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United States

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended           June 30, 2021March 31, 2022

or

    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 0-10843

CSP Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts

04-2441294

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

175 Cabot Street - Suite 210, Lowell, MA

01854

(Address of principle executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(978)-954-5038

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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

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

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

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

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

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

Title of Each Class

    

Trading Symbol(s)

    

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

CSPI

Nasdaq Global Market

As of AugustMay 9, 2021,2022, the registrant had 4,377,4664,533,167 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

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PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 (unaudited) and September 30, 20202021

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the three months and ninesix months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 20202021

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Loss) (unaudited) for the three and ninesix months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020

5

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity (unaudited) for the three and ninesix months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020

6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the ninesix months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 20202021

8

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

9

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

2523

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

3534

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

3635

Item 2.

Purchases of equity securities

35

Item 6.

Exhibits

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

CSP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except par value)

June 30, 

September 30,

March 31, 

September 30,

    

2021

    

2020

    

2022

    

2021

(Unaudited)

Unaudited

Audited

ASSETS

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Current assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

19,653

$

19,264

$

20,332

$

20,007

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $151 and $181

 

16,301

 

13,362

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $97 and $142

 

17,331

 

18,698

Investment in lease, net-current portion

 

67

 

336

 

40

 

68

Inventories

 

5,177

 

5,285

 

4,055

 

3,989

Refundable income taxes

 

1,145

 

807

 

1,711

 

1,656

Other current assets

 

3,420

 

2,535

 

3,611

 

4,616

Total current assets

 

45,763

 

41,589

 

47,080

 

49,034

Property, equipment and improvements, net

 

842

 

1,047

 

782

 

764

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,523

2,014

1,041

1,358

Intangibles, net

 

21

 

28

 

14

 

19

Investment in lease, net-less current portion

 

31

 

81

 

9

 

15

Long-term receivable

8,117

 

3,642

5,344

 

7,522

Deferred income taxes

 

 

1,149

Cash surrender value of life insurance

 

4,161

 

3,948

 

4,098

 

4,194

Other assets

 

98

 

147

 

62

 

68

Total assets

$

60,556

$

53,645

$

58,430

$

62,974

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Current liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

12,255

$

8,523

$

10,116

$

13,928

Line of credit

1,654

1,573

879

941

Notes payable - current portion

748

1,613

594

757

Deferred revenue

 

1,446

 

947

 

2,664

 

1,893

Pension and retirement plans

 

311

 

321

 

428

 

308

Total current liabilities

 

16,414

 

12,977

 

14,681

 

17,827

Pension and retirement plans

 

6,423

 

6,471

 

3,681

 

4,097

Notes payable - noncurrent portion

954

2,485

438

876

Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent portion

939

1,390

583

821

Income taxes payable

 

524

 

586

 

524

 

524

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

4,649

 

202

 

4,376

 

4,783

Total liabilities

 

29,903

 

24,111

 

24,283

 

28,928

Shareholders’ equity:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized, 7,500 shares; issued and outstanding 4,377 and 4,276 shares, respectively

 

44

 

43

Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized, 7,500 shares; issued and outstanding 4,533 and 4,394 shares, respectively

 

46

 

45

Additional paid-in capital

 

17,848

 

16,994

 

18,820

 

18,258

Retained earnings

 

24,373

 

24,492

 

24,881

 

25,191

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(11,612)

 

(11,995)

 

(9,600)

 

(9,448)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

30,653

 

29,534

 

34,147

 

34,046

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

60,556

$

53,645

$

58,430

$

62,974

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CSP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITEDCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except for per share data)

(Unaudited)

For the three months ended

For the nine months ended

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

March 31, 

March 31, 

March 31, 

March 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2022

    

2021

    

2022

    

2021

Sales:

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

Product

$

10,142

$

10,399

$

29,526

$

37,104

$

8,217

$

10,976

$

16,937

$

19,384

Services

 

3,579

 

3,381

 

9,671

 

10,417

 

3,764

 

3,112

 

7,413

 

6,092

Total sales

 

13,721

 

13,780

 

39,197

 

47,521

 

11,981

 

14,088

 

24,350

 

25,476

Cost of sales:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Product

 

8,176

 

8,600

 

23,678

 

31,237

 

6,265

 

8,553

 

13,542

 

15,502

Services

 

1,316

 

956

 

3,544

 

3,546

 

1,516

 

1,167

 

2,994

 

2,228

Total cost of sales

 

9,492

 

9,556

 

27,222

 

34,783

 

7,781

 

9,720

 

16,536

 

17,730

Gross profit

 

4,229

 

4,224

 

11,975

 

12,738

 

4,200

 

4,368

 

7,814

 

7,746

Operating expenses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Engineering and development

 

700

 

693

 

2,191

 

2,081

 

717

 

762

 

1,344

 

1,491

Selling, general and administrative

 

3,886

 

3,924

 

10,799

 

11,595

 

3,507

 

3,727

 

6,890

 

6,913

Total operating expenses

 

4,586

 

4,617

 

12,990

 

13,676

 

4,224

 

4,489

 

8,234

 

8,404

Operating loss

 

(357)

 

(393)

 

(1,015)

 

(938)

 

(24)

 

(121)

 

(420)

 

(658)

Other income (expense):

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Foreign exchange (loss) gain

 

(110)

 

113

 

(731)

 

257

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

 

176

 

(154)

 

159

 

(621)

Interest expense

 

(131)

 

(56)

 

(244)

 

(168)

 

(101)

 

(75)

 

(206)

 

(113)

Interest income

 

175

 

133

 

406

 

469

 

126

 

133

 

271

 

231

Gain on forgiveness of debt

2,196

2,196

Other income (expense), net

 

35

 

3

 

137

 

7

 

(16)

 

93

 

3

 

102

Total other income (expense), net

 

(31)

 

193

 

1,764

 

565

 

185

 

(3)

 

227

 

1,795

(Loss) income before income taxes

(388)

 

(200)

749

 

(373)

Income (loss) before income taxes

161

 

(124)

(193)

 

1,137

Income tax expense

35

 

10

868

 

1,109

5

 

723

17

 

833

Net loss

$

(423)

$

(210)

$

(119)

$

(1,482)

Net loss attributable to common shareholders

$

(423)

$

(210)

$

(119)

$

(1,482)

Net income (loss)

$

156

$

(847)

$

(210)

$

304

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

$

148

$

(847)

$

(210)

$

289

Net loss per share – basic

$

(0.10)

$

(0.05)

$

(0.03)

$

(0.37)

Net income (loss) per share - basic

$

0.03

$

(0.20)

$

(0.05)

$

0.07

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic

 

4,179

 

4,048

 

4,137

 

4,015

 

4,274

 

4,158

 

4,237

 

4,117

Net loss per share – diluted

$

(0.10)

$

(0.05)

$

(0.03)

$

(0.37)

Net income (loss) per share - diluted

$

0.03

$

(0.20)

$

(0.05)

$

0.07

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

 

4,179

 

4,048

 

4,137

 

4,015

 

4,285

 

4,158

 

4,237

 

4,202

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CSP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITEDCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (LOSS)

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

For the three months ended

For the nine months ended

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

March 31, 

March 31, 

March 31, 

March 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2022

    

2021

    

2022

    

2021

Net loss

$

(423)

 

$

(210)

$

(119)

 

$

(1,482)

Foreign currency translation gain (loss) adjustments

 

32

 

(22)

 

383

 

2

Net income (loss)

$

156

 

$

(847)

$

(210)

 

$

304

Foreign currency translation (loss) gain adjustments, net

 

(181)

 

49

 

(152)

 

351

Total comprehensive (loss) income

$

(391)

 

$

(232)

$

264

 

$

(1,480)

$

(25)

 

$

(798)

$

(362)

 

$

655

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CSP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITEDCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020:2021:

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Accumulated

Additional

other

Total

Paid-in

Retained

comprehensive

Shareholders’

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020:

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

loss

    

Equity

Balance as of March 31, 2020

 

4,254

$

43

$

16,300

$

24,668

$

(12,569)

$

28,442

Net loss

 

 

 

 

(210)

 

 

(210)

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

(22)

 

(22)

Purchase of common stock

 

(1)

 

 

(3)

 

 

(3)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

262

 

 

 

262

Balance as of June 30, 2020

 

4,253

$

43

$

16,562

$

24,455

$

(12,591)

$

28,469

���

Accumulated

Additional

other

Total

Paid-in

Retained

comprehensive

Shareholders’

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021:

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

loss

    

Equity

Balance as of March 31, 2021

 

4,394

$

44

$

17,605

$

24,796

$

(11,644)

$

30,801

Net loss

 

 

 

 

(423)

 

 

(423)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

32

 

32

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

243

 

 

 

243

Restricted stock cancellation

(17)

Balance as of June 30, 2021

 

4,377

$

44

$

17,848

$

24,373

$

(11,612)

$

30,653

Accumulated

Additional

other

Total

Paid-in

Retained

comprehensive

Shareholders’

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022:

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

loss

    

Equity

Balance as of December 31, 2021

 

4,394

$

44

$

18,483

$

24,825

$

(9,419)

$

33,933

Net income

 

 

 

 

156

 

 

156

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

(181)

 

(181)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

247

 

 

 

247

Restricted stock issuance

 

141

 

2

 

 

 

 

2

Issuance of shares under employee stock purchase plan

 

11

 

 

90

 

 

 

90

Purchase of common stock

 

(13)

 

 

 

(100)

 

 

(100)

Balance as of March 31, 2022

 

4,533

$

46

$

18,820

$

24,881

$

(9,600)

$

34,147

Accumulated

Additional

other

Total

Paid-in

Retained

comprehensive

Shareholders’

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021:

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

loss

    

Equity

Balance as of December 31, 2020

 

4,276

$

43

$

17,259

$

25,643

$

(11,693)

$

31,252

Net loss

 

 

 

 

(847)

 

 

(847)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

49

 

49

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

240

 

 

 

240

Restricted stock issuance

 

103

1

 

 

 

 

1

Issuance of shares under employee stock purchase plan

15

106

106

Balance as of March 31, 2021

 

4,394

$

44

$

17,605

$

24,796

$

(11,644)

$

30,801

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CSP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITEDCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the ninesix months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020:2021:

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Accumulated

Accumulated

Additional

other

Total

Additional

other

Total

Paid-in

Retained

comprehensive

Shareholders’

Paid-in

Retained

comprehensive

Shareholders’

For the nine months ended June 30, 2020:

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

loss

    

Equity

Balance as of September 30, 2019

 

4,154

$

42

$

15,733

$

27,246

$

(12,593)

$

30,428

Six months ended March 31, 2022:

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

loss

    

Equity

Balance as of September 30, 2021

 

4,394

$

45

$

18,258

$

25,191

$

(9,448)

$

34,046

Net loss

 

 

 

 

(1,482)

 

 

(1,482)

 

 

 

 

(210)

 

 

(210)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

2

Exercise of stock options

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

(152)

 

(152)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

717

 

 

 

717

 

472

 

 

472

Restricted stock cancellation

(1)

(1)

Restricted stock issuance

 

97

 

1

 

 

 

 

1

 

141

2

 

 

2

Issuance of shares under employee stock purchase plan

 

9

 

 

110

 

 

 

110

 

11

90

 

 

90

Purchase of common stock

(7)

(46)

(46)

(13)

(100)

(100)

Cash dividends paid on common stock ($0.30 per share)

 

 

 

 

(1,263)

 

 

(1,263)

Balance as of June 30, 2020

 

4,253

$

43

$

16,562

$

24,455

$

(12,591)

$

28,469

Balance as of March 31, 2022

 

4,533

$

46

$

18,820

$

24,881

$

(9,600)

$

34,147

Accumulated

Accumulated

Additional

other

Total

Additional

other

Total

Paid-in

Retained

comprehensive

Shareholders’

Paid-in

Retained

comprehensive

Shareholders’

For the nine months ended June 30, 2021:

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

loss

    

Equity

Six months ended March 31, 2021:

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

loss

    

Equity

Balance as of September 30, 2020

 

4,276

$

43

$

16,994

$

24,492

$

(11,995)

$

29,534

 

4,276

$

43

$

16,994

$

24,492

$

(11,995)

$

29,534

Net loss

 

 

 

 

(119)

 

 

(119)

Net income

 

 

 

 

304

 

 

304

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

383

 

383

 

351

 

351

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

748

 

 

 

748

 

505

 

505

Restricted stock cancellation

(17)

Restricted stock issuance

 

103

 

1

 

 

 

 

1

 

103

1

 

1

Issuance of shares under employee stock purchase plan

 

15

 

 

106

 

 

 

106

 

15

106

 

106

Balance as of June 30, 2021

 

4,377

$

44

$

17,848

$

24,373

$

(11,612)

$

30,653

Balance as of March 31, 2021

 

4,394

$

44

$

17,605

$

24,796

$

(11,644)

$

30,801

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CSP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITEDCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

For the nine months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

March 31, 

March 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2022

    

2021

Operating activities

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net loss

$

(119)

$

(1,482)

Net (loss) income

$

(210)

$

304

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

  

 

  

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

  

 

  

Depreciation

 

286

 

345

 

175

 

197

Amortization of intangibles

 

7

 

7

 

5

 

5

Loss on sale of fixed assets, net

1

9

1

Foreign exchange loss

 

731

 

(257)

Non-cash changes in accounts receivable

 

51

 

53

Non-cash changes in inventories

 

29

 

342

Non-cash lease expense

483

486

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

 

(159)

 

621

Provision for losses on accounts receivable

 

(45)

 

36

Provision for obsolete inventory

 

21

 

24

Amortization of lease right-of-use assets

360

320

Stock-based compensation expense on stock options and restricted stock awards

 

748

 

717

 

472

 

505

Deferred income taxes

 

1,149

 

1,946

 

 

1,149

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

 

(143)

 

(21)

 

156

 

(61)

Non-cash other

82

Adjustment for financing activities recognized in net income - Gain on forgiveness of debt

(2,196)

(2,196)

���

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

 

(2,974)

 

4,228

Decrease in inventories

 

82

 

1,064

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable

 

1,687

 

(1,824)

Increase in life insurance receivable

 

(322)

 

(Increase) decrease in inventories

 

(87)

 

1,043

Increase in refundable income taxes

 

(338)

 

(160)

 

(55)

 

(423)

Decrease (increase) in operating lease right-of-use assets

9

(2,666)

(Increase) decrease in other assets

(825)

1,360

(Increase) decrease in operating lease right-of-use assets

(42)

9

Decrease (increase) in other assets

1,005

(1,005)

