $3,904
Warranty713
 684
Professional fees395
 653
Customer deposits16
 20
Income and other taxes4,309
 2,920
Severance and restructuring accruals488
 628
Other748
 1,016
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$9,206
 $9,825

Compensation: Compensation is primarily comprised of accrued employee salaries, taxes and benefits.

Income and other taxes: For the three months ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded approximately $0.3 million of income tax benefit from continuing operations and $0 of income tax benefit within income from discontinued operations. For the three months ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded $120,000 of income tax expense from continuing operations income and $0 of income tax expense within income from discontinued operations. The income tax benefit (expense) within discontinued operations includes estimated alternative minimum tax and other adjustments prescribed by ASC 740 in allocating expected annual income tax expense (benefit) between continuing operations and discontinued operations. Income and other taxes also includes foreign income and value added taxes.

Severance and restructuring accruals: In an effort to better align our current and future business operations, in November 2016, the Company announced a reduction in the workforce of approximately 5 individuals and recorded a charge of $0.2 million in the three months ended December 31, 2016 related to the outsourcing of our satellite communications assembly operations.


In March 2017, the Company announced an additional workforce reduction of approximately 14 individuals and recorded a charge of $0.1 million in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 related to the outsourcing of our wafer fabrication lab. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded an additional charge of $0.4 million for six additional individuals related to the March 2017 workforce reduction. Also, in March 2017, in connection with our opening of a new manufacturing facility in China to reduce costs and improve efficiency later in fiscal year 2017, we accrued for a workforce reduction of approximately 265 individuals and recorded a charge of $0.5 million in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded an additional charge of $0.4 million for the workforce reduction of 72 additional individuals related to the opening of our new manufacturing facility in China.

In September 2017, the Company announced it would be closing its Ivyland, Pennsylvania location during fiscal year 2018 and reducing its workforce by approximately 11 individuals and recorded a charge for severance for the affected employees in the amount of $0.3 million in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.

Our severance and restructuring-related accruals specifically relate to the separation agreements and reductions in force discussed above and non-cancelable obligations associated with an abandoned leased facility.force. Expense related to severance and restructuring accruals is included in selling, general, and administrativeSG&A expense on ourthe condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income. The following table summarizes the changesIn an effort to better align current and future business operations related to CATV product lines, we reduced our workforce and recorded $0.5 million and $1.4 million in severance expense in the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022 there was $0.9 million and $0.4 million accrued severance accrual account:expense, respectively. We expect all severance to be fully paid by the quarter ending June 30, 2023.


(in thousands)Severance-related accruals
Balance as of September 30, 2017$628
Expense - charged to accrual41
Payments and accrual adjustments(181)
Balance as of December 31, 2017$488
NOTE 11.    Credit Agreement


Warranty: The following table summarizes the changes in our product warranty accrual accounts:Wingspire Credit Agreement

Product Warranty AccrualsFor the three months ended December 31,
(in thousands)2017 2016
Balance at beginning of period$684
 $871
Provision for product warranty - expense58
 88
Adjustments and utilization of warranty accrual(29) (168)
Balance at end of period$713
 $791


NOTE 9.Credit Facilities


On November 11, 2010, weAugust 9, 2022, EMCORE and EMCORE Space & Navigation Corporation, our wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into that certain Credit Agreement with the lenders party thereto and Wingspire Capital LLC (“Wingspire”), as administrative agent for the lenders, as amended pursuant to that First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2022, among EMCORE and EMCORE Space & Navigation Corporation, EMCORE Chicago Inertial Corporation, our wholly-owned subsidiary (together with the Company and S&N, the “Borrowers”), the lenders party thereto and Wingspire, to add EMCORE Chicago as a CreditBorrower and Security Agreement (the “Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. The Credit Facility is secured byinclude certain of its assets in the Company's assets and is subject to a borrowing base formula based on(as amended, the Company's eligible accounts receivable, inventory, and machinery and equipment accounts.

On November 10, 2015, we entered into a Seventh Amendment of the Credit Facility which extended the maturity date of the facility to November 2018. On July 27, 2017, we entered into a Ninth Amendment of the Credit Facility which adjusted the interest rate to LIBOR plus 1.75%“Credit Agreement”). The Credit Facility currentlyAgreement provides us with afor two credit facilities: (a) an asset-based revolving credit linefacility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $15.0$40.0 million, subject to a borrowing base formula, that canconsisting of eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory (subject to certain reserves), and (b) a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $6.0 million.

The proceeds of the loans made under the Credit Agreement may be used for working capital requirements, lettersgeneral corporate purposes. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement will mature on August 8, 2025, and bear interest at a rate per annum equal to term SOFR plus a margin of (i) 3.75% or 5.50% in the case of revolving loans, depending on the applicable assets corresponding to the borrowing base pursuant to which the applicable loans are made and (ii) 5.50% in the case of the term loan. In addition, the Borrowers are responsible for Wingspire’s annual collateral monitoring fees as well as the lenders’ fees and expenses, including a closing fee of 1.0% of the aggregate principal amount of the commitments as of the closing with respect to revolving loans and 1.50% of the aggregate principal amount of the term loan. The Borrowers may also be required to pay an unused line fee of 0.50% in respect of the undrawn portion of the revolving commitments, which is generally based on average daily usage of the revolving facility during the immediately preceding month.

The Credit Agreement contains representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants that are generally customary for credit facilities of this type. Among others, the Credit Agreement contains various covenants that, subject to agreed upon exceptions, limit the Borrowers’ and their respective subsidiaries’ ability to incur indebtedness, grant liens, enter into sale and leaseback transactions, enter into swap agreements, make loans, acquisitions and investments, change the nature of their business, acquire or sell assets or consolidate or merge with or into other persons or entities, declare or pay dividends or make other restricted payments, enter into transactions with affiliates, enter into burdensome agreements, change fiscal year, amend organizational documents, and use proceeds to fund any activities of or business with any person that is the subject of governmental sanctions. In addition, the Credit Agreement requires that, for any period commencing upon the occurrence of an event of default or excess availability under the Credit Agreement being less than the greater of $5.0 million and 15% of the revolving commitments until such time as no event of default shall be continuing and excess availability under the Credit
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Agreement shall be at least the greater of $5.0 million and 15% of the revolving commitments for a period of 60 consecutive days, the Borrowers satisfy a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.10:1.00.

The Credit Agreement also includes customary events of default, the occurrence of which, following any applicable grace period, would permit the lenders to, among other things, declare the principal, accrued interest and other general corporate purposes.obligations of the Borrowers under the Credit Agreement to be immediately due and payable, and exercise rights and remedies available to the lenders under the Credit Agreement or applicable law or equity. In connection with the Credit Agreement, the Borrowers entered into a pledge and security agreement pursuant to which the obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured on a senior secured basis (subject to permitted liens) by substantially all assets of the Borrowers and substantially all assets of any future guarantors.


As of December 31, 2017, there were no amounts2022, an aggregate principal amount of $6.6 million was outstanding under this Credit Facilitypursuant to the revolving credit facility and an aggregate principal amount of $5.7 million was outstanding pursuant to the Companyterm loan facility. As of September 30, 2022, an aggregate principal amount of $9.6 million was in compliance with all financial covenants.outstanding pursuant to the revolving credit facility and an aggregate principal amount of $5.9 million was outstanding pursuant to the term loan facility. Also, as of December 31, 2017,2022, the Credit Facilityrevolving credit facility had approximately $0.5 million reserved for one outstanding stand-by letter of credit and $9.1$15.0 million available for borrowing. AsProvided that no event of Januarydefault has occurred, and subject to availability limitation, loans under the revolving credit facility can continue to be drawn/redrawn/outstanding until expiration in 2025.

Our future term loan repayments as of December 31, 2018, there was no outstanding balance under this Credit Facility and $0.5 million reserved for one outstanding stand-by letter of credit.2022 is as follows:

(in thousands)Amount
2023$638 
2024852 
2025852 
20263,339 
Total loan payments$5,681 



NOTE 10.Income and other Taxes

NOTE 12.    Income and Other Taxes

During the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $94,000 and $115,000, respectively. Income tax expense during the three months ended December 31, 2022 is composed primarily of state tax expense and tax expense generated from the tax amortization on acquired indefinitely lived assets. Income tax expense during the three months ended December 31, 2021 is composed primarily of state tax expense which is driven by the State of California's temporary suspension of net operating loss ("NOL") utilization.

For the three months ended December 31, 20172022 and 2016, the Company recorded income tax benefit (expense) from continuing operations of approximately $0.3 million and $(0.1) million, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded no income tax benefit from discontinued operations. Income tax benefit for the three months ended December 31, 2017 is primarily comprised of the effect of the Tax Act which eliminates AMT and will result in a refund to the Company of amounts paid in prior fiscal years. Income tax expense is comprised of estimated alternative minimum tax allocated between continuing operations and discontinued operations as prescribed by ASC 740 and foreign tax expense included within continuing operations.

