NOTE 1 - Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Business

Napco Security Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "Company") is a diversified manufacturer of security products, encompassing electronic locking devices, intrusion and fire alarms and building access control systems. These products are used for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial and governmental applications, and are sold worldwide principally to independent distributors, dealers and installers of security equipment.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Napco Security Technologies, Inc. and all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including those of Marks USA I, LLC (“Marks”), a subsidiary which acquired substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of G. Marks Hardware, Inc. acquired on August 18, 2008. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent gains and losses at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Critical estimates include management's judgments associated with revenue recognition, reserves for sales returns and allowances, concentration of credit risk, inventories, goodwill and other intangible assets and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include approximately $460,000 and $960,000 of short-term time deposits at June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company has cash balances in banks in excess of the maximum amount insured by the FDIC and other international agencies as of June 30, 2012 and 2011.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable is stated net of the reserves for doubtful accounts of $200,000 and $255,000 and for returns and other allowances of $1,184,000 and $1,455,000 as of June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively. Our reserves for doubtful accounts and for returns and other allowances are subjective critical estimates that have a direct impact on reported net earnings. These reserves are based upon the evaluation of accounts receivable agings, specific exposures, sales levels and historical trends.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or fair market value, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The reported net value of inventory includes finished saleable products, work-in-process and raw materials that will be sold or used in future periods. Inventory costs include raw materials, direct labor and overhead. The Company’s overhead expenses are applied based, in part, upon estimates of the proportion of those expenses that are related to procuring and storing raw materials as compared to the manufacture and assembly of finished products. These proportions, the method of their application, and the resulting overhead included in ending inventory, are based in part on subjective estimates and actual results could differ from those estimates.

In addition, the Company records an inventory obsolescence reserve, which represents the difference between the cost of the inventory and its estimated market value, based on various product sales projections. This reserve is calculated using an estimated obsolescence percentage applied to the inventory based on age, historical trends, requirements to support forecasted sales, and the ability to find alternate applications of its raw materials and to convert finished product into alternate versions of the same product to better match customer demand. There is inherent professional judgment and subjectivity made by both production and engineering members of management in determining the estimated obsolescence percentage. For the fiscal years 2012 and 2011, charges and balances in these reserves amounted to $504,000 and $3,038,000; and $694,000 and $2,534,000, respectively. In addition, and as necessary, the Company may establish specific reserves for future known or anticipated events.

The Company also regularly reviews the period over which its inventories will be converted to sales. Any inventories expected to convert to sales beyond 12 months from the balance sheet date are classified as non-current.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; costs of major renewals and improvements are capitalized. At the time property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the asset and accumulated depreciation accounts and the profit or loss on such disposition is reflected in income.

Depreciation is recorded over the estimated service lives of the related assets using primarily the straight-line method. Amortization of leasehold improvements is calculated by using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset or lease term, whichever is shorter.

Intangible Assets

Certain intangible assets determined to have indefinite lives are not amortized but are tested for impairment at least annually. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their useful lives. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually at the Company’s fiscal year end of June 30 or more often whenever there is an indication that the carrying amount may not be recovered.

The Company’s acquisition of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Marks included intangible assets with a fair value of $16,440,000 on the date of acquisition. The intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives of twenty years (customer relationships) and seven years (non-compete agreement). The Marks USA trade name was deemed to have an indefinite life. At the conclusion of the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Company performed its annual impairment evaluation and determined that its intangible asset relating to its Marks trade name was partially impaired. Accordingly, in the quarter ended June 30, 2011 the Company recorded an impairment charge of $400,000 which represented the excess book value of this intangible asset over its current valuation.

Changes in intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):

	June 30, 2012							June 30, 2011
	Cost		Accumulated amortization			Net book value		Cost		Accumulated amortization			Net book value
Other intangible assets:
Customer relationships	$	9,800	$	(4,601	)	$	5,199	$	9,800	$	(3,584	)	$	6,216
Non-compete agreement		340		(188	)		152		340		(140	)		200
Trade name		5,900		--			5,900		5,900		--			5,900
	$	16,040	$	(4,789	)	$	11,251	$	16,040	$	(3,724	)	$	12,316

Amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization was approximately $1,065,000 and $1,154,000 for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Amortization expense for each of the next five years is estimated to be as follows: 2013 - $917,000; 2014 - $781,000; 2015 - $667,000; 2016 - $529,000 and 2017 - $441,000. The weighted average amortization period for intangible assets was 15.8 years and 16.7 years at June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets in question may not be recoverable. An impairment would be recorded in circumstances where undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by an asset are less than the carrying value of that asset.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, (ii) there is a fixed and determinable price for the Company's product, (iii) shipment and passage of title occurs, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. Revenues from merchandise sales are recorded at the time the product is shipped or delivered to the customer pursuant to the terms of the sale. The Company reports its sales levels on a net sales basis, with net sales being computed by deducting from gross sales the amount of actual sales returns and other allowances and the amount of reserves established for anticipated sales returns and other allowances.

Sales Returns and Other Allowances

The Company analyzes sales returns and is able to make reasonable and reliable estimates of product returns based on the Company’s past history. Estimates for sales returns are based on several factors including actual returns and based on expected return data communicated to it by its customers. Accordingly, the Company believes that its historical returns analysis is an accurate basis for its allowance for sales returns. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Advertising and Promotional Costs

Advertising and promotional costs are included in "Selling, General and Administrative" expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was $1,081,000 and $792,000, respectively.

Research and Development Costs

Research and development costs incurred by the Company are charged to expense in the year incurred. Company-sponsored research and development costs of $4,264,000 and $4,392,000 were charged to expense for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and are included in "Cost of Sales" in the consolidated statements of operations.

Self-funded Employee Health Benefit Plan

Effective March 2012, the Company converted its employee health benefit plan from a self-insured plan to a fully-insured plan. The Company recorded claims as they were paid and records an accrual for unpaid claims based upon the date of service or date incurred. The Company has accrued $50,000 at June 30, 2012 in connection with its self-insured liability for any potential unreported claims.

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax expense represents the change during the period in the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are individually classified as current and non-current based on their characteristics. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company measures and recognizes the tax implications of positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax returns on an ongoing basis.

Earnings Per Share

Basic net income per common share (Basic EPS) is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per common share (Diluted EPS) is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents and convertible securities then outstanding.

The following provides a reconciliation of information used in calculating the per share amounts for the fiscal years ended June 30 (in thousands, except per share data):

	Net Income				Weighted Average Shares				Net Income per Share
	2012		2011		2012		2011		2012		2011
Basic EPS	$	2,286	$	1,121		19,096		19,096	$	0.12	$	0.06
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock Options		--		--		207		80		--		--

Diluted EPS	$	2,286	$	1,121		19,303		19,176	$	0.12	$	0.06

Options to purchase 649,348 and 583,350 shares of common stock for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were not included in the computation of Diluted EPS because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. These options were still outstanding at the end of the respective periods.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has established two share incentive programs as discussed in Note 8.

Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Determining the fair value of share-based awards at the grant date requires assumptions and judgments about expected volatility and forfeiture rates, among other factors.

Stock-based compensation costs of $8,000 and $66,000 were recognized for fiscal years 2012 and 2011, respectively. The effect on both Basic and Diluted Earnings per share was $0.00 for fiscal years 2012 and 2011.

Foreign Currency

All assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. Dollars at fiscal year-end exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the fiscal year. The realized and unrealized gains and losses associated with foreign currency translation, as well as related other comprehensive income, were not material for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.

Comprehensive Income

For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company's operations did not give rise to material items includable in comprehensive income, which were not already included in net income. Accordingly, the Company's comprehensive income approximates its net income for all periods presented.

Segment Reporting

The Company’s reportable operating segments are determined based on the Company's management approach. The management approach is based on the way that the chief operating decision maker organizes the segments within an enterprise for making operating decisions and assessing performance. The Company's results of operations are reviewed by the chief operating decision maker on a consolidated basis and the Company operates in only one segment. The Company has presented required geographical data in Note 11, and no additional segment data has been presented.

Shipping and Handling Revenues and Costs

The Company records the amount billed to customers in net sales ($584,000 and $474,000 in fiscal years 2012 and 2011, respectively) and classifies the costs associated with these revenues in cost of sales ($1,090,000 and $1,023,000 in fiscal years 2012 and 2011, respectively).

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In July 2012, the FASB amended its authoritative guidance related to testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. Under the revised guidance, entities testing their indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment have the option of performing a qualitative assessment before performing further impairment testing. If entities determine, on the basis of qualitative factors, that it is more-likely-than-not that the asset is impaired, a quantitative test is required. The guidance becomes effective in the beginning of the Company’s fiscal 2014, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the timing of adopting this guidance which is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB amended its authoritative guidance related to testing goodwill for impairment. Under the revised guidance, entities testing goodwill for impairment have the option of performing a qualitative assessment before performing Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test. If entities determine, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more-likely-than-not less than the carrying amount, the two-step impairment test would be required. This guidance becomes effective in the beginning of the Company’s fiscal 2013, with early adoption permitted. The Company is not adopting this guidance early, and it does not expect the guidance to have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.