UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2009.
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-10690
LATTICE INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware | | 22-2011859 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | | (I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) | | Identification No.) |
7150 N. Park Drive, Pennsauken, New Jersey | | 08109 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip code) |
Issuer's telephone number: (856) 910-1166
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
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 x No o
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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o |
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Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS
DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes o No o
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: As of August 17, 2009, there were 16,929,953 outstanding shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, $.01 par value.
LATTICE INCORPORATED
JUNE 30, 2009 QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. Financial Statements | 3 |
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 13 |
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risks | 17 |
Item 4T. Controls and Procedures | 17 |
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings | 17 |
Item 1A. Risk Factors | 17 |
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 17 |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 17 |
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 18 |
Item 5. Other Information | 18 |
Item 6. Exhibits | 18 |
SIGNATURES | 19 |
Lattice Incorporated and Subsidaries
Consolidated Balance sheets
| | June 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Audited) | |
ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 171,245 | | | $ | 1,363,130 | |
Accounts receivable | | | 4,063,355 | | | | 3,560,690 | |
Inventories | | | 41,684 | | | | 30,704 | |
Other current assets | | | 199,335 | | | | 51,008 | |
Total current assets | | | 4,475,619 | | | | 5,005,532 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | | 53,863 | | | | 21,090 | |
Goodwill | | | 3,599,386 | | | | 3,599,386 | |
Other intangibles, net | | | 1,811,252 | | | | 2,409,748 | |
Other assetes | | | 55,734 | | | | 54,459 | |
Total assets | | $ | 9,995,854 | | | $ | 11,090,215 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 2,174,346 | | | $ | 1,698,551 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 2,252,785 | | | | 1,741,891 | |
Notes payable | | | 613,305 | | | | 1,766,098 | |
Derivative liability | | | 264,676 | | | | 200,606 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 5,305,112 | | | | 5,407,146 | |
Long term liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Long Term Debt | | | 348,053 | | | | 666,515 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | 873,573 | | | | 1,200,283 | |
Total long term liabilities | | | 1,221,626 | | | | 1,866,798 | |
Total liabilities | | | 6,526,738 | | | | 7,273,944 | |
Minority interest | | | 182,833 | | | | 193,280 | |
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Shareholders' equity | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stock - .01 par value | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stock series A 9,000,000 shares authorized, 7,810,686 and 7,838,686 issued | | | 78,107 | | | | 78,387 | |
Preferred Stock series B 1,000,000 shares authorized 1,000 000 issued | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,000 | |
Preferred Stock series C 575,000 shares authorized 520,000 issued | | | 5,200 | | | | 5,200 | |
Common stock - .01 par value, 200,000,000 authorized, | | | | | | | | |
16,942,428 and 16,842,428 issued, and 16,639,441 and 16,539,441 outstanding respectively | | | 169,425 | | | | 168,425 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 38,669,442 | | | | 38,418,897 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (35,087,795 | ) | | | (34,499,822 | ) |
| | | 3,844,379 | | | | 4,181,087 | |
Common stock held in treasury, at cost | | | (558,096 | ) | | | (558,096 | ) |
Shareholders' equity | | | 3,286,283 | | | | 3,622,991 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 9,995,854 | | | $ | 11,090,215 | |
See Accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Finanical Statements
Lattice Incorporated and Subsidaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
| | Six Months Ended | | | Three Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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Revenue - Technology Services | | $ | 7,367,448 | | | $ | 6,881,682 | | | $ | 3,860,923 | | | $ | 3,527,669 | |
Revenue - Technology Products | | | 607,135 | | | | 437,311 | | | | 305,777 | | | | 200,418 | |
Total Revenue | | | 7,974,583 | | | | 7,318,993 | | | | 4,166,700 | | | | 3,728,087 | |
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Cost of Revenue - Technology Services | | | 5,217,955 | | | | 5,003,050 | | | | 2,776,859 | | | | 2,633,724 | |
Cost of Revenue - Technology Products | | | 223,054 | | | | 168,016 | | | | 107,647 | | | | 79,478 | |
Total cost of revenue | | | 5,441,009 | | | | 5,171,066 | | | | 2,884,506 | | | | 2,713,202 | |
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Gross Profit | | | 2,533,574 | | | | 2,147,927 | | | | 1,282,194 | | | | 1,014,885 | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative | | | 2,361,793 | | | | 2,551,383 | | | | 1,239,801 | | | | 1,436,837 | |
Research and development | | | 295,677 | | | | 217,657 | | | | 143,182 | | | | 109,172 | |
Amortization expense | | | 598,496 | | | | 740,458 | | | | 299,248 | | | | 372,057 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 3,255,966 | | | | 3,509,498 | | | | 1,682,231 | | | | 1,918,066 | |
