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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)


ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006

or


TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number 000-21240

NEOWARE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)

 

  Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
  23-2705700
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
  
  
  3200 Horizon Drive, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
(Address of principal executive offices)
  19406
(Zip Code)
 
  
  

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 277-8300

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class
  Name of each exchange on which registered

 
Common Stock, par value $.001 per share
(Title of Class)
  NASDAQ Global Market
 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.   Yes    No 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.   Yes   No 

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   NO 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). YES    NO 

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). YES    NO

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant computed by reference to the last reported sale price of the Common Stock as reported on the NASDAQ National Market on December 31, 2005 was approximately $386,177,000. In making such calculation, the registrant does not determine whether any director, officer or other holder of Common Stock is an affiliate for any other purpose.

The number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of September 8, 2006 was 19,944,016.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on November 30, 2006 are incorporated by reference into Part III. Those portions of the Proxy Statement included in response to Item 402(k) and 402(1) of Regulation S-K are not incorporated by reference into Part III.



NEOWARE, INC.

INDEX

 

 

 

 

Page

     

PART I

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Business

3

 

 

 

 

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

12

 

 

 

 

Item 1B.

 

Unresolved Staff Comments

23

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Properties

23

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Legal Proceedings

23

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

23

 

 

 

 

PART II

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

24

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

 

Selected Financial Data

25

 

 

 

 

Item 7.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

25

 

 

 

 

Item 7A.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

36

 

 

 

 

Item 8.

 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

37

 

 

 

 

Item 9.

 

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

37

 

 

 

 

Item 9A.

 

Controls and Procedures

37

 

 

 

 

Item 9B.

 

Other Information

38

 

 

 

 

PART III

 

 

38

 

 

 

 

Item 10.

 

Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

38

 

 

 

 

Item 11.

 

Executive Compensation

39

 

 

 

 

Item 12.

 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

40

 

 

 

 

Item 13.

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

41

 

 

 

 

Item 14.

 

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

41

 

 

 

 

PART IV

 

 

42

 

 

 

 

Item 15.

 

Exhibits, Financial Statement and Schedules

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PART I

Item 1.

Business

Overview

We are a leading global provider of thin client computing solutions. Our thin client software and devices enable organizations to enhance security, improve manageability, increase reliability and lower the up-front and ongoing cost of computing. Our software powers, secures and manages thin client devices and traditional personal computers, enabling these devices to run Windows® and web applications across a network, as well as to connect to mainframes, mid-range, UNIX and Linux systems. We differentiate our thin client computing solutions by using a software-centric approach that is focused on providing standards-based technology that enables our customers to integrate our solutions into their existing IT infrastructure, leveraging their existing investments and lowering the overall cost of deployment and implementation.

We generate revenue primarily from sales of thin client devices, which includes the device and related software, and to a lesser extent from our software sold on a standalone basis for use on thin client devices, personal computers and servers and complementary services such as integration, training and maintenance utilizing our global integration and development centers. To date, sales of standalone software products and services have not exceeded 10% of our consolidated revenues for any period.

We offer a broad range of thin client computing solutions for enterprises of varying sizes and across diverse vertical markets, including the retail, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, transportation, manufacturing, and education industries and multiple levels of government. We sell our products worldwide through our alliances with IBM, Lenovo, NEC, and ClearCube, and other indirect channels such as distributors, resellers and systems integrators, and to a lesser extent through direct sales. Our customers, including those we serve through our alliance and distribution partners, include AutoZone, CVS, Daimler Chrysler, France Telecom, Lockheed Martin, Royal Bank of Canada and the VA Medical Centers. Our international sales are primarily made through distributors and are collectible primarily in US dollars, while the associated operating expenses are payable in foreign currencies. In addition to our principal headquarters in the United States, we maintain offices in Australia, Austria, China, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

In April 2005, in connection with the sale of IBM’s Personal Computing Division to Lenovo Group Limited, we entered into a mirror agreement with Lenovo under which Lenovo can purchase our products under the same terms as IBM. Lenovo sells our products primarily to IBM customers. Our agreement with IBM remains in effect.

Based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Neoware had 179 full time employees as of August 31, 2006.

