UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q



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

For the quarterly period ended ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015



o	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: 001-34426

Astrotech Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Washington		91-1273737
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)

401 Congress Avenue, Suite 1650

Austin, Texas 78701

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(512) 485-9530

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 þNo ¨

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):



Large accelerated filer ¨	Accelerated filer ¨	Non-accelerated filer ¨	Smaller reporting company þ
		(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

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

As of ~~May 11,~~November 6, 2015, the number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding was: ~~21,290,263.~~20,700,673.

ASTROTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

ASTROTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share data)

~~(unaudited)~~(Unaudited)


	March 31, 2015			June 30, 2014			September 30, 2015			June 30, 2015

Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	6,666		$	3,831		$	1,356		$	2,330
Short-term investments	23,946			—			21,193			23,161
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	95			59			221			198
Inventory							783			509
Indemnity receivable	6,100			—			6,100			6,100
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	725			389			580			296
Discontinued operations – current assets	—			1,405
Total current assets	37,532			5,684			30,233			32,594
Property and equipment, net	2,699			1,211			3,631			3,108
Long-term investments	9,255			—			6,257			8,516
Discontinued operations – net of current assets	—			33,887
Total assets	$	49,486		$	40,782		$	40,121		$	44,218

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	462		$	996		$	261		$	398
Accrued liabilities and other	2,082			1,753			1,501			1,801
Income tax payable	300			—			—			190
Discontinued operations – current liabilities	—			7,344
Total current liabilities	2,844			10,093			1,762			2,389
Other liabilities	114			152			146			101
Discontinued operations – net of current liabilities	—			237
Total liabilities	2,958			10,482			1,908			2,490

Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)

Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, no par value, convertible, 2,500,000 authorized shares; no issued and outstanding shares, at March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014	—			—
Common stock, no par value, 75,000,000 authorized shares; 20,013,787 and 19,856,454 shares issued at March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014	184,088			183,866
Treasury stock, 524,285 and 311,660 at March 31, 2015 and at June 30, 2014, at cost	(775		)	(237		)
Preferred stock, no par value, convertible, 2,500,000 authorized shares; no issued and outstanding shares, at September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015							—			—
Common stock, no par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 21,864,548 shares issued at September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015; 20,700,673 and 20,743,973 shares outstanding at September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015, respectively							189,096			189,007
Treasury stock, 1,163,875 and 1,120,575 shares at cost at September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015, respectively							(2,789		)	(2,672		)
Additional paid-in capital	1,087			1,671			1,193			1,139
Accumulated deficit	(138,039		)	(156,800		)	(149,386		)	(146,022		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	13			—
Accumulated other comprehensive loss							(111		)	(23		)
Equity attributable to stockholders of Astrotech Corporation							38,003			41,429
Noncontrolling interest	154			1,800			210			299
Total stockholders’ equity	46,528			30,300			38,213			41,728
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	49,486		$	40,782		$	40,121		$	44,218

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

~~(unaudited)~~(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,						Nine Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended September 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014			2015			2014
Revenue	$	12		$	48		$	336		$	130		$	—		$	320
Cost of revenue	—			—			281			—			—			277
Gross profit	12			48			55			130			—			43
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	1,681			1,432			5,653			5,007			2,286			1,960
Research and development	659			645			2,335			1,800			1,264			692
Total operating expenses	2,340			2,077			7,988			6,807			3,550			2,652
Loss from operations	(2,328		)	(2,029		)	(7,933		)	(6,677		)	(3,550		)	(2,609		)
Interest and other income, net	76			—			112			9
Interest and other expense, net													99			12
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(2,252		)	(2,029		)	(7,821		)	(6,668		)	(3,451		)	(2,597		)
Income tax benefit (expense)	894			(360		)	2,953			1,371
Income tax (expense) benefit													(2		)	1,325
Loss from continuing operations	(1,358		)	(2,389		)	(4,868		)	(5,297		)	(3,453		)	(1,272		)
Discontinued operations (Note 3)
Income (loss) from operations of ASO business (including gain from sale of $25.6 million)	—			(1,022		)	26,933			1,855
Income tax benefit (expense)	(753		)	358			(3,315		)	(1,379		)
Income (loss) on discontinued operations	(753		)	(664		)	23,618			476
Income from discontinued operations													—			1,303
Income tax expense													—			(2,378		)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations													—			25,630
Income from discontinued operations													—			24,555
Net (loss) income	(2,111		)	(3,053		)	18,750			(4,821		)	(3,453		)	23,283
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(11		)	(216		)	(11		)	(681		)	(89		)	—
Net (loss) income attributable to Astrotech Corporation	$	(2,100	)	$	(2,837	)	$	18,761		$	(4,140	)	(3,364		)	23,283
Less: Deemed dividend to State of Texas													—			531
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders													$	(3,364	)	$	22,752

Amounts attributable to Astrotech Corporation:
Loss from continuing operations, net of tax	$	(1,347	)	$	(2,173	)	$	(4,857	)	$	(4,616	)	$	(3,364	)	$	(1,272	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(753		)	(664		)	23,618			476
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax													—			24,555
Net (loss) income attributable to Astrotech Corporation	$	(2,100	)	$	(2,837	)	$	18,761		$	(4,140	)	$	(3,364	)	$	23,283

Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted	19,497			19,486			19,561			19,479			20,705			19,548

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share:
Basic and diluted net (loss) income per common share:
Net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation from continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.28	)	$	(0.24	)	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.09	)
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations	(0.04		)	(0.03		)	1.21			0.02
Net income from discontinued operations													—			1.25
Net (loss) income attributable to Astrotech Corporation	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.14	)	$	0.93		$	(0.22	)	$	(0.16	)	$	1.16

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Available-for-sale securities
Net unrealized gains, net of taxes	$	8		$	—		$	8		$	—
Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Astrotech Corporation	$	(2,092	)	$	(2,837	)	$	18,769		$	(4,140	)
Available-for-sale securities:
Net unrealized loss, net of tax benefit of $33													$	(61	)	$	—
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses included in net (loss) income, net of tax of $2													4			—
Total comprehensive (loss) income													$	(3,421	)	$	23,283

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

~~(unaudited)~~(Unaudited)


	Nine Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended September 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	18,761		$	(4,140	)
Net (loss) income							$	(3,453	)	$	23,283
Less: Income from discontinued operations	(23,618		)	(476		)	—			(24,555		)
Net loss from continuing operations	(4,857		)	(4,616		)	(3,453		)	(1,272		)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	58			621			143			1
Depreciation and amortization	229			228
Amortization							20			—
Depreciation							102			85
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(36		)	129			(23		)	(267		)
Accounts payable	(534		)	(163		)	(137		)	(778		)
Other assets and liabilities	52			(239		)	(800		)	(571		)
Income tax	244			—
Income taxes payable							(190		)	1,053
Net cash used in operating activities-continuing operations	(4,844		)	(4,040		)	(4,338		)	(1,749		)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities-discontinued operations	(2,307		)	2,600
Net cash used in operating activities-discontinued operations							—			(1,370		)
Net cash used in operating activities	(7,151		)	(1,440		)	(4,338		)	(3,119		)

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investments	(33,201		)	—
Purchases of property and equipment, net	(1,755		)	(149		)
Net cash used in investing activities-continuing operations	(34,956		)	(149		)
Sale of available-for-sale investments							2,625			—
Maturities of held-to-maturity securities							1,494			—
Purchases of property and equipment							(638		)	(46		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities-continuing operations							3,481			(46		)
Net cash provided by investing activities-discontinued operations	53,189			1,335			—			52,591
Net cash provided by investing activities	18,233			1,186			3,481			52,545

Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of State of Texas funding, including deemed dividend	(2,331		)	—			—			(2,331		)
Payments for share buyback program	(538		)	—
Noncontrolling interest investment in subsidiary	165			—
Proceeds from common stock issuance	112			—
Payments for shares bought back							(117		)	—
Net cash used in financing activities-continuing operations	(2,592		)	—			(117		)	(2,331		)
Net cash used in financing activities-discontinued operations	(5,655		)	(290		)	—			(5,655		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(8,247		)	(290		)	(117		)	(7,986		)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents	2,835			(544		)	(974		)	41,440
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	3,831			5,096			2,330			3,831
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	6,666		$	4,552		$	1,356		$	45,271

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	63		$	177		$	—		$	63
Income taxes paid							$	198		$	—

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ASTROTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(1) General Information

Description of the Company – Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (“Astrotech,” “the Company,” “we,” ~~“us”~~“us,” or “our”), a Washington corporation organized in 1984, is an Austin, TXTexas based ~~technology~~holding company that ~~has evolved from over 30 years~~leverages management’s entrepreneurial expertise in ~~the human spaceflight, Space Shuttle,~~turnarounds, start-ups, and ~~Department of Defense ("DOD") satellite programs. The Company has become~~mergers and acquisitions to commercialize emerging disruptive technologies through its closely held subsidiaries with a ~~leader in the commercialization of government sponsored advanced space technologies. We are also evaluating potential investment opportunities where we can leverage~~focus on adding value for our ~~significant operating experience to add considerable value.~~shareholders.

Basis of Presentation – The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Astrotech Corporation in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange ~~Commission.~~Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending June 30, ~~2015.~~2016. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, ~~2014.~~2015.

~~Discontinued Operations~~ – On August 22, 2014, the Company completed the previously announced sale (“Asset Sale”) of substantially all of its assets used in the Company's former Astrotech Space Operations (“ASO”) business unit (the “ASO business”) to Lockheed Martin Corporation (the “Buyer”) for an agreed upon purchase price of $61.0 million, less a working capital adjustment. As of March 31, 2015, the estimated purchase price is $59.3 million, which included a working capital adjustment of $1.7 million.

