UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark one)

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

For the quarterly period ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011

or

 

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

For the transition period fromtoto.

Commission File Number: 000-24248

 

 

LOGOLOGO

LRAD CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 87-0361799

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

 

15378 Avenue of Science, Ste 100, San Diego,

California

 92128
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(858) 676-1112

(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.    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    ¨  Yes    ¨  No

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

 

Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer Accelerated filer  ¨Non-accelerated filer  ¨Smaller reporting company  x

(Do  (Do not check if a smaller

reporting company)

  Smaller reporting companyx

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

The number of shares of Common Stock, $0.00001 par value, outstanding on January 25,May 3, 2011 was 30,687,789.32,330,234.

 

 

 


LRAD CORPORATION

INDEX

 

      Page 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   1  

Item 1.

  

Financial Statements:

   1  
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 (unaudited) and September 30, 2010

   1  
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 and 20092010 (unaudited)

   2  
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 and 20092010 (unaudited)

   3  
  

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

   4  

Item 2.

  

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

   1011  

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

   1517  

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

   1517  

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

   1517  

Item 1.

  

Legal Proceedings

   1517  

Item 1A.

  

Risk Factors

   1517  

Item 2.

  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   1518  

Item 3.

  

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

   1518  

Item 4.

  

(Removed and Reserved)

   1518  

Item 5.

  

Other Information

   1518  

Item 6.

  

Exhibits

   1618  

SIGNATURES

   1719  


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Financial Statements

LRAD Corporation

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

  March 31,   
  2011 September 30, 
  December 31,
2010
(Unaudited)
 September 30,
2010
   (Unaudited) 2010 

ASSETS

      

Current assets:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

  $3,608,283   $5,421,167    $11,396,442   $5,421,167  

Restricted cash

   2,425,000    —       2,425,000    —    

Accounts receivable

   1,927,239    4,187,999  

Accounts receivable, less allowance of $32,000 and $0 for doubtful accounts

   2,414,444    4,187,999  

Inventories, net

   5,791,034    2,784,098     3,278,759    2,784,098  

Prepaid expenses and other

   215,665    204,687     798,338    204,687  

Current assets of discontinued operations

   71,852    112,517  

Assets of discontinued operations

   81,352    112,517  
              

Total current assets

   14,039,073    12,710,468     20,394,335    12,710,468  

Restricted cash

   606,250    —       606,250    —    

Property and equipment, net

   91,073    124,353  

Patents, net

   267,888    277,647  

Deposits

   58,265    58,265  

Property and equipment, net

   78,238    124,353  

Patents, net

   241,957    277,647  

Prepaid expenses - noncurrent

   1,370,765    58,265  
              

Total assets

  $15,062,549   $13,170,733    $22,691,545   $13,170,733  
              

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

Current liabilities:

      

Accounts payable

  $2,233,492   $965,047    $858,464   $965,047  

Accrued liabilities

   2,606,767    1,814,706     1,459,766    1,814,706  

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

   31,823    53,290  

Liabilities of discontinued operations

   19,537    53,290  
              

Total current liabilities

   4,872,082    2,833,043     2,337,767    2,833,043  
       

Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)

      

Stockholders’ equity:

      

Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding

   —      —       —      —    

Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 30,685,289 and 30,614,789 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

   307    306  

Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 32,330,234 and 30,614,789 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

   323    306  

Additional paid-in capital

   80,967,015    80,758,872     85,426,048    80,758,872  

Accumulated deficit

   (70,776,855  (70,421,488   (65,072,593  (70,421,488
              

Total stockholders’ equity

   10,190,467    10,337,690     20,353,778    10,337,690  
              

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $15,062,549   $13,170,733    $22,691,545   $13,170,733  
              

See accompanying notes

LRAD Corporation

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

  Three months ended For the six months ended 
  Three months ended
December 31,
   March 31, March 31, 
  2010 2009   2011 2010 2011 2010 

Revenues:

        

Product sales

  $2,137,990   $5,177,666    $15,297,871   $3,279,102   $17,435,860   $8,456,767  

Contract and other

   67,399    72,402     205,204    23,383    272,603    95,785  
                    

Total revenues

   2,205,389    5,250,068     15,503,075    3,302,485    17,708,463    8,552,552  

Cost of revenues

   1,213,013    2,224,896     4,635,260    1,475,551    5,848,273    3,700,447  
                    

Gross profit

   992,376    3,025,172     10,867,815    1,826,934    11,860,190    4,852,105  
                    

Operating expenses:

        

Selling, general and administrative

   1,053,727    1,169,951     4,390,379    1,255,722    5,444,105    2,425,673  

Research and development

   379,220    514,161     665,690    473,869    1,044,910    988,030  
                    

Total operating expenses

   1,432,947    1,684,112     5,056,069    1,729,591    6,489,015    3,413,703  
                    

(Loss) income from operations

   (440,571  1,341,060  

Income from operations

   5,811,746    97,343    5,371,175    1,438,402  
                    

Other income (expense):

   

Other income:

     

Interest income

   3,684    47     4,506    46    8,190    93  

Finance expense

   —      (783   —      (782  —      (1,565

Unrealized gain on derivative revaluation

   —      597,016     —      76,510    —      673,526  
                    

Total other income

   3,684    596,280     4,506    75,774    8,190    672,054  
                    

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

   (436,887 $1,937,340  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

   5,816,252    173,117   $5,379,365    2,110,456  

Provision for income taxes

   —      (85,498   (112,095  (10,231  (112,095  (95,729
                    

(Loss) Income from continuing operations

   (436,887  1,851,842  

Income from continuing operations

   5,704,157    162,886    5,267,270    2,014,727  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   81,520    (32,614   105    937    81,625    (31,676
                    

Net (loss) income

  $(355,367 $1,819,228  

Net income

  $5,704,262   $163,823   $5,348,895   $1,983,051  
                    

Net (loss) income per common share - basic and diluted:

   

Continuing operations

  $(0.01 $0.06  

Discontinued operations

  $0.00   $0.00  
       

Total net (loss) income per common share - basic and diluted

  $(0.01 $0.06  
       

Net income per common share - continuing operations:

     

Basic

  $0.18   $0.01   $0.17   $0.06  

Diluted

  $0.17   $0.01   $0.17   $0.06  

Net income (loss) per common share - discontinued operations:

     

Basic

  $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $(0.00

Diluted

  $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $(0.00

Net income per common share:

     

Basic

  $0.18   $0.01   $0.17   $0.06  

Diluted

  $0.17   $0.01   $0.17   $0.06  

Weighted average common shares outstanding

        

Basic

   30,633,109    30,552,498     31,687,779    30,535,207    31,154,649    30,566,833  
                    

Diluted

   30,633,109    31,130,400     32,606,414    30,611,648    32,068,244    31,152,482  
                    

See accompanying notes

LRAD Corporation

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

  For the six months ended 
  For the three months ended
December 31,
   March 31, 
  2010 2009   2011 2010 

Operating Activities:

      

Net (loss) income

  $(355,367 $1,819,228  

Net income

  $5,348,895   $1,983,051  

Less: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

  $81,520   $(32,614   81,625    (31,676
              

(Loss) income from continuing operations

  $(436,887 $1,851,842  

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operating activities:

   

Income from continuing operations

   5,267,270    2,014,727  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:

   

Depreciation and amortization

   48,304    55,921     83,992    108,024  

Provision for doubtful accounts

   56,000    —       (24,000  —    

Warranty provision

   (14,947  53,166     106,258    53,670  

Inventory obsolescence

   (38,743  (262,549   18,861    25,928  

Share-based compensation

   113,303    148,744     210,670    273,654  

Loss on impairment of patents

   1,748    20,195     20,433    29,946  

Unrealized gain on derivative revaluation

   —      (597,016   —      (673,526

Changes in assets and liabilities:

      

Restricted Cash

   (3,031,250  —    

Restricted cash

   (3,031,250  —    

Accounts receivable

   2,204,760    (969,824   1,797,555    339,428  

Inventories

   (2,968,193  81,505     (513,522  281,880  

Prepaid expenses and other

   (10,978  (86,752   (593,651  1,960  

Prepaid expenses - noncurrent

   (1,312,500  —    

Accounts payable

   1,268,445    228,591     (106,583  (451,282

Warranty settlements

   (15,838  (23,412   (21,327  (43,026

Accrued liabilities

   822,846    (794,507   (439,871  (827,910
              

Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations

   (2,001,430  (294,096

Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations

   100,718    44,611  

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

   1,462,335    1,133,473  

Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations

   79,037    203,853  
              

Net cash used in operating activities

   (1,900,712  (249,485

Net cash provided by operating activities

   1,541,372    1,337,326  
              

Investing Activities:

      

Purchase of equipment

   (6,958  (8,147   (21,859  (16,147

Patent costs paid

   (55  (3,248   (761  (11,827
              

Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations

   (7,013  (11,395

Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations

   —      (1,676
       

Net cash used in investing activities

   (7,013  (13,071   (22,620  (27,974
       

Financing Activities:

      

Proceeds from exercise of stock options from continuing operations

   94,841    —    

Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants

   4,346,613    —    

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

   109,910    28,818  
              

Net cash provided by financing activities

   94,841    —       4,456,523    28,818  
              

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   (1,812,884  (262,556

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   5,975,275    1,338,170  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   5,421,167    5,102,502     5,421,167    5,102,502  
              

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $3,608,283   $4,839,946    $11,396,442   $6,440,672  
              

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

      

Cash paid for interest

  $—     $783    $—     $1,565  
              

Cash paid for taxes

  $108,000   $50,000    $209,550   $91,060  
              

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:

   

Noncash investing and financing activities:

   

Reclassification of warrants from equity to a liability

  $—     $747,917    $—     $747,917  
              

See accompanying notes

LRAD Corporation

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

1. OPERATIONS

LRAD Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), is engaged in the design, development and commercialization of directed sound technologies and products. The principal markets for the Company’s proprietary sound reproduction technologies and products are in North America, Europe and Asia.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

General

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and applicable sections of Regulation S-X. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although, in the opinion of management, the interim financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary and that disclosures included therein are adequate in order to make the financial statements not misleading. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2010 was derived from the Company’s most recent audited financial statements. Operating results for the threesix month period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year. The interim condensed financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended September 30, 2010 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 1, 2010.

Principles of Consolidation

The Company has a currently inactive wholly owned subsidiary, American Technology Holdings, Inc., which the Company formed to conduct international marketing, sales and distribution activities. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of this subsidiary after elimination of intercompany transactions and accounts.

Discontinued Operations

The financial statements presented herein reflect the spin-off of the Company’s Hypersonic Sound (“HSS”) business as a stand-alone company on September 27, 2010. The results of operations for the HSS business conducted prior to the spin-off, as well as some continued activity by the Company to fulfill some remaining sales and warranty obligations following the spin-off, are designated as discontinued operations in the accompanying financial statements. Amounts reflected as discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations include direct and allocated costs attributable to the former HSS business, but do not include allocations of general corporate overhead costs.

Restricted Cash

The Company considers any amounts pledged as collateral or otherwise restricted for use in current operations to be restricted cash. Restricted cash is classified as a current asset unless amounts are not expected to be released and available for use in operations within one year.

Reclassifications

Where necessary, the prior year’s information has been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or retained earnings.

3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

At DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, there was no difference between the carrying valuesvalue and fair market value of the Company’s cash equivalents and fair market value.cash equivalents. For certain financial instruments, including accounts receivable accounts payable and accrued expenses, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their relatively short maturities.

4. RESTRICTED CASH

At DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, the Company reportedCompany’s assets include restricted cash in current assetsthe amounts of $2,425,000 and long-term$606,250, respectively, which are classified as current assets of $606,250 forand noncurrent assets, as these amounts that are pledged to support bank guarantees issued on a sales contract due for deliveryunder which products were delivered in the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2011. The current asset portion of the collateral has a term of less than one year and the long-term portion, securing the Company’s warranty obligation, has a term of greater than one year. As the terms of the contract are fulfilled, the funds will become unrestricted and recorded astransferred to cash and cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2011, obligations for $1,818,750 of the bank guarantees have been fulfilled and are in the process of clearing the restrictions through the banks. These assets are carried at cost, which approximates market value.

5. INVENTORIES

Inventories consisted of the following:

 

  March 31, September 30, 
  December 31,
2010
 September 30,
2010
   2011 2010 

Finished goods

  $2,494,410   $704,097    $731,959   $704,097  

Work in process

   185,494    53,611     310,354    53,611  

Raw materials

   3,395,735    2,349,738     2,539,913    2,349,738  
              
   6,075,639    3,107,446     3,582,226    3,107,446  

Reserve for obsolescence

   (284,605  (323,348   (303,467  (323,348
              

Total, net

  $5,791,034   $2,784,098    $3,278,759   $2,784,098  
              

6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

 

   December 31,
2010
  September 30,
2010
 

Machinery and equipment

  $483,080   $481,514  

Office furniture and equipment

   783,180    777,788  

Leasehold improvements

   262,258    262,258  
         
   1,528,518    1,521,560  

Accumulated depreciation

   (1,437,445  (1,397,207
         

Property and equipment, net

  $91,073   $124,353  
         

Included in office furniture and equipment at December 31, 2010 and September 30, 2010 was $412,462 for purchased software, which is being amortized over three years. The unamortized portion of software at December 31, 2010 and September 30, 2010 was $4,275 and $5,454, respectively.

   March 31,  September 30, 
   2011  2010 

Machinery and equipment

  $496,675   $481,514  

Office furniture and equipment

   784,486    777,788  

Leasehold improvements

   262,258    262,258  
         
   1,543,419    1,521,560  

Accumulated depreciation

   (1,465,181  (1,397,207
         

Property and equipment, net

  $78,238   $124,353  
         

Depreciation expense excluding amortization of software, was $39,059$67,974 and $44,763$89,405 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 and 2009, respectively. Amortization of purchased software was $1,179 and $1,601 for the three months ended December 31, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

7. PATENTS

Patents consisted of the following:

 

  March 31, September 30, 
  December 31,
2010
 September 30,
2010
   2011 2010 

Cost

  $484,974   $486,910    $460,587   $486,910  

Accumulated amortization

   (217,086  (209,263   (218,630  (209,263
              

Patents, net

  $267,888   $277,647    $241,957   $277,647  
              

Amortization expense for the Company’s patents was $8,066$16,018 and $9,557$18,619 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 and 2009,2010, respectively.

Each quarter, the Company reviews the ongoing value of its capitalized patent costs. In the first threesix months of fiscal 2011, some of these assets were identified as being associated with patents that are no longer consistent with its business strategy. As a result of this review, the Company reduced the value of previously capitalized patents by $1,748$20,433 and $20,195$29,946 during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

8. PREPAID EXPENSES

Prepaid expenses included an aggregate of $1,500,000 of prepaid costs associated with the Company’s obligations under a sales contract to a foreign military to provide repair and 2009, respectively.maintenance services over an eight year period for products sold under this contract. The total prepaid expense will be amortized on a straight-line basis at an annual rate of $187,500 over this eight year period, and will be recognized as a component of cost of sales. Accordingly, as of March 31, 2011, $187,500 of the total prepayment was classified as a current asset and $1,312,500 was classified as noncurrent.

