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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021

or

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

For the transition period from                       to

Commission file number: 0-26056

Autoscope Technologies Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Minnesota

 

86-3685595

State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization

 

I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

 

 

 

Spruce Tree Centre, Suite 400

 

 

1600 University Avenue West

 

 

St. Paul, MN

 

55104

Address of Principal Executive Offices

 

Zip Code

 

(651) 603-7700

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code

 

Image Sensing Systems, Inc.

Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value AATC The Nasdaq Capital Market
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights AATC The Nasdaq Capital Market

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  Yes x    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ¨

Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company x
Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ¨


1



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes ¨    No x

 Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

 

Outstanding at August 12, 2021

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

 

5,367,186 shares


2


 

AUTOSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​



PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 4
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) 4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 7
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity 8
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 10
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 22
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 29
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 29
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 30
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 30
Item 1A. Risk Factors 30
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 30
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 30
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 30
Item 5. Other Information 30
Item 6. Exhibits 31
SIGNATURES 32

 

3


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

Autoscope Technologies Corporation

(in thousands)



June 30,

2021

 

December 31,



(Unaudited)

 

2020

ASSETS









Current assets:









Cash and cash equivalents


$

8,427

 


$

8,605

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11 and $2 respectively 



3,498

 



2,261

 

Inventories



723

 



770

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets



430

 



480

 

Total current assets


13,078

 



12,116

 





 





Property and equipment:




 





Furniture and fixtures



    137

 



154

 

Leasehold improvements



  6




6

 

Equipment



978

 



1,215





   1,121

 



1,375


Accumulated depreciation



   894

 



1,072





227

 



303

 










Operating lease assets, net



30




136


Intangible assets, net 



2,957

 



3,161

 

Deferred income taxes



5,360




5,708

 

TOTAL ASSETS


$

21,652



$

21,424











LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY









Current liabilities:









Accounts payable


$

      335

 


$

547

 

Deferred revenue

164


37

Warranty



   142

 



141

 

Accrued compensation



     85

 



 148

 

Operating lease obligations

25


126


Short-term debt




349

Other current liabilities


 

243

 



124

 

Total current liabilities



994

 



 1,472











Operating lease obligations

4




8
Long-term debt




574

TOTAL LIABILITIES



998




 2,054

 





 




 

Shareholders' equity:









Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding







Common stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized, 5,367,186 and 5,352,626


 




  

 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively



54

 



   54

 

Additional paid-in capital



 25,048




24,968


Accumulated other comprehensive loss



(185

)



(150

)

Accumulated deficit



(4,263

)



(5,502

)

Total shareholders' equity



20,654

 



19,370

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


$

21,652



$

21,424


 









See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.                            


 


 



 

 

 

4


Autoscope Technologies Corporation

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

Three-Month
Periods Ended
June 30,


Six-Month
Periods Ended
June 30,
  2021
2020
2021
2020

Revenue:
















Product sales

$ 1,305

$ 1,172

$ 2,468

$ 2,222

Royalties


2,483


2,215


4,299


4,324
 
3,788


3,387


6,767


6,546

Cost of revenue:
















Product sales


730


520


1,343


1,051
  Royalties
97


91


190


183
 
827


611


1,533


1,234

Gross profit


2,961


2,776


5,234


5,312
 














Operating expenses:
















 Selling, general and administrative


1,516


1,563


2,882


3,472

 Research and development


541


842


1,037


1,744
 
2,057


2,405


3,919


5,216

Income from operations


904


371

1,315


96
Other income, net






925


 —
Income from operations before income taxes
904


371

2,240


96
Income tax expense
152


221

357


57

Net income

$ 752

$ 150
$ 1,883

$ 39

Net income per share:
















Basic

$ 0.14

$ 0.03
$ 0.35

$ 0.01

Diluted

$ 0.14

$ 0.03
$ 0.35

$
0.01
 














Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
















Basic


5,341


5,296


5,332


5,281

Diluted


5,350


5,299


5,343


5,299








See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.








 

5


Autoscope Technologies Corporation

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

  


Three-Month Periods Ended

June 30,


Six-Month Periods Ended

June 30,


2021
2020
2021
2020

Net income

$ 752

$ 150

$ 1,883

$ 39

Other comprehensive income:
















Foreign currency translation adjustment


18


54


(35 )

(52 )

Comprehensive income (loss)

$ 770

$ 204

$ 1,848
$ (13 )

















See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.                         






 

6


Autoscope Technologies Corporation

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

Six-Month Periods Ended
June 30,

 

2021

 

2020

Operating activities:

 

 

 


 

 

 

Net income

$

1,883

 


$

39




 




 

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



 




 

Depreciation

 

80

 


 

118

 

Software amortization

 

382

 


 

362

 

Stock-based compensation

 

107

 


 

113

 

Deferred income tax expense
348


Forgiveness income from PPP Loan (Note L)
(931 )


Loss on disposal of assets
1



Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 


 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

(1,237

)


 

497

Inventories


47


 

141

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

50


 

(49

)

Accounts payable

 

(212

)


 

(106

)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

191


 

(146

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

709


 

969

 




 




 

Investing activities:

 

 

 


 

 

 

Capitalized software development costs

 

(178

)


 

(22

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(8

)


 

(102

Net cash used for investing activities 

 

(186

)  

 

(124

)

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock for tax withholding

 

(35

)  

 

(6

)
 Dividend distribution
(644 )


 Proceeds from exercised options
8



Proceeds from PPP Loan





924

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

 

(671

)  

 

918

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

(30

)


 

(47

)

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

(178

)


 

1,716

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

8,605

 


 

5,118

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

8,427

 


$

6,834

 


See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

7


AUTOSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION


(in thousands, except share data)



Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2020

Shares

Issued


Common

Stock


Additional

Paid-In

Capital


Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Loss


Accumulated

Deficit


Total
 





















Balance, March 31, 2020
5,331,799


$ 53

$ 24,810

$ (412 )
$ (6,676 )
$ 17,775























Stock-based compensation   7,950





54








54
Stock for tax withholding (1,678 )




(6 )







(6 )
Comprehensive income:





















Foreign currency translation adjustment








54




54
Net income










150

150
Balance, June 30, 2020  5,338,071

$ 53

$ 24,858

$ (358 )
$ (6,526 )
$ 18,027
























Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2021

 

Shares

Issued


Common

Stock


Additional

Paid-In

Capital


Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Loss


Accumulated

Deficit


Total
























Balance, March 31, 2021 5,354,337

$ 54

$ 24,997

$ (203 )
$ (4,371 )
$ 20,477























Stock-based compensation 12,527





54








54
Stock options exercised
2,000





8








8
Stock for tax withholding (1,678 )




(11 )







(11 )
Dividends declared












(644 )

(644 )
Comprehensive income:





















Foreign currency translation adjustment








18




18
Net income 











752

752
Balance, June 30, 2021
5,367,186


$ 54

$ 25,048

$ (185 )
$ (4,263 )
$ 20,654


See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements   


8




Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2020

Shares

Issued


Common

Stock


Additional

Paid-In

Capital


Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Loss


Accumulated

Deficit


Total
 





















Balance, December 31, 2019
5,322,849


$ 53

$ 24,751

$ (306 )
$ (6,565 )
$ 17,933























Stock-based compensation   16,900





113








113
Stock for tax withholding (1,678 )




(6 )







(6 )
Comprehensive income (loss):





















Foreign currency translation adjustment








(52 )




(52 )
Net income 










39

39
Balance, June 30, 2020 5,338,071

$ 53

$ 24,858

$ (358 )
$ (6,526 )
$ 18,027
























Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2021

 

Shares

Issued


Common

Stock


Additional

Paid-In

Capital


Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Loss


Accumulated

Deficit


Total
























Balance, December 31, 2020 5,352,626

$ 54

$ 24,968

$ (150 )
$ (5,502 )
$ 19,370























Stock-based compensation 19,562





107








107
Stock options exercised
2,000





8








8
Stock for tax withholding (7,002 )




(35 )







(35 )
Dividends declared












(644 )

(644 )
Comprehensive income:





















Foreign currency translation adjustment








(35 )




(35 )
Net income 











1,883

1,883
Balance, June 30, 2021
5,367,186


$ 54

$ 25,048

$ (185 )
$ (4,263 )
$ 20,654


See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements 


9


AUTOSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

(Unaudited) 

June 30, 2021

 

Note A: Basis of Presentation

 

On July 21, 2021 a holding company reorganization was completed (the "Reorganization") in which Image Sensing Systems, Inc. ("ISNS") became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the new parent company named "Autoscope Technologies Corporation" ("Autoscope"), which became the successor issuer to ISNS.  As a result of the Reorganization, Autoscope replaced ISNS as the public company trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol "AATC," and outstanding shares of ISNS's common stock automatically converted into shares of common stock of Autoscope.  As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the "Company", "we", "us" and "our" or its management or business at any time before the effective date of the Reorganization refer to those of ISNS as the predecessor company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and thereafter to Autoscope and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, except as otherwise specified or to the extend the context otherwise indicates.  The Reorganization is intended to be a tax-free transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes for the Company's shareholders.  Autoscope was incorporated on April 23, 2021 under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and ISNS was incorporated in Minnesota on December 20, 1984.  The Company develops and markets video and radar processing products for use in applications such as intersection control, highway, bridge and tunnel traffic management and traffic data collection. We sell our products primarily to distributors and also receive royalties under a license agreement with a manufacturer/distributor for certain of our products. Our products are used primarily by governmental entities.

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which require the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. It is the opinion of management that the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair presentation. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Operating results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 as filed with the SEC.

