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STOCK OPTIONS
9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements  
STOCK OPTIONS

On September 24, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors unanimously adopted the 2007 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “2007 Employee Plan”) and the 2007 Directors Equity Incentive Plan (the “2007 Directors Plan”), each of which was approved by the shareholders on December 3, 2007. Each of those plans was amended during the term of such plan to increase the number of shares covered thereby. As of the last amendment thereof, the 2007 Employee Plan covered an aggregate of 600,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock and the 2007 Directors Plan covered an aggregate of 500,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. Each of those plans terminated by its respective terms on September 24, 2017. These two plans were administered by the Board, which also established the terms of the awards.

 

On September 14, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors unanimously adopted the 2017 Employee Stock Option Plan (the “2017 Employee Plan”) and the 2017 Directors Equity Incentive Plan (the “2017 Directors Plan”) each of which was approved by the shareholders on December 4, 2017. Each of these plans is administered by the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

Assumptions

 

The fair value for the options granted were estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions, assuming no expected dividends:  

           
    Nine Months Ended March 31, 
    2019    2018 
Expected volatility   47.29% to 97.48 %    47.29% to 104.94 % 
Risk-free interest rate   0.30% to 1.05 %    0.30% to 1.05 % 
Expected life (years)   2.50 – 3.25    2.50 – 3.25 

 

The expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. Due to higher volatility, the observation is made on a daily basis for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The observation period covered is consistent with the expected life of options. The expected life of the options granted to employees has been determined utilizing the “simplified” method as prescribed by ASC Topic 718 Stock Based Compensation, which, among other provisions, allows companies without access to adequate historical data about employee exercise behavior to use a simplified approach for estimating the expected life of a "plain vanilla" option grant. The simplified rule for estimating the expected life of such an option is the average of the time to vesting and the full term of the option. The risk-free rate is consistent with the expected life of the stock options and is based on the United States Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

 

2017 Employee Stock Option Plan

 

The Company’s 2017 Employee Plan permits the grant of stock options to its employees covering up to an aggregate of 300,000 shares of Common Stock. Under the 2017 Employee Plan, all options must be granted with an exercise price of not less than fair value as of the grant date and the options granted must be exercisable within a maximum of ten years after the date of grant, or such lesser period of time as is set forth in the stock option agreements. The options may be exercisable (a) immediately as of the effective date of the stock option agreement granting the option, or (b) in accordance with a schedule related to the date of the grant of the option, the date of first employment, or such other date as may be set by the Compensation Committee. Generally, options granted under the 2017 Employee Plan are exercisable within five years after the date of grant, and vest over the period as follows: 25% vesting on the grant date and the remaining balance vesting in equal instalments on the next three succeeding anniversaries of the grant date. The share-based compensation will be recognized in terms of the grade method on a straight-line basis for each separately vesting portion of the award. Certain option awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control (as defined in the 2017 Employee Plan).

 

The Company granted options to purchase 16,000 shares of its Common Stock to employee pursuant to the 2017 Employee Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2019. There were no stock options exercised during the nine months ended March 31, 2019. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expenses of $3 and $11 in the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019 under the 2017 Employee Plan. The balance of unamortized stock-based compensation of $14 based on fair value on the grant date related to options granted under the 2017 Employee Plan is to be recognized over a period of three years.

 

As of March 31, 2019, there were vested employee stock options granted under the Employee Plan 2017 covering a total of 34,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $5.72, and the weighted average contractual term was 4.06 years.

 

On March 23, 2018, the Company granted options to purchase 60,000 shares of its Common Stock to employee directors pursuant to the 2017 Employee Plan during the nine-month ended March 31, 2018. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expenses of $4 in the nine months ended March 31, 2018 under the 2017 Employee Plan. The balance of unamortized stock-based compensation of $11 based on fair value on the grant date related to options granted under the 2017 Employee Plan is to be recognized over a period of three years.

 

As of March 31, 2018, there were vested employee stock options covering a total of 15,000 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $5.98, and the weighted average contractual term was 4.98 years. The total fair value of vested employee stock options was $90 and remains outstanding as of March 31, 2018.