For the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016,2021 the effective tax rate on continuing operations was (80.2)%0.8% and 6.4%4.5%, respectively. The higher tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2017 was2021 is primarily due todriven by the effectState of the Tax Act, which resulted in a credit to the Company on future tax payments for past AMT amounts paid. The lower tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the current period was primarily due to permanent differences, state tax benefits and foreign tax rate differentials. California’s temporary suspension of NOL utilization.

The Company uses estimates to forecast the results from continuing operations for the current fiscal year as well as permanent differences between book and tax accounting.

We have not provided for income taxes on non-U.S. subsidiaries'subsidiaries’ undistributed earnings as of December 31, 20172022 because we plan to indefinitely reinvest the unremitted earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries and all of our non-U.S. subsidiaries historically have negative earnings and profits.

All deferred tax assets have a full valuation allowance atas of December 31, 2017. However, on2022, except for the tax amortization of indefinitely lived goodwill, which cannot be utilized to reduce deferred tax assets. On a quarterly basis, the Company will evaluateevaluates the positive and negative evidence to assess whether the more likely than not criteria mandated by ASC 740, has been satisfied in determining whether there will be further adjustments to the valuation allowance.


As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, we did not accrue any significant uncertain tax benefit, interest, or penalties as tax liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. During the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016,2022, there were no material increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits. As of December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, we had approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of interest and penalties accrued as tax liabilities on our balance sheet. Interest that is accrued on tax liabilities is recorded within interest expense on the income statement.


The Company’s Board of Directors has adopted a Tax Benefits Preservation Plan (the “Rights Plan”) to help preserve the value of our net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards by reducing the risk of limitation of these deferred tax assets. The Rights Plan was approved by the Company’s shareholders on March 10, 2015. On September 26, 2017, the Company extended the final expiration date of the rights contained therein from October 3, 2017 to October 3, 2018 (subject to earlier expiration as described in the Rights Plan). The Company has submitted the extension of the Rights Plan to shareholders for approval at the Company's 2018 annual meeting of shareholders, which is scheduled to be held on March 16, 2018. The Rights Plan is intended to reduce the likelihood that the Company will experience an ownership change for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 382 by discouraging any person or group from becoming a “5% shareholder” or increasing their ownership of the Company’s common stock if they are already a “5% shareholder.”

NOTE 11.
NOTE 13.    Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Lease Obligations: We lease certain facilities and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases. Operating lease amounts exclude renewal option periods, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance expenses on leased properties. Our facility leases typically provide for rental adjustments for increases in base rent (up to specific limits), property taxes, insurance, and general property maintenance that would be recorded as rent expense. Rent expense was $0.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. There are no off-balance sheet arrangements other than our operating leases.

Indemnifications
Asset Retirement Obligation: We have known conditional Asset Retirement Obligations (“AROs”) such as certain asset decommissioning and restoration
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Table of rented facilities to be performed in the future. Our ARO includes assumptions related to renewal option periods for those facilities where we expect to extend lease terms. The Company recognizes its estimate of the fair value of its ARO in the period incurred in long-term liabilities. The fair value of the ARO is also capitalized as property, plant and equipment.Contents


In future periods, the ARO is accreted for the change in its present value and capitalized costs are depreciated over the useful life of the related assets. If the fair value of the estimated ARO changes, an adjustment will be recorded to both the ARO and the asset retirement capitalized cost. Revisions in estimated liabilities can result from revisions of estimated inflation rates, changes in estimated retirement costs, and changes in the estimated timing of settling the ARO. The fair value of our ARO was estimated by discounting projected cash flows over the estimated life of the related assets using credit adjusted risk-free rates which ranged from 1.20% to 4.20%. There was no ARO settled during the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. Accretion expense of $17,000 was recorded during the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

EMCORE leases its primary facility in Alhambra, California covering six buildings where manufacturing, research and development, and general and administrative work is performed. Several leases related to these facilities expired in 2011, and were being maintained on a month-to-month basis. In September 2017, a new lease for four of the six buildings was signed, which was effective on October 1, 2017. The new lease extends the terms of the lease for three years plus a three year option to extend the lease through September 2023. In connection with the lease agreement, the Company has recorded an ARO liability at December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017 of $1.7 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

The Company’s ARO consists of legal requirements to return the existing leased facilities to their original state and certain environmental work to be performed due to the presence of a manufacturing fabrication operation and significant changes to the facilities over the past thirty years.

Indemnifications: We have agreed to indemnify certain customers against claims of infringement of intellectual property rights of others in our sales contracts with these customers. Historically, we have not paid any claims under these customer indemnification obligations. We enter into indemnification agreements with each of our directors and executive officers pursuant to which we agree to indemnify them for certain potential expenses and liabilities arising from their status as a director or executive officer of the Company. We maintain directors and officers insurance, which covers certain liabilities relating to our obligation to indemnify our directors and executive officers in certain circumstances. It is not possible to determine the aggregate maximum potential loss under these indemnification agreements due to the limited history of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular claim.


Legal Proceedings:

We are subject to various legal proceedings, claims, and litigation, either asserted or unasserted, that arise in the ordinary course of business. While theThe outcome of these matters is currently not determinable and we do not expect the resolutionare unable to estimate a range of loss, should a loss occur, from these matters to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, resultsproceedings. The ultimate outcome of operations, or cash flows. However,legal proceedings involves judgments, estimates, and inherent uncertainties and the results of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty. Professional legal fees are expensed when incurred. We accrue for contingent losses when such losses are probable and reasonably estimable. In the event that estimates or assumptions prove to differ from actual results, adjustments are made in subsequent periods to reflect more current information. Should we fail to prevail in any legal matter, or should several legal matters be resolved against the Company in the same reporting period, then the financial results of that particular reporting period could be materially affected.


a) Intellectual Property Lawsuits


We protect our proprietary technology by applying for patents where appropriate and, in other cases, by preserving the technology, related know-how, and information as trade secrets. The success and competitive position of our product lines are impacted by our ability to obtain intellectual property protection for our research and development efforts. We have, from time to time, exchanged correspondence with third parties regarding the assertion of patent or other intellectual property rights in connection with certain of our products and processes.


b) Mirasol Class ActionResilience Litigation


On December 15, 2015, Plaintiff Christina MirasolIn February 2021, Resilience Capital (“Mirasol”Resilience”), on her own behalf and on behalf of a putative class of similarly situated individuals composed of current and former non-exempt employees of the Company working in California since December 15, 2011, filed a complaint against us with the Delaware Chancery Court containing claims arising from the February 2020 sale of SDI’s real property (the “Concord Property Sale”) located in Concord, California (the “Concord Real Property”) to Eagle Rock Holdings, LP (“Buyer”) and that certain Single-Tenant Triple Net Lease, dated as of February 10, 2020, entered into by and between SDI and the Buyer, pursuant to which SDI leased from the Buyer the Concord Real Property for a 15-year term. The Resilience complaint seeks, among other items, (a) a declaration that the Concord Property Sale included a non-cash component, (b) a decree requiring us and Resilience to follow the appraisal requirements set forth in that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “SDI Purchase Agreement”), dated as of June 7, 2019, by and among the Company, The Resilience Fund IV, L.P., The Resilience Fund IV-A, L.P., Aerospace Newco Holdings, Inc. and Ember Acquisition Sub, Inc., (c) recovery of Resilience’s costs and expenses, and (d) pre- and post-judgment interest.
In April 2021, we filed with the Delaware Chancery Court our answer to the Resilience complaint and counterclaims against Resilience, in which we are seeking, among other items, (a) dismissal of the Superior CourtResilience complaint and/or granting of California, Los Angeles County (the “Court”). Thejudgment in favor of EMCORE with respect to the Resilience complaint, alleged seven causes(b) entering final judgment against Resilience awarding damages to us for Resilience’s fraud and breaches of action related to: (1) failurethe SDI Purchase Agreement in an amount to pay overtime; (2) failure to provide meal periods; (3) failure to pay minimum wages; (4) failure to timely pay wages upon termination; (5) failure to provide compliant wage statements; (6) unfair competitionbe proven at trial and not less than $1,565,000, (c) a judicial determination of the respective rights and duties of us and Resilience under the California Business and Professions Code § 17200 et seq.; and (7) penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act. The claims were premised primarily on the allegation that Mirasol and the putative class members were not provided with their legally required meal periods. Mirasol sought recovery on her own behalf and on behalfSDI Purchase Agreement, (d) an award to us of the putative class in an unspecified amount for compensatory and liquidated damages as well as for declaratory relief, injunctive relief, statutory penalties, pre-judgment interest, costs and attorneys’ fees.


