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franklinwireless_10q-093020.htm
FORM 10-Q
Table of Contents
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September
30, 2020
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: 001-14891
FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its
charter)
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
95-3733534
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
9707 Waples Street
Suite 150
San Diego, California
(Address of principal executive offices)
92121
(Zip code)
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
None
N/A
N/A
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
(1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding
12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
has submitted electronically, if any, 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 ☒ 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 ☒
Emerging Growth Company ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the
Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
The Registrant has 11,541,990 shares of common stock outstanding
as of November 16, 2020.
FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 2020
INDEX
Page
PART I – Financial Information
Item 1:
Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2020 (unaudited) and June 30, 2020
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (unaudited) for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Item 2:
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Item 3:
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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Item 4:
Controls and Procedures
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PART II – Other Information
Item 1:
Legal Proceedings
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Item 1A:
Risk Factors
27
Item 2:
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
27
Item 3:
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
27
Item 4:
Mine Safety Disclosures
27
Item 5:
Other Information
27
Item 6:
Exhibits
27
Signatures
28
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NOTE ON FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
You should keep in mind the following points
as you read this Report on Form 10-Q:
The terms “we,” “us,”
“our,” “Franklin,” “Franklin Wireless,” or the “Company” refer to Franklin Wireless
Corp.
This Report on Form 10-Q
contains statements which, to the extent they do not recite historical fact, constitute “forward looking” statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended. Forward looking statements are used under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operation,” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You can identify these statements
by the use of words like “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “project,”
“believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “estimate,” “forecast,”
“potential,” “intend,” “continue,” and variations of these words or comparable words. Forward
looking statements do not guarantee future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ substantially
from the results that the forward looking statements suggest for various reasons, including those discussed under the caption
“Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2020. These forward looking
statements are made only as of the date of this Report on Form 10-Q. We do not undertake to update or revise the forward looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 43,317,586
$ 28,161,644
Certificates of deposit account
5,383,539
5,381,918
Accounts receivable, net
of allowance for bad debt of $93,151 and $0, respectively
27,782,709
15,973,537
Other receivables, net
104,698
61,090
Inventories, net
2,765,366
11,783,403
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
12,396
21,588
Advance payments to vendors
37,708
27,838
Total current assets
79,404,002
61,411,018
Property and equipment, net
204,187
220,889
Intangible assets, net
1,076,792
1,125,152
Deferred tax assets, non-current
853,317
938,188
Goodwill
273,285
273,285
Right of use assets
1,047,019
1,139,670
Other assets
286,294
283,369
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 83,144,896
$ 65,391,571
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 44,850,184
$ 42,083,255
Income tax payable
1,917,886
34,713
Accrued liabilities
317,828
466,021
Lease liabilities, current
397,267
400,508
Total current liabilities
47,483,165
42,984,497
Lease liabilities, non-current
691,603
784,233
Notes payable, payroll protection plan loan
487,300
487,300
Total liabilities
48,662,068
44,256,030
Commitments and contingencies (Note
8)
Stockholders’ equity:
Parent Company stockholders’
equity
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, authorized 10,000,000 shares;
No preferred stock issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020 and June 30, 2020
–
–
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, authorized 50,000,000 shares;
11,541,990 and 10,605,912 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020, and June 30, 2020, respectively
14,020
14,007
Additional paid-in capital
12,620,181
7,475,365
Retained earnings
24,948,419
18,028,059
Treasury stock, 2,549,208 and 3,472,286 shares as of September 30, 2020
and June 30, 2020
(3,554,893 )
(4,513,479 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(584,002 )
(650,426 )
Total Parent Company stockholders’
equity
33,443,725
20,353,526
Non-controlling interests
1,039,103
782,015
Total stockholders’ equity
34,482,828
21,135,541
TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$ 83,144,896
$ 65,391,571
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated
financial statements.
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FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2020
2019
Net sales
$ 62,569,450
$ 8,870,275
Cost of goods sold
50,898,219
6,849,763
Gross profit
11,671,231
2,020,512
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
1,521,459
848,761
Research and development
978,392
895,512
Total operating expenses
2,499,851
1,744,273
Income from operations
9,171,380
276,239
Other income (loss), net:
Interest income
2,894
55,030
Income from governmental subsidy
22,086
4,093
Other income (loss), net
(18,178 )
15,592
Total other income (loss), net
6,802
74,715
Income before provision for income taxes
9,178,182
350,954
Income tax provision
2,000,734
60,974
Net income
7,177,448
289,980
Less: non-controlling interests in net income of subsidiary at 33.7%
257,088
–
Less: non-controlling interests in net income of subsidiary at 35.8%
–
36,042
Net income attributable to Parent Company
$ 6,920,360
$ 253,938
Basic earnings per share attributable to Parent Company stockholders
$ 0.65
$ 0.02
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Parent Company stockholders
$ 0.64
$ 0.02
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic
10,666,059
10,570,203
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted
10,818,050
10,705,500
Comprehensive income
Net income
$ 7,177,448
$ 289,980
Translation adjustments
66,424
(18,317 )
Comprehensive income
7,243,872
271,663
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest
257,088
36,042
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest
$ 6,986,784
$ 235,621
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated
financial statements.