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Loss from operations | | | (722,392 | ) | | | (1,361,571 | ) | | | (400,037 | ) | | | (903,181 | ) |
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Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative income (expense) | | | (64,070 | ) | | | 2,554,590 | | | | 108,373 | | | | 2,374,923 | |
Other expense | | | 0 | | | | 2,607,525 | | | | 0 | | | | 2,607,525 | |
Interest expense | | | (124,312 | ) | | | (81,446 | ) | | | (48,121 | ) | | | (30,625 | ) |
Finance expense | | | (1,802 | ) | | | (1,466 | ) | | | (776 | ) | | | (1,014 | ) |
Total other income (expense) | | | (190,184 | ) | | | 5,079,203 | | | | 59,476 | | | | 4,950,809 | |
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Minority Interest income | | | 10,447 | | | | 55,419 | | | | 5,052 | | | | 27,997 | |
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Net income (loss) before taxes | | | (902,129 | ) | | | 3,773,051 | | | | (335,509 | ) | | | 4,075,625 | |
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Income taxes (benefit) | | | (326,710 | ) | | | (348,416 | ) | | | (163,355 | ) | | | (174,208 | ) |
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Net Income (loss) | | $ | (575,419 | ) | | $ | 4,121,467 | | | $ | (172,154 | ) | | $ | 4,249,833 | |
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Net income (Loss) applicable to common shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (575,419 | ) | | $ | 4,121,467 | | | $ | (172,154 | ) | | $ | 4,249,833 | |
Series B Preferred stock dividend | | | (12,554 | ) | | | (25,000 | ) | | | (6,277 | ) | | | (12,500 | ) |
Income (Loss) applicable to common stockholders | | $ | (587,973 | ) | | $ | 4,096,467 | | | $ | (178,431 | ) | | $ | 4,237,333 | |
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Income (Loss) per common share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | 0.24 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.25 | |
Diluted | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.03 | |
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Weighted average shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 16,720,555 | | | | 16,829,428 | | | | 16,739,444 | | | | 16,829,428 | |
Diluted | | | 16,720,555 | | | | 56,250,208 | | | | 16,739,444 | | | | 54,403,291 | |
See Accompanying notes to condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Lattice Incorporated and Subsidaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| | Six Months ended | |
| | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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Cash flow from operating activities: | | | | | | |
Net loss before preferred dividends | | $ | (575,419 | ) | | $ | 4,121,467 | |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net used for operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Derivative (income) expense | | | 64,070 | | | | (2,554,590 | ) |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | 598,496 | | | | 744,114 | |
Extinguishment (gain) loss | | | | | | | (2,607,525 | ) |
Deferred income taxes | | | (326,710 | ) | | | (348,416 | ) |
Minority interest | | | (10,447 | ) | | | (55,419 | ) |
Share-based compensation | | | 251,266 | | | | 56,041 | |
Depreciation | | | - | | | | 15,579 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
(Increase) decrease in: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | (1,184,897 | ) | | | 159,138 | |
Inventories | | | (10,980 | ) | | | 9,138 | |
Other current assets | | | (144,621 | ) | | | 11,708 | |
Other assets | | | (1,275 | ) | | | 65,839 | |
Increase (decrease) in: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 971,355 | | | | (328,698 | ) |
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Total adjustments | | | 206,257 | | | | (4,833,091 | ) |
Net cash provided by ( used in) operating activities | | | (369,162 | ) | | | (711,624 | ) |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of equipment | | | (32,773 | ) | | | (32,844 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (32,773 | ) | | | (32,844 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Payments on notes payable | | | (14,000 | ) | | | (84,500 | ) |
Bank line-of-credit borrowings (payments), net | | | (775,950 | ) | | | 659,111 | |
Net cash provided by (used in) by financing activities | | | (789,950 | ) | | | 574,611 | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | (1,191,885 | ) | | | (169,857 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period | | | 1,363,130 | | | | 769,915 | |
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period | | $ | 171,245 | | | $ | 600,058 | |
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Supplemental cash flow information | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid in cash | | $ | 100,769 | | | $ | 56,194 | |
Taxes paid | | $ | 4,805 | | | $ | - | |
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Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Financing Activities | | | | | | | | |
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Sale of accounts receivable by factor proceeds paid directly | | | | | | | | |
to Private Bank Facility | | $ | 682,232 | | | $ | - | |
Preferred stock dividends | | $ | 6,277 | | | $ | 12,500 | |
Conversion of 28,000 preferred share into 100,000 of common | | $ | (280 | ) | | $ | - | |
Conversion of 28,000 preferred share into 100,000 of common | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | - | |
Additional paid in capital | | $ | (720 | ) | | $ | - | |
See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Lattice Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
Note 1 - Organization and summary of significant accounting policies:
a) Organization
