Form 10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011
OR
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 001-34426
Astrotech Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in this charter)
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Washington
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91-1273737 |
(State or other jurisdiction
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(I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation or organization)
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Identification No.) |
401 Congress Avenue, Suite 1650
Austin, Texas 78701
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(512) 485-9530
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
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
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of large accelerated filer,
accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company þ |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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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 o No þ
As of
November 4, 2011, there were 19,366,766 shares of the registrants common stock outstanding.
ASTROTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. |
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Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
ASTROTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
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September 30, |
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June 30, |
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2011 |
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2011 |
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(unaudited) |
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Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
16,386 |
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$ |
14,994 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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1,423 |
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2,429 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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1,069 |
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963 |
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Total current assets |
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18,878 |
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18,386 |
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Property & equipment, net |
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37,968 |
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38,418 |
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Long-term note receivable, net |
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675 |
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675 |
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Other assets, net |
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126 |
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141 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
57,647 |
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$ |
57,620 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
337 |
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$ |
757 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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1,360 |
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1,342 |
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Deferred revenue |
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11,044 |
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10,919 |
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Term note payable |
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361 |
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348 |
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Total current liabilities |
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13,102 |
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13,366 |
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Deferred revenue |
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274 |
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274 |
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Term note payable, net of current portion |
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6,321 |
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6,422 |
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Total liabilities |
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19,697 |
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20,062 |
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Stockholders equity |
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Preferred stock, no par value, convertible,
2,500,000 authorized shares, 0 issued and
outstanding shares, at September 30, 2011 and June
30, 2011 |
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Common stock, no par value, 75,000,000 shares
authorized; 18,583,496 and 18,339,609 shares issued
at September 30, 2011 and June 30,2011 |
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183,712 |
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183,712 |
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Treasury stock, 311,660 shares at cost |
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(237 |
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(237 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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1,284 |
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1,104 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(149,608 |
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(148,942 |
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Noncontrolling interest |
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2,799 |
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1,921 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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37,950 |
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37,558 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
57,647 |
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$ |
57,620 |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ASTROTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
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Three Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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(unaudited) |
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Revenue |
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4,840 |
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$ |
5,306 |
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Cost of revenue |
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2,926 |
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3,486 |
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Gross profit |
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1,914 |
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1,820 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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1,929 |
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2,307 |
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Research and development |
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758 |
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823 |
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Total operating expenses |
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2,687 |
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3,130 |
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Loss from operations |
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(773 |
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(1,310 |
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Interest and other expense, net |
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(74 |
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(103 |
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Loss before income taxes |
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(847 |
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(1,413 |
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Income tax expense |
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(5 |
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(6 |
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Net loss |
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(852 |
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(1,419 |
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Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
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(186 |
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(256 |
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Net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation |
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(666 |
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(1,163 |
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Net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation, basic |
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(0.04 |
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(0.07 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic |
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18,120 |
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17,362 |
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Net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation, diluted |
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(0.04 |
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(0.07 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted |
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18,120 |
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17,362 |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ASTROTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
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Three Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net loss |
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(852 |
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(1,419 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided
by operating activities: |
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Stock-based compensation |
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344 |
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466 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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592 |
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550 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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1,006 |
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930 |
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Deferred revenue |
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125 |
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1,855 |
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Accounts payable |
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(420 |
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(114 |
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Other assets and liabilities |
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(87 |
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(642 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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708 |
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1,626 |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements |
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(128 |
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(109 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(128 |
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(109 |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
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State of Texas Funding |
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900 |
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142 |
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Term loan payment |
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(88 |
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(58 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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812 |
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84 |
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
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1,392 |
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1,601 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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14,994 |
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8,085 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
16,386 |
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$ |
9,686 |
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid for interest |
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68 |
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$ |
43 |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ASTROTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(1) Description of the Company and Operating Environment
Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (Astrotech, the Company, we, us or our) is a
commercial aerospace company that provides spacecraft payload processing and related services,
designs and manufactures space hardware, and commercializes space technologies for use on Earth.
The Company has experience supporting both manned and unmanned missions to space with product and
service support including space hardware design and manufacturing, research and logistics
expertise, engineering and support services, and payload processing and integration. Through new
Spacetech business initiatives such as 1st Detect and Astrogenetix, Astrotech
is paving the way in the commercialization of space by translating space-based technology into
terrestrial applications.
Our Business Units
Astrotech Space Operations (ASO)
ASO is a leading commercial supplier of satellite launch processing services in the United
States. ASO provides processing support for government and commercial customers for their complex
communication, earth observation and deep space satellites. ASOs spacecraft processing
capabilities are among the elite in the industry, with ideally located facilities that can support
the largest five-meter class satellites, encompassing the majority of U.S. based satellite
preparation services. ASO has provided launch processing support for government and commercial
customers for more than a quarter century, successfully processing more than 290 spacecraft without
negatively impacting a customer launch schedule.
