UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
| FORM 10-Q |
(Mark One)
☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended OctoberJuly 31, 20222023
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: 001-13490
MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 76-0210849 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2002 Timberloch Place
Suite 550
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
(281) 353-4475
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | ||
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock - $0.01 par value per share | MIND | The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC |
Series A Preferred Stock - $1.00 par value per share | MINDP | The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically 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 ☒ 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 | ☒ | Smaller reporting company | ☒ |
Emerging growth company | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 13,788,738 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, were outstanding as of December 12, 2022.September 13, 2023.
Table of Contents
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of | ||
Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
October 31, 2022 | January 31, 2022 | July 31, 2023 | January 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||
ASSETS | ASSETS | ASSETS | ||||||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 812 | $ | 5,114 | $ | 494 | $ | 778 | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $504 and $484 at October 31, 2022 and January 31, 2022, respectively | 3,896 | 8,126 | ||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $504 at each of July 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023 | 7,143 | 3,993 | ||||||||||||||
Inventories, net | 16,837 | 14,006 | 15,651 | 15,318 | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,610 | 1,840 | 1,273 | 2,144 | ||||||||||||
Assets held for sale | — | 159 | ||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 23,155 | 29,245 | 24,561 | 22,233 | ||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 4,103 | 4,272 | 3,620 | 3,945 | ||||||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,807 | 1,835 | 1,626 | 1,749 | ||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 5,193 | 6,018 | 4,418 | 4,931 | ||||||||||||
Other assets | — | 650 | ||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 34,258 | $ | 42,020 | $ | 34,225 | $ | 32,858 | ||||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 4,191 | $ | 2,046 | $ | 2,459 | $ | 4,101 | ||||||||
Deferred revenue | 135 | 232 | 309 | 164 | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 4,719 | 5,762 | 3,386 | 2,247 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes payable | 1,059 | 837 | 1,585 | 1,516 | ||||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities - current | 229 | 869 | 903 | 903 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities held for sale | — | 953 | ||||||||||||||
Note payable, net | 3,343 | — | ||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 10,333 | 10,699 | 11,985 | 8,931 | ||||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities - non-current | 1,578 | 966 | 723 | 846 | ||||||||||||
Deferred tax liability | 92 | 92 | 41 | 29 | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 12,003 | 11,757 | 12,749 | 9,806 | ||||||||||||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 1,683 shares issued and outstanding at each of October 31, 2022 and January 31, 2022 | 37,779 | 37,779 | ||||||||||||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 40,000 shares authorized; 15,721 and 15,705 shares issued at October 31, 2022 and January 31, 2022, respectively | 157 | 157 | ||||||||||||||
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 1,683 shares issued and outstanding at each of July 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023 | 37,779 | 37,779 | ||||||||||||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 40,000 shares authorized; 15,721 shares issued at each of July 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023 | 157 | 157 | ||||||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 129,450 | 128,926 | 129,738 | 129,580 | ||||||||||||
Treasury stock, at cost (1,933 and 1,931 shares at October 31, 2022 and January 31, 2022, respectively) | (16,863 | ) | (16,862 | ) | ||||||||||||
Treasury stock, at cost (1,933 shares at each of July 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023 ) | (16,863 | ) | (16,863 | ) | ||||||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (128,301 | ) | (117,856 | ) | (129,369 | ) | (127,635 | ) | ||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) | 33 | (1,881 | ) | |||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive gain | 34 | 34 | ||||||||||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 22,255 | 30,263 | 21,476 | 23,052 | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 34,258 | $ | 42,020 | $ | 34,225 | $ | 32,858 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended October 31, | For the Nine Months Ended October 31, | For the Three Months Ended July 31, | For the Six Months Ended July 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sale of marine technology products | $ | 4,884 | $ | 8,347 | $ | 22,684 | $ | 19,348 | $ | 8,750 | $ | 8,713 | $ | 21,336 | $ | 17,800 | ||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | 4,884 | 8,347 | 22,684 | 19,348 | 8,750 | 8,713 | 21,336 | 17,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sale of marine technology products | 3,382 | 5,177 | 14,355 | 13,411 | 5,483 | 5,175 | 12,652 | 10,973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total cost of sales | 3,382 | 5,177 | 14,355 | 13,411 | 5,483 | 5,175 | 12,652 | 10,973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 1,502 | 3,170 | 8,329 | 5,937 | 3,267 | 3,538 | 8,684 | 6,827 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 3,556 | 3,903 | 11,617 | 11,098 | 3,514 | 3,789 | 7,388 | 8,061 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Research and development | 843 | 826 | 2,690 | 2,567 | 842 | 833 | 1,615 | 1,847 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 469 | 494 | 1,415 | 1,717 | 459 | 467 | 940 | 946 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 4,868 | 5,223 | 15,722 | 15,382 | 4,815 | 5,089 | 9,943 | 10,854 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating loss | (3,366 | ) | (2,053 | ) | (7,393 | ) | (9,445 | ) | (1,548 | ) | (1,551 | ) | (1,259 | ) | (4,027 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other expense: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | 90 | 33 | (104 | ) | 1,037 | 131 | (76 | ) | 20 | (194 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | 90 | 33 | (104 | ) | 1,037 | 131 | (76 | ) | 20 | (194 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes | (3,276 | ) | (2,020 | ) | (7,497 | ) | (8,408 | ) | (1,417 | ) | (1,627 | ) | (1,239 | ) | (4,221 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | (37 | ) | (59 | ) | (379 | ) | (111 | ) | (77 | ) | (131 | ) | (495 | ) | (342 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss from continuing operations | (3,313 | ) | (2,079 | ) | (7,876 | ) | (8,519 | ) | (1,494 | ) | (1,758 | ) | (1,734 | ) | (4,563 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | (1,846 | ) | (499 | ) | (1,622 | ) | (703 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | — | (162 | ) | — | 224 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (5,159 | ) | $ | (2,578 | ) | $ | (9,498 | ) | $ | (9,222 | ) | $ | (1,494 | ) | $ | (1,920 | ) | $ | (1,734 | ) | $ | (4,339 | ) | ||||||||
Preferred stock dividends - declared | — | (688 | ) | (947 | ) | (1,954 | ) | — | — | — | (947 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends - undeclared | (947 | ) | — | (1,894 | ) | — | (947 | ) | (947 | ) | (1,894 | ) | (947 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (6,106 | ) | $ | (3,266 | ) | $ | (12,339 | ) | $ | (11,176 | ) | $ | (2,441 | ) | $ | (2,867 | ) | $ | (3,628 | ) | $ | (6,233 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss per common share - Basic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | (0.31 | ) | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | (0.78 | ) | $ | (0.76 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Discontinued operations | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.12 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (0.44 | ) | $ | (0.24 | ) | $ | (0.90 | ) | $ | (0.81 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss per common share - Diluted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss per common share - Basic and Diluted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | (0.31 | ) | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | (0.78 | ) | $ | (0.76 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.47 | ) | ||||||||
Discontinued operations | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.12 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | — | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | — | $ | 0.02 | |||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (0.44 | ) | $ | (0.24 | ) | $ | (0.90 | ) | $ | (0.81 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.21 | ) | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.45 | ) | ||||||||
Shares used in computing net loss per common share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 13,788 | 13,774 | 13,782 | 13,769 | 13,792 | 13,782 | 13,791 | 13,779 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 13,788 | 13,774 | 13,782 | 13,769 | 13,792 | 13,782 | 13,791 | 13,779 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended October 31, | For the Nine Months Ended October 31, | For the Three Months Ended July 31, | For the Six Months Ended July 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (5,159 | ) | $ | (2,578 | ) | $ | (9,498 | ) | $ | (9,222 | ) | $ | (1,494 | ) | $ | (1,920 | ) | $ | (1,734 | ) | $ | (4,339 | ) | ||||||||
Change in cumulative translation adjustment for liquidation of entities held for sale | 1,626 | — | 1,919 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other changes in cumulative translation adjustment | (9 | ) | (17 | ) | (5 | ) | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in cumulative translation adjustment | — | 300 | — | 297 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss | $ | (3,542 | ) | $ | (2,595 | ) | (7,584 | ) | (9,205 | ) | $ | (1,494 | ) | $ | (1,620 | ) | (1,734 | ) | (4,042 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended October 31, | For the Six Months Ended July 31, | |||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (9,498 | ) | $ | (9,222 | ) | $ | (1,734 | ) | $ | (4,339 | ) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||||||||||
PPP loan forgiveness | — | (850 | ) | |||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,414 | 1,721 | 940 | 946 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 524 | 419 | 158 | 388 | ||||||||||||
Non-cash cumulative translation adjustment for discontinued operations | 1,626 | — | ||||||||||||||
Provision for inventory obsolescence | 68 | (453 | ) | — | 45 | |||||||||||
(Gross profit) loss from sale of assets held-for-sale | (382 | ) | 388 | |||||||||||||
Loss (gross profit) from sale of other equipment | 113 | (155 | ) | |||||||||||||
Gross profit from sale of other equipment | (336 | ) | (245 | ) | ||||||||||||
Changes in: | ||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | 4,981 | (4,444 | ) | (3,238 | ) | 1,998 | ||||||||||
Unbilled revenue | 1 | (27 | ) | 31 | 15 | |||||||||||
Inventories | (2,899 | ) | (183 | ) | (333 | ) | (461 | ) | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets | 506 | (293 | ) | 1,329 | 168 | |||||||||||
Income taxes receivable and payable | (16 | ) | 3 | 63 | 19 | |||||||||||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 983 | 1,696 | (1,556 | ) | (1,126 | ) | ||||||||||
Deferred revenue | 328 | 172 | ||||||||||||||
Deferred revenue and customer deposits | 1,199 | 95 | ||||||||||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (2,251 | ) | (11,228 | ) | (3,477 | ) | (2,497 | ) | ||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (531 | ) | (139 | ) | (102 | ) | (250 | ) | ||||||||
Sale of assets held for sale | 382 | 3,187 | ||||||||||||||
Sale of a business, net of cash sold | — | 761 | ||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (149 | ) | 3,809 | |||||||||||||
Sale of other equipment | 336 | 361 | ||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by investing activities | 234 | 111 | ||||||||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Purchase of treasury stock | (1 | ) | (2 | ) | — | (1 | ) | |||||||||
Net proceeds from preferred stock offering | — | 5,145 | ||||||||||||||
Net proceeds from common stock offering | — | 43 | ||||||||||||||
Net proceeds from short-term loan | 2,947 | — | ||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | (1,894 | ) | (1,842 | ) | — | (1,894 | ) | |||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (1,895 | ) | 3,344 | |||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 2,947 | (1,895 | ) | |||||||||||||
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (7 | ) | 86 | 12 | — | |||||||||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (4,302 | ) | (3,989 | ) | (284 | ) | (4,281 | ) | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 5,114 | 4,611 | 778 | 5,114 | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 812 | $ | 622 | $ | 494 | $ | 833 | ||||||||
Supplemental cash flow information: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest paid | $ | 4 | $ | 26 | $ | 407 | $ | 4 | ||||||||
Income taxes paid | $ | 371 | $ | 149 | $ | 425 | $ | 277 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Common Stock | Preferred Stock | Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Paid-In | Treasury | Accumulated | Comprehensive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Stock | Deficit | Gain (Loss) | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, January 31, 2022 | 15,705 | $ | 157 | 1,683 | $ | 37,779 | $ | 128,926 | $ | (16,862 | ) | $ | (117,856 | ) | $ | (1,881 | ) | $ | 30,263 | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | (2,419 | ) | — | (2,419 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (3 | ) | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted stock issued | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted stock surrendered for tax withholding | — | — | — | — | — | (1 | ) | — | — | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | — | (947 | ) | — | (947 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | 236 | — | — | — | 236 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, April 30, 2022 | 15,715 | $ | 157 | 1,683 | $ | 37,779 | $ | 129,162 | $ | (16,863 | ) | $ | (121,222 | ) | $ | (1,884 | ) | $ | 27,129 | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1,920 | ) | — | (1,920 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 300 | 300 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted stock issued | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | 152 | — | — | — | 152 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, July 31, 2022 | 15,720 | $ | 157 | 1,683 | $ | 37,779 | $ | 129,314 | $ | (16,863 | ) | $ | (123,142 | ) | $ | (1,584 | ) | $ | 25,661 | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | (5,159 | ) | — | (5,159 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,617 | 1,617 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted stock issued | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | 136 | — | — | — | 136 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, October 31, 2022 | 15,721 | $ | 157 | 1,683 | $ | 37,779 | $ | 129,450 | $ | (16,863 | ) | $ | (128,301 | ) | $ | 33 | $ | 22,255 |