8.9. ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accrued liabilities consisted of the following:

 

  March 31,   September 30, 
  December 31,
2010
   September 30,
2010
   2011   2010 

Payroll and related

  $212,617    $1,180,173    $812,855    $1,180,173  

Deferred revenue

   2,167,759     273,954     306,941     273,954  

Warranty reserve

   214,321     245,106     330,037     245,106  

Income Tax

   —       105,858     8,403     105,858  

Customer deposits

   12,031     500     1,530     500  

Other

   39     9,115     —       9,115  
                

Total

  $2,606,767    $1,814,706    $1,459,766    $1,814,706  
                

Deferred Revenue

Included in deferredDeferred revenue is $1,893,805 for customer prepayments for purchase orders that are expected to result in revenue during the quarter endedat March 31, 2011. There were no similar deposits or prepayments at September 30, 2010.2011 includes $270,941 collected from a license agreement in advance of recognized revenue and $36,000 of customer prepayments.

Warranty Reserve

Changes in the warranty reserve during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 and 20092010 were as follows:

 

  Three Month Ended Six Months Ended 
  Three Months Ended
December 31,
   March 31, March 31, 
  2010 2009   2011 2010 2011 2010 

Beginning balance

  $245,106   $248,327    $214,321   $278,081   $245,106   $248,327  

Warranty provision

   (14,947  53,166     121,205    504    106,258    53,670  

Warranty settlements

   (15,838  (23,412   (5,489  (19,614  (21,327  (43,026
                    

Ending balance

  $214,321   $278,081    $330,037   $258,971   $330,037   $258,971  
                    

9.10. INCOME TAXES

At DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, the Company had federal net operating losses (“NOLs”) and related state NOLs, but in accordance with ASCFinancial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”), recorded a full valuation allowance as it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized in the future.

The Company did not recordrecorded a tax provision of $112,095 during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2011 based upon the estimated annual tax rate. The tax provision includes federal taxes, resulting from the Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”) where only 90% of taxable income may be applied against NOLs. California state taxes resulting from the suspension of net operating losses for the 2010 as the Company expects its annualtax year have been offset by a state tax R&D credit.

The effective tax rate is lower than the statutory rate as any income recognized for the tax year will permit a decrease in the valuation allowance for net operating losses offset by the AMT and the temporary suspension of California loss carryforwards.

ASC 740 requires the Company to recognize in its financial statements uncertainties in tax positions taken that may not be zero.sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. If interest or penalties are assessed, the Company would recognize these charges as income tax expense. The Company has not recorded any income tax expense or benefit for uncertain tax positions. The Company expects during the next twelve months to update unrecognized R&D tax benefits not currently recognized in deferred tax assets.

10.11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Facility Lease

The Company’s executive offices, research and development, assembly and operational facilities in San Diego, California, are occupied under a sublease agreement that commenced in January 2006 and was scheduled to expire May 31, 2011. The Company currently occupies approximately 23,698 square feet of office, laboratory, production and warehouse space with aggregate monthly payments of approximately $29,623, plus certain costs and charges specified in the sublease, including the Company’s proportionate share of the building operating expenses and real estate taxes. In August 2010, the Company entered into an amended sublease agreement which extends the original lease from May 31, 2011 to May 31, 2012 and reduces the aggregate monthly payment to approximately $17,774, plus other costs and charges as specified in the original lease.

Bank and Other Cash Equivalent Deposits in Excess of FDIC Insurance Limits

The Company maintains cash and cash equivalent accounts with a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) guaranteed(“FDIC”) insured financial institution. Effective December 31, 2010, the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd(“Dodd Frank Act)Act”) became effective which included a provision that requiredprovided for unlimited FDIC insurance for all funds in non-interest bearing transaction accounts for athe two year period through December 31, 2012. The Company also has interest bearing Collateral Money Marketcollateral money market accounts that are only secured up to $250,000 per depositor. The Company maintains additional cash in a money market

account which is covered under the Securities Investor Protection Program (“SIPC”) which insures up to $500,000 of losses due to broker-dealer insolvency. SIPC insurance does not cover a decline in the market value of securities. The cash maintainedCompany’s exposure for amounts in non-interest bearing and money market accounts could result in the Company maintaining account balances that are not fullyexcess of insured by the FDIC in the future. The Company’s cash exposurelimits at DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 was approximately $3.9 million. The Companymillion out of total cash of $14.4 million, most of which is looking at waysrequired to minimize this asbe held in collateral accounts to secure bank guarantees for a result of the recent Dodd Frank Act.specific time period.

Litigation

The Company may at times be involved in litigation in the ordinary course of business. The Company will, from time to time, when appropriate in management’s estimation, record adequate reserves in the Company’s financial statements for pending litigation. Currently, there are no pending material legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or to which any of its property is subject.

Bonus Plan

The Company has an incentive bonus plan for fiscal year 2011 designed to motivate its employees to achieve the Company’s financial objectives. All of the Company’s employees are entitled to participate in the incentive plan. Target bonus amounts vary based on a percentage of the employee’s base salary which range from 10% to 50% of base salary and a bonus payment will be made at three levels, including at 50% of target, at 100% of target and at 200% of target, depending upon the achievement by the Company of specified earnings per share goals. Included in such calculation is the cost of the incentive plan and it includes earnings from continuing and discontinued operations. For purposes of the earnings per share calculation, the number of shares outstanding will also be held constant as of October 1, 2010. During the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 the Company did not record anyrecorded accrued bonus expense of $583,202 in connection with the 2011 plan, duecompared to losses incurred during this period. In fiscal 2010,$218,218 recorded in the Company accrued $970,224 for bonuses and related payroll taxes based onsame period of the Company having achieved the bonus plan target levels, which was paid during the quarter ended December 31, 2010.prior year.

11.12. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock Option Plans

At DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, the Company had one equity incentive plan. The 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (“2005 Equity Plan”), as amended, authorizes for issuance as stock options, stock appreciation rights, or stock awards an aggregate of 3,250,000 new shares of common stock to employees, directors or consultants. The total plan reserve includes these new shares and shares reserved under prior plans, allowing for the issuance of up to 4,999,564 shares. At September 30, 2010,March 31, 2011, there were options outstanding covering 4,389,7424,274,742 shares of common stock under the 2005 Equity Plan and an additional 104,839202,839 shares of common stock available for grant.

Stock Option Activity

The following table summarizes information about stock option activity during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2010:2011:

 

  Number Weighted Average 
  Number
of Shares
 Weighted Average
Exercise Price
   of Shares Exercise Price 

Fiscal 2011:

      

Outstanding October 1, 2010

   4,408,742   $2.50     4,408,742   $2.50  

Granted

   110,000   $2.63     122,500   $2.59  

Canceled/expired

   (58,500 $3.75     (169,000 $3.55  

Exercised

   (70,500 $1.35     (87,500 $1.26  
              

Outstanding December 31, 2010

   4,389,742   $2.50  

Outstanding March 31, 2011

   4,274,742   $2.48  
              

Exercisable December 31, 2010

   3,847,137   $2.63  

Exercisable March 31, 2011

   3,800,515   $2.59  
              

Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year

   $1.63     $1.61  
          

Options outstanding are exercisable at prices ranging from $0.46 to $4.81 and expire over the period from 2011 to 20152016 with an average life of 2.252.06 years. The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable at DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 was $3,258,878$3,442,567 and $2,637,212,$2,866,009, respectively.

