DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. - Quarter Report: 2021 March (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________________ to ________________

Commission file number 000-55497

Duos Technologies Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida	65-0493217
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6622 Southpoint Drive South, Suite 310, Jacksonville, Florida, 32216
(Address of principal executive offices)

(904) 652-1616

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001		DUOT		The Nasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

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

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☒	Smaller reporting company	☒
Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.) Yes ☐ No ☒

As of May 12, 2021, the registrant has one class of common equity, and the number of shares outstanding of such common equity is 3,538,821.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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	PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements	1

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	21

Item 3.	Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risk	28

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	28

	PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	29

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	29

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	29

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	29

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	29

Item 5.	Other Information	29

Item 6.	Exhibits	30

SIGNATURES

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	March 31,			December 31,
	2021			2020
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash	$	7,071,913		$	3,969,100
Accounts receivable, net		1,390,152			1,244,876
Contract assets		37,566			102,458
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		694,702			486,626
Total Current Assets		9,194,333			5,803,060

Property and equipment, net		321,143			342,180
Operating lease right of use asset		154,023			196,144

OTHER ASSETS:
Patents and trademarks, net		70,508			64,415
Total Other Assets		70,508			64,415

TOTAL ASSETS	$	9,740,007		$	6,405,799

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	$	689,649		$	599,317
Accounts payable - related parties		7,700			7,700
Notes payable - financing agreements		237,390			42,942
Payroll taxes payable		3,146			3,146
Accrued expenses		984,174			1,038,092
Current portion - equipment financing agreements		92,224			89,620
Current portion-operating lease obligations		158,556			202,797
Current portion-SBA loan		—			627,465
Contract liabilities		166,033			709,553
Deferred revenue		1,267,921			315,370
Total Current Liabilities		3,606,793			3,636,002

Equipment financing payable, less current portion		79,128			103,184
SBA loan, less current portion		—			782,805
Total Liabilities		3,685,921			4,521,991

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock: $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 authorized, 9,480,000 shares available to be designated
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, $10 stated value per share, 500,000 shares designated; 0 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, convertible into common stock at $6.30 per share		—			—
Series B convertible preferred stock, $1,000 stated value per share, 15,000 shares designated; 1,705 and 1,705 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, convertible into common stock at $7 per share		1,705,000			1,705,000
Series C convertible preferred stock, $1,000 stated value per share, 5,000 shares designated; 4,500 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and 0 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020, convertible into common stock at $5.50 per share		4,500,000			—
Common stock: $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 3,535,339 shares issued, 3,534,015 shares outstanding at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively		3,536			3,536
Additional paid-in capital		39,897,175			39,820,874
Total stock & paid-in-capital		46,105,711			41,529,410
Accumulated deficit		(39,894,173	)		(39,488,150	)
Sub-total		6,211,538			2,041,260
Less: Treasury stock (1,324 shares of common stock at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020)		(157,452	)		(157,452	)
Total Stockholders' Equity		6,054,086			1,883,808

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	9,740,007		$	6,405,799

See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020

REVENUES:
Technology systems	$	1,490,298		$	513,674
Services and consulting		664,456			477,271

Total Revenues		2,154,754			990,945

COST OF REVENUES:
Technology systems		1,895,485			1,092,058
Services and consulting		331,384			293,954
Overhead		503,593			260,421

Total Cost of Revenues		2,730,462			1,646,433

GROSS MARGIN		(575,708	)		(655,488	)

OPERATING EXPENSES:
Sales & marketing		311,801			139,852
Research & development		61,033			40,639
Administration		873,758			1,251,936

Total Operating Expenses		1,246,592			1,432,427

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS		(1,822,300	)		(2,087,915	)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest expense		(6,220	)		(68,932	)
Other income, net		1,422,497			9,798

Total Other Income (Expense)		1,416,277			(59,134	)

NET LOSS	$	(406,023	)	$	(2,147,049	)


Basic & Diluted Net Loss Per Share	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.80	)


Weighted Average Shares-Basic & Diluted		3,535,339			2,687,482

See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

(Unaudited)

	Preferred Stock B				Preferred Stock C				Common Stock
	# of Shares		Amount		# of Shares		Amount		# of Shares		Amount		Additional Paid-in-Capital			Accumulated Deficit			Treasury Stock			Total

Balance December 31, 2020		1,705	$	1,705,000		—	$	—		3,535,339	$	3,536	$	39,820,874		$	(39,488,150	)	$	(157,452	)	$	1,883,808

Stock options granted to employees		—		—		—		—		—		—		76,301			—			—			76,301

Series C preferred stock issued		—		—		4,500		4,500,000		—		—		—			—			—			4,500,000

Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021		—		—		—		—		—		—		—			(406,023	)		—			(406,023	)

Balance March 31, 2021		1,705	$	1,705,000		4,500	$	4,500,000		3,535,339	$	3,536	$	39,897,175		$	(39,894,173	)	$	(157,452	)	$	6,054,086

Balance December 31, 2019		1,705		1,705,000		—		—		1,982,039		1,982		31,063,915			(32,740,715	)		(157,452	)		(127,270	)

Common stock issued		—		—		—		—		1,542,188		1,542		9,251,586			—			—			9,253,128

Stock options granted to employees		—		—		—		—		—		—		8,100			—			—			8,100

Stock issuance cost		—		—		—		—		—		—		(1,001,885	)		—			—			(1,001,885	)

Common stock issued for services		—		—		—		—		1,611		2		7,498			—			—			7,500

Net Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2020		—		—		—		—		—		—		—			(2,147,049	)		—			(2,147,049	)

Balance March 31, 2020		1,705	$	1,705,000		—		—		3,525,838	$	3,526	$	39,329,214		$	(34,887,764	)	$	(157,452	)	$	5,992,524

See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021			2020

Cash from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(406,023	)	$	(2,147,049	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		73,049			48,647
Stock based compensation		76,301			8,100
PPP loan forgiveness including accrued interest		(1,421,577	)		—
Interest expense related to debt discounts		—			48,926
Amortization of operating lease right of use asset		42,121			55,858
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(197,827	)		1,966,072
Contract assets		64,892			992,220
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		7,579			(5,062	)
Accounts payable		90,332			(1,970,190	)
Accounts payable-related party		—			(300	)
Payroll taxes payable		—			(102,721	)
Accrued expenses		(42,611	)		(242,303	)
Lease obligation		(44,241	)		(55,965	)
Contract liabilities		(490,970	)		1,509
Deferred revenue		952,551			(254,755	)

Net cash used in operating activities		(1,296,424	)		(1,657,013	)

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of patents/trademarks		(7,435	)		(7,310	)
Purchase of fixed assets		(50,670	)		(28,935	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(58,105	)		(36,245	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of line of credit		—			(27,550	)
Repayments of insurance and equipment financing		(21,206	)		(23,094	)
Repayment of finance lease		(21,452	)		(10,702	)
Proceeds from common stock issued		—			9,253,128
Issuance cost		—			(1,001,885	)
Proceeds from preferred stock issued		4,500,000			—

Net cash provided by financing activities		4,457,342			8,189,897

Net increase in cash		3,102,813			6,496,639
Cash, beginning of period		3,969,100			56,249
Cash, end of period	$	7,071,913		$	6,552,888

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Interest paid	$	5,671		$	6,643

Supplemental Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Common stock issued for accrued BOD fees	$	—		$	7,500
Note issued for financing of insurance premiums	$	215,654		$	165,375

See accompanying condensed notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations

Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (the “duostech Group”), through its operating subsidiaries, Duos Technologies, Inc. (“duostech”) and TrueVue360, Inc. (“TrueVue360”) (collectively the “Company”), develops and deploys cutting-edge technologies that will help to transform precision railroading, logistics and inter-modal transportation operations. Additionally, these unique patented solutions can be employed into many other industries.

The Company has developed the Railcar Inspection Portal (RIP) that provides both freight and transit railroad customers and select government agencies the ability to conduct fully remote railcar inspections of trains while they are in transit. The system, which incorporates a variety of sophisticated optical technologies, illumination and other sensors, scans each passing railcar to create an extremely high-resolution image set from a variety of angles including the undercarriage. These images are then processed through various methods of artificial intelligence algorithms to identify specific defects and/or areas of interest on each railcar. This is all accomplished within seconds of a railcar passing through our portal. This solution has the potential to transform the railroad industry immediately increasing safety, improving efficiency and reducing costs. The Company has successfully deployed this system with several Class 1 railroad customers and anticipates an increased demand in the future. Government agencies can conduct digital inspections combined with the incorporated AI to improve rail traffic flow across borders which also directly benefits the Class 1 railroads through increasing their velocity.

