0000950123-11-051364.txt : 20110517 0000950123-11-051364.hdr.sgml : 20110517 20110517172116 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950123-11-051364 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20110402 FILED AS OF DATE: 20110517 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110517 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MANAGEMENT NETWORK GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001094814 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES [8742] IRS NUMBER: 481129619 FISCAL YEAR END: 0101 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-34006 FILM NUMBER: 11852568 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7300 COLLEGE BLVD., STE 302 CITY: OVERLAND PARK STATE: KS ZIP: 66210 BUSINESS PHONE: 9133459315 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7300 COLLEGE BLVD., STE 302 CITY: OVERLAND PARK STATE: KS ZIP: 66210 10-Q 1 c64692e10vq.htm FORM 10-Q e10vq
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 2, 2011
or
     
o   Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Commission file number: 001-34006
THE MANAGEMENT NETWORK GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
  48-1129619
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
7300 COLLEGE BLVD., SUITE 302, OVERLAND PARK, KS
(Address of principal executive offices)
  66210
(Zip Code)
913-345-9315
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
             
Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)   Smaller reporting company þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
As of May 13, 2011, TMNG had outstanding 7,084,895 shares of common stock.
 
 

 


 

THE MANAGEMENT NETWORK GROUP, INC.
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Exhibits
       
Employment Agreement
       
 EX-10.2
 EX-31
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THE MANAGEMENT NETWORK GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
                 
    April 2,     January 1,  
    2011     2011  
ASSETS
               
CURRENT ASSETS:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 5,477     $ 6,786  
Accounts receivables, net
    18,999       16,531  
Prepaid and other current assets
    1,644       1,173  
 
           
Total current assets
    26,120       24,490  
 
           
NONCURRENT ASSETS:
               
Property and equipment, net
    2,108       1,983  
Goodwill
    8,152       7,993  
Identifiable intangible assets, net
    284       496  
Noncurrent investments
    5,938       5,926  
Other assets
    202       207  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 42,804     $ 41,095  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Trade accounts payable
  $ 1,392     $ 995  
Current borrowings
    2,625        
Accrued payroll, bonuses and related expenses
    4,747       5,087  
Deferred revenue
    668       860  
Other accrued liabilities
    1,401       1,453  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    10,833       8,395  
 
           
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Deferred income tax liabilities
    276       246  
Unfavorable and other contractual obligations
    439       450  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    254       287  
 
           
Total noncurrent liabilities
    969       983  
 
           
 
               
Total stockholders’ equity
    31,002       31,717  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 42,804     $ 41,095  
 
           
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE MANAGEMENT NETWORK GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
                 
    Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    April 2,     April 3,  
    2011     2010  
Revenues
  $ 16,923     $ 17,459  
Cost of services
    10,614       10,857  
 
           
 
               
Gross Profit
    6,309       6,602  
Operating Expenses:
               
Selling, general and administrative
    7,281       7,068  
Intangible asset amortization
    212       363  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    7,493       7,431  
 
           
Loss from operations
    (1,184 )     (829 )
Other income, net
    31       83  
 
           
Loss before income tax provision
    (1,153 )     (746 )
Income tax provision
    (30 )     (7 )
 
           
Net loss
    (1,183 )     (753 )
 
           
 
               
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    416       (795 )
Unrealized gain on auction rate securities
    12       63  
 
           
Comprehensive loss
  $ (755 )   $ (1,485 )
 
           
 
               
Net loss per common share
               
Basic and diluted
  $ (0.17 )   $ (0.11 )
 
           
 
               
Weighted average shares used in calculation of net loss per common share
               
Basic and diluted
    7,073       7,027  
 
           
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE MANAGEMENT NETWORK GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
                 
    For the Thirteen Weeks Ended  
    April 2,     April 3,  
    2011     2010  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net loss
  $ (1,183 )   $ (753 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    420       705  
Share-based compensation
    40       113  
Other
    30       40  
Realized gains on investments
            (26 )
Other changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable, net
    (2,243 )     (1,319 )
Prepaid and other assets
    (454 )     (181 )
Trade accounts payable
    344       371  
Deferred revenue
    (201 )     (260 )
Accrued liabilities
    (438 )     (1,399 )
 
           
 
               
Net cash used in operating activities
    (3,685 )     (2,709 )
 
           
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Acquisition of property and equipment
    (316 )     (137 )
 
           
 
               
Net cash used in investing activities
    (316 )     (137 )
 
           
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Borrowings on line of credit
    2,625       880  
Payments made on unfavorable and other contractual obligations
    (61 )     (175 )
 
           
 
               
Net cash provided by financing activities
    2,564       705  
 
           
 
               
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
    128       (255 )
 
           
 
               
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (1,309 )     (2.396 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    6,786       6,301  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 5,477     $ 3,905  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid during period for interest
  $ 6     $ 9  
 
           
Cash paid during period for taxes
          $ 10  
 
             
Accrued property and equipment additions
  $ 270     $ 309  
 
           
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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THE MANAGEMENT NETWORK GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. Basis of Reporting
The condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of The Management Network Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“TMNG,” “TMNG Global,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) as of April 2, 2011, and for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010 are unaudited and reflect all normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of these dates and for the periods presented. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Consequently, these statements do not include all the disclosures normally required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements nor those normally made in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K. Accordingly, reference should be made to the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2011, included in the 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“2010 Form 10-K”) for additional disclosures, including a summary of the Company’s accounting policies. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 1, 2011 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Balance Sheet at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The Company has evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure through the date these unaudited consolidated financial statements were issued.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management of the Company, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included. The results of operations for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2011.
Revenue Recognition — The Company recognizes revenue from time and materials consulting contracts in the period in which its services are performed. The Company recognized $8.0 million and $6.3 million in revenues from time and materials contracts during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, respectively. In addition to time and materials contracts, the Company’s other types of contracts may include fixed fee contracts and contingent fee contracts. The Company recognizes revenues on milestone or deliverables-based fixed fee contracts and time and materials contracts not to exceed contract price using the percentage of completion-like method described by Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605-35, “Revenue Recognition — Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts”. For fixed fee contracts where services are not based on providing deliverables or achieving milestones, the Company recognizes revenue on a straight-line basis over the period during which such services are expected to be performed. During the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, the Company recognized $8.9 million and $11.2 million, respectively, in revenues on these other types of contracts. In connection with some fixed fee contracts, the Company may receive payments from customers that exceed revenues recognized related to the contracts up to that point in time. The Company records the excess of receipts from customers over recognized revenue as deferred revenue. Deferred revenue is classified as a current liability to the extent it is expected to be earned within twelve months from the date of the balance sheet.
The Company develops, installs and supports customer software in addition to the provision of traditional consulting services. The Company recognizes revenue in connection with its software sales agreements utilizing the percentage of completion method prescribed by ASC 605-35. These agreements include software right-to-use licenses (“RTU’s”) and related customization and implementation services. Due to the long-term nature of the software implementation and the extensive software customization based on normal customer specific requirements, both the RTU and implementation services are treated as a single element for revenue recognition purposes.
The percentage-of-completion-like methodology involves recognizing revenue using the proportion of services completed, on either a current cumulative cost to total cost or effort to total effort basis, using a reasonably consistent profit margin over the period. Due to the nature of these projects, developing the estimates of costs often requires significant judgment. Factors that must be considered in estimating the progress of work completed and ultimate cost of the projects include, but are not limited to, the availability of labor and labor productivity, the nature and complexity of the work to be performed, and the impact of delayed performance. If changes occur in delivery, productivity or other factors used in developing the estimates of costs or revenues, the Company revises its cost and revenue estimates, which may result in increases or decreases in revenues and costs, and such revisions are reflected in income in the period in which the facts that give rise to that revision become known.
In addition to the professional services related to the customization and implementation of its software, the Company may also provide post-contract support (“PCS”) services, including technical support and maintenance services as well as other professional services not essential to the functionality of the software. For those contracts that include PCS service and professional services arrangements which are not essential to the functionality of the software solution, the Company separates the ASC 605-35 software services and PCS services utilizing the

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multiple-element arrangement model prescribed by ASC 605-25 , “Revenue Recognition — Multiple-Element Arrangements”. ASC 605-25 addresses the accounting treatment for an arrangement to provide the delivery or performance of multiple products and/or services where the delivery of a product or system or performance of services may occur at different points in time or over different periods of time. The Company utilizes ASC 605-25 to separate the PCS service elements and allocate total contract consideration to the contract elements based on the relative fair value of those elements utilizing PCS renewal terms as evidence of fair value. Revenues from PCS services are recognized ratably on a straight-line basis over the term of the support and maintenance agreement.
The Company may also enter into contingent fee contracts, in which revenue is subject to achievement of savings or other agreed upon results, rather than time spent. Due to the nature of contingent fee contracts, the Company recognizes costs as they are incurred on the project and defers revenue recognition until the revenue is realizable and earned as agreed to by its clients. Although these contracts can be very rewarding, the profitability of these contracts is dependent on the Company’s ability to deliver results for its clients and control the cost of providing these services. These types of contracts are typically more results-oriented and are subject to greater risk associated with revenue recognition and overall project profitability than traditional time and materials contracts. Revenues associated with contingent fee contracts were not material during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010.
Fair Value Measurement — For cash and cash equivalents, current trade receivables and current trade payables, the carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these items.
The Company utilizes the methods of fair value measurement as described in ASC 820 to value its financial assets and liabilities. As defined in ASC 820, fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In order to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements, ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels, which are described below:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.
Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.
In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value.
Research and Development and Capitalized Software Costs — During the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, software development costs of $144,000 and $139,000, respectively, were expensed as incurred. No software development costs were capitalized during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation — TMNG Europe Ltd., Cartesian Ltd. (“Cartesian”) and the international operations of Cambridge Strategic Management Group, Inc. conduct business primarily denominated in their respective local currency. Assets and liabilities have been translated to U.S. dollars at the period-end exchange rate. Revenues and expenses have been translated at exchange rates which approximate the average of the rates prevailing during each period. Translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity. Assets and liabilities denominated in other than the functional currency of a subsidiary are re-measured at rates of exchange on the balance sheet date. Resulting gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are included in the Company’s results of operations. Realized and unrealized exchange gains included in results of operations were not significant during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010.
Net Loss Per Common Share — The Company has not included the effect of stock options and non-vested shares in the calculation of diluted loss per common share for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010 as the Company reported a net loss for these periods and the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements — In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2009-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) — Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issue Task Force (“ASU 2009-13”), and ASU 2009-14, Software (Topic 985) — Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements (“ASU 2009-14”). ASU 2009-13 requires companies to allocate revenue in multiple-element arrangements based on an element’s estimated selling price if vendor-specific or other third party evidence of value is not available. ASU 2009-14 modifies the software revenue recognition guidance to exclude from its scope tangible products that contain both software and non-software components that function together to deliver a product’s essential functionality. Both statements are effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-06, Fair Value Measures and Disclosures, (“ASU 2010-06”). ASU 2010-06 amends the Codification to require new or enhanced disclosures about: (1) transfers in and out of Levels 1, 2 and 3; (2) purchases, sales, issuances and settlements related to Level 3 measurements; (3) level of disaggregation; and (4) inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value. With the exception of item (2), this guidance was effective for the first reporting period beginning after December 15, 2009. The Company adopted this guidance, with the exception of item (2), upon issuance and it did not have an effect on its consolidated financial statements. The