Lattice Incorporated (the "Company") was incorporated in the State of Delaware May 1973 and commenced operations in July 1977. The Company began as a provider of specialized solutions to the telecom industry. Throughout its history Lattice has adapted to the changes in this industry by reinventing itself to be more responsive and open to the dynamic pace of change experienced in the broader converged communications industry of today. Currently Lattice provides advanced solutions for several vertical markets. The greatest change in operations is in the shift from being a component manufacturer to a solution provider focused on developing applications through software on its core platform technology. To further its strategy of becoming a solutions provider, the Company acquired a majority interest in “SMEI” in February 2005. In September 2006 the Company purchased all of the issued and outstanding shares of the common stock of Ricciardi Technologies Inc. (“RTI”). RTI was founded in 1992 and provides software consulting and development services for the command and control of biological sensors and other Department of Defense requirements to United States federal governmental agencies either directly or through prime contractors of such governmental agencies. RTI’s proprietary products include SensorView, which provides clients with the capability to command, control and monitor multiple distributed chemical, biological, nuclear, explosive and hazardous material sensors. With the SMEI and the RTI acquisitions, approximately 92% of the Company’s revenues are derived from solution services. RTI’s income and expresses are included in the results of operations from September 19, 2006. In January 2007, we changed our name from Science Dynamics Corporation to Lattice Incorporated.
b) Basis of Presentation going concern
At June 30, 2009 the Company has a working capital deficiency of $829,000 including non-cash derivative liabilities of approximately $265,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company had a loss from operations of approximately $722,000 of which $598,000 was from non-cash amortization of intangibles and $251,000 was from non-cash share based compensation. This condition taken in conjunction with the Company’s history of operating losses raises doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is highly dependent upon management’s continuing and successful execution on its business plan to achieve profitability and availability of financing. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
c) Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
The condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2009 and for the six and three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, such condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for the fair representation of the consolidated financial position and the consolidated results of operations. The consolidated results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year end December 31, 2008 appearing in Form 10K filed on April 13, 2009.
d) Principles of consolidation:
The consolidated financial statements included the accounts of the Company and all of its subsidiaries in which a controlling interest is maintained. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. For those consolidated subsidiaries where Company ownership is less than 100%, the outside stockholders' interests are shown as minority interests. Investments in affiliates over which the Company has significant influence but not a controlling interest are carried on the equity basis.
e) Use of estimates:
The preparation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates form the basis for judgments made about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Estimates and judgments are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances. However, future events are subject to change and the best estimates and judgments routinely require adjustment. US GAAP requires estimates and judgments in several areas, including those related to impairment of goodwill and equity investments, revenue recognition, recoverability of inventory and receivables, the useful lives long lived assets such as property and equipment, the future realization of deferred income tax benefits and the recording of various accruals. The ultimate outcome and actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used.
f) Reclassification
Certain March 31, 2009 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the June 30, 2009 presentation.
g) Share-based payments
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), Accounting for Share-based payments , to account for compensation costs under its stock option plans and other share-based arrangements. Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company utilized the intrinsic value method under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees . Statement 123R requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values. For purposes of estimating fair value of stock options, we use the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation technique. At June 30, 2009, there was approximately $899,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation awards granted. The $899,000 will be charged to operations over the weighted average remaining service period. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 share-based compensation was $251,266 compared to $56,041 in the year ago period and $125,633 and 9,833 for three months ended June 30,2009 and 2008 respectively.
h) Events occurring after reporting date
The Company has evaluated events and transactions that occurred between June 30, 2009 and August 19, 2009, which is the date the financial statements were issued for possible disclosure and recognition in the financial statements. See Note 9 for subsequent events.
i) Recent accounting pronouncements
In the opinion of management, there are no recent accounting pronouncements that will have a material effect on the company’s consolidated financial statements.
