UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20222023

OR

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 000-27115

PCTEL, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

77-0364943

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

Incorporation or Organization)

Identification Number)

471 Brighton Drive,

Bloomingdale, IL

60108

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

(Zip Code)

Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (630) (630) 372-6800

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

PCTI

Nasdaq Global Select Market

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Date 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 definition 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 Act). Yes No

As of May 9, 2022,4, 2023, the registrant had 18,557,00619,083,075 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding.


2



PCTEL, INC.

Form 10-Q

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 20222023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Page

Item 1

Financial Statements (unaudited)

4

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

8

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

9

Item 2

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

2924

Item 3

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

3529

Item 4

Controls and Procedures

3529

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

3631

Item 1

Legal Proceedings

3631

Item 1A

Risk Factors

3631

Item 2

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

3631

Item 3

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

3631

Item 4

Mine Safety DisclosuresDisclosure

3631

Item 5

Other Information

3631

Item 6

Exhibits

3731

Signatures

3832


3


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1: Financial Statements (unaudited)

PCTEL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

(in thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

5,107

 

 

$

8,192

 

 

$

8,717

 

 

$

7,736

 

Short-term investment securities

 

 

22,569

 

 

 

22,562

 

 

 

21,570

 

 

 

22,254

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $49 and $64 at March 31, 2022 and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2021, respectively

 

 

17,329

 

 

 

18,905

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $135 and $132 at March 31, 2023 and

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2022, respectively

 

 

15,531

 

 

 

18,853

 

Inventories, net

 

 

12,852

 

 

 

13,691

 

 

 

17,626

 

 

 

18,918

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

1,956

 

 

 

1,747

 

 

 

1,594

 

 

 

1,861

 

Total current assets

 

 

59,813

 

 

 

65,097

 

 

 

65,038

 

 

 

69,622

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

11,490

 

 

 

11,949

 

 

 

9,819

 

 

 

10,004

 

Goodwill

 

 

6,220

 

 

 

6,334

 

 

 

5,946

 

 

 

5,935

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

1,429

 

 

 

1,579

 

 

 

968

 

 

 

1,045

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

 

2,346

 

 

 

2,438

 

 

 

3,085

 

 

 

3,269

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

81,298

 

 

$

87,397

 

 

$

84,856

 

 

$

89,875

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

4,013

 

 

$

5,360

 

 

$

3,520

 

 

$

4,648

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

8,953

 

 

 

11,117

 

 

 

9,002

 

 

 

12,605

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

12,966

 

 

 

16,477

 

 

 

12,522

 

 

 

17,253

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

3,820

 

 

 

3,999

 

 

 

3,431

 

 

 

3,624

 

Total liabilities

 

 

16,786

 

 

 

20,476

 

 

 

15,953

 

 

 

20,877

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and 18,453,698 and 18,238,030

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively

 

 

18

 

 

 

18

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized at

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and 18,982,847 and 18,748,529

 

 

 

 

 

 

shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

 

 

19

 

 

 

19

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

123,379

 

 

 

123,998

 

 

 

127,938

 

 

 

128,370

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(58,299

)

 

 

(56,735

)

 

 

(57,647

)

 

 

(57,941

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(586

)

 

 

(360

)

 

 

(1,407

)

 

 

(1,450

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

64,512

 

 

 

66,921

 

 

 

68,903

 

 

 

68,998

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

$

81,298

 

 

$

87,397

 

 

$

84,856

 

 

$

89,875

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

4



PCTEL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUES

 

$

22,542

 

 

$

17,707

 

 

 

$

22,973

 

 

$

22,542

 

COST OF REVENUES

 

 

13,209

 

 

 

9,369

 

 

 

 

11,441

 

 

 

13,209

 

GROSS PROFIT

 

 

9,333

 

 

 

8,338

 

 

 

 

11,532

 

 

 

9,333

 

OPERATING EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

 

3,250

 

 

 

3,194

 

 

 

 

2,984

 

 

 

3,250

 

Sales and marketing

 

 

3,402

 

 

 

2,763

 

 

 

 

3,562

 

 

 

3,402

 

General and administrative

 

 

3,242

 

 

 

3,076

 

 

 

 

3,605

 

 

 

3,242

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

71

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

71

 

Restructuring expenses

 

 

935

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

935

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

10,900

 

 

 

9,033

 

 

 

 

10,214

 

 

 

10,900

 

OPERATING LOSS

 

 

(1,567

)

 

 

(695

)

 

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

 

 

1,318

 

 

 

(1,567

)

Other income, net

 

 

11

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

 

220

 

 

 

11

 

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

 

(1,556

)

 

 

(656

)

 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

 

1,538

 

 

 

(1,556

)

Expense for income taxes

 

 

8

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

214

 

 

 

8

 

NET LOSS

 

$

(1,564

)

 

$

(662

)

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

$

1,324

 

 

$

(1,564

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.09

)

 

$

(0.04

)

 

 

$

0.07

 

 

$

(0.09

)

Diluted

 

$

(0.09

)

 

$

(0.04

)

 

 

$

0.07

 

 

$

(0.09

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

17,972

 

 

 

18,070

 

 

 

 

18,367

 

 

 

17,972

 

Diluted

 

 

17,972

 

 

 

18,070

 

 

 

 

18,428

 

 

 

17,972

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

5



PCTEL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSSINCOME (LOSS) (unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS

 

$

(1,564

)

 

$

(662

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

(226

)

 

 

(16

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 

$

(1,790

)

 

$

(678

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

$

1,324

 

 

$

(1,564

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

43

 

 

 

(226

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

$

1,367

 

 

$

(1,790

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

6



PCTEL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited, in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

Stockholders'

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

Other

 

Stockholders'

 

 

Common

 

 

Paid-In

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

Equity of

 

 

Common

 

Paid-In

 

Accumulated

 

Comprehensive

 

Equity of

 

 

Stock

 

 

Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Income (Loss)

 

 

PCTEL, Inc.

 

 

Stock

 

 

Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Loss

 

 

PCTEL, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE at DECEMBER 31, 2022

 

$

19

 

 

$

128,370

 

 

$

(57,941

)

 

$

(1,450

)

 

$

68,998

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

0

 

 

 

278

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

278

 

Cancellation of shares for payment of withholding tax

 

 

0

 

 

 

(710

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(710

)

Dividends paid ($0.22 per share)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(1,030

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

(1,030

)

Net income

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

1,324

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

1,324

 

Change in cumulative translation adjustment, net

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

43

 

BALANCE at MARCH 31, 2023

 

$

19

 

 

$

127,938

 

 

$

(57,647

)

 

$

(1,407

)

 

$

68,903

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE at DECEMBER 31, 2021

 

$

18

 

 

$

123,998

 

 

$

(56,735

)

 

$

(360

)

 

$

66,921

 

 

$

18

 

 

$

123,998

 

 

$

(56,735

)

 

$

(360

)

 

$

66,921

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

0

 

 

 

774

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

774

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

774

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

774

 

Cancellation of shares for payment of withholding tax

 

 

0

 

 

 

(392

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(392

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

(392

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(392

)

Dividends paid ($0.055 per share)

 

 

0

 

 

 

(1,001

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(1,001

)

Dividends paid ($0.22 per share)

 

 

0

 

 

 

(1,001

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(1,001

)

Net loss

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(1,564

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

(1,564

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(1,564

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

(1,564

)

Change in cumulative translation adjustment, net

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(226

)

 

 

(226

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(226

)

 

 

(226

)

BALANCE at MARCH 31, 2022

 

$

18

 

 

$

123,379

 

 

$

(58,299

)

 

$

(586

)

 

$

64,512

 

 

$

18

 

 

$

123,379

 

 

$

(58,299

)

 

$

(586

)

 

$

64,512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE at DECEMBER 31, 2020

 

$

18

 

 

$

128,250

 

 

$

(56,888

)

 

$

18

 

 

$

71,398

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

1

 

 

 

617

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

618

 

Issuance of shares for stock purchase plans and stock options

 

 

0

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

8

 

Cancellation of shares for payment of withholding tax

 

 

0

 

 

 

(659

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(659

)

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

0

 

 

 

(31

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(31

)

Dividends paid ($0.055 per share)

 

 

0

 

 

 

(1,011

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(1,011

)

Net loss

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(662

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

(662

)

Change in cumulative translation adjustment, net

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

(16

)

 

 

(16

)

BALANCE at MARCH 31, 2021

 

$

19

 

 

$

127,174

 

 

$

(57,550

)

 

$

2

 

 

$

69,645

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

7


PCTEL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited, in thousands)

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(1,564

)

 

$

(662

)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

1,324

 

 

$

(1,564

)

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

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

781

 

 

 

742

 

 

 

548

 

 

 

781

 

Intangible asset amortization

 

 

91

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

91

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

774

 

 

 

618

 

 

 

278

 

 

 

774

 

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

 

 

0

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

0

 

Restructuring costs

 

 

(368

)

 

 

(15

)

 

 

0

 

 

 

(368

)

Bad debt provision

 

 

(3

)

 

 

(11

)

 

 

14

 

 

 

(3

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

1,530

 

 

 

1,999

 

 

 

3,315

 

 

 

1,530

 

Inventories

 

 

772

 

 

 

259

 

 

 

1,297

 

 

 

772

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(145

)

 

 

215

 

 

 

361

 

 

 

(145

)

Deferred tax assets

 

 

80

 

 

 

0

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(1,299

)

 

 

(2,061

)

 

 

(1,117

)

 

 

(1,299

)

Income taxes payable

 

 

41

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

134

 

 

 

41

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

 

(2,027

)

 

 

554

 

 

 

(3,940

)

 

 

(2,027

)

Deferred revenue

 

 

87

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

87

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

 

(1,330

)

 

 

1,654

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

2,419

 

 

 

(1,330

)

Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(320

)

 

 

(354

)

 

 

(389

)

 

 

(320

)

Purchase of short-term investments

 

 

(8,194

)

 

 

(5,953

)

 

 

(6,660

)

 

 

(8,194

)

Redemptions/maturities of short-term investments

 

 

8,187

 

 

 

13,407

 

 

 

7,344

 

 

 

8,187

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

 

(327

)

 

 

7,100

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

295

 

 

 

(327

)

Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

 

0

 

 

 

8

 

Payment of withholding tax on stock-based compensation

 

 

(392

)

 

 

(659

)

 

 

(710

)

 

 

(392

)

Principal payments on finance leases

 

 

(19

)

 

 

(16

)

 

 

(14

)

 

 

(19

)

Purchase of common stock from repurchase program

 

 

0

 

 

 

(31

)

Cash dividends

 

 

(1,001

)

 

 

(1,011

)

 

 

(1,030

)

 

 

(1,001

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(1,412

)

 

 

(1,709

)

 

 

(1,754

)

 

 

(1,412

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(3,069

)

 

 

7,045

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

960

 

 

 

(3,069

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

 

(16

)

 

 

(10

)

 

 

21

 

 

 

(16

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

8,192

 

 

 

5,761

 

 

 

7,736

 

 

 

8,192

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period

 

$

5,107

 

 

$

12,796

 

 

$

8,717

 

 

$

5,107

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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PCTEL, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except share and per share data and as otherwise noted)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, of a which include only normal, recurring natureadjustments that are considered necessary for athe fair presentation have been included.of the Company's financial position as of March 31, 2023. For further information, please refer to the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 by PCTEL, Inc. (the “2021“2022 Form 10-K”).

Throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including under Part 1, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” we disclose certain macroeconomic impacts of the ongoing coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic and the ensuing supply chain disruption. The full extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will directly or indirectly impact the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments that remain highly uncertain at this time.

Nature of Operations

PCTEL, Inc. (“PCTEL” or the Company)"Company") was incorporated in California in 1994 and reincorporated in Delaware in 1998. The Company is a leading global provider of wireless technology, including purpose-built Industrial IoT ("Industrial IoT") devices, antenna systems, and test and& measurement solutions. PCTEL solvesstrives to solve complex wireless challenges to help organizations stay connected, transform, and grow and it has expertise in RF,radio frequency ("RF"), digital, and mechanical engineering. The Company has two businessesproduct lines (antennas & Industrial IoT devices and test & measurement products).

The Company’s principal executive offices are located at 471 Brighton Drive, Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108. The telephone number at

that address is (630) 372-6800 and the website is www.pctel.com. Additional information about the Company can be obtained on the Company’s website; however, the information within, or that can be accessedassessed through, the Company’sCompany's website, is not part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Basis of Consolidation

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, the condensed consolidated statements of operations, the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss,income (loss), and the condensed consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021, respectively.2022. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited but reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim period financial statements. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20212022 is derived from the audited financial statements as of December 31, 2021.  2022.

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”(the “SEC”). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The significant accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in the 20212022 Form 10-K. There were no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2022. In addition,2023. Additionally, the Company reaffirms the use of estimates in the preparation of the financial statements as set forth in the 20212022 Form 10-K. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the 20212022 Form 10-K. The results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2022 mayinterim periods are not benecessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full period ending December 31, 2022.or any other interim period.

