VerifyMe, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2023 June (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

(Mark one)

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023

OR

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission file number 001-39332  

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal year, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 9,899,767 shares of common stock outstanding at August 4, 2023.

PART I - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ITEM 1. 

VerifyMe, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share data)

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

VerifyMe, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share data)

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

VerifyMe, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

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

VerifyMe, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

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

VerifyMe, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share data)

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

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

VerifyMe, Inc.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of the Business

VerifyMe, Inc. (“VerifyMe”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on November 10, 1999. VerifyMe, together with its subsidiaries, including PeriShip Global LLC (“PeriShip Global”) and Trust Codes Global Limited (“Trust Codes Global”), (together the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is based in Lake Mary, Florida and its common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and warrants to purchase common stock are traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) under the trading symbols “VRME” and “VRMEW,” respectively.

VerifyMe, through PeriShip Global, is a software driven predictive analytics logistics provider of high-touch, end-to-end logistics management, which represents most of our current revenue stream. In addition, VerifyMe technologies provide product traceability, brand protections services, and brand enhancement solutions. Our operations are split into two segments: Precision Logistics and Authentication. Through our Precision Logistics segment, we provide a value-added service for time and temperature sensitive parcel management driven by a proprietary software platform that provides predictive analytics from key metrics such as flight-tracking, weather, and traffic, all delivered to customers via a secure portal. The portal provides real-time visibility into shipment transit and last-mile events, with dynamic dashboards. All aspects of the shipping journey are managed by a dedicated service center. Using our proprietary logistics solution, we provide real-time information and analysis to mitigate supply chain flow interruption, delivering last-mile resolution for key markets, including the perishable healthcare and food industries. Through our Authentication segment, our technologies provide unit level traceability, brand protection, and brand enhancement solutions allowing brand owners to gather business intelligence, cross-sell products, monitor product diversion through the supply chain and build brand loyalty through interaction utilizing our unique dynamic codes which are read by consumers with their smart phones. The Company’s activities are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. See the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections in this report.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts presented for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, reflect reclassifications made to conform to the presentation in our current reporting period. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net loss.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements (the “Interim Statements”) include the accounts of VerifyMe and its wholly owned subsidiaries PeriShip Global and Trust Codes Global. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements are not included herein. The Interim Statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 28, 2023.  The accompanying Interim Statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The interim results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2023, or for any future interim periods.

Segment Reporting

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision-making group, in deciding the method by which to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company has two reportable segments, namely, (i) Precision Logistics (formerly PeriShip Global) and (ii) Authentication (formerly VerifyMe Solutions). See Note 13 Segment Reporting, for further discussion of the Company’s segment reporting structure. 

Foreign Currency Translation

The function currency of our New Zealand operations is the local currency, New Zealand dollar (NZD). The translation of the foreign currency into U. S. dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for revenue and expense accounts using the weighted average exchange rates prevailing during the year. The unrealized gains and losses resulting from such translation are included as a component of comprehensive income. Translation gains and losses arising from currency exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the local functional currency are included in “General and administrative” on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The foreign currency transaction losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, were immaterial.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP 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 these estimates.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2021-08, Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2021-08”). ASU 2021-08 amends ASC 805 to require acquiring entities to apply Topic 606 to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination. The Company adopted the new standard beginning January 1, 2023, and did not have an effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist of accounts receivable, unbilled revenue, accounts payable, notes payable and accrued expenses, equity investment, contingent consideration and long-term derivative liabilities. The carrying value of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value because of their short maturities.  The Company believes the carrying amount of its notes payable approximates fair value based on rates and other terms currently available to the Company for similar debt instruments.

The Company follows FASB ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” and applies it to all assets and liabilities that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis. The statement requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data

The level in the fair value within which a fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

The following table presents the Company’s financial instruments that are measured and recorded at fair value on the Company’s balance sheets on a recurring basis, and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Amounts in Thousands ('000)

Equity Investments

When the Company does not have a controlling financial interest in an entity but can exert influence over the entity’s operations and financial policies, the investment is accounted for either (i) under the equity method of accounting or (ii) at fair value by electing the fair value option available under applicable generally accepted accounting policies. The Company has elected the fair value option for its equity security under prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as it has determined the fair value best reflects the economic performance of the equity investment. Changes in unrecognized gain or loss of the fair value of the equity investments are included in Other income (expense) on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Revenue Recognition

The Company accounts for revenues according to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” which establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity's contracts to provide goods or services to customers. 

