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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

x                              QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009

 

o                                 TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

 

For the Transition Period from              to            

 

Commission file number 1-13463

 

BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

3349 HIGHWAY 138, BUILDING D, SUITE B, WALL, NJ  07719

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(732) 359-1100

(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  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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o   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.

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)  Yes  o  No  x

 

Number of shares of Common Stock, $.0001 par value per share, outstanding as of May 4, 2009 were 70,236,327

 

 

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BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

INDEX

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Item 1	—	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:
			Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008	3
			Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009, and 2008	4
			Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2009, and 2008	5
			Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7
	Item 2	—	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	22
	Item 4	—	Controls and Procedures	29
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
	Item 1	—	Legal Proceedings	29
	Item 6	—	Exhibits	30
Signatures				31

 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

		March 31,			December 31,
		2009			2008
		(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,324,667		$	1,712,912
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $82,398 at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008		1,307,146			721,022
Costs and earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts		—			144,551
Inventory		12,204			13,159
Prepaid expenses		102,300			96,109
Total current assets		2,746,317			2,687,753
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net		78,815			92,238
Deposits and other assets		8,112			7,812
Restricted cash		40,500			40,500
Intangible assets—less accumulated amortization		397,544			582,701
Goodwill		7,836,986			7,836,986
Total non-current assets		8,361,957			8,560,237
TOTAL ASSETS		$	11,108,274		$	11,247,990
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable		$	310,623		$	280,994
Accrued liabilities		1,112,627			1,301,889
Note payable		1,138,964			1,516,651
Deferred rent		11,446			6,541
Deferred revenue		3,798,588			3,684,476
Total current liabilities		6,372,248			6,790,551
Warrants		40,020			12,317
Redeemable preferred stock derivatives		8,066			439
Deferred rent		20,143			11,510
Deferred revenue		5,867			8,382
Total non-current liabilities		74,096			32,648
TOTAL LIABILITIES		6,446,344			6,823,199
Commitments and contingencies
Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock: authorized, 1,000,000 shares (liquidation preference of $1 per share); issued and outstanding 970,612 shares of $.0001 par value at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008		1,011,863			1,008,224
Series C redeemable convertible preferred stock: authorized, 600,000 shares (liquidation preference of $10 per share); issued and outstanding 592,032 shares of $.0001 par value at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008		6,598,097			6,498,516
		7,609,960			7,506,740
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY/(DEFICIT):
Series A convertible preferred stock: authorized, 100,000 shares (liquidation preference of $100 per share); issued and outstanding 30,557 shares of $.0001 par value, at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008		3			3
Common stock — authorized, 170,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding; 69,678,881 and 67,876,880 of $.0001 par value at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively		6,968			6,788
Additional paid-in capital		51,603,793			51,692,103
Accumulated deficit		(54,558,794		)	(54,780,843		)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT		(2,948,030		)	(3,081,949		)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY/(DEFICIT)		$	11,108,274		$	11,247,990

 

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

 

		Three months ended March 31,
		2009			2008
Revenues
Services		$	1,945,382		$	1,717,270
License fees and other		1,146,605			823,148
		3,091,987			2,540,418
Costs and other expenses
Cost of services		305,979			347,585
Cost of license fees and other		125,762			93,896
		431,741			441,481
Gross Profit		2,660,246			2,098,937
Operating Expenses
Selling, general and administrative		1,476,225			1,789,092
Research, development and engineering		899,773			1,247,031
		2,375,998			3,036,123
Operating income (loss)		284,248			(937,186		)
Other income (expenses)
Derivative and warrant fair value adjustments		(35,330		)	30,741
Interest income		—			899
Interest expense		(23,494		)	(10,124		)
Other		(3,375		)	—
		(62,199		)	21,516
Net Income (loss)		$	222,049		$	(915,670	)
Basic and Diluted Earnings(Loss) per Common Share:
Net earnings (loss) per Common Share		$	0.00		$	(0.02	)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic and diluted		68,477,547			61,786,732

 

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2009			2008
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)		$	222,049		$	(915,670	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash used in operating activities:
Derivative and warrant fair value adjustments		35,330			(30,741		)
Depreciation		18,194			36,555
Amortization
Intangible assets		185,157			184,333
Deferred rent		13,538			(134,574		)
Share-based compensation		52,297			266,793
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable trade		(586,124		)	742,898
Costs and earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts		144,551			(26,282		)
Inventory		955			875
Prepaid expenses and other		(6,191		)	3,038
Accounts payable		29,629			2,028,371
Accrued liabilities		(189,262		)	(2,178,949		)
Note Payable		(377,687		)	—
Deferred revenue		111,597			(297,019		)
Net cash used for operating activities		(345,967		)	(320,372		)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(4,771		)	(4,392		)
Deposits		(300		)	—
Interest on Restricted cash		—			(900		)
Net cash used by investing activities		(5,071		)	(5,292		)
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends		(37,207		)	—
Net cash used for financing activities		(37,207		)	—
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(388,245		)	(325,664		)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD		1,712,912			964,774
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD		$	1,324,667		$	639,110

 

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BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

 

SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2009			2008
Cash paid for:
Interest		$	22,793		$	—
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
Issuance of common stock in exchange for Series A, B and C preferred stock and cumulative dividends in arrears, thereon		149,566			170,644

 

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

March 31, 2009(Unaudited)

 

1.                                       BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BIO-key International, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary (collectively, the “Company”) and are stated in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).  The operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year. Pursuant to such rules and regulations, certain financial information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contain all necessary adjustments, consisting only of those of a recurring nature, and disclosures to present fairly the Company’s financial position and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The balance sheet at December 31, 2008 was derived from the audited financial statements, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 (the “Form 10-K”).