In exchange for a one-time cash payment offered by the Company, certain currentexpenses, and former employees previously agreed to release the Company from all potential claims related to the matters alleged in the Mirasol lawsuit. The Company had recorded an accrual for these amounts at September 30, 2016 that was not material to the Company's results of operations, financial condition or cash flows, which had been recorded within Operating Expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. On January 6, 2017, the Company(e) pre- and Mirasol agreed to a class action settlement of $0.3 million with regards to all outstanding claims. On January 24, 2018, the Court granted final approval of the formal settlement agreement entered into between the parties and ordered the parties to prepare and file a proposed judgment by February 7, 2018. As of December 31, 2017, the $0.3 million settlement remains outstanding. During the three months ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded an accrual of $0.2 million within Operating Expenses related to the settlement.
c) Mirasol Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

In August 2016, EMCORE was served with a second lawsuit by former employee Mirsaol, in the Superior Court of Los Angeles allegingpost-judgment interest. We believe that the Company violated California’s employment lawsclaims made by Resilience in terminating her employment in November 2015. By herits complaint Mirasol asserted five causes of action:  (1) wrongful termination in violation of public policy; (2) discrimination on the basis of disability and/or medical condition; (3) failureare without merit and we intend to accommodate; (4) failure to engage in the interactive process; and (5) intentional infliction of emotional distress.  On September 26, 2016, Mirasol dismissed the fifth cause of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress. Mirasol alleged that EMCORE wrongfully terminated her at the conclusion of a Family and Medical Act leave, without engaging in the interactive process of offering to provide her with reasonable accommodations.  The plaintiff sought general, special, and punitive damages. On January 6, 2017, the Company and Mirasol agreed to a settlement of $50,000 with regards to all outstanding claims. This amount was paid as of September 30, 2017.vigorously defend ourselves against them.


NOTE 12.Equity

NOTE 14.    Equity

Equity Plans

We provide long-term incentives to eligible officers, directors, and employees in the form of equity-based awards. We maintain threefour equity incentive compensation plans, collectively described below as our “Equity Plans”:

the 2000 Stock Option Plan,
(a) the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (“2010(the “2010 Plan”), and
(b) the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (“2012(the “2012 Plan”)., (c) the Amended and Restated 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2019 Plan”), and (d) the 2022 New Employee Inducement Plan.


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We issue new shares of common stock to satisfy awards issuedgranted under our Equity Plans.

Stock Options
Most In December 2022, our Board of Directors approved an amendment to the 2019 Plan, which, subject to shareholder approval at our 2023 annual meeting of shareholders, would increase the maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock options vest and become exercisable over a four to five year period and have a contractual life of 10 years. Certain stock options awarded are intended to qualify as incentive stock optionsthat may be issued or transferred pursuant to Section 422A ofawards under the Internal Revenue Code.2019 Plan by an additional 1.549 million shares.


Stock-Based Compensation

The following table summarizes stock option activity under the Equity Plans for the three months ended December 31, 2017:


Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price 
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual Life
(in years)
 Aggregate Intrinsic Value (*) (in thousands)
Outstanding as of September 30, 2017326,798
 $19.54    
Granted
 
    
Exercised(3,479) $4.50   $13
Forfeited(780) $4.22    
Expired(12,941) $27.59    
Outstanding as of December 31, 2017309,598
 $19.41 1.70 $143
Exercisable as of December 31, 2017267,946
 $21.71 0.76 $67
Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2017309,598
 $19.41 1.70 $143


(*) Intrinsic value for stock options represents the “in-the-money” portion or the positive variance between a stock option's exercise price and the underlying stock price. For the three months ended December 31, 2016, the intrinsic value of options exercised was $0.1 million.

As of December 31, 2017, there was approximately $0.1 million of unrecognizedsets forth stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock options granted under the Equity Plans which is expected to be recognized over an estimated weighted average life of 2.6 years.by award type:

Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20222021
Employee stock options$— $— 
RSUs and RSAs915 554 
PSUs and PRSAs693 407 
Outside director equity awards and fees in common stock126 127 
Total stock-based compensation expense$1,734 $1,088 
Valuation Assumptions
There were no stock option grants for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Time-Based Restricted Stock
Time-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) granted to employees under the 2010 Plan and 2012 Plan typically vest over 3 to 4 years and are subject to forfeiture if employment terminates prior to the lapse of the restrictions. RSUs are not considered issued or outstanding common stock until they vest. RSAs are considered issued and outstanding on the grant date and are subject to forfeiture if specified vesting conditions are not satisfied.


The following table summarizes the activity related to RSUs and RSAs subject to time-based vesting requirements for the three months ended December 31, 2017:

Restricted Stock Activity Restricted Stock Units Restricted Stock Awards
 Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested as of September 30, 2017 778,084
 $5.91 8,154
 $8.20
Granted 224,600
 $6.73 
 $0.00
Vested (40,095) $7.09 
 $0.00
Forfeited (7,580) $4.02 
 $0.00
Non-vested as of December 31, 2017 955,009
 $6.07 8,154
 $8.20

As of December 31, 2017, there was approximately $4.4 million of remaining unamortizedsets forth stock-based compensation expense associated with RSUs, which will be expensed over a weighted average remaining service period of approximately 2.5 years. The 1.0 million outstanding non-vested and expected to vest RSUs have an aggregate intrinsic value of approximately $6.2 million and a weighted average remaining contractual term of 1.5 years. For the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the intrinsic value of RSUs vested was approximately $0.3 million and $32,000, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2016, the weighted average grant date fair value of RSUs granted was $7.29.by expense type:

Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20222021
Cost of revenue$387 $151 
Selling, general, and administrative1,075 755 
Research and development272 182 
Total stock-based compensation expense$1,734 $1,088 
As of December 31, 2017, there was approximately $0.1 million of remaining unamortized stock-based compensation expense associated with RSAs, which will be expensed over a weighted average remaining service period of approximately 2.8 years.

On December 28, 2017, the Company granted our CEO, Jeffrey Rittichier, our Senior Vice President of Engineering, Albert Lu, and our Vice President of Sales, David Wojciechowski, 40,000, 14,000 and 10,000 RSUs with a grant date fair value of $0.3 million, $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, that will vest in 4 equal annual installments beginning on December 28, 2018.

Performance Stock
Performance based restricted stock units (“PSUs”) and performance based shares of restricted stock (“PRSAs”) granted to employees under the 2012 Plan typically vest over 1 to 3 years and are subject to forfeiture in whole, if employment terminates, or in whole or in part, if specified vesting conditions are not satisfied, in each case prior to vesting. PSUs are not considered issued or outstanding common stock until they vest. PRSAs are considered issued and outstanding on the grant date (at 200% of the target number of shares) and are subject to forfeiture if specified vesting conditions are not satisfied. PSUs and PRSAs that are granted to our executive officers and key employees are provided as long-term incentive compensation that is based on relative total shareholder return, which measures our performance against that of our competitors.



The following table summarizes the activity related to PSUs and PRSAs for the three months ended December 31, 2017:

Performance Stock Activity Performance Stock Units Performance Stock Awards
 Number of Shares (at Target) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Number of Shares (at Target) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested as of September 30, 2017 328,708
 $8.36 33,333
 $12.25
Granted 240,164
 $7.62 
 $0.00
Vested (166,058) $6.86 
 $0.00
Non-vested as of December 31, 2017 402,814
 $8.54 33,333
 $12.25

As of December 31, 2017, there was approximately $2.5 million of remaining unamortized stock-based compensation expense associated with PSUs, which will be expensed over a weighted average remaining service period of approximately 2.1 years. The 0.4 million outstanding non-vested and expected to vest PSUs have an aggregate intrinsic value of approximately $2.6 million and a weighted average remaining contractual term of 2.1 years. For the three months ended December 31, 2017, the intrinsic value of PSUs vested was approximately $1.4 million.

As of December 31, 2017, there was approximately $0.4 million of remaining unamortized stock-based compensation expense associated with PRSAs, which will be expensed over a weighted average remaining service period of approximately 1.8 years.

On December 28, 2017, the Company granted Messrs. Rittichier, Lu and Wojciechowski, 40,000, 14,000 and 10,000 PSUs with a grant date fair value of $0.3 million, $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The PSUs issued will vest based on a combination of the relative total shareholder return of EMCORE’s stock compared to the Russell Microcap Index and the executive's continued employment. The total number of shares to be issued to each individual ranges from zero (0) to 200% of the target PSUs granted. Between zero (0) and 200% of the target PSUs will vest, if at all, on December 28, 2020.

On December 28, 2017, in addition to the PSUs granted to Messrs. Rittichier, Lu and Wojciechowski, the Company granted 108,500 target PSUs with a grant date fair value of $0.9 million to certain key non-executive employees. The PSUs issued will vest based on a combination of the relative total shareholder return of EMCORE’s stock compared to the Russell Microcap Index and the employee's continued employment. The total number of shares to be issued to each individual may range from zero (0) to 200% of the target PSUs granted. Between zero (0) and 200% of the target PSUs granted will vest, if at all, on December 28, 2020.

Stock-based compensation.

The effect of recording stock-based compensation expense was as follows:

Stock-based Compensation Expense - by award typeFor the three months ended December 31,
(in thousands)2017 2016
Employee stock options$10
 $11
Restricted stock units and awards451
 354
Performance stock units and awards289
 268
Employee stock purchase plan86
 52
Outside director fees in common stock79
 78
Total stock-based compensation expense$915
 $763



Stock-based Compensation Expense - by expense typeFor the three months ended December 31,
(in thousands)2017 2016
Cost of revenue$139
 $93
Selling, general, and administrative638
 570
Research and development138
 100
Total stock-based compensation expense$915
 $763

The stock-based compensation expense above relates to continuing operations. Included within discontinued operations is $0 and $9,000 of stock based compensation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

401(k) Plan
We have a savings plan that qualifies as a deferred salary arrangement under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under this savings plan, participating employees may defer a portion of their pretax earnings, up to the Internal Revenue Service annual contribution limit. Since June 2015, all employer contributions are made in cash. Our matching contribution in cash for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was approximately $0.1 million.

