UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022

or

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

For the transition period from                      to

Commission file number: 0-26056

Autoscope Technologies Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Minnesota

 

86-3685595

State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization

 

I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

 

 

 


Spruce Tree Centre, Suite 400

1115 Hennepin Avenue

 

 

1600 University Avenue West

St. Paul,Minneapolis, MN

 

5510455403

Address of Principal Executive Offices

 

Zip Code

 

(651) 603-7700(612) 438-2363

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code

Image Sensing Systems, Inc.

Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report


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

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valueAATCThe Nasdaq Capital Market
Preferred Stock Purchase RightsAATCThe Nasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x     No ¨

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 x    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the 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 xSmaller reporting company x
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.    ¨


1



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

 Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

 

Outstanding at November 15, 2021April 30, 2022

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

 

5,372,2185,391,488 shares


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AUTOSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

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Autoscope Technologies Corporation

(in thousands)



September 30,

2021

 

December 31,

March 31,

2022

 

December 31,



(Unaudited)

 

2020

(Unaudited)

 

2021

ASSETS










Current assets:










Cash and cash equivalents


$

8,502

 


$

8,605

 

$

4,407

 


$

8,229

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $9 and $2 respectively



2,497

 


2,261

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4 and $18 respectively


2,454

 



2,369

 

Inventories



1,485

 


770

 


1,366

 



1,429

 

Investments in held-to-maturity debt securities
76



Investments in equity securities
343



Prepaid expenses and other current assets



567

 


480

 


996

 



355

 

Total current assets


13,051

 



12,116

 

9,642

 



12,382

 





 






 





Property and equipment:




 






 





Furniture and fixtures



    136

 


154

 


    136

 



136

 

Leasehold improvements



  6



6

 


  6




6

 

Equipment



977

 



1,215



953

 



994


Real property
2,059


2,059




   1,119

 


1,375



   3,154

 



3,195


Accumulated depreciation



   927

 



1,072



   956

 



958





192

 


303

 


2,198

 



2,237

 


Operating lease assets, net



111




136



14




58


Intangible assets, net



2,759

 


3,161

 


2,979

 



2,866

 

Deferred income taxes



5,222



5,708

 


4,825




4,824

 

Long-term investments in held-to-maturity debt securities
2,338



TOTAL ASSETS


$

21,335



$

21,424


$

21,996



$

22,367

















LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY













Current liabilities:













Accounts payable


$

      167

 


$

547

 

$

      406

 


$

236

 

Deferred revenue

88

37

111


107

Warranty



   127

 


141

 


   125

 



128

 

Accrued compensation



     88

 


 148

 


     53

 



 132

 

Operating lease obligations

110

126



14


59


Short-term debt

0

349
Current maturities of long-term debt
56


56

Other current liabilities


 

139

 


124

 

 

238

 



181

 

Total current liabilities



719

 



 1,472



1,003

 



 899



Operating lease obligations

1



8
Long-term debt

0

574

1,660


1,674

TOTAL LIABILITIES



720




 2,054

 


2,663




 2,573

 





 



 



 




 

Shareholders' equity:













Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, NaN issued or outstanding



0



0







Common stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized, 5,372,218 and 5,352,626


 



  

issued and outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively



54

 


   54

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized, 5,391,488 and 5,378,857

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized, 5,391,488 and 5,378,857


 




  

issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively


54

 



   54

 

Additional paid-in capital



 25,105



24,968



 25,396




25,167


Accumulated other comprehensive loss



(250

)


(150

)


(350

)



(288

)

Accumulated deficit



(4,294

)



(5,502

)


(5,767

)



(5,139

)

Total shareholders' equity



20,615

 


19,370

 


19,333

 



19,794

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


$

21,335



$

21,424


$

21,996



$

22,367








See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


 


 



 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.                             

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Autoscope Technologies Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

Three-Month
Periods Ended
September 30,


Nine-Month
Periods Ended
September 30,

Three-Month
Periods Ended
March 31,

2021
2020
2021
20202022
2021

Revenue:




Product sales

$805

$1,538

$3,273

$3,760
$934
$1,163

Royalties


2,467


2,212


6,766


6,536

1,818


1,816

3,272
3,750
10,039
10,296

2,752
2,979

Cost of revenue:
















Product sales


480
791
1,823
1,842

511
613
Royalties
105


92


295


275

105


93

585


883


2,118


2,117

616


706

Gross profit


2,687
2,867

7,921
8,179

2,136
2,273














Operating expenses:
















Selling, general and administrative


1,334
1,422
4,216
4,894

1,687
1,366

Research and development


644


804


1,681


2,548

428


496

1,978


2,226


5,897


7,442

2,115


1,862

Income from operations


709
641
2,024
737
21
411
Other income, net
0


0


925


 0
Other income
11
925
Investment income
5

Interest income (expense)
(18)


Income from operations before income taxes
709
641
2,949
737
19
1,336
Income tax expense (benefit)
96


(18)

453


39
Income tax expense
2


205

Net income

$613

$659
$2,496

$698$17

$1,131

Net income per share:















Basic

$0.11

$0.12
$0.47

$0.13$0.00

$0.21

Diluted

$0.11

$0.12
$0.47

$
0.13$0.00

$0.21















Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:















Basic


5,349


5,306


5,338


5,290

5,362


5,322

Diluted


5,361


5,311


5,351


5,306

5,377


5,342

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Autoscope Technologies Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

  


Three-Month Periods Ended

September 30,


Nine-Month Periods Ended

September 30,

Three-Month Periods Ended

March 31,



2021
2020
2021
20202022
2021

Net income

$613
$659
$2,496
$698$17
$1,131

Other comprehensive income:
















Foreign currency translation adjustment


(65)

94


(100)

42
(62)

(53)

Comprehensive income

$548

$753

$2,396
$740

Comprehensive income (loss)

$(45)
$1,078




See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements. See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Autoscope Technologies Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(in thousands) 

Nine-Month Periods Ended
September 30,

Three-Month Periods Ended
March 31,

2021

 

2020

2022

 

2021

Operating activities:

 


 

 


 

Net income

$

2,496

 


$

698

$

17

 


$

1,131




 




 



 




 

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



 




 



 




 

Depreciation

 

112

 


 

176

 

 

49

 


 

40

 

Software amortization

 

579

 


 

549

 

 

200

 


 

187

 

Amortization of deferred finance fees
1



Stock-based compensation

 

164

 


 

168

 

 

206

 


 

53

 

Deferred income tax expense
486


0



201
Forgiveness income from PPP Loan (Note L)
(931)

0
Forgiveness income from PPP Loan (Note N)


(931)
Loss on disposal of assets
1


5

5



Unrealized gain on equity investments
(6)



Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 


 

 

 

 


 

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

(236

)


 

(95

)

 

(85

)


 

(590

)

Inventories


(715

)


 

365

 


63


 

(59

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

(87

)


 

(35

)

 

(641

)


 

46

Accounts payable

 

(380

)


 

(89

)

 

167


 

(242

)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

0


 

(222

)

 

(21

)


 

(22

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

1,489


 

1,520

 

Net cash used for operating activities

 

(45

)


 

(186

)




 




 



 




 

Investing activities:

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Capitalized software development costs

 

(178

)


 

(22

 

(313

)


 

(123

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(8

)


 

(112

 

(13

)


 

(10

Purchase of equity securities
(337)


Purchase of held-to-maturity debt securities
(2,414)


Net cash used for investing activities

 

(186

) 

 

(134

)

 

(3,077

) 

 

(133

)

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock for tax withholding

 

(35

) 

 

(6

)

 

(9

) 

 

(24

)
Dividend distribution
(1,288)

0
Dividends paid
(645)


Proceeds from exercised options
8

0

32


Proceeds from PPP Loan


0


924

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

 

(1,315

) 

 

918

Principal payments on long-term debt
(15)


Net cash used for financing activities

 

(637

) 

 

(24

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

(91

)


 

48

 

(63

)


 

(50

)

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

(103

)


 

2,352

 

(3,822

)


 

(393

)

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

8,605

 


 

5,118

 

 

8,229

 


 

8,605

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

8,502

 


$

7,470

 

$

4,407

 


$

8,212

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Non-Cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment in accounts payable

 

0 

 


 

7  

 

 

3 

 


 

3  

 


See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements. 