Note 2- Segment reporting
Management views its business as one reportable segment: Government services. The Company evaluates performance based on profit or loss before intercompany charges.
| | Six Months Ended | | | Three Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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Revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Goverment Services | | $ | 7,367,448 | | | $ | 6,725,594 | | | $ | 3,860,923 | | | $ | 3,421,451 | |
Other | | | 607,135 | | | | 593,399 | | | | 305,777 | | | | 306,636 | |
Total Consolidated Revenues | | $ | 7,974,583 | | | $ | 7,318,993 | | | $ | 4,166,700 | | | $ | 3,728,087 | |
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Gross Profit: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Government Services | | $ | 2,149,493 | | | $ | 1,802,417 | | | $ | 1,084,064 | | | $ | 846,655 | |
Corporate and other | | | 384,081 | | | | 345,510 | | | | 198,130 | | | | 168,230 | |
Total Consolidated | | $ | 2,533,574 | | | $ | 2,147,927 | | | $ | 1,282,194 | | | $ | 1,014,885 | |
| | June 30 | | | December 31 | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Total Assets: | | | | | | |
Goverment Services | | $ | 9,523,380 | | | $ | 10,127,333 | |
Corporate and Other | | | 472,474 | | | | 962,882 | |
Total Consolidated Assets | | $ | 9,995,854 | | | $ | 11,090,215 | |
Note 3 – Factoring agreement:
On July 17, 2009, the Company terminated its factoring arrangement with Republic Capital Access (“RCA”) and entered into a financing and security agreement with Action Capital. There are no outstanding balances owed to RCA as of June 30, 2009 nor was any amounts owed as of the July 17th termination date. (See note 9)
Due from Factor: | | | | |
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| | Six months ended June 30, | | |
| | 2009 | | |
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Accounts receivable factored | | $ | 1,825,991 | | |
Amounts advanced | | | 1,808,413 | | |
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| | June 30, | | |
| | 2009 | | |
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Due from Factor, net of fees | | $ | -0- | | |
Note 4 - - Notes payable
Notes payable consists of the following as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008:
| | June 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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Bank line-of-credit (a) | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,458,183 | |
Note Payble – former RTI owners (b) | | | 750,000 | | | | 750,000 | |
Notes payable to Stockholders/director (c ) | | | 211,358 | | | | 224,430 | |
Total notes payable | | | 961,358 | | | | 2,432,613 | |
Less current maturities | | | (613,305 | ) | | | (1,766,098 | ) |
Long-term debt | | $ | 348,053 | | | $ | 666,515 | |
(a) Bank line-of-credit:
The line of credit with Private Bank matured February 28, 2009. The outstanding balance with Private Bank of $1,455,650 was paid in full on March 11, 2009.
(b) Note payable - former RTI owners:
In accordance with the Settlement Agreement with Michael Ricciardi as owner representative of the former RTI shareholders the Company issued a 24 month promissory note to the former RTI shareholders. The promissory bears interest at a rate of 10%. Commencing in October 2008, the Company is required to make payments consisting solely of interest for the initial 12 months that the promissory note is outstanding. Commencing in October 2009, the Company is required to make monthly payments of principal of $62,500 plus interest. A total of $562,500 of this note is due within the next twelve months and classified as current with monthly payments of $62,500 starting October 2009.
(c) Notes payable stockholders/officers:
The Company owed a balance at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 of $0 and $8,000 respectively to a former officer/ stockholder of the Company.
At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 the Company had a balance owing on a term note payable of $211,358 and $216,430 respectively, with a director of the Company. The note bears interest at 21.5% per annum and is payable monthly in amounts ranging from $6,000 to $10,000 with any residual balance maturing December 2011.
Note 5 - Derivative financial instruments:
The balance sheet caption derivative liabilities consist of Warrants, issued in connection with the 2005 Laurus Financing Arrangement, the 2006 Omnibus Amendment and Waiver Agreement with Laurus, and the 2006 Barron Financing Arrangement. These derivative financial instruments are indexed to an aggregate of 4,313,465 shares of the Company’s common stock as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 and are carried at fair value.
The valuation of the derivative warrant liabilities is determined using a Black Scholes Merton Model. Freestanding derivative instruments, consisting of warrants and options that arose from the Laurus and Barron financing are valued using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation methodology because that model embodies all of the relevant assumptions that address the features underlying these instruments. Significant assumptions used in the Black Scholes models as of June 30, 2009 included conversion or strike prices ranging from $0.10 - $1.10; historical volatility factors ranging from 122.18% - 123.01% based upon forward terms of instruments; terms-remaining term for all instruments; and a risk free rate ranging from 1.64% - 3.53%.