Spacetech
Our Spacetech business unit is an incubator intended to develop space-industry technologies into
commercial applications to be sold to consumers and industry. Spacetech is currently working on two
business initiatives: 1st Detect Corporation and Astrogenetix, Inc.
1st Detects business began under a Space Act Agreement with the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for a chemical detection unit to be used on the
International Space Station. 1st Detect engineers are developing a Miniature
Chemical Detector, based on ion trap mass spectrometry, that we believe fills a niche by being
highly accurate, lightweight, battery-powered, durable and inexpensive. Astrogenetix is a
biotechnology company created to use the unique environment of space to discover and develop novel
therapeutic products. A natural extension of the many years of experience preparing, launching, and
operating scientific payloads in space, Astrogenetix is in the process of developing products from
microgravity discoveries.
The Companys significant legal entities include Astrotech Space Operations, Inc.,
1st Detect Corporation and Astrogenetix, Inc.
(2) Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by
Astrotech Corporation in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by
United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the
opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring entries) considered
necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended
September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year
ending June 30, 2012. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and notes included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June
30, 2011.
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(3) Noncontrolling Interest
In January 2010, restricted shares of Astrotech subsidiaries, 1st Detect and
Astrogenetix, were granted to certain employees, directors and officers, resulting in Astrotech
owning less than 100% of the subsidiaries. The Company applied noncontrolling interest accounting
for the period ended September 30, 2011, which requires us to clearly identify the noncontrolling
interest in the balance sheets and income statements. We disclose three measures of net income
(loss): net loss, net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest, and net loss attributable to
Astrotech Corporation. Our operating cash flows in our consolidated statements of cash flows
reflect net loss, while our basic and diluted net loss per share calculations reflect net loss
attributable to Astrotech Corporation.
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(In thousands) |
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Beginning balance at June 30, 2011 |
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1,921 |
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Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
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(186 |
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State of
Texas Funding |
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900 |
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Capital contribution |
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149 |
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Stock based compensation |
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15 |
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Ending balance at September 30, 2011 |
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2,799 |
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As of September 30, 2011, the Companys share of income and losses is 86% for
1st Detect and 83% for Astrogenetix.
(4) Net Loss per Share
Basic net loss per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of
common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed on the basis of
the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common
shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and the if-converted method.
Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options, convertible debt, and
shared-based awards. Reconciliation and the components of basic and diluted net loss per share are
as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
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Three Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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Numerator: |
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Net loss attributable to Astrotech Corporation, basic and diluted |
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(666 |
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(1,163 |
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Denominator: |
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Denominator for basic net loss per share attributable to
Astrotech Corporation weighted average common stock outstanding |
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18,120 |
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17,362 |
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Dilutive common stock equivalents common stock
options and share-based awards |
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Denominator for diluted net loss per share
attributable to Astrotech Corporation weighted average common
stock outstanding and dilutive common stock equivalents |
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18,120 |
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17,362 |
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Basic net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation |
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(0.04 |
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(0.07 |
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Diluted net loss per share attributable to Astrotech Corporation |
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(0.04 |
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$ |
(0.07 |
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As of September 30, 2010, the Senior Convertible notes payable outstanding, which were
convertible into 340,904 shares of common stock at $15.00 per share, were not included in the
computation of diluted net loss per share as the impact to net loss per share is anti-dilutive.
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Options to purchase 1,153,350 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $0.30 to
$24.10 per share outstanding, for the three months ended September 30, 2011, were not included in
diluted net loss per share, as the impact to net loss per share is anti-dilutive. Options to
purchase 404,050 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $0.30 to $34.38 per share
outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2010, were not included in diluted net loss
per share as the impact to net loss per share is anti-dilutive.
(5) Revenue Recognition
Astrotech recognizes revenue employing several generally accepted revenue recognition methodologies
across its business units. The methodology used is based on contract type and the manner in which
products and services are provided.
Revenue generated by Astrotechs payload processing facilities is recognized ratably over the
occupancy period of the satellite while in the Astrotech facilities. The percentage-of-completion
method is used for all contracts where incurred costs can be reasonably estimated and successful
completion can be reasonably assured at inception. Changes in estimated costs to complete and
provisions for contract losses are recognized in the period they become known. Revenue for the sale
of commercial products is recognized at shipment.
A Summary of Revenue Recognition Methods
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Payload Processing Facilities
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Firm Fixed Price
Mission Specific
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Ratably, over the occupancy
period of a satellite within
the facility from arrival
through launch |
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Firm Fixed Price
Guaranteed Number
of Missions
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For multi-year contract,
payments recognized ratably
over the contract period |
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Commercial Space Habitat
Modules, Integration &
Operations Support Services
and Construction contracts
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Firm Fixed Price
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Percentage-of-completion
based on costs incurred |
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Configuration Management,
Engineering Services
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Cost Reimbursable
Award/Fixed Fee
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Reimbursable costs incurred
plus award/fixed fee |
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Commercial Products
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Specific Purchase
Order Based
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At shipment |
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Grant
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Cost Reimbursable
Award
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As costs are incurred for
related research and
development expenses |
Under certain contracts, we make expenditures for specific enhancements and/or additions to our
facilities where the customer agrees to pay a fixed fee to deliver the enhancement or addition. We
account for such agreements as a reduction in the cost of such investments and recognize any excess
of amounts collected above the expenditure as revenue.