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guidance concerning item (2) is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of item (2) of this guidance did not have a significant effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In July 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-20, Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses. The guidance will significantly expand the disclosures that companies must make about the credit quality of financing receivables and the allowance for credit losses. The disclosures as of the end of the reporting period are effective for the Company’s interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. The disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for the Company’s interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The objectives of the enhanced disclosures are to provide financial statement users with additional information about the nature of credit risks inherent in the Company’s financing receivables, how credit risk is analyzed and assessed when determining the allowance for credit losses, and the reasons for the change in the allowance for credit losses. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant effect on our financial statements.
In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-28, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other: When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts. The guidance clarifies when to perform step 2 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. This update modifies step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts, requiring the entity to assess whether it is more likely than not that the reporting units’ goodwill is impaired in order to determine if the entity should perform step 2 of the goodwill impairment test for those reporting unit(s). This update is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
2. Auction Rate Securities
As of April 2, 2011 and January 1, 2011, TMNG held $5.9 million in fair value of auction rate securities for which the underlying collateral is guaranteed through the Federal Family Education Loan Program of the U.S. Department of Education. The Company’s auction rate securities portfolio as of April 2, 2011 consisted of the following:
                         
                    Fair Value at
            Unrealized   April 2, 2011
Issuer   Cost Basis   Loss   (Noncurrent)
    (In thousands)
Available-for-Sale Securities
                       
Education Funding Capital Education Loan Backed Notes
  $ 6,250     $ (312 )   $ 5,938  
The Company’s auction rate securities portfolio as of January 1, 2011 consisted of the following:
                         
                    Fair Value at
            Unrealized   January 1, 2011
Issuer   Cost Basis   Loss   (Noncurrent)
    (In thousands)
Available-for-Sale Securities
                       
Education Funding Capital Education Loan Backed Notes
  $ 6,250     $ (324 )   $ 5,926  
On April 27, 2011, the Company liquidated its auction rate securities. See Note 10, “Subsequent Events’’, for further information.
The auction rate securities the Company holds are generally long-term debt instruments that historically provided liquidity through a Dutch auction process through which interest rates reset every 28 to 35 days. Beginning in February 2008, auctions of the Company’s auction rate securities portfolio failed to receive sufficient order interest from potential investors to clear successfully, resulting in failed auctions. The principal associated with failed auctions will not be accessible until a successful auction occurs, a buyer is found outside of the auction process, the issuers redeem the securities, the issuers establish a different form of financing to replace these securities or final payments come due according to a contractual maturity of approximately 31 years.
During the third quarter of 2008, state and federal regulators reached settlement agreements with both of the brokers who advised the Company to purchase the auction rate securities currently held by the Company. The settlement agreements with the regulators were intended to eventually provide liquidity for holders of auction rate securities. The Company entered into a settlement with UBS AG (“UBS”) to provide liquidity for the Company’s auction rate securities portfolio held with a UBS affiliate. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement, UBS issued to the Company Auction Rate Securities Rights (“ARS Rights”), allowing the Company to sell to UBS its auction rate securities held in accounts with UBS and UBS affiliates at par value at any time during the period beginning June 30, 2010 and ending July 2, 2012.
Prior to accepting the UBS settlement offer, the Company recorded all of its auction rate securities as available-for-sale investments. Upon accepting the UBS settlement, the Company made a one-time election to transfer its UBS auction rate securities holdings from available-for- sale securities to trading securities under FASB ASC 320, “Investments-Debt and Equity Securities.” For auction rate securities classified as trading securities the Company recognized realized holding gains of $110,000, offset by realized losses on the Company’s ARS Rights of

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$84,000 during the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. Realized gains and losses on trading securities have been recognized in Other income in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, all of the remaining auction rate securities held with a UBS affiliate were sold by the Company pursuant to the terms of the ARS Rights.
For auction rate securities classified as available-for-sale, the Company recognized unrealized holding gains of $12,000 and $63,000, respectively during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010. Unrealized holding gains and losses on securities classified as available-for-sale are included as a separate component of stockholders’ equity, net of applicable taxes, and have been recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.
At April 2, 2011 the company utilized valuation models that rely on Level 2 inputs, as defined by FASB ASC 820, including quoted prices for identical securities in non-active markets. Prior to the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, due to the lack of observable market quotes on the Company’s auction rate securities portfolio and ARS Rights, the Company utilized valuation models that rely exclusively on Level 3 inputs, as defined by FASB ASC 820, including those that are based on expected cash flow streams and collateral values, including assessments of counterparty credit quality, default risk underlying the security, discount rates and overall capital market liquidity. The change from Level 3 to Level 2 inputs was driven by the increased availability of quoted prices during the quarter. The valuation of the Company’s auction rate securities portfolio and ARS Rights is subject to uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Factors that may impact the Company’s valuation include changes to credit ratings of the securities as well as to the underlying assets supporting those securities, rates of default of the underlying assets, underlying collateral value, discount rates, counterparty risk and ongoing strength and quality of market credit and liquidity.
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Company’s auction rate securities portfolio and ARS Rights for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010 (in thousands):
                 
    For the     For the  
    thirteen     thirteen  
    weeks ended     weeks ended  
    April 2, 2011     April 3, 2010  
Fair value at beginning of period
  $ 5,926     $ 12,296  
Total unrealized and realized gains included in Other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
          26  
Total unrealized gains included in Other comprehensive income (loss) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
    12       63  
 
           
Fair value at end of period
  $ 5,938     $ 12,385  
 
           
3. Line of Credit Agreements
In November 2008, the Company entered into a settlement with UBS to provide liquidity for the Company’s auction rate securities portfolio then held with a UBS affiliate. As provided for in the settlement, the Company entered into a line of credit from UBS. During the second quarter of 2010, the Company liquidated the auction rate securities with a par value of $5.5 million pledged as collateral for the line of credit with UBS. Proceeds from the liquidation were applied first to the $3.7 million outstanding balance of the line of credit as of the date of the transaction. The Company received the remaining $1.8 million in proceeds. Upon liquidation of the relevant auction rate securities, the line of credit with UBS was terminated. The borrowings against this line of credit were used to fund short-term liquidity needs. Because amounts borrowed under the line of credit accrued interest at a floating rate and had a remaining maturity of less than one year, the fair value of this financial instrument approximated its carrying value.
On March 19, 2009, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (“Citigroup”) to provide liquidity for the Company’s auction rate securities portfolio held with Citigroup. Under the loan agreement, the Company has access to a revolving line of credit of up to $2.625 million with its auction rate securities pledged as collateral. The current interest rate on the line of credit is the federal funds rate plus 3.25%. The interest rate may change in future periods based on the change in the spread over the federal funds rate. The line of credit is not for any specific term or duration and Citigroup may demand full or partial payment of amounts borrowed on the line of credit, at its sole option and without cause, at any time. Citigroup may, at any time, in its discretion, terminate the line of credit with proper notice. During the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, the Company borrowed $2.625 million under the line of credit. With this draw against the line, there is no material balance available to be borrowed. These borrowings were used to fund short-term liquidity needs. Because amounts borrowed under the line of credit accrued interest at a floating rate and are callable on demand, the fair value of this financial instrument approximated its carrying value. Subsequent to the end of the first quarter of 2011, the Company liquidated the auction rate securities pledged as collateral for this line of credit. See Note 10, “Subsequent Events’’, for further information.