Note 6 - Major Customers and Concentrations
Our government service segment’s primary "end-user" customer is the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) which accounted for approximately 93% and 94% of our total revenues for six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 they accounted for 92% and 95% of our total revenue. Accounts receivable for these contracts totaled at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was $3,826,985 and $3,335,667 respectively.
Included in the government segment is two contract vehicles that account for 74% and 65% of its sales in the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 respectively and 70% and 55% of its sales in the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 respectively Accounts receivable for these contracts totaled at June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $2,925,982 and $2,354,713 respectively.
Note 7 – Earnings per share
| | Six Months | | | Three Months | |
| | Ended June 30, | | | Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Income (loss) applicable to common shareholders | | $ | (587,973 | ) | | $ | 4,096,467 | | | $ | (178,431 | ) | | $ | 4,237,333 | |
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Reconciliation to numerator for diluted earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income on derivative warrants | | | - | | | | (2,554,590 | ) | | | - | | | | (2,374,923 | ) |
Preferred stock dividends | | | - | | | | 25,000 | | | | - | | | | 12,500 | |
Numerator for diluted earnings per share | | $ | (587,973 | ) | | $ | 1,566,877 | | | $ | (178,431 | ) | | $ | 1,874,910 | |
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Weighted average shares | | | 16,720,555 | | | | 16,829,428 | | | | 16,739,444 | | | | 16,829,428 | |
Reconciliation to denominator for diluted earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Dilutive derivative warrants | | | - | | | | 5,004,267 | | | | - | | | | 3,286,262 | |
Shares indexed to convertible preferred stock | | | - | | | | 34,110,568 | | | | - | | | | 34,110,568 | |
Dilutive employee options | | | - | | | | 305,945 | | | | - | | | | 177,033 | |
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Denominator for diluted earnings per share | | | 16,720,555 | | | | 56,250,208 | | | | 16,739,444 | | | | 54,403,291 | |
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Earnings per common share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.25 | |
Diluted | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.03 | |
Note 8 - Subsequent Events
Action Capital Line of Credit:
On July 17, 2009, the Company terminated its factoring arrangement with Republic Capital Access (“RCA”) and entered into a financing and security agreement with Action Capital. There are no outstanding balances owed to RCA as of June 30, 2009 nor was any amounts owed as of the July 17th termination date.
Also on July 17, 2009, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ricciardi Technologies, Inc. (“RTI”), entered into a Financing and Security Agreement (the “Action Agreement”) with Action Capital Corporation (“Action Capital”).
Pursuant to the terms of the Action Agreement, Action Capital agreed to provide the Company with advances of up to 90% of the net amount of certain acceptable account receivables of the Company (the “Acceptable Accounts”). An acceptable receivable is one that is approved by Action Capital and less than 90 days old. The maximum amount eligible to be advanced to the Company by Action Capital under the Action Agreement is $3,000,000. The Company will pay Action Capital interest on the advances outstanding under the Action Agreement equal to the prime rate of Wachovia Bank, N.A. in effect on the last business day of the prior month plus 1%. In addition, the Company will pay a monthly fee to Action Capital equal to 0.75% of the total outstanding balance at the end of each month.
In addition, pursuant to the Action Agreement, the Company granted Action Capital a security interest in certain assets of the Company including all, accounts receivable, contract rights, rebates and books and records pertaining to the foregoing.
Royal Bank America Leasing Equipment Lease:
On June 16, 2009 Lattice entered an equipment lease financing agreement with Royal Bank America Leasing to purchase approximately $130,000 in equipment for our Telecom business. The terms of which included monthly payments of $5,196 per month over 32 months and a $1.00 buy-out at end of the lease term. As of June 30, 2009, no payments on the equipment credit facility had been advanced by Royal Bank to 3rd party vendors. Accordingly, the Company did not record any liability in its Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2009.
