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NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES INC - Quarter Report: 2015 March (Form 10-Q)

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

[X] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015

 

[  ] 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: 0-22773

 

NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

NEVADA   95-4627685
(State or other Jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer NO.)
Incorporation or Organization)    

 

24025 Park Sorrento, Suite 410, Calabasas, CA 91302
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(818) 222-9195 / (818) 222-9197

(Issuer’s telephone/facsimile numbers, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the issuer: (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 issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

Yes [X] No [  ]

 

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

 

Large Accelerated Filer [  ] Accelerated Filer [  ]
   
Non-Accelerated Filer [  ] Small Reporting Company [X]

 

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

 

Yes [  ] No [X]

 

The issuer had 10,213,434 shares of its $.01 par value Common Stock and no Preferred Stock issued and outstanding as of May 8, 2015.

 

 

 

 
 

  

NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

 

  Page No.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) 3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 6
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 8
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation 21
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 33
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 33
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 34
Item 1A Risk Factors 34
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity and Use of Proceeds 35
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 35
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 35
Item 5. Other Information 35
Item 6. Exhibits 35

  

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31, 2015   June 30, 2014 
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $10,887,358   $11,462,695 
Restricted cash   90,000    2,528,844 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $959,333 and $1,088,172   7,520,921    5,403,165 
Accounts receivable, net - related party   2,498,160    2,232,610 
Revenues in excess of billings   4,837,306    2,377,367 
Revenues in excess of billings - related party   188,426    - 
Other current assets   2,515,154    2,857,879 
Total current assets   28,537,325    26,862,560 
Property and equipment, net   26,410,815    29,721,128 
Intangible assets, net   24,777,549    28,803,018 
Goodwill   9,516,568    9,516,568 
Total assets  $89,242,257   $94,903,274 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $5,310,510   $5,234,887 
Current portion of loans and obligations under capitalized leases   2,989,520    5,791,258 
Unearned revenues   5,646,287    3,192,203 
Unearned revenues - related party   50,490    47,649 
Common stock to be issued   88,324    347,518 
Total current liabilities   14,085,131    14,613,515 
Long term loans and obligations under capitalized leases; less current maturities   594,166    1,532,080 
Total liabilities   14,679,297    16,145,595 
Commitments and contingencies          
Stockholders’ equity:          
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized;   -    - 
Common stock, $.01 par value; 14,500,000 shares authorized; 10,145,207 shares issued and 10,117,928 outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and 9,150,889 shares issued and 9,123,610 outstanding as of June 30, 2014   101,452    91,509 
Additional paid-in-capital   118,387,488    115,394,097 
Treasury stock (27,279 shares)   (415,425)   (415,425)
Accumulated deficit   (40,018,743)   (35,177,303)
Stock subscription receivable   (1,298,307)   (2,280,488)
Other comprehensive loss   (15,669,755)   (14,979,223)
Total NetSol stockholders’ equity   61,086,710    62,633,167 
Non-controlling interest   13,476,250    16,124,512 
Total stockholders’ equity   74,562,960    78,757,679 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $89,242,257   $94,903,274 

 

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

 

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NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 

   For the Three Months   For the Nine Months 
   Ended March 31,   Ended March 31, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
Net Revenues:                    
License fees  $1,215,201   $2,118,015   $4,900,469   $4,826,198 
Maintenance fees   2,978,587    2,412,419    8,963,240    7,451,584 
Services   7,022,982    3,241,057    16,650,646    10,403,978 
Maintenance fees - related party   43,948    143,598    237,523    352,037 
Services - related party   1,813,197    1,447,962    4,901,792    3,804,297 
 Total net revenues   13,073,915    9,363,051    35,653,670    26,838,094 
                     
Cost of revenues:                    
 Salaries and consultants   4,895,515    4,106,150    13,310,632    10,526,701 
 Travel   760,065    354,554    1,772,289    1,090,809 
 Depreciation and amortization   1,912,492    1,471,126    5,514,812    3,517,804 
 Other   792,737    985,075    2,129,646    2,680,084 
Total cost of revenues   8,360,809    6,916,905    22,727,379    17,815,398 
                     
Gross profit   4,713,106    2,446,146    12,926,291    9,022,696 
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Selling and marketing   1,712,151    1,083,753    4,419,466    3,032,675 
Depreciation and amortization   551,127    493,814    1,569,903    1,351,378 
General and administrative   3,997,186    3,484,898    11,584,696    9,889,329 
Research and development cost   84,038    65,060    230,740    178,862 
Total operating expenses   6,344,502    5,127,525    17,804,805    14,452,244 
                     
Loss from operations   (1,631,396)   (2,681,379)   (4,878,514)   (5,429,548)
                     
Other income and (expenses)                    
Gain (loss) on sale of assets   6,496    (995)   (74,099)   (190,027)
Interest expense   (45,234)   (8,275)   (165,592)   (170,230)
Interest income   97,094    114,141    261,091    186,926 
Gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange transactions   (247,845)   (908,192)   (589,707)   299,270 
Share of net loss from equity investment   -    (203,684)   -    (370,332)
Other income (expense)   607,111    (5,006)   625,650    (4,341)
Total other income (expenses)   417,622    (1,012,011)   57,343    (248,734)
                     
Net loss before income taxes   (1,213,774)   (3,693,390)   (4,821,171)   (5,678,282)
Income tax provision   (107,398)   (98,920)   (235,157)   (139,321)
Net loss from continuing operations   (1,321,172)   (3,792,310)   (5,056,328)   (5,817,603)
Income from discontinued operations   -    1,480,786    -    1,158,752 
Net loss    (1,321,172)   (2,311,524)   (5,056,328)   (4,658,851)
Non-controlling interest   (315,073)   1,011,720    214,888    635,024 
Net loss attributable to NetSol  $(1,636,245)  $(1,299,804)  $(4,841,440)  $(4,023,827)
                     
Amount attributable to NetSol common shareholders:                    
Loss from continuing operations  $(1,636,245)  $(2,780,590)  $(4,841,440)  $(5,182,579)
Income from discontinued operations   -    1,480,786    -    1,158,752 
Net loss  $(1,636,245)  $(1,299,804)  $(4,841,440)  $(4,023,827)
                     
Net loss per share:                    
Net loss per share from continuing operations:                    
Basic  $(0.17)  $(0.31)  $(0.51)  $(0.57)
Diluted  $(0.17)  $(0.31)  $(0.51)  $(0.57)
                     
Net income per share from discontinued operations:                    
Basic  $-   $0.16   $-   $0.13 
Diluted  $-   $0.16   $-   $0.13 
                     
Net loss per common share                    
Basic  $(0.17)  $(0.14)  $(0.51)  $(0.45)
Diluted  $(0.17)  $(0.14)  $(0.51)  $(0.45)
                     
Weighted average number of shares outstanding                    
Basic   9,914,321    9,092,834    9,573,336    9,034,532 
Diluted   9,914,321    9,092,834    9,573,336    9,034,532 

 

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

 

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NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(UNAUDITED)

 

   For the Three Months   For the Nine Months 
   Ended March 31,   Ended March 31, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
                 
Net loss  $(1,636,245)  $(1,299,804)  $(4,841,440)  $(4,023,827)
Other comprehensive income (loss):                    
Translation adjustment   289,037    5,026,610    (1,620,429)   1,183,585 
Comprehensive income (loss )   (1,347,208)   3,726,806    (6,461,869)   (2,840,242)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest   (249,856)   1,646,559    (929,897)   385,045 
Comprehensive income (loss ) attributable to NetSol  $(1,097,352)  $2,080,247   $(5,531,972)  $(3,225,287)

 

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

 

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NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

 

   For the Nine Months 
   Ended March 31, 
   2015   2014 
 Cash flows from operating activities:           
Net loss  $(5,056,328)  $(4,658,851)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   7,084,715    4,869,182 
Provision for bad debts   -    247,530 
Share of net loss from investment under equity method   -    370,332 
Loss on sale of assets   74,099    190,027 
Gain on sale of subsidiary   -    (1,870,871)
Stock issued for services   1,119,721    817,417 
Fair market value of warrants and stock options granted   466,866    189,937 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:           
Accounts receivable   (2,369,950)   2,851,676 
Accounts receivable - related party   (198,640)   (457,800)
Revenues in excess of billing   (2,533,172)   10,568,918 
Revenues in excess of billing - related party   (201,616)   - 
Other current assets   188,048    144,372 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   1,008,270    1,104,619 
Unearned revenue   2,974,637    915,428 
Unearned revenue - related party   9,660    44,935 
Net cash provided by operating activities    2,566,310    15,326,851 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:           
Purchases of property and equipment   (2,499,314)   (9,583,663)
Sales of property and equipment   209,718    61,080 
Sale of subsidiary   -    1,810,700 
Purchase of non-controlling interest in subsidiaries   (577,222)   (17,852)
Increase in intangible assets   -    (3,158,083)
Net cash used in investing activities    (2,866,818)   (10,887,818)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:           
Proceeds from sale of common stock   1,863,000    - 
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and warrants   116,400    709,436 
Proceeds from exercise of subsidiary options   12,306    376,811 
Restricted cash   2,438,844    (620,117)
Dividend paid by subsidiary to Non controlling interest   (780,106)   (1,008,543)
Proceeds from bank loans   -    1,366,226 
Payments on capital lease obligations and loans - net   (3,459,143)   (610,822)
Net cash provided by financing activities    191,301    212,991 
Effect of exchange rate changes    (466,130)   (142,647)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents    (575,337)   4,509,377 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period   11,462,695    7,874,318 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $10,887,358   $12,383,695 

 

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

 

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NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

 

   For the Nine Months 
   Ended March 31, 
   2015   2014 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:          
Cash paid during the period for:          
Interest  $107,418   $220,928 
Taxes  $74,850   $245,397 
           
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Stock issued for the payment of vendors  $-   $210,060 

 

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

 

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NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

 

The Company designs, develops, markets, and exports proprietary software products to customers in the automobile financing and leasing, banking, healthcare, and financial services industries worldwide. The Company also provides system integration, consulting, and IT products and services in exchange for fees from customers.