Cash Dividend

On April 28, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a cash dividend of $0.12 per share to shareholders of record on the close of business on May 10, 2021, which was paid to shareholders on May 20, 2021.

On August 10, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a cash dividend of $0.12 per share to shareholders of record on the close of business on August 23, 2021, which is payable to shareholders on August 30, 2021.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The Company believes that of its significant accounting policies, the following are particularly important to the portrayal of the Company's results of operations and financial position and may require the application of a higher level of judgment by the Company's management and, as a result, are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. 

 

Revenue Recognition  

We recognize revenue when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.


We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:
Identification of a contract, or contracts, with a customer;
Identification of performance obligations in the contract;

Determination of the transaction price;
Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.

 

10


 

Revenue disaggregated by revenue source for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 consists of the following (in thousands); revenue excludes sales and usage-based taxes when or if it has been determined that we are acting as a pass-through agent: 

 


Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,


2021
2020

2021
2020
Product sales $ 1,305
$ 1,172
$ 2,468
$ 2,222
Royalties
2,483

2,215

4,299

4,324
Total revenue $ 3,788
$ 3,387
$ 6,767
$ 6,546

 

Product Sales:

Product revenue is generated primarily from the direct sales of our RTMS radar systems worldwide and our Autoscope video systems in Europe and Asia. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers in an amount that reflects the amount we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services.

 

Certain product sales may contain multiple performance obligations for revenue recognition purposes. Multiple performance obligations may include hardware, software, installation services, training, support, and extended warranties.  In arrangements where we have multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using the relative stand-alone selling price. We generally determine stand-alone selling prices based on the observable stand-alone prices charged to customers. For performance obligations without observable stand-alone prices charged to customers, we evaluate the adjusted market assessment approach, the expected cost plus margin approach, and stand-alone sales to estimate the stand-alone selling prices.

 

Revenue for services such as maintenance, repair, and technical support is recognized either as the service is performed or ratably over the defined contractual period for service maintenance contracts. From time to time, our payment terms may vary by the type and location of our customer and the products or services offered. Revenue for extended warranties are deferred until the coverage period and then recognized ratably over the extended warranty term.

 

We record deferred revenues when cash payments are received or due in advance of our performance, including amounts which are refundable. The term between invoicing and when payment is due is not significant. For certain products or services and customer types, we require payment before the products or services are delivered to the customer.

 

We record provisions against sales revenue for estimated returns and allowances in the period when the related revenue is recorded based on historical sales returns and changes in end user demand.

 

Royalties:

Econolite Control Products, Inc. (“Econolite”) is our licensee that sells our Autoscope video system products in the United States, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean.  The royalty of approximately 50% of the gross profit on licensed products is recognized when the products are shipped or delivered by Econolite to its customers.

 

Practical Expedients and Exemptions:

We generally expense sales commissions when incurred because the amortization periods would have been one year or less.  These costs are recorded within sales and marketing expense.

 

We do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less and (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed.

 

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Inventories

Inventories are primarily electronic components and finished goods and are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value determined under the first-in, first-out accounting method.

 

Income Taxes

We record a tax provision for the anticipated tax consequences of our reported results of operations. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized. We believe it is more likely than not that forecasted income, including income that may be generated as a result of certain tax planning strategies, together with the tax effects of the deferred tax liabilities, will be sufficient to fully recover the remaining net realizable value of our deferred tax assets. If all or part of the net deferred tax assets are determined not to be realizable in the future, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be charged to earnings in the period such determination is made. In addition, the calculation of tax liabilities involves significant judgment in estimating the impact of uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws. Resolution of these uncertainties in a manner inconsistent with management’s expectations could have a material impact on our financial condition and operating results. We recognize penalties and interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

 

Intangible Assets

We capitalize certain software development costs related to software to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed. Capitalized software development costs include purchased materials, services, internal labor and other costs associated with the development of new products and services. Software development costs are expensed as incurred until technological feasibility has been established, at which time future costs incurred are capitalized until the product is available for general release to the public. Based on our product development process, technological feasibility is generally established once product and detailed program designs have been completed, uncertainties related to high-risk development issues have been resolved through coding and testing, and we have established that the necessary skills, hardware, and software technology are available for production of the product. Once a software product is available for general release to the public, capitalized development costs associated with that product will begin to be amortized to cost of sales over the product's estimated economic selling life, using the greater of straight-line or a method that results in cost recognition in future periods that is consistent with the anticipated timing of product revenue recognition.

Capitalized software development costs are subject to an ongoing assessment of recoverability, which is impacted by estimates and assumptions of future revenues and expenses for these software products, as well as other factors such as changes in product technologies. Any portion of unamortized capitalized software development costs that are determined to be in excess of net realizable value have been expensed in the period in which such a determination is made. Subsequent to reaching technological feasibility for certain software products, we capitalized approximately $55,000 in software development costs in the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and no software development costs during the comparable prior year quarter, and $178,000 and  $22,000 during the six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period to be benefited by future cash flows and reviewed for impairment. At both June 30, 2021 and 2020, we determined there was no impairment of intangible assets. At both June 30, 2021 and 2020, there were no indefinite-lived intangible assets.

 

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Note B: Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

 

Accounting pronouncements recently adopted

 

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-13, "Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820)." ASU 2018-13 eliminates, amends and adds disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 is required to be adopted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within that annual period, which is our fiscal year 2020. We adopted these changes as of January 1, 2020; however, there are no required changes that apply to our fair value measurements disclosures. 

 

Note C: Fair Value Measurements

 

The guidance for fair value measurements establishes the authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value and outlines the required disclosures regarding fair value measurements. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We use a three-tier fair value hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs as follows:


Level 1:

observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;


Level 2:

inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and


Level 3: 

unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.


Financial Instruments not Measured at Fair Value

Certain of our financial instruments are not measured at fair value and are recorded at carrying amounts approximating fair value, based on their short-term nature or variable interest rate. These financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other current financial assets and liabilities.

 

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Note D: Inventories

 

Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands): 


 June 30, 2021 
 December 31, 2020 

Finished goods

$ 623
$ 661
Components   100
  109

Total

723
770

 

Note E: Operating Leases


The Company is subject to various non-cancelable operating leases for office space and IT equipment expiring at various dates through November 2022. These leases do not have significant rent escalation, holidays, concessions, leasehold improvement incentives, or other build-out clauses. Further, the leases do not contain contingent rent provisions.

  

Most of these leases include an option to renew. The exercise of lease renewal options is typically at our sole discretion; therefore, the majority of renewals to extend the lease terms are not included in our right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities because they are not reasonably certain of exercise. We regularly evaluate the renewal options and, when they are reasonably certain of exercise, we include the renewal period in our lease term.

 

Because most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of the lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate represents an estimate of the interest rate we would incur at lease commencement to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over the term of a lease. We used incremental borrowing rates as of January 1, 2019 for operating leases that commenced prior to that date. We have a centrally managed treasury function; therefore, based on the applicable lease terms and the current economic environment, we apply a portfolio approach for determining the incremental borrowing rate. 

 

The cost components of our operating leases were as follows (in thousands):  

 


Three-Month

Periods Ended June 30,


Six-Month

Periods Ended June 30,


2021
2020
2021
2020
Operating lease costs $ 53
$ 65
$ 108
$ 131
Variable lease cost
51

93

93

169
Total $ 104
$ 158
$ 201
$ 300

Variable lease costs consist primarily of property taxes, insurance, and common area or other maintenance costs for our leased facilities and equipment, which are paid based on actual costs incurred by the lessor.

 

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Maturities for our lease liabilities for all operating leases were as follows (in thousands) as of June 30, 2021:



Total
2021 $ 26
2022
4
2023 and thereafter

Total lease payments
30
Less: Interest
(1 )
Present value of lease liabilities $ 29


The weighted average remaining lease terms and discount rates for all of our operating leases were as follows as of June 30, 2021:

 


June 30, 2021
Remaining lease term and discount rate:

Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 0.68
Weighted average discount rate 4.75 %


Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was $107,000 and $134,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and these amounts are included in operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. There were no operating lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, except that during the three months ended June 30, 2020, we agreed to a one-year extension of our office space which increased operating lease assets and liabilities by $194,000. 


On July 28, 2021 ISNS and Spruce Tree Centre L.L.P. entered into Amendment XV to Office Lease Agreement (the "Amendment"), which amended the original Office Lease Agreement dated as of November 24, 1998 by and between ISNS and Spruce Tree (the "Original Lease"), as such Original Lease was subsequently amended (as so amended, the "Lease").  The Amendment was signed by Spruce Tree on July 28, 2021.  The Lease term was to expire on July 31, 2021.  The Amendment, which is effective August 1, 2021, extends the Lease through March 31, 2022.  In addition, the Amendment increases the monthly rent from $16,660 to $16,960 for the period from August 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022.


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Note F: Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):            

 

 

June 30, 2021

 

 

 








 



Weighted

 

 

Gross


 




Net


Average

 

 

Carrying


Accumulated


Carrying


Useful Life

 

 

 Amount


 Amortization


 Value


(in Years)

 

Wrong Way development costs

$

228



$

(228

)


$



 

Vision development costs


3,107




(1,743

)


 

1,364



8.0

 

Echo development costs   


1,852




(375

)


 

1,477



7.0

 

IntellitraffiQ development costs

 

468

   

 

(352

)  

 

116

   

4.0

 

Total

$

5,655



$

(2,698

)


$

2,957



7.0

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

 


 





 



 



Weighted

 

 

Gross






Net


Average

 

 

Carrying


Accumulated


Carrying


Useful Life

 

 

 Amount


 Amortization


 Value


(in Years)

 

Wrong Way development costs

$

228



$

(228

)


$

 


 

Vision development costs         


2,929




(1,553

)



1,376

 


8.0

 

Echo development costs           

 

1,852

   

 

(242

)  

 

1,610

 

 

7.0

 

IntellitraffiQ development costs
468


(293 )

175

4.0

Total

$

5,477



$

(2,316

)


$

3,161

 


7.3

 

 

Note G: Warranties 

 

We generally provide a two to three year warranty on product sales. Reserves to honor warranty claims are estimated and recorded at the time of sale based on historical claim information and are analyzed and adjusted periodically based on actual claim trends.