Modification of Employee Options:
At the Board meeting held July 15, 2009, the Board of Directors of Lattice approved the re-pricing of outstanding employee options to current market. Under the modification, outstanding options would be re-priced at current market ( $0.09 per share at July 15 close) and extend vesting period an additional year. The Company currently has 7,680,000 employee options outstanding issued under its 2002 and 2008 stock options plans ranging in strike price from $0.33 to $1.80. The Company will record any incremental expense as a result of the re-pricing.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The information in this report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This Act provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information about themselves so long as they identify these statements as forward looking and provide meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ from the projected results. All statements other than statements of historical fact made in this report are forward looking. In particular, the statements herein regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this report and with our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. This discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein will necessarily continue into the future, or that any conclusion reached herein will necessarily be indicative of actual operating results in the future. Such discussion represents only the best present assessment of our management.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Lattice Incorporated was incorporated in the State of Delaware in May 1973 and commenced operations in July 1977. We have been developing and delivering secure technologically advanced communication solutions for over twenty-five years and recently expanded our product offering to include IT solutions with the acquisition of 86% of Systems Management Engineering, Inc. ("SMEI") on February 14, 2005. In September 2006, pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 12, 2006 (the "RTI Agreement"), the Company purchased all of the issued and outstanding shares of the common stock of Ricciardi Technologies Inc. ("RTI"). RTI was founded in 1992 and provides software consulting and development services for the command and control of biological sensors and other Department of Defense requirements to United States federal governmental agencies either directly or though prime contractors of such governmental agencies RTI's proprietary products include SensorView, which provides clients with the capability to command, control and monitor multiple distributed chemical, biological, nuclear, explosive and hazardous material sensors. RTI is headquartered in Manassas, Virginia. The purchase of RTI's common stock was completed on September 19, 2006.
We intend to continue the expansion of our sales efforts both within the federal government secure software solutions space and commercial accounts. We continue to build upon our recent success in these markets by expanding our marketing efforts through our direct sales strategy. Our strong contract backlog has given us an opportunity to expand our existing revenue base. With regards to our acquisition strategy, we will continue to pursue profitable companies with proprietary products and services we can sell to our existing customers and which have synergies with our existing business.
We derive substantially all of our revenues from governmental contracts under which we act as both a prime contractor and indirectly as a subcontractor. Revenues from government contracts accounted for approximately $7,367,000 or 92% of our overall revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Of our total government contract revenues, approximately 90% were from Prime contract vehicles.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008
REVENUES:
Total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2009 increased by $438,613 or 11.77% to $4,166,700 compared to $3,728,087 for the three months ended June 30, 2008. Our Goverment Services segment which represents revenues from professional engineering services to Federal government Dept of Defense (DoD) agencies accounted for 93% of total revenues. The increase was mainly attributable to a formula based price increase on our cost plus contracts which is based on our projected indirect overhead costs relative to our direct labor costs. Cost plus contracts accounted for approximately 80% of our government service revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2009.
GROSS MARGIN:
Gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $1,282,194, an increase of $267,309 or 26.3% compared to the $1,014,885 for three months ended June 30, 2008. Gross margin, as a percentage of revenues, increased to 30.8% from 27.2% for the same period in 2008. The increase in percentage was primarily due to an increase in gross margin from Government services related to pricing on our cost-plus contract vehicles compared to prior year levels. This was partially offset by an increase in lower margin revenues handled by subcontractors relative to total revenues.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES:
Research and development expenses consist primarily of salaries and related personnel costs, and consulting fees associated with product development in our Technology Products segment. For the three months ended June 30, 2009, research and development expenses increased to $143,182 as compared to $109,172 for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The increase was mostly due to market adjustments to salary levels for technical staff. Management believes that continual enhancements of the Company's existing products are required to enable the Company to maintain its current competitive position.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
Selling, General and administrative ("SG&A") expenses consist primarily of expenses for management, fringe benefits, indirect overhead, labor costs of billable technical staff not charged to a project or contract, finance, administrative personnel, legal, accounting, consulting fees, sales commissions, marketing, facilities costs, corporate overhead and depreciation expense. For the three months ended June 30, 2009, SG&A expenses decreased to $1,239,801 from $1,436,837 in the comparable period prior year. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A was 29.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2009 versus 38.5% in the comparable period a year ago. The decrease in expense was mainly attributable to nonrecurring litigation costs included in the prior year period .
AMORTIZATION EXPENSES:
Non-cash amortization expenses related to intangible assets acquired in the acquisitions of RTI and SMEI are stated separately in our statement of operations.. Amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $299,248 compared to $372,057 for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease is attributed to certain intangibles being fully amortized in 2008 and an impairment charge to the carrying value of intangibles taken in the 4th quarter of 2008..
