UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

 


FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

 

(Check One)

 

þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20212022

 

 

  

o TRANSITION PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT


 

 

For the transition period from ______ to ______

 

 

 


COMMISSION FILE NO. (0-16577)

 

 

 

CYBEROPTICS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

 

Minnesota

 

41-1472057

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

5900 Golden Hills Drive

 

 

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

 

55416

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 


(763) 542-5000

 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par valueCYBE NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

 

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 such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes þ No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, "smaller reporting company", and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

 Large Accelerated Filer

 

Accelerated 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 Act). Yes o No þ

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. At April 30, 2021,2022, there were 7,299,3767,403,683 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, no par value, issued and outstanding.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1. INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CYBEROPTICS CORPORATION 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands, except share information)

 

March 31,
2021

 

December 31,
2020

 

March 31,
2022

 

December 31,
2021

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

10,031

 

 

$

8,399

 

 

$

10,226

 

 

$

13,684

 

Marketable securities

 

8,680

 

 

8,121

 

 

9,079

 

 

7,327

 

Accounts receivable, less allowances of $332 at March 31, 2021 and $302 at December 31, 2020

 

15,914

 

 

14,735

 

Accounts receivable, less allowances of $385 at March 31, 2022 and $355 at December 31, 2021

 

22,271

 

 

19,821

 

Inventories

 

20,662

 

 

20,271

 

 

30,048

 

 

27,602

 

Prepaid expenses
901

686

779

808

Other current assets

 

754

 

 

890

 

 

1,297

 

 

864

 

Total current assets

 

56,942

 

 

53,102

 

 

73,700

 

 

70,106

 







Marketable securities, long-term

 

13,587

 

 

14,052

 

 

18,918

 

 

17,281

 

Equipment and leasehold improvements, net

 

3,446

 

 

3,235

 

 

3,269

 

 

3,174

 

Intangible assets, net

 

303

 

 

325

 

 

351

 

 

375

 

Goodwill

 

1,366

 

 

1,366

 

 

1,366

 

 

1,366

 

Right-of-use assets (operating leases)
2,469

2,621



1,916

2,052


Trade notes receivable, long-term
333

418

Deferred tax assets

 

4,488

 

 

4,597

 

 

3,746

 

 

3,668

 

Total assets

 

$

82,934



$

79,716

 

 

$

103,266



$

98,022

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

7,784

 

 

$

5,118

 

 

$

12,346

 

 

$

10,275

 

Advance customer payments

 

687

 

 

823

 

 

1,089

 

 

599

 

Accrued expenses

 

3,103

 

 

3,893

 

 

3,600

 

 

4,418

 

Current operating lease liabilities
827

819

878

864

Total current liabilities

 

12,401

 

 

10,653

 

 

17,913

 

 

16,156

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

143

 

 

134

 

 

187

 

 

177

 

Long-term operating lease liabilities
3,025

3,244

2,152

2,369

Reserve for income taxes

 

209

 

 

157

 

 

214

 

 

214

 

Total liabilities

 

15,778

 

 

14,188

 

 

20,466

 

 

18,916

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, 00no par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, NaN outstanding

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, 00no par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 7,299,376 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and 7,294,617 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020

 

38,208

 

 

37,817

 

Common stock, 00no par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 7,402,683 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and 7,391,906 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021

 

39,587

 

 

39,052

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(1,306

)

 

(1,102

)

 

(1,942

)

 

(1,510

)

Retained earnings

 

30,254

 

 

28,813

 

 

45,155

 

 

41,564

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

67,156

 

 

65,528

 

 

82,800

 

 

79,106

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

82,934

 

 

$

79,716

 

 

$

103,266

 

 

$

98,022

 

 

SEE THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

 

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INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

CYBEROPTICS CORPORATION

(Unaudited)



















Three Months Ended March 31,

Three Months Ended March 31,

(In thousands, except per share amounts)


2021
2020
2022
2021

Revenues


$17,732

$16,429

$24,246

$17,732

Cost of revenues



9,353


9,146


12,652


9,353


















Gross margin



8,379


7,283


11,594


8,379


















Research and development expenses



2,761


2,395


2,929


2,761

Selling, general and administrative expenses



3,888



4,159


4,701



3,888


















Income from operations



1,730

729

3,964

1,730


















Interest income and other



22

264


85

22


















Income before income taxes



1,752

993

4,049

1,752


















Income tax expense



311

149

458

311


















Net income


$1,441
$844
$3,591
$1,441


















Net income per share – Basic


$0.20
$0.12
$0.49
$0.20

Net income per share – Diluted


$0.19

$0.11
$0.47

$0.19


















Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic



7,293


7,157


7,393


7,293

Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted



7,463



7,367


7,581



7,463

 

SEE THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

 

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INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

CYBEROPTICS CORPORATION  

(Unaudited)


















Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,

(In thousands)


2021
2020
2022
2021

Net income


$1,441
$844
$3,591
$1,441
















Other comprehensive loss before income taxes:
















Foreign currency translation adjustments

(147)

(600)

(71)

(147)
















Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities



(72)

140

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities



(457)

(72)
















Total other comprehensive loss before income taxes



(219)

(460)

(528)

(219)

Income tax provision



15

(30)

Income tax benefit



(96)

(15)

Total other comprehensive loss after income taxes



(204)

(490)

(432)

(204)

Total comprehensive income


$1,237
$354
$3,159
$1,237

 

SEE THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

 

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INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

CYBEROPTICS CORPORATION

(Unaudited) 

 

 



 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

(In thousands)

 

2021



2020

 

 

2022



2021

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:


 



 

 


 


 

 

Net income

 

$

1,441



$

844


 

$

3,591



$

1,441


Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 



 

 

 

 


 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

634



664

 

 

569


634

 

Non-cash operating lease expense
152

137

136
152

Provision (recovery) for doubtful accounts

 

30


(23

)

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

30


30

Deferred taxes

 

122


64

 

18


122

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)

 

6


(381

)

Foreign currency transaction (gains) losses

 

(33

)

6

Share-based compensation

 

334



272

 

 

353


334

 

Unrealized (gain) loss on available-for-sale equity security

 

(17

)

18

 

Unrealized loss (gain) on available-for-sale equity security

 

2


(17

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 



 

 

 

 


 

 

Accounts and trade notes receivable

 

(1,124

)

1,841


Accounts receivable

 

(2,480

)

(1,124

)

Inventories

 

(721

)

(2,086

)

 

(2,624

)

(721

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(73

)

(111

)

 

(363

)

(73

)

Accounts payable

 

2,703


1,348

 

2,082


2,703

Advance customer payments and other

 

(120

)

51

 

486


(120

)

Accrued expenses

 

(738

)

14


 

(798

)

(738

)
Operating leases
(211)
(200)
(203)
(211)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

2,418



2,452


 

766



2,418



 



 

 

 


 


 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:


 



 

 


 


 

 

Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale marketable securities


2,597



3,106

 


3,184


2,597

 

Purchases of available-for-sale marketable securities


(2,767

)

(5,294

)


(7,077

)

(2,767

)

Additions to equipment and leasehold improvements


(650

)

(129

)


(491

)

(650

)

Additions to patents


(34

)

(17

)


(29

)

(34

)

Net cash used in investing activities


(854

)

(2,334

)


(4,413

)

(854

)

 

 



 

 

 

 

 


 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:


 



 

 


 


 

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options


57



85

 


183


57

 

Tax payments for shares withheld related to stock option exercises
(1)

Net cash provided by financing activities


57


85

 


182


57

 

 



 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents


11


30


7


11


 



 

 

 


 


 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents


1,632


233

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents


(3,458

)

1,632


 



 

 

 


 


 

 

Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period


8,399



5,836

 


13,684



8,399

 

Cash and cash equivalents – end of period


$

10,031



$

6,069

 


$

10,226



$

10,031

 

 

SEE THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CYBEROPTICS CORPORATION



1. INTERIM REPORTING:


The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of CyberOptics Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries ("we", "us" or "our") presented herein as of March 31, 20212022, and for the three month periods ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, are unaudited but, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary, for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.


The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 20212022 do not necessarily indicate the results to be expected for the full year. The December 31, 20202021 consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021.


2. COVID-19COVID-19 PANDEMIC:


Effect of Covid-19 Outbreak on Business Operations


A novel strain of coronavirus ("Covid-19") ��was first identified in December 2019, and in March 2020, the World Health Organization categorized Covid-19 as a pandemic. The Covid-19Covid-19 pandemic is affecting our customers, suppliers, service providers and employees to varying degrees, and the ultimate impacts of Covid-19Covid-19, including the potential impact of known and future variants, on our business, results of operations, liquidity and prospects are not fully known at this time. TheOverall, the Covid-19 outbreak has not had a significant impact on our business to date. However, the following factors have affected and may continue to affect our business:

 

·Our key factories are located in Minnesota and Singapore. Both of these locations have been subject to government mandated shelter-in-place orders. Because our operations have been deemed essential, we were able to keep our factories up and running while the shelter-in-place mandates were in effect. If the pandemic worsens, it is possible that our operations may not be deemed essential under future government mandated shelter-in-place orders, and we may be required to shut-down factory operations. We have periodically implemented split-shifts for our factory operations to minimize the number of employees in our facilities at any given time, but thesetime. These measures have not affected our production capacity. MostA significant Covid-19 outbreak for an extended period of the time in either of our non-factory employees are working remotely.key factories would most likely have a negative effect on our revenue and operating results. To date, the shelter-in-place mandates and remote work arrangements haveCovid-19 pandemic has not had a minimalsignificant impact on our factory operations, but material negative effects on our businessthat could resultchange in the future if the pandemic worsens and continues for an extended period of time.is more than temporary.

 
·Sales of some products, mainly our SQ3000 Multi-Function systems and MX memory module inspection products, require customer acceptance due to performance or other criteria that is considered more than a formality. Most of our customer’s factories have remained open during the Covid-19 pandemic because they are deemed to be essential under government shelter-in-place mandates. However, global travel restrictions and quarantine measures have hindered our ability to obtain customer acceptances offor certain of our products at various times in 2020.during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continuing or new global travel restrictions and quarantine measures could hinder our ability to obtain customer acceptances in a timely manner in the future, and therefore impact the timing of revenue recognition. In addition, government mandated shelter-in-place orders or quarantine measures could cause customers to delay purchases of our products, negatively impacting our revenue and profitability.