Foreign Operations

Cross-border transactions, both with external parties and in our internal operations, result in exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations. We are exposed to currency risk by having foreign locations, by having suppliers and employees outside the U.S. Fluctuations could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows. We manage certain operating activities at the local level with revenues, costs, assets, and liabilities generally being denominated in local currencies. However, our results of operations and assets and liabilities are reported in U.S. dollars and thus will fluctuate with changes in exchange rates between such local currencies and the U.S. dollar.

9


Gains and losses resulting from transactions originally in foreign currencies and then translated

9


into U.S. dollars are included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, approximately 13%11% of revenues and 18%10% of expenses were transacted in foreign currencies as compared to 2%13% and 1418% for the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022. Net foreign exchange gains (losses) resulting from foreign currency transactions included in other income were $$((2)10) and $8$(2) for each of the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021 respectively.  2022.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2017,June 2022, FASB issued ASU 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. This update clarifies the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifyingguidance in Topic 820 on the Test for Goodwill Impairment (ASU 2017-14).fair value measurement of an equity security that is subject to contractual restrictions that prohibit the sale of the equity security. This new guidance eliminatesupdate also requires specific disclosures related to such equity securities including (1) the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measuresuch equity securities reflected in the balance sheet, (2) the nature and remaining duration of the corresponding restrictions, and (3) any circumstances that could cause a goodwill impairment charge. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based onlapse in the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value. The changes arerestrictions. This ASU is effective for smaller reporting companies forall public business entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years, andwith early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. This update provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to certain contract modifications and hedging relationships that reference London Inter-bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. Topic 848 is effective upon issuance and generally can be applied through December 31, 2022. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have an impact on the financial statements or the related disclosures.

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers. This update requires that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606 as if the acquirer had originated the contracts. This ASU should be applied prospectively to business combinations occurring on or after the effective date of the update. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period, but should be applied to all acquisitions occurring in the annual period of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In November 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 831): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance. This Update, which aims to increase transparency of government assistance, requires annual disclosures about transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model. Under this ASU, an entity is required to disclose (1) the types of assistance, (2) an entity’s accounting for assistance, and (3) the effect of the assistance on an entity’s financial statements. This Update is effective for all entities within their scope for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. Early adoption is permitted. The Company evaluated the effect of adoption of the update and concluded it does not  have an impact on the consolidated financial statements or the related disclosures.

2. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company follows accounting guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures, which establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, a three-tier fair value hierarchy has been established, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1: inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of assets or liabilities.

Level 3: unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Cash equivalents are measured at fair value and investments are recognized at amortized cost in the Company’s financial statements. Accounts receivable is a financial asset with a carrying value that approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these assets. Accounts payable, accrued employee compensation and certain operating liabilities are financial liabilities with a carrying value that approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these liabilities.


3. LossIncome (Loss) per Share

The following table is the computation of basic and diluted income per share:

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Basic Income Per Share computation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(1,564

)

 

$

(662

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

1,324

 

 

$

(1,564

)

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted shares outstanding - basic

 

 

17,971,851

 

 

 

18,069,836

 

 

 

18,366,614

 

 

 

17,971,851

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per common share - basic

 

$

(0.09

)

 

$

(0.04

)

Net income (loss) per common share - basic

 

$

0.07

 

 

$

(0.09

)

Diluted Income Per Share computation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted shares outstanding - basic

 

 

17,971,851

 

 

 

18,069,836

 

 

 

18,366,614

 

 

 

17,971,851

 

Restricted shares subject to vesting

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

61,429

 

 

 

0

 

Common stock option grants

 

 

19

 

 

 

0

 

Weighted shares outstanding - diluted

 

 

17,971,851

 

 

 

18,069,836

 

 

 

18,428,062

 

 

 

17,971,851

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per common share - diluted

 

$

(0.09

)

 

$

(0.04

)

Net income (loss) per common share - diluted

 

$

0.07

 

 

$

(0.09

)

4. Business Combinations

On April 30, 2021, the Company acquired all the outstanding stock of Smarteq, a Swedish company based in Kista, Sweden, that designs antennas for specialized Industrial IoT and vehicular applications, pursuant to a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) between PCTEL and Allgon Aktiebolag, a Swedish company and holder of the outstanding stock of Smarteq. Smarteq owns all the outstanding stock of SAS Smarteq France (“Smarteq France”), which engages in sales of Smarteq products.

Pursuant to the SPA, the Company acquired Smarteq for a cash purchase price consisting of SEK 53.0 million plus working capital adjustments of SEK 1.6 million and an adjustment for the net cash at closing of SEK 2.1 million for total cash consideration of SEK 56.8 million ($6.8 million), all of which was provided from PCTEL’s existing cash. The Company believes the acquisition of Smarteq will provide a strong local presence, expertise, and channel partners to accelerate revenue growth in Europe, as well as a complementary portfolio of products. The results for Smarteq are combined with the Company’s antenna and Industrial IoT device product line. The Company applied the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations, in accounting for its acquisitions. It requires the Company to recognize separately from goodwill the assets acquired, and the liabilities assumed, at the acquisition date fair values. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of consideration transferred over the acquisition date fair values of the net assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. The Company used its best estimates and assumptions where applicable to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. The operating results of the acquired business are included in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements from the date of the acquisition.

Fair Value of Purchase Consideration:

The following table summarizes the fair value of purchase consideration to acquire Smarteq:

Fair value of purchase consideration

 

 

 

Cash

$

6,785

 

Working capital adjustment

 

(5

)

Total purchase consideration

$

6,780

 

Purchase Price Allocation:

The Company acquired all of the assets and liabilities of Smarteq, including cash of $0.5 million and debt of $0.1 million.

The following is an allocation of the purchase price as of the April 30, 2021 closing date based upon an estimate of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by the Company in the acquisition:


Purchase Price Allocation:

 

 

 

Cash

$

503

 

Accounts receivable

 

1,415

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

109

 

Inventories

 

1,286

 

Right of use assets

 

232

 

Property and equipment

 

131

 

Intangible assets

 

1,983

 

Accounts payable

 

(981

)

Accrued liabilities

 

(837

)

Lease liabilities - short-term

 

(102

)

Lease liabilities - long-term

 

(112

)

Debt

 

(91

)

Identifiable assets acquired

$

3,536

 

Goodwill

 

3,244

 

Total purchase price

$

6,780

 

The following is a summary of identifiable intangible assets acquired and the related expected lives for the finite-lived intangible assets:

Finite-lived assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer relationships

$

787

 

Trade names

 

639

 

Technology

 

438

 

Other intangible assets

 

119

 

 

$

1,983

 

Intangible Assets:

Useful Life

Customer relationships

5 years

Trade names

5 years

Technology

5 years

Other intangible assets

.5 to 5 years

Assumptions in the Allocations of Purchase Price

The Company prepared the purchase price allocation for the acquired Smarteq assets and in doing so utilized reports of a third-party valuation expert to calculate the fair value of the identifiable intangible assets. Estimates of fair value required management to make significant estimates and assumptions. The goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to the acquired workforce, expected synergies, and other benefits that the Company believes will result from integrating the Smarteq operations with the operations of the Company.

The fair value of the customer relationships was determined using the multi-period excess earnings method (“MPEEM”). MPEEM estimates the value of an intangible asset by quantifying the amount of residual (or excess) cash flows generated by the future customer cash flows, and discounting those cash flows to the present value. Future cash flows for customers were estimated based on forecasted revenue and costs, taking into account the growth rates, customer attrition, and contributory charges. The fair value of the customer backlog was calculated using the present value of the cash flows associated with the acquired backlog.

The fair values of the trade names, developed technology, and exclusive rights were determined using the relief-from-royalty method. The relief-from-royalty method is a specific application of the discounted-cash-flow method, which is a form of the income approach. It is based on the principle that ownership of the intangible asset relieves the owner of the need to pay a royalty to another party in exchange for rights to use the asset. Key assumptions to estimate the hypothetical royalty rate include observable royalty rates, which are royalty rates in negotiated licenses and market-based royalty rates which are royalty rates found in available market data for licenses involving similar assets.


The fair value of covenants not to compete was estimated using the with-or-without method. The with-and-without method estimates the value of an intangible asset by quantifying the loss of economic profits under a hypothetical condition where only the subject intangible does not exist and needs to be re-created. Projected revenues, operating expenses and cash flows are calculated in each "with" and "without" scenario and the difference in the cash flow is discounted to present value.

Inventory was valued at net realizable value. Raw materials were valued at book value and finished goods were valued assuming hypothetical revenues from finished goods adjusted for disposal costs, profit attributable to the seller and holding costs. An inventory step-up to fair value of $0.5 million was included in the purchase price allocation above. The inventory step-up was calculated based on the net realizable value, on a part-by-part basis, of the inventory on the opening balance sheet. The amortization of the inventory step-up was recorded based on the consumption of those parts and was fully recognized during the period from the acquisition date through December 31, 2021.  

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The Company assumed gross accounts receivable of $1.4 million. Based on Smarteq’s bad debt experience and a review of the receivables, the Company did not record material reserves for collection issues.  

The Company assumed liabilities in the Smarteq acquisition that primarily consist of accounts payable, accrued employee compensation and certain operating liabilities. The fair value of the liabilities assumed was valued at their cash settlement value.

As part of the acquisition of Smarteq on April 30, 2021, the Company assumed an office lease. The office in Kista, Sweden has 4,080 square feet used for engineering, sales, and administration and the lease term is through July 31, 2023. On the acquisition date, the Company recorded $0.2 million for each of the right-of-use assets and the lease liabilities.

The Company assumed Smarteq France’s five-year loan of approximately $0.1 million with an interest rate of 0.57%. The loan was part of a program from the French Ministry of Economy and Finance to support for French businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The loan is denominated in Euros. Payment of the interest and principal on the loan are deferred until June 2022 and the loan term ends in May 2026.  

The Company recorded net deferred tax assets of $2.4 million, primarily relating to deferred tax assets for net operating losses. The Company also booked a deferred tax asset for inventory reserves and deferred tax liabilities related to intangible asset amortization that is not deductible for income taxes. While the Company expected book and tax profits in 2021 and future periods, Smarteq had recorded a three-year cumulative tax loss. Based on this objective evidence and based on uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic the Company recorded a full valuation allowance on the opening balance sheet.

Goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisition was $3.2 million. The Company does not expect to deduct any of the acquired goodwill for tax purposes. The Company recorded $0.3 million of transaction costs during the second quarter of 2021 in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The transaction costs will not be deductible for income tax purposes.

Supplemental pro forma financial information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations for each of the periods presented as if the Smarteq acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2021:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net Revenue - pro forma combined

 

$

22,542

 

 

$

19,564

 

Net Loss - pro forma combined

 

 

(1,478

)

 

 

(856

)

Weighted Average Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

17,972

 

 

 

18,070

 

Diluted

 

 

17,972

 

 

 

18,070

 

Net Loss per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.08

)

 

$

(0.05

)

Diluted

 

$

(0.08

)

 

$

(0.05

)


The following adjustments were included in the unaudited pro forma combined net revenues:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2021

 

Net Revenue

 

$

17,707

 

Add: Net Revenue - acquired business

 

 

1,857

 

Net Revenue - pro forma combined

 

$

19,564

 

The following adjustments were included in the unaudited pro forma combined net loss:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net Loss

 

$

(1,564

)

 

$

(662

)

Add: Results of operations of acquired business

 

 

0

 

 

$

95

 

Less: pro forma adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

0

 

 

 

(32

)

Inventory fair value adjustments

 

 

0

 

 

 

(250

)

Acquisition related expenses

 

 

86

 

 

 

0

 

Interest income

 

 

0

 

 

 

(7

)

Net Loss - pro forma combined

 

$

(1,478

)

 

$

(856

)

The unaudited pro forma financial information has been adjusted to reflect the amortization expense for acquired intangibles, removal of historical intangible asset amortization and recognition of expense associated with the step-up of inventory.

The pro forma data is presented for illustrative purposes only, and the historical results of Smarteq are based on its books and records prior to the acquisition and are not necessarily indicative of the consolidated results of operations of the combined business had the acquisition actually occurred as of January 1, 2021. In addition, future results may vary significantly from the pro forma results reflected herein and should not be relied upon as an indication of the results of future operations of the combined business. The unaudited pro forma financial information does not reflect any operating efficiencies and cost savings that may be realized from the integration of the acquired entity.

5.4. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

The Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and investments consisted of the following:

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Cash

 

$

3,905

 

 

$

6,789

 

 

$

6,704

 

 

$

5,780

 

Cash equivalents

 

 

1,202

 

 

 

1,403

 

 

 

2,013

 

 

 

1,956

 

Short-term investments

 

 

22,569

 

 

 

22,562

 

 

 

21,570

 

 

 

22,254

 

Total

 

$

27,676

 

 

$

30,754

 

 

$

30,287

 

 

$

29,990

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

At March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, cash and cash equivalents included bank balances and investments with original maturities of less than 90 days. At March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company’s cash equivalents were invested in highly liquid AAA rated money market funds that are required to comply with Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Such funds utilize the amortized cost method of accounting, seek to maintain a constant $1.00$1.00 per share price, and are redeemable upon demand. The Company restricts its investments in AAA money market funds to those invested 100%100% in either short-term U.S. government agency securities or bank repurchase agreements collateralized by these same securities. The fair values of these money market funds are established through quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1 inputs). The Company’s cash in U.S. banks is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to the insurable limit of $250.