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Interest Expense increased to $48,121 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $30,625 for the three months ended June 30, 2008. Interest expense in 2009 was comprised primarily of interest charges on its revolving line-of-credit and short term notes. The increase is attributed to higher interest rate we pay on our line of credit versus prior year level combined with interest expense incurred on the $750,000 note with the former owners of RTI.
NET INCOME:
The Company's net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $172,154 compared to net income of $4,249,833 for the three months ended June 30, 2008.It should be noted that the net income in the year ago quarter included non-cash derivative income of $2,374,923 and a gain on extinguishment of $2,607,525 related to the exchange of Preferred Series C Stock for outstanding warrants held by Barron Partners L.P. Excluding these amounts, the year ago net income adjusts to a net loss of $730,000
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 COMPARED TO THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008
REVENUES:
Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2009 increased by $655,590 or 9.0% to $7,974,583 compared to $7,318,993 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. Our Goverment Services segment which represents revenues from professional engineering services to Federal government Dept of Defense (DoD) agencies accounted for 92% of total revenues. The increase was mainly attributable to a formula based price increase on our cost plus contracts which is based on our projected indirect overhead costs relative to our direct labor costs. Cost plus contracts accounted for approximately 80% of our government service revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
GROSS MARGIN:
Gross margin for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $2,533,574, an increase of $385,647or 18% compared to the $2,147,927 for six months ended June 30, 2008. Gross margin, as a percentage of revenues, increased to 31.8% from 29.3% for the same period in 2008. The increase was mainly attributable to the rate increase on our cost plus contract vehicles and higher margin on our subcontractor revenues partially offset by an unfavorable shift in revenue mix towards subcontractor revenues relative to direct labor or in-house revenues. Lower margin subcontractor revenues as a percentage of our total government services revenue was 54% versus 51% in the prior period.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES:
Research and development expenses consist primarily of salaries and related personnel costs, and consulting fees associated with product development in our Technology Products segment. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, research and development expenses increased to $295,577 as compared to $217,657 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase was mostly due to market level adjustments to salaries for technical staff. Management believes that continual enhancements of the Company's existing products are required to enable the Company to maintain its current competitive position.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
Selling, General and administrative ("SG&A") expenses consist primarily of expenses for management, fringe benefits, indirect overhead, finance, administrative personnel, legal, accounting, consulting fees, sales commissions, marketing, facilities costs, corporate overhead and depreciation expense. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, SG&A expenses decreased to $2,361,793 from $2,551,383 in the comparable period prior year. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A was 29.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 versus 34.9% in the comparable period a year ago. The decrease in expense was mainly attributable to nonrecurring litigation and integration expenses incurred in the prior year period partially offset by an increase in selling and marketing costs .
AMORTIZATION EXPENSES:
Non-cash amortization expenses related to intangible assets acquired in the acquisitions of RTI and SMEI are stated separately in our statement of operations.. Amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $598,496 compared to $740,458 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease is attributable to certain intangibles being fully amortized in 2008 and reduced amortization expense as a result of an impairment charge to the carrying value of intangibles taken in the 4th quarter of 2008.
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Interest Expense increased to $124,312 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $81,446 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. Interest expense in 2009 was comprised primarily of interest charges on its revolving line-of-credit and short term notes. The increase is attributed to higher interest rate we pay on our line of credit versus prior year level combined with interest expense incurred on the $750,000 note with the former RTI shareholders.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Going concern considerations:
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The going concern basis was due to the Company’s historical negative operating cash flow and losses. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 we had negative cash flows from operations of $369.162 and the Company’s working capital deficiency at June 30, 2009 was $829,493 including non-cash derivative liabilities of $264,676. These conditions raise doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to improve near term operating performance; continued availability under its line of credit financing and its ability to raise alternative financing in a difficult credit environment.
On July 17, 2009, the Company terminated its factoring arrangement with Republic Capital Access (“RCA”) and entered into a financing and security agreement with Action Capital. There are no outstanding balances owed to RCA as of June 30, 2009 nor was any amounts owed as of the July 17th termination date.
On July 17, 2009, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ricciardi Technologies, Inc. (“RTI”), entered into a Financing and Security Agreement (the “Action Agreement”) with Action Capital Corporation (“Action Capital”).