 

The consolidated condensed interim financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

 

These statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the information contained therein. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2014. The Company follows the same accounting policies in preparation of interim reports. Results of operations for the interim periods are not indicative of annual results.

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NetSol Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) as follows:

 

Wholly owned Subsidiaries
NetSol Technologies Americas, Inc. (“NTA”)
NetSol Connect (Private), Ltd. (“Connect”)
NetSol Technologies Australia Pty Ltd. (“Australia”)
NetSol Technologies Europe Limited (“NTE”)
NetSol Technologies Limited (“NetSol UK”)

NTPK (Thailand) Co. Limited (“NTPK Thailand”)

NetSol Technologies Thailand Limited (“NetSol Thai”)

NetSol Technologies (Beijing) Co. Ltd. (“NetSol Beijing”)

NetSol Omni (Private) Ltd. (“Omni”)

NetSol Technologies (GmbH) (“NTG”)

 

Majority-owned Subsidiaries
NetSol Technologies, Ltd. (“NetSol PK”)
NetSol Innovation (Private) Limited (“NetSol Innovation”)
Virtual Lease Services Holdings Limited (“VLSH”)
Virtual Lease Services Limited (“VLS”)
Virtual Lease Services (Ireland) Limited (“VLSIL”)

Vroozi, Inc. (“Vroozi”) – discontinued on March 31, 2014

 

For comparative purposes, prior year’s condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to report classifications of the current year.

 

NOTE 2 – ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated 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 disclosure 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 could differ from those estimates.

 

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New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-08, “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360).” ASU 2014-08 amends the requirements for reporting discontinued operations and requires additional disclosures about discontinued operations. Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations or that have a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results should be presented as discontinued operations. This new accounting guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-08 on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

 

In May 2014, the (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which provides a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance. The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-12, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) (ASU 2014-12). The guidance applies to all reporting entities that grant their employees share-based payments in which the terms of the award provide that a performance target that affects vesting could be achieved after the requisite service period. The amendments require that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. For all entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Earlier adoption is permitted. The effective date is the same for both public business entities and all other entities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-12 on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.

 

In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40), Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entities Ability to Continue as a Going Concern(ASU 2014-15). The guidance in ASU 2014-15 sets forth management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern as well as required disclosures. ASU 2014-15 indicates that, when preparing financial statements for interim and annual financial statements, management should evaluate whether conditions or events, in the aggregate, raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year from the date the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. This evaluation should include consideration of conditions and events that are either known or are reasonably knowable at the date the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued, as well as whether it is probable that management’s plans to address the substantial doubt will be implemented and, if so, whether it is probable that the plans will alleviate the substantial doubt. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods and annual periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In January 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-01, Income Statement – Extraordinary and Unusual items (Subtopic 225-20), Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items (ASU 2015-01). The amendment eliminates from U.S. GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. This guidance is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Early adoption is permitted and allows the Company to apply the amendment prospectively or retrospectively. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In February 2015, FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis. ASU No. 2015-02 provides amendments to respond to stakeholders’ concerns about the current accounting for consolidation of certain legal entities. Stakeholders expressed concerns that GAAP might require a reporting entity to consolidate another legal entity in situations in which the reporting entity’s contractual rights do not give it the ability to act primarily on its own behalf, the reporting entity does not hold a majority of the legal entity’s voting rights, or the reporting entity is not exposed to a majority of the legal entity’s economic benefits or obligations. ASU No. 2015-02 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or disclosures.

 

In April 2015, FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. ASU No. 2015-03 provides guidance that will require debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. ASU No. 2015-03 affects disclosures related to debt issuance costs but does not affect existing recognition and measurement guidance for these items. ASU No. 2015-03 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or disclosures.

 

In April 2015, FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangements. ASU No. 2015-05 provides guidance on a customer’s accounting for fees paid in a cloud computing arrangement, which includes software as a service, platform as a service, infrastructure as a service, and other similar hosting arrangements. ASU No. 2015-05 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or disclosures.

 

NOTE 3 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options, warrants, and stock awards. All options and warrants were excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation due to their anti-dilution effect.

 

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The following potential dilutive shares were excluded from the shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

 

   For the Three Months   For the Nine Months 
   Ended March 31,   Ended March 31, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
                 
Stock Options   727,462    257,462    727,462    257,462 
Warrants   163,124    163,124    163,124    163,124 
    890,586    420,586    890,586    420,586 

 

NOTE 4 – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND FOREIGN CURRENCY:

 

The accounts of NTE, NetSol UK, VLSH and VLS use the British Pound; VLSIL and NTG use the Euro; NetSol PK, Connect, Omni and NetSol Innovation use the Pakistan Rupees; NTPK Thailand and NetSol Thai use the Thai Baht; Australia uses the Australian dollar; and NetSol Beijing uses the Chinese Yuan as the functional currencies. NetSol Technologies, Inc., and its subsidiaries, NTA and Vroozi, use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date, and operating results are translated at the average exchange rate throughout the period. Accumulated translation losses classified as an item of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the stockholders’ equity section of the consolidated balance sheet were $15,669,755 and $14,979,223 as of March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively. During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015, comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations included translation gains of $538,893 and a loss of $690,532, respectively. During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014, comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of operations included translation gains of $3,380,051 and $798,540, respectively.

 

NOTE 5 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

NetSol-Innovation

 

In November 2004, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with the Innovation Group called NetSol-Innovation (Pvt) Ltd., (“NetSol-Innovation”), a Pakistani company. NetSol-Innovation provides support services to the Innovation Group. During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015, NetSol-Innovation provided services of $1,524,528 and $4,275,004, respectively. During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014, NetSol-Innovation provided services of $1,416,740 and $3,641,182, respectively. Accounts receivable at March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014 were $2,364,054 and $2,232,610, respectively.

 

Investec Asset Finance

 

In October 2011, NTE entered into an agreement with the Investec Asset Finance to acquire VLS. NTE provides support services to Investec. During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015, NTE provided maintenance and services of $332,617 and $864,311, respectively. During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014, NTE provided maintenance and services of $174,820 and $515,152, respectively. Accounts receivable at March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014 were $134,106 and $183,890, respectively. Revenue in excess of billing at March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014 were $188,426 and $nil, respectively. Unearned revenue at March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014 were $50,490 and $47,649, respectively.

 

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NOTE 6 – OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

 

Other current assets consisted of the following:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31, 2015   June 30, 2014 
         
Prepaid Expenses  $682,731   $450,451 
Advance Income Tax   896,206    918,300 
Employee Advances   40,638    46,730 
Security Deposits   151,777    189,905 
Tender Money Receivable   26,592    81,420 
Other Receivables   318,970    645,397 
Other Assets   398,240    430,508 
Due From Related Party (1)   -    95,168 
Total  $2,515,154   $2,857,879 

 

(1) Due from related party as of June 30, 2014 was a receivable from Atheeb NetSol Saudi Company Limited.

 

NOTE 7 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31, 2015   June 30, 2014 
         
Office Furniture and Equipment  $2,217,107   $2,628,814 
Computer Equipment   25,869,449    27,215,091 
Assets Under Capital Leases   1,914,014    1,861,445 
Building   5,999,422    6,259,290 
Land   3,212,179    3,351,316 
Capital Work In Progress   3,291,253    2,812,181 
Autos   993,046    999,277 
Improvements   205,990    533,102 
Subtotal   43,702,460    45,660,516 
Accumulated Depreciation   (17,291,645)   (15,939,388)
Property and Equipment, Net  $26,410,815   $29,721,128 

 

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015, depreciation expense totaled $1,504,330 and $4,233,689, respectively. Of these amounts, $1,038,817 and $2,889,772, respectively, are reflected in cost of revenues. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014, depreciation expense totaled $1,325,978 and $3,439,885, respectively. Of these amounts, $858,334 and $2,188,334, respectively, are reflected in cost of revenues.

 

The Company’s capital work in progress consists of ongoing enhancements to its facilities and infrastructure necessary to meet expected long term growth needs. Accumulated capitalized interest was $817,842 and $664,614 as of March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively.

 

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Following is a summary of fixed assets held under capital leases as of March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31, 2015   June 30, 2014 
Computers and Other Equipment  $672,293   $731,354 
Furniture and Fixtures   351,004    280,184 
Vehicles   890,717    849,907 
Total   1,914,014    1,861,445 
Less: Accumulated Depreciation - Net   (585,074)   (469,336)
   $1,328,940   $1,392,109 

  

NOTE 8 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Intangible assets consisted of the following:

 

   Product Licenses   Customer Lists   Technology   Total 
Intangible Assets - June 30, 2014 - Cost  $48,632,368   $6,052,377   $242,702   $54,927,447 
Additions   -    -    -    - 
Effect of Translation Adjustment   (2,729,529)   -    -    (2,729,529)
Accumulated Amortization   (21,125,290)   (6,052,377)   (242,702)   (27,420,369)
Net Balance - March 31, 2015  $24,777,549   $-   $-   $24,777,549 

 

(A) Product Licenses

 

Product licenses include internally developed original license issues, renewals, enhancements, copyrights, trademarks, and trade names. Product licenses are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective lives, and the unamortized amount of $24,777,549 will be amortized over the next 9 years. Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015 was $873,675 and $2,625,040, respectively. Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014 was $612,792 and $1,329,470, respectively.

