The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, (1) certain statements of income data as a percent of total revenue, (2) gross profit on product sales and royalties as a percentage of product sales and royalties, respectively, and (3) period-to-period changes of items in the consolidated statements of income from 2010 to 2009:
Total revenue increased to $6.6 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2010 from $6.3 million in the same period in 2009, an increase of 4.8%, and to $12.0 million in the first half of 2010 from $11.1 million in the same period in 2009, an increase of 8.3%. Royalties decreased to $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2010 from $3.4 million in the same period of 2009, a decrease of 5.8%, and they increased to $5.8 million in the first half of 2010 from $5.7 million in the same period in 2009, an increase of 1.7%. We attribute the relative flatness in royalties to the ongoing economic recession in North America and its negative impact on state and federal spending. North American sales, which are sales of RTMS and CitySync in North America, decreased to $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2010 from $1.7 million in the same period in 2009, a decrease of 13.5%, and increased to $3.2 million in the first half of 2010 from $3.1 million in the same period in 2009, an increase of 4.9%, also reflecting the difficult economic environment in North America. International sales, which include all product line sales outside of North America, increased to $1.9 million in the second quarter of 2010 from $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2009, an increase of 63.4%, and to $3.0 million in the first half of 2010 from $2.3 million in the first half of 2009, an increase of 28.5%. The increases were due mainly to adding the CitySync product line in June 2010 and to partially recovering from weakness in the Asian market in 2009.
On a segment basis, revenue for the Autoscope segment was flat in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, and decreased to $7.2 million in the first half of 2010 from $7.4 million in the same period in 2009. The decrease reflects the variable nature of our international business, especially in our seasonally slowest quarter, our fiscal first quarter. Revenue for the RTMS segment was $2.1 million in both the second quarter of 2010 and the same period in 2009, and increased to $4.5 million in the first half of 2010 from $3.7 million in the same period in 2009. The increase resulted mainly as a result of improved sales in North America and Asia.
Gross margins for international sales decreased to 60.9% in the three months ended June 30, 2010 from 71.9% in the same period in 2009, and to 62.5% in the first half of 2010 from 69.2% in the same period in 2009. Gross margins for North American sales decreased to 48.8% in the second quarter of 2010 from 66.3% in the second quarter of 2009 and to 59.0% in the first half of 2010 from 68.6% in the first half of 2009. The decreases resulted mainly from a negative revenue mix shift in 2010 to both lower margin products and to higher third-party equipment content. Gross margins on royalty income remained consistent at 100.0% in each of the periods of 2010 and 2009.
Selling, marketing and product support expense increased to $2.1 million, or 32.6% of total revenue, in the three months ended June 30, 2010 from $1.9 million, or 30.6% of total revenue, in the second quarter of 2009, and to $4.0 million, or 33.4% of total revenue, in the first half of 2010 from $3.6 million, or 32.1% of total revenue, in the first half of 2009. The change related mostly to an investment in market expansion activities in Europe and Asia and increased product support expenses. We anticipate that for the remainder of 2010, the dollar amount of our quarterly selling, marketing and product support expense will increase from the 2010 second quarter level.
General and administrative expense increased to $938,000, or 14.2% of total revenue, in the three months ended June 30, 2010, from $803,000, or 12.8% of total revenue, in the same period in 2009, and to $2.0 million, or 16.5% of total revenue, in the first half of 2010, from to $1.8 million, or 16.1% of total revenue, in the same period in 2009. The 2010 increase in costs resulted mainly from lower exchange gains relative to 2009. We anticipate that for the remainder of 2010, the dollar amount of our quarterly general and administrative expense will be higher than that of the second quarter of 2010.
Research and development expense decreased slightly to $834,000, or 12.7% of total revenue, in the first quarter of 2010, from $862,000, or 13.7% of total revenue, in the same period in 2009, and to $1.6 million, or 13.4% of total revenue, in the first half of 2010, from $1.7 million, or 15.1% of total revenue, in the same period in 2009. We anticipate that for the remainder of 2010, the dollar amount of our quarterly research and development expense will increase from the 2010 second quarter level.
Amortization of intangibles expense was $216,000 in the second quarter of 2010 and $408,000 in the first half of 2010, an increase of $24,000 over these same periods in 2009, and reflects the amortization of intangible assets acquired in the EIS asset purchase and a partial month amortization for the CitySync acquisition. Assuming there are no changes to our intangible assets, we anticipate amortization expense will be $1.2 million for all of 2010.