(6) Debt
Credit Facilities
In October 2010, we entered into a financing facility with a commercial bank providing a $7.0
million term loan note and a $3.0 million revolving credit facility. The $7.0 million term loan
terminates in October 2015, and the $3.0 million revolving credit facility expires in October 2012.
The term loan requires monthly payments of principal plus interest at the rate of prime plus 0.25%,
but not less than 4.0%. The revolving credit facility allows multiple advances not to exceed $3.0
million, based on eligible accounts receivable, and incurs interest at the rate of prime plus
0.25%, but not less than 4.0%. The bank financing facilities are secured by the assets of ASO,
including accounts receivable, and require us to comply with designated covenants. The balance of
the $7.0 million term loan
at September 30, 2011 was $6.7 million and there was no outstanding balance on the revolving credit
facility at September 30, 2011.
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The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of September 30, 2011.
(7) Fair Value Measurement
The accounting standard for fair value measurements defines fair value, establishes a market-based
framework or hierarchy for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value
measurements. The standard is applicable whenever assets and liabilities are measured and included
in the financial statements at fair value.
The fair value hierarchy established in the standard prioritizes the inputs used in valuation
techniques into three levels as follows:
Level 1Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as
quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or
other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially
the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are
significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The following table presents the carrying amounts, estimated fair values and valuation input levels
of certain of the Companys financial instruments as of September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011 (in
thousands):
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September 30, 2011 |
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June 30, 2011 |
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Carrying |
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Fair |
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Carrying |
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Fair |
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Valuation |
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Amount |
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Value |
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Amount |
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Value |
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Inputs |
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Debt |
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$ |
6,682 |
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$ |
6,682 |
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$ |
6,770 |
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$ |
6,770 |
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Level 2 |
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The carrying value of the Companys debt at September 30, 2011 approximates fair value based
on rates available for similar debt available to comparable companies in the marketplace. The
carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable and accounts
payable approximate their fair market value due to the relatively short duration of these
instruments.
(8) Business and Credit Risk Concentration
A substantial portion of our revenue has been generated under contracts with the U.S. Government.
During the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, approximately 68% and 61%, respectively,
of our revenues were generated under U.S. Government contracts. Accounts receivable totaled $1.4
million at September 30, 2011, of which 77% was attributable to the U.S. Government.
The Company maintains funds in bank accounts that may exceed the limit insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC. In October 2008, the FDIC increased its insurance to
$250,000 per depositor, and to an unlimited amount for non-interest bearing accounts. The risk of
loss attributable to these uninsured balances is mitigated by depositing funds in what we believe
to be high credit quality financial institutions. The Company has not experienced any losses in
such accounts.
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(9) Segment Information
Managements primary financial and operating reviews focus on ASO, the core business unit. All
intercompany transactions between business units have been eliminated in consolidation.
Key financial metrics for the three months ended September 30, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):
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Three Months Ended |
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Three Months Ended |
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September 30, 2011 |
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September 30, 2010 |
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Income (loss) |
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Income (loss) |
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Revenue and Income |
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Revenue |
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before income taxes |
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Revenue |
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before income taxes |
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ASO |
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$ |
4,781 |
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410 |
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$ |
5,306 |
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316 |
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Spacetech |
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$ |
59 |
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(1,257 |
) |
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$ |
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(1,729 |
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$ |
4,840 |
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(847 |
) |
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$ |
5,306 |
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(1,413 |
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September 30, 2011 |
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June 30, 2011 |
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Total |
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Total |
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Assets |
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Fixed Assets, net |
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Assets |
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Fixed Assets, net |
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Assets |
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ASO |
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$ |
37,609 |
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56,007 |
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$ |
38,033 |
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55,948 |
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Spacetech |
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$ |
359 |
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1,640 |
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$ |
385 |
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1,672 |
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$ |
37,968 |
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57,647 |
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$ |
38,418 |
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57,620 |
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(10) State of Texas Funding
In March 2010, the Texas Emerging Technology Fund awarded 1st Detect $1.8
million for the development and marketing of the Miniature Chemical Detector, a portable mass
spectrometer designed to serve the security, healthcare and industrial markets. In exchange for the
award, 1st Detect granted a common stock purchase right and a note payable to
the State of Texas. As of September 30, 2011, 1st Detect has received both
$0.9 million disbursements totaling the full amount of the award. The proceeds from the award can
only be used to fund development of the Miniature Chemical Detector at 1st
Detect, not for repaying existing debt or for use in other Company subsidiaries.
