UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020
 
OR
 
  ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from _________ to _________
 
Commission file number 001-32644
 
RELM WIRELESSBK TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada59-348629783-4064262
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporationincorporation or organizationorganization)Identification No.)
 
7100 Technology Drive
West Melbourne, Florida 32904
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (321) 984-1414
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $.60 per shareBKTINYSE American
Indicate by check mark whether the registrantregistrant: (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 and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☑ No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes No ☑
 
There were 13,844,58412,493,420 shares of common stock, $0.60 par value, of the registrant outstanding at October 31, 2017.August 2, 2020.
 

 
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS



Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 5.
Item 6.EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.                   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
RELM WIRELESS
Item 1. 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BK TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
 
 
September 30,
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2017
 
 
2016
 
 
June 30, 2020
 
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 $8,938 
 $10,910 
 $6,939 
 $4,676 
Available-for-sale-securities
  1,180 
   
Trade accounts receivable, net
  7,032 
  3,448 
  3,583 
  3,964 
Inventories, net
  15,235 
  13,999 
  9,527 
  13,513 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  843 
  1,410 
  1,408 
  1,733 
Total current assets
  33,228 
  29,767 
  21,457 
  23,886 
    
Property, plant and equipment, net
  2,347 
  2,486 
  3,828 
  3,964 
Available-for-sale securities
  8,573 
  6,472 
Right-of-use (ROU) asset
  2,709 
  2,885 
Investment in securities
  2,129 
  2,635 
Deferred tax assets, net
  1,701 
  3,418 
  4,344 
  4,373 
Other assets
  307 
  401 
  143 
  197 
Total assets
 $46,156 
 $42,544 
 $34,610 
 $37,940 
    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    
    
    
Current liabilities:
    
    
Accounts payable
 $5,776 
 $1,973 
 $4,472 
 $5,310 
Accrued compensation and related taxes
  1,250 
  2,193 
  940 
  1,271 
Accrued warranty expense
  1,195 
  650 
  911 
  1,248 
Accrued other expenses and other current liabilities
  120 
  169 
  385 
  479 
Dividends payable
  274 
  1,235 
  250 
  252 
Short-term lease liability
  417 
  369 
Note payable-current portion
  80 
  78 
Deferred revenue
  150 
  142 
  556 
  369 
Total current liabilities
  8,765 
  6,362 
  8,011 
  9,376 
    
    
Note payable, net of current portion
  289 
  328 
Long-term lease liability
  2,426 
  2,606 
Deferred revenue
  452 
  408 
  2,724 
  2,354 
Total liabilities
 $9,217 
 $6,770 
  13,450 
  14,664 
Commitments and contingencies
    
    
Stockholders' equity:
    
Preferred stock; $1.00 par value; 1,000,000 authorized shares; none issued or outstanding.
   
Common stock; $.60 par value; 20,000,000 authorized shares; 13,844,584 and 13,754,749 issued and outstanding shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
  8,307 
  8,253 
Stockholders’ equity:
    
Preferred stock; $1.00 par value; 1,000,000 authorized shares; none issued or outstanding
   
Common stock; $.60 par value; 20,000,000 authorized shares; 13,943,820 and 13,929,381 issued and 12,493,420 and 12,596,923 outstanding shares at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
  8,366 
  8,357 
Additional paid-in capital
  25,586 
  25,382 
  26,235 
  26,095 
Accumulated (deficit) earnings
  (901)
  240 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
  4,514 
  2,061 
Treasury stock, at cost, 127,010 and 30,422 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
  (567)
  (162)
Total stockholders' equity
  36,939 
  35,774 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 $46,156 
 $42,544 
Accumulated deficit
  (8,039)
  (6,043)
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,450,400 and 1,332,458 shares at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
  (5,402)
  (5,133)
Total stockholders’ equity
  21,160 
  23,276 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 $34,610 
 $37,940 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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RELM WIRELESSBK TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
September 30,2017
 
 
September 30,2016
 
 
September 30,2017
 
 
September 30,2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales, net
 $11,831 
 $14,730 
 $29,973 
 $43,463 
Expenses
    
    
    
    
Cost of products
  8,014 
  10,099 
  19,425 
  29,412 
Selling, general and administrative
  3,660 
  3,549 
  10,624 
  10,110 
Total expenses
  11,674 
  13,648 
  30,049 
  39,522 
 
    
    
    
    
Operating income (loss)
  157 
  1,082 
  (76)
  3,941 
 
    
    
    
    
Other income (expense):
    
    
    
    
       Interest income
  14 
  2 
  32 
  4 
       Gain on available-for-sale
    
    
    
    
securities
  670 
   
  1,287 
   
       Gain (loss) on disposal of property,
    
    
    
    
plant and equipment
  10 
   
  (94)
   
Other (expense) income
  1 
   
  (146)
  7 
 Total other income
  695
  2 
  1,079 
  11 
 
    
    
    
    
Income before income taxes
  852 
  1,084 
  1,003 
  3,952 
 
    
    
    
    
Income tax expense
  (252)
  (365)
  (353)
  (1,355)
 
    
    
    
    
Net income
 $600 
 $719 
 $650 
 $2,597 
 
    
    
    
    
Net earnings per share-basic:
 $0.04 
 $0.05 
 $0.05 
 $0.19 
Net earnings per share-diluted:
 $0.04 
 $0.05 
 $0.05 
 $0.19 
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic
  13,665,976  
  13,741,170  
  13,602,207  
  13,735,361  
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted
  13,688,297  
  13,836,304  
  13,704,884  
  13,825,256  
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30, 2020
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
 
June 30, 2020
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales, net
 $9,937 
 $13,294 
 $20,826 
 $20,938 
Expenses
    
    
    
    
Cost of products
  5,609 
  7,593 
  12,603 
  12,800 
Selling, general and administrative
  4,364 
  5,681 
  9,107 
  10,436 
Total expenses
  9,973 
  13,274 
  21,710 
  23,236 
 
    
    
    
    
Operating (loss) income
  (36)
  20 
  (884)
  (2,298)
 
    
    
    
    
Other (expense) income:
    
    
    
    
Net interest (expense) income
  (6)
  46 
  3 
  101 
(Loss) gain on investment in securities
  (200)
  (148)
  (506)
  444 
Other expense
  (32)
  (11)
  (79)
  (13)
Total other (expense) income
  (238)
  (113)
  (582)
  532 
 
    
    
    
    
Loss before income taxes
  (274)
  (93)
  (1,466)
  (1,766)
 
    
    
    
    
Income tax (expense) benefit
  (28)
  (154)
  (28)
  201 
 
    
    
    
    
Net loss
 $(302)
 $(247)
 $(1,494)
 $(1,565)
 
    
    
    
    
Net loss per share-basic and diluted:
 $(0.02)
 $(0.02)
 $(0.12)
 $(0.12)
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic
  12,495,707 
  12,720,112 
  12,525,407 
  12,740,798 
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted
  12,495,707 
  12,720,112 
  12,525,407 
  12,740,798 
 
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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RELM WIRELESSBK TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
September 30,2017
 
 
September 30,2016
 
 
September 30,2017
 
 
September 30,2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 $600 
 $719 
 $650 
 $2,597 
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-
    
    
    
    
   for-sale securities, net of tax
  (25)
  891 
  2,453 
  1,664 
Total comprehensive income
 $575 
 $1,610 
 $3,103 
 $4,261 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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RELM WIRELESS CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
September 30,2017
 
 
September 30,2016
 
 
June 30, 2020
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
Operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 $650 
 $2,597 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
    
Net loss
 $(1,494)
 $(1,565)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
    
Inventories allowances
  21 
  99 
  72 
  49 
Deferred tax expense
  353
  972 
Deferred tax expense (benefit)
  28 
  (164)
Depreciation and amortization
  727
  718 
  661 
  575 
Share-based and stock compensation expense
  34 
  42 
Restricted stock unit compensation expense
  41 
  - 
Realized tax benefit from stock option exercise
  - 
  393 
Gain on available-for-sale securities
  (1,287)
  - 
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
  94 
  - 
Share-based compensation expense-stock options
  60 
  68 
Share-based compensation expense-restricted stock units
  89 
  74 
Loss (gain) loss on investment in securities
  506 
  (444)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
    
    
Trade accounts receivable
  (3,584)
  (2,115)
  381 
  628 
Inventories
  (1,257)
  2,899 
  3,914 
  (1,840)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  567 
  1,260 
  325 
  269 
Other assets
  (12)
  (7)
  54 
  (4)
Lease liability
  44 
   
Accounts payable
  3,803 
  526 
  (838)
  1,246 
Accrued compensation and related taxes
  (943)
  803 
  (331)
  (691)
Accrued warranty expense
  545 
  48 
  (337)
  (106)
Deferred revenue
  52 
  36 
  557 
  417 
Customer deposits
  - 
  2 
Accrued other expenses and other current liabilities
  (49)
  33 
  (94)
  155 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
  (245)
  8,306 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
  3,597 
  (1,333)
    
    
Investing activities
    
    
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
  (572)
  (1,348)
  (525)
  (1,462)
Investment in securities
  - 
  (481)
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities
  1,819 
  - 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
  1,247 
  (1,829)
Net cash used in investing activities
  (525)
  (1,462)
    
    
Financing activities
    
    
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
  183 
  30 
   
  2 
Cash dividends declared and paid
  (2,752)
  (2,472)
  (502)
  (510)
Repurchase of common stock
  (405)
  (83)
  (269)
  (550)
Cash used in financing activities
  (2,974)
  (2,525)
Proceeds from debt
  2,196 
   
Repayment of debt
  (2,234)
   
Net cash used in financing activities
  (809)
  (1,058)
    
    
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  (1,972)
  3,952 
  2,263 
  (3,853)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
  10,910 
  4,669 
  4,676 
  11,268 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 $8,938 
 $8,621 
 $6,939 
 $7,415 
    
    
Supplemental disclosure
    
    
Cash paid for interest
 $- 
 $- 
 $11 
 $ 
Income tax paid
 $- 
 $3 
Non-cash financing activity
    
    
Cashless exercise of stock options and related conversion of net shares to stockholders’ equity
 $27 
 $4 
Common stock issued under restricted stock units
 $56 
 $140 
 
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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BK TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Unaudited
(inIn thousands, except share and per share data and percentages)
 
1.            
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The condensed consolidated balance sheetssheet as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2020, the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 20162019, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 20162019 have been prepared by RELM WirelessBK Technologies Corporation (the “Company” or “we”), and are unaudited. On March 28, 2019, BK Technologies, Inc., the predecessor of BK Technologies Corporation, implemented a holding company reorganization, which resulted in BK Technologies Corporation becoming the direct parent company of, and the successor issuer to, BK Technologies, Inc. For the purpose of this report, references to “we” or the “Company” or its management or business at any period prior to the holding company reorganization (March 28, 2019) refer to those of BK Technologies, Inc. as the predecessor company and its subsidiaries and thereafter to those of BK Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries, except as otherwise specified or to the extent the context otherwise indicates. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which include normal, recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation have been made. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 20162019 has been derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements at that date.
 
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that theseThese condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016,2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Commission (“SEC”). The results of operations for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year.
The Company periodically reviews its revenue recognition procedures to assure that such procedures are in accordance with GAAP. Surcharges collected on certain sales to government customers and remitted to governmental agencies are not included in revenues or in costs and expenses.
Principles of Consolidation
The Company consolidates entities in which it has a controlling financial interest. The Company determines whether it has a controlling financial interest in an entity by first evaluating whether the entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) or a voting interest entity.
VIEs are entities in which (i) the total equity investment at risk is not sufficient to enable the entity to finance its activities independently, or (ii) the at-risk equity holders do not have the normal characteristics of a controlling financial interest. A controlling financial interest in a VIE is present when an enterprise has one or more variable interests that have both (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The enterprise with a controlling financial interest is the primary beneficiary and consolidates the VIE.
Voting interest entities lack one or more of the characteristics of a VIE. The usual condition for a controlling financial interest is ownership of a majority voting interest for a corporation or a majority of kick-out or participating rights for a limited partnership.
When the Company does not have a controlling financial interest in an entity but exerts significant influence over the entity’s operating and financial policies (generally defined as owning a voting or economic interest of between 20% to 50%), the Company’s investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. If the Company does not have a controlling financial interest in, or exert significant influence over, an entity, the Company accounts for its investment at fair value, if the fair value option was elected, or at cost.
The Company has an investment in 1347 Property Insurance Holdings, Inc., made through FGI 1347 Holdings, LP, a consolidated VIE.