$250.


The cash in foreign accounts was as follows:

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

China

 

$

2,282

 

 

$

2,801

 

 

$

2,739

 

 

$

2,672

 

Europe

 

 

904

 

 

 

1,108

 

Sweden

 

 

1,843

 

 

 

1,868

 

Total

 

$

3,186

 

 

$

3,909

 

 

$

4,582

 

 

$

4,540

 

As of March 31, 2022,2023, the Company has no intention of repatriating the cash in its foreign bank accounts. If the Company decides to repatriate the cash in the foreign bank accounts, it may have trouble doing so in a timely manner. The Company may also be exposed to foreign currency fluctuations and taxes if it repatriates these funds.

Investments

At March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company’s investments consisted of corporate bonds with ratings at the purchase date of A or higher and certificates of deposit. All the investments at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 were classified as held-to-maturity. The bonds and certificates of deposit classified as short-term investments have original maturities greater than 90 days and mature within one year and the bonds and certificates of deposit classified as long-term investments have maturities greater than one year but less than two years.years. The Company’s bond investments are recorded at the purchase price and carried at amortized cost.

Under ASU 2016-13, the Company classifies its held-to-maturity investment portfolio by the investment type and further classifies the corporate bonds by the bond ratings. For estimatingThe Company determined that reserves for potential credit losses were not necessary at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. For its review, the Company considers theconsidered historical loss data, the bond ratings, as well asand current and future economic conditions.

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Cash equivalents and investments were as follows at March 31, 2022 2023 and December 31, 2021:2022:

 

March 31, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Total

 

Cash equivalents:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds

 

$

1,202

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

1,202

 

 

$

1,403

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

1,403

 

 

$

2,013

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

2,013

 

 

$

1,956

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

1,956

 

Total Cash Equivalents

 

$

1,202

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

1,202

 

 

$

1,403

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

1,403

 

 

$

2,013

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

2,013

 

 

$

1,956

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

1,956

 

Short-Term Investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

$

0

 

 

$

19,916

 

 

$

19,916

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

19,659

 

 

$

19,659

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

19,485

 

 

$

19,485

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

21,145

 

 

$

21,145

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

2,653

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

2,653

 

 

 

2,903

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

2,903

 

 

 

2,085

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

2,085

 

 

 

1,109

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

1,109

 

Total Short-Term Investments

 

$

2,653

 

 

$

19,916

 

 

$

22,569

 

 

$

2,903

 

 

$

19,659

 

 

$

22,562

 

 

$

2,085

 

 

$

19,485

 

 

$

21,570

 

 

$

1,109

 

 

$

21,145

 

 

$

22,254

 

Cash equivalents and Investments - book value

 

$

3,855

 

 

$

19,916

 

 

$

23,771

 

 

$

4,306

 

 

$

19,659

 

 

$

23,965

 

 

$

4,098

 

 

$

19,485

 

 

$

23,583

 

 

$

3,065

 

 

$

21,145

 

 

$

24,210

 

Unrealized gains (losses)

 

$

0

 

 

$

(1

)

 

$

(1

)

 

$

1

 

 

$

(2

)

 

$

(1

)

Unrealized losses

 

$

0

 

 

$

(127

)

 

$

(127

)

 

$

0

 

 

$

(59

)

 

$

(59

)

Cash equivalents and Investments - fair value

 

$

3,855

 

 

$

19,915

 

 

$

23,770

 

 

$

4,307

 

 

$

19,657

 

 

$

23,964

 

 

$

4,098

 

 

$

19,358

 

 

$

23,456

 

 

$

3,065

 

 

$

21,086

 

 

$

24,151

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company categorizes its financial instruments within a fair value hierarchy according to accounting guidance for fair value. The fair value hierarchy is described under the Fair Value of Financial Instruments in Note 2. For the Level 2 investments, the Company uses quoted prices of similar assets in active markets. The fair values in the table above reflect net realizable losses of $1127 and $59 at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.�� 2022, respectively.

6.5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 is as follows:

 

 

Amount

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

$

6,334

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

(114

)

Balance at March 31, 2022

 

$

6,220

 

 

 

Amount

 

Balance at December 31, 2022

 

$

5,935

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

11

 

Balance at March 31, 2023

 

$

5,946

 

The Company performs an annual impairment test of goodwill as of the end of the first month of the fourth fiscal quarter (October 31), or at an interim date if an event occurs or if circumstances change that would indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred. In performing the annual impairment test, the Company may consider qualitative factors that would indicate possible impairment. A

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quantitative fair value assessment is also performed at the reporting unit level. If the fair value exceeds the carrying value, then goodwill is not impaired, and no further testing is performed. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, the implied fair value of goodwill is then compared against the carrying value of goodwill to determine the amount of impairment. In addition to the annual impairment test, the Company is required to regularly assess whether a triggering event has occurred whichthat would require interim impairment testing. The Company considered the current and expected future economic and market conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on each of the reporting units. Further, the Company assessed the current market capitalization and financial forecasts. There were no triggering events during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and March 31, 2021.2022. The Company will continue to monitor goodwill for impairment going forward.

Intangible Assets

The Company amortized intangible assets with finite lives on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives, which ranged from one to five years.  years.

The summary of amortization expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations is as follows:

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Cost of revenues

 

$

18

 

 

$

20

 

Operating expenses

 

 

63

 

 

 

71

 

Total

 

$

81

 

 

$

91

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12


 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Cost of revenues

 

$

20

 

 

$

0

 

Operating expenses

 

 

71

 

 

 

0

 

Total

 

$

91

 

 

$

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The summary of other intangible assets, net are as follows:

 

March 31, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Net Book

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Net Book

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Net Book

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Net Book

 

 

Cost

 

 

Amortization

 

 

Value

 

 

Cost

 

 

Amortization

 

 

Value

 

 

Cost

 

 

Amortization

 

 

Value

 

 

Cost

 

 

Amortization

 

 

Value

 

Customer contracts and relationships

 

$

17,581

 

 

$

17,009

 

 

$

572

 

 

$

17,609

 

 

$

16,978

 

 

$

631

 

 

$

17,515

 

 

$

17,124

 

 

$

391

 

 

$

17,512

 

 

$

17,091

 

 

$

421

 

Patents and technology

 

 

10,034

 

 

 

9,715

 

 

 

319

 

 

 

10,049

 

 

 

9,698

 

 

 

351

 

 

 

9,997

 

 

 

9,779

 

 

 

218

 

 

 

9,995

 

 

 

9,761

 

 

 

234

 

Trademarks and trade names

 

 

1,540

 

 

 

1,076

 

 

 

464

 

 

 

1,563

 

 

 

1,051

 

 

 

512

 

 

 

1,486

 

 

 

1,169

 

 

 

317

 

 

 

1,484

 

 

 

1,143

 

 

 

341

 

Other intangible assets

 

 

106

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

110

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

85

 

 

 

96

 

 

 

54

 

 

 

42

 

 

 

96

 

 

 

47

 

 

 

49

 

Total

 

$

29,261

 

 

$

27,832

 

 

$

1,429

 

 

$

29,331

 

 

$

27,752

 

 

$

1,579

 

 

$

29,094

 

 

$

28,126

 

 

$

968

 

 

$

29,087

 

 

$

28,042

 

 

$

1,045

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In April 2021,

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, the Company recorded $2.0 millionamortization expense of finite-lived intangible assets for the acquisition of Smarteq, and during$0.1 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recorded amortization expense of $0.1 million and a foreign currency translation adjustment of $0.1$0.1 million.

The assigned lives and weighted average amortization periods by intangible asset category are summarized below:

Intangible Assets

Assigned Life

Weighted


Average


Amortization


Period

Customer contracts and relationships

5 years

5.0

5 years

5.0

Patents and technology

5 years

5.0

5 years

5.0

Trademarks and trade names

5 years

5.0

5 years

5.0

Other intangible assets

.5 to 5 years

3.6

.5 to 5 years

3.6

The future amortization expenses are as follows:

Fiscal Year

 

Amount

 

2023 (remaining nine months)

 

$

244

 

2024

 

 

314

 

2025

 

 

308

 

2026

 

 

102

 

Thereafter

 

 

0

 

Total

 

$

968

 

Fiscal Year

 

Amount

 

2022 (remaining nine months)

 

$

270

 

2023

 

 

360

 

2024

 

 

346

 

2025

 

 

340

 

2026

 

 

113

 

Thereafter

 

 

0

 

Total

 

$

1,429

 


7.6. Balance Sheet Information

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are recorded at invoiced amounts with standard net terms that range between 30 and 90 days. The Company extends credit to its customers based on an evaluation of a customer’s financial condition and collateral is generally not required. The Company records reserves for credit losses and credit allowances that reduce the value of accounts receivable to fair value.

The allowances for accounts receivable consisted of the following:

March 31, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

March 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2022

 

Credit loss provision

$

16

 

$

26

 

$

106

 

$

92

 

Credit allowances

 

33

 

 

38

 

 

29

 

 

40

 

Total allowances

$

49

 

$

64

 

$

135

 

$

132

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company is exposed to credit losses primarily through the sale of products. The Company’s expected loss methodology for accounts receivable is developed using historical collection experience, current and future economic market conditions, and a review of the current status of customers’ trade accounts receivable. Due to the short-term nature of accounts receivable, the estimate of amount of accounts receivable that may not be collected is based on aging of the account receivable balances and the financial condition of customers. Additionally, specific allowance amounts are established to record the appropriate provision for customers that have a higher probability of default. The Company’s monitoring activities include timely account reconciliation, dispute resolution, payment confirmation, consideration of customers' financial condition and macroeconomic conditions. Balances are written off when determined to be uncollectible. The Company’s allowance for credit losses was $16$106 at March 31, 20222023 and $26$92 at December 31, 2021.  2022.

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The following table summarizes the allowance for credit losses activity during the three months ended March 31, 2022:2023:

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

$

26

 

Current period benefit for credit losses

 

(10

)

Balance at March 31, 2022

$

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2022

$

92

 

Current period allowance for credit losses

 

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Balance at March 31, 2023

$

106

 

 

 

 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value and include material, labor and overhead costs using the first-in, first-out method of costing. Inventories as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 were composed of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods. The Company had consigned inventory with customers of $0.5 million and $0.4$0.2 million at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021, respectively.2022. The Company records allowances to reduce the value of inventory to the lower of cost or net realizable value, including allowances for excess and obsolete inventory. Reserves for excess inventory are calculated based on an estimate of inventory in excess of normal and planned usage. Obsolete reserves are based on the identification of inventory where the carrying value is above net realizable value. The allowance for inventory losses was $3.4$3.0 million at March 31, 20222023 and $4.1$3.1 million at December 31, 2021.2022.

Inventories, net consisted of the following:

 

March 31, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

Raw materials

 

$

5,879

 

 

$

6,171

 

 

$

8,308

 

 

$

9,064

 

Work-in-process

 

 

808

 

 

 

690

 

 

 

953

 

 

 

1,076

 

Finished goods

 

 

6,165

 

 

 

6,830

 

 

 

8,365

 

 

 

8,778

 

Inventories, net

 

$

12,852

 

 

$

13,691

 

 

$

17,626

 

 

$

18,918

 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

Prepaid assets are stated at cost and are amortized over the useful lives (up to one year)year) of the assets.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The Company depreciates computer equipment and software licenses over three to five years, office equipment, manufacturing

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and test equipment, and motor vehicles over five years, furniture and fixtures over seven years, and buildings over 30 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the corresponding lease term or useful life. Depreciation expense and gains and losses on the disposal of property and equipment are included in cost of revenues and operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

 

March 31, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

Building

 

$

6,922

 

 

$

6,892

 

 

$

6,922

 

 

$

6,922

 

Computers and office equipment

 

 

10,474

 

 

 

10,604

 

 

 

10,439

 

 

 

10,217

 

Manufacturing and test equipment

 

 

16,536

 

 

 

16,305

 

 

 

13,850

 

 

 

14,661

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

1,460

 

 

 

1,455

 

 

 

1,491

 

 

 

1,475

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

3,012

 

 

 

3,021

 

 

 

1,965

 

 

 

1,965

 

Motor vehicles

 

 

20

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

20

 

Total property and equipment

 

 

38,424

 

 

 

38,297

 

 

 

34,687

 

 

 

35,260

 

Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(28,704

)

 

 

(28,118

)

 

 

(26,638

)

 

 

(27,026

)

Land

 

 

1,770

 

 

 

1,770

 

 

 

1,770

 

 

 

1,770

 

Property and equipment, net

 

$

11,490

 

 

$

11,949

 

 

$

9,819

 

 

$

10,004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $0.8$0.5 million and $0.7$0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively. Amortization for finance leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense. See Note 1110 for information related to finance leases.