(Loss) Income (Loss) Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net (loss) income per share:

Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)20222021
Numerator
Net (loss) income$(11,693)$2,414 
Denominator
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic37,557 36,950 
Effect of dilutive securities
Stock options— 
PSUs, RSUs, and restricted stock— 2,074 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted37,557 39,031 
Earnings per share - basic$(0.31)$0.07 
Earnings per share - diluted$(0.31)$0.06 
Weighted average antidilutive options, unvested RSUs and RSAs, and unvested PSUs excluded from the computation2,807 53 

Basic and Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share For the three months ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share) 2017 2016
Numerator:    
   (Loss) income from continuing operations $(82) $1,766
   Loss from discontinued operations 
 (9)
Undistributed earnings allocated to common shareholders for basic and diluted net income per share (82) 1,757
Denominator:    
Denominator for basic net income per share - weighted average shares outstanding 27,032
 26,279
Dilutive options outstanding, unvested stock units, unvested stock awards and ESPP 
 760
Denominator for diluted net income per share - adjusted weighted average shares outstanding 27,032
 27,039
     
Net (loss) income per basic share:    
   Continuing operations $(0.00) $0.07
   Discontinued operations 0.00
 (0.00)
Net (loss) income per basic share $(0.00) $0.07
     
Net (loss) income per diluted share:    
   Continuing operations $(0.00) $0.07
   Discontinued operations 0.00
 0.00
Net (loss) income per diluted share $(0.00) $0.07
Weighted average antidilutive options, unvested restricted stock units and awards, unvested performance stock units and ESPP shares excluded from the computation 911
 529
     
Average market price of common stock $7.50
 $6.88


For dilutedBasic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net (loss) income per share,for the denominator includes allperiod by the weighted-average number of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net (loss) income for the period by the weighted average number of common sharesstock outstanding during the period, plus the dilutive effect of outstanding restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and all potentialrestricted stock awards (“RSAs”), performance stock units (“PSUs”), and stock options as applicable pursuant to the treasury stock method. Certain of the Company's outstanding share-based awards, noted in the table above, were excluded because they were anti-dilutive, but they could become dilutive common shares to be issued.in the future. The anti-dilutive stock options and shares of outstanding and unvested restricted stock were excluded from the computation of diluted net lossearnings per share for the three months ended December 31, 20172022 due to the Company incurring a net loss for thesuch period. For the three months ended December 31, 2016, we excluded 0.5 million
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Table of weighted average outstanding stock options, RSUs and PSUs from the calculation of diluted net income per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.Contents
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
We maintain an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) that provides employees an opportunity to purchase common stock through payroll deductions. The ESPP is a 6-month duration plan with new participation periods beginning on February 25 and August 26 of each year. The purchase price is set at 85% of the average high and low market price of our common stock on either the first or last trading day of the participation period, whichever is lower, and annual contributions are limited to the lower of 10% of an employee's compensation or $25,000.

Future Issuances
As of December 31, 2017, we had common
Common stock reserved for the following future issuances:
issuances as of December 31, 2022 was as follows:
Future IssuancesNumber of Common Stock Shares Available for Future IssuancesAmount
Exercise of outstanding stock options309,5989,981 
Unvested RSUs and RSAs2,644,870 
Unvested restricted stock unitsPSUs and PRSAs (at 200% maximum payout)955,0092,722,106 
Unvested performance stock units805,628
Purchases under the employee stock purchase plan911,071
Issuance of stock-based awards under the Equity Plans1,882,7791,128,932 
Purchases under the officer and director share purchase plan88,741
Total reserved4,952,826

NOTE 13.Total reservedGeographical Information6,594,630 

We evaluate our reportable segment pursuant to ASC 280,
NOTE 15.    Segment Reporting. The Company's Chief Executive Officerand Revenue Information

Reportable Segments

Reported below are the Company’s segments for which separate financial information is available and upon which operating results are evaluated by the chief operating decision maker, the Chief Executive Officer, to assess performance and he assessesto allocate resources. We do not allocate sales and marketing, general and administrative expenses, or interest expense and interest income to our segments because management does not include the information in its measurement of the performance of the operating segments. Also, a measure of segment assets and allocates resourcesliabilities has not been provided to the segment basedCompany's chief operating decision maker and therefore is not shown below.

Information on its business prospects, competitive factors, net revenue,reportable segments utilized by the chief operating results, and other non-U.S. GAAP financial ratios. Based on this evaluation, the Company operatesdecision maker is as a single reportable segment.follows:
Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20222021
Revenue
Aerospace and Defense$21,675 $9,900 
Broadband3,278 32,336 
Total revenue$24,953 $42,236 
Segment profit
Aerospace and Defense gross profit$4,108 $1,684 
Aerospace and Defense research and development expense4,349 4,162 
Aerospace and Defense segment profit$(241)$(2,478)
Broadband gross profit$(1,049)$14,113 
Broadband research and development expense1,002 465 
Broadband segment profit$(2,051)$13,648 
Total segment profit$(2,292)$11,170 

Product Categories

Revenue: is classified by major product category as presented below:
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Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20222021
Aerospace and Defense
Inertial Navigation$19,979 $8,145 
Defense Optoelectronics1,696 1,755 
Broadband
CATV Optical Transmitters and Components1,553 28,459 
Data Center Chips407 1,068 
Optical Sensing1,318 2,809 
Total revenue$24,953 $42,236 

Timing of Revenue

The following tables settable sets forth revenue by geographic region with revenue assigned to geographic regionsarea based on our customers’ billing address.address:

Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20222021
Trade revenue (recognized at a point in time)$19,107 $41,692 
Contract revenue (recognized over time)5,846 544 
Total revenue$24,953 $42,236 

Revenue by Geographic Region For the three months ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2017 2016
United States $20,079
 $24,754
Asia 2,657
 3,719
Europe 1,227
 1,630
Other 73
 73
Total revenue $24,036
 $30,176
Geographical Concentration

Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20222021
United States and Canada$19,002 $38,056 
Asia1,420 3,086 
Europe3,203 820 
Other1,328 274 
Total revenue$24,953 $42,236 
Significant Customers:
Customer Concentration

Portions of the Company’s sales are concentrated among a limited number of customers. Significant customers are defined as customers representing greater than 10% of our consolidated revenue. Revenue from two and three of our significant customers represented 63%an aggregate of 38% and 74%65% of our consolidated revenue for the three months ended December 31, 20172022 and 2016,2021, respectively. The percentage from significant customers decreased due to lower CATV revenue from our Broadband segment.


Long-lived Assets: Long-lived assets consist
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ITEM 2.2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


You should read theThe following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in Financial Statements under Item 1 within this Quarterly Report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates, and beliefs. Our actualActual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. See Cautionary StatementNote Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.Statements preceding Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.


Business Overview


EMCORE Corporation together with its subsidiaries (referred to hereinis a leading provider of sensors for navigation in the aerospace and defense market as the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “EMCORE”), was established in 1984well as a New Jersey corporation. The Company became publicly tradedmanufacturer of chips, laser components, and optical subsystems for use in 1997the Broadband and is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol EMKR. EMCORECable TV (“CATV”) industries. We pioneered the linear fiber optic transmission technology that enabled the world’s first delivery of Cable TVCATV directly on fiber, and today isare a leading provider of advanced Mixed-Signal Opticsmixed-signal products that enableserving the aerospace and defense and broadband communications systems and service providers to meet growing demand for increased bandwidth and connectivity.markets. The Mixed-Signal Opticsmixed-signal technology, at the heart of our broadband communications products, is shared with our fiber optic gyrosgyroscopes (“FOGs”) and other inertial sensors to provide the aerospace and defense markets with state-of-the-art navigationsnavigation systems technology. With both analog

Over the last three years, we have expanded our scope and digital circuitsportfolio of inertial sensor products through the acquisitions of Systron Donner Inertial, Inc. (“SDI”) in June 2019, the Space and Navigation (“S&N”) business of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (“L3H”) in April 2022, and the FOG and Inertial Navigation Systems business (“EMCORE Chicago”) of KVH Industries, Inc. (“KVH”) in August 2022.

We have fully vertically-integrated manufacturing capability at our headquarters in Alhambra, CA, and at our facilities in Budd Lake, NJ, Concord, CA, and Tinley Park, IL (the “Tinley Park Facility”). These facilities support our vertically-integrated manufacturing strategy for quartz and FOG products for navigation systems, and for our chip, laser, transmitter, and receiver products for broadband applications. We design and manufacture industry-leading Quartz MEMS (“QMEMS”), lithium niobate, and indium phosphide (InP) chip-level technology to deliver state-of-the-art component and system-level products across our end-market applications. Our best-in-class components and systems support a broad array of applications including navigation and inertial sensing, defense optoelectronics, broadband communications, optical sensing, and specialty chips for telecom and data center applications.