The common stock purchase right is exercisable at the first Qualifying Financing Event, which is
essentially a change in control or third party equity investment in 1st
Detect. The number of shares available to the State of Texas, at the price of par value, is
calculated as the total disbursements (numerator) divided by the stock price established in the
Qualifying Financing Event (denominator). If the first Qualifying Financing Event does not occur
within 18 months of the agreements effective date, the number of shares available for purchase
will equal the total disbursements (numerator) divided by $100 (denominator). Management has requested the deadline for calculating the equity conversion factor be extended for an additional six months.
The note equals the disbursements to 1st Detect to date, accrues interest at
8% per year and cancels automatically at the earlier of (1) selling substantially all of the assets
of 1st Detect, (2) selling more than 50% of common stock of
1st Detect or (3) March 2020. No payments of interest or principal are due
on the note unless there is a default, which would occur if 1st Detect moves
its operations or headquarters outside of Texas at any time before March 2020.
1st Detect has the option to pay back the principal plus accrued interest by
December 31, 2011, but repayment does not cancel the State of Texas common stock purchase right.
Management considers the likelihood of voluntarily repaying the note or of a default event as
remote due to the fact that the covenants that would necessitate repayment are within the control
of the Company. As such, the two $0.9 million installments were accounted for as a contribution to
equity in the period ended September 30, 2011. As of September 30, 2011, no default events have
occurred.
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(11) Equity and Other Long Term Incentive Plans
Equity Grants
In the first and second quarters of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, the Compensation Committee
of the Board of Directors granted directors, named executive officers and employees 1,995,559 and
410,000, respectively, of restricted shares. The shares were issued from the 2008 Stock Incentive
Plan, vest 33.33% a year over a three-year period and expire upon employee termination.
In the
first quarter of fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors
granted directors, named executive officers and employees 579,000 stock options designed to
increase shareholder value by compensating employees over the long term. The options were issued
from the 2008 and 2011 Stock Incentive Plans, vest upon the Companys stock achieving a closing
price of $1.50 and expire 10 years from grant date.
In July 2011, the Compensation
Committee of the Board of Directors granted a third party consultant
200,000 stock options intended to provide incentive which is aligned
with management and the shareholders. The options were
issued out of the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan, vest upon certain performance conditions and expire 7
years from grant date. Management considers the likelihood of the
performance conditions being met as remote, and therefore no expense
was recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2011.
As of September 30, 2011, 18,689 shares of common stock were reserved for future grants under the
2008 Stock Incentive Plan and 1,386,000 shares of common stock reserved for future grant under the
2011 Stock Incentive Plan. In the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, we recognized
compensation expense of $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively, for restricted stock and stock
options outstanding.
Related Party Transactions
Director Compensation
In August 2009, the Board of Directors granted 525,000 total restricted shares valued at $0.6
million to directors from the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan. The restricted shares vest 33.33% a year
for three years and expire upon termination. Compensation expense of $0.1 million was recorded in
the three months ended September 30, 2011 for these awards.
In September 2011, the Board of Directors granted 150,000 total stock options valued at $0.1
million to directors from the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. The stock options vest upon the Companys
stock achieving a closing price of $1.50 and expire 10 years from grant date. Compensation expense
of $0.1 million was recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2011.
Executive Compensation
1st Detect
In January 2010, an independent committee of the Board of Directors of 1st
Detect approved a grant of 1,180 restricted stock shares and 1,820 stock purchase warrants to
certain officers, directors and employees of 1st Detect pursuant to restricted stock agreements and
stock purchase warrants between 1st Detect and each such individual. The awards will vest as
follows, subject to earlier vesting upon the grantees death or disability or in the event of a
change of control of the Company: 50% on the first anniversary of the grant date and 50% on the
second anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock agreements and stock purchase warrants
provide for forfeiture of unvested stock if the recipient is terminated or voluntarily ceases to
perform services for 1st Detect, immediate vesting upon a change of control,
and restrictions on and requirements as to transfer. The stock purchase warrants have an exercise
price equal to the fair market value of 1st Detects common stock on the date
of grant as determined by an independent valuation firm.
The number of shares and warrants underlying each award to a named executive officer is as follows:
Thomas B. Pickens III: 300 shares, 680 warrants; John Porter: 200 shares, 180 warrants. In the
three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, we recognized compensation expense of $0.1 million
and $0.1 million, respectively, for restricted stock and warrants outstanding.
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In September 2011, the Board of Directors of 1st Detect approved a grant of 965 stock
options to certain officers, directors and employees of 1st Detect. The awards vest
upon certain performance conditions being met and expire 10 years from grant date. The stock
options have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of 1st Detects
common stock on the date of grant as determined by an independent valuation firm.
The number of options underlying each award to a named executive officer is as follows: Thomas B.
Pickens III: 200 stock options; John Porter: 150 stock options. In the three months ended September
30, 2011, the Company recognized compensation expense of $0.1 million.
