Mind Technology, Inc 10-Q for FY2024 Q3
Mind Technology, Inc (MIND)
About this 10-Q
Mind Technology, Inc filed this 10-Q on December 14, 2023, covering the quarter ended October 31, 2023 (FY2024 Q3).
Headline figures
Quarter ended October 31, 2023, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $4.97M
- up 63.7% from $3.04M a year earlier
- Net income
- $568K
- compared with a net loss of $5.16M a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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2002 Timberloch Place
Suite 550
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Table of Contents
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| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
| October 31, 2023 | January 31, 2023 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $ at each of October 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023 | ||||||||
| Inventories, net | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||||||
| Current assets of discontinued operations | ||||||||
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| Property and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | ||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | ||||||||
| Long-term assets of discontinued operations | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | ||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | ||||||||
| Income taxes payable | ||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities - current | ||||||||
| Current liabilities of discontinued operations | ||||||||
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| Operating lease liabilities - non-current | ||||||||
| Deferred tax liability | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, $ par value; shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding at each of October 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023 | ||||||||
| Common stock, $ par value; shares authorized; shares issued at October 31, 2023 and shares at January 31, 2023 (as Adjusted, see Note 14) | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital (as Adjusted, see Note 14) | ||||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost ( shares at January 31, 2023) (As Adjusted, see Note 14) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive gain | ||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended October 31, | For the Nine Months Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
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| Sale of marine technology products | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
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| Research and development | ||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Other (expense) income: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Other, net | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Total other (expense) income | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Loss from continuing operations before income taxes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, (including a $ gain on the sale of Klein for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2023) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||
| Preferred stock dividends - declared | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Preferred stock dividends - undeclared | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Net loss per common share - Basic and Diluted | ||||||||||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Discontinued operations | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Shares used in computing net loss per common share: | ||||||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended October 31, |
For the Nine Months Ended October 31, |
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| Change in cumulative translation adjustment of entities held-for-sale |
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| Comprehensive income (loss) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
| For the Nine Months Ended October 31, |
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| Net loss |
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| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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| Depreciation and amortization |
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| Provision for inventory obsolescence |
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| Gross profit from sale of other equipment |
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| Non-cash cumulative translation adjustment for discontinued operations |
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| Prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets |
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| Income taxes receivable and payable |
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| Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
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| Purchases of property and equipment |
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| Proceeds from the sale of Klein, net |
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| Sale of other equipment |
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| Cash flows from financing activities: |
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| Purchase of treasury stock |
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| Net proceeds from short-term loan |
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| Refund of prepaid interest on short-term loan |
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| Preferred stock dividends |
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| Net cash used in financing activities |
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| Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents |
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| Supplemental cash flow information: |
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| Interest paid |
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| Income taxes paid |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
| Common Stock |
Preferred Stock |
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| Additional | Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Balances, January 31, 2023 |
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| Net loss |
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| Stock-based compensation |
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| Balances, April 30, 2023 |
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| Balances, July 31, 2023 |
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| Balances, October 31, 2023 |
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MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
| Common Stock |
Preferred Stock |
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| As adjusted | See Note 14 | Additional | Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Balances, January 31, 2022 |
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| Balances, April 30, 2022 |
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| Balances, July 31, 2022 |
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| Balances, October 31, 2022 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
1. Organization and Liquidity
MIND Technology, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Seamap Pte Ltd, MIND Maritime Acoustics, LLC, Seamap (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Seamap (UK) Ltd (collectively “Seamap”), designs, manufactures and sells a broad range of proprietary products for the seismic, hydrographic and offshore industries with product sales and support facilities based in Singapore, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and the state of Texas. Prior to July 31, 2020, the Company, through its wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, Mitcham Canada, ULC (“MCL”), its wholly owned Hungarian subsidiary, Mitcham Europe Ltd. (“MEL”), and its branch operations in Colombia, provided full-service equipment leasing, sales and service to the seismic industry worldwide (the “Leasing Business”). Effective July 31, 2020, the Leasing Business has been classified as held for sale and the financial results reported as discontinued operations (see Note 4 – “Discontinued Operations” for additional details). On August 21, 2023, the Company completed the sale of our Klein Marine Systems, Inc. subsidiary (“Klein”) (see Note 2-"Sale of Subsidiary" and Note 4-"Discontinued Operations" for additional details). The operations of Klein are included as part of the accompanying financial statements and are considered discontinued operations for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2023 and 2022. Balance sheet amounts related to Klein as of January 31, 2023, have been presented as current and long-term assets of discontinued operations, Long-term assets of discontinued operations, and current liabilities of discontinued operations. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. The Company has a history of generating losses and negative cash from operating activities and may not have access to sources of capital that were available in prior periods. In addition, emerging supply chain disruptions and recent volatility in oil prices have created significant uncertainty in the global economy which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial position, results of operations and liquidity. Accordingly, substantial doubt has arisen regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result should the Company not be able to continue as a going concern.
Management has identified the following mitigating factors regarding adequate liquidity and capital resources to meet its obligations:
| • | The Company has no obligations or agreements containing “maintenance type” financial covenants. |
| • | The Company had working capital of approximately $ |
| • | Should revenues be less than projected, the Company believes it is able, and has plans in place, to reduce costs proportionately in order to maintain positive cash flow. |
| • | The majority of the Company’s costs are variable in nature, such as raw materials and personnel related costs. The Company has recently eliminated two executive level positions and other administrative positions, and additional reductions in operations, sales, and general and administrative headcount could be made, if deemed necessary by management. |
| • | The Company had a backlog of orders of approximately $ |
| • | Although the Company declared a dividend on its Series A Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock") in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, there were |
| • | In recent years, the Company has raised capital through the sale of Common Stock and Preferred Stock pursuant to the ATM Offering Program (as defined herein) and underwritten offerings on Form S-1. Currently, the Company is not eligible to issue securities pursuant to Form S-3 and accordingly cannot sell securities pursuant to the ATM Offering Program. However, the Company may sell securities pursuant to Form S-1 or in private transactions. Management expects to be able to raise further capital through these available means should the need arise. |
| • | Based on publicized transactions and preliminary discussions with potential funding sources, management believes that other sources of debt and equity financing are available. Such sources could include private or public issues of equity or debt securities, or a combination of such securities. Other sources could include secured debt financing, sale-leaseback transactions on owned real estate or investment from strategic industry participants. There can be no assurance that any of these sources will be available to the Company, available in adequate amounts, or available under acceptable terms should the need arise. |
| • | On August 21, 2023, the Company completed the Sale of Klein for consideration of $ |
Notwithstanding the mitigating factors identified by management, substantial doubt remains regarding the Company's ability to meet its obligations as they arise over the next twelve months.
2. Sale of Subsidiary
On August 21, 2023, the Company sold Klein pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with General Oceans AS (“the Buyer"). In connection with the SPA, the Company granted the Buyer a license to its Spectral Ai software suite (“Spectral Ai”). The license is exclusive to the Buyer as it relates to side scan sonar. The Company and the Buyer also entered into a collaboration agreement for the further development of Spectral Ai and potentially other software projects. The foregoing transactions contemplated by the SPA are referred to as the “Sale of Klein”. The aggregate consideration to the Company consisted of a cash payment of $
On August 22, 2023, following the closing of the Sale of Klein, all outstanding amounts due and owed, including principal, interest, and other charges, under the Loan were repaid in full and the Loan was terminated, and all liens and security interests granted thereunder were released and terminated (see Note 10 - "Notes Payable" for additional details).
3. Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2023, for the Company has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2023 (“fiscal 2023”). In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position as of October 31, 2023, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022, the cash flows for the nine months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022, and the statement of stockholders’ equity for the three and nine-months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022, have been included in these condensed consolidated financial statements. The foregoing interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full fiscal year ending January 31, 2024 (“fiscal 2024”).
4. Discontinued Operations
On August 21, 2023, the Company sold Klein pursuant to the SPA with the Buyer. As a result, the assets and liabilities of Klein have been reclassified as assets, excluding cash, and liabilities of discontinued operations at January 31, 2023 and it’s results of operations are reported as discontinued operations for the three and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2023 and 2022.
On July 27, 2020, the Board determined to exit the Leasing Business. As a result, the assets, excluding cash, and liabilities of the Leasing Business were considered held for sale and reported as discontinued operations at January 31, 2023, and its results of operations were reported as discontinued operations for the three and nine month periods ended October 31, 2022. As of February 1, 2023, discontinued operations of the Leasing Business were considered materially completed.
The assets and liabilities reported as part of discontinued operations consist of the following:
| January 31, 2023 |
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The results of operations from discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 consist of the following:
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| Operating loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense) (Including $ of currency translation loss for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2022.) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
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| Income (loss) before income taxes from discontinued operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes from discontinued operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
The significant operating and investing noncash items and capital expenditures related to discontinued operations are summarized below:
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5. New Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, to enhance the disclosures public entities provide regarding significant segment expenses so that investors can better understand an entity’s overall performance and assess potential future cash flows. ASU 2023-07 will become effective February 1, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the new guidance to determine the impact it will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, to address timing on recognition of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments. This update requires all organizations to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. ASU 2016-13 became effective February 1, 2023. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
6. Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The following table presents revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by timing of revenue recognition:
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| Total revenue recognized at a point in time | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
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| Total revenue from contracts with customers | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
The revenue from products manufactured and sold by our Seamap business is generally recognized at a point in time, or when the customer takes possession of the product, based on the terms and conditions stipulated in our contracts with customers. However, from time to time our Seamap business provides repair and maintenance services, or perform upgrades, on customer owned equipment in which case revenue is recognized over time. In addition, our Seamap business provides annual Software Maintenance Agreements (“SMA”) to customers who have an active license for software embedded in Seamap products. The revenue from SMA is recognized over time, with the total value of the SMA recognized in equal monthly amounts over the life of the contract.
The following table presents revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by geography, based on the shipping location of our customers:
| Three Months Ended October 31, | Nine Months Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
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| United States | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
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| Total revenue from contracts with customers | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
As of October 31, 2023, and January 31, 2023, contract assets and liabilities consisted of the following:
| October 31, 2023 | January 31, 2023 | |||||||
| Contract Assets: | (in thousands) | |||||||
| Unbilled revenue - current | $ | $ | ||||||
| Total unbilled revenue | $ | $ | ||||||
| Contract Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Deferred revenue & customer deposits - current | $ | $ | ||||||
| Total deferred revenue & customer deposits | $ | $ | ||||||
Considering the products manufactured and sold by our Seamap business and the Company’s standard contract terms and conditions, we expect the Company's contract assets and liabilities to turn over, on average, within a period of to months.
With respect to the disclosures above, sales and transaction-based taxes are excluded from revenue, and we do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less. Also, we expense costs incurred to obtain contracts because the amortization period would be one year or less. These costs are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
7. Balance Sheet
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| Raw materials | $ | $ | ||||||
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| Less allowance for obsolescence | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total inventories, net | $ | $ | ||||||
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| Furniture and fixtures | $ | $ | ||||||
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| Cost of property and equipment | ||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total property and equipment, net | $ | $ | ||||||
As of January 31, 2023, the Company completed an annual review of property and equipment noting
8. Leases
The Company has certain non-cancelable operating lease agreements for office, production and warehouse space in Texas, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. Our lease obligation in Canada was terminated as of March 31, 2022, and our lease obligation in Hungary was terminated as of November 30, 2022.
Lease expense for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2023 was approximately $
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases as of October 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023 was as follows:
| Lease | October 31, 2023 | January 31, 2023 | ||||||
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| Operating lease assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Classification of lease liabilities | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||||||
| Total Operating lease liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
Lease-term and discount rate details as of October 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023 were as follows:
| Lease term and discount rate | October 31, 2023 | January 31, 2023 | ||||||
| Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | ||||||||
| Operating leases | ||||||||
| Weighted average discount rate: | ||||||||
| Operating leases | % | % | ||||||
The incremental borrowing rate was calculated using the Company's weighted average cost of capital.
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
| Lease | Nine Months Ended October 31, 2023 | Nine Months Ended October 31, 2022 | ||||||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | (in thousands) | |||||||
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Changes in lease balances resulting from new and modified leases: | ||||||||
| Operating leases | $ | $ | ||||||
Maturities of lease liabilities at October 31, 2023 were as follows:
| October 31, 2023 | ||||
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| 2024 | $ | |||
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| 2026 | ||||
| 2027 | ||||
| 2028 | ||||
| Thereafter | ||||
| Total payments under lease agreements | $ | |||
| Less: imputed interest | ( | ) | ||
| Total lease liabilities | $ | |||
9. Intangible Assets
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| Proprietary rights | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customer relationships | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patents | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade name | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
Approximately $
On January 31, 2023, the Company completed an annual review of amortizable intangible assets. Based on a review of qualitative factors, it was determined that there were no events or changes in circumstances indicating that the carrying value of amortizable intangible assets was not recoverable. During the nine months ended October 31, 2023, there have been no substantive indicators of impairment.
Aggregate amortization expense was $
| For fiscal years ending January 31, | (in thousands) | |||
| 2024 | $ | |||
| 2025 | ||||
| 2026 | ||||
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| Total | $ |
10. Notes Payable
On February 2, 2023, we entered into a $
11. Income Taxes
For the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2023, the income tax expense from continuing operations was approximately $
The Company files U.S. federal and state income tax returns as well as separate returns for its foreign subsidiaries within their local jurisdictions. The Company's U.S. federal tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for fiscal years ended January 31, 2019 through 2023. The Company’s tax returns may also be subject to examination by state and local tax authorities for fiscal years ending January 31, 2017 through 2023. In addition, the Company's tax returns filed in foreign jurisdictions are generally subject to examination for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2017 through 2023.
The Company has determined that the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries are not deemed to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States as of October 31, 2023. Furthermore, the Company has concluded that any deferred taxes with respect to the undistributed foreign earnings would be immaterial. Therefore, the Company has recorded a deferred tax liability associated with the undistributed foreign earnings as of October 31, 2023.
For the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company did recognize any tax expense or benefit related to uncertain tax positions.
12. Earnings per Share
Net income per basic common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding unvested restricted stock. Net income per diluted common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Potential common shares result from the assumed exercise of outstanding common stock options having a dilutive effect and from the assumed vesting of unvested shares of restricted stock. For the three and nine months ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, dilutive potential common shares outstanding were immaterial and had no effect on the calculation of earnings per share because shares were anti-dilutive. The total basic weighted average common shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2023 and October 31,2022, was approximately
On October 12, 2023, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a Certificate of Amendment to its Charter (the “Charter Amendment”) to effect a one-for- reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”). Prior periods shares have been restated to reflect the impact of the Reverse Stock Split in calculating earnings per share (see Note 14- "Equity and Stock Based Compensation " for additional details).
13. Related Party Transaction
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. (“Ladenburg”) provided advisor and arrangement services for the Loan (See Note 10 - "Notes Payable" for additional details) and received $
14. Equity and Stock-Based Compensation
As of October 31, 2023, there are approximately
On September 28, 2023, the Board approved the Reverse Stock Split at a ratio of one-for-ten. On October 12, 2023, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a Certificate of Amendment to its Charter Amendment to effect the Reverse Stock Split. The Charter Amendment became effective on October 13, 2023.
As a result of the Charter Amendment and Reverse Stock Split, every
Total compensation expense recognized for stock-based awards granted under the Company’s equity incentive plan during the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2023 was approximately $
15. Segment Reporting
Prior to August 22, 2023, the Company operated in segments, Seamap and Klein. On August 21, 2023, the Company completed the Sale of Klein. (see Note 2-"Sale of Subsidiary" for additional details). As a result, at October 31, 2023, Seamap is the Company’s sole operating segment.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this Form 10-Q other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans, and our objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “could” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts of our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions. Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those summarized below:
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risks associated with our ability to continue as a going concern |
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risks associated with our manufacturing operations including availability and reliability of materials and components as well the reliability of the products that we manufacture and sell; |
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loss of significant customers; |
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the impact of disruptions in global supply chains due to the global pandemic and other factors, including certain components and materials becoming unavailable, increased lead times for components and materials, as well as increased costs for such items; |
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| • | demands from suppliers for advance payments could increase our need for working capital; inability to access such working capital could impede our ability to complete orders; |
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increased competition; |
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loss of key suppliers; |
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intellectual property claims by third parties; |
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the effect of uncertainty in financial markets on our customers’ and our ability to obtain financing; |
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our ability to successfully execute strategic initiatives to grow our business; |
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uncertainties regarding our foreign operations, including political, economic, currency, environmental regulation and export compliance risks; |
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seasonal fluctuations that can adversely affect our business; |
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fluctuations due to circumstances beyond our control or that of our customers; |
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defaults by customers on amounts due to us; |
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possible further impairment of our long-lived assets due to technological obsolescence or changes in anticipated cash flow generated from those assets; |
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inability to obtain funding or to obtain funding under acceptable terms; |
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| • | changes in government spending, including efforts by the U.S. and other governments to decrease spending for defense contracts, or as a result of U.S. or other administration transition; | |
| • | efforts by U.S. Congress and other U.S. government bodies to reduce U.S. government spending and address budgetary constraints and the U.S. deficit, as well as associated uncertainty around the timing, extent, nature and effect of such efforts; |
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fluctuations in demand for seismic data, which is dependent on the level of spending by oil and gas companies for exploration, production and development activities, and may potentially negatively impact the value of our assets held for sale; |
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| • | inflation and price volatility in the global economy could negatively impact our business and results of operations; | |
| • | the consequences of future geopolitical events, which we cannot predict but which may adversely affect the markets in which we operate, our operations, or our results of operations; and | |
| • | negative impacts to our business from security threats, including cybersecurity threats, and other disruptions. |
For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our projected results, please see (1) Part II, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this Form 10-Q, (2) Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023, and (3) the Company’s other filings filed with the SEC from time to time.
There may be other factors of which the Company is not currently aware that may affect matters discussed in the forward-looking statements and may also cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date they are made, whether as the result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements included herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview
On August 21, 2023, the Company completed the Sale of Klein (see Note 2-"Sale of Subsidiary" in the accompanying financial statements for additional details). Effective with the Sale of Klein, we operate in one segment, Seamap. Seamap designs, produces and sells seismic exploration and survey equipment. Its customers include foreign and domestic commercial marine survey companies and various governmental institutions.
Management believes that the performance of our Seamap business is indicated by revenues from sales of products and by gross profit from those sales. Management monitors EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, both as defined and reconciled to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), in the following table, as key indicators of our overall performance and liquidity.
| For the Three Months Ended October 31, |
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2023 |
2022 |
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| Reconciliation of Net loss from Continuing Operations to EBITDA (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA (loss) |
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| Net loss from continuing operations |
$ | (1,709 | ) | $ | (2,883 | ) | $ | (2,591 | ) | $ | (6,815 | ) | ||||
| Interest expense, net |
169 | — | 536 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
257 | 331 | 892 | 1,011 | ||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes |
112 | 38 | 590 | 380 | ||||||||||||
| EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations (1) |
(1,171 | ) | (2,514 | ) | (573 | ) | (5,420 | ) | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation |
106 | 136 | 264 | 524 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations (1) |
$ | (1,065 | ) | $ | (2,378 | ) | $ | (309 | ) | $ | (4,896 | ) | ||||
| Reconciliation of Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities to EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations |
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| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
$ | (2,146 | ) | $ | 247 | $ | (5,624 | ) | $ | (2,251 | ) | |||||
| Stock-based compensation |
(106 | ) | (136 | ) | (264 | ) | (524 | ) | ||||||||
| Provision for inventory obsolescence |
(23 | ) | (23 | ) | (23 | ) | (68 | ) | ||||||||
| Changes in accounts receivable (current and long-term) |
(2,496 | ) | (886 | ) | 514 | (4,150 | ) | |||||||||
| Interest paid, net |
129 | — | 536 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| Taxes paid, net of refunds |
— | 94 | 425 | 371 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) from sale of other equipment |
49 | — | 385 | (113 | ) | |||||||||||
| Changes in inventory |
2,665 | 1,702 | 2,259 | 2,220 | ||||||||||||
| Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and deferred revenue |
(82 | ) | (3,083 | ) | 1,052 | (350 | ) | |||||||||
| Changes in prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets |
368 | (91 | ) | (566 | ) | 18 | ||||||||||
| Other |
471 | (338 | ) | 733 | (577 | ) | ||||||||||
| EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations (1) |
$ | (1,171 | ) | $ | (2,514 | ) | $ | (573 | ) | $ | (5,420 | ) | ||||
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EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA is defined as net income before (a) interest income and interest expense, (b) provision for (or benefit from) income taxes and (c) depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash foreign exchange gains and losses, stock-based compensation, impairment of intangible assets, other non-cash tax related items and non-cash costs of lease pool equipment sales. We consider EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be important indicators for the performance of our business, but not measures of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with GAAP. We have included these non-GAAP financial measures because management utilizes this information for assessing our performance and liquidity, and as indicators of our ability to make capital expenditures, service debt and finance working capital requirements and we believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are measurements that are commonly used by analysts and some investors in evaluating the performance and liquidity of companies such as us. In particular, we believe that it is useful to our analysts and investors to understand this relationship because it excludes transactions not related to our core cash operating activities. We believe that excluding these transactions allows investors to meaningfully trend and analyze the performance of our core cash operations. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities or to net income as indicators of operating performance or any other measures of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. In evaluating our performance as measured by EBITDA, management recognizes and considers the limitations of this measurement. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect our obligations for the payment of income taxes, interest expense or other obligations such as capital expenditures. Accordingly, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are only two of the measurements that management utilizes. Other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies. |
We design, manufacture and sell a variety of products used primarily in seismic and marine survey industries. Seamap’s primary products include (i) the GunLink seismic source acquisition and control systems; (ii) the BuoyLink RGPS tracking system used to provide precise positioning of seismic sources and streamers (marine recording channels that are towed behind a vessel) and (iii) SeaLink marine sensors and solid streamer systems (collectively, the “SeaLink” product line or “towed streamer products”). These towed streamer products are primarily designed for three-dimensional, high-resolution marine surveys in marine survey applications.
Business Outlook
Our financial performance has improved significantly in recent periods. Although we have a history of operating losses, we generated positive operating income from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 and the first quarter of fiscal 2024. We believe this is due to increased demand within our primary markets and efforts to reduce costs and improve product margins.
On August 21, 2023, we completed the Sale of Klein for cash consideration of $11.5 million. In addition, in connection with the Sale of Klein, the Company granted the Buyer a license in its Spectral Ai software suite, exclusive to the Buyer as it relates to side scan sonar. The Company and the Buyer also entered into a collaboration agreement for the further development of Spectral Ai and potentially other software projects. The license and collaboration agreements provide opportunities for recurring licensing revenue and recovery of certain ongoing operating costs. We believe the Sale of Klein serves to streamline the Company’s operations and provides needed working capital to address the financial requirements associated with the continuing growth of our Seamap business.
We have experienced increased inquiries and bid activity for our marine technology products. As of October 31, 2023, our backlog of firm orders for our Seamap segment was approximately $37.4 million, as compared to approximately $15.7 million as of January 31, 2023, and $14.0 million as of October 31, 2022. Additionally, subsequent to the end of the quarter we entered into a supply agreement with a major international seismic contractor and expect to receive initial orders under the agreement in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. We believe that essentially all of our current backlog and the initial orders expected under the new supply agreement will be completed and shipped by the end of fiscal 2025. We believe that these firm orders provide good visibility for the balance of this fiscal year and into the next year. However, the level of backlog at a particular point in time may not necessarily be indicative of results in subsequent periods as the size and delivery period of individual orders can vary significantly.
Our revenues tend to fluctuate from quarter to quarter due to delivery schedules and other factors. We expect higher revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 as compared to each of the prior quarters in fiscal 2024. We further expect revenue in the fiscal year ending January 31, 2025 to exceed that of fiscal 2024. However, no assurances of such results can be made, and there are a number of risks which could cause results to be less than anticipated. Those risks include the following:
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Inability of our customers to accept delivery of orders as scheduled; |
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Cancellation of orders; |
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Production difficulties, including supply chain disruptions, which could delay the completion of orders as scheduled; |
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Anticipated orders not being received as expected; and |
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Other unanticipated delays beyond our control. |
In our Seamap business we address the following primary markets:
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Marine Survey |
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Marine Exploration |
We see a number of opportunities to add to our technology and to apply existing technology and products to new applications.
We also continue to pursue initiatives to further expand our product offerings. These initiatives include new internally developed technology, introduction of new products based on our existing technology, technology obtained through partnering arrangements with others and a combination of all of these. There can be no assurance that any of these initiatives will ultimately have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. Certain of the business opportunities that we are pursuing are with military or other governmental organizations. The sales cycle for these projects can be quite long and can be impacted by a variety of factors, including the level of competition and budget limitations. Therefore, the timing of contract awards is often difficult to predict. However, once awarded, programs of this type can extend for many years. To date, the majority of our revenues have been from commercial customers.
We believe there are certain developments within the marine technology industry that can have a significant impact on our business. These developments include the following:
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Demand for economical, commercially developed, technology for anti-submarine warfare and maritime security applications; and |
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Increased activity within the marine exploration space, including applications for energy exploration, alternative energy projects such as offshore windfarms and carbon capture projects. |
In response to these, and other, developments we have prioritized certain strategic initiatives to exploit the opportunities that we perceive. These initiatives include the following:
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Application of our Spectral Ai software suite technology to side scan sonar systems and potentially other applications; |
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Adaptation of our SeaLink solid streamer technology to alternative applications, such as windfarm and carbon capture projects; and |
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Application of our SeaLink solid streamer technology to passive sonar arrays for use in maritime security applications, such as anti-submarine warfare. |
We believe that the above applications expand our addressable markets and provide opportunities for further growth in our revenues.
Subsequent to January 31, 2023, we eliminated two executive management positions and certain other administrative positions in order to further control general and administrative costs. We believe that the Sale of Klein will allow us to further streamline our operations and may provide opportunities to further reduce overhead costs. Should future financial results fall below our expectation, we may take further steps to reduce costs. We believe many of our costs are variable in nature, such as raw materials and labor-related costs. Accordingly, we believe we can reduce such costs commensurate with any declines in our business.
General inflation levels have increased recently due in part to supply chain issues, increased energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty. In addition, shortages of certain components, such as electronic components, have caused prices for available components to increase in some cases. These factors can be expected to have a negative impact on our costs; however, the magnitude of such impact cannot be accurately determined.
Our revenues and results of operations have not been materially impacted by inflation or changing prices in the past two fiscal years, except as described above.
Results of Operations
Revenues for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2023 were approximately $5.0 million and $23.1 million, respectively, compared to approximately $3.0 million and $16.1 million for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2022, respectively. The increase in the first nine months of fiscal 2024 compared to the prior year period was primarily due to positive trends within our primary markets, as discussed above. However, those increases were not as great as we anticipated, as discussed below. For the three and nine months ended October 31, 2023, we generated operating losses of approximately $1.5 million and $1.8 million, respectively, compared to operating losses of approximately $2.9 million and $6.2 million for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2022, respectively. The decrease in operating losses in the current three and nine month periods was primarily attributable to incremental revenues and higher profit margins during the three and nine months ended October 31, 2023. A more detailed explanation of these variations follows.
Revenues and Cost of Sales
Revenues and cost of sales for our Marine Technology Products business were as follows:
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| Seamap |
$ | 4,974 | $ | 3,038 | $ | 23,132 | $ | 16,142 | ||||||||
| Cost of sales: |
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| Seamap |
2,721 | 2,176 | 13,402 | 10,446 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit |
$ | 2,253 | $ | 862 | $ | 9,730 | $ | 5,696 | ||||||||
| Gross profit margin |
45 | % | 28 | % | 42 | % | 35 | % | ||||||||
A significant portion of Seamap’s sales consist of large discrete orders, the timing of which is dictated by our customers. This timing generally relates to the availability of a vessel in port so that our products can be installed. Accordingly, there can be significant variation in sales from one period to another, which does not necessarily indicate a fundamental change in demand for these products. Revenue from the sale of Seamap products was approximately $5.0 million and $23.1 million for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2023, respectively, compared to revenue of approximately $3.0 million and $16.1 million for three and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2022, respectively. We had expected revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 to be higher. However, due to delays in receiving certain components we were unable to complete and ship some orders as originally scheduled. We estimate the impact of these delays on revenue in the quarter to be between $5.0 and $6.0 million. We expect these orders to be completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Based upon this, and other orders in our backlog, we expect a significant increase in revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 as compared to each of the prior three quarters. The gross profit and gross profit margins for Seamap were approximately $2.3 million and 45% and approximately $862,000 and 28% in the three-month periods ended October 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. For the nine-months ended October 31, 2023 and 2022, the gross profit and gross profit margins were $9.7 million and 42% and $5.7 million and 35%, respectively. The increase in gross profit margin between the comparative periods is due primarily to a favorable mix of revenue from sales of higher margin products and services. In particular, in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 there was a higher proportion of spare parts sales, as opposed to system sales, which generally attract higher gross margins. Increased manufacturing activity levels resulting in greater absorption of manufacturing overhead also contributed to the improved gross margins.
Operating Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2023, were approximately $2.9 million and $9.2 million, respectively, compared to approximately $3.0 million and $9.9 million for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2022, respectively. The decrease from the prior periods is primarily the result of lower compensation expense due to headcount reductions, and the impact of broader cost control measures. However, the decrease between the three month periods was lower due mainly to accrued severance cost and higher professional fees incurred in the current period.
Research and development costs were approximately $508,000 and $1.5 million in the three and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2023, respectively, compared to approximately $412,000 and $1.1 million in the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2022, respectively. Costs in each of the periods are related primarily to our next generation towed streamer system and ongoing development of our Spectral Ai software suite.
Depreciation and amortization expense, which includes depreciation of equipment, furniture and fixtures and the amortization of intangible assets remained relatively consistent year-over year. These costs were approximately $257,000 and $892,000 in the three and nine-month period ended October 31, 2023, as compared to approximately $331,000 and $1.0 million in the three and nine-month period ended October 31, 2022.
Interest Expense
Interest expense in the three and nine months ended October 31, 2023, was primarily due to interest on the Loan of approximately $169,000 and $536,000, respectively. Interest expense in the three months ended October 31, 2023, relates to the write-off of remaining debt acquisition costs due to the early repayment of the Loan.
Other Expense
Other expense primarily relates to gains on the sale of certain ancillary equipment, scrap sales and other income.
Provision for Income Taxes
For the three- and nine-months ended October 31, 2023, we reported tax expense of approximately $112,000 and $590,000 on pre-tax loss from continuing operations of approximately $1.6 million and $2.0 million, respectively. For the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2022, our income tax expense was approximately $38,000 and $380,000 on a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $2.8 million and $6.4 million, respectively. We recorded tax expense on pre-tax losses for fiscal 2024 and 2023 due mainly to the effect of recording valuation allowances against increases in our deferred tax assets.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On August 21, 2023, we completed the Sale of Klein. The aggregate consideration to the Company consisted of a cash payment of $11.5 million. On August 22, 2023, following the closing of the Sale of Klein, all outstanding amounts due and owed, including principal, interest, and other charges, under the Loan were repaid in full, the Loan was terminated, and all liens and security interests granted thereunder were released and terminated (see note 10 - "Notes Payable" for additional details). After transaction costs and repayment of the Loan, the Company received net proceeds from the Sale of Klein totaling approximately $7.3 million. We believe the Sale of Klein serves to streamline the Company’s operations and provides needed working capital to address the financial requirements associated with the continuing growth of our Seamap business.
The Company has a history of generating operating losses and negative cash from operating activities and has relied on cash from the sale of lease pool equipment and the sale of Preferred Stock and Common Stock for the past several years and recently, a short-term loan.
Due to the above factors, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to meet its obligations as they arise over the next twelve months. However, management believes there are compensating factors and actions available to the Company to address liquidity concerns, including the following:
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The Company has no obligations or agreements containing “maintenance type” financial covenants. |
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The Company had working capital of approximately $16.5 million as of October 31, 2023, including cash of approximately $5.6 million. |
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Should revenues be less than projected, the Company believes it is able, and has plans, to reduce costs proportionately in order to maintain positive cash flow. |
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The majority of the Company’s costs are variable in nature, such as raw materials and personnel related costs. The Company has recently eliminated two executive level positions, and additional reductions in operations, sales, and general and administrative headcount could be made, if deemed necessary by management. |
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The Company had a backlog of orders related to the Seamap segment of approximately $37.4 million as of October 31, 2023, production for certain of these orders was in process and included in inventory as of October 31, 2023, thereby reducing the liquidity needed to complete the orders. |
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Although the Company declared and paid the quarterly dividend on its Preferred Stock for the third quarter of fiscal 2024, there were no dividends declared or paid on the Company’s Preferred stock for the first or second quarter of fiscal 2024. The Company declared and paid the quarterly dividend on its Preferred Stock for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 but deferred all dividend payments for the subsequent quarters of fiscal 2023. The Company has the option to defer future quarterly dividend payments if deemed necessary. The dividends are cumulative and deferred dividends accrue for payment in the future. During a deferral period, the Company is prohibited from paying dividends or distributions on its common stock or redeeming any of those shares. Further, if the Company does not pay dividends on its Preferred Stock for six or more quarters, the holders of Preferred Stock will have the right to appoint two directors to the Company's board. |
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In recent years, the Company has raised capital through the sale of Common Stock and Preferred Stock pursuant to the ATM Offering Program (as defined herein) and underwritten offerings on Form S-1. Currently, the Company is not eligible to issue securities pursuant to Form S-3 and accordingly cannot sell securities pursuant to the ATM Offering Program. However, the Company may sell securities pursuant to Form S-1 or in private transactions. Management expects to be able to raise further capital through these available means should the need arise. |
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On August 21, 2023, we completed the Sale of Klein for aggregate consideration to the Company of $11.5 million in cash. Following the closing of the Sale of Klein, all outstanding amounts due and owed, including principal, interest, and other charges, under the Loan were repaid in full (see Note 10 -"Notes Payable" for additional details"). After transaction costs and repayment of the Loan, the Company received net proceeds from the Sale of Klein totaling approximately $7.3 million. |
Due to the rising level of sales and production activities there are increasing requirements for purchases of inventory and other production costs. Additionally, due to component shortages and long-lead times for certain items there are requirements in some cases to purchase items well in advance. Furthermore, some suppliers require prepayments in order to secure some items. All of these factors combine to increase the Company’s working capital requirements. Furthermore, Management believes there are opportunities to increase production capacity and efficiencies. However, some of these opportunities may require additional investments such as in production equipment or other fixed assets. If we are unable to meet suppliers' demands, we may not be able to produce products and fulfill orders from our customers.
In order to fund future growth, we may explore sources of additional capital. Such sources include private or public issues of equity or debt securities, or a combination of such securities. Other sources could include secured debt financing, the sale of assets or investment from strategic industry participants.
We declared and paid the dividend on the Preferred Stock for the quarter ended October 31, 2023 which amounted to approximately $947,000. However, accumulated and undeclared dividends amount to approximately $4.7 million as of October 31, 2023. Management does not believe that current operations can simultaneously fund the capital requirements of the ongoing business, as discussed above, as well as ongoing or accumulated dividends related to the Preferred Stock. Accordingly, although no firm decisions have been made, management currently believes it is unlikely that the Company will declare dividends on the Preferred Stock for the foreseeable future.
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The following table sets forth selected historical information regarding cash flows from our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
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2022 |
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| Net cash used in operating activities |
$ | (5,624 | ) | $ | (2,251 | ) | ||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
11,018 | (149 | ) | |||||
| Net cash used in financing activities |
(589 | ) | (1,895 | ) | ||||
| Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents |
(14 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 4,791 | $ | (4,302 | ) | |||
As of October 31, 2023, we had working capital of approximately $16.5 million, including cash and cash equivalents of approximately $5.6 million, as compared to working capital of approximately $13.3 million, including cash and cash equivalents of approximately $778,000, at January 31, 2023.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities. Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $5.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2024 as compared to approximately $2.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2023. The increase in net cash used in operating activities in the first nine months of fiscal 2024 compared to the prior year period was due mainly to an increase in inventories and reduction in accounts payable.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities. Cash provided by investing activities during the first nine months of fiscal 2024 increased approximately $11.0 million over the same period in fiscal 2023. The increase relates primarily to the proceeds for the Sale of Klein.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities during the first nine months of fiscal 2024 consisted of approximately $589,000 of payments net of proceeds related to short-term loans compared to cash used of approximately $1.9 million in the prior year period related to Preferred Stock dividends.