 

Warranty liability and related activity consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

Six-Month Periods Ended
June 30,

 

2021


2020

 

 

 



 

 

 

Beginning balance

$

141



$

313

 

Warranty provisions

 

24



 

  13

 

Warranty claims


(24

)


 

(26

)

Adjustments to preexisting warranties


3


 

(149

Currency


(2

)


 

(1

)

Ending balance

$

142



$

150

 

 

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Note H: Stock-Based Compensation

 

We compensate officers, directors, key employees and consultants with stock-based compensation under the Image Sensing Systems, Inc. 2014 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "2014 Plan"), which was approved by our shareholders and is administered under the supervision of our Board of Directors. Stock option awards are granted at exercise prices equal to the closing price of our stock on the day before the date of grant. Generally, options vest ratably over periods of three to five years from the dates of the grant, beginning one year from the date of grant, and have a contractual term of nine to 10 years.

 

Compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized ratably over the vesting period. Stock-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expense for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was $54,000 and $54,000, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expense for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was $107,000 and $113,000, respectively. At June 30, 2021, 257,175 shares were available for grant under the Company's 2014 Plan.

 

Stock Options

 

A summary of the stock option activity for the first six months of 2021 is as follows:

 

   

Number of

Shares

  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price per
Share
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in years)
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Options outstanding at December 31, 2020
    15,000     $ 4.76       2.94     $ 2,700  
Granted
        $           $  
Exercised
    (2,000 )   $ 4.22           $ 9,390  
Expired
    $           $  
Forfeited
    (1,000 )
$ 4.22           $ 320  




 


                 
Options outstanding at June 30, 2021     12,000  
$ 4.90
    2.33
  $ 23,460
Options exercisable at June 30, 2021     12,000     $ 4.90       2.33
  $ 23,460  

 

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Stock options to purchase 2,000 shares were exercised, no stock options expired, and options to purchase 1,000 shares were forfeited during the six-month period ended June 30, 2021, and options to purchase 1,000 shares forfeited during the six-month period ended June 30, 2020. During each of the six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, we recognized no stock-based compensation expense related to stock options. As of June 30, 2021, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options.

 

Restricted Stock Awards and Stock Awards

 

Restricted stock awards are granted under the 2014 Plan at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors. We issue restricted stock awards to executive officers and key consultants. These awards may contain certain performance conditions or time-based vesting criteria. The restricted stock awards granted to executive officers vest if the various performance or time-based metrics are met. Stock-based compensation is recognized for the number of awards expected to vest at the end of the period and is expensed beginning on the grant date through the end of the vesting period. At the time of vesting of the restricted stock awards, the recipients of common stock may request to receive a net of the number of shares required for employee withholding taxes, which can be withheld up to the relevant jurisdiction's maximum statutory rate. Compensation expense related to any stock awards issued to employees is determined on the grant date based on the publicly-quoted fair market value of our common stock and is charged to earnings on the grant date. 

 

We also issue stock awards as a portion of the annual retainer for each director on a quarterly basis. The stock awards are fully vested at the time of issuance. 

 

The following table summarizes restricted stock award activity for the first six months of 2021:

 


 

Number of
Shares

 

 

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

Awards outstanding December 31, 2020

 

33,330



$

4.52

 

Granted

 

19,562




5.95

 

Vested

 

(34,295

)



4.69

 

Forfeited

 




 

Awards outstanding at June 30, 2021

 

18,597



$

5.72

 

 

As of June 30, 2021, the total stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested awards not yet recognized was $91,000, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.87 years. During the six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, we recognized $107,000 and $113,000, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards.

 

Note I: Income (loss) per Common Share 

 

Net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the daily weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable periods. Diluted net income (loss) per share includes the potentially dilutive effect of common shares subject to outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, shares subject to certain outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards have been excluded from the calculation of the diluted weighted average shares outstanding because the exercise of those options or the vesting of those restricted stock awards would lead to a net reduction in common shares outstanding. As a result, stock options and restricted stock awards to acquire 2,000 and 15,000 weighted common shares have been excluded from the diluted weighted shares outstanding for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and 2,000 and 5,000 weighted common shares have been excluded from the diluted weighted shares outstanding for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

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A reconciliation of net income per share is as follows (in thousands, except per share data): 

 

 

Three-Month

Periods Ended

June 30,


Six-Month 

Periods Ended

June 30,

  2021
2020
2021
2020
 














Numerator:















Net income
$ 752

$ 150

$ 1,883

$ 39
Denominator:















Weighted average common shares outstanding

5,341


5,296


5,332


5,281
Dilutive potential common shares

9


3


11


18
Shares used in diluted net income per common share calculations

5,350


5,299


5,343


5,299
Basic net income per common share
$ 0.14

$ 0.03

$ 0.35

$ 0.01
Diluted net income per common share
$ 0.14

$ 0.03

$ 0.35

$ 0.01

 

Note J: Segment Information

 

The Company's Chief Executive Officer and management regularly review financial information for the Company's discrete operating segments. Based on similarities in the economic characteristics, nature of products and services, production processes, type or class of customer served, method of distribution and regulatory environments, the operating segments have been aggregated for financial statement purposes and categorized into two reportable segments:  Intersection and Highway.

 

Autoscope video is our machine-vision product line, and revenue consists of royalties (all of which are received from Econolite), as well as a portion of international product sales. Video products are normally sold in the Intersection segment. RTMS is our radar product line, and revenue consists of international and North American product sales. Radar products are normally sold in the Highway segment. All segment revenues are derived from external customers.   

 

Operating expenses and total assets are not allocated to the segments for internal reporting purposes. Due to the changes in how we manage our business, we may reevaluate our segment definitions in the future.   

 

The following tables set forth selected unaudited financial information for each of our reportable segments (in thousands):




Three Months Ended June 30,


Intersection
Highway
Total


2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020



















Revenue

$ 2,637
$ 2,465
$ 1,151
$ 922
$ 3,788
$ 3,387
Gross profit

2,437

2,233

524

543

2,961

2,776
Amortization of intangible assets

97

91

98

97

195

188
Intangible assets

1,364

1,559

1,593

1,976

2,957

3,535

 



Six Months Ended June 30,


Intersection
Highway
Total


2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020



















Revenue 

$ 4,529
$ 4,715
$ 2,238
$ 1,831
$ 6,767
$ 6,546
Gross profit

4,161

4,302

1,073

1,010

5,234

5,312
Amortization of intangible assets

190

183

192

179

382

362
Intangible assets

1,364

1,559

1,593

1,976

2,957

3,535

 

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Note K: Restructuring and Exit Activities


In the third quarter of 2016, in order to streamline our operating and cost structure, we initiated the closure of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Image Sensing Systems HK Limited (ISS HK) in Hong Kong; Image Sensing Systems (Shenzhen) Limited (ISS WOFE) in China; Image Sensing Systems Europe Limited (ISS Europe) in the United Kingdom; Image Sensing Systems Europe Limited SP.Z.O.O (ISS Poland) in Poland; and Image Sensing Systems Germany, GmbH (ISS Germany) in Germany. At December 31, 2018, Image Sensing Systems Europe Limited and Image Sensing Systems Europe Limited SP.Z.O.O were fully closed. At December 31, 2019, Image Sensing Systems Germany, GmbH was fully closed. During 2020, we initiated the closure of Image Sensing Systems EMEA Limited (ISS UK) and Image Sensing Systems Holdings Limited (ISS Holdings). At June 30, 2021, Image Sensing Systems (Shenzhen) Limited was fully closed. We incurred $23,000 and $32,000 for these entities' closure costs in the six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively. 

 

Note L: Commitments and Contingencies

 

Debt


Under the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP"), the United States Small Business Administration ("SBA") approved the Company's application to receive a loan in the amount of $923,700 (the "PPP Loan").  The PPP was established under the congressionally approved Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") and is administered by the SBA.  The PPP Loan to the Company was made through BMO Harris Bank N.A. (the "Lender"). On April 21, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors approved the PPP Loan, and the Company signed the promissory note (the "Note") evidencing the PPP Loan, which was dated as of April 17, 2020.  The Lender distributed the $923,700 of proceeds of the PPP Loan to the Company on April 222020.

 

The term of the PPP loan was 24 months after the date of the Note (the "Maturity Date").  The annual interest rate on the PPP Loan was 1.00%.  No payments of principal or interest were due during the six months beginning on the date of the Note (the "Deferred Period").  The Company's obligations under the Note were not secured by a security interest in the Company's assets.  The Note required the Lender's consent if the Company wanted to reorganize, merge, consolidate, or otherwise change its ownership or structure.  The Note contained customary events of default by the Company relating to, among other things, payment defaults and the breach of representations and warranties or other provisions of the Note.  Upon a default by the Company under the Note, the Lender could have accelerated the Company's obligations under the Note and pursued its rights against the Company under applicable law, including by filing suit and obtaining a judgment against the Company.