As of March 31, 2015, the Company has received cash of $53.2 million and has recorded a receivable of $6.1 million for the indemnity holdback. In connection with the sale of our former ASO business unit, the outstanding debt of ASO was repaid with a portion of the proceeds. The Company has no other debt outstanding as of March 31, 2015. The condensed consolidated financial statements separately report discontinued operations, reflecting the former ASO business, and the results of continuing operations. The condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2014 and for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2014 have been reclassified to present the operations of the Company’s former ASO business unit as discontinued operations. Disclosures included herein pertain to the Company’s continuing operations unless noted otherwise (see Note 3 for more information).

Accounting Pronouncements – In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-8, “Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity”, which changes the criteria for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations and requires new disclosures about disposals of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the new definition. Early adoption of this ASU is permitted and is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of this ASU on its financial statements but will adopt this standard in fiscal year 2016.

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-9, ~~“Revenue~~Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)~~”. This ASU provides a single comprehensive~~, which supersedes the revenue recognition ~~model for all contracts with customers.~~requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, Revenue Recognition. The core principle ~~for recognizing~~of ASU 2014-9 is that an entity should recognize revenue ~~is clarified as~~to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ~~This ASU~~The guidance provides a five-step ~~analysis~~process to ~~determine how~~achieve that core principle. ASU 2014-9 requires disclosures enabling users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue ~~is recognized. The provisions of~~and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Additionally, qualitative and quantitative disclosures are required about contracts with customers, significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU ~~are~~2014-9 was to be effective for ~~interim and~~ annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, ~~although~~including interim periods within that reporting period. In 2015, the FASB ~~has proposed a delay~~issued ASU 2015-14 which delayed the required adoption date for public entities to periods beginning after December 15, 2017, although early adoption to the original effective date under ASU 2014-9 is permitted. Once implemented, the Company can use one of ~~this implementation by one year.~~two retrospective application methods for prior periods. Earlier application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the ~~impact of~~effect that the ~~pending~~ adoption of this ASU will have on its financial ~~statements as well as which method of adoption the Company will utilize.~~statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, ~~"Presentation~~“Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern."” This ASU requires management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the ability of a company to continue as a going concern for one year from the date the financial statements are issued or within one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued when applicable. Further, the ASU provides management guidance regarding its responsibility to disclose the ability of a company to continue as a going concern in the notes to the financial statements. This ASU is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU ~~No.~~ 2014-15 is not expected to have an impact on our financial statements; we will adopt this ASU in fiscal year 2017.

~~Table~~In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurements of ~~Contents~~Inventory.” This ASU requires management to evaluate inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is permitted by all entities as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact, if any, on its consolidated financial statements.

Segment Information – With the sale of the ~~ASO~~Astrotech Space Operations (“ASO”) business (see Note 3), the Company now operates a single reportable business unit, ~~Spacetech.~~Astro Scientific (formerly known as Spacetech). Since only one of the ~~Company operates in one segment,~~Company’s three distinct opportunities has material operations, all financial segment information required by FASB ~~Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC")~~ASC 280 can be found in the ~~condensed~~ consolidated financial statements.

~~Spacetech~~Astro Scientific

~~Spacetech~~Astro Scientific is a technology incubator designed to commercialize ~~space-industry~~emerging disruptive technologies. This business unit is currently pursuing three distinct opportunities:

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1^st Detect

1^st Detect develops, manufactures, and sells ~~miniaturized transportable mass spectrometers~~chemical analyzers that streamline processes for industrial use in the food and ~~related equipment. Mass spectrometers,~~beverage, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, research, and environmental markets as well as for government applications used in ~~general, measure~~explosive and chemical warfare detection for the ~~mass~~Department of Homeland Security and ~~relative abundance of ions in a sample to create a “mass spectrum”. This resulting mass spectrum is a unique fingerprint that can be compared to a reference library of mass spectra to verify~~ the ~~identity of a sample. Mass spectrometers~~military. Our chemical analyzers can identify chemicals with more accuracy and precision than competing ~~instruments~~analyzers given their extreme sensitivity and ~~specificity, and they are a staple of almost all analytical laboratories.~~specificity. By leveraging technology initiated by an engagement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”) to develop a mass spectrometer for the International Space Station (“ISS”), the Company has developed a series of ~~instruments~~analyzers that ~~are~~enable real time analytics that we believe to be significantly smaller, lighter, faster, and less expensive than competing mass spectrometers, and significantly more sensitive and accurate than other competing chemical detectors at a lower price point. Our efforts have resulted in a technology that has been or may be deployed in the following areas: analyzers.

~~Explosive device detection in airports~~

~~Military~~

~~Industrial process control~~

~~Food & beverage~~

~~Semiconductor~~

~~Oil & gas~~

~~Laboratory research~~

~~Petrochemical & refining~~

Our product portfolio currently consists of the following products:

MMS-1000™ - the MMS-1000™ is a small, low power desktop ~~mass spectrometer~~analyzer designed for the laboratory market. The unique design of this unit enables fast, quality chemical analysis and requires minimal benchtop space (about the size of a shoebox), requires less power than a typical light bulb, and unlike traditional instruments, requires no consumables or special infrastructure. It has been particularly well received by the laboratory research marketplace.

OEM-1000 - the OEM-1000 is ~~a mass spectrometer~~an original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) component that is designed to be integrated into ~~customers~~customers’ specific packaging and enclosures, and is well suited to be integrated with application specific sampling or separation technology. A variant, the OEM-1000PI has recently been integrated into a Thermogravimetric Analyzer (“TGA”) manufactured by RIGAKU Corp. of Tokyo, Japan, one of the leading instrumentation companies in Asia. The integrated instrument named Thermo iMS2 is the world’s first integrated TGA with MS/MS capabilities and is expected to be well received by the international research and development markets. A further variant of the OEM-1000 has been selected by Battelle, a leading supplier of military chemical detection equipment, for integration into the Next Generation Chemical Detector, a program under development by the DOD’s Joint Program Executive for Chemical and Biological Defense.

iONTRAC - the iONTRAC is a process analyzer utilizing an enhanced version of our core technology, which includes the ~~same mass spectrometer technology as the MMS-1000™. The iONTRAC provides near real-time monitoring~~addition and integration of ~~industrial processes such as petrochemical processing, food & beverage manufacturing,~~gas chromatography and semiconductor cleanroom environmental monitoring. The instrument is designed to autonomously monitor processes and report conditions over industry standard factory management system (“FMS”) infrastructure.continuous 24/7 operational features.

Astrogenetix

Astrogenetix is a biotechnology company ~~formed~~that is applying a fast-track on-orbit discovery platform using the International Space Station to commercialize products processed in the unique environment of microgravity. Astrogenetix pursued an aggressive space access strategy to take advantage of the NASA space shuttle program prior to its retirement in 2011. This strategy gave Astrogenetix unprecedented access to research in microgravity, as we flew experiments twelve times over a three year period. In collaboration with NASA,develop vaccines and other therapeutics. NASA has engaged the Center for Vaccine Development at the University of Maryland, one of the leading ~~vaccine development experts~~

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~~through a premier educational institution to independently evaluate Astrogenetix’s platform with specific direction~~vaccinology institutions in the world, to aid in the filing of an Investigational New Drug (“IND”) application for Salmonella. ~~Given that~~ NASA is providing much of the necessary funding for this research, ~~additional~~meaning little investment inis required of Astrogenetix ~~has been scaled back considerably~~ as efforts are concentrated on filing ~~this~~the IND. ~~The team is also evaluating a vaccine target for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (“MRSA”) based on early discoveries made in microgravity.~~ We have negotiated a Space Act Agreement with NASA for a minimum of twenty-eight additional space flights following the successful filing of the IND ~~for Salmonella.~~application.

Astral Images

Astral Images ~~Inc. ("Astral"~~(“Astral”) was created to commercialize ~~identified government funded satellite~~decades of image ~~correction technologies. During~~research from the ~~third quarter~~laboratories of 2015, Astral acquired certain defect correction technologies ("software") from Image Trends, Inc. ("Image Trends") in a transaction pursuant to Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. This acquisition excluded certain assets, including their consulting practice, which was the bulk of their revenue, and existing customer contracts that used acquired software as well as all their liabilities. Image Trends established a gold standard in film defect correction by expanding upon technology first developed by IBM and Kodak combined with classified satellite technology from government laboratories. Astral sells film-to-digital image enhancement, defect removal and ~~was~~color correction software, and post processing services providing economically feasible conversion of television and feature 35mm and 16mm films to the ~~intellectual property of interest in this acquisition. The total cost of the selected assets Astral acquired was $1.6 million, which was predominately~~new 4K ultra-high definition (“UHD”), high-dynamic range (“HDR”) format necessary for the software. Of the $1.6 million, $165 thousand was contributed by the non-controlling interest owner, which securitized his interest in the software. His $165 thousand later became his non-controlling basis in Astral, and was used as partnew generation of the asset purchase agreement with the bankruptcy court. The processes that were critical in producing sales from the software "as is" were not acquired. In conjunction with the asset purchase, we were able to hire several engineers who were critical in the creation of this technology. The engineers will allow the Company to enhance this technology to future opportunities in the digital ~~conversion and repair of feature films and film-based television series industries to the next generation Ultra-High Definition ("UHD") 4K standards.~~distribution.

(2) Investments

We use specific identification when determining realized gains and losses on our available-for-sale securities. The following tables summarize unrealized gains and losses related to our investments:


Available-for-Sale	March 31, 2015									September 30, 2015
(In thousands)	Adjusted		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair		Adjusted		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gain		Loss			Value		Cost		Gain		Loss			Value
Mutual Funds - Corporate & Government Debt	$	18,750	$	23	$	(10	)	$	18,763	$	14,619	$	—	$	(111	)	$	14,508
Total	$	18,750	$	23	$	(10	)	$	18,763	$	14,619	$	—	$	(111	)	$	14,508

For information on the unrealized holding ~~gains (losses)~~losses on available-for-sale investments reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into the consolidated statements of income, see ~~"Note~~“Note 10: Other Comprehensive ~~Income."~~Income (Loss).”