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4. Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):
                         
    North              
    America     EMEA     Total  
Balance as of January 1, 2011
  $ 3,947     $ 4,046     $ 7,993  
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates
            159       159  
 
                 
 
                       
Balance as of April 2, 2011
  $ 3,947     $ 4,205     $ 8,152  
 
                 
Included in intangible assets, net are the following (in thousands):
                                 
    April 2, 2011   January 1, 2011
            Accumulated           Accumulated
    Cost   Amortization   Cost   Amortization
Customer relationships
  $ 3,400     $ (3,116 )   $ 3,400     $ (2,904 )
Intangible amortization expense for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010 was $212,000 and $509,000, respectively, including $146,000 reported in cost of services for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010 for acquired software technology that became fully amortized during fiscal year 2010. The remaining net book value of customer relationships in the amount of $284,000 will be fully amortized by the end of fiscal year 2011.
The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment on an annual basis on the last day of the first fiscal month of the fourth quarter and whenever events or circumstances indicate that these assets may be impaired. The Company performs its impairment testing for goodwill in accordance with FASB ASC 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other.” Management determined that there were no events or changes in circumstances during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 which indicated that goodwill needed to be tested for impairment during the period.
The Company reviews long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles to be held and used for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets might not be recoverable in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment” and FASB ASC 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other.” Management determined that there were no events or changes in circumstances during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 which indicated that long-lived assets and intangible assets needed to be reviewed for impairment during the period.
5. Share-Based Compensation
The Company issues stock option awards and non-vested share awards under its share-based compensation plans. The key provisions of the Company’s share-based compensation plans are described in Note 6 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the 2010 Form 10-K.
The Company recognized no income tax benefits related to share-based compensation arrangements during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010.
1998 Equity Incentive Plan
Stock Options
A summary of the option activity under the Company’s Amended and Restated 1998 Equity Incentive Plan (the “1998 Plan”), as of April 2, 2011 and changes during the thirteen weeks then ended is presented below:
                 
            Weighted  
            Average  
            Exercise  
    Shares     Price  
Outstanding at January 1, 2011
    641,093     $ 11.18  
Forfeited/cancelled
    (12,247 )   $ 21.73  
 
           
Outstanding at April 2, 2011
    628,846     $ 10.97  
 
           
 
               
Options vested and expected to vest at April 2, 2011
    611,161     $ 10.98  
 
           
 
               
Options exercisable at April 2, 2011
    582,964     $ 11.03  
 
           

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Non-vested Shares
There were 375 shares of non-vested stock issued under the 1998 Plan as of April 2, 2011 and January 1, 2011 with a weighted average grant date fair value of $11.25 per share. No shares of non-vested stock were issued or vested during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011.
2000 Supplemental Stock Plan
A summary of the option activity under the Company’s 2000 Supplemental Stock Plan (the “Supplemental Stock Plan”) as of April 2, 2011 and changes during the thirteen weeks then ended is presented below:
                 
            Weighted  
            Average  
            Exercise  
    Shares     Price  
Outstanding at January 1, 2011
    247,437     $ 11.74  
Forfeited/cancelled
    (17,225 )   $ 10.47  
 
           
Outstanding at April 2, 2011
    230,212     $ 11.84  
 
           
 
               
Options vested and expected to vest at April 2, 2011
    214,217     $ 11.96  
 
           
 
               
Options exercisable at April 2, 2011
    189,287     $ 12.22  
 
           
The Supplemental Stock Plan expired on May 23, 2010. No new awards will be issued pursuant to the plan. The outstanding awards issued pursuant to the Supplemental Stock Plan remain subject to the terms of the Supplemental Stock Plan following expiration of the plan.
6. Business Segments and Major Customers
The Company identifies its segments based on the way management organizes the Company to assess performance and make operating decisions regarding the allocation of resources. In accordance with the criteria in FASB ASC 280 “Segment Reporting,” the Company has concluded it has two reportable segments: the North America segment and the EMEA segment. The North America segment is comprised of three operating segments (North America Cable and Broadband, North America Telecom and Strategy), which are aggregated into one reportable segment based on the similarity of their economic characteristics. The EMEA segment is a single reportable, operating segment that encompasses the Company’s operational, technological and software consulting services outside of North America. Both reportable segments offer management consulting, custom developed software, and technical services.
Management evaluates segment performance based upon income (loss) from operations, excluding share-based compensation, depreciation and intangibles amortization. There were no inter-segment sales in either the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 or April 3, 2010. In addition, in its administrative division, entitled “Not Allocated to Segments,” the Company accounts for non-operating activity and the costs of providing corporate and other administrative services to all the segments. Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments is shown in the following table (amounts in thousands):
                                 
                    Not    
    North           Allocated    
    America   EMEA   to Segments   Total
As of and for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011:
                               
Revenues
  $ 13,065     $ 3,858             $ 16,923  
Income (loss) from operations
    3,081       678     $ (4,943 )     (1,184 )
Total assets
  $ 13,993     $ 5,006     $ 23,805     $ 42,804  
 
                               
As of the fiscal year ended January 1, 2011:
                               
Total assets
  $ 11,124     $ 5,406     $ 24,565     $ 41,095  
 
                               
As of and for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010:
                               
Revenues
  $ 13,106     $ 4,353             $ 17,459  
Income (loss) from operations
    3,588       786     $ (5,203 )     (829 )
Total assets
  $ 10,479     $ 6,548     $ 29,026     $ 46,053  
 
                               
As of the fiscal year ended January 2, 2010
                               
Total assets
  $ 9,466     $ 6,342     $ 32,443     $ 48,251  
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equivalents, current and non-current investments, property and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets and deferred tax assets, excluding deferred tax assets recognized on accounts receivable reserves, which are assigned to their segments.
In accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 280-10, revenues earned in the United States and internationally based on the location where the services are performed are shown in the following table (amounts in thousands):
                 
    For the Thirteen Weeks  
    Ended  
    April 2, 2011     April 3, 2010  
United States
  $ 12,593     $ 13,013  
International:
               
United Kingdom
    4,040       4,055  
Other
    290       391  
 
           
 
       
Total
  $ 16,923     $ 17,459  
 
           
Major customers in terms of significance to TMNG’s revenues (i.e. in excess of 10% of revenues) and accounts receivable were as follows (amounts in thousands):
                                 
    Revenues
    For the thirteen weeks   For the thirteen weeks
    ended April 2, 2011   ended April 3, 2010
    North           North    
    America   EMEA   America   EMEA
Customer A
          $ 1,349             $ 1,982  
Customer B
  $ 4,232             $ 5,481          
Customer C
  $ 2,814             $ 703          
Customer D
  $ 2,414             $ 2,479          
Customer E
  $ 1,319             $ 1,801          
                 
    Accounts Receivable
    As of April 2,   As of April 3,
    2011   2010
Customer A
  $ 1,657     $ 2,759  
Customer B
  $ 3,303     $ 4,312  
Customer C
  $ 6,007       454  
Customer D
  $ 2,255     $ 1,653  
Customer E
  $ 787     $ 1,289  
Revenues from the Company’s ten most significant customers accounted for approximately 86% and 87% of revenues during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, respectively.
7. Income Taxes
In the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $30,000. In the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $7,000. The tax provision for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 is primarily due to deferred taxes recognized on intangible assets amortized for income tax purposes but not for financial reporting purposes. The tax provision for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010 is primarily due to interest recognized on reserves for uncertain tax positions. The Company has reserved all of its domestic and international net deferred tax assets with a valuation allowance as of April 2, 2011 and January 1, 2011 in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires an estimation of the recoverability of the recorded income tax asset balances. As of April 2, 2011, the Company has recorded $34.2 million of valuation allowances attributable to its net deferred tax assets.
The Company analyzes its uncertain tax positions pursuant to the provisions of FASB ASC 740 “Income Taxes.” The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of the income tax provision. There was no material activity related to the liability for uncertain tax positions during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010. As of April 2, 2011, the Company has $199,000 accrued for uncertain income tax positions, including interest and penalties. As of April 2, 2011, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the liability for uncertain tax positions will decrease by $124,000 within the next 12 months due to the expiration of the statute of limitations of tax filings in foreign jurisdictions.

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The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various states and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2003. As of April 2, 2011, the Company has no income tax examinations in process.
8. Loan to Officer
As of April 2, 2011, there is one outstanding line of credit between the Company and its Chief Executive Officer, Richard P. Nespola, which originated in fiscal year 2001. Aggregate borrowings outstanding against the line of credit at April 2, 2011 and January 1, 2011 totaled $300,000 and are due in September 2011. This amount is included in Prepaids and Other Current Assets in the current assets section of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 2, 2011 and January 1, 2011. In accordance with the loan provisions, the interest rate charged on the loans is equal to the Applicable Federal Rate (AFR), as announced by the Internal Revenue Service, for short-term obligations (with annual compounding) in effect for the month in which the advance is made, until fully paid. Pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, no further loan agreements or draws against the line may be made by the Company to, or arranged by the Company for its executive officers. Interest payments on this loan are current as of April 2, 2011.
9. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company may become involved in various legal and administrative actions arising in the normal course of business. These could include actions brought by taxing authorities challenging the employment status of consultants utilized by the Company. In addition, future customer bankruptcies could result in additional claims on collected balances for professional services near the bankruptcy filing date. The resolution of any of such actions, claims, or the matters described above may have an impact on the financial results for the period in which they occur.
During fiscal year 2009, the Company entered into an agreement under which it has a commitment to purchase a minimum of $401,000 in computer software over a three year period. As of April 2, 2011, the Company has an obligation of $122,000 remaining under this commitment.
During fiscal year 2010, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase telecommunications equipment in the amount of $99,000. As of April 2, 2011, the Company has an obligation of $88,000 remaining under this commitment.
10. Subsequent Events
On April 27, 2011, the Company sold its Education Funding Capital Education Loan Backed Notes with a par value of $6.3 million held with Citigroup. The total proceeds from the transaction were $5.9 million. Proceeds from the sale were applied first to the $2.6 million outstanding balance of the line of credit with Citigroup. The Company received the remaining $3.3 million in proceeds. Upon the disposition of the underlying collateral, the loan agreement with Citigroup was terminated.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements. In addition to historical information, this quarterly report contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements of plans and objectives, statements of future economic performance or financial projections, statements of assumptions underlying such statements, and statements of the Company’s or management’s intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates” or “anticipates,” variations thereof or similar expressions. Certain risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, conditions in the industry sectors that we serve, including the slowing of client decisions on proposals and project opportunities along with scope reduction of existing projects, overall economic and business conditions, including the current economic slowdown, our ability to retain the limited number of large clients that constitute a major portion of our revenues, technological advances and competitive factors in the markets in which we compete, and the factors discussed in the sections entitled “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2011. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s opinions only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to revise, or publicly release the results of any revision to, these forward-looking statements. Readers should carefully review the cautionary statements contained in our annual report and in other documents that we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The following should be read in connection with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations as presented in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2011.
OVERVIEW
TMNG is among the leading providers of professional services to the converging communications, media and entertainment industries and the capital formation firms that support them. We offer a fully integrated suite of consulting offerings including strategy, organizational development, knowledge management, marketing, operational, and technology consulting services. We have consulting experience with almost all major aspects of managing a global communications company. Our portfolio of solutions includes proprietary methodologies and