The Company has also developed the Automated Logistics Information System (ALIS) which automates and reduces/removes personnel from gatehouses where trucks enter and exit large logistics and intermodal facilities. This solution also incorporates sensors and data points as necessary for each operation and directly interconnects with backend logistics databases and processes to streamline operations and significantly improve operations and security and importantly dramatically improves the vehicle throughput on each lane on which the technology is deployed.

The Company has built a portfolio of IP and patented solutions that creates “actionable intelligence” using two core native platforms called centraco® and praesidium®. All solutions provided include a variant of both applications. Centraco is designed primarily as the user interface to all our systems as well as the backend connection to third-party applications and databases through both Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Software Development Kits (SDKs). This interface is browser based and hosted within each one of our systems and solutions. It is typically also customized for each unique customer and application. Praesidium typically resides as middleware in our systems and manages the various image capture devices and some sensors for input into the centraco software.

The Company also developed a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) software platform, truevue360™ with the objective of focusing the Company’s advanced intelligent technologies in the areas of AI, deep machine learning and advanced multi-layered algorithms to further support our solutions.

The Company also provides professional and consulting services for large data centers and has been developing a system for the automation of asset information marketed as dcVue™. The Company is now deploying its dcVue software. This software is used by Duos’ consulting auditing teams. dcVue is based upon the Company’s OSPI patent which was awarded in 2010. The Company offers dcVue available for license to our customers as a licensed software product.

The Company’s strategy is to deliver operational and technical excellence to our customers, expand our RIP and ALIS solutions into current and new customers focused in the Rail, Logistics and U.S. Government Sectors, offer both CAPEX and OPEX pricing models to customers that increases recurring revenue, backlog and improves profitability, responsibly grow the business both organically and through selective acquisitions, and promote a performance-based work force where employees enjoy their work and are incentivized to excel and remain with the Company.

DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (all of which are of a normal recurring nature) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2021 are not indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021 or for any other future period. These unaudited consolidated financial statements and the unaudited condensed notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 30, 2021.

Reclassifications

The Company reclassified certain expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 to conform to 2021 classification. There was no net effect on the total expenses of such reclassification.

The following table reflects the reclassification adjustment effect in the three months ended March 31, 2020:

	Before Reclassification				After Reclassification
	For the Three Months Ended				For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,				March 31,
	2020				2020

REVENUES:				REVENUES:
Technology systems	$	513,674		Technology systems	$	513,674
Technical support		345,187		Services and Consulting		477,271
Consulting		132,084		—		—

Total Revenue		990,945		Total Revenue		990,945

COST OF REVENUES:				COST OF REVENUES:
Technology systems		581,544		Technology systems		1,092,058
Technical support		234,276		Services and consulting		293,954
Consulting services		72,260		Overhead		260,421

Total Cost of Revenues		888,080		Total Cost of Revenues		1,646,433

GROSS MARGIN		102,865		GROSS MARGIN		(655,488	)

OPERATING EXPENSES:				OPERATING EXPENSES:
Sales and marketing		139,852		Sales and marketing		139,852
Engineering		312,428		Research and development		40,639
Research and development		406,392		Administration		1,251,936
Administration		1,015,559		—		—
AI technologies		316,549		—		—

Total Operating Expenses		2,190,780		Total Operating Expenses		1,432,427

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS	$	(2,087,915	)	LOSS FROM OPERATIONS	$	(2,087,915	)

DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

Principles of Consolidation

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include duostech Group and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Duos Technologies, Inc. and TrueVue360, Inc. All inter-company transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The most significant estimates in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the allowance on accounts receivable, valuation of deferred tax assets, valuation of intangible and other long-lived assets, estimates of net contract revenues and the total estimated costs to determine progress towards contract completion, valuation of derivatives, valuation of warrants issued with debt, valuation of beneficial conversion features in convertible debt, estimates of the valuation of right of use assets and corresponding lease liabilities and valuation of stock-based awards. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Concentrations

Cash Concentrations

Cash is maintained at financial institutions and at times, balances may exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses related to these balances. As of March 31, 2021, the balance in one financial institution exceeded federally insured limits by approximately $6,646,955.

Significant Customers and Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company had certain customers whose revenue individually represented 10% or more of the Company’s total revenue, or whose accounts receivable balances individually represented 10% or more of the Company’s total accounts receivable, as follows:

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, one customer accounted for 79% (“Customer 2”) of revenues. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, three customers accounted for 44% (“Customer 1”), 13% (“Customer 2”) and 13% (“Customer 3”) of revenues. In all cases, there is no minimum contract value stated. Each contract covers an agreement to deliver a rail inspection portal which, once accepted, must be paid in full with 30% or more being due and payable prior to delivery. The balances of the contracts are for service and maintenance which is paid annually in advance with revenues recorded ratably over the contract period. Each of the customers referenced has the following termination provisions:

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Customer 1, termination can be made, prior to delivery of products or services, in the case where either party breaches any of its obligations under the agreement with the Company. The other party may terminate the agreement effective 15 Business Days following notice from the non-defaulting party, if the non-performance has not been cured within such period, and without prejudice to damages that could be claimed by the non-defaulting party. Either party may terminate the agreement if the other party becomes unable to pay its debts in the ordinary course of business; goes into liquidation (other than for the purpose of a genuine amalgamation or restructuring); has a receiver appointed over all or part of its assets; enters into a composition or voluntary arrangement with its creditors; or any similar event occurs in any jurisdiction, all to the extent permitted by law.

DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

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For Customer 2, prior to delivery of products or services, either party may terminate the agreement with the Company upon the other party’s material breach of a representation, warranty, term, covenant or undertaking in the agreement if, within 30 days following the delivery of a written notice to the defaulting party setting forth in reasonable detail the basis of such default, the defaulting party has not rectified such default to the reasonable satisfaction of the non-defaulting party. Failure to perform due to a force majeure condition shall not be considered a material default under the agreement. Either party may terminate the agreement upon the other party’s material breach of a representation, warranty, term, covenant or undertaking in the agreement if, within 30 days following the delivery of a written notice to the defaulting party setting forth in reasonable detail the basis of such default, the defaulting party has not rectified such default to the reasonable satisfaction of the non-defaulting party. Failure to perform due to a force majeure condition shall not be considered a material default under the agreement.

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For Customer 3, prior to delivery of products or services if the customer terminates the statement of work for convenience, no refund of any advance payments will be due to Customer 3. ln the event of a material breach by the Company, which breach is not cured, or cure has not begun within 30 days of written notice to the Company by Customer 3, Customer 3 may terminate this statement of work for cause. In the event of termination by Customer 3 for cause, the Company shall reimburse Customer 3 any unused prepaid fees on a pro rata basis.

At March 31, 2021, one customer accounted for 79% of accounts receivable. At December 31, 2020, two customers accounted for 56% and 30% of accounts receivable. Much of the credit risk is mitigated since all of the customers listed here are Class 1 railroads with a history of timely payments to us.

Geographic Concentration

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, approximately 86% of revenue is generated from three customers outside of the United States. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, approximately 54% of revenue is generated from two customers outside of the United States. These customers are Canadian and Mexican, and two of the three are Class 1 railroads operating in the United States.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

The Company follows Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”), for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. ASC 820 establishes a common definition for fair value to be applied to existing generally accepted accounting principles that requires the use of fair value measurements, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about such fair value measurements.

ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Additionally, ASC 820 requires the use of valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

These inputs are prioritized below:

Level 1:	Observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2:	Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3:	Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the use of the reporting entity’s own assumptions that the market participants would use in the asset or liability based on the best available information.

DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

The Company analyzes all financial instruments with features of both liabilities and equity under the Financial Accounting Standard Board’s (“FASB”) accounting standard for such instruments. Under this standard, financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The estimated fair value of certain financial instruments, including accounts receivable, prepaid expense, accounts payable, accrued expenses and notes payable are carried at historical cost basis, which approximates their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

Software Development Costs

Software development costs incurred prior to establishing technological feasibility are charged to operations and included in research and development costs. The technological feasibility of a software product is established when the Company has completed all planning, designing, coding, and testing activities that are necessary to establish that the product meets its design specifications, including functionality, features, and technical performance requirements. Software development costs incurred after establishing technological feasibility for software sold as a perpetual license, as defined within ASC 985-20 (Software – Costs of Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed) are capitalized and amortized on a product-by-product basis when the product is available for general release to customers.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings per share (EPS) are computed by dividing net loss applicable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss applicable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options, stock warrants, convertible debt instruments, convertible preferred stock or other common stock equivalents. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the computation if their effect is anti-dilutive. At March 31, 2021, there was an aggregate of 1,587,553 outstanding warrants to purchase shares of common stock. At March 31, 2021, there was an aggregate of 471,898 shares of employee stock options to purchase shares of common stock. Also, at March 31, 2021, 243,571 common shares were issuable upon conversion of Series B convertible preferred stock and 818,182 common shares were issuable upon conversion of Series C convertible preferred stock all of which were excluded from the computation of dilutive earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

Revenue Recognition

As of January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-89, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), that affects the timing of when certain types of revenues will be recognized. The basic principles in ASC 606 include the following: a contract with a customer creates distinct unrecognized contract assets and performance obligations, satisfaction of a performance obligation creates revenue, and a performance obligation is satisfied upon transfer of control to a good or service to a customer.

Revenue is recognized by evaluating our revenue contracts with customers based on the five-step model under ASC 606:

	1.	Identify the contract with the customer;
	2.	Identify the performance obligations in the contract;
	3.	Determine the transaction price;
	4.	Allocate the transaction price to separate performance obligations; and
	5.	Recognize revenue when (or as) each performance obligation is satisfied.

For revenues related to technology systems, the Company recognizes revenue over time using a cost-based input methodology in which significant judgment is required to estimated costs to complete projects. These estimated costs are then used to determine the progress towards contract completion and the corresponding amount of revenue to recognize.

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Accordingly, the Company now bases its revenue recognition on ASC 606-10-25-27, where control of a good or service transfers over time if the entity’s performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the entity and the entity has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date including a profit margin or reasonable return on capital. Control is deemed to pass to the customer instantaneously as the goods are manufactured and revenue is recognized accordingly.

In addition, the Company has adopted ASC 606-10-55-21 such that if the cost incurred is not proportionate to the progress in satisfying the performance obligation, we adjust the input method to recognize revenue only to the extent of the cost incurred. Therefore, the Company will recognize revenue at an equal amount to the cost of the goods to satisfy the performance obligation. To accurately reflect revenue recognition based on the input method, the Company has adopted the implementation guidance as set out in ASC-606-10-55-187 through 192.

Under this method, contract revenues are recognized over the performance period of the contract in direct proportion to the costs incurred. Costs include direct material, direct labor, subcontract labor and other allocable indirect costs. All un-allocable indirect costs and corporate general and administrative costs are also charged to the periods as incurred. Any recognized revenues that have not been billed to a customer are recorded as an asset in “contract assets”. Any billings of customers more than recognized revenues are recorded as a liability in “contract liabilities”. However, in the event a loss on a contract is foreseen, the Company will recognize the loss when such loss is determined.

Segment Information

The Company operates in one reportable segment.

Stock Based Compensation

The Company accounts for employee stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718-10, “Share-Based Payment,” which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors including employee stock options, restricted stock units, and employee stock purchases based on estimated fair values.

Determining Fair Value Under ASC 718-10

The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing formula. This fair value is then amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the awards, which is generally the vesting period. The Company’s determination of fair value using an option-pricing model is affected by the stock price as well as assumptions regarding the number of highly subjective variables.

The Company estimates volatility based upon the historical stock price of the Company and estimates the expected term for employee stock options using the simplified method for employees and directors and the contractual term for non-employees. The risk-free rate is determined based upon the prevailing rate of United States Treasury securities with similar maturities.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

From time to time, the FASB or other standards setting bodies will issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the FASB ASC are communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”).

In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting pronouncement (ASU 2020-06) related to the measurement and disclosure requirements for convertible instruments and contracts in an entity's own equity. The pronouncement simplifies and adds disclosure requirements for the accounting and measurement of convertible instruments and the settlement assessment for contracts in an entity's own equity. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2021. We plan to adopt this pronouncement for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022, and we do not expect it to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.

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NOTE 2 – LIQUIDITY

As reflected in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss of $406,023 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. During the same period, net cash used in operating activities was $1,296,424. The working capital surplus and accumulated deficit as of March 31, 2021 were $5,587,540 and $39,894,173, respectively. In previous financial reports, the Company had raised substantial doubt about continuing as a going concern. This was principally due to a lack of working capital prior to an underwritten offering which was completed during the first quarter of 2020 (the “2020 Offering”).

Upon completion of the 2020 Offering, management raised sufficient working capital to meet its needs for the next 12 months without the need to raise further capital. Since the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Company has experienced a significant slowdown in closing new projects due to cautious actions by current and potential clients. We continue to be successful in identifying new business opportunities and are focused on re-establishing a backlog of projects. Most importantly, the Company’s success in increasing its working capital surplus after receiving proceeds from the 2020 Offering of more than $8,200,000 and more recently, in the first quarter of 2021, receiving net proceeds of $4,500,000 from the issuance of Series C Preferred Stock to two large shareholders, continues to give us the capital required to fund the fundamental business changes that we undertook in the last quarter of 2020 and maintain our business strategy overall. In addition, the Company was successful in securing a loan of $1,410,270 during the second quarter of 2020 from the Small Business Administration via the PPP/CARES Act program which further bolstered the Company’s cash reserves. This loan was forgiven in the current quarter and leaves the Company essentially debt free. Management has been and continues to take actions including, but not limited to, elimination of certain costs that did not contribute to short term revenue, and re-aligning both management and staffing with a focus on improving certain skill sets necessary to build growth and profitability and focusing product strategy on opportunities that are likely to bear results in the relatively short term. During the first quarter, management has taken further significant actions including reorganizing our engineering and technical teams and selectively improving organizational efficiency to effectively grow the business as the expected order flow resumes in 2021.

Management believes that, at this time, we have alleviated the substantial doubt for the Company to continue as a going concern. We are executing the plan to grow our business and achieve profitability without the requirement to raise additional capital for existing operations. As previously noted, the Company raised $4,500,000 from existing shareholders through the issuance of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. Although additional investment is not assured, the Company is comfortable that it would be able to raise sufficient capital to support expanded operations based on this increase in business activity. In the long run, the continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to continue executing the plan described above, generate enough revenue and attain consistently profitable operations. Although the current global pandemic related to the coronavirus (Covid-19) has affected our operations, and we do believe this is expected to be a long-term issue, the Company cannot currently quantify the uncertainty related to the recent pandemic and its effects on our customers in the coming quarters. We have analyzed our cash flow under “stress test” conditions and have determined that we have sufficient liquid assets on hand to maintain operations for at least 12 months from the date of this report.

NOTE 3 – DEBT

Notes Payable - Financing Agreements

The Company’s notes payable relating to financing agreements classified as current liabilities consist of the following as of:

	March 31, 2021					December 31, 2020
Notes Payable	Principal		Interest			Principal		Interest
Third Party - Insurance Note 1	$	16,486		7.75	%	$	23,327		7.75	%
Third Party - Insurance Note 2		—		5.26	%		10,457		5.26	%
Third Party - Insurance Note 3		5,250		—			9,158		—
Third Party - Insurance Note 4		215,654		—			—		—
Total	$	237,390				$	42,942

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The Company entered into an agreement on December 23, 2020 with its insurance provider by issuing a $23,327 note payable (Insurance Note 1) for the purchase of an insurance policy, secured by that policy with an annual interest rate of 7.75% payable in monthly installments of principal and interest totaling $2,416 through October 23, 2021. The balance of Insurance Note 1 as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was $16,486 and $23,327, respectively.

The Company entered into an agreement on April 15, 2020 with its insurance provider by issuing a $51,379 note payable (Insurance Note 2) for the purchase of an insurance policy, secured by that policy with an annual interest rate of 5.26% payable in monthly installments of principal and interest totaling $5,263 through February 15, 2021. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the balance of Insurance Note 2 was zero and $10,457, respectively.