 

Under the terms of the CARES Act, PPP loan recipients can apply for and be granted forgiveness for all or a portion of loans made under the PPP after 24 weeks if the recipients use the PPP loan proceeds for eligible purposes, including payroll costs, mortgage interest, rent or utility costs and meet other requirements regarding, among other things, the maintenance of employment and compensation levels. On February 2, 2021, the Company was notified by the Lender that the Lender had received payment in full of the PPP Loan from the United States government, and the Company's PPP Loan had been forgiven.  The Company recognized the amount of the loan and accrued interest forgiven totaling approximately $931,000 as other non-operating income in the first quarter of 2021.  

 

The foregoing description of the Note does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Note filed as Exhibit 10.1 with the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 23, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference.


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Litigation

 

We are involved from time to time in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business, including primarily commercial, product liability, employment and intellectual property claims. In accordance with GAAP, we record a liability in our Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to any of these matters when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. With respect to any currently pending legal proceedings, we have not established an estimated range of reasonably possible additional losses either because we believe that we have valid defenses to claims asserted against us or the proceeding has not advanced to a stage of discovery that would enable us to establish an estimate. We currently do not expect the outcome of these matters to have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Litigation, however, is inherently unpredictable, and it is possible that the ultimate outcome of one or more claims asserted against us could adversely impact our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. We expense legal costs as incurred.

 

Note M: Risks and Uncertainties

   

In December 2019, the outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus, called COVID-19, originated in Wuhan, China, and has since spread worldwide, including to the U.S. To date, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread disruptions to the U.S. and global economy and has contributed to significant volatility and negative pressure in financial markets. The global impact of the outbreak is continually evolving and, as additional cases and variants of the virus are identified, many countries, including the U.S., have reacted by instituting quarantines, restrictions on travel, and mandatory closures of businesses. Certain states and cities, including where we or the third parties with whom we engage operate, have also reacted by instituting quarantines, restrictions on travel, “stay at home” rules, restrictions on types of business that may continue to operate, and restrictions on the types of construction projects that may be undertaken. 

The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our business, financial condition and results of operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with any confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic; the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact, including the adoption, effectiveness, and availability of COVID-19 vaccines; the effect of any relaxation of current restrictions in the community and regions in which we, our customers and end users do business; and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, among others. The rapid development and fluidity of this situation preclude any prediction as to the full adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected, and may continue to adversely affect, our business, financial condition and results of operations, and it has had, and probably will continue to have, the effect of exacerbating many of the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 including, but not limited to, the following:

  • We currently rely on third parties to, among other things, manufacture, supply and market our products and supply other goods and services to run our business. If any such third party is adversely impacted by restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, including staffing shortages, production slowdowns, the closure of facilities, and disruptions in delivery systems, our supply chain may be disrupted, which could limit our ability to manufacture our products and conduct research and development.
  • We have established a work-from-home policy for all employees, other than those who are performing or supporting business-critical operations or other essential activities. Our increased reliance on personnel working from home may negatively impact productivity or disrupt, delay or otherwise adversely impact our business. In addition, this could increase our cyber security risks, create data accessibility concerns, and make us more susceptible to communication disruptions, any of which could adversely impact our business operations or delay necessary interactions with governmental authorities, third party manufacturers and manufacturing sites, customers and end users, and other important agencies and third parties. 
  • The trading prices for our common stock have been highly volatile as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, we may face difficulties raising capital through any sales of our common stock, or such sales may be on unfavorable terms. In addition, a recession, depression or other sustained adverse market event resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic could materially and adversely affect our business and the value of our common stock.

 

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Overview

Reorganization. On July 21, 2021, a holding company reorganization was completed (the “Reorganization”) in which Image Sensing Systems, Inc. ("ISNS") became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the new parent company named “Autoscope Technologies Corporation” ("Autoscope"), which became the successor issuer to ISNS.  As a result of the Reorganization, Autoscope replaced ISNS as the public company trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol “AATC,” and outstanding shares of ISNS’s common stock automatically converted into shares of common stock of Autoscope.  As used in this Quarterly Report Form 10-Q, the "Company", "we", "us" and "our" or its management or business at any time before the effective date of the Reorganization refer to those of ISNS as the predecessor company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and thereafter to Autoscope and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, except as otherwise specified or to the extent the context otherwise indicates.  The Reorganization is intended to be a tax-free transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes for the Company’s shareholders.  Autoscope was incorporated on April 23, 2021 under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and ISNS was incorporated in Minnesota on December 20, 1984.   

GeneralWe are a leading provider of above-ground detection products and solutions for the intelligent transportation systems (“ITS”) industry. Our family of products, which we market as Autoscope® video or video products (“Autoscope”), RTMS® radar or radar products (“RTMS”), and IntellitraffiQ® or iQ products, provides end users with the tools needed to optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety. Our technology analyzes signals from sophisticated sensors and transmits the information to management systems and controllers or directly to users. Our products provide end users with complete solutions for the intersection and transportation markets.

Our technology is a process in which software, rather than humans, examines outputs from various types of sophisticated sensors to determine what is happening in a field of view. In the ITS industry, this process is a critical component of managing congestion and traffic flow. In many cities, it is not possible to build roads, bridges and highways quickly enough to accommodate the increasing congestion levels. On average, United States commuters lose 99 hours a year in congestion, which costs motorists $88 billion a year in time, an average of $1,377 per driver (per INRIX 2019 Global Traffic scorecard).  We believe this growing use of vehicles will make our ITS solutions increasingly necessary to complement existing and new roadway infrastructure to manage traffic flow and optimize throughput. 

We believe our solutions are technically superior to those of our competitors because they have a higher level of accuracy, limit the occurrence of false detection, are generally easier to install with lower costs of ownership, work effectively in a multitude of light and weather conditions, and provide end users the ability to manage inputs from a variety of sensors for a number of tasks. It is our view that the technical advantages of our products make our solutions well suited for use in ITS markets.

We believe the strength of our distribution channels positions us to increase the penetration of our technology‑driven solutions in the marketplace. We market our Autoscope video products in the United States, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean through exclusive agreements with Econolite Control Products, Inc. (“Econolite”), which we believe is the leading distributor of ITS intersection control products in these markets.

We market the RTMS radar systems to a network of distributors globally.  On a limited basis, we may sell directly to the end user.  We market our Autoscope video products outside the United States, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean through a combination of distribution and direct sales channels through our office in Spain.  Our end users primarily include governmental agencies and municipalities.

The following discussion of period-to-period changes and trends in financial statement results under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" aligns with the financial statement presentation discussed above.  

 

Trends and Challenges in Our Business

We believe the expected growth in our business can be attributed primarily to the following global trends:

  • worsening traffic caused by increased numbers of vehicles in metropolitan areas without corresponding expansions of road infrastructure and the need to automate safety, security and access applications for automobiles and trucks, which has increased demand for our products;
  • advances in information technology, which have made our products easier to market, implement and integrate;
  • the continued funding allocations for centralized traffic management services and automated enforcement schemes, which have increased the ability of our primary end users to implement our products; and 
  • general increases in the cost effectiveness of electronics, which make our products more affordable for end users.

We believe our continued growth primarily depends upon:

  • continued adoption and governmental funding of ITS and other automated applications for traffic control, safety and enforcement in developed countries; 
  • a propensity by traffic engineers to implement lower cost technology-based solutions rather than civil engineering solutions such as widening roadways;
  • countries in the developing world adopting above-ground detection technology, such as video or radar, instead of in-pavement loop technology to manage traffic; and 
  • our ability to develop new products that provide increasingly accurate information and enhance the end users' ability to cost-effectively manage traffic and environmental issues.
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Because the majority of our end users are governmental entities, we are faced with challenges related to potential delays in purchasing decisions by those entities and changes in budgetary constraints. These contingencies could result in significant fluctuations in our revenue among periods. The ongoing economic environment in Europe and the United States and the COVID-19 pandemic declared in March 2020 and the outbreak of new COVID-19 variants are further adding to the unpredictability of purchasing decisions, creating more delays than usual and decreasing governmental budgets, and they are likely to continue to affect our revenue.

Key Financial Terms and Metrics

Revenue. We derive revenue from two sources: (1) royalties received from Econolite for sales of the Autoscope video systems in the United States, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean and (2) revenue received from the direct sales of our RTMS radar systems and our Autoscope video systems in Europe and Asia.  Autoscope video royalties are calculated using a profit sharing model in which the gross profits on sales of product made through Econolite are shared equally with Econolite.  This royalty arrangement has the benefit of decreasing our cost of revenues and our selling, marketing and product support expenses because these costs and expenses are borne primarily by Econolite. Although this royalty model has a positive impact on our gross margin, it also negatively impacts our total revenue, which would be higher if all the sales made by Econolite were made directly by us. The royalty arrangement is exclusive under the long-term Manufacturing, Distributing and Technology Agreement dated as of June 11, 1991, as amended (the “Econolite Agreement”), between the Company and Econolite.

Cost of Revenue. Software amortization is the sole cost of revenue related to royalties, as virtually all manufacturing, warranty and related costs are incurred by Econolite. Cost of revenue related to product sales consists primarily of the amount charged by our third party contractors to manufacture hardware products, whose costs are influenced mainly by the cost of electronic components. The cost of revenue also includes logistics costs, estimated expenses for product warranties, and inventory obsolescence. The key metric that we follow is achieving certain gross margin percentages on product sales by operating segment.

