ITEM 1. BUSINESS
PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. ("PASSUR(R)" or the "Company") is a business intelligence, predictive analytics, and big data company. Our mission is to connect the world's aviation professionals onto a single platform to improve global air traffic efficiencies.
PASSUR(R) has a broad and global customer network. PASSUR(R)'s products are used by all of the top North American airlines, over 125 airlines worldwide, over 60 airports including 73% of the top 30 airports, approximately 200 business aviation organizations, and the US government.
Our core business addresses some of aviation's most intractable and costly operational and financial challenges, including underutilization of airspace and airport capacity, delays, cancellations, and diversions. Several studies have put the annual direct costs to the system of such inefficiencies at over $30 billion.
Solutions offered by PASSUR(R) cover the entire flight life cycle, from gate to gate, and result in reductions in overall costs, fuel costs, and emissions, while maximizing revenue opportunities, as well as improving operational efficiency, and enhancing the passenger experience. The Company provides data consolidation, information, decision support, predictive analytics, collaborative solutions, and professional services.
We provide airlines and airports the ability to get the most out of today's air traffic management system. As the FAA brings new capabilities online, we, with our customers, will have the ability to develop additional efficiency solutions.
Essentially all commercial companies using the airspace depend on information from the FAA for flight tracking. PASSUR(R) augments and integrates FAA information with data from PASSUR(R)'s independent network (the largest passive commercial radar network in the world), which has over 180 radar locations covering North America from coast to coast. PASSUR(R) provides faster aircraft position updates (from one to 4.6 seconds), and more complete information on aircraft. PASSUR(R)'s sensors receive aircraft and drone signals in Mode A, C, S, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast ("ADS-B"), providing position, altitude, beacon code, and tail number, among other information.
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PASSUR(R) receives signals from aircraft that, when combined with our historical database of aircraft and airport behavior, including that recorded by our network over the last 10 years, allows us to know more about what has happened historically, and what is happening in real-time. In addition, the historical database, also accessible in real-time, allows us to predict how aircraft, the airspace, and airports are going to perform, and more importantly, how the aircraft, the airspace, and airport should perform.
PASSUR(R) offers companies products that are commercially proven, commercially accepted, and with a demonstrated Return on Investment ("ROI") for airlines and airports - providing a critical bridge between the commercial and government opportunities of the Federal Aviation Administration's ("FAA") Next Generation Air Transportation System ("NextGen"), the new National Airspace System due for implementation across the United States in stages over the next 10 years. NextGen proposes to transform the U.S. air traffic control system from an aging ground-based system to a satellite-based system.
PASSUR(R) CORE CAPABILITIES
PASSUR(R) INTEGRATED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
PASSUR(R) Integrated Traffic Management ("PITM") is, in the Company's opinion, the industry's first, fully integrated air traffic management suite. The PITM platform provides an opportunity to sell a full, interconnected product suite, all at one time, to any one customer. PITM provides the ability to more easily sell additional solutions to existing PASSUR(R) customers, and is well-suited to the seamless introduction of enhancements.
PITM is a metrics-focused, Key Performance Indicator ("KPI") driven solution suite - allowing the customer to first view the most critical information for its operation, and then, as necessary, enabling the user to drill down for better visualization and analysis.
PITM focuses on the major operational constraints, from diversions, to airspace and surface optimization, to hub optimization. The platform connects multiple organizations onto one platform - providing a collaborative experience. It allows for problem resolution between organizations in areas such as departure metering or airspace and hub optimization. PITM is also a platform enabling PASSUR(R)'s partner companies to provide their solutions to PASSUR(R)'s customers. PITM is fully web-delivered - allowing easy access from any web-accessed location.
INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE NETWORK AND INTEGRATED AVIATION DATABASE
The Company operates what it believes to be the largest and most extensive private commercial aircraft and airspace passive surveillance networks in the world. The PASSUR(R) Network integrates additional key surveillance sources, to include (ADS-B, ASDE-X, Mode S, en Route Radar, Airline OOOI data, ACARS, fleet databases, as well as other sources).
The PASSUR(R) Network creates a direct data feed of critical flight and airspace behavior and conditions, an essential precursor resource for predictive analytics, real-time decision support, and performance analysis tools.
All the surveillance data acquired by the PASSUR(R) Network is integrated and correlated into specialized databases to support predictive, real-time, and post operational requirements. PASSUR(R) databases consolidate multiple overlapping data sets to ensure completeness, accuracy, fulfillment of specific operational requirements, and the normalization of data for a single-source authoritative record of operational performance. The data processed in these master data repositories supports the key capabilities and attributes of the PASSUR(R) software.
PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS
PASSUR(R) decision support solutions are supported by predictive analytics algorithms, which use extensive historical data mining and pattern recognition to predict specific and detailed operating conditions, as well as dynamic predictions based on the extrapolations of real-time surveillance data. PASSUR(R) predictive analytics are built on several core capabilities:
o Real-time surveillance from the PASSUR(R) Network gives the necessary breadth and granularity of data to support detailed scenario building and pattern recognition. Includes "fast-time simulation" of the airport surface and terminal area operation, applying the necessary decisions and constraints that controllers will have to apply in managing the traffic, as well as, addressing the highly nonlinear and non-stationary nature of the airport operating environment.
o Archiving and accessing years of historical data in real-time; the detailed, granular data acquired by the PASSUR(R) Network, supplemented by many other data sources collected within the integrated aviation database, is stored and correlated, providing the large sample sizes required to accurately model future performance based on past performance under similar or identical conditions.
o PASSUR(R) is recognized by airlines as having the best Estimated Times of Arrival (ETAs) in the industry. Over 5 different airlines have informed us that PASSUR(R)'s ETAs were better than their ETAs.
DECISION SUPPORT DASHBOARDS, KPIS, AND MANAGEMENT BY EXCEPTION
Many PASSUR(R) solutions are delivered in "dashboard" format, simplifying and condensing extensive amounts of information into the most relevant operational and business metrics, thereby presenting them in a manner that supports immediate performance assessment and actionable decisions. PASSUR(R) solutions are designed so that users are alerted in real-time to specific conditions and recommended action, only when operations reach certain user-defined thresholds, thereby preventing information overload.
COLLABORATIVE CAPABILITIES AND INDUSTRIAL NETWORKS
Many PASSUR(R) solutions include a collaborative layer plus tools which allow for instant information sharing, coordination of effort, and working with a common operating picture across a wide range of users in the aviation community. These include industrial networking capabilities, which leverage new technologies for business uses in the aviation sector, such as PASSUR(R)'s Airport Information Network(TM) (a single North American wide site for real time airport conditions, diversion management, and delay mitigation, used by hundreds of aviation professionals in real time).
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT BIG DATA
Many business intelligence and big data experts believe the most effective and meaningful way to implement big data is to target the data to the appropriate problem (in this case the need to optimize the efficiency of the airspace) through the advice and recommendations of industry experts.
The Company has experienced airline, air traffic, airport intelligence, financial, operational metrics, and business aviation professionals, with specific expertise in the operational and business needs, requirements, objectives, and constraints of the aviation industry.
These individuals understand the external environment in which they operate (the "National Airspace System"); and are able to translate these internal requirements and external conditions into targeted information solutions. These subject matter experts are complemented by a technical team of software engineers, data analysts, radar engineers, database architects, physicists, and statisticians, who have years of expertise in managing complex surveillance networks (hardware and software), as well as interpreting and converting complex, live aviation data feeds into robust decision support software solutions.
SPECIFIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
The Company offers targeted solutions for specific customer requirements:
The Company believes its products, solutions, and services help its aviation customers generate significant returns by:
(1) Improving financial performance and cutting costs; (2) Improving operational efficiency and effectiveness; (3) Increasing safety and security; and (4) Improving the passenger experience.
The Company believes its business opportunities come from the following industry conditions and demand drivers:
[] AIRLINES HAVE MONEY TODAY AND ARE WILLING TO INVEST IN TECHNOLOGY Airlines are profitable and are expected to increase spending on technology, particularly when the technology can lower costs, increase revenue and improve customer satisfaction.
[] A COMBINATION OF SAFETY-BASED AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND EFFICIENCY-BASED AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Large government contracts are expected to combine both safety and efficiency capabilities. Many of the requested efficiency capabilities are derived from our airline and airport customer's needs.
[] SOME OF OUR AIRLINE CUSTOMERS HAVE ASKED US TO BE THEIR COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING VEHICLE Large airlines need collaborative decision vehicles including common operating platforms, enabling instant coordination between Sys Ops, hubs and regional operators, and between airlines and airports, to solve complex operational procedures.
[] SHIFT FROM GOVERNMENT TO COMMERCIAL SPENDING Governments in the US, Canada, and Europe are turning to private industry to develop many of the higher-level capabilities that build on those basic infrastructure investments.
[] SHIFT FROM HARDWARE TO INFORMATION Across almost all industries there has been a continuous movement from selling hardware to selling information, big data, and predictive analytics. Much greater value is placed on the information being generated from hardware than the value of the hardware itself.
[] COMMON USE SYSTEMS FROM AIRLINE TO AIRPORT CENTRIC Airports are increasingly being tasked with providing more operational services previously provided by each airline (which led to redundant costs and inefficient business and operational practices). When airports provide collective services, redundancy and costs can be reduced.
[] AUTOMATION VS. MANUAL PROCESSES Many complex and expensive operational processes at airlines and airports are still manual, opening a large opportunity for automation for cost savings and efficiencies. This is especially true of anything relating to irregular operations, airspace and surface management, and operations with a heavy requirement for collaboration among airlines and airports.
[] AIRLINES ARE CONSOLIDATING INTO MUCH LARGER NETWORKS OF GREATER COMPLEXITY There is higher demand for a common operating platform that can service their entire system.
[] THE TRAVELING PUBLIC WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT SEVERE DISRUPTIONS Public policy in the form of expensive fines levied on airlines reflects this change of attitude.
[] CARBON EMISSIONS ARE BECOMING A GREATER FOCUS Airlines are increasingly sensitive to the industry's carbon footprint.
[] ADS-B DATA AVAILABILITY WILL INCREASE ADS-B will eventually become a ubiquitous form of aircraft surveillance. PASSUR(R)'s entire network is ADS-B ready. Many overseas markets have no legacy ground-based radar, and will be ADS-B dependent as they grow.
[] CONSUMERS WANT BETTER INFORMATION RELATING TO AVIATION There is a need for more detailed, accurate and timely information to improve predictability in the travel experience, requiring data and predictive analytics, independent of any one carrier.
The Company currently owns nineteen issued patents, and has an additional thirteen patent applications which are pending with the United States Patent Office. The issued patents expire in various years through 2031.
The Company also owns a federal trademark registration in the mark PASSUR(R) for use with both the PASSUR(R) hardware system installation, and the software products which use the data derived from the PASSUR(R) Network and other sources; and allowed federal trademark applications for the marks NextGen2 and NextGen3, for use with PASSUR(R) Integrated Traffic Management modules and capabilities.
HOW PASSUR AEROSPACE, INC. GENERATES REVENUE
The Company's revenues are generated by selling: (1) subscription-based, real-time decision and solution information; (2) professional services; and (3) annual maintenance contracts for PASSUR(R) Radar Systems. Under the subscription model, the customer signs, at a minimum, a one-year contract for access to the information services. The agreement also provides that the information from the PASSUR(R) Network cannot be resold, used by others, or used for unauthorized purposes.
DISTRIBUTION METHOD
The Company's direct sales force sells its products, as well as authorized distributors who sell PASSUR(R)'s products as part of their total solution, e.g. for environmental management.
COMPETITION
PASSUR(R) has developed a full suite of capabilities to reduce inefficiencies and improve performance across the markets it serves. There is no other company, to the best of PASSUR(R)'s knowledge, which offers these capabilities. There are, however, other forms of flight tracking, surveillance, and aviation business intelligence products. Depending on the end use of the Company's products, primary competitors include Sabre Systems, Inc., Airbus Industries, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Saab Sensis Corporation, and Excelis. The Company also sells certain data solutions through systems integrators, including Bruel & Kjaer, some of whom may also sell products that are competitive with those offered by the Company. Most of these companies have larger sales forces and greater financial resources than the Company.
SOURCE OF MATERIALS
The Company obtains its components from distributors and manufacturers throughout the United States. The Company has multiple sources from which to obtain a majority of its components.
DEPENDENCE ON CERTAIN CUSTOMERS
Two customers accounted for 24% or $2,707,000 of total revenues in fiscal year 2014 and one customer accounted for 11% or $1,269,000 of total revenues in fiscal year 2013. There were no significant accounts receivable balances for these customers as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The Company's research and development efforts include activities associated with the enhancement, maintenance, and improvement of the Company's existing hardware, software, and information products. These expenses amounted to $673,000 and $635,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS
The Company is not aware of any environmental issues which would have a material adverse effect on future capital expenditures or current and future business operations.
EMPLOYEES
The Company employed thirty-seven employees, of which thirty-two were full time, including nine officers, as of October 31, 2014. None of its employees are subject to any collective bargaining agreements.
ITEM 1A.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
THE COMPANY'S SUCCESS IS DEPENDENT ON THE AVIATION INDUSTRY. IF THE COMPANY DOES NOT EXECUTE ITS BUSINESS PLAN, OR IF THE MARKET FOR ITS SERVICES FAILS TO DEVELOP DUE TO ECONOMIC AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING THE AVIATION INDUSTRY, THE COMPANY'S RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL RESULTS COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
The Company's revenues are solely derived from the aviation industry. The Company's future revenues and results of operations are dependent on its continued execution of its subscription-based revenue strategy and development of new software solutions and applications for the aviation industry. Due to economic and other factors affecting the aviation industry, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to report growth in its subscription-based business or sustain its current subscription business. If the Company is unable to sustain and/or increase its levels of revenues, and if it is not successful in reducing costs, its cash requirements may increase and results of operations will be adversely affected.
Additionally, the aviation industry has been impacted by budgetary constraints, as well as airline bankruptcies and consolidations, changes in fuel costs, the terrorist events of September 11, 2001, and the continued war on terrorism. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 caused fundamental and permanent changes in the airline industry, including substantial revenue declines and cost increases, which resulted in industry-wide liquidity issues. Additional terrorist attacks, or fear of such attacks, even if not made directly, would negatively affect the airline industry (through, for example, increased security, insurance, and other costs, and lost revenue due to increased ticket refunds and decreased ticket sales), which would, in turn, negatively affect the Company.
The aviation industry is extensively regulated by government agencies, particularly the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. New air travel regulations have been, and management anticipates will continue to be, implemented that could have a negative impact on airline and airport revenues. Since substantially all of the Company's current revenues are derived from either airport, airline, or related businesses, continued increased regulations of the aviation industry, or a continued downturn in the aviation industry's economic situation, could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
RELIANCE ON THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY OPERATING RESULTS AS AN INDICATION OF FUTURE RESULTS IS INAPPROPRIATE DUE TO POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT FLUCTUATIONS.
The Company's future revenues and results of operations may fluctuate significantly due to a combination of factors, including:
o Delays and/or decreases in the signing and invoicing of new contracts; o The length of time needed to initiate and complete customer contracts; o The introduction and market acceptance of new and enhanced products and services; o The costs associated with providing existing and new products and services; o Economic conditions and the impact on the aviation industry of the terrorist events of September 11, 2001 and the continued war on terrorism; and o The potential of future terrorist acts against the aviation industry and the adverse effects of any further terrorist attacks or other international hostilities.
Accordingly, quarter-to-quarter comparisons of its results of operations should not be relied upon as an indication of performance.
THE COMPANY MAY BE UNABLE TO RAISE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO MEET OPERATING CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS IN THE FUTURE.
While the Company's operations were cash flow positive for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and 2013, and has a history of profitable operations for nine years, future liquidity and capital requirements are difficult to predict, as they depend on numerous factors, including the maintenance and growth of existing product lines and service offerings, as well as the ability to develop, provide, and sell new products and services in an industry for which liquidity and resources are already adversely affected.
In recent years, the Company has generated significant cash to meet its capital requirements, and is expected to continue to do so in the future. However, in future years, the Company may need to raise additional funds in order to support discretionary capital expenditures and execute its business plan. These funds, in some cases, may be beyond its scope and normal operating requirements. In such case, the Company may be required to seek alternate sources of financing (which may not be available on favorable terms or at all) or abandon such activities by either: (1) terminating or eliminating certain operating activities; (2) terminating personnel; (3) eliminating marketing activities; and/or (4) eliminating research and development programs. If any of the aforementioned occurs, the Company's ability to expand could become adversely affected.
THE COMPANY, MORE THAN NINE YEARS AGO, INCURRED OPERATING LOSSES AND NEGATIVE CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATIONS.
The Company has been profitable for the current and previous nine fiscal years. The Company had income before taxes of $863,000 and $637,000 for fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company's ability to maintain profitability will depend upon its ability to generate significant increased revenues through new and existing customer agreements, additional services, and/or products offered to existing and new customers, as well as to deploy PASSUR(R) Systems in inventory and control costs associated with business operations. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to execute on these requirements. The Company is profitable but may not be able to sustain or increase its profits on a quarterly or annual basis in the future.
A LIMITED NUMBER OF CUSTOMER CONTRACTS ACCOUNTS FOR A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF THE COMPANY'S REVENUES, AND THE INABILITY TO REPLACE A KEY CUSTOMER CONTRACT COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT ITS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, BUSINESS, AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
The Company relies on a small number of customer contracts for a large percentage of its revenues and expects that a significant percentage of its revenues will continue to be derived from a limited number of customer contracts. The Company's top five customers accounted for 46% of its revenue in fiscal year 2014. The Company's business plan is to obtain additional customers, but the Company anticipates that near-term revenues and operating results will continue to depend on large contracts from a small number of customers. Additionally, the aviation industry, particularly the airline sector, has experienced bankruptcies and consolidations recently. Bankruptcy filings or consolidations by our existing customers may adversely affect our ability to continue such services and collect payments due to the Company by such customers. As a result of this concentration of our customer base, an inability to replace one or more of these large customer contracts could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flow.
THE SOFTWARE BUSINESS FOR THE AVIATION INDUSTRY IS HIGHLY COMPETITIVE, AND FAILURE TO ADAPT TO THE CHANGING INDUSTRY NEEDS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, BUSINESS, AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
The industry in which we compete is marked by rapid and substantial technology change, the steady emergence of new companies and products, as well as evolving industry standards and changing customer needs. We compete with many established companies in the industry we serve, and some of these companies may have substantially greater financial, marketing, and technology resources, larger distribution capabilities, earlier access to potential customers, and greater opportunities to address customers' various information technology requirements. As the aviation industry seeks to be more cost effective, product pricing becomes increasingly important for our customers. As a result, we may experience increased competition from certain low-priced competitors. We continue to develop new products, professional services, and existing product enhancements, but may still be unsuccessful in meeting the needs of our industry in light of other alternatives available in the market. In addition, the pricing of new products, professional services, and existing product enhancements may be above what is required by the market place. Should the Company's investment in capitalized software development costs become impaired, there would be a negative impact on the Company's profitability. Our inability to bring new products, professional services, and existing product enhancements to the market in a timely manner, or the failure to achieve industry acceptance, could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flow.
THE COMPANY DEPENDS UPON CERTAIN KEY PERSONNEL AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RETAIN THESE EMPLOYEES.
The Company's future performance depends on the continued services of its key sales, technical, and engineering personnel. The Company continues to depend on the efforts of a limited number of key personnel. The employment of any of the Company's key personnel could cease at any time, which could have an adverse affect on our business.
THE PASSUR(R) NETWORK COULD EXPERIENCE DISRUPTIONS, WHICH COULD AFFECT THE DELIVERY OF DATA.
AT&T hosts and maintains the Company's network infrastructure through an existing frame-relay and MPLS network and the Company's wireless network is hosted and maintained by Sprint. If AT&T or Sprint experiences system failures, or fails to adequately maintain the frame-relay MPLS and wireless networks, the Company may experience interruption of delivery of data/software services and customers may terminate or elect not to continue to subscribe to these services in the future. The Company's network infrastructure may be vulnerable to computer viruses, break-ins, denial of service attacks, and similar disruptive problems. Computer viruses, break-ins, denial of service attacks, or other problems caused by third parties, could lead to interruptions, delays, or cessation in service to customers. There is currently no existing technology that provides absolute security. Such incidents could deter potential customers and adversely affect existing customer relationships.
THE COMPANY MAY BE SUBJECT TO NEW GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF FLIGHT-TRACKING DATA.
The Company currently maintains strict security regulations for its data in order to comply with current government regulations. Due to the continued growing safety needs and concerns of the aviation industry, new government regulations may be implemented. Such new regulations may, in some cases, hinder the Company's ability to provide current and/or additional services.
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE COMPANY'S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES BY THIRD PARTIES MAY DAMAGE AND/OR ADVERSELY AFFECT ITS BUSINESS.
The Company regards its trademarks, trade secrets, and all other intellectual property as critical to its future success. Unauthorized use of its intellectual property by third parties may damage and/or impair its business. The Company relies on trademarks, trade secrets, patent protection, and contracts, including confidentiality and non-exclusive license agreements with its customers, employees, consultants, strategic partners, and others, to protect its intellectual property rights. Despite these precautions, it may be possible for third parties to obtain and use the Company's intellectual property without its prior knowledge and/or authorization. Prosecuting infringers could be time consuming and costly, and, irrespective of whether or not the Company is successful, could disrupt its business.
The Company currently owns nineteen issued patents, and has an additional thirteen patent applications which are pending with the United States Patent Office, some of which relate to newly developed internet-based software applications. The issued patents expire in various years through 2031. The Company intends to seek additional patents on its products, technological advances, and/or software applications, when appropriate. There can be no assurance that patents will be issued for any of its pending or future patent applications, or that any claims allowed from such applications will be of sufficient scope, or provide adequate protection or any commercial advantage to the Company. Additionally, competitors may be able to design around patents and possibly affect commercial interests.
The Company also owns a federal trademark registration in the mark PASSUR(R) for use with both the PASSUR(R) hardware system installation, and the software products which use the data derived from the PASSUR(R) Network and other sources; and allowed federal trademark applications for the marks NextGen2 and NextGen3, for use with PASSUR(R) Integrated Traffic Management modules and capabilities. The PASSUR(R) NextGen2 and NextGen3 federal registrations will allow the Company to enforce its rights in the marks in the federal court system. The registrations do not assure that others will be prevented from using similar trademarks in connection with related products and/or services.
DEFENDING AGAINST INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CLAIMS COULD POSE SIGNIFICANT LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL COSTS, AND IF UNSUCCESSFUL, COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE COMPANY.
The Company cannot guarantee that its future products, technologies, and software applications will not inadvertently infringe valid patents or other intellectual property rights held by third parties. The Company may be subject to legal proceedings and claims from time to time relating to the intellectual property of others. Investigation of any such claims from third parties alleging infringement of their intellectual property, whether with or without merit, can be expensive and could affect development, marketing, selling, or delivery of its products. Defending against intellectual property infringement claims could be time consuming and costly, and, irrespective of whether or not the Company is successful, could disrupt its business. The Company may incur substantial expenses in defending against these third party claims, regardless of their merit. Successful infringement claims against the Company may result in significant monetary liability and could adversely affect its business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flow.
ITEM 1B.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company's headquarters are located at One Landmark Square, Suite 1900, Stamford, Connecticut, in part of a six building, 800,000 square foot office park. Effective June 26, 2009, the Company entered into a five-year lease for 4,000 square feet of office space. This lease was modified during fiscal year 2010, extending the term of the original lease through January 31, 2018, and adding 1,300 square feet of office space, resulting in a total average annual rental rate of $230,000.
The Company's software development and manufacturing facility is located in a one-story, 36,000 square foot building at 35 Orville Drive, Bohemia, New York. The Company, which renewed the lease through October 31, 2015, leases 12,000 square feet at an average annual rental rate of $126,000.
The Company has satellite offices in Reston, Virginia; Bloomington, Minnesota; and Orlando, Florida.
The Company believes these rates are competitive and are at or below market rates. The Company's headquarters and software development and manufacturing facility are suitable for its requirements.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not aware of any material pending legal proceedings to which the Company or its Subsidiary is a party or to which any of its properties are subject.
ITEM 4.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 5.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
(a) MARKET INFORMATION
The Company's Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock"), is traded on the over-the-counter bulletin board.
The following table sets forth the reported high and low sales prices for the Company's common stock for each quarterly period during the Company's last two fiscal years, as reported by the National Quotation Bureau, Inc.:
PRICES*
PERIOD HIGH LOW
FISCAL YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2014
FIRST QUARTER $3.15 $2.50 SECOND QUARTER $3.45 $2.71 THIRD QUARTER $3.50 $2.50 FOURTH QUARTER $4.00 $2.75
Fiscal year ended October 31, 2013
First quarter $4.45 $3.80 Second quarter $4.16 $3.10 Third quarter $3.59 $2.60 Fourth quarter $3.25 $2.50
* The quotations represent prices on the over-the-counter bulletin board between dealers in securities and do not include retail markup, markdown, or commission; and do not necessarily represent actual transactions.
(b) HOLDERS
The number of registered equity security holders of record as of January 12, 2015 was 211, as shown in the records of the Company's transfer agent.
(c) DIVIDENDS
The Company has never paid cash dividends on its shares. The Company does not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
(d) SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
Information with respect to securities authorized for issuance under the Company's equity compensation plans as of October 31, 2014 is as follows:
ITEM 6.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA: Not Required.
ITEM 7.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The Company's discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon its consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities based upon accounting policies management has implemented. The Company has identified the policies and estimates below as critical to its business operations and the understanding of its results of operations. The impact and any associated risks related to these policies on the Company's business operations are discussed throughout Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, where such policies affect its reported financial results. The actual impact of these factors may differ under different assumptions or conditions.
OVERVIEW
PASSUR(R) is a business intelligence, predictive analytics, and big data Company. Our mission is to connect the world's aviation professionals onto a single platform to improve global air traffic efficiencies.
PASSUR(R) has a broad and global customer network. PASSUR(R)'s products are used by all of the top North American airlines, over 125 airlines worldwide, over 60 airports including 73% of the top 30 airports, approximately 200 business aviation organizations, and the US government.
Our core business addresses some of aviation's most intractable and costly operational and financial challenges, including underutilization of airspace and airport capacity, delays, cancellations, and diversions. Several studies have put the annual direct costs to the system of such inefficiencies at over $30 billion.
PASSUR(R) continues to develop business intelligence, big data, and collaborative decision making products and more complete solutions, with measurable results, for its customers around the world.
In fiscal year 2014, total revenue increased $455,000, or 4%, to $11,490,000, from $11,035,000 in fiscal year 2013, primarily as a result of higher revenues from the Company's airline and government customers, which was partially offset by a decrease in business aviation revenue in fiscal year 2014. The profit impact of this revenue increase was offset in part by increases in operating costs and expenses of $276,000 or 3%, resulting in an overall increase in income from operations of $179,000 to a level of $1,104,000 in fiscal year 2014, from $925,000 in the prior year.
Our five major objectives are:
1. INCREASE OUR EMPHASIS ON REVENUE GROWTH IN PASSUR(R)'S CORE COMMERCIAL MARKETS.
o 100% of the major North American airlines, over 125 of world-wide airlines, and 73% of the top 30 US airports use at least one of PASSUR(R)'s solutions. o There were several major product introductions or new releases in 2014, among others: PASSUR(R) Surface Multilateration ("SMLAT"), Surface Metering and Sequencing, Airport Surface Performance tools, gate-to-gate Estimated Times of Arrival ("ETAs"), and international expansion of the PASSUR(R) Collaborative Information Exchange platform.
2. INTRODUCE THOSE SAME PRODUCTS DEVELOPED FOR THE COMMERCIAL MARKETS TO THE GOVERNMENT MARKETS, CREATING A STANDARD PLATFORM BETWEEN THE COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT CUSTOMERS, THEREBY PROVIDING IMMEDIATE RETURNS WHILE FACILITATING LARGER GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
o Through the sponsorship of our airline customers, the FAA now uses PASSUR(R) solutions at multiple facilities throughout the US, creating a common operating platform between airlines and air traffic control. The PASSUR(R) solutions use metrics and tools that represent commercial operator's priorities and perspectives, yet allow for a data-driven, collaborative management of constraints and optimization between these two critical aviation constituencies. o Through an innovative program at a major northeastern US airport, PASSUR(R) has introduced a new level of coordination between airlines and the FAA to ensure the most optimal sequencing of arrivals and departures to reduce on board delays and fuel burn. PASSUR(R)'s solution was developed in collaboration with its airline customers and the FAA to ensure a successful commercial-government partnership. o We continue to assemble a program to assist operators and governments to affordably and continuously track their aircraft to maintain positive control at all times, and in the event of an incident or accident, to predict, track, and provide immediate diagnostics.
3. DEVELOP STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH MAJOR COMPANIES TO BROADEN THE REACH OF PASSUR(R) PRODUCTS IN THE WORLD-WIDE COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT MARKETS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
o PASSUR(R) continues to work with various companies, like Raytheon Company ("Raytheon"), to jointly provide integrated solutions to assist the airline, airport, and air traffic management community save money, enhance operational efficiency, increase safety and security, and foster a reduction in the impact on the environment, as well as enhance the passenger experience.
o In 2014, PASSUR(R) focused its partnership efforts on adapting its existing departure metering and sequencing solutions to address the needs of the anticipated FAA Terminal Flight Data Manager program.
4. FURTHER BUILD PASSUR(R)'S MARKET SHARE DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
o In April 2013, PASSUR(R) launched a partnership with the IATA, which resulted in development of the ITOP, PASSUR(R)'s introductory collaborative system for global airlines, now used by 98 of IATA's international airline members. o In 2014, this capability was expanded to support IATA's operational services in Brazil - initially to support the 2014 FIA World Cup traffic, but since then has been extended.
5. FURTHER EXPAND THE REACH OF PASSUR(R)'S INNOVATIVE COLLABORATIVE INFORMATION SHARING PLATFORM, WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL AVIATION STAKEHOLDERS IN REAL TIME TO MANAGE COMPLEX, EXPENSIVE, AND DISRUPTIVE EVENTS.
o PASSUR(R) worked to ensure that PASSUR(R)'s collaborative platform was used by key stakeholders to manage major events, including: o Super Bowl XLVIII, February 2, 2014 - regional coordination among all affected airports and surface departure metering on the Monday after the Super Bowl. o Chicago TRACON fire, May 14, 2014 - live coordination of holding and diversions between airports, airlines, IATA, ACI, and NBAA to ensure no single airport facility was overwhelmed disproportionately with diversions (as occurred at Hartford, CT on Oct. 29, 2011). There were 89 diversions from O'Hare International Airport during the height of the event. 34 different airports handled the diversions and no single airport handled more than 11% of the diversions.
o Chicago Center Fire, September 26, 2014 - Very similar coordination and results to the Chicago TRACON fire on May 14, 2014. o Los Angeles and Oakland ARTCC Outage, May 6, 2014. o PASSUR(R) ITOP and Airport Information Network ("AIN") used extensively during this event to manage airline/airport coordination of diversions and airport status. o Our global collaborative decision making program, when combined with our national collaborative system (AIN), the local collaborative network ("PASSUR(R) OPSnet"), allowed us to further build market share, and scale our business, with minimal incremental costs.
We believe these programs will continue to provide value to the Company and its stockholders.
The Company's revenues are generated by selling: (1) subscription-based real-time decision and solutions information; (2) professional services; and (3) annual maintenance contracts for PASSUR(R) Radar Systems.
The Company's major product development and marketing achievements during fiscal year 2014 are summarized below. The Company:
1. Continued to expand its surface management engagements with airlines and airports. Surface management is a core enabling technology for traffic management efficiency programs provided to both commercial and government markets, including pending NextGen programs. Developments over the past year include:
o Announced that Southwest Airlines contracted for PASSUR(R) Surface Management for 35 US airports across its network to streamline turn times, reduce fuel burn, and enhance on time performance.
o Launched SMLAT - a new ground-based sensor system to extend PASSUR(R) coverage to runways and taxiways ("movement areas") as well as ramps, alleyways, and throats ("non-movement areas"). SMLAT is a low-cost, effective way to introduce surface surveillance at an airport, either to extend coverage to areas that are not currently within an existing surface surveillance system's capture, or to introduce surface surveillance to an airport that doesn't have any. SMLAT uses passive multilateration sensors to generate real-time data on aircraft and vehicles moving on the airport's surface. This data is integrated with other existing surface surveillance systems to expand the capabilities for surface management of our PITM suite, a web-based integrated business intelligence platform that targets key constraints throughout the lifecycle of a flight to minimize fuel costs and emissions and to improve schedule integrity and the passenger experience. SMLAT is ADS-B enabled, making it readily adaptable to the growing deployment of ADS-B equipped aircraft.
o Significantly enhanced its surface metering and sequencing solutions, which are designed to optimize the flow of aircraft on departure and arrival by minimizing taxi queue lengths, fuel burn, on-board delays, schedule disruptions, and gate conflicts. Advances include:
o Introduced new automated processes that allow airlines to coordinate departure and arrival sequences with FAA Air Traffic Control Towers ("ATCT"), to better integrate airline business and operational priorities with ATCT procedures. This allows airlines to prioritize high value flights with on-time arrivals and departures, and minimize fuel burn and taxi delays. This solution takes advantage of investments made in NextGen surface surveillance infrastructure. o Introduced new automated processes into the PASSUR(R) de-icing and runway departure metering solution, designed to make it easier for airports to model and then manage the optimal departure program, and for airlines to adjust their departure preferences on the fly with minimal manual effort. This solution is designed to keep departure taxi queues to a minimum, ensure the shortest time between gate departure and takeoff, minimize fuel burn, and reduce on-board delays. This solution takes advantage of investments made in NextGen data sharing. o Introduced several significant enhancements to the PASSUR(R) surface visualization and performance solution ("Web Tracker"), including tools to manage gate usage and status, track surface non-aircraft vehicles, and to better analyze the performance of the surface operation.
2. Launched a major enhancement to PASSUR(R)'s ETA predictive solution - now expanding the predictive reach of PASSUR(R)'s ETA from "wheels up departure" all the way to gate arrival. This extended predictive accuracy window greatly enhances the value of PASSUR(R)'s ETA for airlines, allowing them to optimize gate resources and turn times at highly constrained, tightly scheduled airports, and more effectively manage the risks of "crew timeouts" that are part of new, more stringent FAA rest regulations. Multiple, independent airline studies have shown the PASSUR(R) ETA to be the most accurate in the industry.
3. Expanded the integration of PASSUR(R)'s collaborative information sharing platform, further integrating our local, regional, national, and international airline, airport, and other industry stakeholder users into a single resource for collaboration, communication, and coordination of major events in real time. Major events that were managed in 2014 are described above in the major objective section in item 5.
4. Expanded the footprint of the ITOP from the US to Brazil where, in collaboration with IATA, the product was used for the FIFA Soccer World Cup. As a result of the successful deployment during the World Cup, participating airlines decided to continue the use of ITOP Brazil. ITOP is a PASSUR(R) designed and hosted web platform that provides airlines worldwide the ability to minimize same-day constraints in by providing access to critical information about airspace and airport operations, expert traffic management support, and real time alerts and updates - all on a single, live, collaborative portal.
5. Launched PITM to an additional major US airline. This includes modules for surface management and diversion management system-wide.
6. Expanded the capabilities of PASSUR(R) Integrated Traffic Management, a web hosted integrated business intelligence platform that targets key constraints through the entire life cycle of the flight, to optimize fuel costs and emissions, schedule integrity, and the passenger experience. New capabilities include:
o Enhanced forecasted weather capabilities, which drive the program's terminal airspace throughput optimization predictions. Users can now adapt their own preferred weather models directly into the ATC Portal dashboard. o Enhanced airport performance predictions, refined to allow users to more easily match the weather prediction to the expected and optimal performance of the airport. o Expanded the number of airports configured for the System Metrics Key Performance Indicator dashboard, which provides real time trend indicators on the efficiency of key metrics in the traffic system. o Added diversion and cancellation information to PASSUR(R)'s flagship dashboard, PASSUR(R) Portal. o Added several major enhancements to PASSUR(R) surface management solutions.
7. Expanded the "data fusion" of the PASSUR(R) network, to support several unique PASSUR(R) solutions such as diversion management and landing fee management, among others. PASSUR(R) data fusion includes linking all PASSUR(R)s into a single contiguous surveillance network, to ensure seamless, high-resolution flight and airspace coverage throughout the entire flight trajectory wherever a PASSUR(R) is located and integrating and displaying multiple additional data sources. Including the addition this year of ADS-B and ASSC for surface management and landing fee management as well as a unique process for increasing the completeness and accuracy of landings at an airport using an aircraft's beacon code and tail number, which adds value to PASSUR(R)'s aviation fees and charges solution delivered to airlines and airports.
8. Expanded PASSUR(R)'s role as a provider of real time and historical business intelligence and customer service optimization tools to two of the world's largest chains of FBOs. PASSUR(R)'s tools are used to ensure timely servicing of aircraft and passengers, retention of customers within the entirety of the FBO network, and targeting of high value prospects for revenue growth.
9. Announced a collaboration with Raytheon to improve the predictability of air travel, increase efficiencies for airlines, and create a safer, more hassle-free travel experience for passengers. The cooperative agreement includes the integration of PASSUR(R)'s business analysis and predictive analytics decision support software with Raytheon's air traffic management systems.
10. Announced an agreement with INFORM GmbH to develop enhanced turn-management solutions for airlines and airports. The companies began to connect their software and data for a launch project with a mutual airline customer, one of the largest in the world. The combined solution will deliver greater predictability, reliability, and schedule integrity, with fewer delays and disruptions for airlines and airports.
11. Was awarded two major airport contracts after public competitions:
o Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for surface management, collaborative information sharing (including local, regional, national and international connectivity), real time operational dashboards, operational performance analysis, and aviation fees and charges revenue management. o Minneapolis St. Paul Metropolitan Airport Commission for collaborative information sharing (including local, regional, national and international connectivity), surface management, real-time operational dashboards, and operational performance analysis.
12. Was awarded one additional patent, related to airport efficiency, bringing the total number of PASSUR(R) patents to nineteen, with thirteen filed and pending.
The Company's business plan is to continue to focus on increasing subscription-based revenues from its suite of software applications, and to develop new applications and professional services designed to address the needs of the aviation industry and the US government. The Company's strategy is to help solve problems faced by its customers and is built on the following basic objectives: (1) continue extending the reach of the PASSUR(R) Network, which provides the proprietary backbone for many of its solutions; (2) continue integrating multiple additional industry data sets into its integrated aviation database, including data from a variety of additional aircraft, airspace, and ground surveillance technologies, in order to ensure that PASSUR(R) is the primary choice for data integration and management for large aviation organizations; (3) continue developing decision support solutions built on business intelligence, predictive analytics, and web-dashboard technology; and (4) continue developing the Company's professional service capabilities, in order to ensure that its solutions can be fully implemented in the customer's work environment, with minimal demand on the customer's internal resources.
The Company shipped twenty-one and installed five Company-owned PASSUR(R) Systems during fiscal year 2014 (installations include systems shipped in the current and previous fiscal year). The shipped and installed PASSUR(R) Systems are capitalized as part of the Company-owned PASSUR(R) Network. The Company will continue to expand the PASSUR(R) Network by shipping and installing additional PASSUR(R) Systems throughout fiscal year 2015. Management anticipates that future PASSUR(R) sites will provide increased coverage for the PASSUR(R) Network by increasing the Company's ability to contract with new customers at such locations, and by providing existing customers with additional data solutions. The Company will continue to market the business intelligence, predictive analytics, as well as decision support applications and solutions derived from the PASSUR(R) Network, directly to the aviation industry and organizations that serve, or are served by, the aviation industry. There were one hundred and eighty-five Company-owned PASSUR(R) Systems located at airports worldwide at the end of fiscal year 2014. Redundant PASSUR(R) Systems have been installed at major customer locations.
REVENUES
Management concentrates its efforts on the sale of business intelligence, predictive analytics, and decision support product applications, utilizing data primarily derived from the PASSUR(R) Network. Such efforts include the continued development of new products, professional services, and existing product enhancements.
In fiscal year 2014, total revenue increased $455,000, or 4%, to $11,490,000, from $11,035,000 in fiscal year 2013, primarily as a result of higher revenues from the Company's existing customers as well as a new government customer, which was partially offset by a decrease in business aviation revenue in fiscal year 2014.
The Company provided services to all of the top 8 North American Airlines and 73% of the top 30 North American airports, in both fiscal years 2014 and 2013.
The Company continues to develop and deploy new software applications and solutions, as well as a wide selection of products which address customers' needs, easily delivered through web-based applications, as well as other new products which include stand-alone professional services.
COST OF REVENUES
Costs associated with subscription and maintenance revenues consist primarily of direct labor, depreciation of PASSUR(R) Network Systems, amortization of capitalized software development costs, communication costs, data feeds, allocated overhead costs, travel and entertainment, and consulting fees. Also, included in cost of revenues are costs associated with upgrades to PASSUR(R) Systems necessary to make such systems compatible with new software applications, as well as the ordinary repair and maintenance of existing PASSUR(R) Systems. Additionally, cost of revenues in each reporting period is impacted by: (1) the number of PASSUR(R) System units added to the PASSUR(R) Network, which include the production, shipment, and installation of these assets, which are capitalized to the PASSUR(R) Network; and (2) capitalized costs associated with software development and data center projects. Both of these are referred to as "Capitalized Assets", and are depreciated and/or amortized over their respective useful lives and charged to cost of revenues. The Company does not break down its costs by product.
Cost of revenues decreased $664,000, or 12%, in fiscal year 2014, as compared to fiscal year 2013, due in part to a decrease in communication costs of $214,000 (due to the adaptation of a lower cost network infrastructure) as well as a decrease in compensation costs of $127,000, and an increase of $532,000 in capitalized manufacturing, shipping and installation costs of PASSURs and SMLATs, plus an increase of $286,000 in the capitalization of software development costs. These reductions in cost of revenues were partially offset by a $222,000 increase in depreciation and amortization costs and lower capitalized labor and overhead of $271,000 at the Company's Orlando data center.
The increase in capitalized manufacturing costs of $299,000, and the increase in capitalized costs of $233,000 for a total of $532,000, related to an increase in the number of PASSUR(R)s and SMLAT units shipped and installed in the field during the current fiscal year.
When the Company uses its employees to manufacture PASSUR(R)s and SMLAT Systems, build capital assets, and ship and install PASSUR(R)s and SMLAT systems in the field, there is a reduction in cost of revenues due to the fact that the labor-related costs for these systems are capitalized, rather than expensed.
Most of the Company's other costs of revenue are fixed, so the increase in revenue resulted in a decrease in cost of sales as a percentage of revenue from 52% to 44% in the current fiscal year.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The Company's research and development efforts include activities associated with new product development, as well as the enhancement and improvement of the Company's existing hardware, software, and information products. Research and development expenses increased $38,000, or 6%, in fiscal year 2014, as compared to fiscal year 2013, primarily due to an increase in payroll and related costs and travel and entertainment expenses.
The Company anticipates that it will continue to invest in research and development to develop, maintain, and support existing and newly developed applications for its customers. There were no customer-sponsored research and development activities during fiscal years 2014 or 2013. Research and development expenses are funded by current operations.
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $903,000, or 24%, in fiscal year 2014, as compared to fiscal year 2013, due to an increase in payroll and related costs of $477,000, as a result of an increase in headcount, as well as increases in marketing expenses of $197,000 (primarily due to a user conference-the prior conference was held in 2012 ), and higher travel and entertainment expenses of $173,000.
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
Revenues increased $455,000, or 4%, to $11,490,000, total costs and expenses increased $276,000, or 3%, to $10,386,000, and income from operations increased $179,000, or 19%, to $1,104,000 in fiscal year 2014 as compared to fiscal year 2013.
INTEREST EXPENSE - RELATED PARTY
Interest expense - related party decreased $47,000, or 16%, in fiscal year 2014, as compared to fiscal year 2013, due to a reduction in note payable of $500,000 during fiscal year 2014 and a reduction of $400,000 in the principal amount of the loan in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013.
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
Income before income taxes increased $225,000, or 35%, to $863,000 in fiscal year 2014, as compared to fiscal year 2013, due to an increase in income from operations of $179,000 and a reduction in interest expense of $47,000.
INCOME TAXES
The effective tax rate for fiscal year 2014 is 59.6%, as compared to 55.8% in the previous fiscal year 2013. This increase is primarily due to an adjustment to the historical deferred tax rate. The statuary income tax expense at 34% for fiscal year 2014 is $294,000. This varies from the actual income tax expense of $515,000 primarily due to $68,000 of permanent differences of meals and entertainment and ISO stock compensation, state income of taxes of $87,000 (net of federal benefit) and a change to the historical deferred tax rate of $67,000.
The Company's provision for income taxes in each year consists of current federal, state, and local minimum taxes.
At October 31, 2014, the Company had available a federal net operating loss carry-forward of $9,149,000 for income tax purposes, which will expire in various tax years from fiscal year 2021 through fiscal year 2034. The Company evaluates whether a valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets is required each reporting period. A valuation allowance is established if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax asset will not be realized. The Company follows ASC 740, "Income Taxes", where tax benefits are recognized only for tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. Unrecognized tax benefits are tax benefits claimed in tax returns that do not meet these recognition and measurement standards. At October 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not have any uncertain tax positions. As permitted by ASC 740-10, the Company's accounting policy is to prospectively classify accrued interest and penalties related to any unrecognized tax benefits in its income tax provision.
NET INCOME
The Company had net income of $348,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, in fiscal year 2014 as compared to net income of $282,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, in fiscal year 2013.
IMPACT OF INFLATION
In the opinion of management, inflation has not had a material effect on the operations of the Company including selling prices, capital expenditures, and operating expenses.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's current liabilities exceeded current assets by $745,000 at October 31, 2014. The note payable to a related party, G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, the Company's significant shareholder and Chairman, was $3,864,880 at October 31, 2014, with a maturity of November 1, 2016. The Company's stockholders' equity was $11,073,000 at October 31, 2014. The Company had net income of $348,000 for fiscal year 2014.
Management is addressing the Company's working capital deficiency by aggressively marketing the Company's PASSUR(R) Network Systems information capabilities in its existing product and professional service lines, as well as in new products and professional services, which are continually being developed and deployed. Management believes that the continued development of its existing suite of software products and professional services, which address the wide array of needs of the aviation industry, will continue to lead to increased growth in the Company's customer-base and subscription-based revenues.
If the Company's business plan does not generate sufficient cash flows from operations to meet the Company's operating cash requirements, the Company will attempt to obtain external financing.
During fiscal year 2013, the Company paid fiscal year 2013 interest to G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, the Company's significant shareholder and Chairman, of $288,000, representing the entire fiscal year 2013 interest due, thereby meeting the payment requirements of the loan agreement. In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company made $400,000 in principal payments, bringing the principal amount of the note payable due to G.S. Beckwith Gilbert to $4,364,880 on October 31, 2013.
During fiscal year 2014, the Company paid fiscal year 2014 interest to G.S. Beckwith Gilbert of $241,000, representing the entire fiscal year 2014 interest due, thereby meeting the payment requirements of the loan agreement. During fiscal year 2014, the Company made $500,000 in principal payments, bringing the principal amount of the note payable due to G.S. Beckwith Gilbert to $3,864,880 on October 31, 2014.
On June 11, 2014, the Company entered into a Debt Extension Agreement with G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, effective June 11, 2014, pursuant to which the Company and Mr. Gilbert agreed to modify certain terms and conditions of the Gilbert Note. The maturity date of the Gilbert Note was due on November 1, 2014, and the total amount of principal and interest due and owing as of June 11, 2014 was $3,891,934. Pursuant to the Debt Extension Agreement, the Company issued a new note to Mr. Gilbert in the principal amount of $3,864,880 (the "New Gilbert Note") in exchange for the Gilbert Note and the Company agreed to pay the accrued interest under the Gilbert Note as of June 11, 2014, in an amount equal to $27,054, at the time and on the terms set forth in the Gilbert Note. Under the terms of the New Gilbert Note, the maturity date was extended to November 1, 2016 and the annual interest rate remained at 6%. Interest payments under the New Gilbert Note shall be made annually at October 31 of each year. The note payable is secured by the Company's assets.
The Company believes that its liquidity is adequate to meet operating and investment requirements through January 28, 2016. During such period the Company does not anticipate borrowing additional funds
Net cash provided by operating activities was $4,433,000 for fiscal year 2014, and consisted of $348,000 of net income, depreciation and amortization of $2,805,000, stock-based compensation expense of $310,000, and the provision for deferred taxes of $475,000, with the balance consisting of an increase in operating assets and liabilities. Net cash used in investing activities was $3,590,000 for fiscal year 2014, expended primarily for Capitalized software development costs, additions to the PASSUR(R) Network, and a second data center at an off-site location. Net cash used in financing activities was $648,000 for fiscal year 2014, and primarily consisted of a $500,000 repayment on the note payable - related party plus $181,000, for employee's cashless exercise of stock options.
The Company is actively addressing the increasing costs associated with supporting the business, and plans to identify and reduce any unnecessary costs as part of its cost reduction initiatives. Additionally, the aviation market has been impacted by budgetary constraints, airline bankruptcies and consolidations, current economic conditions, the continued war on terrorism, and fluctuations in fuel costs. The aviation market is extensively regulated by government agencies, particularly the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board, and management anticipates that new regulations relating to air travel may continue to be issued. Substantially all of the Company's revenues are derived from airports, airlines, and organizations that serve, or are served by, the aviation industry. Any new regulations or changes in the economic situation of the aviation industry could have an impact on the future operations of the Company, either positively or negatively.
Interest by potential customers in the information and decision support software products obtained from PASSUR(R) Network Systems and its professional services remains strong. As a result, the Company anticipates an increase in future revenues from its airline and airport business. However, the Company cannot predict if such revenues will materialize. If sales do not increase, losses may occur. The extent of such profits or losses will be dependent on sales volume achieved and Company cost reduction initiatives.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
None.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
GENERAL
The Company's discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon its consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, based on accounting policies management has implemented. The Company has identified the policies and estimates below as critical to its business operations and the understanding of its results of operations. The impact and any associated risks related to these policies on the Company's business operations are discussed throughout Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, where such policies affect its reported financial results. The actual impact of these factors may differ under different assumptions or conditions. The Company's accounting policies that require management to apply significant judgment and estimates include:
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 605-15, ("Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements") which requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenues can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; (3) the fee is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured.
The Company's revenues are generated by selling: (1) subscription-based, real-time decision and solution information; (2) professional services; and (3) annual maintenance contracts for PASSUR(R) Radar Systems.
Revenues generated from subscription and maintenance agreements are recognized over the term of such executed agreements and/or customer's receipt of such data or services. In accordance with ASC 605-15, we recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists which is evidenced by a signed agreement, the service has been deployed, as applicable, to its hosted servers, the fee is fixed and determinable, and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. The Company records revenues pursuant to individual contracts on a month-by-month basis, as outlined by the applicable agreement. In many cases, the Company may invoice respective customers in advance of the specified period, either quarterly or annually, which coincides with the terms of the agreement. In such cases, the Company will defer at the close of each month and/or reporting period, any subscription or maintenance revenues invoiced for which services have yet to be rendered, in accordance with ASC 605-15. Revenues generated by professional services are recognized over the term of such executed agreements.
The individual offerings that are included in arrangements with our customers are identified and priced separately to the customer based upon the stand alone price for each individual element sold in the arrangement irrespective of the combination of products and services which are included in a particular arrangement. As such, the units of accounting are based on each individual element sold, and revenue is allocated to each element based on selling price. Selling price is determined using vendor-specific objective evidence ("VSOE") if available, third-party evidence ("TPE") if VSOE is not available, or best estimate of selling price ("BESP") if neither VSOE or TPE is available. BESP must be determined in a manner that is consistent with that used to determine the price to sell the specific elements on a standalone basis. Our best estimate of selling price is established considering multiple factors including, but not limited to, pricing practices with different classes of customers, geographies and other factors contemplated in negotiating the arrangement with the customer.
From time to time, the Company will enter into an agreement with a customer to receive a one-time fee for rights including, but not limited to, the rights to use certain data at an agreed upon location(s) for a specific use and/or for an unlimited number of users. These fees are recognized as revenue ratably over the term of the agreement or expected useful life of such arrangement, whichever is longer, but typically five years.
CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
The Company capitalizes costs related to the development of internal use software in accordance with ASC 350-40, "Internal-Use Software." The Company expenses all costs incurred during the preliminary project stage of its development, and capitalizes the costs incurred during the application development stage. Costs incurred relating to upgrades and enhancements to the software are capitalized if it is determined that these upgrades or enhancements add additional functionality to the software. Software costs are included in "Capitalized software development costs, net" on the Company's balance sheet and are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful life, generally five years.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company follows the provisions of FASB ASC 360-10, "Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Impairment is recognized to the extent the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset is less than the carrying value. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of their carrying value or fair value, less costs to sell. The Company evaluates the periods of amortization continually in determining whether later events and circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives. If estimates are changed, the unamortized costs will be allocated to the increased or decreased number of remaining periods in the revised life.
All of the Company's capitalized assets are recorded at cost (which may also include salaries and related overhead costs incurred during production and/or development) and depreciated and/or amortized over the asset's estimated useful life for financial statement purposes. The estimated useful life represents the projected period of time that the asset will be productively employed by the Company and is determined by management based on many factors, including historical experience with similar assets, technological life cycles, and industry standards for similar assets. Circumstances and events relating to these assets are monitored to ensure that changes in asset lives or impairments (see "Impairment of Long-Lived Assets" above) are identified and prospective depreciation or impairment expense is adjusted accordingly.
The Company's long-lived assets, which include the PASSUR(R) Network and Property, plant and equipment, totaled $6,752,000, and accounted for 37% of the Company's total assets as of October 31, 2014.
At each reporting period, management evaluates the carrying values of the Company's assets. The evaluation considers the undiscounted cash flows generated from current contractual revenue sources and the anticipated forecast revenue derived from each asset. The Company then evaluates these revenues on an overall basis to determine if any impairment issues exist. As of October 31, 2014, based upon management's evaluation of the above asset groups, no impairment of these asset groups exist. If these forecasts are not met, the Company may have to record impairment charges not previously recorded.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
The net PASSUR(R) Network, net Capitalized software development costs, and net Property, plant and equipment totaled $5,429,000, $6,845,000, and $1,323,000, respectively, at October 31, 2014. In management's judgment, the estimated depreciable lives used to calculate the annual depreciation and amortization expense are appropriate.
Depreciation and amortization are provided on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:
PASSUR(R) Network 7 years Capitalized software development costs 5 years Property and equipment 3 to 10 years
The PASSUR(R) Network is comprised of PASSUR(R) Systems, which include the direct and indirect production, shipping, and installation costs incurred for each PASSUR(R) System, which are recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is charged to cost of revenues and is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset, which is estimated at seven years. PASSUR(R) Systems which are not installed, raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods components are carried at cost and no depreciation is recorded.
Total depreciation and amortization expense was $2,805,000 in fiscal year 2014, and consisted of $1,172,000, $1,261,000, and $372,000 for the PASSUR(R) Network, Capitalized software development costs, and Property, plant and equipment, respectively.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company follows the provisions of FASB ASC 718, "Compensation-Stock Compensation", which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on date of grant, and recognition of stock-based compensation expense over the service period for awards expected to vest. The fair value of stock options was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Such fair value is recognized as an expense over the service period, net of forfeitures. Stock-based compensation expense was $310,000 and $275,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively, and was primarily included in selling, general, and administrative expenses.
The Company's stock options vest over a period of five years. The fair value for these stock options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes stock option pricing model, with the following weighted average assumptions for fiscal years 2014 and 2013; risk-free interest rate of 1.62% to 3.54%, volatility factor of the expected market price of the Company's common stock of 117%, no dividend yield, and a weighted average expected life of the stock options of 5.5 to 6.5 years.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Topic 606" ("ASU 2014-09"), to supersede nearly all-existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for those goods or services, ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than required under existing U.S. GAAP including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASC 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 7A.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK: NOT REQUIRED.
ITEM 8.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See Part IV, Item 15(a)(1) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Company's annual financial statements.
ITEM 9.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
ITEM 9A.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision, and with the participation of, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")). The Company believes that a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance, not absolute assurance, that the objectives of the control system are met. Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that such controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of October 31, 2014.
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Company's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). The Company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company's financial statements for external reporting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Management evaluates the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting using the criteria set forth by the 1992 Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO") in Internal Control--Integrated Framework. Due to its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2014. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of October 31, 2014.
This Annual Report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management's report in this Annual Report.
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
There have not been any changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) within the fourth fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
On January 26, 2015, Mr. Whitman (81) and Mr. Morgan (72) each notified the Company of their decision to retire as members of the Board of Directors, effective January 31, 2015. Mr. Whitman also served as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the board and Mr. Morgan served as Chairman of the Compensation Committee of the board. Mr. Whitman's and Mr. Morgan's retirements were not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices.
PART III
ITEM 10.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OF THE REGISTRANT
(A) IDENTIFICATION OF DIRECTORS
The following table sets forth the names and ages of the Company's directors, as well as the year each individual became a director, and the position(s) with the Company, if any, held by each individual.
Each director is elected to serve until the succeeding Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until his successor is duly elected and qualified.
(1) As discussed in Item 9B, on January 26, 2015, Mr. Whitman notified the Company of his retirement as a director of the Company, effective January 31, 2015. He also served as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board.
(2) As discussed in Item 9B, on January 26, 2015, Mr. Morgan notified the Company of his retirement as a director of the Company, effective January 31, 2015. He also served as Chairman of the Compensation Committee of the Board.
(b) IDENTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table sets forth the names and ages of the Company's executive officers, as well as the office(s) held by each individual, and the year in which each executive officer began to serve in such capacity.
Each officer is elected to serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
(c) IDENTIFICATION OF CERTAIN SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES
None.
(d) FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
None.
(e) BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
The following sets forth the business experience of the Company's directors and executive officers:
G.S. Beckwith Gilbert Mr. Gilbert has continued to serve as the Company's Chairman of the Board since his election in 1997. Mr. Gilbert was appointed Chief Executive Officer in October of 1998 and served as such until his retirement from that post on February 1, 2003. Mr. Gilbert is President and Chief Executive Officer of Field Point Capital Management Company, a merchant-banking firm, a position he has held since 1988. Mr. Gilbert is also Chairman Emeritus and a member of the Board of Fellows of Harvard Medical School, a Director of the Yale Cancer Center, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Mr. Gilbert's current service as Chairman of the Board of the Company and prior service as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, as well as his prior board and executive management experience, allow him to provide in-depth knowledge of the Company and other valuable insight and knowledge to the Board.
Bruce N. Whitman Mr. Whitman has been a Director of the Company since 1997 and is the Chairman of the Executive Committee. Mr. Whitman joined FlightSafety International in 1961 as Assistant to the President after two years as Senior Executive Assistant with the National Business Aircraft Association. Later that year, he was elected Vice President and a Director. In 1962, he was named Executive Vice President. He was promoted to his present position of Chairman, CEO & President, FlightSafety International in 2003. He served on the Associate Membership Advisory Council of the National Business Aircraft Association and Board of Governors and Executive Committees of the FlightSafety Foundation and the Civil Air Patrol. He is also a former Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Petroleum Helicopters and chaired the Nominating, Compensation and Governance Committees of the Aviall Board of Directors. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of FlightSafety Boeing Training International; a Director of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association; and an Executive Committee member of NATA's Air Charter Safety Foundation. He is past president and a Director of The Wings Club. Bruce is currently Co-Chairman of the Board of the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation; Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Executive Committee of ORBIS International; and a Director Emeritus of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the Civil Air Patrol. He is on the Board of the Air Force Academy Falcon Foundation and past Vice Chairman; a Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of the National World War II Museum and Trustee of Kent School; member of the Boards of the Aerospace Industries Association, Business Executives for National Security, Corporate Angel Network and Vice Chairman of the USO of Metropolitan New York. Mr. Whitman's knowledge of the Company through his service as a Director and Chairman of the Executive Committee, as well as his extensive participation as a member of business and charitable organization boards, enable him to bring valuable insights and knowledge to the Board.
Paul L. Graziani Mr. Graziani has been a Director of the Company since 1997 and is the Chairman of the Audit Committee. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Analytical Graphics, Inc. ("AGI"), a leading producer of commercially available analysis and visualization software for the aerospace, defense, and intelligence communities, a position he has held since January 1989. Until March 2009, he also served as AGI's President. In recent times, Mr. Graziani has been recognized as "CEO of the Year" by the Philadelphia region's Eastern Technology Council and the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry; "Entrepreneur of the Year" regional winner by Ernst & Young; and "Businessman of the Year" by the local Great Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. He sits on the Boards of Directors of the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation ("USGIF") and Federation of Galaxy Explorers ("FOGE"), and is a member of the board of governors of the Civil Air Patrol ("CAP"). He is an associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics ("AIAA") and has formerly served on the advisory board for Penn State Great Valley. After fulfilling his board tenure, he was recently elected to the honorary position of Life Director of The Space Foundation. In 2009 AGI was named a "Top Small Workplace" by the Wall Street Journal and the non-profit organization Winning Workplaces. Mr. Graziani's knowledge of the Company through his service as a Director of the Company, as well as his experience as CEO of a software company, allow him to bring valuable insight and knowledge to the Board.
James J. Morgan Mr. Morgan has been a Director of the Company since September 12, 2005 and is the Chairman of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Morgan is also a partner in the New York City based private equity firm Jacobson Partners, a position he has held since September 2001 and is a Director of Swan Products LLC. Mr. Morgan retired in 1997 as President and Chief Executive Officer of Philip Morris U.S.A. Mr. Morgan's knowledge of the Company through his service as a Director of the Company, as well as his prior experience as a CEO, allows him to bring valuable insight and knowledge to the Board.
Kurt J. Ekert Mr. Ekert has been a Director of the Company since September 10, 2009. Mr. Ekert is currently Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, Travelport Worldwide Ltd, and has held this position since 2010, which includes global responsibility for sales, customer engagement, product, marketing, pricing, supplier services/content, and operations. From 2006 to 2010, Mr. Ekert was Chief Operating Officer, GTA by Travelport, a global, multi-channel travel intermediary focused on hotels and travel services. Prior to joining GTA, he was Senior Vice President, Travelport Supplier Services, where he oversaw supplier sales, strategy, and content for the Travelport Americas business and consumer groups including Galileo and Orbitz Worldwide. At Travelport, he also has held the positions of Group Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, and Chief Operating Officer, Travelport/Orbitz for Business. Prior to joining Travelport, Mr. Ekert's experience in the travel industry included a number of senior finance roles at Continental Airlines. Before Continental, he spent four years as an active duty U.S. Army officer. Mr. Ekert received a B.S. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a MBA from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Ekert's knowledge of the Company through his service as a Director of the Company, as well as his executive management and business experience in the travel industry, allow him to bring valuable insight and knowledge to the Board.
Peter L. Bloom Mr. Bloom has been a Director of the Company since December 10, 2009. Mr. Bloom is currently an Advisory Director at General Atlantic, where he has worked since 1996. As a Managing Director at General Atlantic, he was responsible for technology due diligence on prospective investments and assistance to the CEO and senior management teams of portfolio companies on technology strategy and guidance on emerging technology trends. Prior to joining General Atlantic, Mr. Bloom spent thirteen years at Salomon Brothers in a variety of roles in both technology and fixed income sales and trading. He received the Carnegie Mellon/AMS Achievement Award in Managing Information Technology for his work managing the technology implementation of a new distributed computing architecture that supported the company's global business operations. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1978 with a B.A. in Computer Studies and Economics. He is a member of Business Executives for National Security and an Associate Founder of Singularity University. He is also a member of the FCC Technical Advisory Council. He is currently the Chairman of DonorsChoose, which was named the most innovative charity in America by Stanford Business School and Amazon. Mr. Bloom is also the co-founder and Chairman of Peak Rescue Institute. He is a member of the board of The Food Bank for New York City and the Cancer Research Institute and the Connected Warrior Foundation. Mr. Bloom's knowledge of the Company through his service as a Director of the Company, as well as his executive management and business experience and technology expertise, allow him to bring valuable insight and knowledge to the Board.
Richard L. Haver Mr. Haver has been a Director of the Company since October 8, 2010. Mr. Haver retired from Northrop Grumman Corporation in December 2010 following 10 years of service with Northrop and the TRW component acquired by Northrop in 2002. His position at Northrop Grumman was Vice President for Intelligence Programs. He earned a B.A. degree in History from Johns Hopkins University in 1967. He served on active duty in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1973. In 1973, Mr. Haver became a civilian intelligence analyst in the Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems branch at the Naval Intelligence Support Center. In 1976, he was selected as a department head at the Navy Field Operational Intelligence Office ("NFOIO"), and the next year became the Technical Director of the Naval Ocean Surveillance Information Center. He subsequently held the senior civilian position at NFOIO, serving as Technical Director until assuming the position of Special Assistant to the Director of Naval Intelligence in 1981. He was selected as Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence in June 1985, a position he held until 1989. Mr. Haver was selected by Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney in July 1989 to the position of Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Policy. From 1992 to 1995, he served as the Executive Director for Intelligence Community Affairs. In 1998, he assumed the duties of Chief of Staff of the National Intelligence Council and Deputy to the Assistant Director of Central Intelligence for Analysis and Production. In 1999, Mr. Haver joined TRW as Vice President and Director, Intelligence Programs. He led business development and marketing activities in the intelligence market area for their Systems &
Information Technology Group. He also served as liaison to the group's strategic and tactical C3 business units, as well as TRW's Telecommunications and Space & Electronics groups. Mr. Haver was selected by Vice President Cheney to head the Administration's Transition Team for Intelligence and then selected by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld as the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. He returned to the private sector in 2003. Mr. Haver is now consulting to both government and private industry associated with the National Security and Intelligence fields, as well as volunteer work, and service on various boards and panels. Mr. Haver's knowledge of the Company through his service as a Director of the Company, as well as his executive management and business experience in the intelligence field, allow him to bring valuable insight and knowledge to the Board.
Robert M. Stafford Mr. Stafford has been a Director of the Company since June 12, 2013. Mr. Stafford is currently the Chairman and CEO of Stafford Capital Management, where he has worked since 1986, and the Managing Partner of Pacific Management Ltd., where he has also worked since 1986. Mr. Stafford received a bachelor's degree from Princeton University in 1963 and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business in 1968. Mr. Stafford's extensive financial experience allows him to bring valuable insight and knowledge to the Board.
Ronald V. Rose Mr. Rose has been a Director of the Company since December 17, 2014. Mr. Rose now serves as the Vice Chairman, and was formerly CEO, of Decisyon, Inc., a company which accelerates business process improvement through collaborative business intelligence technologies. Prior to Decisyon, Mr. Rose served as Senior Vice President of Dell.com at Dell Inc., where he ran a multi-billion dollar B2B business unit. Prior to Dell, Mr. Rose served as Chief Information Officer of Priceline.com for eleven years during which time the company successfully made the transition from a pre-IPO startup to a multi-billion dollar global travel company. Mr. Rose began his career at Delta Air Lines focusing on transaction systems. Mr. Rose holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University and the University of Aberdeen Scotland. Mr. Rose received a Masters of Science in Information Technology from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Mr. Rose is a private pilot. Mr. Rose's experience as CEO of a software company in the data analytics and collaborative decision making technology sector allow him to bring valuable insight and knowledge to the Board.
John R. Keller Mr. Keller serves as Executive Vice President of the Company, a position he has held since the Company's inception in 1967 as one of the co-founders. Mr. Keller has also been a Director of the Company since 1997. Mr. Keller received his bachelor's and master degrees in electrical engineering from New York University in 1960 and 1962, respectively. Mr. Keller's knowledge of the Company through his service as a Director and Executive Vice President of the Company allow him to bring valuable insight and knowledge to the Board.
James T. Barry Mr. Barry was named President of the Company on April 14, 2003 and Chief Executive Officer on February 1, 2003. Since Mr. Barry joined the Company in 1998, he has held the positions of Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Executive Vice President. Mr. Barry has also been a Director of the Company since 2000. From 1989 to 1998, he was with DIANON Systems, Inc., most recently as Vice President of Marketing. Prior to DIANON, Mr. Barry was an officer in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Barry's knowledge of the Company through his service as a Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Company allow him to bring valuable insight and knowledge to the Board.
Dr. James A. Cole Dr. Cole currently serves as Senior Vice President and the Director of Research and Development of the Company, a position he has held since July 1988. Dr. Cole earned a Ph.D. in physics from Johns Hopkins University in 1966. He is a current member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Physical Society, Association for Computing Machinery, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and IEEE Computer Society. Dr. Cole has been with the Company since 1974.
Jeffrey P. Devaney Mr. Devaney joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary on June 14, 2004. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Devaney was the Chief Financial Officer at Cierant Corporation from 2002 to 2004. From 2000 to 2001, he was a Controller at SageMaker, Inc. From 1995 to 2000, he was the Controller at Information Management Associates, Inc.
Matthew H. Marcella Mr. Marcella was named Vice President - Software Development on January 15, 2003. Mr. Marcella joined the Company in 2001 from Cityspree Inc., where he served as lead software architect from 2000 to 2001. From 1996 to 2000, he was a Vice President at Deutsche Bank and Nomura Securities. From 1995 to 1996, he was a Technical Officer at UBS Securities.
Ron A. Dunsky Mr. Dunsky was named Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development in August 2014. Previously Mr. Dunsky was Senior Vice President and General Manager, Worldwide Airports and Corporate Aviation for PASSUR Aerospace, in January 2012. Mr. Dunsky joined PASSUR Aerospace in February 2001, as Director of Marketing and New Product Development. In May of 2003, he was named Vice President, Marketing and New Product Development. Prior to joining PASSUR Aerospace, Mr. Dunsky was Senior Editor with the New York bureau of ABCNews.com, with a focus on aviation content. Prior to ABCNews.com, he was a Senior Producer at CNN (New York Bureau), with special responsibilities for shaping and managing the network's coverage of the aviation industry. Prior to CNN, Mr. Dunsky was a business reporter for the PBS nightly newscast, The McNeil-Lehrer Newshour, after having first served as the program's communications director. He began his career as creative director for one of the pioneering social marketing firms, Manifest Communications of Toronto, Canada.
Thomas S. White Mr. White was named Executive Vice President of Operations on May 4, 2012. He joined the Company in 2007 as a consultant and in 2008 became an employee and the Director of Air Traffic Management. He was promoted to Vice President of Air Traffic Management in 2010 and Senior Vice President of Technology in 2011. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. White spent 32 years in government service with the FAA and the U.S. Military. Between 2002 and 2007 he was a Senior Manager for the FAA in New York. Before the FAA, he was also a U.S. Army Special Ops helicopter pilot serving with Task Force 160th.
William S. Leber, Jr. Mr. Leber joined the Company as Vice President, Air Traffic Innovations, in February 2012. In February 2014, he was promoted to Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Government Affairs. His responsibilities include strategy formulation specifically in international expansion and strategic alliances. He was formerly a Research Analyst Principal and Senior Manager for Lockheed Martin in their Collaborative ATM Practice. As an airline operations expert, he has been a participant and leader in Collaborative Decision Making ("CDM") development since the early 1990's. He was a Chief Flight Dispatcher and worked for Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines for 26 years. He is a member of the FAA's REDAC - NAS Operations Subcommittee where he was Co-Chair of the Weather - ATM Integration Work Group. Mr. Leber is a former Chair of the CDM Future Concepts WG and a former Co-Chair of ATA's overall CDM effort. He is also the former President and Co-founder of the Airline Dispatchers Federation, a non-union professional association.
Keith D. Wichman Mr. Wichman joined the Company as Vice President, Airline Solutions and Product Management in December 2012. In February 2013, he was promoted to Vice President and General Manager, Global Airline Solutions. Previously, he served at GE Aviation for 14 years as a technical expert and business leader for avionics, airline operations, and Air Traffic Management. He was Chief Engineer of GE's Flight Management Systems product line and Director of ATM and Airline Efficiency Services. Previously, Mr. Wichman served 13 years as a lead Flight Controls and Handling Qualities researcher at NASA-Dryden Flight Research Center in California, followed by 3 years at Charles Stark Draper Laboratory in Massachusetts. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and the University of Michigan, respectively. Mr. Wichman is an instrument Rated Commercial Pilot and held a Flight Instructor Certificate for 10 years.
(f) INVOLVEMENT IN CERTAIN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company knows of no event which occurred during the past ten years and which is described in Item 401(f) of Regulation S-K relating to any director or executive officer of the Company.
(g) IDENTIFICATION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
Our Board of Directors has appointed an Audit Committee, consisting of three directors. All of the members of the Audit Committee are independent of our Company and management, as independence is defined under applicable Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") rules. The Audit Committee consists of Mr. Graziani, Mr. Whitman and Mr. Ekert.
(h) AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Graziani, Chairman of the Company's Audit Committee, meets the Securities and Exchange Commission's criteria of an "audit committee financial expert" as set forth in item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Graziani acquired the attributes necessary to meet such criteria by holding positions that provided relevant experience. Mr. Graziani is independent, as defined under applicable FINRA rules.
(i) SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Company's directors, executive officers, and 10% stockholders to file reports of ownership and reports of change in ownership of the Company's Common Stock and other equity securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Directors, executive officers, and 10% stockholders are required to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based on a review of the copies of such reports furnished, the Company believes that during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the Company's directors, executive officers, and 10% stockholders filed on a timely basis all reports required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
(j) BOARD NOMINATIONS BY SHAREHOLDERS
There have not been any material changes to the procedures by which the Company's stockholders may recommend nominees to the Company's board of directors, as disclosed in the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A, filed on February 27, 2014 by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Company's 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
(k) CODE OF ETHICS
The Company hereby incorporates by reference into this Item the information contained under the heading "Code of Ethics" in the Company's definitive proxy statement that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of October 31, 2014 (the "2015 Proxy Statement").
ITEM 11.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The Company hereby incorporates by reference into this Item the information contained under the heading "Executive Compensation" in the 2015 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 12.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Company hereby incorporates by reference into this Item the information contained under the heading "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the 2015 Proxy Statement.
For information regarding securities authorized for issuance under the Company's equity compensation plans, see Item 5(d) above.
ITEM 13.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
(a) TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS
During fiscal year 2013, the Company paid fiscal year 2013 interest to G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, the Company's significant shareholder and Chairman, of $288,000, representing the entire fiscal year 2013 interest due, thereby meeting the payment requirements of the loan agreement. In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company made $400,000 in principal payments, bringing the principal amount of the note payable due to G.S. Beckwith Gilbert to $4,364,880 on October 31, 2013.
During fiscal year 2014, the Company paid fiscal year 2014 interest to G.S. Beckwith Gilbert of $241,000, representing the entire fiscal year 2014 interest due, thereby meeting the payment requirements of the loan agreement. During fiscal year 2014, the Company made $500,000 in principal payments, bringing the principal amount of the note payable due to G.S. Beckwith Gilbert to $3,864,880 on October 31, 2014.
On June 11, 2014, the Company entered into a Debt Extension Agreement with G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, effective June 11, 2014, pursuant to which the Company and Mr. Gilbert agreed to modify certain terms and conditions of the Gilbert Note. The maturity date of the Gilbert Note was due on November 1, 2014, and the total amount of principal and interest due and owing as of June 11, 2014 was $3,891,934. Pursuant to the Debt Extension Agreement, the Company issued a new note to Mr. Gilbert in the principal amount of $3,864,880 (the "New Gilbert Note") in exchange for the Gilbert Note and the Company agreed to pay the accrued interest under the Gilbert Note as of June 11, 2014, in an amount equal to $27,054, at the time and on the terms set forth in the Gilbert Note. Under the terms of the New Gilbert Note, the maturity date was extended to November 1, 2016 and the annual interest rate remained at 6%. Interest payments under the New Gilbert Note shall be made annually at October 31 of each year. The note payable is secured by the Company's assets.
Effective May 1, 2012, the Company entered into a one-year agreement to sublease space to Field Point Capital Management Company, owned 100% by G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, the Company's significant shareholder and Chairman, for 1,300 square feet of office space at an annual rental rate of $52,000, which is the same rate paid by the Company. In fiscal year 2012, the Company received payments of $27,000 from such sublease. In fiscal year 2013, the agreement was terminated as of February 28, 2013 and the Company received payments of $17,000 from such sublease.
(b) DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The Board of Directors had determined, after considering all the relevant facts and circumstances, that all named directors, except for Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Barry, and Mr. Keller, are independent directors, as "independence" is defined in accordance with the FINRA standards.
ITEM 14.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The Company hereby incorporates by reference into this Item the information contained under the heading "Principal Accounting Fees and Services" in the 2015 Proxy Statement.
PART IV
ITEM 15.
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(A) LIST OF DOCUMENTS FILED AS A PART OF THIS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K: PAGE
(1) Index to Consolidated Financial Statements Included in Part II of This Report:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - BDO USA, LLP
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended October 31, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the years ended October 31, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended October 31, 2014 and 2013
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(2) Index to Financial Statement Schedule: N/A
Schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable, and therefore have been omitted.
(c) INDEX TO EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are required to be filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K by Item 15(a)(3).
EXHIBITS
3.1 The Company's composite Certificate of Incorporation, dated as of January 24, 1990, is incorporated by reference from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1989.
3.2 The Company's By-laws, dated as of May 16, 1988, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3-14 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1998.
10.1 The Company's 1988 Bonus Pool Plan is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10-1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1998.
10.2 The Company's 1988 Stock Option Plan is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10-3 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1998.
10.3 The Company's Amended 1999 Stock Incentive Plan is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of our Report on Form 8-K filed on April 17, 2006.
10.4 Severance Agreement with Yitzhak N. Bachana effective October 2, 1998 is incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K, dated October 13, 1998.
10.5 Letter of Agreement for employment services, dated December 28, 1999, between the Company and Ken J. McNamara is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999.
10.6 Letter of Agreement for employment services, dated September 5, 2002, between the Company and Delon Dotson is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to our Form 8-K, dated September 12, 2002.
10.7 Debt Agreement, dated November 1, 2003, between the Company and G.S. Beckwith Gilbert is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10-1 to our Form 8-K, dated January 23, 2004.
10.8 Debt Extension Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2004, between the Company and G.S. Beckwith Gilbert is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K on February 1, 2005.
10.9 Debt Extension Agreement, made as of November 1, 2005, between the Company and G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 6, 2006.
10.10 Debt Extension Agreement, made as of November 1, 2006, between the Company and G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 5, 2007.
10.11 Debt Extension Agreement, made as of November 1, 2007, between the Company and G.S. Beckwith Gilbert is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 17, 2008.
10.12 Debt Extension Agreement, made as of November 1, 2008, between the Company and G.S. Beckwith Gilbert is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 28, 2009.
10.13 Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated May 9, 2011 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 9, 2011.
10.14 Debt Conversion Agreement and Secured Promissory Note, dated May 9, 2011 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 9, 2011.
10.15 Amendment No.1 to Secured Promissory Note, dated September 6, 2011 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 7, 2011.
10.16 Commitment of G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, dated March 6, 2013 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on March 14, 2013.
10.17 Commitment of G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, dated June 10, 2013 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on June 13, 2013.
10.18 Commitment of G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, dated September 5, 2013 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on September 13, 2013.
10.19 Commitment of G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, dated January 16, 2014 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013
10.20 Commitment of G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, dated March 7, 2014 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on March 13, 2014.
10.21 Commitment of G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, dated June 11, 2014 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on June 12, 2014.
10.22 Debt Extension Agreement, dated June 11, 2014 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on June 12, 2014.
10.23 Secured Promissory Note, dated June 11, 2014 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on June 12, 2014.
10.24 Commitment of G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, dated September 9, 2014 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on September 12, 2014.
21 List of Subsidiaries is incorporated by reference to our Annual Report on Form 10-K report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1981.
23.1* Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
31.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
PASSUR AEROSPACE, INC.
Dated: January 28, 2015 By: /s/ James T. Barry ------------------ James T. Barry President and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated:
Dated: January 28, 2015 /s/ James T. Barry ------------------ James T. Barry President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Dated: January 28, 2015 /s/ Jeffrey P. Devaney ---------------------- Jeffrey P. Devaney Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
SIGNATURES (CONTINUED)
Dated: January 28, 2015 /s/ G.S. Beckwith Gilbert ------------------------- G.S. Beckwith Gilbert Chairman of the Board and Director
Dated: January 28, 2015 /s/ John R. Keller ------------------ John R. Keller Executive Vice President and Director
Dated: January 28, 2015 /s/ Bruce N. Whitman -------------------- Bruce N. Whitman Chairman of the Executive Committee and Director
Dated: January 28, 2015 /s/ Paul L. Graziani -------------------- Paul L. Graziani Chairman of the Audit Committee and Director
Dated: January 28, 2015 /s/ James J. Morgan -------------------- James J. Morgan Chairman of the Compensation Committee and Director
Dated: January 28, 2015 /s/ Kurt J. Ekert ----------------- Kurt J. Ekert Director
Dated: January 28, 2015 /s/ Peter L. Bloom ------------------ Peter L. Bloom Director
Dated: January 28, 2015 /s/ Richard L. Haver -------------------- Richard L. Haver Director
Dated: January 28, 2015 /s/ Robert M. Strafford ----------------------- Robert M. Stafford Director
Dated: January 28, 2015 /s/ Ronald V. Rose ------------------ Ronald V. Rose Director
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Directors and Stockholders PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. and Subsidiary
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. and Subsidiary as of October 31, 2014 and 2013 and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. and Subsidiary at October 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ BDO USA, LLP
Melville, New York January 28, 2015
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
October 31, 2014
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NATURE OF BUSINESS
The Company is a business intelligence, predictive analytics, and big data Company. Our mission is to connect the world's aviation professionals onto a single platform to improve global air traffic efficiencies. The Company believes it operates in one operating segment.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. and its wholly-owned Subsidiary. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Certain financial information in the footnotes has been rounded to the nearest thousand for presentation purposes.
REVENUE RECOGNITION POLICY
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 605-15, ("Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements") which requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenues can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; (3) the fee is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured.
The Company's revenues are generated by selling: (1) subscription-based, real-time decision and solution information; (2) professional services; and (3) annual maintenance contracts for PASSUR(R) Radar Systems.
Revenues generated from subscription and maintenance agreements are recognized over the term of such executed agreements and/or customer's receipt of such data or services. In accordance with ASC 605-15, we recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists which is evidenced by a signed agreement, the service has been deployed, as applicable, to its hosted servers, the fee is fixed and determinable, and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. The Company records revenues pursuant to individual contracts on a month-by-month basis, as outlined by the applicable agreement. In many cases, the Company may invoice respective customers in advance of the specified period, either quarterly or annually, which coincides with the terms of the agreement. In such cases, the Company will defer at the close of each month and/or reporting period, any subscription or maintenance revenues invoiced for which services have yet to be rendered, in accordance with ASC 605-15. Revenues generated by professional services are recognized over the term of such executed agreements.
The individual offerings that are included in arrangements with our customers are identified and priced separately to the customer based upon the stand alone price for each individual element sold in the arrangement irrespective of the combination of products and services which are included in a particular arrangement. As such, the units of accounting are based on each individual element sold, and revenue is allocated to each element based on selling price. Selling price is determined using vendor-specific objective evidence ("VSOE") if available, third-party evidence ("TPE") if VSOE is not available, or best estimate of selling price ("BESP") if neither VSOE or TPE is available. BESP must be determined in a manner that is consistent with that used to determine the price to sell the specific elements on a standalone basis. Our best estimate of selling price is established considering multiple factors including, but not limited to, pricing practices with different classes of customers, geographies and other factors contemplated in negotiating the arrangement with the customer.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
REVENUE RECOGNITION POLICY (CONTINUED)
From time to time, the Company will enter into an agreement with a customer to receive a one-time fee for rights including, but not limited to, the rights to use certain data at an agreed upon location(s) for a specific use and/or for an unlimited number of users. These fees are recognized as revenue ratably over the expected life of the customer relationship period, typically five years.
Deferred revenue is classified on the Company's balance sheet as a liability until such time as revenue from services is properly recognized as revenue in accordance with ASC 605-15 and the corresponding agreement.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated subsequent events after the balance sheet date, through the issuance of the financial statements, for appropriate accounting and disclosure.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The Company has a history of successfully collecting all amounts due from its customers under the original terms of its subscription agreements without making concessions. The Company records accounts receivables for agreements where amounts due from customers are contractually required and are non-refundable. The carrying amount of accounts receivables is reduced by a valuation allowance tha reflects our best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected. Net accounts receivables is comprised of the monthly, quarterly, or annual committed amounts due from customers pursuant to the terms of each respective customer's agreement. Account receivable balances include amounts attributable to deferred revenues.
The provision for doubtful accounts was $30,000 and $29,000 as of October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. In addition to reviewing delinquent accounts receivable, the Company considers many factors in estimating our reserve, including historical data, experience, customer types, credit worthiness and econominc trends. The Company monitors its outstanding accounts receivable balances and believes the provision is reasonable.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Amortization of leasehold improvements is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the improvements or the term of the lease, including renewal options expected to be exercised, whichever is shorter.
PASSUR(R) NETWORK
The PASSUR(R) Network is comprised of PASSUR(R) Systems, which include the direct and indirect production, shipping, and installation costs incurred for each PASSUR(R) System, which are recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is charged to cost of revenues and is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset, which is estimated at seven years. PASSUR(R) Systems which are not installed, raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods components are carried at cost and no depreciation is recorded.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
The Company follows the provisions of ASC 350-40, "Internal Use Software." ASC 350-40 provides guidance for determining whether computer software is internal-use software, and on accounting for the proceeds of computer software originally developed or obtained for internal use and then subsequently sold to the public. It also provides guidance on capitalization of the costs incurred for computer software developed or obtained for internal use. The Company expenses all costs incurred during the preliminary project stage of its development, and capitalizes the costs incurred during the application development stage. Costs incurred relating to upgrades and enhancements to the software are capitalized if it is determined that these upgrades or enhancements add additional functionality to the software. Costs incurred to improve and support products after they become available are charged to expense as incurred. The Company capitalized $1,978,000 as of October 31, 2014 and $1,693,000 as of October 31, 2013. The Company records amortization of the software on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software, typically five years.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Impairment is recognized to the extent the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset is less than the carrying value. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of their carrying value or fair value, less costs to sell. The Company evaluates the periods of amortization continually in determining whether later events and circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives. If estimates are changed, the unamortized costs will be allocated to the increased or decreased number of remaining periods in the revised life.
COST OF REVENUES
Costs associated with subscription and maintenance revenues consist primarily of direct labor, depreciation of PASSUR(R) Network Systems, amortization of Capitalized software development costs, communication costs, data feeds, allocated overhead costs, travel and entertainment, and consulting fees. Also included in cost of revenues are costs associated with upgrades to PASSUR(R) Systems necessary to make such systems compatible with new software applications, as well as the ordinary repair and maintenance of existing PASSUR(R) Systems. Additionally, cost of revenues in each reporting period is impacted by: (1) the number of PASSUR(R) Systems added to the Network, which includes the cost of production, shipment, and installation of these assets, which are capitalized to the PASSUR(R) Network; and (2) new capitalized costs associated with software development projects. Both of these are referred to as "Capitalized Assets", and are depreciated and/or amortized over their respective useful lives and charged to cost of revenues.
INCOME TAXES
The Company follows the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the temporary differences in the tax bases of the assets or liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the Company's financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount currently estimated to be realized. The Company follows ASC 740, "Income Taxes", where tax benefits are recognized only for tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. Unrecognized tax benefits are tax benefits claimed in tax returns that do not meet these recognition and measurement standards. At October 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not have any uncertain tax positions. As permitted by ASC 740-10, the Company's accounting policy is to prospectively classify accrued interest and penalties related to any unrecognized tax benefits in its income tax provision.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
NET INCOME PER SHARE INFORMATION
Basic net income per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Diluted net income per share is based on the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and common stock equivalents. Shares used to calculate net income per share for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
2014 2013 ------------ ------------
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 7,457,915 7,263,626 Effect of dilutive stock options 285,978 502,311 ------------ ------------ Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 7,743,893 7,765,937 ============ ============
Weighted average shares which are not included in the calculation of diluted net income per share because their impact is anti-dilutive
Stock options 630,522 325,000 ============ ============
Weighted average options to purchase 630,522 and 325,000 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $2.73 to $5.00 per share that were outstanding during 2014 and 2013 were excluded from each respective year's computation of diluted earnings per share. In each of these years, such options' exercise prices exceeded the average market price of our common stock, thereby causing the effect of such options to be anti-dilutive.
DEFERRED REVENUE
Deferred revenue includes amounts attributable to advances received on customer agreements, which may be prepaid either annually or quarterly. Revenues from such customer agreements are recognized as income ratably over the period that coincides with the respective agreement.
The Company recognizes initial set-up fee revenues and associated costs on a straight-line basis over the estimated life of the customer relationship period, typically five years.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The recorded amounts of the Company's cash, receivables, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values principally because of the short-term nature of these items. The fair value of related party debt is not practicable to determine due primarily to the fact that the Company's related party debt is held by its Chairman and significant shareholder, and the Company does not have any third-party debt with which to compare.
Additionally, on a recurring basis, the Company uses fair value measures when analyzing asset impairments. Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If it is determined such indicators are present, and the review indicates that the assets will not be fully recoverable based on the undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset, their carrying values are reduced to estimated fair value.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1.DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company follows FASB ASC 718 "Compensation-Stock Compensation", which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on date of grant, and recognition of stock-based compensation expense over the service period for awards expected to vest. The fair value of stock options was determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Such fair value is recognized as an expense over the service period, net of forfeitures. Stock-based compensation expense was $310,000 and $275,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively, and was primarily included in selling, general, and administrative expenses.
The Company's stock options vest over a period of five years. The fair value for these stock options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes stock option pricing model, with the following weighted average assumptions for fiscal years 2014 and 2013; risk-free interest rate of 1.62% to 3.54%, volatility factor of the expected market price of the Company's common stock of 117%, no dividend yield, and a weighted average expected life of the stock options of 5.5 to 6.5 years.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The Company's comprehensive income is equivalent to that of the Company's total net income for fiscal years 2014 and 2013.
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS ISSUED BUT NOT YET ADOPTED
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Topic 606" (ASU 2014-09), to supersede nearly all-existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for those goods or services, ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than required under existing U.S. GAAP including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASC 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements.
2. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consist of the following as of October 31, 2014 and 2013:
Estimated useful lives 2014 2013 ------------ ------------ ------------
Leasehold improvements 3-5 years $ 207,000 $ 207,000 Equipment 5-10 years 4,976,000 4,627,000 Furniture and fixtures 5-10 years 538,000 538,000 ------------ ------------ 5,721,000 5,372,000 Less accumulated depreciation 4,397,000 4,025,000 ------------ ------------ Total $ 1,324,000 $ 1,347,000 ============ ============
The Company recorded depreciation expense on the assets included in Property and equipment of $372,000 and $259,000 for fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
3. PASSUR(R) NETWORK
As of October 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had $16,871,000 and $15,605,000 of Company-owned PASSUR(R) Systems capitalized, and $11,442,000 and $10,267,000 of accumulated depreciation related to such costs, resulting in a net asset of $5,429,000 and $5,338,000, respectively. Depreciation is charged to cost of revenues and is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset, which is estimated at seven years. PASSUR(R) Systems which are not installed in the PASSUR(R) Network are carried at cost and no depreciation is recorded. The cost of these uninstalled PASSUR(R) Systems amounted to $139,000 and $867,000 as of October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company capitalized $1,263,000 and $494,000 of costs to the PASSUR(R) Network during fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively. Included in the PASSUR(R) Network as of October 31, 2014 and 2013, are $1,369,000 and $849,000 of costs pertaining to raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods components. Depreciation expense related to the Company-owned PASSUR(R) Network was $1,172,000 and $1,222,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company did not dispose of any PASSUR(R) Network assets in fiscal years 2014 or 2013.
4. CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
As of October 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had $13,012,000 and $11,034,000 of Capitalized software development costs, and $6,168,000 and $4,907,000 of accumulated amortization related to such costs, resulting in a net asset of $6,845,000 and $6,127,000, respectively. Amortization related to capitalized software development projects was $1,261,000 and $1,109,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively. For the next five years, beginning in fiscal year 2015, future amortization expense for Capitalized software development costs where amortization has commenced, is estimated to approximate $1,331,000, $1,319,000, $1,194,000, $887,000, and $240,000. As of October 31, 2014, the Company had $1,874,000 of Capitalized software development costs relating to projects in development which are not yet subject to amortization.
5. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following as of October 31, 2014 and 2013:
2014 2013 ----------- ------------ Payroll, payroll taxes, and benefits $ 523,000 $ 453,000 Professional fees 136,000 157,000 Marketing expenses 21,000 16,000 Bonus & commissions -- 11,000 Travel expenses 76,000 53,000 Other liabilities 76,000 33,000 ----------- ------------ Total $ 832,000 $ 723,000 =========== ============
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
6. NOTES PAYABLE
During fiscal year 2013, the Company paid fiscal year 2013 interest to G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, the Company's significant shareholder and Chairman, of $288,000, representing the entire fiscal year 2013 interest due, thereby meeting the payment requirements of the loan agreement. In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company made $400,000 in principal payments, bringing the principal amount of the note payable due to G.S. Beckwith Gilbert to $4,364,880 on October 31, 2013.
During fiscal year 2014, the Company paid fiscal year 2014 interest to G.S. Beckwith Gilbert of $241,000, representing the entire fiscal year 2014 interest due, thereby meeting the payment requirements of the loan agreement. During fiscal year 2014, the Company made $500,000 in principal payments, bringing the principal amount of the note payable due to G.S. Beckwith Gilbert to $3,864,880 on October 31, 2014.
On June 11, 2014, the Company entered into a Debt Extension Agreement with G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, effective June 11, 2014, pursuant to which the Company and Mr. Gilbert agreed to modify certain terms and conditions of the Gilbert Note. The maturity date of the Gilbert Note was due on November 1, 2014, and the total amount of principal and interest due and owing as of June 11, 2014 was $3,891,934. Pursuant to the Debt Extension Agreement, the Company issued a new note to Mr. Gilbert in the principal amount of $3,864,880 (the "New Gilbert Note") in exchange for the Gilbert Note and the Company agreed to pay the accrued interest under the Gilbert Note as of June 11, 2014, in an amount equal to $27,054, at the time and on the terms set forth in the Gilbert Note. Under the terms of the New Gilbert Note, the maturity date was extended to November 1, 2016 and the annual interest rate remained at 6%. Interest payments under the New Gilbert Note shall be made annually at October 31 of each year. The note payable is secured by the Company's assets.
7. LEASES
The Company's headquarters, located in Stamford, Connecticut, are subject to a lease through January 31, 2018, at an average annual rental rate of $230,000. The Company's software development and manufacturing facility, located in Bohemia, New York, is subject to a lease through October 31, 2015, at an average annual rental rate of $126,000. These leases provide for additional payments of real estate taxes and other operating expenses over the base amount in the rental agreement. Other short-term operating leases are included below. All other operating leases are under a month-to-month arrangement. Rent expense was $445,000 and $386,000 for fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Contractual obligations Fiscal Year Ended October 31: under operating leases --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2015 426,000 2016 265,000 2017 270,000 2018 96,000 Thereafter -- ---------- Total minimum contractual obligations $1,057,000 ==========
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
8. INCOME TAXES
The Company's provision for income taxes in each fiscal year consists of current federal, state, and local minimum taxes.
A reconciliation of the U.S statutory tax rate to the Company's effective tax rate for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
(1) Permanent differences are comprised of stock compensation of $126,000 and $63,000, in fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively, partially off set by other permanent differences of $58,000 in fiscal year 2014, as well as additional other permanent differences of $14,000 in fiscal year 2013.
The tax effect of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities as of October 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
2014 2013 -------------- ----------------- Deferred tax assets and liabilities: Net operating loss carry-forward $ 3,007,000 $ 3,665,000 Accrued vacation 126,000 115,000 Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable 12,000 11,000 Stock compensation-nonqualified 148,000 111,000 Depreciation (721,000) (854,000) -------------- ----------------- Deferred tax assets and liabilities $ 2,572,000 $ 3,048,000 ============== =================
In accordance with accounting standards, the Company has not recorded a deferred tax asset related to the net operating losses resulting from the exercise of disqualifying stock options in the accompanying financial statements. The cumulative amount of unrecognized tax benefits from the exercise of stock options at October 31, 2014 was approximately $1,435,000, and if the Company is able to utilize this benefit in the future, it would result in a credit to additional paid-in capital.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
8. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
The income tax expense (benefit) for fiscal years ended October 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
2014 2013 ------------- ---------------- Current: Federal $ -- $ (14,000) State 39,000 16,000 ------------- ---------------- Income tax provision-current 39,000 2,000
Deferred: Federal 415,000 303,000 State 61,000 51,000 ------------- ---------------- Total income tax expense (benefit), net $ 515,000 $ 356,000 ============= ================
At October 31, 2014, the Company had available a federal net operating loss carry-forward of $9,149,000 for income tax purposes, which will expire in various tax years from fiscal year 2021 through fiscal year 2034. The Company evaluates whether a valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets is required each reporting period. A valuation allowance is established if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax asset will not be realized. At October 31, 2013, the Company had available a federal net operating loss carry-forward of $10,224,000 for income tax purposes, which will expire in various tax years from fiscal year 2020 through fiscal year 2033.
At October 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not have any uncertain tax positions. As permitted by ASC 740-10, the Company's accounting policy is to prospectively classify accrued interest and penalties related to any unrecognized tax benefits in its income tax provision. The Company's tax return years that are subject to examination by taxing authorities are fiscal years 1999 through 2005 and fiscal years 2010 through 2014.
9. STOCK OPTIONS
In fiscal year 2009, the Company's Board of Directors approved the Company's 2009 stock option plan, which provides for the granting of stock options for up to 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock. During fiscal year 2010, the plan was amended to provide for the granting of another 500,000 stock option shares, for a total provision of 1,000,000 stock option shares of the Company's common stock as of October 31, 2010. During fiscal year 2011, the plan was amended for the granting of another 500,000 stock option shares, for a total provision of 1,500,000 stock option shares of the Company's common stock as of October 31, 2013 and 2014. The Company's prior stock option plan, which provided for the granting of stock options for up to 2,200,000 shares of the Company's common stock, expired during fiscal year 2009.
The Black-Scholes stock option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded stock options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, stock option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including expected stock price volatility.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
9. STOCK OPTIONS (CONTINUED)
There were 910,500 shares of common stock reserved for future issuance under the Company's 2009 stock option plan as of October 31, 2014. For fiscal years 2014 and 2013, stock-based compensation expenses of $310,000 and $275,000 was primarily charged to selling, general, and administrative expense. There was $682,000 of unrecognized stock-based compensation costs expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.07 years as of October 31, 2014. The Company had 256,400 shares in unrecognized stock-based options as of October 31, 2014.
Information with respect to the Company's stock options for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
The weighted average grant date fair value of the Company's stock options granted during fiscal years 2014 and 2013 was $2.97 and $2.94, respectively. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $694,000 and $760,000 during fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively.
10. MAJOR CUSTOMERS
The Company's principal business is to provide its customers business intelligence and predictive analytics solutions serving the needs of the aviation industry, primarily airlines, airports, and other aviation related companies. The Company believes it operates in one operating segment. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral. Credit losses historically have been immaterial.
Two customers accounted for 24% or $2,707,000 of total revenues in fiscal year 2014 and one customer accounted for 11% or $1,269,000 of total revenues in fiscal year 2013. There were no significant accounts receivable balances for these customers as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014
The Company had foreign sales of $213,000 and $245,000 in fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively. All sales, including foreign sales, are denominated in U.S. dollars.
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