 
Fair Value
 
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, and available-for-saleinvestment in securities, accounts payable, accrued expenses, notes payable, and other liabilities. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020 and December 31, 2016,2019, the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, notes payable, and other liabilities approximated their respective fair value due to the short-term nature and maturity of these instruments.
 
The Company uses observable market data or assumptions (Level 1 inputs, as defined in accounting guidance) that it believes market participants would use in pricing the available-for-saleinvestment in securities.There were no sales of available-for-sale securities, nor gains or losses reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income as a result of an other-than-temporary impairment of the available-for-sale securities. There were no transfers of available-for-sale securities between Level 1 and Level 2 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
 
Available-For-Sale Securities
Investments reported on the September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 balance sheets consist of marketable equity securities of a publicly held company. As of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the investment cost was $2,674 and $3,242, respectively. Management intends to hold such securities for a sufficient period in which to realize a reasonable return, which periods may range between one to several years, although there is no assurance that positive returns will be realized or that such securities will not be liquidated in a shorter-than-expected time frame to accommodate future liquidity requirements. In June 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the sale of up to $3 million of available-for-sale securities. During the three months ended June 30, 2017 the Company sold a portion of its available-for-sale securities for approximately $897 and realized a gain on the sales of approximately $617. In September 2017, the Company sold additional shares of its available-for-sale securities for approximately $922 and realized a gain on the sales of approximately $670. As a result, available-for sale-securities totaling approximately $1,180 were classified as current assets as of September 30, 2017, while the remainder were classified as non-current assets. Investments are marked to market at each measurement date, with changes in net unrealized gains or losses presented as adjustments to accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.

Other Comprehensive Income
Other comprehensive income consists of net income and unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes.
RecentRecently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
 
In May 2014,February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09 on “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which provides for a single, principles-based model for revenue recognition and replaces the existing revenue recognition guidance. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, which delays the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017, and will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. This ASU requires additional disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgements and estimates and changes in those estimates. It permits the use of either a retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. Because the Company’s primary source of revenues is from shipments of products, the Company does not expect the impact on its consolidated financial statements to be material.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” to simplify the guidance on the subsequent measurement of inventory, excluding inventory measured using last-in, first-out or the retail inventory method. Under the new standard, inventory should be stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The new accounting guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted the new guidance with no material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01 “Financial Instruments,” which amends the guidance in U.S. GAAP on the classification and measurement of financial instruments. Changes to the current guidance primarily affect the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. In addition, the ASU clarifies guidance related to the valuation allowance assessment when recognizing deferred tax assets resulting from unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities. The new standard is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and upon adoption, an entity should apply the amendments by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet at the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. Early adoption is not permitted except for the provision to record fair value changes for financial liabilities under the fair value option resulting from instrument-specific credit risk in other comprehensive income. The adoption of ASU 2016-01 may have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 “Leases,” which amendsamended leasing guidance by requiring companies to recognize a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and a lease liability for all operating and capital (finance) leases with lease terms greater than twelve months. The lease liability will beis equal to the present value of lease payments. The lease asset will beis based on the lease liability, subject to adjustment, such as for initial direct costs. For income statement purposes, leases will continue to be classified as operating or capital (finance), with lease expense in both cases calculated substantially the same as under the prior leasing guidance. The updated guidance isbecame effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. 2018. The Company expects this will result adopted the new guidance on January 1, 2019. Adoption resulted in the recognition of right-of-useROU assets and lease liabilities not currently recorded on the consolidated financial statements under existing accounting guidance, but the Company is still evaluating all the Company’s contractual arrangements and the impact that adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on the Company’scondensed consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 12 (Leases) for further details on leases.
 
In March 2016, August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Improvements2018-13, “Disclosure Framework–Changes to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement,which modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, including the removal of certain disclosure requirements. The guidance isamendments in the ASU are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with earlybeginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption permitted.is permitted upon issuance of the ASU. The Company has adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2020, and the new guidance with no materialadoption did not have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
The Company does not discuss recent pronouncements that are not anticipated to have ana material impact on or are unrelated to its financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
 

2.            
Significant Events and Transactions
 
In June 2017, the Company changed its capital return program, authorizing the repurchase of 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock in additionPursuant to the 500,000 shares originally authorized, for a total repurchase authorization of 1 million shares, pursuant to a stock repurchase plan in conformity with the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The repurchase program has no termination date. Pursuant to theCompany’s capital return program, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share of the Company'sCompany’s common stock on September 18, 2017June 10, 2020 to shareholdersstockholders of record as of October 2, 2017.July 6, 2020. These dividends were paid on October 16, 2017.July 20, 2020.
 
On September 27, 2017,In May 2020, the Company announced that it was awarded a five-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA)its operating subsidiary received orders totaling approximately $1,400 from the U.S. Air Force (USAF).Forest Service. The term of the BPA commenced on September 22, 2017,orders were for KNG-Series Digital P-25 portable radios, mobile radios and expires on September 19, 2022, providing for purchases by the USAF of up to $5,500. The BPA does not specify or guarantee purchase quantities by the USAF or delivery dates. The Company immediately received an initial task order under the BPA totaling approximately $440. The task order is anticipated to bebase stations with related accessories, and were fulfilled during the fourthsecond quarter 2017.of 2020.
In May 2020, the Company implemented workforce reductions of approximately 18% to reduce costs and to better position the Company in an uncertain business environment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company incurred approximately $221 in severance costs relating to these workforce reductions, which were recognized in the second quarter of 2020 and will be paid according to the Company’s normal payroll practices through September 2020.
In April 2020, BK Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned operating subsidiary of the Company, received approval and funding pursuant to a promissory note evidencing an unsecured loan in the amount of approximately $2,196 (the “Loan”) under the Paycheck Protection Program (or “PPP”). The PPP was established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) and is administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). The Company intended to use the Loan for qualifying expenses in accordance with the terms of the CARES Act. At the time the Company applied for the Loan, it believed it qualified to receive the funds pursuant to the PPP. Subsequently, the SBA, in consultation with the Department of Treasury, issued new guidance that created uncertainty regarding the qualification requirements for a PPP loan. In April 2020, out of an abundance of caution, the Company repaid the loan in full.
In December 2019, a novel strain of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) surfaced in Wuhan, China, which spread globally and was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020. The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy increased significantly as the first half of 2020 progressed, and the Company anticipates the effects of COVID-19 will continue to have an adverse impact on the Company going forward. In response to COVID-19, national and local governments around the world have instituted certain measures, including travel bans, prohibitions on group events and gatherings, shutdowns of certain businesses, curfews, shelter-in-place orders and recommendations to practice social distancing. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has undertaken certain measures in an effort to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company, including implementing employee safety measures and taking steps to reduce expenses, including workforce reductions. The ultimate impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows is dependent on future developments, including the duration of the pandemic, including whether there is a “second wave,” and the related length of its impact on the global economy, which are uncertain and, given the daily evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the global responses to curb its spread, cannot be predicted at this time. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, the Company may continue to experience an adverse impact to its business as a result of the pandemic’s national and, to some extent, global economic impact, including any recession that has occurred or may occur in the future.


 
3.            
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
 
The allowance for doubtful accounts on trade receivables was approximately $50 on gross trade receivables of $7,082$3,633 and $3,498$4,014 at SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. This allowance is used to state trade receivables at a net realizable value or the amount that the Company estimates will be collected of the Company’s gross trade receivables.
 
4.            
Inventories, net
 
The components of inventories, net of allowances for slow-moving, excess or obsolete inventory, consistconsisted of the following:
 
 
September 30, 2017
 
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
June 30, 2020
 
 
December 31, 2019
 
Finished goods
 $3,535 
 $3,216 
 $2,781 
 $3,864 
Work in process
  7,663 
  6,612 
  3,242 
  6,122 
Raw materials
  4,037 
  4,171 
  3,504 
  3,527 
 $15,235 
 $13,999 
 $9,527 
 $13,513 
 
Allowances for slow-moving, excess, or obsolete inventory are used to state the Company’s inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The allowances were approximately $661$466 at SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, compared with approximately $1,607$823 at December 31, 2016. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company disposed of excess and obsolete inventory for which reserves had been previously established. The impact to the Company’s balance sheet and statement of operations was not material.2019.
 
5.            
Income Taxes
 
IncomeThe Company has recorded an income tax expense totaling approximately $252 and $353 has been recordedof $28 derived from the change in valuation allowance related to net operating loss carryforwards for the state of Florida that are anticipated to expire unutilized in 2020 for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, respectively,2020, compared with $365 and $1,355, respectively,an income tax expense of approximately $154 for the same periods lastthree months ended June 30, 2019, and an income tax benefit of approximately $201 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
The Company’s income tax provision is based on management’s estimate of the effective tax rate for the full year. The tax provision (benefit) in any period will be affected by, among other things, permanent, as well as temporary, differences in the deductibility of certain items, in addition to changes in tax legislation. As a result, the Company may experience significant fluctuations in the effective book tax rate (that is, tax expense divided by pre-tax book income) from period to period.

 
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016,2020, the Company’s net deferred tax assets totaled approximately $1,701$4,344 and $3,418, respectively,were primarily derived from research and are primarily composed ofdevelopment tax credits, deferred revenue, and net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”), and research and development costs and tax credits partially offset by an increase to deferred tax liabilities of $1,360 derived from the unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities.  As of September 30, 2017, these NOLs total approximately $626 for federal and $11,460 for state purposes, with expirations starting in 2018 through 2030.

carryforwards.
 
In order to fully utilize the net deferred tax assets, the Company will need to generate sufficient taxable income in future years to utilize its NOLs prior to their expiration.years. The Company analyzed all positive and negative evidence to determine if, based on the weight of available evidence, the Companyit is more likely than not to realize the benefit of the net deferred tax assets. The recognition of the net deferred tax assets and related tax benefits is based upon the Company’s conclusions regarding, among other considerations, estimates of future earnings based on information currently available and current and anticipated customers, contracts and product introductions, as well as historical operating results and certain tax planning strategies.
 
Based on management’sthe analysis of all available evidence, both positive and negative, the Company’s managementCompany has concluded that the Companyit does not have the ability to generate sufficient taxable income in the necessary period to utilize the entire benefit for the deferred tax asset. Management estimatedassets. Accordingly, the Company established a valuation allowance of $28 related to state of Florida net operating loss carryforwards that as of September 30, 2017, it is more likely than not that approximately $129 of the Company’s deferred tax asset will not be realized dueare anticipated to the inability to generate sufficient Florida taxable incomeexpire unutilized in the necessary period to fully utilize its Florida NOLs.2020. The Company cannot presently estimate what, if any, changes to the valuation of its deferred tax assets may be deemed appropriate in the future. If the Company incurs future losses, it may be necessary to record additional valuation allowance related to the deferred tax assets recognized as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2020.
 
6.            
Investment in Securities
 
The Company has an investment in a limited partnership, FGI 1347 Holdings, LP, of which the Company is the sole limited partner. FGI 1347 Holdings, LP was established for the purpose of investing in securities.
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary,indirectly held approximately 1.5 million$146 in cash and 477,282 shares of Iteris,1347 Property Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), which represented(Nasdaq: PIH) with fair value of $2,129, through an investment in FGI 1347 Holdings, LP. These shares were purchased in March and May 2018 for approximately 4.5% of Iteris’s outstanding shares.  During$3,741. For the quarterthree months ended June 30, 2017, the Company sold 163,221 shares for approximately $897, realizing a gain on the sales of approximately $617. In September, the Company sold an additional 148,281 shares for approximately $922, realizing a gain on the sales of approximately $670. At September 30, 2017,2020, the Company recognized an unrealized gainsloss on the investment of approximately $2,453, net$200, compared with an unrealized loss of tax$148 for the same period last year. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recognized an unrealized loss on the investment of $1,360, which is included in accumulated other comprehensive income as a separate componentapproximately $506, compared with an unrealized gain of stockholders’ equity.$444 for the same period last year.
 
On July 29, 2016,Affiliates of Fundamental Global Investors, LLC serve as the general partner and the investment manager of FGI 1347 Holdings, LP, and the Company oneis the sole limited partner. As of June 30, 2020, the Company and the affiliates of Fundamental Global Investors, LLC, including, without limitation, Ballantyne Strong, Inc., beneficially owned in the aggregate 3,042,593 shares of PIH’s common stock, including 100,000 shares of common stock subject to a call option, representing approximately 50.1% of PIH’s outstanding shares. In addition, Capital Wealth Advisors, Inc., an affiliate of Fundamental Global, held 64,710 shares of PIH’s common stock for the accounts of individual investors, which represents approximately 1.1% of PIH’s outstanding shares. Fundamental Global with its affiliates is the largest stockholder of the Company’s significant stockholders, and certain of their affiliates, entered into an agreement with Iteris. Pursuant to the agreement,Company. Mr. Kyle Cerminara, a director of the Company, who is an executive, co-founderChief Executive Officer, Co-Founder and partnerPartner of the significant stockholder that is party to the agreement, was appointed toFundamental Global Investors, LLC and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Iteris.  AsBallantyne Strong and of September 30, 2017, the Company and the significant stockholderPIH. Mr. Lewis M. Johnson, a director of the Company, beneficially own inis President, Co-Founder and Partner of Fundamental Global Investors, LLC and serves as Co-Chairman of the aggregate 1,746,743 sharesBoard of Iteris, which represents approximately 5.4%Directors of Iteris’s outstanding shares.

Ballantyne Strong and of PIH. Mr. John Struble, the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, serves as a consultant to an affiliate of Fundamental Global Investors, LLC. 
 
7.            
Stockholders’ Equity
 
The changes in condensed consolidated stockholders’ equity for the ninethree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2019 are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common
 
 
Common
 
 
Additional
 
 
Accumulated
 
 
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock
 
 
Stock
 
 
Paid-In
 
 
Earnings
 
 
Comprehensive
 
 
Treasury
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares
 
 
Amount
 
 
Capital
 
 
(Deficit)
 
 
Income
 
 
Stock
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2016
  13,754,749 
 $8,253 
 $25,382 
 $240 
 $2,061 
 $(162)
 $35,774 
Common stock options exercised
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  and issued
  89,835 
  54 
  129 
  - 
  - 
  - 
  183 
Share-based compensation
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  expense
  - 
  - 
  34 
  - 
  - 
  - 
  34 
RSUs compensation expense
  - 
  - 
  41 
  - 
  - 
  - 
  41 
Dividends declared
    
    
    
  (1,791)
  - 
  - 
  (1,791)
Net income
  - 
  - 
  - 
  650 
  - 
  - 
  650 
Unrealized gain on
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  available-for-sale securities
  - 
  - 
  - 
  - 
  2,453 
  - 
  2,453 
Repurchase of common stock
  - 
  - 
  - 
  - 
  - 
  (405)
  (405)
Balance at September 30, 2017
  13,844,584 
 $8,307 
 $25,586 
 $(901)
 $4,514 
 $(567)
 $36,939 
 
 
Common Stock Shares
 
 
Common Stock Amount
 
 
Additional Paid-In Capital
 
 Accumulated Deficit 
 Treasury Stock 
 
Total
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
  13,882,937 
 $8,330 
 $25,867 
 $(2,393)
 $(4,092)
 $27,712 
Stock options exercised and issued
  1,000 
   
  2 
   
   
  2 
Share-based compensation expense-stock options
   
   
  31 
   
   
  31 
Share-based compensation expense-restricted stock units
   
   
  41 
   
   
  41 
Common stock dividends ($0.02 per share)
   
   
   
  (254)
   
  (254)
Net loss
   
   
   
  (1,318)
   
  (1,318)
Repurchase of common stock
   
   
   
   
  (337)
  (337)
Balance at March 31, 2019
  13,883,937 
  8,330 
  25,941 
  (3,965)
  (4,429)
  25,877 
Common stock issued under restricted stock units
  38,353 
  23 
  (23)
   
   
   
Share-based compensation expense-stock options
   
   
  37 
   
   
  37 
Share-based compensation expense-restricted stock units
   
   
  33 
   
   
  33 
Common stock dividends ($0.02 per share)
   
   
   
  (255)
   
  (255)
Net loss
   
   
   
  (247)
   
  (247)
Repurchase of common stock
   
   
   
   
  (213)
  (213)
Balance at June 30, 2019
  13,922,290 
 $8,353 
 $25,988 
 $(4,467)
 $(4,642)
 $25,232 

 
 
Common Stock Shares
 
 
Common Stock Amount
 
 
Additional Paid-In Capital
 
 Accumulated Deficit 
 Treasury Stock 
 
Total
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
  13,929,381 
 $8,357 
 $26,095 
 $(6,043)
 $(5,133)
 $23,276 
Common stock issued under restricted stock units
   
   
   
   
   
   
Share-based compensation expense-stock options
   
   
  30 
   
   
  30 
Share-based compensation expense-restricted stock units
   
   
  21 
   
   
  21 
Common stock dividends ($0.02 per share)
   
   
   
  (250)
   
  (250)
Net loss
   
   
   
  (1,192)
   
  (1,192)
Repurchase of common stock
   
   
   
   
  (243)
  (243)
Balance at March 31, 2020
  13,929,381 
  8,357 
  26,146 
  (7,485)
  (5,376)
  21,642 
Common stock issued under restricted stock units
  14,439 
  9 
  (9)
   
   
   
Share-based compensation expense-stock options
   
   
  30 
   
   
  30 
Share-based compensation expense-restricted stock units
   
   
  68 
   
   
  68 
Common stock dividends ($0.02 per share)
   
   
   
  (252)
   
  (252)
Net loss
   
   
   
  (302)
   
  (302)
Repurchase of common stock
   
   
   
   
  (26)
  (26)
Balance at June 30, 2020
  13,943,820 
 $8,366 
 $26,235 
 $(8,039)
 $(5,402)
 $21,160 
 
8.            
Income perLoss Per Share
 
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted incomeloss per share:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
September 30,
2017
 
 
September 30,
 2016
 
 
September 30,
2017
 
 
September 30,
2016
 
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share)
 $600 
 $719 
 $650 
 $2,597 
Denominator:
    
    
    
    
Denominator for basic earnings per share weighted average shares
  13,665,976 
  13,741,170 
  13,602,207 
  13,735,361 
 
    
    
    
    
Effect of dilutive securities:
    
    
    
    
       Options and RSUs
  22,321 
  95,134 
  102,677 
  89,895 
 
    
    
    
    
Denominator:
    
    
    
    
Denominator for diluted earnings per share weighted average shares
  13,688,297  
  13,836,304  
  13,704,884  
  13,825,256  
 
    
    
    
    
 
    
    
    
    
Basic income per share
 $0.04 
 $0.05 
 $0.05 
 $0.19 
Diluted income per share
 $0.04 
 $0.05 
 $0.05 
 $0.19 

10
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30, 2020
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
 
June 30, 2020
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss (for basic and diluted loss per share)
 $(302)
 $(247)
 $(1,494)
 $(1,565)
Denominator for basic loss per share weighted average shares
  12,495,707 
  12,720,112 
  12,525,407 
  12,740,798 
Effect of dilutive securities:
    
    
    
    
Options and restricted stock units
   
   
   
   
Denominator for diluted loss per share weighted average shares
  12,495,707 
  12,720,112 
  12,525,407 
  12,740,798 
Basic loss per share
 $(0.02)
 $(0.02)
 $(0.12)
 $(0.12)
Diluted loss per share
 $(0.02)
 $(0.02)
 $(0.12)
 $(0.12)
 
Approximately 328,500510,900 stock options grantedand 0 restricted stock units for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020, and 564,500 stock options and 116,667 restricted stock units for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, were excluded from the calculation because they were anti-dilutive.
 

9.            
Non-Cash Share-Based Employee Compensation
 
The Company has an employee and non-employee director share-based incentive compensation plan. Related to these programs, the Company recorded non-cash share-based employee compensation expense of $19$30 and $34$60 for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, respectively, compared with $16$37 and $42,$68, respectively, for the same periods last year. The Company considers its non-cash share-based employee compensation expenses as a component of cost of products and selling, general and administrative expenses. There was no non-cash share-based employee compensation expense capitalized as part of capital expenditures or inventory for the periods presented.
 
The Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model to calculate the fair value of a stock option grant.grants under this plan. The non-cash share-based employee compensation expense recorded in the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 was calculated using certain assumptions. Such assumptions are described more comprehensively in Note 1110 (Share-Based Employee Compensation) of the Notes to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.2019.
 
A summary of activity under the Company’s stock option plans during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 is presented below:
 
As of January 1, 2017
 
Stock Options
 
 
Wgt. Avg. Exercise
Price ($)
Per Share
 
 
Wgt. Avg. Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
 
 
Wgt. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value ($)
Per Share
 
 
Aggregate Intrinsic
Value ($)
 
 
 
 
As of January 1, 2020
 
Stock Options
 
 
Wgt. Avg. Exercise Price ($) Per Share
 
 
Wgt. Avg. Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
 
 
Wgt. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value ($) Per Share
 
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($)
 
Outstanding
  311,000 
  3.48 
  - 
  1.96 
  - 
  569,500 
  4.16 
  6.82 
  1.75 
  24,000 
Vested
  231,000 
  3.30 
  - 
  1.97 
  - 
  214,800 
  4.12 
  4.20 
  1.95 
  24,000 
Nonvested
  80,000 
  4.01 
  - 
  1.93 
  - 
  354,700 
  4.18 
  8.40 
  1.63 
   
    
Period activity
    
    
Issued
  248,500 
  4.84 
  - 
  1.54 
  - 
  110,000 
  3.24 
   
  1.27 
   
Exercised
  125,000 
  2.88 
  - 
  1.62 
  - 
   
Forfeited
  80,000 
  4.31 
  - 
  1.95 
  - 
  103,600 
  4.12 
   
  1.71 
   
Expired
  - 
  65,000 
  4.07 
   
  2.88 
   
As of September 30, 2017
    
    
As of June 30, 2020
    
Outstanding
  354,500 
  4.46 
  7.60 
  1.79 
  35,960 
  510,900 
  3.98 
  7.65 
  1.51 
  45,500 
Vested
  108,000 
  3.69 
  3.36 
  2.28 
  35,960 
  190,300 
  4.21 
  5.95 
  1.54 
  29,000 
Nonvested
  246,500 
  4.80 
  9.46 
  1.57 
  - 
  320,600 
  3.85 
  8.67 
  1.50 
  16,500 
 
Restricted Stock Units
 
On June 15, 2017,September 6, 2019, the Company granted to each non-employee director RSUsrestricted stock units with a grant-date fair value of $40 per award (resulting in total aggregate grant-date fair value of $280), which will vest in five equal, annual installments beginning with the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the director’s continued service through such date, provided that, if the director makes himself available and consents to be nominated by the Company for continued service as a director, but is not nominated for the Board for election by shareholders, other than for good reason, as determined by the Board in its discretion, then the restricted stock units shall vest in full as of the director’s last date of service as a director of the Company. On April 24, 2020, upon the resignation of former director Ryan Turner, the Company accelerated the vesting of Mr. Turner’s unvested restricted stock units granted September 6, 2019 and issued 10,389 shares of common stock.
On September 6, 2018, the Company granted to each non-employee director restricted stock units with a grant-date fair value of $20 per award (resulting in total aggregate grant-date fair value of $140), which vest in five equal, annual installments beginning with the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the director’s continued service through such date, provided that, if the director makes himself available and consents to be nominated by the Company for continued service as a director, but is not nominated for the Board for election by shareholders, other than for good reason, as determined by the Board in its discretion, then the restricted stock units vest in full as of the director’s last date of service as a director of the Company. On September 6, 2019, which was the first anniversary of the grant date, the first tranche of the September 2018 restricted stock units vested. On April 24, 2020, upon the resignation of Mr. Turner, the Company accelerated the vesting of Mr. Turner’s unvested restricted stock units granted September 6, 2018 and issued 4,050 shares of common stock.
On June 4, 2018, the Company granted to each non-employee director restricted stock units with a grant fair value of $20 per award (resulting in total aggregate grant-date fair value of $140), which will vestvested on June 15, 2018, subject to continued service through such vesting date.4, 2019.
The Company recorded non-cash restricted stock unit compensation expense of $68 and $89 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, compared with $32 and $74, respectively, for the same periods last year.
 

 
10.            
Commitments and Contingencies
  
Legal Proceedings
From time to time, the Company may be involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business. On March 28, 2017, The Sales Group, Inc. (“TSG”) purported to file a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against the Company. TSG was a sales representative ofquarterly basis, the Company assesses its liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings utilizing the latest information available. Where it is probable that the Company terminated in March 2017. TSG has asserted claims against the Company for alleged breach of oral contract, violation of the Californiawill incur a loss and Arizona sales representative statutes, and an accounting of alleged unpaid sales commissions. TSG’s complaint seeks damages in the amount of $6,090 for alleged unpaid past and future sales commissions. On April 3, 2017, counsel for TSG sentthe loss can be reasonably estimated, it records a liability in its consolidated financial statements. These legal accruals may be increased or decreased to reflect any relevant developments on a quarterly basis. Where a loss is not probable or the amount of the loss is not estimable, the Company a letter outlining additional alleged grounds for recovery againstdoes not accrue legal reserves, consistent with applicable accounting guidance. There were no pending material claims or legal matters as of June 30, 2020.
 On June 24, 2020, the Company entered into a Financial and offeringConsulting Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Itasca Financial LLC (“Itasca”), pursuant to settlewhich Itasca agreed to advise the litigation inCompany on aspects of its strategic direction. In exchange for Itasca’s services, the continued paymentCompany agreed to pay Itasca a retainer fee of sales commissions to TSG for$50,000, payable in two installments of $25,000, and a negotiated period, a buyoutmonthly fee of TSG’s alleged rights for a negotiated sum, or reinstatement of TSG$20,000. The Agreement may not be terminated for a period of two months from June 24, 2020, after which time it may be terminated by either party at any time with prior written notice of at least 2.5 years with commission rates equal30 calendar days. As of the date of this report, the Company has paid $45,000 to thoseItasca and the parties have agreed to suspend the Agreement indefinitely. Upon termination of the Agreement by either party, the Company has agreed to pay Itasca a termination fee of $100,000, which can be payable in effecta combination of cash and stock at the time of TSG’s termination. The Company believes that TSG’s claim has no merit, thatCompany’s discretion, and if any such fee is paid in stock, then the Company had the righthas agreed to terminate TSG without the paymentgrant Itasca unlimited piggyback registration rights for such stock. The Agreement also includes expense reimbursement provisions and indemnification provisions in favor of any further sales commissionsItasca and intends to defend against this litigation vigorously. The Company filed a motion to dismiss, or in the alternative, stay the case pending arbitrationits affiliates. This description of the dispute. A hearing onAgreement is a summary only and is qualified by reference to full text of Agreement, which is filed as an exhibit to this report.
Fundamental Global Investors, LLC, with its affiliates (collectively, “Fundamental Global”), is the motion was held on July 24, 2017. Thelargest stockholder of the Company. D. Kyle Cerminara, the Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder and Partner of Fundamental Global Investors, LLC, and Lewis M. Johnson, the President, Co-Founder and Partner of Fundamental Global Investors, LLC, are both members of the Company’s Board of Directors, and John W. Struble, Chairman of the Board of Directors, serves as a consultant to Fundamental Global Management, LLC, an affiliate of Fundamental Global Investors, LLC. Fundamental Global is the controlling stockholder of PIH, and Larry G. Swets, Jr. serves as Interim Chief Executive Officer and principal executive officer of PIH and as a member of PIH’s Board of Directors. In addition, Mr. Swets founded and serves as the managing member of Itasca, which provides services to the Company, took the position in briefing and at the hearing that the dispute should be arbitrated. The Court indicated at the hearing that it will consider whether arbitration is appropriate after some discovery is conducted. This matter is scheduled for mediation on November 14, 2017. The outcome of this matter cannot presently be determined; accordingly, no related provision has been made in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.as described above, as well as to other companies affiliated with Fundamental Global.
 
Purchase Commitments
 
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, the Company had purchase orders to supplierscommitments for inventory oftotaling approximately $11,352.$6,636.
 
Significant Customers
 
Sales to the United States government agencies represented approximately $5,210 (43.7%$4,268 (43.0%) and $11,145 (36.5%$10,845 (52.1%) of the Company’s net total sales for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, respectively, compared with approximately $9,227 (62.0%$4,021 (30.2%) and $26,012 (59.2%$9,421 (45.0%), respectively, for the same periods last year. Accounts receivable from agencies of the United States government were $2,977$589 as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, compared with approximately $3,475$690 at the same date last year.
 
11.            
Debt
 
On January 30, 2020, BK Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a $5,000 Credit Agreement and a related Line of Credit Note (the “Note” and collectively with the Credit Agreement, the “Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”). The Company hasCredit Agreement provides for a secured revolving line of credit facilityof up to $5,000, with Silicon Valley Bank with maximum borrowing availability under the line of $1,000 (subjectcredit subject to a borrowing base)base calculated as a percentage of accounts receivable and inventory. The line of credit will expire on January 31, 2021. Proceeds of borrowings under the Credit Agreement may be used for general corporate purposes. The line of credit is collateralized by a maturity dateblanket lien on all personal property of December 27, 2017. AsBK Technologies, Inc. pursuant to the terms of September 30, 2017, the Continuing Security Agreement with JPMC. The Company and each subsidiary of BK Technologies, Inc. are guarantors of BK Technologies, Inc.’s obligations under the Credit Agreement, in accordance with the terms of the Continuing Guaranty.
Borrowings under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to one-month LIBOR (or zero if the LIBOR is less than zero) plus a margin of 1.90%. The line of credit is to be repaid in monthly payments of interest only, payable in arrears, commencing on February 1, 2020, with all outstanding principal and interest to be payable in full at maturity.
The Credit Agreement contains certain customary restrictive covenants, including restrictions on liens, indebtedness, loans and guarantees, acquisitions and mergers, sales of assets, and stock repurchases by BK Technologies, Inc. The Credit Agreement contains one financial covenant requiring BK Technologies, Inc. to maintain a tangible net worth of at least $20,000 at any fiscal quarter end.
The Credit Agreement provides for customary events of default, including: (1) failure to pay principal, interest or fees under the Credit Agreement when due and payable; (2) failure to comply with other covenants and agreements contained in the Credit Agreement and the other documents executed in connection therewith; (3) the making of false or inaccurate representations and warranties; (4) defaults under other agreements with JPMC or under other debt or other obligations of BK Technologies, Inc.; (5) money judgments and material adverse changes; (6) a change in control or ceasing to operate business in the ordinary course; and (7) certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, JPMC may declare the entire unpaid balance immediately due and payable and/or exercise any and all remedial and other rights under the Credit Agreement.
BK Technologies, Inc. was in compliance with all covenants under the loan and security agreement,Credit Agreement as amended, governing this revolving credit facility. For a description of such covenantsJune 30, 2020 and the other terms and conditionsdate of the loan and security agreement, as amended, reference is made to Note 6 (Debt) of the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.filing this report. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020 and the date of filing this report, there were no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility and there was $1,000 of borrowing available under the revolving credit facility.Credit Agreement.
 

On September 25, 2019, BK Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of BK Technologies Corporation, and U.S. Bank Equipment Finance, a division of U.S. Bank National Association, as a lender, entered into a Master Loan Agreement in the amount of $425 to finance various items of manufacturing equipment. The loan is collateralized by the equipment purchased using the proceeds. The Master Loan Agreement is payable in 60 equal monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $8 beginning on October 25, 2019, matures on September 25, 2024 and bears a fixed interest rate of 5.11%.
12.
ItemLeases
The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases” (Topic 842) on January 1, 2019 and applied the modified retrospective approach to adoption whereby the standard is applied only to the current and future periods. The Company leases manufacturing and office facilities and equipment under operating leases and determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent its obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term.


As most of its leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for separately.
The Company leases approximately 54,000 square feet (not in thousands) of industrial space in West Melbourne, Florida, under a non-cancellable operating lease. The lease has the expiration date of June 30, 2027. Annual rental, maintenance and tax expenses for the facility are approximately $491.
The Company also leases 8,100 square feet (not in thousands) of office space in Lawrence, Kansas, to accommodate a portion of the Company’s engineering team. In November 2019, this lease was amended to extend the lease term until December 31, 2021. Annual rental, maintenance and tax expenses for the facility are approximately $121.
Lease costs consist of the following:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30, 2020
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
 
June 30, 2020
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
Operating lease cost
 $143 
 $134 
 $287 
 $268 
Short-term lease cost
   
  6 
  2 
  10 
Variable lease cost
  32 
  31 
  63 
  63 
Total lease cost
 $175 
 $171 
 $352 
 $341 
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30, 2020
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
 
June 30, 2020
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Operating cash flows (fixed payments)
 $122 
 $118 
 $243 
 $236 
 Operating cash flows (liability reduction)
  83 
  78 
  164 
  156 
 
    
    
    
    
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
    
    
    
    
Operating leases
  26 
   
  35 
  2,840 
Other information related to operating leases was as follows:
June 30, 2020
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)
6.60
Weighted average discount rate
5.50%
Maturity of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2020 were as follows:
 
 
June 30, 2020
 
Remaining six months of 2020
 $281 
2021
  560 
2022
  447 
2023
  456 
2024
  464 
Thereafter
  1,193 
Total payments
  3,401 
Less: imputed interest
  558 
Total liability
 $2,843 
In February 2020, the Company entered into a lease for 6,857 square feet (not in thousands) of office space at Sawgrass Technology Park, 1619 NW 136th Avenue in Sunrise, Florida, for a period of 64 months commencing July 1, 2020. Annual rental, maintenance and tax expenses for the facility will be approximately $196 for the first year, increasing by approximately 3% for each subsequent twelve-month period. The Company recorded the ROU asset and related lease liability for this lease upon its commencement.


Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
SPECIAL NOTE CONCERNING
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
We believe that it is important to communicate our future expectations to our security holders and to the public. This report, therefore, contains statements about future events and expectations which are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Sections 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), including the statements about our plans, objectives, expectations and prospects under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”prospects. You can expect to identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “will,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek”“seek,” “are encouraged” and other similar expressions. Any statement contained in this report that is not a statement of historical fact may be deemed to be a forward-looking statement. Although we believe that the plans, objectives, expectations and prospects reflected in or suggested by our forward-looking statements are reasonable, those statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, and we can give no assurance that our plans, objectives, expectations and prospects will be achieved.
 
Important factors that might cause our actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements are contained in the “Risk Factors” section of and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20162019 and in our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and include, among others, the following:
 
● 
changes or advances in technology;
 
the success of our LMRland mobile radio product line;
successful introduction of new products and technologies, including our ability to successfully develop and sell our anticipated new multiband product and other related products in the planned new BKR Series product line;
 
competition in the land mobile radio industry;
 
general economic and business conditions, including federal, state and local government budget deficits and spending limitations;limitations, any impact from a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. Government, and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic;
 
the availability, terms and deployment of capital;
 
reliance on contract manufacturers and suppliers;
 
risks associated with fixed-price contracts;
heavy reliance on sales to agencies of the United States government;U.S. Government and our ability to comply with the requirements of contracts, laws and regulations related to such sales;
allocations by government agencies among multiple approved suppliers under existing agreements;
 
our ability to comply with U.S. tax laws and utilize deferred tax assets;
 
retention ofour ability to attract and retain executive officers, skilled workers and key personnel;
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our ability to manage our growth;
 
our ability to identify potential candidates for, and consummate, acquisition, disposition or investment transactions,
and risks incumbent to being a noncontrolling interest stockholder in a corporation;
the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the companies in which we hold investments;
 
● 
impact of our investmentcapital allocation strategy;
 
● 
risks related to maintaining our brand and reputation;
impact of government regulation;
rising health care costs;
 
our business with manufacturers located in other countries;countries, including changes in the U.S. Government and foreign governments’ trade and tariff policies, as well as any further impact resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic;
 
our inventory and debt levels;

 
protection of our intellectual property rights;
 
fluctuation in our operating results;results and stock price;
 
acts of war or terrorism, natural disasters and other catastrophic events;events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic;
 
any infringement claims;
 
data security breaches, cyber-attacks and other factors impacting our technology systems;
 
availability of adequate insurance coverage;
 
maintenance of our NYSE American listing; and
 
risks related to being a holding company; and

the effect on our stock price and ability to raise equity capital of future sales of shares of our common stock.stock


  
Some of these factors and risks have been, and may further be, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this report, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise, after the date of this report. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
 
Reported dollar amounts in the management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) are disclosed in millions or as whole dollar amounts.
 
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statementscondensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report and the MD&A, Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.

2019.
 
Executive Overview
 
BK Technologies Corporation is a holding company, with a wholly-owned operating subsidiary, BK Technologies, Inc. We design, manufacture and market two-way land mobile radios, repeaters, base stations and related components and subsystems.
 
Two-way land mobile radios can be hand-held (portable) or installed in vehicles (mobile). Repeaters expand the range of two-way land mobile radios, enabling them to operate over a wider area. Base station components and subsystems are installed at radio transmitter sites to improve performance by enhancing the signal and reducing or eliminating signal interference and enabling the use of one antenna for both transmission and reception. We incorporate both analog and digital technologies in our products. Our digital technology is compliant with the Project 25 standard of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (“APCO Project 25,” or “P-25”).
Officials. We conduct business under the names RELM Wireless Corporation and BK Technologies and offer products under two brand names: BK Radio and RELM. Generally, BK Radio-branded products serve the government and public safety market, while RELM-branded products serve the business and industrial market.
 
ThirdHolding Company Reorganization
On March 28, 2019, we implemented a holding company reorganization. The reorganization created a new holding company, BK Technologies Corporation, which became the new parent company of BK Technologies, Inc. The holding company reorganization was intended to create a more efficient corporate structure and increase operational flexibility. We did not incur any material operational or financial impacts. The holding company reorganization was effected through a merger transaction that was a tax-free transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes for our stockholders. No stockholder vote was required to effect the merger transaction.
As part of the holding company reorganization, stockholders of our predecessor, BK Technologies, Inc., became stockholders of BK Technologies Corporation, on a one-for-one basis, with the same number of shares and same ownership percentage of common stock that they held immediately prior to the holding company reorganization. Following the reorganization, BK Technologies Corporation replaced BK Technologies, Inc. as the publicly traded entity, and shares of BK Technologies Corporation were listed on the NYSE American under the symbol “BKTI,” which is the same symbol as previously used by BK Technologies, Inc. In addition, the common stock of BK Technologies Corporation was assigned a new CUSIP Number: 05587G 104. The holding company has the same directors and executive officers as its predecessor, BK Technologies, Inc.
For the purpose of this report, references to “we” or the “Company” or our management or business at any period prior to the holding company reorganization (March 28, 2019) refer to those of BK Technologies, Inc. as the predecessor company and its subsidiaries and thereafter to those of BK Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries, except as otherwise specified or to the extent the context otherwise indicates.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
In December 2019, a novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) surfaced in Wuhan, China, which spread globally and was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020. The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy increased significantly as the first quarter of 2020 progressed. In response to COVID-19, national and local governments around the world instituted certain measures, including travel bans, prohibitions on group events and gatherings, shutdowns of certain businesses, curfews, shelter-in-place orders and recommendations to practice social distancing. We are considered an “essential business” that is supporting first responders and our manufacturing operations have remained open during the pandemic. Accordingly, we have implemented certain policies at our offices in accordance with best practices to accommodate, and at times mandate, social distancing, wearing face masks, and remote work practices. Among other things, we have invested in employee safety equipment, additional cleaning supplies and measures, adjusted production lines and work places as necessary and adapted new processes for interactions with our suppliers and customers to safely manage our operations. One staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 to date. This employee was quarantined in accordance with accepted safety practices and is working remotely. Also, in planning for the possible disruption of our business, we have taken steps to reduce expenses throughout the Company. This included suspending all Company travel for a period of time, as well as our participation in trade shows and other business meetings, instituting strict inventory control and decreasing capital expenditures. We also implemented workforce reductions during the second quarter of 2020, decreasing employment and related expenses by approximately 18%. During the first six months, impact to customer orders was limited as reflected by our sales, which were comparable to sales for the same period last year.Also, while some of our supply chain partners were temporarily closed during the early stages of the pandemic, most of these partners resumed operations and we have been able to procure the materials necessary to manufacture products and fulfill customer orders. Depending on the progression of the pandemic, our ability to obtain necessary supplies and ship finished products to customers may be partly or completely disrupted. Continued progression of the pandemic could result in a decline in customer orders, as our customers could shift purchases to lower-priced or other perceived value offerings or reduce their purchases and inventories due to decreased budgets, reduced access to credit or various other factors, and impair our ability to manufacture our products, which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and cash flow. While the current impacts of COVID-19 are reflected in our results of operations, we cannot at this time separate the direct COVID-19 impacts from other factors that cause our performance to vary from year to year. The ultimate duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows is dependent on future developments, including the duration and severity of the pandemic, including whether there is a “second wave,” and the related length of its impact on the global economy, which are uncertain and, given the daily evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the global responses to curb its spread, cannot be predicted at this time. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, we may continue to experience an adverse impact to our business as a result of its national and, to some extent, global economic impact, including any recession that has occurred or may occur in the future. Furthermore, the extent to which our mitigation efforts are successful, if at all, is not presently ascertainable. However, we anticipate that our results of operations in future periods may continue to be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its negative effects on global economic conditions. For additional risks relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, see Item 1A. Risk Factors in Part II of this report.
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). Among other things, the CARES Act includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer side social security payments, 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. On April 13, 2020, we received an unsecured Loan (as defined below) in the amount of $2,196,335 under the Paycheck Protection Program (or “PPP”) established under the CARES Act, as further discussed below under “Liquidity and Capital Resources.” We intended to use the Loan for qualifying expenses in accordance with the terms of the CARES Act. At the time of application, we believed we qualified to receive the funds pursuant to the PPP.
On April 23, 2020, the SBA, in consultation with the Department of Treasury, issued new guidance that created uncertainty regarding the qualification requirements for a PPP loan. In April 2020, out of an abundance of caution, we repaid the loan in full.
On May 4, 2020, the Company implemented workforce reductions of approximately 18% to reduce costs and to better position the Company in an uncertain business environment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company incurred approximately $221,000 in severance costs relating to these workforce reductions, which were recognized in the second quarter of 2020 and will be paid according to our normal payroll practices through September 2020.
Our stock repurchase program terminated in April 2020 and was not renewed.
Second Quarter and Six Months Summary
 
OurOverall, our financial and operating results for the thirdthree and six months ended June 30, 2020 were comparable with the same periods of last year and improved in some respects. For the first half of 2020, sales were materially unchanged from last year’s six-month period. While sales for the second quarter of 2017 reflected2020 were below sales growthfor last year’s second quarter, this was offset by first quarter 2020 sales, which exceeded last year’s first quarter sales. Gross profit margins as a percentage of sales for the second quarter and increasing cashsix-month periods of 2020 improved compared with the first two quarterssame periods of 2017. Comparedlast year and compared with the thirdimmediately preceding quarter. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter and six months of 2020 were significantly lower compared with the same periods last year sales and earnings decreased, which reflects the positive impact in 2016 of sales related to our contractcompared with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”). Duringimmediately preceding quarter. Combined, these factors contributed to an improvement in operating performance, yielding a significantly reduced operating loss for the third quarter,six-month period of 2020 compared with the same period last year. Furthermore, during the first six months of 2020, we declaredreduced inventory by approximately $4.0 million, which was a dividend of $0.02 paid on October 16, 2017primary factor enabling us to shareholders of record as of October 2, 2017.generate positive cash flow from operations.
 
For the three months ended September 30, 2017,second quarter of 2020, our sales totaleddecreased 25.3% to approximately $11.8$9.9 million, compared with approximately $14.7$13.3 million for the same quarter last year, and $10.8 million for the preceding quarter. Sales of P-25 digital products for the third quarter of 2017 totaled approximately $8.2 million (69.7% of total sales), compared with approximately $9.7 million (65.7% of total sales) for the third quarter last year.
For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, net2020, sales totaled approximately $30.0$20.8 million, compared with approximately $43.5 million for the same period last year. Sales of P-25 digital products for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 totaled approximately $21.4 million (71.3% of total sales), compared with approximately $28.1 million (64.6% of total sales) forwhich were materially unchanged from the same period last year.
 
Last year’s three and nine month periods included sales from our contract with the TSA, which were completed during 2016.
 
Gross profit margins as a percentage of sales for the thirdsecond quarter ended September 30, 2017 totaledof 2020 improved to approximately 32.3%43.6%, compared with 31.4%42.9% for the thirdsecond quarter last year. For the nine monthssix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, gross profit margins as a percentage of sales totaled approximately 35.2%improved to 39.5%, compared with 38.9% for the same period last year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) for the second quarter of 2020 decreased 23.2% to approximately 32.3%$4.4 million, compared with approximately $5.7 million for the same quarter last year. SG&A expenses for the first six months of 2020 decreased 12.7% to approximately $9.1 million, compared with approximately $10.4 million for the same period last year.
 
For the three months ended September 30, 2017, selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) totaledsecond quarter of 2020, we recognized an operating loss of approximately $3.7 million (30.9% of sales),$36,000, compared with operating income of approximately $3.5 million (24.1% of sales)$20,000 for the same quarter last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, SG&A expenses totaledsix-month period of 2020, we reduced our operating loss by approximately $10.6$1.4 million (35.4% of sales),to approximately $884,000, compared with an operating loss of approximately $10.1$2.3 million (23.3% of sales) for the same period last year.
 
For the three and nine monthssecond quarter of 2020, we recognized an unrealized loss totaling $200,000 on our investment in 1347 Property Insurance Holdings, Inc. (“PIH”), made through FGI 1347 Holdings, LP, a consolidated variable interest entity. This compares with an unrealized loss of $148,000 on the investment for the second quarter last year. For the six-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, other income totaled2020, we recognized an unrealized loss of approximately $0.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively, primarily from gains on sales$506,000, compared with an unrealized gain of Iteris common stock (see Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements on Page 9 of this report).$444,000 for last year’s six-month period.
 
Pretax incomeNet loss for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, totaled approximately $852,000, compared with approximately $1.0 million for the same quarter last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 pretax income totaled approximately $1.1 million, compared with approximately $4.0 million for the same period last year.

For the three months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized income tax expense totaling approximately $252,000, compared with $365,000 for the same quarter last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, income tax expense totaled approximately $353,000, compared with approximately $1.4 million for the same period last year. Our income tax expense is largely non-cash due to utilization of our net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”).
Net income for the three months ended September 30, 20172020 was approximately $600,000$302,000 ($0.040.02 per basic and diluted share), compared with approximately $719,000$247,000 ($0.050.02 per basic and diluted share) for the same quarter last year. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, our net incomeloss totaled approximately $650,000$1.5 million ($0.050.12 per basic and diluted share), compared with approximately $2.6$1.6 million ($0.190.12 per basic and diluted share) for the same period last year.
 
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, working capital totaled approximately $24.5$13.4 million, of which approximately $16.0$10.5 million was comprised of cash, cash equivalents and trade receivables. As of December 31, 2016,2019, working capital totaled approximately $23.4$14.5 million, of which approximately $14.4$8.6 million was comprised of cash, cash equivalents and trade receivables.
 
Results of Operations
 
As an aid to understanding our operating results for the periods covered by this report, the following table shows selected items from our Condensed Consolidated Statementscondensed consolidated statements of Operationsoperations expressed as a percentage of sales:
 
 
Percentage of SalesThree Months Ended
 
 
Percentage of SalesNine Months Ended
 
 
September 30,2017
 
 
September 30,2016
 
 
September 30,2017
 
 
September 30,2016
 
 
Percentage of Sales
Three Months Ended

 
 Percentage of Sales
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2020
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
 
June 30, 2020
 
 
June 30, 2019
 
Sales
  100.0%
  100.0%
  100.0%
  100.0%
  100.0%
  100.0%
  100.0%
  100.0%
Cost of products
  (67.7)
  (68.6)
  (64.8)
  (67.7)
  (56.4)
  (57.1)
  (60.5)
  (61.1)
Gross margin
  32.3 
  31.4 
  35.2 
  32.3 
  43.6 
  42.9 
  39.5 
  38.9 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
  (30.9)
  (24.1)
  (35.4)
  (23.3)
  (43.9)
  (42.7)
  (43.7)
  (49.8)
Other income (expense)
  5.8 
  0.0 
  3.6 
  0.0 
Income before income taxes
  7.2 
  7.3 
  3.4 
  9.0 
Income tax expense
  (2.1)
  (2.5)
  (1.2)
  (3.0)
Net income
  5.1%
  4.8%
  2.2%
  6.0%
Other (expense) income
  (2.4)
  (0.8)
  (2.9)
  2.5 
Loss before income taxes
  (2.7)
  (0.9)
  (7.0)
  (8.4)
Income tax (expense) benefit
  (0.3)
  (1.2)
  (0.1)
  1.0 
Net loss
  (3.0)%
  (1.8)%
  (7.2)%
  (7.5)%

 
Net Sales
 
For the thirdsecond quarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, net sales totaled approximately $11.8$9.9 million, compared with approximately $14.7$13.3 million for the same quarter last year. Sales of P-25 digital products for the quartersix months ended June 30, 2020 totaled approximately $8.2 million (69.7% of total sales), compared with approximately $9.7 million (65.7% of total sales) for the same quarter last year.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net sales totaled approximately $30.0$20.8 million, compared with approximately $43.5$20.9 million for the same period last year. Sales of P-25 digital products for the period totaled approximately $21.4 million (71.3% of total sales), compared with approximately $28.1 million (64.6% of total sales) for the samesix-month period last year.
 
The comparative decreaseDuring the second quarter of 2019, demand from federal and certain state customers was stronger following the federal government shutdown early in total2019. Also, while the precise impact to sales andcannot be quantified, procurement activities of some customers were likely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic during the second quarter of 2020. Despite such factors, sales of digital products for the three and nine-month periodssecond quarter of 2017 was attributed primarily to2020 remained relatively consistent, totaling over 91% of first quarter 2020 sales. Accordingly, for the six-month period of 2020, sales were approximately the same level compared with the last year’s delivery orders from the TSA, which were not replicated this year. During the third quarter, however, demand from other federal, state and international public safety agencies strengthened fromsix-month period. Customers for the first halfsix months of 20172020 included federal and from last year’s third quarter. Compared to last year’s third quarter, sales tostate agencies other than the TSA increased approximately 15.4%.as well as dealers.
 

During the third quarter of 2017Earlier in 2020, we were awarded several multi-year contractsreorganized our sales resources to more effectively focus on target markets and blanket purchase orders from federal agencies thatcustomers where we believe will yieldwe can maximize our sales in future periods, and oursuccess. Our funnel of sales prospects is encouraging.for coming quarters includes potential new customers in federal, state and local public safety agencies.  We believe the reorganization and our current sales funnel better position us to capture new sales opportunities moving forward.
While the potential impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak in coming months and quarters remain uncertain, such effects have the potential to materially adversely impact our customers, which could reduce customer orders, and our supply chain, which could impair our ability to fulfill customer requirements in a timely manner, or at all. Such negative effects on our customers and suppliers could materially adversely affect our future business, operations and financial results.
Design of the initial product in our new BKR Series product line has been completed, and we anticipate it will be available for sale in during the second half of this year and moving forward. Additional models are planned for introduction in the future. Availability of the initial BKR Series product for sale and/or development of additional BKR Series products could be delayed by various factors, including potential impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic. BKR Series products, we believe, should increase our addressable market by expanding the number of federal and other customers that may purchase our products. However, the timing and size of orders from agencies at all levels can be unpredictable and subject to the influence of budgets, priorities and other factors. Accordingly, we have addedcannot assure that sales resources during the first nine months of 2017 to help maximize the funnel and potentialwill occur under particular contracts, or that our sales growth.prospects will otherwise be realized.
 
Cost of Products and Gross Profit Margin
 
Gross profit marginmargins as a percentage of sales for the thirdsecond quarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 was 32.3%2020 improved to approximately 43.6%, compared with 31.4%42.9% for the same quarter last year. For the nine monthssix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, gross profit margin as a percentage of sales was 35.2%margins improved to approximately 39.5%, compared with 32.3%38.9% for the same period last year.
 
Our cost of products and gross profit marginmargins are primarily derived primarily from material, labor and overhead costs, product mix, manufacturing volumes and pricing. Gross profit margins for the second quarter of 2020 increased compared with the same period last year and compared with the preceding quarter primarily due to a more favorable mix of product sales and increased manufacturing volumes. During the second quarter of 2020, we also reduced manufacturing operations employment by approximately 21%, as well as other related expenses. These reductions improved our utilization and absorption of manufacturing and support expenses, contributing favorably to gross profit margins.
For the thirdsix months ended June 30, 2020, gross profit margins improved compared with the six-month period last year, although they were below typical historical levels as the mix of product sales during the first quarter and nine month periods, sales wereof 2020 was more heavily weighted toward lower margin products andcompared with the first quarter last year. Additionally, during the first quarter of 2020, more customer orders were sold using promotional pricing designed to drive sales growth. Gross profit margins were also adversely impacted by incremental product costs associatedfulfilled with addressing customer requirements. For last year’s third quarter and nine-month periods,on-hand inventory in concert with our inventory reduction program, which had a positive impact on margins. Consequently, gross profit margins were negatively affectedimpacted by competitive factors associated withlower manufacturing volumes, resulting in suboptimal utilization and absorption of manufacturing and support expenses. During the TSA business.
Focused programs to evaluatefirst quarter last year, our sales and improve all aspectsmanufacturing volumes were adversely impacted by the federal government shutdown, resulting in under-absorption of our manufacturing costs, efficiencysupport and quality were initiated earlier this year and are continuing. We are optimistic that these programs will yield product cost and gross profit margin benefits in coming quarters.overhead expenses.
 
We continue to utilize a combination of internal manufacturing capabilities and contract manufacturing relationships for production efficiencies and to manage material and labor costs.costs, and anticipate continuing to do so in the future. We anticipatebelieve that our current manufacturing capabilities and contract manufacturing relationships or comparable alternatives will continue to be available to usus. Although in the future. Wefuture we may encounter new product cost and competitive pricing pressures, in the future. However, the extent of their impact on gross margins, if any, is uncertain.

 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
SG&A expenses consist of marketing, sales, commissions, engineering, product development, management information systems, accounting, headquarters and non-cash share-based employee compensation expenses.
 
SG&A expenses for the thirdsecond quarter of 2017 totaled approximately $3.7ended June 30, 2020 decreased by $1.3 million, or 30.9% of sales, compared with23.2%, to approximately $3.5$4.4 million or 24.1% of sales, for the third quarter last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, SG&A expenses totaled approximately $10.6 million, or 35.4% of sales, compared with $10.1 million, or 23.3% of sales, for the same period last year.
Engineering and product development expenses for the third quarter of 2017 totaled approximately $1.2 million (10.3% of total sales), compared with $1.1 million (7.8% of total sales) for the same quarter last year. For the nine-month period engineering and product development expenses totaled approximately $3.4 million (11.2%(43.9% of sales), compared with approximately $3.2$5.7 million (7.3% of sales) for the same period last year. Contributing to the increase in engineering expenses were costs related to new product development projects.
Marketing and selling expenses for the third quarter of 2017 decreased to approximately $1.4 million (12.0% of sales) compared with approximately $1.5 million (10.6% of sales) for the third quarter last year. For the nine-month period, marketing and selling expenses decreased to approximately $4.0 million (13.4% of sales), compared with $4.4 million (10.0% of sales) for the same period last year. The decrease for both periods is attributed primarily to commissions and incentive compensation directly related to sales performance. These decreases were partially offset by expenses related to new sales staff.
General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2017 totaled approximately $1.0 million (8.6% of total sales), compared with approximately $855,000 (5.8% of total sales) for the same quarter last year. For the nine-month period, general and administrative expenses totaled approximately $3.3 million (10.9% of sales), compared with $2.6 million (5.9% of sales) for the same period last year. The increases were related to certain headquarters professional fees, as well as approximately $0.4 million in non-recurring first quarter expenses associated with changes in senior management.

Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017 totaled approximately $156,000 (1.3% of sales), compared with approximately $1.1 million (7.3%(42.7% of sales) for the same quarter last year. For the nine-monthsix months ended June 30, 2020, SG&A expenses decreased by $1.3 million, or 12.7%, to approximately $9.1 million (43.7% of sales), compared with approximately $10.4 million (49.8% of sales), for the six-month period last year. Consistent with employment and expense reductions in our manufacturing operations, during the second quarter of 2020, we reduced SG&A employment by approximately 15%, as well as other expenses in sales, go-to-market, engineering and headquarters.
Engineering and product development expenses for the second quarter of 2020 decreased $1.1 million, or 35.2%, to approximately $2.0 million (20.2% of sales), compared with approximately $3.1 million (23.3% of sales) for the same quarter of last year. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, engineering and product development expenses totaled approximately $4.1 million (19.5% of sales), compared with approximately $5.2 million (25.1% of sales) for the six-month period last year. Product development expenses related to an anticipated new line of portable and mobile radios with enhanced features, the BKR Series, decreased as development activities migrated away from external resources to our new internal engineering team. This team is also involved with our multiband radio development, which was reevaluated in the fourth quarter of 2019. Design improvements identified by the reevaluation are in process. The precise date for introducing the multiband product in the market remains uncertain and could be impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in coming months.
Marketing and selling expenses for the second quarter of 2020 declined by approximately $311,000, or 24.4%, to approximately $964,000 (9.7% of sales), compared with approximately $1.3 million (9.6% of sales) for the second quarter last year. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, marketing and selling expenses declined approximately $218,000, or 8.1%, to approximately $2.5 million (11.9% of sales), compared with approximately $2.7 million (12.9% of sales). The decreases are attributed to reductions in sales and go-to-market employment, as well as other sales and marketing related expenses.
Other general and administrative expenses for the second quarter 2020 totaled approximately $1.4 million (14.0% of sales), compared with approximately $1.3 million (9.8% of sales) for the same quarter last year. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, general and administrative expenses totaled approximately $2.6 million (12.5% of sales), compared with approximately $2.5 million (11.9% of sales) for the six-month period last year. Decreases in employment and other headquarters expenses were more than offset by severance costs recognized anin the second quarter of 2020 related to our reduction in employment.
Operating Income (Loss)
The operating loss offor the second quarter ended June 30, 2020 totaled approximately $76,000$36,000, compared with operating income of $20,000 for last year’s second quarter. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, our operating loss improved 61.5% from the same period last year, totaling approximately $3.9$884,000 (4.2% of sales), compared with approximately $2.3 million (11.0% of sales) for the six-month period last year. The reduced operating loss for the first six months of 2020 was primarily attributed to gross profit margin improvements, while reducing employment and other operating expenses.
Other (Expense) Income
We recorded net interest expense of approximately $6,000 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020, compared with net interest income of approximately $46,000 for the second quarter of last year. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, net interest income totaled approximately $3,000, compared with approximately $101,000 for the six-month period last year. Reduced interest income was primarily the result of lower average cash balances.
During the first six months of 2020, we had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement (defined below), and therefore did not incur any interest expense on any outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement.
Additionally, on September 25, 2019, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, we entered into a Master Loan Agreement with U.S. Bank Equipment Finance, a division of U.S. Bank National Association, in the amount of $425,000, to finance various items of equipment. The loan is collateralized by equipment. The agreement has a term of five years and bears a fixed interest rate of 5.11%.
For the second quarter ended June 30, 2020, we recognized an unrealized loss of $200,000 on our investment in PIH, compared with $148,000 for the second quarter last year. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, we recognized an unrealized loss of approximately $506,000 on our investment in PIH, compared with an unrealized gain of $444,000 for the same period last year. The decrease in operating income for both periods was attributed primarily to the impact of last year’s sales to the TSA and related product costs as well as certain SG&A expenses, some of which are considered non-recurring.
Other Income (Expense)
We realized net interest income of $14,000 and $2,000 for the quarters ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we earned net interest income of approximately $32,000 and $4,000, respectively. Interest expense may be incurred from time to time on outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility and earn interest income on our cash balances. The interest rate on such revolving credit facility as of September 30, 2017 was Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 25 basis points (4.50% as of September 30, 2017).
 
During the three months ended September 30, 2017, we sold 148,281 shares of Iteris, realizing a gain on the sales of approximately $670,000 (See Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial statements on page 9 of this report). There were no comparable gains recorded for the same period last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we sold 311,502 shares of Iteris, realizing a gain on the sales of approximately $1.3 million.
For the nine-month period of 2017, partially offsetting the aforementioned gain on sale of securities, we recorded a non-recurring loss on the disposal of assets related to a discontinued product initiative. We also recognized an exchange loss related to sales under a Canadian-dollar-denominated contract. No comparable expenses were incurred during the same period last year.
 
Income Taxes
 
We recorded an income tax expense of approximately $252,000$28,000 for the third quarterthree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, compared with approximately $365,000 for the same quarter last year. For the nine-month period of 2017, we recordedan income tax expense of approximately $353,000, compared with approximately $1.4 million$154,000 for the samesecond quarter last year and an income tax benefit of $201,000 for the six-month period last year. Our income tax expense is primarily non-cash.derived from the change in valuation allowance related to net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) for the state of Florida that are anticipated to expire unutilized in 2020.
Our income tax provision is based on management’s estimate of the effective tax rate for the full year. The tax provision (benefit) in any period will be affected by, among other things, permanent, as well as temporary, differences in the deductibility of certain items, in addition to changes in tax legislation. As a result, we may experience significant fluctuations in the effective book tax rate (that is, tax expense divided by pre-tax book income) from period to period.
 
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, our net deferred tax assets totaled approximately $1.7$4.3 million, and are primarily composed of NOLs, offset by deferred tax liabilities of $1.3 millionwere primarily derived from the unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities.  These NOLs total $626,000 for federalresearch and $11.5 million for state purposes, with expirations starting in 2018 through 2030.development tax credits, operating loss carryforwards and deferred revenue.
 
In order to fully utilize the net deferred tax assets, we will need to generate sufficient taxable income in future years to utilize our NOLs prior to their expiration.years. We analyze all positive and negative evidence to determine if, based on the weight of available evidence, we are more likely than not to realize the benefit of the net deferred tax assets. The recognition of the net deferred tax assets and related tax benefits is based upon our conclusions regarding, among other considerations, estimates of future earnings based on information currently available and current and anticipated customers, contracts and product introductions, as well as historical operating results and certain tax planning strategies.
 
Based on our analysis of all available evidence, both positive and negative, we have concluded that we do not have the ability to generate sufficient taxable income in the necessary period to utilize the entire benefit for the deferred tax asset. Management assertsassets. Accordingly, we established a valuation allowance of $28,000 related to state of Florida NOLs that it is more likely than not that approximately $129,000 of the deferred tax asset will not be realized dueare anticipated to the inability to generate sufficient Florida taxable incomeexpire unutilized in the necessary period to fully utilize the Florida NOLs.2020. We cannot presently estimate what, if any, changes to the valuation of our deferred tax assets may be deemed appropriate in the future. If we incur future losses, it may be necessary to record additional valuation allowance related to the deferred tax assets recognized as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2020.
 

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, net cash provided by operating activities totaled approximately $3.6 million, compared with cash used in operating activities totaledof approximately $245,000, compared with cash$1.3 million for the same period of last year. Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was primarily related to a decrease in inventory, combined with increases in depreciation and amortization and deferred revenue, as well as an unrealized loss on our investment in PIH. These items were partially offset by a net loss and decreases in accounts payable, accrued compensation and related taxes, and accrued warranty expenses.
For the six months ended June 30, 2020, we had a net loss of approximately $8.3$1.5 million, compared with approximately $1.6 million for the same period last year. Cash used in operating activities was primarily related to trade accounts receivable,Net inventories and accrued compensation and related taxes, offset by accounts payable, accrued warranty expense and depreciation.
Fordecreased during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, we had net income2020 by approximately $3.9 million, compared with an increase of approximately $650 compared with net income of approximately $2.6$1.8 million for the same period last of year. Accounts receivableThe decrease for the first six months of 2020 was primarily attributable to product sales combined with our inventory reduction program. Depreciation and amortization totaled approximately $661,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared with approximately $575,000 for the same period last year, primarily due to capital expenditures related to manufacturing and engineering equipment. Deferred revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 increased approximately $3.6 million during$557,000, compared with approximately $417,000 for the ninesame period last year, which was attributed primarily to the sales of extended warranties. Unrealized losses on securities for the six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020 totaled approximately $506,000, compared with $2.1gains of approximately $444,000 for last year’s six-month period. For additional information pertaining to our investment in securities, refer to Notes 1 (Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) and 6 (Investment in Securities) to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report. Accounts payable for the six months ended June 30, 2020, decreased approximately $838,000, compared with an increase of approximately $1.2 million for the same period last year, reflecting sales that were consummated later in the quarter that had not yet completed their collection cycle. Net inventories increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 by approximately $1.3 million primarily due to material purchases. For last year’s nine month period, inventories decreased approximately $2.9 million.payments to suppliers. Accrued compensation and related taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased by approximately $943,000 during$331,000, compared with $691,000 for the first ninesix-month period last year due to reductions in employment and incentive compensation. Accrued warranty expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased approximately $337,000, compared with approximately $106,000 for the same period last year. The decreases are attributed primarily to manufacturing operations and quality improvements.
Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020 totaled approximately $525,000 and was attributed to purchases of 2017 as performance incentives were paid.property, plant and equipment. For the same period last year, accrued compensation and related taxes increased by approximately $803,000. Accounts payable for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased approximately $3.8 million, compared with $526,000 for the same period last year due to material purchases. Depreciation and amortizationcash used in investing activities totaled approximately $727,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared with approximately $718,000 for the same period last year.$1.5 million, and was also attributed to purchases of property, plant and equipment.
 
Cash provided by investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 totaled approximately $1.2 million, which was primarily related to proceeds totaling approximately $1.8 million from the sale of securities partially offset by purchases of equipment totaling approximately $572,000. For the same period last year approximately $481,000 was used for the investment in Iteris common stock (see Note 6 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this report), and $1.3 million was utilized for the purchase of manufacturing and engineering equipment.
 
For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, cash of approximately $3.0 million$809,000 was used in financing activities, primarily related toactivities. During the period we received proceeds totaling approximately $2.2 million under the PPP, which were repaid in full within the same period. We also used cash for our capital return program, which included quarterly dividends totaling approximately $2.8 million$502,000 and stock repurchases totaling approximately $405,000. We also received approximately $183,000 provided by the issuance of common$269,000. Our stock upon the exercise of stock options.repurchase program terminated in April 2020 and was not renewed. For the samesix-month period last year, approximately $2.5 million$510,000 was used to pay dividends.dividends and approximately $550,000 was used for stock repurchases.
 
We haveOn April 13, 2020, BK Technologies, Inc., our wholly-owned operating subsidiary, received approval and funding pursuant to a secured revolving credit facilitypromissory note (the “PPP Note”) evidencing an unsecured loan in the amount of $2,196,335 (the “Loan”) under the PPP. The PPP was established under the CARES Act and is administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). The Loan was made through JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”). We intended to use the Loan for qualifying expenses in accordance with Silicon Valley Bankthe terms of the CARES Act. At the time of application, we believed we qualified to receive the funds pursuant to the PPP.
On April 23, 2020, the SBA, in consultation with maximum borrowing availabilitythe Department of $1.0Treasury, issued new guidance that created uncertainty regarding the qualification requirements for a PPP loan. In April 2020, out of an abundance of caution, the Company repaid the loan in full.
On May 4, 2020, the Company implemented workforce reductions of approximately 18% to reduce costs and to better position the Company in an uncertain business environment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company incurred approximately $221,000 in severance costs relating to these workforce reductions, which were recognized in the second quarter of 2020 and is being paid under our customary payroll practices through September 2020.
On January 30, 2020, BK Technologies, Inc., our wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into a $5.0 million Credit Agreement and a maturity daterelated Line of December 27, 2017. AsCredit Note (the “Note” and collectively with the Credit Agreement, the “Credit Agreement”) with JPMC. The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving line of September 30, 2017,credit of up to $5.0 million, with availability under the line of credit subject to a borrowing base calculated as a percentage of accounts receivable and inventory. The line of credit will expire on January 31, 2021. Proceeds of borrowings under the Credit Agreement may be used for general corporate purposes. The line of credit is collateralized by a blanket lien on all personal property of BK Technologies, Inc. pursuant to the terms of the Continuing Security Agreement with JPMC. We and each subsidiary of BK Technologies, Inc. are guarantors of BK Technologies, Inc.’s obligations under the Credit Agreement, in accordance with the terms of the Continuing Guaranty.
Borrowings under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to one-month LIBOR (or zero if the LIBOR is less than zero) plus a margin of 1.90%. The line of credit is to be repaid in monthly payments of interest only, payable in arrears, commencing on February 1, 2020, with all outstanding principal and interest to be payable in full at maturity.
The Credit Agreement contains certain customary restrictive covenants, including restrictions on liens, indebtedness, loans and guarantees, acquisitions and mergers, sales of assets, and stock repurchases by BK Technologies, Inc. The Credit Agreement contains one financial covenant requiring BK Technologies, Inc. to maintain a tangible net worth of at least $20.0 million at any fiscal quarter end.
The Credit Agreement provides for customary events of default, including: (1) failure to pay principal, interest or fees under the Credit Agreement when due and payable; (2) failure to comply with other covenants and agreements contained in the Credit Agreement and the dateother documents executed in connection therewith; (3) the making of this report, we werefalse or inaccurate representations and warranties; (4) defaults under other agreements with JPMC or under other debt or other obligations of BK Technologies, Inc.; (5) money judgments and material adverse changes; (6) a change in control or ceasing to operate business in the ordinary course; and (7) certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, JPMC may declare the entire unpaid balance immediately due and payable and/or exercise any and all remedial and other rights under the Credit Agreement.
BK Technologies, Inc. was in compliance with all covenants under the loan and security agreement,Credit Agreement as amended, governing the revolving credit facility. For a description of such covenants and the other terms and conditions of the loan and security agreement, as amended, reference is made to Note 6 (Debt) of our Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020 and the date of filing this report. As of June 30, 2020 and the date of filing this report, there were no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 2017,Credit Agreement and the date of this report, there was $1.0approximately $3.9 million of borrowing available under the revolving credit facility.Credit Agreement.
On September 25, 2019, BK Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of BK Technologies Corporation, and U.S. Bank Equipment Finance, a division of U.S. Bank National Association, as a lender, entered into a Master Loan Agreement in the amount of $425,000 to finance items of manufacturing equipment. The loan is collateralized by the equipment purchased using the proceeds. The Master Loan Agreement has a term of five years and bears a fixed interest rate of 5.11%.

 
Our cash and cash equivalents balance at SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 was approximately $8.9$6.9 million.  We believe these funds, combined with our cost-saving initiatives, anticipated cash generated from operations and borrowing availability under our revolving credit facilityCredit Agreement, are sufficient to meet our working capital requirements for the foreseeable future. We may, depending on a variety of factors, including market conditions for capital raises, the trading price of our common stock and opportunities for uses of any proceeds, engage in public or private offerings of equity or debt securities to increase our capital resources. However, the financial and economic conditions, including those resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, could limit our access to credit and impair our ability to raise capital, if needed, on acceptable terms or at all. We also face other risks that could impact our business, liquidity and financial condition. For a description of these risks, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.2019 and “Item 1A. Risk Factors” below in this report.
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
In response to the SEC’sSecurities and Exchange Commission’s financial reporting release, FR-60, Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure About Critical Accounting Policies, we have selected for disclosure our revenue recognition process and our accounting processes involving significant judgments, estimates and assumptions. These processes affect our reported revenues and current assets and are, therefore, critical in assessing our financial and operating status. We regularly evaluate these processes in preparing our financial statements.  The processes for revenue recognition, allowance for collection of trade receivables, allowance for excess or obsolete inventory, software development and income taxes involve certain assumptions and estimates that we believe to be reasonable under present facts and circumstances. These estimates and assumptions, if incorrect, could adversely impact our operations and financial position. 
There were no changes to our critical accounting policies during the quarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, as described in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.2019.
 
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Item 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Our President (who serves as our principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (who serves as our principal financial and accounting officer) have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Securities Exchange Act”) RulesRule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2020. Based on this evaluation, they have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2020.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15Rule 13a-15(d) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
PART II-OTHER
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A.
RISK FACTORS
Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 includes a detailed discussion of the Company’s risk factors. There have been no material changes to the risk factors as disclosed in our Annual Report, except as set forth below. However, many of the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A of our Annual Report have been, and we expect will continue to be further, heightened or exacerbated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing governmental responses have negatively impacted, and could further materially adversely affect, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.
 
Item 1.                   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Reference is made to Note 10 (Commitments and Contingencies)In December 2019, a novel strain of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewherecoronavirus (COVID-19) surfaced in this report forWuhan, China, which spread globally and was declared a pandemic by the information required by this Item.World Health Organization in March 2020. We expect the COVID-19 pandemic to have a material adverse impact on our business and financial performance. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and financial performance, including our ability to execute our near-term and long-term business strategies and initiatives, such as the launch of products in the BKR Series, in the expected time frame, will depend on future developments, including the duration and severity of the pandemic, including whether there is a “second wave,” which are uncertain and, given the daily evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the global responses to curb its spread, cannot be predicted. In addition, the pandemic has significantly increased economic and demand uncertainty and caused a worldwide economic downturn and recession. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, we may continue to experience an adverse impact to our business as a result of its national and, to some extent, global economic impact, including any recession that has occurred or may occur in the future.
 
ItemIn response to COVID-19, national and local governments around the world instituted certain measures, including travel bans, prohibitions on group events and gatherings, shutdowns of certain businesses, curfews, shelter-in-place orders and recommendations to practice social distancing. Although many governmental measures have had specific expiration dates, some of those measures have already been extended more than once or re-implemented as cases of COVID-19 increased in certain areas; as a result, there is considerable uncertainty regarding the duration of such measures and potential future measures. Measures providing for business shutdowns generally exclude certain essential services, and those essential services commonly include critical infrastructure and the businesses that support that critical infrastructure, which includes our business. While our manufacturing operations have remained open, these measures have impacted and may further impact our workforce and operations, as well as those of our customers, vendors and suppliers.
We have modified our business practices and implemented certain policies at our offices in accordance with best practices to accommodate, and at times mandate, social distancing and remote work practices, including restricting employee travel, modifying employee work locations, implementing social distancing and enhanced sanitary measures in our facilities, and cancelling attendance at events and conferences. In addition, we have invested in employee safety equipment, additional cleaning supplies and measures, re-designed production lines and work places as necessary and adapted new processes for interactions with our suppliers and customers to safely manage our operations. Many of our suppliers, vendors and service providers have made similar modifications. Part of our workforce is currently working from home, and the resources available to employees working remotely may not enable them to maintain the same level of productivity and efficiency as working from the Company’s offices. Additionally, these and other employees may face additional demands on their time, such as increased responsibilities resulting from school closures or the illness of family members. Further, our increased reliance on remote access to our information systems increases our exposure to potential cybersecurity breaches. We may take further actions as government authorities require or recommend or as we determine to be in the best interests of our employees, customers, partners and suppliers. In light of the economic downturn generated by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have taken steps to reduce expenses throughout the Company, including suspending all Company travel for a period of time, as well as our participation in trade shows and other business meetings, instituting strict inventory control and decreasing capital expenditures, and restructured our operations, including, among other things, reducing our workforce by approximately 18% during the second quarter of 2020. We incurred costs as a result of the workforce reduction, including approximately $221,000 in severance costs, which were recognized in the second quarter of 2020, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to rehire our workforce in the event our business experiences a subsequent recovery. There is no certainty that such measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks posed by COVID-19, in which case our employees may become sick, our ability to perform critical functions could be harmed, and our business and operations could be negatively impacted. We have had one employee test positive for COVID-19 to date. The employee was quarantined in accordance with accepted safety practices and is working remotely. The resumption of normal business operations after such interruptions may be delayed or constrained by lingering effects of COVID-19 on our suppliers, third-party service providers, and/or customers.
In addition, we have experienced delays and cost increases, and may continue to do so, in obtaining and transporting supplies. Since the outbreak, some of our supply chain partners were temporarily closed for a period of time.Most of these facilities have been reopened. Although we have in some cases experienced delays and increased freight costs, we have, to date, been able to procure the materials necessary to manufacture products and fulfill customer orders, which may not continue to be the case in the event the pandemic worsens or continues for an extended period of time. Depending on the continued progression of the pandemic, our ability to obtain necessary supplies, manufacture our products and ship finished products to customers may be disrupted.

Further, our current and potential customers’ businesses could be disrupted or they could seek to limit spending, including shifting purchases to lower-priced or other perceived value offerings or reducing their purchases and inventories due to decreased budgets, reduced access to credit or various other factors, any of which could negatively impact the willingness or ability of such customers to place new, or any, orders with us and ultimately adversely affect our revenues, as well as negatively impact the payment of accounts receivable and collections and potentially lead to write-downs or write-offs.
The ultimate duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows is dependent on future developments, including the duration of the pandemic and the related length of its impact on the global economy, which remain uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time. Furthermore, the extent to which our mitigation efforts are successful, if at all, is not presently ascertainable. However, we expect that our results of operations, including revenues, in future periods will continue to be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its negative effects on global economic conditions, which impact may continue even after the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided.
Item 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
 
Average  Price Paid Per Share (1)  
 
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)
 
 
Maximum Number of
Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)
 
07/01/17-07/31/17
  19,000 
 $3.79 
  19,000 
  904,478(2)
08/01/17-08/31/17
  18,007 
 $3.62 
  18,007 
  886,471 
09/01/17-09/30/17
  13,281 
 $3.86 
  13,281 
  873,190 
Total
  50,288 
 $3.76 
  50,288 
    
Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
 
Average Price Paid Per Share (1)
 
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)
 
 
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)
 
04/01/20-04/30/20
  16,129 
 $1.63 
  16,129 
  0 
05/01/20-05/31/20
  0 
 $0 
  0 
  0 
06/01/20-06/30/20
  0 
 $0 
  0 
  0 
Total
  16,129 
 $1.63 
  16,129 
    
 
(1)
Average price paid per share of common stock repurchased is the executed price, including commissions paid to brokers.
(2)
On May 19, 2016, theThe Company announced that on May 18, 2016, its Board of Directors approved thehad a repurchase program of up to 500,0001 million shares of the Company’s common stock that could be purchased, from time to time, pursuant to a stock repurchase plan in conformity with the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Repurchase Program”).Act. The Repurchase Program has no termination date. repurchase program was initially announced in May 2016 and expanded in June 2017. The program terminated in April 2020 and was not renewed.
Dividend Restrictions
On January 30, 2020, BK Technologies, Inc., our wholly-owned operating subsidiary, entered into the Credit Agreement with JPMC. The Credit Agreement contains limitations and covenants that may limit BK Technologies, Inc.’s ability to take certain actions, including pay dividends to the Company.
Item 5.
OTHER INFORMATION
On June 15, 2017,24, 2020, the Company announced thatentered into a Financial and Consulting Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Itasca Financial LLC (“Itasca”), pursuant to which Itasca agreed to advise the Company on aspects of its strategic direction. In exchange for Itasca’s services, the Company agreed to pay Itasca a retainer fee of $50,000, payable in two installments of $25,000, and a monthly fee of $20,000. The Agreement may not be terminated for a period of two months from June 24, 2020, after which time it may be terminated by either party at any time with prior written notice of at least 30 calendar days. As of the date of this report, the Company has paid $45,000 to Itasca and the parties have agreed to suspend the Agreement indefinitely. Upon termination of the Agreement by either party, the Company has agreed to pay Itasca a termination fee of $100,000, which can be payable in a combination of cash and stock at the Company’s discretion, and if any such fee is paid in stock, then the Company has agreed to grant Itasca unlimited piggyback registration rights for such stock. The Agreement also includes expense reimbursement provisions and indemnification provisions in favor of Itasca and its affiliates. This description of the Agreement is a summary only and is qualified by reference to full text of Agreement, which is filed as an exhibit to this report.
Fundamental Global Investors, LLC, with its affiliates (collectively, “Fundamental Global”), is the largest stockholder of the Company. D. Kyle Cerminara, the Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder and Partner of Fundamental Global Investors, LLC, and Lewis M. Johnson, the President, Co-Founder and Partner of Fundamental Global Investors, LLC, are both members of the Company’s Board of Directors, approved the increase in the Repurchase Program from 500,000 to 1,000,000 sharesand John W. Struble, Chairman of the Company’s common stock.
Board of Directors, serves as a consultant to Fundamental Global Management, LLC, an affiliate of Fundamental Global Investors, LLC. Fundamental Global is the controlling stockholder of PIH, and Larry G. Swets, Jr. serves as Interim Chief Executive Officer and principal executive officer of PIH and as a member of PIH’s Board of Directors. In addition, Mr. Swets founded and serves as the managing member of Itasca, which provides services to the Company, as described above, as well as to other companies affiliated with Fundamental Global.
 

ItemItem 6.
EXHIBITS
 
Exhibits required to be filed by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the Exhibit Index below.
 

Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit
Number

Description
 Articles of Merger, filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on March 28, 2019 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed March 28, 2019)
 Articles of Incorporation of BK Technologies Corporation (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed March 28, 2019)
Bylaws of BK Technologies Corporation (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed March 28, 2019)
Articles of Incorporation(1)Financial and Consulting Services Agreement, dated June 24, 2020, by and between BK Technologies Corporation and Itasca Financial LLC
CertificateForm of AmendmentDirectors’ and Executive Officers’ Indemnification Agreement (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Articles of Incorporation(2)
Amended and Restated By-Laws(3)
Amendment to By-Laws, dated December 9, 2015(4)the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 23, 2020)
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-K, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-K, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished pursuant to Item 601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K)
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished pursuant to Item 601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K)
Exhibit 101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit 101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
Exhibit 101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document
 
(1) * Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3(i) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
 
(2) 
Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001.
(3) 
Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3(iii) to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 29, 2013.
(4) 
Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 10, 2015.
 

SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 RELM WIRELESSBK TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
 (The “Registrant”)
  
Date: November 1, 2017August 5, 2020By:/s/ Timothy A. Vitou                                                                  
 
Timothy A. Vitou
President
(Principal executive officer and duly
authorized officer)
  
Date: November 1, 2017August 5, 2020By:/s/ William P. Kelly                                                                 
 
William P. Kelly
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal financial and accounting
officer and duly authorized officer)
  
 
 
 
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