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - an amendment of ARB No. 51”  (SFAS No. 160) which establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary.  SFAS No. 160 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim statements within those fiscal years. The Company does not currently have any noncontrolling interests.

 

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” (SFAS No.161) which amends and expands the disclosure requirements related to derivative instruments and hedging activities. The Statement requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. The provisions of SFAS 161 are effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2009. The Company will comply with the disclosure requirements of this statement if it utilizes derivative instruments or engages in hedging activities upon its effectiveness.

 

In October 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. FAS 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset is Not Active” (FSP 157-3). FSP 157-3 clarifies the application of SFAS 157, which the Company adopted as of January 1, 2008, in cases where a market is not active. The Company will comply with the clarification to the original application.

 

In November 2008, the FASB ratified the EITF consensus on Issue No. 08-7, “Accounting for Defensive Intangible Assets” (EITF 08-7). The consensus addresses the accounting for an intangible asset acquired in a business combination or asset acquisition that an entity does not intend to use or intends to hold to prevent others from obtaining access (a defensive intangible asset). Under EITF 08-7, a defensive intangible asset needs to be accounted as a separate unit of accounting and would be assigned a useful life based on the

 

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period over which the asset diminishes in value. EITF 08-7 was effective for transactions occurring after December 31, 2008. The Company will consider this standard in terms of intangible assets in connection with any future acquisitions.

 

In February 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141(R)-a, “Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilites Assumed in a Busines Combination that Arise from Contingencies” (SFAS No. 141(R)-a) which simplifies how entities will be required to account for contingencies arising in business combinations under SFAS 141(R) “Accounting for Business Combinations”. FASB decided to amend the guidance SFAS 141(R) to require assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies be recognized at fair value, if fair value can be reasonably estimated.  If fair value of such an asset or liability cannot be reasonably estimated, the asset or liability would be accounted for in accordance with FASB Statement No. 5 “Accounting for Contingencies” (SFAS 5)  The provisions of SFAS No. 141(R)-a are applicable to business combinations consummated after January 1, 2009 for calendar year entities. The adoption of SFAS 141(R)-a will have an impact on the Company’s accounting for business combinations in connection with any future acquisitions.

 

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments” (FSP 115-2). This FSP modifies the requirements for recognizing other-than-temporarily impaired debt securities and changes the existing impairment model for such securities. The FSP also requires additional disclosures for both annual and interim periods with respect to both debt and equity securities. Under the FSP, impairment of debt securities will be considered other-than-temporary if an entity (1) intends to sell the security, (2) more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovering its cost, or (3) does not expect to recover the security’s entire amortized cost basis (even if the entity does not intend to sell). The FSP further indicates that, depending on which of the above factor(s) causes the impairment to be considered other-than-temporary, (1) the entire shortfall of the security’s fair value versus its amortized cost basis or (2) only the credit loss portion would be recognized in earnings while the remaining shortfall (if any) would be recorded in other comprehensive income. FSP 115-2 requires entities to initially apply the provisions of the standard to previously other-than-temporarily impaired debt securities existing as of the date of initial adoption by making a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. The cumulative-effect adjustment potentially reclassifies the noncredit portion of a previously other-than-temporarily impaired debt security held as of the date of initial adoption from retained earnings to accumulated other comprehensive income. This FSP is effective April 1, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard.

 

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments.” This FSP essentially expands the disclosure about fair value of financial instruments that were previously required only annually to also be required for interim period reporting. In addition, the FSP requires certain additional disclosures regarding the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments. These additional disclosures will be required beginning with the quarter ending June 30, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of these additional disclosures.

 

2.                                       LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCE MATTERS

 

We have incurred significant losses to date, and at March 31, 2009, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $55 million. In addition, broad commercial acceptance of our technology is critical to the Company’s success and ability to generate future revenues.

 

If the Company is unable to generate sufficient revenue to meet our goals, we will need to obtain additional third-party financing to (i) conduct the sales, marketing and technical support necessary to execute our plan to substantially grow operations, increase revenue and serve a significant customer base; and (ii) provide working capital. No assurance can be given that any form of additional financing will be available on terms

 

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acceptable to the Company, that adequate financing will be obtained by the Company in order to meet its needs, or that such financing would not be dilutive to existing shareholders.

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern, and assumes continuity of operations, realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The matters described in the preceding paragraphs raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Recoverability of a major portion of the recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying balance sheets is dependent upon the Company’s ability to meet its financing requirements on a continuing basis, and maintain profitability in its future operations. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence.