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AUTOSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

(in thousands, except share data)



Three-Month Period Ended September 30, 2020
Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 2021

Shares

Issued


Common

Stock


Additional

Paid-In

Capital


Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Loss


Accumulated

Deficit


Total

Shares

Issued


Common

Stock


Additional

Paid-In

Capital


Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Loss


Accumulated

Deficit


Total



Balance, June 30, 20205,338,071

$53

$24,858

$(358)
$(6,526)
$18,027
Balance, December 31, 20205,352,626

$54

$24,968

$(150)
$(5,502)
$19,370

Stock-based compensation 8,220



55





55
7,035



53





53
Stock for tax withholding
(5,324)




(24)





(24)
Comprehensive income:

































Foreign currency translation adjustment





94



94





(53)



(53)
Net income







659

659







1,131

1,131
Balance, September 30, 20205,346,291

$53

$24,913

$(264)
$(5,867)
$18,835
Balance, March 31, 2021 (unaudited)5,354,337

$54

$24,997

$(203)
$(4,371)
$20,477


Three-Month Period Ended September 30, 2021

Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 2022

Shares

Issued


Common

Stock


Additional

Paid-In

Capital


Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Loss


Accumulated

Deficit


Total

Shares

Issued


Common

Stock


Additional

Paid-In

Capital


Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Loss


Accumulated

Deficit


Total


Balance, June 30, 20215,367,186

$54

$25,048

$(185)
$(4,263)
$20,654
Balance, December 31, 20215,378,857

$54

$25,167

$(288)
$(5,139)
$19,794

Stock-based compensation5,032



57





57
6,996



206





206
Stock options exercised










0
7,000



32





32
Stock for tax withholding









0(1,365)



(9)





(9)
Dividends declared










(644)

(644)









(645)

(645)
Comprehensive income:

































Foreign currency translation adjustment





(65)



(65)





(62)



(62)
Net income







613

613







17

17
Balance, September 30, 20215,372,218

$54

$25,105

$(250)
$(4,294)
$20,615
Balance, March 31, 2022 (unaudited)5,391,488

$54

$25,396

$(350)
$(5,767)
$19,333


See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements


See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements


See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements


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Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2020

Shares

Issued


Common

Stock


Additional

Paid-In

Capital


Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Loss


Accumulated

Deficit


Total
 





















Balance, December 31, 20195,322,849

$53

$24,751

$(306)
$(6,565)
$17,933























Stock-based compensation  25,120





168








168
Stock for tax withholding(1,678)




(6)







(6)
Comprehensive income (loss):





















Foreign currency translation adjustment








42




42
Net income 










698

698
Balance, September 30, 20205,346,291

$53

$24,913

$(264)
$(5,867)
$18,835
























Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2021

 

Shares

Issued


Common

Stock


Additional

Paid-In

Capital


Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Loss


Accumulated

Deficit


Total
























Balance, December 31, 20205,352,626

$54

$24,968

$(150)
$(5,502)
$19,370























Stock-based compensation24,594





164








164
Stock options exercised
2,000





8








8
Stock for tax withholding(7,002)




(35)







(35)
Dividends declared












(1,288)

(1,288)
Comprehensive income:





















Foreign currency translation adjustment








(100)




(100)
Net income 











2,496

2,496
Balance, September 30, 20215,372,218

$54

$25,105

$(250)
$(4,294)
$20,615


See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements 


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AUTOSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited) 

September 30, 2021March 31, 2022

 

Note A: Basis of Presentation

 

On July 21, 2021, a holding company reorganization was completed (the "Reorganization") in which Image Sensing Systems, Inc. ("ISNS") became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the new parent company named "Autoscope Technologies Corporation" ("Autoscope"), which became the successor issuer to ISNS. As a result of the Reorganization, Autoscope replaced ISNS as the public company trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol "AATC," and outstanding shares of ISNS's common stock automatically converted into shares of common stock of Autoscope. As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the "Company", "we", "us" and "our" or its management or business at any time before the effective date of the Reorganization refer to those of ISNS as the predecessor company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and thereafter to Autoscope and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, except as otherwise specified or to the extent the context otherwise indicates. The Reorganization is intended to be a tax-free transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes for the Company's shareholders. Autoscope was incorporated on April 23, 2021 under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and ISNS was incorporated in Minnesota on December 20, 1984. The Company develops and markets video and radar processing products for use in applications such as intersection control, highway, bridge and tunnel traffic management and traffic data collection. We sell our products primarily to distributors and also receive royalties under a license agreement with a manufacturer/distributor for certain of our products. Our products are used primarily by governmental entities.

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which require the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. It is the opinion of management that the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair presentation. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Operating results for the three and nine-month month periodsperiod ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021.2022. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20202021 as filed with the SEC.

Cash Dividend

On April 28, 2021,February 2, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a cash dividend of $0.12 per share to shareholders of record on the close of business on May 10, 2021,February 21, 2022, which was paid to shareholders on May 20, 2021.
February 28, 2022.

On AugustMay 10, 2021,2022, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a cash dividend of $0.12 per share to shareholders of record on the close of business on AugustMay 23, 2021, which was paid to shareholders on August 30, 2021.

On November 9, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a cash dividend of $0.12 per share to shareholders of record on the close of business on November 22, 2021,2022, which is payable to shareholders on November 29, 2021.May 30, 2022.  

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The Company believes that of its significant accounting policies, the following are particularly important to the portrayal of the Company's results of operations and financial position and may require the application of a higher level of judgment by the Company's management and, as a result, are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. 

 

Revenue Recognition  

We recognize revenue when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.


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We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:
Identification of a contract, or contracts, with a customer;
Identification of performance obligations in the contract or contracts;

Determination of the transaction price;
Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.

 

10


Revenue disaggregated by revenue source for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 consists of the following (in thousands); revenue excludes sales and usage-based taxes when or if it has been determined that we are acting as a pass-through agent: 

 


Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,

Three Months Ended March 31,

2021
2020

2021
2020
2022
2021

Product sales$805
$1,538
$3,273
$3,760
$934
$1,163
Royalties
2,467
2,212
6,766
6,536

1,818

1,816
Total revenue$3,272
$3,750
$10,039
$10,296
$2,752
$2,979

 

Product Sales:

Product revenue is generated primarily from the direct sales of our RTMS radar systems worldwide and our Autoscope video systems in Europe and Asia. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers in an amount that reflects the amount we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services.

 

Certain product sales may contain multiple performance obligations for revenue recognition purposes. Multiple performance obligations may include hardware, software, installation services, training, support, and extended warranties.  In arrangements where we have multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using the relative stand-alone selling price. We generally determine stand-alone selling prices based on the observable stand-alone prices charged to customers. For performance obligations without observable stand-alone prices charged to customers, we evaluate the adjusted market assessment approach, the expected cost plus margin approach, and stand-alone sales to estimate the stand-alone selling prices.

 

Revenue for services such as maintenance, repair, and technical support is recognized either as the service is performed or ratably over the defined contractual period for service maintenance contracts. From time to time, our payment terms may vary by the type and location of our customer and the products or services offered. Revenue for extended warranties are deferred until the coverage period and then recognized ratably over the extended warranty term.

 

We record deferred revenues when cash payments are received or due in advance of our performance, including amounts which are refundable. The term between invoicing and when payment is due is not significant. For certain products or services and customer types, we require payment before the products or services are delivered to the customer.

 

We record provisions against sales revenue for estimated returns and allowances in the period when the related revenue is recorded based on historical sales returns and changes in end user demand.

 

Royalties:

Econolite Control Products, Inc. (“Econolite”) is our licensee that sells our Autoscope video system products in the United States, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean.  The royalty of approximately 50% of the gross profit on licensed products is recognized when the products are shipped or delivered by Econolite to its customers.

 

Practical Expedients and Exemptions:

We generally expense sales commissions when incurred because the amortization periods would have been one year or less.  These costs are recorded within sales and marketing expense.

 

We do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less and (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed.

 

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Inventories

Inventories are primarily electronic components and finished goods and are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value determined under the first-in, first-out accounting method.

 

Income Taxes

We record a tax provision for the anticipated tax consequences of our reported results of operations. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized. We believe it is more likely than not that forecasted income, including income that may be generated as a result of certain tax planning strategies, together with the tax effects of the deferred tax liabilities, will be sufficient to fully recover the remaining net realizable value of our deferred tax assets. If all or part of the net deferred tax assets are determined not to be realizable in the future, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be charged to earnings in the period such determination is made. In addition, the calculation of tax liabilities involves significant judgment in estimating the impact of uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws. Resolution of these uncertainties in a manner inconsistent with management’s expectations could have a material impact on our financial condition and operating results. We recognize penalties and interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

 

Intangible Assets

We capitalize certain software development costs related to software to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed. Capitalized software development costs include purchased materials, services, internal labor and other costs associated with the development of new products and services. Software development costs are expensed as incurred until technological feasibility has been established, at which time future costs incurred are capitalized until the product is available for general release to the public. Based on our product development process, technological feasibility is generally established once product and detailed program designs have been completed, uncertainties related to high-risk development issues have been resolved through coding and testing, and we have established that the necessary skills, hardware, and software technology are available for production of the product. Once a software product is available for general release to the public, capitalized development costs associated with that product will begin to be amortized to cost of sales over the product's estimated economic selling life, using the greater of straight-line or a method that results in cost recognition in future periods that is consistent with the anticipated timing of product revenue recognition.