Operating Expenses. Our operating expenses fall into three categories: (1) selling, marketing and product support; (2) general and administrative; and (3) research and development. Selling, marketing and product support expenses consist of various costs related to sales and support of our products, including salaries, benefits and commissions paid to our personnel; commissions paid to third parties; travel, trade show and advertising costs; second-tier technical support for Econolite; and general product support, where applicable. General and administrative expenses consist of certain corporate and administrative functions that support the development and sales of our products and provide an infrastructure to support future growth. These expenses include management, supervisory and staff salaries and benefits; legal and auditing fees; travel; rent; and costs associated with being a public company, such as board of director fees, listing fees and annual reporting expenses. Research and development expenses consist mainly of salaries and benefits for our engineers and third party costs for consulting and prototyping. We measure all operating expenses against our annually approved budget, which is developed with achieving a certain operating margin as a key focus. We also include any restructuring costs in operating expenses.

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Non-GAAP Operating Measures. We provide certain non-GAAP financial information as supplemental information to financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States). This non-GAAP information excludes the impact of depreciating fixed assets and amortizing intangible assets, and it may exclude other non-recurring items. Management believes that this presentation facilitates the comparison of our current operating results to historical operating results. Management uses this non-GAAP information to evaluate short-term and long-term operating trends in our core operations. Non-GAAP information is not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for or an alternative to GAAP financial measures and may not be computed the same as similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Reconciliations of GAAP income from operations to non-GAAP income from operations are as follows (in thousands):  


Three-Month Periods Ended

June 30,


Six-Month Periods Ended

June 30,

  2021
2020
2021
2020
 














Income from operations

$ 904

$ 371

$ 1,315

$ 96

Adjustments to reconcile to non-GAAP income
















Amortization of intangible assets


195


188


382


362

Depreciation


40


62


80


118

Non-GAAP income from operations

$ 1,139

$ 621

$ 1,777

$ 576

 

Seasonality. Our quarterly revenues and operating results have varied significantly in the past due to the seasonality of our business. Our first quarter generally is the weakest due to weather conditions that make roadway construction more difficult in parts of North America, Europe and northern Asia. We expect such seasonality to continue for the foreseeable future. Additionally, our international revenues regularly contain individually significant sales. This can result in significant variations of revenue between periods. Accordingly, we believe that quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our financial results should not be relied upon as an indication of our future performance. No assurance can be given that we will be able to achieve or maintain profitability on a quarterly or annual basis in the future. 

Segments. We currently operate in two reportable segments: Intersection and Highway. Autoscope video is our machine-vision product line, and revenue consists of royalties (all of which are received from Econolite), as well as a portion of international product sales. Video products are normally sold in the Intersection segment. RTMS and IntellitraffiQ are our radar product lines, and revenue consists of sales to external customers. Radar products are normally sold in the Highway segment.  As a result of business model changes and modifications in how we manage our business, we may reevaluate our segment definitions in the future.

The following tables set forth selected unaudited financial information for each of our reportable segments (in thousands):   



Three Months Ended June 30,


Intersection
Highway
Total


2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020



















Revenue

$ 2,637
$ 2,465
$ 1,151
$ 922
$ 3,788
$ 3,387
Gross profit

2,437

2,233

524

543

2,961

2,776
Amortization of intangible assets

97

91

98

97

195

188
Intangible assets

1,364

1,559

1,593

1,976

2,957

3,535



Six Months Ended June 30,


Intersection
Highway
Total


2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020



















Revenue
$ 4,529
$ 4,715
$ 2,238
$ 1,831
$ 6,767
$ 6,546
Gross profit

4,161

4,302

1,073

1,010

5,234

5,312
Amortization of intangible assets

190

183

192

179

382

362
Intangible assets

1,364

1,559

1,593

1,976

2,957

3,535


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Results of Operations  

The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, certain statements of operations data as a percent of total revenue and gross profit on product sales and royalties as a percentage of product sales and royalties, respectively.

  Three-Month Periods Ended
June 30,


2021

2020

Product sales 34.5 %
34.6 %
Royalties 65.5

65.4

Total revenue 100.0

100.0

Gross profit - product sales 44.1

55.6

Gross profit - royalties 96.1

95.9

Selling, general and administrative 40.0%

46.1%

Research and development 14.3

24.9

Income from operations 23.9

11.0
Income tax expense 4.0

6.5
Net income 19.9

4.4


  Six-Month Periods Ended
June 30,


2021

2020

Product sales 36.5 %
33.9 %
Royalties 63.5

66.1

Total revenue 100.0

100.0

Gross profit - product sales 45.6

52.7

Gross profit - royalties 95.6

95.8

Selling, general and administrative 42.6%

53.0%

Research and development 15.3

26.6

Income from operations 19.4

1.5
Other income, net 13.7



Income tax expense 5.3

0.9
Net income 27.8

0.6

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Total revenue increased to $3.8 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2021 from $3.4 million in the same period in 2020, an increase of 11.8%, and increased to $6.8 million in the first six months of 2021 from $6.5 million in the same period in 2020, an increase of 3.4%. Royalty income increased to $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2021 from $2.2 million in the second quarter of 2020, an increase of 12.1%and remained constant at $4.3 million in the first six months of 2021 and in the first six months of 2020. Product sales increased to $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2021 from $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2020, an increase of 11.3%and increased to $2.5 million in the first six months of 2021 from $2.2 million in the first six months of 2020, an increase of 11.1%.

Revenue for the Intersection segment increased to $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2021 from $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2020, an increase of 7.0%. Revenue for the Intersection segment decreased to $4.5 million in the first six months of 2021 from $4.7 million in the first six months of 2020, a decrease of 3.9%. Revenue for the Highway segment increased to $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2021 from $922,000 in the second quarter of 2020, an increase of 24.8%. Revenue for the Highway segment increased to $2.2 million in the first six months of 2021 from $1.8 million in the first six months of 2020, an increase of 22.2%.

Gross margin percent for product sales decreased to 44.1% in the three months ended June 30, 2021 from 55.6% in the three months ended June 30, 2020. The dollar amount of product sales gross profit decreased $77,000, or 11.8%, in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the prior year period. Gross margin percent for product sales decreased to 45.6% in the first six months of 2021 from 52.7% in the first six months of 2020. Product sales gross profit decreased $46,000 or 3.9% in the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the prior year period. The decrease in product gross margin percent was primarily the result of a reduction in the warranty reserve in the first six months of 2020 and no comparable reduction in the same period in 2021.

Gross margin percent for royalty sales for the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased to 96.1% from 95.9% in the same period in 2020. Gross profit from royalties increased $262,000, or 12.3%, in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the prior year period. Gross margin percent for royalty sales for the six months ended June 30, 2021 decreased to 95.6% from 95.8% in the same period in 2020. Gross profit from royalties decreased $32,000, or 0.8%, in the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the prior year period. The decrease in royalty gross margin percent was due to decreased royalty sales during the first six months of 2020, as well as slightly higher software amortization expense. 

Selling, general and administrative expense was $1.5 million, or 40.0% of total revenue, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to $1.6 million, or 46.1% of total revenue in the second quarterof 2020, and it decreased to $2.9 million, or 42.6% of total revenue, in the first six months of 2021 compared to $3.5 million, or 53.0% of total revenue, in the first six months of 2020.  The year-over-year decrease for the first six months is due to the incremental consulting and legal costs incurred in 2020 related to the efforts around evaluating strategic alternatives.  The savings realized in the first six months of 2021 were partially offset by legal and consulting fees associated with the formation of Autoscope.

Research and development expense decreased to $541,000, or 14.3% of total revenue, in the three-month period ended June 30, 2021, from $842,000, or 24.9% of total revenue, in the three-month period ended June 30, 2020, and it decreased to $1.0 million or 15.3% of total revenue, in the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 from $1.7 million, or 26.6% of total revenue, in the six-month period ended June 30, 2020. The decrease was due to higher capitalized software development costs in the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 of $178,000 compared to capitalized software costs of $22,000 for the same period in 2020.  After normalizing for software development costs, overall research and development expenditures decreased in the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in the prior year due to lower headcount. 

The Company recognized other income of $931,000 for the forgiveness of the Paycheck Protection Program loan and accrued interest during the first six months of 2021.

There was $152,000 and $221,000 of income tax expense recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $357,000 and $57,000 of income tax expense recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Consolidated net income was $752,000, or $0.14 per basic share and diluted share, in the three-month period ended June 30, 2021 compared to a net income of $150,000, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, in the comparable prior year period. Consolidated net income was $1.9 million, or $0.35 per basic and diluted share, in the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 compared to a net income of $39,000, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, in the comparable prior year period.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At June 30, 2021, we had $8.4 million in cash and cash equivalents compared to $8.6 million in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2020.

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $709,000 in the first six months of 2021 compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $969,000 in the same period in 2020. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities in the first six months of 2021 compared to the prior year period is primarily attributed to an increase in accounts receivable and a decrease in accounts payable.


Net cash used for investing activities was $186,000 for the first six months of 2021 compared to net cash used for investing activities of $124,000 in the same period in 2020. The increase of the amount of net cash used for investing activities in the first six months of 2021 compared to the prior year period was primarily the result of higher capitalized internal software development costs compared to the prior year period.


Net cash used for financing activities was $671,000 in the first six months of 2021 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $918,000 in the same period in 2020 due to a cash dividend of $0.12 per share to shareholders paid to shareholders in the second quarter ended June 30, 2021, whereas in the second quarter of 2020, we received the proceeds from the PPP loan.

 

We believe that cash and cash equivalents on hand at June 30, 2021 and cash provided by operating activities will satisfy our projected working capital needs, investing activities, and other cash requirements for at least one year from June 30, 2021.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not participate in transactions or have relationships or other arrangements with an unconsolidated entity, including special purpose and similar entities, or other off-balance sheet arrangements. 