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toolsets, deep industry experience, and hands-on operational expertise and licensed software. These solutions assist clients in tackling complex business problems.
Our global investments in targeting the cable industry have re-positioned us to better serve consolidating telecommunications carriers and the converging global media and entertainment companies. The convergence of communications with media and entertainment, the pace of technological change in the sector, and the consolidation of large telecommunications carriers have required us to focus our strategy on building a global presence, continuing to expand our offerings with software products and strengthening our position within the large carriers and media and entertainment companies. Subject to the effects of cyclical economic conditions our efforts are helping us build what we believe is a more sustainable revenue model over the long-term, which will enable us to expand our global presence. We continue to focus our efforts on identifying, adapting to and capitalizing on the changing dynamics prevalent in the converging communications, media and entertainment industries, as well as providing our wireless and IP services within the communications sector.
Our financial results are affected by macroeconomic conditions, credit market conditions, and the overall level of business confidence. Although the first quarter of 2011 has demonstrated positive economic indications, the economic slowdown of recent years continued to impact our customer base and has resulted in significant employee layoffs and reductions in capital and operating expenditures for some of our significant clients in the communications, media and entertainment sectors. We are also experiencing greater pricing pressure and an increased need for enhanced return on investment for projects or added sharing of risk and reward.
Revenues are driven by the ability of our team to secure new project contracts and deliver those projects in a way that adds value to our client in terms of return on investment or assisting clients to address a need or implement change. For the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, revenues decreased 3% to $16.9 million from $17.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010 driven primarily by reduced project demand for our strategic consulting and EMEA offerings. Our international revenues were approximately 26% of total revenue during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, as compared to 25% of total revenues for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. Our revenues are denominated in multiple currencies and are impacted by currency rate fluctuations.
Generally our client relationships begin with a short-term consulting engagement utilizing a few consultants. Our sales strategy focuses on building long-term relationships with both new and existing clients to gain additional engagements within existing accounts and referrals for new clients. Strategic alliances with other companies are also used to sell services. We anticipate that we will continue to pursue these marketing strategies in the future. The volume of work performed for specific clients may vary from period to period and a major client from one period may not use our services or the same volume of services in another period. In addition, clients generally may end their engagements with little or no penalty or notice. If a client engagement ends earlier than expected, we must re-deploy professional service personnel as any resulting non-billable time could harm margins.
Cost of services consists primarily of compensation for consultants who are employees as well as fees paid to independent contractor organizations and related expense reimbursements. Employee compensation includes certain non-billable time, training, vacation time, benefits and payroll taxes. Gross margins are primarily impacted by the type of consulting services provided; the size of service contracts and negotiated discounts; changes in our pricing policies and those of competitors; utilization rates of consultants and independent subject matter experts; and employee and independent contractor costs, which tend to be higher in a competitive labor market.
Gross margins were 37.3% in the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 compared with 37.8% in thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. The decrease in gross margin is due to a combination of factors. The most significant items that impact our margins include the mix of project types, utilization of personnel and competitive pricing decisions. In addition, given the challenging macroeconomic environment and reduced consulting demand, we have provided clients reduced pricing for long term project commitment and volume increases.
Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of personnel salaries, bonuses, and related costs for direct client sales efforts and marketing staff. We primarily use a relationship sales model in which partners, principals and senior consultants generate revenues. In addition, sales and marketing expenses include costs associated with marketing collateral, product development, trade shows and advertising. General and administrative expenses consist mainly of costs for accounting, recruiting and staffing, information technology, personnel, insurance, rent and outside professional services incurred in the normal course of business.
Management has focused on aligning operating costs with operating segment revenues. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $0.2 million to $7.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 from $7.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. As a result of the decrease in revenues and increase in costs, our selling, general and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of revenues to 43.0% in the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 from 40.5% in the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. Selling expenses during the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010 included significant transition and severance costs for personnel associated with the reorganization undertaken in 2010, representing approximately 3% of revenues for the quarter. More than offsetting the reduction in transition and severance costs in the 2011 period were increases in personnel related expenses. We will continue to evaluate selling, general and administrative expenses to maintain an appropriate cost structure relative to revenue levels.
Intangible asset amortization included in operating expenses decreased to $0.2 million in the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 from $0.4 million in the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. The decrease in amortization expense was due to the completion of            amortization of some intangibles recorded in connection with our acquisitions of Cartesian Ltd and RVA Consulting LLC.
We recorded a net loss of $1.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, compared to a net loss of $0.8 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. The increase in net loss is primarily attributable to a decrease in revenues and gross profit. We have made

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significant strides in recent years to reduce our total operating cost structure with emphasis on selling, general and administrative expenses but certain costs cannot be adjusted as quickly when revenues decline.
The rate of change in the communications industry, driving convergence of media and telecommunications, consolidation of smaller providers and expanded deployment of wireless capabilities have added both opportunity and uncertainty for our clients. The general result is overall reduced client spending on many capital and operational initiatives. This reduction in spending, coupled with increased competition pursuing fewer opportunities, could result in further price reductions, fewer client projects, under-utilization of consultants, reduced operating margins and loss of market share. Declines in our revenues can have a significant impact on our financial results. Although we have a flexible cost base comprised primarily of employee and related costs, there is a lag in time required to scale the business appropriately if revenues are reduced. In addition, our future revenues and operating results may fluctuate from quarter to quarter based on the number, size and scope of projects in which we are engaged, the contractual terms and degree of completion of such projects, any delays incurred in connection with a project, consultant utilization rates, general economic conditions and other factors.
Cash flows used in operating activities were $3.7 million and $2.7 million during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, respectively. During the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 the increase in cash flows used in operations was primarily due to losses of $0.7 million after non-cash add backs plus increases in net working capital other than cash of $3.0 million. During the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010, use of cash was primarily due to changes in net working capital.
At April 2, 2011, we had working capital of approximately $15.3 million, which included $2.6 million in short-term debt. Our non-current investments of $5.9 million ($6.3 million par value) consist of auction rate securities held with Citigroup. Returns on our cash and investments have decreased over recent periods as a result of decreasing interest rates and a reduction in invested balances.
During 2009, we entered into a loan agreement with Citigroup to provide liquidity for the remainder of our $6.25 million auction rate securities portfolio held with Citigroup. Under the loan agreement, we have access to a revolving line of credit of up to $2.6 million with our auction rate securities pledged as collateral. On February 23, 2011, we borrowed $2.6 million under the Citigroup line of credit. With this draw against the line, there was no material balance available to be borrowed.
On April 27, 2011, we sold all of our Education Funding Capital Education Loan Backed Notes held with Citigroup. The total proceeds from the transaction were $5.9 million. Proceeds from the sale were applied first to the $2.6 million outstanding balance of the line of credit with Citigroup. The Company received the remaining $3.3 million in proceeds. Upon the disposition of the underlying collateral, the loan agreement with Citigroup was terminated.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
While the selection and application of any accounting policy may involve some level of subjective judgments and estimates, we believe the following accounting policies are the most critical to our condensed consolidated financial statements, potentially involve the most subjective judgments in their selection and application, and are the most susceptible to uncertainties and changing conditions:
    Marketable Securities;
 
    Impairment of Goodwill and Long-lived Assets;
 
    Revenue Recognition;
 
    Accounting for Income Taxes; and
 
    Research and Development and Capitalized Software Costs.
Marketable Securities — Non-current investments, which consist of auction rate securities, are accounted for under the provisions of FASB ASC 320, “Investments-Debt and Equity Securities.” Management evaluates the appropriate classification of marketable securities at each balance sheet date. These investments are reported at fair value, as measured pursuant to FASB ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” For those securities considered to be “available-for-sale,” any temporary unrealized gains and losses are included as a separate component of stockholders’ equity, net of applicable taxes. For those securities considered to be “trading,” any unrealized gains and losses are included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, net of applicable taxes. Additionally, realized gains and losses, changes in value judged to be other-than-temporary, interest and dividends are also included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, net of applicable taxes.
As of April 2, 2011 and January 1, 2011, $5.9 million ($6.3 million par value) is reflected as a non current asset on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and classified as available-for-sale investments. These auction rate securities are held with Citigroup. On April 27, 2011, all of the remaining auction rate securities were sold by the Company.
At April 2, 2011 we utilized valuation models that rely on Level 2 inputs, as defined by FASB ASC 820, including quoted prices for identical securities in non-active markets. Prior to the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, due to the lack of observable market quotes on our auction rate securities portfolio, we utilized valuation models that rely exclusively on Level 3 inputs as defined in FASB ASC 820 including those that are based on expected cash flow streams and collateral values, including assessments of counterparty credit quality, default risk underlying the security, discount rates and overall capital market liquidity. The change from Level 3 to Level 2 inputs was driven by the increased availability of quoted prices during the quarter. The valuation of our auction rate securities portfolio is subject to uncertainties that

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are difficult to predict. Factors that may impact our valuation include changes to credit ratings of the securities as well as to the underlying assets supporting those securities, rates of default of the underlying assets, underlying collateral value, discount rates, counterparty risk and ongoing strength and quality of market credit and liquidity.
Impairment of Goodwill and Long-lived Assets — As of April 2, 2011, we had $8.2 million in goodwill and $0.3 million in long-lived intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization. Goodwill arising from our acquisitions is subjected to periodic review for impairment. FASB ASC 350 "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other” requires an evaluation of these indefinite-lived assets annually and whenever events or circumstances indicate that such assets may be impaired. The evaluation is conducted at the reporting unit level and compares the calculated fair value of the reporting unit to its book value to determine whether impairment has been deemed to occur. Any impairment charge would be based on the most recent estimates of the recoverability of the recorded goodwill. If the remaining book value assigned to goodwill in an acquisition is higher than the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, there is a requirement to write down these assets.
Fair value of our reporting units is determined using the income approach. The income approach uses a reporting unit’s projection of estimated cash flows discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital analysis that reflects current market conditions. We also consider the market approach to valuing our reporting units, however due to the lack of comparable industry publicly available transaction data, we concluded that a market approach will not adequately reflect our specific reporting unit operations. While the market approach is typically not expressly utilized, we do compare the results of our overall enterprise valuation to our market capitalization. Significant management judgments related to the income approach include:
    Anticipated future cash flows and terminal value for each reporting unit — The income approach to determining fair value relies on the timing and estimates of future cash flows, including an estimate of terminal value. The projections use management’s estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in revenues and estimates of expected changes in operating margins. Our projections of future cash flows are subject to change as actual results are achieved that differ from those anticipated. Because management frequently updates its projections, we would expect to identify on a timely basis any significant differences between actual results and recent estimates.
 