Decrease in investment in lease

 

318

 

265

 

34

 

208

(Increase) decrease in long-term receivable

(4,475)

182

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

3,843

 

(6,911)

(Decrease) increase in operating lease liabilities

(352)

2,240

Decrease (increase) in long-term receivable

2,179

(4,176)

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

(3,743)

 

1,701

Increase in interest payable

42

68

Decrease in operating lease liabilities

(321)

(279)

Increase in deferred revenue

 

499

 

525

 

771

 

455

(Decrease) Increase in pension and retirement plans liabilities

 

(402)

 

26

Decrease in income taxes payable

 

(62)

 

(694)

Increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities

 

4,445

 

(379)

(Decrease) increase in pension and retirement plans liabilities

 

(244)

 

31

(Decrease) increase in other long-term liabilities

 

(407)

 

5,100

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

877

 

1,225

 

1,273

 

1,812

Investing activities

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Life insurance premiums paid

 

(70)

 

(144)

 

(60)

 

(70)

Proceeds from sales of property, equipment, and improvements

1

2

Purchases of property, equipment and improvements

 

(84)

 

(285)

 

(195)

 

(43)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(153)

 

(429)

 

(253)

 

(113)

Financing activities

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Dividends paid

 

 

(1,263)

Net payments under line-of-credit agreement

82

(1,346)

(62)

(382)

Proceeds from debt

4,219

Repayments on debt

(248)

(623)

(559)

(164)

Principal payments on finance leases

 

(262)

 

(248)

 

(23)

 

(173)

Purchase of common stock

(46)

(100)

Proceeds from issuance of shares under equity compensation plans

 

106

 

112

 

90

 

106

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

(322)

 

805

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(654)

 

(613)

Effects of exchange rate on cash

 

(13)

 

276

 

(41)

 

47

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

389

 

1,877

 

325

 

1,133

Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period

19,264

 

18,099

20,007

 

19,264

Cash and cash equivalents end of period

$

19,653

$

19,976

$

20,332

$

20,397

Supplementary cash flow information:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash paid for income taxes

$

114

$

16

$

$

107

Cash paid for interest

$

189

$

189

$

184

$

100

Supplementary non-cash financing activities:

Gain on forgiveness of debt

$

2,196

$

$

$

2,196

Obtaining a right-of-use asset in exchange for a lease liability

$

$

216

Customer financing for inventory sold (see Note 6 Accounts and Long-Term Receivable for details)

$

450

$

9,000

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CSP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINESIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021MARCH 31, 2022

Organization and Business

CSP Inc. ("CSPi" or "CSPI" or "the Company" or "we" or "our") was incorporated in 1968 and is based in Lowell, Massachusetts. CSPi and its subsidiaries develop and market IT integration solutions, advanced security products, managed IT services, purpose built network adapters, and high-performance cluster computer systems to meet the diverse requirements of its commercial and defense customers worldwide. The Company operates in 2 segments, its Technology Solutions (“TS”) segment and High Performance Products (“HPP”) segment.

1.            Basis of Presentation

The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company, without audit, and reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. All adjustments were of a normal recurring nature. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, have been omitted.

Accordingly, the Company believes that although the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the footnotesnotes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.

Revision of Prior Period Financial Statements

During the preparation of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2020, we identified an immaterial error in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2020 related to the recognition of certain revenue as “net,” when in fact the revenue should have been recorded on a “gross” basis. As a result of evaluating the error, we determined the impact was not material to our financial statements in any prior interim period. However, management has revised the first three quarters of fiscal year 2020. The revised numbers for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020 are reflected in this Form 10-Q. The only financial statement affected was the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Specifically, financial statement line items Sales - Product, Sales - Services, Cost of sales – Product, and Cost of sales - Services. Net income (loss) and gross profit did not change. Notes affected include Note 4, “Revenue” and Note 15, “Segment Information.”2021.

For the three months ended June 30, 2020

For the nine months ended June 30, 2020

As reported

Adjustment

As revised

As reported

Adjustment

As revised

Sales:

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

  

Product

$

10,294

$

105

$

10,399

$

35,812

$

1,292

$

37,104

Services

 

3,238

 

143

 

3,381

 

10,387

 

30

 

10,417

Total sales

 

13,532

 

248

 

13,780

 

46,199

 

1,322

 

47,521

Cost of sales:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Product

 

8,361

 

239

 

8,600

 

29,924

 

1,313

 

31,237

Services

 

947

 

9

 

956

 

3,537

 

9

 

3,546

Total cost of sales

 

9,308

 

248

 

9,556

 

33,461

 

1,322

 

34,783

Gross profit

$

4,224

$

$

4,224

$

12,738

$

$

12,738

Operating loss

$

(393)

$

$

(393)

$

(938)

$

$

(938)

Net loss

$

(210)

$

$

(210)

$

(1,482)

$

$

(1,482)

Net loss per share – basic

$

(0.05)

$

$

(0.05)

$

(0.37)

$

$

(0.37)

Net loss per share – diluted

$

(0.05)

$

$

(0.05)

$

(0.37)

$

$

(0.37)

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2.            Use of Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 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 periods. These estimates and assumptions are related to reserves for bad debt, reserves for inventory obsolescence, the impairment assessment of intangible assets, right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, and the calculation of standalone selling price for revenue recognition, the calculation of liabilities related to deferred compensation and retirement plans and the calculation of income tax liabilities. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

3.            Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting standards adopted in fiscal year 2021

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-14, Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20), Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans, an amendment of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Under this ASU existing disclosures not considered cost beneficial are removed, disclosures identified as relevant are added, and there is added clarification regarding specific existing disclosures. For public entities, the new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020. Beginning October 1, 2020, the Company adopted the ASU and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The disclosures will be expanded for the year ended September 30, 2021 as this standard does not affect interim disclosures.

New accounting standards not adopted as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326), an amendment of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This ASU will change how entities account for credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments. For trade receivables, loans and held-to-maturity debt securities, entities will be required to estimate lifetime expected credit losses. For available-for-sale debt securities, entities will be required to recognize an allowance for credit losses rather than a reduction to the carrying value of the asset. Additionally, there will be a significant increase in the amount of disclosures by year of origination for certain financing receivables. For public entities classified as a smaller reporting company, the new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022 (ASU 2019-10 Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842): Effective Dates), including interim periods within that annual period. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2016-13 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

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4.            Revenue

We derive revenue from the sale of integrated hardware and software, third-party service contracts, professional services, managed services, financing of hardware and software, and other services.

We recognize revenue from hardware upon transfer of control, which is at a point in time typically upon shipment when title transfers. Revenue from software is recognized at a point in time when the license is granted.

Professional services generally include implementation, installation, and training services. Professional services are considered a series of distinct services that form one performance obligation and revenue is recognized over time as services are performed.

Revenue generated from managed services is recognized over the term of the contract. Certain managed services contracts include financing of hardware and software. Revenues from arrangements which include financing are allocated considering relative standalone selling prices of lease and non-lease components within the agreement. The lease

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component includes hardware, which is subject to ASC 842, Leases. The non-lease components are subject to ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

Other services generally include revenue generated through our royalty, extended warranty, multicomputer repair, and maintenance contracts. Royalty revenue is sales-based and recognized on date of subsequent sale of the product, which occurs on the date of customer shipment. Revenue from extended warranty contracts is recognized ratably over the warranty period. Multicomputer repair services revenue is recognized upon control transfer when the customer takes possession of the computer at time of shipping. Revenue generated from maintenance services is recognized evenly over the term of the contract.

The right of return risk lies with the original manufacturer of the product. Managed service contracts contain the right to refund if canceled within 30 days of inception. Any products with a standard warranty are treated as a warranty obligation under ASC 460, Guarantees.

The following policies are applicable to our major categories of segment revenue transactions:

TS Segment Revenue

TS Segment revenue is derived from the sale of hardware, software, professional services, third-party service contracts, maintenance contracts, managed services, and financing of hardware and software. Financing revenue pertaining to the portion of an arrangement containing a lease is recognized in accordance with ASC 842. Financing revenue related to the lease is recorded in revenue as equipment leasing is part of our operations.

Third-party service contracts are evaluated to determine whether such service revenue should be recorded as gross or net sales and whether over time or at point in time.

HPP Segment Revenue

HPP segment revenue is derived from the sale of integrated hardware and software, maintenance, and other services through the Multicomputer, Myricom, and ARIA product lines.

Myricom revenue is derived from the sale of products, which are comprised of both hardware and embedded software which is essential to the products’ functionality, and post contract maintenance and support. Post contract maintenance and support is considered immaterial in the context of the contract and therefore is not a separate performance obligation.

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See disaggregated revenues below by products/services and geography.

Technology Solutions Segment

Technology Solutions Segment

High

High

Performance

Performance

Products

United

Consolidated

Products

United

Consolidated

For the three months ended June 30,

    

Segment

    

Kingdom

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

Total

Three months ended March 31,

    

Segment

    

Kingdom

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

Total

(Amounts in thousands)

(Amounts in thousands)

2021

2022

Sales:

Product

$

602

$

130

$

9,408

$

9,538

$

10,140

$

962

$

212

$

7,042

$

7,254

$

8,216

Service

356

83

3,140

3,223

3,579

181

104

3,479

3,583

3,764

Finance *

2

2

2

1

1

1

Total sales

$

958

$

213

$

12,550

$

12,763

$

13,721

$

1,143

$

316

$

10,522

$

10,838

$

11,981

Technology Solutions Segment

Technology Solutions Segment

High

High

Performance

Performance

Products

United

Consolidated

Products

United

Consolidated

For the three months ended June 30,

    

Segment

    

Kingdom

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

Total

Three months ended March 31,

    

Segment

    

Kingdom

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

Total

(Amounts in thousands)

(Amounts in thousands)

2020

2021

Sales:

Product

$

780

$

75

$

9,525

$

9,600

$

10,380

$

716

$

241

$

10,012

$

10,253

$

10,969

Service

803

132

2,446

2,578

3,381

172

90

2,850

2,940

3,112

Finance *

19

19

19

7

7

7

Total sales

$

1,583

$

207

$

11,990

$

12,197

$

13,780

$

888

$

331

$

12,869

$

13,200

$

14,088

Technology Solutions Segment

High

Performance

Products

United

Consolidated

For the nine months ended June 30

    

Segment

    

Kingdom

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

Total

(Amounts in thousands)

2021

Sales:

Product

$

2,494

$

1,774

$

25,238

$

27,012

$

29,506

Service

908

260

8,503

8,763

9,671

Finance *

20

20

20

Total sales

$

3,402

$

2,034

$

33,761

$

35,795

$

39,197

Technology Solutions Segment

High

Performance

Products

United

Consolidated

For the nine months ended June 30

    

Segment

    

Kingdom

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

Total

(Amounts in thousands)

2020

Sales:

Product

$

2,469

$

812

$

33,755

$

34,567

$

37,036

Service

1,630

342

8,445

8,787

10,417

Finance *

68

68

68

Total sales

$

4,099

$

1,154

$

42,268

$

43,422

$

47,521

Technology Solutions Segment

High

Performance

Products

United

Consolidated

Six months ended March 31,

    

Segment

    

Kingdom

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

Total

(Amounts in thousands)

2022

Sales:

Product

$

1,682

$

274

$

14,980

$

15,254

$

16,936

Service

525

197

6,691

6,888

7,413

Finance *

1

1

1

Total sales

$

2,207

$

471

$

21,672

$

22,143

$

24,350

Technology Solutions Segment

High

Performance

Products

United

Consolidated

Six months ended March 31,

    

Segment

    

Kingdom

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

Total

(Amounts in thousands)

2021

Sales:

Product

$

1,892

$

1,644

$

15,830

$

17,474

$

19,366

Service

552

177

5,363

5,540

6,092

Finance *

18

18

18

Total sales

$

2,444

$

1,821

$

21,211

$

23,032

$

25,476

*     Finance revenue is related to equipment leasing and is not subject to the guidance on revenue from contracts with customers (ASC 606).

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Significant Judgments

The input method using labor hours expended relative to the total expected hours is used to recognize revenue for professional services. Only the hours that depict our performance toward satisfying a performance obligation are used to measure progress. An estimate of hours for each professional service agreement is made at the beginning of each contract based on prior experience and monitored throughout the performance of the services. This method is most appropriate as it depicts the measure of progress towards satisfaction of the performance obligation.

A financing component exists when at contract inception the period between the transfer of a promised good and/or service to the customer differs from when the customer pays for the good and/or service. As a practical expedient, we have elected not to adjust the amount of consideration for effects of a significant financing component when it is anticipated the promised good or service will be transferred and the subsequent payment will be one year or less.

Certain contracts contain a financing component including managed services contracts with financing of hardware and software. The interest rate used reflects the approximate interest rate consistent with a separate financing transaction with the customer at the inception of the agreement. Revenues from arrangements which include financing are allocated considering relative standalone selling prices of lease and non-lease components within the agreement. The lease component includes hardware, which is subject to ASC 842, Leases. The non-lease components are subject to ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

When product and non-managed services are sold together, the allocation of the transaction price to each performance obligation is calculated based on the estimated relative selling price or a budgeted cost-plus margin approach, as appropriate. Due to the complex nature of these contracts, there is significant judgment in allocating the transaction price. These estimates are periodically reviewed by project managers, engineers, and other staff involved to ensure estimates remain appropriate. For items sold separately, including hardware, software, professional services, maintenance contracts, other services, and third-party service contracts, there is no allocation as there is one performance obligation.

We recognize revenue from third-party service contracts as either gross sales or net sales depending on whether we are acting as a principal party to the transaction or simply acting as an agent or broker based on control and timing. We are a principal if we control the good or service before that good or service is transferred to the customer. We record revenue as gross when we are a principal party to the arrangement and net of cost when we are acting as a broker or agent for a third party. Under gross sales recognition, the entire selling price is recorded in revenue and our cost to the third-party service provider or vendor is recorded in cost of sales. Under net sales recognition, the cost to the third-party service provider or vendor is recorded as a reduction to revenue resulting in net sales equal to the gross profit on the transaction. Third-party service contracts are sold in different combinations with hardware, software, and services. When we are an agent, revenue is typically recorded at a point in time. When we are the principal, revenue is recognized over the contract term. We have concluded we are the agent in sales of third-party maintenance, software or hardware support, and certain security software that is sold with integral third-party delivered software maintenance that include critical updates.