 

3.                                       SHARE BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Company accounts for share based compensation in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R, which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock awards at fair value on date of grant and recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. The majority of our share-based compensation arrangements vest over either a three or four year vesting schedule. The Company expenses its share-based compensation under the ratable method, which treats each vesting tranche as if it were an individual grant. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model and requires the input of highly subjective assumptions. These assumptions include estimating the length of time employees will retain their vested stock options before exercising them (the “expected option term”), the estimated volatility of our common stock price over the option’s expected term, the risk-free interest rate over the option’s expected term, and the Company’s expected annual dividend yield. Changes in these subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimate of fair value of stock-based compensation and consequently, the related amount recognized as an expense in the consolidated statements of operations. As required under the accounting rules, we review our valuation assumptions at each grant date and, as a result, are likely to change our valuation assumptions used to value employee stock-based awards granted in future periods. The values derived from using the Black-Scholes model are recognized as expense over the service period, net of estimated forfeitures (the number of individuals that will ultimately not complete their vesting requirements). The estimation of stock awards that will ultimately vest requires significant judgment. We consider many factors when estimating expected forfeitures, including types of awards, employee class, and historical experience. Actual results, and future changes in estimates, may differ substantially from our current estimates.

 

The compensation expense recognized under SFAS 123R increased the Company’s operating loss by $52,297 and $266,793 with no effect per share (basic and diluted) for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

The following table presents share-based compensation expenses for continuing operations included in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations:

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2009			2008
Cost of services		$	2,389		$	10,973
Selling, general and administrative		43,001			185,185
Research, development and engineering		6,907			70,635
		$	52,297		$	266,793

 

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Valuation Assumptions for Stock Options

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2009, and 2008, 775,000 and 0 stock options were granted, respectively. The fair value of each option was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2009		2008
Risk free interest rate		1.83	%	N/A
Expected life of options (in years)		2.5-3.5		N/A
Expected dividends		0	%	N/A
Volatility of stock price		87.41	%	N/A

 

The stock volatility for each grant is determined based on the review of the experience of the weighted average of historical daily price changes of the Company’s common stock over the expected option term. The expected term was determined using the simplified method for estimating expected option life, which qualify as “plain-vanilla” options; and the risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the expected life of the option.

 

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

 

1996 Stock Option Plan

 

During 1996, the Board of Directors and stockholders of the Company adopted the 1996 Stock Option Plan (the “1996 Plan”). Under the 1996 Plan, 750,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance to employees, officers, directors, and consultants of the Company at exercise prices which may not be below 100% of fair market value for incentive stock options and 50% for all others. The term of stock options granted may not exceed ten years. Options issued under the 1996 Plan vest pursuant to the terms of stock option agreements with the recipients. In the event of a change in control, as defined, all options outstanding vest immediately. The 1996 Plan expired in May 2005.

 

1999 Stock Option Plan

 

During 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “1999 Plan”). The 1999 Plan was not presented to stockholders for approval and thus incentive stock options are not available under the plan. Under the 1999 Plan, 2,000,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance to employees, officers, directors, and consultants of the Company at exercise prices which may not be below 85% of fair market value. The term of nonstatutory stock options granted may not exceed ten years. Options issued under the 1999 Plan vest pursuant to the terms of stock option agreements with the recipients. In the event of a change in control, as defined, all options outstanding vest immediately. The 1999 Plan expires in August 2009.

 

2004 Stock Option Plan

 

On October 12, 2004, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the 2004 Stock Option Plan (the “2004 Plan”). The 2004 Plan has not yet been presented to stockholders for approval and thus incentive stock options are not available under this plan. Under the terms of the 2004 Plan, 4,000,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance to employees, officers, directors, and consultants of the Company at exercise prices which may not be below 85% of fair market value. The term of stock options granted may not exceed ten years. Options issued under the 2004 Plan vest pursuant to the terms of stock option

 

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agreements with the recipients. In the event of a change in control, as defined, all options outstanding vest immediately. The 2004 Plan expires in October 2014.

 

Non-Plan Stock Options

 

Periodically, the Company has granted options outside of the 1996, 1999, and 2004 Plans to various employees and consultants. In the event of change in control, as defined, certain of the non-plan options outstanding vest immediately.

 

Stock Option Activity

 

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2009:

 

		Number of Options										Weighted average exercise			Weighted average remaining life		Aggregate intrinsic
		1996 Plan		1999 Plan		2004 Plan		Non Plan		Total		price			(in years)		value
Outstanding, as of December 31, 2008		80,000		335,000		2,837,941		3,755,000		7,007,941		$	0.78
Granted		—		500,000		275,000		—		775,000		0.087
Exercised		—		—		—		—		—		—
Forfeited		—		—		(79,008	)	—		(79,008	)	0.47
Expired		—		—		(200,000	)	(150,000	)	(350,000	)	1.05
Outstanding, as of March 31, 2009		80,000		835,000		2,833,933		3,605,000		7,353,933		$	0.69		3.75		$	—
Vested or expected to vest at March 31, 2009										7,149,735		$	0.71		3.33		$	—
Exercisable at March 31, 2009										6,571,093		$	0.76		3.33		$	—

 

The options outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2009 were in the following exercise price ranges:

 