 
·
We have experienced someThe Covid-19 pandemic has caused disruptions in the global supply disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, mainly from suppliers not deemed essential by shelter-in-place mandateschain, including shortages of raw materials, parts and labor, and shipping and logistics issues, including delays in certain countries.ocean freight and port congestion. Key supply chain disruptions impacting our business have been resolved to date. However, supply chain disruptions could increase significantly if the pandemic worsens and continues for an extended period of time. To date, our on-handOn-hand inventories have been sufficient to enable us to mitigate any supply disruptions. disruptions with minimal impact on our sales or ability to service customers. However, it has become increasingly difficult to obtain adequate supplies of certain key components and labor for product assembly. Port congestion and tight bookings for global sea freight have caused delays in product deliveries. The inability to obtain adequate supply of components or labor could result in the inability to meet customer demands and deliver one or more of our products for a period of several months or longer, negatively impacting our revenue and profitability. Supply chain disruptions are expected to continue for the foreseeable future and may increase if the pandemic worsens or continues for an extended period of time. 


Although we cannot estimate the length or gravity of thecontinuing impact of the Covid-19 outbreak at this time, if the pandemic continues as expected for the foreseeable future, it may have an adverse effect on our results of future operations, financial position and liquidity infor the remainder of 20212022 and beyond. 


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United States Covid-19 Relief Legislation  


On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") was signed into law in the United States. The CARES Act, among other things, includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer side social security payments, net operating loss carryback periods and alternative tax credit refunds. The CARES Act also appropriated funds for the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program loans that are forgivable in certain circumstances to promote continued employment. Additional relief packages were passed in December 2020 and March 2021. We have analyzed these pieces of legislation and presently do not believe they will have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. However, we will continue to monitor the impact these pieces of legislation could have on our business in the future.


Singapore Jobs Support Program


The Singapore Government implemented a jobs support program in 2020 that was intended to support businesses and encourage retention of employees during the period of economic uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Under the jobs support program, the Singapore Government co-funded a portion of the gross monthly wages paid to local employees, which reduced our operating expenses by $19,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2020. We did not receive any benefit from the Singapore jobs support program in the three months ended March 31, 2021, nor do we expect any benefit during the remainder of 2021.


3. RECENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS: 


In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which revises guidance for the accounting for credit losses on financial instruments within its scope, and in November 2018, issued ASU No. 2018-19, which amended the standard. The new standard introduces an approach to estimating credit losses that is based on expected losses (referred to as the current expected credit losses model), and applies to most financial assets measured at amortized cost and certain other instruments, including available-for-sale marketable debt securities, trade and other receivables. The new standard is effective for us on January 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted. We are required to apply the standard's provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. We presently do not believe the new standard will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. 


No other new accounting pronouncements are expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements. 


4. REVENUE RECOGNITION:


Our revenue performance obligations are primarily satisfied at a point in time and limited revenue streams are satisfied over time as work progresses.


The following is a summary of our revenue performance obligations:








Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

(In thousands except percentages)


Revenues
Percent of Revenues

Revenues

Percent of Revenues

Revenue recognized over time


$842
3.5

%

$

403


2.3

%

Revenue recognized at a point in time



23,404
96.5%

17,329

97.7

%


$24,246
100.0%

$

17,732

100.0

%









Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

(In thousands except percentages)


Revenues
Percent of Revenues

Revenues

Percent of Revenues

Revenue recognized over time


$403
2.3

%

$

193


1.2

%

Revenue recognized at a point in time



17,329
97.7%

16,236

98.8

%


$17,732
100.0%

$

16,429

100.0

%


See Note 11 for additional information regarding disaggregation of revenue.


Contract Balances



Contract assets consist of unbilled amounts from sales where we recognize the revenue over time and the revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer at a point in time. Accounts and trade notes receivable are recorded when the right to payment becomes unconditional. Contract liabilities consist of payments received in advance of performance under the contract. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue when we perform under the contract.  

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The following summarizes our contract assets and contract liabilities:    


(In thousands)


March 31,

2021


December 31,

2020


March 31,

2022


December 31,

2021

Contract assets, included in other current assets


$

24

 


$

 2

 


$

22

 


$

 7

 

Contract liabilities - advance customer payments


$

406

 


$

567

 


$

772

 


$

289

 

Contract liabilities - deferred warranty revenue
$385
$344

$448
$445


Changes in contract assets in the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and the three months ended March 31, 20202021 resulted from unbilled amounts under sensor product arrangements and longer duration 3D scanning service projects in which revenue is recognized over time. Changes in contract liabilities primarily resulted from reclassification of beginning contract liabilities to revenue as performance obligations were satisfied or from cash received in advance and not recognized as revenue. See Note 9 for changes in contractual obligations related to deferred warranty revenue. Unsatisfied performance obligations for deferred warranty revenue are generally expected to be recognized as revenue over the nextnext one to three years.There were 0 impairment losses for contract assets in the three months ended March 31, 20212022 or the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. 




The following summarizes the amounts reclassified from beginning contract liabilities to revenue:  



Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)
2021
2020
2022
2021

Amounts reclassified from beginning contract liabilities to revenue


$339

$76

$178

$339
Amounts reclassified from deferred warranty revenue

90


100


115


90
Total $429$176$293$429

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5. MARKETABLE SECURITIES:


Our investments in marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2021

(In thousands)

 

Cost

 

Unrealized
Gains

 

Unrealized
Losses

 

Fair Value

Short-Term

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government and agency obligations

 

$

4,750

 

 

$

30

 

 

$

0


 

$

4,780

 

Corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit

 

3,746

 

 

24

 

 

0

 

3,770

 

Asset backed securities

 

130

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

130

 

Marketable securities – short-term

 

$

8,626

 

 

$

54

 

 

$

0

 

$

8,680

 

Long-Term

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government and agency obligations

 

$

7,704

 

 

$

42

 

 

$

(5

)

 

$

7,741

 

Corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit

 

3,470

 

 

34

 

 

(2

)

 

3,502

 

Asset backed securities

 

2,263

 

 

34

 

 

0

 

2,297

 

Equity security

 

42

 

 

5

 

 

0

 

47

 

Marketable securities – long-term

 

$

13,479

 

 

$

115

 

 

$

(7

)

 

$

13,587

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2022

(In thousands)

 

Amortized Cost

 

Unrealized
Gains

 

Unrealized
Losses

 

Fair Value

Short-Term

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government and agency obligations

 

$

4,091

 

 

$

3

 

 

$

(17
)

 

$

4,077

 

Corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit

 

4,731

 

 

1

 

 

(20

)

 

4,712

 

Asset backed securities
290





290

Marketable securities – short-term

 

$

9,112

 

 

$

4

 

 

$

(37

)

 

$

9,079

 

Long-Term

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government and agency obligations

 

$

10,259

 

 

$

 

 

$

(275

)

 

$

9,984

 

Corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit 

 

6,547

 

 

 

 

(141

)

 

6,406

 

Asset backed securities

 

2,538

 

 

1

 

 

(52

)

 

2,487

 

Equity security

 

42

 

 

 

 

(1

)

 

41

 

Marketable securities – long-term

 

$

19,386

 

 

$

1

 

 

$

(469

)

 

$

18,918

 

8






 

December 31, 2021

(In thousands)

 

Amortized Cost

 

Unrealized
Gains

 

Unrealized
Losses

 

Fair Value

Short-Term

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government and agency obligations

 

$

3,005

 

 

$

13

 

 

$

 

$

3,018

 

Corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit

 

4,177

 

 

8

 

 

(2

)

 

4,183

 

Asset backed securities

 

125

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

126

 

  Marketable securities – short-term

 

$

7,307

 

 

$

22

 

 

$

(2

)

 

$

7,327

 

Long-Term

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government and agency obligations

 

$

9,921

 

 

$

5

 

 

$

(57

)

 

$

9,869

 

Corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit

 

4,869

 

 

9

 

 

(18

)

 

4,860

 

Asset backed securities

 

2,511

 

 

9

 

 

(11

)

 

2,509

 

Equity security

 

42

 

 

1

 

 

 

43

 

Marketable securities – long-term

 

$

17,343

 

 

$

24

 

 

$

(86

)

 

$

17,281

 






 

December 31, 2020

(In thousands)

 

Cost

 

Unrealized
Gains

 

Unrealized
Losses

 

Fair Value

Short-Term

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government and agency obligations

 

$

4,817

 

 

$

36

 

 

$

0

 

$

4,853

 

Corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit

 

3,113

 

 

21

 

 

0

 

3,134

 

Asset backed securities

 

133

 

 

1

 

 

0

 

 

134

 

  Marketable securities – short-term

 

$

8,063

 

 

$

58

 

 

$

0

 

$

8,121

 

Long-Term

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government and agency obligations

 

$

7,529

 

 

$

66

 

 

$

0

 

$

7,595

 

Corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit

 

3,975

 

 

61

 

 

(1

)

 

4,035

 

Asset backed securities

 

2,347

 

 

45

 

 

0

 

2,392

 

Equity security

 

42

 

 

0

 

 

(12

)

 

30

 

Marketable securities – long-term

 

$

13,893

 

 

$

172

 

 

$

(13

)

 

$

14,052

 


At March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, investments in marketable debt securities in an unrealized loss position were as follows:  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
In Unrealized Loss Position For
Less Than 12 Months 
 
 In Unrealized Loss Position For
Greater Than 12 Months
 
In Unrealized Loss Position For
Less Than 12 Months 
 
 In Unrealized Loss Position For
Greater Than 12 Months
(In thousands)
 
Fair Value
 
Gross Unrealized
Losses
 Fair Value 
Gross Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Gross Unrealized
Losses
 Fair Value 
Gross Unrealized
Losses
March 31, 2021











March 31, 2022











U.S. government and agency obligations
$3,637

$(5)
$0

$0

$10,486

$(214)
$2,371

$(78)
Corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit
1,455

(2)
0

0

9,978

(153)
319

(8)
Asset backed securities
120

0

0

0

1,917

(50
)
88

(2)
Marketable securities
$5,212

$(7)
$0

$0

$22,381

$(417)
$2,778

$(88)
December 31, 2020
 
 
  
  
  
December 31, 2021
 
 
  
  
  
U.S. government and agency obligations $330
 $0 $0 $0 $9,250
 $(57) $ $
Corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit 411
 (1) 0 0
 5,188
 (18) 355 (2)
Asset backed securities
1,278

(11)



Marketable securities $741
 $(1) $0 $0
 $15,716
 $(86) $355 $(2)


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Our long-term investments in marketable debt securities all have maturities of less than five years.years. Net pre-tax unrealized gainslosses for marketable debt securities of $157,000$500,000 at March 31, 20212022 and $229,000$43,000 at December 31, 20202021 have been recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ equity. We only invest in highly rated investment grade debt securities. We have determined that the net pre-tax unrealized losses for marketable debt securities at March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 were caused by fluctuations in interest rates and are temporary in nature. We review our marketable debt securities to identify and evaluate investments that have indications of possible impairment. Factors considered in determining whether a loss is other-than-temporary include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the cost basis, the investment grade credit quality of our debt securities and our ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. At March 31, 2022 there were 152 marketable debt securities in an unrealized loss position, with the largest loss for any single security being equal to approximately $11,000.NaN marketable securities were sold in the three months ended March 31, 20212022 or the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. See Note 6 for additional information regarding the fair value of our investments in marketable securities.