The Company applies the following five steps in order to determine the appropriate amount of revenue to be recognized as it fulfills its obligations under each of its agreements:

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company’s revenues primarily consisted of revenue related to our shipping logistics services generated by our subsidiary PeriShip Global.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations. Pursuant to ASC 350, the Company tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or between annual tests, in certain circumstances. Under authoritative guidance, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it was necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The assessment considers factors such as, but not limited to, macroeconomic conditions, data showing other companies in the industry and our share price. An entity is not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the entity determines, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. Events or changes in circumstances which could trigger an impairment review include macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance, other entity specific events and sustained decrease in share price.

Business Combinations

The Company applies the provisions of Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, Business Combinations, in the accounting for business acquisitions. ASC 805 requires the Company to recognize separately from goodwill the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of consideration transferred over the net of the acquisition date fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. While the Company uses its best estimates and assumptions to accurately apply preliminary value to assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, where applicable, these estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company records adjustments in the current period, rather than a revision to a prior period. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of the assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Accounting for business combinations requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially at the acquisition date, including estimates for intangible assets where applicable. Although the Company believes the assumptions and estimates made have been reasonable and appropriate, they are based in part on information obtained from management of the acquired companies and are inherently uncertain. Unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that may affect the accuracy or validity of such assumptions, estimates, or actual results.

Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share of Common Stock

The Company follows Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share,” when reporting earnings per share resulting in the presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share.  Because the Company reported a net loss for each of the periods presented, common stock equivalents, including preferred stock, stock options and warrants were anti-dilutive; therefore, the amounts reported for basic and diluted loss per share were the same. 

For the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, there were shares potentially issuable, that could dilute basic earnings per share in the future that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive to the Company’s losses during the periods presented. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, there were approximately 7,108,000 anti-dilutive shares consisting of 1,998,000 unvested performance restricted stock units, restricted stock units, restricted stock awards and options under the stock purchase plan, 337,000 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options, 4,629,000 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants, and 144,000 shares issuable upon conversion of preferred stock. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, there were approximately 5,596,000 anti-dilutive shares consisting of 727,000 unvested restricted stock units and options under the stock purchase plan, 337,000 shares issuable upon exercise of stock options, 3,713,000 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants, 675,000 shares issuable upon exercise of pre-funded warrants, and 144,000 shares issuable upon conversion of preferred stock. 

Stock-Based Compensation

We account for stock-based compensation under the provisions of FASB ASC 718, “Compensation—Stock Compensation”, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based awards made to employees and directors based on estimated fair values on the grant date. We estimate the fair value of stock-based awards on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model include risk-free interest rates, expected volatility and expected life of the stock options. Changes in these assumptions can materially affect estimates of fair value stock-based compensation, and the compensation expense recorded in future periods. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense over the requisite service periods using the straight-line method. For performance restricted stock units with stock price appreciation targets (see Note 7 – Stock Options, Restricted Stock and Warrants), we applied a lattice approach that incorporated a Monte Carlo simulation, which involved random iterations that took different future price paths over the RSU’s contractual life based on the appropriate probability distributions (which are based on commonly applied Black Scholes inputs). The fair value was determined by taking the average of the grant date fair values under each Monte Carlo simulation trial. We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the performance period and there is no ongoing adjustment or reversal based on actual achievement during the period.

We account for stock-based compensation awards to non-employees in accordance with ASU No. 2018-07, Compensation – Stock Based Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2018-07”), which aligns accounting for share-based payments issued to nonemployees to that of employees under the existing guidance of Topic 718, with certain exceptions. This update supersedes previous guidance for equity-based payments to nonemployees under Subtopic 505-50, Equity – Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees.

All issuances of stock options or other equity instruments to non-employees as consideration for goods or services received by the Company are accounted for based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued. Non-employee equity-based payments are recorded as an expense over the service period, as if we had paid cash for the services. At the end of each financial reporting period, prior to vesting or prior to the completion of the services, the fair value of the equity-based payments will be re-measured, and the non-cash expense recognized during the period will be adjusted accordingly. Since the fair value of equity-based payments granted to non-employees is subject to change in the future, the amount of the future expense will include fair value re-measurements until the equity-based payments are fully vested or the service completed. 

NOTE 2 – EQUITY INVESTMENTS

In December 2021, the Company acquired 8,841 shares of 10% Cumulative Convertible Series D Preferred Stock at a price of $10.00 per share as payment for a customer’s outstanding AR balance of $88,410. This instrument is considered an equity security within the scope of Topic 321 since the issuing entity has the option but no contractual obligation to redeem the preferred stock, and the Company can convert the preferred shares to common stock. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, an unrealized fair value gain of $30 thousand and a loss of $2 thousand was recognized, respectively and included in Unrealized gain (loss) on equity investments, in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. The fair value of the equity investment was $98 thousand as of June 30, 2023, and $100 thousand as of December 31, 2022, and included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of the equity investment is classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the calculation is dependent upon the quoted market price of the entity.