Other expense was $36,000 and $72,000 in the second quarter and first half of 2010, respectively, as compared to other income of $21,000 and $9,000, respectively, in the same periods in 2009. In 2009, bank debt was outstanding for only a portion of the first quarter.
Income before income taxes for the Autoscope segment decreased to $428,000 in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $1.2 million in the comparable quarter of 2009, and to $376,000 in the first half of 2010, compared to $1.6 million in the comparable period of 2009. The decreases were mainly due to lower gross margins, increased market expansion activities in international markets in the segment and acquisition costs incurred in 2010. Income before income taxes for the RTMS segment decreased to a loss of $51,000 in the second quarter of 2010, compared to income of $425,000 in the comparable quarter of 2009, and increased to $573,000 in the first half of 2010, compared to $461,000 in the comparable period of 2009. The increase for the six-month period was mainly due to increased sales volumes and the decrease for the quarter was due mainly to lower gross margins caused by a higher than usual mix of third party components.
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Income tax expense was $10,000, or 2.7% of pretax income, in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $442,000, or 27.4% of pretax income, in the comparable quarter of 2009, and was $180,000, or 19.0% of pretax income, in the first half of 2010, compared to $584,000, or 29.0% of pretax income, in the comparable period of 2009. The second quarter’s rate was favorably impacted by revisions to estimated tax credits. We anticipate an effective tax rate below 30% for the second half of 2010.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 2010, we had $13.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and $3.4 million in short-term investments, compared to $14.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and $3.9 million in short-term investments at December 31, 2009.
Net cash provided by operating activities in the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 was $431,000, compared to $2.5 million in the same period of 2009. The decrease in 2010 was due to lower net income in 2010 and a combination of a lower change in receivables in the 2010 period as compared to 2009 and a greater change in payables and accruals in the 2010 period as compared to 2009. In the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, we used $7.9 million in cash to purchase the outstanding equity of CitySync and we also repaid $445,000 in CitySync seller loans. This was offset by the proceeds from our offering of common stock which netted us $8.8 million in cash. We anticipate that average receivable collection days in 2010 will be similar to 2009 and will not have a material impact on our liquidity. Our planned additions of property and equipment are discretionary, and we do not expect them to exceed historical levels in 2010. In addition to equipment purchases, in 2010 we paid our 2009 earn-out liability of $1.5 million to the sellers of the EIS assets. Subsequent to June 30, 2010, we repaid all CitySync bank debt of $795,000.
In December 2009, we entered into a term loan agreement for $4.0 million with Associated Bank, National Association, or Associated Bank, which matures December 2012 and requires quarterly principal payments. Prior to the completion of our acquisition of CitySync, our term loan with Associated Bank was callable under certain circumstances and was classified as a current liability on the balance sheet. After the acquisition was completed, Associated Bank waived the call provision and the loan is now classified according to its three year repayment term. The interest rate for the term loan is based on a formula of LIBOR plus 3.75% (current rate is 4.0%). The term loan had $3.8 million outstanding at June 30, 2010. We previously had a separate $4.0 million term note with Associated Bank that originated in May 2008 and was fully repaid in February 2009.
We also have a revolving line of credit agreement with Associated Bank. The revolving line of credit provides for up to $5.0 million at an annual interest rate equal to the greater of 4.5% or LIBOR plus 2.75%, as reset from time to time by the bank. Advances on the line of credit cannot exceed a borrowing base determined under a formula, which is a percentage of the amounts of eligible receivables. The line of credit currently has no borrowings outstanding and matures on May 1, 2011. We believe that on an ongoing basis, we will have regular availability to draw a minimum of $3.0 million on our line of credit based on our qualifying assets.
In conjunction with our acquisition of CitySync, the sellers have an earn-out arrangement over approximately 18 months from the June 2010 date of purchase. The earn-out is based on achieving certain revenue and minimum gross margins from the sale of CitySync ANPR systems and it is calculated in two separate periods, each ending on December 31. In each period there are two tiers and superior performance could lead to a total earn-out of $2 million or higher, as the earn-out is not capped. Earn-out payments are due within three months of the end of an earn-out period.