Held-to-Maturity March 31, 2015
(In thousands) Carrying Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Value Gain Loss Value
Cash & Cash Equivalents $ 6,666
$ —
$ —
$ 6,666
Fixed Income Bonds 3,523
—
(16 ) 3,507
Time Deposits 10,915
8
—
10,923
Total $ 21,104
$ 8
$ (16 ) $ 21,096

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Held-to-Maturity	September 30, 2015
(In thousands)	Carrying		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Value		Gain		Loss			Value
Fixed Income Bonds	$	3,515	$	—	$	(26	)	$	3,489
Time Deposits	9,427		10		(7		)	9,430
Total	$	12,942	$	10	$	(33	)	$	12,919

There were no investments at September 30, 2014.

We have certain financial instruments on our condensed consolidated balance sheet related to interest bearing time deposits and fixed income bonds. These held-to-maturity time deposits are included in ~~"Cash and cash equivalents" on our consolidated balance sheet~~“Short-term investments” if the maturities at the end of the reporting period were 90360 days or ~~less; otherwise, these investments are included in "Short-term investments" if the maturities at the end of the reporting period were 91-360 days~~less or ~~"Long-term investments"~~“Long-term investments” if the maturities at the end of the reporting period were over 360 days. Fixed income bonds, maturing over the next one to four years, are comprised of investments in various corporations with ratings of ~~BBB+~~BBB- or better.


	Carrying Value												Carrying Value
	Cash & Cash Equivalents				Short-Term Investments				Long-Term Investments				Short-Term Investments				Long-Term Investments
(In thousands)	March 31, 2015		June 30, 2014		March 31, 2015		June 30, 2014		March 31, 2015		June 30, 2014		September 30, 2015		June 30, 2015		September 30, 2015		June 30, 2015
Cash	$	4,208	$	3,831	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Money Market Funds	465		—		—		—		—		—
Mutual Funds - Corporate & Government Debt	—		—		18,763		—		—		—		$	14,508	$	17,227	$	—	$	—
Time deposits
Maturities from 1-90 days	1,993		—		—		—		—		—		950		1,496		—		—
Maturities from 91-360 days	—		—		5,183		—		—		—		5,735		4,438		—		—
Maturities over 360 days	—		—		—		—		5,732				—		—		2,742		4,990
Fixed Income Bonds
Maturities from 1-3 years	—		—		—		—		1,716		—		—		—		2,427		2,073
Maturities from 3-5 years	—		—		—		—		1,807		—		—		—		1,088		1,453
Total	$	6,666	$	3,831	$	23,946	$	—	$	9,255	$	—	$	21,193	$	23,161	$	6,257	$	8,516

(3) Discontinued Operations & Gain on the Sale of the ASO Business Unit

OnIn August ~~22,~~ 2014, the Company completed the previously announced sale of substantially all of its assets used in the ~~Company's~~Company’s former ASO business unit (the “Asset Sale”) to Lockheed Martin Corporation (“the ~~Buyer~~Buyer”) for an agreed upon sales price of $61.0 million, less a working capital adjustment. ~~As of March 31, 2015, the estimated~~The sales price iswas $59.3 million, which includes a working capital adjustment of $1.7 million. As of ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015, the Company has received cash of $53.2 million and has recorded a receivable of $6.1 million for the indemnity holdback. The indemnity holdback is being held in escrow under the terms of an escrow agreement until February 2016 (the 18-month anniversary of the consummation of the transaction). The Company believes it will fully realize the indemnity holdback in February 2016. The ASO business consisted of (i) ownership, operation, and maintenance of spacecraft processing facilities in Titusville, Florida and Vandenberg Air Force Base, California (“VAFB”); (ii) supporting government and commercial customers processing complex communication, earth observation, and deep space satellite launches; (iii) designing and building spacecraft processing equipment and facilities; and (iv) providing propellant services including designing, building, and testing propellant service equipment for fueling spacecraft.

Additionally, as part of the Asset Sale, the Company used a portion of the proceeds to pay off the outstanding balance of its term loan of $5.7 million, which was secured by certain assets of the ASO business. As such, 100% of the interest expense on the debt was allocated to discontinued operations in the amount of ~~$62 thousand~~$0 and ~~$188~~$62 thousand for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The sale of our former ASO business, which was previously reported within our former ASO business unit segment, resulted in a pre-tax gain of ~~$25.6~~$25.4 million ($~~23.7~~20.6 million after-tax) for the ~~nine months~~year ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2015. The pre-tax gain on this sale reflects the excess of the sum of the cash proceeds received over the net book value of the net assets of the Company’s former ASO business.

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The total pre-tax gain on the sale for the ~~nine months~~year ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2015, includes the following (in thousands):


Cash proceeds from the sale of the ASO business	$	53,189		$	53,189
Receivable for indemnity holdback	6,100			6,100
Liabilities assumed by the Buyer	2,478			2,478
Net book value of assets sold	(36,175		)	(36,175		)
Other	38			(156		)
Gain on sale of our former ASO business	$	25,630		$	25,436

The Company and the Buyer entered into a transition services agreement to which the Company and the Buyer agreed to provide the other party with certain services, including, among others, services related to benefits, human resources and payroll administration, cash management, financial statements, and compliance, each of a type currently provided by or for the Company or our former ASO business unit prior to the Asset Sale. Pursuant to the transition services agreement, the Company agreed to provide services to the Buyer for a period of up to one year, and the Buyer agreed to provide services to the Company for a period of up to six months. Each party ~~has~~had the option to extend the term of the services provided by the other party for a period of one year. ~~The services provided may be terminated~~No such extension was executed by ~~the party receiving such services on an individual basis upon 30 days’ notice to the providing~~either party. The party receiving services shall pay the providing party, as consideration for such services, on a time and materials basis, fees based upon an agreed upon set fringe rate and fee rate and the salary of the employee of the providing party who is providing such services.

While we are a party to the transition services agreement, we have determined that the continuing cash flows generated by this agreement did not constitute significant continuing involvement in the operations of our former ASO business. As such, the ~~net assets,~~ operating results and cash flows related to our former ASO business have been separately reflected as discontinued operations for the three ~~and nine~~ months ended ~~March 31, 2015 and~~September 30, 2014.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the major assets and liabilities of our former ASO business to the amounts reported in the previously reported condensed consolidated balance sheet (in thousands):

June 30,
2014
Carrying amounts of major classes of assets included as part of discontinued operations
Accounts receivable, net $ 1,220
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 185
Property and equipment, net 33,858
Other assets, net 29
Total assets of discontinued operations $ 35,292

Carrying amounts of major classes of liabilities included as part of discontinued operations
Accounts payable $ 184
Accrued liabilities and other 632
Short-term deferred revenue 873
Term note payable 5,655
Long-term deferred revenue 237
Total liabilities of discontinued operations $ 7,581

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The following table provides a reconciliation of the major components of income of our former ASO business to the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
March 31, Nine Months Ended
March 31,
2015 2014 2015 2014
Major line items constituting income of discontinued operations

Revenue $ —
$ 1,508
$ 2,807
$ 10,653
Cost of revenue —
(2,308 ) (1,313 ) (8,076 )
Selling, general and administrative —
(161 ) (128 ) (535 )
Other expense, net —
(61 ) (63 ) (187 )
Gain on sale of discontinued operations —
—
25,630
—
Income tax benefit (expense) (753 ) 358
(3,315 ) (1,379 )
Income (loss) on discontinued operations $ (753 ) $ (664 ) $ 23,618
$ 476

Revenue generated by our former ASO business unit payload processing facilities was recognized ratably over the occupancy period of the satellite while in those facilities from arrival through launch. Those contracts were firm fixed price mission specific contracts. The percentage-of-completion method was used for all contracts where incurred costs could be reasonably estimated and successful completion could be reasonably assured at inception. Changes in estimated costs to complete and provisions for contract losses were recognized in the period they become known. Below is a summary of revenue recognition methods under our former ASO business unit:



	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2015		2014
Major line items constituting income of discontinued operations
Revenue	$	—	$	2,807
Cost of revenue	—		(1,313		)
Selling, general and administrative	—		(128		)
Other expense, net	—		(63		)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations (1)	—		25,630
Income tax expense	—		(2,378		)
Gain on discontinued operations	$	—	$	24,555



~~Services/Products Provided~~1.	~~Contract Type~~	~~Method~~An adjustment of ~~Revenue Recognition~~
~~Payload Processing Facilities~~	~~Firm Fixed Price — Mission Specific~~	~~Ratably, over~~$194 thousand was made during the ~~occupancy period~~last quarter of ~~a satellite~~ ~~within the facility from arrival through launch~~

~~Construction Contracts~~	~~Firm Fixed Price~~	~~Percentage-of-completion based on costs incurred~~

~~Engineering Services~~	~~Cost Reimbursable~~ ~~Award/Fixed Fee~~	~~Reimbursable costs incurred plus award/fixed fee~~fiscal year 2015.

(4) Receivables – Indemnity Holdback Related to the Asset Sale

OnIn August ~~22,~~ 2014, the Company completed the Asset Sale. ~~As of March 31, 2015, the estimated~~The net purchase price iswas $59.3 million, which ~~includes~~included a working capital adjustment of $1.7 million. As of ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015, the Company ~~has~~ received cash of $53.2 million and ~~has~~ recorded a receivable of $6.1 million for the indemnity holdback.

As of the date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, no claims have been asserted against the indemnity holdback. The indemnity holdback amount, minus any amounts previously released in respect of ~~$6.1 million is being~~indemnity claims or held ~~in escrow under the terms of an escrow agreement until February 2016 (the 18-month anniversary of the consummation of the Asset Sale). Within~~back with respect to pending claims, will be released within three ~~business~~ days after the ~~18-month~~18^th month anniversary of the closing of the Asset Sale ~~the then-available indemnity escrow holdback (less any pending Buyer claims), will be released and paid~~pursuant to the ~~Company. The Company is currently not aware~~terms of ~~any pending claims.~~an escrow agreement.