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Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consisted of the following:

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

Inventory receipts

 

$

2,368

 

 

$

3,720

 

Payroll and other employee benefits

 

 

1,530

 

 

 

4,318

 

Paid time off

 

 

1,213

 

 

 

1,001

 

Income and sales taxes

 

 

852

 

 

 

836

 

Operating leases

 

 

535

 

 

 

527

 

Deferred revenues

 

 

513

 

 

 

495

 

Professional fees and contractors

 

 

493

 

 

 

346

 

Employee stock purchase plan

 

 

467

 

 

 

232

 

Warranties

 

 

315

 

 

 

317

 

Real estate taxes

 

 

199

 

 

 

158

 

Customer refunds for estimated returns

 

 

190

 

 

 

235

 

Finance leases

 

 

49

 

 

 

51

 

Other

 

 

278

 

 

 

369

 

Total

 

$

9,002

 

 

$

12,605

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Inventory receipts

 

$

2,704

 

 

$

4,302

 

Paid time off

 

 

1,452

 

 

 

1,284

 

Payroll and other employee benefits

 

 

1,284

 

 

 

2,266

 

Deferred revenues

 

 

625

 

 

 

538

 

Employee stock purchase plan

 

 

503

 

 

 

253

 

Operating leases

 

 

495

 

 

 

475

 

Income and sales taxes

 

 

433

 

 

 

415

 

Professional fees and contractors

 

 

360

 

 

 

233

 

Warranties

 

 

253

 

 

 

257

 

Customer refunds for estimated returns

 

 

232

 

 

 

248

 

Real estate taxes

 

 

195

 

 

 

156

 

Finance leases

 

 

53

 

 

 

62

 

Restructuring

 

 

0

 

 

 

368

 

Other

 

 

364

 

 

 

260

 

Total

 

$

8,953

 

 

$

11,117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities consisted of the following:

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

Operating leases

 

$

3,172

 

 

$

3,327

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

182

 

 

 

181

 

Finance leases

 

 

62

 

 

 

73

 

Other

 

 

15

 

 

 

43

 

Total

 

$

3,431

 

 

$

3,624

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Operating leases

 

$

3,463

 

 

$

3,600

 

Finance leases

 

 

81

 

 

 

92

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

183

 

 

 

181

 

Other

 

 

93

 

 

 

126

 

Total

 

$

3,820

 

 

$

3,999

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


8.7. Stock-Based Compensation

The condensed consolidated statements of operations include $0.8$0.3 million and $0.6$0.8 million of stock compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively. The Company accountsStock compensation expense was lower during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 primarily because of revisions to forecasts for forfeitures as they occur.performance-based share awards under long-term incentive plans.

The stock-based compensation expense by type is as follows:

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Service-based awards

 

$

361

 

 

$

320

 

Performance-based awards (short-term incentive plan)

 

 

115

 

 

 

81

 

Performance-based awards (long-term incentive plan)

 

 

(259

)

 

 

306

 

Employee stock purchase plan

 

 

61

 

 

 

67

 

Total

 

$

278

 

 

$

774

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Service-based awards

 

$

320

 

 

$

455

 

Performance-based awards (short-term incentive plan)

 

 

81

 

 

 

58

 

Performance-based awards (long-term incentive plan)

 

 

306

 

 

 

39

 

Employee stock purchase plan

 

 

67

 

 

 

66

 

Total

 

$

774

 

 

$

618

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stock-based compensation is reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows:

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Cost of revenues

 

$

65

 

 

$

69

 

 

$

29

 

 

$

65

 

Research and development

 

 

136

 

 

 

142

 

 

 

58

 

 

 

136

 

Sales and marketing

 

 

197

 

 

 

160

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

197

 

General and administrative

 

 

376

 

 

 

247

 

 

 

148

 

 

 

376

 

Total

 

$

774

 

 

$

618

 

 

$

278

 

 

$

774

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The following table presents a summary of the remaining unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to outstanding share-based awards as of March 31, 2022 :2023:

Award Type

 

Remaining Unrecognized Compensation Expense

 

 

Weighted Average Life (Years)

 

 

Remaining Unrecognized Compensation Expense

 

 

Weighted Average Life (Years)

 

Service-based awards

 

$

2,257

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

$

1,409

 

 

 

1.4

 

Performance-based awards

 

$

2,593

 

 

 

2.1

 

 

$

1,407

 

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service-Based Awards

Restricted Stock

The Company grants both service-based and performance-based stock awards to employees pursuant to the PCTEL, Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan. When service-based restricted stock is granted, the Company records deferred stock compensation within additional paid-in capital, representing the fair value of the common stock on the date the restricted shares are granted. The Company records stock compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the applicable service-based restricted shares. During the first quarter of 2022,2023, the Company awarded executives and key-managers long-term incentives comprised one-third of service-based restricted stock and two-thirds of performance-based restricted stock. The Company awarded service-based restricted stock to all other participating employees.

The following table summarizes service-based restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 31, 2022: 2023:

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted

Average

Fair Value

 

Unvested Restricted Stock Awards - December 31, 2021

 

 

326,336

 

 

$

7.76

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted
Average
Fair Value

 

Unvested Restricted Stock Awards - December 31, 2022

 

 

354,037

 

 

$

6.12

 

Shares awarded

 

 

230,744

 

 

 

4.73

 

 

 

80,393

 

 

 

4.55

 

Shares vested

 

 

(163,550

)

 

 

7.28

 

 

 

(163,975

)

 

 

6.80

 

Unvested Restricted Stock Awards - March 31, 2022

 

 

393,530

 

 

$

6.18

 

Shares cancelled

 

 

(267

)

 

 

8.70

 

Unvested Restricted Stock Awards - March 31, 2023

 

 

270,188

 

 

$

5.24

 

The intrinsic value of service-based restricted shares that vested was $0.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021 was $0.8 million and $1.9 million, respectively.       2022.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company grants service-based restricted stock units as employee incentives. Restricted stock units are primarily granted to foreign employees for long-term incentive purposes. Employee restricted stock units are service-based awards and are amortized over the vesting period. At the vesting date, these units are converted to shares of common stock. The Company records expense on a straight-line basis for restricted stock units.

The following table summarizes the restricted stock unit activity during the three months ended March 31, 2022:2023:

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted

Average

Fair Value

 

Unvested Restricted Stock Units - December 31, 2021

 

 

21,437

 

 

$

7.23

 

Units awarded

 

 

24,667

 

 

 

4.52

 

Units vested/Shares awarded

 

 

(3,201

)

 

 

7.47

 

Unvested Restricted Stock Units - March 31, 2022

 

 

42,903

 

 

$

5.59

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted
Average
Fair Value

 

Unvested Restricted Stock Units - December 31, 2022

 

 

35,253

 

 

$

5.42

 

Units vested/Shares awarded

 

 

(9,152

)

 

 

5.40

 

Unvested Restricted Stock Units - March 31, 2023

 

 

26,101

 

 

$

5.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The intrinsic value of service-based restricted stock units that vested and were issued as shares during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $40and 2021 was $16 and $25,$16, respectively.

Stock Options

The Company may grant employees options to purchase the Company’s common stock. The Company issues stock options with exercise prices no less than the fair value of the Company’s stock on the grant date. Employee stock options are subject to installment vesting typically over a period of not less than three years.years. Stock options may be exercised at any time prior to their expiration date or within 180 days of termination of employment, or such shorter time as may be provided in the related stock option agreement. The stock options outstanding at March 31, 20222023 have a seven-year life. There was no activity related to stock options during the first quarter 2022.        2023.

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The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding under all stock option plans at March 31, 2022:2023:

 

Options Outstanding

 

 

Options Exercisable

 

 

Options Outstanding and Exercisable

 

Range of

Exercise Prices

 

Number

Outstanding

 

 

Weighted

Average

Contractual

Life (Years)

 

 

Intrinsic Value

 

 

Weighted-

Average

Exercise

Price

 

 

Number

Exercisable

 

 

Weighted

Average

Contractual

Life (Years)

 

 

Intrinsic Value

 

 

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

 

 

Number of Shares

 

 

Weighted
Average
Contractual
Life (Years)

 

 

Intrinsic Value

 

 

Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price

 

$ 5.06 - $ 6.98

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

2.17

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

6.02

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

2.17

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

6.02

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

1.17

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

6.02

 

 

 

Weighted

Average

Contractual

Life (years)

 

 

Intrinsic

Value

 

Options Outstanding

 

 

2.67

 

 

$

2

 

Options Exercisable

 

 

2.63

 

 

$

2

 

The intrinsic value is based on the share price of $4.64$4.23 at March 31, 2022.2023.

For outstanding stock options, the Company calculated the fair value of each option on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Because the Company’s employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, the existing models may not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of the employee stock options. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility and expected option life.

The dividend yield rate is calculated by dividing the Company’s annual dividend by the closing price on the grant date. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yields with a remaining term that approximates the expected life of the options granted. The expected volatility is based on a five-year historical period of the Company’s stock price. The expected life for options granted is based on historical data of employee exercise performance. The Company records expense based on the graded vesting method.

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Performance-Based Equity Awards

Short-Term Incentive Plan

The Company granted short-term inventiveincentive awards to executives, key managers, and non-sales employees under the Company’s 2022 Short-Term Incentive Plan (“STIP”) based on upon achievement of specifically identified corporate annual 2022 adjusted EBITDA and revenue goals. The 2022 STIP awards, like the 2021 STIP awards, will be paid 50% in cash and 50% in the Company’s stock.

In the first quarter 2022 the Board of Directors exercised its discretion to approve awards equal to those payable for achievement of the adjusted EBITDA goal at the threshold level. Individuals received awards in an amount equal to the amount that would have been received had the Company and the threshold Adjusted EBITDA. No awards were received by 2021 STIP participants with respect to the revenue goal. Bonuses2023 bonuses were paid during the first quarter 2022 50% in the Company’s50% Company common stock for a total of $0.3$1.2 million and 50%50% in cash for executives and key managers, and 100%100% in cash for all other participants.

Long-Term Incentive Plan

The Company grants performance-based awards to executives and key managers to encourage sustainable growth, consistent earnings, and management retention. Based on the fair value of the shares on the grant date, the Company records stock compensation expense over the performance period based on the estimated achievement of the award.

The following table summarizes the performance award activity:

 

Awards at Target

 

 

Weighted

Average

Fair Value

 

Unvested Performance Awards - December 31, 2021

 

 

333,153

 

 

$

8.39

 

 

Awards at Target

 

 

Weighted
Average
Fair Value

 

Unvested Performance Awards - December 31, 2022

 

 

521,204

 

 

$

6.85

 

Awards granted

 

 

269,618

 

 

 

4.84

 

 

 

163,222

 

 

 

4.55

 

Awards vested

 

 

(53,345

)

 

 

8.70

 

Awards cancelled

 

 

(3,600

)

 

 

8.30

 

 

 

(82,544

)

 

 

8.70

 

Unvested Performance Awards - March 31, 2022

 

 

599,171

 

 

$

6.82

 

Unvested Performance Awards - March 31, 2023

 

 

548,537

 

 

$

5.70

 

The Company granted performance awards under its long-term incentive plan to executives and key managers in February 2022 (“20222023 (the “2023 LTIP”). The performance period for the 20222023 LTIP is from January 1, 20222023 through December 31, 2024.2025. At target, the total fair market value of the award was $1.3$0.7 million based on the average share price of $4.84$4.55 on the grant date. On the award date, the aggregate number of shares that could be earned at target was 269,618163,222 and the maximum number of aggregate shares that could be earned was 471,832.  285,639.

Under the 20222023 LTIP, and under similar plans from 20212022 and 2020,2021, shares of the Company’s stock can be earned based on achievement of a three-year revenue growth target with a penalty if a certain adjusted EBITDA level is not maintained. If the Company achieves less than the target growth over the performance period, the participant will receive fewer shares than the target award, determined on a straight-line basis. If the Company achieves greater than the target growth, the participant will receive more shares than the target award on an accelerated basis. Participants are required to be in service at the determination date of the award following the end of the performance period in order to receive the award. Shares earned will be fully vested shares. The Company records stock compensation expense over the performance period based on the Company’s estimate of the aggregate number of shares that will be earned under the incentive plan.

During the first quarter 2023, the Company issued 53,345 shares with an intrinsic value of $0.2 million related to achievement under the 2020 LTIP.

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The following table summarizes the active performance-based long-term incentive plans at March 31, 2022:2023:

 

 

 

 

 

Number of Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of Shares

 

 

 

Share Price

 

 

That Could Be Earned:

 

 

 

 

Share Price

 

That Could Be Earned:

 

 

LTIP award

 

on Grant Date

 

 

Target

 

Maximum

 

 

Performance Period

 

on Grant Date

 

 

Target

 

Maximum

 

 

Performance Period

2020 LTIP

 

$

8.70

 

 

 

143,289

 

 

250,756

 

 

January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022

2021 LTIP

 

$

8.25

 

 

 

186,264

 

325,962

 

 

January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023

 

$

8.23

 

 

 

153,697

 

268,970

 

 

January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023

2022 LTIP

 

$

4.84

 

 

 

269,618

 

 

471,832

 

 

January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024

 

$

4.83

 

 

 

231,618

 

405,332

 

 

January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024

2023 LTIP

 

$

4.55

 

 

 

163,222

 

 

285,639

 

 

January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

599,171

 

 

1,048,550

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

548,537

 

959,941

 

 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”)

The ESPP enables eligible employees to purchase common stock at the lower of 85%85% of the fair market value of the common stock on the first or last day of each offering period. Each offering period is approximately six months.     months. Shares are issued in April and October each year under the ESPP.