Our reporting segments are as follows: (a) Aerospace and Defense and (b) Broadband. Aerospace and Defense is comprised of two product lines: (i) Inertial Navigation and (ii) Defense Optoelectronics. Broadband is comprised of three product lines: (i) CATV Optical Transmitters and Components, (ii) Data Center Chips, and (iii) Optical Sensing.

Recent Developments

Acquisition of KVH Industries, Inc. - FOG and Inertial Navigation Systems Business

On August 9, 2022, we completed the acquisition of EMCORE Chicago from KVH pursuant to that certain Asset Purchase Agreement entered into as of August 9, 2022 by and among the Company, Delta Acquisition Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and KVH, pursuant to which we acquired substantially all of KVH's assets and liabilities primarily related to its FOG and Inertial Navigation Systems business, including property interests in the Tinley Park Facility for aggregate consideration of approximately $55.0 million, exclusive of transaction costs and expenses and subject to certain post-closing working capital adjustments.

Tinley Park Sale and Leaseback Transaction

On December 13, 2022, EMCORE Chicago consummated the sale of its real property interest in the Tinley Park Facility to 8400 W 185TH STREET INVESTORS, LLC (the “Tinley Park Buyer”), resulting in net proceeds of approximately $10.3 million. The sale was made pursuant to the terms of that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Tinley Park Purchase Agreement”) dated as of November 1, 2022, by and between EMCORE Chicago and HSRE Fund VII Holding Company, LLC, an affiliate of the Tinley Park Buyer. In connection with the sale of the real property interests in the Tinley Park Facility, after considering multiple transaction structures, EMCORE Chicago entered into a long-term Single-Tenant Triple Net Lease (the “Lease Agreement”) with Buyer pursuant to which EMCORE Chicago leased back the Tinley Park Facility for a twelve (12) year term commencing on multiple chips,December 13, 2022, unless earlier terminated or evenextended in accordance with the terms of the Lease Agreement.

Wingspire Credit Agreement
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On August 9, 2022, the Company and EMCORE Space & Navigation Corporation, our wholly-owned subsidiary (“S&N”), entered into that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of August 9, 2022, among the Company, S&N, the lenders party thereto and Wingspire Capital LLC, as administrative agent for the lenders (“Wingspire”), as amended pursuant to that First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2022, among the Company, S&N, EMCORE Chicago Inertial Corporation, our wholly-owned subsidiary (together with the Company and S&N, the “Borrowers”), the lenders party thereto and Wingspire, to add EMCORE Chicago as a single chip,Borrower and include certain of its assets in the valueborrowing base (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for two credit facilities: (a) an asset-based revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of Mixed-Signal device solutions is often far greater than traditional digital applications up to $40.0 million, subject to a borrowing base consisting of eligible accounts receivable and requireseligible inventory (subject to certain reserves), and (b) a specialized expertise held by EMCOREterm loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $5,965,000. The proceeds of the loans made under the Credit Agreement may be used for general corporate purposes. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement will mature on August 8, 2025, and bears interest at a rate per annum equal to term SOFR plus a margin of (i) 3.75% or 5.50% in the case of revolving loans, depending on the applicable assets corresponding to the borrowing base pursuant to which the applicable loans are made and (ii) 5.50% in the case of the term loan. In addition, the Borrowers are responsible for Wingspire’s annual collateral monitoring fees as well as the lenders’ fees and expenses. The Borrowers may also be required to pay an unused line fee of 0.50% in respect of the undrawn portion of the revolving commitments, which is unique ingenerally based on average daily usage of the optics industry.revolving facility during the immediately preceding month.


Strategic PlanThe Credit Agreement contains representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants that are generally customary for credit facilities of this type. Among others, the Credit Agreement contains various covenants that, subject to agreed-upon exceptions, limit the Borrowers’ and their respective subsidiaries’ ability to incur indebtedness, grant liens, enter into sale and leaseback transactions, enter into swap agreements, make loans, acquisitions and investments, change the nature of their business, acquire or sell assets or consolidate or merge with or into other persons or entities, declare or pay dividends or make other restricted payments, enter into transactions with affiliates, enter into burdensome agreements, change fiscal year, amend organizational documents, and use proceeds to fund any activities of or business with any person that is the subject of governmental sanctions. In addition, the Credit Agreement requires that, for any period commencing upon the occurrence of an event of default or excess availability under the Credit Agreement being less than the greater of $5.0 million and 15% of the revolving commitments until such time as no event of default is continuing and excess availability under the Credit Agreement is at least the greater of $5.0 million and 15% of the revolving commitments for a period of 60 consecutive days, the Borrowers satisfy a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.10:1.00. The Credit Agreement also includes customary events of default, the occurrence of which, following any applicable grace period, would permit the lenders to, among other things, declare the principal, accrued interest and other obligations of the Borrowers under the Credit Agreement to be immediately due and payable, and exercise rights and remedies available to the lenders under the Credit Agreement or applicable law or equity.


In connection with the Credit Agreement, the Borrowers entered into a pledge and security agreement pursuant to which the obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured on a senior secured basis (subject to permitted liens) by substantially all assets of the Borrowers and substantially all assets of any future guarantors.

As of December 31, 2022, an aggregate principal amount of $6.6 million was outstanding pursuant to the revolving credit facility and an aggregate principal amount of $5.7 million was outstanding pursuant to the term loan facility.

Acquisition of L3Harris Space and Navigation Business

On April 29, 2022, we completed the acquisition of S&N from L3H pursuant to that certain Sale Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2022 (as amended, the “Sale Agreement”), entered into by and among the Company, Ringo Acquisition Sub, Inc. and L3H, pursuant to which we acquired certain intellectual property, assets, and liabilities of S&N for aggregate consideration of approximately $5.0 million, exclusive of transaction costs and expenses and subject to certain post-closing working capital adjustments. Following the completion of the working capital adjustments, the final purchase price was approximately $4.9 million.

COVID-19 and Economic Conditions

We are subject to ongoing risks and uncertainties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The full extent of the COVID-19 impact on operational and financial performance is highly uncertain, out of our control, cannot be predicted and may cause additional challenges to and disruptions of our business, inventory levels, operating results, and cash flows. We continue to analyze on an ongoing basis how COVID-19 related actions could affect our product development efforts, future customer demand, timing of orders, recognized revenue, and cash flows.

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In addition, the instability of global economic conditions and inflationary risks are adding to organic growth and developmentthe uncertainty of our existing Fiber Opticsbusiness. These adverse conditions could result in longer sales cycles, increased costs to manufacture our products and increased price competition. Given the dynamic nature of these macroeconomic conditions, we cannot reasonably estimate their full impact on our ongoing business, results of operations, and overall financial performance.

Equity Offering

On February 16, 2021, we intend to pursue other strategies to enhance shareholder value. The Strategy and Alternatives Committeeclosed an offering of the Company's Board of Directors (the “Strategy and Alternatives Committee”), which was established in December 2013, is charged with overseeing the Company’s strategic plan and evaluating strategic opportunities and alternatives available to the Company, including potential mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other key strategic transactions outside the ordinary course of the Company’s business. Accordingly, the Strategy and Alternatives Committee may from time to time consider strategic opportunities to enhance shareholder value, which may include acquisitions, investments in joint ventures, partnerships, and other strategic alternatives such as dispositions, reorganizations, recapitalizations or other similar transactions, the repurchase of6,655,093 shares of our outstanding common stock, or paymentwhich included the full exercise of dividendsthe underwriters’ option to our shareholders,purchase 868,056 additional shares of common stock, at a price to the public of $5.40 per share, resulting in net proceeds to us from the offering, after deducting the underwriting discounts and may engage financialcommissions and other advisersoffering expenses, of approximately $33.1 million. The shares were sold by us pursuant to assist it in these efforts. Accordingly, the Strategyan underwriting agreement with Cowen and Alternatives CommitteeCompany, LLC, dated February 10, 2021.

Fastrain Transaction

As part of the Boardeffort to streamline operations and move to a variable cost model in our CATV Optical Transmitters and Components product line, on August 9, 2021, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Fastrain Asset Purchase Agreement”) with each of DirectorsShenzhen Fastrain Technology Co., Ltd., a corporation formed under the laws of the P.R.C. (“Shenzhen Fastrain”), and Hong Kong Fastrain Company Limited, a limited liability company incorporated in Hong Kong (“HK Fastrain”, and together with Shenzhen Fastrain, collectively, “Fastrain”), pursuant to which, among other items, Fastrain agreed to purchase certain CATV module and transmitter manufacturing equipment (the “Equipment”) that had been located at the manufacturing facility of our management maywholly-owned subsidiary, EMCORE Optoelectronics (Beijing) Co., Ltd., a corporation formed under the laws of the P.R.C., for an aggregate price of $6.2 million, all of which has been paid to us as of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.