Industry Background and Trends

Thin client computing is part of a centralized computing architecture that moves processing and data storage from desktops to centrally-managed resources, including servers within an enterprise and outsourced, professionally managed servers. The adoption of thin client computing has grown rapidly in recent years driven by secular trends in the IT industry, including increased adoption of utility computing and on-demand software, as well as growing recognition of the increased security, manageability, reliability and lower total cost of ownership that thin client computing can provide. According to IDC, a leading market research firm, shipments of thin client solutions accounted for global sales of $734 million in 2005 and are expected to grow to approximately $1.3 billion by 2009, representing a compounded annual growth rate of 15.4%. The thin client market is expected to grow in terms of units sold, revenue and as a percentage of the total enterprise PC market, according to IDC.

We believe there are several key drivers that are increasing the adoption of thin client computing:

 

Increased adoption of on-demand and server-based utility computing architectures. In a server-based computing architecture, applications are installed and run on servers, not the desktop, and users can access these applications from desktop or mobile devices, providing the opportunity to improve security, manageability and reliability, and to lower cost. As adoption of on-demand and utility computing grows, an increasing number of enterprises are evaluating thin clients as an alternative to traditional “fat client” personal computers.

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Evolving internal and external security threats. Threats ranging from unauthorized access and data theft to computer viruses capable of crippling the IT infrastructure of entire organizations are major concerns of IT executives today. In addition, the strict security policies demanded by privacy legislation such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) have led to increased spending on the protection of highly sensitive data. Thin client computing solutions can prevent theft or mismanagement of locally stored data since the data is stored on centralized servers. Moreover, enterprises can capitalize on a thin client architecture by deploying security measures rapidly throughout the enterprise from a centralized server in order to combat external security threats such as viruses.

 

Need for manageability in an increasingly heterogeneous IT computing environment. The rapid advances and widespread adoption of distributed computing technologies combined with proprietary legacy systems, has led to heterogeneous hardware and software configurations that require costly maintenance and are increasingly difficult to manage, update and secure. Poorly performing applications and PC instability have been cited by IT professionals as common user complaints. Thin client computing allows IT professionals to centralize the management of applications and minimize the time spent on software upgrades and troubleshooting of individual computers.

 

Increased focus on minimizing the total cost of ownership. IT departments are increasingly faced with tight budgets to address their IT challenges. As a result, IT purchases and deployments must offer low total cost of ownership and demonstrate return on investment. Thin client solutions often involve lower up-front costs than traditional desktop computers, and are also likely to offer lower on-going maintenance and upgrade costs. We believe that thin client devices reduce obsolescence as applications are run on centralized servers, which allow enterprises to upgrade performance at the server instead of replacing the desktop device. According to Gartner, a leading industry analyst firm, thin client solutions can save enterprises up to 40 percent of the ongoing administration costs compared to an equivalent PC solution.

 

Significant advances in bandwidth and networking capabilities. Historically, using a server-based utility computing architecture was constrained due to limited bandwidth and network speed. However, the last few years have seen a considerable improvement in both wide-area network (WAN) and local-area network (LAN) performance due to inexpensive bandwidth and network optimization technologies such that access to the server via the network is a less significant factor in thin client performance. As enterprises’ WANs and LANs have become more prevalent at an affordable cost, server-based utility computing architectures have grown dramatically leading to greater adoption of thin client solutions.

Our Solutions

We provide thin client computing solutions including thin client software and devices. Using a server-based computing architecture, our software, thin client devices and related services are designed to enable enterprises to enhance security, improve manageability, increase reliability, and lower the ongoing cost of computing. By employing industry standard and open-source technologies, and by moving processing to the server to reduce the obsolescence built into standard personal computer architectures, we enable enterprises to leverage utility computing to deploy modern, robust applications with greater security and high performance, often at lower cost than traditional PC-based solutions.

Our solutions include thin client devices, software and services:

Neoware thin client devices. Our thin client devices are built for us by third parties using industry-standard hardware used in the high-volume PC industry. Our thin client devices are bundled with our embedded software, which enables enterprises to run applications on servers and display them across wired or wireless networks. Our thin client devices are available with our software running on top of a choice of Linux, Windows CE or Windows XPe operating systems. We provide a wide range of thin client device platforms designed to address varying enterprise needs.