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FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’
EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
2020 (unaudited)
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in
Retained
Treasury
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Non-
controlling
Total Stockholders
Shares
Amount
Capital
Earnings
Stock
Loss
Interest
Equity
Balance - June 30, 2020
10,605,912
$ 14,007
$ 7,475,365
$ 18,028,059
$ (4,513,479 )
$ (650,426 )
$ 782,015
$ 21,135,541
Net income attributable to Parent Company
–
–
–
6,920,360
–
–
–
6,920,360
Foreign exchange translation
–
–
–
–
–
66,424
–
66,424
Issuance of stock related to stock option exercised
13,000
13
17,407
–
–
–
–
17,420
Compensation expense related to stock option granted
85,987
85,987
Sales of treasury stock
923,078
–
5,041,422
–
958,586
–
–
6,000,008
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest
–
–
–
–
–
–
257,088
257,088
Balance – September 30, 2020 (unaudited)
11,541,990
$ 14,020
$ 12,620,181
$ 24,948,419
$ (3,554,893 )
$ (584,002 )
$ 1,039,103
$ 34,482,828
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated
financial statements.
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FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’
EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
2019 (unaudited)
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in
Retained
Treasury
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Non-
controlling
Total Stockholders
Shares
Amount
Capital
Earnings
Stock
Loss
Interest
Equity
Balance - June 30, 2019
10,570,203
$ 13,972
$ 7,442,272
$ 12,477,441
$ (4,513,479 )
$ (634,802 )
$ 489,046
$ 15,274,450
Net income attributable to Parent Company
–
–
–
253,938
–
–
–
253,938
Foreign exchange translation
–
–
–
–
–
(18,317 )
–
(18,317 )
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest
–
–
–
–
–
–
36,042
36,042
Balance – September 30, 2019 (unaudited)
10,570,203
$ 13,972
$ 7,442,272
$ 12,731,379
$ (4,513,479 )
$ (653,119 )
$ 525,088
$ 15,546,113
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated
financial statements.
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FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2020
2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income
$ 7,177,448
$ 289,980
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation
22,406
20,125
Amortization of intangible assets
127,640
86,136
Bad debt expense
93,151
–
Deferred tax
84,871
11,175
Amortization of right of use asset
92,651
1,541
Compensation expense related to stock options granted
85,987
–
Increase (decrease) in cash due to change in:
Accounts receivable
(11,945,931 )
(4,015,838 )
Inventories
9,018,037
(1,153,573 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
9,192
2,894
Advance payments to vendors
(9,870 )
28,725
Other assets
(2,925 )
(23,390 )
Accounts payable
2,766,929
3,433,115
Income tax payable
1,883,173
49,145
Advance payments from customers
–
154,744
Lease liabilities
(95,871 )
–
Accrued liabilities
(148,193 )
46,835
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
9,158,695
(1,068,386 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of certificate of deposit
(1,621 )
27,336
Purchases of property and equipment
(5,704 )
(77,580 )
Purchases of intangible assets
(79,280 )
(366,944 )
Net cash used in investing activities
(86,605 )
(417,188 )
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Sales of treasury stock
6,000,008
–
Cash received from exercise of stock options
17,420
–
Net cash provided by financing activities
6,017,428
–
Effect of foreign currency translation
66,424
(18,317 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
15,155,942
(1,503,891 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
28,161,644
6,447,505
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$ 43,317,586
$ 4,943,614
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the periods for:
Interest
$ –
$ –
Income taxes
$ (7,335 )
$ –
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated
financial statements.
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FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited
consolidated financial statements of Franklin Wireless Corp. (“the Company”) have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and are presented
in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q. In the opinion of management, the financial statements included herein contain
all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary to present fairly the financial position, the results
of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented. These financial statements
and notes hereto should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended June
30, 2020 included in the Company’s Form 10-K filed on September 17, 2020. The operating results or cash flows
for the interim periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period
or the full year.
NOTE 2 – BUSINESS
OVERVIEW
We are a leading provider
of intelligent wireless solutions including mobile hotspots, routers, trackers, and other devices. Our designs integrate innovative
hardware and software enabling machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Our M2M and IoT solutions
include embedded modules, modems and gateways built to deliver reliable always-on connectivity supporting a broad spectrum of applications
based on fifth generation and fourth generation (5G/4G) wireless technology.
We have a majority ownership
position in Franklin Technology Inc. ("FTI"), a research and development company located in Seoul, South Korea. FTI primarily
provides design and development services to us for our wireless products.
Our products are generally
marketed and sold directly to wireless operators, and indirectly through strategic partners and distributors. Our global customer
base extends primarily from North America to Asia.
NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial
statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary with a majority voting interest of 66.3% (33.7% is owned by non-controlling
interests) as of September 30, 2020 and June 30, 2020. In the preparation of consolidated financial statements of the Company,
intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated and net earnings are reduced by the portion of the net earnings of the subsidiary
applicable to non-controlling interests.
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Non-controlling Interest in a Consolidated
Subsidiary
As of September 30, 2020,
the non-controlling interest was $ 1,039,103 , which represents a $257,088 increase from $ 782,015
as of June 30, 2020.
Segment Reporting
Accounting Standards Codification
(“ASC”) 280, “Segment Reporting,” requires public companies to report financial and descriptive information
about their reportable operating segments. We identify our operating segments based on how our chief operating decision maker
internally evaluates separate financial information, business activities and management responsibility. We have one
reportable segment, consisting of the sale of wireless access products. We generate revenues from two geographic areas, consisting
of North America and Asia. The following enterprise-wide disclosure is prepared on a basis consistent with the preparation of
the consolidated financial statements. The following table contains certain financial information by geographic area:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Net sales:
2020
2019
North America
$ 62,569,138
$ 8,862,647
Asia
312
7,628
Totals
$ 62,569,450
$ 8,870,275
Long-lived assets, net (property and equipment and intangible assets):
September 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
North America
$ 1,235,764
$ 1,302,353
Asia
45,215
43,688
Totals
$ 1,280,979
$ 1,346,041
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the
consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of
financial instruments such as cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and debt approximate
the related fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. We invest our excess cash into financial instruments
which are readily convertible into cash, such as money market funds and certificates of deposit.