Based on the 15%15% discount and the fair value of the option feature of the ESPP, it is considered compensatory. Compensation expense is calculated using the fair value of the employees’ purchase rights under the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

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The Company calculated the fair value of each employee stock purchase grant on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following assumptions:

 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Dividend yield

 

 

4.7

%

 

 

3.1

%

 

 

5.2

%

 

 

4.7

%

Risk-free interest rate

 

 

1.7

%

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

4.6

%

 

 

1.7

%

Expected volatility

 

 

48

%

 

 

48

%

 

 

48

%

 

 

48

%

Expected life (in years)

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

0.5

 

The dividend yield rate was calculated by dividing the Company’s annual dividend by the closing price on the grant date. The risk-free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yields with a remaining term that approximates the expected life of the options granted. The volatility was based on a five-year historical period of the Company’s stock price. The expected life was based on the offering period.

Board of Director Equity Awards

In May, theThe Company grants equity awards to members of its Board of Directors as an annual retainer and for committee service. These awards are shares of the Company’s common stock that vest one year after issuance. In addition, new directors receive a one-time grant that vests over three years.years. There was 0no activity related to director awards during the first quarter 2022.     2023. The outstanding shares vest in May 2023.

The number of unvested director awards was as follows at March 31, 2022:2023:

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted

Average

Fair Value

 

Outstanding - March 31, 2022

 

 

11,534

 

 

$

6.57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted
Average
Fair Value

 

Outstanding - December 31, 2022

 

 

120,696

 

 

$

4.02

 

Shares awarded

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Shares vested

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

Outstanding - March 31, 2023

 

 

120,696

 

 

$

4.02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee Withholding Taxes on Stock Awards

For ease in administering the issuance of stock awards, the Company holds back shares of vested restricted stock awards, stock option exercises and short-term and long-term incentive plan stock awards for the value of the statutory withholding taxes. For everyone receiving a share award, the Company redeems the shares it computes as the value for the withholding tax and remits this amount to the appropriate tax authority. For withholding taxes related to stock awards, the Company paid $0.4$0.7 million and $0.7$0.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively.

Stock Repurchases18


 On November 4, 2020, the Board of Directors approved a $5.0 million share repurchase program. The Company spent $3.2 million during 2021 to repurchase 495,144 shares at an average price of $6.45 under this plan. The Company retired all repurchased shares. This repurchase plan ended in September 2021 with the completion of $5.0 million of share repurchases.

9.8. Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans

The Company’s 401(k) plan covers all U.S. employees beginning the first day of the month following the first month of their employment. Under this plan, employees may elect to contribute up to 15%15% of their current compensation to the 401(k) plan up to the statutorily prescribed annual limit. The Company matches employee contributions up to 4%4% and may also make discretionary contributions to the 401(k) plan. The Company also contributes to various retirement plans for foreign employees.

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The Company’s contributions to retirement plans during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively, were as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

PCTEL, Inc. 401(k) profit sharing plan - US employees

 

$

256

 

 

$

219

 

Defined contribution plans - Foreign employees

 

 

54

 

 

 

73

 

Total

 

$

310

 

 

$

292

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

PCTEL, Inc. 401(k) profit sharing plan - US employees

 

$

219

 

 

$

172

 

Defined contribution plans - Foreign employees

 

 

73

 

 

 

87

 

Total

 

$

292

 

 

$

259

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.9. Commitments and Contingencies

Tianjin Manufacturing Restructuring

Due to uncertainties with its Tianjin facility lease and also to optimize the cost structure of the antenna product line and create flexibility in antenna manufacturing, the Company initiated a restructuring plan in 2019 to transition manufacturing from its Tianjin, China facility primarily to contract manufacturers in China. The Company completed the transition in the first quarter 2022. For the quarter ended March 31, 2022, the Company incurred restructuring expenses of $0.9 million, including $0.8 million for employee severance and benefits related to the separation of 69 employees and $0.1 million related to fixed assets and facilities. Severance costs were paid from the Company’s cash in its China bank accounts. With the transition complete, the Company vacated the Tianjin manufacturing facility in April 2022 and relocated a small team of employees associated with sourcing, quality, and local customer support at a new leased facility in Tianjin, China. See Note 11 for additional information on the Tianjin lease.      

Beijing Restructuring

As a cost saving initiative, the Company separated 14 employees from its Beijing office in November 2021. The terminated positions were primarily related to antenna engineering in addition to sales support. The Company incurred restructuring expenses of $0.8 million consisting of employee severance and related employee benefits and for professional fees associated with employee separations. The Company engaged 4 former Beijing employees through a third-party employment agency to provide sales and engineering support. During the first quarter of 2022, the Company paid $0.4 million related to severance benefits accrued at December 31, 2021.   

The following table summarizes the restructuring activity during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the status of the reserves at March 31, 2022:

 

 

Tianjin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing

 

 

Beijing

 

 

Total

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

$

0

 

 

$

368

 

 

$

368

 

 

Restructuring expense

 

 

935

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

935

 

 

Payments made

 

 

(935

)

 

 

(368

)

 

 

(1,303

)

 

Balance at March 31, 2022

 

$

0

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The restructuring liability was recorded in accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2021.

Warranty Reserve and Sales Returns

The Company allows its major distributors and certain other customers to return unused product under specified terms and conditions. The Company accrues for product returns based on historical sales and return trends. The refund liability related to estimated sales returns was $0.2$0.2 million at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, and is included within accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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The Company offers repair and replacement warranties of upranging from one to fiveten years for certain antenna products and test & measurement products. The Company’s warranty reserve is based on historical sales and costs of repair and replacement trends. The warranty reserve was $0.3$0.3 million at March 31, 20222023 and 2021, respectively,2022 and is included in accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The following table summarizes the warranty activity during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Beginning balance

 

$

317

 

 

$

257

 

Provisions for warranties

 

 

52

 

 

 

16

 

Consumption of reserves

 

 

(54

)

 

 

(20

)

Ending balance

 

$

315

 

 

$

253

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Beginning balance

 

$

257

 

 

$

285

 

Provisions for warranties

 

 

16

 

 

 

15

 

Consumption of reserves

 

 

(20

)

 

 

(5

)

Ending balance

 

$

253

 

 

$

295

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. Leases

11. Leases

The Company has operating leases for facilities and finance leases for office equipment. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded in the balance sheet. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception of a contract.

Right of Use (“ROU”) assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the net present value of fixed lease payments over the lease term. The Company's lease term is deemed to include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that it will exercise that option. ROU assets also include any advance lease payments made and exclude lease incentives. As most of the Company's operating leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments on a collateralized basis. Finance lease agreements generally include an interest rate that is used to determine the present value of future lease payments. Operating lease expense and finance lease depreciation expense are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The Company's lease cost for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively, included the following components:

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Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Operating lease costs

 

$

135

 

 

$

128

 

Short-term lease costs

 

 

9

 

 

 

27

 

Variable lease costs

 

 

1

 

 

 

4

 

Amortization of finance lease assets

 

 

14

 

 

 

19

 

Interest on finance lease liabilities

 

 

1

 

 

 

2

 

Total lease cost

 

$

160

 

 

$

180

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Operating lease costs

 

$

128

 

 

$

97

 

Short-term lease costs

 

 

27

 

 

 

41

 

Variable lease costs

 

 

4

 

 

 

2

 

Amortization of finance lease assets

 

 

19

 

 

 

14

 

Interest on finance lease liabilities

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

Total lease cost

 

$

180

 

 

$

156

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The table below summarizes the Company's scheduled future minimum lease payments under operating and finance leases recorded on the balance sheet as of March 31, 2022:2023:

Year

 

Operating Leases

 

 

Finance Leases

 

2023 (remaining nine months)

 

$

475

 

 

$

40

 

2024

 

 

676

 

 

 

45

 

2025

 

 

586

 

 

 

26

 

2026

 

 

522

 

 

 

6

 

2027

 

 

505

 

 

 

0

 

Thereafter

 

 

1,675

 

 

 

0

 

Total minimum payments required

 

 

4,439

 

 

 

117

 

Less: amount representing interest

 

 

732

 

 

 

6

 

Present value of net minimum lease payments

 

 

3,707

 

 

 

111

 

Less: current maturities of lease obligations

 

 

(535

)

 

 

(49

)

Long-term lease obligations

 

$

3,172

 

 

$

62

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year

 

Operating Leases

 

 

Finance Leases

 

2022 (remaining nine months)

 

$

463

 

 

$

45

 

2023

 

 

636

 

 

 

44

 

2024

 

 

581

 

 

 

33

 

2025

 

 

501

 

 

 

15

 

2026

 

 

494

 

 

 

5

 

Thereafter

 

 

2,180

 

 

 

0

 

Total minimum payments required

 

 

4,855

 

 

 

142

 

Less: amount representing interest

 

 

897

 

 

 

8

 

Present value of net minimum lease payments

 

 

3,958

 

 

 

134

 

Less: current maturities of lease obligations

 

 

(495

)

 

 

(53

)

Long-term lease obligations

 

$

3,463

 

 

$

81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The weighted average remaining lease terms and discount rates for all of the Company’s operating and finance leases were as follows as of March 31, 2022:2023:

March 31, 2022

2023

Weighted-average remaining lease term - finance leases

2.92.4 years

Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases

8.27.2 years

Weighted-average discount rate - finance leases

3.9%

4.3%

Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases

5.0%

5.0%

The table below presents supplemental cash flow information related to leases during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively:

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating cash flows for operating leases

 

$

200

 

$

100

 

 

$

253

 

$

200

 

Operating cash flows for finance leases

 

$

2

 

$

2

 

 

$

1

 

$

2

 

Financing cash flows for finance leases

 

$

19

 

$

16

 

 

$

14

 

$

19

 

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The following table summarizes the classification of ROU assets and lease liabilities as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:

Leases

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet Classification

 

March 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2022

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating right-of-use assets

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

$

2,156

 

$

2,241

 

Finance right-of-use assets

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

 

106

 

 

120

 

Total leased assets

 

 

 

$

2,262

 

$

2,361

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

Accrued liabilities

 

$

535

 

$

527

 

Finance lease liabilities

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

49

 

 

51

 

Noncurrent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

3,172

 

 

3,327

 

Finance lease liabilities

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

62

 

 

73

 

Total lease liabilities

 

 

 

$

3,818

 

$

3,978

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Leases

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet Classification

 

March 31, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating right-of-use assets

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

$

2,206

 

$

2,289

 

Finance right-of-use assets

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

 

128

 

 

148

 

Total leased assets

 

 

 

$

2,334

 

$

2,437

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

Accrued liabilities

 

$

495

 

$

475

 

Finance lease liabilities

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

53

 

 

62

 

Noncurrent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

3,463

 

 

3,600

 

Finance lease liabilities

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

81

 

 

92

 

Total lease liabilities

 

 

 

$

4,092

 

$

4,229

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company completed the transition of antenna manufacturing from its Tianjin, China facility to contract manufacturers during the first quarter of 2022. In April 2022, the Company vacated the manufacturing facility and moved a small team of employees associated with sourcing, quality, and local customer support to a new leased facility in Tianjin, China. For the new office, the Company entered into a two-year lease ending December 31, 2023 for 1,694 square feet of office space in Tianjin, China. The Company recognized a present value of the right of use asset of $0.1 million for this new office lease.

As a cost saving initiative, the Company separated all 14 employees from its Beijing office in November 2021 and the Company closed this office in the first quarter of 2022. In April 2022, the Company entered into a two-year office lease ending April 30, 2024 for 350 square feet of office space. NaN former employees in Beijing were engaged through a third-party employment agency and will provide sales and engineering support from the new smaller office.

As part of the acquisition of Smarteq on April 30, 2021, the Company assumed an office lease and two automotive leases. The office in Kista, Sweden has 4,080 square feet used for engineering, sales, and administration with a lease term ending July 31, 2023. On the acquisition date, the Company recorded $0.2 million for each of the ROU assets and the lease liabilities.


12. Borrowings

As part of the Smarteq acquisition, the Company assumed a five-year loan of approximately $0.1 million with an interest rate of 0.57%. The loan was part of a program from the French Ministry of Economy and Finance as financial support for French businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The loan is denominated in Euros. Payment of the principal and interest on the loan is deferred until June 2022 and the loan term ends in May 2026. The amount due within one year is $2, and the remainder is due in equal monthly payments thereafter.

13.11. Income Taxes

The Company recorded income tax expense of $8$0.2 million and $6$8 for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively. The expense recorded for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021March 31, 2022 was lower than the statutory rate of 21%21% because the Company has a full valuation allowance on its U.S. deferred tax assets. The Company’s valuation allowance is due to the uncertainty regarding the utilization of the deferred tax assets.

The Company had deferred tax assets net of deferred tax liabilities of $15.2$15.1 million and $15.3$15.3 million at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. By jurisdiction, $11.9$12.0 million was associated with the U.S., $1.2$1.4 million was associated with China, and $2.1$1.7 million was associated with Sweden. The Company’s gross deferred tax assets consist of federal and state net operating losses (“NOLs”), credits, and timing differences. As part

The Company's valuation allowances are due to uncertainty regarding the utilization of the acquisition of Smarteq, the Company recorded deferred tax assets of $2.3 million associated with NOLs, inventory reserves and recorded tax liabilities associated with acquired intangible assets. Because of the objective evidence of cumulative three-year losses and uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company recorded a full valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets.