 

(B) Customer Lists

 

Customer lists were being amortized on a straight-line basis over five years, which approximated the anticipated rate of attrition. Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015 was $88,282 and $114,286, respectively. Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014 was $13,235 and $62,115, respectively.

 

(C) Technology

 

Technology assets were being amortized on a straight-line basis over five years, which approximated the anticipated rate of attrition. Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015 was $111,700. Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014 was $12,935 and $37,712 respectively.

 

(D) Future Amortization

 

Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets over the next five years is as follows:

 

Year ended:     
March 31, 2016   $3,160,220 
March 31, 2017    3,058,440 
March 31, 2018    3,058,440 
March 31, 2019    3,058,440 
March 31, 2020    2,958,662 
Thereafter    9,483,348 
    $24,777,549 

 

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NOTE 9 – GOODWILL

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired in businesses combinations. Goodwill was comprised of the following amounts:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31, 2015   June 30, 2014 
NetSol PK  $1,166,610   $1,166,610 
NTE   3,471,814    3,471,814 
VLS   214,044    214,044 
NTA   4,664,100    4,664,100 
Total  $9,516,568   $9,516,568 

 

The Company tests for goodwill impairment at each reporting unit. There was no goodwill impairment for the period ended March 31, 2015.

 

NOTE 10 – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consisted of the following:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31, 2015   June 30, 2014 
         
Accounts Payable  $1,806,723   $1,642,325 
Accrued Liabilities   3,094,579    2,956,686 
Accrued Payroll   11,032    44,185 
Accrued Payroll Taxes   60,400    261,261 
Interest Payable   47,492    61,555 
Taxes Payable   187,058    165,649 
Other Payable   103,226    103,226 
Total  $5,310,510   $5,234,887 

 

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NOTE 11 – DEBTS

 

Notes payable and capital leases consisted of the following:

 

      As of March 31, 2015 
         Current   Long-Term 
Name     Total   Maturities   Maturities 
                
D&O Insurance  (1)  $130,283   $130,283   $- 
Habib Bank Line of Credit  (2)   -    -    - 
Bank Overdraft Facility  (3)   22,374    22,374    - 
HSBC Loan  (4)   499,465    301,198    198,267 
Term Finance Facility  (5)   -    -    - 
Loan Payable Bank  (6)   1,940,052    1,940,052    - 
Loan From Related Party  (7)   119,655    119,655    - 
       2,711,829    2,513,562    198,267 
Subsidiary Capital Leases  (8)   871,857    475,958    395,899 
      $3,583,686   $2,989,520   $594,166 

 

      As of June 30, 2014 
          Current   Long-Term 
Name     Total   Maturities   Maturities 
                
D&O Insurance  (1)  $54,547   $54,547   $- 
Habib Bank Line of Credit  (2)   2,438,844    2,438,844    - 
Bank Overdraft Facility  (3)   -    -    - 
HSBC Loan  (4)   835,899    346,138    489,761 
Term Finance Facility  (5)   632,527    253,011    379,516 
Loan Payable Bank  (6)   2,024,087    2,024,087    - 
Loan From Related Party  (7)   322,600.00    194,740.00    127,860.00 
       6,308,504    5,311,367    997,137 
Subsidiary Capital Leases  (8)   1,014,834    479,891    534,943 
      $7,323,338   $5,791,258   $1,532,080 

 

(1) The Company finances Directors’ and Officers’ (“D&O”) liability insurance as well as Errors and Omissions (“E&O”) liability insurance, for which the total balances are renewed on an annual basis, are recorded in current maturities. The interest rate on the insurance financing was 0.49% and 0.55% as of March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively.

 

(2) In April 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with Habib American Bank to secure a line of credit to be collateralized by certificates of deposit held at the bank. The interest rate on this line of credit is variable, and was 1.5% as of March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively. In June 2012, the Company’s subsidiary, NTA, entered into an agreement with Habib American Bank to secure a line of credit up to $500,000 to be collateralized by certificates of deposit of the same value held at the bank. The interest rate on this line of credit is variable and was 1.9% as of March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively. Interest expense for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2014 was $nil and $8,658, respectively. Interest expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014 was $9,536 and $26,262, respectively. Amounts of both lines of credit were paid down during the period.

 

(3) During the year ended June 30, 2008, the Company’s subsidiary, NTE, entered into an overdraft facility with HSBC Bank plc whereby the bank would cover any overdrafts up to £300,000, or approximately $445,038. The annual interest rate was 4.75% as of March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively.

 

This overdraft facility requires that the aggregate amount of invoiced trade debtors (net of provisions for bad and doubtful debts and excluding intra-group debtors) of NTE, not exceeding 90 days old, will not be less than an amount equal to 200% of the facility. As of March 31, 2015, NTE was in compliance with this covenant.

 

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(4) In October 2011, the Company’s subsidiary, NTE, entered into a loan agreement with HSBC Bank to finance the acquisition of 51% in Virtual Leasing Services Limited. HSBC Bank guaranteed the loan up to a limit of £1,000,000, or approximately $1,483,459 for a period of 5 years with monthly payments of £18,420, or approximately $27,325. The interest rate was 4% which is 3.5% above the bank sterling base rate. The loan is securitized against debenture comprising of fixed and floating charges over all the assets and undertakings of NTE including all present and future freehold and leasehold property, book and other debts, chattels, goodwill and uncalled capital, both present and future. Interest expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015 was $7,628 and $37,578, respectively. Interest expense, during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014, was $19,940 and $61,429, respectively.

 

This facility requires that NTE’s adjusted tangible net worth to be not be less than £600,000. For this purpose, adjusted tangible net worth means shareholders’ funds less intangible assets plus non-redeemable preference shares. In addition, the facility requires NTE’s cash debt service coverage to not fall below 150% of the aggregate debt service cost. As of March 31, 2015, NTE was in compliance with this covenant.

 

(5) The Company’s subsidiary, NetSol PK, entered into two different term finance facilities from Askari Bank to finance the construction of a new building. The total aggregate amount of these facilities is Rs. 112,500,000, or approximately $1,091,279 (secured by the first charge of Rs. 580 million or approximately $5.62 million over the land, building and equipment of NetSol PK). The interest rate was 12.39% as of March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively, which is 2.75% above the six-month Karachi Inter Bank Offering Rate. During the period ended march 31, 2015, NetSol PK paid off the complete liability against this financing.

 

(6) The Company’s subsidiary, NetSol PK, has an export refinance facility with Askari Bank Limited, secured by NetSol PK’s assets. This is a revolving loan that matures every six months. Total facility amount is Rs. 300,000,000 or $2,910,079 (availed Rs. 200,000,000 or $1,940,052). The interest rate for the loans was 7.5% and 9.4% at March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014 respectively. Interest expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015 was $31,428 and $104,203, respectively. Interest expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014, was $36,762 and $122,943, respectively.

 

Both term and export refinance facilities from Askari Bank Limited amounting to Rupees 350 million ($3.43 million) require NetSol PK to maintain a long term debt equity ratio of 60:40 and the current ratio of 1:1. As of March 31, 2015, NetSol PK was in compliance with this covenant.

 

(7) In October 2013, the Company’s subsidiary, NTE, entered into a loan agreement with Investec, a related party, to finance VLS. The loan amount was £100,000, or approximately $148,346, for a period of 1 year with monthly payments of £8,676, or approximately $12,870. The interest rate was 4.1%. As of March 31, 2015, NTE has paid the loan in full.

 

In March 2014, the Company’s subsidiary, VLS, entered into a loan agreement with Investec. The loan amount was £150,000, or approximately $222,519, for a period of two years with annual payments of £75,000, or approximately $111,259. The interest rate was 3.13%. As of March 31, 2015, VLS has used this facility up to $119,655 including interest due, and was shown as current maturity.

 

(8) The Company leases various fixed assets under capital lease arrangements expiring in various years through 2018. The assets and liabilities under capital leases are recorded at the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the asset. The assets are secured by the assets themselves. Depreciation of assets under capital leases is included in depreciation expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

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Following is the aggregate minimum future lease payments under capital leases as of March 31, 2015:

 

   Amount 
Minimum Lease Payments     
Due FYE 3/31/16  $547,706 
Due FYE 3/31/17   345,959 
Due FYE 3/31/18   78,162 
Total Minimum Lease Payments   971,827 
Interest Expense relating to future periods   (99,970)
Present Value of minimum lease payments   871,857 
Less: Current portion   (475,958)
Non-Current portion  $395,899 

 

NOTE 12 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  

During the nine months ended March 31, 2015, the Company issued 152,500 shares of restricted common stock for services rendered by officers of the Company. These shares were valued at the fair market value of $699,000.

 

During the nine months ended March 31, 2015, the Company issued 41,726 shares of restricted common stock for services rendered by the independent members of the Board of Directors as part of their board compensation. These shares were valued at the fair market value of $173,633.

 

During the nine months ended March 31, 2015, the Company issued 140,650 shares of its common stock to employees pursuant to the terms of their employment agreements valued at $506,281.