In conjunction with our EIS asset purchase, the sellers have an earn-out arrangement over approximately three years from the December 2007 date of purchase. The earn-out is based on earnings before taxes from RTMS sales less related cost of revenue and operating expenses, excluding depreciation, amortization and interest expenses, and it is calculated annually. If the earnings are at target levels, the sellers would receive $2.0 million annually, or $6.0 million in total. Superior performance of the assets could lead to an earn-out in excess of $2 million, as the earn-out is not capped. Earn-out payments generally are due within three months of the end of an earn-out period. For the first earn-out period, the sellers of the EIS assets received a $1.2 million earn-out payment. For the second earn-out period, which was fiscal 2009, the sellers received a $1.5 million earn-out, which was paid in March 2010. If we are acquired or sell substantially all of our assets before December 6, 2010, we must pay EIS $6.0 million less earn-out amounts previously paid as an acceleration of potential earn-out payments under the EIS asset purchase agreement.
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We believe that cash and cash equivalents on hand at June 30, 2010, along with the availability of funds under our $5.0 million revolving line of credit and cash provided by operating activities, will satisfy our projected working capital needs, payments under the CitySync and EIS earn-outs, bank debt principal repayments, investing activities, and other cash requirements for the foreseeable future.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not participate in transactions or have relationships or other arrangements with an unconsolidated entity, including special purpose and similar entities or other off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. The accounting policies used in preparing our interim 2010 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements set forth elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are the same as those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
New and Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
New and recently adopted pronouncements are set forth in Note J in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Cautionary Statement:
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events and can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “expects,” “believes,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” or “anticipates” or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to:
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| • | historical dependence on a single product for most of our revenue; |
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| • | budget constraints by governmental entities that purchase our products, including constraints caused by declining tax revenue; |
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| • | continuing ability of our licensee to pay royalties owed; |
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| • | the mix of and margin on the products we sell; |
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| • | dependence on third parties for manufacturing and marketing our products; |
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| • | dependence on single-source suppliers to meet manufacturing needs; |
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| • | our increased international presence; |
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| • | failure to secure adequate protection for our intellectual property rights; |
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| • | development of a competing product by another business using the underlying technology included in the patent we had licensed from the University of Minnesota, which expired in 2006; |
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| • | our inability to develop new applications and product enhancements; |
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| • | unanticipated delays, costs and expenses inherent in the development and marketing of new products, including ANPR products; |
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| • | our inability to respond to low-cost local competitors in Asia and elsewhere; |
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| • | our inability to properly manage a growth in revenue and/or production requirements; |
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| • | the influence over our voting stock by affiliates; |
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| • | our inability to hire and retain key scientific and technical personnel; |
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| • | our inability to achieve and maintain effective internal controls; |
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| • | our inability to comply with international regulatory restrictions over hazardous substances and electronic waste; and |
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| • | conditions beyond our control such as war, terrorist attacks, health epidemics and economic recession. |
We caution that the forward-looking statements made in this report or in other announcements made by us are further qualified by the risk factors set forth in Item 1A. to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
Our foreign sales and results of operations are subject to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. From time to time, we enter into currency hedges to attempt to lower our exposure to translation gains and losses as well as to limit the impact of foreign currency translation upon the consolidation of our foreign subsidiaries. A 10% adverse change in foreign currency rates, if we have not hedged, could have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position. Our current greatest exposure for a negative material impact to our operations is a rising Canadian Dollar versus the U.S. Dollar.
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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 Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During the fiscal quarter covered by this report, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
Some of the risk factors to which we and our business are subject are described in the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. The risks and uncertainties described in our Annual Report are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that our management currently deems immaterial also may impair our business operations. If any of the risks described were to occur, our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows could be materially adversely affected.
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
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Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
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Item 4. | Removed and Reserved. |
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Item 5. | Other Information |
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Item 6. | Exhibits |
The following exhibits are filed as part of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010:
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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2.1 | | Share Purchase Agreement dated June 21, 2010 by and among Image Sensing Systems, Inc., Image Sensing Systems Europe Limited, CitySync Limited and three shareholders of CitySync Limited. |
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10.1 | | Lease dated February 1, 2010 between CitySync Limited and Nortrust Nominees Limited. |
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31.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2 | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.2 | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| Image Sensing Systems, Inc. |
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Dated: August 9, 2010 | By: | /s/ Kenneth R. Aubrey |
| | Kenneth R. Aubrey |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| | (principal executive officer) |
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Dated: August 9, 2010 | By: | /s/ Gregory R.L. Smith |
| | Gregory R.L. Smith |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
| | (principal financial and accounting officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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2.1 | | Share Purchase Agreement dated June 21, 2010 by and among Image Sensing Systems, Inc., Image Sensing Systems Europe Limited, CitySync Limited and three shareholders of CitySync Limited. |
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10.1 | | Lease dated February 1, 2010 between CitySync Limited and Nortrust Nominees Limited. |
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31.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2 | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.2 | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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