Share-Based Compensation

The Company recorded $113,303$210,670 and $148,744$273,654 of share-based compensation expense for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 and 2009,2010, respectively. The amounts of share-based compensation expense are classified in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
  Three Months Ended
December 31,
   March 31,   March 31, 
  2010   2009   2011   2010   2011   2010 

Cost of revenue

  $6,822    $21,639    $6,330    $5,627    $13,152    $27,266  

Selling, general and administrative

   88,186     113,051     76,831     105,231     165,017     218,283  

Research and development

   18,295     14,054     14,206     14,051     32,501     28,105  
                        

Total

  $113,303    $148,744    $97,367    $124,909    $210,670    $273,654  
                        

The weighted-average estimated fair value of employee stock options granted during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2011 and 2010 was $1.61 and 2009 was $1.63 and $1.00,$1.06, per share, respectively, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions (annualized percentages):

   Three months  ended
December 31,
 
   2010               2009              

Volatility

   90.0% - 93.0%     81.0%  

Risk-free interest rate

   .99% - 1.46%     2.34%  

Forfeiture rate

   10.0%     20.0%  

Dividend yield

   0.0%     0.0%  

Expected life in years

   3.4 - 4.0        4.9     

   Six months ended March 31,
   2011  2010

Volatility

  89.0% - 93.0%  80.0% - 82.0%

Risk-free interest rate

  .99% - 1.77%  1.17% - 2.36%

Forfeiture rate

  10.0%  20.0%

Dividend yield

  0.0%  0.0%

Expected life in years

  3.4 - 4.0  3.4 - 4.9

The dividend yield of zero is based on the fact that the Company has never paid cash dividends and has no present intention to pay cash dividends. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock over the period commensurate with the expected life of the options. The risk-free interest rate is based on rates published by the Federal Reserve Board. The expected life is based on observed and expected time to post-vesting exercise. The expected forfeiture rate is based on past experience and employee retention data. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of the grant and revised in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates or if the Company updates its estimated forfeiture rate. Such amounts will be recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period in which the estimate is changed. The forfeiture rate was revised in the quarter ended December 31, 2010, from 20% to 10%, and a cumulative adjustment of $6,478 was recorded in thisthat period.

Since the Company has a net operating loss carryforward as of DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, no excess tax benefit for the tax deductions related to share-based awards was recognized for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 and 2009.2010.

As of DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, there was approximately $600,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based employee compensation arrangements. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.81.7 years.

12.13. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Summary

The following table summarizes changes in stockholders’ equity components during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2010:2011:

 

           Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   Accumulated
Deficit
  Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
   Common Stock      
   Shares   Amount      

Balances, September 30, 2010

   30,614,789    $306    $80,758,872    $(70,421,488 $10,337,690  
                        

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options

   70,500    $1    $94,840     $94,841  

Share-based compensation expense

       113,303      113,303  

Net loss for the period

   —       —       —       (355,367  (355,367
                        

Balances, December 31, 2010

   30,685,289    $307    $80,967,015    $(70,776,855 $10,190,467  
                        
       Additional      Total 
   Common Stock   Paid-in   Accumulated  Stockholders’ 
   Shares   Amount   Capital   Deficit  Equity 

Balances, September 30, 2010

   30,614,789    $306    $80,758,872    $(70,421,488 $10,337,690  
                        

Issuance of common stock:

         

Upon exercise of stock options

   87,500    $1    $109,909    $—     $109,910  

Upon exercise of warrants (net of offering costs of $2,164,773)

   1,627,945     16     2,181,824     —      2,181,840  

Issuance of warrants

   —       —       2,164,773     —      2,164,773  

Share-based compensation expense

   —       —       210,670     —      210,670  

Net income for the period

   —       —       —       5,348,895    5,348,895  
                        

Balances, March 31, 2011

   32,330,234    $323    $85,426,048    $(65,072,593 $20,353,778  
                        

Stock Purchase Warrants

At DecemberDuring the six months ended March 31, 2010,2011, 1,627,945 stock purchase warrants originally issued on August 7, 2006 (the “2006 Warrants”) were exercised at a price of $2.67 for total proceeds of $4,346,613. The remaining 12,564 of the 2006 Warrants expired. On February 4, 2011, in consideration of the Warrant Holders exercising the 2006 Warrants at an exercise price above the current market price of the Company’s common stock, the Company had 1,640,509issued to the Warrant Holders new warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 1,627,945 shares purchasable under outstanding warrantsof common stock at an exercise price of $2.67 that expireper share (the “2011 Warrants”). The 2011 Warrants are exercisable from August 4, 2011 through February 4, 2016. The fair value of the 2011 Warrants, which was recorded as an offset to the proceeds from the exercise of the 2006 Warrants, was estimated to be $2,164,773 using a Black-Scholes pricing model, assuming a 5.0 year expected life, a volatility of 88.5%, a risk-free interest rate of 2.26% and no expected forfeitures or dividend yield.

The Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Warrant Holders. Under this agreement, the Company agreed to prepare and file, within 30 days following the issuance of the 2011 Warrants, a registration statement covering the resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the 2011 Warrants. If the registration statement is not declared effective within 90 days following the date of issuance of the securities, or the Warrant Holders are otherwise unable to re-sell the shares purchased upon exercise of the 2011 Warrants, the company will be obligated to pay liquidated damages to the purchasers in the amount of $0.01335 per day per applicable share until 180 days after the date the registration statement is required to be filed, and $0.0267 per day per applicable share thereafter, but not to exceed a total of $0.534 per applicable share or a maximum of $869,323. This obligation will be effective for the five year term of the Warrants, or until all 2011 Warrants have been exercised.

On March 2, 2011, the Company filed a registration statement on February 6, 2011.Form S-3, which satisfied its initial registration obligations under this agreement. On April 7, 2011, this registration statement became effective, which satisfied the 90 day effectiveness obligation.

13.14. INCOME (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period increased to include the number of potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. The dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and warrants is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method, which assumes that the proceeds from the exercise of the outstanding options and warrants are used to repurchase common stock at market value. Under the treasury stock method, an increase in the fair market value of the Company’s common stock can result in a greater dilutive effect from potentially dilutive securities. The Company’s losses forIn addition, under the three months ended December 31, 2010 causetreasury stock method, the inclusion of potential common stock instruments outstanding tooptions and warrants with an exercise price greater than the per share market value, would be antidilutive. Potential common shares that would be antidilutive are excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

 

   Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
   2010  2009 

Basic

   

(Loss) income from continuing operations

  $(436,887 $1,851,842  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   81,520    (32,614
         

(Loss) income available to common stockholders

  $(355,367 $1,819,228  
         

Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic)

   30,633,109    30,552,498  
         

Basic (loss) income per common share, continuing operations

  $(0.01 $0.06  
         

Basic loss per common share, discontinued operations

  $0.00   $0.00  
         

Basic (loss) income per common share

  $(0.01 $0.06  
         

Diluted

   

(Loss) income from continuing operations

   (436,887  1,851,842  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   81,520    (32,614
         

(Loss) income available to common stockholders

  $(355,367 $1,819,228  
         

Weighted average common shares outstanding

   30,633,109    30,552,498  

Assumed exercise of options

   —      577,902  
         

Common and potential common shares

   30,633,109    31,130,400  
         
   

