SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION EDGAR FILING
BIO KEY INTERNATIONAL INC
Form: 10-K
Date Filed: 2015-03-31
Corporate Issuer CIK: 1019034
Symbol:
BKYI
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014
Commission File Number 1-13463
BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
41-1741861
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
3349 HIGHWAY 138, BUILDING A, SUITE E, WALL, NJ 07719
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(732) 359-1100
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code.
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share
Name of Exchange on which Registered
None
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No ☒
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Act. Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not
contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
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smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐
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The aggregate market value of the registrant’s voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference
to the price at which the common equity was last sold, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second
fiscal quarter was $28,161,078.
As of March 25, 2015, the registrant had 66,001,260 shares of common stock outstanding.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1. Description of Business
Item 1A Risk Factors
Item 2 Properties
Item 3
Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures
Legal Proceedings
PART II
Item 5 Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Item 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 8
Item 9 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 9A Controls and Procedures
Item 9B Other Information
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
PART III
Item 10 Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Item 11 Executive Compensation
Item 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Item 14 Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Item 15 Exhibits
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PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including statements regarding
our future financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking
statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “will,” “may,” “future,” “plan,” “intend” and “expect” and similar expressions
generally identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in the forward-
looking statements are reasonable, we cannot be sure they will be achieved. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-
looking statements contained herein due to a number of factors. Many of these factors are set forth under the caption “Risk
Factors” in Item 1A of this Annual Report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These factors are not
intended to represent a complete list of the general or specific factors that may affect us. It should be recognized that other factors,
including general economic factors and business strategies, may be significant, presently or in the future. Except as required by law,
we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
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ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
PART I
BIO-key International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company,” “BIO-key,” “we,” or “us), was founded in 1993 to develop and
market advanced fingerprint biometric technology and related security software solutions. First incorporated as BBG Engineering, the
company was renamed SAC Technologies in 1994 and, again, renamed BIO-key International, Inc. in 2002.
We develop and market advanced fingerprint biometric identification and identity verification technologies, cryptographic
authentication-transaction security technologies, as well as related identity management and credentialing software solutions. We
were pioneers in developing automated, finger identification technology that supplements or compliments other methods of
identification and verification, such as personal inspection identification, passwords, tokens, smart cards, ID cards, PKI, credit card,
passports, driver’s licenses, OTP or other form of possession or knowledge-based credentialing. Additionally, advanced BIO-key®
technology has been and is used to improve both the accuracy and speed of competing finger-based biometrics.
We have developed what we believe is the most discriminating and effective commercially available finger-based biometric
technology. Our primary focus is in marketing and selling this technology into commercial logical and physical privilege entitlement
and access control markets. Our primary market focus includes mobile payments and credentialing, online payments and
credentialing, and healthcare record and payment data security, among other things. Our secondary focus includes government
markets, primarily law enforcement forensic investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security.
We continue to research and develop advancements in our capabilities, as well as exploring and developing potential strategic
relationships, including potential business combinations and acquisitions, which could help us leverage our capability to deliver our
solutions. We have built a direct sales force of professionals and also team with resellers, integrators and partner networks with
substantial experience in selling technology solutions to government and corporate customers.
Products
Finger-based Biometric Identification and Personal Identity Verification
We are a leader in finger-based biometric identification and personal identity verification, as well as authentication-transaction
security. Stand-alone, or in partnerships with OEMs, integrators, and solution providers, we provide biometric software solutions and
authentication-transaction security solutions to private and public sector customers. We help customers reduce risk by providing the
ability to control access to facilities and services, in either the logical or physical domain. Our capabilities positively identify individuals
and verify, or confirm, their identity before granting access to valuable corporate resources, privileged or subscribed data and
services, web portals, applications, physical locations or assets, among other things. Our capabilities are software based and both
hardware and operating-system agnostic.
We do not develop, manufacture or produce hardware components that are used in conjunction with our software. However, we
do sell third-party hardware components with our software in various configurations required by our customers, as do our partners.
Our products are interoperable with all major fingerprint reader and hardware manufacturers, enabling application developers, Value
Added Resellers (“VARs”) and channel partners to integrate our fingerprint biometrics into their application, while dramatically
reducing maintenance, upgrade and life-cycle costs. Our core technology supports interoperability on over 60 different commercially
available fingerprint readers. The technology is also interoperable across Windows and Linux, as well as Apple iOS and Android
mobile operating systems. This interoperability is unique in the industry and a key differentiator for our products in the biometric
market and, in our opinion, makes our technology more viable than competing technologies and expands the size of the overall
market for our products.
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Our biometric identification technology improves both the accuracy and speed of screening individuals, for identification purposes
or for personal identity verification, by extracting unique data from a fingerprint and comparing it to existing similar fingerprint data.
These comparisons are conducted to identify an individual, either in a forensic investigation, or to screen the individual upon the
application for a privilege, or to verify the individual’s identity upon such individual’s request to access the previously entitled privilege.
The technology has been built to be completely scalable and can handle databases containing millions of fingerprints. We achieve the
highest levels of discrimination without requiring any other identifying data (multi-factor) such as a user ID, smart ID cards, or tokens,
although our technology can be used in conjunction with such additional factors.
We support industry standards, such as BioAPI, and have received National Institute of Standards and Technology independent
laboratory certification of our ability to support Homeland Security Presidential Directive #12 (HSPD-12) and ANSI/INCITS-378
templates, as well as validation of our fingerprint match speed and accuracy in large database environments.
Our finger identification algorithm—Vector Segment Technology (VST™) is the core intellectual property behind our full suite of
biometric products that include:
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Vector Segment Technology SDK (VST)—Our biometric software development kit (“SDK”) that provides developers the
ability to incorporate our biometric capabilities into their respective product offerings or infrastructure. VST is available as
a low level SDK for incorporation into any application architecture to increase security while not sacrificing convenience.
VST runs on Windows and Linux as well as within WEB-key® on iOS and Android systems.
Intelligent Image Indexing®—Our biometric identification solution that offers both large-scale one-to-many user
identification. This solution enables customers to perform false alias and fast entry checks, including preventing
fraudulent access to systems and privileges. Intelligent Image Indexing scales identification capabilities from thousands to
millions of users. The solution runs on commercially available hardware making it scalable for any size system.
Biometric Service Provider—We provide support for the BioAPI (a standards-based solution meeting worldwide needs)
for a compliant interface to applications using biometrics for verification and identification. We enhance the traditional use
of BioAPI by adding 64-bit support and other advanced features, supporting identification calls and also providing a single
user interface for multiple fingerprint readers.
ID Director™—Our Single Sign On (SSO) is a suite of solutions for integration with CA Technologies SiteMinder, Oracle’s
Fusion Middleware SSO, IBM Tivoli Access Manager and other solutions, utilizing the power and security of WEB-key.
This solution provides a simple to implement, custom authentication scheme for companies looking to enhance
authentication. ID Director is designed to add a level of security and convenience to the transaction level of any
application.
Authentication Transaction Security
Our authentication-transaction security technology, WEB-key, provides the ability to conduct identification and identity verification
transactions in potentially insecure environments, including the World Wide Web or in off-site cloud environments.
WEB-key makes cloud-based biometric user-authentication viable and eliminates technology constraints on online service
providers, who are otherwise held dependent on handset provider hardware and software platform decisions. It extends all features
and functionalities of the VST algorithm to customers looking to add an enhanced level of security to their thin client and client/server
applications. WEB-key is currently supported by both Windows and Linux operating systems. Clients are available on Windows, iOS
and Android operating systems.
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Intellectual Property Rights
We develop and own significant intellectual property and believe that our intellectual property is fundamental to our biometric
operation:
Patents
We own patented technologies and trade secrets developed or acquired by us.
In May 2005, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office issued patent 6,895,104 for our Vector Segment fingerprint technology (VST),
BIO-key’s core biometric analysis and identification technology. With the payment of all maintenance fees, this patent will expire on
March 4, 2023.
On October 3, 2006, we announced that our patent for a biometric authentication security framework had been granted by the
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. The patent No. 7,117,356 was issued to us for a biometric authentication security framework that
enhances commercial and civil biometric use. Our authentication security framework protects privacy and security of cloud or network
based authentications while also facilitates ease of use of biometric systems. The technology that this patent is based on is the
foundation for the authentication security incorporated in our WEB-key product line. WEB-key is a mature enterprise authentication
solution that functions in a wide variety of application environments. The solution supports a variety of implementation alternatives
including card technologies for “two-factor” authentication and also supports “single-factor” authentication. Partners and customers
implementing our WEB-key software to provide convenient and secure user identity include a number of institutions including the
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Computer Associates Site Minder, Oracle Access Manager and many other enterprise and solutions
based systems. With the payment of all maintenance fees, this patent will expire on May 20, 2023.
On December 26, 2006, we were issued US patent No. 7,155,040 covering our unique image processing technology, which is
critical for enhancing information used in the extraction of biometric minutiae. The issued patent protects a critical part of an
innovative four-phase image enhancement process developed by us. With the payment of all maintenance fees, this patent will expire
on January 29, 2025.
On April 15, 2008, we were issued US patent No. 7,359,553 covering our image enhancement and data extraction core algorithm
components. The solution protected under this patent provides the capability to quickly and accurately transform a fingerprint image
into a computer image that can be analyzed to determine the critical data elements. With the payment of all maintenance fees, this
patent will expire on January 3, 2025.
On August 19, 2008, we were issued US patent No. 7,415,605 for our “Biometric Identification Network Security” method. The
solution protected under this patent provides a defense against hackers and system attacks, while leveraging the industry standard
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) specification for encryption key management. With the payment of all maintenance fees, this patent
will expire on May 20, 2023.
On November 18, 2008, we were issued US patent No. 7,454,624 for our “Match Template Protection within a Biometric Security
System” method. The solution protected under this patent limits the scope of enrollment templates usage and also eliminates the
need for revocation or encryption processes, which can be expensive and time consuming. With the payment of all maintenance fees,
this patent will expire on May 17, 2025.
On March 10, 2009, we were issued US patent No. 7,502,938 for our “Trusted Biometric Device” which covers a simple, yet
secure method of protecting a user’s biometric information. It covers the transmission of information from the point the information is
collected at the biometric reader until the data reaches the computer or device that is authenticating the user’s identity. With the
payment of all maintenance fees, this patent will expire on October 25, 2025.
On May 26, 2009, we were issued US patent No. 7,539,331 for our “Image Identification System” method for improving the
performance and reliability of image analysis within an image identification system. With the payment of all maintenance fees, this
patent will expire on March 22, 2022.
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On November 8, 2011, we were issued US Patent No 8,055,027 for our “Generation of Directional Information in the Context of
Image Processing” method for image enhancement and processing. With the payment of all maintenance fees, this patent will expire
on October 10, 2027.
On July 3, 2012, we were issued US Patent No 8,214,652 for our “Biometric Identification Network Security”, an expanded
method of network and related network authentication security systems utilizing hardware based support for encryption and key
management for authentication purposes. With the payment of all maintenance fees, this patent will expire on April 24, 2024.
We have also been granted parallel patents to the US Patent portfolio to certain of our patents in many foreign countries offering
protection of our intellectual property rights around the world.
Trademarks
We have registered our trademarks “BIO-key”, “True User Identification”, “Intelligent Image Indexing” and “WEB-key” with the
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, as well as many foreign countries, protecting our companies name and key technology offering
names.
Copyrights and trade secrets
We take measures to ensure copyright and license protection for our software releases prior to distribution. When possible, the
software is licensed in an attempt to ensure that only licensed and activated software functions to its full potential. We also take
measures to protect the confidentiality of our trade secrets.
Markets
Identity Management, User Authentication, Privilege Entitlement and Access Control
Our products reduce risk of theft, fraud, loss and attack by limiting access to valuable assets, privileges, data, services, networks
and places, to only authorized individuals. Conversely, our products enhance the monetary value and/or viability of privileged assets,
places and services by ensuring only subscribers and otherwise entitled holders can enjoy full access to their privileges. In effect, our
products replace traditional credentialing systems, which utilize a physical or electronic credential document to represent the holder’s
privilege entitlement, and access control systems that guard access to such privileges. Examples of such privileges include, but are
not limited to: international travel and immigration privileges; employment ID, campus ID and corporate ID privileges; healthcare
service privileges; citizen entitlement privileges such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security; and bank, credit account and
financial transaction privileges such as checking accounts, debit and credit cards, payments, online services and subscription
privileges. Examples of access points include doorways, gates, computers, point-of-sale terminals, smart-phones or web-portals and
automobiles. In our opinion, the market for advanced user authentication, including fingerprint biometrics, is conceptually enormous,
represented by virtually any doorway, gate, computer network or internet end-point like smart-phones, desktops and laptops PCs and
tablets, and compounded by the number of individuals privileged to access something guarded by those access points. We believe
the market opportunity for our products is a massive upgrade cycle of global privilege entitlement and access control systems.
Historically, our largest market has been access control within highly regulated industries like healthcare. However, we believe
the mass adoption of advanced smart-phone and hand-held wireless devices have caused commercial demand for advanced user
authentication to emerge as viable. The introduction of smart-phone capabilities, like mobile payments and credentialing, could
effectively require biometric user authentication on mobile devices to reduce risks of identity theft, payment fraud other forms of fraud
in the mobile or cellular based World Wide Web. As more services and payment functionalities, like mobile wallets and NFC, migrate
to smart-phones, the value and potential risk associated with such systems should grow substantially and drive demand and mass
adoption of advanced user authentication technologies, including fingerprint biometrics and our solutions.
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We believe there is potential for significant market growth in three key areas:
• Corporate network access control, corporate campuses, computer networks and applications.
• Consumer mobile credentialing, including mobile payments- credit and payment card programs, data and application
access and commercial loyalty programs.
• Government services and highly regulated industry- Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Drivers Licenses, Campus and
School ID, Passports/Visas.
Business Model
We believe the most viable markets for our products involve various forms of computer network and Internet applications. The
emergences of cloud computing and mobile computing are primary drivers of commercial and consumer adoption of advanced
authentication applications, including our authentication capabilities. As the value of assets, services and transactions increases on
such networks, we expect that security and user authentication demand will rise proportionately. We believe the nature of cloud and
mobile computing requires technology interoperability across borders, jurisdictions and networks. Further, government and highly
regulated service offerings must also interoperate across borders, jurisdictions and networks. In many cases, government and highly
regulated service-related technologies are required to be interoperable and standards compliant. We have developed our technology
and offerings to be software-based, standards compliant, universally interoperable, hardware and operating system agnostic, and
scalable. Our technologies, products and platforms are designed to function on the Internet, in the cloud, in a traditional network
environment, or stand-alone. We believe our model provides the strongest opportunity to penetrate the global biometric
authentication market, leverage our partners’ potentially large and resource rich sales channels, as well as produce the highest
margin revenue.
We have built a two-tier sales channel to deliver our solutions. Channels include direct sales, integrator partners and VARs. We
sell stand-alone software licenses for our products, as well as packaged configurations with “commercial-off-the-shelf” viable third-
party hardware devices, like fingerprint readers and network technologies. We do not develop or produce proprietary hardware
products. Our technologies also work with a variety of proprietary, sole-source technology offerings from third-party vendors. We
believe our technologies can work within the constraints of any customer or partner system design. We are exploring a subscription
or Software as a Service (SaaS) model for our software.
Direct Sales, Licensing, Integrator and VAR Partnerships
Our products are software based and we typically license our software to end users directly, or through integrator and VAR
partners. Our primary sales and marketing focus is to integrate our software into the platform offerings of large technology
infrastructure producers. We employ dedicated staff to develop relationships with end-users and integrator partners. We further
employ technical support staff that helps customers integrate our technology into their applications, as well as support new strategic
development efforts.
We have formed strategic relationships with large Internet and network infrastructure providers, including IBM, Oracle, Microsoft,
CA Technologies and Indigo, to provide enterprise-ready systems to large enterprise customers and stakeholders. We have also
established partnerships with leading technology integrators, including MorphoTrak, Aesynt (formerly McKesson), LexisNexis,
Allscripts, Epic, Caradigm, Identimetrics and HealthCast.
On February 26, 2013, we entered into a strategic partnership with InterDigital Corporation to jointly develop and market biometric
authentication solutions for the mobile credentialing and payments markets.
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Competition
In addition to companies that provide existing commonplace methods of restricting access to facilities and logical access points
such as pass cards, PIN numbers, passwords, locks and keys, there are numerous companies involved in the development,
manufacturing and marketing of fingerprint biometrics products to commercial, government, law enforcement and prison markets.
These companies include, but are not limited to, 3M (Cogent), NEC, and MorphoTrak.
The majority of sales for automated fingerprint identification products in the market to date have been deployed for government
agencies, healthcare facilities and law enforcement applications. The consumer and commercial markets represent areas of
significant growth potential for biometrics, led by the use of mobile devices.
The epidemic of security and data breaches reported over the past few years is one of the driving factors for identifying new
methods of protecting valuable data. After attempting to create a more sophisticated password or more efficient token or PIN, it’s
become apparent that each of these methods is easily compromised and the downside risks are significant.
With respect to competing biometrics technologies, each has its strengths and weaknesses and none has emerged as a market
leader:
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Fingerprint identification is generally viewed as very accurate, inexpensive and non-intrusive;
Palmvein scanning is expensive, technique-sensitive, and offers mobility challenges;
Iris scanning is viewed as accurate, but the hardware is significantly more expensive; and
Facial recognition can have accuracy limitations and is typically highly dependent on ambient lighting conditions, angle of
view, and other factors.
Research and Development
We concentrate our research and development efforts on enhancing the functionality, reliability and integration of our current
products as well as developing new and innovative products for biometrics. Although we believe that our identification technology is
one of the most advanced and discriminating fingerprint technologies available today, the markets in which we compete are
characterized by rapid technological change and evolving standards. In order to maintain our position in the market, we will continue
to upgrade and refine our existing technologies.
On February 26, 2013, we announced that we entered into a Research and Development Collaboration Agreement, or the “R&D
Collaboration”, with InterDigital Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of InterDigital, Inc., or “InterDigital”, a wireless research and
development company. InterDigital is also the parent company of DRNC Holdings, Inc. ("DRNC"), which provided debt and equity
financing to us in February 2013. The R&D Collaboration will target advanced cloud security and identity and access management
solutions for the mobile market. The R&D Collaboration will bring together our innovative research and product development
capabilities in fingerprint biometrics with InterDigital’s research efforts in developing identity and access management solutions for the
mobile market.
During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, BIO-key spent approximately $1,626,000 and $1,344,000,
respectively, on its biometric segment’s research, development and engineering. BIO-key’s limited customer base during that time did
not directly bear these costs, which were principally funded through outside sources of equity and debt financing.
Government Regulations
BIO-key is not currently subject to direct regulation by any government agency, other than regulations generally applicable to
businesses or related to specific project requirements. In the event of any international sales, the company would be subject to
various domestic and foreign laws regulating such exports and export activities.
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Environmental Regulations
As of the date of this report, BIO-key has not incurred any material expenses relating to our compliance with federal, state, or
local environmental laws and does not expect to incur any material expenses in the foreseeable future.
Employees and Consultants
As of March 25, 2015, BIO-key employed eighteen individuals on a full-time basis as follows - seven in engineering, customer
support, research and development; three in finance and administration; and eight in sales and marketing. BIO-key also uses the
services of four consultants (full-time), who provide engineering and technical services, and one part-time contracts administrator.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Set forth below are the risks that we believe are material to our investors. This section contains forward-looking statements. You
should refer to the explanation of the qualifications and limitations on forward-looking statements appearing just before our
Description of Business section above. Effective February 3, 2015, the Company implemented a reverse stock split of its outstanding
common stock at a ratio of 1-for-2 shares. All share figures and results are reflected on a post-split basis.
Business and Financial Risks
Based on our lack of sufficient revenue since inception and recurring losses from operations, our auditors have
included an explanatory paragraph in their opinion as to the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going
concern.
Due to, among other factors, our history of losses and limited revenue, our independent auditors have included an explanatory
paragraph in their opinion for the year ended December 31, 2014 as to the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going
concern. Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States, which contemplate that we will continue to operate as a going concern. Our financial statements do not contain any
adjustments that might result if we are unable to continue as a going concern.
Since our formation, we have historically not generated significant revenue and have sustained substantial operating
losses.