Common Stock | Preferred Stock | Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Paid-In | Treasury | Accumulated | Comprehensive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Stock | Deficit | Gain | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, January 31, 2023 | 15,721 | $ | 157 | 1,683 | $ | 37,779 | $ | 129,580 | $ | (16,863 | ) | $ | (127,635 | ) | $ | 34 | $ | 23,052 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | (240 | ) | — | (240 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | 50 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, April 30, 2023 | 15,721 | $ | 157 | 1,683 | $ | 37,779 | $ | 129,630 | $ | (16,863 | ) | $ | (127,875 | ) | $ | 34 | $ | 22,862 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1,494 | ) | — | (1,494 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | 108 | — | — | — | 108 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, July 31, 2023 | 15,721 | $ | 157 | 1,683 | $ | 37,779 | $ | 129,738 | $ | (16,863 | ) | $ | (129,369 | ) | $ | 34 | $ | 21,476 |
MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Common Stock | Preferred Stock | Accumulated | Common Stock | Preferred Stock | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Other | Additional | Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Paid-In | Treasury | Accumulated | Comprehensive | Paid-In | Treasury | Accumulated | Comprehensive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Stock | Deficit | Loss | Total | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Stock | Deficit | Loss | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, January 31, 2021 | 15,681 | $ | 157 | $ | 1,038 | $ | 23,104 | $ | 128,241 | $ | (16,860 | ) | $ | (99,870 | ) | $ | (4,356 | ) | $ | 30,416 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, January 31, 2022 | 15,705 | $ | 157 | $ | 1,683 | $ | 37,779 | $ | 128,926 | $ | (16,862 | ) | $ | (117,856 | ) | $ | (1,881 | ) | $ | 30,263 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | (3,984 | ) | — | (3,984 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | — | (2,419 | ) | — | (2,419 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (3 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted stock issued | 5 | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted stock surrendered for tax withholding | — | — | — | — | — | (2 | ) | — | — | (2 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | (1 | ) | — | — | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock offering | — | — | 21 | 503 | — | — | — | — | 503 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | — | (584 | ) | — | (584 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | — | (947 | ) | — | (947 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock offering | 18 | — | — | — | 42 | — | — | — | 42 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | 109 | — | — | — | 109 | — | — | — | — | 236 | — | — | — | 236 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, April 30, 2021 | 15,704 | $ | 157 | $ | 1,059 | $ | 23,607 | $ | 128,403 | $ | (16,862 | ) | $ | (104,438 | ) | $ | (4,299 | ) | $ | 26,568 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, April 30, 2022 | 15,715 | $ | 157 | $ | 1,683 | $ | 37,779 | $ | 129,162 | $ | (16,863 | ) | $ | (121,222 | ) | $ | (1,884 | ) | $ | 27,129 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | (2,660 | ) | — | (2,660 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1,920 | ) | — | (1,920 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (23 | ) | (23 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 300 | 300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock offering | — | — | 164 | 3,999 | — | — | — | — | 3,999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock offering | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | — | (682 | ) | — | (682 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted stock issued | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | 115 | — | — | — | 115 | — | — | — | — | 152 | — | — | — | 152 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, July 31, 2021 | 15,704 | $ | 157 | 1,223 | $ | 27,606 | $ | 128,519 | $ | (16,862 | ) | $ | (107,780 | ) | $ | (4,322 | ) | $ | 27,318 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | (2,578 | ) | — | (2,578 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (17 | ) | (17 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock offering | — | — | 27 | 642 | — | 642 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | — | — | — | (688 | ) | — | (688 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | — | 183 | — | — | — | 183 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, October 31, 2021 | 15,704 | $ | 157 | 1,250 | $ | 28,248 | $ | 128,702 | $ | (16,862 | ) | $ | (111,046 | ) | $ | (4,339 | ) | $ | 24,860 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, July 31, 2022 | 15,720 | $ | 157 | 1,683 | $ | 37,779 | $ | 129,314 | $ | (16,863 | ) | $ | (123,142 | ) | $ | (1,584 | ) | $ | 25,661 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
1. Organization and Liquidity
MIND Technology, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), formerly Mitcham Industries, Inc., a Texas corporation, was incorporated in 1987. Effective August 3, 2020 the Company effectuated a reincorporation to the state of Delaware. Concurrent with the reincorporation the name of the Company was changed to MIND Technology, Inc.
The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Seamap Pte Ltd, MIND Maritime Acoustics, LLC, (formerly Seamap USA, LLC), Seamap (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Seamap (UK) Ltd (collectively “Seamap”), and its wholly owned subsidiary, Klein Marine Systems, Inc. (“Klein”), designs, manufactures and sells a broad range of proprietary products for the seismic, hydrographic and offshore industries with product sales and support facilities based in Singapore, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and the states of New Hampshire and Texas. Prior to July 31, 2020, the Company, through its wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, Mitcham Canada, ULC (“MCL”), its wholly owned Hungarian subsidiary, Mitcham Europe Ltd. (“MEL”), and its branch operations in Colombia, provided full-service equipment leasing, sales and service to the seismic industry worldwide (the “Leasing Business”). Effective July 31, 2020, the Leasing Business has been classified as held for sale and the financial results reported as discontinued operations (see Note 34 – “Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations” for additional details). On August 21, 2023, the Company completed the sale of Klein (see Note 2-"Sale of Subsidiary and Subsequent Events" for additional details). The operations and balance sheet of Klein are included as part of the accompanying financial statements and were not considered Held-for-Sale at July 31, 2023. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. The Company has a history of generating losses and negative cash from operating activities and may not have access to sources of capital that were available in prior periods. In addition, the lingering impacts of the global pandemic, emerging supply chain disruptions and recent volatility in oil prices have created significant uncertainty in the global economy which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial position, results of operations and liquidity. Accordingly, substantial doubt has arisen regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result should the Company not be able to continue as a going concern.
Management has identified the following mitigating factors regarding adequate liquidity and capital resources to meet its obligations:
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• | Should revenues be less than projected, the Company believes it is able, and has plans in place, to reduce costs proportionately in order to maintain positive cash flow. |
• | The majority of the Company’s costs are variable in nature, such as raw materials and personnel related costs. The Company has recently eliminated two executive level positions and other administrative positions, and additional reductions in operations, sales, and general and administrative headcount could be made, if deemed necessary by management. |
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• | In recent years, the Company has raised capital through the sale of Common Stock and Preferred Stock pursuant to the ATM Offering Program (as defined herein) and underwritten offerings on Form S-1. Currently, the Company is not eligible to issue securities pursuant to Form S-3 and accordingly cannot sell securities pursuant to the ATM Offering Program. However, the Company may sell securities pursuant to Form S-1 or in private transactions. Management expects to be able to raise further capital through these available means should the need arise. |
• | Based on publicized transactions and preliminary discussions with potential funding sources, management believes that other sources of debt and equity financing are available. Such sources could include private or public issues of equity or debt securities, or a combination of such securities. Other sources could include secured debt financing, sale-leaseback transactions on owned real estate or investment from strategic industry participants. There can be no assurance that any of these sources will be available to the Company, available in adequate amounts, or available under acceptable terms should the need arise. |
• | On August 21, 2023, we completed the Sale of Klein for consideration to the Company of $11.5 million in cash. Following the closing of the Sale of Klein, all outstanding amounts due and owed, including principal, interest, and other charges, under the Loan were repaid in full (see Note 10 - "Notes Payable" for additional details). After transaction costs and repayment of the Loan, the Company received net proceeds from the Sale of Klein totaling approximately $7.3 million. The Sale of Klein increases the Company’s working capital and significantly improves the Company’s liquidity situation. |
Notwithstanding the mitigating factors identified by management, there remains substantial doubt regarding the Company's ability to meet its obligations as they arise over the next twelve months.
2. Sale of Subsidiary and Subsequent Events
On August 21,2023, the Company sold its Klein Marine Services, Inc. subsidiary (“Klein”) pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with General Oceans AS (“the Buyer"). In connection with the SPA, the Company granted the Buyer a license in its Spectral Ai software suite (“Spectral Ai”). The license is exclusive to the Buyer as it relates to side scan sonar. The Company and the Buyer also entered into a collaboration agreement for the further development of Spectral Ai and potentially other software projects. The foregoing transactions contemplated by the SPA are referred to as the “Sale of Klein”. The aggregate consideration to the Company consisted of a cash payment of $11.5 million, resulting in a gain of approximately $2.0 million that will be recorded in the quarter ended October 31, 2023. The SPA contains customary representation and warranties.
On August 22,2023, following the closing of the Sale of Klein, all outstanding amounts due and owed, including principal, interest, and other charges, under the Loan were repaid in full and the Loan was terminated, and all liens and security interests granted thereunder were released and terminated (see Note 10 - "Notes Payable" for additional details).
The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements are intended to show how the Sale of Klein might have affected the historical financial statements of the Company if the Sale of Klein had been completed at an earlier time as indicated therein. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet as of July 31, 2023, assumes that the transaction had occurred on July 31, 2023. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended July 31, 2023, give effect to the transaction as if it had occurred as of February 1, 2023.The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information of the Company as of and for the three and six months ended July 31, 2023, and the notes related thereto, in each case giving effect to the Sale of Klein are as follows:
MIND Technology, Inc |
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet As of July 31, 2023 |
(in thousands, except per share data) |
ASSETS | Historical MIND Technology (a) | Operations of Klein (b) | Pro Forma Adjustments | Pro-forma MIND Technology | |||||||||||||||
Current assets: | |||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 494 | - | 7,304 | (e) | 7,798 | ||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $ 504 as of July 31, 2023 | 7,143 | (944 | ) | (c) | - | 6,199 | |||||||||||||
Inventories, net | 15,651 | (5,031 | ) | (c) | - | 10,620 | |||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,273 | (312 | ) | (c) | 961 | ||||||||||||||
Total current assets | 24,561 | (6,287 | ) | 7,304 | 25,578 | ||||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 3,620 | (2,784 | ) | (c) | - | 836 | |||||||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,626 | - | - | 1,626 | |||||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 4,418 | (1,193 | ) | (c) | - | 3,225 | |||||||||||||
Total assets | 34,225 | (10,264 | ) | 7,304 | 31,265 | ||||||||||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | 2,459 | (866 | ) | (c) | - | 1,593 | |||||||||||||
Deferred revenue | 309 | (10 | ) | (c) | - | 299 | |||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 3,386 | (690 | ) | (c) | - | 2,696 | |||||||||||||
Income taxes payable | 1,585 | - | - | 1,585 | |||||||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities - current | 903 | - | - | 903 | |||||||||||||||
Note payable, net | 3,343 | - | (3,343 | ) | (f) | - | |||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 11,985 | (1,566 | ) | (3,343 | ) | 7,076 | |||||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities - non-current | 723 | - | - | 723 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred tax liability | 41 | - | - | 41 | |||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 12,749 | (1,566 | ) | (3,343 | ) | 7,840 | |||||||||||||
Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock, $ 1.00 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 1,683 shares issued and outstanding as of July 31, 2023 | 37,779 | - | - | 37,779 | |||||||||||||||
Common stock, $ 0.01 par value; 40,000 shares authorized; 15,721 shares issued as of July 31, 2023 | 157 | - | - | 157 | |||||||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 129,738 | - | - | 129,738 | |||||||||||||||
Treasury stock, at cost ( 1,933 shares as of July 31, 2023) | (16,863 | ) | - | - | (16,863 | ) | |||||||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (129,369 | ) | (8,698 | ) | (g) | 10,647 | (g) | (127,420 | ) | ||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive gain | 34 | - | - | 34 | |||||||||||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 21,476 | (8,698 | ) | 10,647 | 23,425 | ||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | 34,225 | (10,264 | ) | 7,304 | 31,265 |
MIND Technology, Inc |
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations For the Six Months Ended July 31, 2023 |
(in thousands, except per share data) |
Historical MIND Technology (a) | Operations of Klein (b) | Pro Forma Adjustments | Pro-forma MIND Technology | |||||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||
Sale of marine technology products | 21,336 | (3,178 | ) | (d) | 18,158 | |||||||||||||
Total revenues | 21,336 | (3,178 | ) | - | 18,158 | |||||||||||||
Cost of sales: | ||||||||||||||||||
Sale of marine technology products | 12,652 | (1,972 | ) | (d) | - | 10,680 | ||||||||||||
Total cost of sales | 12,652 | (1,972 | ) | 10,680 | ||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 8,684 | (1,206 | ) | - | 7,478 | |||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 7,388 | (1,199 | ) | (d) | - | 6,189 | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 1,615 | (737 | ) | (d) | - | 878 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 940 | (306 | ) | (d) | 634 | |||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 9,943 | (2,242 | ) | - | 7,701 | |||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | (1,259 | ) | 1,036 | - | (223 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other expense: | ||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | 20 | (77 | ) | (d) | 407 | (h) | 350 | |||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | 20 | (77 | ) | 407 | 350 | |||||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | (1,239 | ) | 959 | 407 | 127 | |||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | (495 | ) | (17 | ) | (d) | (512 | ) | |||||||||||