Investments in marketable debt securities classified as cash equivalents of $5.3$4.9 million at March 31, 20212022 and $1.38.8 million at December 31, 2020,2021, consist of commercial money market savings accounts, corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit. There were 0 unrealized gains or losses associated with any of these securities at March 31, 20212022 or December 31, 2020.2021.


Cash and marketable securities held by foreign subsidiaries totaled $1.0 million$477,000 at March 31, 20212022 and $672,000$588,000 at December 31, 2020.2021.


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6. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS:


We determine the fair value of our assets and liabilities based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. We use a fair value hierarchy with three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last is considered unobservable, to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1). The next highest priority is based on observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-activeless active markets or other observable inputs (Level 2). The lowest priority is given to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The following provides information regarding fair value measurements for our marketable securities as of March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 according to the three-level fair value hierarchy:


 

Fair Value Measurements at
March 31, 2021 Using

 

Fair Value Measurements at
March 31, 2022 Using

(In thousands)

 

Balance

March 31, 
2021

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Balance

March 31, 
2022

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Marketable securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government and agency obligations

 

$

12,521

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

12,521

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

14,061

 

 

$

 

 

$

14,061

 

 

$

 

Corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit

 

7,272

 

 

0

 

 

7,272

 

 

0

 

 

11,118

 

 

 

 

11,118

 

 

 

Asset backed securities

 

2,427

 

 

0

 

 

2,427

 

 

0

 

 

2,777

 

 

 

 

2,777

 

 

 

Equity security

 

47

 

 

47

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

41

 

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

Total marketable securities

 

$

22,267

 

 

$

47

 

 

$

22,220

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

27,997

 

 

$

41

 

 

$

27,956

 

 

$

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2020 Using

 

Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2021 Using

(In thousands)

 

Balance

December 31,

2020

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Balance

December 31,

2021

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Marketable securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government and agency obligations

 

$

12,448

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

12,448

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

12,887

 

 

$

 

 

$

12,887

 

 

$

 

Corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit

 

7,169

 

 

0

 

 

7,169

 

 

0

 

 

9,043

 

 

 

 

9,043

 

 

 

Asset backed securities

 

2,526

 

 

0

 

 

2,526

 

 

0

 

 

2,635

 

 

 

 

2,635

 

 

 

Equity security

 

30

 

 

30

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

43

 

 

43

 

 

 

 

 

Total marketable securities

 

$

22,173

 

 

$

30

 

 

$

22,143

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

24,608

 

 

$

43

 

 

$

24,565

 

 

$

 


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During the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and the year ended December 31, 2020,2021, we owned no Level 3 securities and there were no transfers within the three level hierarchy. A significant transfer is recognized when the inputs used to value a security have been changed which merit a transfer between the levels of the valuation hierarchy.     


The fair value for our U.S. government and agency obligations, corporate debt securities and certificates of deposit and asset backed securities are determined based on valuations provided by external investment managers who obtain them from a variety of industry standard data providers. The fair value for our equity security is based on a quoted market price obtained from an active market. The carrying amounts of financial instruments included in cash equivalents approximate their related fair values due to the short-term maturities of those instruments. See Note 5 for additional information regarding our investments in marketable securities.


Non-financial assets such as equipment and leasehold improvements, goodwill and intangible assets and right-of-use assets for operating leases are subject to non-recurring fair value measurements if they are deemed impaired. We had 0 re-measurements of non-financial assets to fair value in the three months ended March 31, 20212022 or the three months ended March 31, 2020.  

10



The fair value for trade notes receivable is based on discounted future cash flows using current interest rates that would be offered for a similar transaction to a similarly situated customer. The difference between the carrying amount and estimated fair value for trade notes receivable is immaterial. If measured at fair value in the financial statements, these financial instruments would be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. At March 31, 2021, our trade notes receivable were deemed to be fully collectible, and no trade notes receivable were past due more than 90 days or in a non-accrual status with respect to interest income.
2021.  

7. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION:


We have 3 share-based compensation plans that are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. We have (a) an Employee Stock Incentive Plan for officers, other employees, consultants and independent contractors under which we have granted options and restricted stock units to officers and other employees, (b) an Employee Stock Purchase Plan under which shares of our common stock may be acquired by employees at discounted prices, and (c) a Non-Employee Director Stock Plan that provides for automatic grants of restricted shares of our common stock to non-employee directors. New shares of our common stock are issued upon stock option exercises, vesting of restricted stock units, issuances of shares to board members and issuances of shares under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

Employee Stock Incentive Plan

 

As of March 31, 20212022, there were 124,50187,507 shares of common stock reserved in the aggregate for issuance pursuant to future awards under our Employee Stock Incentive Plan and 468,304386,651 shares of common stock reserved in the aggregate for issuance pursuant to outstanding awards under such plan. Although our Compensation Committee has authority to issue options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, share grants and other share-based benefits under our Employee Stock Incentive Plan, to date only restricted stock units and stock options have been granted under the plan. Options have been granted at an option price per share equal to the market value of our common stock on the date of grant, vest over a four year period and expire seven years after the date of grant. Restricted stock units vest over a four year period and entitle the holders to 1 share of our common stock for each restricted stock unit. Reserved shares underlying outstanding awards, including options and restricted stock units, that are forfeited are available under the Employee Stock Incentive Plan for future grant.


Non-Employee Director Stock Plan

As of March 31, 2021,2022, there were 44,00036,000 shares of common stock reserved in the aggregate for issuance pursuant to future restricted share grants under our Non-Employee Director Stock Plan and 8,000 shares of common stock reserved in the aggregate for issuance pursuant to outstanding stock option awards under our Non-Employee Director Stock Plan (which previously authorized the granting of stock options to non-employee directors). Under the terms of the plan, each non-employee director receives annual restricted share grants of 2,000 shares of our common stock on the date of each annual meeting at which such director is elected to serve on the board. The annual restricted share grants of common stock vest in 4 equal quarterly installments during the year after the grant date, provided the non-employee director is still serving as a director on the applicable vesting date. 


On the date of our 20202021 annual meeting, we issued 8,000 shares of our common stock to our non-employee directors, which were restricted as specified in the Non-Employee Director Stock Plan. The shares granted at the 20202021 annual meeting had an aggregate fair market value on the date of grant equal to $227,000$224,000 (grant date fair value of $28.34$27.96 per share). As of March 31, 2021,2022, 6,000 of these shares were vested. The aggregate fair value of the 2,000 unvested shares based on the closing price of our common stock on March 31, 20212022 was $52,000. $81,000.


Stock Option Activity


The following is a summary of stock option activity in the three months ended March 31, 20212022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options Outstanding

 

Weighted Average Exercise
Price Per Share

Outstanding, December 31, 2020

419,100

 

 

$

15.22

 

Exercised

(7,250

)

 

17.16

 

Outstanding, March 31, 2021

411,850

 

 

$

15.19

 


 

 

 

Exercisable, March 31, 2021

286,776

 

 

$

12.91

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options Outstanding

 

Weighted Average Exercise
Price Per Share

Outstanding, December 31, 2021

351,825

 

 

$

18.11

 

Exercised

(11,075

)

 

17.39

 

Outstanding, March 31, 2022

340,750

 

 

$

18.13

 


 

 

 

Exercisable, March 31, 2022

245,951

 

 

$

14.71

 

 

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The intrinsic value of an option is the amount by which the market price of the underlying common stock exceeds the option's exercise price. For options outstanding at March 31, 20212022, the weighted average remaining contractual term of all outstanding options was 3.373.17 years and their aggregate intrinsic value was $4.5$7.7 million. At March 31, 20212022, the weighted average remaining contractual term of options that were exercisable was 2.442.33 years and their aggregate intrinsic value was $3.8$6.4 million. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $228,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2022 and $78,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2021 and $140,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. We received proceeds from stock option exercises of $183,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2022 and $57,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2021 and $85,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2020.. NaN stock options vested in the three months ended March 31, 20212022 or the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. NaN stock options were granted, forfeited or expired in the three months ended March 31, 2021. 2022. 


Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units

Restricted shares are granted under our Non-Employee Director Stock Plan. Restricted stock units are granted under our Employee Stock Incentive Plan. The fair value of restricted shares and restricted stock units is equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. The aggregate fair value of outstanding restricted shares and restricted stock units based on the closing share price of our common stock as of March 31, 20212022 was $1.7$2.3 million. The aggregate fair value of restricted shares and restricted stock units that vested, based on the closing price of our common stock on the vesting date, was $73,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2022 and $56,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2021 and $45,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2020. No restricted shares or restricted stock units were granted or forfeited in the three months ended March 31, 2021.

 

The following is a summary of activity in restricted shares and restricted stock units in the three months ended March 31, 20212022:

Restricted shares and restricted stock units

 

Shares

 

Weighted Average  Grant Date Fair Value

 

Shares

 

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

Non-vested at December 31, 2020

 

68,454

 

 

$

21.45

 

Non-vested at December 31, 2021

 

57,901

 

 

$

28.21

 

Vested

 

(2,000

)

 

28.34

 

 

(2,000

)

 

27.96

 

Non-vested at March 31, 2021

 

66,454

 

 

$

21.24

 

Non-vested at March 31, 2022

 

55,901

 

 

$

28.22

 

 

No restricted shares or restricted stock units were granted or forfeited in the three months ended March 31, 2022.