As of December 31, 2014, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $57 million. In order to increase revenue, we have
developed a direct sales force and anticipate the need to retain additional sales, marketing and technical support personnel and may
need to incur substantial expenses. We cannot assure you that we will be able to secure these necessary resources, that a significant
market for our technologies will develop, or that we will be able to achieve our targeted revenue. If we are unable to achieve revenue
or raise capital sufficient to cover our ongoing operating expenses, we will be required to scale back operations, including marketing
and research initiatives, or in the extreme case, discontinue operations.
Our biometric technology has yet to gain widespread market acceptance and we do not know how large of a market will
develop for our technology.
Biometric technology has received only limited market acceptance, particularly in the private sector. Our technology represents a
novel security solution and we have not yet generated significant sales. Although recent security concerns relating to identification of
individuals and appearance of biometric readers on popular consumer products, including the Apple iPhone 5S®, have increased
interest in biometrics generally, it remains an undeveloped, evolving market. Biometric based solutions compete with more traditional
security methods including keys, cards, personal identification numbers and security personnel. Acceptance of biometrics as an
alternative to such traditional methods depends upon a number of factors including:
• national or international events which may affect the need for or interest in biometric solutions;
• the performance and reliability of biometric solutions;
• marketing efforts and publicity regarding these solutions;
• public perception regarding privacy concerns;
• costs involved in adopting and integrating biometric solutions;
• proposed or enacted legislation related to privacy of information; and
• competition from non-biometric technologies that provide more affordable, but less robust, authentication (such as tokens and
smart cards).
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For these reasons, we are uncertain whether our biometric technology will gain widespread acceptance in any commercial
markets or that demand will be sufficient to create a market large enough to produce significant revenue or earnings. Our future
success depends, in part, upon business customers adopting biometrics generally, and our solution specifically.
Biometric technology is a new approach to Internet security which must be accepted in order for our WEB-key ®
solution to generate significant revenue.
Our WEB-key ® authentication initiative represents a new approach to Internet security which has been adopted on a limited
basis by companies which distribute goods, content or software applications over the Internet. The implementation of our WEB-key ®
solution requires the distribution and use of a finger scanning device and integration of database and server side software. Although
we believe our solutions provide a higher level of security for information transmitted over the Internet than existing traditional
methods, unless business and consumer markets embrace the use of a scanning device and believe the benefits of increased
accuracy outweigh implementation costs, our solution will not gain market acceptance.
Our software products may contain defects which will make it more difficult for us to establish and maintain customers.
Although we have completed the development of our core biometric technology, it has only been used by a limited number of
business customers. Despite extensive testing during development, our software may contain undetected design faults and software
errors, or “bugs” that are discovered only after it has been installed and used by a greater number of customers. Any such defect or
error in new or existing software or applications could cause delays in delivering our technology or require design modifications.
These could adversely affect our competitive position and cause us to lose potential customers or opportunities. Since our
technologies are intended to be utilized to secure physical and electronic access, the effect of any such bugs or delays will likely have
a detrimental impact on us. In addition, given that biometric technology generally, and our biometric technology specifically, has yet to
gain widespread acceptance in the market, any delays would likely have a more detrimental impact on our business than if we were
a more established company.
In order to generate revenue from our biometric products, we are dependent upon independent original equipment
manufacturers, system integrators and application developers, which we do not control. As a result, it may be more difficult
to generate sales.
We market our technology through licensing arrangements with:
• Original equipment manufacturers, system integrators and application developers which develop and market products and
applications which can then be sold to end users
• Companies which distribute goods, services or software applications over the Internet
As a technology licensing company, our success will depend upon the ability of these manufacturers and developers to effectively
integrate our technology into products and services which they market and sell. We have no control over these licensees and cannot
assure you that they have the financial, marketing or technical resources to successfully develop and distribute products or
applications acceptable to end users or generate any meaningful revenue for us. These third parties may also offer the products of
our competitors to end users. While we have commenced a significant sales and marketing effort, we have only begun to develop a
significant distribution channel and may not have the resources or ability to sustain these efforts or generate any meaningful sales.
We face intense competition and may not have the financial and human resources necessary to keep up with rapid
technological changes, which may result in our technology becoming obsolete.
The Internet, facility access control and information security markets are subject to rapid technological change and intense
competition. We compete with both established biometric companies and a significant number of startup enterprises as well as
providers of more traditional methods of access control. Most of our competitors have substantially greater financial and marketing
resources than we do and may independently develop superior technologies, which may result in our technology becoming less
competitive or obsolete. We may not be able to keep pace with this change. If we are unable to develop new applications or enhance
our existing technology in a timely manner in response to technological changes, we will be unable to compete in our chosen
markets. In addition, if one or more other biometric technologies such as voice, face, iris, hand geometry or blood vessel recognition
are widely adopted, it would significantly reduce the potential market for our fingerprint identification technology.
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We depend on key employees and members of our management team, including our Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer, in order to achieve our goals. We cannot assure you that we will be able to retain or attract such persons.
Our employment contracts with Michael W. DePasquale, our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and Mira
LaCous, our Chief Technology Officer, expire annually, and renew automatically for successive one year periods unless notice of non-
renewal is provided by the Company. Although the contracts do not prevent them from resigning, they do contain confidentiality and
non-compete clauses which are intended to prevent them from working for a competitor within one year after leaving our Company.
Our success depends on our ability to attract, train and retain employees with expertise in developing, marketing and selling software
solutions. In order to successfully market our technology, we will need to retain additional engineering, technical support and
marketing personnel. The market for such persons remains highly competitive and our limited financial resources will make it more
difficult for us to recruit and retain qualified persons.
We cannot assure you that the intellectual property protection for our core technology provides a sustainable
competitive advantage or barrier to entry against our competitors.
Our success and ability to compete is dependent in part upon proprietary rights to our technology. We rely primarily on a
combination of patent, copyright and trademark laws, trade secrets and technical measures to protect our propriety rights. We have
filed a patent application relating to both the optic technology and biometrics solution components of our technology wherein several
claims have been allowed. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued us a series of patents for our Vector Segment
fingerprint technology (VST), and our other core biometric analysis and identification technologies. However, we cannot assure you
that we will be able to adequately protect our technology or other intellectual property from misappropriation in the U.S. and abroad.
Any patent issued to us could be challenged, invalidated or circumvented or rights granted thereunder may not provide a competitive
advantage to us. Furthermore, patent applications that we file may not result in issuance of a patent or, if a patent is issued, the
patent may not be issued in a form that is advantageous to us. Despite our efforts to protect our intellectual property rights, others
may independently develop similar products, duplicate our products or design around our patents and other rights. In addition, it is
difficult to monitor compliance with, and enforce, our intellectual property rights on a worldwide basis in a cost-effective manner. In
jurisdictions where foreign laws provide less intellectual property protection than afforded in the U.S. and abroad, our technology or
other intellectual property may be compromised, and our business would be materially adversely affected. If any of our proprietary
rights are misappropriated or we are forced to defend our intellectual property rights, we will have to incur substantial costs. Such
litigation could result in substantial costs and diversion of our resources, including diverting the time and effort of our senior
management, and could disrupt our business, as well as have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial
condition and results of operations. We can provide no assurance that we will have the financial resources to oppose any actual or
threatened infringement by any third party. Furthermore, any patent or copyrights that we may be granted may be held by a court to
infringe on the intellectual property rights of others and subject us to the payment of damage awards.
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We may be subject to claims with respect to the infringement of intellectual property rights of others, which could result
in substantial costs and diversion of our financial and management resources.
Third parties may claim that we are infringing on their intellectual property rights. We may violate the rights of others without our
knowledge. We may expose ourselves to additional liability if we agree to indemnify our customers against third party infringement
claims. While we know of no basis for any claims of this type, the existence of and ownership of intellectual property can be difficult to
verify and we have not made an exhaustive search of all patent filings. Additionally, most patent applications are kept confidential for
twelve to eighteen months, or longer, and we would not be aware of potentially conflicting claims that they make. We may become
subject to legal proceedings and claims from time to time relating to the intellectual property of others in the ordinary course of our
business. If we are found to have violated the intellectual property rights of others, we may be enjoined from using such intellectual
property, and we may incur licensing fees or be forced to develop alternative technology or obtain other licenses. In addition, we may
incur substantial expenses in defending against these third party infringement claims and be diverted from devoting time to our
business and operational issues, regardless of the merits of any such claim.
In addition, in the event that we recruit employees from other technology companies, including certain potential competitors, and
these employees are used in the development of portions of products which are similar to the development in which they were
involved at their former employers, we may become subject to claims that such employees have improperly used or disclosed trade
secrets or other proprietary information. If any such claims were to arise in the future, litigation or other dispute resolution procedures
might be necessary to retain our ability to offer our current and future services, which could result in substantial costs and diversion of
our financial and management resources. Successful infringement or licensing claims against us may result in substantial monetary
damages, which may materially disrupt the conduct of our business and have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business,
financial condition and results of operations. Even if intellectual property claims brought against us are without merit, they could result
in costly and time consuming litigation, and may divert our management and key personnel from operating our business.
If we are unable to effectively protect our intellectual property rights on a worldwide basis, we may not be successful in
the international expansion of our business.
Access to worldwide markets depends in part on the strength of our intellectual property portfolio. There can be no assurance
that, as our business expands into new areas, we will be able to independently develop the technology, software or know-how
necessary to conduct our business or that we can do so without infringing the intellectual property rights of others. To the extent that
we have to rely on licensed technology from others, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain licenses at all or on
terms we consider reasonable. The lack of a necessary license could expose us to claims for damages and/or injunction from third
parties, as well as claims for indemnification by our customers in instances where we have a contractual or other legal obligation to
indemnify them against damages resulting from infringement claims. With regard to our own intellectual property, we actively enforce
and protect our rights. However, there can be no assurance that our efforts will be adequate to prevent the misappropriation or
improper use of our protected technology in international markets.
We face inherent product liability or other liability risks that could result in large claims against us.
We have inherent risk of exposure to product liability and other liability claims resulting from the use of our products, especially to
the extent customers may depend on our products in public safety situations that may involve physical harm or even death to
individuals, as well as exposure to potential loss or damage to property. Despite quality control systems and inspection, there
remains an ever-present risk of an accident resulting from a faulty manufacture or maintenance of products, or an act of an agent
outside of our or our supplier’s control. Even if our products perform properly, we may become subject to claims and costly litigation
due to the catastrophic nature of the potential injury and loss. A product liability claim, or other legal claims based on theories
including personal injury or wrongful death, made against us could adversely affect operations and financial condition. Although we
may have insurance to cover product liability claims, the amount of coverage may not be sufficient.
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We expect that we will need to obtain additional financing to execute our business plan over the long-term, which may
not be available. If we are unable to raise additional capital or generate significant revenue, we may not be able to continue
operations.
Since our inception, we have not generated sufficient recurring revenue and have experienced substantial losses. During
2014, we raised additional capital before expenses of $1,595,000 from certain private investors through sales of our equity securities.
We do not believe that we have raised sufficient cash resources to fund operations for at least the next twelve months. If we are
unable to generate sufficient revenue to cover operating expenses and fund our business plan, we will need to obtain additional third-
party financing to (i) conduct the sales, marketing and technical support necessary to execute our plan to substantially grow
operations, increase revenue and serve a significant customer base; and (ii) provide working capital. We may, therefore, need to
obtain additional financing through the issuance of debt or equity securities. We cannot assure you that we will be able to secure any
such additional financing on terms acceptable to us or at all. If we cannot obtain such financing, we will not be able to execute our
business plan, will be required to reduce operating expenses, and in the extreme case, discontinue operations.
We may not achieve sustainable profitability with respect to the biometric component of our business if we are unable to
maintain, improve and develop the wireless data services we offer.
We believe that our future business prospects depend in part on our ability to maintain and improve our current services and to
develop new ones on a timely basis. Our services will have to achieve market acceptance, maintain technological competitiveness,
and meet an expanding range of customer requirements. As a result of the complexities inherent in our service offerings, major new
wireless data services and service enhancements require long development and testing periods. We may experience difficulties that
could delay or prevent the successful development, introduction or marketing of new services and service enhancements.
Additionally, our new services and service enhancements may not achieve market acceptance. If we cannot effectively develop and
improve services, we may not be able to recover our fixed costs or otherwise become profitable.
If we fail to adequately manage our resources, it could have a severe negative impact on our financial results or stock
price.
We could be subject to fluctuations in technology spending by existing and potential customers. Accordingly, we will have to
actively manage expenses in a rapidly changing economic environment. This could require reducing costs during economic
downturns and selectively growing in periods of economic expansion. If we do not properly manage our resources in response to
these conditions, our results of operations could be negatively impacted.
Our business could be negatively impacted by security threats, including cybersecurity threats, and other disruptions.
As a technology company, we face various security threats, including cybersecurity threats to gain unauthorized access to
sensitive information. Although we utilize various procedures and controls to monitor these threats and mitigate our exposure to such
threats, there can be no assurance that these procedures and controls will be sufficient in preventing security threats from
materializing. If any of these events were to materialize, they could lead to losses of sensitive information, critical infrastructure,
personnel or capabilities, essential to our operations and could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, financial position,
results of operations, or cash flows.
Cybersecurity attacks in particular are evolving and include but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to gain
unauthorized access to data, and other electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in critical systems, unauthorized
release of confidential or otherwise protected information and corruption of data. These events could damage our reputation and lead
to financial losses from remedial actions, loss of business or potential liability.
Risks Related To Our Common Stock
We have issued a substantial number of securities that are convertible into shares of our common stock which could
result in substantial dilution to the ownership interests of our existing shareholders.
As of December 31, 2014, approximately 23,142,000 shares of our common stock were reserved for issuance upon exercise or
conversion of outstanding stock options and warrants. The exercise or conversion of these securities will result in a significant
increase in the number of outstanding shares and substantially dilute the ownership interests of our existing shareholders.
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The availability of a substantial number of shares of our common stock for public sale may cause the price of our common
stock to decline.
Our prospectus dated January 30, 2015 covers the public resale of 13,956,248 shares of our common stock, including
5,981,250 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants exercisable at $0.30 per share. In addition, our prospectus dated September 15,
2014 covers the public resale of 16,057,493 shares of our common stock, including 6,098,673 shares issuable upon exercise of
warrants exercisable at $0.50 per share. As a result, our stockholders are offering 30,013,741 shares of common stock to the public
which represent approximately 45% of our outstanding shares. The availability of these shares for sale to the public, whether or not
sales have occurred or are occurring, and the sale of such shares in the public markets could have an adverse effect on the market
price of our common stock. Such an adverse effect on the market price would make it more difficult for us to raise additional financing
through the sale of equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we deem reasonable or appropriate.
Applicable SEC Rules governing the trading of “penny stocks” limits the trading and liquidity of our common stock,
which may affect the trading price of our common stock.
Our common stock currently trades on the OTCQB. Since our common stock continues to trade below $5.00 per share, our
common stock is considered a “penny stock” and is subject to SEC rules and regulations, which impose limitations upon the manner
in which our shares can be publicly traded. These regulations require the delivery, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, of
a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the associated risks. Under these regulations, certain brokers who
recommend such securities to persons other than established customers or certain accredited investors must make a special written
suitability determination regarding such a purchaser and receive such purchaser’s written agreement to a transaction prior to sale.
These regulations have the effect of limiting the trading activity of our common stock and reducing the liquidity of an investment in our
common stock.
We intend to raise additional funds in the future through issuances of securities and such additional funding may be
dilutive to stockholders or impose operational restrictions.
We expect that we will need to raise additional capital in the future to help fund our operations through sales of shares of our
common stock or securities convertible into shares of our common stock, as well as issuances of debt. Such additional financing may
be dilutive to our stockholders, and debt financing, if available, and may involve restrictive covenants which may limit our operating
flexibility. If additional capital is raised through the issuance of shares of our common stock or securities convertible into shares of our
common stock, the percentage ownership of existing stockholders will be reduced. These stockholders may experience additional
dilution in net book value per share and any additional equity securities may have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of
the holders of our common stock.
Because we do not expect to pay dividends for the foreseeable future, investors seeking cash dividends should not
purchase shares of common stock.
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to
finance the expansion of our business. As a result, we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our
payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors after taking into account various factors, including
but not limited to our financial condition, operating results, cash needs, growth plans and the terms of any credit agreements that we
may be a party to at the time. Accordingly, investors seeking cash dividends should not purchase our shares.
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Provisions of our certificate of incorporation, bylaws and Delaware law may make a contested takeover of our Company
more difficult.
Certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation, bylaws and the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware ("DGCL")
could deter a change in our management or render more difficult an attempt to obtain control of us, even if such a proposal is favored
by a majority of our stockholders. For example, we are subject to the provisions of the DGCL that prohibit a public Delaware
corporation from engaging in a broad range of business combinations with a person who, together with affiliates and associates,
owns 15% or more of the corporation’s outstanding voting shares (an "interested stockholder") for three years after the person
became an interested stockholder, unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner. Our certificate of
incorporation also includes undesignated preferred stock, which may enable our board of directors to discourage an attempt to obtain
control of us by means of a tender offer, proxy contest, merger or otherwise. Finally, our bylaws include an advance notice procedure
for stockholders to nominate directors or submit proposals at a stockholders meeting. Delaware law and our charter may, therefore,
inhibit a takeover.
The trading price of our common stock may be volatile.
The trading price of our shares has from time to time fluctuated widely and in the future may be subject to similar fluctuations. The
trading price may be affected by a number of factors including the risk factors set forth in this Report, as well as our operating results,
financial condition, announcements of innovations or new products by us or our competitors, general conditions in the biometrics and
access control industries, and other events or factors. We cannot assure you that any of the broker-dealers that currently make a
market in our common stock will continue to serve as market makers or have the financial capability to stabilize or support our
common stock. A reduction in the number of market makers or the financial capability of any of these market makers could also result
in a decrease in the trading volume of and price of our shares. In recent years broad stock market indices, in general, and the
securities of technology companies, in particular, have experienced substantial price fluctuations. Such broad market fluctuations
may adversely affect the future-trading price of our common stock.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
We do not own any real estate. We conduct operations from leased premises in Eagan, Minnesota (5,544 square feet), Wall, New
Jersey (4,517 square feet) and North Billerica, Massachusetts (shared services center). We believe our current facilities are adequate
for the foreseeable future.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In the normal course of business, the Company periodically becomes involved in litigation. The Company is not a party to any
material pending litigation except as follows:
On or about March 13, 2014, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. filed a lawsuit against us the Company in the Superior
Court of Monmouth County, New Jersey (MON-L-1042-14) alleging a breach of a license agreement and seeking return of all
amounts paid under the license in the amount of $718,500. We have denied all claims and asserted a counterclaim against LifeSouth
for non-payment of support and maintenance service fees. Discovery has commenced and is proceeding. We have filed a motion
seeking summary judgment in our favor with respect to all claims.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
N/A
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES
OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Our common stock currently trades on the OTCQB Marketplace under the symbol “BKYI”. The following table sets forth the range of
high and low bid prices per share of our common stock for each of the calendar quarters identified below as reported by the OTCQB
Marketplace. These quotations represent inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission, and may not
represent actual transactions. The quotations for all periods reflect BIO-key’s 1-for-2 reverse stock split, which was effective February
3, 2015.
2014:
High
Low
Quarter ended December 31, 2014
Quarter ended September 30, 2014
Quarter ended June 30, 2014
Quarter ended March 31, 2014
2013:
Quarter ended December 31, 2013
Quarter ended September 30, 2013
Quarter ended June 30, 2013
Quarter ended March 31, 2013
Holders
$
$
0.28 $
0.50
0.58
0.56
High
Low
0.48 $
0.78
0.80
0.38
0.20
0.22
0.48
0.30
0.30
0.48
0.32
0.18
As of March 18, 2015, the number of stockholders of record of our common stock was 166.
Dividends
We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock to date, and have no intention of paying any cash dividends on our
common stock in the foreseeable future. The declaration and payment of dividends on our common stock is also subject to the
discretion of our Board of Directors and certain limitations imposed under the DGCL. The timing, amount and form of dividends, if any,
will depend on, among other things, our results of operations, financial condition, cash requirements and other factors deemed
relevant by our Board of Directors.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
For information regarding our equity compensation plans, see Item 12 included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
None.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations, and other parts of this Report
contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this Report are
based on information available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking
statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a
number of factors, including those set forth in the section captioned “RISK FACTORS” in Item 1A and elsewhere in this Report. The
following should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements included elsewhere herein.
