LIQUIDITY AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

LIQUIDITY AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

In recent years, the Company has sought to finance its operations and capital expenditures through the sale of equity securities, convertible notes and more recently, through the proceeds from a rights offering. The Company’s immediate sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, unbilled receivables and access to its asset-based credit facility with Presidential Financial Corporation. The Company’s operating liabilities are largely predictable and consist of vendor and payroll related obligations. The Company is generating operating cash flow, but it will require incremental working capital to fund the future growth of its business model with expanded business development efforts, and planned capital expenditures to support a larger customer base.

At June 30, 2013, the Company had a net working capital deficit of approximately $2.1 million and an accumulated deficit of approximately $67.6 million. For the nine months ended June 30, 2013, the Company realized operating income of approximately $0.1 million and net loss of approximately $0.2 million.

In May 2012, the Company entered into an amendment to its Loan and Security Agreement (“the Loan Agreement”) with Presidential Financial Corporation (“the Lender”) pursuant to which the Lender agreed to increase the available line of credit from $3,000,000 to a maximum amount of $6,000,000 and to increase the maximum amount available under the unbilled accounts facility of the Loan Agreement from $500,000 to $1,000,000. However, as described in greater detail in Note 6 below, the Company’s ability to borrow against the increased available credit is subject to the satisfaction of a number of conditions, and presently, the maximum availability under this loan facility is $3,000,000, subject to eligible accounts receivable. At June 30, 2013, the amount of unused availability was $35,000. The amount outstanding on the loan facility as of June 30, 2013 was $2,313,000. The base term of the Loan Agreement ended on July 29, 2013, after which the Agreement will automatically renew annually, unless terminated by either party.

Management believes, at present, that: (a) cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3.3 million as of June 30, 2013; (b) the amounts available under its line of credit of $35,000 (which will vary depending upon the amount of eligible assets); (c) forecasted operating cash flow; and (d) prospective effects of cost reduction programs and initiatives should be sufficient to support the Company’s operations for twelve months from the date of these financial statements. However, should any of the above-referenced factors not occur substantially as currently expected, there could be a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to access the level of liquidity necessary for it to sustain operations at current levels for the next twelve months. In such an event, management may be forced to make further reductions in spending or seek additional sources of capital to support our operations. If the Company raises additional funds by selling shares of common stock or convertible securities, the ownership of its existing shareholders would be diluted.

Presently, the Company derives all of its revenue from agencies of the Federal government. For both the three and nine months ended June 30, 2013, the Company derived approximately 96% of its revenue from various contracts awarded by the DVA, including under a single source Blanket Purchase Agreement awarded in fiscal 2011. The Blanket Purchase Agreement had an original estimated total contract value of approximately $145,000,000, which is attributable to our provision of services over a five year period of performance that is scheduled to expire on October 31, 2016. The five year term of the agreement includes a base year and four option years. The agreement is subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulations, and there can be no assurance as to the actual amount of services that the Company will ultimately provide under the agreement. This agreement represented approximately 53% of the Company’s revenues for both the three and nine months ended June 30, 2013. The remainder of the services that the Company provides to the DVA is pursuant to contractual work orders that run through September 30, 2013. The Company is presently awaiting a response from DVA on proposals it timely submitted in July 2013 for renewal of these contracts. Although the Company believes that its extensive experience in this field allows it to be competitively well-positioned to retain this work, no assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in its bid for any one or all of these new contracts. The Company’s results of operations, cash flows and financial condition would be materially adversely affected in the event that we are unable to continue our relationships with the DVA or suffer a significant diminution in the quantity of services that they procure from the Company.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated interim financial statements included herein have been prepared by DLH, without audit, pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. DLH believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in DLH’s fiscal 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed on December 14, 2012. This interim financial information reflects, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments and changes in estimates, where appropriate) to present fairly the results for the interim periods. The results of operations and cash flows for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DLH and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or retained earnings.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include valuation of goodwill, expected settlement amounts of accounts receivable, measurement of prepaid workers’ compensation, valuation allowances established against accounts receivable and deferred tax assets, measurement of payroll tax contingencies, accounts payable, workers’ compensation claims and accrued expenses and the valuation of financial instruments associated with debt agreements. In addition, the Company estimates overhead charges and allocates such charges throughout the year. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In particular, a material reduction in the fair value of goodwill would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

Revenue Recognition

DLH’s revenue is derived from professional and other specialized service offerings to US Government agencies through a variety of contracts, some of which are fixed-price in nature and/or sourced through Federal Supply Schedules administered by the General Services Administration (“GSA”) at fixed unit rates or hourly arrangements. We generally operate as a prime contractor, but have also entered into contracts as a subcontractor. The recognition of revenue from fixed rates is based upon objective criteria that generally do not require significant estimates that may change over time. DLH recognizes and records revenue on government contracts when it is realized, or realizable, and earned. DLH considers these requirements met when: (a) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (b) the services have been delivered to the customer; (c) the sales price is fixed or determinable and free of contingencies or significant uncertainties; and (d) collectability is reasonably assured.