Employee Stock Purchase Plan


We have an Employee Stock Purchase Plan available to eligible U.S. employees. Under the terms of the plan, eligible employees may designate from 1% to 10% of their compensation to be withheld through payroll deductions, up to a maximum of $6,500 in each plan year, for the purchase of common stock at 85% of the lower of the market price on the first or last day of the offering period (which begins on August 1st and ends on July 31st of each year). NoThere were 0no shares were purchased under this plan in the three months ended March 31, 2021 or the three months ended March 31, 2020.2022. As of March 31, 2021,2022, 129,411 136,971shares remain available for future purchase under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.


Share-Based Compensation Information 

All share-based payments to employees and non-employee directors, including grants of stock options, restricted stock units and restricted shares, are required to be recognized as an expense in our consolidated statements of income based on the grant date fair value of the award. We utilize the straight-line method of expense recognition over the award's service period for our graded vesting options. The fair value of stock options has been determined using the Black-Scholes model. We account for the impact of forfeitures related to employee share-based payment arrangements when the forfeitures occur. We have classified employee share-based compensation within our consolidated statements of income in the same manner as our cash-based employee compensation costs. 

Pre-tax share-based compensation expense in the three months ended March 31, 2022 totaled $353,000, and included $124,000 for stock options, $34,000 for our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, $140,000 for restricted stock units and $55,000 for restricted shares. 

Pre-tax share-based compensation expense in the three months ended March 31, 2021 totaled $334,000, and included $123,000 for stock options, $32,000 for our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, $123,000 for restricted stock units and $56,000 for restricted shares.

Pre-tax share-based compensation expense in the three months ended March 31, 2020 totaled $272,000, and included $114,000 for stock options, $23,000 for our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, $101,000 for restricted stock units and $34,000 for restricted shares.


At March 31, 2021,2022, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements was $2.4$2.6 million and the related weighted average period over which such cost is expected to be recognized was 2.782.77 years.


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8CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

A reconciliation of the changes in our stockholders' equity is as follows:


Three Months Ended March 31, 20212022:

 

Common Stock

Accumulated

Other Comprehensive

Loss

 

Retained

Earnings

Total Stockholders’

Equity

(In thousands)

Shares

 

 Amount 

 

Balance, December 31, 2020

7,295

 

37,817

 

(1,102

)

 

28,813

 

65,528

 

Exercise of stock options, net of shares exchanged as payment 4


57


0


0


57

Share-based compensation

 

 

334

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

334

 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

0

 

 

(204

)

 

 

0

 

 

(204

)

Net income

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

1,441

 

 

1,441

 

Balance, March 31, 2021

7,299

 

38,208

 

(1,306

)

 

30,254

 

67,156


 

Common Stock

Accumulated

Other Comprehensive

Loss

 

Retained

Earnings

Total Stockholders’

Equity

(In thousands)

Shares

 

 Amount 

 

Balance, December 31, 2021

7,392

 

39,052

 

(1,510

)

 

41,564

 

79,106

 

Exercise of stock options, net of shares exchanged as payment
11


183








183
Tax payments for shares withheld related to stock option exercises


(1)







(1)

Share-based compensation

 

 

353

 

 

 

 

 

 

353

 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

 

 

(432

)

 

 

 

 

(432

)

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,591

 

 

3,591

 

Balance, March 31, 2022

7,403

 

39,587

 

(1,942

)

 

45,155

 

82,800


Three Months Ended March 31, 20202021:


Common Stock

Accumulated

Other Comprehensive

Loss

 

Retained

Earnings

Total Stockholders’

Equity

Common Stock

Accumulated

Other Comprehensive

Loss

 

Retained

Earnings

Total Stockholders’

Equity

(In thousands)

Shares

 

 Amount 

 

Shares  Amount  

Balance, December 31, 2019

7,155

 

36,659

 

(1,406

)

 

23,071

 

58,324

 

Balance, December 31, 2020  7,295 $ 37,817 $ (1,102) $28,813 $65,528 
Exercise of stock options, net of shares exchanged as payment
10


85


0


0


85

4
57



57

Share-based compensation

 

 

272

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

272

 

   334        334 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

0

 

 

(490

)

 

 

0

 

 

(490

)      (204)   (204)

Net income

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

844

 

 

844

 

         1,441 1,441

Balance, March 31, 2020

7,165

 

37,016

 

(1,896

)

 

23,915

 

59,035

Balance, March 31, 2021 7,299 $38,208 $(1,306) $30,254 $67,156 

9. OTHER FINANCIAL STATEMENT DATA:


Inventories consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

March 31, 2021

 

December 31, 2020

 

March 31, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

Raw materials and purchased parts

 

$

12,766

 

 

$

11,903

 

 

$

19,301

 

 

$

18,013

 

Work in process

 

3,038

 

 

2,459

 

 

1,703

 

 

1,655

 

Finished goods

 

3,328

 

 

4,208

 

 

7,681

 

 

6,859

 

Demonstration inventories, net

 

1,530

 

 

1,701

 

 

1,363

 

 

1,075

 

Total inventories

 

$

20,662

 

 

$

20,271

 

 

$

30,048

 

 

$

27,602

 


Demonstration inventories are stated at cost less accumulated amortization, generally based on a 36 month useful life. Accumulated amortization for demonstration inventories totaled $2.7$2.8 million at March 31, 20212022 and $2.72.8 million at December 31, 2020.2021. Amortization expense related to demonstration inventories was $154,000$142,000 in the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and $230,000 $154,000in the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021.

Accrued expenses consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

March 31, 2021

 

December 31, 2020

 

March 31, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

Wages and benefits

 

$

1,886

 

 

$

2,768

 

 

$

1,936

 

 

$

2,966

 

Warranty liability

 

851

 

 

793

 

 

1,027

 

 

949

 

Income taxes payable

 

245

 

 

269

 

 

519

 

 

341

 

Other

 

121

 

 

63

 

 

118

 

 

162

 

Total accrued expenses

 

$

3,103

 

 

$

3,893

 

 

$

3,600

 

 

$

4,418

 


1312



Warranty costs: 



We provide for the estimated cost of product warranties, which cover products for periods ranging from one to three years, at the time revenue is recognized. While we engage in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of components provided by suppliers, warranty obligations do arise. These obligations are affected by product failure rates, the costs of materials used in correcting product failures and service delivery expenses incurred to make these corrections. If actual product failure rates and material or service delivery costs differ from our estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability are required and could be material. At the end of each reporting period, we revise our estimated warranty liability based on these factors. The current portion of our warranty liability is included as a component of accrued expenses. The long-term portion of our warranty liability is included as a component of other liabilities.

A reconciliation of the changes in our estimated warranty liability is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

(In thousands)

 

2021

 

2020

 

2022

 

2021

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

839

 

 

$

798

 

 

$

991

 

 

$

839

 

Accrual for warranties

 

272

 

 

230

 

 

261

 

 

272

 

Warranty revision

 

(40

)

 

1

 

64

 

(40

)

Settlements made during the period

 

(181

)

 

(244

)

 

(233

)

 

(181

)

Balance at end of period

 

890

 

 

785

 

 

1,083

 

 

890

 

Current portion of estimated warranty liability

 

(851

)

 

(748

)

 

(1,027

)

 

(851

)

Long-term estimated warranty liability

 

$

39

 

 

$

37

 

 

$

56

 

 

$

39

 


Deferred warranty revenue:


The current portion of our deferred warranty revenue is included as a component of advance customer payments. The long-term portion of our deferred warranty revenue is included as a component of other liabilities. A reconciliation of the changes in our deferred warranty revenue is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

(In thousands)

 

2021

 

2020

 

2022

 

2021

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

344

 

 

$

275

 

 

$

445

 

 

$

344

 

Revenue deferrals

 

147

 

 

134

 

 

124

 

 

147

 

Amortization of deferred revenue

 

(106

)

 

(100

)

 

(121

)

 

(106

)

Total deferred warranty revenue

 

385

 

 

309

 

 

448

 

 

385

 

Current portion of deferred warranty revenue

 

(281

)

 

(227

)

 

(317

)

 

(281

)

Long-term deferred warranty revenue

 

$

104

 

 

$

82

  

 

$

131

 

 

$

104

  


10. INTANGIBLE ASSETS: 


Intangible assets consist of the following: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2021

 

December 31, 2020

(In thousands)

 

Gross
Carrying
Amount


Accumulated
Amortization


Net


Gross
Carrying
Amount


Accumulated
Amortization


Net

Patents

 

$

1,866

 

 

$

(1,585

)

 

$

281

 

 

$

1,832

 

 

$

(1,542

)

 

$

290

 

Software

 

206

 

 

(206

)

 

0

 

 

206

 

 

(200

)

 

6

 

Marketing assets and customer relationships

 

86

 

 

(64

)

 

22

 

 

101

 

 

(72

)

 

29

 

    Total intangible assets

 

$

2,158

 

 

$

(1,855

)

 

$

303

 

 

$

2,139

 

 

$

(1,814

)

 

$

325

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

(In thousands)

 

Gross
Carrying
Amount


Accumulated
Amortization


Net


Gross
Carrying
Amount


Accumulated
Amortization


Net

Patents

 

$

2,001

 

 

$

(1,665

)

 

$

336

 

 

$

1,972

 

 

$

(1,614

)

 

$

358

 

Software

 

206

 

 

(206

)

 

 

 

206

 

 

(206

)

 

 

Marketing assets and customer relationships

 

86

 

 

(71

)

��

15

 

 

86

 

 

(69

)

 

17

 

    Total intangible assets

 

$

2,293

 

 

$

(1,942

)

 

$

351

 

 

$

2,264

 

 

$

(1,889

)

 

$

375

 


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Amortization expense in the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and the three months ended March 31, 20202021 was as follows:   

















Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,

(In thousands)


2021
2020
2022
2021

Patents


$43
$38

$50

$43

Software



6

8





6

Marketing assets and customer relationships



2


2


2


2

Total amortization expense


$51

$48

$52

$51


Estimated aggregate amortization expense based on current intangible assets for the next four years is expected to be as follows: $116,000$146,000 for the remainder of 2021; $113,000 in 2022; $64,000$150,000 in 2023; and $10,000$54,000 in 2024; and $1,000 in 2025.