The following Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to
help you understand the Company. The MD&A is provided as a supplement to and should be read in conjunction with our financial
statements and the accompanying notes.
Effective February 3, 2015, the Company implemented a reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock at a ratio of 1-for-2
shares. All share figures are reflected on a post-split basis.
OVERVIEW
We develop and market advanced fingerprint biometric identification and identity verification technologies, cryptographic
authentication-transaction security technologies, as well as related identity management and credentialing software solutions. We
were pioneers in developing automated, finger identification technology that supplements or compliments other methods of
identification and verification, such as personal inspection identification, passwords, tokens, smart cards, ID cards, PKI, credit card,
passports, driver’s licenses, OTP or other form of possession or knowledge-based credentialing. Advanced BIO-key® technology
has been and is used to improve both the accuracy and speed of competing finger-based biometrics.
In partnerships with OEMs, integrators, and solution providers, we provide biometric software solutions to private and public
sector customers. We provide the ability to positively identify and authenticate individuals before granting access to valuable
corporate resources, web portals or applications in seconds. Powered by our patented Vector Segment Technology™ or VST™,
WEB-key® and BSP development kits are fingerprint biometric solutions that provide interoperability with all major reader
manufacturers, enabling application developers and integrators to integrate fingerprint biometrics into their applications.
We have developed what we believe is the most discriminating and effective commercially available finger-based biometric
technology. Our primary focus is in marketing and selling this technology into commercial logical and physical privilege entitlement &
access control markets. Our primary market focus includes, among others, mobile payments & credentialing, online payments and
credentialing, and healthcare record and payment data security. Our secondary focus includes government markets, primarily law
enforcement forensic investigation and Homeland Security.
STRATEGIC OUTLOOK AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Historically, our largest market has been access control within highly regulated industries such as healthcare. However, we
believe the mass adoption of advanced smart-phone and hand-held wireless devices have caused commercial demand for advanced
user authentication to emerge as viable. The introduction of smart-phone capabilities, like mobile payments and credentialing, could
effectively require biometric user authentication on mobile devices to reduce risks of identity theft, payment fraud and other forms of
fraud in the mobile or cellular based world wide web. As more services and payment functionalities, such as mobile wallets and near
field communication (NFC), migrate to smart-phones, the value and potential risk associated with such systems should grow and
drive demand and adoption of advanced user authentication technologies, including fingerprint biometrics and BIO-key solutions.
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In October 2013, Apple Computer Corporation released the Apple iPhone 5s smartphone (“5s”). We believe the 5s to be the first
broadly distributed smartphone to incorporate fingerprint biometrics in the phone. Since that time, HTC Corporation has also released
a fingerprint biometric enabled smartphone. We believe other smartphone, tablet, laptop and related smart-device manufacturers will
additionally make fingerprint-enabled smart devices available for consumer applications. As devices with onboard fingerprint sensors
continue to deploy to consumers, we expect that third party application developers will demand the ability to authenticate users of
their respective applications (app’s) with the onboard fingerprint biometric. We further believe that authentication will occur on the
device itself for potentially low-value, and therefore low-risk, use-transactions and that user authentication for high-value transactions
will migrate to the application provider’s authentication server, typically located within their supporting technology infrastructure, or
Cloud. We have developed our technology to enable, on-device authentication as well as network or cloud-based authentication and
believe we may be the only technology vendor capable of providing this flexibility and capability.
We believe there is potential for significant market growth in three key areas:
• corporate network access control, including corporate campuses, computer networks and applications;
• consumer mobile credentialing, including mobile payments, credit and payment card programs, data and application access,
and commercial loyalty programs; and.
• government services and highly regulated industries, including Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, drivers licenses, campus
and school ID, passports/visas.
In the near-term, we expect to grow our business within government services and highly-regulated industries in which we have
historically had a strong presence, such as the healthcare industry. We believe that continued heightened security and privacy
requirements in these industries will generate increased demand for security solutions, including biometrics.
Over the longer term, we intend to expand our business into the cloud and mobile computing industries. The emergence of cloud
computing and mobile computing are primary drivers of commercial and consumer adoption of advanced authentication applications,
including biometric and BIO-key authentication capabilities. As the value of assets, services and transactions increases on such
networks, we expect that security and user authentication demand should rise proportionately. Our integration partners include major
web and network technology providers, who we believe will deliver our cloud-applicable solutions to interested service-providers.
These service-providers could include, but are not limited to, financial institutions, web-service providers, consumer payment service
providers, credit reporting services, consumer data service providers, healthcare providers and others. Additionally, our integration
partners include major technology component providers and OEM manufacturers, who we believe will deliver our device-applicable
solutions to interested hardware manufacturers. Such manufacturers could include cellular handset and smartphone manufacturers,
tablet manufacturers, laptop and PC manufacturers, among other hardware manufacturers.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results of Operations
Two Year % trend
Revenues
Services
License fees and other
Costs and other expenses
Cost of services
Cost of license fees and other
Gross Profit
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative
Research, development and engineering
Operating loss
Other income (deductions)
Total other income (deductions)
Net loss
Revenues and Costs of goods sold
Revenues
Service
License & other
Total Revenue
Cost of goods sold
Service
License & other
Total COGS
Revenues
Years ended December 31,
2014
2013
37%
63%
100%
11%
8%
19%
81%
92%
41%
132%
-51%
4%
-47%
50%
50%
100%
7%
12%
19%
81%
139%
68%
207%
-127%
-3%
-130%
2014
2013
$ Chg
% Chg
2014 - 2013
$ 1,489,820 $
2,516,036
501,817
1,518,063
$ 4,005,856 $ 1,985,976 $ 2,019,880
988,003 $
997,973
$
$
445,803 $
302,947
748,750 $
145,702 $
241,326
387,028 $
300,101
61,621
361,722
51%
152%
102%
206%
26%
93%
For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, service revenues included approximately $627,000 and $662,000,
respectively, of recurring maintenance and support revenue, and approximately $863,000 and $326,000, respectively, of non-
recurring custom services revenue. Recurring service revenue decreased 5% from 2013 to 2014 as the increase in bundled
maintenance agreements to our expanding customer license base was offset by the delay in a large deployment renewal. Non-
recurring custom services increased 165% due to a customer project that was completed at the end of 2014.
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For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, license and other revenue (comprised of third party hardware and royalty)
increased approximately 152% as a result of several contributing factors. Software license revenue increased by approximately
$1,474,000 or 300% during the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013, as we expanded our relationship
with NCR, developed new partnerships, continued to ship orders from Aesynt (formerly McKesson) for their continued deployment of
our identification technology in their AccuDose® product line, and for ongoing expansion of biometric ID deployments with commercial
partners LexisNexis, Educational Biometric Technology, and Identimetrics. Third-party hardware sales increased by approximately
$72,000 (18%), as a result of new and expanding healthcare industry deployments. Royalty income, from an OEM agreement, for the
year ended December 31, 2014, decreased 24% to approximately $87,000 from $115,000 during the corresponding period in
2013, due to a cancelled international contract.
Costs of goods sold
For the year ended December 31, 2014, cost of service increased approximately $300,000 primarily as a result of costs
associated with non-recurring custom services revenue. License and other costs for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased
approximately $62,000 due primarily to the increase in third party hardware revenue.
Selling, general and administrative
2014
2013
$ Chg
% Chg
2014 - 2013
Total
$ 3,670,090 $ 2,776,559 $
893,531
32%
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased 32% from the corresponding
period in 2013. Increases were driven by expanded sales and marketing personnel, channel marketing and commission expense
associated with increased revenue, trade show attendance, travel, factoring fees, and non-cash compensation from the issuance of
stock options. The forgoing increases were offset by a decrease in legal fees.
Research, development and engineering
2014
2013
$ Chg
% Chg
2014 - 2013
Total
$ 1,626,136 $ 1,344,070 $
282,066
21%
For the year ended December 31, 2014, research, development and engineering costs increased 21% as we engaged temporary
outside consulting services, and hired additional personnel for specific projects.
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Other income and expense
Interest income
Interest expense
Income tax
Gain on derivative liabilities
2014
2013
$ Chg
% Chg
2013-2014
$
7 $
—
(1,712)
157,253
7 $
(136,484)
(2,805)
78,812
—
136,484
1,093
78,441
$
155,548 $
(60,470) $
216,018
—
100%
-39%
100%
357%
The interest expense for the fiscal year ended 2013 was attributable to the related party note payable and the InterDigital Note,
both of which were repaid in full during the year. Interest expense in 2013 also included the amortization of deferred costs with
respect to the issuance of the InterDigital Note in February 2013 in the amount of $107,203. As the note and all accumulated interest
payable were repaid by the Company in November 2013, the remaining deferred cost balance was expensed at that time.
Interest income for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of bank interest.
During the fourth quarter of 2013, we issued various warrants that contained derivative liabilities. Such derivative liabilities are
required to be marked-to-market each reporting period.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Operating activities overview
Net cash used for operations during the year ended December 31, 2014 was approximately $2,503,000. Items of note were as
follows:
• Negative cash flows related to an increase in accounts receivable, due from factor, and prepayments, and a decrease
in accounts payable, net of an increase in accrued expenses of approximately $622,000, due to working capital
management, and
•
Positive cash flows related to the adjustments to depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation and fair value
adjustments of approximately $261,000
Investing activities overview
Net cash used for investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2014 was approximately $19,000 and were due to the
purchase of capital expenditures.
Financing activities overview
Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2014 was approximately $1,342,000 and
attributable primarily to the following:
•
Positive cash flows from the issuance of shares of common stock and warrants of approximately $1,595,000, net of
financing costs of approximately $103,000.
• Negative cash flows of approximately $150,000 from the repurchase of a warrant.
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CAPITAL RESOURCES
Since our inception, our capital needs have been principally met through proceeds from the sale of equity and debt securities.
We expect capital expenditures to be less than $100,000 during the next twelve months. We do not currently maintain a line of
credit or term loan with any commercial bank or other financial institution.
The following sets forth our primary sources of capital during the previous two years:
Effective December 31, 2010, Thomas Colatosti (“Colatosti”), our Chairman of the Board agreed to exchange all of his
outstanding shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, including all accrued and unpaid dividends thereon, and the 7%
Convertible Promissory Note dated as of December 28, 2009 in the original principal amount of $64,878, for a new non-convertible
7% Secured Promissory Note in the original principal amount of $350,804 (the “Colatosti Note”). In February 2013, the principal
balance and accrued interest owing under the Colatosti Note was repaid in full from the proceeds of the financing with InterDigital
described below.
As of December 2011, we entered into a 24-month accounts receivable factoring arrangement with a financial institution (the
“Factor”). Pursuant to the terms of this arrangement, from time to time, we sell to the Factor certain of our accounts receivable
balances on a non-recourse basis for credit approved accounts. The Factor remits 75% of the accounts receivable balance to us (the
“Advance Amount”), with the remaining balance, less fees payable by us, once the Factor collects the full accounts receivable
balance from the customer. Factoring fees range from 2.75% to 15% of the face value of the invoice factored and are determined by
the number of days required for collection of the invoice. In April 2012, the terms were updated from monthly to quarterly, and the 24-
month arrangement was extended to August 1, 2014. In August of 2014, the 24-month arrangement was renewed with lower quarterly
factoring obligations by us. We expect to continue to use this factoring arrangement periodically to assist with our general working
capital requirements due to contractual requirements.
On February 26, 2013, we issued a promissory note in the principal amount of $497,307 (the “InterDigital Note”) to DRNC. The
InterDigital Note accrued interest at a rate of 7% per annum and was scheduled to mature on December 31, 2015. A portion of the
proceeds from the sale of the InterDigital Note was used to repay the Colatosti Note in full, and the remaining proceeds were used for
general corporate purposes. On November 22, 2013, we repaid in full the $497,307 balance due under the InterDigital Note.
On February 26, 2013, we issued 2,013,468 shares of common stock to DRNC for an aggregate purchase price of $402,693.
On February 26, 2013, we also issued 2,500,000 shares of common stock to a limited number of investors for an aggregate
purchase price of $500,000.
On July 23, 2013, we issued units to certain investors consisting of 1,750,003 shares of our common stock and warrants to
purchase an additional 1,750,003 post-split shares of our common stock at a purchase price $0.60 per unit, for an aggregate
purchase price of $1,050,000. The warrants were originally exercisable at $0.80 per share and expire five years after the date of the
grant. On December 2, 2013, we agreed to reduce the exercise price of the warrants to $0.50 per share.
On October 25 and November 8, 2013, we issued an aggregate of 12,323,668 units consisting of 12,323,668 shares of
common stock and warrants to purchase an additional 12,323,668 shares of common stock at a purchase price $0.30 per unit for an
aggregate purchase price of $3,697,100 prior to a deduction for placement agent fees and expenses. The warrants are exercisable
at $0.50 per share and expire three years after the date of the grant.
In November 2014, we issued an aggregate of 7,974,999 shares of our common stock and warrants to purchase an additional
11,962,501 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $1,595,000 prior to a deduction for expenses. The warrants
have a term of five years and an exercise price of $0.30 per share.
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LIQUIDITY OUTLOOK
At December 31, 2014, our total cash and cash equivalents were approximately $844,000, as compared to approximately
$2,023,000 at December 31, 2013.
As discussed above, we have historically financed our operations through access to the capital markets by issuing secured and
convertible debt securities, convertible preferred stock, common stock, and recently through factoring receivables. We currently
require approximately $475,000 per month to conduct our operations, a monthly amount that we have been unable to consistently
achieve through revenue generation. During 2014, we generated approximately $4,006,000 of revenue, which is below our average
monthly requirements. As a result, our available cash resources may not be sufficient to fund our operations for the next 12 months.
If we are unable to generate sufficient revenue to fund current operations or meet our goals, we will need to obtain additional
third-party financing to (i) conduct the sales, marketing and technical support necessary to execute our plan to substantially grow
operations, increase revenue and serve a significant customer base; and (ii) provide working capital. We may, therefore, need to
obtain additional financing through the issuance of debt or equity securities.
Due to several factors, including our history of losses and limited revenue, our independent auditors have included an explanatory
paragraph in their opinion related to our annual financial statements as to the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a
going concern. Our long-term viability and growth will depend upon the successful commercialization of our technologies and our
ability to obtain adequate financing. To the extent that we require such additional financing, no assurance can be given that any form
of additional financing will be available on terms acceptable to us, that adequate financing will be obtained to meet our needs, or that
such financing would not be dilutive to existing stockholders. If available financing is insufficient or unavailable or we fail to continue
to generate sufficient revenue, we may be required to further reduce operating expenses, delay the expansion of operations, be
unable to pursue merger or acquisition candidates, or continue as a going concern.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are in the opinion of management reasonably likely to have, a
current or future effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The
preparation of these financial statements requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other
assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing
basis. Our actual results may differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. There have been no
material changes to these estimates for the periods presented in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We believe that of our significant accounting policies, which are described in Note A of the notes to our consolidated financial
statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the following accounting policies involve a greater degree of judgment and
complexity. Accordingly, these are the policies we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our
financial condition and results of operations.
1. Revenue Recognition
Revenues from software licensing are recognized in accordance with ASC 985-605, “Software Revenue Recognition."
Accordingly, revenue from software licensing is recognized when all of the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is probable.
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The Company intends to enter into arrangements with end users for items which may include software license fees, and services
or various combinations thereof. For each arrangement, revenues will be recognized when evidence of an agreement has been
documented, the fees are fixed or determinable, collection of fees is probable, delivery of the product has occurred and no other
significant obligations remain.
Multiple-Element Arrangements: For multiple-element arrangements, the Company applies the residual method in accordance
with ASC 985-605. The residual method requires that the portion of the total arrangement fee attributable to the undelivered elements
be deferred based on its VSOE of fair value and subsequently recognized as the service is delivered. The difference between the
total arrangement fee and the amount deferred for the undelivered elements is recognized as revenue related to the delivered
elements, which is generally the software license. VSOE of fair value for all elements in an arrangement is based upon the normal
pricing for those products and services when sold separately. VSOE of fair value for support services is additionally determined by the
renewal rate in customer contracts. The Company has established VSOE of fair value for support as well as consulting services.
License Revenues: Amounts allocated to license revenues are recognized at the time of delivery of the software and all other
revenue recognition criteria discussed above have been met.
Revenue from licensing software, which requires significant customization and modification, is recognized using the percentage
of completion method, based on the hours of effort incurred by the Company in relation to the total estimated hours to complete. In
instances where third party hardware, software or services form a significant portion of a customer’s contract, the Company
recognizes revenue for the element of software customization by the percentage of completion method described above. Otherwise,
third party hardware, software, and services are recognized upon shipment or acceptance as appropriate. If the Company makes
different judgments or utilizes different estimates of the total amount of work expected to be required to customize or modify the
software, the timing and revenue recognition, from period to period, and the margins on the project in the reporting period, may differ
materially from amounts reported. Anticipated contract losses are recognized as soon as they become known and are estimable.
Service Revenues: Revenues from services are comprised of maintenance and consulting and implementation services.
Maintenance revenues include providing for unspecified when-and-if available product updates and customer telephone support
services, and are recognized ratably over the term of the service period. Consulting services are generally sold on a time-and-
materials basis and include a range of services including installation of software and assisting in the design of interfaces to allow the
software to operate in customized environments. Services are generally separable from other elements under the arrangement since
performance of the services are not essential to the functionality of any other element of the transaction and are described in the
contract such that the total price of the arrangement would be expected to vary as the result of the inclusion or exclusion of the
services. Revenues from services are generally recognized as the services are performed.
The Company provides customers, free of charge or at a minimal cost, testing kits which potential licensing customers may use
to test compatibility/acceptance of the Company’s technology with the customer’s intended applications.
Costs and other expenses: Includes professional compensation and other direct contract expenses, as well as costs attributable
to the support of client service professional staff, depreciation and amortization costs related to assets used in revenue-generating
activities, and other costs attributable to serving the Company’s client base. Professional compensation consists of payroll costs and
related benefits including stock-based compensation and bonuses. Other direct contract expenses include costs directly attributable
to client engagements, such as out-of-pocket costs including travel and subsistence for client service professional staff, costs of
hardware and software and costs of subcontractors. The allocation of lease and facilities charges for occupied offices is included in
costs of service.
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The Company accounts for its warranties under the FASB ASC 450 “Contingencies.” The Company generally warrants that its
products are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of initial delivery to our customers.
The warranty does not cover any losses or damage that occurs as a result of improper installation, misuse or neglect or repair or
modification by anyone other than the Company or its authorized repair agent. The Company’s policy is to accrue anticipated
warranty costs based upon historical percentages of items returned for repair within one year of the initial sale. The Company’s repair
rate of products under warranty has been minimal, and a historical percentage has not been established. The Company’s software
license agreements generally include certain provisions for indemnifying customers against liabilities if the Company’s software
products infringe upon a third party’s intellectual property rights. The Company has not provided for any reserves for warranty
liabilities as it was determined to be immaterial.
2. Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets, including Intangible Assets
We review our long-lived assets, including intangible assets subject to amortization, whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is
measured by comparison of their carrying amount to the future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If such
assets are considered impaired, the impairment to be recognized is equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the assets
exceeds their fair value determined by either a quoted market price, if any, or a value determined by utilizing a discounted cash flow
technique. In assessing recoverability, we must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and discount factors. If
these estimates or related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges. Intangible assets
with determinable lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives, based upon the pattern in which the expected benefits will be
realized, or on a straight-line basis, whichever is greater. We did not record any impairment charges in any of the years presented.
3. Research and Development Expenditures
Research and development expenses include costs directly attributable to the conduct of research and development programs
primarily related to the development of our software products and improving the efficiency and capabilities of our existing software.
Such costs include salaries, payroll taxes, employee benefit costs, materials, supplies, depreciation on research equipment, services
provided by outside contractors, and the allocable portions of facility costs, such as rent, utilities, insurance, repairs and maintenance,
depreciation and general support services. All costs associated with research and development are expensed as incurred.