		Options Outstanding							Options Exercisable
Range of exercise prices		Number of shares		Weighted average exercise price			Weighted average remaining life (in years)		Number exercisable		Weighted average exercise price
$ 0.087-0.21		1,581,272		$	0.11		7.95		834,602		$	0.10
0.22-0.40		590,999		0.34			1.14		567,330		0.34
0.41-0.68		1,696,993		0.58			2.62		1,684,492		0.58
0.69-1.11		1,968,169		0.90			3.36		1,968,169		0.90
1.12-6.42		1,516,500		1.30			2.16		1,516,500		1.30
$ 0.087-6.42		7,353,933							6,571,093

 

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total intrinsic value, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $0.07 as of March 31, 2009 which would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options as of that date. There are no in-the-money options exercisable as of March 31, 2009.

 

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The weighted average fair value of options, as determined under SFAS No. 123R, granted during the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 was $0.056 and $0 per share, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 was $0. The total fair value of shares vested during the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 was $81,534 and $405,984, respectively.

 

As of March 31, 2009 future compensation cost related to nonvested stock options is approximately $58,660 and will be recognized over an estimated weighted average period of approximately 1.26 years.

 

4.                                       EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE COMMON STOCK (“EPS”)

 

The Company’s basic EPS is calculated using net income (loss) available to common shareholders and the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted EPS includes the effect from potential issuance of common stock, such as stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants and the assumed conversion of convertible notes and preferred stock. For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, diluted per share computations are not presented since this effect would be antidilutive.

 

The reconciliation of the numerator of the basic and diluted EPS calculations, due to the inclusion of preferred stock dividends and accretion was as follows for the following three month periods ended March 31:

 

		Three Months ended March 31,
		2009			2008
Numerator:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		$	222,049		$	(915,670	)
Convertible preferred stock dividends and accretion		(361,618		)	(471,390		)
Loss available to common stockholders (basic and diluted EPS)		$	(139,569	)	$	(1,386,563	)

 

The following table summarizes the potential weighted average shares of common stock that were excluded from the diluted per share calculation, because the effect of including these potential shares was antidilutive.

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2009		2008
Preferred Stock		33,155,440		33,155,440
Potentially dilutive securities		33,155,440		33,155,440

 

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Items excluded from the diluted per share calculation because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares:

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2009		2008
Stock options		7,353,933		6,919,001
Warrants		6,136,899		10,566,375
Total		13,490,832		17,485,376

 

5.                                       EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS

 

Equipment and leasehold improvements consisted of the following:

 

		March 31,			December 31,
		2009			2008
Equipment		$	560,563		$	555,792
Furniture and fixtures		148,517			148,517
Software		136,355			136,355
Leasehold improvements		198,889			198,889
		1,044,324			1,039,553
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(965,509		)	(947,315		)
Total		$	78,815		$	92,238

 

6.                                       GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

The Company’s goodwill resulted from the acquisition of Public Safety Group, Inc. and certain assets and assumed liabilities of the Mobile Government Division of Aether Systems, Inc. in 2004. As of March 31, 2009, and December 31, 2008, goodwill totaled $7,836,986.

 

Other intangible assets consisted of the following:

 

		March 31, 2009									December 31, 2008
		Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount			Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Copyrighted software		$	1,181,429		$	(1,181,429	)	$	—		$	1,181,429		$	(1,122,357	)	$	59,072
Customer relationships		617,271			(555,543		)	61,728			617,271			(524,679		)	92,592
Trademarks		807,872			(765,066		)	42,806			807,872			(724,673		)	83,199
Developed technology		434,353			(390,918		)	43,435			434,353			(369,201		)	65,152
Marketing agreements		605,340			(605,340		)	—			605,340			(575,073		)	30,267
Patents and patents pending		298,059			(48,484		)	249,575			298,059			(45,640		)	252,419
Total		$	3,944,324		$	(3,546,780	)	$	397,544		$	3,944,324		$	(3,361,623	)	$	582,701

 

Aggregate amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, was $185,157 and $184,333 respectively.

 

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7.                                       RESTRICTED CASH

 

During 2008, the Company extended its property lease at the Marlborough, MA location. Pursuant to the agreement BIO-key was to maintain a security deposit in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $40,500. However, BIO-key and the landlord for the property subsequently agreed to have BIO-key place the funds in a third  party escrow account, to be returned at the conclusion of the lease term, in August 2011. The escrow is recorded as the non-current asset restricted cash as at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

 

8.                                       NOTES PAYABLE, CONVERTIBLE DEBT FINANCING / WARRANTS

 

Notes Payable

 

Notes Payable consisted of the following:

 

		March 31, 2009			December 31, 2008
Notes payable		$	1,138,964		$	1,516,651

 

On July 28, 2008, the Company entered into a Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with a vendor in order to resolve all matters relating to invoices totaling approximately $2,350,000 that the Company received in January 2008 for materials that had been delivered by the vendor, as a subcontractor on a long-term project for which the Company had served as the prime contractor.  Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the parties agreed to a payment schedule under which the Company will be required to satisfy this outstanding balance, plus interest at seven percent (7%) per annum on the unpaid portion of the balance, in full on or before June 1, 2009.  In return, the vendor agreed to forbear from exercising any of its rights and remedies against the Company with respect to these amounts so long as the Company remains in compliance with its obligations under the Settlement Agreement.  As of May 4, 2009 the unpaid balance of the Note, exclusive of a $250,000 holdback, is $279,343.  See also Note 15 to these Financial Statements for details regarding an “Amendment Agreement” that increased the interest rate to ten percent (10%) per annum as of April 1, 2009 and extended the date of final payment to October 1, 2009.