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Based
upon our review of our collection history as well as the current balances associated with all significant customers and associated
invoices, as of September 30, 2020, we have recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts in the amount of $93,151 for the uncertainty
involving timely collection of our claims for the accounts receivable. As of June 30, 2020, we did not believe an allowance for
doubtful accounts was necessary.
Revenue Recognition
In April 2016, the FASB
issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASU 2016-10), which amends and
adds clarity to certain aspects of the guidance set forth in the original revenue standard (ASU 2014-09) related to identifying
performance obligations and licensing. In May 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-11, Revenue Recognition
(Topic 605), which amends and rescinds certain revenue recognition guidance previously released within ASU 2014-09. In May 2016
the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASU 2016-12), which
provides narrow scope improvements and practical expedients related to ASU 2014-09.
On July 1, 2018, we adopted
ASU 2014-09 using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts that were not completed or substantially complete
as of June 30, 2018. Results for the reporting period beginning after July 1, 2018 are presented under Topic 606. We recorded no
change in retained earnings as of July 1, 2018 as a result of the cumulative impact of adopting Topic 606.
Contracts with Customers
Revenue for sales of products
and services is derived from contracts with customers. The products and services promised in contracts primarily consist of hotspot
routers. Contracts with each customer generally state the terms of the sale, including the description, quantity and price of each
product or service. Payment terms are stated in the contract, primarily in the form of a purchase order. Since the customer typically
agrees to a stated rate and price in the purchase order that does not vary over the life of the contract, the majority of our contracts
do not contain variable consideration. We establish a provision for estimated warranty and returns. Using historical averages,
that provision for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 was not material.
Disaggregation of Revenue
In accordance with Topic
606, we disaggregate revenue from contracts with customers into geographical regions and by the timing of when goods and services
are transferred. We determined that disaggregating revenue into these categories meets the disclosure objective in Topic 606, which
is to depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by regional economic factors.
Contract Balances
We perform our obligations
under a contract with a customer by transferring products in exchange for consideration from the customer. We typically invoice
our customers as soon as control of an asset is transferred, and a receivable is established. We, however, recognize a contract
liability when a customer prepays for goods and/or services, or we have not delivered goods under the contract since we have not
yet transferred control of the goods and/or services.
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The balances of our trade
receivables are as follows:
September 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
Accounts Receivable
$ 27,782,709
$ 15,973,537
The balance of contract
assets was immaterial as we did not have a significant amount of un-invoiced receivables in the periods ended September 30, 2020
and June 30, 2020.
Our contract liabilities
are as follows:
September 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
Undelivered products
$
140, 000
$
140,000
Performance Obligations
A performance obligation
is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit of measurement in Topic 606.
At contract inception, we assess the products and services promised in our contracts with customers. We then identify performance
obligations to transfer distinct products or services to the customer. In order to identify performance obligations, we consider
all the products or services promised in the contract regardless of whether they are explicitly stated or are implied by customary
business practices.
Our performance obligations
are primarily satisfied at a point in time. Revenue from products transferred to customers at a single point in time accounted
for 99.9% of net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Revenue recognized over a period of time for non-recurring
engineering projects is based on the percent complete of a project and accounted for 0.1% of net sales for the three months ended
September 30, 2020. The majority of our revenue recognized at a point in time is for the sale of hotspot router products. Revenue
from these contracts is recognized when the customer is able to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the benefits
from the product which generally coincides with title transfer at completion of the shipping process.
As of September 30, 2020,
our contracts do not contain any unsatisfied performance obligations, except for undelivered products.
Cost of Goods Sold
All costs associated with
our contract manufacturers, as well as distribution, fulfillment and repair services, are included in our cost of goods sold. Cost
of goods sold also includes amortization expenses of approximately $114,000 and $70,000 associated with capitalized product development
costs associated with complete technology for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Capitalized Product Development Costs
Accounting Standards Codification
(“ASC”) Topic 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other” includes software that is part of a product or process
to be sold to a customer and is accounted for under Subtopic 985-20. Our products contain embedded software internally developed
by FTI, which is an integral part of these products because it allows the various components of the products to communicate with
each other and the products are clearly unable to function without this coding.
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The costs of product development
that are capitalized once technological feasibility is determined (noted as technology in progress in the Intangible Assets table
in Note 3 to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) include related licenses, certification costs, payroll, employee benefits,
and other headcount-related expenses associated with product development. We determine that technological feasibility for our products
is reached after all high-risk development issues have been resolved. Once the products are available for general release to our
customers, we cease capitalizing the product development costs and any additional costs, if any, are expensed. The capitalized
product development costs are amortized on a product-by-product basis using the greater of straight-line amortization or the ratio
of the current gross revenues to the current and anticipated future gross revenues. The amortization begins when the products are
available for general release to our customers.
As of September 30, 2020,
and June 30, 2020, capitalized product development costs in progress was $140,193, and the amounts are included in intangible assets
in our consolidated balance sheets. During the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we incurred $78,342 and $348,668,
respectively, in capitalized product development costs, and such amounts are primarily comprised of certifications and licenses.
All costs incurred before technological feasibility is reached are expensed and included in our consolidated statements of comprehensive
income.
Research and Development Costs
Costs associated with research
and development are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs were $978,392 and $895,512 for the three months ended
September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Warranties
We provide a warranty for
one year which is covered by our vendors and manufacturers under purchase agreements between the Company and the vendors. As a
result, we believe we do not have any net warranty exposure and do not accrue any warranty expenses. Historically, the Company
has not experienced any material net warranty expenditures.
Shipping and Handling Costs
Costs associated with product
shipping and handling are expensed as incurred. Shipping and handling costs, which are included in selling, general and administrative
expenses on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, were $282,066 and $173,108 for the three months ended September
30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the consolidated
statements of cash flow, we consider all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to
be cash equivalents. We invest our excess cash into financial instruments which management believes are readily convertible into
cash, such as money market funds that are readily convertible to cash.
Short Term Investments
We have invested excess
funds in short term liquid assets, such as certificates of deposit.
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Inventories
Our inventories consist
of finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, cost being determined on a first-in, first-out basis.
We assess the inventory carrying value and reduce it, if necessary, to its net realizable value based on customer orders on hand,
and internal demand forecasts using management’s best estimates given information currently available. Our customer demand
is highly unpredictable and can fluctuate significantly caused by factors beyond the control of the Company. We may write down
our inventory value for potential obsolescence and excess inventory. As of September 30, 2020, and June 30, 2020, we have
recorded an inventory reserve in the amounts of $399,437, for inventories that we have identified as obsolete or slow-moving.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment
are recorded at cost. Significant additions or improvements extending useful lives of assets are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs
are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as
follows:
Machinery
6 years
Office equipment
5 years
Molds
3 years
Vehicles
5 years
Computers and software
5 years
Furniture and fixtures
7 years
Facilities improvements
5 years or life of the lease, whichever is shorter
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and certain
intangible assets were recorded in connection with the FTI acquisition in October 2009, and are accounted for in accordance
with ASC 805, “Business Combinations.” Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value
of the tangible and intangible net assets acquired. Intangible assets are recorded at their fair value at the date
of acquisition. Goodwill and other intangible assets are accounted for in accordance with ASC 350, “Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets.” Goodwill and other intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually and any related
impairment losses are recognized in earnings when identified. No impairment was deemed necessary as of September 30, 2020 or
June 30, 2020.
The definite lived intangible
assets consisted of the following as of September 30, 2020:
Definite lived intangible assets:
Expected Life
Average
Remaining
life
Gross
Intangible
Assets
Less Accumulated
Amortization
Net Intangible
Assets
Complete technology
3 years
1.6 years
18,397
10,732
7,665
Technology in progress
Not Applicable
–
140,192
–
140,192
Software
5 years
2.7 years
526,868
347,473
179,395
Patents
10 years
6.8 years
20,734
11,344
9,390
Certifications & licenses
3 years
2.1 years
4,117,106
3,376,956
740,150
Total as of September 30, 2020
$ 4,823,297
$ 3,746,505
$ 1,076,792
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The definite lived intangible
assets consisted of the following as of June 30, 2020:
Definite lived intangible assets:
Expected Life
Average
Remaining
life
Gross
Intangible
Assets
Less Accumulated
Amortization
Net Intangible
Assets
Complete technology
3 years
1.8 years
18,397
7,666
10,731
Technology in progress
Not Applicable
–
140,192
–
140,192
Software
5 years
2.9 years
525,930
338,593
187,337
Patents
10 years
7.0 years
20,734
10,821
9,913
Certifications & licenses
3 years
1.9 years
4,038,764
3,261,785
776,979
Total as of June 30, 2020
$ 4,744,017
$ 3,618,865
$ 1,125,152
Amortization expense recognized
during the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $127,640 and $86,136, respectively.
Long-lived Assets
We review for impairment
of long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
assets may not be recoverable. We consider the carrying value of assets may not be recoverable based upon our review of the following
events or changes in circumstances: the asset’s ability to continue to generate income from operations and positive cash
flow in future periods; loss of legal ownership or title to the asset; significant changes in our strategic business objectives
and utilization of the asset; or significant negative industry or economic trends. An impairment loss would be recognized
when estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset are less than its carrying amount.
As of September 30, 2020,
and June 30, 2020, we were not aware of any events or changes in circumstances that would indicate that the long-lived assets are
impaired.
Stock-based Compensation
The Company’s employee
share-based awards result in a cost that is measured at fair value on an award’s grant date, based on the estimated number
of awards that are expected to vest. Stock-based compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the award’s vesting
period. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. Transactions with non-employees
in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the
fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.
Stock-based compensation costs are reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income based upon the
underlying recipients' roles within the Company.
Income Taxes
The Company uses the asset
and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the
difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect for
the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amount of deferred
tax assets, unless it is more likely than not such assets will be realized. Current income taxes are based on the year’s
taxable income for federal and state income tax reporting purposes and the annual change in deferred taxes.
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The Company assesses its
income tax positions and records tax benefits based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances, and information
available at the reporting date. For those tax positions where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained,
the Company records the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement
with a taxing authority having full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where it is not more
likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit is recognized in the financial statements. The Company classifies
interest and penalties associated with such uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.
As of September 30, 2020,
we have no material unrecognized tax benefits. We recorded income tax provisions of $2,000,734 and $60,974 for the three months
ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. We also recorded a decrease in deferred tax asset, non-current, of $84,871 and
$11,175 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
Earnings per Share Attributable to Common
Stockholders
Earnings per share is calculated
by dividing the net income by the weighted-average number of common shares that were outstanding for the period, without consideration
for potential common shares. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income by the sum of the weighted-average
number of dilutive potential common shares outstanding for the period determined using the treasury-stock method or the as-converted
method. Potentially dilutive shares are comprised of common stock options outstanding under our stock plan.
Concentrations
We extend credit to our
customers and perform ongoing credit evaluations of such customers. We evaluate our accounts receivable on a regular basis for
collectability and provide for an allowance for potential credit losses as deemed necessary. No reserve was required
or recorded for any of the periods presented.
Substantially all of our
revenues are derived from sales of wireless data products. Any significant decline in market acceptance of our products
or in the financial condition of our existing customers could impair our ability to operate effectively.
A significant portion of
our revenue is derived from a small number of customers. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, sales to our two largest
customers accounted for 48% and 43% of our consolidated net sales, and 4% and 91% of our accounts receivable balance as of September
30, 2020. In the same period of 2019, sales to our three largest customers accounted for 65%, 11%, and 11% of our consolidated
net sales and 65%, 10%, and 2% of our accounts receivable balance as of September 30, 2019. No other customers accounted for more
than ten percent of total net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
For the three months ended
September 30, 2020, we purchased the majority of our wireless data products from two manufacturing companies located in Asia. If
these manufacturing companies were to experience delays, capacity constraints or quality control problems, product shipments to
our customers could be delayed, or our customers could consequently elect to cancel the underlying product purchase order, which
would negatively impact the Company's revenue. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, we purchased wireless
data products from these manufacturers in the amount of $41,210,624, or 98% of total purchases, and had related accounts payable
of $44,081,107 as of September 30, 2020. In the same period of 2019, we purchased the majority of our wireless data products from
two manufacturing companies located in Asia, and we purchased wireless data products from these manufacturers in the amount of
$7,598,831, or 92% of total purchases, and had related accounts payable of $7,994,460 as of September 30, 2019.
We maintain our cash
accounts with established commercial banks. Such cash deposits exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit
of $250,000 for each financial institution. However, we do not anticipate any losses on excess deposits.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In
February 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-02, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income
(Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. Under
the amendments in ASU 2018-02, an entity may elect to reclassify the income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on items within
AOCI to retained earnings. We do not expect that the adoption of this update will impact the Company’s consolidated financial
statements.
NOTE 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment
consisted of the following as of:
September 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
Machinery and facility
$ 364,319
$ 364,054
Office equipment
426,380
420,941
Molds
940,165
940,165
1,730,864
1,725,160
Less accumulated depreciation
(1,526,677 )
(1,504,271 )
Total
$ 204,187
$ 220,889
Depreciation expense associated
with property and equipment was $22,406 and $20,125 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
NOTE 5 – ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consisted
of the following as of:
September 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
Accrued payroll deductions owed to government entities
$ 39,930
$ 39,380
Accrued salaries and bonuses
–
129,000
Accrued vacation
71,370
58,467
Accrued undelivered inventory
140,000
140,000
Accrued commission for service providers
65,000
98,500
Other accrued liabilities
1,528
674
Total
$ 317,828
$ 466,021
NOTE 6 – EARNINGS PER SHARE
We report earnings per
share in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share.” Basic earnings per share are computed using the weighted average
number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share represent basic earnings per share adjusted to include
the potentially dilutive effect of outstanding stock options by using the treasury stock method that the proceeds we receive from
an in-the-money option exercise are used towards repurchasing common shares in the market. For the three months ended September
30, 2020 and 2019, we have calculated the diluted effect of common stock arising from 537,291 and 299,000 stock options, respectively.
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The weighted average number
of shares outstanding used to compute earnings per share is as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
2020
2019
Net income attributable to Parent Company
$ 6,920,360
$ 253,938
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic shares outstanding
10,666,059
10,570,203
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents arising from stock options
151,991
135,297
Diluted shares outstanding
10,818,050
10,705,500
Basic earnings per share
$ 0.65
$ 0.02
Diluted earnings per share
$ 0.64
$ 0.02
NOTE 7 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases
On September 9, 2015,
we signed a lease for new office space consisting of approximately 12,775 square feet, located in San Diego, California, at a monthly
rent of $23,115, which commenced on October 28, 2015. In addition to monthly rent, the new lease includes payment for certain common
area costs. The term of the lease for the new office space was four years from the lease commencement date and was then extended
by an additional fifty months, to December 31, 2023. Our facility is covered by an appropriate level of insurance and we believe
it to be suitable for our use and adequate for our present needs. Rent expense for this office space was $77,263 and $69,344 for
the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
Our Korea-based subsidiary,
FTI leases approximately 10,000 square feet of office space, located in Seoul, Korea, at a monthly rent of approximately $8,000
that expires on August 31, 2021. Beginning on June 12, 2015, FTI leased additional office space consisting of approximately 2,682
square feet, also located in Seoul, Korea, at a monthly rent of approximately $2,700 that expires on August 31, 2021. Rent expense
related to these leases was approximately $32,100 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. This facility is also
covered by an appropriate level of insurance and we believe it to be suitable for our use and adequate for our present needs.
We lease one corporate
housing facility primarily for our employees who travel, under a non-cancelable operating lease that expires on September 4, 2021.
Rent expense related to this lease was $2,190 and $2,304 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
As of September 30, 2020,
we used discount rates of 4.0% and 2.8% in determining our operating lease liabilities for the office spaces in San Diego, California,
and South Korea, respectively. These rates represented our incremental borrowing rates at that time. Short-term leases with initial
terms of twelve months or less are not capitalized. Both our San Diego and Korean office leases were extensions of previous leases
and neither contains any further extension provisions.