(5) Noncontrolling Interest

~~In January 2010, restricted shares of Astrotech subsidiaries, 1~~^st Detect and Astrogenetix, were granted to certain employees, directors and officers, resulting in Astrotech owning less than 100% of the subsidiaries. The Company applied noncontrolling interest accounting from January 2010 through June 2014, which required us to clearly identify the noncontrolling interest in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and condensed consolidated statements of operations. We disclose three measures of net income (loss): net income (loss), net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and net income (loss) attributable to Astrotech Corporation. Our operating cash flows in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows reflect net income (loss) while our basic and diluted net income (loss) per share calculations reflect net income (loss) attributable to Astrotech Corporation.

~~During June 2014, the Company completed an internal reorganization involving both 1~~^st Detect and Astrogenetix which resulted in the two entities becoming wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, and which was effected through the relinquishment by certain employees of equity grants previously issued to them in 1^st Detect and Astrogenetix. The noncontrolling interest balance of $1.8 million at June 30, 2014 represented an interest held by the State of Texas Emerging Technology Fund, which was settled on August 28, 2014 for $2.3 million (see Note 12 for more information).

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During the third quarter of 2015, Astral Images was created in conjunction with a noncontrolling interest, resulting in Astrotech owning ~~67%~~72% of Astral. The Company applies noncontrolling interest accounting, which requires us to clearly identify the noncontrolling interest in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and condensed consolidated statements of operations. We disclose three measures of net income (loss): net income (loss), net ~~loss~~(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, and net income (loss) attributable to Astrotech Corporation. Our operating cash flows in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

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reflect net income (loss) while our basic and diluted net income (loss) per share calculations reflect net income (loss) attributable to Astrotech Corporation.

On August 28, 2014, we repaid the State of Texas Emerging Technology Fund $2.3 million to settle their $1.8 million interest in 1^st Detect (see Note 12 for more information).

The following table breaks down the changes in ~~Stockholders'~~Stockholders’ Equity ~~(amounts~~ in the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 (in thousands):

Astrotech Corp Stockholders' Equity Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiary Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance at June 30, 2014 $ 28,500
$ 1,800
$ 30,300
Stock based compensation 58
—
58
Repayment of State of Texas Emerging Technology Fund (531 ) (1,800 ) (2,331 )
Exercise of stock options 111
—
111
Payments for share buyback (538 ) —
(538 )
Noncontrolling interest funding of Astral Images —
165
165
Net change in available-for-sale securities 13
—
13
Net income attributable to Astrotech Corporation 18,761
—
18,761
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest —
(11 ) (11 )
Balance at March 31, 2015 $ 46,374
$ 154
$ 46,528



	Astrotech Corp Stockholders' Equity			Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiary			Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance at June 30, 2015	$	41,429		$	299		$	41,728
Stock based compensation	143			—			143
Share repurchases	(117		)	—			(117		)
Net change in available-for-sale securities	(88		)	—			(88		)
Net income attributable to Astrotech Corporation	(3,364		)	—			(3,364		)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			(89		)	(89		)
Balance at September 30, 2015	$	38,003		$	210		$	38,213

(6) Net Income (Loss) per Share

Basic net income (loss) per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and the if-converted method. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options and share-based awards.

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The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the computations of both basic and diluted net income (loss) per share (in thousands, except per share data):


	Three Months Ended March 31,						Nine Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended September 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014			2015			2014
Numerator:
Amounts attributable to Astrotech Corporation, basic and diluted:
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes													$	(3,451	)	$	(2,597	)
Income tax (expense) benefit													(2		)	1,325
Loss from continuing operations, net of tax	$	(1,347	)	$	(2,173	)	$	(4,857	)	$	(4,616	)	(3,453		)	(1,272		)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax	(753		)	(664		)	23,618			476
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest													(89		)	—
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax													—			24,555
Net (loss) income attributable to Astrotech Corporation	(2,100		)	(2,837		)	18,761			(4,140		)	(3,364		)	23,283
State of Texas deemed dividend (Note 12)	—			—			(531		)	—
Less: State of Texas deemed dividend (Note 12)													—			531
Net (loss) income attributable to Astrotech Corporation applicable to common shareholders	$	(2,100	)	$	(2,837	)	$	18,230		$	(4,140	)	$	(3,364	)	$	22,752

Denominator:
Denominator for basic net (loss) income per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation — weighted average common stock outstanding	19,497			19,486			19,561			19,479
Dilutive common stock equivalents — common stock options and share-based awards	—			—			—			—
Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation — weighted average common stock outstanding and dilutive common stock equivalents	19,497			19,486			19,561			19,479

Denominator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation — weighted average common stock outstanding													20,705			19,548
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share:
Net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation from continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.28	)	$	(0.24	)	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.09	)
Net (loss) income from discontinued operations	(0.04		)	(0.03		)	1.21			0.02
Net income from discontinued operations													—			1.25
Net (loss) income attributable to Astrotech Corporation applicable to common shareholders	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.14	)	$	0.93		$	(0.22	)	$	(0.16	)	$	1.16

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Options to purchase ~~1,018,750~~1,117,750 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $0.32 to ~~$2.60~~$3.20 per share outstanding for the three ~~and nine~~ months ended ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015 were not included in diluted net loss per share, as the inclusion of the potential common shares would have had an anti-dilutive effect on the loss from continuing operations.

(7) Revenue Recognition

Astrotech recognizes revenue employing several generally accepted revenue recognition methodologies. The methodology used is based on contract type and the manner in which products and services are provided.

Revenue is recognized when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when pervasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been provided, and collectability is reasonably assured.

(8) Debt

In October 2010, our former ASO business entered into a financing facility with a commercial bank providing a $7.0 million term loan and a $3.0 million revolving credit facility. The $7.0 million term loan was to terminate in October 2015 and the $3.0 million revolving credit facility expired in October 2012. The bank financing facilities were secured by the assets of our former ASO business, including accounts receivable, and required us to comply with designated covenants. On August 22, 2014, the Company used a portion of the proceeds from the Asset Sale to pay off the outstanding balance of its term loan of $5.7 million which is reported in the statement of cash flows as discontinued operations. The Company has no outstanding debt as of ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015.

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(9) Fair Value Measurement

The accounting standard for fair value measurements defines fair value, establishes a market-based framework or hierarchy for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The standard is applicable whenever assets and liabilities are measured and included in the financial statements at fair value.

The fair value hierarchy established in the standard prioritizes the inputs used in valuation techniques into three levels as follows:

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

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The following table presents the carrying amounts, estimated fair values, and valuation input levels of certain financial instruments as of ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015 and June 30, ~~2014:~~

2015:


	March 31, 2015		June 30, 2014			September 30, 2015
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount	Fair Value	Carrying Amount	Fair Value	Valuation Inputs
						Carrying		Fair Value Measured Using						Fair
(in thousands)						Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
Available-for-Sale Securities
Mutual Funds - Corporate & Government Debt	18,763	18,763	—	—	Level 1	$	14,508	$	14,508	$	—	$	—	$	14,508
Held-to-Maturity Securities
Bonds: 1-3 years	1,716	1,709	—	—	Level 2	2,427		—		2,410		—		2,410
Bonds: 3-5 years	1,807	1,798	—	—	Level 2	1,088		—		1,079		—		1,079
Time deposits: 1-90 days	1,993	1,993	—	—	Level 2	950		—		949		—		949
Time deposits: 91-360 days	5,183	5,180	—	—	Level 2	5,735		—		5,740		—		5,740
Time deposits: over 360 days	5,732	5,743	—	—	Level 2	2,742		—		2,741		—		2,741
Note Payable	—	—	5,655	5,655	Level 2
Total						$	27,450	$	14,508	$	12,919	$	—	$	27,427

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	June 30, 2015
	Carrying		Fair Value Measured Using						Fair
(in thousands)	Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
Available-for-Sale Securities
Mutual Funds - Corporate & Government Debt	$	17,227	$	17,227	$	—	$	—	$	17,227
Held-to-Maturity Securities
Bonds: 1-3 years	2,073		—		2,057		—		2,057
Bonds: 3-5 years	1,453		—		1,438		—		1,438
Time deposits: 1-90 days	1,496		—		1,496		—		1,496
Time deposits: 91-360 days	4,438		—		4,440		—		4,440
Time deposits: over 360 days	4,990		—		4,993		—		4,993
Total	$	31,677	$	17,227	$	14,424	$	—	$	31,651

The value of our available-for-sale investments is based on pricing from third party pricing vendors, who may use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1 inputs). Our held-to-maturity investments are recorded at amortized costs, as ~~management's~~management’s intent is to hold such investments until maturity. The fair value of our held-to-maturity investments with maturities less than 90 days is considered the amortized ~~value,~~value; the fair value measurements used for bonds and time deposits with maturities greater than 90 days is considered Level 2 and uses pricing from third party pricing vendors who use quoted prices for identical or similar securities in both active and inactive markets.

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(10) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Changes in the balances of each component included in accumulated other comprehensive income ("(loss) (“accumulated ~~OCI"~~OCI”) for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015, are presented below. ~~All~~The amounts below are ~~net of tax and exclude noncontrolling interest.~~pre-tax.

(In thousands) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Unrealized Gain in Mutual Fund Investments
Balance at June 30, 2014 $ —
Current period change in comprehensive other income $ 13
Balance at March 31, 2015 $ 13



(In thousands)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Unrealized Gain in Mutual Fund Investments
Balance at June 30, 2015	$	(23	)
Current period change in other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(94		)
Reclassification to net (loss) income for realized losses	6
Balance at September 30, 2015	$	(111	)

(11) Business Risk and Credit Risk Concentration Involving Cash

All of the Company’s revenue during the previous fiscal year came from one customer.