Net (loss) income from continuing operations | (1,734 | ) | 942 | 407 | (385 | ) | ||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends - declared | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends - undeclared | (1,894 | ) | - | - | (1,894 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | (3,628 | ) | - | - | (2,279 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net loss per common share - Basic and Diluted | (0.26 | ) | (0.17 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Shares used in computing net loss per common share: | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 13,791 | 13,791 | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 13,791 | 13,791 |
MIND Technology, Inc |
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations For the Three Months Ended July 31, 2023 |
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Historical MIND Technology (a) | Operations of Klein (b) | Pro Forma Adjustments | Pro-forma MIND Technology | |||||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||
Sale of marine technology products | 8,750 | (1,190 | ) | (d) | - | 7,560 | ||||||||||||
Total revenues | 8,750 | (1,190 | ) | - | 7,560 | |||||||||||||
Cost of sales: | ||||||||||||||||||
Sale of marine technology products | 5,483 | (864 | ) | (d) | - | 4,619 | ||||||||||||
Total cost of sales | 5,483 | (864 | ) | 4,619 | ||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 3,267 | (326 | ) | - | 2,941 | |||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 3,514 | (616 | ) | (d) | - | 2,898 | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 842 | (395 | ) | (d) | - | 447 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 459 | (157 | ) | (d) | - | 302 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 4,815 | (1,168 | ) | - | 3,647 | |||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | (1,548 | ) | 842 | - | (706 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other expense: | ||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | 131 | (98 | ) | (d) | 204 | (h) | 237 | |||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | 131 | (98 | ) | 204 | 237 | |||||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | (1,417 | ) | 744 | 204 | (469 | ) | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | (77 | ) | (24 | ) | (d) | - | (101 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss from continuing operations | (1,494 | ) | 720 | 204 | (570 | ) | ||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends - declared | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends - undeclared | (947 | ) | - | - | (947 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | (2,441 | ) | - | - | (1,517 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net loss per common share - Basic and Diluted | (0.18 | ) | (0.11 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Shares used in computing net loss per common share: | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 13,792 | 13,792 | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 13,792 | 13,792 |
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the following notes and adjustments: |
(a) Reflects the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of July 31, 2023 and condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended July 31, 2023 in the Form 10-Q. |
(b) Reflects the consummation of the Sale of Klein in accordance with the terms of the SPA. |
(c) Adjustments represent the disposition of assets and liabilities of the Klein operations. |
(d) Adjustments represent the elimination of income and expenses of the Klein operations. |
(e) To record the net cash proceeds from the Sale of Klein paid on the Closing Date of $11.5 million, less estimated closing costs, estimated pay-off of the Note Payable, and estimated transaction costs, primarily legal expenses and investment broker fees, associated with the sale, all of which were incurred as part of the consummation of the Sale of Klein. |
(f) To record the pay-off of the Note Payable, net of prepaid interest and debt acquisition costs, due to Sachem Capital. |
(g) Adjustments to accumulated deficit reflect the estimated gain on Sale of Klein. The estimated gain has not been reflected in the accompanying statements of operations as it is not related to continuing operations. The actual gain or loss on Sale of Klein will be recorded in the Company's financial statements for the quarter ending October 31, 2023, and will differ from this estimate. |
(h) Reflects removal of interest expense that would not have been incurred if the Sale of Klein had been completed February 1, 2023. |
3.Basis of Presentation and Immaterial Correction of Comprehensive Loss
The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 20222023, for the Company has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 20222023 (“fiscal 2022”2023”). In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position as of OctoberJuly 31, 20222023, the results of operations for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20222023 and 20212022,, the cash flows for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20222023 and 20212022,, and the statement of stockholders’ equity for the three and ninesix months-months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20222023 and 20212022,, have been included in these condensed consolidated financial statements. The foregoing interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full fiscal year ending January 31, 20232024 (“fiscal 2023”2024”).
The Company has corrected an immaterial error in the statements of comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended October 31,2021, which as previously presented, incorrectly included $688,000 and $2.0 million of preferred dividends as a component of comprehensive loss, respectively. Additionally, during the years ended January 31, 2022 and 2021, comprehensive loss incorrectly included preferred dividends of $2.9 million and $2.3 million, respectively. Comprehensive loss will be corrected by revising the amounts included in previously-issued statements of comprehensive loss the next time they are required to be filed for comparative purposes.
3.4. Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations
On July 27, 2020, the Board determined to exit the Leasing Business. As a result, the assets, excluding cash, and liabilities of the Leasing Business arewere considered held for sale and its results of operations arewere reported as discontinued operations as of October 31, 2022 and for all comparative periods presented in these condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company originally anticipated sellingthrough the discontinued operations in multiple transactions, potentially involving the sale of legal entities, assets, or a combination of both, within the twelve months ending July 31,2021. We anticipate completion of a pending sale of lease pool equipment in the fourth quarter, and expect the sale of our discontinued operations to be substantially completed byfiscal year ended January 31, 2023.
The assets reported as held for sale consistAs of February 1, 2023, discontinued operations of the following:Leasing Business were considered materially completed.
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Current assets of discontinued operations: | (in thousands) | |||||||
Accounts receivable, net | — | 177 | ||||||
Inventories, net | — | 2 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | — | 167 | ||||||
Seismic equipment lease pool and property and equipment, net | — | 738 | ||||||
Loss recognized on classification as held for sale | — | (925 | ) | |||||
Total assets of discontinued operations | $ | — | $ | 159 |
The liabilities reported as held for sale consist of the following:
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Current liabilities of discontinued operations: | (in thousands) | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | — | $ | 132 | ||||
Deferred revenue | — | 73 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | — | 507 | ||||||
Income taxes payable | — | 241 | ||||||
Total liabilities of discontinued operations | — | 953 |
The results of operations from discontinued operations for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20222023 and 20212022 consist of the following:
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2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues: | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue from discontinued operations | $ | — | $ | 53 | $ | — | $ | 840 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of discontinued operations | 24 | 86 | 72 | 791 | — | 23 | — | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 145 | 502 | 359 | 1,222 | — | 101 | — | 214 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recovery of doubtful accounts | — | (5 | ) | — | (450 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | 1 | — | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 145 | 498 | 359 | 776 | — | 101 | — | 214 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating loss | (169 | ) | (531 | ) | (431 | ) | (727 | ) | — | (124 | ) | — | (262 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Other (expenses) income (including $1,626 of cumulative translation loss) | (1,677 | ) | 41 | (1,191 | ) | 37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss before income taxes from discontinued operations | (1,846 | ) | (490 | ) | (1,622 | ) | (690 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes from discontinued operations | — | (9 | ) | — | (13 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss from discontinued operations | (1,846 | ) | (499 | ) | (1,622 | ) | (703 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other (expense) income | — | (38 | ) | — | 486 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes from discontinued operations | — | (162 | ) | — | 224 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations | — | (162 | ) | — | 224 |
The significant operating and investing noncash items and capital expenditures related to discontinued operations are summarized below:
For the Nine Months Ended October 31, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
(Gross profit) loss from sale of assets held-for-sale | $ | (382 | ) | $ | 388 | |||
Recovery of doubtful accounts | $ | — | $ | (450 | ) | |||
Non-cash cumulative translation adjustment for discontinued operations | $ | 1,626 | $ | — | ||||
Sale of assets held for sale | $ | 383 | $ | 3,948 |
For the Six Months Ended July 31, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
Gross profit from sale of assets held-for-sale | $ | — | $ | (358 | ) | |||
Sale of assets held for sale | $ | — | $ | 361 |
4.5. New Accounting Pronouncements
New accounting pronouncements that have beenIn June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued butAccounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No.2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, to address timing on recognition of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments. This update requires all organizations to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. ASU 2016-13 became effective February 1, 2023. The adoption of this standard did not yet effective are currently being evaluated and at this time are not expected to have a material impacteffect on ourthe Company’s financial position or results of operations.statements.
5.6. Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The following table presents revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by product linereportable segment and timing of revenue recognition:
Three Months Ended October 31, | Nine Months Ended October 31, | Three Months Ended July 31, | Six Months Ended July 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue recognized at a point in time: | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Seamap | $ | 2,777 | $ | 6,876 | $ | 15,059 | $ | 15,045 | $ | 7,103 | $ | 4,288 | $ | 17,508 | $ | 12,281 | ||||||||||||||||
Klein | 1,847 | 1,328 | 3,630 | 3,884 | 1,180 | 3,688 | 2,652 | 4,696 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue recognized at a point in time | $ | 4,624 | $ | 8,204 | $ | 18,689 | $ | 18,929 | $ | 8,283 | $ | 7,976 | $ | 20,160 | $ | 16,977 | ||||||||||||||||
Revenue recognized over time: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Seamap | $ | 260 | $ | 143 | $ | 1,082 | $ | 419 | $ | 458 | $ | 737 | $ | 650 | $ | 823 | ||||||||||||||||
Klein | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,913 | $ | — | $ | 9 | $ | — | $ | 526 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||
Total revenue recognized over time | 260 | 143 | 3,995 | 419 | 467 | 737 | 1,176 | 823 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue from contracts with customers | $ | 4,884 | $ | 8,347 | $ | 22,684 | $ | 19,348 | $ | 8,750 | $ | 8,713 | $ | 21,336 | $ | 17,800 |
The revenue from products manufactured and sold by our Seamap and Klein businesses, is generally recognized at a point in time, or when the customer takes possession of the product, based on the terms and conditions stipulated in our contracts with customers. However, from time to time our Seamap and Klein businesses provide repair and maintenance services, or perform upgrades, on customer owned equipment in which case revenue is recognized over time. In addition, our Seamap business provides annual Software Maintenance Agreements (“SMA”) to customers who have an active license for software embedded in Seamap products. The revenue from SMA is recognized over time, with the total value of the SMA recognized in equal monthly amounts over the life of the contract.
The following table presents revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by geography, based on the shipping location of our customers:
Three Months Ended October 31, | Nine Months Ended October 31, | Three Months Ended July 31, | Six Months Ended July 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | (in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | $ | 931 | $ | 967 | $ | 5,517 | $ | 1,545 | $ | 378 | $ | 2,333 | $ | 1,720 | $ | 4,586 | ||||||||||||||||
Europe | 1,972 | 3,491 | 10,666 | 9,593 | 2,965 | 4,082 | 10,000 | 8,694 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Middle East & Africa | 113 | 120 | 293 | 809 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Asia-Pacific | 1,796 | 3,667 | 6,022 | 6,560 | 4,700 | 2,042 | 8,653 | 4,226 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canada & Latin America | 72 | 102 | 186 | 841 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 707 | 256 | 963 | 294 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue from contracts with customers | $ | 4,884 | $ | 8,347 | $ | 22,684 | $ | 19,348 | $ | 8,750 | $ | 8,713 | $ | 21,336 | $ | 17,800 |
As of OctoberJuly 31, 20222023, and January 31, 20222023, contract assets and liabilities consisted of the following:
October 31, 2022 | January 31, 2022 | July 31, 2023 | January 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||
Contract Assets: | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Unbilled revenue - current | $ | 29 | $ | 28 | $ | 33 | $ | 2 | ||||||||
Total unbilled revenue | $ | 29 | $ | 28 | $ | 33 | $ | 2 | ||||||||
Contract Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Deferred revenue & customer deposits - current | $ | 2,897 | $ | 2,569 | $ | 1,670 | $ | 571 | ||||||||
Total deferred revenue & customer deposits | $ | 2,897 | $ | 2,569 | $ | 1,670 | $ | 571 |
Considering the products manufactured and sold by our Seamap and Klein businesses and the Company’s standard contract terms and conditions, we expect our contract assets and liabilities to turn over, on average, within a period of three to nine months.