Diluted (loss) income per common share, continuing operations

  $(0.01 $0.06  
         

Diluted loss per common share, discontinued operations

  $0.00   $0.00  
         

Diluted (loss) income per common share

  $(0.01 $0.06  
         

Potentially dilutive securities outstanding at period end excluded from diluted computation as they were antidilutive

   6,030,251    5,036,904  
         
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   March 31,   March 31, 
   2011   2010   2011   2010 

Basic

        

Income from continuing operations

  $5,704,157    $162,886    $5,267,270    $2,014,727  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   105     937     81,625     (31,676
                    

Income available to common stockholders

  $5,704,262    $163,823    $5,348,895    $1,983,051  
                    

Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic)

   31,687,779     30,535,207     31,154,649     30,566,833  
                    

Basic income per common share, continuing operations

  $0.18    $0.01    $0.17    $0.06  
                    

Basic income per common share, discontinued operations

  $0.00    $0.00    $0.00    $(0.00
                    

Basic income per common share

  $0.18    $0.01    $0.17    $0.06  
                    

Diluted

        

Income from continuing operations

  $5,704,157    $162,886    $5,267,270    $2,014,727  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   105     937     81,625     (31,676
                    

Income available to common stockholders

  $5,704,262    $163,823    $5,348,895    $1,983,051  
                    

Weighted average common shares outstanding

   31,687,779     30,535,207     31,154,649     30,566,833  

Assumed exercise of options & warrants

   918,635     76,441     913,595     585,649  
                    

Common and potential common shares

   32,606,414     30,611,648     32,068,244     31,152,482  
                    

Diluted income per common share, continuing operations

  $0.17    $0.01    $0.17    $0.06  
                    

Diluted income (loss) per common share, discontinued operations

  $0.00    $0.00    $0.00    $(0.00
                    

Diluted income per common share

  $0.17    $0.01    $0.17    $0.06  
                    

Potentially dilutive securities outstanding at period end excluded from diluted computation as they were antidilutive

   3,848,645     4,883,904     3,848,645     4,883,904  
                    

14.15. MAJOR CUSTOMERS

For the three and six months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, revenues from two customersone customer accounted for 21%78% and 13%68% of revenues, respectively, with no other single customer accounting for more than 10% of revenues. At DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, accounts receivable from twothree customers accounted for 32%25%, 17% and 21%11% of total accounts receivable, respectively, with no other single customer accounting for more than 10% of the accounts receivable balance.

For the three and six months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, revenues from two customersone customer accounted for 61%38% and 12%52% of revenues, respectively, with no other single customer accounting for more than 10% of revenues. At DecemberMarch 31, 2009,2010, accounts receivable from one customerthree customers accounted for 83%15%, 14% and 14% of total accounts receivable, with no other single customer accounting for more than 10% of the accounts receivable balance.

15.16. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS REPORTING

The Company spun-off its wholly-owned subsidiary Parametric Sound Corporation (“Parametric”) oneffective September 27, 2010.

Parametric’sThe historical results of operations relating to the HSS business have been presented as discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. The current and prior year Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets also identify historical assets and liabilities as well as assets and liabilities retained by the Company to fulfill remaining obligations per the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Based on the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement between Parametric and the Company, the Company has some limited continuing activity with regard to the HSS business after the distribution date which will give rise to continuing cash flows. The Company will continue to fulfill some transitional sales of the legacy HSS model H450 product for a short period of time (not expected to exceed six months) and then cash flows associated with the sales and production of this product are expected to cease.

The components of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations which are presented as discontinued operations are as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
  Three Months Ended
December 31,
   March 31, March 31, 
  2010 2009   2011 2010 2011 2010 

Total Revenues

  $131,584   $95,801    $10,900   $254,365   $142,484   $350,167  

Cost of Revenues

   (50,064  (62,405   (10,795  (207,717  (60,859  (270,122

Operating expenses

   —      (66,010   —      (45,711  —      (111,721
                    

Total income (loss) from discontinued operations

  $81,520   $(32,614  $105   $937   $81,625   $(31,676
                    

Income tax benefit

   —      —       —      —      —      —    
                    

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

  $81,520   $(32,614  $105   $937   $81,625   $(31,676
                    

The components of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, which are presented as discontinued operations are as follows:

 

  March 31,   September 30, 
  December 31,
2010
   September 30,
2010
   2011   2010 

Assets:

        

Accounts Receivable, less allowance of $222,864 each period for doubtful accounts

  $998    $41,663  

Accounts receivable

  $488    $41,663  

Inventories, net

   70,854     70,854     80,864     70,854  
                

Total current assets

  $71,852    $112,517    $81,352    $112,517  
                

Liabilities:

        

Accounts Payable

   60     16,994  

Accounts payable

  $—      $16,994  

Customer deposits

   219     2,913     —       2,913  

Payroll and related

   —       3,465     —       3,465  

Warranty reserve

   31,544     29,918     19,537     29,918  
                

Total current liabilities

  $31,823    $53,290    $19,537    $53,290  
                

Net Assets

  $40,029    $59,227  

Net assets

  $61,815    $59,227  
                

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

The discussion and analysis set forth below is presented to show the results of continuing operations only, and does not discuss the results of discontinued operations from our former HSS business (see Note 1516 for further information on the discontinued operations). It should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included under Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, together with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2010.

Forward Looking Statements

This report contains certain statements of a forward-looking nature relating to future events or future performance. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the only means of identifying forward-looking statements. Prospective investors are cautioned that such statements are only predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should specifically consider various factors identified in this report and any matters set forth under Part I, Item 1A (Risk Factors) of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements.

Overview

We are a pioneer of highly intelligible, high clarity directed sound technologies and products. We aggressively seek to create markets for our products, and we are increasing our focus on and investment in worldwide sales and marketing activities while we continue to innovate.

In the quarter ended DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, we had revenues of $2,205,389$15,503,075 compared to $5,250,068$3,302,485 in the quarter ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009. While2010. The strong revenue growth resulted from the delivery of a $12.1 million shipment to a foreign military customer. The agreement with this customer also includes an annual maintenance contract which will begin in the quarter ended June 2012 and continue for seven years. The total value of this seven year maintanance contract is $5.5 million. Gross margin for the quarter was also strong at 70% of net revenues, werebut we incurred incremental commission expense for our sales partner related to the foreign military contract in the amount of $3,062,000. We have had lower than expected duringorders from the quarter,U.S. Military due to delays in finalizing the fiscal 2011 U.S. budget, but we had $12.8 million backorder as of December 31, 2010, which is scheduledexpect this to shipimprove in the second fiscal quarterhalf of 2011, and provide a basis for a strong start to the fiscal year. Mostyear with final approval of the backorder is driven by a large orderfiscal 2011 U.S. budget received from a foreign military in September 2010.April 2011. On a quarter over quarter basis, our revenues are expected to remain uneven, but our overall year over year revenue trend continues to improve. Operating expenses continue to be favorable compared to prior year amounts.

In fiscal 2008, we completed the developmentredesign and redevelopment of our LRAD product and introduced our current generation of LRAD products called the LRAD-X. Our LRAD-X product line uses directionality and focused acoustic output to clearly transmit critical information, instructions and warnings 1,500 meters and beyond. The LRAD-X product line features improved voice intelligibility and is available in a number of packages that meet the military’s stringent environmental requirements in a number of packages and form factors. Through the use of powerful voice commands and deterrent tones, large safety zones can be created while determining the intent and influencing the behavior of a potential intruder. Our LRAD-X product line provides a complete range of systems from single user portable to permanently installed, remotely operated infrastructure production. Our LRAD products have been competitively selected over other commercially available systems by the U.S. and certain foreign military. Our LRAD-X product line includes the following:

 

LRAD 1000X—selected by the U.S. Navy as its acoustic hailing device (“AHD”) for Block 0 of the Shipboard Protection System—can be manually operated to provide long distance hailing and warning with highly intelligible communication. This unit is available in both fully-integrated and remotely-operated electronics.