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Neoware software. Our software products power, secure and manage thin clients and personal computers, stream software on-demand, and integrate mainframe, midrange, UNIX and Linux applications with Windows environments and the Web. Our software solutions include:

 

Neoware Remote Manager is a centralized management platform for thin client devices that offers full remote configuration and control. It is based on industry-standard protocols and can interoperate with three of the industry’s top network management software platforms – IBM Tivoli, Microsoft Systems Management Server and Altiris Deployment Solution. This allows enterprise users to manage our thin clients and their PCs with a single tool.

 

Neoware Image Manager is a software solution that streams Windows operating systems on-demand from a Linux or Windows server to personal computers and thin clients, allowing users to run applications locally while eliminating the need for local storage. As a result, a single virtualized operating system image that contains the operating system and hardware drivers for multiple hardware platforms can be streamed on-demand to any personal computer or thin client, regardless of a device’s hardware configuration. This eliminates the need to manage multiples images as required with other operating system deployment methods.

 

Neoware TeemTalk is our host access terminal emulation software, which is installed on our thin clients and those from other vendors. Neoware TeemTalk software provides users with the ability to connect and communicate with applications on mainframes and midrange systems including servers running proprietary operating systems, UNIX and Linux. Neoware TeemTalk emulates more than 30 different “green-screen” terminals.

 

Neoware embedded Linux solutions. We provide embedded Linux solutions that include Linux thin client software, software to convert PCs into Linux thin clients and a software development environment that enables end users and systems integrators to quickly build robust Linux-based thin client solutions.

Neoware Services. Our global services group provides development, consulting, implementation, training and support to our customers to facilitate deployment and address their specialized needs. With development and integration centers in the US, Austria, China, France, India, Germany and the United Kingdom, our services organization provides end-to-end solutions on a global basis, from evaluating a customer’s network infrastructure to resolving IT problems with the goal of helping customers to better utilize thin client technology.

Competitive Differentiators. We believe the key competitive differentiators of our solutions include:

 

Software-centric approach. We believe that the primary differentiation among thin client solutions is the software, not the hardware. As a result, we focus our development efforts on the software that secures, powers and manages thin clients, and we outsource the design, engineering and manufacturing of our thin client devices to third parties, typically in the Far East. We strive to maintain a technological edge by spending most of our R&D budget on software development, making it possible for us to offer open, secure, reliable, affordable, manageable and upgradeable thin client products that we believe enable customers to protect their investments today and in the future. In addition, this software-centric approach provides us with additional market opportunities, including the ability to turn PCs into thin clients, enabling our customers to leverage their existing investments while enjoying the benefits of thin client computing.

 

Global integration skills and resources. Unlike personal computers, which are often viewed as commodity products, deploying thin client computing requires integration skills and expertise. Large, global enterprise customers often require that we integrate our thin client solutions with their existing IT infrastructure, including their legacy systems. In order to accommodate this need, we have invested in building development and integration centers in each of the major markets in which we sell our products. This allows us to offer integration services to our customers, enabling them to more rapidly deploy our solutions.

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Ownership of thin client software technologies. In contrast with more hardware-oriented competitors that typically license much of the software on their thin client devices, we have invested in developing and acquiring software technologies that are needed for successful thin client deployments. Our software offerings include thin client remote management, terminal emulation, operating system streaming and virtualization, and embedded Linux solutions. In fiscal 2004 we acquired TeemTalk, which enables our thin clients to connect to mainframe, midrange, UNIX and Linux systems, and to emulate more than 30 different “green-screen” terminals. In fiscal 2005 we acquired the streaming and virtualization technology that enables our Neoware Image Manager software to deliver operating systems on-demand to heterogeneous PCs and thin clients from a server. We believe that our ownership of these software technologies enables us to develop better products and to better support our customers.

 

Leading Linux-based solutions. Our security, management and access software are cross-platform, and are available on Windows and Linux operating systems. According to IDC, we are the leading supplier of Linux-based thin client solutions, which can be easily integrated into customer environments, and can run on less powerful, lower-cost hardware than some Windows-based alternatives. Furthermore, our Linux-based thin client solutions provide an intuitive user interface that shields users from the complexity of the Linux operating system. In February 2005 we acquired Mangrove Systems, a company that provided embedded Linux solutions for OEMs, systems integrators and corporate customers. Mangrove’s products included Linux thin client software, software to convert PCs into Linux thin clients, and a software development environment that enables systems integrators to quickly build robust Linux-based thin client solutions. According to IDC, the Linux thin client segment of the PC industry is the fastest-growing segment of the market, and we are the leading provider of this technology.