Assuming
a business event occurred which resulted in the vesting of all
restricted stock, stock purchase warrants and stock options, then Thomas B. Pickens III would hold 10.8%,
John Porter would hold 4.8% and the Company would hold 63.8% of the outstanding shares of
1st Detect.
The restricted stock issuances resulted in noncontrolling interest, as described in Note 3.
Astrogenetix
In January 2010, an independent committee of the Board of Directors of Astrogenetix approved a
grant of 1,550 restricted stock shares, of which 300 have been cancelled. There were 2,050 stock purchase
warrants that were also granted to certain officers, directors and employees of Astrogenetix pursuant to restricted stock
agreements and stock purchase warrants between Astrogenetix and each such individual. The awards
will vest as follows, subject to earlier vesting upon the grantees death or disability or in the
event of a change of control of the Company: 50% on the first anniversary of the grant date and 50%
on the second anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock agreements and stock purchase
warrants provide for forfeiture of unvested stock if the recipient is terminated or voluntarily
ceases to perform services for Astrogenetix, immediate vesting upon a change of control, and
restrictions on and requirements as to transfer. The stock purchase warrants have an exercise price
equal to the fair market value of Astrogenetixs common stock on the date of grant as determined by
an independent valuation firm.
The number of shares and warrants underlying each award to a named executive officer is as follows:
Thomas B. Pickens III: 500 shares, 1,000 warrants; John Porter: 400 shares, 800 warrants. In the
three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, we recognized compensation expense of $0.1 million
and $0.1 million, respectively, for restricted stock and warrants outstanding.
Assuming
a business event occurred which resulted in the vesting of all
restricted stock and stock purchase warrants, then Thomas B. Pickens III would hold 16.1%, John Porter would hold
12.9% and the Company would hold 64.5% of the outstanding shares of Astrogenetix.
The restricted stock issuances resulted in noncontrolling interest, as described in Note 3.
Stock Options
In September 2011, 779,000 stock options were granted. At September 30, 2011 and 2010, there were
$0.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation costs related to
non-vested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 8.4
years.
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The Companys stock options activity for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was as follows:
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Shares |
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Weighted Average |
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(in thousands) |
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Exercise Price |
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Outstanding at June 30, 2011 |
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377 |
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$ |
1.28 |
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Granted |
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779 |
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0.79 |
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Exercised |
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Cancelled or expired |
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(3 |
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26.00 |
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Outstanding at September 30, 2011 |
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1,153 |
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$ |
0.89 |
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Restricted Stock
At September 30, 2011 and 2010, there were $0.7 million and $1.5 million respectively, of
unrecognized compensation costs related to restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized
over a weighted average period of 1.0 years.
The Companys restricted stock activity for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was as
follows:
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Shares |
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Grant-Date |
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(in thousands) |
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Fair Value |
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Non-vested at June 30, 2011 |
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1,365 |
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$ |
1.14 |
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Granted |
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25 |
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0.75 |
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Vested |
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(244 |
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1.16 |
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Cancelled or expired |
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(2 |
) |
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1.22 |
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Non-vested at September 30, 2011 |
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1,144 |
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$ |
1.12 |
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Stock Options and Warrants for 1st Detect
At September 30, 2011 and 2010, there was $0.1
million and $0.1 million respectively, of unrecognized compensation costs related to warrants and
options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 5.3 years. In the
three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, we recognized compensation expense of $0.1 million
and $0.1 million, respectively, for stock options and warrants outstanding.
1st Detect stock options and warrants activity for the three months ended
September 30, 2011 was as follows:
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Grant-Date |
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Shares |
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Fair Value |
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Non-vested at June 30, 2011 |
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1,820 |
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$ |
212.00 |
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Granted |
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965 |
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212.00 |
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Exercised |
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Cancelled or expired |
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Outstanding at September 30, 2011 |
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2,785 |
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$ |
212.00 |
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|
Restricted Stock for 1st Detect
At September 30, 2011 and 2010, there were $0.1 million and $0.2 million respectively, of
unrecognized compensation costs related to restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized
over a weighted average period of 0.3 years. In the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010,
we recognized compensation expense of $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, for restricted
stock outstanding.
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1st Detect restricted stock activity for the three months ended September 30,
2011 was as follows:
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Grant-Date |
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Shares |
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Fair Value |
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Non-vested at June 30, 2011 |
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|
590 |
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$ |
212.00 |
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Granted |
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Vested |
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Cancelled or expired |
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Non-vested at September 30, 2011 |
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590 |
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$ |
212.00 |
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Warrants for Astrogenetix
At September 30, 2011 and 2010, there was $0.1 million and $0.1 million respectively, of
unrecognized compensation costs related to warrants, which is expected to be recognized over a
weighted average period of 0.3 years. In the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, we
recognized compensation expense of $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, for warrants
outstanding.