11. REVENUE CONCENTRATIONS, SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS:


The following summarizes our revenue by product line:




Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)
2021
2020
2022
2021

High Precision 3D and 2D Sensors


$6,357

$4,122

$8,061

$6,357

Inspection and Metrology Systems



6,339


8,361


9,428


6,339

Semiconductor Sensors



5,036


3,946


6,757


5,036
Total
$17,732

$16,429

$24,246

$17,732


In the three months ended March 31, 20212022,, sales to significant customer A accounted for for 2022% of our total revenues. As of March 31, 20212022, accounts receivable from significant customer A were $3.02.7 million, accounts receivable from significant customer B were $3.3 million and accounts receivable from significant customer C were $3.2 million.


Export revenues as a percentage of total revenues were 82% in the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 72%2022 were 85%. Export revenues as a percentage of total revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021 were 82%. Export revenues are attributed to the country where the product is shipped. Substantially all of our export revenues are negotiated, invoiced and paid in U.S. dollars. Export revenues by geographic area are summarized as follows:


 Three Months Ended March 31,
 Three Months Ended March 31,

(In thousands)

 

2021
2020

 

2022
2021

Americas

 

$783

$401

 

$707

$783

Europe

 


3,500


2,103

 


3,186


3,500
China

5,163


3,880


8,863


5,163
Taiwan

730


1,716


1,012


730

Other Asia

 


4,143


3,680

 


6,729


4,143

Other

 


148


0

 


26


148

Total export sales

 

$14,467

$11,780

 

$20,523

$14,467

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12. NET INCOME PER SHARE:  


Net income per basic share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Net income per diluted share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Common equivalent shares consist of common shares to be issued upon exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units, vesting of restricted shares and from purchases of shares under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as calculated using the treasury stock method. Common equivalent shares are excluded from the calculation of net income per diluted share if their effect is anti-dilutive. The components of net income per basic and diluted share were as follows:


(In thousands except per share amounts)

 

Net Income

 

Weighted Average
Shares Outstanding

 

Per Share Amount

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

3,591

 

7,393

 

 

$

0.49

Dilutive effect of common equivalent shares

 

 

 

188

 

 

(0.02

)

Dilutive

 

$

3,591

 

7,581

 

 

$

0.47


(In thousands except per share amounts) 

 

Net Income

 

Weighted Average
Shares Outstanding

 

Per Share Amount

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1,441

 

7,293

 

 

$

0.20

Dilutive effect of common equivalent shares

 

 

 

170

 

 

(0.01

)

Dilutive 

 

$

1,441

 

7,463

 

 

$

0.19



(In thousands except per share amounts) 

 

Net Income

 

Weighted Average
Shares Outstanding

 

Per Share Amount

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

844

 

7,157

 

 

$

0.12

Dilutive effect of common equivalent shares

 

 

 

210

 

 

(0.01

)

Dilutive 

 

$

844

 

7,367

 

 

$

0.11


Potentially dilutive shares consist of stock options, restricted stock units, restricted shares and purchases of shares under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Potentially dilutive shares excluded from the calculations of net income per diluted share due to their anti-dilutive effect were as follows: 71,000 shares in the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 97,000 shares in the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 145,000 shares in the three months ended March 31, 2020.

.


13. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS:


Changes in components of other comprehensive loss and taxes related to items of other comprehensive loss are as follows:  


Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
(In thousands)Before Tax
Tax Effect
 Net of Tax Amount
 Before Tax
 Tax Effect
 Net of Tax Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustments$(147)$0 $(147) $(600) $0 $(600)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities  (72) 15  (57)  140  (30)  110
Other comprehensive loss  $(219) $15 $(204) $(460) $(30) $(490)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
(In thousands)Before Tax
Tax Effect
 Net of Tax Amount
 Before Tax
 Tax Effect
 Net of Tax Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustments$(71)$ $(71) $(147) $ $(147)
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities (457) (96)  (361)  (72)  (15)  (57)
Other comprehensive loss $(528) $(96) $(432) $(219) $(15) $(204)


At March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, components of accumulated other comprehensive loss is as follows: 


(In thousands)

 

Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments

 

Available- for-Sale
Securities

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Balances at December 31, 2020

 

$

(1,285

)

 

$

183

 

$

(1,102

)

Other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021


(147

)

 

(57

)

(204

)

Balances at March 31, 2021

 

$

(1,432

)

 

$

126

 

$

(1,306

)

(In thousands)

 

Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments

 

Available- for-Sale
Securities

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Balances at December 31, 2021

 

$

(1,478

)

 

$

(32

)

 

$

(1,510

)

Other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2022


(71

)

 

(361

)

(432

)

Balances at March 31, 2022

 

$

(1,549

)

 

$

(393

)

 

$

(1,942

)


1615



(In thousands)

 

Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments

 

Available- for-Sale
Securities

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Balances at December 31, 2019

 

$

(1,475

)

 

$

69

 

$

(1,406

)

Other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2020

 

(600

)

 

110

 

(490

)

Balances at March 31, 2020

 

$

(2,075

)

 

$

179

 

$

(1,896

)

(In thousands)

 

Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments

 

Available- for-Sale
Securities

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Balances at December 31, 2020

 

$

(1,285

)

 

$

183

 

$

(1,102

)

Other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021

 

(147

)

 

(57

)

 

(204

)

Balances at March 31, 2021

 

$

(1,432

)

 

$

126

 

$

(1,306

)


14. INCOME TAXES:


We recorded income tax expense of $311,000$458,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, compared to income tax expense of $149,000311,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2020. Our income2021. Income tax expense in the three months ended March 31, 20212022 reflected an effective tax rate of approximately 18%11%, compared to an effective tax rate of approximately 15%18% in the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. The reduction in the effective income tax rate in the three months ended March 31, 2022, when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021, was mainly due to enhanced benefits from Foreign Derived Intangible Income (FDII) and Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI), resulting from a change in U.S. income tax law requiring capitalization and subsequent amortization of U.S. based R&D expenditures over  Ourfive years and foreign based R&D expenditures over 15 years. This change increased the income which is eligible for the FDII and GILTI benefits. The change in the treatment of R&D expenditures for income tax purposes is expected to have a favorable impact on our effective tax rate in 2022, but will most likely increase the amount of cash we expend for income taxes in the short term, particularly in 2023 and later years. On a recurring basis, our effective income tax rate is favorably impacted by the U.S. federal R&D tax credit, and foreign tax credit. The increase in effective tax rate in the three months ended March 31, 2021 was primarily due to a reduction in the impact of the U.S. federal R&D tax credit and foreign tax credit, on our effective tax rate due to the higher level of profitability expected in 2021. FDII and GILTI. 


We have significant deferred tax assets as a result of temporary differences between the taxable income on our tax returns and U.S. GAAP income, R&D tax credit carry forwards and state net operating loss carry forwards. A deferred tax asset generally represents future tax benefits to be received when temporary differences previously reported in our consolidated financial statements become deductible for income tax purposes, when net operating loss carry forwards could be applied against future taxable income, or when tax credit carry forwards are utilized on our tax returns. We assess the realizability of our deferred tax assets and the need for a valuation allowance based on the guidance provided in current financial accounting standards.  



Significant judgment is required in determining the realizability of our deferred tax assets. The assessment of whether valuation allowances are required considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of any current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of statutory carry forward periods, our experience with credit and loss carry forwards not expiring unused and tax planning alternatives. In analyzing the need for valuation allowances, we first considered our history of cumulative operating results for income tax purposes over the past three years in each of the tax jurisdictions in which we operate, our financial performance in recent quarters, statutory carry forward periods and tax planning alternatives. In addition, we considered both our near-term and long-term financial outlook. After considering all available evidence (both positive and negative), we concluded that recognition of valuation allowances for substantially all of our U.S. and Singapore based deferred tax assets was not required at March 31, 20212022 or December 31, 2020.2021.



The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has initiated a routine compliance review of our 2018 income tax return. We presently anticipate that the outcome of this audit will not have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.operations


15. CONTINGENCIES: 


We are periodically a defendant in miscellaneous lawsuits, claims and disputes in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, management presently believes the disposition of these matters will not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. 


In the normal course of business to facilitate sales of our products and services, we at times indemnify other parties, including customers, with respect to certain matters. In these instances, we have agreed to hold the other parties harmless against losses arising out of intellectual property infringement or other types of claims. These agreements may limit the time within which an indemnification claim can be made, and almost always limits the amount of the claim. It is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount of exposure under these indemnification agreements due to the limited history of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Historically, payments made, if any, under these agreements have not had a material impact on our operating results, financial position or cash flows. However, there can be no assurance that intellectual property infringement and other claims against us or parties we have indemnified will not have a greater impact in the future.


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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:


The following management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of CyberOptics Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries ("we", "us" and "our") contains a number of estimates and predictions that are forward looking statements rather than statements based on historical fact. Among other matters, we discuss (i) a possible world-wide recession or depression resulting from the economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic; (ii) the negativepotential effect on our revenue and operating results of the Covid-19 crisis on our customers and suppliers, the marketmarkets for our products and the global supply chain; (iii) market conditions in the availability of parts to meet customer orders;global SMT and semiconductor capital equipment industries; (iv) the level of anticipated revenues, gross margins, and expenses; (v) the timing of orders and shipments of our existing products, particularly our SQ3000™3D MRS SQ3000 and SQ3000+  Multi-Function systems for automated optical inspection ("AOI") and MX systems for memory module inspection; (v) increasing price competition and price pressure on our product sales, particularly our inspection and metrology systems; (vi) the level of orders from our original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") customers; (vii) the availability of parts required to meet customer orders; (viii) the effect of world events on our sales, the majority of which are from foreign customers; (ix) rapid changes in technology in the electronics and semiconductor markets; (x) product introductions and pricing by our competitors; (xi) the success of our 3D technology initiatives; (xii) the market acceptance of  our 3D MRS SQ3000 and SQ3000+  Multi-Function systems and products for semiconductor inspection and metrology; (xiii) the impact of lower margin MX3000™ memory module inspection systems on our consolidated gross margin in any future period; (xiv) risks related to cancellation or renegotiation of orders we have received; (xv) the level of anticipated revenues, gross margins, and expenses; (xvi) the timing of initial revenue and projected improvements in gross margins from sales of new products that have been recently introduced, that we have under development or that we anticipate introducing in the future; (viii) the timing of and improvement in gross margins resulting from future cost reduction programs; (ix) market acceptance of our SQ3000 Multi-Function systems and products for semiconductor wafer and advanced packaging inspection and metrology; (x)(xvii) our assessment of trends in the surface mount technology ("SMT") and semiconductor capital equipment markets; (xi) the impact of lower margin MX3000™ memory module inspection systems on our consolidated gross margin in any future period; (xii) risks related to cancellation or renegotiation of orders we have received; and (xiii) changes in the level of tariffs and other trade policies of the United States, and trade relations with other countries. Although we have made these statements based on our experience and expectations regarding future events, there may be events or factors that we have not anticipated. Therefore, the accuracy of our forward-looking statements and estimates are subject to a number of risks, including those risks identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. 