 

LRAD 500X—selected by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army as their AHD for small vessels and vehicles—is lightweight and can be easily transported to provide security personnel long-range communications and a highly effective hailing and warning capability where needed.

 

LRAD 300X is a lightweight mid-range AHD developed for small vessels and manned and unmanned vehicles and aircraft. This unit is available in both fully-integrated and remotely-operated electronics.

 

LRAD 100X is a self-contained, battery powered, portable system designed for use in a variety of mass notification, law enforcement and commercial security applications. This unit is ideally suited for short-range perimeter security and communications.

 

LRAD-RX—selected by the U.S. Navy in 2010 in a competitive bid process for Block 2 of the Shipboard Protection System—is our prescription for remotely controlled security. It enables system operators to detect and communicate with an intruder over long distances. LRAD-RX features an LRAD 1000X emitter head, integrated camera, high-intensity searchlight and a newly developed, robust, and IP-addressable full pan and tilt drive system for precise aiming and tracking. LRAD-RX can also be integrated with radar to provide automated intruder alerts. Because of its automated capabilities, LRAD-RX reduces manpower and false alarms while providing an intelligent, cost-effective security solution.

During 2010, we developed two variations to our product line, the LRAD 300Xi and LRAD 1000Xi. These products have fully-integrated electronics and offer our customers a flexible option to our remotely-controlled LRAD 300X and LRAD 1000X. In 2010 and 2011, we have and will continue to focus on product cost reductions, feature enhancements and customized applications of existing products, and increased product certifications. We believe these products provide increased opportunities in government and commercial markets and allow our continued leadership in this market. We intend to continue to innovate during fiscal 2011 with consistent levels of expenditures for research and development.

Overall Business Outlook

In fiscal 2011, we anticipate our revenues will continue to grow,strong growth over the fiscal 2010, primarily due to the increased global acceptance of our LRAD products, and a stronger sales channel. We believe we have a solid technology and product foundation for business growth. We are experiencing positive responseresponses to our expanding LRAD-X product line. We have strong market opportunities within the government, military and commercial maritime sectors due to increasing terrorist and piracy activity and growing global unrest. We are also experiencing growing interest from wind farms and mining operations with wildlife safety and control issues. Our selling network has expanded to include a number of key integrators and sales representatives within the United States and in a number of worldwide locations. However, we face challenges in fiscal 2011 due to international market conditions that continue to severely restrict credit and disrupt major economies, as well as uncertainty within the U.S. budgeting process and restrictions that may be placed on government spending. As of February 2, 2011, theThe fiscal 2011 U.S. budget haswas not been approved until April 2011 and project spendingit is slowed.unknown how the fiscal 2012 U.S. budget will be affected. A further or continued deterioration in financial markets and confidence in major economies, or continued delays in approval of the U.S. budgetgovernment spending could negatively impact the expected continued growth of our business.

Critical Accounting Policies

We have identified a number of accounting policies as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations. These are described in our consolidated financial statements located in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2010. The impact and any associated risks related to these policies on our business operations is discussed below and throughout Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations when such policies affect our reported and expected financial results.

The methods, estimates and judgments we use in applying our accounting policies, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, have a significant impact on the results we report in our financial statements. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimates affect the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 and 20092010

Revenues

The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain items of our condensed consolidated statement of operations expressed in dollars and as a percentage of net sales.revenues. The financial information and the discussion below should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes contained in this report.

  Quarter ended       Quarter ended     
  December 31, 2010 December 31, 2009       March 31, 2011 March 31, 2010     
  Amount  % of Net
Revenue
  Amount   % of Net
Revenue
  Increase/(Decrease)       % of Net     % of Net Increase/(Decrease) 
      Amount %   Amount   Revenue Amount   Revenue Amount % 

Revenues

  $2,205,389    100.0 $5,250,068     100.0 $(3,044,679  (58.0%)   $ 15,503,075     100.0 $ 3,302,485     100.0 $ 12,200,590    369.4

Cost of revenues

   1,213,013    55.0  2,224,896     42.4  (1,011,883  (45.5%)    4,635,260     29.9  1,475,551     44.7  3,159,709    214.1
                             

Gross profit

   992,376    45.0  3,025,172     57.6  (2,032,796  (67.2%)    10,867,815     70.1  1,826,934     55.3  9,040,881    494.9

Operating Expenses:

                 

Selling, general and administrative

   1,053,727    47.8  1,169,951     22.3  (116,224  (9.9%)    4,390,379     28.3  1,255,722     38.0  3,134,657    249.6

Research and development

   379,220    17.2  514,161     9.8  (134,941  (26.2%)    665,690     4.3  473,869     14.3  191,821    40.5
                             
   1,432,947    65.0  1,684,112     32.1  (251,165  (14.9%)    5,056,069     32.6  1,729,591     52.4  3,326,478    192.3
                             

Income from operations

   (440,571  (20.0%)   1,341,060     25.5  (1,781,631  (132.9%)    5,811,746     37.5  97,343     2.9  5,714,403    5870.4
                             

Other Income

   3,684    0.2  596,280     11.4  (592,596  (99.4%)    4,505     0.0  75,774     2.3  (71,269  (94.1%) 
                             

Net income (loss) from continuing operations before provision for income taxes

  $(436,887  (19.8%)  $1,937,340     36.9 $(2,374,227  (122.6%) 

Net income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes

  $5,816,251     37.5 $173,117     5.2 $5,643,134    3259.7
                             

The decreaseincrease in revenues was primarily attributable to the timingshipment of $12.1 million of LRAD shipments between quarterssystems to a foreign military during the first half of fiscal 2011. While our shipmentsquarter. Aside from this order, remaining revenues were low forapproximately flat to the same quarter ended December 31, 2010, we ended the quarter with a $12.8 million backorder for our LRAD products that is expected to ship in the second fiscal quarter, which we expect to result in strong forecasted first half revenues.prior year. We expect continued uneven quarterly revenues in future periods due to the lack of established markets for our proprietary products.

At DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, we had aggregate deferred revenue of $2,167,759$306,941 representing $273,954$270,941 collected from a license agreement in advance of recognized earningsrevenue and $1,893,805$36,000 of customer prepayments. This revenue component is subject to significant variability based on the timing, amount and recognition of new arrangements or payment terms.

Gross Profit

The decreaseincrease in gross profit was primarily due to decreasedincreased revenue in the quarter, and lower product marginscost due to mix, partially offset byvolume pricing, and higher fixed absorption due to the increased production levels to fulfill the large foreign military order.

Our products have varying gross margins, so product sales mix will materially affect gross profits. In addition, our margins vary based on the sales channels through which our products are sold in a large order receivedgiven period. We continue to implement product updates and changes, including raw material and component changes that may impact product costs. With such product updates and changes we have limited warranty cost experience and estimated future warranty costs can impact our gross margins. We do not believe that historical gross profit margins should be relied upon as an indicator of future gross profit margins.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

The increase in selling general and administrative expenses was primarily attributed to $2,915,046 increase in sales commissions, primarily related to the foreign military sale, $274,856 increase in bonus expense based on our expectations for meeting our annual performance targets and $64,993 for increased salaries due to an increase in business development staff, offset by $50,819 in bad debt recovery for collecting on previously reserved receivables and $57,903 for favorable marketing expenses.