Capitalized software development costs are subject to an ongoing assessment of recoverability, which is impacted by estimates and assumptions of future revenues and expenses for these software products, as well as other factors such as changes in product technologies. Any portion of unamortized capitalized software development costs that are determined to be in excess of net realizable value have been expensed in the period in which such a determination is made. Subsequent to reaching technological feasibility for certain software products, we capitalized 0 software development costs in the quarter ended September 30, 2021 or the comparable prior year quarter,approximately $313,000 and $178,000 and $22,000$123,000 during the nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively.

Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period to be benefited by future cash flows and reviewed for impairment. At both September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020,2021, we determined there was 0 impairment of intangible assets. At both September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, there were 0 indefinite-lived intangible assets.

Investments in Debt Securities 

We classify investments in debt securities on the acquisition date and at each balance sheet date.  All investments in debt securities have been classified as held-to-maturity.  Held-to-maturity securities are those securities in which the Company has the ability and intent to hold until maturity.  Securities classified as held-to-maturity are carried at amortized cost, adjusted for the amortization or accretion of premiums and discounts.  Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted over the life of the related held-to-maturity security using the straight-line method.

Investments in Equity Securities

We carry all investments in equity securities at fair value and record the subsequent changes in values in the Consolidated Statement of Operations as a component of investment gains or losses.

 

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Note B: Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

 

Accounting pronouncements recently adopted

 

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13, "Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820)." ASU 2018-13 eliminates, amends and adds disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 is required to be adopted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within that annual period, which is our fiscal year 2020. We adopted these changes as of January 1, 2020; however, there are no required changes that apply to our fair value measurements disclosures. None.

 

Note C: Fair Value Measurements

 

The guidance for fair value measurements establishes the authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value and outlines the required disclosures regarding fair value measurements. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We use a three-tier fair value hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs as follows:


Level 1:

observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;


Level 2:

inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and


Level 3: 

unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.


Financial Instruments not Measured at Fair Value

Certain of our financial instruments are not measured at fair value and are recorded at carrying amounts approximating fair value, based on their short-term nature or variable interest rate. These financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other current financial assets and liabilities.

 

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Note D: Investments in held-to-maturity debt securities


Investments in held-to-maturity debt securities as of March 31, 2022 are summarized by type below (in thousands). 



Amortized Cost

Unrealized Gains

Unrealized Losses

Fair Value(1)

U.S. government


$300

$


$(2)
$298
Corporate and other taxable bonds

1,679





(6)

1,673
Other

435





(1)

434


$2,414

$

$(9)
$2,405


The amortized cost and estimated fair value of held-to-maturity debt securities at March 31, 2022 are summarized below by contractual maturity dates (in thousands). 



Due in one year or less

Due after one year through five years

Mortgage-backed securities

Total

Amortized cost


$76

$2,038

$300

$2,414
Fair value(1)

76


2,031


298


2,405

The following table shows the gross unrealized holding losses and fair value of our held-to-maturity securities with unrealized holding losses, summarized by type of securities and length of time that individual securities had been in a continuous loss position deemed to be temporary as of March, 31, 2022 (in thousands). 



Less than 12 months

12 months or more

Total




Fair value(1)

Gross unrealized losses

Fair value(1)

Gross unrealized losses

Fair value(1)

Gross unrealized losses
U.S. government
$298

$(2)
$

$

$298

$(2)
Corporate and other taxable bonds

1,673


(6)







1,673


(6)
Other

434


(1)







434


(1)


$2,405

$(9)
$

$

$2,405

$(9)

We did not consider any of our held-to-maturity securities to be impaired as of March 31, 2022.  When evaluating for impairment we assess indicators that include but are not limited to, financial performance, changes in underlying credit ratings, market conditions and offers to purchase or sell.




(1)The fair value of the Company's held-to-maturity debt securities are determined based upon inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly, and are classified as level 2 fair value measurements.

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Note E: Investments in equity securities


Investments in equity securities as of March 31, 2022 are summarized based on the primary industry of the investee in the table below (in thousands). 




Cost Basis

Net Unrealized Gains

Fair Value(2)
Banks and finance
$198

$1

$199
Consumer products

29





29
Health care

32


2


34
Industrial

22


1


23
Information technology

31


2


33
Utilities and communications

19






19
Other

6





6


$337

$6

$343


(2)The fair value of the Company's equity investments are determined based on readily available market data, and are classified as level 1 fair value measurements. 

Note F: Inventories

 

Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands): 


 September 30, 2021 
 December 31, 2020  March 31, 2022 

 December 31, 2021 

Finished goods

$1,357
$661$887
$1,205
Components 128
 109 479
 224

Total

1,485
7701,366
1,429

 

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Note E:G: Operating Leases


The Company is subject to various non-cancelable operating leases for office space and IT equipment expiring at various dates through November 2022.March 2023. These leases do not have significant rent escalation, holidays, concessions, leasehold improvement incentives, or other build-out clauses. Further, the leases do not contain contingent rent provisions.

  

Most of these leases include an option to renew. The exercise of lease renewal options is typically at our sole discretion; therefore, the majority of renewals to extend the lease terms are not included in our right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities because they are not reasonably certain of exercise. We regularly evaluate the renewal options and, when they are reasonably certain of exercise, we include the renewal period in our lease term.

 

Because most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of the lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate represents an estimate of the interest rate we would incur at lease commencement to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over the term of a lease. We used incremental borrowing rates as of January 1, 2019 for operating leases that commenced prior to that date. We have a centrally managed treasury function; therefore, based on the applicable lease terms and the current economic environment, we apply a portfolio approach for determining the incremental borrowing rate. 

 

The cost components of our operating leases were as follows (in thousands):  

 


Three-Month

Periods Ended September 30,


Nine-Month

Periods Ended September 30,

Three-Month

Periods Ended March 31,



2021
2020
2021
20202022
2021
Operating lease costs$54
$58
$161
$189$53
$55
Variable lease cost
50

65
144
234
50

43
Total$104
$123
$305
$423$103
$98

Variable lease costs consist primarily of property taxes, insurance, and common area or other maintenance costs for our leased facilities and equipment, which are paid based on actual costs incurred by the lessor.

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Maturities for our lease liabilities for all operating leases were as follows (in thousands) as of September 30, 2021:March 31, 2022:



Total
Total
2021$111
2022
1
$12
2023 and thereafter
0
2023
2
2024 and thereafter

Total lease payments
112

14
Less: Interest
(1)
Present value of lease liabilities$111
$14


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The weighted average remaining lease terms and discount rates for all of our operating leases were as follows as of September 30, 2021:March 31, 2022:

 


September 30, 2021March 31, 2022
Remaining lease term and discount rate:

Weighted average remaining lease term (years)0.570.87
Weighted average discount rate4.75%


Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was $160,000$53,000 and $193,000$55,000 for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively, and these amounts are included in operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, ISNS and Spruce Tree Centre L.L.P. entered into a lease agreement which increased operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities by $8,400. The Company is using this leased space to hold equipment that supports various traffic cameras in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The lease agreement, effective March 1, 2022, will expire on March 31, 2023. There were no0 operating lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, except that during the three months ended September 30, 2020, we agreed to a one-year extension of our office space which increased operating lease assets and liabilities by $194,000, and, during the three months ended September 30, 2021, ISNS entered into Amendment XV to Office Lease Agreement (the "Amendment"), which increased operating lease assets and liabilities by $134,000.March 31, 2021. 


On July 28, 2021, ISNS and Spruce Tree Centre L.L.P. entered into the Amendment, which amended the original Office Lease Agreement dated as of November 24, 1998 by and between ISNS and Spruce Tree (the "Original Lease"), as such Original Lease was subsequently amended (as so amended, the "Lease").  The Amendment was signed by Spruce Tree on July 28, 2021.  The Lease term was to expire on July 31, 2021.  The Amendment, which iswas effective August 1, 2021, extendsextended the Lease through March 31, 2022.  In addition, the Amendment increasesincreased the monthly rent from $16,660 to $16,960 for the period from August 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022.


On August 27, 2021 (the "Effective Date"), ISNS and TJ&Z Family Limited Partnership, a Minnesota limited partnership ("TJ&Z"), entered into a Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement""Original Agreement") under which ISNS is purchasingpurchased certain real and personal property (the "Property") from TJ&Z for a total purchase price of $2,050,000, subject to adjustments if certain conditions arewere not satisfied (the "Purchase Price").The Property includes land and a building located at 1115 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota (the "Real Property").The Original Agreement also providesprovided for the sale by TJ&Z to ISNS of all of TJ&Z's interest under a billboard lease for a billboard located on the Real Property, business records related to the Real Property, and certain personal property located on the Real Property, all as described in the Original Agreement.The Original Agreement givesgave ISNS 60 days after the Effective Date (the "Inspection Period") during which to undertake any studies, tests, investigations, and inspections of the Property.Effective as of on October 26, 2021, ISNS and TJ&Z entered into the First Amendment to purchasePurchase Agreement (the "First Amendment"“First Amendment”) that, among other things, extendsextended the Inspection Period from October 26, 2021 to November 26, 2021, as to certain conditions only.(The Original Agreement, as amended by the First Amendment, is referred to as the "Purchase Agreement.")The First Amendment effectively extendsextended the closing date to December 13, 2021 and requiresrequired ISNS to pay $50,000 in earnest money in addition to the $50,000 in earnest money already paid by ISNS under the Original Agreement.On December 10, 2021, ISNS closed (the "Closing") on the purchase of the Property under the terms of the Purchase Agreement and a loan in the original principal amount of $1,742,500 (the "Loan") from Coulee Bank to ISNS to finance the purchase of the Property. In addition to the $100,000 in earnest money paid by ISNS as described above and the $1,742,500 in Loan proceeds, at the Closing, ISNS paid $230,119 to finance the purchase of the Property and the payment of Closing costs. ISNS fully occupied the Property in February 2022.