Astrogenetix warrant activity for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was as follows:
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Grant-Date |
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Shares |
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Fair Value |
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Non-vested at June 30, 2011 |
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2,050 |
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$ |
167.00 |
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Granted |
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Vested |
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Cancelled or expired |
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Non-vested at September 30, 2011 |
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2,050 |
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$ |
167.00 |
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Restricted Stock for Astrogenetix
At September 30, 2011 and 2010, there was $0.1 million and $0.1 million respectively, of
unrecognized compensation costs related to restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized
over a weighted average period of 0.3 years. In the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010,
we recognized compensation expense of $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, for restricted
stock outstanding.
Astrogenetix restricted stock activity for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was as
follows:
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Grant-Date |
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Shares |
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Fair Value |
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Non-vested at June 30, 2011 |
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625 |
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$ |
167.00 |
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Granted |
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Vested |
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Cancelled or expired |
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Non-vested at September 30, 2011 |
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625 |
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$ |
167.00 |
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(12) Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the
tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. Valuation allowances are
established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that are more likely than not
to be realized. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has established a full valuation allowance
against all of its net deferred tax assets.
FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes (FASB ASC 740) addresses the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes
recognized in an entitys financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and
measurement attribute for financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be
taken on a tax return. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has
a liability of $60,000 ($39,000 net of
federal benefit) for unrecognized tax benefits.
For the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Companys effective tax rate differed
from the federal statutory rate of 35%, primarily due to recording changes to the valuation
allowance placed against its net deferred tax assets.
The Company files consolidated returns for federal, California, Florida, and Texas income and
franchise taxes.
The Company is currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 2008 through 2010. Loss carryovers are generally subject to modification by tax
authorities until 3 years after they have been utilized; as such, the Company is subject to
examination for the fiscal years ended 2000 through present for federal purposes and fiscal years
ended 2006 through present for state purposes.
(13) Early Termination of Cost Plus Award Fee Contract
The Company and ARES have resolved certain issues relative to the early termination of the
subcontract in May 2008, including, but not limited to, a receivable from ARES under this agreement
totaling $1.4 million. The Company wrote off $0.1 million of unbilled receivables in connection
with this agreement in the period ended June 30, 2010. In July 2010, the Company received $1.2
million from ARES. The remaining $0.2 million balance is expected to be paid upon completion of the
2005 through 2008 governmental audits by the DCAA.
(14) Purchase of Common Stock
Common stock repurchases under the Companys securities repurchase program may be made from
time-to-time, in
the open market, through block trades or otherwise in accordance with applicable regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Depending on market conditions and other factors, these
purchases may be commenced or suspended at any time or from time-to-time without prior notice.
Additionally, the timing of such transactions will depend on other corporate strategies and will be
at the discretion of the management of the Company.
As of September 30, 2011, we had repurchased 311,660 shares of common stock at a cost of $0.2
million, which represents an average cost of $0.76 per share, and $1.1 million of Senior
Convertible Notes payable. As a result, the Company is authorized to repurchase an additional $5.7
million of securities under this program.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements for
purposes of federal and state securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include the words
may, will, plans, believes, estimates, expects, intends and other similar
expressions. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual
results to differ materially from those projected in the statements. Such risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to:
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The effect of economic conditions in the United States or other space faring nations that could impact our
ability to access space and support or gain customers; |
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Our ability to raise sufficient capital to meet our long and short-term liquidity requirements; |
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Our ability to successfully pursue our business plan and execute our strategy; |
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Whether we will fully realize the economic benefits under our NASA and other customer contracts; |
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Technological difficulties and potential legal claims arising from any technological difficulties; |
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Product demand and market acceptance risks, including our ability to develop and sell products and
services to be used by governmental or commercial customers; |
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Uncertainty in government funding and support for key space programs; |
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The impact of competition on our ability to win new contracts; |
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Uncertainty in securing reliable and consistent access to space, including the International Space Station; |
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Delays in the timing of performance of our contracts; |
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Our ability to meet technological development milestones and overcome development challenges; and |
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Risks described in the Risk Factors section of our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
Although we believe that the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable,
any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and, therefore, we cannot assure you that the
forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q will prove to be
accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in our forward-looking statements, the
inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person
that our objectives and plans will be achieved. Some of these and other risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements are more
fully described in the Risk Factors included in Part II Item 1A of this Report and Part I, Item 1A
of our 2011 Annual Report on 10-K and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or in the
documents incorporated by reference herein. Except as may be required by applicable law, we
undertake no obligation to publicly update or advise of any change in any forward-looking
statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In making these
statements, we disclaim any obligation to address or update each factor in future filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or communications regarding our business or results, and
we do not undertake to address how any of these factors may have caused changes to discussions or
information contained in previous filings or communications. In addition, any of the matters
discussed above may have affected our past results and may affect future results, so that our
actual results may differ materially from those expressed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and
in prior or subsequent communications.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
The following information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements and the accompanying notes included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report, and the
Risk Factors included in Part II Item 1A of this Report and Part I, Item 1A of our 2011 Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
Overview
Astrotech Corporation was formed in 1984 to leverage the environment of space for commercial
purposes. For nearly 30 years, the Company and its subsidiaries has remained a crucial player in
space commerce activities. We have supported the launch of 23 shuttle missions and more than 290
spacecraft, building space hardware and processing facilities, and preparing and processing
scientific research for microgravity.