 

During nine months ended March 31, 2015, the Company received $1,863,000 pursuant to a stock purchase agreement for the purchase of 629,442 restricted shares of common stock at price ranging from $2.85 to $4.10 per share.

 

During nine months ended March 31, 2015, the Company received $116,400 pursuant to a stock option agreement for the exercise of 30,000 restricted shares of common stock at price of $3.88 per share.

 

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NOTE 13 – INCENTIVE AND NON-STATUTORY STOCK OPTION PLAN

 

Common stock purchase options and warrants consisted of the following:

 

OPTIONS:

 

   # of shares   Weighted Ave
Exericse Price
   Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
   Aggregated
Intrinsic Value
 
                 
Outstanding  June 30, 2014   757,462   $6.65    2.2      
Granted   -    -           
Exercised   (30,000)  $3.88           
Expired / Cancelled   -    -           
Outstanding,  March 31, 2015   727,462   $6.76    1.47   $- 
Exercisable, March 31, 2015   602,462   $7.36    1.51   $- 
                     
WARRANTS:                    
Outstanding and exercisable, June 30, 2014   163,124   $7.29    2.2      
Granted / adjusted   -    -           
Exercised   -    -           
Expired   -    -           
Outstanding and exercisable, March 31, 2015   163,124   $7.29    1.46   $- 

 

The following table summarizes information about stock options and warrants outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2015.

 

Exercise Price   Number Outstanding   Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life   Weighted Ave Exercise Price   Number Exercisable   Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life   Weighted Ave Exercise Price 
OPTIONS:                               
                                
$0.10 - $9.90    653,462    1.51   $4.81    528,462    1.58   $5.04 
$10.00 - $19.90    14,000    0.87   $18.18    14,000    0.87   $18.18 
$20.00 - $29.90    60,000    1.08   $25.33    60,000    1.08   $25.33 
Totals    727,462    1.47   $6.76    602,462    1.51   $7.36 
                                
WARRANTS:                               
$5.00 - $7.50    163,124    1.46   $7.29    163,124    1.46   $7.29 
Totals    163,124    1.46    7.29    163,124    1.46   $7.29 

 

The Company recorded compensation expense of $155,623 and $466,868 for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015, respectively, related to vested options. The compensation expense related to the unvested options as of March 31, 2015 was $155,622 which will be recognized during the fiscal year of 2015. The Company recorded compensation expense of $31,154 and $189,405 for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014, respectively.

 

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The following table summarizes stock grants awarded as compensation:

 

    # of shares   Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value ($)
 
          
Unvested, June 30, 2013    -    - 
Granted    337,899   $5.78 
Vested    (105,899)  $10.00 
Unvested, June 30, 2014    232,000   $3.88 
Granted    111,275   $3.20 
Vested    (309,150)  $3.66 
Unvested, March 31, 2015    34,125   $3.66 

 

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recorded compensation expense of $517,068 and $1,119,721 respectively. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recorded compensation expense of $232,023 and $696,048 respectively. The compensation expense related to the unvested stock grants as of March 31, 2015 was $124,792 which will be recognized during the fiscal year of 2015.

 

NOTE 14 – CONTINGENCIES

 

As previously disclosed, on July 25, 2014, purported class action lawsuits were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against the Company and three of its current or former officers and/or directors, which have been consolidated under the caption Rand-Heart of New York, Inc. v. NetSol Technologies, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:14-cv-05787 PA (SHx). Plaintiffs subsequently filed a consolidated complaint, which asserted claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 premised on allegedly false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s next generation product, NFS AscentTM, and business prospects during the proposed class period of November 12, 2009 to November 8, 2013. On March 19, 2015, the Court granted the Company’s motion to dismiss the consolidated complaint. On March 31, 2015, plaintiffs filed a further amended complaint that contains similar but more narrow allegations than the predecessor complaint. The Company’s motion to dismiss the amended complaint is scheduled to be heard on June 8, 2015.

 

The Company continues to believe the amended allegations are meritless and intends to vigorously defend all claims asserted. The Company has engaged counsel and has liability insurance. Given the early stage of the litigation, however, at this time the Company is unable to form a professional judgment that an unfavorable outcome is either probable or remote, and it is not possible to assess whether or not the outcome of these proceedings will or will not have a material adverse effect on the Company.

 

NOTE 15 – OPERATING SEGMENTS

 

The Company has identified three segments for its products and services; North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Our reportable segments are business units located in different global regions. Each business unit provides similar products and services; license fees for leasing and asset-based software, related maintenance fees, and implementation and IT consulting services. Separate management of each segment is required because each business unit is subject to different operational issues and strategies due to their particular regional location. The Company accounts for intra-company sales and expenses as if the sales or expenses were to third parties and eliminates them in the consolidation.

 

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The following table presents a summary of identifiable assets as of March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2014:

 

   As of   As of 
   March 31, 2015   June 30, 2014 
Identifiable assets:          
Corporate headquarters  $3,091,440   $5,150,823 
North America   7,740,157    7,406,631 
Europe   6,537,265    6,169,265 
Asia - Pacific   71,873,395    76,176,555 
Consolidated  $89,242,257   $94,903,274 

 

The following table presents a summary of operating information for the three and nine months ended March 31:

 

   For the Three Months   For the Nine Months 
   Ended March 31,   Ended March 31, 
    2015    2014    2015    2014 
Revenues from unaffiliated customers:                    
North America  $1,317,971   $1,192,372   $3,908,308   $3,131,894 
Europe   1,381,156    2,042,807    4,621,071    4,470,857 
Asia - Pacific   8,517,643    4,536,312    21,984,976    15,079,009 
    11,216,770    7,771,491    30,514,355    22,681,760 
Revenue from affiliated customers                    
Europe   332,617    174,820    864,311    515,152 
Asia - Pacific   1,524,528    1,416,740    4,275,004    3,641,182 
    1,857,145    1,591,560    5,139,315    4,156,334 
Consolidated  $13,073,915   $9,363,051   $35,653,670   $26,838,094 
                     
Intercompany revenue                    
Europe  $132,013   $76,641   $355,182   $413,173 
Asia - Pacific   1,410,655    324,853    3,101,919    1,277,410 
Eliminated  $1,542,668   $401,494   $3,457,101   $1,690,583 
                     
Net income (loss) after taxes and before non-controlling interest:                    
Corporate headquarters  $(1,334,716)  $(1,370,839)  $(3,418,401)  $(3,790,901)
North America   215,856    408,517    927,629    624,989 
Europe   185,043    28,614    (72,830)   (822,699)
Asia - Pacific   (387,355)   (2,858,602)   (2,492,726)   (1,828,992)
Discontinued operation   -    1,480,786    -    1,158,752 
Consolidated  $(1,321,172)  $(2,311,524)  $(5,056,328)  $(4,658,851)

 

The following table presents a summary of capital expenditures for the nine months ended March 31:

 

   For the Nine Months 
   Ended March 31, 
   2015   2014 
Capital expenditures:          
Corporate headquarters  $3,439   $4,531 
North America   18,815    16,388 
Europe   204,481    460,053 
Asia - Pacific   2,272,579    9,102,691 
Consolidated  $2,499,314   $9,583,663 

 

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NOTE 16 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

On March 31, 2014, the Company sold 100% of its stock in Vroozi, Inc. for a purchase price of $2,716,050 consisting of $1,810,700 cash, a $452,675 non-interest bearing note receivable due September 30, 2014, and a $452,675 non-interest bearing note receivable due upon the occurrence of future events. The $452,675 note that was contingent on the occurrence of future events was not included in the gain calculation due to the uncertainty that the future events would occur. The Company received the $452,675 that was due on September 30, 2014. The future events did not occur before the deadline of March 31, 2015.

 

NOTE 17 – NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARY

 

The Company had non-controlling interests in several of its subsidiaries. The balance of non-controlling interest was as follows:

 

SUBSIDIARY  Non Controlling Interest %   Non-Controlling
Interest at
March 31, 2015
 
         
NetSol PK   34.90%  $11,437,290 
NetSol-Innovation   49.90%   1,597,372 
VLS, VLHS & VLSIL Combined   49.00%   441,588 
Total       $13,476,250 

 

SUBSIDIARY   Non Controlling
Interest %
    Non-Controlling
Interest at
June 30, 2014
 
           
NetSol PK   36.62%  $14,317,233 
NetSol-Innovation   49.90%   1,546,920 
VLS, VLHS & VLSIL Combined   49.00%   260,359 
Total       $16,124,512 

 

NetSol PK

 

During the nine months ended March 31, 2015, employees of the NetSol PK exercised 76,500 options of common stock pursuant to employees exercising stock options and NetSol PK received cash $12,306. The Company purchased 1,580,000 shares of common stock of NetSol PK from the open market for $577,222, resulting in an overall decrease in non-controlling interest from 36.62% to 34.90%.

 

NetSol-Innovation

 

During the nine months ended March 31, 2015, NetSol-Innovation paid a cash dividend of $1,576,609.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Plan of Operation

 

The following discussion is intended to assist in an understanding of the Company’s financial position and results of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015.