The foregoing description of the Purchase Agreement and the First Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Purchase Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 2, 2021 and the First Amendment filed as Exhibit 10.5 and Exhibit 10.6, respectively,10.1 to this Quarterlythe Company’s Current Report on Form 10-Q8-K dated November 4, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference.


The following is a schedule of minimum future rental income (in thousands) on the operating lease related to the billboard located on the Real Property as of March 31, 2022.


Total
2022$29
2023
38
2024
38
2025
38
2026
38
2027 and thereafter
38
Total minimum future rental income$219


The operating lease related to the billboard located on the Real Property is for an initial term of seven years, through December 31, 2027.  The lease automatically renews on an annual basis thereafter, cancellable by either party.


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Note F:H: Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):            

 

September 30, 2021

March 31, 2022

 


 


Weighted

 

 

 








 



Weighted

 

Gross


 


Net


Average

 

Gross


 




Net


Average

 

Carrying


Accumulated


Carrying


Useful Life

 

Carrying


Accumulated


Carrying


Useful Life

 

 Amount


 Amortization


 Value


(in Years)

 

 Amount


 Amortization


 Value


(in Years)

 

Wrong Way development costs

$

228



$

(228

)


$

0



 

$

228



$

(228

)


$



 

Vision development costs


3,106




(1,846

)


 

1,260



8.0

 


3,107




(2,056

)


 

1,051



8.0

 

Echo development costs


1,852




(441

)


 

1,411



7.0

 


1,852




(573

)


 

1,279



7.0

 

IntellitraffiQ development costs

 

468

  

 

(380

) 

 

88

  

4.0

 

 

468

  

 

(439

) 

 

29

  

4.0

 

Software development in process costs
620





620


Total

$

5,654



$

(2,895

)


$

2,759



7.0

 

$

6,275



$

(3,296

)


$

2,979



7.0

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

 


 





 



 



Weighted

 

 

Gross






Net


Average

 

 

Carrying


Accumulated


Carrying


Useful Life

 

 

 Amount


 Amortization


 Value


(in Years)

 

Wrong Way development costs

$

228



$

(228

)


$

0

 


 

Vision development costs         


2,929




(1,553

)



1,376

 


8.0

 

Echo development costs           

 

1,852

  

 

(242

) 

 

1,610

 

 

7.0

 

IntellitraffiQ development costs
468


(293)

175

4.0

Total

$

5,477



$

(2,316

)


$

3,161

 


7.3

 

 

December 31, 2021

 


 





 



 



Weighted

 

 

Gross






Net


Average

 

 

Carrying


Accumulated


Carrying


Useful Life

 

 

 Amount


 Amortization


 Value


(in Years)

 

Wrong Way development costs

$

228



$

(228

)


$

 


 

Vision development costs         


3,107




(1,953

)



1,154

 


8.0

 

Echo development costs           

 

1,852

  

 

(506

) 

 

1,346

 

 

7.0

 

IntellitraffiQ development costs
468


(409)

59

4.0
Software development in process costs

307





307


Total

$

5,962



$

(3,096

)


$

2,866

 


6.6

 

 

Note G:I: Warranties 

 

We generally provide a two to three year warranty on product sales. Reserves to honor warranty claims are estimated and recorded at the time of sale based on historical claim information and are analyzed and adjusted periodically based on actual claim trends.

 

Warranty liability and related activity consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

Nine-Month Periods Ended
September 30,

Three-Month Periods Ended
March 31,

2021


2020

2022


2021

 



 

 

 

 



 

 

 

Beginning balance

$

141



$

313

 

$

128



$

141

 

Warranty provisions

 

30



 

  26

 

 

5



 

  12

 

Warranty claims


(35

)


 

(53

)


(2

)


 

(7

)

Adjustments to preexisting warranties


(5

)


 

(146


(4

)


 

(13

Currency


(4

)


 

2


(2

)


 

(3

)

Ending balance

$

127



$

142

 

$

125



$

130

 

 

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Note H:J: Stock-Based Compensation

 

We compensate officers, directors, key employees and consultants with stock-based compensation under the Image Sensing Systems, Inc. 2014 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "2014 Plan"), which was approved by our shareholders and is administered under the supervision of our Board of Directors. The 2014 Plan and awards granted under the 2014 Plan were assumed by Autoscope in the Reorganization.  Stock option awards are granted at exercise prices equal to the closing price of our stock on the day before the date of grant. Generally, options vest ratably over periods of three to five years from the dates of the grant, beginning one year from the date of grant, and have a contractual term of nine to 10 years.

 

Compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized ratably over the vesting period. Stock-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expense for the three-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 was $57,000$206,000 and $55,000,53,000, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expense for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 was $164,000 and $168,000, respectively. At September 30, 2021, 252,143March 31, 2022, 119,873 shares were available for grant under the 2014 Plan.

 

Stock Options

 

A summary of the stock option activity for the first ninethree months of 20212022 is as follows:

 

  

Number of

Shares

 Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price per
Share
 Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in years)
 Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Options outstanding at December 31, 2020
  15,000  $4.76   2.94  $2,700 
Granted
  0  $0     $0 
Exercised
  (2,000) $4.22     $9,390 
Expired
  0$0     $0 
Forfeited
  (1,000)
$4.22     $320 




 


         
Options outstanding at September 30, 2021  12,000 
$4.90
  2.08
 $19,860
Options exercisable at September 30, 2021  12,000  $4.90   2.08
 $19,860 

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Number of

Shares

 Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price per
Share
 Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in years)
 Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Options outstanding at December 31, 2021
  12,000  $4.90   1.13  $19,860 
Granted
  120,000  $6.87     $ 
Exercised
  (7,000) $4.55     $ 
Expired
  $     $ 
Forfeited
  (2,000)
$7.10     $ 




 


         
Options outstanding at March 31, 2022  123,000 
$6.81
  9.65
 $6,480
Options exercisable at March 31, 2022  63,000  $6.74   9.47
 $6,480 


Stock options to purchase 2,0007,000 shares were exercised, 0 stock options expired, and options to purchase 1,0002,000 shares were forfeited during the nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, and options to purchase 1,000 shares were forfeited during the nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. During each of the nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, we recognized $146,000 and 0 stock-based compensation expense related to stock options.options, respectively. As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, there was 0$177,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options.

The fair value of stock options granted under stock-based compensation programs has been estimated as of the date of each grant using the multiple option form of the Black-Scholes valuation model, based on the grant price and assumptions regarding the expected life, stock price volatility, dividends, and risk-free interest rates. Each vesting period of an option is valued separately, with this value being recognized over the vesting period.  The weighted average per share grant date fair value of options to purchase 120,000 shares granted for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 was $2.32. The weighted average assumptions used to determine the fair value of stock options granted during 2022 is as follows:



2022
Expected life (in years)
3.59
Risk-free interest rate
1.44%
Expected volatility
70.29%
Dividend yield
6.95%


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The expected life represents the period that the stock option awards are expected to be outstanding and was determined based on historical and anticipated future exercise and expiration patterns. The risk-free interest rate used is based on the yield of constant maturity U.S. Treasury bonds on the grant date with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the grant.  We estimate stock volatility based on a historical daily price observation.  The dividend yield assumption is based on the annualized current dividend divided by the share price on the grant date.

 

Restricted Stock Awards and Stock Awards

 

Restricted stock awards are granted under the 2014 Plan at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors. We issue restricted stock awards to executive officers and key consultants. These awards may contain certain performance conditions or time-based vesting criteria. The restricted stock awards granted to executive officers vest if the various performance or time-based metrics are met. Stock-based compensation is recognized for the number of awards expected to vest at the end of the period and is expensed beginning on the grant date through the end of the vesting period. At the time of vesting of the restricted stock awards, the recipients of common stock may request to receive a net of the number of shares required for employee withholding taxes, which can be withheld up to the relevant jurisdiction's maximum statutory rate. Compensation expense related to any stock awards issued to employees is determined on the grant date based on the publicly-quoted fair market value of our common stock and is charged to earnings on the grant date. 

 

We also issue stock awards as a portion of the annual retainer for each director on a quarterly basis. The stock awards are fully vested at the time of issuance. 