    Selection of an appropriate discount rate — The income approach requires the selection of an appropriate discount rate, which is based on a weighted average cost of capital analysis. The discount rate is affected by changes in short-term interest rates and long-term yield as well as variances in the typical capital structure of marketplace participants. The discount rate is determined based on assumptions that would be used by marketplace participants, and for that reason, the capital structure of selected marketplace participants was used in the weighted average cost of capital analysis. Given the current volatile economic conditions, it is possible that the discount rate will fluctuate in the near term.
In accordance with FASB ASC 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment,” we use our best estimates based upon reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections to review for impairment of finite-lived assets and finite-lived identifiable intangibles to be held and used whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of our assets might not be recoverable.
Revenue Recognition — We recognize revenues from time and materials consulting contracts in the period in which our services are performed. We recognized $8.0 million and $6.3 million in revenues from time and materials contracts during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, respectively. In addition to time and materials contracts, our other types of contracts include fixed fee contracts and contingent fee contracts. During the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, we recognized $8.9 million and $11.2 million in revenues on these other types of contracts. We recognize revenues on milestone or deliverables-based fixed fee contracts and time and materials contracts not to exceed contract price using the percentage of completion-like method described by FASB ASC 605-35, “Revenue Recognition — Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts” For fixed fee contracts where services are not based on providing deliverables or achieving milestones, we recognize revenues on a straight-line basis over the period during which such services are expected to be performed. In connection with some fixed fee contracts, we receive payments from customers that exceed recognized revenues. We record the excess of receipts from customers over recognized revenue as deferred revenue. Deferred revenue is classified as a current liability to the extent it is expected to be earned within twelve months from the date of the balance sheet.
We also develop, install and support customer software in addition to our traditional consulting services. We recognize revenues in connection with our software sales agreements utilizing the percentage of completion method prescribed by FASB ASC 605-35. These agreements include software right-to-use licenses (“RTU’s”) and related customization and implementation services. Due to the long-term nature of software implementation and the extensive software customization based on normal customer specific requirements, both the RTU and implementation services are treated as a single element for revenue recognition purposes.
The FASB ASC 605-35 percentage-of-completion-like methodology involves recognizing revenue using the percentage of services completed, on a current cumulative cost to total cost basis, using a reasonably consistent profit margin over the period. Due to the longer term nature of these projects, developing the estimates of costs often requires significant judgment. Factors that must be considered in estimating the progress of work completed and ultimate cost of the projects include, but are not limited to, the availability of labor and labor productivity, the nature and complexity of the work to be performed, and the impact of delayed performance. If changes occur in delivery, productivity or other factors used in developing the estimates of costs or revenues, we revise our cost and revenue estimates, which may result in increases or decreases in revenues and costs, and such revisions are reflected in income in the period in which the facts that give rise to that revision become known.

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In addition to the professional services related to the customization and implementation of software, we also provide post-contract support (“PCS”) services, including technical support and maintenance services. For those contracts that include PCS service arrangements which are not essential to the functionality of the software solution, we separate the FASB ASC 605-35 software services and PCS services utilizing the multiple-element arrangement model prescribed by FASB ASC 605-25, “Revenue Recognition — Multiple-Element Arrangements ” FASB ASC 605-25 addresses the accounting treatment for an arrangement to provide the delivery or performance of multiple products and/or services where the delivery of a product or system or performance of services may occur at different points in time or over different periods of time. We utilize FASB ASC 605-25 to separate the PCS service elements and allocate total contract consideration to the contract elements based on the relative fair value of those elements utilizing PCS renewal terms as evidence of fair value. Revenues from PCS services are recognized ratably on a straight-line basis over the term of the support and maintenance agreement.
We also may enter into contingent fee contracts, in which revenue is subject to achievement of savings or other agreed upon results, rather than time spent. Due to the nature of contingent fee contracts, we recognize costs as they are incurred on the project and defer revenue recognition until the revenue is realizable and earned as agreed to by our clients. Although these contracts can be very rewarding, the profitability of these contracts is dependent on our ability to deliver results for our clients and control the cost of providing these services. These types of contracts are typically more results-oriented and are subject to greater risk associated with revenue recognition and overall project profitability than traditional time and materials contracts. Revenues associated with contingent fee contracts were not material during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 or April 3, 2010.
Accounting for Income Taxes — Accounting for income taxes requires significant estimates and judgments on the part of management. Such estimates and judgments include, but are not limited to, the effective tax rate anticipated to apply to tax differences that are expected to reverse in the future, the sufficiency of taxable income in future periods to realize the benefits of net deferred tax assets and net operating losses currently recorded and the likelihood that tax positions taken in tax returns will be sustained on audit. We account for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC 740 “Income Taxes.” As required by FASB ASC 740, we record deferred tax assets or liabilities based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using currently enacted rates that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. FASB ASC 740 also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. As of April 2, 2011, cumulative valuation allowances in the amount of $34.2 million were recorded in connection with the net deferred income tax assets. As required by FASB ASC 740, we have performed a comprehensive review of our portfolio of uncertain tax positions in accordance with recognition standards established by the guidance. Pursuant to FASB ASC 740, an uncertain tax position represents our expected treatment of a tax position taken in a filed tax return, or planned to be taken in a future tax return, that has not been reflected in measuring income tax expense for financial reporting purposes. As of April 2, 2011, we have recorded a liability of approximately $199,000 for unrecognized tax benefits.
We have generated substantial deferred income tax assets related to our domestic operations, and to a lesser extent our international operations, primarily from the accelerated financial statement write-off of goodwill, the charge to compensation expense taken for stock options and net operating losses. Within our foreign operations, mostly domiciled within the United Kingdom, we have generated deferred tax assets primarily from the charge to compensation expense for stock options and operating losses. For us to realize the income tax benefit of these assets in either jurisdiction, we must generate sufficient taxable income in future periods when such deductions are allowed for income tax purposes. In some cases where deferred taxes were the result of compensation expense recognized on stock options, our ability to realize the income tax benefit of these assets is also dependent on our share price increasing to a point where these options have intrinsic value at least equal to the grant date fair value and are exercised. In assessing whether a valuation allowance is needed in connection with our deferred income tax assets, we have evaluated our ability to generate sufficient taxable income in future periods to utilize the benefit of the deferred income tax assets. We continue to evaluate our ability to use recorded deferred income tax asset balances. If we continue to report domestic or international operating losses for financial reporting in future years in either our domestic or international operations, no additional tax benefit would be recognized for those losses, since we will not have accumulated enough positive evidence to support our ability to utilize net operating loss carry-forwards in the future.
International operations have become a significant part of our business. As part of the process of preparing our financial statements, we are required to estimate our income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. We utilize a “cost plus fixed margin” transfer pricing methodology as it relates to inter-company charges for headquarters support services performed by our domestic entities on behalf of various foreign affiliates. The judgments and estimates used are subject to challenge by domestic and foreign taxing authorities. It is possible that such authorities could challenge those judgments and estimates and draw conclusions that would cause us to incur liabilities in excess of those currently recorded. We use an estimate of our annual effective tax rate at each interim period based upon the facts and circumstances available at that time, while the actual annual effective tax rate is calculated at year-end. Changes in the geographical mix or estimated amount of annual pre-tax income could impact our overall effective tax rate.
Research and Development and Capitalized Software Costs — Software development costs are accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 985-20, “Software — Costs of Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Marketed.” Capitalization of software development costs for products to be sold to third parties begins upon the establishment of technological feasibility and ceases when the product is available for general release. The establishment of technological feasibility and the ongoing assessment of recoverability of capitalized software development costs require considerable judgment by management concerning certain external factors including, but not limited to, technological feasibility, anticipated future gross revenue, estimated economic life and changes in software and hardware technologies. We capitalize development costs incurred during the period between the establishment of technological feasibility and the release of the final product to customers. During the thirteen

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weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, software development costs of $144,000 and $139,000, respectively, were expensed as incurred. No software development costs were capitalized during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 or April 3, 2010.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED APRIL 2, 2011 COMPARED TO THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED APRIL 3, 2010
REVENUES
Revenues decreased 3.1% to $16.9 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 from $17.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. The decrease in revenues is primarily due to a decrease in demand for strategic consulting within our North America segment and demand for consulting and software services in our EMEA segment.
North America Segment — North America segment revenues were flat at $13.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010. During the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, the North America segment provided services on 88 customer projects, compared to 77 projects performed in the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. Average revenue per project was $148,000 in the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, compared to $170,000 in the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. Revenues recognized in connection with fixed price engagements totaled $6.8 million and $8.7 million, representing 52.3% and 66.1% of total revenues of the segment, for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, respectively. Revenues from software licensing during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 were $0.2 million. There were no revenues from software licensing during the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010, respectively.
EMEA Segment — EMEA segment revenues decreased by 11.4% to $3.9 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 from $4.4 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. All revenues were generated internationally. During the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, this segment provided services on 70 and 81 customer projects, respectively. Average revenue per project was approximately $45,000 and $46,000, respectively, for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010. Revenues from post-contract software related support services were approximately $708,000 and $646,000 for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, respectively. There were no revenues from software licensing during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010.
COSTS OF SERVICES
Costs of services decreased 2.2% to $10.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 from $10.9 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. Our gross margin was 37.3% for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 compared to 37.8% for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. Our North America segment gross margin was 37.6% for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 compared to 40.1% for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. The decrease in gross margin in the first quarter of 2011 as compared to the same period of 2010 in our North America segment is primarily due to a decrease in strategy engagements resulting in lower utilization of our fixed employee consulting base. Our EMEA segment gross margin was 36.2% for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, compared to 30.8% for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. Margin increases in the EMEA segment are primarily related to adjustments to our cost structure to better align with revenue levels. Costs of services in the EMEA segment included amortization of intangible assets of $146,000 for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010 related to acquired software. There was no amortization of intangible assets included in cost of services during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses increased 0.8% to $7.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, from $7.4 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. Operating expenses for both periods included selling, general and administrative expenses (inclusive of share-based compensation) and intangible asset amortization.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $7.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, compared to $7.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. As a percentage of revenues, our selling, general and administrative expenses were 43.0% for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, compared to 40.5% for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. Selling expenses during the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010 included significant transition and severance costs for personnel associated with the reorganization undertaken in 2010, representing approximately 3% of revenues for the quarter. More than offsetting the reduction in transition and severance costs in the 2011 period were increases in personnel related expenses.
Intangible asset amortization decreased by $151,000 to $212,000 for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, compared to $363,000 for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. The decrease in amortization expense was primarily due to the completion of amortization of some intangibles recorded in connection with acquisitions.

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OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES
Interest income was $37,000 and $64,000 for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, respectively, and represented interest earned on invested balances. Interest income decreased for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 as compared to the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010 due primarily to reductions in invested balances. We primarily invest in money market funds and have holdings in auction rate securities. For the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010, other income includes $110,000 in realized holding gains for auction rate securities classified as trading securities, offset by realized losses on our ARS Rights of $84,000.
INCOME TAXES
During the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, we recorded an income tax provision of $30,000 compared to an income tax provision of $7,000 during the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. The tax provision for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 is primarily due to deferred taxes recognized on intangibles amortized for income tax purposes but not for financial reporting purposes. The tax provision for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010 is primarily due to interest recognized on reserves for uncertain tax positions. For the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, we recorded no income tax benefit related to our domestic and international pre-tax losses in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes”, which requires an estimation of our ability to use recorded deferred income tax assets. We currently have recorded a valuation allowance against all domestic and international deferred income tax assets generated due to uncertainty about their ultimate realization due to our history of operating losses. If we continue to report net operating losses for financial reporting in either our domestic or international operations, no additional tax benefit would be recognized for those losses, since we will not have accumulated enough positive evidence to support our ability to utilize the net operating loss carry-forwards in the future.
NET LOSS
We had a net loss of $1.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 compared to a net loss of $0.8 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. The increase in net loss is primarily attributable to a decrease in revenues and gross profit.
STATEMENT REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASUREMENT
In addition to net loss and net loss per share on a GAAP basis, our management uses a non-GAAP financial measure, “Non-GAAP adjusted net income or loss,” in its evaluation of our performance, particularly when comparing performance to the prior year’s period and on a sequential basis. This non-GAAP measure contains certain non-GAAP adjustments which are described in the following schedule entitled “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income (Loss).” In making these non-GAAP adjustments, we take into account certain non-cash expenses and benefits, including tax effects as applicable, and the impact of certain items that are generally not expected to be on-going in nature or that are unrelated to our core operations. Management believes the exclusion of these items provides a useful basis for evaluating underlying business performance, but should not be considered in isolation and is not in accordance with, or a substitute for, evaluating our performance utilizing GAAP financial information. We believe that providing such adjusted results allows investors and other users of our financial statements to better understand our comparative operating performance for the periods presented. Our non-GAAP measure may differ from similar measures by other companies, even if similar terms are used to identify such measures. Although management believes the non-GAAP financial measure is useful in evaluating the performance of its business, we acknowledge that items excluded from such measure have a material impact on our net loss and net loss per share calculated in accordance with GAAP. Therefore, management uses non-GAAP measures in conjunction with GAAP results. Investors and other users of our financial information should also consider the above factors when evaluating our results.

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RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET LOSS TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED NET (LOSS) INCOME
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
                 
    Thirteen     Thirteen  
    Weeks     Weeks  
    Ended     Ended  
    April 2,     April 3,  
    2011     2010  
Reconciliation of GAAP net loss to non-GAAP adjusted net (loss) income:
               
GAAP net loss
  $ (1,183 )   $ (753 )
 
           
 
               
Realized gain on auction rate securities
          (26 )
Depreciation and amortization
    420       705  
Non-cash share based compensation expense
    40       113  
Tax effect of applicable non-GAAP adjustments
    30       34  
 
           
Adjustments to GAAP net loss
    490       826  
 
           
 
               
Non-GAAP adjusted net (loss) income
  $ (693 )   $ 73  
 
           
 
               
Reconciliation of GAAP net loss per diluted common share to non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) per diluted common share:
               
GAAP net loss per diluted common share
  $ (0.17 )   $ (0.11 )
 
           
 
               
Realized gain on auction rate securities
          0.00  
Depreciation and amortization
    0.06       0.10  
Non-cash share based compensation expense
    0.01       0.02  
Tax effect of applicable non-GAAP adjustments
    0.00       0.00  
 
           
Adjustments to GAAP net loss per diluted common share
    0.07       0.12  
 
           
 
               
Non-GAAP adjusted net (loss) income per diluted common share
  $ (0.10 )   $ 0.01  
 
           
 
               
Weighted average shares used in calculation of diluted net loss per common share
    7,073       7,027  
 
           
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash flows used in operating activities were $3.7 million during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and $2.7 million during the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010. During the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011, the increase in cash flows used in operating activities was primarily due to losses of $0.7 million after non-cash add backs plus increases in net working capital other than cash of $3.0 million. During the thirteen weeks ended April 3, 2010, use of cash was primarily due to changes in net working capital.
Net cash used in investing activities was $0.3 million and $0.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, respectively. Investing activities for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010 related to the purchase of office equipment, software and computer equipment.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $2.6 million and $0.7 million for the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, respectively. Financing activities included $2.6 million and $0.9 million, respectively, in proceeds from line of credit borrowings during the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010. In addition, in both periods cash was used to make payments on long term obligations.
At April 2, 2011, we had approximately $5.5 million in cash and cash equivalents ($3.6 million of which was denominated in pounds sterling) and $15.3 million in net working capital. We believe we have sufficient cash after consideration of the sale of our auction rate securities on April 27, 2011 to meet anticipated cash requirements, including anticipated capital expenditures for at least the next 12 months. Should our cash and short-term investments prove insufficient we may need to obtain new debt or equity financing to support our operations or complete acquisitions. In recent years, credit and capital markets have experienced unusual volatility and disruption. If we need to obtain new debt or equity financing to support our operations or complete acquisitions in the future, we may be unable to obtain debt or equity financing on reasonable terms. We have established a flexible model that provides a lower fixed cost structure than most consulting firms, enabling us to scale operating cost structures more quickly based on market conditions, although there is a lag in time required to scale the

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business appropriately if revenues are reduced. Our strong balance sheet has enabled us to make acquisitions and related investments in intellectual property and businesses we believe are enabling us to capitalize on the current transformation of the industry; however, if demand for our consulting services is reduced and we experience negative cash flow, we could experience liquidity challenges at some point in the future.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
During fiscal year 2009, we entered into an agreement under which we have a commitment to purchase a minimum of $401,000 in computer software over a three year period. As of April 2, 2011, we have an obligation of $122,000 remaining under this commitment.
During fiscal year 2010, we entered into an agreement to purchase telecommunications equipment in the amount of $99,000. As of April 2, 2011, we have an obligation of $88,000 remaining under this commitment.
On March 10, 2011, the independent members of our Board of Directors approved an executive incentive compensation plan for fiscal year 2011 (the “Plan”). The Plan establishes a cash bonus pool (the “Pool”) for our principal executive officer, president and chief operating officer, and principal financial officer if we meet or exceed a non-GAAP EBITDA target (as defined) of $2,750,000 for fiscal year 2011. The calculation of the Non-GAAP EBITDA target excludes non-cash charges (e.g., share-based compensation expense, etc.) and may exclude extraordinary one-time items to the extent determined to be appropriate by the Compensation Committee. Non-GAAP EBITDA differs from non-GAAP net income due to the exclusion of our income tax provision and Other income, net. The amount available for payment from the Pool (“Payout Amount”) shall be a specified lump sum amount at certain thresholds of 2011 Non-GAAP EBITDA (as reduced by the Payout Amount) per the following schedule:
                 
Non-GAAP EBITDA            
(Post Bonus) Exceeds       Payout Amount
$ 2,750,000    
 
  $ 450,000  
$ 3,025,000    
 
  $ 575,000  
$ 3,330,000    
 
  $ 700,000  
$ 3,630,000    
 
  $ 770,000  
$ 3,970,000    
 
  $ 830,000  
$ 4,310,000    
 
  $ 890,000  
In no event will the Payout Amount exceed $890,000. The distribution of the Payout Amount, if any, among our eligible executive management will be determined by our Compensation Committee and/or independent directors at a later date. The Plan is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2011.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
During the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2011 and April 3, 2010, we incurred immaterial legal fees for services provided by Bingham McCutchen, LLP, a law firm in which a member of our Board of Directors, Andrew Lipman, owns an equity interest. Our Board of Directors has affirmatively determined that such payments do not constitute a material relationship between the director and the Company and concluded the director is independent as defined by the NASDAQ corporate governance rules. All payments were made within the limitations set forth by NASDAQ Rules as to the qualifications of an independent director.
As of April 2, 2011, there is one outstanding line of credit between the Company and its Chief Executive Officer, Richard P. Nespola, which originated in fiscal year 2001. Aggregate borrowings outstanding against the line of credit at April 2, 2011 totaled $300,000 and are due in September 2011. This amount is included in Prepaids and Other Current Assets in the current assets section of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 2, 2011 and January 1, 2011. In accordance with the loan provisions, the interest rate charged on the loans is equal to the Applicable Federal Rate (AFR), as announced by the Internal Revenue Service, for short-term obligations (with annual compounding) in effect for the month in which the advance is made, until fully paid. Pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, no further loan agreements or draws against the line may be made by the Company to, or arranged by the Company for its executive officers. Interest payments on this loan are current as of April 2, 2011.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“the Exchange Act”)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms; and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We have established a Disclosure Committee, consisting of certain members of management, to assist in this evaluation. The Disclosure Committee meets on a regular quarterly basis, and as needed.
A review and evaluation was performed by our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (the “CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based upon this evaluation, the Company’s CEO and CFO have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of April 2, 2011.
There was no change in internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2011, that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We have not been subject to any material new litigation since the filing on March 31, 2011 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2011.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Not applicable
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. REMOVED AND RESERVED
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibits
     
Exhibit 3.1
  Amendments to the Bylaws, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2011, are incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 3.1.
 