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

General


We are a leading global developer and manufacturer of high precision 3D3D sensors and system products for inspection and metrology. We also develop and manufacture our WaferSense® products, which is a family of wireless, wafer-shaped sensors that provide measurements of critical factors in the semiconductor fabrication process. We intend to leverage our sensor technologies in the SMT and semiconductor industries to deliver profitable growth. A key element of our strategy is the continued development and sale of high precision 3D3D sensors and system products based on our proprietary Multi-Reflection Suppression™ (MRS™) technology. We believe that our MRS technology is a breakthrough 3D3D optical technology for high-end inspection and metrology with the potential to significantly expand our markets. Another key element in our strategy is the continued development and introduction of new sensor applications for our WaferSense® family of products.


We believe that the three months ended September 30, 2019 marked the trough of the downturn in the SMT and semiconductor capital equipment markets. We believe that conditions in the SMT and semiconductor capital equipment markets started to strengthenare favorable, and we believe this market strength will continue in 2020 and will remain positive throughout 2021.2022. Over the longer-term (i.e. the next several years), we expect a growing number of opportunities in the markets for SMT and semiconductor inspection and metrology. We believe that our 3D MRS sensor and system products and our WaferSense family of products have the potential to expand our presence in the markets for SMT and semiconductor capital equipment.


Manufacturing yield challenges, as electronics and semiconductors become more complex, are driving the need for more precise inspection and metrology. We believe 3D inspection and metrology represent high-growth segments in both the SMT and semiconductor capital equipment markets. We believe our 3D MRS technology platform is well suited for many applications in these markets, particularly with respect to complex circuit boards and semiconductor wafer and advanced packaging inspection and metrology applications. We are taking advantage of current market trends by deploying our 3D MRS sensor technology in the following products:


·

Our SQ3000™ and SQ3000+™ Multi-Function systems for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), Solder Paste Inspection (SPI) and coordinate measurement (CMM) applications, which are designed to expand our presence in markets requiring high precision inspection and metrology. In these markets, identifying defects has become highly challenging and critical due to smaller semiconductor and electronics packaging and increasing component density on circuit boards. The SQ3000+ Multi-Function system with its higher resolution MRS sensor that inhibits reflection-based distortions caused by shiny components and surfaces is capable of measuring feature sizes down to 50 microns and is specifically designed for high-end inspection and metrology applications including advanced packaging, mini-LED and advanced SMT for high-end electronics. We believe theour 3D MRS sensor technology used in our products is uniquely suited for many of these applications because of its ability to offer microscopic image quality and superior measurement performance at production line speeds.

·

Our next generation MX3000 AOI system for 3D inspection of memory modules following the singulation step of the manufacturing process. We recognized our first revenue from the sale of the MX3000 in the first quarter of 2020. Since late 2020, we have received new purchase orders for the MX3000 valued at $7.3 million, of which $2.4 million are expected to be recognized as revenue in the second quarter of 2021.

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·Our next generation ultra-high resolution three micron pixel 3D 3NanoResolution MRS™ sensor, which is capable of measuring feature sizes down to 25 microns accurately and at high speeds, and is suitable for many semiconductor wafer and advanced packaging inspection and metrology applications. We have adapted the software used in our SQ3000SQ3000 Multi-Function systems to work with wafer handling equipment to facilitate sales of our 3D 3NanoResolution MRS sensor to OEM's and system integrators.


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·Our next generation MX3000AOI system for3D inspection of memory modules following the singulation step of the manufacturing process. We recognized our first revenue from the sale of the MX3000 in the first quarter of2020. Two of the world's three largest memory manufacturers and their subcontractors have now purchased our MX3000 system. Additional orders for memory module inspection are expected in future periods, and we believe the potential market opportunity for our MX3000 system and 3D MRS sensors for memory module inspection is significant.


·

Our new WX3000™ metrology and inspection system for semiconductor wafer and advanced packing applications, which incorporates our next generation ultra-high resolution 3D NanoResolution MRS sensor. The WX3000sensor, performs 100% 3D and 2D inspection and metrology simultaneously at high speeds and delivers through-put of more than 25 wafers per hour. We believe the WX3000 performs two to three times faster than alternate technologies at data processing speeds in excess of 75 million 3D data points per second. The WX3000 is suitable for many high volume semiconductor wafer and advanced packaging inspection and metrology applications for feature sizes down to 25-microns. We recently received our first purchase order for the WX3000 and anticipate that sales of sensors and systems based on our 3D MRS technology for semiconductor wafer and advanced packaging inspection and metrology applications will provide us with long-term growth opportunities. 

 

Revenue from our MRS-based products, including 3D AOI systems and high precision 3D MRS sensors, increased by $1.1$3.5 million or 15%42% to $8.3$11.8 million in the first quarter of 2021 2022, from $7.2$8.3 million in the first quarter of 20202021. Over the long term, we anticipate continued increases in sales of products based on our MRS technology in the SMT and semiconductor capital equipment markets. In particular, we believe inspection and metrology for mini LED, memory modules and semiconductor wafer and advanced packaging applications represent significant long-term growth opportunities. We anticipate increasing sales of MRS-based products by selling them to new OEM customers and system integrators, and by expanding direct sales of inspection and metrology system products to end-user customers. 


We have continued to invest in our WaferSense family of products, because fabricators of semiconductors and other customers view these products as valuable tools for improving yields and productivity. We have recently introduced several new WaferSense products to further increase our revenue growth, including the In-Line Particle Sensor™ (IPS™). This sensor detects particles in gas and vacuum lines in semiconductor process equipment, and is particularly relevant for EUV lithography tools. Additionaladditional WaferSense applications are currently under development.development, including Automatic Teaching Sensors (ATS) in both wafer and reticle formats and products for wafer edge detection. Over the long-term, strong future sales growth is anticipated for our WaferSense family of products. 


Our order backlog was $47.4 million at March 31, 2022, compared to $47.3 million at December 31, 2021 and $32.4 million at March 31, 2021, up from $23.0 million at December 31, 2020, and up from $24.8 million at March 31, 2020.2021. We are forecasting sales of $21.0$25.0 million to $23.0$28.0 million for the second quarter of 2022 ending June 30, compared to $25.2 million for the second quarter of 2021. Our forecast for the second quarter of 2021 includes $2.4 million of sales from our order backlog for MX3000 memory module inspection systems. We believe that demandconditions in the SMT and semiconductor capital equipment markets are favorable, and we believe this market strength will remain strong throughout 2021. continue in 2022. However, an increase in the severity of the current Covid-19 outbreak, orpandemic, an escalation in the Ukraine conflict, and a resulting prolonged economic recession or depression, could cause a slow-down in demand for SMT and semiconductor capital equipment. Over the long term, we believe anticipated sales growth of our products based on 3D MRS technology and WaferSense sensors should increase revenues and net income. We believe that we have the resources required to attain our growth objectives, given our available cash and marketable securities balances totaling $32.3$38.2 million at March 31, 2021.2022.


Impact from Covid-19


Effect of Covid-19 Outbreak on Business Operations


Covid-19 was first identified in December 2019, and in March 2020, the World Health Organization categorized Covid-19 as a pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic is affecting our customers, suppliers, service providers and employees to varying degrees, and the ultimate impacts of Covid-19, including the potential impact of known and future variants, on our business, results of operations, liquidity and prospects are not fully known at this time. However,Overall, the Covid-19 outbreak has had a relatively minimal impact on our business to date. Our revenues increased by 8%37% to $24.2 million in the first quarter of 2022, from $17.7 million in the first quarter of 2021, from $16.4 million in the first quarter of 2020.2021. We are forecasting revenuessales of $21.0$25.0 million to $23.0$28.0 million for the second quarter of 2021,2022 ending June 30, compared to $16.0$25.2 million in the second quarter of 20202021. Our forecast for the second quarter of 20212022 could change if the Covid-19 pandemic worsens, or if unforeseen events related to the pandemic occur. The most significant impacts on our business from the Covid-19 pandemic include the following:  


·Our key factories are located in Minnesota and Singapore. Both of these locations have been subject to government mandated shelter-in-place orders. Because our operations have been deemed essential, we were able to keep our factories up and running while the shelter-in-place mandates were in effect. If the pandemic worsens, it is possible that our operations may not be deemed essential under future government mandated shelter-in-place orders, and we may be required to shut-down factory operations. We have periodically implemented split-shifts for our factory operations to minimize the number of employees in our facilities at any given time, but thesetime. These measures have not affected our production capacity. MostA significant Covid-19 outbreak for an extended period of the time in either of our non-factory employees are working remotely.key factories would most likely have a negative effect on our revenue and operating results. To date, the shelter-in-place mandates and remote work arrangements haveCovid-19 pandemic has not had a minimalsignificant impact on our factory operations, but that could change in the future if the pandemic worsens and is more than temporary.


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Sales of some products, mainly our SQ3000 Multi-Function systems and MX memory module inspection products, require customer acceptance due to performance or other criteria that is considered more than a formality. Most of our customer’s factories have remained open during the Covid-19 pandemic because they are deemed to be essential under government shelter-in-place mandates. However, global travel restrictions and quarantine measures have hindered our ability to obtain some customer acceptances offor certain of our products at various times in 2020.during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continuing or new global travel restrictions and quarantine measures could hinder our ability to obtain customer acceptances in a timely manner in the future, and therefore impact the timing of revenue recognition. In addition, government mandated shelter-in-place orders or quarantine measures could cause customers to delay purchases of our products, negatively impacting our revenue and profitability.



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TotalCertain operating expenses were reduced in the2021 three months ended March 31, 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Travel, trade show expenses and other costs were reduced due to changes in employee travel patterns and trade show cancellations. Travel, trade show expenses and other costs have started to increase in those parts of the world where the Covid-19 pandemic is easing, and remain constrained in other geographies where the pandemic is strengthening. 