NOTE 3 – REVENUE

Revenue by Category

The following series of tables present our revenue disaggregated by various categories (dollars in thousands).

Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in unbilled revenue (contract assets) and deferred revenue (contract liabilities) on the consolidated balance sheets. Amounts charged to our clients become billable according to the contract terms, which usually consider the delivery completion. Unbilled amounts will generally be billed and collected within 30 days but typically no longer than 60 days. When we advance bill clients prior to the work being performed, generally, such amounts will be earned and recognized in revenue within twelve months. These assets and liabilities are reported on the consolidated balance sheets on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the contract asset and liability balances during the six-month period ended June 30, 2023, were not materially impacted by any other factors.

Applying the practical expedient in ASC Topic 606, we recognize the incremental costs of obtaining contracts (i.e. sales commissions) as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the assets that we otherwise would have recognized is one year or less. As of June 30, 2023, we did not have any capitalized sales commissions.

NOTE 4 – BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Trust Codes Global Limited

On March 1, 2023, we acquired, through Trust Codes Global, the business and certain assets of Trust Codes Limited (“Trust Codes”), specializing in brand protection, anti-counterfeiting, and consumer engagement technology with an expertise in the food and agriculture industry. Trust Codes Global uses unique QR codes or IoT, coupled with GS1 standards to deliver cloud-based brand protection based on a unique per-item digital identity to protect brand and product authenticity, increase data visualization of a product through the end to end supply chain, and creates a data-drive engine to inform and educate consumers of the product. The Company accounted for the transaction as an acquisition of a business under ASC 805 – Business Combination. The purchase price was approximately $1.0 million which consisted of $0.36 million in cash paid at closing and 353,492 shares of common stock of the Company, representing $0.65 million in stock consideration. In addition, the purchase agreement requires consideration contingent upon the achievement of earnings targets during a five-year period subsequent to the closing of the acquisition. The earn-out consideration is estimated at $1.1 million at the acquisition date, however the maximum amount of the payment is unlimited. The preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to change and is expected to be finalized in the third quarter of 2023. The goodwill recognized is due to the expected synergies from combining the operations of the acquiree with the Company. All of the goodwill recorded for financial statement purposes is deductible for tax purposes. Trust Codes Global is included in the Authentication segment and the results of its operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements beginning March 1, 2023.  The pro-forma financial information for Trust Codes is not required.

The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation for the acquisition (dollars in thousands).

^(a) Stock issued was calculated based on the 15 day volume-weighted average price (“VWAP”) through February 28, 2023 calculated at $1.8388.

Contingent Consideration

ASC Topic 805 requires that contingent consideration to be recognized at fair value on the acquisition date and be re-measured each reporting period with subsequent adjustments recognized in the consolidated statement of operations. We estimate the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities using an appropriate valuation methodology, typically either an income-based approach or a simulation model, such as the Monte Carlo model, depending on the structure of the contingent consideration arrangement. Contingent consideration is valued using significant inputs that are not observable in the market which are defined as Level 3 inputs pursuant to fair value measurement accounting. We believe our estimates and assumptions are reasonable; however, there is significant judgment involved. At each reporting date, the contingent consideration obligation is revalued to estimated fair value, and changes in fair value subsequent to the acquisitions are reflected in income or expense in the consolidated statements of operations, and could cause a material impact to, and volatility in, our results. Changes in the fair value of contingent consideration obligations may result from changes in discount periods and rates and changes in the timing and amount of revenue and/or earnings projections.

As of June 30, 2023, contingent consideration presented as current liability totaled $122 thousand. As of June 30, 2023, we also had accrued long term contingent consideration totaling $831 thousand related to the acquisition of Trust Codes on the consolidated balance sheets and represents the portion of contingent consideration estimated to be payable greater than twelve months from the balance sheet date.

NOTE 5 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

Goodwill

Goodwill represents costs in excess of values assigned to the underlying net assets of acquired businesses. Intangible assets acquired are recorded at estimated fair value. Goodwill is deemed to have an indefinite life and is not amortized but is tested for impairment annually, and at any time when events suggest an impairment more likely than not has occurred. We test goodwill at the reporting unit level.

ASC Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (ASC Topic 350), permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test.  Under ASC Topic 350, an entity is not required to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test for a reporting unit if it is more likely than not that its fair value is greater than its carrying amount. A reporting unit is an operating segment, or one level below an operating segment, as defined by U.S. GAAP.

Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is judgmental in nature and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include revenue growth rates and operating margins used to calculate projected future cash flows, risk-adjusted discount rates, future economic and market conditions and determination of appropriate market comparables. We base our fair value estimates on assumptions we believe to be reasonable but that are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Actual future results may differ from those estimates. The timing and frequency of our goodwill impairment tests are based on an ongoing assessment of events and circumstances that would indicate a possible impairment. We will continue to monitor our goodwill and intangible assets for impairment and conduct formal tests when impairment indicators are present.

Each of our two reportable segments represents an operating segment under ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting. We test our goodwill at the reporting unit level, or one level below an operating segment, under ASC Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other. We determined that we have two reporting units for purposes of goodwill impairment testing, which represent our two reportable business segments, as discussed below.

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable business segment for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were as follows (in thousands):

Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization

Our intangible assets include amounts recognized in connection with patents and trademarks, capitalized software and acquisitions, including customer relationships, tradenames, developed technology and non-compete agreements. Intangible assets are initially valued at fair market value using generally accepted valuation methods appropriate for the type of intangible asset. Amortization is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the intangible assets. Intangible assets with definite lives are reviewed for impairment if indicators of impairment arise. Except for goodwill, we do not have any intangible assets with indefinite useful lives.

Intangible assets with finite lives are subject to amortization over their estimated useful lives. The primary assets included in this category and their respective balances were as follows (in thousands):

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $495 thousand and $197 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company impaired certain assets related to its Developed Technology and Patents by $28 thousand and $6 thousand, respectively, to bring the gross carrying amount related to these assets to zero, as these technologies are no longer in use.

Patents and Trademarks

As of June 30, 2023, our current patent and trademark portfolios consist of nine granted U.S. patents and one granted European patent validated in four countries (France, Germany, United Kingdom, and Italy), five pending U.S. and foreign patent applications, twenty-six registered U.S. trademarks (of which seven trademarks were acquired through our wholly owned subsidiary, PeriShip Global), two EU trademark registrations, one Colombian trademark registration, one Australian trademark registration, one Japanese trademark registration, one Mexican trademark registration, one Singaporean trademark registration, two UK trademark registrations, six NZ trademark registration (in the name of Trust Codes Limited and/or Trust Codes Global Limited), one OAPI (African Intellectual Property Organization) trademark registration (in the name of Trust Codes Global Limited), and ten pending US and foreign trademark applications (of which one European trademark application is in the name of Trust Codes Limited). The Company abandoned three patents during the six months ended June 30, 2023.

The Company expects to record amortization expense of intangible assets over the next 5 years and thereafter as follows (in thousands):

NOTE 6 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The Company expensed $147 thousand and $148 thousand related to restricted stock awards for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. The Company expensed $34 thousand and $173 thousand related to restricted stock awards for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.

The Company expensed $149 thousand and $412 thousand related to restricted stock units for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, and $274 thousand and $477 thousand related to restricted stock units for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.

On February 28, 2023, 353,492 shares of common stock were issued in relation to the acquisition of Trust Codes Global, see Note 4 – Business Combinations, for details.

Non-Qualified Stock Purchase Plan

On June 10, 2021, the stockholders of the Company approved a non-qualified stock purchase plan (the “2021 Plan”). The 2021 Plan provides eligible participants, including employees, directors and consultants of the Company, the opportunity to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock thereby increasing their interest in the Company’s continued success. The maximum number of common stock reserved and available for issuance under the 2021 Plan is 500,000 shares. The purchase price of shares of common stock acquired pursuant to the exercise of an option will be the lesser of 85% of the fair market value of a share (a) on the enrollment date, and (b) on the exercise date. The 2021 Plan is not intended to qualify as an employee stock purchase plan under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The Company applied FASB ASC 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation” and estimated the fair value using the Black-Scholes model, as the 2021 Plan is considered compensatory. In relation to the 2021 Plan the Company expensed $19 thousand and $41 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company received $71 thousand in proceeds related to the 2021 Plan.

Shares Held in Treasury

As of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company had 347,668 and 389,967 shares, respectively, held in treasury with a value of approximately $792 thousand and $949 thousand, respectively.  

On February 28, 2023, fourteen participants exercised their option under the Company’s non-qualified stock purchase plan, and as a result, 57,245 shares were issued, of which 48,500 were issued from treasury, with a purchase price of $1.19 per share.

On February 28, 2022, five participants exercised their option under the Company’s non-qualified stock purchase plan, and as a result, 25,000 shares were issued from treasury with a purchase price of $2.69 per share.