On a regular basis, the Company evaluates the recoverability of deferred tax assets and the need for a valuation allowance. Such evaluations involve the application of significant judgment. The Company considers multiple factors in its evaluation of the need for a valuation allowance. At March 31, 2023, the Company had a full valuation allowance on its U.S. and China deferred tax asset and a partial valuation allowance related to its net deferred tax assets for Sweden.

The Company’s federal NOLs generated in 2018 and futurelater periods will not expire, andbut the Company’s NOLs and credits generated as of through
December 31, 2017 have a finite life primarily based on the 20-year
20-year carry forward of federal net operating losses. The timing differences have a ratable reversal pattern over 12 years.

The Company had a full valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets in each of its jurisdictions at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. For U.S. tax purposes, the Company recorded a book loss during the first quarter 2022. Further, the Company recorded book income during 2021 but generated a tax loss and its earnings were below its projections. While the Company has recorded pretaxpre-tax book income for the prior three years and believes its financial outlook remains positive, it did not meet revenue or earnings expectations for the U.S. jurisdiction. Additionally, the Company recognized revenue for one-time projects in 2021 for revenuesfiscal year 2022 that may not be repeated in 2023 or earnings.future years. Because of difficulties with forecasting financial results historically, and due to the uncertainties associated with inflationary and recessionary issues, the Company maintained a full valuation allowance on its U.S. deferred tax assets at March 31, 2023 and at December 31, 2022. The Company’s performance versus its projections in both of the prior two years are considered significant negative evidence that is difficult to overcome on a “more likely than not” standard through objectively verifiable data. While the Company believes its financial outlook remains positive, under the accounting standards, objective verifiable evidence will have greater weight than subjective evidence such as the Company’s projections for future growth. TheIn addition, the Company faces uncertainties from recent macroeconomic trends, including inflationary pressures, the economic downturn and the potential for a recession. As a result of all these factors, the Company maintained a full valuation allowance on its U.S. deferred tax assets because of difficulties with forecasting financial results historically, and due to the uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.at March 31.

Until an appropriate level of profitability is attained, the Company expects to maintain a full valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets.assets for the U.S. jurisdiction. Any U.S. or foreign tax benefits or tax expense recorded on its consolidated statements of operations will be offset with a corresponding valuation allowance until such time that the Company changes its determination related to the realization of deferred tax assets. In the event that the Company changes its determination as to the amount of deferred tax assets that can be realized, the Company will adjust its valuation allowance with a corresponding impact to the provision for income taxes in the period in which such a determination is made.

Since the Company completed the transition of manufacturing from its Tianjin facility to contract manufacturers in 2022, the Company does not expect sufficient profits to utilize its China deferred tax assets. The Company had a full valuation allowance on its China deferred tax at March 31, 2023 and at December 31, 2022. The Company maintained a partial valuation allowance on its Sweden

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deferred tax assets at March 31, 2023 and at December 31, 2022. Based on positive book and taxable income in 2021 and 2022 and because results exceeded projections, the Company reversed a portion of its valuation allowance related to Sweden deferred tax assets during 2022.

The analysis that the Company prepared to determine the valuation allowance required significant judgment and assumptions regarding future market conditions as well as forecasts for profits, taxable income, and taxable income by jurisdiction. Due to the sensitivity of the analysis, changes to the assumptions in subsequent periods could have a material effect on the valuation allowance.

The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return, income tax returns with various states, and foreign income tax returns in various foreign jurisdictions. The Company’s U.S. federal tax returns remain subject to examination for 20172018 and subsequent periods. The Company’s U.S. state tax returns remain subject to examination for 2015 and subsequent periods. The Company’s foreign tax returns remain subject to examination for 2011 and subsequent periods. The Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefit was $0.8 million at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

The Company had a liability of$0.8 million related to income tax uncertainties was $1.0 million at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022. We do not know the timing of the settlement of this liability.


On March 27, 2020, the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act” (CARES Act) was signed into law. The CARES Act includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of the employer portion of certain payroll taxes, net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credit refunds, modifications to the net interest deduction limitations and technical corrections to tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property. Under the CARES Act, the Company deferred the employer portion of social security taxes and applied for a refund of its Alternative Minimum Tax credit. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had deferred $0.2 million of payroll taxes which will be paid on December 31, 2022. The amount to be paid on December 31, 2022 is not deductible for 2021 income tax purposes.            

14.12. Product Line and Geographic Information

Product Line Information:

The following tables are the product line revenues and gross profits for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021:2022:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

 

 

 

Antennas & Industrial IoT Devices

 

 

Test & Measurement Products

 

 

Corporate

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

15,614

 

 

$

7,427

 

 

$

(68

)

 

$

22,973

 

Gross Profit

 

$

6,120

 

 

$

5,383

 

 

$

29

 

 

$

11,532

 

Gross Profit %

 

 

39.2

%

 

 

72.5

%

 

NA

 

 

 

50.2

%

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

 

 

 

Antennas & Industrial IoT Devices

 

 

Test & Measurement Products

 

 

Corporate

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

17,102

 

 

$

5,583

 

 

$

(143

)

 

$

22,542

 

Gross Profit

 

$

5,247

 

 

$

4,162

 

 

$

(76

)

 

$

9,333

 

Gross Profit %

 

 

30.7

%

 

 

74.5

%

 

NA

 

 

 

41.4

%

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

 

 

 

Antennas & Industrial IoT Devices

 

 

Test & Measurement Products

 

 

Corporate

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

11,723

 

 

$

6,205

 

 

$

(221

)

 

$

17,707

 

Gross Profit

 

$

3,747

 

 

$

4,588

 

 

$

3

 

 

$

8,338

 

Gross Profit %

 

 

32.0

%

 

 

73.9

%

 

NA

 

 

 

47.1

%

Geographic Information:

The Company’s revenue from customers by geographic location, as a percent of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, was as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

Region

 

2023

 

2022

Europe, Middle East & Africa

 

20%

 

27%

Asia Pacific

 

11%

 

6%

Other Americas

 

4%

 

2%

Total Foreign sales

 

35%

 

35%

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Region

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Europe, Middle East & Africa

 

27%

 

 

23%

 

Asia Pacific

 

6%

 

 

8%

 

Other Americas

 

2%

 

 

4%

 

Total Foreign sales

 

35%

 

 

35%

 

Customer Concentration:

During the three months ended March 31, 2022 2023 and 2021,2022, the customer concentration related to revenues was as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

Revenues

 

2023

 

2022

Customer A

 

12%

 

10%

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Revenues

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Customer B

 

12%

 

 

6%

 

Customer C

 

10%

 

 

10%

 

The following table represents the customers that accounted for 10% or more of total trade accounts receivable:

Trade Accounts Receivable

 

March 31, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Customer B

 

14%

 

 

4%

 

Customer C

 

10%

 

 

9%

 

Trade Accounts Receivable

 

March 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2022

Customer A

 

15%

 

12%


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13. Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Under Topic 606, a contract with a customer is an agreement that both parties have approved, that creates enforceable rights and obligations, has commercial substance, and specified payment terms, and for which collectability is probable. Once the Company has entered into a contract, it is evaluated to identify performance obligations. For each performance obligation, revenue is recognized as control of promised goods or services transfers to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The amount of revenue recognized takes into account variable consideration, such as returns and volume rebates. A majority of the Company’s revenue is short cycle in nature with shipments within one year from order.The Company's payment terms generally range between 30 to 90 days.

All of the Company’s revenue relates to contracts with customers. The Company’s accounting contracts are from purchase orders or purchase orders combined with purchase agreements. The majority of the Company’s revenue is recognized on a “point-in-time” basis and a nominal amount of revenue is recognized “over time.” For the sale of antennas and Industrial IoT devices and test & measurement products, the Company satisfies its performance obligations generally at the time of shipment or upon delivery based on the contractual terms with its customers. For products shipped on consignment, the Company recognizes revenue upon delivery from the consignment location. For its test & measurement software tools, the Company has a performance obligation to provide software maintenance and support for one year.year. The Company recognizes revenuesrevenue for the maintenance and support over this period.

The Company considers the shipping and handling performed by the Company as fulfillment activities. Amounts billed for shipping and handling are included in revenues, while costs incurred for shipping and handling are included in the cost of revenues. The Company excludes taxes from the transaction price. CostThe cost of contracts include sales commissions. The Company expenses the cost of contracts when incurred because the amortization period is one year or less.

The Company allows its major distributors and certain other customers to return unused product under specified terms and conditions. The Company estimates product returns based on historical sales and return trends and records a corresponding refund liability. The refund liability was $0.2$0.2 million at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, and is included within accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company records an asset based on historical experience for the amount of product it expects to return to inventory as a result of customer returns, which is recorded in inventories in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The product return asset was $0.1$0.1 million at each of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022.

There were 0no contract assets at March 31, 20222023 or December 31, 2021.2022. The Company records contract liabilities for deferred revenue and customer prepayments. Contract liabilities are recorded in accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The contract liability was $0.8$0.8 million and $0.9$0.9 million at March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. The Company recognized revenue of $0.4$0.5 million and $0.2$0.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively, related to contract liabilities that existed at the beginning of the period.

16.14. Subsequent Events

The Company evaluates subsequent events occurring between the most recent balance sheet date and the date that the financial statements are available to be issued in order to determine whether the subsequent events are to be recorded and/or disclosed in the Company’s financial statements and footnotes. The financial statements are considered to be available to be issued at the time that they are filed with the SEC. There were no subsequent events or transactions that required recognition or disclosure in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of PCTEL, Inc. (“("PCTEL,” the “Company,”" "the Company", “we,” “our,” and “us”) and the notes thereto included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20212022 contained in our Annual Report on2022 Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “2021 Form 10-K”).10-K. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “will,” “plans,” “seeks,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes” and words of similar meaning. Investors in our common stock are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Specifically, these statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerningconcerning: our growth strategy; our future financial performance; growth of our antenna solutions and Industrial IoTInternet of Things business and our test and& measurement business; the impact of the acquisition of Smarteq on the Company’sour ability to offer additional products and,continue to innovate new products; our ability to expand product lines in the European market and generate revenue; the impact of the war in Ukraine, disruption in petroleum and other markets, and cost inflation;through distribution channels; the impact of our transition plan for manufacturing inside and outside China; the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing supply chain disruptions; the impact of geopolitical conditions, including the ongoing conflictwar in Ukraine and related sanctions;sanctions and disruption in petroleum and other markets; the impact of economic conditions, including inflation, higher interest rates, economic weakness, and potential recession; the anticipated demand for certain products, including those related to public safety, Industrial IoT, 5G (e.g., the Gflex scanning receiver), agriculture and intelligent transportation.transportation; and the anticipated growth of public and private wireless systems. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited toto: the impact of adverse and uncertain economic and political conditions within and outside the U.S., including inflationary pressures, higher interest rates, economic downturn, the potential for a recession, and the ongoing war in Ukraine; inflation and increases in product and material costs; competition within the wireless product industry; volatilitydisruptions to our workforce, operations, supply chain and delays in customer demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and/or the war in Ukraine,and the impact of uncertainty in ourthe pandemic and the ensuing supply chain as well as labor shortagesdisruption on our results of operations, financial condition, and shipping delays and disruptions,stock price; our ability to accurately forecast demand for our products; our ability to continue to successfully integrate Smarteq and any future acquisitions into our existing operations; the impact of uncertainty as a result of doing business in China and Europe; the impact of adverse and uncertain economic and political conditions in the U.S. and international market, the impact of tariffs on certain imports from China; and delays in our sales cycles resultingcycles; the impact of data densification and IoT on capacity and coverage demand; the impact of 5G; customer demand and growth generally in our defined market segments; our ability to access the cancellation of purchases ofgovernment market and create demand for our products; macroeconomic conditions, including inflationto expand our European presence and increases inbenefit from additional antenna and Industrial IoT product and material costs;offerings from Smarteq; and our ability to grow our business and create, protect and implement new technologies and solutions. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof. We do not undertake, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law. Investors should carefully review the information contained in Item 1A Risk Factors.

COVID-19 Update

The COVID-19 pandemic and associated counter-acting measures implemented by governments and businesses around the world, as well as subsequent recoveries in global business activity,  continue to contribute uncertainty in the global business environment and has led to supply chain disruptions and shortages in global markets for commodities, logistics and labor, and as well as increased inflationary pressures. Currently our expectation is that the impact of material cost inflation, labor constraints and logistics challenges and supplier component shortages will continue in 2022.

Our foremost focus as we respond to the pandemic has been on the health and safety of our employees. We continue to maintain our enhanced health and safety protocols at our facilities and are encouraging our employees to obtain vaccinations. We also continue to closely monitor the risks posed by COVID-19 and the guidance from relevant authorities. We will adjust our practices accordingly, as we have throughout the pandemic.

The public health situation, as well as global measures and corresponding impacts on various markets remain fluid and uncertain and may lead to sudden changes in trajectory and outlook. We will continue to proactively respond to the situation and may take further actions that alter our business activity as may be required by governmental authorities or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees and operations.