Contract Assets and Liabilities

When we have performed work but do not have an unconditional right to payment, a contract asset is recorded. When we have the right to bill a customer, accounts receivable is recorded as an unconditional right exists. Current contract assets were $1.7 million and $1.0$2.7 million as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2020,2021, respectively. The current portion is recorded in other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.  There were 0 noncurrent contract assets as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2020.2021. The difference in the balances is due to regular timing differences between when work is performed and having an unconditional right to payment. There was a large increase during the nine months ended June 30, 2021 due to a noncancelable contract for managed services in the TS segment.

Contract liabilities arise when payment is received before we transfer a good or service to the customer. Current contract liabilities were $1.4$2.7 million and $0.9$1.9 million as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2020,2021, respectively. The current portion of contract liabilities is recorded in deferred revenue on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The long-term portion of contract liabilities were $0.6$0.1 million and $0.2$0.4 million as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2020,2021, respectively. These noncurrent liabilities are recorded in other noncurrent liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Revenue recognized for the ninesix months ended March 31, 2022 that was included in contract liabilities as of September 30, 20202021 was $0.5$0.7 million.

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Contract Costs

Incremental costs of obtaining a contract involving customer transactions where the revenue and the related transfer of goods and services are equal to or less than a one year period, are expensed as incurred, utilizing the practical expedient in ASC 340-40-25-4. For a period greater than one year, incremental contract costs are capitalized if we expect to recover these costs. The costs are amortized over the contract term and expected renewal periods. The period of amortization is generally three to six years. Incremental costs are related to commissions in the TS portion of the business. Current capitalized contract costs are within the other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2020.2021. The portion of current capitalized costs were $204$121 thousand and $130$137 thousand as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2020,2021, respectively. There are 0 noncurrent capitalized costs on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as these commissions are paid annually even when the contract extends beyond a one year period. The amount of incremental costs amortized for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 were $89$91 thousand and $84 thousand, respectively. The amount of incremental costs amortized for the ninesix months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 were $260$181 thousand and $162$171 thousand, respectively. This is recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses. There was 0 impairment related to incremental costs capitalized during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022.

Costs to fulfill a contract are capitalized when the costs are related to a contract or anticipated contract, generate or enhance resources that will be used in satisfying performance obligations in the future, and costs are recoverable. Costs to fulfill a contract are related to the TS portion of the business and involve activities performed before managed services can be completed. Current capitalized fulfillment costs are in the other current assets and noncurrent costs are in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The portion of current capitalized costs were $13 thousand as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and $13 thousand as of September 30, 2020.2021. The portion of noncurrent capitalized costs were $13$3 thousand and $22$9 thousand as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2020,2021, respectively. The amount of fulfillment costs amortized for the three and nine months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 were $3 thousand and $9$3 thousand, respectively. The amount of fulfillment costs amortized for the six months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were $6 thousand and $6 thousand, respectively. These costs amortized were recorded in cost of sales. The amount of fulfillment costs amortized for three and nine months ended June 30, 2020 were $3 thousand and $9 thousand, respectively. These costs amortized were recorded in cost of sales. There was 0 impairment related to fulfillment costs capitalized.capitalized as of March 31, 2022 or September 30, 2021.

Other

Projects are typically billed upon completion or at certain milestones. Product and services are typically billed when shipped or as services are being performed. Payment terms are typically 30 days to pay in full except in Europe where it could be up to 90 days. Most of our contracts are less than one year. There are certain contracts that contain a financing component. See Note 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information. We elected to use the optional exemption to not disclose the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to performance obligations that have an original expected duration of one year or less. This is due to a low amount of performance obligations, which are less than one year from being unsatisfied at each period end. Most of these contracts are related to product sales.

We have certain contracts that have an original term of more than one year. The royalty agreement is longer than one year, but not included in the table below as the royalties are sales-based. Managed service contracts are generally longer than one year. For these contracts the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 is set forth in the table below:

    

(Amounts in thousands)

    

(Amounts in thousands)

Fiscal 2021 (remaining 3 months)

$

463

Fiscal 2022

1,429

$

657

Fiscal 2023

668

647

Fiscal 2024

61

30

$

2,621

$

1,334

5.            Earnings Per Share of Common Stock

Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share reflects the maximum dilution that would have resulted from the assumed exercise and share repurchase

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common share reflects the maximum dilution that would have resulted from the assumed exercise and share repurchase related to dilutive stock options and is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the assumed weighted average number of common shares outstanding.

We are required to present earnings per share (“EPS”), utilizing the two class method because we had outstanding, non-vested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, which are considered participating securities.

Basic and diluted earnings per share computations for the Company’s reported net loss attributable to common stockholders are as follows:

For the three months ended

For the nine months ended

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

June 30, 

March 31, 

March 31, 

March 31, 

March 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

2022

    

2021

    

2022

    

2021

(Amounts in thousands except per share data)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data)

Net loss

 

$

(423)

  

$

(210)

 

(119)

  

(1,482)

 

Less: net loss attributable to nonvested common stock

 

  

 

  

 

Net loss attributable to common shareholders

$

(423)

  

$

(210)

$

(119)

  

$

(1,482)

Net income (loss)

 

$

156

  

$

(847)

 

$

(210)

  

$

304

 

Less: net income attributable to nonvested common stock

 

8

  

 

  

15

 

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

$

148

  

$

(847)

$

(210)

  

$

289

Weighted average total shares outstanding – basic

 

4,179

  

 

4,048

 

4,137

  

 

4,015

 

4,517

  

 

4,158

 

4,237

  

 

4,326

Less: weighted average non–vested shares outstanding

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

243

  

 

 

  

 

209

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic

 

4,179

  

 

4,048

 

4,137

  

 

4,015

 

4,274

  

 

4,158

 

4,237

  

 

4,117

Potential common shares from non–vested stock awards and the assumed exercise of stock options

 

  

 

 

  

 

Add: potential common shares from non–vested stock awards and the assumed exercise of stock options

 

11

  

 

 

  

 

85

Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted

 

4,179

  

 

4,048

 

4,137

  

 

4,015

 

4,285

  

 

4,158

 

4,237

  

 

4,202

Net loss per share – basic

$

(0.10)

  

$

(0.05)

$

(0.03)

  

$

(0.37)

Net loss per share – diluted

$

(0.10)

  

$

(0.05)

$

(0.03)

  

$

(0.37)

Net income (loss) per share - basic

$

0.03

$

(0.20)

$

(0.05)

$

0.07

Net income (loss) per share - diluted

$

0.03

$

(0.20)

$

(0.05)

$

0.07

There are 0 outstanding stock options as of March 31, 2022 as they expired in the second quarter of fiscal year 2022. Non-vested restricted stock awards of 208,000 and 209,000218 thousand shares were excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.March 31, 2021. Non-vested restricted stock awards of 205,000 and 200,000218 thousand shares were excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation for the three and ninesix months ended June 30, 2020, respectively.March 31, 2022. These awards were excluded because there was a net loss for these periodsthis period and their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

6.            Accounts and Long-Term Receivable

Within accounts receivable and long-term receivable there are amounts due reflecting sales whose payment terms exceed one year. This financing is separate from agreements with a leasing component, see Note 8, “Leases” for financing through leases. These receivables are included in Accounts receivable and Long-term receivable in the amount of $4.6$5.5 million and $8.1$5.3 million as of June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. These receivables are included in Accounts receivable and Long-term receivable in the amount of $2.3$6.5 million and $3.5$7.5 million as of September 30, 2020,2021, respectively.

There were 2 new agreements effective in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 causing an increase in accounts and long-term receivable. These agreements included approximately $9.0 million of payments to be received over the next 4 years from the effective date of the agreement. It was determined we were acting as the agent in the transactions and recorded net revenue of approximately $0.5 million during the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.

There were 2 new agreements effective in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 causing an increase in accounts and long-term receivable. These agreements included approximately $5.2 million of payments to be received over the next 2 years from the effective date of the agreement. It was determined we were acting as the agent in the transactions and recorded net revenue of approximately $0.4 million during the third quarter of fiscal year 2021.

The receivables with a payment term exceeding one year carry an average weighted interest rate of 4.8%, which reflects the approximate interest rate consistent with a separate financing transaction with the customer at the inception of the agreement.

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There is not an allowance for credit losses nor impairments for accounts and long-term receivables with a contractual maturity of over one year. All accounts have 0 past amounts due as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 or September 30, 2020.2021. There was 0 activity in the allowance for credit losses of these receivables for the ninesix months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and June 30, 2020, respectively. All these agreements are looked at as one portfolio in determining credit losses. There are various factors that are considered in extending a customer payment terms longer than one year including payment history, economic conditions, and capacity to pay. The credit quality of customers is monitored by payment activity. The unearned income represents a rate similar to market at the inception of the agreement.

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There was 1 new agreement effective in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 causing an increase in accounts and long-term receivable. This agreement included approximately $0.5 million of payments to be received over the next 2 years from the effective date of the agreement. It was determined we were acting as the agent in the transactions and recorded net revenue of approximately $0.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.

The amount of interest income earned from sales whose payment terms exceed one year for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 was $169$122 thousand and $120$126 thousand, respectively. The amount of interest income earned from sales whose payment terms exceed one year for the ninesix months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 was $387$261 thousand and $349$218 thousand, respectively. Interest income from these agreements is recorded in Other income (expense), net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Receivables whose payment terms exceed one year are placed on non-accrual status, meaning interest income stops being recorded, when the customer has a past due amount in excess of 30 days or reasonable doubt exists in collecting all interest and principal. A payment due in excess of 30 days is considered delinquent. If a payment is received for a receivable on non-accrual status the payment is first applied to interest and then principal. Recording interest income resumes once no reasonable doubt exists regarding collecting all interest and principal.

Contractual maturities of outstanding financing with an original contractual maturity over one year are as follows:

Fiscal year ending September 30:

    

(Amounts in thousands)

2021 (3 months)

$

1,280

2022

4,991

2023

4,115

2024

1,560

2025

1,560

Total payments

13,506

Less: unearned income

841

Total, net of unearned income

$

12,665

Fiscal year ending September 30:

    

(Amounts in thousands)

2022

$

3,335

2023

4,830

2024

1,560

2025

1,560

Total payments

11,285

Less: unearned interest income

(508)

Total, net of unearned interest income

$

10,777

7.            Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:

June 30, 

September 30,

March 31, 

September 30,

    

2021

    

2020

    

2022

    

2021

(Amounts in thousands)

(Amounts in thousands)

Raw materials

$

761

$

574

$

675

$

736

Work-in-process

 

395

213

 

27

289

Finished goods

 

4,021

4,498

 

3,353

2,964

Total

$

5,177

$

5,285

$

4,055

$

3,989

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8.     Leases

Information related to both lessee and lessor

The components of lease costs for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 are as follows:

Three months ended

Three months ended

Consolidated Statements of Operations Location

Consolidated Statements of Operations Location

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2020

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Location

March 31, 2022

 

March 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands)

(Amounts in thousands)

Finance Lease:

Interest on lease liabilities

Interest expense

$

2

$

5

Interest expense

$

1

$

3

Operating Lease:

 

 

 

 

Operating lease cost

Selling, general, and administrative

 

170

 

186

Selling, general, and administrative

 

163

 

180

Short-term lease cost

Selling, general, and administrative

23

3

Selling, general, and administrative

19

10

Total lease costs

$

195

$

194

$

183

$

193

Less sublease interest income

Revenue

(2)

(19)

Revenue

(1)

(7)

Total lease costs, net of sublease interest income

$

193

$

175

$

182

$

186

The components of lease costs for ninethe six months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 are as follows:

Nine months ended

Six months ended

Consolidated Statements of Operations Location

Consolidated Statements of Operations Location

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2020

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Location

March 31, 2022

March 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands)

(Amounts in thousands)

Finance Lease:

Interest on lease liabilities

Interest expense

$

10

$

24

Interest expense

$

2

$

8

Operating Lease:

 

 

 

 

Operating lease cost

Selling, general, and administrative

 

538

 

547

Selling, general, and administrative

 

342

 

368

Short-term lease cost

Selling, general, and administrative

36

9

Selling, general, and administrative

31

13

Total lease costs

$

584

$

580

$

375

$

389

Less sublease interest income

Revenue

(20)

(68)

Revenue

(1)

(18)

Total lease costs, net of sublease interest income

$

564

$

512

$

374

$

371

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for three months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 is below:

Three months ended

Three months ended

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2020

March 31, 2022

March 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands)

(Amounts in thousands)

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

Operating cash flows from operating leases

$

177

$

182

$

186

$

185

Operating cash flows from short-term leases

23

10

19

3

Operating cash flows from finance leases

2

6

1

3

Financing cash flows from finance leases

89

91

12

87

Lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities

Operating leases

212

Cash received from subleases

113

113

16

112

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Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for ninesix months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 is below:

Nine months ended

June 30, 2021

June 30, 2020

(Amounts in thousands)

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

Operating cash flows from operating leases

$

553

$

561

Operating cash flows from short-term leases

36

29

Operating cash flows from finance leases

10

25

Financing cash flows from finance leases

262

248

Lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities

Operating leases

216

Cash received from subleases

338

338

Six months ended

March 31, 2022

March 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands)

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

Operating cash flows from operating leases

$

355

$

376

Operating cash flows from short-term leases

31

13

Operating cash flows from finance leases

2

8

Financing cash flows from finance leases

23

173

Lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities

Cash received from subleases

34

225

9. Accounts payable and other noncurrent liabilities

In February 2021, the Company’s US. divisionThe Company enters into certain multi-year agreements with vendors when also entering into some of the TS segment enteredmulti-year contracts the Company enters into an agreement with a vendor to pay approximately $1.5 million including interest for goods and services through fiscal year 2025 in 5 payments related to a multi-year agreement with a customer.

In February 2021, the Company’s US. division of the TS segment entered into another agreement with a vendor to pay approximately $7.2 million including interest for goods and services through fiscal year 2025 in 6 payments through fiscal year 2025 related to a multi-year agreement with a customer.

customers. See Note 6, “Accounts and Long-Term Receivable” for further information related to the multi-year agreements above.with customers.

There was not an interest rate stated in the agreements and therefore interest was imputed under ASC 835 Interest as the payments in the exchange represented two elements: principal and interest. The imputed interest rate for both agreements was determined to be 5.0%. The rate was determined primarily based on the rate the Company could obtain by financing from other sources at the date of the transaction.

Interest expense related to these agreements for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 was $92 thousand.$72 thousand and $28 thousand, respectively. Interest expense related to the notesthese agreements for the ninesix months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 was $121 thousand. There was not interest expense in prior year due to these agreements being effective in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.$146 thousand and $28 thousand, respectively.