 

The following table summarizes restricted stock award activity for the first ninethree months of 20212022:

 


 

Number of
Shares

 

 

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

 

Number of
Shares

 

 

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

Awards outstanding December 31, 2020

 

33,330



$

4.52

 

Awards outstanding December 31, 2021

 

18,597



$

5.72

 

Granted

 

24,594




6.34

 

 

6,996




6.43

 

Vested

 

(39,327

)



5.09

 

 

(14,522

)



5.71

 

Forfeited

 

0




0

 

 




 

Awards outstanding at September 30, 2021

 

18,597



$

5.72

 

Awards outstanding at March 31, 2022

 

11,071



$

6.17

 

 

As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the total stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested awards not yet recognized was $72,000,$44,000, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.772.03 years. During the nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021, and September 30, 2020, we recognized $164,000$60,000 and $168,000,$53,000, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards.

 

Note I:K: Income (loss) per Common Share 

 

Net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the daily weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable periods. Diluted net income (loss) per share includes the potentially dilutive effect of common shares subject to outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, shares subject to certain outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards have been excluded from the calculation of the diluted weighted average shares outstanding because the exercise of those options or the vesting of those restricted stock awards would lead to a net reduction in common shares outstanding. As a result, stock options and restricted stock awards to acquire 2,000 and 15,0005,000 weighted common shares have been excluded from the diluted weighted shares outstanding for the three-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively, and 2,000 and 15,000 weighted common shares have been excluded from the diluted weighted shares outstanding for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

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A reconciliation of net income per share is as follows (in thousands, except per share data): 

 

Three-Month

Periods Ended

September 30,


Nine-Month 

Periods Ended

September 30,

Three-Month

Periods Ended

March 31,

2021
2020
2021
20202022
2021








Numerator:








Net income
$613
$659
$2,496
$698$17

$1,131
Denominator:
















Weighted average common shares outstanding

5,349
5,306
5,338
5,290

5,362


5,322
Dilutive potential common shares

12


5


13


16

15


20
Shares used in diluted net income per common share calculations

5,361


5,311


5,351


5,306

5,377


5,342
Basic net income per common share
$0.11

$0.12

$0.47

$0.13$0.00

$0.21
Diluted net income per common share
$0.11

$0.12

$0.47

$0.13$0.00

$0.21

 

Note J:L: Segment Information

 

The Company's Chief Executive Officer and management regularly review financial information for the Company's discrete operating segments. Based on similarities in the economic characteristics, nature of products and services, production processes, type or class of customer served, method of distribution and regulatory environments, the operating segments have been aggregated for financial statement purposes and categorized into 2 reportable segments:  Intersection and Highway.

 

Autoscope video is our machine-vision product line, and revenue consists of royalties (all of which are received from Econolite), as well as a portion of international product sales. Video products are normally sold in the Intersection segment. RTMS is our radar product line, and revenue consists of international and North American product sales. Radar products are normally sold in the Highway segment. All segment revenues are derived from external customers.   

 

Operating expenses and total assets are not allocated to the segments for internal reporting purposes. Due to the changes in how we manage our business, we may reevaluate our segment definitions in the future.   

 

The following tables set forth selected unaudited financial information for each of our reportable segments (in thousands):




Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,


Intersection
Highway
TotalIntersectionHighwayTotal


2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
20202022
2021
2022
2021
2022
2021


Revenue

$2,677
$2,502
$595
$1,248
$3,272
$3,750$1,982
$1,892$770$1,087$2,752$2,979
Gross profit

2,456
2,228
231
639
2,687
2,8671,7691,7243675492,1362,273
Amortization of intangible assets

105
92
95
95
200
187105929595200187
Intangible assets

1,260
1,468
1,499
1,880
2,759
3,3481,6711,4071,3081,6902,9793,097

 



Nine Months Ended September 30,


Intersection
Highway
Total


2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020



















Revenue 

$7,206
$7,217
$2,833
$3,079
$10,039
$10,296
Gross profit

6,617

6,530

1,304

1,649

7,921

8,179
Amortization of intangible assets

293

275

286

274

579

549
Intangible assets

1,260

1,468

1,499

1,880

2,759

3,348

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Note K:M: Restructuring and Exit Activities


In the third quarter of 2016, in order to streamline our operating and cost structure, we initiated the closure of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Image Sensing Systems HK Limited (ISS HK) in Hong Kong and Image Sensing Systems (Shenzhen) Limited (ISS WOFE) in China.  During 2020, we initiated the closure of Image Sensing Systems EMEA Limited (ISS UK) and Image Sensing Systems Holdings Limited (ISS Holdings). At September 30, 2021, Image Sensing Systems (Shenzhen) Limited was fully closed. We incurred $23,000$1,000 and $47,000$16,000 for these entities' closure costs in the nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021, and September 30, 2020, respectively.  


In the second quarter of 2021, the Company began the process of forming a subsidiary in Chennai, India. Autoscope Technologies India Private Limited ("Autoscope India") was legally formed on October 14, 2021. Autoscope India's operations will solely focus on research and development.  

 

Note L: Commitments and ContingenciesN: Long-term Debt

 

DebtPaycheck Protection Program Loan


Under the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP"), the United States Small Business Administration ("SBA") approved the Company's application to receive a loan in the amount of $923,700 (the "PPP Loan").  The PPP was established under the congressionally approved Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") and is administered by the SBA.  The PPP Loan to the Company was made through BMO Harris Bank N.A. (the "Lender"). On April 21, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors approved the PPP Loan, and the Company signed the promissory note (the "Note") evidencing the PPP Loan, which was dated as of April 17, 2020.  The Lender distributed the $923,700 of proceeds of the PPP Loan to the Company on April 22, 2020.

 

The term of the PPP loan was 24 months after the date of the Note (the "Maturity Date").  The annual interest rate on the PPP Loan was 1.00%.  No payments of principal or interest were due during the nine months beginning on the date of the Note (the "Deferred Period").  The Company's obligations under the Note were not secured by a security interest in the Company's assets.  The Note required the Lender's consent if the Company wanted to reorganize, merge, consolidate, or otherwise change its ownership or structure.  The Note contained customary events of default by the Company relating to, among other things, payment defaults and the breach of representations and warranties or other provisions of the Note.  Upon a default by the Company under the Note, the Lender could have accelerated the Company's obligations under the Note and pursued its rights against the Company under applicable law, including by filing suit and obtaining a judgment against the Company.

 

Under the terms of the CARES Act, PPP loan recipients can apply for and be granted forgiveness for all or a portion of loans made under the PPP after 24 weeks if the recipients use the PPP loan proceeds for eligible purposes, including payroll costs, mortgage interest, rent or utility costs and meet other requirements regarding, among other things, the maintenance of employment and compensation levels. On February 2, 2021, the Company was notified by the Lender that the Lender had received payment in full of the PPP Loan from the United States government, and the Company's PPP Loan had been forgiven.  The Company recognized the amount of the loan principal and accrued interest forgiven totaling approximately $931,000 as other non-operating income in the first quarter of 2021.  


Real Property Bank Loan


On December 10, 2021, ISNS entered into a Business Loan Agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with Coulee Bank (the "Bank") and issued a promissory note to the Bank (the "Note") in the original principal amount of $1,742,500 (the "Loan") to finance the purchase of the Property, including the Real Property.

The Note has a term of five years and bears interest at the fixed annual rate of 3.950% unless ISNS defaults under the terms of the Note, in which case a higher interest rate will go into effect calculated as provided in the Note.  The Note is payable in 59 consecutive monthly payments of principal and interest of $10,566, with the first payment due on January 10, 2022 and one final payment consisting of the balance of the entire remaining principal amount together with all accrued and unpaid interest, estimated at $1,438,256, due and payable on December 10, 2026.  There is 0 prepayment penalty unless ISNS finances the Loan with another lender, in which case ISNS would be obligated to pay a prepayment penalty to the Bank equal to 1% of the unpaid principal.

Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Loan Agreement, all indebtedness of ISNS to the Bank immediately will become due and payable, all without notice of any kind to ISNS, except that in the case of an event of default of the type described in the "Insolvency" subsection of the Loan Agreement, such acceleration will be automatic and not optional.  In addition, upon a default, the Bank will have all the rights and remedies provided in the  or available at law, in equity, or otherwise.


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Under the Mortgage granted by ISNS to the Bank (the "Mortgage") dated as of December 10, 2021, ISNS mortgaged and conveyed to the Bank, with power of sale, all of ISNS's right, title, and interest in and to the Real Property, together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings and all improvements and fixtures; and all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances.  The events of default under the Mortgage are similar to those under the Loan Agreement and the Note and are in addition to those under the Loan Agreement and the Note.