With respect to the disclosures above, sales and transaction-based taxes are excluded from revenue, and we do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less. Also, we expense costs incurred to obtain contracts because the amortization period would be one year or less. These costs are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
6.7. Balance Sheet - Continuing Operations
As of October 31, 2022 | As of January 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current | Long-term | Total | Current | Long-term | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | $ | 4,400 | $ | — | $ | 4,400 | $ | 8,610 | $ | 650 | $ | 9,260 | ||||||||||||
Less allowance for doubtful accounts | (504 | ) | — | (504 | ) | (484 | ) | — | (484 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable net of allowance for doubtful accounts | $ | 3,896 | $ | — | $ | 3,896 | $ | 8,126 | $ | 650 | $ | 8,776 |
July 31, 2023 | January 31, 2023 | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
Inventories: | ||||||||
Raw materials | $ | 8,730 | $ | 8,480 | ||||
Finished goods | 3,936 | 4,156 | ||||||
Work in progress | 4,876 | 4,422 | ||||||
Cost of inventories | 17,542 | 17,058 | ||||||
Less allowance for obsolescence | (1,891 | ) | (1,740 | ) | ||||
Total inventories, net | $ | 15,651 | $ | 15,318 |
October 31, 2022 | January 31, 2022 | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
Inventories: | ||||||||
Raw materials | $ | 9,810 | $ | 8,511 | ||||
Finished goods | 4,510 | 3,806 | ||||||
Work in progress | 4,437 | 3,567 | ||||||
Cost of inventories | 18,757 | 15,884 | ||||||
Less allowance for obsolescence | (1,920 | ) | (1,878 | ) | ||||
Total inventories, net | $ | 16,837 | $ | 14,006 |
October 31, 2022 | January 31, 2022 | July 31, 2023 | January 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | (in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Property and equipment: | ||||||||||||||||
Furniture and fixtures | $ | 10,038 | $ | 9,865 | $ | 10,048 | $ | 9,896 | ||||||||
Autos and trucks | 359 | 495 | 399 | 358 | ||||||||||||
Marine seismic service equipment | — | 3,880 | ||||||||||||||
Land and buildings | 4,845 | 4,555 | 4,547 | 4,880 | ||||||||||||
Cost of property and equipment | 15,242 | 18,795 | 14,994 | 15,134 | ||||||||||||
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (11,139 | ) | (14,523 | ) | (11,374 | ) | (11,189 | ) | ||||||||
Total property and equipment, net | $ | 4,103 | $ | 4,272 | $ | 3,620 | $ | 3,945 |
As of January 31, 20222023, the Company completed an annual review of long-lived assetsproperty and equipment noting no indications that the undiscounted future cash flows exceeded their carryingrecorded value of assets may not be recoverable and no impairment was recorded.recorded for fiscal 2023. Since January 31, 20222023, there have been notno been changes to the market, economic or legal environment in which the Company operates or overall performance of the Company in the six months ended July 31, 2023, that would, in the aggregate, indicate additional impairment analysis is necessary as of October July 31,2022. 2023.
7.8. Leases
The Company has certain non-cancelable operating lease agreements for office, production and warehouse space in Texas, Hungary, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. We negotiated the termination of our Colombia lease obligation during fiscal 2022, ourOur lease obligation in Canada was terminated as of March 31, 2022, and our lease obligation in Hungary was terminated as of November 30, 2022.
Lease expense for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20222023 was approximately $218,000$201,000 and $639,000,$422,000, respectively, and during the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022 31,2021was approximately $374,000$218,000 and $974,000,$421,000, respectively, and werewas recorded as a component of operating loss.income (loss). Included in these costs was short-term lease expense of approximately $2,000approximately$2,000 and $5,000$4,000 for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20222023, respectively, and during the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022 31,2021was approximately $14,000approximately$9,000 and $42,000,$18,000 respectively.
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases as of OctoberJuly 31, 20222023 and January 31, 20222023 werewas as follows:
Lease | October 31, 2022 | January 31, 2022 | July 31, 2023 | January 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Assets | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Operating lease assets | $ | 1,807 | $ | 1,835 | $ | 1,626 | $ | 1,749 | ||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities | $ | 1,807 | $ | 1,835 | $ | 1,626 | $ | 1,749 | ||||||||
Classification of lease liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | $ | 229 | $ | 869 | $ | 903 | $ | 903 | ||||||||
Non-current liabilities | 1,578 | 966 | 723 | 846 | ||||||||||||
Total Operating lease liabilities | $ | 1,807 | $ | 1,835 | $ | 1,626 | $ | 1,749 |
Lease-term and discount rate details as of OctoberJuly 31, 20222023 and January 31, 20222023 were as follows:
Lease term and discount rate | October 31, 2022 | January 31, 2022 | July 31, 2023 | January 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | ||||||||||||||||
Operating leases | 2.29 | 1.82 | 1.84 | 1.98 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average discount rate: | ||||||||||||||||
Operating leases | 13 | % | 13 | % | 13 | % | 13 | % |
The incremental borrowing rate was calculated using the Company's weighted average cost of capital.
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
Lease | Nine Months Ended October 31, 2022 | Nine Months Ended October 31, 2021 | Six Months Ended July 31, 2023 | Six Months Ended July 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ | (639 | ) | $ | (974 | ) | $ | (422 | ) | $ | (421 | ) | ||||
Changes in lease balances resulting from new and modified leases: | ||||||||||||||||
Operating leases | $ | 655 | $ | 762 | $ | 294 | $ | 638 |
Maturities of lease liabilities at OctoberJuly 31, 20222023 were as follows:
October 31, 2022 | July 31, 2023 | |||||||
(in thousands) | (in thousands) | |||||||
2023 | $ | 229 | ||||||
2024 | 808 | $ | 506 | |||||
2025 | 544 | 711 | ||||||
2026 | 274 | 309 | ||||||
2027 | 188 | 208 | ||||||
2028 | 208 | |||||||
Thereafter | 204 | 21 | ||||||
Total payments under lease agreements | $ | 2,247 | $ | 1,963 | ||||
Less: imputed interest | (440 | ) | (337 | ) | ||||
Total lease liabilities | $ | 1,807 | $ | 1,626 |
8.9. Intangible Assets
October 31, 2022 | January 31, 2022 | July 31, 2023 | January 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted | Gross | Net | Gross | Net | Weighted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average Life at | Carrying | Accumulated | Carrying | Carrying | Accumulated | Carrying | Average Life at | Gross Carrying | Accumulated | Net Carrying | Gross Carrying | Accumulated | Net Carrying | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
October 31, 2022 | Amount | Amortization | Impairment | Amount | Amount | Amortization | Impairment | Amount | July 31, 2023 | Amount | Amortization | Impairment | Amount | Amount | Amortization | Impairment | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proprietary rights | 5.3 | 8,237 | (4,492 | ) | — | 3,745 | 8,237 | (4,150 | ) | — | 4,087 | 4.7 | 8,238 | (4,835 | ) | — | 3,403 | 8,238 | (4,606 | ) | — | 3,632 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | 0.2 | 5,024 | (4,870 | ) | — | 154 | 5,024 | (4,797 | ) | — | 227 | 0.1 | 5,024 | (4,943 | ) | — | 81 | 5,024 | (4,894 | ) | — | 130 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Patents | 2.2 | 2,540 | (1,965 | ) | — | 575 | 2,540 | (1,778 | ) | — | 762 | 1.6 | 2,540 | (2,123 | ) | — | 417 | 2,540 | (2,027 | ) | — | 513 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade name | 3.6 | 894 | (94 | ) | (760 | ) | 40 | 894 | (85 | ) | (760 | ) | 49 | 2.8 | 894 | (102 | ) | (760 | ) | 32 | 894 | (97 | ) | (760 | ) | 37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developed technology | 3.2 | 1,430 | (977 | ) | — | 453 | 1,430 | (870 | ) | — | 560 | 2.4 | 1,430 | (1,084 | ) | — | 346 | 1,430 | (1,013 | ) | — | 417 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 1.5 | 694 | (468 | ) | — | 226 | 694 | (361 | ) | — | 333 | 0.9 | 714 | (575 | ) | — | 139 | 705 | (503 | ) | — | 202 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible assets | $ | 18,819 | $ | (12,866 | ) | $ | (760 | ) | $ | 5,193 | $ | 18,819 | $ | (12,041 | ) | $ | (760 | ) | $ | 6,018 | $ | 18,840 | $ | (13,662 | ) | $ | (760 | ) | $ | 4,418 | $ | 18,831 | $ | (13,140 | ) | $ | (760 | ) | $ | 4,931 |
Approximately $923,000 of the gross carrying amount of intangible assets, primarily in proprietary rights, are related to technology development projects that have not yet been completed. As a result, these intangible assets are not currently being amortized.
On January 31, 20222023, the Company completed an annual review of amortizable intangible assets. Based on a review of qualitative factors, it was determined that there were no events or changes in circumstances indicating that the carrying value of amortizable intangible assets was not recoverable. During the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2023, 31,2022,there have been no substantive indicators of impairment.
Aggregate amortization expense was $0.8 million$522,000 and $1.0 million$427,000 for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20222023 and 20212022, respectively. As of OctoberJuly 31, 20222023, future estimated amortization expense related to amortizable intangible assets was estimated to be:
For fiscal years ending January 31, | (in thousands) | (in thousands) | ||||||
2023 | $ | 274 | ||||||
2024 | 955 | $ | 468 | |||||
2025 | 725 | 743 | ||||||
2026 | 634 | 617 | ||||||
2027 | 333 | 330 | ||||||
2028 | 283 | |||||||
Thereafter | 1,349 | 1,054 | ||||||
Total | $ | 4,270 | $ | 3,495 |
9.10. Notes Payable
On May 5, 2020,February 2, 2023, we entered into a $3.75 million Loan and Security Agreement (“the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Klein (the “Borrower”Loan”), was granted a loan (the “Loan”) from Bank of America, N.A. in the amount of approximately $850,000, pursuant to the Small Business Association's Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”), a component of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act which was enacted on March 27, 2020.
. The Loan in the form of promissory note (the “Note”) datedis due MayFebruary 1, 2020 issued by the Borrower, was set to mature on May 1, 20222024, and borebears interest at a rate of 1%12.9% per annum, payable monthly commencingmonthly. The Company has incurred approximately $814,000 of debt acquisition costs associated with the loan including approximately $254,000 in origination and other transaction fees and approximately $484,000 of prepaid interest, which is the interest due through maturity. These costs have been recorded as a reduction to the carrying value of our debt and are amortized to interest expense straight-line over the term of the Loan. Approximately $204,000 and $407,000 of amortization of debt acquisition costs have been recorded as interest expense for the three and six months ended July 31, 2023. The Loan may be repaid at any time without penalty. The Loan is secured by mortgages on November 1, 2020. certain real estate owned by the Company. The Note stipulated various restrictionsLoan contains terms customary with this type of transaction including representations, warranties, covenants, and covenants, reporting requirements. On August 22, 2023, in addition to eventsconnection with the sale of default, breaches of representation and warranties or other provisions of the Note. In the event of default, the Borrower would have become obligated to repay all amounts outstanding under the Note. The Borrower was permitted to prepay the Note at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties.
Under the terms of the PPP, funds from the Loan could only be used for payroll costs, rent, utilities and interest on other debt obligations incurred prior to February 15, 2020. In addition, certain amounts of the Loan could be forgiven if the funds were used to pay qualifying expenses.
In February 2021, Klein, the Loan was forgiven, resultingrepaid in other incomefull (see Note 2- "Sale of that amount.Subsidiary and Subsequent Events" for additional details).
10.11. Income Taxes
For the three- and ninesix-month periods ended OctoberJuly 31, 20222023, the income tax expense from continuing operations was approximately $77,000 and $ 37,000495,000, respectively, on a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $3.3approximately$1.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively. For the three and six month periods ended July 31, 2022, the income tax expense from continuing operations was approximately $131,000 and $ 379,000342,000, respectively, on a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $7.5 million, respectively. For the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2021, the income tax expense from continuing operations was approximately$ 59,000 on a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $2.0$1.6 million and $ 111,000 on a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $8.4$4.2 million, respectively. The variance between our actual provision and the expected provision based on the U.S. statutory rate is due primarily to recording valuation allowances against the increase in our deferred tax assets in the respective periods and permanent differences between book income and taxable income, and the effect of foreign withholding taxes.income.
The Company files U.S. federal and state income tax returns as well as separate returns for its foreign subsidiaries within their local jurisdictions. The Company's U.S. federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for fiscal years ended January 31, 2019 through 2022.2023. The Company’s tax returns may also be subject to examination by state and local tax authorities for fiscal years endedending January 31, 2017 through 2022.2023. In addition, the Company's tax returns filed in foreign jurisdictions are generally subject to examination for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2017 through 2022.2023.
The Company has determined that the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries are not deemed to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States as of OctoberJuly 31, 20222023. Furthermore, the Company has concluded that any deferred taxes with respect to the undistributed foreign earnings would be immaterial. Therefore, the Company has not recorded a deferred tax liability associated with the undistributed foreign earnings as of OctoberJuly 31, 20222023.
For the three- and ninesix-month periods ended OctoberJuly 31, 20222023 and 20212022, the Company did not recognize any tax expense or benefit related to uncertain tax positions.
11.12. Earnings per Share
Net income per basic common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding unvested restricted stock. Net income per diluted common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Potential common shares result from the assumed exercise of outstanding common stock options having a dilutive effect and from the assumed vesting of unvested shares of restricted stock.