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We offer products and services in the following areas:
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Facilities and support services necessary for the preparation of satellites and payloads for launch. |
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Design and fabrication of equipment and hardware for space launch activities. |
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Propellant services support for spacecraft. |
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Commercialization of space-based technologies into real-world applications. |
Our Business Units
Astrotech Space Operations (ASO)
ASO provides support for its government and commercial customers to successfully process complex
communication, earth observation and deep space satellites in preparation for their launch on a
variety of launch vehicles. Processing activities include satellite ground transportation;
pre-launch hardware integration and testing; satellite encapsulation, fueling, launch pad delivery;
and communication linked launch control. Our ASO facilities can accommodate five meter class
satellites encompassing the majority of U.S. based satellite preparation services. ASOs service capabilities also include designing, building spacecraft processing equipment
and facilities. Additionally, ASO provides propellant services including designing, building and
testing propellant service equipment for servicing spacecraft. ASO accounted for 99% of our
consolidated revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2011. Revenue for our ASO business
unit is generated primarily from various fixed-priced contracts with launch service providers in
both the commercial and government markets. The services and facilities we provide to our customers
support the final assembly, checkout, and countdown functions associated with preparing a
spacecraft for launch. The revenue and cash flows generated from our ASO operations are related to
the number of spacecraft launches, which reflects the growth in the satellite-based communications
industries and the requirement to replace aging satellites. Other factors that have impacted, and
are expected to continue to impact earnings and cash flows for this business include:
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Our ability to control our capital expenditures, which primarily are limited to modifications to
accommodate payload processing for new launch vehicles, upgrading communications infrastructure and
other building improvements. |
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The continuing limited availability of competing facilities at the major domestic launch sites that can
offer comparable services, leading to an increase in government use of our services. |
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Our ability to complete customer specified facility modifications within budgeted costs and time
commitments. |
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Our ability to control and reduce costs in order to maximize profitability of our fixed-priced contracts. |
Spacetech
Our other business unit is an incubator intended to commercialize space-industry technologies into
commercial applications to be sold to consumers and industry. The 1st Detect Miniature Chemical
Detector and the Astrogenetix microgravity processing platform are initiatives developed under our
Spacetech business unit. The 1st Detect Miniature Chemical Detector, which is in development, is a
low power, portable chemical detection device. 1st Detect has been awarded a Developmental Testing
and Evaluation designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a promising
anti-terrorism technology, and is the recipient of a Phase I and Phase II award from the U.S.
Armys Chemical and Biological Defense (CBD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program.
Following the successful execution of the Phase I SBIR, 1st Detect was awarded a $0.8 million Phase
II SBIR contract from the Joint Science and Technology Office for Chemical and Biological Defense.
Additionally, 1st Detect received a $1.8 million award from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund in
March 2010. Astrogenetix is a biotechnology company formed to commercialize products processed in
the unique environment of microgravity. Astrogenetix has pursued an aggressive space access
strategy to take advantage of the Space Shuttle program prior to its retirement, which occurred in
2011. This strategy gave Astrogenetix unprecedented access to research in microgravity, as the
company flew twelve experiments over a three year period. Astrogenetix is currently researching a
Salmonella vaccine as part of the ongoing commercialization strategy. Concurrently, Astrogenetix is
working on the continued development of a vaccine target for methicilin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA) based on discoveries made in microgravity.
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Critical Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with
United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements. The
preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect
the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various
other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which
form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are
not readily apparent from other sources. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically.
Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Management believes there have been no significant changes during the three months ended September
30, 2011 to the items that we disclosed as our critical accounting policies and estimates in
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2011
10-K.
Results of Operation
Three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to three months ended September 30, 2010:
Selected consolidated financial data for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 is as
follows (dollars in thousands):
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September 30, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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4,840 |
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5,306 |
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2,926 |
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3,486 |
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Gross profit |
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1,914 |
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1,820 |
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Gross margin |
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1,929 |
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2,307 |
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758 |
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823 |
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Operating expenses |
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2,687 |
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3,130 |
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(852 |
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(1,419 |
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(666 |
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Revenue. Total revenue decreased to $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011
from $5.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010. This decrease is primarily
attributable to the timing of mission launch dates. During the three months ended September 30,
2011, the majority of missions processed launched prior to quarter end, therefore resulting in a
shorter occupancy period of the satellite being within the facility. However, during the three
months ended September 30, 2010, the majority of missions were still processing as the quarter
ended, thus resulting in a longer occupancy period and in higher revenue.