4. Income Taxes
The provision for, or benefit from, income taxes includes deferred taxes resulting from the temporary differences in income for
financial and tax purposes using the liability method. Such temporary differences result primarily from the differences in the carrying
value of assets and liabilities. Future realization of deferred income tax assets requires sufficient taxable income within the carryback,
carryforward period available under tax law. The Company evaluates, on a quarterly basis whether, based on all available evidence,
if it is probable that the deferred income tax assets are realizable. Valuation allowances are established when it is more likely than not
that the tax benefit of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The evaluation, as prescribed by ASC 740-10, “Income Taxes,”
includes the consideration of all available evidence, both positive and negative, regarding historical operating results including recent
years with reported losses, the estimated timing of future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, estimated future taxable
income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, and potential tax planning strategies which may be employed
to prevent an operating loss or tax credit carryforward from expiring unused. Because of the Companies historical performance and
estimated future taxable income a full valuation allowance has been established.
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5. Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for share based compensation in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718-10, “Compensation —
Stock Compensation,” which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock awards at fair value on date of grant and
recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. The majority of our share-based compensation
arrangements vest over either a three or four year vesting schedule. The Company expenses its share-based compensation under
the ratable method, which treats each vesting tranche as if it were an individual grant. The fair value of stock options is determined
using the Black-Scholes valuation model, and requires the input of highly subjective assumptions. These assumptions include
estimating the length of time employees will retain their vested stock options before exercising them (the “expected option term”), the
estimated volatility of our common stock price over the option’s expected term, the risk-free interest rate over the option’s expected
term, and the Company’s expected annual dividend yield. Changes in these subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimate
of fair value of stock-based compensation and consequently, the related amount recognized as an expense in the consolidated
statements of operations. As required under the accounting rules, we review our valuation assumptions at each grant date and, as a
result, are likely to change our valuation assumptions used to value employee stock-based awards granted in future periods. The
values derived from using the Black-Scholes model are recognized as expense over the service period, net of estimated forfeitures
(the number of individuals that will ultimately not complete their vesting requirements). The estimation of stock awards that will
ultimately vest requires significant judgment. We consider many factors when estimating expected forfeitures, including types of
awards, employee class, and historical experience. Actual results, and future changes in estimates, may differ substantially from our
current estimates.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See financial statements appearing at pages 40-63 of this report
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
N/A
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), evaluated the
effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2014. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as
defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), means
controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in
the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods
specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures
designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange
Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers,
as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and
procedures as of December 31, 2014, our CEO and CFO concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures
were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term
is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving
financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves
human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control
over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there
is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting.
However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the
process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, the risk. 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.
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Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our CEO and CFO, we have conducted an
evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based upon the framework in
Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on
this evaluation, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2014.
As the Company is a smaller reporting company, this annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s
registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to
attestation by the Company’s 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
No change in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2014 that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The following sets forth certain information about each director and executive officer of the Company.
PART III
NAME
Michael W. DePasquale
Charles P. Romeo (a) (c)
John Schoenherr (b)
Barbara Rivera (b)
Thomas E. Bush, III (c)
Thomas Gilley
Cecilia Welch
Mira K. LaCous
Renat Zhdanov
Scott Mahnken
AGE
POSITIONS HELD
60 Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
73 Director
62 Director
63 Director
62 Director
54 Director
55 Chief Financial Officer
53 Chief Technology Officer
52 Vice President, Chief Scientist
55 Vice President of Marketing
(a) From April 2004 to February 2005, Mr. Romeo was employed by the Company.
(b) Audit Committee Member
(c) Compensation Committee Member
Directors
We believe that our board of directors should be composed of individuals with sophistication and experience in many substantive
areas that impact our business. We believe that experience, qualifications, or skills in the following areas are most important:
legal/regulatory and government affairs; accounting and finance; design, innovation and engineering; strategic planning; and human
resources and development practices; and board practices of other corporations. These areas are in addition to the personal
qualifications described in this section. We believe that our current board members possess the professional and personal
qualifications necessary for board service, and have highlighted particularly noteworthy attributes for the board members below. The
principal occupation and business experience, for at least the past five years, of our current director is as follows:
MICHAEL W. DEPASQUALE has served as our Chief Executive Officer and a Director since January 3, 2003, and Chairman of
the Board since January 29, 2014. He served as Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company from July 2005 to August 2006. Mr.
DePasquale brings more than 27 years of executive management, sales and marketing experience to the Company. Prior to joining
us, Mr. DePasquale served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Prism eSolutions, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based provider of
professional consulting services and online solutions for ISO-9001/14000 certification for customers in manufacturing, healthcare and
government markets, since February 2001. From December 1999 through December 2000, Mr. DePasquale served as Group Vice
President for WRC Media, a New York-based distributor of supplemental education products and software. From January 1996 until
December 1999, Mr. DePasquale served as Senior Vice President of Jostens Learning Corp., a California-based provider of
multimedia curriculum. Prior to Jostens, Mr. DePasquale held sales and marketing management positions with McGraw-Hill and
Digital Equipment Corporation. Mr. DePasquale earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
He serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the International Biometrics and Identification Industry Association. Mr.
DePasquale has extensive general management experience in the technology sector and has served as a Director for number of non-
profit organizations and private companies.
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CHARLES P. ROMEO has served as a Director since February 28, 2005 and from January 29, 2003 to April 19, 2004. From April
2004 until February 2005, he served as our Vice President of Sales, Public Safety Division. From November 2005 to November 2007,
Mr. Romeo served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for UNICOM, a Rhode Island systems integrator. From September
2002 until April 2004, Mr. Romeo was the President and Chief Executive Officer of FreedomBridge Technologies, Inc., a Rhode
Island-based consulting firm to technology companies in the homeland security industry specializing in implementing direct and
channel selling programs, strategic alliances and partnerships in the law enforcement market. Prior to founding FreedomBridge, Mr.
Romeo had a 33 year sales and marketing management career with Digital Equipment Corporation, Compaq Computer Corporation
and Hewlett Packard. During his career, Mr. Romeo served as Vice President of Service Sales for a $500 million business unit, and
Director of Public Sector Sales for a $275 million division of Hewlett Packard. Mr. Romeo authored The Sales Manager’s
Troubleshooter, Prentice Hall 1998, which was named as one of the “top 10 must reads” by Sales and Marketing Magazine. Mr.
Romeo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Massachusetts and an Executive
MBA from Babson College. Mr. Romeo has significant sales and marketing management experience in the infrastructure and
computer hardware and software industries.
JOHN SCHOENHERR has served as a Director since December 30, 2004. Mr. Schoenherr served as Vice President of
Corporate Performance Management for Oracle Corporation from 1995 through 2006. Prior to Oracle he served as Senior Vice
President of Business Intelligence and Analytics at Information Resources, Inc. Mr. Schoenherr has over 25 years of experience in
the area of business intelligence and strategic planning. His career includes a number of product development and management
positions. Mr. Schoenherr has extensive product management and information services experience in both the large and small
enterprise sectors.
BARBARA RIVERA has served as a Director of the Company since January 29, 2014. Ms. Rivera has served as President &
General Manager of Experian Corporation’s U.S. Public Sector Division since April 2012. Prior to Experian, Ms. Rivera worked for
SAS Institute from 2009 through 2012. Ms. Rivera previously worked with firms including IBM, SAP and Oracle and also formed
alliances with system integrators and consulting organizations that work in the public sector. Ms. Rivera has an impressive 25-year
track record of developing and managing business with key federal, state and local organizations such as the Defense Department,
the Department of Justice, the Department of Education, New York City and State as well as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services. Ms. Rivera has particular knowledge and expertise in business development, technology security development, and
executive management which strengthens the Board's collective qualifications, skills and experience.
THOMAS E. BUSH, III has served as a Director of the Company since January 29, 2014. Since 2009, Mr. Bush has provided
business consulting services through his firm, Tom Bush Consulting. Prior to that, Mr. Bush served with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation for over 33 years. Mr. Bush joined the FBI in September 1975, ultimately becoming the Director of the CJIS division,
with over 2,500 employees and a budget of approximately one billion dollars. Mr. Bush is known for providing critical services in
support of the criminal justice community, with two significant IT projects; Next Generation Identification and N-Dex, were awarded by
CJIS with early increments delivered during his tenure at the FBI. He was the recipient of many awards during his tenure, most
notably a Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service in 2007. Mr. Bush's extensive experience in law enforcement, security
matters, and the use of biometric technologies in the government sector provides the Board with a unique perspective on security
and public sector matters.
THOMAS GILLEY has served as a Director of the Company since January 29, 2014. Mr. Gilley is an entrepreneur, hands on
technologist for mobile technologies, digital media, internet of things and social computing. Mr. Gilley served at Apple Computer, in
the Advance Technology Group and Portable Products Group. Before and after Apple, Mr. Gilley founded several successful
companies including PicoStar, a Silicon Valley incubator-technology investment company where he has been CEO since 1996. In
New York City Mr. Gilley served as a strategic advisor, investor and technology company founder. Most recently, Mr. Gilley sold his
on-demand web media company to Vignette and acted as CTO throughout the transaction and through the company's ultimate
acquisition by OpenText. Mr. Gilley’s substantial experience in starting, operating and financing technology companies provides the
Board with a deep knowledge of the sales and development cycles applicable to growth businesses in the technology industry.
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Executive Officers
CECILIA WELCH has served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company since December 21, 2009. Ms. Welch joined us in 2007
as our Corporate Controller. Prior to joining us, from January 2006 to December 2006, she was the Controller for Savaje
Technologies (acquired by Sun Microsystems), a developer of advanced mobile telephone software. From October 2004 to January
2006, she was Controller for Crystal Systems, a manufacturer of sapphire crystals used for industrial, semiconductor, defense and
medical applications. From December 1988 to July 2004, she was the Controller for ATN Microwave (acquired by Agilent
Technologies), a manufacturer of automated test equipment. Ms. Welch has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Franklin Pierce
University.
MIRA K. LACOUS has served as Chief Technology Officer of the Company since March 13, 2014. Prior to her appointment as
Chief Technology Officer, she served as our Senior Vice President of Technology & Development since 2012, and as our Vice
President of Technology and Development since 2000. Ms. LaCous has over 28 years of product/project management, solution
architecture, software development, team leadership and customer relations experience with a background that includes successfully
bringing numerous technologies to market, including automated voice response systems, automated building control systems,
software piracy protection, intranet training materials and testing, page layout and design software, image scanning software and
systems, biometric security, biometric algorithms and more. Ms. LaCous is also the author of six US patented technologies, multiple
international patents, and other patent pending solutions. She has been an officer or director of two other companies; National
Computer Systems (NCS), and TEL-Line Systems. Ms. LaCous has a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from North Dakota State
University. Ms. LaCous also served on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Sinfonia, a not-for-profit arts and education
organization, as well as its chairperson for two years.
RENAT Z. ZHDANOV has served as Chief Scientist since November 2001. He has over fifteen years of academic experience in
various fields of mathematics and physics; fifteen years of image processing, pattern recognition, and big data analysis algorithm
development experience and more than ten years of software development experience ranging from database programming to
statistical and analytical programming. Dr. Zhdanov is a recognized expert in mathematical physics and is the author of two books and
more than 130 papers published in leading mathematics and physics journals. Before joining us, he worked as Chief Mathematician
and Visiting Scientist in universities in Ukraine, Germany, Great Britain, Sweden and Spain. Dr. Zhdanov has two PhD degrees in
Mathematical Physics and Differential Equations from the Institute of Mathematics in Kiev, Ukraine. He serves as the member of the
Editorial Board of the “Journal of Applied Mathematics”.
SCOTT MAHNKEN has served as Vice President of Marketing since February 2011. He brings over 20 years of marketing
experience and success through strategic marketing and building dynamic relationships with channel partners. Prior to joining us,
from August 2009 until February 2011, he was President of Edge Marketing, a leading marketing consulting firm in the dental and
medical devices industries. From February 2008 until August 2009, Mr. Mahnken served as Director of Marketing at Milestone
Scientific Inc., a manufacturer of computer controlled anesthetic delivery medical devices. From August 2002 until January 2008, he
served as Director of Partnership Relations at ArcMesa Educators, an organization dedicated to providing accredited continuing
education to medical and dental providers. Prior to ArcMesa, Mr. Mahnken held a number of marketing roles with the Lanmark Group
a leading healthcare advertising agency. Mr. Mahnken is a graduate of the University of New Orleans, where he earned a Bachelor’s
of Art degree in Marketing.
Directors’ Terms of Office
Mr. DePasquale was initially elected as a director in 2003, and was re-elected in 2004. Mr. Schoenherr was initially elected as a
director in 2004. Mr. Romeo was initially elected as a director in 2005. Ms. Rivera, Mr. Bush and Mr. Gilley were all initially appointed
as directors in 2014. Each such director was elected to serve until the Company’s next annual meeting or until his or her successor is
duly elected and qualified in accordance with the By-laws of the Company.
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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is comprised of John Schoenherr and Barbara Rivera. The Board has determined that John Schoenherr is
an “audit committee financial expert” under the applicable rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additionally,
the Audit Committee has the ability on its own to retain independent accountants or consultants whenever it deems appropriate.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), requires the Company’s
officers and directors and persons who own more than ten percent (10%) of the Company’s Common Stock to file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of the Company’s Common
Stock. Such officers, directors and ten percent (10%) stockholders are also required by applicable SEC rules to furnish the Company
with copies of all forms filed with the SEC pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act. Based solely on its review of the copies of
such forms received by it, or written representations from such persons that no other reports were required for such persons, the
Company believes that during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to the
Company’s officers, directors and ten percent (10%) stockholders were satisfied in a timely fashion, except for the late filing of a
Form 4 by Mira LaCous with respect to one issuance of options on March 13, 2014.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting
officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. Our Code of Ethics is designed to deter wrongdoing and promote:
(i) honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and
professional relationships; (ii) full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that we file with, or
submit to, the SEC and in our other public communications; (iii) compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and
regulations; (iv) the prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and
(v) accountability for adherence to the code. The Company intends to disclose amendments or waivers of the Code of Ethics on its
website within four business days. Any person may obtain a copy of our Code of Ethics free of charge by sending a written request
for such to the attention of the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, 3349 Highway 138, Building A Suite E, Wall, NJ 07719.
Internet Address and SEC Reports
We maintain a website with the address www.BIO-key.com. We are not including the information contained on our website as a
part of, or incorporating it by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We make available free of charge through our website
our Annual Reports on Form 10-K (and, where applicable, 10-KSB), Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q (and, where applicable, 10-
QSB) and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to these reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically
file such material with, or furnish such material to, the SEC. Our SEC filings are also available over the Internet at the SEC’s website
www.sec.gov. Members of the public may read and copy any materials the Company files with the SEC at the SEC’s public reference
room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. Information on the operation of the public reference room is available by calling
the SEC on 1-800-SEC-0330.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth a summary of the compensation paid to or accrued by our chief executive officer (principal executive
officer) and the two most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive officer, who were serving as
executive officers at the end of December 31, 2014, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
Name
Michael W. DePasquale
Chief Executive Officer
Mira K. LaCous
Chief Technology Officer (2)
Cecilia Welch
Chief Financial Officer
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Fiscal
Year
Salary
($)
Option
Awards
($)
All Other
Compensation
($)
Total
($)
2014
2013
2014
2013
2014
2013
250,000
257,815
82,300 (1)
148,800 (1)
739
739
333,039
407,354
192,903
151,342
49,380 (1)
18,600 (1)
545
545
242,828
170,487
144,000
140,754
49,380 (1)
22,320 (1)
432
427
193,812
163,501
(1) The aggregate grant date fair value of the option awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, with the
assumptions listed in Note A to the Company’s financial statements. The amount shown in this column represents the grant date
fair value calculated under ASC 718.
(2) Ms. LaCous was appointed as our Chief Technology Officer on March 31, 2014. Prior to her appointment as our Chief
Technology Officer, she served as our Vice President of Technology & Development.
Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table
Compensation for BIO-key’s executives is comprised of three main components: base salary, annual performance-based cash
bonus and long-term equity awards. We do not target a specific weighting of these three components or use a prescribed formula to
establish pay levels. Rather, the board of directors and compensation committee considers changes in the business, external market
factors and our financial position each year when determining pay levels and allocating between long-term and current compensation
for the named executive officers.
Cash compensation is comprised of base salary and an annual performance-based cash bonus opportunity. The committee
generally seeks to set a named executive officer’s targeted total cash compensation opportunity within a range that is the average of
the applicable peer company and/or general industry compensation survey data, adjusted as appropriate for individual performance
and internal pay equity and labor market conditions.
In setting cash compensation levels, we favor a balance in which base salaries are generally targeted at slightly below the peer
average and a bonus opportunity that is targeted at slightly above the average. The committee believes that this higher emphasis on
performance-based cash bonuses places an appropriate linkage between a named executive officer’s pay, his or her individual
performance and the achievement of specific business goals by placing a higher proportion of annual cash compensation at risk,
thereby aligning executive opportunity with the interests of stockholders.
We include an equity component as part of our compensation package because we believe that equity-based compensation
aligns the long-term interests of our named executive officers with those of stockholders.
These cash and equity compensation components of pay are supplemented by various benefit plans that provide health, life,
accident, disability and severance benefits, most of which are the same as the benefits provided to all of our US based employees.
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Employment Agreements
On March 26, 2010, the Company entered into an employment agreement, effective as of March 25, 2010, with Michael W.
DePasquale to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company until March 24, 2011. The agreement automatically renews for
subsequent one-year terms, unless the employment relationship is terminated by either party, or modified in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Agreement. Under the Agreement, Mr. DePasquale will be paid an annual base salary of $250,000,
subject to adjustment by the Board or Compensation Committee. In addition to the Base Salary, a “Performance Bonus” may be
awarded to Mr. DePasquale on the basis of the Company achieving certain corporate and strategic performance goals, as determined
by the Board in its sole discretion. The employment agreement contains standard and customary confidentiality, non-solicitation and
“work made for hire” provisions as well as a covenant not to compete which prohibits Mr. DePasquale from doing business with any
current or prospective customer of the Company or engaging in a business competitive with that of the Company during the term of
his employment and for the one year period thereafter. This agreement also contains a number of termination and change in control
provisions as described in “Termination and Change in Control Arrangements” in this Item.
On November 20, 2013, the Company renewed its one-year employment agreement with Mira K. LaCous to serve as the
Vice President of Technology & Development of the Company at an annual base salary of $147,420, subject to adjustment by the
Board or Compensation Committee. On March 13, 2014, in connection with her appointment as Chief Technology Officer, the
Company amended and restated Ms. LaCous’ employment agreement to increase Ms. LaCous’ annual base salary to $202,000. The
employment agreement contains standard and customary confidentiality, technical invention provisions, as well as a covenant not to
compete which prohibits Ms. LaCous from doing business with any current or prospective customer of the Company or engaging in a
business competitive with that of the Company during the term of her employment and for the one year period thereafter. This
agreement also contains a number of termination provisions as described in “Termination and Change in Control Arrangements” in
this Item.
On May 15, 2013, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Cecilia Welch to serve as the Chief Financial
Officer of the Company until May 2014. The agreement automatically renews for subsequent one-year terms, unless the employment
relationship is terminated by either party, or modified in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. The employment
agreement contains standard and customary confidentiality, technical invention provisions, as well as a covenant not to compete
which prohibits Ms. Welch from doing business with any current or prospective customer of the Company or engaging in a business
competitive with that of the Company during the term of her employment and for the one year period thereafter. This agreement also
contains a number of termination provisions as described in “Termination and Change in Control Arrangements” in this Item.
Stock Option Grants
In the event of any change in the outstanding shares of our common stock by reason of a stock dividend, stock split, combination
of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, transfer of assets, reorganization, conversion or what the board deems to be similar
circumstances, the number and kind of shares subject to outstanding options, and the exercise price of such options shall be
appropriately adjusted in a manner to be determined in the sole discretion of the board. Furthermore, these option agreements
contain a change of control provision as described in “Termination Arrangements” in this Item.
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OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR END
DECEMBER 31, 2014
The following table sets forth for each named executive officer, information regarding outstanding equity awards as at
December 31, 2014. The option awards and per share amounts for all periods reflect BIO-key’s 1-for-2 reverse stock split, which was
effective February 3, 2015.