The Company maintains funds in bank accounts that may exceed the limit insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) of $250,000 per depositor. The risk of loss attributable to these uninsured balances is mitigated by depositing funds in what we believe to be high credit quality financial institutions. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.

(12) State of Texas Funding

In March 2010, the Texas Emerging Technology Fund awarded 1^st Detect $1.8 million for the development and marketing of the Miniature Chemical Detector, a portable mass spectrometer designed to provide mass spectrometry analytics in real time for explosive device detection in airports and the battlefield, industrial quality and process control, environmental field applications, and laboratory research. In exchange for the award, 1^st Detect granted a common stock purchase right and a note payable to the State of Texas. The economic substance of the transaction was that the State of Texas had purchased shares of 1^st Detect in exchange for the granted award. The note, which was treated economically as purchased shares and reflected in the equity section of the condensed consolidated balance sheet, equaled the disbursements to 1^st Detect to date and accrued interest at 8% per year. On August 28, 2014, 1^st Detect settled the funding and common stock repurchase right with a payment of $2.3 million. The Company has accounted for the difference between the $2.3 million paid and the $1.8 million received as a deemed dividend in its calculation of earnings per share.

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(13) Common Stock Incentive, Stock Purchase Plans and Other Compensation Plans

Stock Option Activity Summary

The Company’s stock option activity for three months ended September 30, 2015 was as follows:



	Shares (in thousands)		Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at June 30, 2015	1,128		$	1.53
Granted	—		—
Exercised	—		—
Canceled or expired	(10	)	0.45
Outstanding at September 30, 2015	1,118		$	1.54

The aggregate fair value of options exercisable at September 30, 2015 was $0.5 million as the fair value of the Company’s common stock is more than the exercise prices of these options. The aggregate fair value of all options outstanding at September 30, 2015 was $0.9 million.

The table below details the Company’s stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2015:



Range of exercise prices	Number Outstanding	Options Outstanding Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Number Exercisable	Options Exercisable Weighted- Average Exercise Price
$0.32 – 0.71	438,750	4.91	$	0.60	438,750	$	0.60
$1.20 – 2.60	570,000	8.10	1.94		282,500	1.20
$3.20 – 3.20	109,000	9.52	3.20		—	—
$0.32 – 3.20	1,117,750	6.57	$	1.54	721,250	$	0.83

Compensation costs recognized related to stock option awards were $54 thousand and $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. There were no options granted during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

Restricted Stock

No restricted stock was granted, vested, canceled, or expired during the three months ended September 30, 2015. Stock compensation expense related to restricted stock was $89 thousand and $1 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Treasury Stock

On December 12, 2014, the Board of Directors amended the stock repurchase program to allow for the repurchase of up to $5 million more treasury shares until December 31, 2015. During the three months ended September 30, 2015, the Company repurchased 43 thousand shares at a cost of $117 thousand. As of September 30, 2015 we have repurchased 1.2 million shares at a cost of $2.8 million. There were no stock repurchases during the three months ended September 30, 2014.

(14) Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that are more likely than not to be realized. As of ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015, the Company ~~has~~ established a full valuation allowance against all of its net deferred tax ~~assets to the extent they will not be utilized to offset the gain and income from discontinued operations.~~assets.

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To the extent that a loss from continuing operations can be utilized to offset the income otherwise resulting from discontinued operations, it has been recognized as a tax benefit from continuing operations. To the extent that a loss or credit carryover can be utilized to offset the income from discontinued operations, it has been recognized as a tax benefit from discontinued operations.

~~During~~For the ~~third quarter,~~three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company incurred pre-tax losses from continuing operations in the amount of ~~$2.1 million. As a result, there was a reclassification of approximately $735 thousand of additional benefit to continuing operations~~$3.5 million and ~~additional expense to discontinued operations as there was less benefit to the discontinued operations for the use of prior year Net Operating Losses ("NOLs").~~$2.6 million, respectively. The total effective tax rate for continuing operations ~~continues to be~~was approximately ~~38% fiscal year to date.~~

~~The disposition of~~0% and 51% for the ~~ASO business resulted in the recognition of a taxable gain of approximately $26.9 million. The Company will utilize losses generated during its current fiscal year ending June~~three months ended September 30, 2015 ~~as well as loss carryovers~~ and credits that are unrestricted by IRC Section 382 (which limits the utilization of loss carryovers). As of March 31, 2015, the Company expects that the gain will be offset by losses incurred during the fiscal year in the amount of $8.6 million; the remainder of the gain was offset by prior year NOLs. The Company is currently unable to reasonably estimate the impact of any additional losses that may occur during the remainder of its fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, the net federal and state tax impact of the

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disposition gain (net of the losses incurred during the nine months ended March 31, 2015,and the tax attribute carryovers from prior years) is $362 thousand, which is related to the Alternative Minimum Tax ("AMT") incurred in the amount of $337 thousand and current state tax expense of $25 thousand.2014, respectively.

For the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company’s effective tax rate differed from the federal statutory rate of 35%, primarily due to recording changes to the valuation allowance placed against its net deferred tax assets.

FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes (“FASB ASC 740”) addresses the accounting for uncertainty in income tax recognized in an entity’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. The Company has an unrecognized tax benefit of $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

Loss carryovers are generally subject to modification by tax authorities until three years after they have been utilized; as such, the Company is subject to examination for the fiscal years ended 2000 through present for federal purposes and fiscal years ended 2006 through present for state purposes.

~~(14)~~(15) Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is subject to various lawsuits and other claims in the normal course of business. In addition, from time to time, the Company receives communications from government or regulatory agencies concerning investigations or allegations of noncompliance with laws or regulations in jurisdictions in which the Company operates.

The Company establishes reserves for the estimated losses on specific contingent liabilities, for regulatory and legal actions where the Company deems a loss to be probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. In other instances, the Company is not able to make a reasonable estimate of liability because of the uncertainties related to the outcome or the amount or range of potential loss.

Litigation, Investigations and Audits – We are not party to, nor are our properties the subject of, any material pending legal proceedings, other than as set forth below:

Astrotech was previously named as a party to a suit filed in the Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit for Brevard County, Florida. This is an action for foreclosure of certain real estate and for debt. The Company was named as a party because it held an inferior lien against the property at issue and had to be named in the foreclosure action. No monetary relief was requested from ~~Astrotech at the time.~~Astrotech. In July 2014, the Company received a lump sum payment of $50 thousand, less legal fees, along with a release of liability in exchange for a release of its inferior mortgage. In October 2014, the underlying lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed and the case was closed.

~~(15) Subsequent Events~~

~~On April 7, 2015, the Company issued 1.8 million shares to the directors and certain employees of the Company. Of these shares, 286,000 are restricted and will vest over the next 3 years.~~

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “will,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” ~~“intends”~~“intends,” and other similar expressions. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in the statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

The effect of economic conditions in the United States or other nations that could impact our ability to sell our products and services or gain customers;

Our ability to raise sufficient capital to meet our long and short-term liquidity requirements;

Our ability to successfully pursue our business plan and execute our strategy;

Whether we will fully realize the economic benefits under our customer contracts;

Technological difficulties and potential legal claims arising from any technological difficulties;

Product demand and market acceptance risks, including our ability to develop and sell products and services to be used by governmental or commercial customers;

Uncertainty in government funding and support for key programs, grant opportunities, or procurements;

The impact of competition on our ability to win new contracts;

~~Uncertainty in securing reliable and consistent access to space, including the International Space Station (“ISS”);~~

Delays in the timing of performance under our contracts; and

Our ability to meet technological development milestones and overcome development challenges.

Although we believe that the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, therefore we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in our forward-looking statements, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives and plans will be achieved. Some of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements are more fully described in our ~~2014~~2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K, elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, or in the documents incorporated by reference herein. Except as may be required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or advise of any change in any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. In making these statements, we disclaim any obligation to address or update each factor in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or communications regarding our business or results, and we do not undertake to address how any of these factors may have caused changes to discussions or information contained in previous filings or communications. In addition, any of the matters discussed above may have affected our past results and may affect future results, so that our actual results may differ materially from those expressed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in prior or subsequent communications.

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

The following information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report.

Business Overview

Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (“~~Astrotech”,~~Astrotech,” “the ~~Company”, “we”, “us”~~Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Washington corporation organized in 1984, is an Austin, TXTexas based ~~technology~~holding company that ~~has evolved from over 30 years~~leverages management’s entrepreneurial expertise in ~~the human spaceflight, Space Shuttle,~~turnarounds, start-ups, and ~~Department of Defense ("DOD") satellite programs. The Company has become~~mergers and acquisitions to commercialize emerging disruptive technologies through its closely held subsidiaries with a ~~leader in the commercialization of government sponsored advanced space technologies. We also continuously evaluate potential investment opportunities where we can leverage~~focus on adding value for our ~~significant operating experience to add considerable value.~~shareholders.

On August 22, 2014, the Company completed the previously announced sale (“Asset Sale”) of substantially all of its assets used in the Company's former Astrotech Space Operations (“ASO”) business unit (“the ASO business”) to Lockheed Martin Corporation for an agreed upon purchase price of $61.0 million, less a working capital adjustment. As of March 31, 2015, the estimated purchase price is $59.3 million, which included a working capital adjustment of $1.7 million. As of March 31, 2015, the Company has received cash of $53.2 million, and has recorded a receivable of $6.1 million for the indemnity holdback. The indemnity holdback is being held in escrow under the terms of an escrow agreement until February 2016 (the 18-month anniversary of the consummation of the transaction). The Company believes it will fully realize the indemnity holdback in February 2016. Our former ASO business consists of (i) ownership, operation and maintenance of spacecraft processing facilities in Titusville, Florida and Vandenberg Air Force Base, California (“VAFB”); (ii) supporting government and commercial customers processing complex communication, earth observation and deep space satellite launches; (iii) designing and building spacecraft processing equipment and facilities; and (iv) providing propellant services including designing, building and testing propellant service equipment for fueling spacecraft.