Concurrently with the execution of the Fastrain Asset Purchase Agreement, we and Fastrain entered into a Manufacturing Supply Agreement, dated August 9, 2021 (as amended, the “Fastrain Manufacturing Agreement”), pursuant to which Fastrain agreed to manufacture for us, from time to time be engageda manufacturing facility or facilities located in evaluating potential strategic opportunitiesThailand or Malaysia and we may enter into definitive agreements with respect to such transactions or other strategic alternatives. However, there is no assurance thatfor an initial term ending on December 31, 2025, the StrategyCATV Optical Transmitters and Alternatives Committee will identify further strategic opportunities that the Company will determine to pursue, or that the consideration of any such opportunity would resultComponents products set forth in the completionFastrain Manufacturing Agreement. In the Fastrain Manufacturing Agreement, (a) we agreed to pay certain shortfall penalties in the event that orders for manufactured products are below certain thresholds beginning in calendar year 2021 and continuing through calendar year 2025, and (b) Fastrain agreed to pay certain surplus bonuses to us in the event that deliveries for manufactured products in either of a strategic transaction.the 24-month periods beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2022 or beginning on January 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2024 exceed certain thresholds. No such shortfall penalties or surplus bonuses had accrued or become payable as of the quarter ended December 31, 2022.


Results of Operations


The following table sets forth our condensed consolidated statementsresults of operations data expressed as a percentage of revenue:


Three Months Ended December 31,
20222021
Revenue100.0 %100.0 %
Cost of revenue87.7 62.6 
Gross profit12.3 37.4 
Operating expense:
Selling, general, and administrative39.9 17.0 
Research and development21.4 11.0 
Severance1.9 3.1 
(Gain) loss on sale of assets(4.7)0.4 
Total operating expense58.5 31.5 
Operating (loss) income(46.2)5.9 
 For the three months ended December 31,
 2017 2016
Revenue100.0 % 100.0 %
Cost of revenue67.1
 66.7
Gross profit32.9
 33.3
Operating expense:   
Selling, general, and administrative20.0
 18.5
Research and development15.8
 7.3
Loss on sale of assets0.5
 
Total operating expense36.3
 25.8
Operating (loss) income(3.4) 7.5
Other income (expense):   
Interest income, net0.5
 0.1
Foreign exchange gain (loss)1.2
 (1.3)
Total other income (expense)1.7
 (1.2)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income tax benefit (expense)(1.7) 6.3
Income tax benefit (expense)1.4
 (0.4)
(Loss) income from continuing operations(0.3) 5.9
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
Net (loss) income(0.3)% 5.9 %


Comparison of Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016of Operations

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(in thousands, except percentages)For the three months ended December 31,
 2017 2016 $ Change % Change
Revenue$24,036
 $30,176
 $(6,140) (20.3)%
Cost of revenue16,122
 20,133
 (4,011) (19.9)%
Gross profit7,914
 10,043
 (2,129) (21.2)%
Operating expense:       
Selling, general, and administrative4,819
 5,578
 (759) (13.6)%
Research and development3,800
 2,199
 1,601
 72.8%
Loss on sale of assets107
 
 107
 N/A
Total operating expense8,726
 7,777
 949
 12.2%
Operating (loss) income(812) 2,266
 (3,078) (135.8)%
Other income (expense):       
Interest income, net111
 23
 88
 382.6%
Foreign exchange gain (loss)286
 (403) 689
 171.0%
Total other income (expense)397
 (380) 777
 204.5%
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income tax expense(415) 1,886
 (2,301) (122.0)%
Income tax expense333
 (120) 453
 377.5%
(Loss) income from continuing operations(82) 1,766
 (1,848) (104.6)%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 (9) 9
 100.0%
Net (loss) income$(82) $1,757
 $(1,839) (104.7)%
Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except percentages)20222021Change
Revenue$24,953 $42,236 $(17,283)(40.9)%
Cost of revenue21,894 26,439 (4,545)(17.2)
Gross profit3,059 15,797 (12,738)(80.6)
Operating expense:
Selling, general, and administrative9,944 7,187 2,757 38.4 
Research and development5,351 4,627 724 15.6 
Severance1,298 
(Gain) loss on sale of assets(1,171)187 (1,358)(726.2)
Total operating expense14,599 13,299 2,123 16.0 
Operating (loss) income(11,540)2,498 (14,861)(594.9)%


Revenue

Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except percentages)20222021Change
Aerospace and Defense$21,675 $9,900 $11,775 118.9 %
Broadband3,278 32,336 (29,058)(89.9)
Total revenue$24,953 $42,236 $(17,283)(40.9)%

For the three months ended December 31, 2017,2022, Aerospace and Defense revenue decreased 20.3%increased compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily driven by lower sales volumehigher Inertial Navigation revenue primarily due to the acquisitions of our CATV componentsS&N and RFOG products primarily to U.S. customersEMCORE Chicago. The revenue from these acquisitions was partially offset by increasesdecreased sales of QMEMS products due to supply chain issues and manufacturing yields and Alhambra FOG products due to decreased demand in chip product revenue.connection with one customer program for single-axis gyros.



For the three months ended December 31, 2022, Broadband revenue decreased compared to the same period in the prior year, due overwhelmingly to a substantial decline in sales of CATV Optical Transmitter and Components products. This market is historically cyclical. Following a significant COVID-19 related up-cycle during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 and the early part of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, we are currently in a down-cycle with substantial inventory build-up in our sales channels.

Gross Profit

Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except percentages)20222021Change
Aerospace and Defense$4,108 $1,684 $2,424 143.9 %
Broadband(1,049)$14,113 (15,162)(107.4)
Total gross profit$3,059 $15,797 $(12,738)(80.6)%
Our
Gross profit is revenue less cost of revenue. Cost of revenue consists of raw materials, compensation expense, including non-cash stock-based compensation expense, depreciation, expenseamortization, accretion, and other manufacturing overhead costs, expenses associated with excess and obsolete inventories, and product warranty costs. Historically, our cost of revenuegross profit as a percentage of revenue, which we refer to as our gross margin, has fluctuated significantly due to product mix, manufacturing yields, and sales volumes, and inventory, and specific product warranty charges.charges, as well as the amount of our revenue relative to fixed manufacturing costs.

Consolidated gross margins were 32.9% and 33.3% for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Stock-based compensation expense within cost of revenue totaled approximately $0.1 million during each of the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.


For the three months ended December 31, 2017,2022, Aerospace and Defense gross margins decreased by 21.2% whenprofit increased compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in gross margins foryear primarily driven by the additional contribution from the acquisition of EMCORE Chicago. For the three months ended December 31, 20172022, A&D gross margin increased by 20% from 2% to 22% compared to the same period in 2016 was primarily due to lower sales and production volumes, resulting in lower operating leverage due to higher manufacturing labor and expensesthe prior year as a percentageresult of our revenues.the additional contribution of EMCORE Chicago.



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Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”)

SG&A consists primarily of compensation expense including non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to executive, finance, and human resources personnel, as well as sales and marketing expenses, professional fees, legal and patent-related costs, and other corporate-related expenses.

Stock-based compensation expense within SG&A totaled approximately $0.6 million duringFor the three months ended December 31, 20172022, Broadband gross profit decreased compared to the same period in the prior year due to the substantial drop in product revenue and 2016.

SG&A expense forthe associated lower absorption of overhead costs in our wafer fabrication facility. For the three months ended December 31, 2017 was lower than the amount reported in2022, Broadband gross margin decreased by 35% from negative 3% to negative 32% compared to the same period in 2016the prior year as a result of the current down-cycle with substantial inventory build-up in our sales channels..

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general, and administrative (“SG&A”) consists primarily due to lower compensation costs, severance, employee benefitsof personnel-related expenditures for sales and professional services.marketing, IT, finance, legal and human resources support functions.


As a percentage of revenue, SG&A expenses were 20.0% and 18.5% forFor the three months ended December 31, 20172022, SG&A increased compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to expenses related to the S&N and 2016, respectively. The increaseEMCORE Chicago acquisitions, and higher litigation costs, short-term consulting services, and the addition of EMCORE Chicago.

Research and Development

Research and development (“R&D”) includes personnel-related expenditures, project costs, and facility-related expenses. We intend to continue to invest in SG&A expense as a percentageR&D programs because they are essential to the future growth of revenue inour Aerospace and Defense segment.

For the three months ended December 31, 20172022 and 2021, Aerospace and Defense R&D expense was $4.3 million and $4.2 million, respectively. R&D increased compared to the same period in 2016 isthe prior year primarily due to R&D associated with the decrease in revenues inacquired EMCORE Chicago offset by lower project costs.

For the three months ended December 31, 2017.


Research2022 and Development (“R&D”)

2021, Broadband R&D consists primarily of compensation expense including non-cash stock-based compensation expense, as well as engineeringwas $1.0 million and prototype costs, depreciation expense, and other overhead expenses, as they related$0.5 million, respectively. R&D increased compared to the design, development, and testing of our products. Our R&D costs are expensed as incurred. We believe thatsame period in orderthe prior year primarily due to remain competitive, we must invest significant financial resources in developing newthe Chip product features and enhancements and in maintaining customer satisfaction worldwide.line.


Stock-based compensation expense within R&D totaled approximately $0.1 million during
Severance

For the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

R&D expense for2022, severance totaled approximately $0.5 million due to a reduction in force at our Alhambra facility. For the three months ended December 31, 2017 was higher than2021 severance totaled approximately $1.3 million associated with the amounts reported in the same period in 2016 primarily due to an increase in compensation costs and project spending, primarily in navigation systems.shutdown of manufacturing operations at our Beijing, China facility.