As provided in the Assignment of Rents between ISNS and the Bank (the "Assignment") dated as of December 10, 2021, ISNS granted to the Bank a continuing security interest in, and conveyed to the Bank, all of ISNS's right, title, and interest in and to the rents from the Real Property.  The Assignment provides that unless and until the Bank exercises its right to collect the rents as provided in the Assignment and so long as there is no default under the Assignment, ISNS may remain in possession and control of and operate and manage the Real Property and collect the rents.  The events of default under the Assignment are similar to those under the Loan Agreement, the Note, and the Mortgage and are in addition to those under the Loan Agreement, the Note, and the Mortgage.  Other than the lease for the billboards on the Real Property, which TJ&Z assigned to ISNS, there are currently no tenants in the Real Property and no leases or other similar agreements with prospective tenants contemplated. 

In connection with the Loan, the Company incurred and capitalized approximately $13,000 of debt issuance costs which will be amortized as additional interest expense over the life of the loan and are presented as a reduction to the long-term debt balance.  

Long-term Debt Maturities


Maturities of long-term debt, excluding deferred debt issuance costs, for the next five fiscal years are as follows (dollars in thousands):



Long-term Debt Maturities
2022$

44

2023
60
2024
63
2025
66
2026
1,496


The foregoing description of the Loan Agreement, the Promissory Note, the Mortgage and the Assignment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Loan Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.3, the Promissory Note filed as Exhibit 10.110.4, the Mortgage filed as Exhibit 10.5, and the Assignment filed as Exhibit 10.6 to this Quarterlythe Current Report on Form 10-Q8-K dated December 16, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference.


2022


Note O: Commitments and Contingencies


Litigation

 

We are involved from time to time in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business, including primarily commercial, product liability, employment and intellectual property claims. In accordance with GAAP, we record a liability in our Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to any of these matters when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. With respect to any currently pending legal proceedings, we have not established an estimated range of reasonably possible additional losses either because we believe that we have valid defenses to claims asserted against us or the proceeding has not advanced to a stage of discovery that would enable us to establish an estimate. We currently do not expect the outcome of these matters to have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Litigation, however, is inherently unpredictable, and it is possible that the ultimate outcome of one or more claims asserted against us could adversely impact our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. We expense legal costs as incurred.


Note M:P: Risks and Uncertainties

   

In December 2019, the outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus, called COVID-19, originated in Wuhan, China, and has since spread worldwide, including to the U.S. To date, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread disruptions to the U.S. and global economy and has contributed to significant volatility, negative pressure in financial markets, and disruptions in supply chains. The global impact of the outbreak is continually evolving and, as additional cases and variants of the virus are identified, many countries, including the U.S., have reacted by instituting quarantines, restrictions on travel, and mandatory closures of businesses. Certain states and cities, including where we or the third parties with whom we engage operate, have also reacted by instituting quarantines, restrictions on travel, “stay at home” rules, restrictions on types of business that may continue to operate, and restrictions on the types of construction projects that may be undertaken. 

TheAlthough the COVID-19 restrictions imposed have been eased in many cases, the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our business, financial condition and results of operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with any confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic; the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact, including the adoption, effectiveness, and availability of COVID-19 vaccines; the effect of any relaxation of current restrictions in the community and regions in which we, our customers and end users do business; and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, among others.measures; and the emergence of any additional COVID-19 variants. The rapid development and fluidity of this situation precludeprecludes any prediction as to the full adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected, and may continue to adversely affect, our business, financial condition and results of operations, and it has had, and probably will continue to have, the effect of exacerbating many of the risks described in our Annualthis Quarterly Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 202010-Q including, but not limited to, the following:


We currently rely on third parties to, among other things, manufacture, supply and market our products and supply other goods and services to run our business. If any such third party is adversely impacted by restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, including staffing shortages, production slowdowns, the closure of facilities, and disruptions in delivery systems, our supply chain may be disrupted, which could limit our ability to manufacture our products and conduct research and development.


We have established a hybrid work-from-home policy for all employees, other than those who are performing or supporting business-critical operations or other essential activities. Our increased reliance on personnel working from home mayhas not negatively impactimpacted productivity or disrupt, delaydisrupted, delayed or otherwise adversely impactimpacted our business. In addition, this could increase our cyber security risks, create data accessibility concerns, and make us more susceptible to communication disruptions, any of which could adversely impact our business operations or delay necessary interactions with governmental authorities, third party manufacturers and manufacturing sites, customers and end users, and other important agencies and third parties. 


The trading prices for our common stock have been highly volatile as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, we may face difficulties raising capital through any sales of our common stock, or such sales may be on unfavorable terms. In addition, a recession, depression or other sustained adverse market event resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic or other developments and events could materially and adversely affect our business and the value of our common stock.


 

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

Overview

Reorganization. On July 21, 2021, a holding company reorganization was completed (the “Reorganization”) in which Image Sensing Systems, Inc. ("ISNS") became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the new parent company named “Autoscope Technologies Corporation” ("Autoscope"), which became the successor issuer to ISNS.  As a result of the Reorganization, Autoscope replaced ISNS as the public company trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol “AATC,” and outstanding shares of ISNS’s common stock automatically converted into shares of common stock of Autoscope.  As used in this Quarterly Report Form 10-Q, the "Company", "we", "us" and "our" or its management or business at any time before the effective date of the Reorganization refer to those of ISNS as the predecessor company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and thereafter to Autoscope and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, except as otherwise specified or to the extent the context otherwise indicates.  The Reorganization is intended to be a tax-free transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes for the Company’s shareholders.  Autoscope was incorporated on April 23, 2021 under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and ISNS was incorporated in Minnesota on December 20, 1984.  

GeneralWe are a leading provider of above-ground detection products and solutions for the intelligent transportation systems (“ITS”) industry. Our family of products, which we market as Autoscope® video or video products (“Autoscope”), RTMS® radar or radar products (“RTMS”), and IntellitraffiQ® or iQ products, provides end users with the tools needed to optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety. Our technology analyzes signals from sophisticated sensors and transmits the information to management systems and controllers or directly to users. Our products provide end users with complete solutions for the intersection and transportation markets.

Our technology is a process in which software, rather than humans, examines outputs from various types of sophisticated sensors to determine what is happening in a field of view. In the ITS industry, this process is a critical component of managing congestion and traffic flow. In many cities, it is not possible to build roads, bridges and highways quickly enough to accommodate the increasing congestion levels. In 2019, on average, United States commuters lost 99 hours inDuring 2020, congestion which cost motorists $88 billion in time, an average of $1,377 per driver (per INRIX 2019 Global Traffic scorecard).  Although during 2020, these figureslevels decreased significantly as a result of COVID-19 related government lockdowns, although automobile travel has rebounded in many areas, causing congestion levels to begin returning to previous levels (per INRIX 2020 Global Traffic scorecard).  In 2021, on average, United States commuters lost 36 hours a year in congestion, which cost an average of $564 per driver in wasted time (per INRIX 2021 Global Traffic scorecard).  We believe this growing use of vehicles will make our ITS solutions increasingly necessary to complement existing and new roadway infrastructure to manage traffic flow and optimize throughput. 

We believe our solutions are technically superior to those of our competitors because they have a higher level of accuracy, limit the occurrence of false detection, are generally easier to install with lower costs of ownership, work effectively in a multitude of light and weather conditions, and provide end users the ability to manage inputs from a variety of sensors for a number of tasks. It is our view that the technical advantages of our products make our solutions well suited for use in ITS markets.

We believe the strength of our distribution channels positions us to increase the penetration of our technology‑driven solutions in the marketplace. We market our Autoscope video products in the United States, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean through exclusive agreements with Econolite Control Products, Inc. (“Econolite”), which we believe is the leading distributor of ITS intersection control products in these markets.

We market the RTMS radar systems to a network of distributors globally.  On a limited basis, we may sell directly to the end user.  We market our Autoscope video products outside the United States, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean through a combination of distribution and direct sales channels through our office in Spain.  Our end users primarily include governmental agencies and municipalities.

The following discussion of period-to-period changes and trends in financial statement results under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" aligns with the financial statement presentation discussed above.  


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Trends and Challenges in Our Business

We believe the expected growth in our business can be attributed primarily to the following global trends:

We believe our continued growth primarily depends upon:

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Because the majority of our end users are governmental entities, we are faced with challenges related to potential delays in purchasing decisions by those entities and changes in budgetary constraints. These contingencies could result in significant fluctuations in our revenue among periods. The ongoing economic environment in Europe and the United States, and the COVID-19 pandemic declared in March 2020 and the outbreak of new COVID-19 variants are further adding to the unpredictability of purchasing decisions, creating more delays than usual and decreasing governmental budgets, and they are likely to continue to affect our revenue.