The amounts owed for these agreements are in within accounts payable and other noncurrent liabilities because they are owed to a vendorvendors rather than banks or financial institutions for borrowings. See Note 10, “Notes Payable and Line of Credit” for amounts due to banks and other financial institutions for borrowings.

Below are details of the agreements with the vendorvendors that contain imputed interest:

June 30, 2021

March 31, 2022

March 31, 2021

(Amounts in thousands)

(Amounts in thousands)

Current

$

1,468

$

1,758

$

2,727

Less: discount

246

223

288

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

1,222

$

1,535

$

2,439

Noncurrent

$

4,403

$

4,452

$

5,590

Less: discount

353

215

403

Other noncurrent liabilities

$

4,050

$

4,237

$

5,187

The Company had a total of approximately $6.8$6.6 million due to this vendor including the 2 aforementioned agreements and other payablesone of these vendors as of June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. This is approximately 40%45% of Accounts payable and other noncurrent liabilities. The TS segment has many vendors it transacts with and does not have any specific agreement with this vendor

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that it must purchase certain products from the vendor. Management believes other suppliers could provide similar products on comparable terms.

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10.     Notes Payable and Line of Credit

In September 2019, the Company borrowed $1.0 million with a 5.0% rate of interest related to a multi-year agreement with a customer. See Note 6 for the disclosure related to the receivables.

In October 2019, the Company borrowed $2.0 million with a 5.1% rate of interest related to a multi-year agreement with a customer.

On April 17, 2020, CSP, Inc. and Modcomp, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary (collectively, the “Borrowers”) each received a loan in the form of a promissory note from Paragon Bank (“Lender”) in the amounts of $827,000 and $1,353,600, respectively (the “SBA Loans”) under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which was established under the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). The SBA Loans have a two-year term and carry an annual fixed interest rate of 1%.

The SBA Loans provided for customary events of default, including, among others, those relating to failure to make payment, bankruptcy, materially false or misleading representations to Lender or SBA, and adverse changes in the financial condition or business operations that Lender believed could materially affect Borrowers’ ability to pay the SBA Loans. The Borrowers did not provide any collateral or guarantees for the SBA Loans and the Borrowers could prepay the principal of the SBA Loans at any time without penalty.

The Borrowers applied to the Lender for forgiveness of an amount due on the SBA Loans in an amount equal to the sum of certain costs during the 24 week period beginning on the date of the first disbursement of the SBA Loans. The amount of SBA Loans forgiveness was calculated in accordance with the requirements of the PPP, including provisions of Section 1106 of the CARES Act. We used the SBA Loans proceeds in accordance with the applicable SBA guidelines. In November 2020, the SBA Loans were formally forgiven. The $2.2 million gain is presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations as Gain on forgiveness of debt.debt for the six months ended March 31, 2021.

Interest expense related to the notes for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 was $21$13 thousand and $36$23 thousand, respectively. Interest expense related to the notes for the ninesix months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 was $67$27 thousand and $99$46 thousand, respectively. Below are details of the notes payable.

June 30, 2021

September 30, 2020

(Amounts in thousands)

Current

$

808

$

1,702

Less: notes discount

60

 

89

Notes payable - current portion

$

748

$

1,613

Noncurrent

$

987

$

2,559

Less: notes discount

33

 

74

Notes payable - noncurrent portion

$

954

$

2,485

March 31, 2022

September 30, 2021

(Amounts in thousands)

Current

$

628

$

808

Less: notes discount

34

 

51

Notes payable - current portion

$

594

$

757

Noncurrent

$

449

$

897

Less: notes discount

11

 

21

Notes payable - noncurrent portion

$

438

$

876

As of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2020,2021, the Company maintained an inventory line of credit with a borrowing capacity of $15.0 million. It may be used by the TS and HPP segments in the U.S. to purchase inventory from approved vendors with payment terms which exceed those offered by the vendors. NaN interest accrues under the inventory line of credit when advances are paid within terms, however, late payments are subject to an interest charge of Prime plus 5%. The credit agreement for the inventory line of credit contains financial covenants which require the Company to maintain the following TS segment-specific financial ratios: (1) a minimum current ratio of 1.2, (2) tangible net worth of no less than $4.0 million, and (3) a maximum ratio of total liabilities to total net worth of less than 5.0:1. As of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2020,2021, Company borrowings, all from the TS segment, under the inventory line of credit were $1.7$0.9 million and $1.6$0.9 million, respectively, and the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants. As of June 30,

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2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 20202021, this line of credit also includes availability of a limited cash withdrawal of up to $1.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively.million. As of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 20202021 there were 0 cash withdrawals outstanding.

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11.            Pension and Retirement Plans

The Company’s operations have defined benefit and defined contribution plans in the U.K. and in the U.S. In the U.K., the Company provides defined benefit pension plans and defined contribution plans for some of its employees. In the U.S., the Company provides benefits through supplemental retirement plans to certain former employees. The U.S. supplemental retirement plans have life insurance policies which are not plan assets but were purchased by the Company as a vehicle to fund the costs of the plan. A gain on a life insurance policy of $0.1 million occurred during the second quarter of fiscal year 2022. The life insurance policy was not a current employee at time of expiration. The Company is due $322 thousand from the life insurance policy, which will be paid during Q3 of fiscal year 2022. This receivable is on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet in the financial statement line item Accounts receivable, net. The Company also provides for officer death benefits through post-retirement plans to certain officers of the Company in the U.S. All the Company’s defined benefit plans are closed to newly hired employees and have been since September 2009.

The Company funds its pension plans in amounts sufficient to meet the requirements set forth in applicable employee benefits laws and local tax laws. Liabilities for amounts in excess of these funding levels are accrued and reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The Company’s pension plan in the U.K. is the only plan with plan assets. The plan assets consist of an investment in a commingled fund which in turn comprises a diversified mix of assets including corporate equity securities, government securities and corporate debt securities.

The components of net periodic benefit costs related to the U.S. and U.K. plans are as follows:

Three Months Ended June 30, 

Three Months Ended March 31, 

2021

2020

2022

2021

    

U.K.

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

U.K.

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

U.K.

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

U.K.

    

U.S.

    

Total

(Amounts in thousands)

(Amounts in thousands)

Pension:

��

Interest cost

$

63

$

3

$

66

$

64

$

3

$

67

$

67

$

3

$

70

$

61

$

2

$

63

Expected return on plan assets

 

(103)

 

 

(103)

 

(72)

 

 

(72)

 

(114)

 

 

(114)

 

(99)

 

 

(99)

Amortization of past service costs

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

Amortization of net gain

 

47

 

1

 

48

 

46

 

 

46

Amortization of net loss

 

24

 

1

 

25

 

45

 

1

 

46

Net periodic benefit cost

$

9

$

4

$

13

$

40

$

3

$

43

$

(21)

$

4

$

(17)

$

9

$

3

$

12

Post Retirement:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Service cost

$

$

8

$

8

$

$

10

$

10

$

$

11

$

11

$

$

12

$

12

Interest cost

 

 

13

 

13

 

 

12

 

12

 

 

11

 

11

 

 

11

 

11

Amortization of net gain

 

 

(39)

 

(39)

 

 

4

 

4

Amortization of net (gain) loss

 

 

(2)

 

(2)

 

 

12

 

12

Net periodic cost

$

$

(18)

$

(18)

$

$

26

$

26

$

$

20

$

20

$

$

35

$

35

Six Months Ended March 31, 

2022

2021

    

U.K.

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

U.K.

    

U.S.

    

Total

(Amounts in thousands)

Pension:

Interest cost

$

138

$

5

$

143

$

119

$

5

$

124

Expected return on plan assets

 

(236)

 

 

(236)

 

(196)

 

 

(196)

Amortization of past service costs

4

4

4

4

Amortization of net loss

 

49

 

1

 

50

 

89

 

2

 

91

Net periodic benefit cost

$

(45)

$

6

$

(39)

$

16

$

7

$

23

Post Retirement:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Service cost

$

$

22

$

22

$

$

23

$

23

Interest cost

 

 

23

 

23

 

 

22

 

22

Amortization of net (gain) loss

 

 

(4)

 

(4)

 

 

25

 

25

Net periodic cost

$

$

41

$

41

$

$

70

$

70

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Nine Months Ended June 30, 

2021

2020

    

U.K.

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

U.K.

    

U.S.

    

Total

(Amounts in thousands)

Pension:

Interest cost

$

182

$

8

$

190

$

196

$

11

$

207

Expected return on plan assets

 

(299)

 

 

(299)

 

(220)

 

 

(220)

Amortization of past service costs

6

6

6

6

Amortization of net gain (loss)

 

136

 

3

 

139

 

142

 

2

 

144

Net periodic benefit cost

$

25

$

11

$

36

$

124

$

13

$

137

Post Retirement:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Service cost

$

$

31

$

31

$

$

29

$

29

Interest cost

 

 

35

 

35

 

 

35

 

35

Amortization of net loss

 

 

(14)

 

(14)

 

 

16

 

16

Net periodic cost

$

$

52

$

52

$

$

80

$

80

The fair value of the assets held by the U.K. pension plan by asset category are as follows:

Fair Values as of

Fair Values as of

June 30, 2021

September 30, 2020

March 31, 2022

September 30, 2021

Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as

Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as

Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as

Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as

Asset Category

    

Total

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

(Amounts in thousands)

(Amounts in thousands)

Cash on deposit

$

178

$

178

$

$

$

471

$

471

$

$

$

213

$

213

$

$

$

93

$

93

$

$

Pooled funds

 

11,891

 

11,891

 

 

9,269

 

9,269

 

 

11,622

 

11,622

 

 

11,828

 

11,828

 

Total plan assets

$

12,069

$

12,069

$

$

$

9,740

$

9,740

$

$

$

11,835

$

11,835

$

$

$

11,921

$

11,921

$

$

12.            Income Taxes

An income tax expense of $35$5 thousand was recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 compared to an income tax expense of $10$723 thousand in the same period of 2020.2021. An income tax expense of $868$17 thousand was recorded for the ninesix months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 compared to an income tax expense of $1,109$833 thousand in the same period of 2020.2021. The income tax expense for the ninethree and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 is primarily driven by minimum state tax expenses, as the Company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance on its operations. The income tax expense for the three and six months ended March 31, 2021 is primarilywas driven by an increase in the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets in the period, offset by a benefit recorded for a change in tax law, allowing for the immediate deduction of covered expenses incurred through the Paycheck Protection Program. The income tax expense for the year to date ended June 30, 2020 reflected the recording of a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets during the third fiscal quarter, offset by the anticipated tax benefit from the carryback of net operating losses.

The provisions above are estimates,We have historically calculated the provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full calendar year to ordinary income or loss for the reporting period. However, we used a discrete effective tax rate method to calculate income taxes for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 because we have determined that our ordinary income or loss cannot be reliably estimated and accordingly,small changes to these estimates will be recorded in subsequent periods as more information and guidance becomes available.estimated ordinary income would result in significant changes in the estimated annual effective tax rates.

13.            Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:

June 30, 

September 30,

March 31, 

September 30,

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2021

(Amounts in thousands)

(Amounts in thousands)

Cumulative effect of foreign currency translation

$

(4,313)

$

(4,696)

Cumulative effect of foreign currency translation, net

$

(4,202)

$

(4,050)

Cumulative unrealized loss on pension liability

 

(7,299)

 

(7,299)

 

(5,398)

 

(5,398)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

$

(11,612)

$

(11,995)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

$

(9,600)

$

(9,448)

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14.          Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities

Under the fair value standards fair value is based on the exit price and defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement should reflect all the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. A fair value hierarchy is established in the authoritative guidance outlined in three levels ranking from Level 1 to Level 3 with Level 1 being the highest priority.

Level 1: observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets

Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly

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Level 3: unobservable inputs (e.g., a reporting entity’s or other entity’s own data)

The Company had 0 assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring (except our pension plan assets and whole life insurance policies, see Note 11 for pension plan assets) or non-recurring basis as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 or September 30, 2020.2021.

To estimate fair value of the financial instruments below, quoted market prices are used when available and classified within Level 1. If this data is not available, we use observable market-based inputs to estimate fair value, which are classified within Level 2. If the preceding information is unavailable, we use internally generated data to estimate fair value which is classified within Level 3.

As of June 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

As of March 31, 2022

As of September 30, 2021

Carrying Amount

Fair Value

Carrying Amount

Fair Value

Fair Value Level

Reference

Carrying Amount

Fair Value

Carrying Amount

Fair Value

Fair Value Level

Reference

(Amounts in thousands)

(Amounts in thousands)

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

19,653

$

19,653

$

19,264

$

19,264

1

Consolidated Balance Sheets

$

20,332

$

20,332

$

20,007

$

20,007

1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

Accounts and long-term receivable*

12,665

12,665

5,839

5,839

3

Note 6

10,777

10,777

13,968

13,968

3

Note 6

Liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities*

5,272

5,272

3

Note 9

5,772

5,772

5,747

5,747

3

Note 9

Line of Credit

1,654

1,654

1,573

1,573

2

Consolidated Balance Sheets & Note 10

879

879

941

941

2

Note 10

Notes payable

1,702

1,702

4,098

4,098

3

Note 10

1,032

1,032

1,633

1,633

3

Note 10

*Original maturity over one year

Cash and cash equivalents

Carrying amount approximated fair value.

Accounts and long-term receivable with original maturity over one year

Fair value was estimated by discounting future cash flows based on the current rate with similar terms.

Line of credit

The fair value of our line of credit is based on borrowing rates currently available to a market participant for loans with similar terms or maturity. The carrying amount of our outstanding revolving line of credit approximates fair value because

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the base interest rate charged varies with market conditions and the credit spread is commensurate with current market spreads for issuers of similar risk. No interest accrues under the inventory line of credit when advances are paid within terms.

Notes Payable

Fair value was estimated by discounting future cash flows based on the current rate the Company could get in another transaction with similar terms based on historical information.

Fair value of accounts receivable with an original maturity of one year or less and accounts payable was not materially different from their carrying values as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2020.2021.

15.            Segment Information

The following tables present certain operating segment information for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.