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted weighted average common shares used in the earnings per share calculation:
Three Months Ended October 31, | Nine Months Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | (in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 13,788 | 13,774 | 13,782 | 13,769 | ||||||||||||
Stock options | — | 66 | — | 80 | ||||||||||||
Unvested restricted stock | 1 | 30 | 6 | 28 | ||||||||||||
Total weighted average common share equivalents | 1 | 96 | 6 | 108 | ||||||||||||
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 13,789 | 13,870 | 13,788 | 13,877 |
For the three and ninesix months ended October July 31, 2022 2023and 2021,July 31, potentially2022, dilutive potential common shares underlying stock optionsoutstanding were immaterial and unvested restricted stock were anti-dilutive and were thereforehad notno considered in calculating diluted losseffect on the calculation of earnings per share because shares were anti-dilutive. The total basic weighted average common shares outstanding for those periods.the three and six months ended July 31,2023 and July 31,2022, was approximately 13.8 million shares.
12.13. Related Party Transaction
In September 2020 we entered into an equity distribution agreement (the “Equity Distribution Agreement”) with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. (the “Agent”) acted as the broker for the Loan (See Note 10 - "Notes Payable" for additional details). The Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President of the Agent is the Non-Executive Chairman of our Board. Pursuant to the Equity Distribution Agreement, the Company may sell up to 500,000 shares of 9.00% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share (the “Preferred Stock”) and 5,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value common stock (“Common Stock”) through an at-the-market offering program (the “ATM Offering Program”) administered by the Agent. Under the Equity Distribution Agreement, the Agent is entitled to compensation of up to 2.0% of the gross proceeds from the sale of Preferred Stock and Common Stock under the ATM Offering Program.
On November 12,2021, the Company issued 432,000 shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, pursuant to an underwriting agreement, dated November 9,2021, by and between the Company and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. The Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President of Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc is the Non-Executive Chairman of the Company’s board of directors. Net proceeds to the Company were approximately $9.5 million and the underwriter received underwriting discounts and commissions totaling approximately $576,000 in connection with this offering. The Non-Executive Chairman of the Company received no portion of these discounts and commissions.
During the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2022, the Company sold no shares of Preferred Stock under the ATM Offering Program. During the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31,2021, the Company sold 26,506 and 211,246 shares of Series A Preferred Stock under the ATM Offering Program, respectfully. Net proceeds from these sales for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31,2021, were approximately $642,000 and $5.1 million, respectively, and the Agent received compensation of approximately $13,000 and $105,000, respectively. The$50,000 in related fees. Our Non-Executive Chairman of the Board received no portion of this compensation.
During the
13.14. Equity and Stock-Based Compensation
As of OctoberJuly 31, 20222023, there are approximately 1,683,000 shares of Preferred Stock outstanding with an aggregate liquidation preference of approximately $43.9$46.8 million, which amount includes approximately $1.9$4.7 million in undeclared cumulative dividends. Holders of our Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, when and as declared by the Board out of funds of the Company available for the payment of distributions, quarterly cumulative preferential cash dividends of $0.5625 per share of the $25.00 per share stated liquidation preference on our Preferred Stock. Dividends on the Preferred Stock are payable quarterly in arrears, on April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31, of each year. During the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20222023, the Board did not declare, and the Company did not pay a quarterly dividend on our Preferred Stock. As a result, the Company has approximately $1.9$4.7 million of cumulative undeclared preferred dividends. During thedividends as of nine months ended October July 31,2022, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.5625 per share on our Preferred Stock for the quarter ended April 30, 2022. 2023.
Total compensation expense recognized for stock-based awards granted under the Company’s equity incentive plan during the three- and ninesix-month month periods ended OctoberJuly 31, 20222023 was approximately $ 136,000$108,000 and $ 524,000,158,000, respectively, and during the three- and ninesix-month periodsperiod ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022, 31,2021,was approximately $ 183,000$152,000 and $ 419,000,388,000, respectively.
14.15. Segment Reporting
WithThe Company operates in two segments, Seamap and Klein. Seamap operates from facilities in Singapore, Malaysia, the designationUnited Kingdom and Texas. Klein operates from a location in New Hampshire. On August 21, 2023, the Company completed the sale of Klein (see Note 2 -"Sale of Subsidiary and Subsequent Events" for additional details).
Prior to the Equipment Leasingyear ended January 31,2023, Seamap Marine Products and Klein Marine Products operating segments had been reported on an aggregated basis under our Marine Technology Products segment. We subsequently determined that we misapplied the provisions of ASC 280, Segment Reporting, regarding aggregation of operating segments. For fiscal 2024, we have correctly reported segment as discontinued operations asactivity pursuant to the provisions of ASC 280, and we have restated segment information for the three and six months ended July 31, 2020,2022, the Company operates in one segment, Marine Technology Products.to correct our error and conform to our current presentation. As a result,matter of Company policy, corporate overhead is nonot allocated on a quarterly basis.
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$ 23,139 | $ 10,537 | $ — | $ 549 | $ 34,225 | $ 21,302 | $ 10,708 | $ — | $ 848 | $ 32,858 |
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Revenues | $ 7,618 | $ 1,238 | $ - | $ (106) | $ 8,750 | $ 5,025 | $ 3,689 | $ - | $ (1) | $ 8,713 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales | 4,677 | 912 | - | (106) | 5,483 | 3,213 | 1,963 | - | (1) | 5,175 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 284 | 157 | 18 | - | 459 | 309 | 135 | 23 | - | 467 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 40 | - | (204) | - | (164) | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 1,026 | (780) | (1,794) | - | (1,548) | 292 | 494 | (2,337) | - | (1,551) |
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Revenues | $ | 18,215 | $ | 3,569 | $ | - | $ | (448 | ) | $ | 21,336 | $ | 13,104 | $ | 4,810 | $ | - | $ | (114 | ) | $ | 17,800 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales | 10,738 | 2,362 | - | (448 | ) | 12,652 | 8,270 | 2,817 | - | (114 | ) | 10,973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 597 | 306 | 37 | - | 940 | 632 | 267 | 47 | - | 946 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 40 | - | (408 | ) | - | (368 | ) | - | - | (4 | ) | - | (4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 3,746 | (911 | ) | (4,094 | ) | - | (1,259 | ) | 1,723 | (686 | ) | (5,064 | ) | - | (4,027 | ) |
Sales from the Klein Marine Products to the Seamap Marine Products segment reporting is required. The Marine Technology Products business is engagedare eliminated in consolidated revenues. Consolidated income before taxes reflects the design, manufacture and saleelimination of state-of-the-art seismic and offshore telemetry systems. Manufacturing, support andprofit from intercompany sales facilities are maintained in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia and the states of New Hampshire and Texas.cost to manufacture the equipment.
The following table presents a reconciliation of operating loss to loss from continuing operations before income taxes (in thousands):
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Seamap Marine Products | $ | 1,026 | $ | 292 | $ | 3,746 | $ | 1,723 | ||||||||
Klein Marine Products | (780 | ) | 494 | (911 | ) | (686 | ) | |||||||||
Corporate Expenses | (1,794 | ) | (2,337 | ) | (4,094 | ) | (5,064 | ) | ||||||||
Operating loss | (1,548 | ) | (1,551 | ) | (1,259 | ) | (4,027 | ) | ||||||||
Interest Expense | (164 | ) | — | (368 | ) | (4 | ) | |||||||||
Other | 295 | (76 | ) | 388 | (190 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes | $ | (1,417 | ) | $ | (1,627 | ) | $ | (1,239 | ) | $ | (4,221 | ) |
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this Form 10-Q other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans, and our objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “could” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts of our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions. Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those summarized below:
• | risks associated with our ability to continue as a going concern |
• | risks associated with our manufacturing operations including availability and reliability of materials and components as well the reliability of the products that we manufacture and sell; |
• | loss of significant customers; |
• | the impact of disruptions in global supply chains due to the global pandemic and other factors, including certain components and materials becoming unavailable, increased lead times for components and materials, as well as increased costs for such items; | |
• | demands from suppliers for advance payments could increase our need for working capital; inability to access such working capital could impede our ability to complete orders; |
• | increased competition; |
• | loss of key suppliers; |
• | intellectual property claims by third parties; |
• | the effect of uncertainty in financial markets on our customers’ and our ability to obtain financing; |
• | our ability to successfully execute strategic initiatives to grow our business; |
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• | uncertainties regarding our foreign operations, including political, economic, currency, environmental regulation and export compliance risks; |
• | seasonal fluctuations that can adversely affect our business; |
• | fluctuations due to circumstances beyond our control or that of our customers; |
• | defaults by customers on amounts due to us; |
• | possible further impairment of our long-lived assets due to technological obsolescence or changes in anticipated cash flow generated from those assets; |
• | inability to obtain funding or to obtain funding under acceptable terms; | |
• | changes in government spending, including efforts by the U.S. and other governments to decrease spending for defense contracts, or as a result of U.S. or other administration transition; | |
• | efforts by U.S. Congress and other U.S. government bodies to reduce U.S. government spending and address budgetary constraints and the U.S. deficit, as well as associated uncertainty around the timing, extent, nature and effect of such |
• | fluctuations in demand for seismic data, which is dependent on the level of spending by oil and gas companies for exploration, production and development activities, and may potentially negatively impact the value of our assets held for | |
• | inflation and price volatility in the global economy could negatively impact our business and results of | |
• | the consequences of future geopolitical events, which we cannot predict but which may adversely affect the markets in which we operate, our operations, or our results of operations; and | |
• | negative impacts to our business from security threats, including cybersecurity threats, and other disruptions. |
For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our projected results, please see (1) Part II, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this Form 10-Q, (2) Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2022,2023, and (3) the Company’s other filings filed with the SEC from time to time.
There may be other factors of which the Company is not currently aware that may affect matters discussed in the forward-looking statements and may also cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date they are made, whether as the result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements included herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview
Historically, we have operatedWe operate in two segments, Seamap and Klein. Seamap designs, produces and sells seismic exploration equipment. Its customers include foreign and domestic commercial marine survey companies and various governmental institutions. Klein designs, produces and sells sonar equipment. Its customers include foreign and domestic commercial marine survey companies and governmental organizations, including navies. On August 21, 2023, the Company completed the Sale of Klein (see Note 2- "Sale of Subsidiary and Subsequent Events" for adittional details).
Prior to the year ended January 31, 2023, Seamap Marine Products and Klein Marine Products operating segments had been reported on an aggregated basis under our Marine Technology Products segment. We subsequently determined that we misapplied the provisions of ASC 280, Segment Reporting, regarding aggregation of operating segments. For the three and Equipment Leasing. Duringsix months ended July 31, 2023, we correctly reported segment activity pursuant to the second quarterprovisions of fiscal 2021,ASC 280, and we have restated segment information for the three and six months ended July 31, 2022, to correct our Board decided to exit the Leasing Businesserror and instructed management to develop and implement a plan to dispose of those operations. Accordingly, the assets, excluding cash, and liabilities of the Leasing Business are considered held for sale and the Leasing Business operations are presented as discontinued operations. See Note 3 - “Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations”conform to our condensed consolidated financial statements for more details.
Revenue from the Marine Technology Products business includes sales of Seamap equipment and sales of Klein equipment. This business operates from locations near Bristol, United Kingdom; Salem, New Hampshire; Huntsville, Texas; Johor, Malaysia and in Singapore.
The discontinued operations of the Leasing Business include all land leasing activity, sales of lease pool equipment and certain other equipment sales and services related to those operations. This business has been conducted from our locations in Huntsville, Texas; Calgary, Canada; Bogota, Colombia; and Budapest, Hungary. This included the operations of our subsidiaries MCL, MEL and our branch in Colombia.current presentation.
Management believes that the performance of our Marine Technology Products businessSeamap and Klein businesses is indicated by revenues from sales of products and by gross profit from those sales. Management monitors EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, both as defined and reconciled to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), in the following table, as key indicators of our overall performance and liquidity.