Key Financial Terms and Metrics

Revenue. We derive revenue from two sources: (1) royalties received from Econolite for sales of the Autoscope video systems in the United States, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean and (2) revenue received from the direct sales of our RTMS radar systems and our Autoscope video systems in Europe and Asia. Autoscope video royalties are calculated using a profit sharing model in which the gross profits on sales of product made through Econolite are shared equally with Econolite. This royalty arrangement has the benefit of decreasing our cost of revenues and our selling, marketing and product support expenses because these costs and expenses are borne primarily by Econolite. Although this royalty model has a positive impact on our gross margin, it also negatively impacts our total revenue, which would be higher if all the sales made by Econolite were made directly by us. The royalty arrangement is exclusive under the long-term Manufacturing, Distributing and Technology Agreement dated as of June 11, 1991, as amended (the “Econolite Agreement”), between the Company and Econolite.

Cost of Revenue. Software amortization is the sole cost of revenue related to royalties, as virtually all manufacturing, warranty and related costs are incurred by Econolite. Cost of revenue related to product sales consists primarily of the amount charged by our third party contractors to manufacture hardware products, whose costs are influenced mainly by the cost of electronic components. The cost of revenue also includes logistics costs, estimated expenses for product warranties, and inventory obsolescence. The key metric that we follow is achieving certain gross margin percentages on product sales by operating segment.

Operating Expenses. Our operating expenses fall into three categories: (1) selling, marketing and product support; (2) general and administrative; and (3) research and development. Selling, marketing and product support expenses consist of various costs related to sales and support of our products, including salaries, benefits and commissions paid to our personnel; commissions paid to third parties; travel, trade show and advertising costs; second-tier technical support for Econolite; and general product support, where applicable. General and administrative expenses consist of certain corporate and administrative functions that support the development and sales of our products and provide an infrastructure to support future growth. These expenses include management, supervisory and staff salaries and benefits; legal and auditing fees; travel; rent; and costs associated with being a public company, such as board of director fees, listing fees and annual reporting expenses. Research and development expenses consist mainly of salaries and benefits for our engineers and third party costs for consulting and prototyping. We measure all operating expenses against our annually approved budget, which is developed with achieving a certain operating margin as a key focus. We also include any restructuring costs in operating expenses.

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Non-GAAP Operating Measures. We provide certain non-GAAP financial information as supplemental information to financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States). This non-GAAP information excludes the impact of depreciating fixed assets and amortizing intangible assets, and it may exclude other non-recurring items. Management believes that this presentation facilitates the comparison of our current operating results to historical operating results. Management uses this non-GAAP information to evaluate short-term and long-term operating trends in our core operations. Non-GAAP information is not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for or an alternative to GAAP financial measures and may not be computed the same as similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Reconciliations of GAAP income from operations to non-GAAP income from operations are as follows (in thousands):  


Three-Month Periods Ended

September 30,


Nine-Month Periods Ended

September 30,

Three-Month Periods Ended

March 31,

2021
2020
2021
20202022
2021










Income from operations

$709

$641

$2,024

$737$21

$411

Adjustments to reconcile to non-GAAP income

















Amortization of intangible assets


200
187

579

549

200


187

Depreciation


32


58


112


176

49


40

Non-GAAP income from operations

$941

$886

$2,715

$1,462$270

$638

 

Seasonality. Our quarterly revenues and operating results have varied significantly in the past due to the seasonality of our business. Our first quarter generally is the weakest due to weather conditions that make roadway construction more difficult in parts of North America, Europe and northern Asia. We expect such seasonality to continue for the foreseeable future. Additionally, our international revenues regularly contain individually significant sales. This can result in significant variations of revenue between periods. Accordingly, we believe that quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our financial results should not be relied upon as an indication of our future performance. No assurance can be given that we will be able to achieve or maintain profitability on a quarterly or annual basis in the future. 

SegmentsWe currently operate in two reportable segments: Intersection and Highway. Autoscope video is our machine-vision product line, and revenue consists of royalties (all of which are received from Econolite), as well as a portion of international product sales. Video products are normally sold in the Intersection segment. RTMS and IntellitraffiQ are our radar product lines, and revenue consists of sales to external customers. Radar products are normally sold in the Highway segment. As a result of business model changes and modifications in how we manage our business, we may reevaluate our segment definitions in the future.

The following tables set forth selected unaudited financial information for each of our reportable segments (in thousands):   



Three Months Ended September 30,
Three Months Ended March 31,


Intersection
Highway
Total
Intersection
Highway
Total


2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2022
2021
2022
2021
2022
2021

Revenue

$2,677
$2,502
$595
$1,248
$3,272
$3,750
$1,982
$1,892
$770
$1,087
$2,752
$2,979
Gross profit

2,456
2,228
231
639
2,687
2,867

1,769
1,724
367
549
2,136
2,273
Amortization of intangible assets

105
92
95
95
200
187

105
92
95
95
200
187
Intangible assets

1,260
1,468
1,499
1,880
2,759
3,348

1,671
1,407
1,308
1,690
2,979
3,097



Nine Months Ended September 30,


Intersection
Highway
Total


2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020



















Revenue
$7,206
$7,217
$2,833
$3,079
$10,039
$10,296
Gross profit

6,617

6,530

1,304

1,649

7,921

8,179
Amortization of intangible assets

293

275

286

274

579

549
Intangible assets

1,260

1,468

1,499

1,880

2,759

3,348


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Results of Operations  

The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, certain statements of operations data as a percent of total revenue and gross profit on product sales and royalties as a percentage of product sales and royalties, respectively.

Three-Month Periods Ended
September 30,

Three-Month Periods Ended
March 31,


2021

2020

2022

2021

Product sales24.6%
41.0%
33.9%
39.0%
Royalties75.4
59.0
66.1
61.0

Total revenue100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

Gross profit - product sales40.4
48.6
45.3
47.3

Gross profit - royalties95.7
95.8
94.2
94.9

Selling, general and administrative40.8
37.9
61.3
45.9

Research and development19.7
21.4
15.6
16.6
Income from operations21.7
17.1
0.8
13.8
Income tax expense (benefit)2.9
(0.5)
Income tax expense0.1
6.9
Net income18.7
17.6
0.6
38.0


 Nine-Month Periods Ended
September 30,


2021

2020

Product sales32.6%
36.5%
Royalties67.4

63.5

Total revenue100.0

100.0

Gross profit - product sales44.3

51.0

Gross profit - royalties95.6

95.8

Selling, general and administrative42.0

47.5

Research and development16.7

24.7

Income from operations20.2

7.2
Other income, net9.2



Income tax expense (benefit)4.5

0.4
Net income24.9

6.8

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Total revenue decreased to $3.3$2.8 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 from $3.8$3.0 million in the same period in 2020,2021, a decrease of 12.7%7.6%. anddecreasedto $10.0Royalty income remained constant at $1.8 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 2021 from $10.3 million in2022 compared to the same period in2020,a decreaseof2.5%. Royalty income increased to $2.5 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 2021 from $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2020, an increase of 11.5%, and increased to $6.8million in the firstnine monthsof2021 compared to $6.5 million in the firstnine monthsof2020, an increase of 3.5%Product sales decreased to $805,000$934,000 in the thirdfirst quarter of 2022 from $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2021, from $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2020, a decrease of 47.7%19.7%and decreasedto $3.3 million in the firstnine monthsof2021from $3.8million in the firstnine monthsof2020,a decreaseof13.0%. The decrease in product sales is primarily the result of labor shortages causing installation delays and impacting project timing.

Revenue for the Intersection segment increased to $2.72.0 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20212022 from $2.51.9 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021, an increase of 7.0%4.8%. Revenue for the Intersection segment remained constant at $7.2million in the first nine monthsof2021 compared to the first nine monthsof2020Revenue for the Highway segment decreased to $595,000770,000 in the thirdfirst quarter of 20212022 from $1.21.1 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20202021, a decrease of 52.3%29.2%Revenue for the Highway segment decreased to $2.8 million in the first nine months of 2021 from $3.1 million in the first nine months of 2020, a decrease of 8.0%.

Gross margin percent for product sales decreased to 40.4%45.3% in the three months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 from 48.6%47.3% in the three months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The dollar amount of product sales gross profit decreased $423,000,$127,000, or 56.6%23.1%, in the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the prior year period. Gross margin percent for product sales decreased to 44.3% in the first nine months of 2021 from 51.0% in the first nine months of 2020. Product sales gross profit decreased $468,000 or 24.4% in the nine months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 compared to the prior year period. The decrease in product gross margin percent was primarily the result of a reductiondecrease in total product sales while software amortization expense remained the warranty reserve in the first nine months of 2020 and no comparable reduction in the same period in 2021.same. 

Gross margin percent for royalty sales for the three months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 decreased to 95.7%94.2% from 95.8%94.9% in the same period in 2020.2021. Gross profit from royalties increased $242,000,$10,000, or 11.4%0.5%, in the three months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 compared to the prior year period. Gross margin percent for royalty sales for thenine months ended September 30, 2021 decreased to 95.6% from 95.8% in the same period in2020. Gross profit from royalties decreased $211,000, or 3.4%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the prior year period. The decrease in royalty gross margin percent was due to slightly higher software amortization expense. 