 

A summary of option activities under the 2017 Employee Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2019 is presented as follows:

 

    Options    

Weighted Average

Exercise

Price

   

Weighted Average Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

   

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
                         
Outstanding at July 1, 2018     60,000     $ 5.98       4.73     $ -  
Granted     16,000       3.75       4.68       -  
Exercised     -       -       -       -  
Forfeited or expired     -       -       -       -  
Outstanding at March 31, 2019     76,000       5.51       4.13       -  
Exercisable at March 31, 2019     34,000       5.72       4.06       -  

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested employee stock options during the nine months ended March 31, 2019 is presented below:

 

    Options    

Weighted Average Grant-Date

Fair Value

 
             
Non-vested at July 1, 2018     45,000     $ 5.98  
Granted     16,000       3.75  
Vested     (19,000 )     (5.72 )
Forfeited     -       -  
Non-vested at March 31, 2019     42,000     $ 5.34  

 

A summary of option activities under the 2017 Employee Plan during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2018 is presented as follows:

 

    Options    

Weighted Average

Exercise

Price

   

Weighted Average Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

   

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
                         
Outstanding at July 1, 2017     -     $ -       -     $ -  
Granted     60,000       5.98       4.98       -  
Exercised     -       -       -       -  
Forfeited or expired     -       -       -       -  
Outstanding at March 31, 2018     60,000       5.98       4.98       -  
Exercisable at March 31, 2018     60,000       5.98       4.98       -  

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested employee stock options during the nine months ended March 31, 2018 is presented below: 

    Options    

Weighted Average Grant-Date

Fair Value

 
             
Non-vested at July 1, 2017     -     $ -  
Granted     60,000       5.98  
Vested     (15,000 )     5.98  
Forfeited     -       -  
      45,000     $ 3.83  

 

2007 Employee Stock Option Plan

 

The Company’s 2007 Employee Plan terminated by its terms on September 24, 2017 and no further options may be granted thereunder. However, the options outstanding thereunder continue to remain outstanding and in effect in accordance with their terms. The Employee Plan permitted the grant of stock options to its employees covering up to an aggregate of 600,000 shares of Common Stock. Under the 2007 Employee Plan, all options were required to be granted with an exercise price of not less than fair value as of the grant date and the options granted were required to be exercisable within a maximum of ten years after the date of grant, or such lesser period of time as is set forth in the stock option agreements. The options were permitted to be exercisable (a) immediately as of the effective date of the stock option agreement granting the option, or (b) in accordance with a schedule related to the date of the grant of the option, the date of first employment, or such other date as may be set by the Compensation Committee. Generally, options granted under the 2007 Employee Plan are exercisable within five years after the date of grant, and vest over the period as follows: 25% vesting on the grant date and the remaining balance vesting in equal instalments on the next three succeeding anniversaries of the grant date. The share-based compensation will be recognized in terms of the grade method on a straight-line basis for each separately vesting portion of the award. Certain option awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control (as defined in the 2007 Employee Plan).

 

The Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2007 Employee Plan for nine months ended March 31, 2019. There were 50,000 options exercised during the nine months ended March 31, 2019. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expenses of $1 in the nine months ended March 31, 2019 under the 2007 Employee Plan.

 

The Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2007 Employee Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2018. There were no options exercised during the nine months ended March 31, 2018. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expenses of $3 in the nine months ended March 31, 2018 under the 2007 Employee Plan. The balance unamortized stock-based compensation of $2 based on fair value on the grant date related to options granted under the 2007 Employee Plan is to be recognized over a period of three years.

 

As of March 31, 2019, there were vested employee stock options covering a total of 68,125 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $3.62, and the weighted average contractual term was 2.40 years.

 

As of March 31, 2018, there were vested employee stock options covering a total of 98,750 shares of Common Stock. The weighted-average exercise price was $3.43, and the weighted average contractual term was 1.98 years.

 

A summary of option activities under the 2007 Employee Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2019 is presented as follows:

 

    Options    

Weighted Average

Exercise

Price

   

Weighted Average Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

   

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
Outstanding at July 1, 2018     127,500     $ 3.52       2.10     $ 121  
Granted     -       -       -       -  
Exercised     (50,000 )     3.25       -       -  
Forfeited or expired     -       -       -       -  
Outstanding at March 31, 2019     77,500     $ 3.69       2.47     $ -  
Exercisable at March 31, 2019     68,125     $ 3.62       2.40     $ -  

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested employee stock options during the nine months ended March 31, 2019 is presented below: 

 

    Options    

Weighted Average Grant-Date

 Fair Value

 
Non-vested at July 1, 2018     28,750     $ 3.83  
Granted     -       -  
Vested     (19,375 )     4.14  
Forfeited     -       -  
Non-vested at March 31, 2019     9,375     $ 4.14  

 

A summary of option activities under the 2007 Employee Plan during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2018 is presented as follows:

 

    Options    

Weighted Average

Exercise

Price

   

Weighted Average Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

   

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
                         
Outstanding at July 1, 2017     127,500     $ 3.52       3.10     $ 187  
Granted     -       -       -       -  
Exercised     -       -       -       -  
Forfeited or expired     -       -       -       -  
Outstanding at March 31, 2018     127,500       3.52       2.35       285  
Exercisable at March 31, 2018     98,750       3.43       1.98       230  