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Reconciliation of Net loss from Continuing Operations to EBITDA (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA (loss) | (in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss from continuing operations | $ | (3,313 | ) | $ | (2,079 | ) | $ | (7,876 | ) | $ | (8,519 | ) | $ | (1,494 | ) | $ | (1,758 | ) | $ | (1,734 | ) | $ | (4,563 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | — | — | 4 | — | 163 | 4 | 367 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 469 | 494 | 1,415 | 1,717 | 459 | 467 | 940 | 946 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 37 | 59 | 379 | 111 | 77 | 131 | 495 | 342 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA loss from continuing operations (1) | (2,807 | ) | (1,526 | ) | (6,078 | ) | (6,691 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-cash foreign exchange losses | — | 42 | — | 124 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations (1) | (795 | ) | (1,156 | ) | 68 | (3,271 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 136 | 183 | 524 | 419 | 108 | 152 | 158 | 388 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA loss from continuing operations (1) | $ | (2,671 | ) | $ | (1,301 | ) | $ | (5,554 | ) | $ | (6,148 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 247 | $ | (4,038 | ) | $ | (2,251 | ) | $ | (11,228 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
PPP loan forgiveness | — | — | — | 850 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations (1) | $ | (687 | ) | $ | (1,004 | ) | $ | 226 | $ | (2,883 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | $ | (490 | ) | $ | 1,025 | $ | (3,477 | ) | $ | (2,497 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | (136 | ) | (183 | ) | (524 | ) | (419 | ) | (108 | ) | (152 | ) | (158 | ) | (388 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Provision for inventory obsolescence | (23 | ) | (38 | ) | (68 | ) | (83 | ) | — | (22 | ) | — | (45 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Changes in accounts receivable (current and long-term) | (2,932 | ) | 4,417 | (4,792 | ) | 4,883 | (244 | ) | (2,897 | ) | 3,207 | (1,860 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest paid | — | — | 4 | — | 203 | — | 407 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taxes paid, net of refunds | 94 | 2 | 371 | 149 | 236 | — | 425 | 277 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross (loss) profit from sale of other equipment | — | — | (113 | ) | 155 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit (loss) from sale of other equipment | 198 | — | 336 | (113 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in inventory | 2,438 | (393 | ) | 2,899 | 130 | 1,312 | 201 | 333 | 461 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and deferred revenue | (2,325 | ) | (1,468 | ) | (1,595 | ) | (1,800 | ) | (1,825 | ) | 333 | 357 | 730 | |||||||||||||||||||
Changes in prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets | (153 | ) | 42 | (24 | ) | 543 | (21 | ) | 304 | (1,329 | ) | 129 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other | (17 | ) | 133 | 15 | 129 | (56 | ) | 52 | (33 | ) | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA loss from continuing operations (1) | $ | (2,807 | ) | $ | (1,526 | ) | $ | (6,078 | ) | $ | (6,691 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations (1) | $ | (795 | ) | $ | (1,156 | ) | $ | 68 | $ | (3,271 | ) |
(1) | EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA is defined as net income before (a) interest income and interest expense, (b) provision for (or benefit from) income taxes and (c) depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash foreign exchange gains and losses, stock-based compensation, impairment of intangible assets, other non-cash tax related items and non-cash costs of lease pool equipment sales. We consider EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be important indicators for the performance of our business, but not measures of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with GAAP. We have included these non-GAAP financial measures because management utilizes this information for assessing our performance and liquidity, and as indicators of our ability to make capital expenditures, service debt and finance working capital requirements and we believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are measurements that are commonly used by analysts and some investors in evaluating the performance and liquidity of companies such as us. In particular, we believe that it is useful to our analysts and investors to understand this relationship because it excludes transactions not related to our core cash operating activities. We believe that excluding these transactions allows investors to meaningfully trend and analyze the performance of our core cash operations. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities or |
Within our Marine Technology Products business, weWe design, manufacture and sell a variety of products used primarily in oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic and maritime security industries. Seamap’s primary products include (i) the GunLink seismic source acquisition and control systems; (ii) the BuoyLink RGPS tracking system used to provide precise positioning of seismic sources and streamers (marine recording channels that are towed behind a vessel) and (iii) SeaLink marine sensors and solid streamer systems (collectively, the “SeaLink” product line or “towed streamer products”). These towed streamer products are primarily designed for three-dimensional, high-resolution marine surveys in hydrographic industry applications. Klein designs, manufactures and sells side scan sonar systems to commercial, governmental and military customers throughout the world.
Our discontinued operations consisted primarily of leasing seismic data acquisition equipment mainly to seismic data acquisition companies conducting land surveys worldwide. Historically, we provided short-term leasing, typically for a term of less than one year, of seismic equipment to meet a customer’s requirements. From time to time, we sold lease pool equipment. These sales were transacted when we had equipment for which we did not have near term needs in our leasing business or which was otherwise considered excess. Additionally, when equipment that had been leased to a customer was lost or destroyed, the customer was charged for such equipment at amounts specified in the underlying lease agreement.
Our results of operations can experience fluctuations in activity levels due to a number of factors outside of our control. These factors include budgetary or financial concerns, difficulties in obtaining licenses or permits, security problems, labor or political issues, inclement weather, and global pandemics. See Part II, Item 1A-- “Risk Factors.”
Business Outlook
Our financial results duringperformance has improved significantly in recent periods. Although we have a history of operating losses, we generated positive operating income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 and the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal year 2023 have improved when compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2022. We believe the fiscal 2022 results were, and to a lesser extent our year-to-date fiscal 2023 results have been, detrimentally impacted by the following factors:
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However, we believe general economic and geopolitical trends are now more favorable for much of our business. Global energy prices have increased significantly during fiscal 2023.2024. We believe this is due to increased demand within our primary markets, alleviation of the impacts of the global pandemic and efforts to reduce costs and improve product margins.
On August 21, 2023, we completed the Sale of Klein. The aggregate consideration to the Company consisted of a positivecash payment of $11.5 million. On August 22, 2023, following the closing of the Sale of Klein, all outstanding amounts due and owed, including principal, interest, and other charges, under the Loan were repaid in full, the Loan was terminated, and all liens and security interests granted thereunder were released and terminated (see Note 10 - "Notes Payable" for additional details). In addition, in connection with the Sale of Klein, the Company granted the Buyer a license in its Spectral Ai software suite, exclusive to the Buyer as it relates to side scan sonar. The Company and the Buyer also entered into a collaboration agreement for the further development of Spectral Ai and potentially other software projects. The license and collaboration agreements provide opportunities for our marine seismic customersrecurring licensing revenue and manyrecovery of certain ongoing operating costs. We believe the Sale of Klein serves to streamline the Company’s operations and provides needed working capital to address the financial requirements associated with the continuing growth of our customers in this space have recently reported improving financial metrics and outlooks. Higher energy prices and the global movement towards renewable energy is, we believe, positive for our customers in the marine survey industry. Additionally, the current geopolitical unrest, especially in Europe and Asia, is driving demand for defense and maritime security solutions.Seamap business.
In recent months, weWe have experienced and continue to experience increased inquiries and bid activity for our marine technology products.products in both the Seamap and Klein segments. As of OctoberJuly 31, 2022,2023, our backlog of firm orders for our Marine Technology Products businessSeamap segment was approximately $19.9$17.0 million, as compared to approximately $13.1$15.7 million as of January 31, 2022,2023, and $10.0$14.0 million as of OctoberJuly 31, 2021. In addition,2022. Subsequent to July 31 we continue to pursue a number ofhave received additional orders totaling approximately $5.4 million and are in negotiation with certain customers for other significant opportunitiesorders and expect to secure additionalbelieve we will be successful in landing these orders; however, there can be no assurance of this. We believe that these firm and potential orders primarilyprovide good visibility for delivery inthe balance of this fiscal 2024. Theyear and into the next year. However, the level of backlog at a particular point in time may not necessarily be indicative of results in subsequent periods as the size and delivery period of individual orders can vary significantly.
Based on our current backlog of orders, continued product inquiries, and current production andOur revenues tend to fluctuate from quarter to quarter due to delivery schedules we anticipate revenue from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 to range between $12.0 million and $14.0 million.other factors. We expect revenue in fiscal 20232024 to exceed that of fiscal 2022. However, due to normal fluctuations quarterly revenues will not necessarily equal those in the fourth quarter. If revenues in the fourth quarter are as expected, we believe the Company will report net income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. However, no assurances of such results can be made, and there are a number of risks which could cause results to be less than anticipated. Those risks include the following:
• | Inability of our customers to accept delivery of orders as scheduled; |
• | Cancellation of orders; |
• | Production difficulties, including supply chain disruptions, which could delay the completion of orders as scheduled; |
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We continue to address three primary markets in our Marine Technology Products business:Seamap and Klein businesses:
• | Marine Survey |
• | Marine Exploration |
• | Maritime |
Specific applications within those markets include sea-floor survey, search and recovery, mineral and geophysical exploration, mine counter measures and anti-submarine warfare. We have existing technology and products that meet needs across all these markets such as:
• | Side-scan sonar, including multi-beam systems for more demanding missions such as mine counter measure operations |
• | Acoustic arrays, such as SeaLink |
• | Marine seismic equipment, such as GunLink and |
We see a number of opportunities to add to our technology and to apply existing technology and products to new applications.
We also continue to pursue initiatives to further expand our product offerings. These initiatives include new internally developed technology, introduction of new products based on our existing technology, technology obtained through partnering arrangements with others and a combination of all of these. There can be no assurance that any of these initiatives will ultimately have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. Certain of the business opportunities that we are pursuing are with military or other governmental organizations. The sales cycle for these projects can be quite long and can be impacted by a variety of factors, including the level of competition and budget limitations. Therefore, the timing of contract awards is often difficult to predict. However, once awarded, programs of this type can extend for many years. To date, the majority of our revenues have been from commercial customers; however, we expect the proportion of revenue related to military or governmental customers will increase in the future.
We believe there are certain developments within the marine technology industry that can have a significant impact on our business. These developments include the following:
• | The increase in the use of unmanned, or uncrewed, marine vessels, both surface vehicles and underwater vehicles, and the need for a variety of sensor packages designed for these |
• | Demand for higher resolution sonar images, such as for mine countermeasure and other marine security |
• | Demand for economical, commercially developed, technology for anti-submarine warfare and maritime security |
• | Increased activity within the marine exploration space, including applications for energy exploration, alternative energy projects such as off-shore windfarms and carbon capture projects. |
In response to these, and other, developments we have prioritized��prioritized certain strategic initiatives to exploit the opportunities that we perceive. These initiatives include the following:
• | Application of our Automatic Target Recognition (“ATR”) technology to our sonar |
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We believe that the above applications expand our addressable markets and provide opportunities for further growth in our revenues.
Subsequent to January 31, 2022,2023, we eliminated two executive management positions and certain other administrative positions in order to further control general and administrative costs. We believe that the Sale of Klein will allow us to further streamline our operations and may provide opportunities to further reduce overhead costs. Should future financial results fall below our expectation, we may take further steps to reduce costs. We believe many of our costs are variable in nature, such as raw materials and labor relatedlabor-related costs. Accordingly, we believe we can reduce such costs commensurate with any declines in our business.
General inflation levels have increased recently due in part to supply chain issues, increased energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty. In addition, shortages of certain components, such as electronic components, have caused prices for available components to increase in some cases. These factors can be expected to have a negative impact on our costs; however, the magnitude of such impact cannot be accurately determined. In response to these cost increases, in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we increased the pricing for most of our products. The amount of the increase varies by product and ranged from approximately 5% to 20%.
Our revenues and results of operations have not been materially impacted by inflation or changing prices in the past two fiscal years, except as described above.
Results of Continuing Operations
Revenues for the three and six months ended OctoberJuly 31, 20222023 were approximately $4.9$8.8 million and $21.3 million, respectively, compared to approximately $8.3$8.7 million and $17.8 million for the three and six months ended October 31, 2021. For the nine months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022, revenues were approximately $22.7 million, compared to approximately $19.3 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2021. We believe the decrease in the three-month period is due in large part to customer delivery requirements shifting to the latter part of the current fiscal year.respectively. The increase in the first six months of fiscal 2023 nine-month period2024 compared to the prior year period was primarily due to positive trends within our primary markets, as discussed above. For the three and six months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022,2023, we generated an operating losslosses of approximately $3.4$1.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively, compared to an operating losslosses of approximately $2.1$1.6 million and $4.0 million for the three and six months ended October 31, 2021. For the nine months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022, we generated an operating loss of approximately $7.4 million, compared to an operating loss of approximately $9.4 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2021.respectively. The increased operating loss in comparable three-month periods and the decrease in operating loss duringlosses in the comparable nine-monthcurrent three and six month periods ended October 31, 2022, werewas primarily attributable to the fluctuation inincremental revenues and higher profit margins during the respective periods.three and six months ended July 31, 2023. A more detailed explanation of these variations follows.