Selling, general and administrative expense was $1.31.7 million, or 40.8%61.3% of total revenue, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20212022 compared to $1.4 million, or 37.945.9% of total revenue, in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020, and it2021. decreased to $4.2 million, or 42.0% of total revenue, in the first nine months of 2021 compared to $4.9 million, or 47.5%of total revenue, in the first nine months of 2020.  The year-over-year decreaseincrease for the first ninethree months is due to the incremental consultingincreased stock-based compensation expense and legalincreased costs incurred in 2020 related to the efforts around evaluating strategic alternatives.  The savings realizedassociated with resumed travel in the first ninethree months of 2021 were partially offset by legal and consulting fees associated with the Reorganization.2022.  

Research and development expense decreased to $644,000,$428,000, or 19.7%15.6% of total revenue, in the three-month period ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, from $804,000,$496,000, or 21.4%16.6% of total revenue, in the three-month period ended September 30, 2020, and itMarch 31, 2021.  decreasedto $1.7 million or16.7%of total revenue, in the nine-month period endedSeptember 30, 2021 from $2.5 million, or24.7%of total revenue, in the nine-month period endedSeptember 30, 2020.The decrease was due to higher capitalized software development costs in the nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 of $178,000$313,000 compared to capitalized software costs of $22,000123,000 for the same period in 2020.  After normalizing for software development costs, overall research and development expenditures decreased in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same period in the prior year due to lower headcount.2021.  

DuringThe Company recognized other income of $931,000 for the first nine monthsforgiveness of 2021, the Company applied for, and was granted, forgiveness for the Paycheck Protection Program loan principal and accrued interest totaling $931,000.  When offset by various other expense during the first nine monthsquarter of 2021,2021.  There were no comparable items in the Company recognized other incomefirst quarter of $925,000.2022. 

There was $96,000$2,000 of tax expense in the three months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 compared to a tax benefit of $18,000$205,000 in the prior year period. There was $453,000 and $39,000 of income tax expenserecorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Consolidated net income was $613,000,$17,000, or $0.11$0.00 per basic share and diluted share, in the three-month period ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 compared to a net income of $659,000, or $0.12 per basic and diluted share, in the comparable prior year period. Consolidated net income was $2.5$1.1 million, or $0.47per basic and diluted share, in thenine-month period endedSeptember 30, 2021 compared to a net income of $698,000, or $0.13$0.21 per basic and diluted share, in the comparable prior year period.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had $8.5$4.4 million in cash and cash equivalents compared to $8.6$8.2 million in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2020.2021.

 

Net cash provided byused for operating activities remained constant at $1.5 milliondecreased to $45,000 in the first ninethree months of 20212022 compared to $186,000 in the same period in 2020.2021.  The decrease is a result of an increase in accounts payable and accounts receivable, offset by an increase in other current assets. To avoid any unforeseen supply chain delays, the Company built up finished goodspurchased an increased amount of inventory components in the first ninethree months of 2021.2022, compared to the prior year. Additionally, the Company agreed to advance funds to fill component gaps in Econolite's production of our vision cameras to avoid any future production delays.  


Net cash used for investing activities was $186,000$3.1 million for the first ninethree months of 20212022 compared to net cash used for investing activities of $134,000$133,000 in the same period in 2020.2021. The increase of the amount of net cash used for investing activities in the first ninethree months of 20212022, compared to the prior year period was primarily due to the resultpurchase of $2.8 million of debt and equity securities and higher capitalized internal software development costs compared to the prior year period.


Net cash used for financing activities was $1.3 million$637,000 in the first ninethree months of 20212022 compared to net cash provided byused for financing activities of $918,000$24,000 in the same period in 20202021. The increase of the amount of net cash used was due to twoa quarterly cash dividendsdividend of $0.12 per share to shareholders paid during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, whereas in the first ninethree months of 2020,2021, we received the proceeds from the PPP loan and paid no dividends.

 

We believe that cash and cash equivalents on hand at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and cash provided by operating activities will satisfy our projected working capital needs, investing activities, and other cash requirements for at least one year from September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not participate in transactions or have relationships or other arrangements with an unconsolidated entity, including special purpose and similar entities, or other off-balance sheet arrangements. 

Critical Accounting Policies

Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. The accounting policies used in preparing our interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 are set forth elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and should be read in conjunction with those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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Cautionary Statement:

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events and can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "expects," "believes," "may," "will," "should," "intends," "plans," "estimates," or "anticipates" or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to:

We caution that the forward-looking statements made in this report or in other announcements made by us are further qualified by the risk factors set forth in Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

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Item 3.        Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Approximately 20% of our revenue has historically been derived from shipments to customers outside the United States, and a large portion of this revenue is denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.  Our international subsidiaries have functional currencies other than our U.S. dollar reporting currency and, occasionally, transact business in currencies other than their functional currencies.  These non-functional currency transactions expose us to market risk on assets, liabilities and cash flows recognized on these transactions.

The strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies decreases the value of foreign currency-denominated revenue and earnings when translated into U.S. dollars.  Conversely, a weakening of the U.S. dollar increases the value of foreign currency-denominated revenue and earnings.  A 10% adverse change in foreign currency rates could have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position.

Item 4.        Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our 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, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) 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


Our results of operations and financial condition are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended December 31 2020,2021, filed on March 11, 2021.22, 2022. You should carefully consider these risk factors in conjunction with the other information contained in this Quarterly Report. Should any of these risks materialize, our business, financial condition and future prospects could be negatively impacted. As of November 11, 2021May 3, 2022, there had been no material changes to the disclosures made in the above-referenced Form 10-K.


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

None.

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

 

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021:March 31, 2022:

 

Exhibit Index

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

2.1


Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of July 20, 2021 by and among Image Sensing Systems, Inc., Autoscope Technologies Corporation, and Spruce Tree MergerCo, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 21, 2021 filed by Autoscope Technologies Corporation (File No. 0-26056) (the "Form 8-K12B")

3.1


Restated Articles of Incorporation of Autoscope Technologies Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 filed on August 12, 2021 (File No. 0-26056) (the "Second Quarter 2021 Form 10-Q").

3.2


Bylaws of Autoscope Technologies Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K12B8-K dated July 21, 2021 (File No. 0-26056).

3.3


Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Autoscope Technologies Corporation, included in Exhibit 3.1 to the Second Quarter 2021 Form 10-Q (File No. 0-26056).

4.1


Amended and RestatedFirst Amendment to Rights Agreement dated July 21, 2021, amongas of March 1, 2022 by and between Autoscope Technologies Corporation and Continental Stock Transfer & StockTrust Company, as rights agent, and only with respect to Section 37 thereof, Image Sensing Systems, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-K12B (File No. 0-26056).

4.2


Specimen Stock Certificate of Autoscope Technologies Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Form 8-K12B (File No. 0-26056).

10.1


Promissory Note, between BMO Harris Bank N.A. and Image Sensing Systems, Inc., dated as of April 17, 2020, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 23, 2020 (File No. 0-26056).

10.2


Amendment XIV to Office Lease Agreement by and between Spruce Tree Centre L.L.P. and Image Sensing Systems, Inc., dated as of June 17, 2020, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 19, 2020 (File No. 0-26056).

10.3


Amendment XV to Office Lease Agreement by and between Spruce Tree Centre L.L.P. and Image Sensing Systems, Inc., dated as of July 28, 2021, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 30, 2021March 4, 2022 filed by Autoscope Technologies Corporationon March 10, 2022 (File No.NO. 0-26056).

10.410.1


Employment Agreement dated February 1, 2022 among Autoscope Technologies Corporation, Image Sensing Systems, Inc. and Francis (Frank) G. Hallowell, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 1, 2022 (File No. 0-26056).*

10.2


Assignment and AssumptionForm of Stock Option Agreement dated as of July 21, 2021 by and between Image Sensing Systems, Inc. andfor Autoscope Technologies Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.110.2 to the Form 8-K12B (File No. 0-26056).

10.5
Purchase Agreement dated August 27, 2021 between Image Sensing Systems, Inc. and T&Z Family Limited Partnership, incorporated by reference to theCompany’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 2, 2021 filed by Autoscope Technologies CorporationFebruary 1, 2022 (File No. 0-26056).
10.6

First* Amendment to Purchase Agreement dated as of October 26, 2021 between Image Sensing Systems, Inc. and T&Z Family Limited Partnership, incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 9, 2021 filed by Autoscope Technologies Corporation (File No. 0-26056).

31.1


Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of theSarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
101
The following financial information from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, formatted in iXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language), (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (filed herewith).

 

*Management contract or compensatory plan or agreement.

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with 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.

   


Autoscope Technologies Corporation

   

Dated: November 15, 2021May 16, 2022

By:

/s/ Andrew T. Berger



Andrew T. Berger



President and Chief Executive Officer



 (Principal Executive Officer)







Dated: November 15, 2021May 16, 2022

By:

/s/ Frank G. Hallowell



Frank G. Hallowell



Chief Financial Officer

  

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)


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