Gross Profit. Gross profit increased to $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011
from $1.8 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2010. Revenue and cost of revenue both
decreased for the three months ended September 30, 2011. Our cost of revenue is generally
near-term fixed-price for satellite payload processing, however during the three months ended September 30,
2010 cost of revenue was higher due to an increase in variable mission related expenses.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expense. Selling, general and administrative expense decreased
to $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from $2.3 million for the comparable
period in fiscal 2010. The decrease was primarily attributable to a reduction in outside consulting
fees and reduced costs associated with lower headcount as part of the fiscal year 2011 corporate
realignment, which was not effective for the entire three months ended September 30, 2010.
Research and Development Expense. Research and development expense remained relatively consistent
at $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 due to continued investments
in the development of the 1st Detect Miniature Chemical Detector, including an increase in
headcount and employee compensation.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following is a summary of the change in our cash and cash equivalents (in thousands):
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708 |
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1,626 |
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812 |
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84 |
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1,392 |
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1,601 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
At September 30, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents of $16.4 million and our working capital
was approximately $5.8 million. As of September 30, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $9.7
million and our working capital was approximately $2.9 million. Cash and cash equivalents have
increased by approximately $1.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2011 from
positive operating and financing cash flows offset by capital expenditures of $0.1 million.
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operations decreased to $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011
from $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010. The primary driver of 2011
operating cash flow was accounts receivable payments collected by the Company.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2011 remained relatively
consistent with three months ended September 30, 2010. Our investing activities are driven
primarily by capital expenditures.
Financing Activities
Cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2011 increased to
$0.8 million from $0.1 million of cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended
September 30, 2010. The increase is a result of receiving the second installment of $0.9 million
from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund, which will be used to fund the continued development of
the 1st Detect miniature chemical detector.
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Debt
Credit Facilities
In October 2010, we entered into a financing facility with a commercial bank providing a $7.0
million term loan note and a $3.0 million revolving credit facility. The $7.0 million term loan
terminates in October 2015, and the $3.0 million revolving credit facility expires October 2012. The
term loan requires monthly payments of principal plus interest at the rate of prime plus 0.25%, but
not less than 4.0%. The revolving credit facility allows multiple advances not to exceed $3.0
million, based on eligible accounts receivable, and incurs interest at the rate of prime plus
0.25%, but not less than 4.0%. The bank financing facilities are secured by the assets of ASO,
including accounts receivable, and require us to comply with designated covenants. The balance of
the $7.0 million term loan at September 30, 2011 was $6.7 million and there was no outstanding
balance on the revolving credit facility at September 30, 2011.
The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of September 30, 2011.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the
tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. Valuation allowances are
established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that are more likely than not
to be realized. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has established a full valuation allowance
against all of its net deferred tax assets.
FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes (FASB ASC 740) addresses the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes
recognized in an entitys financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and
measurement attribute for financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be
taken on a tax return. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has a liability of $60,000 ($39,000 net of
federal benefit) for unrecognized tax benefits.
For the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Companys effective tax rate differed
from the federal statutory rate of 35%, primarily due to recording changes to the valuation
allowance placed against its net deferred tax assets.
The Company files consolidated returns for federal, California, Florida, and Texas income and
franchise taxes.
The Company is currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 2008 through 2010. Loss carryovers are generally subject to modification by tax
authorities until 3 years after they have been utilized; as such, the Company is subject to
examination for the fiscal years ended 2000 through present for federal purposes and fiscal years
ended 2006 through present for state purposes.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely
to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses,
results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
We have no material changes to the disclosure made on this matter in our 2011 Annual Report on Form
10-K.
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ITEM 4. |
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), which are designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities
and Exchange Commissions rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated
to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as
appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We carried out an evaluation,
under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our
disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report.
Based on the evaluation and criteria of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures
were effective.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection
with the evaluation required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(d) during the quarter ended September 30,
2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
control over financial reporting.
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. |
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
Currently, the Company is not a party to any material pending legal proceedings, which in
managements opinion, would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or
results of operation.
There have been no material changes in the risk factors described in our 2011 Annual Report on Form
10-K.
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UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
During the quarter ended September 30, 2011, we did not issue any unregistered securities or
repurchase any of our securities.
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DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
Not applicable.
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REMOVED AND RESERVED |
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OTHER INFORMATION |
Not applicable.
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The following exhibits are filed herewith:
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Exhibit No. |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. |
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The following financial information from the Companys Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q, for the period ended September 30, 2011, formatted in eXtensible Business
Reporting Language: (i) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii)
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Unaudited
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) Notes to Unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements. (1) |
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Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files hereto are deemed not filed
or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under
those sections. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Astrotech Corporation
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Date: November 14, 2011 |
/s/ Thomas B. Pickens III
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Thomas B. Pickens III |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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/s/ John M. Porter
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John M. Porter |
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Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer |
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