   
Exhibit 3.2
  Amended and Restated Bylaws, filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2011, are incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 3.2.
 
   
Exhibit 10.1
  The Management Network Group, Inc. 2011 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2011, is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.1.
 
   
Exhibit 10.2
  Employment Agreement between Cambridge Strategic Management Group, Inc. and Susan Simmons dated October 20, 2006.
 
   
Exhibit 31.
  Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
Exhibit 32.
  Certifications furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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SIGNATURES
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.
         
  The Management Network Group, Inc.
(Registrant)
 
 
Date: May 17, 2011  By   /s/ Richard P. Nespola    
    (Signature)   
    Richard P. Nespola
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal executive officer) 
 
 
     
Date: May 17, 2011  By   /s/ Donald E. Klumb    
    (Signature)   
    Donald E. Klumb
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal financial officer and
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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
 
   
Exhibit 3.1
  Amendments to the Bylaws, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2011, are incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 3.1.
 
   
Exhibit 3.2
  Amended and Restated Bylaws, filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2011, are incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 3.2.
 
   
Exhibit 10.1
  The Management Network Group, Inc. 2011 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2011, is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.1.
 
   
Exhibit 10.2
  Employment Agreement between Cambridge Strategic Management Group, Inc. and Susan Simmons dated October 20, 2006.
 
   
Exhibit 31.
  Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
Exhibit 32.
  Certifications furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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02108-4409 USA
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www.tmng.com
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October 20, 2006
Susan Simmons
[Home Address]
Dear Susan:
This Agreement confirms the terms of Your employment as a Vice President of Cambridge Strategic Management Group, Inc. (the “Company”), a TMNG Global company.
          1. Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall be two years from the date first noted above, unless such term is terminated earlier pursuant to paragraph 12 below (the “Term”). The Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one-year renewal terms unless either party gives the other party sixty (60) days advance notice of their intent not to renew.
          2. Base Salary. You will be paid in bi-weekly installments based on an annual salary of $250,000.
          3. Bonus. You will be eligible to receive bonuses based upon fee revenue generated by You for the Company in accordance with the terms of the 2006 Incentive Compensation Agreement (the “Incentive Compensation Agreement”) entered into by You and the Company and any successor agreement, plus any other Incentive Compensation Plans as may be adopted by the Company in its sole and exclusive discretion.
          4. Duties. Your duties as a Vice President of the Company will be defined by the Company in its sole and exclusive discretion, which duties You agree to perform, unless You believe such duties require You to do something unlawful or unethical, in which case You agree to bring the matter to the attention of the Company as soon as is reasonably practicable. The Company reserves the right to amend or modify Your duties in its sole and exclusive discretion at any time for any reason, provided that in all events your duties are consistent with those customary and usual for a position as Vice President of the Company. In performing Your duties, You shall devote all working time, ability and attention to the business of the Company, You shall at all times act in the best interest of the Company, and, in accordance with the highest ethical standards, You shall seek to maximize the financial success of the Company’s business and to optimize the goodwill and reputation of the Company within its industry and with its customers, and You shall not — directly or indirectly — render any services to or for the benefit of any other business, whether for compensation or otherwise, without the prior written approval of the CEO of the Company. Your employment with the Company shall at all times be subject to the Company’s then applicable policies and practices.
          5. Benefits. In addition to the compensation in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Agreement, You shall be eligible for the following:
     a. Participation in Employee Plans. You shall be eligible to participate in any health, disability, and group term life insurance plans or other perquisites and fringe benefits that the Company extends generally from time to time to employees of the Company at the level of Vice President.

 


 

     b. Paid Time Off. You shall be eligible for Paid Time Off in accordance with the Company’s Paid Time Off policy then in effect and applicable to Vice Presidents.
          6. Reimbursement of Expenses. Subject to such reasonable rules and procedures as the Company from time to time specifies, the Company shall reimburse you on a bi-weekly basis for reasonable business expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of Your duties under this Agreement.
          7. Confidentiality/Trade Secrets. You acknowledge Your position with the Company is one of the highest trust and confidence, both by reason of Your position and by reason of Your access to and contact with the trade secrets and confidential and/or proprietary information of the Company. Both during the term of this Agreement and thereafter, You therefore covenant and agree as follows:
     a. You shall use Your best efforts and exercise utmost diligence to protect and to safeguard the trade secrets and confidential and/or proprietary information of the Company, including, but not limited to, the identity of its current and/or prospective customers, suppliers, and licensors; its arrangements with its customers, suppliers, and licensors; and its technical, financial, and marketing data, records, compilations of information, processes, programs, methods, techniques, recipes, and specifications relating to its customers, suppliers, licensors, products, and services;
     b. You shall not disclose any of the Company’s trade secrets or confidential and/or proprietary information, except as may be required in the course of Your employment with the Company or by law, in which case You agree to provide the Company with as much notice as is reasonably practicable in the event the Company wishes to intervene to protect its rights; and
     c. You shall not use, directly or indirectly, for Your own benefit or for the benefit of another, any of the Company’s trade secrets or confidential and/or proprietary information.
All files, records, documents, drawings, specifications, memoranda, notes, or other documents relating to the business of the Company, whether prepared by You or otherwise coming into Your possession, shall be the exclusive property of the Company and shall be delivered to the Company and not reproduced and/or retained by You upon termination of Your employment for any reason whatsoever or at any other time upon request of the Company.
          8. Discoveries. In addition to Your services, the Company shall exclusively own forever and throughout the world all rights of any kind or nature now or hereafter known in and to all of the products of Your services performed under this Agreement in any capacity and any and all parts thereof, including but not limited to copyright, patent, and all other property or proprietary rights in or to any ideas, concepts, designs, drawings, plans, prototypes, or any other similar creative works and to the product of any or all of such services under this Agreement (“Inventions”). In addition, You hereby agree, during and after the Term, to assign to the Company in writing (and to take any and all other actions as the Company requests to carry out the intent of this paragraph 8) any and all rights, title, or interest in any such copyrights, patents, property or proprietary rights relating to the Inventions. You acknowledge and agree that, for copyright purposes, You are performing services as the Company’s employee-for-hire, which services include Inventions relating to the Company’s business or research and development (which may be defined in the Company sole and exclusive discretion and may change from time to time), as well as Inventions developed with the use of the Company’s trade secrets, confidential and/or proprietary information, facilities, or equipment. You acknowledge and agree that all memoranda, notes, records, and other documents made or compiled by You or made available to You during the Term concerning Your services performed under this Agreement shall be the Company’s property and shall be delivered by

 


 

You to the Company upon termination of Your employment or at any other time at the Company’s request.
          9. Non-Competition. You covenant and agree that, during the period of Your employment, You shall not compete with the Company in any way, without the prior written consent of the Company, directly or indirectly, including but not limited to as an employee, employer, consultant, agent, principal, partner, shareholder, corporate officer, director, or through any other kind of ownership (other than ownership of securities of publicly held corporations of which You own less than five percent 5% of any class of outstanding securities) or in any other representative or individual capacity, engage in or render any services to any person and/or business that provides, sells, distributes, or markets any products or services that compete with the Company in the data communications and/or telecommunications services consulting business (the “Restricted Business Area”) within any geographic areas in which the Company conducts or has conducted business or provides or has provided products or service. Additionally, You covenant and agree that for one year after the termination of Your employment with the Company for any reason by either You or the Company, You shall not, without the prior written consent of the Company, indirectly or directly, in any capacity, render any services that compete with the Company in the Restricted Business Area to any person and/or business that was a customer/client of the Company in the twelve month period prior to the date of the termination of Your employment or was a prospective customer/client whose business was solicited by the Company during the six-month period prior to the termination of Your employment with the Company.
          10. Non-Solicitation. You covenant and agree that, during the period of Your employment and for one year following termination of Your employment for any reason by either You or the Company, You will not, either directly or indirectly, for Yourself or for any third party, except as otherwise agreed to in writing by the Company (a) employ or hire any person who is employed by the Company (whether as an employee or as an independent contractor) with any business or other entity that does business in the Restricted Business Area; (b) solicit, induce, recruit, or cause (or attempt to solicit, induce, recruit, or cause) any other person who is employed by the Company (whether as an employee or as an independent contractor) to terminate their employment for the purpose of joining, associating, or becoming employed with any business or other entity, or (c) solicit, induce, recruit, or do business with in the Restricted Business Area (or attempt to solicit, induce, recruit, or do business with) any entity or individual that was/is a customer/client of the Company during the twelve month period prior to the termination of Your employment and/or a prospective customer/client of the Company during the six-month period prior to the termination of Your employment.
          11. Remedies for Breach of Covenants. Regarding paragraphs 7-10 of this Agreement:
     a. The Company and You specifically acknowledge and agree that the foregoing covenants in paragraphs 7-10 are reasonable in content and scope and are given by You knowingly, willingly, voluntarily, and for adequate and valid consideration. The Company and You further acknowledge and agree that, if any court of competent jurisdiction or other appropriate authority disagrees with the parties’ foregoing agreement as to reasonableness, then such court or other authority shall reform or otherwise modify the foregoing covenants of You in paragraphs 7-10 only so far as necessary to be enforceable as reasonable, notwithstanding and regardless of any law or authority to the contrary.
     b. The covenants set forth in paragraphs 7-10 of this Agreement shall continue to be binding upon You notwithstanding the termination of Your employment with the Company for any reason. Such covenants shall be deemed and construed as separate agreements independent of any other provisions of this Agreement and any other agreement between You and the Company. The existence of any claim or cause of action by You against the Company shall not constitute a defense to the enforcement by the Company of any or all such covenants. You expressly agree that the remedy at law