Technology Solutions Segment

High

Performance

Products

United

Consolidated

For the three months ended June 30, 

    

Segment

    

Kingdom

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

Total

(Amounts in thousands)

2021

Sales:

Product

$

602

$

130

$

9,410

$

9,540

$

10,142

Service

 

356

 

83

 

3,140

 

3,223

 

3,579

Total sales

$

958

$

213

$

12,550

$

12,763

$

13,721

Income (loss) from operations

$

(1,372)

$

(95)

$

1,110

$

1,015

$

(357)

Total assets

$

8,501

$

9,942

$

42,113

$

52,055

$

60,556

Capital expenditures

 

11

 

 

30

 

30

 

41

Depreciation and amortization

 

41

 

 

50

 

50

 

91

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Sales:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Product

$

780

$

75

$

9,544

$

9,619

$

10,399

Service

 

803

 

132

 

2,446

 

2,578

 

3,381

Total sales

$

1,583

$

207

$

11,990

$

12,197

$

13,780

Income (loss) from operations

$

(765)

$

32

$

340

$

372

$

(393)

Total assets

$

9,046

$

10,729

$

34,486

$

45,215

$

54,261

Capital expenditures

 

 

 

45

 

45

 

45

Depreciation and amortization

 

50

 

 

63

 

63

 

113

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Technology Solutions Segment

High

Performance

Products

United

Consolidated

For the nine months ended June 30, 

    

Segment

    

Kingdom

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

Total

(Amounts in thousands)

2021

Sales:

Product

$

2,494

$

1,774

$

25,258

$

27,032

$

29,526

Service

 

908

 

260

 

8,503

 

8,763

 

9,671

Total sales

$

3,402

$

2,034

$

33,761

$

35,795

$

39,197

Income (loss) from operations

$

(3,565)

$

(130)

$

2,680

$

2,550

$

(1,015)

Total assets

$

8,501

$

9,942

$

42,113

$

52,055

$

60,556

Capital expenditures

 

18

 

 

66

 

66

 

84

Depreciation and amortization

 

134

 

 

159

 

159

 

293

2020

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Sales:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Product

$

2,469

$

812

$

33,823

$

34,635

$

37,104

Service

 

1,630

 

342

 

8,445

 

8,787

 

10,417

Total sales

$

4,099

$

1,154

$

42,268

$

43,422

$

47,521

Income (loss) from operations

$

(3,052)

$

(15)

$

2,129

$

2,114

$

(938)

Total assets

$

9,046

$

10,729

$

34,486

$

45,215

$

54,261

Capital expenditures

 

63

 

 

222

 

222

 

285

Depreciation and amortization

 

165

 

3

 

184

 

187

 

352

15.            Segment Information

The following tables present certain operating segment information for the three and six months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

Technology Solutions Segment

High

Performance

Products

United

Consolidated

Three months ended March 31, 

    

Segment

    

Kingdom

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

Total

(Amounts in thousands)

2022

Sales:

Product

$

962

$

212

$

7,043

$

7,255

$

8,217

Service

 

181

 

104

 

3,479

 

3,583

 

3,764

Total sales

$

1,143

$

316

$

10,522

$

10,838

$

11,981

(Loss) income from operations

$

(1,102)

$

(36)

$

1,114

$

1,078

$

(24)

Total assets

$

8,756

$

9,161

$

40,513

$

49,674

$

58,430

Capital expenditures

$

15

$

$

43

$

43

$

58

Depreciation and amortization

$

28

$

$

58

$

58

$

86

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Sales:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Product

$

716

$

241

$

10,019

$

10,260

$

10,976

Service

 

172

 

90

 

2,850

 

2,940

 

3,112

Total sales

$

888

$

331

$

12,869

$

13,200

$

14,088

(Loss) income from operations

$

(1,339)

$

(66)

$

1,284

$

1,218

$

(121)

Total assets

$

8,098

$

10,497

$

40,825

$

51,322

$

59,420

Capital expenditures

$

1

$

$

9

$

9

$

10

Depreciation and amortization

$

45

$

$

53

$

53

$

98

Technology Solutions Segment

High

Performance

Products

United

Consolidated

Six months ended March 31, 

    

Segment

    

Kingdom

    

U.S.

    

Total

    

Total

(Amounts in thousands)

2022

Sales:

Product

$

1,682

$

274

$

14,981

$

15,255

$

16,937

Service

 

525

 

197

 

6,691

 

6,888

 

7,413

Total sales

$

2,207

$

471

$

21,672

$

22,143

$

24,350

(Loss) income from operations

$

(2,107)

$

(91)

$

1,778

$

1,687

$

(420)

Total assets

$

8,756

$

9,161

$

40,513

$

49,674

$

58,430

Capital expenditures

$

60

$

$

135

$

135

$

195

Depreciation and amortization

$

63

$

$

117

$

117

$

180

2021

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Sales:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Product

$

1,892

$

1,644

$

15,848

$

17,492

$

19,384

Service

 

552

 

177

 

5,363

 

5,540

 

6,092

Total sales

$

2,444

$

1,821

$

21,211

$

23,032

$

25,476

(Loss) income from operations

$

(2,193)

$

(35)

$

1,570

$

1,535

$

(658)

Total assets

$

8,098

$

10,497

$

40,825

$

51,322

$

59,420

Capital expenditures

$

7

$

$

36

$

36

$

43

Depreciation and amortization

$

93

$

$

109

$

109

$

202

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Income (loss) from operations consists of sales less cost of sales, engineering and development expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses but is not affected by either other income/expense or by income taxes expense (benefit). Non-operating expenses/income consists principally of investment income, interest income from transactions with payment terms exceeding one year (see Note 6, “Accounts and Long-Term Receivable” for details), and interest expense. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

The following table lists customers from which the Company derived revenues of 10% or more of total revenues for the three and ninesix months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020.2021.

For the three months ended June 30, 

For the nine months ended June 30,

Three months ended March 31, 

Six months ended March 31,

2021

2020

2021

2020

2022

2021

2022

2021

(in millions)

(in millions)

Customer

% of Total

Customer

% of Total

Customer

% of Total

Customer

% of Total

Customer

% of Total

Customer

% of Total

Customer

% of Total

Customer

% of Total

    

Revenues

    

Revenues

    

Revenues

    

Revenues

    

Revenues

    

Revenues

    

Revenues

    

Revenues

    

    

Revenues

    

Revenues

    

Revenues

    

Revenues

    

Revenues

    

Revenues

    

Revenues

    

Revenues

    

(Amounts in millions)

(Amounts in millions)

Customer A

$

1.4

11

%

$

1.6

11

%

$

2.2

6

%

$

2.3

5

%

$

2.4

25

%

$

1.2

8

%

$

4.3

18

%

$

1.8

7

%

Customer B

$

0.5

4

%

$

1.9

14

%

$

2.3

6

%

$

4.2

9

%

Customer B totaled approximately $12.4A had a balance of $9.9 million, or 51%, and approximately $4.7 million, or 28%44%, of total consolidated accounts receivable and long-term receivable as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively.March 31, 2022. There were no other customers that werewith more than 10% of total consolidated accounts receivable and long-term receivable as of June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. We believe that the Company is not exposed to any significant credit risk with respect to the accounts receivable with any customers as of June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022.

16.             Repurchase of Common Stock

On February 8, 2011, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to purchase up to 250 thousand additional shares of the Company's outstanding common stock at market price. The plan does not expire. As of May 14, 2020, we suspended our stock repurchase program until further economic clarity. The Board of Directors approved the activation of the suspended stock repurchase program on December 29, 2021. The Company repurchased 13 thousand shares of its outstanding common stock on the open market during the three months ended March 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, approximately 181 thousand shares remain authorized to repurchase under the stock repurchase program.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

The discussion below contains certain forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, among others, statements concerning future revenues and future business plans. Forward-looking statements include statements in which we use words such as “expect”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “project”, “estimate”, “should”, “could”, “may”, “plan”, “potential”, “predict”, “project”, “will”, “would” and similar expressions. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and thus we cannot assure you that these expectations will prove to have been correct, and actual results may vary from those contained in such forward-looking statements. We discuss many of these risks and uncertainties in Item 1A under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020,2021, and in this Form 10-Q.10-Q, included under Item 1A “Risk Factors.” Factors that may cause such variances include, but are not limited to, our dependence on a small number of customers for a significant portion of our revenue, our high dependence on contracts with the U.S. federal government, our reliance in certain circumstances on single sources for supply of key product components, intense competition in the market segments in which we operate, the recent changes in the U.S. Tax laws, continued disruptions in the supply chain and inflationary pressures, the impact of the Ukraine-Russian military conflict on global trade and financial markets, and the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this document. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any

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forward-looking statements contained in this report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this filing and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.2021.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to uncollectible receivables, inventory valuation, impairment assessment of intangibles, income taxes, deferred compensation and retirement plans, as well as estimated selling prices used for revenue recognition and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical performance and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. A description of our critical accounting policies is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 20202021 in the “Critical Accounting Policies” section contained in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Management believes there have been no significant changes for the six months ended March 31, 2022 to the items that we disclosed as our critical accounting estimates in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021.

Observations on effects of novel coronavirus and Russia/Ukraine Conflict

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization characterized the novel coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic. The outbreak has and continues to adversely affect the economies of the U.S., U.K., and other international markets and economies in which we operate. As a result of the World Health Organization characterizing the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, national, state, and local governments have and continue to take actions such as declaring a state of emergency, implementing social distancing and other guidelines, and shutting down and/or limiting the opening or operation of certain businesses which are not considered essential.

In these times of pandemic, our top priorities are to protect the health, well-being, and safety of our employees and partners, while still focusing on the key drivers of our business. To that end, and to insure we continue to operate safetysafely and cautiously while also meeting our public health responsibilities, the Company has adopted flexible business practices including allowing most employees to work remotely in all locations. Our sales decreased

COVID-19 has adversely affected the distribution channel leading to significantly longer lead times when ordering product. Manufacturers are not producing as much product as prior to the pandemic due to disruptions, resulting in supply shortages. Additionally, recent global shipping delays have exacerbated this problem. The TS segment has many vendors it transacts with and supply shortages are pervasive with many of them. The HPP segment has also experienced shortages with their vendors as well. The HPP segment secured a $1.8 million contract for real-time networking monitoring for cyber attack detection in the nine months ended June 30, 2021, which we believe is primarilyfirst quarter of fiscal year 2022, but due to the pandemic. Thisdelays by manufacturers the sale is largelyanticipated to be recognized in revenue over the result of customers reducing their budgets. The pandemic has also had an adverse effectnext two years when we can obtain the product from the manufacturers. Related to the supply shortage and potentially inflation, we have experienced price increases for our products, which we try to pass on our ability to transact one-on-one business.the customer.

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We recognize the pandemic has created a dynamic and uncertain situation in the national economy, and we continue to closely monitor the latest information to make timely, informed business decisions and public disclosures regarding the potential impact of the pandemic on our operations. Despite reduced infection rates and ever-increasing vaccination rates in the United States, many nations and certain pockets within the United States are still battling various strains/variants of the novel coronavirus, creating ongoing uncertainties as to when economies will return to business as usual and what that will look like, what regulatory measures or voluntary actions will be further implemented to limit the spread of COVID-19 and its variants and the duration of any such measures. The extent, severity and impact of any further

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spread of COVID-19 variants or resurgence of COVID-19 in a given geographic region after it has hit its “peak,” and the extent to which herd immunity will be achieved through the vaccination process is still uncertain.  In summary, the scope of this pandemic and its effects are unprecedented, and we cannot at this time make a reasonable estimate on the extent or duration of the impacts on our business.

As of March 31, 2022, the Russian/Ukrainian military conflict has not had a significant impact on revenue as we do not have any recurring customers in either country. However, we do have customers and suppliers in surrounding regions which may be affected and further escalation of the Russian-Ukraine military conflict and geopolitical tensions related to such military conflict could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, by among other things, cyber attacks, supply disruptions, lower consumer demand, and changes to foreign exchange rates and financial markets. It is not possible at this time to predict the size of the impact or  consequences of the conflict to the Company and our customers and suppliers.

Results of Operations

Overview of the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022

Our sales decreased by approximately $0.1$2.1 million, or 1%15%, to $13.7$12.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 as compared to $13.8$14.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. The decrease in sales is the result of a decrease of $0.6$2.4 million in our HPPTS segment, partially offset by approximately a $0.5$0.3 million increase in our TSHPP segment. Our gross margin percentage remained 31%increased to 35% of sales for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 as compared to 31% for the three months ended June 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. For the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 there was an operating loss of $0.4 million$24 thousand compared to an operating loss of $0.4$0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, primarily as a result of increased services revenue, which has much larger margins than product revenue, despite total decreased sales offset by a higher overall gross margin as a percentage of sales.revenue. Other income, (expense) net decreasedincreased $0.2 million for the three months ended June, 2021 to approximately no incomeMarch 31, 2022 as compared to income of $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020.March 31, 2021. This is primarily due to ana net increase in foreign exchange lossgain of $0.2$0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from the prior year, period.partially offset by a decrease in other income (expense), net of $0.1 million which was related to a one-time gain from an overpayment of a rebate received in the prior year. The income tax expense of $35$5 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 is primarily driven by incrementalminimum state tax expenseexpenses, as the Company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance on an additional quarter of earnings using the discrete effective tax rate method, compared to thetheir operations. The income tax expense of $10$723 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2020.March 31, 2021 was primarily driven by an increase in the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets in the period offset by a benefit recorded for the change in tax law, allowing for the immediate deduction of covered expense incurred through the Paycheck Protection Program.

The following table details our results of operations in dollars and as a percentage of sales for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020:2021:

%

%

%

%

    

June 30, 2021

    

of sales

    

June 30, 2020

    

of sales

 

    

March 31, 2022

    

of sales

    

March 31, 2021

    

of sales

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Sales

$

13,721

 

100

%  

$

13,780

 

100

%

$

11,981

 

100

%  

$

14,088

 

100

%

Costs and expenses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cost of sales

 

9,492

 

68

%  

 

9,556

 

70

%

 

7,781

 

65

%  

 

9,720

 

70

%

Engineering and development

 

700

 

5

%  

 

693

 

5

%

 

717

 

6

%  

 

762

 

5

%

Selling, general and administrative

 

3,886

 

28

%  

 

3,924

 

28

%

 

3,507

 

29

%  

 

3,727

 

26

%

Total costs and expenses

 

14,078

 

103

%  

 

14,173

 

103

%

 

12,005

 

100

%  

 

14,209

 

101

%

Operating loss

 

(357)

 

(3)

%  

 

(393)

 

(3)

%

 

(24)

 

%  

 

(121)

 

(1)

%

Other income, (expense) net

 

(31)

 

%  

 

193

 

1

%

 

185

 

2

%  

 

(3)

 

%

Loss before income taxes

 

(388)

 

(3)

%  

 

(200)

 

(2)

%

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

161

 

1

%  

 

(124)

 

(1)

%

Income tax expense

 

35

 

%  

 

10

 

%

 

5

 

%  

 

723

 

5

%

Net loss

$

(423)

 

(3)

%  

$

(210)

 

(2)

%

Net income (loss)

$

156

 

1

%  

$

(847)

 

(6)

%

Sales

Our sales decreased by approximately $0.1 million to $13.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to $13.8 million of sales for the prior year period. The decrease in sales is the result of a decrease of $0.6 million in our HPP segment, partially offset by approximately a $0.5 million increase in our TS segment.