Shares Repurchase Program

Effective July 1, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program to allow the Company to spend up to $1.5 million to repurchase shares of its common stock, so long as the price does not exceed $5.00. This plan ended on July 1, 2023. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company repurchased 6,201 shares of common stock for $10 thousand under the Company’s repurchase program.

NOTE 7 – STOCK OPTIONS, RESTRICTED STOCK AND WARRANTS

During 2013, the Company adopted the 2013 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (the “2013 Plan”). Under the 2013 Plan, the Company is authorized to grant awards of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards up to an aggregate of 400,000 shares of common stock.  The 2013 Plan is intended to permit certain stock options granted to employees under the 2013 Plan to qualify as incentive stock options.  All options granted under the 2013 Plan, which are not intended to qualify as incentive stock options are deemed to be non-qualified stock options.  

On November 14, 2017, the Executive Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2017 Plan”) which covered the potential issuance of 260,000 shares of common stock. The 2017 Plan provided that directors, officers, employees, and consultants of the Company were eligible to receive equity incentives under the 2017 Plan at the discretion of the Board or the Board’s Compensation Committee.

On August 10, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”), subject to stockholder approval, which authorizes the potential issuance of up to 1,069,110 shares of common stock. On September 30, 2020, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2020 Plan, and upon such approval the 2020 Plan became effective and the 2017 Plan was terminated. Shares of common stock underlying existing awards under the 2017 Plan may become available for issuance pursuant to the terms of the 2020 Plan under certain circumstances. Employees and non-employee directors of the Company or its affiliates, and other individuals who perform services for the Company or any of its affiliates, are eligible to receive awards under the 2020 Plan at the discretion of the Board of Directors or the Board’s Compensation Committee.

On March 28, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the First Amendment to the 2020 Plan, subject to stockholder approval, which increased the shares authorized for potential issuance under the 2020 Plan to 2,069,100 shares of common stock and extended the term of the 2020 Plan to June 9, 2023. On June 9, 2022, the Company’s stockholders approved the First Amendment to the 2020 Plan. On April 17, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the Second Amendment to the 2020 Plan, subject to stockholder approval, which increased the shares authorized for potential issuance under the 2020 Plan to 3,069,100 shares of common stock and extended the term of the 2020 Plan to June 6, 2033. On June 6, 2023, the Company’s stockholders approved the Second Amendment to the 2020 Plan.

The 2020 Plan, as amended, is administered by the Compensation Committee which determines the persons to whom awards will be granted, the number of awards to be granted and the specific terms of each grant, including the vesting thereof, subject to the provisions of the plan.

In connection with incentive stock options, the exercise price of each option may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the common stock on the date of the grant (or 110% of the fair market value in the case of a grantee holding more than 10% of the outstanding stock of the Company). The aggregate fair market value (determined at the time of the grant) of stock with respect to which incentive stock options are exercisable for the first time by any individual during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company and its affiliates) shall not exceed $100 thousand, and the options in excess of $100 thousand shall be deemed to be non-qualified stock options, including prices, duration, transferability and limitations on exercise. The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the 2020 Plan pursuant to incentive stock options may not exceed, in the aggregate, 1,000,000.

The Company has issued non-qualified stock options pursuant to contractual agreements with non-employees. Options granted under the agreements are expensed when the related service or product is provided. Determining the appropriate fair value of stock-based awards requires the input of subjective assumptions. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value its stock option awards. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value represent management’s best estimates and involve inherent uncertainties and judgements.

Stock Options

The following table summarizes the activities for the Company’s stock options as of June 30, 2023:

As of June 30, 2023, the Company had no unvested stock options.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, the Company expensed $0 thousand, respectively, with respect to options.

As of June 30, 2023, there was $0 unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding stock options.

Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units

The following table summarizes the unvested restricted stock awards as of June 30, 2023:

As of June 30, 2023, total unrecognized share-based compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards is $562 thousand, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of less than one year.

The following table summarizes the unvested restricted stock units as of June 30, 2023:

As of June 30, 2023, total unrecognized share-based compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock units was $445 thousand, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.

For RSUs with stock price appreciation targets, we applied a lattice approach that incorporated a Monte Carlo simulation, which involved random iterations that took different future price paths over the RSU’s contractual life based on the appropriate probability distributions (which are based on commonly applied Black Scholes inputs). The fair value of each grant was determined by taking the average of the grant date fair values under each Monte Carlo simulation trial. We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the derived service period and there is no ongoing adjustment or reversal based on actual achievement during the period.

The following table summarizes the unvested performance restricted stock units as of June 30, 2023: