BUSINESS OVERVIEW
−Removed: We are a leading provider
−Removed: of integrated wireless solutions utilizing the latest in 5G (fifth generation) and 4G LTE (fourth generation long-term evolution) technologies
−Removed: including mobile hotspots, routers, fixed wireless routers, and various trackers.
−Removed: Our integrated software subscription services provide
−Removed: users remote capabilities including mobile device management (MDM) and software defined wide area networking (SD-WAN).
−Removed: We have majority ownership
−Removed: of Franklin Technology Inc.
+Added: Doing business
+Added: as “FranklinAccess”, we are a leading global provider of integrated wireless solutions utilizing the latest 5G (fifth generation)
+Added: and 4G LTE (fourth generation long-term evolution) technologies including mobile hotspots, fixed wireless routers, and mobile device management
+Added: (MDM) solutions.
+Added: We are a leading enabler of the Digital Divide initiative, and our expertise extends to innovation in Internet of Things
+Added: (IOT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, driving forward seamless communication and connectivity for both individuals and enterprises.
+Added: majority ownership of Franklin Technology Inc.
(FTI), a research and development company based in Seoul, South Korea.
−Removed: FTI primarily provides design and development
−Removed: services for our wireless products.
+Added: FTI primarily provides
+Added: design and development services for our wireless products.
Our products are generally
marketed and sold directly to wireless operators and indirectly through strategic partners and distributors.
−Removed: Our global customer base
−Removed: primarily extends from North America and the Caribbean and South America to Asia.
+Added: Our primary markets are in
+Added: North America and Asia.
OUR STRUCTURE
−Removed: We incorporated in 1982 in
−Removed: California and reincorporated in Nevada on January 2, 2008.
+Added: We incorporated in 1982 in California
+Added: and reincorporated in Nevada on January 2, 2008.
The reincorporation had no effect on the nature of our business or our management.
−Removed: Our headquarters office is located in San Diego, California.
−Removed: The office is principally composed of marketing, sales, operations, finance
−Removed: and administrative support.
−Removed: It is responsible for all customer-related activities, such as marketing communications, product planning,
−Removed: product management and customer support, along with sales and business development activities on a worldwide basis.
−Removed: The consolidated financial
−Removed: statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary, Franklin Technology Inc.
−Removed: (“FTI”), with a majority voting
−Removed: interest of 66.3% (33.7% is owned by non-controlling interests) as of June 30, 2023, and 2022.
−Removed: In the preparation of consolidated financial
−Removed: statements of the Company, intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated and net earnings (loss) are reduced by the portion of
−Removed: the net earnings (loss) of the subsidiary applicable to non-controlling interests.
+Added: headquarters are located in San Diego, California.
+Added: This office provides marketing, sales, operations, finance and administrative support.
+Added: It is also responsible for all customer-related activities, such as marketing communications, product planning, product management and
+Added: customer support, along with sales and business development activities worldwide.
+Added: Our consolidated financial statements
+Added: include accounts for the Company and its subsidiary, Franklin Technology Inc.
+Added: We have a majority voting interest
+Added: of approximately 66.3% (approximately 33.7% is owned by non-controlling interests) in FTI as of June 30, 2024, and 2023.
+Added: In the preparation
+Added: of consolidated financial statements of the Company, intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated and net earnings (loss) are
+Added: reduced by the portion of the net earnings (loss) of the subsidiary applicable to non-controlling interests.
Accounting Standards Codification
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of the sale of wireless access products.
−Removed: We generate revenues from three geographic areas, consisting of North America, the Caribbean
−Removed: and South America, and Asia.
−Removed: The following enterprise-wide disclosure is prepared on a basis consistent with the preparation of the consolidated
−Removed: financial statements.
−Removed: The following table contains certain financial information by geographic area:
+Added: We generate revenues from three geographic areas, consisting of North America and Asia.
+Added: The following
+Added: enterprise-wide disclosure is prepared on a basis consistent with the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
+Added: The following
+Added: table contains certain financial information by geographic area:
Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
North America
−Removed: Caribbean and South America
Long-lived assets, net (property and equipment and intangible assets):
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North America
−Removed: We are a global leader and
−Removed: innovator in providing the latest mobile technologies to the mass market, which include 5G/4G Mobile Hotspots, 5G/4G, fixed wireless routers,
−Removed: and MDM solutions.
−Removed: We are a leading enabler of the Digital Divide initiative, and our expertise extends to innovation in Internet
−Removed: of Things (IOT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications.
−Removed: The following is a sample of the products we offer:
+Added: We offer a wide variety of innovative
+Added: integrated wireless solutions utilizing the latest 5G and 4G LTE technologies including mobile hotspots, fixed wireless routers, and mobile
+Added: device management (MDM) solutions.