Name
Michael W. DePasquale
Mira LaCous
Cecilia Welch
Option Awards
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options
exercisable
(#)
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options
unexercisable
(#)
Option
exercise
price
($)
Option
expiration
date
250,000
166,665
—
37,500
170,000
37,500
20,833
—
75,000
25,000
—
—
333,335 (1)
250,000 (2)
—
—
—
41,667 (1)
150,000 (2)
—
50,000 (1)
150,000 (2)
0.174
0.348
0.410
0.360
0.920
0.280
0.348
0.410
0.280
0.348
0.410
2/27/2016
3/27/2020
3/13/2021
8/13/2015
1/7/2017
5/11/2018
3/27/2020
3/13/2021
5/11/2018
3/27/2020
3/13/2021
(1)
(2)
The options vest equally in three annual installments commencing March 27, 2013
The options vest equally in three annual installments commencing March 14, 2015
Narrative Disclosure to Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End Table
The following are the material terms of each agreement, contract, plan or arrangement that provide for payments to one or more
of our named executive officers at, following or pursuant to their resignation, retirement or termination, or in connection with a change
in control of the Company.
Termination Arrangements
Our employment agreement with Mr. DePasquale automatically renews for subsequent one-year terms, unless the employment
relationship is terminated by either party, or modified in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement. We may
terminate the Agreement at any time with or without cause. In the event of termination by us without cause, we will continue to pay
Mr. DePasquale his then current base salary for the greater of nine months from the date of such termination or the number of
months remaining until the end of the term of the Agreement.
We may terminate our employment agreement with Ms. LaCous at any time with or without cause. In the event of termination by
us without cause, we will continue to pay Ms. LaCous her then current base salary for nine months from the date of such termination.
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Our employment agreement with Ms. Welch automatically renews for subsequent one-year terms, unless the employment
relationship is terminated by either party, or modified in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement. We may
terminate our employment agreement with Ms. Welch at any time with or without cause. In the event of termination by us without
cause, we will continue to pay Ms. Welch her then current base salary for the greater of six months from the date of such termination
or the number of months remaining until the end of the term of the Agreement.
Change in Control Provisions
The Company’s 1999 Stock Option Plan and 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “1999 Plan” and together with the 2004 Plan, the
“Plans”) provide for the acceleration of the vesting of unvested options upon a “Change in Control” of the Company. A Change in
Control is defined in the Plans to include (i) a sale or transfer of substantially all of the Company’s assets; (ii) the dissolution or
liquidation of the Company; (iii) a merger or consolidation to which the Company is a party and after which the prior shareholders of
the Company hold less than 50% of the combined voting power of the surviving corporation’s outstanding securities; (iv) the
incumbent directors cease to constitute at least a majority of the Board of Directors; or (v) a change in control of the Company which
would otherwise be reportable under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
In the event of a “Change In Control” each Plan provides for the immediate vesting of all options issued thereunder. The 1999
Plan provides for the Company to deliver written notice to each optionee under the 1999 Plan fifteen (15) days prior to the occurrence
of a Change in Control during which all options issued under the 1999 Plan may be exercised. Thereafter, all options issued under
the 1999 Plan which are neither assumed nor substituted in connection with such transaction, automatically expire unless otherwise
determined by the Board. The 2004 Plan enables the Board to provide that all outstanding options be assumed, or equivalent options
be substituted by the acquiring or succeeding corporation upon the occurrence of a “Reorganization Event” as defined. If such
Reorganization Event also constitutes a Change In Control, then such assumed or substituted options shall be immediately
exercisable in full. If the acquiring or succeeding corporation does not agree to assume, or substitute for such options, then the
Board, upon written notice to the Participants, may provide that all unexercised options become exercisable in full as of a specified
time prior to the Reorganization Event and terminate prior to the consummation of the Reorganization Event. Alternatively, if under the
terms and conditions of the Reorganization Event, holders of common stock will receive a cash payment for their shares, then the
Board may provide that all Participants receive a cash payment equal to the difference between the Acquisition Price and the Option
Price multiplied by the number of options held by such Participants.
Options issued to executive officers outside of the Plans contain change in control provisions substantially similar to those
contained in the 1999 Plan.
Our employment agreement with Mr. DePasquale contains a change in control provision that is triggered if Mr. DePasquale is not
offered continued employment with us or any successor, or within five years following such Change of Control, we or any successor
terminates Mr. DePasquale’s employment without cause. If this occurs, then we will pay Mr. DePasquale his base salary and benefits
earned but unpaid through the date of termination, and any prorated bonus earned during the then current bonus year, plus two times
his then current base salary.
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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2014
The following table sets forth for each director, information regarding their compensation for the year ended December 31, 2014:
Name (1)
Thomas E. Bush, III
Thomas Gilley
Charles P. Romeo
John Schoenherr
Barbara Rivera
Fees earned or
paid in cash
($)
Option
Awards
($) (2)
8,000
8,000
8,000
8,000
8,000
12,345
12,345
12,345
12,345
12,345
Total
($)
20,345
20,345
20,345
20,345
20,345
(1) Mr. DePasquale has been omitted from the above table because he does not receive any additional compensation for serving on
our Board of Directors.
(2) The aggregate grant date fair value of the option awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, with the
assumptions listed in Note A to the Company’s financial statements. The amount shown in this column represents the grant date fair
value calculated under ASC 718
Narrative Disclosure to Director Compensation Table
The Company has adopted a policy to pay to each non-employee director $3,000 per board meeting and $1,000 per telephonic
board meeting attended and to make an annual grant of options in the discretion of the Board upon recommendation of the
Compensation Committee. In 2014, we granted to each of our non-employee directors an option to purchase 37,500 shares of
common stock. The options vest in three equal annual installments and expire seven years after the date of grant.
We reimburse each of our non-employee directors for their reasonable expenses incurred in connection with attending meetings
of the board of directors and related committees.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth, as of March 25, 2015 information with respect to the securities holdings of all persons which the
Company, pursuant to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, has reason to believe may be deemed the beneficial
owners of more than five percent (5%) of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The following table also sets forth, as of such
date, the beneficial ownership of the Company’s common stock by all officers and directors, individually and as a group. Unless
otherwise indicated, the address of each person listed below is c/o BIO-key International, Inc., 3349 Highway 138, Building A,
Suite E, Wall, NJ 07719. The share amounts reflect BIO-key’s 1-for-2 reverse stock split, which was effective February 3, 2015
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner
Michael W. DePasquale
Mira LaCous
Cecilia Welch
Renat Zhdanov
John Schoenherr
Charles P. Romeo
James Skidmore
Scott Mahnken
Thomas E. Bush, III
Thomas Gilley
Barbara Rivera
Perkins Capital Management Inc.
730 Lake St. E Wayzata, MN 55391
All officers and directors as a group (11) persons
*
Less than 1%
Amount and
Nature
of Beneficial
Ownership(1)
Percentage of
Class(1)
716,665 (2)
336,666 (3)
175,000 (4)
135,001 (5)
128,631 (6)
95,476 (7)
58,333 (8)
45,834 (9)
12,500 (10)
12,500 (10)
12,500 (10)
4,825,000 (11)
1.1
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
7.1
1,729,106
2.6%
(1) The securities “beneficially owned” by an individual are determined in accordance with the definition of “beneficial ownership”
set forth in the regulations promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, accordingly, may include securities
owned by or for, among others, the spouse and/or minor children of an individual and any other relative who has the same
home as such individual, as well as, other securities as to which the individual has or shares voting or investment power or
which each person has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of options or otherwise. Beneficial ownership
may be disclaimed as to certain of the securities. This table has been prepared based on 66,001,260 shares of common stock
outstanding as of March 25, 2015.
(2) Includes 666,665 issuable on exercise of options and 50,000 shares of common stock. Does not include 333,335 shares
issuable upon exercise of options subject to vesting.
(3) Consists of shares issuable upon exercise of options. Does not include 120,834 shares issuable upon exercise of options
subject to vesting.
(4) Consists of shares issuable upon exercise of options. Does not include 125,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options
subject to vesting.
(5) Consists of shares issuable upon exercise of options. Does not include 49,999 shares issuable upon exercise of options subject
to vesting.
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(6) Consists of shares issuable upon exercise of options. Does not include 33,334 shares issuable upon exercise of options subject
to vesting.
(7) Consists of shares issuable upon exercise of options. Does not include 33,334 shares issuable upon exercise of options subject
to vesting.
(8) Consists of shares issuable upon exercise of options. Does not include 116,667 shares issuable upon exercise of options
subject to vesting.
(9) Consists of shares issuable upon exercise of options. Does not include 79,167 shares issuable upon exercise of options subject
to vesting.
(10)Consists of shares issuable upon exercise of options. Does not include 25,000 shares issuable upon exercise of options subject
to vesting.
(11)Based on a Schedule 13G/A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Richard W. Perkins has sole
voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares. Includes 2,125,000 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants.
The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 2014, information with respect to securities authorized for issuance under
equity compensation plans. The shares and per share amounts reflect BIO-key’s 1-for-2 reverse stock split, which was effective
February 3, 2015
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
Number of
securities
remaining
available for
future issuance
under
equity
compensation
plans
(excluding
securities
reflected in
column (a))
(c)
Number of
securities to be
issued
upon exercise
of outstanding
options,
warrants and
rights
(a)
Weighted-
average
exercise price of
outstanding
options,
warrants and
rights
(b)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
Total
—
4,095,305 $
4,095,305 $
—
0.36
0.36
—
—
—
The Company’s 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “1999 Plan”) was adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company on or about
August 31, 1999. The material terms of the 1999 Plan are summarized below.
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The 1999 Plan is currently administered by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Plan Administrator”). The Plan
Administrator is authorized to construe the 1999 Plan and any option issued under the 1999 Plan, select the persons to whom options
may be granted, and determine the number of shares to be covered by any option, the exercise price, vesting schedule and other
material terms of such option. Under the 1999 Plan 1,000,000 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance to officers,
employees, directors and consultants of the Company at exercise prices not less than 85% of the last sale price of the Company’s
common stock as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board on the date of grant. Options have terms of not more than 10 years from the
date of grant, are subject to vesting as determined by the Plan Administrator and are not transferable without the permission of the
Company except by will or the laws of descent and distribution or pursuant to a domestic relations order. Options terminate three
(3) months after termination of employment or other association with the Company or one (1) year after termination due to disability,
death or retirement. In the event that termination of employment or association is for a cause, as that term is defined in the 1999
Plan, options terminate immediately upon such termination. The Plan Administrator has the discretion to extend options for up to
three years from the date of termination or disassociation with the Company.
The 1999 Plan provides for the immediate vesting of all options in the event of a “Change In Control” of the Company. In the
event of a Change In Control, the Company is required to deliver written notice to each optionee under the 1999 Plan fifteen (15) days
prior to the occurrence of a Change in Control, during which time all options issued under 1999 Plan may be exercised. Thereafter, all
options issued under the 1999 Plan which are neither assumed nor substituted in connection with such transaction, automatically
expire, unless otherwise determined by the Board. Under the 1999 Plan, a “Change In Control” is defined to include (i) a sale or
transfer of substantially all of the Company’s assets; (ii) the dissolution or liquidation of the Company; (iii) a merger or consolidation to
which the Company is a party and after which the prior shareholders of the Company hold less than 50% of the combined voting
power of the surviving corporation’s outstanding securities; (iv) the incumbent directors cease to constitute at least a majority of the
Board of Directors; or (v) a change in control of the Company which would otherwise be reportable under Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act. The 1999 Plan expired in August 2009.
As of December 31, 2014, there were outstanding options under the 1999 Plan to purchase 250,000 post-split shares of common
stock, and no shares were available for future grants.
On October 12, 2004, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the 2004 Stock Option Plan (the 2004 Plan). The 2004
Plan has not yet been presented to stockholders for approval and thus incentive stock options are not available under this plan.
Under the terms of this plan, 2,000,000 post-split shares of common stock are reserved for issuance to employees, officers, directors,
and consultants of the Company at exercise prices which may not be below 85% of fair market value. The term of stock options
granted may not exceed ten years. Options issued under the 2004 Plan vest pursuant to the terms of stock option agreements with
the recipients. In the event of a change in control, as defined, all options outstanding vest immediately. The 2004 Plan expired in
October 2014.
As of December 31, 2014, there were outstanding options under the 2004 Plan to purchase 1,635,305 post-split shares of
common stock, and no shares were available for future grants.
In addition to options issued under the 1999 and 2004 Plans, the Company has issued options to employees, officers, directors
and consultants to purchase common stock under the non-plan. As of December 2014, there were outstanding options under the non-
plan to purchase 2,210,000 post-split shares of common stock. The terms of outstanding options under the non-plan are substantially
similar to the provisions of the 1999 Plan and options issued thereunder.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Employment Arrangements
The Company has entered into employment agreements with Michael W. DePasquale, Mira LaCous, and Cecilia Welch. See
“EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION—Employment Agreements.”
Consulting Arrangement with Thomas J. Colatosti
In connection with his appointment to the Board of Directors in September 2002, and as acting Chief Financial Officer from
November 2008 to December 2009, the Company had entered into a number of consulting arrangements with Thomas Colatosti.
Under the most recent arrangement, which was entered into on January 12, 2010, Mr. Colatosti provided services to the Company
and its subsidiaries and affiliates for the two-year term ended December 31, 2011 at a rate of $5,000 per month. At December 31,
2013, Mr. Colatosti was owed $50,000, which was included in accounts payable. The amount was fully paid during 2014.
Repayment of Note Payable to Thomas J. Colatosti
Effective as of December 31, 2010, we entered into a Securities Exchange Agreement with Thomas J. Colatosti, pursuant to
which Mr. Colastosti agreed to exchange all of his outstanding shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, including all accrued
and unpaid dividends thereon, and the 7% Convertible Promissory Notes dated as of December 28, 2009 issued to Mr. Colatosti in
the original principal amount of $64,878 for a new non-convertible 7% Secured Promissory Note in the original principal amount of
$350,804. The 7% Secured Promissory Note was due on December 31, 2012. Pursuant to a Note Amendment and Extension
Agreement effective as of December 31, 2012, the maturity date of the 7% Convertible Promissory Note was extended to March 31,
2013. In February 2013, the principal balance and accrued interest owing under the 7% Convertible Promissory Note was repaid from
the proceeds of our February 2013 private offering with InterDigital.
Director Independence
The Board applies the definition of independent director as set forth in NASDAQ Stock Market Rule 5605 (a)(2), as well as
Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
In accordance with this guidance, the Board considers Mr. Schoenherr, Mr. Romeo, Ms. Rivera, Mr. Bush and Mr. Gilley, to be
independent. Mr. Schoenherr and Ms. Rivera are the members of the Company’s Audit Committee, while Mr. Schoenherr,
Mr. Romeo, and Mr. Bush are the members of the Company’s Compensation Committee.
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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The following table shows fees for professional services and quarterly audit fees billed to us by Rotenberg Meril Solomon Bertiger &
Guttilla, P.C. (“RMSBG”) for the audit of our annual consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2014 and
2013:
Audit Fees
Audit-Related Fees
Tax Fees
Total Fees
2014
2013
$
$
75,000 $
7,128
12,000
75,038
7,534
13,019
94,125 $
95,591
Audit Fees consist of fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit of our financial statements and review of the
interim financial statements included in quarterly reports and services that are normally provided by our auditors in connection with
statutory and regulatory filings or engagements. Audit fees also include fees for services provided in connection with registration of
securities, comfort letters, and review of documents filed with the SEC.
Audit-Related Fees consist of fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the
audit or review of our financial statements and which are not reported under audit fees. These services relate primarily to the due
diligence related to registration statements filed by the Company.
Tax Fees consist of fees billed for professional services for tax compliance assistance rendered during the fiscal year.
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Procedures
The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors consisted of John Schoenherr and Jeff May in 2013. Barbara Rivera was
appointed to the Audit Committee in March 2014 to replace Mr. May. The Audit Committee approves the engagement of our
independent auditors to render audit and non-audit services before they are engaged. All of the fees for 2014 and 2013 shown above
were pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee pre-approves all audit and other permitted non-audit services provided by our independent auditors. Pre-
approval is generally provided for up to one year, is detailed as to the particular category of services and is subject to a monetary limit.
Our independent auditors and senior management periodically report to the Audit Committee the extent of services provided by the
independent auditors in accordance with the pre-approval, and the fees for the services performed to date. The Audit Committee may
also pre-approve particular services on a case-by-case basis.
Our audit committee will not approve engagements of our independent registered public accounting firm to perform non-audit
services for us if doing so will cause our independent registered public accounting firm to cease to be independent within the meaning
of applicable SEC rules. In other circumstances, our audit committee considers, among other things, whether our independent
registered public accounting firm is able to provide the required services in a more or less effective and efficient manner than other
available service providers.
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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Report. Portions of Item 15 are submitted as separate sections of this
Report:
(1) Financial statements filed as part of this Report:
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as at December 31, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Statements of Operations—Years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) —Years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—December 31, 2014 and 2013
(b) The exhibits listed in the Exhibits Index immediately preceding such exhibits are filed as part of this Report
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ITEM 8—FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following financial statements of BIO-key International, Inc. are included herein at the indicated page numbers:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as at December 31, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Statements of Operations—Years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) —Years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements—December 31, 2014 and 2013
40
41
42
43
44
45
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
BIO-key International, Inc.
North Billerica, MA
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of BIO-key International, Inc. and Subsidiary (the “Company”) as of
December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit) 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 consolidated 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 audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated
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 consolidated financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management as well as evaluating the overall
consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe 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
the Company as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then
ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going
concern. As disclosed in the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered substantial net losses in recent years, has
an accumulated deficit at December 31, 2014 and is dependent on debt and equity financing to fund its operations, all of which raise
substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding these matters are
disclosed in Note A. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.
/s/ Rotenberg Meril Solomon Bertiger & Guttilla, P.C.
ROTENBERG MERIL SOLOMON BERTIGER & GUTTILLA, P.C.