The Company entered into an agreement on September 15, 2020 with its insurance provider by issuing a $13,796 note payable (Insurance Note 3) for the purchase of an insurance policy, secured by 12 monthly installments. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the balance of Insurance Note 3 was $5,250 and $9,158, respectively.

The Company entered into an agreement on February 3, 2020 with its insurance provider by issuing a $165,375 note payable (Insurance Note 4) with a down payment of $55,563 for the purchase of an insurance policy secured by eight monthly installments of $13,726 through December 3, 2020. The policy renewed on February 3, 2021 in the amount of $215,654 with a down payment paid in the amount of $37,000 on April 6, 2021 and ten monthly installments of $17,899. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the balance of Insurance Note 4 was $215,654 and zero, respectively.

Equipment Financing

The Company entered into an agreement on August 26, 2019 with an equipment financing company by issuing a $147,810 secured note, with an annual interest rate of 12.72% and payable in monthly installments of principal and interest totaling $4,963 through August 1, 2022. The Company entered into an additional agreement on May 22, 2020 with the same equipment financing company by issuing a $121,637 secured note, with an annual interest rate of 9.90% and payable in monthly installments of principal and interest totaling $3,919 through June 1, 2023. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the balance of these notes was $171,352 and $192,804, respectively.

At March 31, 2021, future minimum lease payments due under the equipment financing is as follows:

As of December 31,	Amount
2021	$	79,941
2022		86,735
2023		23,515
Total minimum equipment financing payments	$	190,191
Less: interest		(18,839	)
Total equipment financing at March 31, 2021	$	171,352
Less: current portion of equipment financing		(92,224	)
Long term portion of equipment financing	$	79,128

Notes Payable – SBA Loan

	March 31, 2021			December 31, 2020
Payable To	Principal		Interest	Principal			Interest

SBA loan	$	—		$	1,410,270			1	%
Total		—			1,410,270
Less current portion		—			(863,845	)
Long term portion	$	—		$	546,425

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On April 23, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note (the “Note”) with BBVA USA, which provided for a loan in the amount of $1,410,270 (the “Loan”) pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The Loan had a two-year term and accrued interest at a rate of 1.00% per annum (APR 1.014%). Monthly principal and interest payments were deferred for nine months after the date of disbursement. The Loan could be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. The Company applied for the PPP loan forgiveness and was granted forgiveness on February 1, 2021. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the loan balance was zero and $1,410,270, respectively.

NOTE 4 – LINE OF CREDIT

The Company assumed a line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank upon merger with ISA on April 1, 2015. The line of credit provided for borrowings up to $40,000 but is now closed. The balance as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, was zero and zero, respectively, including accrued interest. This line of credit has been paid in full as of May 5, 2020.

NOTE 5 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Delinquent Payroll Taxes Payable

The Company has paid its delinquent IRS payroll taxes and late fees in full. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the state payroll taxes payable balance was $3,146 and $3,146, respectively. The remaining balance of $3,146 with the state of California will be remitted in 2021.

Operating Lease Obligations

The Company has an operating lease agreement for office space of 8,308 square feet that was amended on May 1, 2016 and again on April 1, 2019, increasing the office space to 10,203 square feet, with the lease ending on October 31, 2021. The rent is subject to an annual escalation of 3%, beginning May 1, 2017.

The Company entered a new lease agreement of office and warehouse combination space of 4,400 square feet on June 1, 2018 and ending May 31, 2021. The Company has extended this lease to coincide with the main office space lease that will be ending on October 31, 2021. This additional space allows for resource growth and engineering efforts for operations before deploying to the field. The rent is subject to an annual escalation of 3%.

The Company now has a total of office and warehouse space of approximately 14,603 square feet.

At March 31, 2021, future minimum lease payments due under operating leases are as follows:

As of March 31, 2021	Amount
Total minimum financial lease payments	$	164,961
Less: interest		(6,405	)
Total lease liability at March 31, 2021	$	158,556

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”), which requires all leases with a term greater than 12 months to be recognized on the balance sheet, while lease expenses would continue to be recognized in the statement of operations in a manner similar to current accounting guidance. We adopted ASU 2016-02 effective January 1, 2019, on a modified retrospective basis, without adjusting comparative periods presented. Effective January 1, 2019, the Company established a right-of-use model (ROU) asset and operating lease liability in the amount of $644,245. The Company extended the lease agreement of office and warehouse combination space to coincide with the main office space and recorded a right-of-use model (ROU) to the asset and operating lease liability in the amount of $21,022. The right of use asset balance at March 31, 2021 was $158,556. These are the Company’s only lease whose term is greater than 12 months. The adoption of ASU 2016-02 did not materially affect our unaudited consolidated statement of operations or our unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows. We made an accounting policy election to keep leases with an initial term of 12 months or less off the balance sheet and to recognize all lease payments for leases with a term greater than 12 months on a straight-line basis over the lease term in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations.

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March 31, 2021

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Executive Severance Agreement

On July 10, 2020, the Company announced that Gianni Arcaini would retire from the positions of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board effective as of September 1, 2020 (the “CEO Transition”). In order to facilitate a transition of his duties, the Company and Mr. Arcaini entered into a separation agreement which became effective as of July 10, 2020 (the “Separation Agreement”). Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, Mr. Arcaini’s employment with the Company ended on September 1, 2020 and he will receive separation payments over a 36-month period equal to his base salary plus $75,000 as well as certain limited health and life insurance benefits. The Separation Agreement also contains confidentiality, non-disparagement and non-solicitation covenants and a release of claims by Mr. Arcaini who continued to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee did not submit Mr. Arcaini for re-election as a director and on November 19, 2020 at the Annual Shareholders meeting a new non-Executive Chairman was appointed.

In accordance with the Separation Agreement, the Company will pay to Mr. Arcaini the total sum of $747,788. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the status of Mr. Arcaini as a “Specified Employee” as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 409A has the effect of delaying any payments to Mr. Arcaini under the Separation Agreement for six months after the Separation Date. On March 1, 2021, the Company paid to Mr. Arcaini a lump-sum amount equal to the first six months of payments, or $124,631, owed to Mr. Arcaini and the Company will continue to pay him in semi-monthly installments for 30 months thereafter, as contemplated in Mr. Arcaini’s Separation Agreement. In addition, the Company will pay one-half of Mr. Arcaini’s current life insurance premiums for 36 months of approximately $1,200 per month and provide and pay for his health insurance for 36 months following the Separation Date of approximately $450 per month. Unvested options in the amount of 50,358 became exercisable and vested in their entirety on the Separation Date valued at $95,127. The Company made payment of his attorneys’ fees for legal work associated with the negotiation and drafting of the Separation Agreement of approximately $17,000.

NOTE 6 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common stock issued

On February 12, 2020, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc. (“ThinkEquity”), as representative of the underwriters listed therein (the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell to the Underwriters in a firm commitment underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) an aggregate of 1,350,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), at a public offering price of $6.00 per share. In addition, the Underwriters were granted an over-allotment option (the “Over-allotment Option”) for a period of 45 days to purchase up to an additional 202,500 shares of Common Stock. The Offering closed on February 18, 2020. The Common Stock began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol DUOT on February 13, 2020.

On February 20, 2020, pursuant to and in compliance with the terms and conditions of the aforementioned Underwriting Agreement and the Offering, the Underwriters partially exercised the Over-allotment Option to purchase 192,188 shares of Common Stock at $6.00 per share (the “Over-Allotment Exercise”). The sale of the Over-Allotment Exercise to purchase 192,188 shares of Common Stock closed on February 21, 2020.

In total, the Company issued 1,542,188 shares of Common Stock in connection with the underwritten public offering and up listing to the Nasdaq Capital Market national exchange. The securities were issued pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333- 235455), as amended, which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2020. The Company received gross proceeds of approximately $9.25 million for the Offering, including the exercise of the Over-Allotment Exercise, prior to deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by the Company.

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March 31, 2021

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Series C Convertible Preferred Stock

On February 26, 2021, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with certain existing investors in the Company (the “Purchasers”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchasers purchased 4,500 shares of a newly authorized Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series C Convertible Preferred Stock”), and the Company received proceeds of $4,500,000. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties.

Under the Purchase Agreement, the Company is required to hold a meeting of shareholders at the earliest practical date, but in no event later than June 25, 2021 (or July 26, 2021 in the event of a review of the proxy statement by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”)). Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5635(d) limits the number of shares of common stock (or securities that are convertible into common stock) without shareholder approval. The Company is required to obtain shareholder approval (the “Stockholder Approval”) in order to issue shares of common stock underlying the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock at a price less than the greater of book or market value which equal 20% or more of the number of shares of common stock outstanding before the issuance. As described below, the terms of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock limit its convertibility to a number of shares less than the 20% limit, until the Stockholder Approval is obtained. If the Company does not obtain the Stockholder Approval at the first meeting, it is required to hold shareholder meetings every four months until the Stockholder Approval is obtained.

In connection with the Purchase Agreement, the Company also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Purchasers. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company shall file with the SEC a registration statement covering the resale by the Purchasers of the shares of common stock into which the shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible. The Registration Rights Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties.

The Company’s Board of Directors has designated 5,000 shares as the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000. The holders of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, the holders of the common stock and the holders of any other class or series of shares entitled to vote with the common stock shall vote together as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company. Each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock has 172 votes (subject to adjustment); provided that in no event may a holder of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock be entitled to vote a number of shares in excess of such holder’s Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined in the Certificate of Designation and as described below). Each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible, at any time and from time to time, at the option of the holder, into that number of shares of common stock (subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) determined by dividing the stated value of such share ($1,000) by the conversion price, which is $5.50 (subject to adjustment).

The Company shall not effect any conversion of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, and a holder shall not have the right to convert any portion of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, to the extent that after giving effect to the conversion sought by the holder such holder (together with such holder’s Attribution Parties (as defined in the Certificate of Designation)) would beneficially own more than 4.99% (or upon election by a holder, 19.99%) of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock issuable upon such conversion (the “Beneficial Ownership Limitation”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Certificate of Designation, until the Company has obtained Stockholder Approval, the Company may not issue upon the conversion of any share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock a number of shares of common stock which, when aggregated with any shares of common stock issued upon conversion of any other shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, would exceed 706,620 (subject to adjustment).

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense recognized under ASC 718-10 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, was $76,301 and $8,100, respectively, for stock options granted to employees and directors. This expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations. Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period. At March 31, 2021, the total compensation cost for stock options not yet recognized was $284,784. This cost will be recognized over the remaining vesting term of the options ranging from one to three years.

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March 31, 2021

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Employee Stock Options

A maximum of 178,572 shares were made available for grant under the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2016 Plan”), and all outstanding options under the Plan provide a cashless exercise feature. The maximum number of shares was increased by shareholder approval to 321,429. The identification of individuals entitled to receive awards, the terms of the awards, and the number of shares subject to individual awards, are determined by our Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee, at their sole discretion. The aggregate number of shares with respect to which options or stock awards may be granted under the 2016 Plan and the purchase price per share, if applicable, shall be adjusted for any increase or decrease in the number of issued shares resulting from a stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split, recapitalization, or similar event. As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, options to purchase 471,898 shares of common stock and 451,898 shares of common stock were outstanding under the 2016 Plan, respectively. On April 1, 2020, the Board of Directors cancelled 161,402 options previously granted to existing employees and granted 310,290 options, of which 160,866 were replaced with new options carrying a $6.00 exercise price and a further 149,424 options were issued to existing employees, officers and directors carrying a $4.74 strike price with a vesting period ranging from 9 months to 21 months. On April 1, 2020 the new stock options issued had a fair value of $370,312. The options that were cancelled and replaced were accounted for by valuing the original options on the day before they were cancelled and valuing the new options on the day of issuance. The inputs used were a stock price of $4.74 on the day of cancellation and $4.70 on the day of issuance, expected term of 2.5 years, expected volatility of 81%, no anticipated dividend and an interest rate of 0.255%. The difference between the valuations were recorded as one-time option expense given that options cancelled were already vested and the replacement options were immediately vested. The one-time expense for this cancellation and issuance was $102,800. The strike price of the cancelled options was $14.00.

During the first quarter of 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors granted 20,000 new stock options with a strike price of $4.32 per share to its new VP of Product Innovation. These options were awarded as a one-time award as a hiring incentive and have a fair value of $52,758 as of January 4, 2021. The issuance of these options generated stock option compensation expense this quarter in the amount of $7,685 and a balance of unamortized stock option compensation expense of $45,073, that will be expensed over the next 2.75 years.

Warrants

No warrants have been issued during the first quarter of 2021.

NOTE 7 - REVENUE

Revenue Recognition and Contract Accounting

The Company generates revenue from four sources: (1) Technology Systems; (2) AI Technology; (3) Technical Support; and (4) Consulting Services.

The Company constructs intelligent technology systems consisting of materials and labor under customer contracts. Revenues and related costs on technology systems revenue are recognized based on ASC 606-10-25-27, where control of a good or service transfers over time if the entity’s performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the entity and the entity has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date including a profit margin or reasonable return on capital. Control is deemed to pass to the customer instantaneously as the goods are manufactured and revenue is recognized accordingly.

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March 31, 2021

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Contract Assets

Contract assets on uncompleted contracts represent costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings and/or cash received on uncompleted contracts accounted for under the input method, which recognizes revenue only to the extent of the cost incurred.

At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, contract assets on uncompleted contracts consisted of the following:

	March 31, 2021			December 31. 2020
Costs and estimated earnings recognized	$	1,679,930		$	4,152,850
Less: Billings or cash received		(1,642,364	)		(4,050,392	)
Contract assets	$	37,566		$	102,458

Contract Liabilities

Contract liabilities on uncompleted contracts represent billings and/or cash received that exceed accumulated revenues recognized on uncompleted contracts accounted for under the input method, which recognizes revenue only to the extent of the cost incurred.

At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, contract liabilities on uncompleted contracts consisted of the following:

	March 31, 2021			December 31. 2020
Billings and/or cash receipts on uncompleted contracts	$	2,530,216		$	2,978,007
Less: Costs and estimated earnings recognized		(2,364,183	)		(2,268,454	)
Contract liabilities	$	166,033		$	709,553

A contract is considered complete when all costs except insignificant items have been incurred and the installation is operating according to specifications or has been accepted by the customer.

The Company has contracts in various stages of completion. Such contracts require estimates to determine the appropriate cost and revenue recognition. Costs estimates are reviewed periodically on a contract-by-contract basis throughout the life of the contract such that adjustments to the profit resulting from revisions are made cumulative to the date of the revision. Significant management judgments and estimates, including the estimated costs to complete projects, must be made and used in connection with the revenue recognized in the accounting period. Current estimates may be revised as additional information becomes available.

Artificial Intelligence

The Company has begun to derive revenue from applications that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of predetermined algorithms to provide important operating information to the users of our systems. The revenue generated from these applications of AI consists of an annual application maintenance fee which will be recognized ratably over the year, plus fees for the design, development, testing and incorporation of new algorithms into the system which will be recognized upon completion of each deliverable.

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March 31, 2021

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Technical Support

Maintenance and technical support services are provided on both an as-needed and extended-term basis and may include providing both parts and labor. Maintenance and technical support provided outside of a maintenance contract are on an as-requested basis, and revenue is recognized as the services are provided. Revenue for maintenance and technical support provided on an extended-term basis is recognized ratably over the term of the contract.

For sales arrangements that do not involve multiple elements such as professional services, which are of short-term duration, revenues are recognized when services are completed.

Consulting Services

The Company’s consulting services business generates revenues under contract with customers from three sources: (1) Professional Services (consulting and auditing); (2) Software licensing with optional hardware sales; and (3) Customer Service (training and maintenance support).

For sales arrangements that do not involve performance obligations:

(1)	Revenues for professional services, which are of short-term duration, are recognized when services are completed;
(2)	For all periods reflected in this report, software license sales have been one-time sales of a perpetual license to use our software product and the customer also has the option to purchase third-party manufactured handheld devices from us if they purchase our software license. Accordingly, the revenue is recognized upon delivery of the software and delivery of the hardware, as applicable, to the customer;
(3)	Training sales are one-time upfront short-term training sessions and are recognized after the service has been performed; and
(4)	Maintenance/support is an optional product sold to our software license customers under one-year contracts. Accordingly, maintenance payments received upfront are deferred and recognized over the contract term.