Future minimum payments
under operating leases are as follows:
Operating Leases
Fiscal 2021
$
332,137
Fiscal 2022
342,083
Fiscal 2023
321,930
Fiscal 2024
160,965
Total lease payments
1,157,115
Less imputed interest
(68,245)
Total
$
1,088,870
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Litigation
We are from time to time
involved in certain legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Management does not expect any material
adverse outcome.
We entered into a Professional
Services Agreement with Anydata Corp. (“Anydata”) for the productACT233F Smart Link OBD device on May 5, 2017, for
a minimum purchase commitment of 250,000 units. We have delivered approximately 25,000 units and 7,000 units during our second
and fourth quarters of fiscal 2018, respectively, and an additional 18,000 units during our first quarter of fiscal 2019. Sales
to Anydata were approximately $1.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2019. We have received information that Anydata may not
be able to fulfill the entire purchase commitment for which parts have already been ordered with our main vendor, Quanta. Management
believes that the Company will be able to supply some of the products to another customer and has received personal guarantees
from the ownership group of Anydata. As of June 30, 2019, the remaining unfulfilled purchase commitment was approximately $3.1
million. The total product purchase commitment with Quanta was approximately $2.9 million. We have not recorded a receivable from
Anydata, nor a liability owed to Quanta. Management believes that, at this time, a loss contingency is reasonably possible but
not estimable as to how much ultimately would be paid to Quanta. As of June 30, 2020, we paid $100,000 for the right to call on
inventory and recorded an additional $49,580 as a prepaid expense related to pricing adjustments, which has been agreed with Quanta
for other products to ensure demand is met. As of September 30, 2020, there is a reasonable possibility we may incur a loss, however,
the amount is not estimable at this time.
COVID-19
In March 2020, the World
Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic which continues to spread throughout
the United States. On March 19, 2020, the Governor of California declared a health emergency and issued an order to close all nonessential
businesses until further notice. As a maker of wireless connectivity devices, Franklin Wireless is deemed to be an essential business.
Nonetheless, out of concern for our workers and pursuant to the government order, Franklin Wireless reduced the scope of its operations
and, where possible, certain workers began telecommuting from their homes. The continued spread of COVID-19 may result in a period
of business disruption, including delays or disruptions in our supply chain. The spread of COVID-19, or another infectious disease,
could also negatively affect the operations at our third-party manufacturers, which could result in delays or disruptions in the
supply of our products. While the Company expects this situation may increase demand for its products, the related impact cannot
be reasonably estimated at this time.
Change of Control Agreements
On October 1, 2020, we
entered into Change of Control Agreements with OC Kim, our President, and Yun J. (David) Lee, our Chief Operating Officer. Each
Change of Control Agreement provides for a lump sum payment to the officer in case of a change of control of the Company. The term
includes the acquisition of Common Stock of the Company resulting in one person or company owning more than 50% of the outstanding
shares, a significant change in the composition of the Board of Directors of the Company during any 12-month period, a reorganization,
merger, consolidation or similar transaction resulting in the transfer of ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the Company's
outstanding Common Stock, or a liquidation or dissolution of the Company or sale of substantially all of the Company's assets.
The Change of Control Agreement
with Mr. Kim calls for a payment of $5 million upon a change of control, and the agreement with Mr. Lee calls for a payment of
$2 million upon a change of control.
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International Tariffs
We believe that our products
are currently exempt from international tariffs upon import from our manufacturers to the United States. If this were to change
at any point, a tariff of 10%-25% of the purchase price would be imposed. If such tariffs are imposed, they could have a materially
adverse effect on sales and operating results
Customer Indemnification
Under purchase orders
and contracts for the sale of our products we may provide indemnification to our customers for potential intellectual property
infringement claims for which we may have no corresponding recourse against our third-party licensors. This potential liability,
if realized, could materially adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.
NOTE 8 – LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
AWARDS
We apply the provisions
of ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation,” using a modified prospective application, and the Black-Scholes model
to value stock options. Under this application, we record compensation expense for all awards granted. Compensation costs will
be recognized over the period that an employee provides service in exchange for the award, i.e. the vesting period.
We adopted the 2009 Stock
Incentive Plan (“2009 Plan”) on June 11, 2009, which provided for the grant of incentive stock options and non-qualified
stock options to our employees and directors. Options granted under the 2009 Plan generally have a term of ten years and generally
vest and become exercisable at the rate of 33% after one year and 33% on the second and third anniversaries of the option grant
dates. Historically, some stock option grants have included shorter vesting periods ranging from one to two years.
In July of 2020 the Board
of Directors adopted the 2020 Franklin Wireless Corp. Stock Option Plan, which covers 800,000 shares of Common Stock. The Plan
provide for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options and restricted stock to our employees, directors
and independent contractors. These options will have such vesting or other provisions as may be established by the Board of Directors
at the time of each grant.
The estimated forfeiture
rate considers historical turnover rates stratified into employee pools in comparison with an overall employee turnover rate, as
well as expectations about the future. We periodically revise the estimated forfeiture rate in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures
differ from those estimates. There were $85,987 and $0 compensation expenses recorded under this method for the three months ended
September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
A
summary of the status of our stock options is presented below as of September 30, 2020:
Weighted-
Average
Weighted-
Remaining
Average
Contractual
Aggregate
Exercise
Life
Intrinsic
Options
Shares
Price
(In Years)
Value
Outstanding as of June 30, 2020
251,291
$ 1.05
1.95
$ 1,124,525
Granted
299,000
4.04
4.79
3,166,410
Exercised
(13,000 )
(1.34 )
–
(207,870 )
Cancelled
–
–
–
–
Forfeited or Expired
–
–
–
–
Outstanding as of September 30, 2020
537,291
$ 2.65
3.42
$ 6,731,502
Exercisable as of September 30, 2020
537,291
$ 1.03
1.70
$ 3,565,092
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The aggregate intrinsic
value in the preceding table represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based upon the Company’s closing stock price of
$15.99 as of September 30, 2020, which would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options
as of that date. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2020, in the amount
of 537,291 shares, was $2.65 per share.