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Sales

Our sales decreased by approximately $2.1 million to $12.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to $14.1 million for the prior year period. The decrease in sales was the result of a decrease of $2.4 million in our TS segment, partially offset by a $0.3 million increase in our HPP segment.

TS segment sales change was as follows for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2020:2021:

Increase (decrease)

 

March 31, 

Increase (decrease)

 

    

2021

    

2020

    

$

    

%

 

    

2022

    

2021

    

$

    

%

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Products

$

9,540

$

9,619

$

(79)

(1)

%

$

7,255

$

10,260

$

(3,005)

(29)

%

Services

 

3,223

 

2,578

 

645

25

%

 

3,583

 

2,940

 

643

22

%

Total

$

12,763

$

12,197

$

566

5

%

$

10,838

$

13,200

$

(2,362)

(18)

%

The decrease in TS segment product sales of $0.1$3.0 million during the period is primarily attributable to a decrease in the U.S. division and the result ofdue to decreased sales to several major customers during the period as companies continue the trend of budget freezes or reductions attributableand delays in obtaining product due to the pandemic, partially offset with increased sales to new customers.supply chain shortages. Service sales for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 increased $0.6 million from the prior year period.period, which is attributable to the U.S. division. The changes in service sales includeincluded increased third party maintenancemanaged services sales of $0.3$0.5 million primarily related to sales of security and cloud based software as well as maintenance (all recorded as net sales), increased internal and third party service sales of $0.2$0.4 million, and increased managed services sales of $0.1 million.partially offset by a $0.3 million decrease in third party maintenance.

HPP segment sales change was as follows for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020:2021:

Decrease

 

March 31, 

Increase

 

    

2021

    

2020

    

$

    

%

 

    

2022

    

2021

    

$

    

%

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Products

$

602

$

780

$

(178)

(23)

%

$

962

$

716

$

246

34

%

Services

 

356

 

803

 

(447)

(56)

%

 

181

 

172

 

9

5

%

Total

$

958

$

1,583

$

(625)

(39)

%

$

1,143

$

888

$

255

29

%

The HPP product sales decreasedincreased by $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 as compared to the prior year period, primarily as a result of a $0.2$0.3 million decrease inincreased Myricom product sales.sales, partially offset by decreased parts sales of $0.1 million. The HPP services sales decreased $0.4 millionremained relatively flat for the three months ended June 30, 2021 fromMarch 31, 2022 compared to the prior year period primarily due to decreasedas royalties on high-speed processing boards related to the E2D program.program and repairs remained flat.

Our sales by geographic area, which is based on the customer location to which the products were shipped or services rendered, were as follows for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2020:2021:

Increase (decrease)

 

March 31, 

Decrease

 

    

2021

    

%

    

2020

    

%

    

$

    

%

 

    

2022

    

%

    

2021

    

%

    

$

    

%

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Americas

$

12,764

 

93

%  

$

13,320

 

96

%  

$

(556)

(4)

%

$

11,420

 

95

%  

$

13,033

 

92

%  

$

(1,613)

(12)

%

Europe

 

747

 

5

%  

 

382

 

3

%  

 

365

96

%

 

500

 

4

%  

 

779

 

6

%  

 

(279)

(36)

%

Asia

 

210

 

2

%  

 

78

 

1

%  

 

132

169

%

 

61

 

1

%  

 

276

 

2

%  

 

(215)

(78)

%

Totals

$

13,721

 

100

%  

$

13,780

 

100

%  

$

(59)

%

$

11,981

 

100

%  

$

14,088

 

100

%  

$

(2,107)

(15)

%

The $0.6$1.6 million decrease in sales to the Americas iswas primarily the result of a decrease in the HPP segmentTS segment’s U.S. division of $0.7$2.2 million, partially offset withby increased sales by our HPP segment of $0.6 million. The $0.3 million decrease in sales to Europe was primarily the result of decreased sales by our TS Segment’s U.S. division of $0.2 million combined with a decrease in our HPP segment of $0.1 million. The $0.4 million increase in sales to Europe isAsia decreased by $0.2 million primarily the result of increased sales by our TS Segment of $0.3 million combined withdue to a $0.1 million increase fromdecrease in the HPP segment. The sales to Asia increased $0.1 million is primarily the result

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Gross Margins

Our gross margin ("GM") remained relatively flat at $4.2decreased $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 as compared to the prior year period. The GM as a percentage of sales remained relatively flat at 31%increased to 35% for the three months

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ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 as compared to 31% in the prior year period. Theperiod of 31%. This is primarily due to increased service revenue and decreased product revenue as service revenue has significantly higher GM as a percentage of sales increased in the TS segment, but was offset by a decrease in the HPP segment.sales.

2021

2020

Increase (decrease)

 

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

TS

$

3,664

 

29

%  

$

3,173

 

26

%  

$

491

 

3

%

HPP

 

565

 

59

%  

 

1,051

 

66

%  

 

(486)

 

(7)

%

Total

$

4,229

 

31

%  

$

4,224

 

31

%  

$

5

 

%

March 31, 

2022

2021

Increase (decrease)

 

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

TS

$

3,680

 

34

%  

$

3,885

 

29

%  

$

(205)

 

5

%

HPP

 

520

 

45

%  

 

483

 

54

%  

 

37

 

(9)

%

Total

$

4,200

 

35

%  

$

4,368

 

31

%  

$

(168)

 

4

%

The impact of product mix within our TS segment on gross margin for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 was as follows:

March 31, 

2021

2020

Increase (decrease)

 

2022

2021

Increase (decrease)

 

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

 

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Products

$

1,748

 

18

%  

$

1,534

 

16

%  

$

214

 

2

%

$

1,570

 

22

%  

$

2,095

 

20

%  

$

(525)

 

2

%

Services

 

1,916

 

59

%  

 

1,639

 

64

%  

 

277

 

(5)

%

 

2,110

 

59

%  

 

1,790

 

61

%  

 

320

 

(2)

%

Total

$

3,664

 

29

%  

$

3,173

 

26

%  

$

491

 

3

%

$

3,680

 

34

%  

$

3,885

 

29

%  

$

(205)

 

5

%

The overall TS segment GM as a percentage of sales increased to 29%34% for the three month period ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 compared to 26%29% for the prior year period. This was primarily due to increased GM from services revenue, which is relatively higher margin, compared to product revenue from the prior year. Product GM as a percentage of product sales increased to 18%22% for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 from 16%20% for the prior year period. This iswas primarily due higher margin products being sold to significant pricing discounts given to the U.S. division from several manufacturers that were not given in the prior year period.customers. Service GM as a percentage of service sales decreased to 59% for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 from 64%61% for the prior year period due to both the U.S. division having wage increases and U.K. divisions. The U.S. division had decreased service GM as a percentageadditional hires to sustain the growth of service sales due to additional employees hired to the managed services practice as it continues to grow causing cost of sales to increase because there was not a direct proportion of sales increase. The U.K. division had decreased service sales from the prior year period while service cost of sales remained the same due to fixed costs causing a decrease in service GM as a percentage of service sales.services.

The impact of product mix within our HPP segment on gross margin for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 was as follows:

March 31, 

2021

2020

Increase (Decrease)

 

2022

2021

Increase (Decrease)

 

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

 

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Products

$

219

 

36

%  

$

265

 

34

%  

$

(46)

 

2

%

$

383

 

40

%  

$

326

 

46

%  

$

57

 

(6)

%

Services

 

346

 

97

%  

 

786

 

98

%  

 

(440)

 

(1)

%

 

137

 

76

%  

 

157

 

91

%  

 

(20)

 

(15)

%

Total

$

565

 

59

%  

$

1,051

 

66

%  

$

(486)

 

(7)

%

$

520

 

45

%  

$

483

 

54

%  

$

37

 

(9)

%

The overall HPP segment GM as a percentage of sales decreased to 59%45% for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 from 66%54% for the three months ended June 30, 2020. This 7% decrease is attributed to a relatively largerMarch 31, 2021. The 6% decrease in services sales compared to a decrease in product sales, which causes overall GM as a percentage of salesproduct revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same prior year period is due to product mix. The 15% decrease because thein service GM as a percentage of services sales is nearly all margin. The increase in product GMrevenue from prior year was due to a reduction inincreased manufacturing overhead.overhead expenses including payroll.

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Engineering and Development Expenses

The engineering and development expenses incurred by our HPP segment remained relatively flatdecreased $45 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2021 atMarch 31, 2022 to $0.7 million when compared to the prior year period.period due to decreased headcount related expenses, partially offset with increased consulting expenses. The current period expenses were primarily for product engineering expenses incurred in connection with the continued development of the ARIA SDS cyber security products.

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

The following table details our selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense by operating segment for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020:2021:

For the three months ended June 30, 

$

%

 

Three months ended March 31, 

$

%

 

% of

% of

Increase

Increase

% of

% of

    

2021

    

Total

    

2020

    

Total

    

(decrease)

    

(decrease)

    

2022

    

Total

    

2021

    

Total

    

Decrease

    

Decrease

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

By Operating Segment:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

TS segment

$

2,649

 

68

%  

$

2,801

 

71

%  

$

(152)

 

(5)

%

$

2,602

 

74

%  

$

2,667

 

72

%  

$

(65)

 

(2)

%

HPP segment

 

1,237

 

32

%  

 

1,123

 

29

%  

 

114

 

10

%

 

905

 

26

%  

 

1,060

 

28

%  

 

(155)

 

(15)

%

Total

$

3,886

 

100

%  

$

3,924

 

100

%  

$

(38)

 

(1)

%

$

3,507

 

100

%  

$

3,727

 

100

%  

$

(220)

 

(6)

%

SG&A expenses overall of $3.9$3.5 million remained relatively flat for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 decreased $0.2 million as compared to the prior year period. The approximately $0.2 million decrease in TS segment SGG&A expenses compareddecreased by approximately $0.1 million due to a reversal of previous bad debt expense as the same prior year period is primarily the result of a decrease of payroll.account receivable expensed was recovered. The HPP segment SG&A expenses increaseddecreased approximately $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 as compared to the prior year period due to increased variable compensation expense.a gain on a life insurance policy of $0.1 million. The individual the life insurance policy covered was not a current employee at time of expiration.

Other Income/Expenses

The following table details other income (expense) for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020:2021:

For the three months ended

Three months ended

Increase

Increase

    

June 30, 2021

    

June 30, 2020

    

(Decrease)

    

March 31, 2022

    

March 31, 2021

    

(Decrease)

(Amounts in thousands)

(Amounts in thousands)

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

$

176

$

(154)

$

330

Interest expense

$

(131)

$

(56)

$

(75)

(101)

(75)

(26)

Interest income

 

175

 

133

 

42

 

126

 

133

 

(7)

Foreign exchange (loss) gain

 

(110)

 

113

 

(223)

Other income (expense), net

 

35

 

3

 

32

 

(16)

 

93

 

(109)

Total other income (expense), net

$

(31)

$

193

$

(224)

$

185

$

(3)

$

188

The $224 thousand decrease$0.2 million increase in total other income (expense), net for the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 as compared to the prior year period is primarily driven by andue to a net increase in foreign exchange lossgain of $223 thousand.$0.3 million, partially offset by an decrease in other income (expense), net of $0.1 million, which was related to a one-time gain from an overpayment of a rebate received in the prior year. The TS U.K. division has significant bank accounts with U.S. dollars and Euros. rebate was several years old, which is the reason it was recorded in other income (expense), net.

In consolidation, U.S. dollars and Euros are remeasured into the functional currency, British Pounds, of our U.K. subsidiary. This non-cash remeasurement is included in foreign exchange gain or loss on the income statement and the foreign exchange loss is primarily from a Euro and U.S. Dollar bank account. The US dollar and Euro weakenedstrengthened relative to the British Pound for the three months ended June 30, 2021, which caused theMarch 31, 2022 causing a foreign exchange loss.

The interest income increase of $42 thousandgain, which was partially offset with the Euro weakening relative to the British Pound for the three months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the prior year period is primarily related to agreements that have payment terms in excess of one year (see Note 6 in Item 1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for details) from the TS-US segment. There were two new agreements that were entered into during the three months ended June 30, 2021.

The interest expense increase of $75 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the prior year period is related to two new multi-year agreements with vendors effective in February 2021 in the TS U.S. division. Payments on these agreements contain both principal and interest expense. See Note 10 in Item 1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for details.same period.

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Income Taxes

The interest income tax expensedecrease of $35$7 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2021 is primarily driven by incremental state tax expense on an additional quarter of earnings using the discrete effective tax rate method, compared to the income tax expense of $10 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2020. We have in general historically calculated the provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full calendar year to ordinary income or loss for the reporting period. However, we used a discrete effective tax rate method to calculate income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2021 because we determined that our ordinary income or loss cannot be reliably estimated and small changes in estimated ordinary income would result in significant changes in the estimated annual effective tax rates.

Overview of the nine months ended June 30, 2021

Our sales decreased by approximately $8.3 million, or 17%, to $39.2 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to $47.5 million for the prior year period. The decrease in overall sales for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the prior year period is the result of a $7.6 million decrease in our TS segment sales and a $0.7 million decrease in our HPP segment sales. The TS segment decrease is primarily due to decreased sales to several major customers in the U.S. division. Our overall gross margin percentage increased to 31% of sales for nine months ended June 30, 2021 from 27% of sales for the nine months ended June 30, 2020. Our operating loss increased by approximately $0.1 million resulting in an operating loss of $1.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to operating loss of $0.9 million for the prior year period, primarily as a result of decreased product sales, which were partially offset by overall increased gross margin as a percentage of sales. Other income, (expense) net increased by $1.2 million primarily due the $2.2 million gain on forgiveness of the Payroll Protection Program loans, partially offset by an increase in foreign exchange loss of $1.0 million. The income tax expense of $868 thousand for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 is primarily driven by an increase in the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets in the period, offset by a benefit recorded for a change in tax law, allowing for the immediate deduction of covered expenses through the Paycheck Protection Program. The deferred tax asset change is a non-cash item. The income tax expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2020 reflected the recording of a valuation allowance during the quarter, offset by the anticipated tax benefit from the carryback of net operating losses.