As a percentage
(Gain) Loss on Sale of revenue, R&D expenses were 15.8% and 7.3% for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase in R&D expense as a percentage of revenue in the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 is due to the decrease in revenues and higher R&D expense in the three months ended December 31, 2017.Assets


Operating (Loss) Income

Operating (loss) income represents revenue less the cost of revenue and direct operating expenses incurred. Operating (loss) income is a measure of profit and loss that executive management uses to assess performance and make decisions. As a percentage of revenue, our operating (loss) income was (3.4)% and 7.5% for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decrease in operating (loss) income as a percentage of revenue in the three months ended December 31, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 is due to the decrease in revenues and operating income in the three months ended December 31, 2017.


Other Income (Expense)

Interest Income, net
During the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, we recorded $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively,2022, the Company consummated the sale of interest income earnedthe real property interests in the Tinley Park Facility to the Tinley Park Buyer, resulting in a gain on cash and cash equivalents balances, which was partially offset by interest expense and lettersale of credit fees related to our Credit Facility. Interest income forassets of $1.2 million. During the three months ended December 31, 2017 was higher than2021, the amount reported in the same period in 2016 due to higher interest income earnedCompany sold certain equipment and recognized a loss on cash and cash equivalents balances.sale of assets of $0.2 million.



Foreign ExchangeInterest Expense, net
Gains or losses from foreign currency transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, both realized and unrealized, are recorded as foreign exchange gain (loss) on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The gain (losses) recorded relate to the change in value of the Yuan Renminbi relative to the U.S. dollar.


Income Tax Expense

ForDuring the three months ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded income tax benefit from continuing operations of2022, interest expense, net totaled approximately $0.3$0.2 million and $0 of income tax benefit within income from discontinued operations. The income tax benefit is primarily comprised of the effect of recent changes in tax laws in December 2017 that eliminates Alternative Minimum Taxes. See Note 10 - Income Taxes in the notesdue to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures.debt outstanding from our Credit Agreement and having lower cash and cash equivalents balance earning interest income.


For the three months ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded income tax expense from continuing operations of approximately $0.1 million and $0 of income tax expense within income from discontinued operations.

The Company’s Board of Directors has adopted a Tax Benefits Preservation Plan (the “Rights Plan”) to help preserve the value of our net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards by reducing the risk of limitation of these deferred tax assets. The Rights Plan was approved by the Company’s shareholders on March 10, 2015. On September 26, 2017, the Company extended the final expiration date of the rights contained therein from October 3, 2107 to October 3, 2018 (subject to earlier expiration as described in the Rights Plan). The Company has submitted the extension of the Rights Plan to shareholders for approval at the Company's 2018 annual meeting of shareholders, which is scheduled to be held on March 16, 2018. The Rights Plan is intended to reduce the likelihood that the Company will experience an ownership change for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 382 by discouraging any person or group from becoming a “5% shareholder” or increasing their ownership of the Company’s common stock if they are already a “5% shareholder.”


Order Backlog

EMCORE's product sales are made pursuant to purchase orders, often with short lead times. These orders are subject to revision or cancellation and often are made without deposits. Products typically ship within the same quarter in which a purchase order is received; therefore, our order backlog at any particular date is not necessarily indicative of actual revenue or the level of orders for any succeeding period and may not be comparable to prior periods.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


Other than the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, in recent years we have historically consumed cash from operations and, until recently, in most periods we have incurred operating losses from continuing operations. We continue to experience an accumulated deficit but have managed our liquidity position through the sale of assets and cost reduction initiatives, as well as, from time to time in prior periods, borrowings from our Credit Facility (defined below) and capital markets transactions.

initiatives. As of December 31, 2017,2022, cash and cash equivalents totaled $64.2$24.2 million and net working capital totaled approximately $102.6$60.7 million. Net working capital, calculated as current assets (including inventory) minus current liabilities, is a financial metric we use which represents available operating liquidity. With respect to measures related to liquidity:


Mirasol Settlements: In January 2017, we entered into an agreement to settle all outstanding claims of the Mirasol class action lawsuit for $0.3 million and the wrongful termination lawsuit for $50,000 and recorded a charge during the three months ended December 31, 2016 of $0.2 million. We currently expect to pay the settlement amount in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. See Note 11- Commitments and Contingencies.

Credit Facility: On November 11, 2010, we entered into a Credit and Security Agreement (“Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”). The Credit Facility, as amended by its seventh amendment on November 10, 2015, currently provides us with a revolving credit of up to $15.0 million through November 2018 that can be used for working capital requirements, letters of credit, and other general corporate purposes. The Credit Facility is secured by the Company's assets and is subject to a borrowing base formula based on the Company's eligible accounts receivable, inventory, and machinery and equipment accounts. See Note 9 - Credit Facilities in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosures. As of January 31, 2018, there was no outstanding balance under this Credit Facility, $0.5 million reserved for one outstanding stand-by letter of credit and $9.8 million available for borrowing.


We believehave taken a number of actions to continue to support our operations and meet our obligations, including:

In December 2022, we consummated the sale of the real property interests in the Tinley Park Facility to the Tinley Park Buyer, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $10.3 million, pursuant to the terms of the Tinley Park Purchase Agreement.
In August 2022, we entered into the Credit Agreement with Wingspire that provides us with (a) an asset-based revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $40.0 million, subject to a borrowing base consisting
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of eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory (subject to certain reserves), and (b) a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $5,965,000. As of December 31, 2022, an aggregate principal amount of $6.6 million was outstanding pursuant to the revolving credit facility and an aggregate principal amount of $5.7 million was outstanding pursuant to the term loan facility, and an additional $15.0 million was available for borrowing. See Note 11 - Credit Agreement in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Credit Agreement.
In August 2021, we entered into the Fastrain Asset Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which, among other items, Fastrain agreed to purchase certain of our CATV Lasers and Transmitters manufacturing equipment for purposes of outsourcing manufacturing of our CATV Optical Transmitters and Components product lines to Fastrain, for aggregate consideration of $6.2 million. See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Recent Developments under the heading “Fastrain Transaction” for additional information regarding the transactions with Fastrain.
In February 2021, we closed our offering of 6,655,093 shares of our common stock at a price of $5.40 per share, resulting in net proceeds to us from the offering of $33.1 million. See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Recent Developments under the heading “Equity Offering” for additional information regarding the equity offering.

Our existing balances of cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operations, and amounts expected to be available under ourthe Credit Facility will provide us withAgreement are anticipated to be sufficient financial resources to meet our cash requirements for operations, working capital, and capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months and thereafter forfrom the foreseeable future. At the discretionissuance date of our Board, wethese financial statements. We may use our existing balances of cash and cash equivalents to provide liquidity to our shareholders through one or more additional special dividends or the repurchase of additional shares of our outstanding common stock, make investments in our other businesses, pursue other strategic opportunities or a combination thereof. In addition, should we require more capital than what is generated bywe are able to generate from operations and the Credit Agreement. To the extent that we may require more capital, we could take additional actions to reduce our operations, for example to fund significant discretionary activities, such as business acquisitions, we couldexpenses and/or elect to raise capital in the U.S. through additional debt or equity issuances. issuances, as well as monetization of certain assets.

These alternatives may not be available to us on reasonable terms, or at all, and could result in higher effective tax rates, increased interest expense, and/or dilution of ownership by our earnings. We have borrowed funds in the past and continue to believe we have the ability to do so at reasonable interest rates.current shareholders.


Cash Flow


The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
Three Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except percentages)20222021Change
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(8,876)$6,213 $(15,089)(242.9)%
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities$10,082 $(1,936)$12,018 (620.8)%
Net cash used in financing activities$(3,175)$(25)$(3,150)12,600.0 %
reflects cash flows from both the continuing and discontinued operations of the Company.

Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Operating Activities

Operating Activities
(in thousands, except percentages)
For the three months ended December 31,
 2017 2016 $ Change % Change
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(1,955) $659
 $(2,614) (396.7)%

Fiscal 2018:
For the three months ended December 31, 2017,2022, our operating activities used cash of $2.0 million primarily due to our net loss of $0.1 million and changes in our operating assets and liabilities (or working capital components, which includes non-current inventory) of $4.0 million, partially offset by depreciation and accretion expense of $1.2 million, stock-based compensation expense of $0.9 million, warranty provision of $0.1 million and loss on disposal of equipment of $0.1 million. The change in our operating assets and liabilities was primarily the result of an increase in accounts receivable of $0.9 million, a decrease in accounts payable of approximately $4.3 million and accrued expenses and a decrease in other liabilities of $0.7 million partially offset by a decrease in inventory of $2.2 million and other assets of $0.3 million.loss.

Fiscal 2017:
For the three months ended December 31, 2016,2022, our operatinginvesting activities provided cash primarily from the sale of $0.7 million primarily due to our net income of $1.8 million, depreciation and accretion expense of $0.8 million, stock-based compensation expense of $0.8 million and warranty provision of $0.1 million partially offset by decreases in our operating assets and liabilities (or working capital components, which includes non-current inventory) of $2.7 million. The change in our operating assets and liabilities was primarily the result of an increase in accounts receivable of $2.6 million and inventory of $4.5 million, and a decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities of $0.5 million partially offset by a decrease in other assets of $0.1 million and an increase in accounts payable of approximately $4.8 million.Tinley Park Facility.