Critical Accounting Policies

Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. The accounting policies used in preparing our interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 are set forth elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and should be read in conjunction with those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and the risk factor set forth in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


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Cautionary Statement:

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events and can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "expects," "believes," "may," "will," "should," "intends," "plans," "estimates," or "anticipates" or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to:

  • our historical dependence on a single product for most of our revenue;
  • budget constraints by governmental entities that purchase our products, including constraints caused by declining tax revenue;
  • the continuing ability of Econolite to pay royalties owed;
  • the mix of and margin on the products we sell;
  • our dependence on third parties for manufacturing and marketing our products;
  • our dependence on single-source suppliers to meet manufacturing needs;
  • our failure to secure adequate protection for our intellectual property rights;
  • our inability to develop new applications and product enhancements;
  • the potential disruptive effect on the markets we serve of new and emerging technologies and applications, including vehicle-to-vehicle communications and autonomous vehicles;
  • unanticipated delays, costs and expenses inherent in the development and marketing of new products;
  • our inability to respond to low-cost local competitors;
  • our inability to properly manage any growth in revenue and/or production requirements;
  • the influence over our voting stock by affiliates;
  • our inability to hire and retain key scientific and technical personnel;
  • the effects of legal matters in which we may become involved;
  • our inability to achieve and maintain effective internal controls;
  • our inability to successfully integrate any acquisitions;
  • tariffs and other trade barriers;
  • political and economic instability, including continuing volatility in the economic and political environment of the European Union;
  • our inability to comply with international regulatory restrictions over hazardous substances and electronic waste; and
  • conditions beyond our control such as war, terrorist attacks, health epidemics (including the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the coronavirus) and economic recession.

We caution that the forward-looking statements made in this report or in other announcements made by us are further qualified by the risk factors set forth in Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.

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Approximately 20% of our revenue has historically been derived from shipments to customers outside the United States, and a large portion of this revenue is denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.  Our international subsidiaries have functional currencies other than our U.S. dollar reporting currency and, occasionally, transact business in currencies other than their functional currencies.  These non-functional currency transactions expose us to market risk on assets, liabilities and cash flows recognized on these transactions.

The strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies decreases the value of foreign currency-denominated revenue and earnings when translated into U.S. dollars.  Conversely, a weakening of the U.S. dollar increases the value of foreign currency-denominated revenue and earnings.  A 10% adverse change in foreign currency rates could have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2021, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

None.


Our results of operations and financial condition are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended December 31 2020, filed on March 11, 2021. You should carefully consider these risk factors in conjunction with the other information contained in this Quarterly Report. Should any of these risks materialize, our business, financial condition and future prospects could be negatively impacted. As of August 12, 2021, there had been no material changes to the disclosures made in the above-referenced Form 10-K.


None.

None.

None.

 

None.

 

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The following exhibits are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021:


Exhibit Index



 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description




2.1


Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of July 20, 2021 by and among Image Sensing Systems, Inc., Autoscope Technologies Corporation, and Spruce Tree MergerCo, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 21, 2021 filed by Autoscope Technologies Corporation (File No. 0-26056) (the "Form 8-K12B")




3.1


Restated Articles of Incorporation of Autoscope Technologies Corporation (filed herewith).

3.2


Bylaws of Autoscope Technologies Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Form 8-K12B (File No. 0-26056).




3.3


Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Autoscope Technologies Corporation, included in Exhibit 3.1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

4.1


Amended and Restated Rights Agreement dated July 21, 2021, among Autoscope Technologies Corporation, Continental Stock Transfer & Stock Company, as rights agent, and only with respect to Section 37 thereof, Image Sensing Systems, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-K12B (File No. 0-26056).




4.2


Specimen Stock Certificate of Autoscope Technologies Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Form 8-K12B (File No. 0-26056).



10.1


Promissory Note, between BMO Harris Bank N.A. and Image Sensing Systems, Inc., dated as of April 17, 2020, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 23, 2020 (File No. 0-26056).



10.2


Amendment XIV to Office Lease Agreement by and between Spruce Tree Centre L.L.P. and Image Sensing Systems, Inc., dated as of June 17, 2020, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 19, 2020 (File No. 0-26056).


 

10.3


Amendment XV to Office Lease Agreement by and between Spruce Tree Centre L.L.P. and Image Sensing Systems, Inc., dated as of July 28, 2021, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 30, 2021 filed by Autoscope Technologies Corporation (File No. 0-26056).


 

10.4


Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of July 21, 2021 by and between Image Sensing Systems, Inc. and Autoscope Technologies Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K12B (File No. 0-26056).


   

31.1


Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).



31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).



32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).



32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).



101
The following financial information from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, formatted in iXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language), (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (filed herewith).

 

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In accordance with 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.

     


Autoscope Technologies Corporation

     

Dated: August 12, 2021

By:

/s/ Andrew T. Berger



Andrew T. Berger



President and Chief Executive Officer



 (Principal Executive Officer)







Dated: August 12, 2021

By:

/s/ Frank G. Hallowell



Frank G. Hallowell



Chief Financial Officer

   

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Andrew T. Berger, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Autoscope Technologies Corporation for its fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2021;

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 registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’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 registrant and have:

(a) 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 registrant, 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;

(b) 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;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’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

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) 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 registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 12, 2021


/s/ Andrew T. Berger



Name: Andrew T. Berger



Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer) 


Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Frank G. Hallowell, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Autoscope Technologies Corporation for its fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2021;

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 registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’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 registrant and have:

(a) 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 registrant, 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;

(b) 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;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’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

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) 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 registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 12, 2021


/s/ Frank G. Hallowell



Name: Frank G. Hallowell



Title: Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)


Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Autoscope Technologies Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Andrew T. Berger,  President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §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 results of operations of the Company.

 


/s/ Andrew T. Berger


Andrew T. Berger


President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)


August 12, 2021


Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Autoscope Technologies Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Frank G. Hallowell, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §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 results of operations of the Company.

 


/s/ Frank G. Hallowell


Frank G. Hallowell


Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)


August 12, 2021


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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF

AUTOSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

 

The undersigned, of full age, for the purpose of forming a corporation under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 302A, Minnesota Statutes and all amendments thereto (the "Act"), hereby adopts the following Articles of Incorporation:

 

ARTICLE I.    NAME

 

The name of the Corporation shall be: Autoscope Technologies Corporation.

 

ARTICLE II. REGISTERED AGENT AND OFFICE

 

The location and post office address of the Corporation's registered office in the State of Minnesota shall be 6160 Summit Drive N., Suite 205, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, 55430. The name of the Corporation's registered agent in the State of Minnesota shall be Cogency Global Inc.

 

ARTICLE III. INCORPORATOR

 

The name and address of the incorporator is as follows:

 

Todd Skauge Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

225 South Sixth Street, Suite 3500

Minneapolis, MN 55402

 

ARTICLE IV. CAPITAL STOCK

 

The total authorized capital of the Corporation is 1,000 shares of common stock par value

$.01 per share.

 

ARTICLE V. PURPOSES AND POWERS

 

The Corporation shall have general business purposes and shall possess all powers necessary to conduct any business in which it is authorized to engage, including but not limited to, all those powers expressly conferred upon business corporations by the Act, as it may from time to time be amended, together with those powers implied therefrom.

 

ARTICLE VI.    DURATION

 

The Corporation shall have perpetual duration.


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ARTICLE VII. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

 

The personal liability of the directors of the Corporation is hereby eliminated to the fullest extent permitted by Section 302A.251 of the Act, as the same may be amended or restated. If the Act is amended after this Article becomes effective to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors, then the liability of a director of the Corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the Act, as so amended. Any repeal or modification of this Article shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the Corporation existing at the time of such repeal or modification.

 

ARTICLE  VIII. WRITTEN ACTION OF THE BOARD

 

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of the board of directors of the Corporation may be taken by a written action signed, or counterparts of a written action signed in the aggregate, or consented to by authenticated electronic communication, by all of the directors and, if the action does not require shareholder approval, it may be taken by a written action signed, or counterparts of a written action signed in the aggregate, or consented to by authenticated electronic communication, by the number of directors that would be required to take such action at a meeting of the board of directors at which all directors were present.

 

ARTICLE IX.

PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS; CUMULATIVE VOTING

 

The shareholders of the Corporation shall not have preemptive rights to subscribe for or acquire securities or rights to purchase securities of any kind, class or series of the Corporation. The shareholders of the Corporation shall not have the right of cumulative voting.

 

ARTICLEX.

WRITTEN ACTION OF THE SHAREHOLDERS

 

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of the shareholders may be taken by a written action signed, or counterparts of a written action signed in the aggregate, or consented to by authenticated electronic communication, by shareholders having voting power equal to the voting power that would be required to take the same action at a meeting of the shareholders at which all shareholders were present.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed these Articles as of this 23rd day of April, 2021.

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 Todd Skauge, Incorporator


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Work Item 1232177200026

Original File Number 1232177200026

 

STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

FILED

04/23/2021 11:59 PM

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Steve Simon Secretary of State


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ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT AMENDING AND RESTATING THE

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF

AUTOSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

 

1. The name of the corporation is Autoscope Technologies Corporation, a  Minnesota corporation.

 

2. The document entitled Restated Articles of Incorporation of Autoscope Technologies Corporation marked Exhibit A attached hereto contains the full text of the amendments to the articles of incorporation of Autoscope Technologies Corporation.

 

3. The amendment has been adopted pursuant to the Minnesota Business Corporation Act Chapter 302A of the Minnesota Statutes.

 

4. The amendment restates the articles of incorporation in their entirety, and the restated articles supersede the original articles of incorporation and all amendments hereto.