With the sale of the Company’s former ~~ASO~~Astrotech Space Operations (“ASO”) business, the Company now operates a single reportable business unit, ~~Spacetech,~~Astro Scientific (formerly known as Spacetech), and its efforts are focused on the following:

• Working with customers and development partners to ~~build industry~~satisfy application specific ~~applications~~chemical detection objectives using our advanced chemical ~~detection mass spectrometry~~analyzers;

Extending our intellectual property portfolio by enhancing and refining our chemical analyzer technology;

• ~~Enhancing and extending the capabilities and fields of use of our mass spectrometry technology;~~

Enabling film restoration, enhancement, and digitization using an automated process that revives the original color and removes dust, scratches, and defects from film to restore it to its original condition;

Facilitating the shift from 2K resolution to ~~Ultra-High Definition ("UHD"~~ultra-high definition (“UHD”), high-dynamic range (“HDR”) 4K resolution, the format in which the ~~film scanning industry;~~next generation of digital video content will be distributed to the home; and

• ~~Commercializing unique space and defense related technologies; and~~

• Developing next generation vaccines using the unique environment of microgravity.

~~Spacetech~~Astro Scientific

~~Spacetech~~Astro Scientific is a technology incubator designed to commercialize ~~space-industry~~emerging disruptive technologies. ~~Spacetech~~Astro Scientific is currently pursuing three distinct opportunities:

1^st Detect

1^st Detect develops, manufactures, and sells ~~miniaturized transportable mass spectrometers~~chemical analyzers that streamline processes for industrial use in the food and ~~related equipment. Mass spectrometers,~~beverage, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, research, and environmental markets as well as for government applications used in ~~general, measure~~explosive and chemical warfare detection for the ~~mass~~Department of Homeland Security and ~~relative abundance of ions in a sample to create a “mass spectrum”. This resulting mass spectrum is a unique fingerprint that is compared to a reference library of mass spectra to verify~~ the ~~identity of a sample. Mass spectrometers~~military. Our chemical analyzers can identify chemicals with more accuracy and precision than competing ~~instruments~~analyzers given their extreme sensitivity and ~~specificity and they are a staple of almost all analytical laboratories.~~specificity. By leveraging technology initiated by an engagement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”) to develop a mass spectrometer for the International Space Station, ~~(“ISS”),~~ the Company has developed a series of ~~instruments~~analyzers that ~~are~~enable real time analytics that we believe to be significantly smaller, lighter, faster, and less expensive than competing ~~mass spectrometers and significantly more sensitive and accurate than other competing chemical detectors at a lower price point.~~ analyzers.

Our efforts have resulted in a technology that has been or will be deployed in the following areas:

Explosive device detection in airports - we believe our ~~device has~~analyzers have at least 100 times the specificity of the current generation of screening devices, meaning significantly fewer false alarms and a higher probability of threat detection. Our solution also has better resolution,

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translating into the detection of a broader range of compounds, which allows us to see not only traditional explosives, but also homemade and improvised explosives, ~~an area where~~which has proved challenging for the current ~~technology lags.~~technology.

Military - our technology is extremely sensitive, so we believe we can detect chemical warfare agents in much lower concentrations than incumbent technologies. The high level of specificity of our instrumentation not only improves detection of traditional threats, but also detects next generation chemical agents not easily detectable by current instrumentation. We expect that our products will be used to verify decontamination of previously contaminated sites, ~~and~~ to positively identify a suspect compound following an alarm on a less sophisticated ~~instrument.~~instrument, and to evaluate a blast site for the type of explosive used.

Industrial process ~~control~~controls - we are enabling cost effective real-time ~~in situ mass spectrometer~~in-situ analysis for the first time. While competing technologies can alarm when there is an anomaly in a process, our technology can provide production or line managers real-time insights about those deviations to enable quicker decisions.

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Food &and beverage - we are also enabling cost effective real-time ~~in situ mass spectrometer~~in-situ analysis for what we believe to be the first time in the food and beverage industry. Not only does our instrumentation provide a full set of information to more thoroughly analyze results when there is a deviation in quality, but we provide objectivity that is not possible with human taste testers.

Semiconductor - our products can easily detect excursion events. Most incumbent technologies are tuned to actively look for a particular known potential contaminant. Rather than being limited to one or a small set of potential contaminants, our instrument can warn of virtually any potential contaminant, often exposing excursions that would have otherwise gone undetected, making our product a much more robust solution.

Oil &and gas - given the sensitivity and speed of our technology, we believe we can detect smaller leaks in a pipeline sooner than the competition and we can more completely characterize production and potential production.

Laboratory research - our products are significantly less expensive than the competition and have a minimal footprint, making our products a great solution for entities with limited funding and counter space.


��	Laboratory research - we believe our products are significantly less expensive than the competition and have a minimal footprint, making our products a great solution for entities with limited funding and counter space.

Petrochemical &and refining - our products are able to provide real-time information upon which automated or human decisions may be made regarding product quality, efficiency of production, and feedstock performance.

Our product portfolio currently consists of the following products:

MMS-1000™ - the MMS-1000™ is a small, low power desktop mass spectrometer designed for the laboratory market. The unique design of this unit enables fast, quality chemical analysis, ~~and~~ requires minimal benchtop space (about the size of a shoebox), requires less power than a typical light bulb, and unlike traditional instruments, requires no consumables or special infrastructure. ~~It has been particularly well received by the laboratory research marketplace.~~

OEM-1000 - the OEM-1000 is ~~a mass spectrometer~~an original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) component that drives the MMS-1000™. It is designed to be integrated into ~~customers~~customers’ specific packaging and enclosures and is well suited to be integrated with application specific sampling or separation technology. A variant, the OEM-1000PI has recently been integrated into a Thermogravimetric Analyzer (“TGA”) manufactured by RIGAKU Corp. of Tokyo, Japan, one of the leading instrumentation companies in Asia. The integrated instrument named Thermo iMS2 is the world’s first integrated TGA with tandem mass spectrometry (“MS/MSMS”) capabilities and is expected to be well received by the international research and development markets. A further variant of the OEM-1000 has been selected by Battelle, a leading supplier of military chemical detection equipment, for integration into the Next Generation Chemical Detector ~~("NGCD"~~(“NGCD”), a program under development by the ~~DOD’s~~Department of Defense’s Joint Program Executive for Chemical and Biological Defense.

iONTRAC - the iONTRAC is a process analyzer utilizing ~~the same~~an enhanced version of our core mass spectrometer technology, aswhich includes the ~~MMS-1000™.~~addition and integration of gas chromatography and continuous 24/7 operational features. The iONTRAC provides ~~near~~ real-time in-situ monitoring of industrial processes ~~such as~~and we are targeting customers in petrochemical processing, food &and beverage manufacturing, critical infrastructure protection, and semiconductor ~~cleanroom~~clean-room environmental monitoring. The instrument is designed to autonomously monitor processes and to provide reports using industry standard factory management system (“FMS”) infrastructure.

Astrogenetix

Astrogenetix is a biotechnology company ~~formed~~that is applying a fast-track on-orbit discovery platform using the International Space Station to ~~commercialize products processed in the unique environment of microgravity. Astrogenetix pursued an aggressive space access strategy to take advantage of the NASA space shuttle program prior to its~~

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~~retirement in 2011. This strategy gave Astrogenetix unprecedented access to research in microgravity, as we flew experiments twelve times over a three year period. In collaboration with NASA,~~develop vaccines and other therapeutics. NASA has engaged the Center for Vaccine Development at the University of Maryland, one of the leading ~~vaccine development experts through a premier educational institution to independently evaluate Astrogenetix’s platform with specific direction~~vaccinology institutions in the world, to aid in the filing of an Investigational New Drug (“IND”) application for Salmonella. ~~Given that~~ NASA is providing much of the necessary funding for this research, ~~additional~~meaning little investment inis required of Astrogenetix ~~has been scaled back considerably~~ as efforts are concentrated on filing ~~this~~the IND. ~~The team is also evaluating a vaccine target for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (“MRSA”) based on early discoveries made in microgravity.~~ We have negotiated a Space Act Agreement with NASA for a minimum of twenty-eight additional space flights following the successful filing of the IND for Salmonella.

Astral Images

Astral Images, Inc. ~~("Astral"~~(“Astral”) was created to commercialize ~~identified government funded satellite~~decades of image ~~correction technologies. During~~research from the ~~third quarter~~laboratories of 2015, Astral acquired certain defect correction technologies ("software") from Image Trends, Inc. ("Image Trends") in a transaction pursuant to Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. This acquisition excluded certain assets, including their consulting practice, which was the bulk of their revenue, and existing customer contracts that used acquired software as well as all their liabilities. Image Trends established a gold standard in film defect correction by expanding upon technology first developed by IBM and Kodak combined with classified satellite technology from government laboratories. Astral sells film-to-digital image enhancement, defect removal and ~~was~~color correction software, and post processing services providing economically feasible conversion of television and feature 35mm and 16mm films to the ~~intellectual property of interest in this acquisition. The total cost of the selected assets Astral acquired was $1.6 million, which was predominately~~new 4K UHD HDR format necessary for the ~~software. Of the $1.6 million, $165 thousand was contributed by the non-controlling interest owner, which securitized his interest~~new generation of digital distribution. Due to a significant shift in the ~~software. His $165 thousand later became his non-controlling basis~~film scanning industry, most film assets will need to go through an upgrade to 4K to remain relevant for over-to-top distribution as television manufacturers sell more 4K televisions and consumer demand for such content accelerates.