Our Strategy

Our objective is to be the leading global provider of thin client solutions for enterprise customers by providing a secure, manageable, and cost-effective alternative to traditional PC architectures. Key elements of our strategy include the following:

 

Continue to invest in technology development. We believe that we have developed and acquired the technology to enable a more powerful, secure and cost-effective thin computing architecture. We have a 15-year history of developing this technology and between our own expenditures and those of the companies we have acquired. We will continue to invest in technology development to maintain a global leadership position and drive market share growth.

 

Focus on the enterprise. We believe the most significant market segment for the thin client solution is the enterprise customer. As a result, we have focused our development, sales and marketing efforts on small, medium and large enterprises across a diverse set of vertical markets. Our access to this highly attractive market is considerably enhanced by our relationships with our alliance and distribution partners. We are planning to make significant investments to attract additional enterprise customers and gain market share. These investments will include additions to the sales teams in the United States, Europe and Asia, as well as additional marketing personnel and programs designed to stimulate thin client awareness and lead generation.

 

Enhance channel partnerships. To expand our access to customers, we have developed relationships with third parties that we believe have strong market positions and customer relationships. We have developed alliances with IBM, Lenovo, NEC and ClearCube, all of which sell our products to their customers.

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Expand and deepen our geographic footprint. Our business was historically focused on the U.S. market. In fiscal year 2004, we determined to expand our global footprint as part of a strategic expansion of our development and integration organization through the acquisitions of Maxspeed, Mangrove, Qualystem and ThinTune, as well as through partnerships with global distributors such as NEC, ClearCube and local providers. As a result, we now have a global footprint, with operations in the US, Europe and Asia. We believe that international markets will be a significant source of growth and we intend to continue to increase our presence by expanding our reseller relationships and through select acquisitions.

 

Grow our business through strategic acquisitions. Our acquisition strategy has been focused on expanding our geographic reach, acquiring businesses with technologies that increase our ownership of core intellectual property, and with products that can be sold through our existing channels to the same end-user customers, leveraging our existing organization. We have also sought to augment our software development resources and add to our integration capability on a global basis. We intend to continue to pursue select strategic acquisitions in the future.

 

Capitalize on the growing adoption of industry-standard and open-source technologies. We believe that many enterprise customers are seeking industry-standard technologies, not proprietary solutions that require them to use a single vendor. As a result, we integrate our products into industry-standard solutions, and utilize open-source and other industry-standard technologies. In our supply chain we leverage the high volumes of the PC industry and PC supply chain techniques to lower our costs. We believe our commitment to open-source, cross-platform and industry-standard software technologies, and our use of the high volume supply chain efficiencies of the PC industry, represent significant differentiators and competitive advantages for us.

History and Acquisitions

Our Company was formed in 1995 as the result of a merger between Human Designed Systems, Inc. (HDS), a privately held technology company, and Information Systems Acquisition Corporation (ISAC), a publicly held company. At the time of the merger, we changed the name of the Company to HDS Network Systems, Inc. and, in connection with the license of certain technology to Hitachi Data Systems in 1997 we changed the name of the Company to Neoware Systems, Inc. In December 2005, we changed the name of the Company to Neoware, Inc. to reflect our increased focus on providing software solutions for the thin client market.

In November 2005, we completed the acquisition of Maxspeed, a provider of customized thin client solutions, headquartered in the United States, with research and development in China.

In October 2005, we acquired the thin client business of TeleVideo, located in the United States, including a trademark license, product brands, customer lists, customer contracts and non-competition agreements.

In April 2005, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Qualystem Technology S.A.S., located in France, a provider of software that streams Windows® operating systems on-demand from a server to other servers, personal computers, and thin clients.