Business Overview

PCTEL is a leading global provider of wireless technology, including purpose-built Industrial IoT devices, antenna systems,antennas, and test & measurement solutions.products. We strive to solve complex wireless challenges to help organizations stay connected, transform, and grow. We believe we have a strong brand presence and expertise in RF, digital and mechanical engineering. We have two product lines (antennas/Industrial IoT devices and test & measurement)measurement solutions). Our antenna products include antennas deployed in small cells, enterprise Wi-Fi access points, fleet management, IoT applications, and transit systems. Our industrialIndustrial IoT devices include ruggedized access points, IoT interface cards and IoT sensor platforms for applications such as logistics, remote monitoring and control. Our test & measurement products are designed to improve the performance of wireless networks globally. Mobile operators, private enterprises, and network equipment manufacturers rely on our products to analyze, design, and optimize next generation wireless networks. We seek out product

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applications that command a premium for product design and performance, and we avoid commodity markets. Our strength is solving complex wireless challenges for our customers through our products and solutions. To this end, we are constantly seeking to innovate and improve antenna, Industrial IoT, and wireless testing products and capabilities to capture the opportunities of the rapidly evolving wireless industry. We focus on engineering, research, and development to maintain and expand our competitiveness.

Antennas and Industrial IoT devicesDevices

PCTEL designs and manufactures precision antennas and Industrial IoT devices, and we offer in-house wireless product development for our customers, including design, testing, radio integration, and manufacturing capabilities. Revenue growth in these markets is driven by the increased use and complexity of wireless communications.

Our antenna portfolio includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Land Mobile Radio (“LMR”), Tetra, Global Navigation Satellite System (“GNSS”), Cellular, Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (“ISM”), Long Range (“LoRa”), and combination antenna solutions. The market applications for our antennas include public safety communications, military communications, utilities &and energy, precision agriculture,

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smart traffic management, Electric Vehicle (“EV”) charging stations, embeddedpassenger and cargo vehicles, forestry machinery &and off-road vehicles. For smart traffic management, we provide antenna systems for smart roadways and smart rail. Fleet antennas for public safety, including police vehicles, is a key market. We not only manufacture the antennas, but we also provide engineering design services to determine the layout of multi-antenna installations to minimize potential interference between each antenna element. Our customized solutions often result in general purpose products with advanceadvanced capabilities, such as multi-element antenna systems in a single radome. These systems can include several LTE bands, Wi-Fi bands, and GPS navigation elements, all in one housing. An antenna designed for one application can be modified to be used for other applications.



Our Industrial IoT device portfolio includes access points, radio modules, sensor communication modules, and wireless communication sensors. The market applications for our Industrial IoT devices include utilities and smart grid, oil and gas, manufacturing, logistics, industrial automation, smart metering, and asset tracking.



Our strategy is to provide a “toolbox” of hardware solutions to our existing OEMs and distributors for Industrial IoT systems. We provide all of the field hardware required for wireless Industrial IoT systems - antennas, ruggedized Wi-Fi access points, radio modules, and integrated cellular sensors for Industrial IoT. Our go-to-market strategy for this growing sector is to sell more RF hardware components to our customers that traditionally purchase antennas from PCTEL.

Consistent with our mission to solve complex network engineering problems and to compete effectively in the antenna market, PCTEL maintains expertise in the following areas: radio frequency engineering, wireless network engineering, mechanical engineering, mobile antenna design, manufacturing, and product quality and testing. Competition among providers of antennas and Industrial IoT devices is fragmented. Competitors include Airgain, Amphenol, Panorama, Taoglas, and TE Connectivity.

Test & Measurement Products

PCTEL provides RF test & measurement products that improve the performance of wireless networks globally, with a focus on LTE, public safety, and 5G technologies. Revenue growth in this market is driven by the implementation and roll out of new wireless technology standards (i.e., 3G to 4G, 4G to 5G) and new market applications for public safety and government. The market applications for our test & measurement equipment includes cellular testing, public safety and private radio network testing, federal government communications testing, and indoor building network testing. Our portfolio includes scanning receivers, scanning receiver software, public safety solutions, automated spectrum monitoring solutions, interference location systems, mmwave transmitters, and a cloud-based reporting platform.

Our scanning receivers are software defined radios used to 1)(1) confirm adequate RF coverage during deployment, 2)(2) identify interfering signals whichthat decrease capacity, 3)(3) troubleshoot system performance issues as networks expand, and 4)(4) benchmark competing networks because our scanning receivers can scan all technologies across all frequencies during one test. They are necessary for initial network deployment and throughout the entire life cycle of the mobile network. Most of our 4G scanners can be upgraded to 5G via firmware. Our new Gflex scanning receiver includes advanced features to address 5G and broader critical communication and government applications such as signal intelligence.

We provide test & measurement equipment to test in-building communication capability, which is important for first responders, and to certify that buildings meet certain in-building wireless communication standards. We provide test & measurement equipmentstandards and to test public safety networks, including P25, Tetra and digital mobile radio (“DMR”).

Our cloud-based reporting platform for public safety is a subscription-based service for test management, storage and analytics that allows stakeholders, including engineering service companies, building owners and government jurisdictions, to easily manage the data collection process and access final reports through an online map-based interface.

Consistent with our mission to solve complex network engineering problems and to compete effectively in the RF test & measurement market, PCTEL maintains expertise in the following areas: RFradio frequency engineering, digital signal processing (“DSP”) engineering, wireless network engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and product quality and testing. Competitors for PCTEL’sPCTEL's test & measurement products include OEMs such as Anritsu, Berkley Varitronics, Digital Receiver Technology, Rohde and Schwarz, and Viavi.


Results of Operations

First Quarter Overview

Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 were $22.5$23.0 million, an increase of 27.3%1.9% compared to $17.7$22.5 million for the same period in 2021.2022. By product line, revenues decreasedincreased by $0.6$1.8 million (10.0%(33.0%) to $5.6$7.4 million for test & measurement products and increased

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decreased by $5.4$1.5 million (45.9%(8.7%) to $17.1$15.6 million for antennas and Industrial IoT devices during the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023. The increase in revenues for test & measurement products was due to higher revenues from 5G scanning receiver sales in the U.S. and to global rental customers. The decrease in revenues for antennas and Industrial IoT devices was due to both the acquisition of Smarteqlower revenues related to enterprise and higher organic revenues.public safety applications. Gross profits of $9.3$11.5 million for the quarter increased by $1.0$2.2 million compared to the same period in 20212022 due to a higher mix of test & measurement product revenue and higher gross margin percentage for antenna product revenue. Operating expenses of $10.2 million for the revenue increases for antennas and Industrial IoT devices. Operating expense of $10.9three months ended March 31, 2023 were $0.7 million was $1.9 million higherlower than the same period in 2022. There were no restructuring expenses during the first quarter 2023 but the first quarter 2022 included $0.9 million of 2021. The increase primarily resulted from the inclusion of Smarteq’s operatingrestructuring expenses and higher expenses for sales and marketing related to travel and trade shows.the transition of our Tianjin manufacturing. The net impact of these changes resulted in income before tax of $1.5 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to a loss before tax of $1.6 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to a loss before tax of $0.7 million for the first quarter 2021.2022.

Our cash and investments decreasedincreased by $3.1$0.3 million during the first quarter of 20222023 primarily because we used $1.3 million for operating activities and $1.4 million for financing activities.generated cash from operations. As of March 31, 2022,2023, we had cash and investments of $27.7 million and debt of $0.1$30.3 million.

Smarteq Acquisition

On April 30, 2021, we acquired all the outstanding stock of Smarteq, a Swedish company based in Kista, Sweden, that designs antennas for specialized Industrial IoT and vehicular applications (“Smarteq”), pursuant to a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement between PCTEL and Allgon Aktiebolag, a Swedish company and holder of the outstanding stock of Smarteq (the “Agreement”). Smarteq owns all the outstanding stock of SAS Smarteq France, which engages in sales of Smarteq products. PCTEL paid cash consideration of SEK 56.8 million ($6.8 million) at the close of the transaction, all of which was provided from PCTEL’s existing cash. The acquisition of Smarteq provides us with a strong European presence, technical and engineering expertise, and channel partners in Europe, as well as a complementary portfolio of products for our Industrial IoT and intelligent transportation customers worldwide. The revenues and gross margins for Smarteq are combined with the Company’s antenna and Industrial IoT device product line.  

Revenues by Product Line

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

$ Change

 

 

% Change

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

$ Change

 

 

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antennas & Industrial IoT Devices

 

$

17,102

 

 

$

11,723

 

 

$

5,379

 

 

 

45.9

%

 

$

15,614

 

 

$

17,102

 

 

$

(1,488

)

 

 

-8.7

%

Test & Measurement Products

 

 

5,583

 

 

$

6,205

 

 

 

(622

)

 

 

-10.0

%

 

 

7,427

 

 

$

5,583

 

 

 

1,844

 

 

 

33.0

%

Corporate

 

 

(143

)

 

$

(221

)

 

 

78

 

 

not meaningful

 

 

 

(68

)

 

$

(143

)

 

 

75

 

 

not meaningful

 

Total

 

$

22,542

 

 

$

17,707

 

 

$

4,835

 

 

 

27.3

%

 

$

22,973

 

 

$

22,542

 

 

$

431

 

 

 

1.9

%

Revenues increased 27.3%1.9% for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to the same period in 20212022 due to higher revenues for antennas and Industrial IoT devices.test & measurement products. Revenues for the test & measurement product line decreasedincreased by 10.0%33.0% for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to the three months ended March 31, 20212022 due to lowerhigher revenues for products withfrom 5G technologies.scanning receiver sales in the U.S. and to global rental customers. For the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, revenues for the antennas and Industrial IoT devices product line increaseddecreased by 45.9%8.7% compared to the same period in 2021 as a result of2022 due to lower antenna revenues from the contribution of Smarteqfor enterprise and from higher organic revenues generated by antennas for public safety and fleet applications.

Gross Profit by Product Line

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

% of Revenues

 

 

2021

 

 

% of Revenues

 

 

2023

 

 

% of Revenues

 

 

2022

 

 

% of Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antennas & Industrial IoT Devices

 

$

5,247

 

 

 

30.7

%

 

$

3,747

 

 

 

32.0

%

 

$

6,120

 

 

 

39.2

%

 

$

5,247

 

 

 

30.7

%

Test & Measurement Products

 

 

4,162

 

 

 

74.5

%

 

$

4,588

 

 

 

73.9

%

 

 

5,383

 

 

 

72.5

%

 

$

4,162

 

 

 

74.5

%

Corporate

 

 

(76

)

 

not meaningful

 

 

 

3

 

 

not meaningful

 

 

 

29

 

 

not meaningful

 

 

 

(76

)

 

not meaningful

 

Total

 

$

9,333

 

 

 

41.4

%

 

$

8,338

 

 

 

47.1

%

 

$

11,532

 

 

 

50.2

%

 

$

9,333

 

 

 

41.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The gross profit percentage decreasedincreased by 5.7%8.8% for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to the same period in 20212022 due to a higher mix of antennas and Industrial IoT devicestest & measurement products and a lowerhigher gross margin percentage for antennas and Industrial IoT devices. The gross profit percentage for the antennas and Industrial IoT devices decreasedincreased by 1.3%8.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2022

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2023 compared to the same period in 2021 primarily2022 due to higher freight costs and less favorable product mix.mix and lower logistics costs. The gross profit percentage for test & measurement products increaseddecreased by 0.6%2.0% for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to the same period in 20212022 primarily due to favorable product and customer mix.higher component costs.

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

% of Revenues

 

 

 

2022

 

 

Change

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Research and development

 

$

3,250

 

 

$

56

 

 

$

3,194

 

 

 

14.4

%

 

 

18.0

%

Sales and marketing

 

 

3,402

 

 

 

639

 

 

 

2,763

 

 

 

15.1

%

 

 

15.6

%

General and administrative

 

 

3,242

 

 

 

166

 

 

 

3,076

 

 

 

14.4

%

 

 

17.4

%

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

71

 

 

 

71

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0.3

%

 

 

0.0

%

Restructuring benefits (expenses)

 

 

935

 

 

 

935

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

4.1

%

 

 

0.0

%

Total

 

$

10,900

 

 

$

1,867

 

 

$

9,033

 

 

 

48.3

%

 

 

51.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

% of Revenues

 

 

 

2023

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Research and development

 

$

2,984

 

 

$

(266

)

 

$

3,250

 

 

 

13.0

%

 

 

14.4

%

Sales and marketing

 

 

3,562

 

 

 

160

 

 

 

3,402

 

 

 

15.5

%

 

 

15.1

%

General and administrative

 

 

3,605

 

 

 

363

 

 

 

3,242

 

 

 

15.7

%

 

 

14.4

%

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

63

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

71

 

 

 

0.3

%

 

 

0.3

%

Restructuring expenses

 

 

0

 

 

 

(935

)

 

 

935

 

 

 

0.0

%

 

 

4.1

%

Total

 

$

10,214

 

 

$

(686

)

 

$

10,900

 

 

 

44.5

%

 

 

48.3

%

Research and development expenses were higherlower by $0.1$0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to the same period in 2021 as the inclusion of research and2022 due to lower development expenses related to Smarteq offset the reduction in expense resulting from the termination of engineering employees in Beijing, China during the fourth quarter 2021.and lower stock compensation expenses.