 

Convertible Debt Financing/Warrants

 

Long-term obligations consisted of the following:

 

		March 31,			December 31,
		2009			2008
2004
FMV of warrants		$	7,487		$	291
2005
FMV of warrants		19,880			6,666
2006
FMV of warrants		12,653			5,360
Total		$	40,020		$	12,317

 

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Senior Convertible Term Notes

 

The account balance shown represents the fair market value of warrants issued in conjunction with debt offerings undertaken from the 2004 to 2006 fiscal years. The warrants are classified as liabilities and were valued using the Black Scholes Option Pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

		March 31,		December 31,
		2009		2008
Dividend Yield		0	%	0	%
Annual volatility		135-198	%	112-121	%
Risk-free interest rate		0.43-0.77	%	0.32-0.78	%

 

2004 and 2005 Senior Note Derivatives and Discounts

 

The 2004 and 2005 Senior Notes contained features that were considered embedded derivative financial instruments, such as: Principal’s conversion option, Monthly Payments Conversion Option, Interest Rate Adjustment provision, and the Default provision. These features were bifurcated and recorded on the Company’s balance sheet at their fair value. See Note 10.

 

9.                                       ACCRUED LIABILITIES

 

Accrued liabilities at consisted of the following:

 

		March 31,			December 31,
		2009			2008
Contract costs not yet invoiced by vendors		$	103,586		$	105,788
Compensation		98,063			136,620
Compensated absences		331,679			383,454
Royalties		233,218			267,400
Interest		176,083			176,083
Other		169,998			232,544
Total		$	1,112,627		$	1,301,889

 

10.                                 REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK

 

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

 

The Company issued 1,000,000 shares of redeemable Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on February 23, 2006, upon the conversion of certain convertible term notes. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock has an Original Issue Price of $1.00 per share. The holder has the option to redeem the shares of Series B Preferred Stock at any time for a number of shares of the Company’s common stock equal to the Original Issue Price plus accumulated and unpaid dividends divided by the fixed conversion price of $0.30 per share of Common Stock. The conversion price is subject to adjustment if common stock is issued by the Company subsequent to the original issue date of the Series B preferred stock, except for other conversions, options, warrants, dividends paid in stock or pursuant to an acquisition by the Company, at a price less than the conversion price. Mandatory conversion of all Series B shares will be automatic if, for the 30 trading days prior to January 1, 2009, the average closing bid price for one share of common stock is at least $1.10. The shares shall be converted at the conversion price then in effect. If the average bid price for the 30

 

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trading days prior to January 1, 2009 per common share is less than $1.10 the Company shall mandatorily redeem all remaining outstanding Series B Preferred Stock by paying cash equal to $1.00 per share with all accrued and unpaid dividends.  The Company may, at its election, redeem any or all of the remaining outstanding Series B shares in cash at a conversion price equal to $1.20 per share, together with all accrued and unpaid dividends upon giving 30 days’ notice. Holders of the Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative, prior and in preference to holders of common stock dividends equal to 15% per annum of the Original Purchase Price still outstanding, payable quarterly. In any liquidation of the Company, each share of Preferred Stock is entitled to a liquidation preference on a pari passu basis with the Series A and Series C Preferred Stock before any distribution may be made on the Company’s common stock.

 

The mandatory redemption features were triggered in January 2009 due to the passing of the applicable mandatory redemption dates and the price of the Company’s common stock, as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board, trading below the applicable thresholds contained in the terms of the Preferred Stock. Absent a waiver from the holders of the Preferred Stock, the Company would therefore be required to redeem its outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, to the extent that the Company is legally permitted to do so, by paying cash to the holders of such shares in accordance with the terms of such Preferred Stock. The Company is continuing to accrue dividends at the default rate of 17%.

 

As of March 31, 2009, 1,000,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock were authorized, 970,612 of which were issued and outstanding, at a par value of $0.0001 and a liquidation preference of $1.00 with accumulated dividends in arrears of $41,251, which have been accreted to the principal balance of the Series B Preferred Stock.

 

The Preferred Stock contains features that are considered embedded derivative financial instruments:  Preferred Stock’s conversion option:  The Preferred Stock is convertible at the Holder’s option at any time at the fixed conversion price of $0.30 per share; Quarterly Dividends Conversion Option:  Holders have the option to convert the Stock’s quarterly dividend payment at a conversion price of the average 10 days closing price prior to the dividend record date.  These features have been bifurcated and recorded on the Company’s balance sheet as liabilities at their fair value.

 

As of March 31, 2009, the conversion related derivatives were valued at $1,326 by the Company’s valuation specialist.