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Astral is positioned to be a leader in Astral, and was used as part of the asset purchase agreement with the bankruptcy court. The processes that were critical in producing sales from the software "as is" were not acquired. In conjunction with the asset purchase, we were able to hire several engineers who were critical in the creation of this technology. The engineers will allow the Company to enhance this technology to future opportunities in the digital conversion and repair of feature films, ~~and film-based~~film based television series, ~~industries to the next generation Ultra-High Definition ("UHD") 4K standards.~~sporting events shot on film, film libraries, film archives, and consumer media.

~~Business Developments~~

~~Sale of Astrotech Space Operations business (“Asset Sale”)~~

On August 22, 2014, the Company completed the Asset Sale. As of March 31, 2015, the estimated purchase price is $59.3 million, which includes a working capital adjustment of $1.7 million. As of March 31, 2015, the Company has received cash of $53.2 million and has recorded a receivable of $6.1 million for the indemnity holdback. The indemnity holdback is being held in escrow under the terms of an escrow agreement until February 2016 (the 18-month anniversary of the consummation of the transaction). The Company expects to fully realize the indemnity holdback in February 2016. Our former ASO business consists of (i) ownership, operation and maintenance of spacecraft processing facilities in Titusville, Florida and VAFB; (ii) supporting government and commercial customers processing complex communication, earth observation and deep space satellite launches; (iii) designing and building spacecraft processing equipment and facilities; and (iv) providing propellant services including designing, building and testing propellant service equipment for fueling spacecraft.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we recorded a pre-tax gain of $25.6 million ($23.7 million, after tax) on the Asset Sale. All of the operations of our former ASO business, which were previously reported within our former ASO business unit segment, have been reclassified as discontinued operations in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, and as of June 30, 2014.

~~Payoff of Term Loan~~

On August 22, 2014, the Company used a portion of the proceeds from the Asset Sale to pay off the outstanding balance of its term loan of $5.7 million. The Company has no outstanding debt as of March 31, 2015.

~~Payoff of Texas Emerging Technology Fund Award~~

~~On August 28, 2014, the Company used a portion of the proceeds from the Asset Sale to settle its funding from the State of Texas Emerging Technology Fund for $2.3 million.~~

Critical Accounting Policies

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our ~~unaudited condensed~~ consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with United States ~~Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial statements.~~generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and

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judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

~~With~~Management believes there have been no significant changes during the ~~sale of our former ASO business unit, several of our critical accounting policies will no longer be applicable in subsequent fiscal years. Management will update its disclosure of~~three months ended September 30, 2015 to the items that we disclosed as our critical accounting policies and estimates in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Results of Operations

~~Quarter ended March 31, 2015 compared to Quarter ended March 31, 2014~~:

Selected consolidated financial data for the quarter ended ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015 and 2014 is as follows (in thousands):


	Quarter Ended March 31,						Quarter Ended September 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Revenue	$	12		$	48		$	—		$	320
Cost of revenue	—			—			—			277
Gross profit	12			48			—			43
Gross margin	—		%	—		%	—		%	13		%
Selling, general and administrative	1,681			1,432			2,286			1,960
Research and development	659			645			1,264			692
Operating expenses	2,340			2,077			3,550			2,652
Loss from operations	(2,328		)	(2,029		)	(3,550		)	(2,609		)
Other income, net	76			—			99			12
Income tax benefit (expense)	894			(360		)
Income tax (expense) benefit							(2		)	1,325
Loss from continuing operations	(1,358		)	(2,389		)	(3,453		)	(1,272		)
Discontinued operations
Loss from operations of former ASO business	—			(1,022		)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(753		)	358
Loss from discontinued operations	(753		)	(664		)
Net loss	(2,111		)	(3,053		)
Income from discontinued operations							—			1,303
Income tax (expense)							—			(2,378		)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations							—			25,630
Income from discontinued operations							—			24,555
Net (loss) income							(3,453		)	23,283
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(11		)	(216		)	(89		)	—
Net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation	$	(2,100	)	$	(2,837	)
Net (loss) income attributable to Astrotech Corporation							$	(3,364	)	$	23,283

Revenue – Total revenue decreased ~~$36~~$320 thousand, or ~~75%~~100%, during the ~~third~~first quarter of fiscal ~~2015,~~2016, compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2014. During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, we had revenue associated with a legacy handrail project of $48 thousand, and we had $12 thousand of incentive grant revenue related project that was completed during the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2015.

~~Gross Profit~~ ~~– Gross profit decreased $36 thousand or, 75%, during~~ During the ~~third~~first quarter of fiscal ~~2015 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2014 due to our decrease in~~2016, we had no revenue as ~~described above. Also, cost~~research-based milestones associated with unit sales continue to be booked as an offset of ~~revenues remained unchanged during the third quarter of fiscal 2015 at no cost of revenues in both the third quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014.~~

~~Operating Expenses~~ ~~– Our operating expenses increased $263 thousand, or 13%, during the third quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to the same period in~~R&D expense. In the prior ~~fiscal year. Significant changes to operating expenses included the following:~~

~~Selling, general and administrative expense increased by $249~~year, we had revenue of $320 thousand ~~or, 17%, primarily driven by additional headcount during the quarter.~~

~~Research and development expense increased $14 thousand, or 2%, primarily driven by additional headcount during the quarter.~~

~~Income Taxes on Continuing Operations~~ ~~– Our income tax benefit increased $1.3 million, or 348%, due to higher losses on continuing operations during the third quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.~~

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~~Discontinued Operations~~ – Discontinued operations includes the reclassification of operations of the Company’s former ASO business unit for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The loss from discontinued operations increased $89 thousand during the third quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to the same period in the prior year. Significant changes included the following:

Operating loss from discontinued operations decreased $1 million as our former ASO business unit’s operating results were only included through August 21, 2014; therefore, there was no income recognition for the three months ending March 31, 2015.

~~Cost of revenues from discontinued operations decreased $2 million due to our decreases in operating income as described above.~~

~~Nine months ended March 31, 2015 compared to Nine months ended March 31, 2014~~:

~~Selected consolidated financial data for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows (in thousands):~~

Nine Months Ended
March 31,
2015 2014
Revenue $ 336
$ 130
Cost of revenue 281
—
Gross profit 55
130
Gross margin 16 % — %
Selling, general and administrative 5,653
5,007
Research and development 2,335
1,800
Operating expenses 7,988
6,807
Loss from operations (7,933 ) (6,677 )
Other income 112
9
Income tax benefit 2,953
1,371
Loss from continuing operations (4,868 ) (5,297 )
Discontinued operations

Income from operations of former ASO business 26,933
1,855
Income tax expense (3,315 ) (1,379 )
Income from discontinued operations 23,618
476
Net income (loss) 18,750
(4,821 )
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (11 ) (681 )
Net income (loss) attributable to Astrotech Corporation $ 18,761
$ (4,140 )

~~Revenue~~ ~~– Total revenue increased $206 thousand, or 158%, for the nine months ended March 31, 2015, compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2014, due to~~associated with the first phase of a new subcontract agreement with a third party on the NGCD program.

Gross Profit – Gross profit decreased ~~$75~~$43 thousand, or ~~58%~~100%, during the ~~nine months ended March 31, 2015~~first quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to the ~~nine months ended March 31, 2014,~~first quarter of fiscal 2015 due to the decrease in revenue as described above. Also during the first quarter of fiscal 2016, cost of revenues decreased to no cost of revenues ~~being recorded during~~from $277 thousand in the ~~nine months ended March 31, 2014.~~first quarter of fiscal 2015.

Operating Expenses – Our operating expenses increased ~~$1.2 million,~~$898 thousand, or ~~17%~~34%, during the ~~nine months ended March 31, 2015,~~first quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to the ~~same period in the prior~~first quarter of fiscal ~~year.~~2015. Significant changes to operating expenses included the following:

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Selling, general and administrative expense increased by ~~$646~~$326 thousand, or 13%, primarily driven by transaction-related costs within Corporate operations, most notably an increase in legal expense as well as higher employee-related costs due to additional headcount within the Company.

~~Research and development expense increased by $535 thousand, or 30%~~17%, primarily driven by additional headcount during the ~~nine months ended March 31, 2015.~~quarter.

Research and development expense increased $572 thousand, or 83%, primarily driven by additional headcount during the quarter.

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Income Taxes on Continuing Operations – Our income tax benefit ~~increased $1.6~~decreased $1.3 million, or ~~115%~~100%, due to ~~higher losses on~~the allocation method of taxes between continuing and discontinued operations ~~during the nine months ended March 31, 2015, compared to the same period~~ in the prior fiscal year.

Discontinued Operations – Discontinued operations includes the reclassification of operations of the Company’s former ASO business unit for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2014. ~~Income from~~There was no activity in discontinued operations ~~increased $23.1 million during~~for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in the prior year. Significant changes included the following:~~September 30, 2015.

Gain on the Asset Sale of $25.6 million ($23.7 million after-tax) which reflects the excess of the sum of the cash proceeds received over the net book value of the net assets of the Company’s former ASO business unit.

Operating income from discontinued operations increased by $25.1 million as our former ASO business unit’s operating results were only included through August 21, 2014 in the nine months ended March 31, 2015, compared to the full nine months ended March 31, 2014.