Saddle Brook, New Jersey
March 31, 2015
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BIO-key International, Inc. and Subsidiary
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Due from factor
Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other
Total current assets
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net
Deposits and other assets
Intangible assets—less accumulated amortization
Total non-current assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Deferred revenue
Warrant liabilities
Total current liabilities
Warrant liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
Commitments and Contingencies
$
$
$
December 31,
2014
2013
843,632 $
625,341
76,657
11,825
236,429
1,793,884
103,509
8,712
161,344
273,565
2,067,449 $
347,311 $
488,617
429,233
43,227
1,308,388
-
1,308,388
2,023,349
284,025
2,449
9,376
73,482
2,392,681
125,062
8,712
174,950
308,724
2,701,405
540,912
338,321
528,160
-
1,407,393
243,077
1,650,470
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock — authorized, 170,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding; 66,001,260
and 57,921,258 of $.0001 par value at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013,
respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated deficit
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
6,600
57,506,605
(56,754,144)
759,061
2,067,449 $
5,792
55,915,715
(54,870,572)
1,050,935
2,701,405
$
All BIO-key shares issued and outstanding for all periods reflect BIO-key’s 1-for-2 reverse stock split, which was effective February 3,
2015.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues
Services
License fees and other
Costs and other expenses
Cost of services
Cost of license fees and other
Gross Profit
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative
Research, development and engineering
Operating loss
Other income (deductions)
Interest income
Interest expense
Gain on derivative liabilities
Income taxes
Net loss
Basic and Diluted Loss per Common Share
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic and Diluted
Years ended December 31,
2014
2013
1,489,820 $
2,516,036
4,005,856
445,803
302,947
748,750
3,257,106
988,003
997,973
1,985,976
145,702
241,326
387,028
1,598,948
3,670,090
1,626,136
5,296,226
(2,039,120)
2,776,559
1,344,070
4,120,629
(2,521,681)
7
-
157,253
(1,712)
155,548
(1,883,572) $
7
(136,484)
78,812
(2,805)
(60,470)
(2,582,151)
(0.03) $
(0.06)
59,047,282
45,895,946
$
$
$
All per-share amounts and BIO-key shares outstanding for all periods reflect BIO-key’s 1-for-2 reverse stock split, which was effective
February 3, 2015.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Common Stock
Shares
Amount
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2012
39,077,807 $
3,907 $ 51,066,532 $ (52,288,421) $ (1,217,982)
Issuance of common stock and warrants
pursuant to security purchase agreements
18,587,139
1,859
5,647,935
—
5,649,794
Issuance of common stock pursuant to anti-
dilution rights
Issuance of common stock in exchange for
options exercised
Derivative liabilities associated with security
purchase agreements
Stock issuance costs
Share-based compensation
Reclassification of derivative liability
Net loss
206,033
50,279
---
—
—
---
—
21
5
---
—
—
----
—
(21)
(5)
—
—
—
—
(346,214)
(648,116)
81,642
113,962
—
---
—
—
---
(2,582,151)
(346,214)
(648,116)
81,642
113,962
(2,582,151)
Balance as of December 31, 2013
57,921,258 $
5,792 $ 55,915,715 $ (54,870,572) $ 1,050,935
Issuance of common stock and warrants
pursuant to security purchase agreements
7,974,999
797
1,594,203
—
1,595,000
Issuance of common stock in exchange for
cashless exercise of warrants
Issuance of common stock in exchange for
cashless exercise of options
Reclassification of derivative liability
Repurchase of warrants
Stock issuance costs
Share-based compensation
Net loss
76,830
28,173
—
—
—
—
—
8
3
—
—
—
—
—
(8)
—
—
(3)
42,597
(150,000)
(103,157)
207,258
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1,883,572)
—
42,597
(150,000)
(103,157)
207,258
(1,883,572)
Balance as of December 31, 2014
66,001,260 $
6,600 $ 57,506,605 $ (56,754,144) $
759,061
All BIO-key share amounts for all periods reflect BIO-key’s 1-for-2 reverse stock split, which was effective February 3, 2015.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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BIO-key International, Inc. and Subsidiary
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used for operating activities:
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Depreciation
Amortization:
Intangible assets
Deferred costs
Share-based compensation
Gain on derivative liabilities
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable trade
Due from factor
Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Deferred revenue
Net cash used for operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures
Net cash used for investing activities
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuances of common stock
Repurchase of outstanding warrants
Costs to issue common stock and Note Payable
Repayment of notes payable – related party
Proceeds from issuance of Note Payable
Repayment of Note Payable
Net cash provided by financing activities
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR
Years ended December 31,
2014
2013
$
(1,883,572) $
(2,582,151)
-
40,186
13,606
-
207,258
(157,253)
(341,316)
(74,208)
(2,449)
(162,947)
(193,601)
150,296
(98,927)
(2,502,927)
-
28,618
20,961
107,203
81,642
(78,812)
320,759
187,455
(5,190)
(48,394)
(480,364)
(255,278)
19,640
(2,683,911)
(18,633)
(18,633)
(129,413)
(129,413)
1,595,000
(150,000)
(103,157)
-
-
-
1,341,843
(1,179,717)
2,023,349
843,632 $
5,649,793
-
(575,681)
(321,428)
497,307
(497,307)
4,752,684
1,939,360
83,989
2,023,349
$
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for:
Interest
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Reclassification of derivative liability to additional paid-in capital
Issuance of warrants for deferred financing costs and equity raise
Unpaid costs to issue common stock
Years ended December 31,
2014
2013
$
$
— $
77,216
42,597 $
-
-
113,962
89,637
90,000
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2014 and 2013
NOTE A —THE COMPANY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Business
The Company, founded in 1993, develops and markets proprietary fingerprint identification biometric technology and software
solutions. The Company also deliver advanced identification solutions and information services to law enforcement departments,
public safety agencies and other government and private sector customers. Our mobile wireless technology provides first responders
with critical, reliable, real-time data and images from local, state and national databases.
Basis of Presentation
The Company has incurred significant losses to date, and at December 31, 2014, it had an accumulated deficit of approximately
$57 million. In addition, broad commercial acceptance of the Company’s technology is critical to the Company’s success and ability to
generate future revenues. At December 31, 2014, our total cash and cash equivalents were approximately $844,000, as compared to
approximately $2,023,000 at December 31, 2013.
As discussed below, the Company has financed itself in the past through access to the capital markets by issuing secured and
convertible debt securities, convertible preferred stock, common stock, and recently through factoring receivables. The Company
currently requires approximately $475,000 per month to conduct operations, a monthly amount that it has been unable to achieve
through revenue generation.
If the Company is unable to generate sufficient revenue to meet our goals, it will need to obtain additional third-party financing to
(i) conduct the sales, marketing and technical support necessary to execute its plan to substantially grow operations, increase
revenue and serve a significant customer base; and (ii) provide working capital. No assurance can be given that any form of
additional financing will be available on terms acceptable to the Company, that adequate financing will be obtained by the Company
in order to meet its needs, or that such financing would not be dilutive to existing shareholders.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America ("GAAP"), which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern, and assumes continuity of
operations, realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The matters
described in the preceding paragraphs raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Recoverability of a major portion of the recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying balance sheet is dependent upon the
Company’s ability to meet its financing requirements on a continuing basis, and become profitable in its future operations. The
accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of
recorded assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in
existence.
Effective February 3, 2015, the Company implemented a reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock at a ratio of 1 - for -
2 shares. All share figures and results are reflected on a post-split basis. See Note L.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
A summary of the significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated
financial statements follows:
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1. Basis of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BIO-key International, Inc. and its wholly-owned
subsidiary (collectively, the “Company”). Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
2. Use of Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP as set forth in the Financial Accounting Standards
Board’s (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) and consider the various staff accounting bulletins and other applicable
guidance issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These accounting principles require us to make certain
estimates, judgments and assumptions. The Company believes that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which it relies
are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made.
These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial
statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. To the extent there are material
differences between these estimates, judgments or assumptions and actual results, its consolidated financial statements will be
affected. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require
management’s judgment in its application. There are also areas in which management’s judgment in selecting among available
alternatives would not produce a materially different result.
3. Revenue Recognition
Revenues from software licensing are recognized in accordance with ASC 985-605, "Software Revenue Recognition."
Accordingly, revenue from software licensing is recognized when all of the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is probable.
The Company intends to enter into arrangements with end users for items which may include software license fees, and services
or various combinations thereof. For each arrangement, revenues will be recognized when evidence of an agreement has been
documented, the fees are fixed or determinable, collection of fees is probable, delivery of the product has occurred and no other
significant obligations remain.
Multiple-Element Arrangements: For multiple-element arrangements, the Company applies the residual method in accordance
with ASC 985-605. The residual method requires that the portion of the total arrangement fee attributable to the undelivered elements
be deferred based on its vendor-specific objective evidence ("VSOE") of fair value and subsequently recognized as the service is
delivered. The difference between the total arrangement fee and the amount deferred for the undelivered elements is recognized as
revenue related to the delivered elements, which is generally the software license. VSOE of fair value for all elements in an
arrangement is based upon the normal pricing for those products and services when sold separately. VSOE of fair value for support
services is additionally determined by the renewal rate in customer contracts. The Company has established VSOE of fair value for
support as well as consulting services.
License Revenues: Amounts allocated to license revenues are recognized at the time of delivery of the software and all other
revenue recognition criteria discussed above have been met.
Revenue from licensing software, which requires significant customization and modification, is recognized using the percentage
of completion method, based on the hours of effort incurred by the Company in relation to the total estimated hours to complete. In
instances where third party hardware, software or services form a significant portion of a customer’s contract, the Company
recognizes revenue for the element of software customization by the percentage of completion method described above. Otherwise,
third party hardware, software, and services are recognized upon shipment or acceptance as appropriate. If the Company makes
different judgments or utilizes different estimates of the total amount of work expected to be required to customize or modify the
software, the timing and revenue recognition, from period to period, and the margins on the project in the reporting period, may differ
materially from amounts reported. Anticipated contract losses are recognized as soon as they become known and are estimable.
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Service Revenues: Revenues from services are comprised of maintenance and consulting and implementation services.
Maintenance revenues include providing for unspecified when-and-if available product updates and customer telephone support
services, and are recognized ratably over the term of the service period. Consulting services are generally sold on a time-and-
materials basis and include a range of services including installation of software and assisting in the design of interfaces to allow the
software to operate in customized environments. Services are generally separable from other elements under the arrangement since
performance of the services are not essential to the functionality of any other element of the transaction and are described in the
contract such that the total price of the arrangement would be expected to vary as the result of the inclusion or exclusion of the
services. Revenues from services are generally recognized as the services are performed.
The Company provides customers, free of charge or at a minimal cost, testing kits which potential licensing customers may use
to test compatibility/acceptance of the Company’s technology with the customer’s intended applications.
Costs and other expenses: Includes professional compensation and other direct contract expenses, as well as costs attributable
to the support of client service professional staff, depreciation and amortization costs related to assets used in revenue-generating
activities, and other costs attributable to serving the Company’s client base. Professional compensation consists of payroll costs and
related benefits including stock-based compensation and bonuses. Other direct contract expenses include costs directly attributable
to client engagements, such as out-of-pocket costs including travel and subsistence for client service professional staff, costs of
hardware and software and costs of subcontractors. The allocation of lease and facilities charges for occupied offices is included in
costs of service.
The Company accounts for its warranties under the FASB ASC 450, “Contingencies.” The Company generally warrants that its
products are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of initial receipt by its customers.
The warranty does not cover any losses or damage that occurs as a result of improper installation, misuse or neglect or repair or
modification by anyone other than the Company or its authorized repair agent. The Company’s policy is to accrue anticipated
warranty costs based upon historical percentages of items returned for repair within one year of the initial sale. The Company’s repair
rate of products under warranty has been minimal, and a historical percentage has not been established. The Company’s software
license agreements generally include certain provisions for indemnifying customers against liabilities if the Company’s software
products infringe upon a third party’s intellectual property rights. The Company has not provided for any reserves for warranty
liabilities as it was determined to be immaterial.
4. Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. At December 31, 2014 and 2013,
cash equivalents consisted of a money market account.
5. Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are carried at original amount less an estimate made for doubtful receivables based on a review of all
outstanding amounts on a monthly basis. Management determines the allowance for doubtful receivables by regularly evaluating
individual customer receivables and considering a customer’s financial condition, credit history, and current economic conditions.
Accounts receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts receivable previously written off are recorded
when received. Accounts receivable at December 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of the following:
Accounts receivable
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts receivable, net allowances for doubtful accounts
December 31,
2014
2013
$
$
645,867 $
(20,526)
304,551
(20,526)
625,341 $
284,025
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The allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
Year Ended December 31, 2014
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Balance at
Beginning of
Year
Charged to
Costs
and Expenses
Deductions From
Reserves
Balance at
End of Year
$
$
20,526 $
20,526 $
- $
- $
- $
20,526
- $
20,526
6. Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Intangible Assets and Depreciation and Amortization
Equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided for in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of
depreciable assets to operations over the estimated service lives, principally using straight-line methods. Leasehold improvements
are amortized over the shorter of the life of the improvement or the lease term, using the straight-line method.
The estimated useful lives used to compute depreciation and amortization for financial reporting purposes are as follows:
Equipment and leasehold improvements
Equipment (years)
Furniture and fixtures (years)
Software (years)
Leasehold improvements
3
3
2014
-
-
3
life or lease term
5
5
Intangible assets consist of patents. Patent costs are capitalized until patents are awarded. Upon award, such costs are
amortized using the straight-line method over their respective economic lives. If a patent is denied, all costs are charged to
operations in that year.
7. Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets, including Intangible Assets
The Company reviews long-lived assets, including intangible assets subject to amortization, whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is
measured by comparison of their carrying amount to the future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If such
assets are considered impaired, the impairment to be recognized is equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the assets
exceeds their fair value determined by either a quoted market price, if any, or a value determined by utilizing a discounted cash flow
technique. In assessing recoverability, the Company must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and discount
factors. If these estimates or related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to record impairment charges.
Intangible assets with determinable lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives, based upon the pattern in which the
expected benefits will be realized, or on a straight-line basis, whichever is greater. We did not record any impairment charges in any
of the years presented.
8. Advertising Expense
The Company expenses the costs of advertising as incurred. Advertising expenses for 2014 and 2013 were approximately
$252,000 and $178,000, respectively.
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9. Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue includes customer advances and amounts that have been billed per the contractual terms but have not been
recognized as revenue. The majority of these amounts are related to maintenance contracts for which the revenue is recognized
ratably over the applicable term, which generally is 12 months from the date the customer is delivered the products.
10. Research and Development Expenditures
Research and development expenses include costs directly attributable to the conduct of research and development programs
primarily related to the development of our software products and improving the efficiency and capabilities of our existing software.
Such costs include salaries, payroll taxes, employee benefit costs, materials, supplies, depreciation on research equipment, services
provided by outside contractors, and the allocable portions of facility costs, such as rent, utilities, insurance, repairs and maintenance,
depreciation and general support services. All costs associated with research and development are expensed as incurred.
11. Earnings Per Share of Common Stock (“EPS”)
The Company’s EPS is calculated by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders by the weighted-average
number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted EPS includes the effect from potential issuances of
common stock, such as stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants, when the effect of their inclusion is
dilutive. See Note P - Earnings Per Share “EPS” for additional information.
12. Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for share based compensation in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718-10, “Compensation —
Stock Compensation,” which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock awards at fair value on date of grant and
recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. The majority of its share-based compensation
arrangements vest over either a three or four year vesting schedule. The Company expenses its share-based compensation under
the ratable method, which treats each vesting tranche as if it were an individual grant. The fair value of stock options is determined
using the Black-Scholes valuation model, and requires the input of highly subjective assumptions. These assumptions include
estimating the length of time employees will retain their vested stock options before exercising them (the “expected option term”), the
estimated volatility of its common stock price over the option’s expected term, the risk-free interest rate over the option’s expected
term, and the Company’s expected annual dividend yield. Changes in these subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimate
of fair value of stock-based compensation and consequently, the related amount recognized as an expense in the consolidated
statements of operations. As required under the accounting rules, the Company reviews its valuation assumptions at each grant date
and, as a result, the Company is likely to change its valuation assumptions used to value employee stock-based awards granted in
future periods. The values derived from using the Black-Scholes model are recognized as expense over the service period, net of
estimated forfeitures (the number of individuals that will ultimately not complete their vesting requirements). The estimation of stock
awards that will ultimately vest requires significant judgment. The Company considers many factors when estimating expected
forfeitures, including types of awards, employee class, and historical experience. Actual results, and future changes in estimates, may
differ substantially from current estimates.
The compensation expense recognized under ASC 718 amounted to $207,258 and $81,642 for 2014 and 2013 respectively.
The following table presents share-based compensation expenses included in the Company’s consolidated statements of
operations:
Selling, general and administrative
Research, development and engineering
Year ended
December 31,
2014
2013
$
$
161,466 $
45,792
207,258 $
60,151
21,491
81,642
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Valuation Assumptions for Stock Options
For 2014 and 2013, 1,835,000 and 1,175,000 stock options were granted, respectively. The fair value of each option was
estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
Risk free interest rate
Expected life of options (in years)
Expected dividends
Volatility of stock price
Year ended
December 31,
2014
2013
1.34%
4.5
0%
119%
0.68%
4.5
0%
139%
The stock volatility for each grant is determined based on the review of the experience of the weighted average of historical daily
price changes of the Company’s common stock over the expected option term. The expected term was determined using the
simplified method for estimating expected option life, which qualify as “plain-vanilla” options; and the risk-free rate is based on the
U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the expected life of the option.
13. Derivative Liabilities
In connection with the issuances of equity instruments or debt, the Company may issue options or warrants to purchase common
stock. In certain circumstances, these options or warrants may be classified as liabilities, rather than as equity. In addition, the equity
instrument or debt may contain embedded derivative instruments, such as conversion options or listing requirements, which in certain
circumstances may be required to be bifurcated from the associated host instrument and accounted for separately as a derivative
liability instrument. The Company accounts for derivative liability instruments under the provisions of FASB ASC 815, “Derivatives
and Hedging.”
14. Deferred Costs
Costs incurred with obtaining and executing debt arrangements are capitalized and amortized to interest expense using the effective
interest method over the term of the related debt.
15. Income Taxes
The provision for, or benefit from, income taxes includes deferred taxes resulting from the temporary differences in income for
financial and tax purposes using the liability method. Such temporary differences result primarily from the differences in the carrying
value of assets and liabilities. Future realization of deferred income tax assets requires sufficient taxable income within the carryback,
carryforward period available under tax law. The Company evaluates, on a quarterly basis whether, based on all available evidence,
if it is probable that the deferred income tax assets are realizable. Valuation allowances are established when it is more likely than not
that the tax benefit of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The evaluation, as prescribed by ASC 740-10, “Income Taxes,”
includes the consideration of all available evidence, both positive and negative, regarding historical operating results including recent
years with reported losses, the estimated timing of future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, estimated future taxable
income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, and potential tax planning strategies which may be employed
to prevent an operating loss or tax credit carryforward from expiring unused. Because of the Company’s historical performance and
estimated future taxable income, a full valuation allowance has been established.
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The Company accounts for uncertain tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740-10-05, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes.” The ASC clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. The ASC
prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax
position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The ASC provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and
penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.
16. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Effective January 1, 2014, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-11, “Income Taxes (Topic
740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit
Carryforward Exists” (“ASU 2013-11”). ASU 2013-11 is expected to reduce diversity in practice by providing guidance on the
presentation of unrecognized tax benefits and will better reflect the manner in which an entity would settle at the reporting date any
additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position when net operating loss carryforwards, similar tax
losses, or tax credit carryforwards exist. The amendments in this update should be applied prospectively for annual and interim
periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial
statements.
In May 2014, ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” was issued. The comprehensive new standard will
supersede existing revenue recognition guidance and require revenue to be recognized when promised goods or services are
transferred to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those
goods or services. The guidance will also require that certain contract costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract, such as sales
commissions, be capitalized as an asset and amortized as revenue is recognized. Adoption of the new rules could affect the timing of
both revenue recognition and the incurrence of contract costs for certain transactions. The guidance permits two implementation
approaches, one requiring retrospective application of the new standard with restatement of prior years and one requiring prospective
application of the new standard with disclosure of results under old standards. The new standard is effective for reporting periods
beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is not permitted. For us, the new standard will be effective January 1, 2017.
The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption and the implementation approach to be used.
In June 2014, ASU 2014-12, “Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance
Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period” (“ASU No. 2014-12”) was issued. ASU No. 2014-12 requires that a
performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period is treated as a performance
condition. An entity should recognize compensation cost in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will
be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the periods for which the requisite service has already been
rendered. If the performance target becomes probable of being achieved before the end of the requisite service period, the remaining
unrecognized compensation cost should be recognized prospectively over the remaining requisite service period. The total amount of
compensation cost recognized during and after the requisite service period should reflect the number of awards that are expected to
vest and should be adjusted to reflect those awards that ultimately vest. ASU 2014-12 becomes effective for interim and annual
periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of
adopting ASU 2014-12 on its consolidated financial statements but the adoption is not expected to have a significant impact.
In June 2014, ASU 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of
Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” (“ASU No. 2014-15”) was issued. Before the issuance of
ASU 2014-15, there was no guidance in U.S. GAAP about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial
doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern or to provide related footnote disclosures. This guidance is expected to
reduce the diversity in the timing and content of footnote disclosures. ASU 2014-15 requires management to assess an entity’s ability
to continue as a going concern by incorporating and expanding upon certain principles that are currently in U.S. auditing standards as
specified in the guidance. ASU 2014-15 becomes effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016 and for annual and
interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of adopting ASU 2014-15 on
its consolidated financial statements but the adoption is not expected to have a significant impact.
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In January 2015, ASU No. 2015-01, “Income Statement – Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying
Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary items” (“ASU 2015-01”) was issued. ASU 2015-01
eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. ASU 2015-01 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those
fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. A reporting entity may apply the amendments prospectively. A reporting entity also
may apply the amendments retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Early adoption is permitted
provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the
effects of adopting ASU 2014-15 on its consolidated financial statements but the adoption is not expected to have a significant impact.
Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standard if currently adopted would
have a material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
NOTE B—FACTORING
Due from factor consisted of the following as of December 31:
Year Ended December 31, 2014
Factored accounts receivable
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Factored accounts receivable
Original Invoice
Value
Factored
Amount
Factored
Balance due
$
$
306,625 $
229,968 $
76,657
9,795 $
7,346 $
2,449
As of December 2011, the Company entered into a 24 month accounts receivable factoring arrangement with a financial
institution (the “Factor”). Pursuant to the terms of the arrangement, the Company, from time to time, sells to the Factor certain of its
accounts receivable balances on a non-recourse basis for credit approved accounts. The Factor remits 75% of the accounts
receivable balance to the Company (the “Advance Amount”), with the remaining balance, less fees to be forwarded to the Company
once the Factor collects the full accounts receivable balance from the customer. Factoring fees range from 2.75% to 15% of the face
value of the invoice factored, and are determined by the number of days required for collection of the invoice. In April 2012, the terms
were updated from monthly to quarterly, and the 24-month arrangement was extended to August 1, 2014. In July of 2014, the
arrangement was extended to July 31, 2016.