Revenues and Cost of Sales
Revenues and cost of sales for our Marine Technology Products business were as follows:
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Seamap | $ | 3,037 | $ | 7,034 | 16,141 | $ | 15,480 | |||||||||
Klein | 1,937 | 1,330 | 6,748 | 3,894 | ||||||||||||
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Seamap | 2,176 | 3,935 | 10,446 | 9,825 | ||||||||||||
Klein | 1,296 | 1,259 | 4,114 | 3,612 | ||||||||||||
Intra-business sales | (90 | ) | (17 | ) | (205 | ) | (26 | ) | ||||||||
3,382 | 5,177 | 14,355 | 13,411 | |||||||||||||
Gross profit | $ | 1,502 | $ | 3,170 | $ | 8,329 | $ | 5,937 | ||||||||
Gross profit margin | 31 | % | 38 | % | 37 | % | 31 | % |
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Seamap | $ | 7,618 | $ | 5,025 | $ | 18,215 | $ | 13,104 | ||||||||
Klein | 1,238 | 3,689 | 3,569 | 4,811 | ||||||||||||
Intra-business sales | (106 | ) | (1 | ) | (448 | ) | (115 | ) | ||||||||
8,750 | 8,713 | 21,336 | 17,800 | |||||||||||||
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Seamap | 4,677 | 3,213 | 10,738 | 8,270 | ||||||||||||
Klein | 912 | 1,963 | 2,362 | 2,818 | ||||||||||||
Intra-business sales | (106 | ) | (1 | ) | (448 | ) | (115 | ) | ||||||||
5,483 | 5,175 | 12,652 | 10,973 | |||||||||||||
Gross profit | $ | 3,267 | $ | 3,538 | $ | 8,684 | $ | 6,827 | ||||||||
Gross profit margin | 37 | % | 41 | % | 41 | % | 38 | % |
A significant portion of Seamap’s sales consists of large discrete orders, the timing of which is dictated by our customers. This timing generally relates to the availability of a vessel in port so that our products can be installed. Accordingly, there can be significant variation in sales from one period to another, which does not necessarily indicate a fundamental change in demand for these products. Revenue from the sale of Seamap products was approximately $3.0$7.6 million and $16.1$18.2 million for the three-three and nine-monthsix month periods ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022, respectively. Seamap2023, respectively, compared to revenue of approximately $5.0 million and $13.1 million for three-three and nine-monthsix-month periods of fiscalended July 31, 2022, was approximately $7.0 and $15.5 million, respectively. The gross profit and gross profit margins for Seamap were approximately $861,000$2.9 million and 28%39% and approximately $3.1$1.8 million and 44%36% in the third quarters of fiscalthree-month periods ended July 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. TheFor the six-months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022, the gross profit and gross profit margins for the nine-month periods ended October 31, 2022 and 2021, were approximately $5.7$7.5 million and 35%41% and approximately $5.7$4.8 million and 37%, respectively. The decreaseincrease in gross profit marginsmargin between the comparative periods is due primarily to thea favorable mix of revenue from sales of systemshigher margin products and spare partsservices, and service and repairsincreased manufacturing activity levels resulting in greater absorption of manufacturing overhead in the most recent period.
Revenue from the sale of Klein products was approximately $1.9$1.2 million and $3.6 million for the third quarter of fiscalthree and six months ended July 31, 2023, versus approximately $1.3 million in the prior year period. Klein’s revenue for the nine-month periods ended October 31, 2022 and 2021 was approximately $6.7respectively, compared to $3.7 million and $3.9 million, respectively. Gross profit was approximately $641,000 and $71,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively, and approximately $2.6 million and $0.3$4.8 million for the nine-month periodsthree and six months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively. The increasegross profit and gross profit margin for Klein were approximately $326,000 and 26% and $1.2 million and 34% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2023, respectively, compared to $1.7 million and 47% and $2.0 million and 41% for the three and six months ended July 31, 2022, respectively. The decrease in gross profitsprofit margins in fiscal 2024 periods as compared to the respective fiscal 2023 periods is due primarily to the deliverydrop in revenues and related manufacturing activity, resulting in lower absorption of manufacturing overhead costs, and sales of higher margin multi-beam sonar systems.products in the prior year periods, not recurring in the current year periods.
Operating Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022,2023, were approximately $3.6$3.5 million and $7.4 million, respectively, compared to approximately $3.8 million and $8.1 million for the three-monthsthree and six months ended July 31, 2022, and approximately $3.9 million for the three-months ended October 31, 2021.respectively. The decrease from the three-months ended July 31, 2022 periodprior periods is primarily the result of lower compensation expense due to reductionheadcount reductions, and the impact of non-essential business expenses. General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended October 31, 2022 increased to $11.6 million from approximately $11.1 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2021. The approximately $519,000 increase is primarily due to accrued severance expense for the Company’s former Chief Operating Officer, plus higher convention, travel and entertainment expenses incurred as the Company reengaged with customers following easing of global pandemic related restrictions. In addition, the increase reflects certain recurring general and administrative operating expenses, including but not limited to, property and casualty insurance premiums, facility maintenance expenses, and communications costs, etc., which were directly attributable to our discontinued operations and reported as such in the prior year comparative period, but are reported in continuing operations in the current period as management has concluded that these costs will be retained going forward.broader cost control measures.
Research and development costs were approximately $843,000$842,000 and $1.6 million in the three-month periodthree and six-month periods ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022,2023, respectively, compared to approximately $826,000 in the three-months ended October 31, 2021. For the nine-month period ended October 31, 2022, research$833,000 and development costs increased to approximately $2.7 million from approximately $2.6$1.8 million in the prior year period ended. The marginal increasethree and six month periods ended July 31, 2022, respectively. Costs in year-over-year costs reflects incremental producteach of the periods are related primarily to our synthetic aperture sonar and automatic target recognition development activity, including SAS, ATR,programs, as well as enhancements to our towed streamer and passive sonar array systems.
Depreciation and amortization expense, includewhich includes depreciation of equipment, furniture and fixtures and the amortization of intangible assets.assets remained relatively consistent year-over year. These costs were approximately $469,000$459,000 and $1.4 million$940,000 in the three-three and nine-month periodssix-month period ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022, respectively,2023, as compared to approximately $494,000$467,000 and $1.7 million$946,000 in the three-three and nine-month periodssix-month period ended OctoberJuly 31, 2021, respectively. The lower depreciation and amortization expense in fiscal 2023 is due primarily to assets becoming fully depreciated over time.2022.
Other Expense
Other income in the three and six months ended July 31, 2023, was primarily due to net interest expense of $163,000 and $367,000, respectively, primarily related to the Loan we entered into in February 2023, offset by gains on the sale of certain ancillary equipment, scrap sales and other income of $295,000 and $387,000 for the three and six-month periods ended July 31, 2023, respectively. In the three and six months ended July 31, 2022, other expense related to the net loss on the sale of certain ancillary equipment.
Provision for Income Taxes
For the nine monthsthree- and six-months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022,2023, we reported tax expense of approximately $379,000$77,000 and $495,000 on pre-tax loss of approximately $7.5 million from continuing operations of approximately $1.4 million and for$1.2 million, respectively. For the nine monthsthree- and six-month periods ended OctoberJuly 31, 2021, we reported2022, our income tax expense ofwas approximately $111,000$131,000 and $342,000 on a pre-tax loss of approximately $8.4 million from continuing operations.operations of $1.6 million and $4.2 million, respectively. We recorded tax expense more than pre-tax income for the nine-month period ended October 31, 2022,first and 2021, despite generating pre-tax losses from continuing operations,second quarters of fiscal 2024 and 2023 due mainly to the effect of permanent differences between book and taxable income and recording valuation allowances against increases in our deferred tax assets.
Results of Discontinued Operations
Revenues and cost of sales from our Equipment Leasing business were comprised of the following:
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Equipment leasing | — | 53 | — | 840 | ||||||||||||
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Direct costs-equipment leasing | 24 | 86 | 72 | 791 | ||||||||||||
24 | 86 | 72 | 791 | |||||||||||||
Gross (loss) profit | (24 | ) | (33 | ) | (72 | ) | 49 | |||||||||
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Selling, general and administrative | 145 | 502 | 359 | 1,222 | ||||||||||||
Recovery of doubtful accounts | — | (5 | ) | — | (450 | ) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | 1 | — | 4 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 145 | 498 | 359 | 776 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss | (169 | ) | (531 | ) | (431 | ) | (727 | ) | ||||||||
Other (expenses) income (including $1,626 of cumulative translation loss) | (1,677 | ) | 41 | (1,191 | ) | 37 | ||||||||||
Loss before income taxes | (1,846 | ) | (490 | ) | (1,622 | ) | (690 | ) | ||||||||
Provision for income taxes | — | (9 | ) | — | (13 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Loss | (1,846 | ) | (499 | ) | (1,622 | ) | (703 | ) |
Following the decision to exit the Leasing Business and present those operations as discontinued operations, we no longer recognize depreciation expense related to our lease pool of seismic equipment, but rather reassess, on a quarterly basis, the recoverability of the remaining carrying value of those assets. Similarly, we no longer recognize gain or loss from the sale of lease pool assets, but record proceeds from such transactions as a reduction in the carrying value of our lease pool assets. During the nine-month period ended October 31, 2022, the carrying value of our lease pool assets have been fully written down. As a result, approximately $382,000 of proceeds from the sale of lease pool assets was recognized as gain and reported in other income during the nine months ended October 31, 2022.
We recorded no revenue from discontinued operations for the three-and-nine-month periods ended October 31, 2022, compared to approximately $53,000 and $840,000 of revenue recognized for the three-and-nine-month periods ended October 31, 2021, respectively. Direct costs related to Equipment Leasing dropped to approximately $24,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2022, from approximately $86,000 reported in the three months ended October 31, 2021. Direct costs related to Equipment Leasing dropped to approximately $72,000 for the nine months ended October 31, 2022, from approximately $791,000 reported in the nine months ended October 31, 2021.Our revenue and direct costs from discontinued operations decreased compared to the prior year periods because we ceased all equipment leasing activity in fiscal 2022.
Selling, general and administrative costs related to the Leasing Business decreased to approximately $145,000 in the three months ended October 31, 2022, from approximately $502,000 in the same period one year ago. Selling, general and administrative costs related to the Leasing Business decreased to approximately $359,000 in the nine months ended October 31, 2022, from approximately $1.2 million in the same period one year ago. The decrease in the fiscal 2023 periods is due primarily to lower compensation and other administrative expenses resulting from lower headcount and reduced activity. In addition, certain recurring operating expenses, including but not limited to, property and casualty insurance premiums, facility maintenance expenses, communications costs, etc., which were directly attributable to our discontinued operations and reported as such in fiscal 2022, are reported in continuing operations in the current period as management has concluded these costs will be retained going forward. See Note 3 - “Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations” to our consolidated financial statements for more details.
Included in other expense for the three months ended October 31, 2022, is a charge of approximately $1.6 million. This represents a non-cash charge related to cumulative translation losses associated with our Canadian subsidiary.
For the nine months ended October 31, 2022, we recorded no tax expense on approximately $1.6 million of pre-tax loss from discontinued operations. For the nine months ended October 31, 2021, we reported tax expense of approximately $13,000 on pre-tax loss of approximately $690,000 from discontinued operations. For the nine-month period ended October 31, 2022, despite recording a pre-tax loss from discontinued operations, we did not recognize a tax benefit because we have recorded tax valuation allowances against all of our deferred tax assets. For the nine-month period ended October 31, 2021, we recorded tax expense, despite generating a pre-tax net loss from discontinued operations, due mainly to the effect of foreign withholding taxes and recording valuation allowances against increases in our deferred tax assets.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As discussed above,On August 21, 2023, we completed the lingering impactsSale of Klein. The aggregate consideration to the Company consisted of a cash payment of $11.5 million. On August 22, 2023, following the closing of the global pandemic, emerging supply chain disruptionsSale of Klein, all outstanding amounts due and volatilityowed, including principal, interest, and other charges, under the Loan were repaid in oil prices have created significant uncertainty infull, the global economy, which has had,Loan was terminated, and may continueall liens and security interests granted thereunder were released and terminated (see note 10 - "Notes Payable" for additional details). After transaction costs and repayment of the Loan, the Company received net proceeds from the Sale of Klein totaling approximately $7.3 million. We believe the Sale of Klein serves to have, an adverse effect on our business, financial position, results ofstreamline the Company’s operations and liquidity. The period for whichprovides needed working capital to address the disruptions and volatility will continue is uncertain as isfinancial requirements associated with the magnitudecontinuing growth of any adverse impacts. Weour Seamap business. In addition to increasing the Company’s working capital, we believe that any negative impacts have begun to subside but there can be no assurancethe Sale of that.Klein significantly improves the Company’s liquidity situation.
The Company has a history of generating operating losses and negative cash from operating activities and has relied on cash from the sale of lease pool equipment and the sale of Preferred Stock and Common Stock for the past several years.years and recently, a short-term loan. As of OctoberJuly 31, 2022,2023, the Company has some remaining lease pool equipment available for sale and has approximately 317,000 shares of Preferred Stock and approximately 22.122.6 million shares of Common Stock available for issuance. However, there can be no assurance the remaining lease pool equipment will be sold or that the Preferred Stock or Common Stock can be sold at prices acceptable to the Company.