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested employee stock options during the nine months ended March 31, 2018 is presented below: 

 

    Options    

Weighted Average Grant-Date

Fair Value

 
             
Non-vested at July 1, 2017     48,125     $ 3.77  
Granted     -       -  
Vested     (19,375 )     (3.43 )
Forfeited     -       -  
Non-vested at March 31, 2018     28,750     $ 3.83  

 

2017 Directors Equity Incentive Plan

 

The 2017 Directors Plan permits the grant of options covering up to an aggregate of 300,000 shares of Common Stock to its directors in the form of non-qualified options and restricted stock. The exercise price of the non-qualified options is 100% of the fair value of the underlying shares on the grant date. The options have five-year contractual terms and are generally exercisable immediately as of the grant date.

 

The Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2017 Director Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2019. There were no options exercised during the nine months ended March 31, 2019. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the nine months ended March 31, 2019.

 

On March 23, 2018, the Company granted options to purchase 80,000 shares of its Common Stock to directors pursuant to the 2017 Directors Plan with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of Common Stock (as defined under the 2017 Directors Plan in conformity with Regulation 409A or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended) at the date of grant. The fair value of the options granted to purchase 80,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock was approximately $478 based on the fair value of $5.98 per share determined by the Black Scholes option pricing model. As all of the stock options granted under the 2017 Directors Plan vest immediately at the date of grant, there were no unvested stock options granted under the 2017 Directors Plan as of March 31, 2018. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expenses of $33 in the nine months ended March 31, 2018 under the 2017 Directors Plan.

 

A summary of option activities under the 2017 Directors Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2019 is presented as follows: 

 

    Options    

Weighted Average

Exercise

Price

   

Weighted Average Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

   

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
                         
Outstanding at July 1, 2018     80,000     $ 5.98       4.73     $ -  
Granted     -       -       -       -  
Exercised     -       -       -       -  
Forfeited or expired     -       -       -       -  
Outstanding at March 31, 2019     80,000       5.98       3.98       -  
Exercisable at March 31, 2019     80,000       5.98       3.98       -  

 

A summary of option activities under the 2017 Directors Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2018 is presented as follows: 

 

    Options    

Weighted Average

Exercise

Price

   

Weighted Average Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

   

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
                         
Outstanding at July 1, 2017     -     $ -       -     $ -  
Granted     80,000       5.98       4.98       -  
Exercised     -       -       -       -  
Forfeited or expired     -       -       -       -  
Outstanding at March 31, 2018     80,000       5.98       4.98       -  
Exercisable at March 31, 2018     80,000       5.98       4.98       -  

 

2007 Directors Equity Incentive Plan

 

The 2007 Directors Plan terminated by its terms on September 24, 2017 and no further options may be granted thereunder. However, the options outstanding thereunder continue to remain outstanding and in effect in accordance with their terms. The Directors Plan permitted the grant of options covering up to an aggregate of 500,000 shares of Common Stock to its directors in the form of non-qualified options and restricted stock. The exercise price of the non-qualified options is 100% of the fair value of the underlying shares on the grant date. The options have five-year contractual terms and are generally exercisable immediately as of the grant date.

 

The Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2007 Director Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2019. There were 70,000 stock options exercised during the nine months period ended March 31, 2019. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the nine months ended March 31, 2019.

 

The Company did not grant any options pursuant to the 2007 Director Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2018. There were 20,000 stock options exercised during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2018. The Company did not recognize any stock-based compensation expenses during the nine months ended March 31, 2018.

 

A summary of option activities under the 2007 Directors Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2019 is presented as follows: 

    Options    

Weighted Average

Exercise

Price

   

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

   

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
                         
Outstanding at July 1, 2018     390,000     $ 3.41       2.05     $ 412  
Granted     -       -       -       -  
Exercised     (70,000)       3.39       -       -  
Forfeited or expired     (20,000 )     (3.62 )     -       -  
Outstanding at March 31, 2019     300,000     $ 3.40       1.83     $ -  
Exercisable at March 31, 2019     300,000     $ 3.40       1.83     $ -  

 

A summary of option activities under the 2007 Directors Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2018 is presented as follows: 

    Options    

Weighted Average

Exercise

Price

   

Weighted Average Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

   

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
                         
Outstanding at July 1, 2017     415,000     $ 3.36       2.93     $ 673  
Granted     -       -       -       -  
Exercised     (20,000 )     2.59       -       -  
Forfeited or expired     (5,000 )     2.07       -       -  
Outstanding at March 31, 2018     390,000       3.41       2.30       911  
Exercisable at March 31, 2018     390,000       3.41       2.30       911