 

Series C Convertible Preferred Stock

 

The Company issued 592,032 shares of redeemable Series C Convertible Preferred Stock on August 10, 2006, upon the exchange of certain convertible term notes. Each share of Series C Preferred Stock has an Original Issue Price of $10.00 per share. The holder has the option to redeem the shares of Series C Preferred Stock at any time for a number of shares of the Company’s common stock equal to the Original Issue Price plus accumulated and unpaid dividends divided by the fixed conversion price of $0.30 per share of Common Stock. The conversion price is subject to adjustment if common stock is issued by the Company subsequent to the original issue date of the Series C Preferred Stock, except for other conversions, options, warrants, dividends paid in stock or pursuant to an acquisition by the Company, at a price less than the conversion price. Mandatory conversion of all Series C shares will be automatic if, for the 30 trading days prior to January 1, 2009, the average closing bid price for one share of common stock is at least $1.20. The shares shall be converted at the conversion price then in effect. If the average bid price for the 30 trading days prior to January 1, 2009 per common share is less than $1.20 the Company shall mandatorily redeem all remaining outstanding Series C Preferred Stock by paying cash equal to $10.00 per share with all accrued and unpaid dividends.  The Company may, at its election, redeem any or all of the remaining outstanding Series C shares in cash at a conversion price equal to $12.00 per share, together with all accrued and unpaid dividends upon giving 30 days’ notice. Holders of the Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative, prior and in preference to holders of common stock dividends equal to 15% per annum of the Original Purchase Price still outstanding, payable quarterly. In any liquidation of the Company, each share of Preferred Stock is entitled to a liquidation preference on a pari passu basis with the

 

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Series A and Series B Preferred Stock before any distribution may be made on the Company’s common stock.

 

The mandatory redemption features were triggered in January 2009 due to the passing of the applicable mandatory redemption dates and the price of the Company’s common stock, as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board, trading below the applicable thresholds contained in the terms of the Preferred Stock. Absent a waiver from the holders of the Preferred Stock, the Company would therefore be required to redeem its outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, to the extent that the Company is legally permitted to do so, by paying cash to the holders of such shares in accordance with the terms of such Preferred Stock. The Company is continuing to accrue dividends at the default rate of 17%.

 

As of March 31, 2009, 600,000 Shares of Series C Preferred Stock were authorized, 592,032 of which were issued and outstanding, at a par value of $0.0001 and a liquidation preference of $10.00 with accumulated dividends in arrears of $677,776, which have been accreted to the principal balance of the Series C Preferred Stock.

 

The Preferred Stock contains features that are considered embedded derivative financial instruments:  Preferred Stock’s conversion option:  The Preferred Stock is convertible at the Holder’s option at any time at the fixed conversion price of $0.30 per share; Quarterly Dividends Conversion Option:  Holders have the option to convert the Stock’s quarterly dividend payment at a conversion price of the average 10 days closing price prior to the dividend record date.  These features have been bifurcated and recorded on the Company’s balance sheet as liabilities, at their fair value.

 

As of March 31, 2009, the conversion related derivatives were valued $6,740 by the Company’s valuation specialist.

 

11.                                 STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT

 

Common Stock

 

The Company is authorized to issue 170,000,000 shares of common stock, $.0001 par value per share, of which 69,678,881 were outstanding as of March 31, 2009.

 

Holders of common stock have equal rights to receive dividends when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors, out of funds legally available therefor. Holders of common stock have one vote for each share held of record and do not have cumulative voting rights.

 

Holders of common stock are entitled, upon liquidation of the Company, to share ratably in the net assets available for distribution, subject to the rights, if any, of holders of any preferred stock then outstanding. Shares of common stock are not redeemable and have no preemptive or similar rights. All outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and nonassessable.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2009, preferred stockholders converted accumulated dividends of $149,566 into 1,802,001 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

 

Within the limits and restrictions provided in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, the Board of Directors has the authority, without further action by the shareholders, to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.0001 par value per share, in one or more series, and to fix, as to any such series, any

 

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dividend rate, redemption price, preference on liquidation or dissolution, sinking fund terms, conversion rights, voting rights, and any other preference or special rights and qualifications.

 

In March 2004, we designated 100,000 shares of preferred stock as Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. In connection with the Company’s reincorporation in Delaware on January 1, 2005, each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock was automatically converted into one share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Shares”), of which 30,557 were issued and outstanding as at March 31, 2009.

 

The Series A Shares accrue a cumulative annual dividend of 7% on the $100 face amount of such shares payable June 15 and December 15 each year in shares of common stock. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the Series A Shares have a liquidation preference of $100 per share (plus all accrued and unpaid dividends thereon) prior to any payment or distribution to holders of our common stock. The Series A Shares are convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $0.30 per share. The conversion price is subject to proportional adjustment in the event of stock splits, stock dividends or reclassifications. Subject to certain exceptions, in the event we issue additional shares of common stock at a purchase price less than the conversion price of the Series A Shares, the conversion price shall be lowered to such lesser price. In the event that the average closing bid price of our common stock is less than $1.00 per share for thirty (30) consecutive trading days at any time after November 17, 2008, we will be required to redeem the Series A Shares by payment of $100 per share plus all accrued and unpaid dividends due thereon.