 

Forward-Looking Information

 

This report contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company that is based on the beliefs of its management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to its management. When used in this report, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this report as anticipated, estimated or expected. The Company’s realization of its business aims could be materially and adversely affected by any technical or other problems in, or difficulties with, planned funding and technologies, third party technologies which render the Company’s technologies obsolete, the unavailability of required third party technology licenses on commercially reasonable terms, the loss of key research and development personnel, the inability or failure to recruit and retain qualified research and development personnel, or the adoption of technology standards which are different from technologies around which the Company’s business ultimately is built. The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

 

Overview

 

NetSol Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqCM: NTWK) is a worldwide provider of IT and enterprise software solutions. We believe that our solutions constitute mission critical applications for our clients as they encapsulate end-to-end business processes, facilitating faster processing and increased transactions.

 

The Company’s primary source of revenue is the licensing, customization, enhancement and maintenance of its suite of financial applications under the brand name NFS™ (NetSol Financial Suite) and NFS AscentTM for leading businesses in the global lease and finance industry.

 

NetSol’s clients include Dow-Jones 30 Industrials and Fortune 500 manufacturers and financial institutions, global vehicle manufacturers, and enterprise technology providers, all of which are serviced by NetSol delivery locations around the globe.

 

Founded in 1997, NetSol is headquartered in Calabasas, California. While the Company follows a global strategy for sales and delivery of its portfolio of solutions and services, it continues to maintain regional offices in the following locations:

 

  North America San Francisco Bay Area
       
  Europe London Metropolitan area
       
  Asia Pacific Lahore, Bangkok, Beijing and Sydney

 

The Company maintains services, solutions and/or sales specific offices in the USA, England, Germany, Pakistan, Thailand, China and Australia.

 

NetSol’s offerings include its flagship global solution, NFS™. A robust suite of five software applications, it is an end-to-end solution for the lease and finance industry covering the complete leasing and financing cycle, starting from quotation origination through end of contract transactions. The five software applications under NFS™ have been designed and developed for a highly flexible setting and are capable of dealing with multinational, multi-company, multi-asset, multi-lingual, multi-distributor and multi-manufacturer environments. Each application is a complete system in itself and can be used independently to address specific sub-domains of the leasing/financing cycle. When used together, they fully automate the entire leasing/financing cycle for any size company, including those with multi-billion dollar portfolios.

 

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NFS Ascent™

 

NFS Ascent™ is the Company’s next-generation platform, offering a technologically advanced solution for the auto and equipment finance and leasing industry. NFS Ascent’s™ architecture and user interfaces were designed based on the Company’s collective experience with global Fortune 500 companies over the past 30 years. The platform’s framework allows auto captive and asset finance companies to rapidly transform legacy driven technology into a state-of-the-art IT and business process environment. At the core of the NFS Ascent™ platform is a lease accounting and contract processing engine, which allows for an array of interest calculation methods, as well as robust accounting of multi-billion dollar lease portfolios under various generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as well as international financial reporting standards (IFRS). NFS Ascent™, with its distributed and clustered deployment across parallel application and high volume data servers, enables finance companies to process voluminous data in a hyper speed environment.

 

NFS Ascent™ has been developed using the latest tools and technologies and its n-tier SOA architecture allows the system to dramatically improve a myriad of areas including, but not limited to, scalability, performance, fault tolerance and security. We believe that the transition from NFS™ to NFS Ascent™ allows:

 

 

Improvement in overall productivity throughout the delivery organization: 

 

  The new architecture and design of the system allow the implementation team to deliver more with less, thus potentially increasing the delivery of more projects in any given financial year.
     
  The functionalities, like the Business Process Manager, Workflow Engine and Business Rule Engine, provide flexibility to our clients allowing them to configure certain parts of the application themselves rather than requesting customization.
     
  The NFS Ascent™ platform and the SOA architecture allow us to develop portals and mobile applications quickly by utilizing our existing services. Integration with other systems becomes easier and quicker as we can expose our services to the external world for consumption.
     
  The n-tier architecture allows us to better distribute the tasks among various team members, and because of the loose coupling between various modules and layers, the risk of regression in other parts of the system as a result of changes made in one part of the system is reduced tremendously.

 

  Improvement in talent acquisition and retention:

 

  Because NFS Ascent™ has been developed using the latest technologies and tools available in the market, it helps us attract and retain top engineers.

 

  Better customer satisfaction:

 

  As a result of the powerful NFS Ascent™ platform and improvement in the talent acquisition and retention, the quality of our deliverables should increase.

 

While the next-generation of NFS™ is designed to be a truly global solution, ready for customization in any market, the Company has historically provided products tailored to the various markets. It offers the following regional products:

 

LeasePak

 

In North America, NTA has and continues to develop LeasePak Productivity modules as an additional companion set of products to operate in conjunction with the LeasePak base system licensed software. LeasePak streamlines the lease management lifecycle, while maintaining customer service and reducing operating costs. It is web-enabled and can be configured to run on HP-UX, SUN/Solaris or Linux, as well as for Oracle and Sybase users. It is easily scalable from a basic offering to a collection of highly specialized add on modules for systems, portfolios and accrual methods for virtually all sizes of operations with varying complexity. It is part of the vehicle leasing infrastructure at leading Fortune 500 banks and manufacturers, as well as for some of the industry’s leading independent lessors. It handles every aspect of the lease or loan lifecycle, including credit application origination, credit adjudication, pricing, documentation, booking, payments, customer service, collections, midterm adjustments, and end-of-term options and asset disposition.

 

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LeasePak-SaaS

 

The LeasePak-Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”), an offering by NTA, targets small and mid-sized leasing and finance companies. The product dramatically reduces the customer’s IT spending by minimizing the cost of acquiring and maintaining expensive IT infrastructure and related administrative staff. LeasePak SaaS offers a new deployment option whereby customers only require access to the internet and web browser to use the software. Customers pay for the use of the system through a monthly subscription fee, covering use of the software, maintenance, support, hosting and other various items that reduce the overall cost and processing time of finance companies.

 

LeaseSoft

 

In addition to offering all NetSol products, NTE has some regional offerings, including:

 

  LeaseSoft Portal - introduced to support online access to proposals and for the foundation of web-based origination systems;
     
  LeaseSoft Document Manager - introduced to facilitate the automation, production and distribution of proposal documentation, including indexation and branding of all outbound and inbound documents;
     
  LeaseSoft Auto-Decision Engine - developed to provide automation of credit checking and underwriting for standards based financial products;
     
  LeaseSoft EDI Manager - introduced to facilitate process automation between business introducers and funders; and
     
  Evolve - launched to provide an entry level software package for own-book brokerages and small to medium size funders.

 

The following discussion is intended to assist in an understanding of NetSol’s financial position and results of operations for the nine months ended March 31,2015. It should be read together with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included herein.

 

A few of NetSol’s major successes achieved in the first nine months of fiscal year 2015 were:

 

  NetSol PK signed an agreement valued at more than $16 million over a period of five years to implement NFS AscentTM. The implementation, with a major multi-finance group in Asia, will fully automate all finance front and back office operations;
     
  NetSol China signed an agreement with an auto captive finance company in China for the implementation of NFSTM, the Company’s legacy system;
     
  NetSol PK signed an agreement to implement NFS™ at a leading auto captive finance company in China;
     
  NTE and VLS developed a Business Process Outsource (BPO) service to address the broker market for own book management. In collaboration with funders, the service will form part of the funding approval process, which will generate a significant increase in sales opportunities;
     
  Established a new office in Stuttgart, Germany to improve NetSol’s presence in Europe;
     
  Signed an agreement with a German automobile company to license LeaseSoft and provide business process outsourcing services;
     
  Added 50 additional licenses to a leading automotive manufacturer’s current LeasePak portfolio; and
     
  NTA signed an upgrade project for LeasePak 6.5 with a major automotive captive in the U.S.

 

Our success, in the near term, will depend, in large part, on the Company's ability to: (a) continue to grow revenues and improve profits, (b) adequately capitalize for growth in various markets and verticals; (c) make progress in the North American and European markets and, (d) continue to streamline sales and marketing efforts in every market we operate. However, management's outlook for the continuing operations, which has been consolidated and has been streamlined, remains optimistic.

 

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Marketing and Business Development Activities

 

Management has developed, and the board of directors has ratified, an aggressive 3-5 year growth strategy aimed at increasing competitiveness, enhancing global delivery capabilities and increasing financial strength to become a leading global IT institution in the leasing and finance space.

 

The plan contemplates the following enhanced activities and initiatives to accomplish these goals:

 

  Continue to advance infrastructure and systems in Lahore, Bangkok, Beijing and San Francisco locations.
     
  Strengthen the NetSol brand in the Americas and Europe and further penetrate in APAC markets such as China, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.
     
  Hire and retain the best available talent to develop the next line of managers for our growing demand.
     
  Develop the sales and delivery capabilities for the Americas markets, in particular the growth in the U.S. auto and banking sectors. A shift in revenue contribution from the Americas markets in next few years would improve both gross and net operating margins due to the volume and size of U.S. contracts; further position NetSol to deliver and support the new growth and technology dimensions in IT services, maintenance, mobile apps and cloud based solutions.
     
  Maintain the quality of our delivery, after delivery support, and client relationships.
     
  Aggressively market NFS Ascent™ in Europe and North America to penetrate the auto captive leasing and financing sectors.

 

MATERIAL TRENDS AFFECTING NETSOL

 

Management has identified the following material trends affecting NetSol.

 

Positive trends:

 

  Improving U.S. economy generally, and particularly in the auto and banking markets.
     
  China to invest $46 billion in Pakistan on energy and infrastructure projects.
     
  According to IHS Automotive research, US Auto manufactures estimate nearly 17 million units of new car sales in 2015, the highest in a decade.
     
  Slowly improving economic environment in the U.K. and major European economies.
     