In March 2005, we acquired the ThinTune thin client business of eSeSIX Computer, located in Germany, which included customer lists, intellectual property and technology, and also entered into reseller, supplier and non-competition agreements, and acquired all of the outstanding shares of eSeSIX Tech, located in Austria, eSeSIX Computer’s development and engineering affiliate. eSeSIX Computer together with eSeSIX Tech are collectively referred to as the ThinTune thin client business.

In January 2005, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Mangrove Systems S.A.S., located in France, a provider of Linux software solutions. As a result of the Mangrove acquisition, we acquired customer lists, intellectual property and technology and non-compete agreements.

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In September 2004, we acquired the thin client business of Visara International, Inc, located in the United States, including customer lists, intellectual property and technology, and also entered into reseller, supplier and non-competition agreements.

In July 2003 we acquired the TeemTalk host access product and business which included connectivity software for PC and mobile platforms, as well as for thin clients.

In March 2002, we acquired the thin client business of Network Computing Devices, Inc. (NCD), including the ThinSTAR product line.

In January 2002, we entered into a worldwide alliance with IBM Corporation, under which we were designated as the preferred provider of thin client appliance products to IBM and its customers. In addition, we licensed intellectual property from IBM associated with IBM’s thin client appliance products.

In December 2001, we acquired all of the assets and assumed substantially all of the liabilities of Telcom Assistance Center Corporation, d/b/a ACTIV-e Solutions, a full service information technology consulting company in the server-based computing marketplace.

In June 2001, we purchased the thin client business of Boundless Technologies, Inc., which included the Capio product line, associated software and intellectual property and access to the Capio distribution and customer databases.

Customers

Our customers span a wide range of industries, including retail, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, education, financial services, government, manufacturing and telecommunications.

The following table sets forth sales to customers comprising 10% or more of our net revenue:

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Net revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lenovo

 

17

%

5

%

*

 

IBM

 

*

 

14

%

18

%

North American customer

 

11

%

*

 

*

 

North American distributor

 

*

 

10

%

*

 

European distributor

 

*

 

*

 

10

%

(*)

Amounts do not exceed 10% for such period

Under the IBM and Lenovo agreements, IBM and Lenovo sell Neoware-branded products to their customers. During the sales process, our sales and integration personnel work directly with the end customers, along with the support of IBM and Lenovo salespeople, thereby developing ongoing relationships with the customers. The strategy of selling Neoware-branded products and developing ongoing relationships with the end customers was designed to mitigate the risk of customer concentration from sales through IBM and Lenovo.

IBM, Lenovo and our distributors resell our products to individual resellers and end-users. The percentage of revenue derived from IBM, Lenovo, individual distributors, resellers or end-users can vary significantly from period to period. In addition to our direct sales to IBM and Lenovo, IBM, Lenovo and their resellers can purchase our products through distributors. Furthermore, IBM and Lenovo can influence an end-user’s decision to purchase our products even though the end-user may not purchase our products through IBM or Lenovo. While it is difficult to quantify the net revenues associated with these purchases, we believe that these sales are significant and can vary significantly from quarter to quarter.

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Product Development

We believe that our ability to expand the market for our products will depend in large part upon our ability to develop cross-platform enhancements to the Windows and Linux operating systems, and to continue to develop new software and hardware products that incorporate the latest improvements in performance, capability and manageability targeted specifically at host access and server-based computing environments. Accordingly, we are committed to investing significant resources in software development activities. During fiscal 2006, 2005 and 2004, research and development expenses totaled $6.0 million, $3.9 million and $2.8 million, respectively. In addition, we have acquired technology in connection with our acquisitions and our alliance with IBM.

We significantly expanded our development resources during fiscal 2006 and 2005 with the acquisitions of Maxspeed, which has technical resources located in Shanghai, China, Mangrove Systems S.A.S. and Qualystem Technology S.A.S., which are located in France, and the ThinTune thin client business, which provides technical and support resources in Austria and Germany. In addition, we entered into an alliance with Parrus IT Solutions, an IT provider located in India, which expands our distribution, customer service, and technical support capabilities for the India market.

Our current research and development programs include:

 

Development of enhancements to the Windows CE, XP Embedded and Linux operating systems designed to make them more manageable and secure in server-based computing environments.

 

Development of server-based remote management software designed to manage the wide-scale deployments of large numbers of network-connected personal computers and thin client appliances.