We incurred non-cash share-based compensation expenses allocated to selling, general and administrative expenses in the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 of $76,831 and $105,231, respectively.

We may expend additional resources on the marketing and selling of our products in future periods as we identify ways to optimize potential opportunities. In addition, commission expenses will fluctuate based on the nature of our sales. This may result in increased selling, general and administrative expenses in the future.

Research and Development Expenses

The increase in research and development expense was primarily due to an increase of $123,844 for bonus expense based on our expectations for meeting our annual performance targets, $44,620 due to a temporary staffing increase and $18,191 for increased product development costs.

Included in research and development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $14,206 and $14,051 of non-cash share-based compensation costs, respectively.

Each quarter, we review the ongoing value of our capitalized patent costs and in the second fiscal quarter identified some of these assets as being associated with patents that are no longer consistent with our business strategy. As a result of this review, we reduced the value of our previously capitalized patents by $18,685 during the quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared to an impairment of $7,317 in the three months ended March 31, 2010.

Research and development costs vary period to period due to the timing of projects, the availability of funds for research and development and the timing and extent of the use of outside consulting, design and development firms. We continually improve our product offerings and we have further expanded the product line-up in 2009 and 2010 with new products, customizations and enhancements. Based on current plans, we expect research and development costs to continue in the current fiscal year on a basis comparable to the prior year.

Income from Operations

The increase in income from operations was primarily attributable to the increase in revenues and gross margin, partially offset by increased operating expense.

Other Income

During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we earned $4,459 more in interest income on our cash and cash equivalents balances and incurred $782 less in interest expense compared to the three months ended March 31, 2010. In the quarter ended March 31, 2010, we recorded $76,510 unrealized gain on derivative revaluation related to warrant instruments with repricing options, pursuant to ASC 815-40. We did not have a similar gain during the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Net Income

The increase in net income was primarily the result of higher revenues and gross margin in the quarter, partially offset by increased operating expenses and the reduction of the unrealized gain on derivative revaluation related to warrant instruments. In addition, we recorded an income tax provision of $112,095 during the quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared to a provision of $10,231 in the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

Revenues

The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain items of our condensed consolidated statement of operations expressed in dollars and as a percentage of net revenues. The financial information and the discussion below should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes contained in this report.

   Six months ended       
   March 31, 2011  March 31, 2010       
       % of Net      % of Net  Increase/(Decrease) 
   Amount   Revenue  Amount   Revenue  Amount  % 

Revenues

  $ 17,708,463     100.0 $ 8,552,552     100.0 $ 9,155,911    107.1

Cost of revenues

   5,848,273     33.0  3,700,447     43.3  2,147,826    58.0
                  

Gross profit

   11,860,190     67.0  4,852,105     56.7  7,008,085    144.4

Operating Expenses:

         

Selling, general and administrative

   5,444,105     30.7  2,425,673     28.4  3,018,432    124.4

Research and development

   1,044,910     5.9  988,030     11.6  56,880    5.8
                  
   6,489,015     36.6  3,413,703     39.9  3,075,312    90.1
                  

Income from operations

   5,371,175     30.3  1,438,402     16.8  3,932,773    273.4
                  

Other Income

   8,190     0.0  672,054     7.9  (663,864  (98.8%) 
                  

Net income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes

  $5,379,365     30.4 $2,110,456     24.7 $3,268,909    154.9
                  

The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to the shipment of $12.1 million of LRAD systems to a foreign military during the quarter. Other year to date sales were lower than expected due to delays in September 2010.the approval of the 2011 2011 U.S. budget which slowed spending. We expect continued uneven quarterly revenues in future periods due to the lack of established markets for our proprietary products.

At March 31, 2011, we had aggregate deferred revenue of $306,941 representing $270,941 collected from a license agreement in advance of recognized revenue and $36,000 of customer prepayments. This revenue component is subject to significant variability based on the timing, amount and recognition of new arrangements or payment terms.

Gross Profit

The increase in gross profit was primarily due to increased revenue in the quarter, lower product cost due to volume pricing, and higher fixed absorption due to the increased production levels during the first two quarters to fulfill the large foreign military order.

Our products have varying gross margins, so product sales mix will materially affect gross profits. In addition, our margins vary based on the sales channels through which our products are sold in a given period. We continue to make product updates and changes, including raw material and component changes that may impact product costs. With such product updates and changes we have limited warranty cost experience and estimated future warranty costs can impact our gross margins. We do not believe that historical gross profit margins should be relied upon as an indicator of future gross profit margins.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

The decreaseincrease in selling general and administrative expenses was primarily attributed to $205,114an increase of lower$2,709,931 for sales commissions, $24,865 of favorable non-cash share-based compensation expense and $27,538 of favorablecommission, primarily related to the foreign military sale, $247,318 increase in bonus expense based on notour expectations for meeting estimatedour annual performance targets for the quarter. This was partially offset byand a $72,146$137,446 increase in salaries due to an increase in business development staff, offset by a reduction of $55,951 for marketing expenses and a $76,739 increase in bad debt$53,266 for favorable non-cash share-based compensation expense.

We incurred non-cash share-based compensation expenses allocated to selling, general and administrative expenses in the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2011 and 2010 of $165,017 and 2009 of $88,186 and $97,447,$218,283, respectively.

We may expend additional resources on the marketing and selling of our products in future periods as we identify ways to optimize potential opportunities. In addition, commission expenses may fluctuate based on the nature of our potential opportunity.sales. This may result in increased selling, general and administrative expenses in the future.

Research and Development Expenses

The decreaseincrease in research and development expense was primarily due to a $105,016 reduction in product certification and development costs, $42,154 reductionan $81,690 increase in accrued bonuses based on notour expectations for meeting estimatedour annual performance targets for the current quarter and an offsetting $23,403$68,023 due to a temporary staffing increase, offset by a reduction of $86,825 in salaries.product certification costs.

Included in research and development expenses for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2011 and 2010 was $32,501 and 2009 was $18,295 and $18,547$28,105 of non-cash share-based compensation costs, respectively.

Each quarter, we review the ongoing value of our capitalized patent costs and in the first fiscal quarter identified some of these assets as being associated with patents that are no longer consistent with our business strategy. As a result of this review, we reduced the value of our previously capitalized patents by $1,748$20,433 during the quartersix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, compared to an impairment of $20,195$27,513 in the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010.

Research and development costs vary period to period due to the timing of projects, the availability of funds for research and development and the timing and extent of the use of outside consulting, design and development firms. We continually improve our product offerings and we have further expanded the product line-up in 2009 and 2010 with new products, customizations and enhancements. Based on current plans, we expect research and development costs to continue in the current fiscal year on a basis comparable to the prior year.

Income from Operations

The decreaseincrease in income from operations was primarily attributable to the decreaseincrease in revenues and gross margin, partially offset by favorableincreased operating expense.

Other Income

During the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, we earned $3,637$8,097 more in interest income on our cash and cash equivalents balances and $783incurred $1,565 less in interest expense compared to the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010. In the quartersix months ended December 30, 2009,March 31, 2010, we recorded $597,016$673,526 unrealized gain on derivative revaluation related to warrant instruments with repricing options, pursuant to ASC 815-40. We did not have a similar gain during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2010.2011.