The following table details our results of operations in dollars and as a percentage of sales for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

%

%

 

    

June 30, 2021

    

of sales

    

June 30, 2020

    

of sales

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Sales

$

39,197

 

100

%  

$

47,521

 

100

%

Costs and expenses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cost of sales

 

27,222

 

69

%  

 

34,783

 

74

%

Engineering and development

 

2,191

 

6

%  

 

2,081

 

4

%

Selling, general and administrative

 

10,799

 

28

%  

 

11,595

 

24

%

Total costs and expenses

 

40,212

 

103

%  

 

48,459

 

102

%

Operating loss

 

(1,015)

 

(3)

%  

 

(938)

 

(2)

%

Other income, (expense) net

 

1,764

 

5

%  

 

565

 

1

%

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

749

 

2

%  

 

(373)

 

(1)

%

Income tax expense

 

868

 

2

%  

 

1,109

 

2

%

Net loss

$

(119)

 

%  

$

(1,482)

 

(3)

%

Sales

Our total sales decreased by approximately $8.3 million to $39.2 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to $47.5 million of sales for the prior year period.

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TS segment sales change was as follows for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

Increase (decrease)

 

    

2021

    

2020

    

$

    

%

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Products

$

27,032

$

34,635

$

(7,603)

(22)

%

Services

 

8,763

 

8,787

 

(24)

%

Total

$

35,795

$

43,422

$

(7,627)

(18)

%

The decrease in TS segment product sales of $7.6 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the prior year period is the result of a decrease of $8.6 million in our U.S. division, partially offset by a $1.0 million increase in our U.K. division. The $8.6 million decrease in the U.S. division product sales is the result of decreased sales to several major customers. The $1.0 million increase in the U.K. division product sales is due to increased sales to one customer that did not occur in the prior year period. TS segment service sales remained relatively flat at $8.7 million when compared to the prior year period. The U.S. division had increased service sales of $0.1 million and the U.K. division had a decrease of $0.1 million. The change in service sales of the U.S. division is primarily the result of an increase of $1.0 million in third party maintenance sales primarily related to sales of security and cloud based software as well as maintenance (all recorded as net sales) and a $0.5 million increase in managed service contract sales, partially offset by a decrease of $1.4 million in third party decrease in internal and third party service sales.

HPP segment sales change was as follows for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

    

Increase (decrease)

 

2021

    

2020

    

$

    

%

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Products

$

2,494

$

2,469

$

25

1

%

Services

 

908

 

1,630

 

(722)

(44)

%

Total

$

3,402

$

4,099

$

(697)

(17)

%

The HPP product sales remained relatively flat for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the prior year period, which is primarily due to increased Multicomputer sales of approximately $0.4 million, offset by a decrease of $0.4 million from Myricom product sales. The decrease in HPP services sales of approximately $0.7 million is primarily the result of a $0.4 million decrease in royalty sales on high-speed processing boards related to the E2D program combined with decreased repair sales of $0.3 million.

Our sales by geographic area, which is based on the customer location to which the products were shipped or services rendered, were as follows for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

Increase (decrease)

    

2021

    

%

    

2020

    

%

    

$

    

%

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Americas

$

35,547

 

91

%  

$

45,588

 

95

%  

$

(10,041)

(22)

%

Europe

 

3,067

 

8

%  

 

1,664

 

4

%  

 

1,403

84

%

Asia

 

583

 

1

%  

 

269

 

1

%  

 

314

117

%

Totals

$

39,197

 

100

%  

$

47,521

 

100

%  

$

(8,324)

(18)

%

The $10.0 million decrease in the Americas sales for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the same prior year period is primarily due to decreased sales by our TS U.S. division of $8.9 million and decreased sales by our HPP segment of $1.1 million. The $1.4 million increase in Europe sales for the nine month period ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 as compared to the prior year period is primarily due to increased sales by our TS U.K. division of $0.9 million, increased sales by our TS U.S. division of $0.2 million,more principal payments and increased sales in our HPP segment of $0.2 million. The $0.3 million increase in Asia sales for the nine month period ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the prior year period is primarily due to increased sales by our HPP segment of $0.2 million and increased sales by our TS U.S. division of $0.1 million.

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Gross Margins

Our gross margin ("GM") decreased by approximately $0.7 million to $12.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to a gross margin of $12.7 million for the prior year period. However, the GM as a percentage of sales increased to 31% for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 from 27% for the prior year period.

2021

2020

Increase (Decrease)

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

 

TS

$

9,985

 

28

%  

$

10,353

 

24

%  

$

(368)

 

4

%

HPP

 

1,990

 

58

%  

 

2,385

 

58

%  

 

(395)

 

%

Total

$

11,975

 

31

%  

$

12,738

 

27

%  

$

(763)

 

4

%

The impact of product mix within our TS segment on gross margin for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

2021

2020

Increase (decrease)

 

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Products

$

4,728

 

17

%  

$

5,026

 

15

%  

$

(298)

 

2

%

Services

 

5,257

 

60

%  

 

5,327

 

61

%  

 

(70)

 

(1)

%

Total

$

9,985

 

28

%  

$

10,353

 

24

%  

$

(368)

 

4

%

The overall TS segment GM as a percentage of sales increased to 28% for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 from 24% for the same prior year period. The 2% increase in GM on product as a percentage of product sales is primarily due to significant pricing discounts given to the U.S. division from several manufacturers that were not given in the prior year period. GM on services as a percentage of services sales had a slight decrease of 1% compared to the prior year period as there were additional employees hired to the managed services practice as it continues to grow.

The impact of product mix within our HPP segment on gross margin for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:

2021

2020

Increase (Decrease)

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

 

Products

$

1,120

 

45

%  

$

841

 

34

%  

$

279

 

11

%

Services

 

870

 

96

%  

 

1,544

 

95

%  

 

(674)

 

1

%

Total

$

1,990

 

58

%  

$

2,385

 

58

%  

$

(395)

 

%

The overall HPP segment GM as a percentage of sales remained relatively flat at 58% compared to the prior year period. Product GM as a percentage of product sales increased by 11% from the prior year period due to the increased Multicomputer product sales, which are higher margin than the Myricom sales. Myricom sales also decreased compared to the prior year period contributing to the increased product GM as a percentage of product sales.

Operating Expenses

Engineering and Development Expenses

Engineering and development expenses increased by $0.1 million to $2.2 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the prior year period. The current period expenses were primarily for product engineering expenses incurred in connection with continued development of the ARIA SDS cyber security products.

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

The following table details our selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense by operating segment for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

For the nine months ended June 30,

$

%

% of

% of

Increase

Increase

    

2021

    

Total

    

2020

    

Total

    

(decrease)

(decrease)

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

By Operating Segment:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

TS segment

$

7,435

 

69

%  

$

8,239

 

71

%  

$

(804)

 

(10)

%

HPP segment

 

3,364

 

31

%  

 

3,356

 

29

%  

 

8

 

%

Total

$

10,799

 

100

%  

$

11,595

 

100

%  

$

(796)

 

(7)

%

SG&A expenses decreased by approximately $0.8 million, or 7%, for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the prior year period. The $0.8 million decrease in TS segment expenses is primarily attributed to decreased payroll, variable compensation expenses, and travel expenses. The HPP segment remained relatively flat for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the prior year period with slightly increased consulting expenses offset by decreased salary expenses.

Other Income/Expenses

The following table details other income (expense) for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

For the nine months ended

$ Increase

    

June 30, 2021

    

June 30, 2020

    

(Decrease)

(Amounts in thousands)

Interest expense

$

(244)

$

(168)

$

(76)

Interest income

 

406

 

469

 

(63)

Foreign exchange (loss) gain

 

(731)

 

257

 

(988)

Gain on debt forgiveness

2,196

2,196

Other income, net

 

137

 

7

 

130

Total other income (expense), net

$

1,764

$

565

$

1,199

The $1.2 million increase to total other income (expense), net for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the prior year period is primarily driven by a gain on debt forgiveness of $2.2 million,receivables accruing less interest, partially offset by an increase in foreign exchange loss of $1.0 million. The U.K. division has significant bank accounts with U.S. dollars and Euros. In consolidation, U.S. dollars and Euros are remeasured into the functional currency, British Pounds, of our U.K. subsidiary. This non-cash remeasurement is included in foreign exchange gain or loss on the income statement and the foreign exchange loss is primarily from a Euro and U.S. Dollar bank account. The US dollar and Euro weakened relative to the British Pound for the nine months ended June 30, 2021, which caused the foreign exchange loss.

The decrease in interest income of $63 thousand is primarily related toadditional agreements that have payment terms in excess of one year (see Note 6 in Item 1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for details) from the TS-US segment as interest income recognized in each agreement decreases as principal payments are made.from the prior year period.

The interest expense increase of $76$26 thousand for the ninethree months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 as compared to the prior year period is related to two new multi-year agreements with vendors effective in February 2021 in the TS U.S. division.division entering into multiple multi-year contracts starting in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021, which only incurred interest expense for one month in the second fiscal quarter of the prior year. Additionally agreements were entered into subsequent to the first quarter of the prior year causing more interest expense to be recognized. Payments on these agreements contain both principal and interest expense. See Note 10 in Item 1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.10-Q for details.

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Income Taxes

The income tax expense of $868$5 thousand for the ninethree months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 is primarily driven by minimum state tax expenses, as the Company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance on their operations. The income tax expense of $723 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2021 iswas primarily driven by an increase in the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets in the period offset by a benefit recorded for athe change in tax law, allowing for the immediate deduction of covered expensesexpense incurred through the Paycheck Protection Program. The deferred tax asset change is a non-cash item. The income tax expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2020 reflected the recording of a valuation allowance during the quarter, offset by the anticipated tax benefit from the carryback of net operating losses.

We have in general historically calculated the provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full calendar year to ordinary income or loss for the reporting period. However, we used a discrete effective tax rate method to calculate income taxes for the quarter ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 because we have determined that our ordinary income or loss cannot be reliably estimated and small changes in estimated ordinary income would result in significant changes in the estimated annual effective tax rates.

Overview of the six months ended March 31, 2022

Our sales decreased by approximately $1.1 million, or 4%, to $24.4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to $25.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease in sales is the result of a decrease of $0.9 million in our TS segment and a decrease of $0.2 million in our HPP segment. Our gross margin percentage increased to 32% of sales for the six months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to 30% for the six months ended March 31, 2021. For the six months ended March 31, 2022 there was an operating loss of $0.4 million compared to an operating loss of $0.7 million for the six months ended March 31, 2021, primarily as a result of improved margins in the TS segment. Other income, (expense) net decreased $1.6 million for the six months ended to March 31, 2022 as compared to the six months ended March 31, 2021. The largest items contributing to this change are the forgiveness of the Payroll Protection Program loans in the prior year in the amount of $2.2 million causing a gain which did not occur in the current period, partially offset with a net increase in foreign exchange gain of $0.8 million from the prior year. The income tax expense of $17 thousand for the six months ended March 31, 2022 is primarily driven by minimum state tax expenses, as the Company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance on their operations. The income tax expense of $833 thousand for the six months ended March 31, 2021 was primarily driven by an increase in the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets in the period, offset by a benefit recorded for the change in tax law, allowing for the immediate deduction of covered expense incurred through the Paycheck Protection Program.

The following table details our results of operations in dollars and as a percentage of sales for the six months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

%

%

 

    

March 31, 2022

    

of sales

    

March 31, 2021

    

of sales

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Sales

$

24,350

 

100

%  

$

25,476

 

100

%

Costs and expenses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cost of sales

 

16,536

 

68

%  

 

17,730

 

70

%

Engineering and development

 

1,344

 

6

%  

 

1,491

 

6

%

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Selling, general and administrative

 

6,890

 

28

%  

 

6,913

 

27

%

Total costs and expenses

 

24,770

 

102

%  

 

26,134

 

103

%

Operating loss

 

(420)

 

(2)

%  

 

(658)

 

(3)

%

Other income, (expense) net

 

227

 

1

%  

 

1,795

 

7

%

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

(193)

 

(1)

%  

 

1,137

 

4

%

Income tax expense

 

17

 

%  

 

833

 

3

%

Net (loss) income

$

(210)

 

(1)

%  

$

304

 

1

%

Sales

Our sales decreased by approximately $1.1 million to $24.4 million for the six months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to $25.5 million for the prior year period. The decrease in sales is the result of a decrease of $0.9 million in our TS segment and a decrease of $0.2 million decrease in our HPP segment.

TS segment sales change was as follows for the six months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

March 31, 

Increase (decrease)

 

    

2022

    

2021

    

$

    

%

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Products

$

15,255

$

17,492

$

(2,237)

(13)

%

Services

 

6,888

 

5,540

 

1,348

24

%

Total

$

22,143

$

23,032

$

(889)

(4)

%

The decrease in TS segment product sales of $2.2 million during the period is attributable to a decrease in the U.S. division of $0.9 million due to decreased sales to several major customers and delays in obtaining product due to supply chain shortages, combined with decreased sales in the U.K. division of $1.3 million due to one customer not repeating a high volume of sales in the current period. Service sales for the six months ended March 31, 2022 increased $1.3 million from the prior year period, which is attributable to the U.S. division. The changes in service sales included increased managed services sales of $0.8 million and increased internal and third party service sales of $0.7 million, partially offset with a decrease of $0.2 million in third party maintenance.

HPP segment sales change was as follows for the six months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

    

March 31, 

Decrease

 

2022

    

2021

    

$

    

%

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Products

$

1,682

$

1,892

$

(210)

(11)

%

Services

 

525

 

552

 

(27)

(5)

%

Total

$

2,207

$

2,444

$

(237)

(10)

%

The HPP product sales decreased by $0.2 million for the six months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to the prior year period, primarily as a result of a $0.6 million decrease in E2D part sales, partially offset with an increase of Myricom sales of $0.4 million. The HPP services sales remained relatively flat for the six months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the prior year period with increased royalties on high-speed processing boards related to the E2D program  of $0.1 million, offset by decreased repairs of $0.1 million.

Our sales by geographic area, which is based on the customer location to which the products were shipped or services rendered, were as follows for the six months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

March 31, 

Increase (decrease)

    

2022

    

%

    

2021

    

%

    

$

    

%

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

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Americas

$

23,167

 

95

%  

$

22,783

 

90

%  

$

384

2

%

Europe

 

1,013

 

4

%  

 

2,320

 

9

%  

 

(1,307)

(56)

%

Asia

 

170

 

1

%  

 

373

 

1

%  

 

(203)

(54)

%

Totals

$

24,350

 

100

%  

$

25,476

 

100

%  

$

(1,126)

(4)

%

The $0.4 million increase in sales to the Americas was primarily the result of an increase in the TS segment’s U.S. division of $0.4 million and an increase in the HPP segment of $0.1 million, partially offset by decreased sales by our TS segment’s U.K. division of $0.1 million. The $1.3 million decrease in sales to Europe was primarily the result of decreased sales by our TS Segment’s U.K. division of $1.2 million due to a large volume by one customer in the prior year which did not reoccur in the current period combined with a decrease in the HPP segment of $0.1 million. The sales to Asia decreased by $0.2 million due to a decrease in the HPP segment of $0.3 million, partially offset by an increase in the TS segment’s U.S. division of $0.1 million.