  New emerging markets and IT destinations in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Australia.
     
  Continued interest from multinational auto captives and global companies in NetSol Ascent™.   
     
  Growing interest in Japan for IT services and NFS™ applications within banking, equipment finance and general leasing industries.
     
  Continued interest from existing clients in the NFS™ legacy systems.
     
  Higher caliber and quality talents joining NetSol, globally.

 

Negative trends:

 

  Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East and potential terrorism and the disruption risk it creates.
     
  Restricted liquidity and financial burden due to tighter internal processes and limited budgets might cause delays in the receivables from some clients.
     
  The threats of conflict between the U.S. and Middle Eastern region could potentially create volatility in oil prices, causing readjustments of corporate budgets and consumer spending slowing global auto sales.
     
  Continued conflicts in Afghanistan could increase the migration of both refugees and extremists to Pakistan, thus creating domestic and regional challenges.
     
  Political challenges in Pakistan affecting the economy and image of the country.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Our financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by management’s application of accounting policies. Critical accounting policies for us include revenue recognition and multiple element arrangements, intangible assets, software development costs, and goodwill.

 

REVENUE RECOGNTION

 

The Company recognizes revenue from license contracts without major customization when a non-cancelable, non-contingent license agreement has been signed, delivery of the software has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is probable. Revenue from the sale of licenses with major customization, modification, and development is recognized on a percentage of completion method. Revenue from the implementation of software is recognized on a percentage of completion method.

 

Revenue from consulting services is recognized as the services are performed for time-and-materials contracts. Revenue from training and development services is recognized as the services are performed. Revenue from maintenance agreements is recognized ratably over the term of the maintenance agreement, which in most instances is one year.

 

MULTIPLE ELEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

 

We may enter into multiple element revenue arrangements in which a customer may purchase a number of different combinations of software licenses, consulting services, maintenance and support, as well as training and development (multiple element arrangements).

 

Vendor Specific Objective Evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value for each element is based on the price for which the element is sold separately. We determine the VSOE of fair value of each element based on historical evidence of our stand-alone sales of these elements to third-parties or from the stated renewal rate for the elements contained in the initial software license arrangement. When VSOE of fair value does not exist for any undelivered element, revenue is deferred until the earlier of the point at which such VSOE of fair value exists or until all elements of the arrangement have been delivered. The only exception to this guidance is when the only undelivered element is maintenance and support or other services, then, the entire arrangement fee is recognized ratably over the performance period.

 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Intangible assets consist of product licenses, renewals, enhancements, copyrights, trademarks, trade names, and customer lists. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over the estimated useful life and are evaluated for impairment at least on an annual basis and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. We assess recoverability by determining whether the carrying value of such assets will be recovered through the undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of these assets, we recognize an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the assets.

 

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS

 

Costs incurred to internally develop computer software products or to enhance an existing product are recorded as research and development costs and expensed when incurred until technological feasibility for the respective product is established. Thereafter, all software development costs are capitalized and reported at the lower of unamortized cost or net realizable value. Capitalization ceases when the product or enhancement is available for general release to customers.

 

The Company makes on-going evaluations of the recoverability of its capitalized software projects by comparing the amount capitalized for each product to the estimated net realizable value of the product. If such evaluations indicate that the unamortized software development costs exceed the net realizable value, the Company writes off the amount which the unamortized software development costs exceed net realizable value. Capitalized and purchased computer software development costs are being amortized ratably based on the projected revenue associated with the related software or on a straight-line basis.

 

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

Our stock-based compensation expense is estimated at the grant date based on the award’s fair value as calculated by the Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) option pricing model and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period. The BSM model requires various highly judgmental assumptions including expected volatility and expected term. If any of the assumptions used in the BSM model changes significantly, stock-based compensation expense may differ materially in the future from that recorded in the current period. In addition, we are required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognize expense for those shares expected to vest. We estimate the forfeiture rate based on historical experience and our expectations regarding future pre-vesting termination behavior of employees. To the extent our actual forfeiture rate is different from our estimate; stock-based compensation expense is adjusted accordingly.

 

GOODWILL

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired in a purchase businesses combination. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill may be impaired. The goodwill impairment test is a two-step test. Under the first step, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared with its carrying value (including goodwill). If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an indication of goodwill impairment exists for the reporting unit and the enterprise must perform step two of the impairment test (measurement). Under step two, an impairment loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill over the implied fair value of that goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by allocating the fair value of the reporting unit in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation. The residual fair value after this allocation is the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill. Fair value of the reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, step two does not need to be performed.

 

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTES

 

For information with respect to recent accounting pronouncements and the impact of these pronouncements on our consolidated financial statements, see Note 2 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

 

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

 

Through the company’s web sites, its customers, both existing and potential, and investors can access a wide range of information about its product offerings, and support and technical matters.

 

Our website is located at www.netsoltech.com, and our investor relations website is located at http://ir.netsoltech.com. The following filings are available through our investor relations website after we file with the SEC: Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and our Proxy Statements for our annual meetings of stockholders. These filings are also available for download free of charge on our investor relations website. We also provide a link to the section of the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov that has all of our public filings, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, all amendments to those reports, our Proxy Statements and other ownership related filings. Further, a copy of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is located at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room can be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

We webcast our earnings calls and certain events we participate in or host with members of the investment community on our investor relations website. Additionally, we provide notifications of news or announcements regarding our financial performance, including SEC filings, investor events, press and earnings releases, and blogs as part of our investor relations website. Investors and others can receive notifications of new information posted on our investor relations website by signing up for e-mail alerts. Further corporate governance information, including our committee charters and code of conduct, is also available on our investor relations website at http://ir.netsoltech.com/governance-docs. The content of our websites are not intended to be incorporated by reference into this 10-Q or in any other report or document we file with the SEC, and any references to our websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.

 

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CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

Quarter Ended March 31, 2015 compared to the Quarter Ended March 31, 2014

 

Net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are broken out among the segments as follows:

 

   2015   2014 
   Revenue   %   Revenue   % 
North America   1,317,971    10.08%   1,192,372    12.73%
Europe   1,713,773    13.11%   2,217,627    23.68%
Asia-Pacific   10,042,171    76.81%   5,953,052    63.58%
Total  $13,073,915    100.00%  $9,363,051    100.00%

 

The following table sets forth the items in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 as a percentage of revenues.

 

   For the Three Months 
   Ended March 31, 
   2015   %   2014   % 
Net Revenues:                    
License fees  $1,215,201    9.29%  $2,118,015    22.62%
Maintenance fees   2,978,587    22.78%   2,412,419    25.77%
Services   7,022,982    53.72%   3,241,057    34.62%
Maintenance fees - related party   43,948    0.34%   143,598    1.53%
Services - related party   1,813,197    13.87%   1,447,962    15.46%
Total net revenues   13,073,915    100.00%   9,363,051    100.00%
                     
Cost of revenues:                    
 Salaries and consultants   4,895,515    37.44%   4,106,150    43.85%
 Travel   760,065    5.81%   354,554    3.79%
 Depreciation and amortization   1,912,492    14.63%   1,471,126    15.71%
 Other   792,737    6.06%   985,075    10.52%
Total cost of revenues   8,360,809    63.95%   6,916,905    73.87%
                     
Gross profit   4,713,106    36.05%   2,446,146    26.13%
Operating expenses:                    
Selling and marketing   1,712,151    13.10%   1,083,753    11.57%
Depreciation and amortization   551,127    4.22%   493,814    5.27%
General and administrative   3,997,186    30.57%   3,484,898    37.22%
Research and development cost   84,038    0.64%   65,060    0.69%
Total operating expenses   6,344,502    48.53%   5,127,525    54.76%
                     
Loss from operations   (1,631,396)   -12.48%   (2,681,379)   -28.64%
Other income and (expenses)                    
Gain (loss) on sale of assets   6,496    0.05%   (995)   -0.01%
Interest expense   (45,234)   -0.35%   (8,275)   -0.09%
Interest income   97,094    0.74%   114,141    1.22%
Gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange transactions   (247,845)   -1.90%   (908,192)   -9.70%
Share of net loss from equity investment   -    0.00%   (203,684)   -2.18%
Other income (expense)   607,111    4.64%   (5,006)   -0.05%
Total other income (expenses)   417,622    3.19%   (1,012,011)   -10.81%
                     
Net loss before income taxes   (1,213,774)   -9.28%   (3,693,390)   -39.45%
Income tax provision   (107,398)   -0.82%   (98,920)   -1.06%
Net loss from continuing operations   (1,321,172)   -10.11%   (3,792,310)   -40.50%
Income from discontinued operations   -    0.00%   1,480,786    15.82%
Net loss   (1,321,172)   -10.11%   (2,311,524)   -24.69%
Non-controlling interest   (315,073)   -2.41%   1,011,720    10.81%
Net loss attributable to NetSol  $(1,636,245)   -12.52%  $(1,299,804)   -13.88%

 

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Revenues

 

License fees

 

License fees for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were $1,021,751 compared to $2,118,015 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 reflecting a decrease of $1,096,264. During the quarter ended March 31, 2015, the Company recognized a certain portion of license revenue from the NFS Ascent™ deal which was signed during the first quarter. The license revenue was recognized on percentage of completion based on the services delivered to the customer. The Company also issued additional Licenses for its LeasePak product.