Due to the above factors, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to meet its obligations as they arise over the next twelve months. However, management believes there are compensating factors and actions available to the Company to address liquidity concerns, including the following:
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Our principal sources of liquidity and capital over the past two fiscal years have been proceeds from issuances of Preferred Stock and from the sale of lease pool equipment.
As of this date, under our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, we have 2,000,000 shares of preferred stockPreferred Stock authorized, of which 1,682,985 are currently outstanding, leaving 317,015 available for future issuance. In addition, 40,000,000 shares of Common Stock are authorized, of which 13,788,738 are currently outstanding and 4,110,1673,591,667 are reserved for issue under outstanding stock options, leaving 22,101,09522,619,595 available for future issuance. We believe these factors provide capacity for subsequent issues of common stockCommon Stock or preferred stock.Preferred Stock.
The Preferred Stock has beenwas issued in public offerings in June 2016 and November 2021, and in two ATM offering programs. The Preferred Stock issued in the June 2016 public offering was consideration to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Pursuant to the November 2021 underwritten public offering, the Company issued 432,000 shares of Preferred Stock. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $9.5 million after underwriting discounts and other costs. The Preferred Stock (i) allows for redemption at our option (even in the event of a change of control), (ii) does not grant holders with voting control of our Board of Directors, and (iii) provides holders with a conversion option (into common stock) only upon a change of control which, upon conversion, would be subject to a limit on the maximum number of shares of common stock to be issued. Through October 31, 2022,April 30, 2023 we have issued 1,682,985 shares of our Preferred Stock.
During the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022,2023, the Company did not sell any shares of Common Stock or Series A Preferred Stock under the ATM Offering Program.
Due to the rising level of sales and production activities there are increasing requirements for purchases of inventory and other production costs. Additionally, due to component shortages and long-lead times for certain items there are requirements in some cases to purchase items well in advance. Furthermore, some suppliers require prepayments in order to secure some items. All of these factors combine to increase the Company’s working capital requirements. Furthermore, Management believes there are opportunities to increase production capacity and efficiencies. However, some of these opportunities may require additional investments such as in production equipment or other fixed assets. If we are unable to meet suppliers demands, we may not be able to produce products and fulfill orders from our customers.
We do expect additional collections from customers in the fourth quarter and beyond dueIn order to the expected increase in revenue. However, Management believes it prudent for the Company tofund future growth, we may explore sources of additional capital. Such sources include private or public issues of equity or debt securities, or a combination of such securities. Other sources could include secured debt financing, sale-leaseback transactions on owned real estatethe sale of assets or investment from strategic industry participants. The Company is currently exploring a number of such opportunities. There can be no assurance that any of these sources will be available to the Company, available in adequate amounts, or available under acceptable terms.
The following table sets forth selected historical information regarding cash flows from our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
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Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (2,251 | ) | $ | (11,228 | ) | ||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (149 | ) | 3,809 | |||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (1,895 | ) | 3,344 | |||||
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (7 | ) | 86 | |||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (4,302 | ) | $ | (3,989 | ) |
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Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (3,477 | ) | $ | (2,497 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by investing activities | 234 | 111 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 2,947 | (1,895 | ) | |||||
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | 12 | — | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (284 | ) | $ | (4,281 | ) |
As of OctoberJuly 31, 2022,2023, we had working capital of approximately $12.8$12.6 million, including cash and cash equivalents of approximately $812,000,$494,000, as compared to working capital of approximately $18.5$13.3 million, including cash and cash equivalents of approximately $5.1 million,$778,000, at January 31, 2022. Our working capital decreased during the first nine months of fiscal 2023 as compared to January 31, 2022 due primarily to reductions in cash and accounts receivable, partially offset by an increase in inventory.2023.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities. Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $2.3$3.5 million in the first ninesix months of fiscal 20232024 as compared to approximately $11.2$2.5 million in the first ninesix months of fiscal 2022.2023. The decreaseincrease in net cash used in operating activities in ninethe first six months of fiscal 20232024 compared to the prior year period was due mainly to cash provided by reductions in accounts receivable, increasesthe decrease in accounts payable and non-cash expenses, such as recognition of cumulative translation losses includedcoupled with the increase in our net loss from discontinued operations in the nine months ended October 31, 2022. The primary sources of cash used in operating activities was our net loss of approximately $9.5 million, partially offset by net change in working capital items, including accounts receivable, inventories and accounts payable, non-cash expenses, such as depreciation and stock-based compensation, and recognition of cumulative translation losses included in our net loss from discontinued operations.receivable.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities. Cash provided by investing activities during the first ninesix months of fiscal 2023 decreased2024 increased approximately $4.0 million$123,000 over the same period in fiscal 2022.2023. The decreaseincrease relates primarily to a reduction in sales of assets held-for-sale, together with an increase in purchasedecreased purchases of property, plant and equipment incompared to the first six months of fiscal 2023.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities. Net cash used inprovided by financing activities during the first ninesix months of fiscal 20232024 consisted of approximately $1.9$2.9 million of Preferred Stock dividend paymentsshort-term loans compared to cash used of approximately $1.8$1.9 million in the prior year period. In addition, proceeds from the sale ofperiod related to Preferred Stock and Common Stock totaled approximately $5.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2022.dividends.
As of OctoberJuly 31, 2022,2023, we have no funded debtshort-term loans, net of acquisition costs, of approximately $3.3 million. On August 21, 2023, the Company completed the Sale of Klein (see Note 2 – “Sale of Subsidiary and no obligations containing restrictive financial covenants.Subsequent Events” for additional details). In connection with the Sale of Klein, the Loan was subsequently paid in full (see Note 10 - "Notes Payable" for additional details).
We have determined that the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries are not deemed indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States as of OctoberJuly 31, 2022.2023. Furthermore, we have concluded that any deferred taxes with respect to the undistributed foreign earnings would be immaterial.
As of OctoberJuly 31, 2022,2023, we had deposits in foreign banks equal to approximately $606,000,$411,000, all of which we believe could be distributed to the United States without adverse tax consequences. However, in certain cases the transfer of these funds may result in withholding taxes payable to foreign taxing authorities. If withholding taxes should become payable, we believe the amount of tax withheld would be immaterial.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting PoliciesEstimates
Information regarding our critical accounting policies and estimates is included in Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2022.2023. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the three- and nine-monthsix-month periods ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022.2023.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to market risk, which is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market prices and rates. We have not entered, and do not intend to enter, into derivative financial instruments for hedging or speculative purposes.
Foreign Currency Risk
We operate in several foreign locations, which gives rise to risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. To the extent possible, we attempt to denominate our transactions in foreign locations in U.S. dollars. For those cases in which transactions are not denominated in U.S. dollars, we are exposed to risk from changes in exchange rates to the extent that non-U.S. dollar revenues exceed non-U.S. dollar expenses related to those transactions. Our non-U.S. dollar transactions are denominated primarily in British pounds, Singapore dollars and European Union euros. As a result of these transactions, we generally hold cash balances that are denominated in these foreign currencies. At OctoberJuly 31, 2022,2023, our consolidated cash and cash equivalents included foreign currency denominated amounts equivalent to approximately $78,000$221,000 in U.S. dollars. A 10% increase in the U.S. dollar as compared to each of these currencies would result in a loss of approximately $8,000$22,000 in the U.S. dollar value of these deposits, while a 10% decrease would result in an equal amount of gain. We do not currently hold or issue foreign exchange contracts or other derivative instruments to hedge these exposures.
Interest Rate Risk
As of OctoberJuly 31, 2022,2023, we havehad no interest-bearing bank debt on our balance sheet.with a variable rate.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, we have evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officers and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officers and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of OctoberJuly 31, 2022,2023, due to a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting that was disclosed onin our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2022.2023.
Remediation
As previously described in Part II, Item 9A, "Controls and Procedures" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2022,31, 2023, we are implementing a remediation plan to address the material weakness in our internal controls over financial reporting. The weakness will remain unresolved, until the applicable controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Other than changes in connection with the remediation plan discussed above, there was no change in our system of internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended OctoberJuly 31, 2022,2023, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
From time to time, we are a party to legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We are not currently a party to any legal proceedings, individually or collectively, that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition or is otherwise material.
In addition to the risk factors set forth below and the other information set forth elsewhere in this Form 10-Q,you should carefully consider the risks discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2022, and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2022, 2023, which risks could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2022, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2022, other than the updating risk factors below.2023. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2022, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2022,and below2023, are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, or future results.
The Company has deferred payment of dividends on its Series A Preferred Stock, which restricts our ability to undertake certain actions.
The Company deferred payment of the quarterly dividend on its Series A Preferred Stock for the second and third quarters of fiscal 2023. Prior to the declaration and payment of dividends our board of directors must determine, among other things, that funds are available out of the surplus of the Company and that the payment would not render us insolvent or compromise our ability to pay our obligations as they come due in the ordinary course of business. As a result, although the Series A Preferred Stock will continue to earn a right to receive dividends, the Company’s ability to pay dividends will depend, among other things, upon our ability to generate excess cash. During a deferral period, the Company is prohibited from paying dividends or distributions on its common stock, or redeeming any of those shares. Further, if the Company does not pay dividends on its Series A Preferred Stock for six or more quarters, the holders of Series A Preferred Stock will have the right to appoint two directors to the Company's board.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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(b) | Not applicable. |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Exhibits
The exhibits marked with the cross symbol (†) are filed (or furnished in the case of Exhibit 32.1) with this Form 10-Q.
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2.1 | Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. | 2.1 | ||||||||
3.1 | Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of MIND Technology, Inc. | Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. | 3.3 | |||||||
3.2 | Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. | 3.4 | ||||||||
3.3 | Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. | 3.5 | ||||||||
3.4 | Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 25, 2020. | 3.1 | ||||||||
3.5 | Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on October 25, 2021. | 3.5 | ||||||||
3.6 | Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 4, 2021. | 3.3 | ||||||||
3.7 | Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. | 3.1 | ||||||||
3.8 | Delaware Certificate of Merger, effective as of August 3, 2020 | Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. | 3.2 | |||||||
4.1 | Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed with the SEC on March 18, 2011. | 4.1 | ||||||||
4.2 | Form of Subordinated Indenture (including form of Subordinated Note) | Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed with the SEC on March 18, 2011. | 4.2 | |||||||
2.1 | Incorporated by reference to MIND Technology, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. | 001-13490 | 2.1 | |||||||
10.1 | Loan and Security Agreement, dated February 2, 2023, between the Borrowers and Sachem Capital Corp. | Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on February 8, 2023. | 10.1 | |||||||
3.1 | Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of MIND Technology, Inc. | Incorporated by reference to MIND Technology, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. | 001-13490 | 3.3 | ||||||
31.1† | ||||||||||
3.2 | Incorporated by reference to MIND Technology, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. | 001-13490 | 3.4 | |||||||
31.2† | ||||||||||
3.3 | Incorporated by reference to MIND Technology, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. | 001-13490 | 3.5 | |||||||
32.1† | ||||||||||
3.4 | Incorporated by reference to MIND Technology, Inc.’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 25, 2020. | 001-13490 | 3.1 | |||||||
101.INS† | Inline XBRL Instance Document | |||||||||
3.5 | Second Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of MIND Technology, Inc. 9.00% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock | Incorporated by reference to MIND Technology, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on October 25, 2021. | 333-260486 | 3.5 | ||||||
101.SCH† | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |||||||||
3.6 | Third Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of MIND Technology, Inc. 9.00% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock | Incorporated by reference to MIND Technology, Inc.’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 4, 2021. | 001-13490 | 3.3 | ||||||
101.CAL† | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation of Linkbase Document | |||||||||
3.7 | Incorporated by reference to MIND Technology, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. | 001-13490 | 3.1 | |||||||
101.DEF† | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |||||||||
3.8 | Delaware Certificate of Merger, effective as of August 3, 2020 | Incorporated by reference to MIND Technology, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. | 001-13490 | 3.2 | ||||||
101.LAB† | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |||||||||
4.1 | Incorporated by reference to Mitcham Industries, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed with the SEC on March 18, 2011. | 333-172935 | 4.1 | |||||||
101.PRE† | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |||||||||
104† | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
4.2 | Form of Subordinated Indenture (including form of Subordinated Note) | Incorporated by reference to Mitcham Industries, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed with the SEC on March 18, 2011. | 333-172935 | 4.2 |
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31.2† | ||||
32.1† | ||||
101.INS† | Inline XBRL Instance Document | |||
101.SCH† | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |||
101.CAL† | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation of Linkbase Document | |||
101.DEF† | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |||
101.LAB† | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |||
101.PRE† | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |||
104† | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC. | |
Date: | /s/ Robert P. Capps |
Robert P. Capps | |
President and Chief Executive Officer | |
(Duly Authorized Officer) |