Revenues related to retroactive billings in 2008 from an agency of the Federal government were recognized when: (1) the Company developed and calculated an amount for such prior period services and had a contractual right to bill for such amounts under its arrangements, (2) there were no remaining unfulfilled conditions for approval of such billings and (3) collectability was reasonably assured based on historical practices with the DVA. The related direct costs, principally comprised of salaries and benefits, were accrued to match the recognized reimbursements from the Federal agency; upon approval, wages will be processed for payment to the employees.

During the year ended September 30, 2008, DLH recognized revenues of $10.8 million and direct costs of $10.1 million related to these non-recurring arrangements. At June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, the amount of the remaining accounts receivable with the DVA approximated $9.3 million and accrued liabilities for salaries to employees and related benefits totaled $8.7 million. The $9.3 million in accounts receivable was unbilled to the DVA at June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012.

In April 2012, the Company received formal contract modifications from the DVA concerning the retroactive billing matter for which revenue was accrued in 2008. The contract modifications from the DVA incorporate relevant wage determinations covering largely 2006 and 2007 applying to the Company’s historical contracts with DVA during those periods. These government modifications initiate the procedures whereby the Company may invoice the DVA in accordance with the modified wage determinations and subsequently make timely retroactive payments to employees (active and inactive) covering work performed at the certain locations. The Company expects to follow the process directed by and in conjunction with the Department of Labor and the DVA in generating these invoices. Although the timing cannot be guaranteed, at present, the Company expects to bill and collect such amounts within the next twelve months.

The Company continues to support the Government’s review of the detailed supporting calculations for the retroactive billings and to negotiate an incremental final amount related to indirect costs and fees applied to these retroactive billings. The additional indirect costs and fees are estimated to be between $0.4 million and $0.6 million. The Company has developed these estimates under the same contractual provisions applied to the sites that were settled in 2008. However, because these amounts remain subject to government review, no assurances can be given that any amounts the Company may receive will be within the range specified above.

Goodwill

In accordance with applicable accounting standards, DLH does not amortize goodwill. DLH continues to review its goodwill for possible impairment or loss of value at least annually or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event or when circumstances indicate that a reporting unit’s carrying amount is greater than its fair value. At September 30, 2012, we performed a goodwill impairment evaluation. We performed both a qualitative and quantitative assessment of factors to determine whether it was necessary to perform the goodwill impairment test. Based on the results of the work performed, the Company has concluded that no impairment loss was warranted at September 30, 2012. Factors including non-renewal of a major contract (see Note 2—Liquidity) or other substantial changes in business conditions could have a material adverse effect on the valuation of goodwill in future periods and the resulting charge could be material to future periods’ results of operations. If an impairment write off of all the goodwill became necessary in future periods, a charge of up to $8.6 million would be expensed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. All remaining goodwill is attributable to the DLH Solutions operating subsidiary.

Income Taxes

DLH accounts for income taxes in accordance with the “liability” method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reflected on the consolidated balance sheet when it is determined that it is more likely than not that the asset will be realized. This guidance also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. At June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded a 100% valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) has issued authoritative guidance that clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination. Measurement of the tax uncertainty occurs if the recognition threshold has been met. This interpretation also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods and disclosures. The Company conducts business solely in the U.S. and, as a result, also files income taxes in various states and other jurisdictions. Given the substantial net operating losses and the related valuation allowance established against such amounts, the Company has concluded that it does not have any uncertain tax positions. There have been no income tax related interest or penalties for the periods presented in these consolidated financial statements. In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to examination by Federal and state taxing authorities. The Company’s income tax returns for years subsequent to fiscal 2009 are currently open, by statute, for review by authorities. However, there are no examinations currently in progress and the Company is not aware of any pending audits.

Stock-Based Compensation

Compensation costs for service based equity awards are recognized as the requisite service is rendered. The compensation cost for that portion of awards shall be based on the grant-date fair value of those awards as calculated for recognition purposes under applicable guidance. As of June 30, 2013, there is approximately $131,000 of unrecognized compensation expense remaining that is related to non-vested stock based awards to be recognized in future periods.