As of September 30, 2020,
there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options granted.
A
summary of the status of our stock options is presented below as of September 30, 2019:
Weighted-
Average
Weighted-
Remaining
Average
Contractual
Aggregate
Exercise
Life
Intrinsic
Options
Shares
Price
(In Years)
Value
Outstanding as of June 30, 2019
299,000
$ 1.04
2.75
$ 420,620
Granted
–
–
–
–
Exercised
–
–
–
–
Cancelled
–
–
–
–
Forfeited or Expired
–
–
–
–
Outstanding as of September 30, 2019
299,000
$ 1.04
2.50
$ 354,840
Exercisable as of September 30, 2019
299,000
$ 1.04
2.50
$ 354,840
The aggregate intrinsic
value in the preceding table represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based upon the Company’s closing stock price of
$2.23 as of September 30, 2019, which would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options
as of that date. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2019, in the amount
of 299,000 shares, was $0.92 per share.
As of September 30, 2019,
there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options granted.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion
and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and
related notes included elsewhere in this report. This report contains certain forward-looking statements relating to
future events or our future financial performance. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could
cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in this report. You are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on this information, which speaks only as of the date of this report. We are not obligated to publicly update
this information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent we are required to do
so in connection with our obligation to file reports with the SEC. For a discussion of the important risks to our business and
future operating performance, see the discussion under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and under the caption “Factors
That May Influence Future Results of Operations” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2020, filed
on September 17, 2020. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed
in this report might not occur.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
We are a leading provider
of intelligent wireless solutions including mobile hotspots, routers, trackers, and other devices. Our designs integrate innovative
hardware and software enabling machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Our M2M and IoT solutions
include embedded modules, modems and gateways built to deliver reliable always-on connectivity supporting a broad spectrum of applications
based on 5G/4G wireless technology.
We have a majority ownership
position in Franklin Technology Inc. ("FTI"), a research and development company located in Seoul, South Korea. FTI primarily
provides design and development services to us for our wireless products.
Our products are generally
marketed and sold directly to wireless operators, and indirectly through strategic partners and distributors. Our global customer
base extends primarily from North America to Asia.
FACTORS THAT MAY INFLUENCE FUTURE RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
We believe that our revenue
growth will be influenced largely by (1) the successful maintenance of our existing customers, (2) the rate of increase in demand
for wireless data products, (3) customer acceptance of our new products, (4) new customer relationships and contracts, and (5)
our ability to meet customers’ demands.
We have entered into and
expect to continue to enter into new customer relationships and contracts for the supply of our products, and this may require
significant demands on our resources, resulting in increased operating, selling, and marketing expenses associated with such new
customers.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Our discussion and analysis
of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The preparation of these financial
statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and the disclosure of contingencies at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Management evaluates these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Our
estimates and assumptions have been prepared on the basis of the most current reasonably available information. The results of
these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.
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We
have several critical accounting policies, which were described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30,
2020, that are both important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s
most difficult, subjective and complex judgments. Typically, the circumstances that make these judgments difficult, subjective
and complex have to do with making estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. There were no material
changes to our critical accounting policies during the three months ended September 30, 2020.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets
forth, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, our statements of comprehensive income including data expressed
as a percentage of sales:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2020
2019
Net sales
100.0%
100.0%
Cost of goods sold
81.3%
77.2%
Gross profit
18.7%
22.8%
Operating expenses
4.0%
19.7%
Income from operations
14.7%
3.1%
Other income (loss), net
0.0%
0.9%
Net income before income taxes
14.7%
4.0%
Income tax provision
3.2%
0.7%
Net income
11.5%
3.3%
Less: non-controlling interest in net income of subsidiary
0.4%
0.4%
Net income attributable to Parent Company stockholders
14.1%
2.9%
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 COMPARED
TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
NET SALES - Net
sales increased by $53,699,175, or 605.4%, to $62,569,450 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from $8,870,275 for the
corresponding period of 2019. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, net sales by geographic regions, consisting of
North America and Asia were $62,569,138 (100.0% of net sales) and $312 (0.0% of net sales), respectively.
For the three months ended September 30, 2019,
net sales by geographic regions, consisting of the North America and Asia were $8,862,647 (99.9% of net sales) and $7,628 (0.1%
of net sales), respectively.
Net sales in North America
increased by $53,706,491, or 606.0%, to $62,569,138 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from $8,862,647 for the corresponding
period of 2019. The increase in net sales in North America resulted primarily from increased demand for wireless connectivity due
to people working and attending school remotely. High volume sales to school districts rapidly rolling out remote learning programs
was a significant driver for increased sales through our primary customers during the Covid-19 Pandemic period. Net sales in Asia
decreased by $7,316, or 95.9%, to $312 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from $7,628 for the corresponding period of
2019. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to the decreased sales generated by FTI, which typically vary from period to
period.