Net Income

The decreaseincrease in net income was primarily the result of lowerincreased revenues in the quarterand gross margins, partially offset by increased operating expenses and the reduction of the unrealized gain on derivative revaluation related to warrant instruments, partially offset by lower operating expenses.instruments. In addition, we did not recordrecorded an income tax provision of $112,095 during the quartersix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, compared to a provision of $85,498$95,729 in the quartersix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We usedCash and cash of $2,001,430 in operating activities from continuing operations in the three months ended Decemberequivalents at March 31, 2011 was $11,396,492, compared to $5,421,167 at September 30, 2010. This includesIn addition, at March 31, 2011, we had $3,031,250 of cash which we pledged to support bank guarantees related to a customer sales contract which has beenthat was previously included as cash and cash equivalents and reclassified as “restricted cash”, and which reduced our operating cash balance by this amount. Cash and cash equivalents at in the quarter ended December 31, 2010 was $3,608,283 compared to $5,421,167 at September 30, 2010. The decreaseincrease in cash and cash equivalents was primarily the result of the reclassification toexercise of our 2006 common stock warrants, which generated $4,346,613 in cash, and $4,493,585 from operating activities from continuing operations in the six months ended March 31, 2011, which was offset by the $3,031,250 reclassified as restricted cash indicated above, offsetting prepayments received from our customers and the collection of accounts receivable during the three months ended December 31, 2010.as described above. Other than cash, inventory and our balance of accounts receivable, we have no other unused sources of liquidity at this time.

At DecemberMarch 31, 2011 and 2010, and 2009,exclusive of discontinued operations, our current assets exceeded our current liabilities by $9,126,962$17,994,753 and $9,818.198,$9,818,198, respectively.

Principal factors that could affect the availability of our internally generated funds include:

 

ability to meet sales projections;

 

government spending levels;

 

introduction of competing technologies;

 

product mix and effect on margins;

 

ability to reduce current inventory levels; and

 

product acceptance in new markets.

Principal factors that could affect our ability to obtain cash from external sources include:

 

volatility in the capital markets; and

 

market price and trading volume of our common stock.

Based on our current cash position, and our order backorder, and assuming currently planned expenditures and level of operations, we believe we have sufficient capital to fund operations for the next twelve months. However, we operate in a rapidly evolving and unpredictable business environment that may change the timing or amount of expected future cash receipts and expenditures. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that we may not be required to raise additional funds through the sale of equity or debt securities or from credit facilities. Additional capital, if needed, may not be available on satisfactory terms, or at all.

Cash Flows

Operating Activities

Our net cash used inprovided by operating activities from continuing operations was $2,001,430$1,462,335 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 compared to $294,096 used in$1,133,472 generated from operating activities for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010. Net cash provided by operating activities for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 included $2,204,760$5,348,895 of net income, increased by expenses not requiring the use of cash of $416,214 and $1,797,555 from reduced accounts receivable, $1,268,445 fromreceivable. Our net cash used in operating activities included $3,031,250 for transfers to restricted cash, $1,312,500 for prepaid expenses – noncurrent and $593,651 for increased accounts payablecurrent prepaid expenses and $822,846 fromother, both of which include some prepaid warranty services to support our foreign military contract, $513,522 for increased inventory, $439,871 for reduced accrued liabilities, which includes $1,893,805 received as customer deposits offset by a reduction of payroll liabilities of $967,556 primarily for the payout of the fiscal year 2010 bonus payment in the first quarter of 2011. Our2011 and an increase for the 2011 bonus accrual as well as increased income tax liability and warranty liability due to higher volume shipments, $106,583 from increased accounts payable and $21,327 for increased warranty settlements. Operating cash provided by continuing operations during the six months ended March 31, 2010 included net cash used in operating activities included $355,367income of net loss decreased$1,983,051, reduced by expenses not requiring the use of cash of $165,665, $3,031,250$182,305, $339,428 for transfers to restricted cash, $2,968,193reduced accounts receivable, $281,880 for increasedreduced inventory $10,978and $1,960 for increasedreduced prepaid expenses and other and $15,838other. Net cash used in operating activities for increased warranty settlements. Operating cash usage from continuing operations during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20092010 included $969,824 for increased accounts receivable, $794,507$827,910 for reduced accrued liabilities, which includes the payment of the fiscal year 2009 bonus payment, $81,505$451,282 for increased inventory, $86,752 for increased prepaid expensesdecreased accounts payable and other and $23,412$43,026 for increased warranty settlements. Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended December 31, 2009 included net income of $1,819,228, reduced by expenses not requiring the use of cash of $581,539, and $228,591 from an increase in accounts payable.

At DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, we had net accounts receivable of $1,927,239,$2,414,444, compared to $4,187,999 in accounts receivable at September 30, 2010. The level of trade accounts receivable at DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 represented approximately 8014 days of revenue, compared to 74 days of revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. The increasereduction in days of revenue is due to slightly slowerfast payment practices than

through a letter of credit from our foreign military customer during the previous quarter.current period. Our receivables can vary significantly due to overall sales volumes and due to quarterly variations in sales and timing of shipments to and receipts from large customers and the timing of contract payments.

Investing Activities

We use cash in investing activities primarily for the purchase of tooling, computer equipment and software and investment in new or existing patents. Cash used in investing activities for equipment was $6,958$21,859 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 and $8,147$16,147 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010. Cash used for investment in patents was $55$761 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 and $3,248$8,263 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010. We anticipate some additional expendituresexpenditure for equipment and patents during the balance of fiscal year 2011.

Financing Activities

In the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2010,2011, we received proceeds of $94,841$4,346,613 from the exercise of stock warrants and $109,910 from the exercise of stock options. No proceeds wereWe received $28,818 from the exercise of stock options in the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2009.2010.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There were no adopted or pending recent accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

Item 3.Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

As a Smaller Reporting Company as defined by Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act and in item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K, we are electing scaled disclosure reporting obligations and therefore are not required to provide the information requested by this Item.

 

Item 4.Controls and Procedures.

We are required to maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that material information related to us, including our consolidated subsidiaries, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms.

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of DecemberMarch 31, 2010.2011.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our fiscal quarter ended DecemberMarch 31, 20102011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Our process for evaluating controls and procedures is continuous and encompasses constant improvement of the design and effectiveness of established controls and procedures and the remediation of any deficiencies, which may be identified during this process.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Legal Proceedings.

We may at times be involved in litigation in the ordinary course of business. We will also, from time to time, when appropriate in management’s estimation, record adequate reserves in our financial statements for pending litigation. Currently, there are no pending material legal proceedings to which we are party or to which any of our property is subject.

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors

As a Smaller Reporting Company as defined by Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act and in item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K, we are electing scaled disclosure reporting obligations and therefore are not required to provide the information requested by this Item.

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

None.

 

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

 

Item 4.(Removed and Reserved)

 

Item 5.Other Information.

None.

Item 6.Exhibits

 

  4.1Form of Warrant, issued February 4, 2011. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 on Form 8-K filed February 8, 2011.
  4.2Form of Warrant Amendment, effective as of February 4, 2011. *
10.1Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 4, 2011. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 on Form 8-K filed February 4, 2011.
31.1  Certification of Thomas R. Brown, Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
31.2  Certification of Katherine H. McDermott, Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.1  Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, executed by Thomas R. Brown, Principal Executive Officer and Katherine H. McDermott, Principal Financial Officer.*
99.1  Press release dated February 2,May 4, 2011 regarding fiscal Q1Q2 2011 financial results. (This exhibit has been furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.)*

 

*Filed concurrently herewith.

SIGNATURES

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

 

 LRAD CORPORATION

Date: February 2,May 4, 2011

 By: 

/S/    KATHERINE H. MCDERMOTT

  
  Katherine H. McDermott, Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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