NOTE C—FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, due from factor, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are carried at, or
approximate, fair value because of their short-term nature.
The fair value of the warrant liabilities are measured at fair value using the following assumptions:
Risk free interest rate
Expected term
Expected dividends
Volatility of stock price
2014
0.59% - 0.61%
1.82 - 1.86
0
79.3% - 79.7%
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For the anti-dilution features, the Company utilized the Monte Carlo simulation. The stock volatility for each grant is determined
based on the review of the experience of the weighted average of historical daily price changes of the Company’s common stock over
the expected term and the risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods
corresponding with the expected term of the derivative.
The warrant liabilities are considered Level 3 liabilities on the fair value hierarchy as the determination of fair value includes
various assumptions about of future activities and the Company’s stock prices and historical volatility as inputs.
The table below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for the liabilities measured at fair value using
significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). There were no assets as of or during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
measured using significant unobservable inputs.
Fair Value Measurements Using
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3):
Compensatory Warrant (Note L3)
Fair value at January 1, 2014
Loss on derivative
Transfer to additional paid-in-capital
Value at December 31, 2014
Warrants issued Under PI SPA (Note L2c)
Fair value at January 1, 2014
Gain on derivative
Value at December 31, 2014
36,370
6,227
(42,597)
-
206,707
(163,480)
43,227
Balance, December 31, 2014
$
43,227
NOTE D—CONCENTRATION OF RISK
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to risk primarily consist of cash and accounts receivables.
The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents with various financial institutions, which, at times may exceed the amounts
insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The exposure to the Company is solely dependent upon daily bank balances
and the respective strength of the financial institutions. The Company has not incurred any losses on these accounts. At December
31, 2014 and 2013, amounts in excess of insured limits were approximately $586,000 and $1,535,000, respectively.
The Company extends credit to customers on an unsecured basis in the normal course of business. The Company’s policy is to
perform an analysis of the recoverability of its receivables at the end of each reporting period and to establish allowances where
appropriate. The Company analyzes historical bad debts and contract losses, customer concentrations, and customer credit-
worthiness when evaluating the adequacy of the allowances.
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The Company had certain customers whose revenue individually represented 10% or more of the Company’s total revenue, as
follows:
Customer A
Customer B
Customer C
Customer D
Customer E
Years Ended December 31,
2014
2013
44%
11%
10%
*
*
*
*
*
19%
15%
* Less than 10% of total revenue
The Company had certain customers whose accounts receivable balances individually represented 10% or more of the
Company’s total accounts receivable, as follows:
As of December 31,
2014
2013
62%
*
*
50%
Customer A
Customer F
* Less than 10% of total accounts receivable
NOTE E—EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS
Equipment and leasehold improvements consisted of the following as of December 31:
Equipment
Furniture and fixtures
Software
Leasehold improvements
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Total
$
2014
2013
395,546 $
139,779
28,624
53,948
617,897
378,074
138,618
28,624
53,948
599,264
(514,388)
(474,202)
$
103,509 $
125,062
Depreciation and amortization were $40,186 and $28,618 for 2014 and 2013, respectively.
NOTE F—INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consisted of the following as of December 31:
2014
2013
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Amount
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Amount
Patents and patents
pending
Total
$
$
287,248 $
(125,904) $
161,344 $
287,248 $
(112,298) $
174,950
287,248 $
(125,904) $
161,344 $
287,248 $
(112,298) $
174,950
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Aggregate amortization expense for 2014 and 2013 was $13,606 and $20,961 respectively. The estimated aggregate
amortization expense of intangible assets for the years following December 31, 2014 is approximately $14,000 per year for 2015
through 2019, and approximately $91,000 thereafter.
NOTE G—ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of December 31:
Compensation
Compensated absences
Dividends payable
Accrued legal and accounting fees
Sales tax payable
Other
Total
2014
2013
$
203,349 $
116,439
3,435
92,000
55,436
17,958
11,102
112,609
3,435
84,609
54,382
72,184
$
488,617 $
338,321
NOTE H—RELATED PARTY
Consulting Arrangement with Thomas J. Colatosti (“Colatosti”)
In connection with his appointment to the Board of Directors in September 2002, and as acting Chief Financial Officer from
November 2008 to December 2009, the Company had entered into a number of consulting arrangements with Thomas Colatosti.
Under the most recent arrangement, which was entered into on January 12, 2010, Mr. Colatosti provided services to the Company
and its subsidiaries and affiliates for the two-year term ended December 31, 2011 at a rate of $5,000 per month. At December 31,
2013, Mr. Colatosti was owed $50,000, which was included in accounts payable. The amount was fully paid during 2014.
NOTE I—DEFERRED REVENUE
Deferred revenue represents unearned revenue on maintenance contracts. Maintenance contracts include provisions for
unspecified when-and-if available product updates and customer telephone support services, and are recognized ratably over the
term of the service period. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, amounts in deferred revenue were approximately $429,000 and
$528,000, respectively.
NOTE J—SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company has determined that its continuing operations are one discrete segment consisting of Biometric products.
Geographically, North American sales accounted for approximately 91% and 97% of the Company’s total revenues for 2014 and
2013, respectively.
NOTE K—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Leases
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The Company does not own any real estate but conducts operations from three leased premises. These non-cancelable
operating leases expire at various dates through 2018. In addition to base rent, the Company pays for property taxes, maintenance,
insurance and other occupancy expenses according to the terms of the individual leases.
Future minimum rental commitments of non-cancelable operating leases are approximately as follows:
Years ending December 31,
2015
2016
2017
2018
$
$
144,249
147,732
152,364
103,829
548,174
Rental expense was approximately $174,000 and $159,000 during 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Lawsuit
On or about March 13, 2014, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. filed a lawsuit against us the Company in the Superior
Court of Monmouth County, New Jersey (MON-L-1042-14) alleging a breach of a license agreement and seeking return of all
amounts paid under the license in the amount of $718,500. We have denied all claims and asserted a counterclaim against LifeSouth
for non-payment of support and maintenance service fees. Discovery has commenced and is proceeding. We have filed a motion
seeking summary judgment in our favor with respect to all claims.
NOTE L— EQUITY
1. Redeemable Preferred Stock
Within the limits and restrictions provided in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, the Board of Directors has the authority,
without further action by the shareholders, to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.0001 par value per share, in one or
more series, and to fix, as to any such series, any dividend rate, redemption price, preference on liquidation or dissolution, sinking
fund terms, conversion rights, voting rights, and any other preference or special rights and qualifications.
2. Common Stock
Effective February 3, 2015, the Company implemented a reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock at a ratio of 1 - for -
2. The number of authorized shares and the par value of the Company's common stock and preferred stock were not affected by
the reverse stock split. Stockholders who otherwise would be entitled to receive fractional shares were rounded up to the nearest
whole share. The reverse stock split became effective on the OTCQB at the opening of trading on February 6, 2015.
Holders of common stock have equal rights to receive dividends when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors, out of funds
legally available therefor. Holders of common stock have one vote for each share held of record and do not have cumulative voting
rights.
Holders of common stock are entitled, upon liquidation of the Company, to share ratably in the net assets available for distribution,
subject to the rights, if any, of holders of any preferred stock then outstanding. Shares of common stock are not redeemable and have
no preemptive or similar rights. All outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and nonassessable.
Issuances of Common Stock
a) Securities Purchase Agreements dated February 26, 2013
Pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated February 26, 2013 by and between the Company and DRNC (the
“InterDigital SPA”), the Company issued to DRNC 2,013,468 post-split shares of its common stock at a purchase price $0.20 per post-
split share, for an aggregate purchase price of $402,693. DRNC had anti-dilution rights under the InterDigital SPA that required the
Company to issue additional shares to DRNC on a full-ratchet basis if the Company, within the nine months following February 26,
2013, sold or issued any common stock or common stock equivalents (other than sales or issuances to directors, officers, employees
or independent contractors in the ordinary course of business for compensation purposes and stock splits and stock dividends
payable in respect of the Company’s common stock) having a purchase, exercise or conversion price per post-split share of less than
$0.20. No shares were issued under the anti-dilution rights due to subsequent issuances.
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Concurrently with the closing of the transaction described above, the Company closed an equity financing with a number of
private investors pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Private Investor SPA”). Pursuant to the Private Investor SPA, the
Company issued to such investors 2,500,000 post-split shares of its common stock at a purchase price $0.20 per post-split share, for
an aggregate purchase price of $500,000.
In connection with the share issuances described above, the Company incurred costs of $46,176, which were offset against
additional paid-in capital.
The shares of common stock were subject to registration clauses. The Company filed a registration statement on November 22,
2013 and such registration was declared effective on December 31, 2013. See Note L2d.
b) Securities Purchase Agreement dated July 23, 2013
Pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated July 23, 2013, by and between the Company and a number of private and
institutional investors (the “July Private Investor SPA”), the Company issued units to such investors consisting of 1,750,003 post-split
shares of common stock and 1,750,003 warrants to purchase additional shares of common stock, at a purchase price of $0.60 per
unit for an aggregate purchase price of $1,050,000. The Investors have anti-dilution rights under the July Private Investors SPA that
require the Company to issue additional shares to Investors on an average-weighted basis if the Company, within the six months
following July 23, 2013, sells or issues any common stock or common stock equivalents (other than sales or issuances to directors,
officers, employees or independent contractors in the ordinary course of business for compensation purposes and stock splits and
stock dividends payable in respect of the Company’s common stock) having a purchase, exercise or conversion price per share of
less than $0.60 (see Note L2c below where the anti-dilution rights were triggered). The warrants were immediately exercisable at an
exercise price of $0.80 per post-split share and have a term of five years. Effective November 22, 2013, the Company agreed to
reduce the exercise price of the warrants to $0.50 per post-split share.
In connection with the share issuances described above, the Company incurred costs of $135,594, including filing costs for the
associated Registration Statement filed with the SEC pursuant to the registration rights clause in the July 2013 Private Investors
SPA, which were offset against additional paid-in capital.
The shares of common stock and the shares of common stock underlying the warrants were subject to a registration clause. The
Company filed a registration statement on November 22, 2013 and such registration was declared effective on December 31, 2013.
See Note L2d.
Based on an evaluation as discussed in FASB ASC 815-15, “Embedded Derivatives” and FASB ASC 815-40-15, “Contracts in
Entity’s Own Equity - Scope and Scope Exceptions,” the Company determined that the anti-dilution feature in the common stock
issued was not considered indexed to its own stock because neither the occurrence of a sale of equity securities by the issuer at
market nor the issuance of another equity contract with a lower strike price is an input to the fair value of a fixed-for-fixed option or
forward on equity shares. As such, the anti-dilution feature should be bifurcated from the common stock and accounted for as a
derivative liability.
The Company initially recorded derivative liabilities equal to their estimated fair value of $20,323. Such amount was also
recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in capital. As discussed in Item c) below, the down round feature was triggered. As such,
the Company marked-to-market the derivative liabilities at the dates of issuances. In addition, the Company was required to mark-to-
market the derivative liabilities at December 31, 2013. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded a loss on the
change in fair value of the anti-dilution rights of $93,639. The Company did not value the derivative liability at December 31, 2013. At
such date, the Company determined that it was still highly unlikely that an equity financing would occur prior to January 23, 2014, the
expiration date of the down round feature. Such conclusion was based upon the discussion noted in Note L2c below.
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As discussed above, in November 2013, the Company agreed to reduce the exercise price of the warrants. Under GAAP, the
warrants have to be revalued and a charge recorded if the value of the warrants under the new terms exceeds the value of the
warrants under the old terms on the day before the change. No charge was recorded as the value of the “new” warrants was less
than the value of the “old” warrants.
c) Securities Purchase Agreements dated October 25, 2013 and November 8, 2013
Pursuant to a series of Private Investors Securities Purchase Agreements (the “PI SPA”), on October 25, 2013 and November 8,
2013, the Company issued to certain private investors an aggregate of 12,323,668 units consisting of 12,323,668 post-split shares of
common stock (the “Shares”) and warrants to purchase an additional 12,323,668 post-split shares of our common stock (the
“Warrants”) for an aggregate purchase price of $3,697,100. Each unit had a purchase price of $0.30 and consisted of one share of
common stock and one Warrant. The Warrants are immediately exercisable at an exercise price of $0.50 per post-split share, have a
term of three years, and are exercisable on a cashless basis if at any time following the nine month anniversary of the issuance date,
there is not an effective registration statement covering the public resale of the shares of Common Stock underlying the Warrants.
In connection with the share issuances described above, the Company incurred costs of $466,346, including filing costs for the
associated Registration Statement filed with the SEC pursuant to the registration rights clause in the October and November 2013
Private Investors SPA, which were offset against additional paid-in capital.
Investors in the PI SPA have certain anti-dilution rights which required the Company to issue additional shares of common stock
to the investors if within the nine months following November 8, 2013, the Company, sells or issues any common stock or common
stock equivalents (other than sales or issuances to directors, officers, employees or independent contractors in the ordinary course of
business for compensation purposes and stock splits and stock dividends payable in respect of the Company’s common stock) having
a purchase, exercise or conversion price per post-split share of less than $0.30.
Based on an evaluation as discussed in FASB ASC 815-15, “Embedded Derivatives” and FASB ASC 815-40-15, “Contracts in
Entity’s Own Equity - Scope and Scope Exceptions,” the Company determined that the anti-dilution features in the common stock
issued were not considered indexed to its own stock because neither the occurrence of a sale of equity securities by the issuer at
market nor the issuance of another equity contract with a lower strike price is an input to the fair value of a fixed-for-fixed option or
forward on equity shares. As such, the anti-dilution features should be bifurcated from the common stock and accounted for as a
derivative liability.
The Company did not value the derivative liability. One of the key determinants of the Company’s decision to not value the
derivative liability was the high likelihood that a future financing would not occur that would trigger the down round feature. Whether a
future equity financing would occur would be determined by the cash needs of the Company and management’s willingness to trigger
the down round feature. The Company’s reasons were as follows:
1. The Company’s cash position after the completion of the PI SPA.
2. The stock price of the Company’s common stock.
3. The lack of enough available authorized shares to complete a large offering.
Under GAAP, the Company is required to mark-to-market the derivative liability at the end of each reporting period. The Company
did not value the derivative liability at December 31, 2013. At such date, the Company determined that it was still highly unlikely that
an equity financing would occur prior to July 8, 2014, the expiration date of the down round feature. Such conclusion was based upon
the discussion noted above.
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The Shares and shares of common stock underlying the Warrants were subject to a registration rights agreement. The Company
filed a registration statement on November 22, 2013 and such registration was declared effective on December 31, 2013. See Note
L2d. Under the November 2014 Securities Purchase Agreement, warrants to purchase 7,974,999 post-split shares of common stock
previously issued in the November 2013 private placement were cancelled. See Note L2e.
Pursuant to a placement agency letter agreement, the Company paid the placement agent cash commissions equal to 8% of the
gross proceeds of the offering, reimbursed the placement agent for its reasonable out of pocket expenses, and issued to the
placement agent warrants (the “Placement Agent Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 985,893 post-split shares of common stock.
The Placement Agent Warrants have substantially the same terms as the Warrants issued to the investors, except the Placement
Agent Warrants are immediately exercisable on a cashless basis.
The cashless exercise features contained in the warrants are considered to be derivatives and the Company recorded warrant
liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company initially recorded the warrant liabilities equal to their estimated fair value of
$325,891. Such amount was also recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in capital. The Company is required to mark-to-market
the warrant liabilities at the end of each reporting period. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded a gain on
the change in fair value of the cashless exercise features of $163,480, and as of December 31, 2014, the fair value of the cashless
exercise features was $43,227. The fair value of the cashless exercise features was $206,707 as of December 31, 2013.
The sales of securities in this offering triggered the anti-dilution rights set forth in the July Private Investor SPA. As a result, in
connection with the October 25, 2013 closing, the per post-split share purchase price set forth in the July Private Investor SPA was
reduced to $0.5444 resulting in the issuance of 178,726 additional post-split shares of common stock. In connection with the
November 8, 2013 closing, the per post-split share purchase price set forth in the July Private Investor SPA was further reduced to
$0.5368 resulting in the issuance of 27,307 additional post-split shares of common stock.
d) Registration Statement
The Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC to register the public resale of the shares of common stock
issued in the 2013 Securities Purchase Agreements described above. The registration statement was declared effective on
December 31, 2013.
e) Securities Purchase Agreement dated November 13, 2014
Pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated November 13, 2014, by and between the Company and a number of private
and institutional investors (the “November 2014 Private Investor SPA”), the Company issued to certain private investors 7,974,999
post-split shares of common stock and warrants to purchase an additional 11,962,501 post-split shares of common stock for
aggregate gross proceeds of $1,595,000. In addition, for each share purchased in this offering, the investors surrendered to the
Company for cancellation a warrant to acquire one share of our common stock which we previously issued in a private placement
transaction in November 2013. This resulted in the cancellation of warrants to purchase an aggregate of 7,974,999 post-split shares
of common stock. The public resale of these shares was included in an effective registration statement we previously filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The warrants have a term of five years and an exercise price of $0.30 per post-split share. Warrants to purchase 5,981,251 post-
split shares of common stock were immediately exercisable. The remaining warrants to purchase 5,981,250 post-split shares of
common stock became exercisable on the completion of a 1 - for - 2 reverse split of our common stock in February 2015.
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The warrants have customary anti-dilution protections including a “full ratchet” anti-dilution adjustment provision. In addition, if at
any time between now and the two year anniversary of the effective date of the registration statement covering the public resale of
such shares, the Company sells or issues shares of common stock or securities that are convertible into common stock at a price
lower than $0.20 per share, the Company will be required to issue additional shares of common stock for no additional consideration.
The warrants are exercisable on a cashless basis if at any time there is no effective registration statement covering the resale of
the shares of common stock underlying the warrants.
Based on an evaluation as discussed in FASB ASC 815-15, “Embedded Derivatives” and FASB ASC 815-40-15, “Contracts in
Entity’s Own Equity - Scope and Scope Exceptions,” the Company determined that the anti-dilution feature in the common stock
issued was not considered indexed to its own stock because neither the occurrence of a sale of equity securities by the issuer at
market nor the issuance of another equity contract with a lower strike price is an input to the fair value of a fixed-for-fixed option or
forward on equity shares. As such, the anti-dilution features should be bifurcated from the common stock and accounted for as a
derivative liability.
The Company valued the anti-dilution feature using a Monte Carlo simulation at both the date of issuance and December 31,
2014 and determined that the anti-dilution feature had no value.
The Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC to register the public resale of 13,956,250 of the shares of
common stock issued in the 2014 Securities Purchase Agreement described above. The registration statement was declared
effective on January 29, 2015.
f) Employees’ exercise options
During the year ended December 31, 2014, 54,166 stock options were exercised resulting in the cashless issuance of 28,173
post-split shares of common stock. During the year ended December 31, 2013, 89,999 stock options were exercised resulting in the
cashless issuance of 50,279 post-split shares of common stock.
3. Warrants
The Company has issued warrants to certain creditors, investors, investment bankers and consultants. A summary of warrant
activity is as follows:
Weighted
average
exercise
price
Total
Warrants
Weighted
average
remaining
life
(in years)
Aggregate
intrinsic
value
Outstanding, as of January1, 2013
4,125,000 $
0.60
2.97
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Expired
Outstanding, as of December 31, 2013
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Expired
Repurchased
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2014
Exercisable at December 31, 2014
15,209,579
—
—
—
19,334,579
11,962,501
(150,000)
(7,974,999)
(125,000)
(4,000,000)
19,047,081
13,065,816 $
0.50
—
—
—
0.52
0.30
0.20
0.50
0.60
0.60
0.37
0.41
2.79
—
3.91
3.47
—
—
On August 15, 2013, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 150,000 post-split shares of the Company’s common stock to an
independent contractor. On March 11, 2014, the warrant was exercised on a cashless basis resulting in the issuance of 76,830 post-
split shares of common stock.
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The cashless exercise feature contained in the warrant was considered to be a derivative and the Company recorded a warrant
liability on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company recorded the warrant liability equal to its estimated fair value.