 

Development of our TeemTalk host access product line, which provides connectivity to mainframes, minicomputers, UNIX and legacy servers from thin clients, personal computers and UNIX workstations.

 

Development of our Neoware Image Manger software, which streams applications and Windows® operating systems on-demand from a Linux or Windows server to personal computers and thin clients, allowing users to run applications locally while eliminating the need for local storage.

 

Development of additional thin client devices for specialized applications such as our e900 industrialized thin client, which was introduced in fiscal 2006, and a new wireless laptop thin client device introduced in September 2006.

There can be no assurance that any of these development efforts will result in the introduction of new products or that any such products will be commercially successful.

Marketing and Sales

We sell our products and services worldwide through our direct sales force, distributors, our alliances with IBM, Lenovo, NEC and ClearCube, as well as other indirect channels, such as resellers and systems integrators. In addition to our headquarters in the United States, we maintain offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Austria, China, and Australia. Our international sales of thin client products are primarily made through distributors and resellers and are collectible primarily in US dollars, while the associated operating expenses are payable in foreign currencies.

The principal objectives of our marketing strategy are to grow the thin client segment of the PC market, increase awareness of the benefits of our products, maintain our position as a recognized innovator in the thin client segment of the PC market and differentiate our products from alternative types of devices, including personal computers. Our marketing activities include participation in trade shows and conferences, advertising, press relations with leading trade publications and the publication of technical articles. We are planning to make significant investments to attract additional enterprise customers and gain market share. These investments will include additions to the sales teams in the United States, Europe and Asia, as well as additional marketing personnel and programs designed to stimulate thin client awareness and lead generation.

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We utilize distributors for our products throughout the world, and have relationships with distributors in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Scandinavia, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Russia, Israel, India, Egypt, Latvia, Korea, Philippines, New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, South Africa, South America, and elsewhere.

Net revenues from sales outside of the United States, primarily in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), represented approximately 33%, 40% and 44% of net revenues, respectively, in fiscal 2006, 2005 and 2004. A substantial portion of our international sales are transacted in US dollars, although the prices of our products are based upon the market price for alternative products, including personal computers, in each market.

Service and Support

We provide systems integration services and technical support at customers’ sites, as well as via telephone and electronic mail. Our technical support specialists provide assistance in diagnosing problems and assisting with integrating our products with servers, networks and application software.

We typically warrant our thin client appliance products against defects in materials and workmanship for three years after purchase by the end user. To date, we have not encountered any material product maintenance problems.

Our products are typically not returnable by customers after they are sold. Demonstration units sold to customers under our ezDemo program are returnable within 30 days of shipment. Certain of our distributors have the right to return a limited number of products to us, based upon their sales volume in prior periods. These returns must be accompanied by a corresponding sales order of equivalent or greater value.

Competition

The thin client segment of the personal computer market is characterized by changing technology and evolving industry standards. We experience significant competition from suppliers of personal computers, as well as other providers of thin client appliance products.

Competitive products are offered by a number of established computer manufacturers, including Dell Computer, Hewlett Packard, Sun Microsystems and Wyse Technology. In addition, IBM, Lenovo and other PC companies sell personal computer and server products that can compete with our offerings. Personal computers can be configured with software, such as an ICA client from Citrix Systems, or an RDP client from Microsoft, that allows them to operate as thin client appliances. Thin client appliances compete favorably on a price/performance basis with personal computers and offer cost advantages in initial system installation, as well as subsequent system upgrading and administration. However, the significant market presence and reputation of personal computer manufacturers, and customers’ perceptions regarding their need for desktop application processing capability, constitute obstacles to the penetration of the personal computer portion of the market by thin client appliance suppliers. Increased competition could result in price reductions, reduced profit margins and loss of market share, which would adversely affect our operating results.

Some of our competitors have substantially greater name recognition, engineering, manufacturing and marketing capabilities and greater financial resources than we do. We believe that the principal competitive factors among suppliers include technical expertise, software capabilities, breadth of product line, product price/performance, investment protection, network expertise, service and support, and market presence. We believe that we compete favorably with respect to these factors.