On August 21, 2023, the Company completed the Sale of Klein (see Note 2 – “Sale of Subsidiary” for additional details). In connection with the Sale of Klein, the Loan was subsequently paid in full (see Note 10 - "Notes Payable" for additional details).
We have determined that the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries are not deemed indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States as of October 31, 2023. Furthermore, we have concluded that any deferred taxes with respect to the undistributed foreign earnings would be immaterial.
As of October 31, 2023, we had deposits in foreign banks equal to approximately $2.8 million, all of which we believe could be distributed to the United States without adverse tax consequences. However, in certain cases the transfer of these funds may result in withholding taxes payable to foreign taxing authorities. If withholding taxes should become payable, we believe the amount of tax withheld would be immaterial.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Information regarding our critical accounting estimates is included in Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2023. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting estimates during the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2023.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to market risk, which is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market prices and rates. We have not entered, and do not intend to enter, into derivative financial instruments for hedging or speculative purposes.
Foreign Currency Risk
We operate in several foreign locations, which gives rise to risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. To the extent possible, we attempt to denominate our transactions in foreign locations in U.S. dollars. For those cases in which transactions are not denominated in U.S. dollars, we are exposed to risk from changes in exchange rates to the extent that non-U.S. dollar revenues exceed non-U.S. dollar expenses related to those transactions. Our non-U.S. dollar transactions are denominated primarily in British pounds, Singapore dollars and European Union euros. As a result of these transactions, we generally hold cash balances that are denominated in these foreign currencies. At October 31, 2023, our consolidated cash and cash equivalents included foreign currency denominated amounts equivalent to approximately $224,000 in U.S. dollars. A 10% increase in the U.S. dollar as compared to each of these currencies would result in a loss of approximately $22,000 in the U.S. dollar value of these deposits, while a 10% decrease would result in an equal amount of gain. We do not currently hold or issue foreign exchange contracts or other derivative instruments to hedge these exposures.
Interest Rate Risk
As of October 31, 2023, we had no debt.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, we have evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officers and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officers and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of October 31, 2023, due to a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting that was disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023.
Remediation
As previously described in Part II, Item 9A, "Controls and Procedures" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023, we are implementing a remediation plan to address the material weakness in our internal controls over financial reporting. The weakness will remain unresolved until the applicable controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Other than changes in connection with the remediation plan discussed above, there was no change in our system of internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended October 31, 2023, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
From time to time, we are a party to legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We are not currently a party to any legal proceedings, individually or collectively, that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition or is otherwise material.
In addition to the other information set forth elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risks discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2023, which risks could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2023. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2023, are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, or future results.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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Not applicable. |
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Not applicable. |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Exhibits
The exhibits marked with the cross symbol (†) are filed (or furnished in the case of Exhibit 32.1) with this Form 10-Q.
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Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. |
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| 3.1 |
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of MIND Technology, Inc. |
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. |
3.3 |
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Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. |
3.4 |
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Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. |
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Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 25, 2020. |
3.1 |
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| 3.5 |
Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on October 25, 2021. |
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| 3.6 |
Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 4, 2021. |
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Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. |
3.1 |
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| 3.8 |
Delaware Certificate of Merger, effective as of August 3, 2020 |
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 7, 2020. |
3.2 |
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Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed with the SEC on March 18, 2011. |
4.1 |
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| 4.2 |
Form of Subordinated Indenture (including form of Subordinated Note) |
Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed with the SEC on March 18, 2011. |
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| 10.1 | Loan and Security Agreement, dated February 2, 2023, between the Borrowers and Sachem Capital Corp. | Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on February 8, 2023. | 10.1 | |||
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| 101.INS† |
Inline XBRL Instance Document |
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| 101.SCH† |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
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| 101.CAL† |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation of Linkbase Document |
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| 101.DEF† |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
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| 101.LAB† |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
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| 101.PRE† |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
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| 104† |
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC. |
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| Date: December 14, 2023 |
/s/ Robert P. Capps |
| Robert P. Capps |
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| President and Chief Executive Officer |
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| (Duly Authorized Officer) |
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Robert P. Capps, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October 31, 2023 of MIND Technology, Inc. (the “registrant”);
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(s) 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(s) 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.
/s/ Robert P. Capps
Robert P. Capps
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Mark A. Cox, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October 31, 2023 of MIND Technology, Inc. (the “registrant”);
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(s) 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(s) 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.
/s/ Mark A. Cox
Mark A. Cox
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Accounting
(Principal Financial Officer)
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of MIND Technology, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Robert P. Capps, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Mark A. Cox, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to his knowledge:
(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; 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/ Robert P. Capps
Robert P. Capps
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Mark A. Cox
Mark A. Cox
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Accounting
(Principal Financial Officer)