Gross Margins

Our gross margin ("GM") increased $0.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to the prior year period. The GM as a percentage of total sales increased to 32% for the six months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to the prior year period of 30%. The GM as a percentage of total sales increased in the TS segment, but was partially offset by a decrease in the HPP segment.

March 31, 

2022

2021

Increase (decrease)

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

 

TS

$

6,672

 

30

%  

$

6,321

 

27

%  

$

351

 

3

%

HPP

 

1,142

 

52

%  

 

1,425

 

58

%  

 

(283)

 

(6)

%

Total

$

7,814

 

32

%  

$

7,746

 

30

%  

$

68

 

2

%

The impact of product mix within our TS segment on gross margin for the six months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:

March 31, 

2022

2021

Increase (decrease)

 

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Products

$

2,714

 

18

%  

$

2,980

 

17

%  

$

(266)

 

1

%

Services

 

3,958

 

57

%  

 

3,341

 

60

%  

 

617

 

(3)

%

Total

$

6,672

 

30

%  

$

6,321

 

27

%  

$

351

 

3

%

The TS segment GM as a percentage of total sales increased to 30% for the six month period ended March 31, 2022 compared to 27% for the prior year period. This was primarily due to significantly increased GM from services compared to the prior year period combined with product GM decreasing compared to the prior year period. Product GM as a percentage of product sales increased to 18% for the six months ended March 31, 2022 from 17% for the prior year period. This was primarily due higher margin products being sold to several customers including a new customer having significant volume with relatively high margins. Service GM as a percentage of service sales decreased to 57% for the six months ended March 31, 2022 from 60% for the prior year period due to the U.S. division having wage increases and additional hires to sustain the growth of managed services.

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The impact of product mix within our HPP segment on gross margin for the six months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:

March 31, 

2022

2021

Decrease

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

    

GM$

    

GM%

 

Products

$

682

 

41

%  

$

901

 

48

%  

$

(219)

 

(7)

%

Services

 

460

 

88

%  

 

524

 

95

%  

 

(64)

 

(7)

%

Total

$

1,142

 

52

%  

$

1,425

 

58

%  

$

(283)

 

(6)

%

The overall HPP segment GM as a percentage of sales decreased to 52% for the six months ended March 31, 2022 from 58% for the six months ended March 31, 2021. The 7% decrease in product GM was primarily attributed to lower margin product sold for the six months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same prior year period. The 7% decrease in service GM as a percentage of services revenue was due to increased manufacturing overhead expenses including payroll.

Operating Expenses

Engineering and Development Expenses

The engineering and development expenses incurred by our HPP segment decreased approximately $0.2 million for the six months ended March 31, 2022 to $1.3 million when compared to the prior year period due to decreased headcount related expenses, partially offset with higher consulting expenses. The current period expenses were primarily for product engineering expenses incurred in connection with the continued development of the ARIA SDS cyber security products.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

The following table details our selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense by operating segment for the six months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

Six months ended March 31,

$

%

% of

% of

Increase

Increase

    

2022

    

Total

    

2021

    

Total

    

(Decrease)

    

(Decrease)

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

By Operating Segment:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

TS segment

$

4,985

 

72

%  

$

4,786

 

69

%  

$

199

 

4

%

HPP segment

 

1,905

 

28

%  

 

2,127

 

31

%  

 

(222)

 

(10)

%

Total

$

6,890

 

100

%  

$

6,913

 

100

%  

$

(23)

 

%

SG&A expenses of $6.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2022 remained relatively flat compared to the prior year period. The $0.2 million increase in TS segment SG&A expenses compared to the same prior year period is primarily the result of increased payroll and recruiting expenses. The HPP segment SG&A expenses decreased approximately $0.2 million for the six months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to the prior year period due to decreased headcount related expenses of $0.1 million and a gain on a life insurance policy of $0.1 million. The individual the life insurance policy covered was not a current employee at time of expiration.

Other Income/Expenses

The following table details other income (expense) for the six months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

Six months ended

$ Increase

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March 31, 2022

    

March 31, 2021

    

(Decrease)

(Amounts in thousands)

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

$

159

$

(621)

$

780

Interest expense

(206)

(113)

(93)

Interest income

 

271

 

231

 

40

Gain on debt forgiveness

2,196

(2,196)

Other income, net

 

3

 

102

 

(99)

Total other income (expense), net

$

227

$

1,795

$

(1,568)

The $1.6 million decrease in total other income (expense), net for the six months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to the prior year period is primarily due to forgiveness of the Payroll Protection Program loans in the prior year for a gain of $2.2 million, partially offset with a net change of foreign exchange gain of approximately $0.8 million in the current period.

In consolidation, U.S. dollars and Euros are remeasured into the functional currency, British Pounds, of our U.K. subsidiary. This non-cash remeasurement is included in foreign exchange gain or loss on the income statement and the foreign exchange loss is primarily from a Euro and U.S. Dollar bank account. The US dollar strengthened relative to the British Pound for the six months ended March 31, 2022 which caused the foreign exchange gain, partially offset by the Euro weakening relative to the British Pound for the same period.

The interest income increase of $40 thousand for the six months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to the prior year period is primarily related to additional agreements that have payment terms in excess of one year (see Note 6 in Item 1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for details) in the TS-US segment subsequent to the prior year period.

The interest expense increase of $94 thousand for the six months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to the prior year period is related to the TS U.S. division entering into multiple multi-year contracts starting in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 causing fiscal year 2022 to increase due to a full six months of interest expense incurred. Payments on these agreements contain both principal and interest expense. See Note 10 in Item 1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for details.

Income Taxes

The income tax expense of $17 thousand for the six months ended March 31, 2022 is primarily driven by minimum state tax expenses, as the Company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance on its operations. The income tax expense of $833 thousand for the six months ended March 31, 2021 was primarily driven by an increase in the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets in the period, offset by a benefit recorded for the change in tax law, allowing for the immediate deduction of covered expense incurred through the Paycheck Protection Program.

We have historically calculated the provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full calendar year to ordinary income or loss for the reporting period. However, we used a discrete effective tax rate method to calculate income taxes for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 because we have determined that our ordinary income or loss cannot be reliably estimated and small changes in estimated ordinary income would result in significant changes in the estimated annual effective tax rates.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary source of liquidity is our cash and cash equivalents, which increased by $0.4$0.3 million to $19.7$20.3 million as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 from $19.3$20.0 million as of September 30, 2020.2021.

Our significant sourcesources of cash for the ninesix months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 included a decrease of $3.9 million in accounts receivable and long-term receivable, an increase in deferred revenue of $0.8 million, and a decrease in other assets of $1.0 million.

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Our significant uses of cash for the six months ended March 31, 2022 were primarily related to a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $3.8$3.7 million, and other long-term liabilitiesresearch development expenses of $4.4 million.

Our significant usesapproximately $0.7 million, repayments of cash for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 are primarily related to the increasedebt of accounts receivable and long-term receivable of $7.4$0.6 million, and a decrease in operating leaseof other long-term liabilities of $0.4 million.

Our cash held by our foreign subsidiary in the United Kingdom totaled approximately $9.9$8.6 million as of June 30, 2021, whichMarch 31, 2022 and consisted of 0.50.3 million Euros, 0.3 million British Pounds, and 8.58.0 million U.S. Dollars. This cash is included in our total cash and cash equivalents reported within our financial statements.

As of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2020,2021, the Company maintained a line of credit with a capacity of up to $15.0 million for inventory accessible to both the HPP and TS segments. This line of credit also includes availability of a limited cash withdrawal of up to $1.0 million. An amount of $13.3$14.1 million and $13.4$14.1 million were available as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2020,2021, respectively. As of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 20202021 there were no cash withdrawals outstanding. For a further discussion of the Company’s line of credit, including its financial covenants, see Item 1, Note 10 “Notes Payable and Line of Credit..

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 we entered into two multi-year agreements that involved us selling goods and services in which we were an agent and therefore recorded net sales for the transactions. These agreements combined involved us receiving approximately $9.0 million over four years and us making payments of around $8.7 million over four years with similar dates to when we would be receiving payments.

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 we entered into two multi-year agreements that involved us selling goods and services in which we were an agent and therefore recorded net sales for the transactions. These agreements combined involved us receiving approximately $5.1 million over two years.

On April 17, 2020, the Company and Modcomp, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary each received a loan (“SBA Loans”) in the form of a promissory note from Paragon Bank in the amounts of $827,000 and $1,353,600, respectively under the Paycheck Protection Program, which was established under the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA loans had a two-year term and carried an annual fixed interest rate of 1%. The SBA Loans were forgiven in full by the SBA in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021.

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If cash generated from operations is insufficient to satisfy working capital requirements, we may need to access funds through bank loans or other means. If we are unable to secure additional financing, we may not be able to complete development or enhancement of products, take advantage of future opportunities, respond to competition, retain key employees, or continue to effectively operate our business.

Based on our current plans and business conditions, management believes that the Company’s available cash and cash equivalents, the cash received from the SBA loans, the cash generated from operations, and availability on our line of credit will be sufficient to provide for the Company’s working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least 12 months from the date of this filing.

Item 4.         Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. Our Chief Executive Officer, our Chief Financial Officer and other members of our senior management team supervised and participated in this evaluation. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC'sSEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company'scompany’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective, due to the fact that we are not yet able to conclude that the material weakness described in this Item 4 has been remediated by the changes we made in response to that material weakness.

As previously disclosed in Item 9A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended September 30, 2020, our management identified a material weakness as of such date.  A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company's annual or interim financial statements will not be able to be prevented or detected in a timely basis.  The identified material weakness is in connection with internal controls over the revenue recognition process, specifically the failure to properly identify whether the Company was to be considered the principal or the agent in certain transactions. We determined that controls over the revenue recognition process were not operating effectively and the resulting control gap amounted to a material weakness in our controls over financial reporting.

During the period following our initial identification of the material weakness referred to above, management assessed various alternatives to remediate this material weakness and we implemented changes to our system of internal controls, which included the implementation of enhanced internal auditing procedures, whereby revenue transactions are subjected to an additional review process at the corporate level to ensure the correct accounting methodology is applied to all revenue transactions. Although we have implemented such changes to our internal controls over financial reporting as described above, at this time, we cannot conclude that the material weakness has been remediated and we will continue to make changes and upgrade systems and processes throughout fiscal year 2021.effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the ninesix months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, there was a significant changewere no changes in controls relatedour internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to the material weakness discussed above. Controls around classifying whether the Company is considered the principal or the agent in transactions have been redesigned and implemented, which are intended to remediate the material weakness.materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Prior to these changes, the Company’s primary procedure to find transactions that should be recorded “net” was reliance on a search of key words in the item description and stock-keeping unit. The primary control failure related to the key words identifying certain items where the Company was the principal, but the item was incorrectly recorded on a net basis. As a result, the primary identifier is not on the reliance of key words. Instead, the new enhanced procedures include review of every line item with additional levels of review from both sales and financial management.

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A.       Risk factors

ThereExcept as set forth below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Item 1A under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.2021.

Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by disruptions in the global economy caused by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The global economy has been negatively impacted by the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Furthermore, governments in the United States, United Kingdom and European Union have each imposed export controls on certain products and financial and economic sanctions on certain industry sectors and parties in Russia. Although we do not have significant customers or suppliers in Russia or Ukraine, we do have customers and suppliers in surrounding regions which may be affected. Further escalation of Russian-Ukraine military conflict and geopolitical tensions related to such military conflict, including increased trade barriers or restrictions on global trade, could result in, among other things, cyber attacks, supply disruptions, lower consumer demand, and changes to foreign exchange rates and financial markets, any of which may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the effects of the ongoing conflict could heighten many of our known risks described in section entitled "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 filed with the SEC on December 9, 2021.

Item 2.         Purchases of equity securities

On February 8, 2011, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to purchase up to 250 thousand additional shares of the Company's outstanding common stock at market price. The plan does not expire. As of May 14, 2020, we suspended our stock repurchase program until further economic clarity. The Board of Directors approved the activation of the suspended stock repurchase program on December 29, 2021. The Company repurchased approximately 13 thousand shares of its outstanding common stock on the open market during the three months ended March 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, approximately 181 thousand shares remain authorized to repurchase under the stock repurchase program

Common stock of CSP Inc. may be repurchased on the open market at the discretion of management. Open market repurchases will be made in compliance with the Securities and Exchanges Commission’s Rule 10b-18 in addition to complying with applicable legal and other considerations. Below are the purchases that have been made for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Period

Total number of shares purchased

Average price paid per share

Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans (1)

Maximum number that may yet be purchased under the repurchase plan

January 1-31, 2022

2,198

$

8.48

2,198

191,927

February 1-28, 2022

4,200

$

7.92

4,200

187,727

March 1-31, 2022

6,400

$

7.51

6,400

181,327

(1)On December 29, 2021, the Company announced the commencement of purchases under our stock repurchase program, which was originally authorized and announced February 8, 2011. This program originally allowed the Company to purchase up to 250,000 shares of its Common Stock. As of the December 29, 2021 announcement, 194,125 shares of Common Stock were available to be repurchased under the stock repurchase program. The program does not expire. The stock repurchase program may be suspended, terminated, or modified at any time for any reason.

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Item 6.         Exhibits

Number

   

Description

31.1*

Rule 13(a)-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31.2*

Rule 13(a)-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer

32.1*

Section 1350 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

101*

Interactive Data Files regardingThe following financial statements for the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) (a) our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2020,2021, (b) our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the three and ninesix months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, (c) our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and ninesix months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, (d) our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the three and ninesix months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, (e) our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninesix months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 and (f) the Notes to such Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

104*

The cover page from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, formatted in inline XBRL.

*   Filed Herewith

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

CSP INC.

August 12, 2021May 11, 2022

By:

/s/ Victor Dellovo

Victor Dellovo

Chief Executive Officer,

President and Director

August 12, 2021May 11, 2022

By:

/s/ Gary W. Levine

Gary W. Levine

Chief Financial Officer

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