Working Capital Components:

Accounts Receivable: We generally expect the level of accounts receivable at any given quarter to reflect the level of sales in that quarter. Our accounts receivable balances have fluctuated historically due to the timing of account collections, timing of product shipments, and/or change in customer credit terms.

Inventory: We generally expect the level of inventory at any given quarter to reflect the change in our expectations of forecasted sales. Our inventory balances have fluctuated historically due to the timing of customer orders and product shipments, changes in our internal forecasts related to customer demand, as well as adjustments related to excess and obsolete inventory and the purchase of non-current inventory.

Accounts Payable: The fluctuation of our accounts payable balances is primarily driven by changes in inventory purchases as well as changes related to the timing of actual payments to vendors.

Accrued Expenses: Our largest accrued expense typically relates to compensation. Historically, fluctuations of our accrued expense accounts have primarily related to changes in the timing of actual compensation payments, receipt or application of advanced payments, adjustments to our warranty accrual, and accruals related to professional fees.


Net Cash Used In Investing Activities

Investing Activities
(in thousands, except percentages)
For the three months ended December 31,
 2017 2016 $ Change % Change
Net cash used in investing activities$(1,873) $(3,242) $1,369
 42.2%

Fiscal 2018:
For the three months ended December 31, 2017, our investing activities used $1.9 million of cash for capital related expenditures.

Fiscal 2017:
For the three months ended December 31, 2016, our investing activities used $3.2 million of cash for capital related expenditures.


Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities

Financing Activities
(in thousands, except percentages)
For the three months ended December 31,
 2017 2016 $ Change % Change
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities$(708) $104
 $(812) (780.8)%

Fiscal 2018:
For the three months ended December 31, 2017,2022, our financing activities used cash of $0.7 million primarily for tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for stock-based awards.payment to our borrowing facility.


Fiscal 2017:
For the three months ended December 31, 2016, our financing activities provided cash of $0.1 million from proceeds from stock plan transactions.


Contractual Obligations and Commitments


OurAs of the date of this report, there were no material changes to our contractual obligations and commitments outside the ordinary course of business since September 30, 2022 as reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the remainder of fiscal 2018 and over the next five fiscal years are summarized in the table below:year ended September 30, 2022.

(in thousands)   
 Total Less than 1 year 1 to 3 years 4 to 5 years Over 5 years
Purchase obligations$13,383
 $13,246
 $137
 $
 $
Asset retirement obligations1,860
 
 40
 59
 1,761
Operating lease obligations4,120
 632
 1,592
 1,254
 642
Total contractual obligations and commitments$19,363
 $13,878
 $1,769
 $1,313
 $2,403

Interest payments are not included in the contractual obligations and commitments table above since they are insignificant to our consolidated results of operations.

The contractual obligations and commitments table above also excludes unrecognized tax benefits because we are unable to reasonably estimate the period during which this obligation may be incurred, if at all. As of December 31, 2017, we had unrecognized tax benefits of $0.4 million.

Purchase Obligations
Our purchase obligations represent agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding, that specify all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transactions.

Asset Retirement Obligations
We have known conditional ARO conditions, such as certain asset decommissioning and restoration of rented facilities to be performed in the future. Our ARO includes assumptions related to renewal option periods where we expect to extend facility lease terms. Revisions in estimated liabilities can result from revisions of estimated inflation rates, escalating retirement costs, and changes in the estimated timing of settling the ARO. See Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to our ARO's.

Operating Leases
Operating leases include non-cancelable terms and exclude renewal option periods, property taxes, insurance and maintenance expenses on leased properties. See Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to our operating lease obligations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements other than our operating leases described above that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our condensed consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. If these
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estimates differ significantly from actual results, the impact to the condensed consolidated financial statements may be material. There have been no material changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.2022. Please refer to Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 20172022 for a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates.



Geographical Information
See Note 13- Geographical Information in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for disclosures related to geographic revenue and significant customers.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for disclosures related to recent accounting pronouncements.

Restructuring Accruals
See Note 8 - Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for disclosures related to our severance and restructuring-related accrual accounts.

ITEM 3.3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures aboutAbout Market RisksRisk


We are exposedThere were no material changes to financialour quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risks including changesduring the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Please refer to Part II, Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” included in currency exchange rates and interest rates. We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risks
The United States dollar isour Annual Report on the reporting currencyForm 10-K for our consolidated financial statements. The functional currencyfiscal year ended September 30, 2022 for our China subsidiary is the Yuan Renminbi.

We recognize translation adjustments due to the effect of changes in the valuea more complete discussion of the Yuan Renminbi relative to the U.S. dollar associated with our operations in China. The assets and liabilities of our foreign operations are translated from their respective functional currencies into U.S. dollars at the rates in effect at the consolidated balance sheet dates, and the revenue and expense amounts are translated at the average rate during the applicable periods reflected on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income.

Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, both realized and unrealized, are recorded as foreign exchange gain (loss) on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.

During the normal course of business, we are exposed to market risks associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates due to the Yuan Renminbi. To reduce the impactwe encounter.
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Some of our foreign suppliers may adjust their prices (in US dollars) from time to time to reflect currency exchange fluctuations, and such price changes could impact our future financial condition or results of operations. We do not currently hedge our foreign currency exposure.


Interest Rate Risks
On November 11, 2010, we entered into a Credit Facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. The Credit Facility, as it has been amended through its ninth amendment, currently provides us with a revolving credit of up to $15.0 million through November 2018 that can be used for working capital requirements, letters of credit, and other general corporate purposes. The Credit Facility is secured by the Company's assets and is subject to a borrowing base formula based on the Company's eligible accounts receivable, inventory, and machinery and equipment accounts. See Note 9 - Credit Facilities for additional information related to our bank Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2017, we had no borrowings outstanding under our Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2017, the Credit Facility had $0.5 million reserved for one outstanding stand-by letter of credit, leaving a remaining $9.1 million borrowing availability balance under this Credit Facility. As of January 31, 2018, there was no outstanding balance under the Credit Facility and $0.5 million was reserved for one outstanding stand-by letter of credit.

We monitor our interest rate risk on cash balances primarily through cash flow forecasting. Cash that is surplus to immediate requirements is invested in short-term deposits with banks accessible with short notice and invested in money market accounts. We believe our current interest rate risk is immaterial.


Inflation Risks

Inflationary factors, such as increases in material costs and operating expenses, may adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows. Although we do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our financial position or results of operations to date, an increase in the rate of inflation in the future may have an adverse effect on the levels of gross profit and operating expenses as a percentage of revenue if the sales prices for our products do not proportionately increase with these increases in expenses.


Credit Market Conditions
The U.S. and global capital markets have periodically experienced turbulent conditions, particularly in the credit markets, as evidenced by tightening of lending standards, reduced availability of credit, and reductions in certain asset values. This could impact our ability to obtain additional funding through financing or asset sales.

ITEM 4.4. Controls and Procedures


a.    Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures


Our management,Management, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Accounting Officer), evaluated the effectiveness of the Company'sCompany’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act)Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of December 31, 2017.2022. Based upon this evaluation, ourthe Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.


b.    Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting


As a result of the acquisition of S&N on April 29, 2022 and EMCORE Chicago on August 9, 2022, management is in the process of reviewing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting relating to S&N and EMCORE Chicago. Certain changes have been made and will continue to be made to our internal controls until management has completed its evaluation and integrated S&N and EMCORE Chicago’s information and accounting systems and processes. In reliance on interpretive guidance issued by the SEC staff permitting a company to exclude an acquired business from management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting for one year following the date that the acquisition is completed, we have elected to exclude disclosure of changes in internal control over financial reporting related to S&N and EMCORE Chicago from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

There werehave been no other changes in the Company'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended December 31, 20172022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of employees are now working from home. The design of processes, systems, and controls allows for remote execution with accessibility to secure data.



PART II.    Other InformationII. OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1.1. Legal Proceedings


See the disclosures under the caption “Legal Proceedings” in Note 1113 - Commitments and Contingencies in the notesNotes to our condensed consolidated financial statementsCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures related to our legal proceedings, which disclosures are incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 1A. Risk Factors


In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk���Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K10‑K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017,2022, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results. We do not believe that there have been any material changes to the Company's risks have changed materially since we filedrisk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K on December 6, 2017.for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K10‑K are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and/or operating results.cash flows.


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

Not Applicable.

ITEM 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not Applicable.

ITEM 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable.

ITEM 5.Other Information

Not Applicable.


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ITEM 6. Exhibits

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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
EMCORE CORPORATION
Date:February 9, 2023By:
/s/ Jeffrey Rittichier
Jeffrey Rittichier
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
EMCORE CORPORATION
Date:February 9, 2023
Date:February 6, 2018By:/s/ Jeffrey Rittichier
Jeffrey Rittichier
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)/s/ Tom Minichiello
Tom Minichiello
Date:February 6, 2018By:/s/ Jikun Kim
Jikun Kim
Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)



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