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We have experienced some supply disruptions due to theThe Covid-19 pandemic mainly from suppliers not deemed essential by shelter-in-place mandateshas caused disruptions in certain countries.the global supply chain, including shortages of raw materials, parts and labor, and shipping and logistics issues, including delays in ocean freight and port congestion. Key supply chain disruptions impacting our business have been resolved to date. However, supply chain disruptions could increase significantly if the pandemic worsens and continues for an extended period of time. To date, our on-handOn-hand inventories have been sufficient to enable us to mitigate any supply disruptions with minimal impact on our sales or ability to service customers. We presently do not expect that Covid-19 relatedHowever, it has become increasingly difficult to obtain adequate supplies of certain key components and labor for product assembly. Port congestion and tight bookings for global sea freight have caused delays in product deliveries. Increases in the cost of components, labor and freight could negatively impact our profitability in the future if we are unable to recover these costs by charging more for the products we sell. The inability to obtain adequate supply of components or labor could result in the inability to meet customer demands and deliver one or more of our products for a period of several months or longer, negatively impacting our revenue and profitability. Supply chain disruptions will have a significant impact on our revenue inare expected to continue for the second quarterforeseeable future and may increase if the pandemic worsens or continues for an extended period of time. 2021.



We currently do not anticipate any significant credit losses or asset impairments resulting fromAlthough we cannot estimate the continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Asoutbreak at this time, it may have an adverse effect on our results of March 31, 2021, our available balances of cashfuture operations, financial position and marketable securities totaled $32.3 million. liquidity in 2022 and beyond. We believe that we have the resources required to attain our growth objectives and to meet any unforeseen difficulties resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. However, wWee will continue to closely monitor the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on our business in the coming months. 

 

United States Covid-19 Relief Legislation 

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") was signed into law in the United States. The CARES Act, among other things, includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer side social security payments, net operating loss carryback periods and alternative tax credit refunds. The CARES Act also appropriated funds for the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program loans that are forgivable in certain circumstances to promote continued employment. Additional relief packages were passed in December 2020 and March 2021. We have analyzed these pieces of legislation and presently do not believe they will have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. However, we will continue to monitor the impact that these pieces of legislation could have on our business in the future.


Singapore Jobs Support Program


The Singapore Government implemented a jobs support program in 2020 that was intended to support businesses and encourage retention of employees during the period of economic uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Under the jobs support program, the Singapore Government co-funded a portion of the gross monthly wages paid to local employees, which reduced our operating expenses in the first quarter of 2020 by approximately $19,000. We did not receive any benefit from the Singapore jobs support program in the three months ended March 31, 2021, nor do we expect any benefit during the remainder of 2021.


Revenues

Our revenues increased by 837% to $17.724.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, from $16.417.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. The following table sets forth revenues by product line for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021:


 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)
2021
2020
% Change
High Precision 3D and 2D Sensors
$6,357

$4,122


54%
Inspection and Metrology Systems

6,339


8,361


(24)%
Semiconductor Sensors 

5,036


3,946


28
%
Total
$17,732

$16,429


8%


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Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)
2022
2021
% Change
High Precision 3D and 2D Sensors
$8,061

$6,357


27%
Inspection and Metrology Systems

9,428


6,339


49%
Semiconductor Sensors 

6,757


5,036


34
%
Total
$24,246

$17,732


37%



Revenues from sales of high precision 3D3D and 2D sensors increased by $2.2$1.7 million or 54%27% to $6.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2021, from $4.1$8.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2020.2022. The increase wasincreases were due to higher sales of both 3D MRS sensors and legacy 2D sensors resulting from improvingfavorable conditions in the global semiconductor and SMT capital equipment markets. Sales of high precision 3D MRS sensors increased by $1.1$650,000 or 15% to $4.9 million or 37% toin the three months ended March 31, 2022, from $4.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2021 from $3.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2020. 2021.

Sales of high precision 3D and 2D sensors are dependent on the success of our OEM customers and system integrators selling products that incorporate our sensors. We believe sales of our 3D MRS sensors, including our next generation ultra-high resolution three micron pixel 3D NanoResolution MRS sensor, will represent an increasing percentage of our total high precision 3D and 2D sensor sales.sales in the future. Sales of high precision 3D and 2D sensors, including 3D MRS sensors, are prone to significant quarterly fluctuations due to variations in market demand and customer inventory levels. Revenues from sales of high precision 3D and 2D sensors are forecasted to post strongsolid growth on a year-over-year growthbasis in the second quarter of 2021.2022.  

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Revenues from sales of inspection and metrology systems decreasedincreased by $2.0$3.1 million or 24%49% to $6.3$9.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022The increases were due to higher sales of SQ3000™ Multi-Function systems and memory module inspection systems resulting from $8.4favorable conditions in the global semiconductor and SMT capital equipment markets, and increasing sales from more complex applications such as inspection and metrology for mini-LED and memory modules. Sales of SQ3000™ Multi-Function systems increased by $1.8 million or 45% to $5.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2020. The revenue decreases were due to lower sales of legacy 2D systems and no sales of memory module inspection systems, due to normal quarter-to-quarter fluctuations in demand for these products. Sales of 2D and 3D MX memory module inspection systems totaled $1.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2020Sales of SQ3000™ Multi-Function systems increased by $761,000 or 23% to2022, from $4.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2021, from $3.32021. Sales of memory module inspection systems totaled $1.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2020. Revenues from2022. There were no sales of memory module inspection systems in the three months ended March 31, 2021. Reflecting normal sales fluctuations of capital equipment, sales of inspection and metrology systems are forecasted to post strong double digit growthbe relatively flat on both a sequential and year-over-year basis in the second quarter of 2021.2022.

We believe theIn addition to favorable market conditions, the increase in sales of SQ3000™SQ3000 Multi-Function systems in the three months ended March 31, 2021 was due to the competitive advantages offered by ourSQ3000™ Multi-Function system products, 3D MRS sensor technology and resulted from many companies transitioning from 2D AOI to 3D AOI systems to meet the increasingly demanding product inspection and metrology requirements in the SMT and semiconductor markets. The market transition away from 2D AOI systems is expected to result in an industry-wide 20% compound annual rate of growth in global sales of 3D AOI systems of almost 20% through 2025. Given these market dynamics and because of the competitive advantages of our 3D MRS sensor technology, we anticipate sales of SQ3000™SQ3000 Multi-Function systems will represent an increasing percentage of our total inspection and metrology system sales in the future.

Since late 2020, we have received orders valued at $7.3 million for 3D MX3000 memory module inspection systems, of which $2.4 million are expected to be recognized as revenue in the second quarter of 2021.

We believe memory manufacturers have determined that post singulation automated optical inspection of memory modules is an important step in their manufacturing process to improve yields and product quality. TwoWe recognized our first revenue from the sale of the world's3D MX3000™ memory module inspection system in the first quarter of 2020, and two of the world’s three largest memory manufacturers and their subcontractors have now use eitherpurchased the MX3000 system. At March 31, 2022 our 2D MX600™ or 3D MX3000backlog of orders for memory module inspection systems. As a result,totaled $5.9 million, and we expect to recognize these orders as revenue over the balance of 2022. Additional orders for memory module inspection are expected in future periods, and we believe the potential market opportunity for our 2DMX3000 system and 3D MRS sensors for memory module inspection systems is significant and anticipate that sales of these systems will continue in the future.significant.


Revenues from sales of semiconductor sensors, principally our WaferSense line of products, increased by $1.1$1.7 million or 28%34% to $5.0$6.8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2021, from $3.9 2022million in the three months ended March 31, 2020. The revenue increases wereincrease was due toconstruction of new semiconductor fabs, favorable market conditions for semiconductor capital equipment spending, and growing acceptance of our WaferSense products as important productivity enhancement tools by semiconductor manufacturers, and improved account penetration at major semiconductor manufacturers and capital equipment suppliers. Over the long term, we anticipate that the benefits from growing market awareness of our WaferSense products, improved account penetration at major semiconductor manufacturers and capital equipment suppliers and new product introductions will lead to additional WaferSense product sales. Revenues from sales of semiconductor sensors are forecasted to post strong double-digit growth on both a sequential and year-over-year basis in the second quarter of 2021, driven in part by demand from two new semiconductor fabs during this period.2022.  


Export revenues totaled $20.5 million or 85% of our revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $14.5 million or 82% of our revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $11.8 million or 72% of total revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. Export revenues as a percentage of total revenues increased in the three months ended March 31, 20212022 due to higher sales of 3DSQ3000 Multi-Function systems and 2D high precision sensors and semiconductor sensors.MX3000™ memory module inspection systems. A higher proportion of these products are generally sold outside the United States as compared to our other products. In addition, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a more negative impact on sales in the U.S., when compared to the effect on sales in Europe and Asia.


Cost of Revenues and Gross Margin 


Cost of revenues increased by $207,000$3.3 million or 2%35% to $9.4$12.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2021, from $9.1 million2022. Total gross margin as a percentage of revenues was 48% in the three months ended March 31, 2020. The increase in cost of revenues was due2022, compared to higher revenues, offset in part by the impact of a more favorable sales mix of higher gross margin products. Revenues increased by 8%47% in the three months ended March 31, 2021,2021. The increase in cost of revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2022 was mainly due to higher revenues, which increased on a year-over-year basis by 37%. Gross margin percentage in the three months ended March 31, 2022 was up approximately 50 basis points when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020. Total2021, mainly due to a slightly better sales mix and gross margin as a percentage of revenues was 47% in the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to 44% in the three months ended March 31, 2020. Higher margin 3D MRS sensorsmargins on inspection and semiconductor sensors were a larger percentage of our total revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2021, when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020metrology system sales.  


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Our total gross margin as a percentage of revenues in the second quarter of 20212022 is expected to decline by roughly three percentage pointsbe down slightly from the level in the first quarter of 2021, reflecting an increased proportion2022, mainly due to revenue mix. Sales of lower margin inspection and metrology systemsystems, which typically generate a lower gross margin percentage than our other products, are expected to represent a proportionately larger percentage of our total revenue in our revenue mix, including $2.4 millionthe second quarter of MX3000 memory module inspection systems.2022, when compared to the first quarter of 2022. 