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Sales and marketing expenses include costs associated with the sales and marketing employees, product line management, and trade show expenses.

Sales and marketing expenses increased $0.6$0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to the same period in 2021 due to inclusion of2022 as higher expenses for sales commissions, travel, and marketing expenses for Smarteq of $0.2 million, other employee related expenses of $0.2 million, higher travel expenses of $0.1 million, and higher marketing expenses of $0.1 million.offset lower stock compensation expenses.

General and administrative expenses include costs associated with general management, finance, human resources, IT, legal, public company costs, and other operating expenses to the extent not otherwise allocated to business segments.

General and administrative expenses increased by $0.2$0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to the same period in 20212022 primarily due to inclusion of generalhigher non-recurring legal expenses and administrative expenses for Smarteq and non-recurring professional fees associated with the business acquisitions.related to exploring strategic alternatives.

Amortization of intangible assets within operating expenses duringwere approximately the first quarter 2022 relates to amortizationsame for the intangible assets forthree months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the Smarteq acquisition.same period in 2022.

Restructuring expenses in 2022 relaterelated to expenses for the transition of manufacturing operations from our Tianjin, China facility to contract manufacturers. Restructuring expenses of $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 consisted primarily of employee severance and payroll related costs associated with the termination of 69 employees in Tianjin. We completed the manufacturing transition during the first quarter 2022.

Other Income, Net

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Interest income

 

$

17

 

 

$

35

 

 

$

229

 

 

$

17

 

Foreign exchange (losses) gains

 

 

(2

)

 

 

8

 

Foreign exchange losses

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(2

)

Other, net

 

 

(4

)

 

 

(4

)

 

 

1

 

 

 

(4

)

Total

 

$

11

 

 

$

39

 

 

$

220

 

 

$

11

 

Percentage of revenues

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

0.2

%

 

 

1.0

%

 

 

0.1

%

Other income, net consists of interest income, foreign exchange gains and losses, and interest expense. Interest income from investment securities decreasedincreased by $18$212 during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to the prior year, due to lower investment balances and lowerhigher average interest rates.

Expense for Income Taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Expense for income taxes

 

$

8

 

 

$

6

 

 

$

214

 

 

$

8

 

Effective tax rate

 

 

(0.5

)%

 

 

(0.9

)%

 

 

13.9

%

 

 

(0.5

)%


We recorded income tax expense of $8$0.2 million and $6$8 for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively. The expense recorded for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021 differed from the Federal statutory rate of 21% primarilyMarch 31, 2022 because we have a full valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax assets.

The fulldeferred tax assets consist of domestic deferred tax assets of $12.0 million and foreign deferred tax assets of $3.1 million. Our valuation allowance isallowances are due to the uncertainty regarding the utilization of the deferred tax assets.

On a regular basis, we evaluate the recoverability of deferred tax assets and the need for a valuation allowance. Such evaluations involve the application of significant judgment. We considered multiple factors in our evaluation of the need for a valuation allowance. TheAt March 31, 2023 we had a full valuation allowance againston our U.S. and China deferred tax assets was $15.2 million at March 31, 2022 and at December 31, 2021. Thea partial valuation allowance related to our net deferred tax assets consist of domestic deferred tax assets of $11.9 million and foreign deferred tax assets of $3.2 million.for Sweden.

We recorded pretaxpre-tax book income during 2021for the prior three years and we believe our financial outlook remains positive. However,positive, but we did not meet revenue or earnings expectations for the COVID-19 pandemic and recent macroeconomic trends, includingU.S. jurisdiction. Additionally, the current environmentCompany recognized revenue for one-time projects in fiscal year 2022 which may not be repeated in 2023 or future years. Because of inflationary pressures have created a high level of uncertainty. Due to this uncertainty, as well as difficulties with forecasting financial results historically, weand due to the uncertainties associated with inflationary and recessionary issues, the Company maintained a full valuation allowance on ourits U.S. deferred tax assets at March 31, 2023.

The Company maintained a full valuation allowance on its China deferred tax assets. Since the Company completed the transition of manufacturing from its Tianjin facility to contract manufacturers in 2022, the Company does not expect sufficient profits to utilize its China deferred tax assets. The Company maintained a partial valuation allowance on its Sweden deferred tax assets at March 31, 2023.

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Based on positive book and taxable income in 2021 and 2022 and because results exceeded projections, the Company reversed a portion of its valuation allowance related to Sweden deferred tax assets during 2022.

The analysis that we prepared to determine the valuation allowance required significant judgment and assumptions regarding future market conditions as well as forecasts for profits, taxable income, and taxable income by jurisdiction. Due to the sensitivity of the analysis, changes to the assumptions in subsequent periods could have a material effect on the valuation allowance. See Note 1311 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more information related to income taxes.

Net LossIncome (Loss)

We recorded net income of $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to a net loss of $1.6 million for the same period in 2022 due to the favorable impact of higher gross margins and lower operating expenses. Gross margins were higher by $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to a net loss of $0.7 million for the same period in 2021, as higher operating expenses offset higher2022 due to an increase in mix of test & measurement products and an increase in the antenna gross profits.margin percentage. Operating expenses were higherlower by $1.9$0.7 million due to lower restructuring expenses andbeing partially offset by higher expenses for sales and marketing related to travelexpenses and trade shows.general and administrative expenses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net cash flow provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

$

(1,330

)

 

$

1,654

 

 

$

2,419

 

 

$

(1,330

)

Investing activities

 

$

(327

)

 

$

7,100

 

 

$

295

 

 

$

(327

)

Financing activities

 

$

(1,412

)

 

$

(1,709

)

 

$

(1,754

)

 

$

(1,412

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

(3,069

)

 

$

7,045

 

 

$

960

 

 

$

(3,069

)

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period

 

$

5,107

 

 

$

8,192

 

 

$

8,717

 

 

$

7,736

 

Short-term investments at the end of period

 

$

22,569

 

 

$

22,562

 

 

$

21,570

 

 

$

22,254

 

Working capital at the end of period

 

$

46,847

 

 

$

48,620

 

 

$

52,516

 

 

$

52,369

 

Overview

Our primary source of liquidity is cash provided by operations, with short-term swings in liquidity supported by a significant balance of cash and short-term investments. The balance has fluctuated with cash from operations, acquisitions and divestitures, payment of dividends, and the repurchase of our common shares.

Within operating activities, we are historically a net generator of operating funds from our income statement activities and during periods of expansion, we expect to use cash from our balance sheet.

Within investing activities, capital spending historically ranges between 2.0% and 4.0% of our revenues and the primary use of capital is for manufacturing, engineering, and product development. We historically have made significant transfers between investments and cash as we rotate our large cash balances and short-term investment balances between money market funds, which are accounted for as cash equivalents, and other investment vehicles. We have a history of supplementing our organic revenue with acquisitions of product lines or companies, resulting in significant uses of our cash and short-term investment balances from time to time. We expect the historical trend for capital spending and the variability caused by moving money between cash and investments and periodic merger and acquisition activity to continue in the future.


Within financing activities, we have historically generated funds from the exercise of stock options and proceeds from the issuance of common stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). We have historically used funds to issue dividends and we periodically repurchase shares of our common stock through share repurchase programs. We used $3.2 million for the repurchase of shares during 2021. Share repurchases were funded with cash on hand.

At March 31, 2022,2023, our cash, cash equivalents, and investments were approximately $27.7$30.3 million, and we had working capital of $46.8$52.5 million. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have proactively managed our costs and our working capital in order to protect our financial position and maintain our workforce. Management believes our cash and investments provide adequate liquidity and working capital for the next twelve months from the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to support our operations given our historic ability to generate free cash flow (cash flow from operations less capital spending) and our low level of debt..

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Operating Activities:

Operating activities provided $2.4 million of cash during the three months ended March 31, 2023 primarily because we generated $2.3 million of cash from our statement of operations. The cash impact from changes in the balance sheet was approximately neutral during the three months ended March 31, 2023. Cash as payments for accrued liabilities and accounts payable offset the positive impact of net reductions in accounts receivable and inventories. Accounts receivable decreased by $3.3 million during the first quarter of 2023 due to lower sequential revenues and a decrease in days sales outstanding, and inventories were lower in the first quarter 2023 due to lower antenna-related inventories.

Operating activities used $1.3 million of cash during the three months ended March 31, 2022. We used $0.3 million of cash from our statement of operations and $1.0 million from the balance sheet. The balance sheet was a net use of cash as payments of accrued liabilities and accounts payable offset the positive impact of net reductions in accounts receivable and inventories. Accounts receivable decreased by $1.5 million during the first quarter of 2022 due to lower sequential revenues, and inventories were lower in the first quarter of 2022 due to the completion of our transition from Tianjin manufacturing to contract manufacturers.

OperatingInvesting Activities:

Our investing activities generated $1.7provided $0.3 million of cash during the three months ended March 31, 2021. We generated $0.7 million of

cash from our statement of operations activities and $1.0 million from the balance sheet. The balance sheet was a net source of cash as reductions in accounts receivable were partially offset by the reduction in accounts payable. Accounts receivable decreased by $2.0 million primarily because revenues declined by $3.5 million for2023. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to2023, redemptions and maturities of our investments provided $7.3 million in funds and we rotated $6.7 million of cash into new investments. We used $0.4 million for capital expenditures during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2020. The reduction in accounts payable primarily relates to reduced purchases of inventory and the timing of supplier payments.    

2023

Investing Activities:

Our investing activities used $0.3 million of cash during the three months ended March 31, 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, redemptions and maturities of our investments provided $8.2 million in funds and we rotated $8.2 million of cash into new investments. We used $0.3 million for capital expenditures during the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Financing Activities:

Our investing

We used $1.8 million in cash for financing activities provided $7.1 million of cash during the three months ended March 31, 2021. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, redemptions and maturities of our investments provided $13.4 million in funds and we rotated $6.0 million of cash into new investments.2023. We used $0.4$1.0 million for capital expenditures during the three months ended March 31, 2021.  quarterly cash dividends and $0.7 million for payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation in this period. The tax payments primarily related to restricted stock awards.

Financing Activities:

We used $1.4 million in cash for financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2022. We used $1.0 million for quarterly cash dividends and $0.4 million for payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation in this period. The tax payments related to restricted stock awards.

We used $1.7 million in cash for financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2021. We used $1.0 million for quarterly cash dividends. We used $0.7 million for payroll taxes related to restricted stock awards and shares issued under the short-term incentive plan.

Material Cash Requirements

Our material cash requirements from known contractual and other obligations primarily relate to non-cancelablenon-cancellable purchase obligations.

Expected timing of those payments are as follows:

 

 

 

Payments Due by Period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

1 year

 

 

1-3 years

 

 

4-5 years

 

 

5 years

 

Purchase obligations

 

 

$

22,254

 

 

$

22,157

 

 

$

97

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments Due by Period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

1 year

 

 

1-3 years

 

 

4-5 years

 

 

5 years

 

Purchase obligations

 

 

$

18,864

 

 

$

16,930

 

 

$

1,933

 

 

$

1

 

 

$

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

We use certain critical accounting policies and estimates as described in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” of the 20212022 Form 10-K.10-K which is incorporated by reference in response to this item. There have been no material changes in

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any of our critical accounting policies and estimates since December 31, 2021.2022. See Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.

Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

See our 2021 Form 10-K (Item 7A). As of March 31, 2022, there have been no material changesa "smaller reporting company," we are not required to provide disclosure in this information.Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in response to this item.

Item 4: Controls and Procedures

Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In designing and

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evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) were effective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and that such information is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms of the SEC.  forms.

In connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d), management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has identified that there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. We have not experienced any material impact to our internal controls over financial reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite previously having a remote working environment for all non-production related employees and now having a hybrid work environment. We are continually monitoring and assessing the impact of COVID-19 on our internal controls to minimize the impact to their design and operating effectiveness.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

We may, from time to time, be the subject of various pending or threatened legal actions in the ordinary course of our business. All such matters are subject to many uncertainties and outcomes that are not predictable with assurance. To our knowledge, as of March 31, 2022,2023, there were no claims or litigation pending against the Company that would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Item 1A: Risk Factors

See Item 1A of our 20212022 Form 10-K. As of March 31, 2022,2023, there have been no material changes to the Risk Factors set forth in this information.Item 1A of our 2022 Form 19-K.

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

None.

Item 3: Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4: Mine Safety DisclosuresDisclosure

Not applicable.

Item 5: Other Information

None.


Item 6: Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

31.1*

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 20022002.

.

31.2*

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 20022002.

.

32.1**

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 20022002.

.

32.2**

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101*

The following materials from PCTEL, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 20222023 formatted Inline XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations, (ii) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, (iii) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity, (iv) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, and (v) Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

104*

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

* filed herewith

** furnished herewith


SIGNATURE

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SIGNATURE

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:

PCTEL, Inc.,

a Delaware corporation

/s/ David A. Neumann

David A. Neumann

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: May 10, 20229, 2023

/s/ Kevin J. McGowan

Kevin J. McGowan

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

Date: May 10, 20229, 2023

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