Pursuant to the terms of the Action Agreement, Action Capital agreed to provide the Company with advances of up to 90% of the net amount of certain acceptable account receivables of the Company (the “Acceptable Accounts”). An acceptable receivable is one that is approved by Action Capital and less than 90 days old. The maximum amount eligible to be advanced to the Company by Action Capital under the Action Agreement is $3,000,000. The Company shall pay Action Capital interest on the advances outstanding under the Action Agreement equal to the prime rate of Wachovia Bank, N.A. in effect on the last business day of the prior month plus 1%. In addition, the Company shall pay a monthly fee to Action Capital equal to 0.75% of the outstanding balance at the end of the month.
Pursuant to the Action Agreement, the Company granted Action Capital a security interest in certain assets of the Company including all accounts, accounts receivable, contract rights, rebates and books and records pertaining to the foregoing. To date the Company has borrowed approximately $1,000,000 against the line of credit.
Working capital and other activities:
The Company’s working capital deficiency as of June 30, 2009 amounts to $829,493 compared to a deficiency of $401,614 as of December 31, 2008. Included in the deficiency was $264,676 and $200,606 of non-cash derivative liabilities respectively. Excluding non-cash derivative liabilities, at June 30, 2009 current assets of $4,475,619 compared to current liabilities of $5,040,436.
For the six month period ended June 30, 2009, cash and cash equivalents decreased to $171,245 from $1,363,130 at December 31, 2008 primarily due to the repayment of approximately $1,458,000 debt outstanding on the Private Bank line of credit facility.
Net cash used in operating activities was $369,162 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to net cash used for operating activities of $711,624 in the corresponding six month period ended June 30, 2008.
Due to an increase in our transaction based sale contracts in our Telecom business we entered into a capital lease agreement to purchase approximately $130,000 in equipment. The payments terms are $5,196 per month for 32 months and a $1,00 buy-out at the end of the lease term.
Net cash used by financing activities was $789,950 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to net cash provided by financing of $574,611 in the corresponding six months ended June 30, 2008.
Non-current liabilities at June 30, 2009 totaled $1,221,626 compared to $1,866,798 at December 31, 2008. The decrease is primarily due to an increase in the current maturities of $375,000 on the $750,000 note due to the former owners of Ricciardi Technologies combined with a decrease in deferred tax liabilities of $326,000 from $1,200,000 to $874,000
We have principal coming due in the next twelve months totaling $562,500 on the $750,000 note with the former RTI owners. Monthly principal payments of $62,500 per month will start in October 2009. Additionally, we have payments totalling approximately $120,000 coming due on short term notes payable, monthly ranging from $7,000-$11,000. The Company is highly dependent on increasing its cashflows from operations over the next twelve months and maintaining availability on its line of credit facility to satisfy these payments and to cover interest costs on its debt.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this report and with our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. This discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein will necessarily continue into the future, or that any conclusion reached herein will necessarily be indicative of actual operating results in the future. Such discussion represents only the best present assessment of our management.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS:
We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenue, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
N/A.
ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report were not effective such that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure. A controls system cannot provide absolute assurance, however, that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud if any, within a company have been detected.
Management has determined that, as of June 30, 2009, there were material weaknesses in both the design and effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Management has assessed these deficiencies and determined that there were weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. As a result of our assessment that material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting existed as of June 30, 2009, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of June 30, 2009. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
The deficiencies in our internal controls over financial reporting and our disclosure controls and procedures are related to the limited financial backgrounds of our management and a lack of segregation of duties due to the size of our accounting department. When our financial position improves, we intend to hire additional personnel to remedy such deficiencies.
Changes in internal control
Our management, with the participation our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, performed an evaluation as to whether any change in our internal controls over financial reporting occurred during the 2009 Quarter ended June 30, 2009. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that no change occurred in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the 2009 Quarter ended June 30, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding, nor is our property the subject of a pending legal proceeding, that is not in the ordinary course of business or otherwise material to the financial condition of our business. None of our directors, officers or affiliates is involved in a proceeding adverse to our business or has a material interest adverse to our business.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes from the Risk Factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
ITEM 2 - UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3 - DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5 - OTHER INFORMATION
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit Number | | Description |
31.1 | | Certification by Chief Executive Officer, required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act |
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31.2 | | Certification by Chief Financial Officer, required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act |
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32.1 | | Certification by Chief Executive Officer, required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code |
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32.2 | | Certification by Chief Financial Officer, required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
DATE: August 18, 2009
| LATTICE INCORPORATED |
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BY: | /s/ Paul Burgess |
| PAUL BURGESS |
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER), SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR |
BY: | /s/ Joe Noto |
| JOE NOTO |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER) AND DIRECTOR |