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Our markets are highly price competitive, particularly in the electronics assembly and SMT markets. As a result, we have experienced continual pressure on our gross margins. We compensate for the pressure to reduce the price of our products by introducing new products with more features and improved performance and through manufacturing cost reduction programs. Sales of many products that we have recently introduced or are about to introduce, including our current and future SQ3000SQ3000+ Multi-Function systems,system, WX3000 system for semiconductor wafer and advanced packaging inspection and metrology, next generation 3D MRS sensors and semiconductor sensors (consisting primarily of our WaferSense line of products) have, or are expected to have, more favorable gross margins than many of our existing products. Our next generation 3D MRS sensor and system products are being designed for more complex and demanding inspection and metrology applications in the SMT and semiconductor markets. Sales prices and gross profit margins for these applications tend to be higher than margins for products sold in the general purpose SMT market. However, the gross margin percentage for our 3D MX3000 system for inspection of memory modules will beis lower than our current total gross margin percentage due to the significant costs for material handling and automation required for this product.  We are working onOur total gross margin percentage would most likely be negatively impacted in the future if sales of our 3D MX3000 become a larger share of our total revenue mix.


The Covid-19 pandemic has caused disruptions in the global supply chain, including shortages of raw materials, parts and labor, and shipping and logistics issues, including delays in ocean freight and port congestion. Increases in the cost reduction strategies forof components, labor and freight could negatively impact our SQ3000 Multi-Function system which should benefit gross margins in the future if we are unable to recover these costs by charging more for this product starting in 2022.the products we sell. Supply chain disruptions are expected to continue for the foreseeable future and may increase if the Covid-19 pandemic worsens or continues for an extended period of time.


Operating Expenses


R&D expenses were $2.9 million or 12% of revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $2.8 million or 16% of revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to $2.4 million or 15% of revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2020. The increase in R&D expenses in the three months ended March 31, 20212022 was mainly due to higher compensation costs for new and existing R&D employees, and higher costsconsulting services for engineering prototypes. ongoing R&D projects. CCurrenturrent R&D expenditures are primarily focused on the continued development of our portfolio of next generation 3D MRS sensor and system products, including enhancements to existing products and development of next generation products, and continued R&D work on new and next generation WaferSense products. We also continue to enhance our SQ3000 Multi-Function systems and 3D MX3000 memory module inspection systems.  


Selling, general and administrative ("S,G&A") expenses were $4.7 million or 19% of revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $3.9 million or 22% of revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $4.2 million or 25% of revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. The decreaseincrease in S,G&A expenses in the three months ended March 31, 20212022 was due to lowerhigher compensation costs for new and existing S,G&A employees, higher third party channel commissions as more sales were sold through distributorsresulting from the 37% year-over-year increase in the first quarter of 2021, lower costsour revenues, and higher spending for travel, trade shows and sales demonstrations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and lower professional fees. shows.

Total operating expenses in the second quarter of 20212022 are forecasted to increase by 5-8% froma few percentage points when compared to the level in the first quarter of 2021 due to higher channel commissions and incentive compensation, given the higher revenue levels being forecasted.2022.   


Interest Income and Other

 

Interest income and other includes interest earned on investments and gains and losses associated with foreign currency transactions, primarily intercompany financing transactions associated with our subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Singapore, China and Taiwan.international subsidiaries. We recognized lossesgains from foreign currency transactions of $57,000$54,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, compared to gainslosses from foreign currency transactions of $172,00057,000 in the three months ended March 31, 20202021.


Income Taxes

 

We recorded income tax expense of $311,000$458,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, compared to income tax expense of $149,000$311,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2020.Our income2021. Income tax expense in the three months ended March 31, 20212022 reflected an effective tax rate of approximately 18%11%, compared to an effective tax rate of  approximately 15%18% in the three months ended March 31, 2020.2021. The reduction in the effective income tax rate in the three months ended March 31, 2022, when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021, was mainly due to enhanced benefits from OurForeign Derived Intangible Income (FDII) and Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI), resulting from a change in U.S. income tax law requiring capitalization and subsequent amortization of U.S. based R&D expenditures over five years and foreign based R&D expenditures over 15 years. This change increased the income which is eligible for the FDII and GILTI benefits. The change in the treatment of R&D expenditures for income tax purposes is expected to have a favorable impact on our effective tax rate in 2022, but will most likely increase the amount of cash we expend for income taxes in the short term, particularly in 2023 and later years. On a recurring basis, our effective income tax rate is favorably impacted by the U.S. federal R&D tax credit, and foreign tax credit. The increase in effective tax rate in the three months ended March 31, 2021 was primarily due to a reduction in the impact of the U.S. federal R&D tax credit and foreign tax credit, on our effective tax rate due to the higher level of profitability expected in 2021.FDII and GILTI. 


We have significant deferred tax assets as a result of temporary differences between the taxable income on our tax returns and U.S. GAAP income, R&D tax credit carry forwards and state net operating loss carry forwards. A deferred tax asset generally represents future tax benefits to be received when temporary differences previously reported in our consolidated financial statements become deductible for income tax purposes, when net operating loss carry forwards could be applied against future taxable income, or when tax credit carry forwards are utilized on our tax returns. We assess the realizability of our deferred tax assets and the need for a valuation allowance based on the guidance provided in current financial accounting standards. 


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Significant judgment is required in determining the realizability of our deferred tax assets. The assessment of whether valuation allowances are required considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of any current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of statutory carry forward periods, our experience with credit and loss carry forwards not expiring unused and tax planning alternatives. In analyzing the need for valuation allowances, we first considered our history of cumulative operating results for income tax purposes over the past three years in each of the tax jurisdictions in which we operate, our financial performance in recent quarters, statutory carry forward periods and tax planning alternatives. In addition, we considered both our near-term and long-term financial outlook. After considering all available evidence (both positive and negative), we concluded that recognition of valuation allowances for substantially all of our U.S. and Singapore based deferred tax assets was not required at March 31, 2021 or December 31, 2020.


The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has initiated a routine compliance review of our 2018 income tax return. We presently anticipate that the outcome of this audit will not have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


Our cash and cash equivalents increaseddecreased by $1.6$3.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2021. Cash2022. Cash provided by operating activities of $2.4 million and$766,000, proceeds of $2.6$3.2 million from maturities of marketable securities and proceeds of $183,000 from stock option exercises, were partiallymore than offset by purchases of marketable securities totaling $2.8$7.1 million and purchases of fixed assets and capitalized patent costs totaling $684,000. Proceeds from stock option exercises totaled $57,000.$520,000. Our cash and cash equivalents fluctuate in part because of sales and maturities of marketable securities and investment of cash balances in marketable securities, and from other sources of cash. Accordingly, we believe the combined balances of cash and marketable securities provide a more reliable indication of our available liquidity than cash balances alone. Combined balances of cash and marketable securities increaseddecreased by $1.7 millionapproximately $100,000 to $32.3$38.2 million as of March 31, 2021,2022, from $30.6$38.3 million as of December 31, 2020.2021.


Operating activities provided $2.4 million$766,000 of cash in the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022. The amount of cash provided by operations was favorably impacted by our net income of $1.4$3.6 million. Net income was affected by non-cash expensesitems totaling $1.3$1.1 million for depreciation and amortization, non-cash operating lease expense, provision for doubtful accounts, deferred taxes, non-cash lossesgains from foreign currency transactions, share-based compensation costs and an unrealized gainloss on our available-for-sale equity security. Changes in operating assets and liabilities providing cash included an increase in accounts payable of $2.7 million.$2.1 million and an increase in advance customer payments of $486,000. Changes in operating assets and liabilities using cash included an increase in accounts and trade notes receivable of $1.12.5 million, an increase in inventories of $721,000,$2.6 million, an increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $363,000, a decrease in accrued expenses of $738,000,$798,000 and a decrease in operating lease liabilities of $211,000 and various changes in other operating assets and liabilities totaling $193,000.$203,000. Increases in accounts payable and inventories at March 31, 20212022 were due to planned purchases of raw materials to meet anticipated customer demanddemand. Advance customer payments were up due to an increase in deposits for inspectionequipment prior to transfer of control. Accounts receivable increased due to higher sales in the first quarter of 2022 when compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. The increase in prepaid expenses and metrology systems. other assets was due to higher balances of refundable goods and services tax. The decrease in accrued expenses was mainly due to payment of 20202021 bonus accruals in the first quarter of 2021.2022. Accounts and trade notes receivable increased due to higher sales in the first quarter of 2021 when compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. The decrease in operating lease liabilities was due to monthly rental payments for facility leases. Other operating assets and liabilities used $193,000 of cash for prepaid expenses and a reduction in customer deposits for inventory. 


Investing activities used $854,000$4.4 million of cash in the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022. Changes in the level of investment in marketable securities, resulting from purchases and maturities of those securities, used $170,000$3.9 million of cash in the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022. We used $684,000$520,000 of cash in the three months ended March 31, 20212022 for the purchase of fixed assets and capitalized patent costs.    

Financing activities provided $57,000$182,000 of cash in the three months ended March 31, 20212022 from the exercise of employee stock options. 

At March 31, 2021,2022, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities. These entities are established by some companies for the purpose of establishing off-balance sheet arrangements or for other contractually narrow or limited purposes.

We believe that on-hand cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, coupled with anticipated future cash flow from operations, will be adequate to fund our cash flow needs for the foreseeable future.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate these estimates, including estimates related to revenue recognition, bad debts, warranty obligations, inventory valuation, intangible assets, and income taxes. We base these estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Our actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year December 31, 2021 for additional discussion regarding critical accounting policies and estimates, and the judgements we believe have the most effect on our reported financial position and results of operations.


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ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


Not applicable.


ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

a.          Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, in a manner that allows timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

b.          There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this quarterly report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

None.

 

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 Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. The risks identified in these risk factors could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results.  


ITEM 2 – UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES, USE OF PROCEEDS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 

 

None.We withhold common shares to cover employee tax withholding obligations from the exercise of stock options. In the three months ended March 31, 2022, we withheld 29 shares to satisfy employee tax withholding requirements of $1,100.


ITEM 3 – DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4 – MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

None.

 

ITEM 5 – OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.


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ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS

 

 

 

31.1:

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a) (17 CFR 240.15d-14(a)) and Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

31.2:

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a) (1715d-14(a) (17 CFR 240.15d-14(a)240.15d-14(a)) and Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

32:

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

101:

 

Financial statements formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) the Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


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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.

 

 

 

CYBEROPTICS CORPORATION

 

 

 

/s/ Subodh Kulkarni

 

By Subodh Kulkarni, President and Chief Executive Officer

 

(Principal Executive Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)

 

 

 

/s/ Jeffrey A. Bertelsen

 

By Jeffrey A. Bertelsen, Vice President, Chief Financial

Officer and Chief Operating Officer

 

(Principal Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)

 

Dated: May 7, 20216, 2022

  







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