 

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Autoscope Technologies Corporation, being duly authorized on behalf of Autoscope Technologies Corporation, has executed this document as of the 25th day of June, 2021.

 

      /s/ Frank G. Hallowell

      Frank G. Hallowell

      Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF

AUTOSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

 

The following Restated Articles of Incorporation shall supersede and take the place of the existing Articles of Incorporation and all amendments thereto:

 

ARTICLE 1. NAME

 

The name of the corporation is Autoscope Technologies Corporation.

 

ARTICLE 2. REGISTERED OFFICE

 

The address of the registered office of the corporation is 1600 University Ave W, Suite 400 St. Paul, MN 55104-3825 USA.

 

ARTICLE 3. AUTHORIZED SHARES

 

  1. Authorized Shares.

 

The total number of shares of capital stock which the corporation is authorized to issue shall be 25,000,000 shares, consisting of 20,000,000 shares of common stock, par value

$.01 per share (“Common Stock”), and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.01 per share (“Preferred Stock”).  All shares of Common Stock of the Company outstanding as of the date of filing of these Restated Articles of Incorporation shall have a par value of $.01 per share.

 

  1. Common Stock.

 

All shares of Common Stock shall be voting shares and shall be entitled to one vote per share. Subject to any preferential rights of holders of Preferred Stock, Holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to receive their pro rata share, based upon the number of shares of Common Stock held by them, of such dividends or other  distributions as  may  be declared  by  the board of directors from time to time and of any distribution  of  the assets of the corporation upon its liquidation, dissolution or winding up, whether voluntary or involuntary.

 

  1. Preferred Stock.

 

The board of directors of the corporation is hereby authorized to provide, by resolution or resolutions adopted by such board, for the issuance of Preferred  Stock from  time to time in one or more classes and/or series, to establish  the  designation  and  number of  shares of each such class or series, and to fix the relative rights and preferences of the shares of each such class or series, all to the full extent permitted by the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, Section 302A.401, or any successor provision. Without  limiting the generality of  the  foregoing , the board of directors is authorized to provide that shares of a class or series of Preferred Stock:

 

 

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(a)                are entitled to cumulative, partially  cumulative or noncumulative dividends or other distributions payable in cash, capital stock or indebtedness of the corporation or other property, at such times and in such amounts as are set forth in the board resolutions establishing such class or series or as are determined in a manner specified in such resolutions;

 

(b)               are entitled to a preference with respect to  payment of  dividends over one or more other classes and/or series of capital stock of the corporation;

 

(c)                are entitled to a preference with respect to any distribution of assets of the corporation upon its liquidation, dissolution or  winding  up over one or more other classes and /or series of capital stock of the corporation in such amount as is set forth in the board resolutions establishing such class or series or as is determined in a manner specified in such resolutions;

 

(d)               are redeemable or exchangeable at the option of the corporation and/or on a mandatory basis for cash, capital stock or indebtedness of the corporation or other property, at such times or upon the occurrence of such events, and at such prices, as are set forth in the board resolutions establishing such class or series or as are determined in a manner specified in such resolutions;

 

(e)                are entitled to the benefits of such sinking fund, if any, as is required to be established by the corporation for the redemption and/or purchase of such shares by the board resolutions establishing such class or series;

 

(f)                are convertible at the option of the holders thereof into shares of any other class or series of capital stock of the corporation, at such times or upon the occurrence of such events, and upon such terms, as are set forth in the board resolutions establishing such class or series or as are determined in a manner specified in such resolutions;

 

(g)               are exchangeable at the option of the holders thereof for cash, capital stock or indebtedness of the corporation or other property, at such times or upon the occurrence of such events, and at such prices, as are set forth in the board resolutions establishing such class or series or as are determined in a manner specified in such resolutions;

 

(h)               are entitled to such voting rights, if any, as are specified in the board resolutions establishing such class or series (including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the right to elect one or more directors voting alone as a single class or series or together with one or more other classes and/or series of Preferred Stock, if so specified by such board resolutions) at all times or upon the occurrence of specified events; and

 

(i)                  are subject to restrictions on the issuance of additional shares of Preferred Stock of such class or series or of any other class or series, or on the reissuance of shares of Preferred Stock of such class or series or of any other class or series, or on increases or decreases in the number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock of such class or series or of any other class or series.

 

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Without limiting the generality of the foregoing authorizations, any of the rights and preferences of a class or series of Preferred Stock may be made dependent upon facts ascertainable outside the board resolutions establishing such class or series, and may incorporate by reference some or all of the terms of any agreements, contracts or other arrangements entered  into by the  corporation in connection with the issuance of such class or series, all to the full extent permitted by the Minnesota Business Corporation Act. Unless otherwise specified in the board resolutions establishing a class or series of Preferred Stock, holders of a class or series of Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to cumulate their votes in any election of directors in which they are entitled to vote and shall not be entitled to any preemptive rights to acquire shares of any class or series of capital stock of the corporation.

 

ARTICLE 4. NO CUMULATIVE VOTING

 

There shall be no cumulative voting by the shareholders of the corporation.

 

ARTICLE 5. NO PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS

 

The shareholders of the corporation shall not have any preemptive rights to subscribe for or acquire securities or rights to purchase securities of any class, kind or series of the corporation.

 

ARTICLE 6.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

The number of directors shall initially be five and, thereafter, shall be fixed from time to time by the board of directors or by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of the outstanding Common Stock of the corporation.

 

Newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors or vacancies in the board of directors resulting from death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, removal from office or other cause may be  filled  by a  majority  vote of the directors then in office though less than a quorum, and directors so chosen shall hold office for a term expiring at the next annual meeting of shareholders at which a vote is held with respect to the class for which such director has been chosen. No decrease in the number of directors constituting the board of directors shall shorten the term of any incumbent director.

 

ARTICLE 7. WRITTEN ACTION BY DIRECTORS

 

An action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of the board of  directors  of the corporation may be taken by a written action signed, or counterparts of a written action signed in the aggregate, by all of the directors unless the action need not be approved by the shareholders of the corporation,  in which  case the action  may be taken  by a  written  action signed, or counterparts of a written action signed in the aggregate, by the number of directors that would be required to take the same action at a meeting of the board of directors of the corporation at which all of the directors were present.

 

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ARTICLE 8. DIRECTOR LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by the Minnesota Business Corporation Act as the same exists or may hereafter be amended, a director of this corporation shall not be liable to this corporation or its shareholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director.

 

 

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Work Item 1241587100030

Original File Number 1232177200026

 

STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

FILED

06/28/2021 11:59 PM

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Steve Simon Secretary of State


 

 

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 Certificate of Designation

of

Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock

of

Autoscope Technologies Corporation

 

Autoscope Technologies Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, Chapter 302A of the Minnesota Statutes (the “Company”) hereby certifies in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 302A.401, Subd. 3(b), that the following resolutions were adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 302A by a written action of the Company's Board of Directors dated as of June 25, 2021:

 

 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority granted to and vested in the Board of Directors in accordance with the provisions of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, the Board of Directors hereby creates a series of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company, and hereby states that such series shall have the rights, powers, preferences, and restrictions set forth in the Designation attached as Exhibit A;

 

 RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and each of them accent alone, are hereby authorized and directed to execute and file with the Minnesota Secretary of State in the manner required by law, such Designation, and to take all other action as such officer or officers shall deem necessary or advisable to carry into effect the foregoing resolution; and

 

 RESOLVED FURTHER, that the remaining balance of the Company’s authorized but unissued shares of undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, shall continue to be undesignated.

 

[Signature page follows]

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Autoscope Technologies Corporation has caused this Certificate of Designation to be signed by the undersigned officer on behalf of the Company as of the 25th day of June, 2021.

 

       /s/ Frank G. Hallowell

       Frank G. Hallowell

       Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


 

 


[Signature page to Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Autoscope Technologies Corporation]



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EXHIBIT A

 

Designation

of

Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock

of

Autoscope Technologies Corporation

 

Section 1. Designation and Amount. Of the 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, which the Company is authorized to issue under its Articles of Incorporation, 50,000 of such shares shall be designated as "Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock" (the "Series A Preferred Stock"). Such number of shares may be increased or decreased by resolution of the Board of Directors; provided that no decrease shall reduce the number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock to a number less than the number of shares then outstanding plus the number of shares reserved for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding options, rights or warrants or upon the conversion of any outstanding securities issued by the Company convertible into Series A Preferred Stock.

 

Section 2. Dividends and Distributions.

 

(a)                Subject to the rights of the holders of any shares of any series of Preferred Stock (or any similar stock) ranking prior and superior to the Series A Preferred Stock with respect to dividends, the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock, in preference to the holders of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock"), of the Company, and of any other junior stock; shall be entitled to receive, when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available for the purpose, quarterly  dividends  payable  in cash on  the  last day  of March, June, September and December in each year (each such date being referred to herein as a “Quarterly Dividend Payment Date”) commencing on the first Quarterly Dividend Payment Date after the first issuance of a share or fraction of a share of Series A Preferred Stock, in an amount per share (rounded to the nearest cent) equal to the greater of (a) $1.00 or (b) subject to the provision for adjustment hereinafter set forth, l,000 times the aggregate per share amount of all cash dividends, and 1,000 times the aggregate per share amount (payable in kind) of all

non-cash dividends or other distributions, other than a dividend  payable  in  shares of Common Stock or a subdivision of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (by reclassification or otherwise), declared on the Common Stock since the immediately preceding Quarterly Dividend Payment Date or, with respect to the first Quarterly Dividend Payment Date, since the first issuance of any share or fraction of a share of Series A Preferred Stock. If the Company shall at any time declare or pay any dividend on the Common Stock payable in shares of Common Stock, or effect a subdivision or combination or consolidation of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (by reclassification or otherwise than by payment of a dividend in shares of Common Stock) into a greater or lesser number of shares of Common Stock, then, in each such case, the amount to which holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock were entitled immediately prior to such event under clause (b) of the preceding sentence shall be adjusted by multiplying such amount by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event and the denominator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock that were outstanding immediately prior to such event.