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GROSS PROFIT -
Gross profit increased by $9,650,719, or 477.6%, to $11,671,231 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from $2,020,512
for the corresponding period of 2019. The gross profit in terms of net sales percentage was 18.7% for the three
months ended September 30, 2020 compared to 22.8% for the corresponding period of 2019. The increase in gross profit was
primarily due to the change in net sales as described above. The decrease in gross profit in terms of net sales percentage
was primarily due to the product development service revenues generated from two customers by Franklin and FTI, which
involved lower costs of goods sold, for the three months ended September 30, 2019.
OPERATING EXPENSES
- Operating expenses increased by $755,578, or 43.3%, to $2,499,851 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from $1,744,273
for the corresponding period of 2019. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to the increased payroll expense
for employees and shipping and handling costs related to the increased volume of product shipments and sales as well as the increased
bad debt expenses and compensation costs related to the granted options.
OTHER INCOME (LOSS),
NET - Other income (loss), net decreased by $67,913 to $6,802 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from $74,715 for
the corresponding period of 2019. The decrease was primarily due to the decreased interest income earned from the money market
accounts and certificates of deposit.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our historical operating
results, capital resources and financial position, in combination with current projections and estimates, were considered in management's
plan and intentions to fund our operations over a reasonable period of time, which we define as the twelve-month period ending
from the date of the filing of this Form 10-Q. For purposes of liquidity disclosures, we assess the likelihood that we have sufficient
available working capital and other principal sources of liquidity to fund our operating activities and obligations as they become
due.
Our principal source of
liquidity as of September 30, 2020 consisted of cash and cash equivalents as well as short-term investments of $48,701,125. We
believe we have sufficient available capital to cover our existing operations and obligations through at least one year from the
date of the filing of this Form 10-Q. Our long-term future cash requirements will depend on numerous factors, including our
revenue base, profit margins, product development activities, market acceptance of our products, future expansion plans and ability
to control costs. If we are unable to achieve our current business plan or secure additional funding that may be required,
we would need to curtail our operations or take other similar actions outside the ordinary course of business in order to continue
to operate as a going concern.
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
- Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was $9,158,695, and net cash used in
operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was $1,068,386.
The $9,158,695 in net
cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to the decrease in inventories
of $9,018,037 and increase in accounts payable and income tax payable of $2,766,929 and $1,883,173, respectively, as well as our
operating results (net income adjusted for depreciation, amortization, and other non-cash charges), which was partially offset
by the increase in accounts receivable of $11,945,931.
The $1,068,386 in net
cash used by operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to the increase in accounts receivable
and inventories of $4,015,838 and $1,153,573, respectively, which is partially offset by the increases in accounts payable and
advance payment from customers of $3,433,115 and $154,744, respectively, as well as our operating results (net income adjusted
for depreciation, amortization, and other non-cash charge).
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
- Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $86,605 and $417,188,
respectively.
The $86,605 in net cash
used in investing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to the payments for capitalized product
development of $78,342.
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The $417,188 in net cash
used in investing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to the payments for capitalized product
development, intangible assets, and property and equipment of $348,668, $18,276, and $77,580, respectively, which is partially
offset by the decrease in short-term investment.
FINANCING
ACTIVITIES - Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was $6,017,428, and
we had no financing activities for the three months periods ended September 30, 2019.
The $6,017,428 in net cash
provided by financing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to the
$6,000,008 aggregate purchase price, which was paid in cash to the Company, by investors for issuance of 923,078 shares of Common
Stock.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
Leases
On September 9, 2015, we
signed a lease for new office space consisting of approximately 12,775 square feet, located in San Diego, California, at a monthly
rent of $23,115, which commenced on October 28, 2015. In addition to monthly rent, the new lease includes payment for certain common
area costs. The term of the lease for the new office space was four years from the lease commencement date and was then extended
by an additional fifty months, to December 31, 2023. Our facility is covered by an appropriate level of insurance and we believe
it to be suitable for our use and adequate for our present needs. Our Korea-based subsidiary, FTI leases approximately 10,000 square
feet of office space, located in Seoul, Korea, at a monthly rent of approximately $8,000 that expires on August 31, 2021. Beginning
on June 12, 2015, FTI leased additional office space consisting of approximately 2,682 square feet, also located in Seoul, Korea,
at a monthly rent of approximately $2,700 that expires on August 31, 2021. We lease one corporate housing facility primarily for
our employees who travel, under a non-cancelable operating lease that expires on September 4, 2020.
Rent expense for the three
months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $111,553 and $103,748, respectively.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
None.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK
As a “smaller reporting company,”
the Company is not required to respond to this item.
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management has evaluated,
under the supervision and with the participation of our President and Acting Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of
the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our President and our Acting Chief Financial Officer
have concluded that, as of September 30, 2020, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information
required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) recorded,
processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and (ii) accumulated and
communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal accounting officers, or persons performing similar
functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting
There have been no changes
in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 and as a result of adopting Topic 842) during the three months ended September 30, 2020 that have materially affected,
or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We have provided information
about legal proceedings in which we are involved in Note 7 of the notes to consolidated financial statements for the three months
ended September 30, 2020, contained within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
ITEM 1 A .
RISK FACTORS
Our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, filed with the SEC on September 17, 2020 (the “Annual Report”), includes
a detailed discussion of our risk factors under the heading “PART I, ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS.” You should carefully
consider the risk factors discussed in our Annual Report, as well as other information in this quarterly report. Any of these risks
could cause our business, financial condition, results of operations and future growth prospects to suffer. We are not aware of
any material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 of 15(d) of the
Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Franklin Wireless Corp.
By:
/s/ OC Kim
OC Kim
President
(Principal Executive Officer)
By:
/s/ OC Kim
OC Kim
Acting Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: November 16, 2020
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