Multiple Elements

Arrangements with customers may involve multiple elements including project revenue and maintenance services in our Intelligent Technology Systems business. Maintenance will occur after the project is completed and may be provided on an extended-term basis or on an as-needed basis. In our consulting services business, multiple elements may include any of the above four sources. Training and maintenance on software products may occur after the software product sale while other services may occur before or after the software product sale and may not relate to the software product. Revenue recognition for multiple element arrangement is as follows:

Each element is accounted for separately when each element has value to the customer on a standalone basis and there is Company specific objective evidence of selling price of each deliverable. For revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables, the Company allocates the total customer arrangement to the separate units of accounting based on their relative selling prices as determined by the price of the items when sold separately. Once the selling price is allocated, the revenue for each element is recognized using the applicable criteria under GAAP as discussed above for elements sold in non-multiple element arrangements. A delivered item or items that do not qualify as a separate unit of accounting within the arrangement are combined with the other applicable undelivered items within the arrangement. The allocation of arrangement consideration and the recognition of revenue is then determined for those combined deliverables as a single unit of accounting. The Company sells its various services and software and hardware products at established prices on a standalone basis which provides Company specific objective evidence of selling price for purposes of multiple element relative selling price allocation. The Company only sells maintenance services or spare parts based on its established rates after it has completed a system integration project for a customer. The customer is not required to purchase maintenance services. All elements in multiple element arrangements with Company customers qualify as separate units of account for revenue recognition purposes.

DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenues represent billings or cash received in excess of revenue recognizable on service agreements that are not accounted for under the percentage of completion method.

Disaggregation of Revenue

The Company is following the guidance of ASC 606-10-55-296 and 297 for disaggregation of revenue. Accordingly, revenue has been disaggregated according to the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows. We are providing qualitative and quantitative disclosures.

Qualitative:

We have four distinct revenue sources:

Turnkey, engineered projects;

Associated maintenance and support services;

Licensing and professional services related to auditing of data center assets;

Predetermined algorithms to provide important operating information to the users of our systems.

We currently operate in North America including the USA, Mexico and Canada.

Our customers include rail transportation, commercial, petrochemical, government, banking and IT suppliers.

Our contracts are fixed price and fall into two duration types:

Turnkey engineered projects and professional service contracts that are less than one year in duration and are typically two to three months in length; and

Maintenance and support contracts ranging from one to five years in length.

Transfer of goods and services are over time.

Quantitative:

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

Segments	Rail		Commercial		Government		Banking		IT Suppliers		Artificial Intelligence		Total
Primary Geographical Markets

North America	$	1,757,446	$	55,842	$	28,560	$	22,829	$	132,977	$	157,100	$	2,154,754

Major Goods and Service Lines

Turnkey Projects	$	1,323,322	$	—	$	8,339	$	1,537	$	—	$	—	$	1,333,198
Maintenance & Support		434,124		55,842		20,221		21,292		—		—		531,479
Data Center Auditing Services		—		—		—		—		130,592		—		130,592
Software License		—		—		—		—		2,385		—		2,385
Algorithms		—		—		—		—		—		157,100		157,100
	$	1,757,446	$	55,842	$	28,560	$	22,829	$	132,977	$	157,100	$	2,154,754

Timing of Revenue Recognition

Goods transferred over time	$	1,323,322	$	—	$	8,339	$	1,537	$	132,977	$	157,100	$	1,623,275
Services transferred over time		434,124		55,842		20,221		21,292		—		—		531,479
	$	1,757,446	$	55,842	$	28,560	$	22,829	$	132,977	$	157,100	$	2,154,754

DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

Segments	Rail		Commercial		Government		Banking		IT Suppliers		Total
Primary Geographical Markets

North America	$	713,258	$	74,335	$	27,149	$	44,119	$	132,084	$	990,945

Major Goods and Service Lines

Turnkey Projects	$	481,110	$	8,622	$	—	$	23,942	$	—	$	513,674
Maintenance & Support		232,148		65,713		27,149		20,177		—		345,187
Data Center Auditing Services		—		—		—		—		129,699		129,699
Software License		—		—		—		—		2,385		2,385
	$	713,258	$	74,335	$	27,149	$	44,119	$	132,084	$	990,945

Timing of Revenue Recognition

Goods transferred over time	$	481,110	$	8,622	$	—	$	23,942	$	132,084	$	645,758
Services transferred over time		232,148		65,713		27,149		20,177		—		345,187
	$	713,258	$	74,335	$	27,149	$	44,119	$	132,084	$	990,945

NOTE 8 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

On August 1, 2012, the Company entered into an independent contractor master services agreement (the “Services Agreement”) with Luceon, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, owned by our Chief Technology Officer, David Ponevac. The Services Agreement provides that Luceon will provide support services including management, coordination or software development services and related services to duostech. In January 2019, additional services were contracted with Luceon for TrueVue360 primarily for software development through the provision of 7 additional full-time contractors located in Slovakia at a cost of $16,250 for January initially, rising to $25,583 after fully staffed, per month starting February 2019. This is in addition to the existing contract of $7,480 per month for duostech for 4 full-time contractors which increased to $8,231 per month in June of 2019. During 2020 efforts in reducing cost, Luceon reduced its staff for the TrueVue360 software development team from a staff of 7 to 3 full-time employees at a cost of $11,666 per month starting June 1, 2020. As of January 1, 2021, the Company no longer records activities in TrueVue360 and has combined billings for a total of $20,986 per month. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the total amount expensed is $62,958 and $104,709, respectively. The Company has a payable balance at March 31, 2021 in the amount of $20,986 which is included in accounts payable in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 9 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On April 7, 2021, one shareholder elected to exercise 3,429 warrants using the cashless exercise feature. A total of 1,054 shares of common stock were issued and the warrant was cancelled.

On April 9, 2021, one shareholder elected to exercise 1,429 warrants using the cashless exercise feature. A total of 442 shares of common stock were issued and the warrant was cancelled.

On April 28, 2021, one shareholder elected to exercise 14,286 warrants using the cashless exercise feature. A total of 2,711 shares of common stock were issued and the warrant was cancelled.

On May 3, 2021, one shareholder elected to exercise 3,572 warrants using the cashless exercise feature. A total of 599 shares of common stock were issued and the warrant was cancelled.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q and other reports filed by Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (the “duostech Group”), and its operating subsidiaries, Duos Technologies, Inc. (“duostech”) and TrueVue360, Inc (“TrueVue360”, duostech Group and duostech, collectively the “Company” “we”, “our”, and “us”) from time to time with the. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) contain or may contain forward-looking statements and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, the Company’s management as well as estimates and assumptions made by Company’s management. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. When used in the filings, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or the Company’s management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors, including the risks contained in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, relating to the Company’s industry, the Company’s operations and results of operations, and any businesses that the Company may acquire. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Our financial statements would be affected to the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require management’s judgment in its application. There are also areas in which management’s judgment in selecting any available alternative would not produce a materially different result. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

Overview

Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in Florida on May 31, 1994 under the original name of Information Systems Associates, Inc. (“ISA”). Initially, our business operations consisted of consulting services for asset management of large corporate data centers and the development and licensing of information technology (“IT”) asset management software. In late 2014, ISA entered negotiations with Duos Technologies, Inc. (“duostech”), for the purposes of executing a reverse triangular merger. This transaction was completed on April 1, 2015, whereby duostech became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. duostech was incorporated under the laws of Florida on November 30, 1990 for design, development and deployment of proprietary technology applications and turn-key engineered systems. The Company, based in Jacksonville, Florida, has a current staff of 55 people of which 52 are full time and is a technology and software applications company with a strong portfolio of intellectual property. The Company’s core competencies, including advanced intelligent technologies, are delivered through its proprietary integrated enterprise command and control platform, centraco®.

The Company has also developed the Automated Logistics Information System (ALIS) which automates and reduces/removes personnel from gatehouses where trucks enter and exit large logistics and intermodal facilities. This solution also incorporates sensors and data points as necessary for each operation and directly interconnects with backend logistics databases and processes to streamline operations, and significantly improve operations and security and importantly dramatically improves the vehicle throughput on each lane on which the technology is deployed.