 

 


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(b)               The Company shall declare a dividend or distribution on the Series A Preferred Stock as provided in paragraph (a) of this Section immediately after it declares a dividend or distribution on the Common Stock (other than a dividend payable in shares of Common Stock); provided that, if no dividend or distribution shall have been declared on the Common Stock during the period between any Quarterly Dividend Payment Date and the next subsequent Quarterly Dividend Payment Date, a dividend of $1.00 per share on the Series A Preferred Stock shall nevertheless be payable on such subsequent Quarterly Dividend Payment Date.

(c)                Dividends shall begin to accrue and be cumulative on outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock from the Quarterly Dividend Payment Date next preceding the date of issue of such shares, unless the date of issue of such shares is prior to the record date for the first Quarterly Dividend Payment Date, in which case dividends on such shares shall begin to accrue from the date of issue of such shares, or unless the date of issue is a Quarterly Dividend Payment Date or is a date after the record date for the determination of holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock entitled to receive a quarterly dividend and before such Quarterly Dividend Payment Date, in either of which events such dividends shall begin to accrue and be cumulative from such Quarterly Dividend Payment Date. Accrued but unpaid dividends shall not bear interest.  Dividends paid on the shares of Series A Preferred Stock in an amount less than the total amount of such dividends at the time accrued and payable on such shares shall be allocated pro rata on a share by share basis among all such shares at the time outstanding. The Board of Directors may fix a record date for the determination of holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock entitled to receive payment of a dividend or distribution declared thereon, which record date shall be not more than 60 days prior to the date fixed for the payment thereof.

 

Section 3. Voting Rights. The holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall have the following voting rights:

 

(a)               Subject to the provision for adjustment hereinafter set forth, each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to 1,000 votes on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders of the Company. If the Company shall at any time declare or pay any dividend on the Common Stock payable in shares of Common Stock, or effect a subdivision or combination or consolidation of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (by reclassification or otherwise than by payment of a dividend in shares of Common Stock) into a greater or lesser number of shares of Common Stock, then in each such case the number of votes per share to which holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock were entitled immediately prior to such

event shall be adjusted by multiplying such number by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event and the denominator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock that were outstanding immediately prior to such event.

 

(b)               Except as otherwise provided herein, in any other Certificate of Designation creating a series of the Company's preferred stock or any similar stock, or by law, the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock and the holders of shares of Common Stock and any other capital stock of the Company having general voting rights shall vote together as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company.

 

 

 

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(c)                Except as set forth herein, or as otherwise provided by law, holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall have no special voting rights and their consent shall not be required (except to the extent they are entitled to vote with holders of Common Stock as set forth  herein) for taking any corporate action.

 

Section 4. Certain Restrictions.

 

(a)                Whenever quarterly dividends or other dividends or distributions payable on the Series A Preferred Stock as provided in Section 2 are in arrears, thereafter, and until all accrued and unpaid dividends and distributions, whether or not declared, on shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding shal1 have been paid in full, the Company shall not:

(i)                  declare or pay dividends, or make any other distributions, on any shares of stock ranking junior (either as to dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution  or winding up) to the Series A Preferred Stock;

 

(ii)              declare or pay dividends, or make any other distributions, on any shares of stock ranking on a parity (either as to dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up) with the Series A Preferred Stock, except dividends paid ratably on the Series A Preferred Stock and all such parity stock on which dividends are payable or in arrears in proportion to the total amounts to which the holders of all such shares are then entitled;

 

(iii)             redeem or purchase or otherwise acquire for consideration shares of any stock ranking junior (either as to dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up) to the Series A Preferred Stock, provided that the Company may at any time redeem. purchase or otherwise acquire shares of any such junior stock in exchange for shares of any stock of the Company ranking junior (either as to dividends or upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up) to the Series A Preferred Stock; or

 

(iv)             redeem or purchase or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of Series A Preferred Stock, or any shares of stock ranking on a parity with the Series A Preferred Stock, except in accordance with a purchase offer made in writing or by publication (as determined by the Board of Directors) to all holders of such shares upon such terms as the Board of Directors, after consideration of the respective annual dividend rates and other relative rights and preferences of the respective series and classes, shall determine in good faith will result in fair and equitable treatment among the respective series or classes.

 

(b)               The Company shall not permit any subsidiary of the Company to purchase or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of stock of the Company unless the Company could, under paragraph (a) of this Section 4, purchase or otherwise acquire such shares at such time and in such manner.

 

Section 5. Reacquired Shares. Any shares of Series A Preferred Stock purchased or otherwise acquired by the Company in any manner whatsoever shall be retired and cancelled promptly after the acquisition thereof. All such shares shall upon their cancellation become

 


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authorized but unissued shares of preferred stock and may be reissued as part of a new series of preferred stock subject to the conditions and restrictions on issuance Set forth herein, in the Company's Articles of Incorporation, or in any other Certificate of Designation creating a series of preferred stock of the Company or any similar stock or as otherwise required by law.

 

Section 6. Liquidation. Dissolution or Winding Up.  Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, no distribution shall be made (1) to the holders of shares of stock ranking junior (either as to dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up) to the Series A Preferred Stock unless, prior thereto, the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall have received $1,000 per share, plus an amount equal to accrued and unpaid dividends and distributions thereon, whether or not declared, to the date of such payment, provided that the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive an aggregate amount per share, subject to the provision for adjustment hereinafter set forth, equal to 1,000 times the aggregate amount to be distributed per share to holders of shares of Common Stock, or (2) to the holders of shares of stock ranking on a parity (either as to dividends or upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up) with the Series A Preferred Stock, except distributions made ratably on the Series A Preferred Stock and all such parity stock in proportion to the total amounts to which the holders of such shares are entitled upon such liquidation, dissolution or winding up. In the event the Company shall at any time declare or pay any dividend on the Common Stock payable in shares of Common Stock, or effect a subdivision or combination or consolidation of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (by reclassification or otherwise than by payment of a dividend  in shares of Common Stock) into a greater or lesser number of shares of Common Stock, then in each such case the aggregate amount to which holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock were entitled immediately prior to such event under the proviso in clause (1) of the preceding sentence shall be adjusted by multiplying such amount  by a fraction the numerator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event and the denominator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock that were outstanding immediately prior to such event

 

Section 7. Consolidation, Merger, etc. In case the Company shall enter into any consolidation, merger, combination or other transaction  in which the shares of Common Stock are exchanged for or changed into other stock or securities, cash and/or any other property, then in any such case each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall at the same time be similarly exchanged or changed into an amount per share, subject to the provision for adjustment hereinafter set forth, equal to 1,000 times the aggregate amount of stock, securities, cash and/or any other property (payable in kind), as the case may be, into which or for which each share of Common Stock is changed or exchanged.  If the Company shall at any time declare or pay any dividend on the Common Stock payable in shares of Common Stock, or effect a subdivision or combination or consolidation of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (by reclassification or otherwise than by payment of a dividend in shares of Common Stock) into a greater or lesser number of shares of Common Stock, then in each such case the amount set forth in the preceding sentence with respect to the exchange or change of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be adjusted by multiplying such amount by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event and the denominator of which is the number of shares of Common Stock that were outstanding immediately prior to such event.

 

 

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Section 8.   No Redemption. The shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall not be redeemable


 

Section 9. Rank. The Series A Preferred Stock shall rank, with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets, junior to all series of any other class of the  Company's preferred stock.

 

Section 10. Amendment. The Articles of Incorporation of the Company shall not be amended in any manner which would materially alter or change the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series A Preferred Stock so as to affect them adversely without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, voting together as a single class.

 

 

 

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Work Item 1241587100043

Original File Number 1232177200026

 

STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

FILED

06/28/2021 11:59 PM

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Steve Simon Secretary of State



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ARTICLES OF CORRECTION

 

The undersigned does hereby sign and acknowledge these Articles of Correction on behalf of Autoscope Technologies Corporation, a Minnesota corporation (the "Corporation"), in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 5.16.

 

WHEREAS, the Articles of Amendment Amending and Restating the Articles of Incorporation of Autoscope Technologies Corporation (the "Articles of Amendment") were filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State on June 28, 202 1; and

 

WHEREAS, the last paragraph of the Articles of Amendment incorrectly stated the title of Frank G. Hallowell, who is and was the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation signing the Articles of Amendment on behalf of the Corporation, as “the President and Chief Executive Officer" of the Corporation, although his title was correctly stated underneath his signature on the Articles of ,Amendment.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, Autoscope Technologies Corporation hereby corrects the last paragraph of the Articles of Amendment to read in its entirety as follows:

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, the Chief Financial Officer of Autoscope Technologies Corporation, being duly authorized on behalf of Autoscope Technologies Corporation, has executed this document as of the 25th day of June, 2021.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned does hereto set his hand as of the 26th day of July, 2021.

 

 

Autoscope Technologies Corporation

 

 By: /s/ Frank G. Hallowell

 Frank G. Hallowell

                                                                        Chief Financial Officer



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Work Item 1246534300031

Original File Number 1232177200026

 

STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

FILED

08/03/2021 11:59 PM

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Steve Simon Secretary of State

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