 

The mandatory redemption features were triggered in January 2009 due to the passing of the applicable mandatory redemption dates and the price of the Company’s common stock, as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board, trading below the applicable thresholds contained in the terms of the Preferred Stock. Absent a waiver from the holders of the Preferred Stock, the Company would therefore be required to redeem its outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, to the extent that the Company is legally permitted to do so, by paying cash to the holders of such shares in accordance with the terms of such Preferred Stock.  The Company is continuing to accrue dividends at the default rate of 9%.

 

We are required to obtain the consent of the holders of a majority of the Series A Shares in order to, among other things, issue any shares of preferred stock that are equal to or have a preference over the Series A shares or issue any shares of preferred stock, rights, options, warrants, or any other securities convertible into common stock of the Company, other than those issued to employees of the Company in the ordinary course of their employment or to consultants or other persons providing services to the Company so long as such issuances do not exceed 500,000 shares of common stock. We are also required to obtain such consent in order to, among other things, complete a sale or other disposition of any material assets, complete an acquisition of a material amount of assets, engage in a merger, reorganization or consolidation, or incur or guaranty any indebtedness in excess of $50,000.

 

As of March 31, 2009 cumulative dividends in arrears related to the Series A Preferred Stock were approximately $530,170, which have been accreted to the principal balance of the Series A Preferred Stock.

 

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Warrants

 

The Company has issued warrants to certain creditors, investors, investment bankers and consultants. A summary of warrant activity is as follows:

 

		Total Warrants		Weighted average exercise price			Weighted average remaining life (in years)		Aggregate intrinsic value
Outstanding, as of December 31, 2008		10,566,375		$	0.95
Granted		—		—
Exercised		—		—
Expired		(4,429,476	)	1.35
Outstanding at March 31, 2009		6,136,899		0.66			1.33		$	—
Vested or expected to vest at March 31, 2009		6,136,899		0.66			1.33		—
Exercisable at March 31, 2009		6,136,899		0.66			1.33		—

 

The warrants outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2009 were in the following exercise price ranges:

 

			Warrants outstanding and Exercisable
Range of exercise prices			Number of warrants		Weighted average remaining life (in years)
$ 0.30			2,798,014		1.86
0.75			533,333		2.36
0.97			150,000		0.29
1.00			2,655,552		0.62
			6,136,899

 

12.                                 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)

 

The Company does not have any components of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) as defined by SFAS No. 130 as at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

 

The components of comprehensive income/(loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 were as follows:

 

		March 31,			March 31,
		2009			2008
Net Income (loss)		$	222,049		$	(915,670	)
Unrealized gain on securities, net of tax		—			391,760
Total comprehensive income/(loss)		$	222,049		$	(523,910	)

 

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13.                                 SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company’s consolidated operations are divided into two segments: Law and Biometric. The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on revenues and operating income (loss). Operating income (loss) for each segment includes selling, general and administrative expenses directly attributable to the segment in addition to those allocated as a percentage based on the segment’s budgeted revenues. The segmentation of operating income (loss) as noted above and detailed below reflects how management evaluates its business.  Assets for the Company are commingled and are related to all operating segments. Management does not evaluate or identify the operating assets of the segments separately.

 

Geographically, North American sales accounted for approximately 99% and 96% of the Company’s total sales for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively

 

Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments is shown in the following table:

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2009			2008
Revenue:
Law		$	2,553,792		$	2,187,799
Biometrics		538,195			352,619
Consolidated Revenue		$	3,091,987		$	2,540,418
Segment operating income (loss)
Law		625,440			(698,802		)
Biometrics		(341,192		)	(238,384		)
Total Segment Operating income (loss)		284,248			(937,186		)
Reconciliation to net income (loss)
Derivative and warrant fair value adjustments		(35,330		)	30,741
Interest income		—			899
Interest expense		(23,494		)	(10,124		)
Other expense		(3,375		)	—
Net income (loss)		$	222,049		$	(915,670	)

 

14.                                 INCOME TAXES

 

The Company has adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for the Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN No. 48”). FIN No. 48 requires that the impact of tax positions be recognized in the financial statements if they are more likely than not of being sustained based on the technical merits of the position. The Company has a valuation allowance against the full amount of its net deferred taxes. The Company currently provides a valuation allowance against deferred taxes when it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

As a result of the implementation of FIN No. 48, the Company reduced its deferred tax assets and the associated valuation allowance for gross unrecognized tax affected benefits by approximately $4,100,000. There was no adjustment to accumulated deficit as a result of these unrecognized tax benefits since there was a full valuation allowance against the related deferred tax assets. If these unrecognized tax benefits are

 

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ultimately recognized, they would have no impact on the effective tax rate due to the existence of the valuation allowance.

 

The Company has not been audited by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) or any states in connection with income taxes. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. The periods from 2006-2008 remain open to examination by the IRS and state jurisdictions. The Company believes it is not subject to any tax risk beyond the preceding discussion. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties accrued on any unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. The Company does not have any accrued interest or penalty associated with any unrecognized tax benefits, nor was any significant interest expense recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.