The Company has built a portfolio of IP and patented solutions that creates “actionable intelligence” using two core native platforms called centraco® and praesidium®. All solutions provided include a variant of both applications. Centraco is designed primarily as the user interface to all our systems as well as the backend connection to third- party applications and databases through both Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Software Development Kits (SDKs). This interface is browser based and hosted within each one of our systems and solutions. It is typically also customized for each unique customer and application. Praesidium typically resides as middleware in our systems and manages the various image capture devices and some sensors for input into the Centraco software.

The Company’s strategy is to deliver operational and technical excellence to our customers; expand our RIP and ALIS solutions into current and new customers focused in the Rail, Logistics and U.S. Government Sectors; offer both CAPEX and OPEX pricing models to customers that increases recurring revenue, backlog and improves profitability; responsibly grow the business both organically and through selective acquisitions; and finally promote a performance-based work force where employees enjoy their work and are incentivized to excel and remain with the Company.

Prospects and Outlook

The Company has made significant changes in the senior management team to include a new Chief Executive Officer with a wealth of experience successfully leading start-up and turn-around companies. In addition, the former divisional COO who has 20 years of experience with the Company delivering technology into rail, logistics, intermodal, and other industries, has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of our wholly owned subsidiary, duostech. duostech has also hired a divisional Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a strong background in operations in multiple former assignments. The Company’s CFO will continue in the same role providing continuity and multiple years of public company experience. Most recently, the Company’s Board of Directors was strengthened with the addition of a retired Chief Operating Officer for a Class 1 railroad with more than 50 years of experience in the rail industry. This appointment is a continuation of an evaluation of key officers and directors and the roles that they will play going forward.

The new leadership team’s focus is to improve operational and technical execution which will in turn enable the commercial side of the business to expand RIP and ALIS delivery into existing customers. Even though COVID-19 is expected to still be an issue during 2021, the Company’s primary customers have indicated readiness to order more equipment and services based upon the Company’s current performance.

Additionally, the new CEO has directed that the Company make engineering and software upgrades to the RIP to meet anticipated Federal Railroad Association (FRA) and Association of American Railroad (AAR) standards. Similar upgrades are also being developed to improve the ALIS system. These upgrades are anticipated to be released throughout 2021 and are expected to drive revenue growth this year and beyond.

The Company is expanding its focus in the rail industry to encompass passenger transportation and is currently in the last stages of a bid for a large, multi-year contract with a national rail carrier. If successful, the Company is expected to deliver at least two RIP solutions along with a long-term services agreement in late 2021 or early 2022.

Although the Company prospects and outlook are anticipated to be favorable for 2021, investing in our securities involves risk and careful consideration should be made before deciding to purchase our securities. There are many risks that affect our business and results of operations, some of which are beyond our control and unexpected macro events can have a severe impact on the business.

Results of Operation

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements included in this report.

Comparison for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

The following table sets forth a modified version of our unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations that is used in the following discussions of our results of operations:

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021			2020

Revenues	$	2,154,754		$	990,945
Cost of revenues		2,730,462			1,646,433
Gross margin		(575,708	)		(655,488	)
Operating expenses		1,246,592			1,432,427
Loss from operations		(1,822,300	)		(2,087,915	)
Other income (expense)		1,416,277			(59,134	)
Net loss	$	(406,023	)	$	(2,147,049	)

Revenues

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021		2020		% Change
Revenues:
Technology systems	$	1,490,298	$	513,674		190	%
Services and Consulting		664,456		477,271		39	%
Total revenues	$	2,154,754	$	990,945		117	%

The significant increase in overall revenues is driven by the projects portion of our business which is showing early signs of recovery from the delays as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Company’s stable capital structure allowed us to weather the unexpected delays without significant operational impact and enables us to pursue large projects requiring the ability to deploy major resources. An additional effect of this is the ongoing investment by the Company in streamlining our project build and delivery process and quality control processes. The Company undertook a major review of operations in the final quarter of 2020 and made significant changes in staffing including additional engineering staff. Early in the quarter, the Company implemented a “rapid development” initiative to be able to respond to market driven demand more quickly. Although not fully visible in this quarter’s financials, this effort has shortened delivery times on major projects and is expected to result in significant revenue growth in the last six months of this year and beyond. AI technologies recorded their first quarter of revenue during the second quarter of 2020 and continues to record revenues in the first quarter of 2021 that is included in the technology systems total. The Company received a large ($2+ million) contract for AI related development from a large client which is expected to add revenues in the following quarters of 2021. The Company expects to continue the growth with new revenue from other existing customers which also will be coming on-line in the next several months. The increase in project revenues was also accompanied by an increase in services revenue as the result of new maintenance contracts being established as well as renewals of existing contracts and a shift to the next generation of technology systems which are currently being installed. The services portion of revenues are driven by successful completion on projects and represent services and support for those installations. The Company expects to continue the growth with new, long term recurring revenue from existing customers which will be coming on-line in the next several months. The consulting source of revenue generated in 2021 is comparable to 2020.

Cost of Revenues

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021		2020		% Change
Cost of revenues:
Technology systems	$	1,895,485	$	1,092,058		74	%
Services and consulting		331,384		293,954		13	%
Overhead		503,593		260,421		93	%
Total cost of revenues	$	2,730,462	$	1,646,433		66	%

Cost of revenues, for both technology systems and services and consulting comprises equipment, labor and overhead necessary to support the implementation of new systems and support and maintenance of existing systems. Cost of revenues on technology systems increased during the period compared to the equivalent period in 2020, as a part of a strategic review that senior management undertook in the final months of 2020. The Company’s organization and related cost structure was realigned to give the capability to manufacture, install and support multiple production systems simultaneously. Prior to this realignment, the Company’s organization was focused on primarily research and development with implementation resources being allocated as necessary. In accordance with this shift in structure, certain staff were re-assigned or replaced, and new staff added in key areas, particularly engineering, IT and AI.

In conjunction with this change, increased costs are now being recognized against project and support revenues with a similar reduction in costs previously recognized for research and development, engineering development and internal support. In concert with this, there is a continued focus on build costs and savings through efficiency, but the Company has elected to expand its key employees in anticipation of expected sales growth in technology systems and services through the end of this year and in 2022. In addition, certain expenses related to installed equipment upgrades were greater than anticipated for a variety of reasons including cost overruns on the first installation of new technologies and certain implementation inefficiencies related to Covid-19 restrictions such as extended quarantines and additional contract staff necessary to complete projects on time. These changes had a negative impact on the gross margin (see below), but this is expected to be a short-term impact, offset by increases in revenue later in the year. It is also expected to have positive long-term impact as the Company is prepared to deliver a higher number of systems in a given period, with a shorter time of implementation and with better quality and reliability as the operations become standardized in anticipation of expected higher demand for systems, particularly in the rail industry.

Cost of revenues increased on technical support at a lower rate than the increase in revenue for technical support which is a positive trend going forward as more of the Company’s revenue comes from this recurring revenue business. However, the services and consulting services recorded a substantial increase in cost of revenues in the quarter reflecting the additional resources allocated to these activities.

Gross Margin

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021			20120			% Change

Revenues	$	2,154,754		$	990,945			117	%
Cost of revenues		2,730,462			1,646,433			66	%
Gross margin	$	(575,708	)	$	(655,488	)		-12	%

As previously discussed, the Company has revamped its operations to support an anticipated increase in number of new systems going forward. The resultant additional cost of revenues, while somewhat offset by decreases in SG&A expenses, is not yet covered by a comparable increase in revenues as of the first quarter 2021. The overall negative gross margin of $575,708 was an improvement over the comparable period in 2020 which was $655,488, as a result of higher recorded revenues during the first quarter of 2021 compared to the equivalent period in 2020. We anticipate an improvement in the overall gross margin for the full year reporting in 2021, with much of those improvements coming in the second half of the year.

Operating Expenses

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021		2020		% Change
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing	$	311,801	$	139,852		123	%
Research and development		61,033		40,639		50	%
Administration		873,758		1,251,936		-30	%
Total operating expense	$	1,246,592	$	1,432,427		-13	%

Overall operating expenses were lower by 13% than the equivalent period in 2020. A significant increase in sales and marketing costs and a smaller increase in research and development was more than offset by a substantial decrease in overall administration costs. This decrease was in part due to certain cost reductions that were implemented due to the anticipated reduction in revenues due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, certain costs to support the organization as it operated at that time were eliminated as an offset to the increases in operations staff as described previously.