 

Maintenance fees

 

Maintenance fees for the three months ended March 31, 2015, were $3,022,535 compared to $2,556,017 for the three months ended March 31, 2014, reflecting an increase of $466,518. Included in the maintenance fee are maintenance provided to related parties of $43,948 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $143,598 for the same period last year. Maintenance fees begin once a customer has “gone live” with our product. The increase was due to the start of new maintenance agreements from customers who went live with our product during the latter stages of fiscal year 2014 and into fiscal year 2015. We anticipate maintenance fees to remain relatively stable until we are able to license NFS Ascent™ to new customers.

 

Services

 

Services revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were $9,029,629 compared to $4,689,019 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 reflecting an increase of $4,340,610. Included in the services revenue are services provided to related parties of $1,813,197 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $1,447,962 for the same period last year. The increase is due to services provided to new customers both for the implementation of the legacy systems and for the implementation of NFS Ascent as well as additional services provided to existing customers on account of customization and enhancement requests. Services revenue is derived from services provided to both current customers as well as services provided to new customers as part of the implementation process. Moving forward, with the implementation of new projects of NFS AscentTM, we anticipate this element of our revenue to increase more compared to the license fee.

 

Gross Profit

 

The gross profit was $4,713,106, for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared with $2,446,146 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. This is an increase of 92.67% or $2,266,960. The gross profit percentage for the three months ended March 31, 2015 also increased to 36.05% from 26.13% for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The increase in the gross profit is mainly due to the increase in revenues. The cost of sales was $8,360,809 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $6,916,905 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. As a percentage of sales, cost of sales decreased from 73.87% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 to 63.95% for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

 

Salaries and consultant fees increased by $789,365 from $4,106,150 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 to $4,895,515 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The increase in salaries and consultant fees is due to the hiring and training of technical employees at key locations including Pakistan, Thailand, China, Europe and North America as we anticipate new projects associated with NFS Ascent™. As a percentage of sales, salaries and consultant expense decreased from 43.85% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 to 37.44% for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $1,912,492 compared to $1,471,126 for the three months ended March 31, 2014, or an increase of $441,366. Depreciation and amortization expense increased as we began amortizing the product licenses costs that had been capitalized related to the NFS Ascent™ development.

 

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Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses were $6,344,502 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $5,127,525, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 or an increase of 23.73% or $1,216,977. As a percentage of sales, it decreased from 54.76% to 48.53%. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to the increase in selling and marketing expenses of $628,398 or 57.98% and an increase in general and administrative expenses of $512,288 or 14.7%. The increase in selling and marketing expenses is due to the hiring of additional employees and the increase in marketing efforts for NFS AscentTM. The increase in general and administrative expenses is primarily due to the startup of a new subsidiary in Germany and an increase in salaries of approximately $336,135 due to annual raises and hiring of additional employees.

 

Loss from Operations

 

Loss from operations was $1,631,396 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $2,681,379 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. This represents a decrease of $1,049,983 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared with the three months ended March 31, 2014. As a percentage of sales, net loss from operations was 12.48% for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to 28.64% for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

 

Other Income and Expenses

 

Other income was $417,622 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to other expense of $1,012,011 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Included in other expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 was an exchange loss of $908,192 on foreign currency exchange transactions compared to a loss of $247,845 in the current quarter.

 

Net Loss

 

Net loss was $1,636,245 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $1,299,804 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. This is an increase of $336,441 compared to the prior year. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized income from discontinued operations of $1,480,786 related to the sale of Vroozi. Net loss per share, basic and diluted, was $0.17 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $0.14 for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

 

Nine Months Ended March 31, 2015 compared to the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2014

 

Net revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are broken out among the segments as follows:

 

   2015   2014 
   Revenue   %   Revenue   % 
North America   3,908,308    10.96%   3,131,894    11.67%
Europe   5,485,382    15.39%   4,986,009    18.58%
Asia-Pacific   26,259,980    73.65%   18,720,191    69.75%
Total  $35,653,670    100.00%  $26,838,094    100.00%

 

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The following table sets forth the items in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 as a percentage of revenues.

 

   For the Nine Months 
   Ended March 31, 
   2015   %   2014   % 
Net Revenues:                    
License fees  $4,900,469    13.74%  $4,826,198    17.98%
Maintenance fees   8,963,240    25.14%   7,451,584    27.76%
Services   16,650,646    46.70%   10,403,978    38.77%
Maintenance fees - related party   237,523    0.67%   352,037    1.31%
Services - related party   4,901,792    13.75%   3,804,297    14.17%
Total net revenues   35,653,670    100.00%   26,838,094    100.00%
                     
Cost of revenues:                    
Salaries and consultants   13,310,632    37.33%   10,526,701    39.22%
Travel   1,772,289    4.97%   1,090,809    4.06%
Depreciation and amortization   5,514,812    15.47%   3,517,804    13.11%
Other   2,129,646    5.97%   2,680,084    9.99%
Total cost of revenues   22,727,379    63.74%   17,815,398    66.38%
                     
Gross profit   12,926,291    36.26%   9,022,696    33.62%
Operating expenses:                    
Selling and marketing   4,419,466    12.40%   3,032,675    11.30%
Depreciation and amortization   1,569,903    4.40%   1,351,378    5.04%
General and administrative   11,584,696    32.49%   9,889,329    36.85%
Research and development cost   230,740    0.65%   178,862    0.67%
Total operating expenses   17,804,805    49.94%   14,452,244    53.85%
                     
Loss from operations   (4,878,514)   -13.68%   (5,429,548)   -20.23%
Other income and (expenses)                    
Gain (loss) on sale of assets   (74,099)   -0.21%   (190,027)   -0.71%
Interest expense   (165,592)   -0.46%   (170,230)   -0.63%
Interest income   261,091    0.73%   186,926    0.70%
Gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange transactions   (589,707)   -1.65%   299,270    1.12%
Share of net loss from equity investment   -    0.00%   (370,332)   -1.38%
Other income (expense)   625,650    1.75%   (4,341)   -0.02%
Total other income (expenses)   57,343    0.16%   (248,734)   -0.93%
                     
Net loss before  income taxes   (4,821,171)   -13.52%   (5,678,282)   -21.16%
Income tax provision   (235,157)   -0.66%   (139,321)   -0.52%
Net loss from continuing operations   (5,056,328)   -14.18%   (5,817,603)   -21.68%
Income from discontinued operations   -    0.00%   1,158,752    4.32%
Net loss     (5,056,328)   -14.18%   (4,658,851)   -17.36%
Non-controlling interest   214,888    0.60%   635,024    2.37%
Net loss attributable to NetSol  $(4,841,440)   -13.58%  $(4,023,827)   -14.99%

 

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Revenues

 

License fees

 

License fees for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 were $4,707,019 compared to $4,826,198 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014 reflecting a decrease of $119,179. During the nine months ended March 31, 2015, we signed two different deals for the implementation of our legacy system, NFSTM. These deals include both license and services elements. During the nine months ended March 31, 2015, we signed a major contract for the implementation of our next-generation platform, NFS AscentTM. The contract includes license fee, customization and implementation services. The Company also issued additional Licenses for its LeasePak product.

 

Maintenance fees

 

Maintenance fees for the nine months ended March 31, 2015, were $9,200,763 compared to $7,803,621, for the nine months ended March 31, 2014, reflecting an increase of $1,397,142. Included in the maintenance fee are maintenance provided to related parties of $237,523 for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $352,037 for the same period last year. Maintenance fees begin once a customer has “gone live” with our product. The increase was due to the start of new maintenance agreements from customers who went live with our product during the latter stages of fiscal year 2014 and into fiscal year 2015. We anticipate maintenance fees to remain relatively stable until we are able to license NFS Ascent™ to new customers.

 

Services

 

Services revenue for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 were $21,745,888 compared to $14,208,275 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014 reflecting an increase of $7,537,613. Included in the services revenue are services provided to related parties of $4,901,792 for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $3,804,297 for the same period last year. The increase is due to services provided to new customers both for the implementation of the legacy systems and for the implementation of NFS Ascent as well as additional services provided to existing customers on account of customization and enhancement requests. Services revenue is derived from services provided to both current customers as well as services provided to new customers as part of the implementation process. Moving forward, with the implementation of new projects of NFS AscentTM, we anticipate this element of our revenue to increase more compared to the license fee.

 

Gross Profit

 

The gross profit was $12,926,291, for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 compared with $9,022,696 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014. This is an increase of 43.26% or $3,903,595. The gross profit percentage for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 increased to 36.26% from 33.62% for the nine months ended March 31, 2014. The cost of sales was $22,727,379 for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $17,815,398 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014. As a percentage of sales, cost of sales decreased from 66.38% for the nine months ended March 31, 2014 to 63.74% for the nine months ended March 31, 2015.

 

Salaries and consultant fees increased by $2,783,931 from $10,526,701 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014 to $13,310,632 for the nine months ended March 31, 2015. The increase in salaries and consultant fees is due to the hiring and training of technical employees at key locations including Pakistan, Thailand, China, Europe and North America as we anticipate new projects associated with NFS Ascent™. As a percentage of sales, salaries and consultant expense decreased from 39.22% for the nine months ended March 31, 2014 to 37.33% for the nine months ended March 31, 2015.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $5,514,812 compared to $3,517,804 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014, or an increase of $1,997,008. Depreciation and amortization expense increased as we began amortizing the product licenses costs that had been capitalized related to the NFS Ascent™ development.