Certain awards vest upon satisfaction of certain performance criteria. As permitted, the Company will not recognize expense on the performance based shares until it is probable that these conditions will be achieved. Such charges could be material in future periods.

Stock Options, Warrants and Restricted Stock

For options that vest based on the Company’s common stock achieving and maintaining defined market prices, the Company values these awards with a binomial model that utilizes various probability factors and other criterion in establishing fair value of the grant. The related compensation cost is recognized over the derived service period determined in the valuation.

From time to time, the Company grants restricted stock awards to non-employee directors and employees under existing plans. The Company recognizes non-cash compensation expense over the various vesting periods.

Stock compensation expense totaled $40,000 for all awards for the three month period ended June 30, 2013 and totaled $88,000 for all awards for the three months ended June 30, 2012.

Stock compensation expense totaled $168,000 for all awards for the nine month period ended June 30, 2013, and totaled $297,000 for all awards for the nine months ended June 30, 2012.

On November 21, 2012, the Company granted its chief executive officer options to purchase 250,000 shares of common stock under the Company’s 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended. The options, to the extent vested, shall be exercisable for a period of ten years at the per share exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the effective date of the amendment. The options will vest in full if the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock equals or exceeds the lesser of (i) $4.00 per share or (ii) a per share price equal to 200% of the exercise price, in each case for ten consecutive trading days. Stock expense recognized for the nine months ending June 30, 2013 totaled approximately $9,000.

Warrants are issued from time-to-time to non-employee third parties in order to induce then to enter in certain transactions with the Company. The Company recognizes non-cash expense related to such activity over the estimated period of performance.

Effective as of November 15, 2012, the Company granted an aggregate of 52,500 shares of restricted stock to its non-executive directors, consistent with its compensation policy for non-executive directors. These shares were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The shares vested immediately and stock expense of $54,000 was recognized in November 2012. Additionally, at June 30, 2013, there were 52,500 shares of unvested restricted stock outstanding from prior year grants to non-executive directors. There is $150,000 of unrecognized expense related to these unvested restricted stock awards.

The stock option activity for the nine months ended June 30, 2013 is as follows:



	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options outstanding, September 30, 2012	1,362,500	$	1.19	8.6	$	140,000
Granted	250,000	$	0.95
Cancelled
Exercised	—	—
Options outstanding, June 30, 2013	1,612,500	$	1.15	8.2	$	60,000

At June 30, 2013, there were 412,500 options outstanding that were vested and exercisable and an additional 1,200,000 options outstanding that vest to the recipients when the market value of the Company’s stock achieves and maintains defined levels.

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value (i.e., the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the period and the exercise price, times the number of shares) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their in the money options on those dates. This amount will change based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock.

The Company recognized expense for warrants issued to consultants of $3,000 for both the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012

The Company recognized expense for warrants issued to consultants of $9,000 for both the nine months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.

Changes in Shareholders' Equity

Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

The following are the changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the nine months ended June 30, 2013:

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)



				Additional										Total
	Common Stock			Paid-In			Accumulated			Treasury Stock				Shareholders’
	Shares	Amount		Capital			Deficit			Shares	Amount			Equity
BALANCE, September 31, 2012	9,266	$	9	$	75,207		$	(67,442	)	2	$	(24	)	$	7,750
Director restricted stock grants	52			54										54
Warrants issued to consultants				9										9
Expense related to employee stock option grants				105										105
Fees related to rights offering				(14		)								(14		)
Net loss							(169		)					(169		)
BALANCE, June 30, 2013	9,318	$	9	$	75,361		$	(67,611	)	2	$	(24	)	$	7,735

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company has financial instruments, principally accounts receivable, accounts payable, loan payable, notes payable, and accrued expense. Due to the short term nature of these instruments, DLH estimates that the fair value of all financial instruments at June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 does not differ materially from the aggregate carrying values of these financial instruments recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. In addition, the Company presents certain common stock warrants and embedded conversion features associated with Convertible Debentures and accounts for such derivative financial instruments at fair value (See Note 7).

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and restricted stock grants that vested or are likely to vest during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of basic common shares outstanding, adjusted to reflect potentially dilutive securities.

The effects of common stock equivalents of 1,636,346 and 1,686,346 are anti-dilutive for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. The effects of common stock equivalents of approximately 1,536,346 are anti-dilutive for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2012.