 


 

for the breach of any such covenant is inadequate, that You shall not defend against any claim by the Company on the basis of an adequate remedy of law, that injunctive relief and specific performance shall be available to prevent the breach or any threatened breach thereof, that the party bringing the claim shall not be required to post bond in pursuit of such claim, and that the prevailing party shall on any such claim be entitled to recover attorneys’ fees, expert witness fees, and costs incurred in pursuit of such claim, notwithstanding and regardless of any law or authority to the contrary.
     c. Nothing herein contained is intended to waive or to diminish any right the Company or You may have at law or in equity at any time to protect and defend legitimate property interests, including business relationships with third parties, the foregoing provisions being intended to be in addition to and not in derogation or limitation of any other right the Company or You may have at law or in equity.
          12. Termination. This Agreement (other than paragraphs 7-10 hereof, which shall survive any termination hereof for any reason) may be terminated as follows:
     (a) In the event of Your death or Disability (as defined herein) during the Term, this Agreement shall terminate and You (or Your estate) shall be entitled to any compensation earned by You through the date of such death/Disability and to any standard benefits then provided by the Company to employees at Your level for such death/Disability. In addition, the Company shall reimburse you or your estate for expenses accrued and payable under Section 6 hereof and provide all other vested accrued benefits to which You are entitled under any agreements between You and the Company and any applicable Company plans, programs, policies and arrangements, including without limitation any Production Bonus payable pursuant to the Incentive Compensation Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, “Disability” shall mean Your physical or mental disability so as to render You substantially incapable — as determined by the Company in its reasonable good-faith judgment — of carrying out Your usual and essential functions of Your employment as reasonably defined by the Company for a period of 45 consecutive days or more or for more than 90 days in a twelve month period.
     (b) The Company may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without Cause, upon written notice to You. You may terminate this Agreement and Your employment hereunder at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Company, for which notice period You shall receive Your Base Salary even if the Company relieves You of Your duties during such period, as it is entitled to do. In addition, the Company shall reimburse you for expenses accrued and payable under Section 6 hereof and provide all other vested accrued benefits to which You are entitled under any agreements between You and the Company and any applicable Company plans, programs, policies and arrangements, including without limitation any Production Bonus payable pursuant to the Incentive Compensation Agreement.
     (c) If the Company terminates this Agreement without Cause, then the Company shall 1) pay Your Base Salary through the date of such termination 2) provide you with severance pay consisting of six (6) months Base Salary (payable over six months according to the Company’s then regular payroll schedule), 3) immediately vest any then remaining unvested Options or restricted stock, 4) pay the first three (3) months of premium for any COBRA coverage you elect through the Company, if any, 5) make reimbursement for expenses accrued and payable under Section 6 hereof, and 6) provide all other vested accrued benefits to which You are entitled under any agreements between You and the Company and any applicable Company plans, programs, policies and arrangements, including without limitation any Production Bonus payable pursuant to the Incentive Compensation Agreement.

 


 

     (d) If the Company terminates this Agreement with Cause, then You shall receive Your Base Salary through such date of termination. In addition, the Company shall reimburse you for expenses accrued and payable under Section 6 hereof and provide all other vested accrued benefits to which You are entitled under any agreements between You and the Company and any applicable Company plans, programs, policies and arrangements, including without limitation any Production Bonus payable pursuant to the Incentive Compensation Agreement.
     (e) For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” occurs when You, in the Company’s good faith belief, do any of the following:
     (i) Commit any criminal act under federal, state or local law, where such act would be a) a felony or b) a crime involving moral turpitude which, in the reasonable judgment of the Company, has materially interfered or will materially interfere with Your ability to perform Your duties hereunder, or has caused or will cause harm to the Company or its business; provided that, for purposes of this provision, a finding of guilt and/or plea of guilty/nolo contender (no contest) is sufficient but not necessary.
     (ii) Breach any provision of this Agreement, including, but not limited to by acting dishonestly or negligently regarding Your performance hereunder.
     (iii) Fail to perform Your material duties under this Agreement (other than for reasons related to illness, injury or temporary disability).
     (iv) Violate any applicable local, state or federal law relating to discrimination or harassment.
     (v) Violate the Company’s policies and/or practices applicable to employees at Your level, including, but not limited to, its employment policies and/or practices, including but not limited to non-discrimination, anti-harassment and non-retaliation policies and practices.
     (vi) Take any action, whether intentionally or not, or fail to act where such action/inaction has the effect of undermining or harming the Company, its business, its reputation or its customers/clients/employees.
     (vii) Fail to comply with any reasonable oral or written report or directive of the CEO or President of the Company.
     (f) Upon termination for any reason, You (i) agree to provide reasonable cooperation to the Company at the Company’s expense in winding up Your work for the Company and transferring that work to other individuals as designated by the Company, and (ii) agree reasonably to cooperate with the Company in litigation (other than litigation between You and the Company) as requested by the Company.
     (g) To be eligible for any payments under this Section 12, You must (i) execute and deliver to the Company a final and complete release in a form that is reasonably acceptable and approved by the Company (said release shall not release the Company from any obligation to pay you under this Section 12 unless mutually agreed by You and the Company), and (ii) in the Company’s good faith belief, be in full compliance with the provisions of paragraphs 7-10 hereof at the time of any such payment.
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will be deemed to have occurred pursuant to this Section 12 if there should occur any of the following (“Constructive Termination”): (a) a substantial diminution in Your duties, unless You consent in writing to such change; (b) a reduction, without Your written consent, in Your Base Salary; or (c) a relocation of Your principal place of employment by more than fifty (50) miles without Your consent and without the Company providing you the opportunity to make your home or other remote location your principal place of employment.
          13. Mitigation. In the event of termination of this Agreement for any reason by either party, the Company shall be entitled to set off against the benefits (but not Base Salary) payable hereunder any benefits (but not Base Salary) received by You from any other source. The Company agrees that, if Your employment by the Company is terminated during the term of this Agreement, You are not required to seek other employment or to attempt in any way to reduce any amounts payable to You by the Company pursuant to this Agreement.
          14. Notices. Any notices to be given hereunder by either party to the other may be effected either by personal delivery in writing or by mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid, with return receipt requested. Mailed notices shall be addressed as follows:
     (a) If to the Company:
The Management Network Group, Inc.
7300 College Boulevard — Suite 302
Overland Park, KS 66210
     (b) If to You:
Susan Simmons
[Home Address]
Either party may change its address for Notice by giving written notice to the other.
          15. General Provisions:
     a. Governing law and Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement and all disputes relating to Your employment with the Company shall be subject to, governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, irrespective of any choice of law and/or of the fact that one or both of the parties now is or may become a resident of a different state. Each party hereto hereby expressly submits and consents to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and exclusive venue of the federal and state courts of competent jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, notwithstanding any applicable law to the contrary.
     b. Assignability. This Agreement, including but not limited to paragraphs 7-10, shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company, its respective successors, heirs, and assigns. Except as expressly set forth herein, this Agreement may not be assigned by You without the express written consent of the Company.
     c. Invalid Provisions. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, then such provision shall be fully severable, and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part hereof; and the remaining provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision or by its severance herefrom. Furthermore, in lieu of such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision there shall be added automatically as a part of

 


 

this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision as may be possible and still be legal, valid or enforceable.
     d. Construction of Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof. No terms, conditions or warranties, other than those contained herein, and no amendments or modifications hereto shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto. This Agreement shall not be strictly construed against either party.
     e. Waiver. The waiver by either party hereto of a breach of any term or provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same provision by any party or of the breach of any other term or provision of this Agreement.
     f. Titles. Titles of the paragraphs herein are used solely for convenience and shall not be used for interpretation or construing any work, clause, paragraph or provision of this Agreement.
     g. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
If the foregoing terms meet with our understanding, please sign this Agreement where indicated below.
         
  Very truly yours,

CAMBRIDGE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Richard P. Nespola   
    Richard P. Nespola   
    Chief Executive Officer   
Confirmed as of the date first written above:
/s/ Susan Simmons                                      
Susan Simmons

 

EX-31 3 c64692exv31.htm EX-31 exv31
EXHIBIT 31
CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Richard P. Nespola, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Management Network Group, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation: and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 17, 2011
         
     
  By:   /s/ Richard P. Nespola    
    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer   
       

 


 

         
I, Donald E. Klumb, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of The Management Network Group, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation: and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 17, 2011
         
     
  By:   /s/ Donald E. Klumb    
    Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   
       
 

 

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EXHIBIT 32
CERTIFICATIONS FURNISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Richard P. Nespola, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Management Network Group, Inc., (the “Company”), certify that:
1. The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2011 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: May 17, 2011
         
     
  By:   /s/ Richard P. Nespola    
    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer   
       
 
I, Donald E. Klumb, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of The Management Network Group, Inc., (the “Company”), certify that:
1. The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2011 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: May 17, 2011
         
     
  By:   /s/ Donald E. Klumb    
    Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   
       
 

 

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