 

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Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses were $17,804,805 for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $14,452,244, for the nine months ended March 31, 2014 or an increase of 23.2% or $3,352,561. As a percentage of sales, it decreased from 53.85% to 49.94%. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to the increase in selling and marketing expenses of $1,386,791 or 45.73%, depreciation and amortization of $218,525 or 16.17% and an increase in general and administrative expenses of $1,695,367 or 17.14%. The increase in selling and marketing expenses is due to the hiring of additional employees and the increase in marketing efforts for NFS AscentTM. The increase in general and administrative expenses is primarily due to the startup of a new subsidiary in Germany and an increase in salaries of approximately $856,474 due to annual raises and hiring of additional employees.

 

Loss from Operations

 

Loss from operations was $4,878,514 for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $5,429,548 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014. This represents a decrease of $551,034. As a percentage of sales, net loss from operations was 13.68% for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 compared to 20.23% for the nine months ended March 31, 2014.

 

Other Income and Expenses

 

Other income was $57,343 for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 compared to other expense of $248,734 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014. Included in other expense for the nine months ended March 31, 2014 was an exchange gain of $299,270 on foreign currency exchange transactions compared to loss of $589,707 in the current period.

 

Net Loss

 

Net loss was $4,841,440 for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $4,023,827 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014. This is an increase of $817,613 compared to the prior year. During the nine months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized income from discontinued operations of $1,158,752 related to the sale of Vroozi. Net loss per share, basic and diluted, was $0.51 for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $0.45 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Our cash position was $10,887,358 at March 31, 2015, compared to $11,462,695 at June 30, 2014.

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $2,566,310 for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 compared to $15,326,851 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014. At March 31, 2015, we had current assets of $28,537,325 and current liabilities of $14,085,131. We had accounts receivable of $10,019,081 at March 31, 2015 compared to $7,635,775 at June 30, 2014. We had revenues in excess of billings of $5,025,732 at March 31, 2015 compared to $2,377,367 at June 30, 2014. During the nine months ended March 31, 2015, our revenues in excess of billings were reclassified to accounts receivable pursuant to billing requirements detailed in each contract. The combined totals for accounts receivable and revenues in excess of billings increased by $5,031,671 from $10,013,142 at June 30, 2014 to $15,044,813 at March 31, 2015. The increase in accounts receivable is due to invoicing of maintenance fees to various customers. To some customers, the maintenance fee is invoiced in advance for the year. The amount is recorded in unearned revenue and is recognized as revenue on the time proportionate method. Accounts payable and accrued expenses, and current portions of loans and lease obligations amounted to $5,310,510 and $2,989,520, respectively at March 31, 2015.

 

The average days sales outstanding for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were 96 and 243 days, respectively, for each period. The days sales outstanding have been calculated by taking into consideration the average combined balances of accounts receivable and revenue in excess of billings.

 

Net cash used by investing activities was $2,866,818 for the nine months ended March 31, 2015, compared to $10,887,818 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014. We had purchases of property and equipment of $2,499,314 compared to $9,583,663 for the comparable period last fiscal year. The increase in intangible assets which represents amounts capitalized for the development of new products was $nil for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 and $3,158,083 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014. The company received $1,810,700 for the sale of Vroozi during the nine months ended March 31, 2014.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $191,301 and $212,991 for the nine months ended March 31, 2015, and 2014, respectively. The Company received a total of $1,863,000 pursuant to a stock purchase agreement for the purchase of 629,442 restricted shares of common stock ranging from $2.85 to $4.10 per share. The nine months ended March 31, 2015 included the cash inflow of $116,400 from the exercising of stock options and warrants compared to $709,436 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014. During the nine months ended March 31, 2015, we had net payments for bank loans and capital leases of $3,459,143 as compared to $610,822 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014. We are operating in various geographical regions of the world through its various subsidiaries. Those subsidiaries have financial arrangements from various financial institutions to meet both their short and long term funding requirements. These loans will become due at different maturity dates as described in Note No. 11 of the financial statements. We are in compliance with the covenants of the financial arrangements and there is no default which may lead to early payment of these obligations. We anticipate paying back all these obligations on their respective due dates from its own sources.

 

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We typically fund the cash requirements for our operations in the U.S. through our license, services, and maintenance agreements, intercompany charges for corporate services, and through the exercise of options and warrants. As of March 31, 2015, we had approximately $10.89 million of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of which approximately $7.3 million is held by our foreign subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2014, we had approximately $11.46 million of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of which approximately $8.4 million is held by our foreign subsidiaries. We intend to permanently reinvest these funds outside the U.S., and therefore, we do not anticipate repatriating undistributed earnings from our non-U.S. operations. If funds from foreign operations are required to fund U.S. operations in the future and if U.S. tax has not previously been provided, we would be required to accrue and pay additional U.S. taxes to repatriate these funds.

 

We remain open to strategic relationships that would provide value added benefits. The focus will remain on continuously improving cash reserves internally and reduced reliance on external capital raise.

 

As a growing company, we have on-going capital expenditure needs based on our short term and long term business plans. Although our requirements for capital expenses vary from time to time, for the next 12 months, we anticipate needing $1.5 to $2.5 million for APAC, U.S. and Europe new business development activities and infrastructure enhancements, which we expect to provide from current operations.

 

While there is no guarantee that any of these methods will result in raising sufficient funds to meet our capital needs or that even if available will be on terms acceptable to us, we will be very cautious and prudent about any new capital raise given the global market uncertainties. However, we are very conscious of the dilutive effect and price pressures in raising equity-based capital.

 

Financial Covenants

 

Our U.K.-based subsidiary, NTE, has an approved overdraft facility of £300,000 which requires that the aggregate amount of invoiced trade debtors (net of provisions for bad and doubtful debts and excluding intra-group debtors) of NTE, not exceeding 90 days old, will not be less than an amount equal to 200% of the facility. NTE had been granted another credit facility of £1,000,000 for the VLS acquisition. This facility requires that NTE’s adjusted tangible net worth would not be less than £600,000. For this purpose, adjusted tangible net worth means shareholders’ funds less intangible assets plus non-redeemable preference shares. In addition, NTE’s cash debt service coverage would not fall below 150% of the aggregate debt service cost.

 

The Pakistani subsidiary, NetSol PK has an approved facility for both export refinance and term finance from Askari Bank Limited amounting to Rupees 350 million ($3,434,100) which requires NetSol PK to maintain a long term debt equity ratio of 60:40 and the current ratio of 1:1.

 

As of the date of this report, we are in compliance with the financial covenants associated with our borrowings. The maturity dates of the borrowings of respective subsidiaries may accelerate if they do not comply with these covenants. In case of any change in control in subsidiaries, they may have to repay their respective credit facilities.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks.

 

None.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Our management has the responsibility to establish and maintain adequate internal controls over our financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Our internal controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of our external financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

 

Due to inherent limitations of any internal control system, management acknowledges that there are limitations as to the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and therefore recognize that only reasonable assurance can be gained from any internal control system. Accordingly, our internal control system may not detect or prevent material misstatements in our financial statements and projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

Under the supervision and participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have performed an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of March 31, 2015. This assessment was based on the criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on the results of our assessment, the Company has determined that as of March 31, 2015, there was no material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, believes that the financial statements included in this report fairly present in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the nine months ended March 31, 2015, that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(f) and 15d – 15(f)).

 

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

As previously disclosed, on July 25, 2014, purported class action lawsuits were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against the Company and three of its current or former officers and/or directors, which have been consolidated under the caption Rand-Heart of New York, Inc. v. NetSol Technologies, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:14-cv-05787 PA (SHx). Plaintiffs subsequently filed a consolidated complaint, which asserted claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 premised on allegedly false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s next generation product, NFS AscentTM, and business prospects during the proposed class period of November 12, 2009 to November 8, 2013. On March 19, 2015, the Court granted the Company’s motion to dismiss the consolidated complaint. On March 31, 2015, plaintiffs filed a further amended complaint that contains similar but more narrow allegations than the predecessor complaint. The Company’s motion to dismiss the amended complaint is scheduled to be heard on June 8, 2015.

 

The Company continues to believe the amended allegations are meritless and intends to vigorously defend all claims asserted. The Company has engaged counsel and has liability insurance. Given the early stage of the litigation, however, at this time the Company is unable to form a professional judgment that an unfavorable outcome is either probable or remote, and it is not possible to assess whether or not the outcome of these proceedings will or will not have a material adverse effect on the Company.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

None.

 

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

 

In January 2015, the Company issued 112,091 shares of common stock to 2 non-US resident accredited investors at a per share price of $3.06. The shares were issued in reliance on an exemption available under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. The proceeds were used to fund working capital.

 

In March 2015, the Company issued 38,961 shares of common stock to 1 non-US resident accredited investor at a per share price of $3.08. The shares were issued in reliance on an exemption available under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. The proceeds were used to fund working capital.

 

In March 2015, the Company issued 29,268 shares of common stock to 1 non-US resident accredited investor at a per share price of $4.10. The shares were issued in reliance on an exemption available under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. The proceeds were used to fund working capital.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

31.1 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (CEO)*
   
31.2 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (CFO)*
   
32.1 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (CEO)*
   
32.2 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (CFO)*
   

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

** In accordance with Regulation S-T, the XBRL-formatted interactive data files that comprise Exhibit 101 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed “furnished” and not “filed”.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
   
Date: May 11, 2015 /s/ Najeeb U. Ghauri
    NAJEEB U. GHAURI
    Chief Executive Officer
     
Date: May 11, 2015 /s/ Roger K. Almond
  ROGER K. ALMOND

 

  Chief Financial Officer
  Principal Accounting Officer

 

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