~~Income tax expense increased $1.9 million due to the gain on the ASO transaction, offset by net operating loss carryforwards allocated to discontinued operations.~~

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following is a summary of the change in our cash and cash equivalents (in thousands):


	Nine Months Ended March 31,									Three Months Ended September 30,
	2015			2014			change			2015			2014			change
Cash flows from continuing operations:
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(4,844	)	$	(4,040	)	$	(804	)	$	(4,338	)	$	(1,749	)	$	(2,589	)
Net cash used in investing activities	(34,956		)	(149		)	(34,807		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities										3,481			(46		)	3,527
Net cash used in financing activities	(2,592		)	—			(2,592		)	(117		)	(2,331		)	2,214
Net cash used in continuing operations	(42,392		)	(4,189		)	(38,203		)	(974		)	(4,126		)	3,152

Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(2,307		)	2,600			(4,907		)
Net cash used in operating activities										—			(1,370		)	1,370
Net cash provided by investing activities	53,189			1,335			51,854			—			52,591			(52,591		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(5,655		)	(290		)	(5,365		)	—			(5,655		)	5,655
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	45,227			3,645			41,582			—			45,566			(45,566		)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents	$	2,835		$	(544	)	$	3,379		$	(974	)	$	41,440		$	(42,414	)

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments

As of ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015, we held cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $22.5 million, and our working capital was approximately $28.5 million. As of June 30, 2015, we had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of ~~$30.6~~$25.5 million and our working capital was approximately ~~$34.7 million. As of June 30, 2014, we had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $3.8 million and our working capital was approximately $(4.4)~~$30.2 million. Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments ~~increased~~decreased by approximately ~~$26.8~~$2.9 million as of ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015, as compared to June 30, ~~2014,~~2015, due to ~~proceeds received from the sale of our former ASO business unit.~~normal operating activity.

Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations increased to ~~$4.8~~$4.3 million for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015, compared to ~~$4.0~~$1.7 million for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2014, which was primarily the result of increased losses from operations of $2.2 million and ~~net~~increase in income tax ~~asset~~payable of ~~$244 thousand associated with our net loss~~$1.2 million, partially offset by $0.6 million change in accounts payable and $0.2 million change in accounts receivable.

Investing Activities

Cash provided by investing activities from continuing operations increased $3.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014. Cash from the sale and maturity of investments has been used to fund continuing operations.

~~Net~~

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Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities from continuing operations decreased $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014. The decrease was due to the payoff of equity funding from the State of Texas Emerging Technology Fund for $2.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014. This was partially offset by the $0.1 million used for shares that the Company repurchased during the three months ended September 30, 2015.

Discontinued Operations

There was no cash provided by or used in operating activities from discontinued operations during the three months ended September 30, 2015, compared to net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations ~~was $2.3~~of $1.4 million for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~March 31, 2015, compared to net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations of $2.6 million for the nine months ended March 31,~~September 30, 2014. The change was related to the sale of our former ASO business unit during the prior ~~to the end of the nine months ended March 31, 2015.~~fiscal year.

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~~Investing Activities~~

~~Cash~~There was no cash provided by or used in investing activities from ~~continuing~~discontinued operations ~~for~~during the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015, ~~increased $34.8 million~~ compared to ~~the nine months ended March 31, 2014. The proceeds from the sale of the ASO business were~~net cash used ~~to purchase investments.~~

~~Cash provided by~~in investing activities from discontinued operations ~~increased to $53.2~~of $52.6 million for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~March 31, 2015, compared to $1.3 million for the nine months ended March 31,~~September 30, 2014, which was due to the sale of our former ASO business.

~~Financing Activities~~

Cash used in financing activities from continuing operations increased $2.6 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2015, compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2014. The increase was due to the payoff of funding from the State of Texas Emerging Technology Fund for $2.3 million. There was ~~also $0.5 million used for shares bought back during this period.~~

~~Cash~~no cash provided by or used in financing activities from discontinued operations ~~increased~~during the three months ended September 30, 2015, compared to net cash used in financing activities from discontinued operations of $5.7 million for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~March 31, 2015, compared to $0.3 million for the nine months ended March 31,~~September 30, 2014. This ~~increase~~decrease was related to the payoff of our term loan that was secured by the assets of our former ASO business ~~unit.~~unit, following the sale of the ASO business.

~~Debt~~

~~Credit Facilities~~

In October 2010, our former ASO business entered into a financing facility with a commercial bank providing a $7.0 million term loan note and a $3.0 million revolving credit facility. The $7.0 million term loan was to terminate in October 2015, and the $3.0 million revolving credit facility expired in October 2012. On August 22, 2014, the Company used a portion of the proceeds from the sale of its former ASO business to pay off the outstanding balance of its term loan of $5.7 million.

Liquidity

As of ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015, we had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of ~~$30.6~~$22.5 million and our working capital was approximately ~~$34.7~~$28.5 million, which ~~excludes~~includes an indemnity cash holdback receivable of $6.1 million being held in escrow as part of the sale of our ASO business. The indemnity cash holdback, or portion thereof, may be received ~~no later than~~in February 2016 subject to certain conditions in the asset purchase agreement entered into in connection with the ~~Asset Sale.~~sale of the ASO business.

Our future capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including our success in developing and expanding markets for our products, payments under possible future strategic arrangements, continued progress of our research and development of potential products, the need to acquire licenses to new technology, costs associated with increasing our manufacturing and development ~~facilities,~~capabilities, costs associated with strategic acquisitions including integration costs and assumed liabilities, ~~litigation expense~~ and the status of competitive products and potential cost associated with both protecting and defending our intellectual property. In addition, actions taken as a result of the ongoing internal evaluation of our business could result in expenditures not currently contemplated in our estimates for 2015. We believe, however, that our existing cash and cash equivalents are sufficient to fund our operating expenses, capital equipment requirements and other expected liquidity requirements for the coming year.2016. Factors that could affect our capital requirements, in addition to those listed above, include continued collections of accounts receivable consistent with our historical experience and our ability to manage product development efforts.

On August 22, 2014, we completed the Asset Sale. As of March 31, 2015, the estimated purchase price is $59.3 million, which includes a working capital adjustment of $1.7 million. As of March 31, 2015, the Company has received cash of $53.2 million and has recorded a receivables of $6.1 million for the indemnity holdback. The indemnity holdback is being held in escrow under the terms of an escrow agreement until February 2016 (the 18-month anniversary of the consummation of the transaction). A portion of the proceeds from the sale was used to pay off the term loan of $5.7 million and to settle our funding from the State of Texas Emerging Technology Fund for $2.3 million. The remaining funds will fund current operations and support strategies for our remaining business unit, Spacetech.

We believe we have sufficient liquidity to continue to fund our operating expenses, capital requirements, and other expected liquidity requirements over the next fiscal year.

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Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that are more likely than not to be realized. As of ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015, the Company has established a full valuation allowance against all of its net deferred tax ~~assets to the extent they will not be utilized to offset the gain and income from discontinued operations.~~assets.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ~~(“Exchange~~(the “Exchange Act”), which are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report. Based on the evaluation and criteria of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(d) during the quarter ended ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are ~~party~~subject to legal proceedings and business disputes involving ordinary routine legal matters and claims incidental to our business. The ultimate legal and financial liability with respect to such matters generally cannot be estimated with certainty and requires the use of estimates in recording liabilities for potential litigation settlements or awards against us. Estimates for losses from ~~time~~litigation are made after consultation with outside counsel. If estimates of potential losses increase or the related facts and circumstances change in the future, we may be required to ~~time~~record either more or less litigation expense. As of September 30, 2015, we are not involved in any pending or threatened legal proceedings that we believe could reasonably be expected to ~~certain claims, litigation, audits and investigations. Potential liabilities associated with these types of proceedings could~~ have a material ~~impact~~adverse effect on our financial ~~position,~~condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Astrotech was named as a party to a suit filed in the Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit for Brevard County, Florida. This is an action for foreclosure of certain real estate and for debt. The Company was named as a party because it held an inferior lien against the property at issue and had to be named in the foreclosure action. No monetary relief was requested from Astrotech at the time. In July 2014, the Company received a lump sum payment of $50 thousand, less legal fees, along with a release of liability in exchange for a release of its inferior mortgage. In October 2014, the underlying lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed and the case was closed.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

~~Not applicable to~~We are a smaller reporting ~~companies.~~company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information required under this Item.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Purchase of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers (amounts in thousands of dollars, except share data and per share amounts).

On December 16, 2014, we announced a share repurchase program pursuant to which our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $5 million of our outstanding common stock shares. As of ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2015, we had repurchased approximately ~~$282 thousand~~$0.5 million worth of Astrotech Corporation common stock as part of the current share buyback program. To date, we have approximately $2.8 million worth of Astrotech stock in treasury stock.

The following table ~~provides information with respect to purchases under our share repurchase program~~identifies all repurchases during the ~~third quarter of~~three months ended September 30, 2015.


Fiscal Month	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans		Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs		Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2015	53,825	$	2.48	$	53,825	$	4,718,320
July 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015								43,300	$	2.69	43,300	$	4,508,325
Total	53,825	$	2.48	53,825		$	4,718,320	43,300	$	2.69	43,300

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

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The following exhibits are filed herewith:



Exhibit No.	Description	Incorporation by Reference

3.1	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Astrotech Corporation	Filed herewith.

4.1	Astrotech Corporation amended and restated 2008 Stock Incentive Plan

~~4.2~~	~~Astrotech Corporation amended and restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan~~Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Form 8-K filed on August 11, 2015.

~~10.1~~	~~Amended and Restated consulting agreement with VC Holdings, Inc.~~

31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.	Filed herewith.

31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.	Filed herewith.

32.1	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.	Filed herewith.

101	The following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for the period ended ~~December 31, 2014,~~September 30, 2015, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language: (i) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (iv) Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.(1)	Filed herewith.

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

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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.



		Astrotech Corporation

Date: ~~May 11,~~November 10, 2015		/s/ Eric Stober
		Eric Stober
		Chief Financial Officer

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION	34

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)	34
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	1817
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	2523
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	2523

PART II: OTHER INFORMATION	2624

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	2624
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS	2624
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	2624
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES	2624
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	2624
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION	2624
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS	2625



	June 30, 2014
Carrying amounts of major classes of assets included as part of discontinued operations
Accounts receivable, net	$	1,220
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	185
Property and equipment, net	33,858
Other assets, net	29
Total assets of discontinued operations	$	35,292

Carrying amounts of major classes of liabilities included as part of discontinued operations
Accounts payable	$	184
Accrued liabilities and other	632
Short-term deferred revenue	873
Term note payable	5,655
Long-term deferred revenue	237
Total liabilities of discontinued operations	$	7,581