 

15.                                 SUBSEQUENT EVENT

 

On July 28, 2008, the Company entered into a Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with a vendor in order to resolve all matters relating to invoices totaling approximately $2,350,000 that the Company received in January 2008 for materials that had been delivered by the vendor, as a subcontractor on a long-term project for which the Company had served as the prime contractor.  On April 3, 2009, the Company amended the agreement (“Amendment Agreement”), effective as of April 1, 2009, which amended the Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the parties agreed to a payment schedule under which the Company was required to satisfy this outstanding balance, plus interest at seven percent (7%) per annum on the unpaid portion of the balance, in full on or before June 1, 2009.  The Amendment Agreement amended this payment schedule by increasing the interest rate to ten percent (10%) per annum as of April 1, 2009 and extending the date of final payment to October 1, 2009.  Additionally, the Amendment Agreement provides that an aggregate of $250,000 of the outstanding balance will be withheld by the Company until the Company receives certain statements and/or payments related to the long-term project from the Company’s customer.  As of May 4, 2009 the unpaid balance of the Note, exclusive of the holdback, is $279,343. 

 

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ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

The information contained in this Report on Form 10-Q and in other public statements by the Company and Company officers include or may contain certain forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Report on Form 10-Q, including statements regarding our future financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “will,” “may,” “future,” “plan,” “intend” and “expect” and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot be sure that they will be achieved. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein due to a number of factors.

 

Many of these factors are set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Risk Factors” and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the general or specific factors that may affect us. It should be recognized that other factors, including general economic factors and business strategies may be significant, presently or in the future.  Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

OVERVIEW

 

BIO-key develops and delivers advanced identification solutions and information services to customers in both the private sector and government, including law enforcement departments, and public safety agencies. Our high-performance, yet easy-to-deploy biometric finger identification technology accurately identifies and authenticates users of wireless and enterprise data, improving security, convenience and privacy while reducing identity theft. Our mobile wireless technology provides first responders with critical, reliable, real-time data and images from local, state and national databases. Today, over 750 police departments in North America depend on BIO-key solutions, making us one of the leading supplier of mobile and wireless solutions for public safety worldwide

 

In 2004, BIO-key acquired Public Safety Group, Inc. (PSG), a privately held company that is a leader in wireless solutions for law enforcement and public safety markets. PSG’s primary technology is PocketCop™, a handheld solution that provides mobile officers, such as detectives who are not typically in their vehicles, a hand-held mobile information software solution.

 

Also in 2004, BIO-key completed a transaction with Aether Systems, Inc. to purchase its Mobile Government Division (“Mobile Government” or “AMG”), a leading provider of wireless data solutions for use by public safety organizations, primarily state, local police, fire and rescue and emergency medical services organizations. Our PacketCluster mobile information software is integrated with 50 separate State/NCIC databases, as well as other state, local and federal databases. Its open architecture and its published Application Programming Interface (API) make it easy to interface with a wide range of information sources. PacketCluster products deliver real-time information in seconds, freeing dispatchers to handle more pressing emergencies.

 

In 2007, BIO-key completed a transaction with ZOLL Data Systems, Inc. (“ZOLL”), a subsidiary of ZOLL Medical Corporation, in which ZOLL acquired substantially all of the assets related to the Company’s Fire/EMS Services division.

 

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As a result of these transactions, we have organized the Company into two reporting segments:  Law Enforcement and Biometrics.. Law Enforcement’s mobile wireless technology provides first responders with critical, reliable, real-time data and images from local, state and national databases. Biometric’s high performance, scalable, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy biometric fingerprint identification technology identifies and authenticates individuals to improve security, convenience and privacy and to reduce identity theft. . The Company continues to focus on its primary objectives of increasing revenue and managing expenses, by continuing to develop and deploy leadership technology and applications, while providing its existing and new customers with high quality support and service

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

For detailed information on our critical accounting policies and estimates, see our financial statements and notes thereto included in this Report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2008.  There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from those disclosed in our 10-K filed on March 11, 2009.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2009 AS COMPARED TO MARCH 31, 2008

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Our business is organized into Biometric and Law Enforcement segments organized to quickly respond to market needs. Each segment is headed by a General Manager focusing on growing the business as well as driving down costs to achieve profitability.

 

A detailed analysis of both segments can be found below.

 

Consolidated Results of Operations - Percent Trend

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2009		2008
Revenues
Services		63	%	68	%
License fees and other		37	%	32	%
		100	%	100	%
Costs and other expenses
Cost of services		10	%	14	%
Cost of license fees and other		4	%	4	%
		14	%	18	%
Gross Profit		86	%	82	%
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative		48	%	70	%
Research, development and engineering		29	%	49	%
		77	%	119	%
Operating Income (Loss)		9	%	-37	%
Other income (deductions)
Total other income (deductions)		-2	%	1	%
Net Income (Loss)		7	%	-36	%

 

The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on revenues and operating income (loss). Operating income (loss) for each segment includes selling, general and administrative expenses directly attributable to the segment in addition to those allocated as a percentage based on the segments revenues and other factors. The segmentation of operating income as noted above and detailed below reflects how management now evaluates its business. Assets for the Company are commingled and are related to all operating segments. Management does not evaluate or identify the operating assets of the segments separately.

 

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