5G/4G Wireless Broadband Products
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5G/4G Fixed Wireless Routers
−Removed: Enhanced routing gateway that can provide support for both wired and wireless connectivity, offering solutions for consumers looking to replace Cable or DSL service
+Added: Enhanced routing gateway that can provide support for both wired and wireless connectivity, offering solutions for consumers looking to replace Cable or DSL service ensuring a reliable and high-speed internet access.
5G/4G Enterprise Gateway CPE
Enhanced routing gateway equipped with enterprise features offering solutions for enterprise customers looking to replace wired service, or wireless back-up for wired connections in a mission-critical environment or instant wireless connection in temporal locations.
−Removed: IoT Tracking Devices and Connected Devices:
−Removed: Smart IoT tracking device
−Removed: Location service devices based on CAT1 and CAT M technology, allowing consumers and businesses to track virtually any tangible item, anytime and anywhere.
−Removed: Connected Car
−Removed: An all-in-one connected car solution that provides easy access to built-in Wi-Fi Hotspot and extensive added vehicle diagnostics, safety, and security features, as well as location service via OBDII protocol with other applications.
−Removed: Home Phone Connect
−Removed: Franklin’s Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) device provides a landline alternative, connecting instantly and allowing users local and domestic long distance calling through the carrier’s network.
−Removed: IOT Server Platform and Application
−Removed: “Pintrac,” Franklin’s Cloud based telecom grade server platform, enables enhanced remote management of device functionality.
−Removed: Pintrac Mobile Device Management (MDM) for LTE hotspots allows schools, government agencies and others to remotely manage and configure hotspots.
−Removed: Pintrac Pet is a complete pet tracking application, allowing monitoring and tracking household pets and their activity using Franklin’s Trackers.
−Removed: Pintrac Auto tracks, locates, and manages vehicles for consumers and businesses using Franklin’s LTE OBD devices.
−Removed: “JEXtream” Franklin’s Cloud based telecom grade server platform for 5G devices and routers, enables enhanced remote management of device functionality.
−Removed: Our global customer base is
−Removed: comprised of wireless operators, strategic partners and distributors located primarily in North America, the Caribbean and South America,
+Added: Smart Box Solutions (In Development)
+Added: 4G/5G M2M Gateway
+Added: o Enhanced gateway supports both 4G and 5G networks, enabling reliable and secure machine-to-machine communication,
+Added: essential for industrial applications and remote monitoring systems.
+Added: On-Device Artificial
+Added: Intelligence (AI)
+Added: o Integrating advanced AI capabilities directly into the devices, we provide real-time data processing and
+Added: decision-making at the edge, enhancing efficiency and reducing latency for critical IoT applications.
+Added: Quvo Family Guardian Solutions
+Added: Parental Controls
+Added: o Comprehensive parental control features, ensuring a safe and secure online environment for children by
+Added: managing and monitoring their internet and application usage.
+Added: o Enhancing senior care solutions for the safety and well-being of elderly family members through monitoring
+Added: and assistance features tailored to their needs.
+Added: JEXtream MDM/NMS Solutions
+Added: “JEXtream” is Franklin’s
+Added: Cloud based telecom grade server platform for 5G devices and routers, enables enhanced remote management of device functionality.
+Added: Device Management (MDM)
+Added: o Comprehensive management of mobile devices, ensuring security, compliance, and efficient operation across
+Added: various mobile environments
+Added: Network Management
+Added: o Robust tools for monitoring, managing, and optimizing network performance, ensuring reliable connectivity
+Added: and operational excellence.
+Added: Our global customer base is comprised
+Added: of wireless operators, strategic partners and distributors located primarily in North America and Asia.
SALES AND MARKETING
We market and sell our products
−Removed: primarily to wireless operators located in North America, the Caribbean and South America, and Asia regions mainly through our internal,
−Removed: direct sales organization and, to a lesser degree, indirectly through strategic partners and distributors.
−Removed: The sales process is supported
−Removed: with a range of marketing activities, including trade shows, product marketing and public relations.
−Removed: All of our wireless devices
−Removed: must pass Federal Communications Commission (FCC) testing in order to be sold in United States markets.
+Added: primarily to wireless operators located in North America and Asia regions mainly through our internal, direct sales organization and,
+Added: to a lesser degree, indirectly through strategic partners and distributors.
+Added: The sales process is supported with a range of marketing activities,
+Added: including trade shows, product marketing and public relations.
+Added: All of our wireless devices must
+Added: pass Federal Communications Commission (FCC) testing in order to be sold in United States markets.
Global Certification Forum (“GCF”)
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PRODUCTION AND MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
−Removed: For the fiscal year ended
−Removed: June 30, 2023, the manufacturing of the majority of our products was performed by two independent companies located in Asia.
+Added: For the fiscal year ended June
+Added: 30, 2024, the manufacturing of the majority of our products was performed by two independent companies located in Asia.
As of June 30, 2024, we had 69
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