The Company was required to mark-to-market the warrant liabilities at the end of each reporting period. As the warrant was
exercised, the Company marked-to-market the warrant on the day before the exercise and such value was then transferred to
additional paid-in capital. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded a loss on the change in fair value of the
cashless exercise feature of $6,227. $42,597, the value of the cashless exercise feature as of March 10, 2014, was transferred to
additional paid-in capital. The fair value of the cashless exercise feature was $36,370 as of December 31, 2013.
On January 27, 2014, the Company repurchased a warrant for the purchase of 4,000,000 post-split shares of common stock from
the Shaar Fund Ltd. at a purchase price of $150,000. The warrant was exercisable at a strike price of $0.60 per post-split share
through December 31, 2015.
NOTE M—STOCK OPTIONS
1999 Stock Option Plan
During 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the 1999 Stock Option Plan (the 1999 Plan). The 1999 Plan was not
presented to stockholders for approval and thus incentive stock options are not available under the plan. Under the 1999 Plan,
1,000,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance to employees, officers, directors, and consultants of the Company at
exercise prices which may not be below 85% of fair market value. The term of nonstatutory stock options granted may not exceed ten
years. Options issued under the Plan vest pursuant to the terms of stock option agreements with the recipients. In the event of a
change in control, as defined, all options outstanding vest immediately. The 1999 Plan expired in August 2009.
2004 Stock Option Plan
On October 12, 2004, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the 2004 Stock Option Plan (the 2004 Plan). The 2004
Plan has not yet been presented to stockholders for approval and thus incentive stock options are not available under this plan.
Under the terms of this plan, 2,000,000 post-split shares of common stock are reserved for issuance to employees, officers, directors,
and consultants of the Company at exercise prices which may not be below 85% of fair market value. The term of stock options
granted may not exceed ten years. Options issued under the Plan vest pursuant to the terms of stock option agreements with the
recipients. In the event of a change in control, as defined, all options outstanding vest immediately. The Plan expired in
October 2014.
Non-Plan Stock Options
Periodically, the Company has granted options outside of the 1999 and 2004 Plans to various employees and consultants. In the
event of change in control, as defined, certain of the non-plan options outstanding vest immediately.
Stock Option Activity
Information summarizing option activity is as follows:
Number of Options
1999 Plan 2004 Plan Non Plan
Total
price
Weighted
average
exercise
Weighted
average
remaining
life
(in years)
Aggregate
intrinsic
value
Outstanding, as of December 31,
2012
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Expired
Outstanding, as of December 31,
2013
250,000 1,381,136
— 1,631,136 $
0.32
—
—
—
—
575,000
(89,999)
(20,833)
—
600,000 1,175,000
(89,999)
(20,833)
—
—
—
—
0.34
0.26
0.32
—
250,000 1,845,304
600,000 2,695,304 $
0.33
4.48 $ 136,787
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Expired
Outstanding, as of December 31,
2014
Vested or expected to vest at
December 31, 2014
Exercisable at December 31, 2014
—
—
—
—
— 1,835,000 1,835,000
(54,166)
—
(354,168)
(225,000)
(26,665)
—
(54,166)
(129,168)
(26,665)
0.39
0.25
0.34
0.29
250,000 1,635,305 2,210,000 4,095,305 $
0.36
4.45 $
24,325
3,385,905 $
1,726,963 $
0.36
0.33
4.06 $
2.17 $
24,325
24,325
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The options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2014 were in the following exercise price ranges:
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Weighted
average
exercise
price
Weighted
average
remaining
life (in
years)
0.33
0.80
0.92
4.58
2.02
2.02
Weighted
average
exercise
price
0.26
0.80
0.92
Number
exercisable
1,521,963 $
35,000
170,000
1,726,963
Number of
shares
3,890,305 $
35,000
170,000
4,095,305
Range of exercise prices
$0.14 - 0.42
0.43 - 0.80
0.81 - 0.95
$0.14 - 0.95
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total intrinsic value, based on the Company’s closing stock price of
$0.22 as of December 31, 2014, which would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options
as of that date. The total number of in-the-money options exercisable as of December 31, 2014 was 550,000.
The weighted average fair value of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.32 and $0.30
per share, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was
$14,650, and $31,643, respectively. The total fair value of shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was
$143,382 and $42,058 respectively.
As of December 31, 2014 future compensation cost related to nonvested stock options is $438,571 and will be recognized over
an estimated weighted average period of 1.93 years.
NOTE N—INCOME TAXES
There was no provision for federal or state taxes as at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
The Company has deferred taxes due to income tax credits, net operating loss carryforwards, and the effect of temporary
differences between the carrying values of certain assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Significant
components of deferred taxes are as follows at December 31:
Current asset:
Accrued compensation
Accounts receivable allowance
Non-current asset (liability):
Stock-based compensation
Basis differences in fixed assets
Basis differences in intangible assets
Net operating loss and credit carryforwards
Valuation allowances
2014
2013
$
88,000 $
8,000
49,000
8,000
174,000
(26,000)
(63,000)
17,540,000
(17,721,000)
205,000
(19,000)
(69,000)
17,217,000
(17,391,000)
$
— $
—
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The Company has a valuation allowance against the full amount of its net deferred taxes due to the uncertainty of realization of
the deferred tax assets due to operating loss history of the Company. The Company currently provides a valuation allowance against
deferred taxes when it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. The valuation
allowance could be reduced or eliminated based on future earnings and future estimates of taxable income. Similarly, income tax
benefits related to stock options exercised have not been recognized in the financial statements.
As of December 31, 2014, the Company has federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $49,200,000 subject to
expiration between 2019 and 2034. These net operating loss carryforwards are subject to the limitations under Section 382 of the
Internal Revenue Code due to changes in the equity ownership of the Company.
A reconciliation of the effective income tax rate on operations reflected in the Statements of Operations to the US Federal
statutory income tax rate is presented below.
Federal statutory income tax rate
Permanent differences
Effect of net operating loss
Effective tax rate
2014
2013
34%
—
(34)
—%
34%
(3)
(31)
—%
The Company has not been audited by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) or any states in connection with income taxes. The
Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. The periods from 2011 through 2014
remain open to examination by the IRS and state jurisdictions. The Company believes it is not subject to any tax audit risk beyond
those periods. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties accrued on any unrecognized tax benefits as a component
of income tax expense. The Company does not have any accrued interest or penalties associated with any unrecognized tax
benefits, nor was any significant interest expense recognized during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
NOTE O—PROFIT SHARING PLAN
The Company has established a savings plan under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. All employees of the Company,
after completing one day of service are eligible to enroll in the 401(k) plan. Participating employees may elect to defer a portion of
their salary on a pre-tax basis up to the limits as provided by the IRS Code. The Company is not required to match employee
contributions but may do so at its discretion. The Company made no contributions during the years ended December 31, 2014 and
2013.
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NOTE P—EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
The Company’s basic EPS is calculated using net income (loss) available to common shareholders and the weighted-average
number of shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted EPS includes the effect from potential issuance of common stock,
such as stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants and the assumed conversion of convertible notes and
preferred stock.
The following table summarizes the securities that were excluded from the diluted per share calculation because the effect of
including these potential shares was antidilutive even though the exercise price was less than the average market price of the
common shares.
Stock options
Warrants
Potentially dilutive securities
Years ended December 31,
2014
2013
516,214
2,013,491
922,265
83,345
2,529,705
1,005,610
Items excluded from the diluted per share calculation because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of
the common shares:
Stock options
Warrants
Total
NOTE Q—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has reviewed subsequent events through the date of this filing.
Years ended December 31,
2014
2013
1,615,000
7,084,580
205,000
19,184,565
8,699,580
19,389,565
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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.
Date: March 31, 2015
BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:
/s/ MICHAEL W. DEPASQUALE
Michael W. DePasquale
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(Principal 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 on the dates indicated.
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ MICHAEL W.
DEPASQUALE
Michael W. DePasquale
/s/ CECILIA WELCH
Cecilia Welch
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer
March 31, 2015
and Director (Principal Executive Officer)
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)
March 31, 2015
/s/ JOHN SCHOENHERR
John Schoenherr
Director
/s/ CHARLES P. ROMEO
Charles P. Romeo
Director
/s/ BARBARA RIVERA
Barbara Rivera
Director
/s/ THOMAS E. BUSH III
Thomas E. Bush
Director
/s/ THOMAS GILLEY
Thomas Gilley
Director
March 31, 2015
March 31, 2015
March 31, 2015
March 31, 2015
March 31, 2015
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Description
Certificate of Incorporation of BIO-key International, Inc., a Delaware corporation
By-Laws of BIO-key International, Inc., a Delaware corporation
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of BIO-key International, Inc., a Delaware corporation
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Bio-key International, Inc., a Delaware corporation
Specimen certificates for shares of BIO-key International, Inc. common stock
SAC Technologies, Inc. 1999 Stock Option Plan
Employment Agreement by and between BIO-key International, Inc. and Mira LaCous dated November 20, 2001
BIO-key International, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan
Exhibit No.
3.1 (1)
3.2 (1)
3.3 (1)
3.4(2)
4.1 (3)
10.1 (4)
10.2 (5)
10.3 (6)
10.4 (7)
10.5 (7)
10.6 (7)
Options to Purchase 25,000 and 16,310 Shares of Common Stock issued to Charles Romeo
Options to Purchase 25,000 and 24,465 Shares of Common Stock issued to John Schoenherr
Option to Purchase 250,000 Shares of Common Stock issued to Michael W. DePasquale
10.7 (7)
10.8 (7)
10.9 (8)
10.10 (9)
Option to Purchase 25,000 Shares of Common Stock issued to Charles Romeo
Option to Purchase 50,000 Shares of Common Stock issued to John Schoenherr
Employment Agreement, effective March 25, 2010, by and between the Company and Michael W. DePasquale
Omnibus Amendment and Waiver Agreement, dated as of December 30, 2010, by and between the Company and
InterAct911 Mobile Systems, Inc., and SilkRoad Equity, LLC
10.11 (9)
10.12 (11)
Warrant to purchase 8,000,000 shares of Common Stock issued to The Shaar Fund Ltd. on December 31, 2010
Note Purchase Agreement, dated February 26, 2013, by and between the Company and DRNC Holdings, Inc.
10.13 (10)
10.14 (10)
10.15 (11)
10.16 (11)
10.17 (12)
10.18 (12)
10.19 (12)
10.20 (12)
10.21 (13)
10.22 (13)
10.23 (13)
10.24 (13)
10.25 (13)
10.26 (13)
10.27 (13)
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated February 26, 2013, by and between the Company and DRNC Holdings, Inc.
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated February 26, 2013, by and between the Company and certain
investors
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated July 23, 2013, by and between the Company and certain investors
Form of Warrant, dated July 23, 2013, by and between the Company and certain investors
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and certain investors dated October 25,
2013 and November 8, 2013
Form of Investor Warrant, by and between the Company and certain investors dated October 25, 2013 and
November 8, 2013
Form of Registration Rights Agreement by and between the Company and certain investors dated October 25, 2013
and November 8, 2013
Form of Supplement to Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and certain investors dated
November 8, 2013
Options to Purchase 25,000 Shares of Common Stock issued to Charles Romeo
Options to Purchase 25,000 Shares of Common Stock issued to John Schoenherr
Option to Purchase 500,000 Shares of Common Stock issued to Michael W. DePasquale
Option to Purchase 62,500 Shares of Common Stock issued to Mira LaCous
Option to Purchase 75,000 Shares of Common Stock issued to Cecilia Welch
Employment Agreement by and between BIO-key International, Inc. and Cecilia Welch dated May 15, 2013
Third Amendment to Lease Agreement by and between BIO-key International, Inc. and Victor AOP, Inc. dated June
30, 2013
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10.28 (13)
10.29 (14)
10.30 (14)
10.31 (14)
First Amendment to Lease Agreement by and between BIO-key International, Inc. and BRE/DP MN LLC dated
September 12, 2013
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and certain investors dated November 13,
2014
Form of Investor Warrant, by and between the Company and certain investors dated November 13, 2014
Form of Registration Rights Agreement by and between the Company and certain investors dated November 13,
2014
Form of Option to Purchase Common Stock issued to Executive Officers in March, 2014
Form of Option to Purchase Common Stock issued to Directors in March, 2014
List of subsidiaries of BIO-key International, Inc.
Consent of RMSBG
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
XBRL Instance Document
10.32(2)
10.33(3)
21.1 (15)
23.1 (2)
31.1 (2)
31.2 (2)
32.1 (2)
32.2 (2)
101.INS (8)
101.SCH (2) XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL (2)
101.DEF (2) XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB (2)
101.PRE (2) XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
(1) Filed as an exhibit to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
January 5, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
(2) Filed herewith
(3) Filed as an exhibit to the registrant’s registration statement on Form SB-2, File No. 333-16451 dated February 14, 1997 and
incorporated herein by reference.
(4) Filed as an exhibit to the registrant’s annual report on Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
April 14, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference.
(5) Filed as an exhibit to the registrant’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
November 26, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.
(6)
(7)
(8)
Filed as an exhibit to the registrant’s registration statement on Form SB-2, File No. 333-120104 dated October 29, 2004 and
incorporated herein by reference.
Filed as an exhibit to the registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 11, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
Filed as an exhibit to the registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 26, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
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(9)
Filed as an exhibit to the registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 23, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
Filed as an exhibit to the registrant’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
May 15, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
Filed as an exhibit to the registrant’s registration statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-190200 dated July 26, 2013 and
incorporated herein by reference.
Filed as an exhibit to the registrant’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
November 14, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
Filed as an exhibit to the registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 31, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
Filed as an exhibit to the registrant’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
November 14, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference.
Previously filed.
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Exhibit 3.4
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
TO THE
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
________________
Pursuant to Section 242 of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
________________
BIO-Key International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify as follows:
FIRST: Upon the filing and effectiveness (the “Effective Time”) pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware (the “DGCL”) of this Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, each two (2) shares of
the Corporation’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), issued and outstanding or held by the
Corporation in treasury stock immediately prior to the Effective Time shall automatically be combined into one (1) validly issued, fully
paid and non-assessable share of Common Stock without any further action by the Corporation or the holder thereof, subject to the
treatment of fractional interests as described below. Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, no fractional shares will be
issued in connection with the reverse stock split. Stockholders of record who otherwise would be entitled to receive fractional shares,
will be entitled to rounding up of their fractional share to the nearest whole share. No stockholder will receive cash in lieu of fractional
shares. Each certificate that immediately prior to the Effective Time represented shares of Common Stock (the “Old Certificates”)
shall thereafter represent that number of shares of Common Stock into which the shares of Common Stock represented by the Old
Certificate shall have been combined, subject to the adjustment for fractional shares as described above.
SECOND: The foregoing amendment was duly adopted in accordance with Section 242 of the DGCL.
THIRD: This Certificate of Amendment shall become effective upon filing.
[signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Certificate of Amendment to be signed by its undersigned officer this 2
day of February, 2015.
nd
BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By: /s/ Michael W. DePasquale
Name: Michael W. DePasquale
Title: Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 10.32
[Name of Optionee]
Optionee
BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
UNDER THE
BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
This Agreement is made as of the date set forth on Schedule A hereto (the “Grant Date”) by and between Bio-key
International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), and the person named on Schedule A hereto (the “Optionee”).
WHEREAS, Optionee is a director of the Corporation and the Corporation considers it desirable and in its best
interest that Optionee be given an inducement to acquire a proprietary interest in the Corporation and an incentive to advance the
interests of the Corporation by granting the Optionee an option to purchase shares of common stock of the Corporation (the
“Common Stock”);
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree that as of the Grant Date, the
Corporation hereby grants Optionee an option to purchase from it, upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Corporation’s 2004
Stock Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (the “Plan”), a copy of which is attached hereto, that number of shares of the
authorized and unissued Common Stock of the Corporation as is set forth on Schedule A hereto.
1. Terms of Stock Option. The option to purchase Common Stock granted hereby is subject to the terms,
conditions, and covenants set forth in the Plan as well as the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
This option shall constitute a Non-Qualified Stock Option which is not intended to qualify under
Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;
The per share exercise price for the shares subject to this option shall be the Fair Market Value (as
defined in the Plan) of the Common Stock on the Grant Date, which exercise price is set forth on
Schedule A hereto;
This option shall vest in accordance with the vesting schedule set forth on Schedule A hereto; and
No portion of this option may be exercised more than seven (7) years from the Grant Date.
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2. Payment of Exercise Price. The option may be exercised, in part or in whole, only by written request to the
Corporation accompanied by payment of the exercise price in full either: (i) in cash for the shares with respect to which it is exercised;
(ii) if the shares underlying the option are registered under the Securities Act, by delivering to the Corporation a notice of exercise
with an irrevocable direction to a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to sell a sufficient
portion of the shares and deliver the sale proceeds directly to the Corporation to pay the exercise price; or (iii) by delivering previously
owned shares of Common Stock or a combination of shares and cash having an aggregate Fair Market Value (as defined in the Plan)
equal to the exercise price of the shares being purchased; provided, however, that shares of Common Stock delivered by the
Optionee may be accepted as full or partial payment of the exercise price for any exercise of the option hereunder only if the shares
have been held by the Optionee for at least six (6) months.
3. Miscellaneous.
(a)
(b)
(c)
This Agreement is binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns.
This Agreement will be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
Delaware, and may be executed in more than one counterpart, each of which shall constitute an
original document.
No alterations, amendments, changes or additions to this agreement will be binding upon either the
Corporation or Optionee unless reduced to writing and signed by both parties.
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In witness whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Grant Date.
BIO KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:
Title:
OPTIONEE
[Name of Optionee]
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Schedule A
1. Optionee: [__________]
2. Grant Date: [__________]
3. Number of Shares of Common Stock covered by the Option: [__________]
4. Exercise Price (Fair Market Value of Common Stock on the Grant Date): $[___]
5. The Option shall vest in accordance with the following schedule:
[(i)
(ii)
[__________] shares shall vest on [__________]; and
[__________] shares shall vest on [__________]; and
(iii)
[__________] shares shall vest on [__________].
6. Expiration Date: [__________]
Initials of Authorized
Officer of BIO KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Optionee’s Initials
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Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Exhibit 23.1
We consent to the incorporation by reference into the registration statement of BIO-key International, Inc. on Form S-8 (file no. 333-
137414) of our report dated March 31, 2015 relating to the financial statements which appear in this Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2014.
/s/ ROTENBERG MERIL SOLOMON BERTIGER & GUTTILLA, P.C.
ROTENBERG MERIL SOLOMON BERTIGER & GUTTILLA, P.C.
Saddle Brook, New Jersey
March 31, 2015
EDGAR Stream is a copyright of Issuer Direct Corporation, all rights reserved.
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a), AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Michael W. DePasquale, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of BIO-key International, Inc. (the “Company”);
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading
with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods
presented in this report;
4.
The Company’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures
(as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the Company and have:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed
under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries,
is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this
report based on such evaluation; and
Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the
Company’s most recent fiscal quarter (the company’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting;
5.
The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over
financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons
performing the equivalent functions):
(a)
(b)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting
which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial
information; and
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the
Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: March 31, 2015
/s/ MICHAEL W. DEPASQUALE
Michael W. DePasquale
Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a), AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Cecilia Welch, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of BIO-key International, Inc. (the “Company”);
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading
with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods
presented in this report;
4.
The Company’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures
(as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the Company and have:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed
under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries,
is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this
report based on such evaluation; and
Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the
Company’s most recent fiscal quarter (the company’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting;
5.
The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over
financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons
performing the equivalent functions):
(a)
(b)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting
which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial
information; and
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the
Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: March 31, 2015
/s/ CECILIA WELCH
Cecilia Welch
Chief Financial Officer
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EDGAR Stream is a copyright of Issuer Direct Corporation, all rights reserved.
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 32.1
In connection with the Annual Report of BIO-key International, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended
December 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael W.
DePasquale, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of
operations of the Company.
BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:
/s/ MICHAEL W. DEPASQUALE
Michael W. DePasquale
Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 31, 2014
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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 32.2
In connection with the Annual Report of BIO-key International, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended
December 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Cecilia Welch, Chief
Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of
operations of the Company.
BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:
/s/ CECILIA WELCH
Cecilia Welch
Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 31, 2015
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