Loss from Operations

The loss from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $1,822,300, an improvement compared to a $2,087,915 loss from operations for the same period in 2020. The decrease in losses from operations during the quarter are the result of higher revenues recorded in the quarter. This increase in revenues was partially offset by an aggregate of higher costs for cost of sales related to the recent organizational changes and certain cost overruns on the initial deployment of some newly developed systems. The combination of these led to temporary negative gross margins for the quarter offset by an overall lower operating cost. The Company expects to achieve profitability in the latter half of the year through improvements in gross margin from higher revenues and lower operating costs. This is due to the anticipated growth in business from new contracts previously delayed through the first half of this year and the effects of greater efficiencies in the deployment of new systems anticipated in the second half of 2021.

Other Income/Expense

Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $6,220 versus interest expense of $68,932 in the equivalent period in 2020. The decrease is due to a reduction in interest bearing debt that was repaid in the second quarter of 2020 in addition to the interest expense recorded for the PPP loan that was forgiven in the first quarter. Other income increased significantly due to the PPP loan forgiveness in February 2021.

Net Loss

The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $406,023 and $2,147,049, respectively. The 81% decrease in net loss was mostly attributed to the forgiveness of the CARES Act PPP loan. Net loss per common share was $0.11 and $0.80 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2021, the Company has working capital of $5,587,540 and a net loss of $406,023 for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

Cash Flows

The following table sets forth the major components of our statements of cash flows data for the periods presented:

	March 31, 2021			March 31, 2020
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(1,296,424	)	$	(1,657,013	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(58,105	)		(36,245	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		4,457,342			8,189,897
Net increase in cash	$	3,102,813		$	6,496,639

Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $1,296,424 and net cash used during the same period of 2020 was $1,657,013. The decrease in net cash used in operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was the result of lower expenditures related to current and future project execution in anticipation of new projects. In addition, there are several changes in assets and liabilities compared to the previous period that added to the use of cash in operations. Notable changes were a significant increase in accounts receivable and contract assets reflecting better availability of working capital as a result of the recent capital raise completed in the first quarter 2021. In addition, cash that was being used to further development activities for our AI platform is significantly reduced as well as the product generating revenues during this period.

Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were $58,105 and $36,245, respectively, representing an increase in investments in various fixed assets during the three months of 2021 related to new technology offerings.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $4,457,342 and for the same period of 2020 was $8,189,897. Cash flows provided by financing activities during the three-month period in 2020 were primarily attributable to a significant capital raise undertaken during that period in conjunction with listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Cash flows from financing activities during the first quarter of 2021 were primarily attributable to the issuance of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock for $4,500,000. These activities created sufficient cash and positive working capital including a reserve which alleviates the previous substantial doubt related to a going concern and the need for a going concern risk disclosure.

Previously, we have funded our operations primarily through the sale of our equity (or equity linked) and debt securities. During 2021, we have funded our operations through a combination of a recent capital raise, revenues generated, and cash received from ongoing project execution and associated maintenance revenues. As of May 12, 2021, we had cash on hand of approximately $6,931,000. We have approximately $135,000 in monthly lease and other mandatory payments, not including payroll and ordinary expenses which are due monthly.

On a long-term basis, our liquidity is dependent on continuation and expansion of operations and receipt of revenues. Our current capital and revenues are enough to fund operations for at least the next 12 months. However, the Company cannot currently quantify the uncertainty related to the pandemic and its effects on the business in the coming quarters.

Demand for the products and services will be dependent on, among other things, continuing market acceptance of our products and services, the technology market in general, and general economic conditions, which are cyclical in nature and are currently impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. In as much as a major portion of our activities is the receipt of revenues from the sales of our products and services, our business operations may continue to be adversely affected by this situation as well as the potential for a prolonged recession period.

Liquidity

Under Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40) (“ASC 205-40”), the Company has the responsibility to evaluate whether conditions and/or events raise substantial doubt about its ability to meet its future financial obligations as they become due within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. As required by ASC 205-40, this evaluation shall initially not take into consideration the potential mitigating effects of plans that have not been fully implemented as of the date the financial statements are issued. Management has assessed the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern in accordance with the requirement of ASC 205-40.

Upon completion of the 2020 Offering, management raised sufficient working capital to meet its needs for the next 12-months without the need to raise further capital. Since the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Company has experienced a significant slowdown in closing new projects due to cautious actions by current and potential clients. We continue to be successful in identifying new business opportunities and are focused on re-establishing a backlog of projects. Most importantly, the Company’s success in increasing its working capital surplus after receiving proceeds from the 2020 Offering of more than $8,200,000 and more recently, in the first quarter of 2021, receiving net proceeds of $4,500,000 from the issuance of Series C Preferred Stock to two large shareholders, continues to give us the capital required to fund the fundamental business changes that we undertook in the last quarter of 2020 and maintain our business strategy overall. In addition, the Company was successful in securing a loan of $1,410,270 during the second quarter of 2020 from the Small Business Administration via the PPP/CARES Act program which further bolstered the Company’s cash reserves. This loan was forgiven in the current quarter and leaves the Company essentially debt free. Management has been and continues to take actions including, but not limited to, elimination of certain costs that did not contribute to short term revenue, and re-aligning both management and staffing with a focus on improving certain skill sets necessary to build growth and profitability and focusing product strategy on opportunities that are likely to bear results in the relatively short term. During the first quarter, management has taken further significant actions including reorganizing our engineering and technical teams and selectively improving organizational efficiency to effectively grow the business as the expected order flow resumes in 2021.

Management believes that, at this time, we have alleviated the substantial doubt for the Company to continue as a going concern. We are executing the plan to grow our business and achieve profitability without the requirement to raise additional capital for existing operations. As previously noted, the Company raised $4,500,000 from existing shareholders through the issuance of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. Although additional investment is not assured, the Company is comfortable that it would be able to raise sufficient capital to support expanded operations based on this increase in business activity. In the long run, the continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to continue executing the plan described above, generate enough revenue and attain consistently profitable operations. Although the current global pandemic related to the coronavirus (Covid-19) has affected our operations, and we do believe this is expected to be a long-term issue, the Company cannot currently quantify the uncertainty related to the pandemic and its effects on our customers in the coming quarters. We have analyzed our cash flow under “stress test” conditions and have determined that we have sufficient liquid assets on hand to maintain operations for at least 12 months from the date of this report.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no-off balance sheet contractual arrangements, as that term is defined in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

We have identified the accounting policies below as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are stated at estimated net realizable value. Accounts receivable are comprised of balances due from customers net of estimated allowances for uncollectible accounts. In determining the collections on the account, historical trends are evaluated, and specific customer issues are reviewed to arrive at appropriate allowances. The Company reviews its accounts to estimate losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. Any required allowance is based on specific analysis of past due accounts and also considers historical trends of write-offs. Past due status is based on how recently payments have been received from customers.

Share-Based Compensation

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718). This update is intended to reduce cost and complexity and to improve financial reporting for share-based payments issued to non-employees (for example, service providers, external legal counsel, suppliers, etc.). The ASU expands the scope of Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which currently only includes share-based payments issued to employees, to also include share-based payments issued to non-employees for goods and services. Consequently, the accounting for share-based payments to non-employees and employees will be substantially aligned. This standard is effective for financial statements issued by public companies for the annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption of the standard was permitted. Management implemented this standard on January 1, 2019. The standard was applied in a retrospective approach for each period presented.

Use of Estimates

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Not applicable.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

With the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based upon such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business. We are currently not involved in any litigation that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the executive officers of our Company or any of our subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting our Company, our common stock, any of our subsidiaries or of our Company’s or our subsidiaries’ officers or directors in their capacities as such, in which an adverse decision could have a material adverse effect.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

We believe there are no changes that constitute material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2021.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

There has been no default in the payment of principal, interest, sinking or purchase fund installment, or any other material default, with respect to any indebtedness of the Company.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable

Item 5. Other Information.

None

Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description

31.1*		Certification by the Principal Executive Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)).
31.2*		Certification by the Principal Financial Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)).
32.1**		Certification by the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**		Certification by the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS*		XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

* Filed herewith

** Furnished herewith

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.


	DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.
Date: May 14, 2021	By:	/s/ Charles P. Ferry
		Charles P. Ferry Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 14, 2021	By:	/s/ Adrian G. Goldfarb
		Adrian G. Goldfarb Chief Financial Officer