At the low end of the commercial segment of the desktop computer market, we compete with suppliers of ASCII and 3270 compatible terminals. These products do not offer the graphics and windowing capabilities offered by our products, but are still appealing to certain customers. We believe that thin client appliances have become increasingly competitive with ASCII and 3270 terminal systems and replacement of such terminal systems represents a substantial market for our products.

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Manufacturing and Suppliers

We provide our software and management tools on thin client appliances designed, manufactured and assembled for us by third parties. We primarily depend upon a supplier based in Taiwan with operations in China for our thin client appliance products. We have entered into an agreement with this supplier, pursuant to which the parties are only committed to purchase and manufacture products under individually accepted purchase orders. We also depend on a limited number of sole source suppliers for several other products and components. In addition to this supplier, we purchase thin client products from additional thin client device manufacturers in China, Korea and in the United States.

Our thin client appliances utilize industry-standard hardware components used in the high-volume PC industry. We believe that this lowers the cost of designing and manufacturing our products and allows us to continue to lower the cost of our products as the costs of personal computers decline. We use this strategy to compete with other companies that design and manufacture their own proprietary hardware. We believe that this strategy has allowed us to lower the cost of our products and operations, and has allowed us to increase sales.

Proprietary Rights and Licenses

We believe that our success will depend primarily on the innovative skills, technical competence and marketing abilities of our personnel as well as the ownership of our intellectual property. We currently hold one patent and have three patent filings pending, and we have recently initiated a patent program under which we will endeavor to protect our proprietary software.

Certain technology used in our products is licensed from third parties, either on a non-royalty-bearing basis or on a royalty-bearing basis. Generally, such licenses grant us non-exclusive, worldwide rights with respect to the subject technology and terminate upon a material breach. We have licensed technology from IBM, Citrix Systems, Inc., and Microsoft Corporation.

Employees

As of August 31, 2006, we had 179 full time employees.

Other Information

Our Internet website is located at http://www.neoware.com. We make available free of charge on our website our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. Other than the information expressly set forth in this annual report, the information contained, or referred to, on our website is not incorporated into this annual report.

We have adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to our employees, officers and directors. The Code of Ethics is available on our website, under “http://investor.neoware.com/pages/ethics.html.” Amendments to and waivers from the Code of Ethics will also be disclosed promptly on the website. In addition, stockholders may request a printed copy of the Code of Ethics, free of charge, by contacting our Vice President of Human Resources and General Counsel at:

Neoware, Inc.

Attention: Vice President of Human Resources and General Counsel

3200 Horizon Drive

King of Prussia, PA 19406

The public may also read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet website that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers, such as Neoware, that file electronically with the SEC. The SEC’s Internet site is located at http://www.sec.gov.

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Item 1A.

Risk Factors

Our future results may be affected by industry trends and specific risks in our business. Some of the factors that could materially affect our future results include those described below. Operating results for a particular future period are difficult to predict and, therefore, prior results are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected in future periods. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition include, but are not limited to, the following:

The success of our strategy depends on our ability to attract, retain and grow our business with large enterprise customers.

We must retain and continue to expand our ability to reach and sell enterprise customers by implementing our sales and marketing initiatives, adding effective channel partners and expanding our integration services. Our inability to attract and retain enterprise customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Large enterprise customers usually request special pricing and generally have longer sales cycles, which could negatively impact our revenues, and longer sales cycles could affect our ability to predict our revenues for any particular period. Additionally, as we implement our new sales and marketing initiatives in an attempt to attract and penetrate enterprise customers, we will need to increase our operating expenses. These efforts may not proportionally increase our operating revenues and could reduce our profits.

Our sales cycle for large-scale deployments to large enterprise customers makes it difficult to predict when these sales will occur, and we may not be able to sustain these sales on a predictable basis. We often have a long sales cycle for these large enterprise sales because:

 

our sales personnel generally need to explain and demonstrate the benefits of a large-scale deployment of our products to potential and existing customers prior to sale;

 

our technical personnel typically spend a significant amount of time assisting potential customers in their testing and evaluation of our products and services and in integrating the products to suit their needs;

 

our large-scale customers are typically large and medium size organizations that carefully research their technology needs and the many potential projects prior to making capital expenditures for IT infrastructure; and

 

before making a purchase, our potential customers usually must obtain approvals from various levels of decision makers within their organizations, and this process can be lengthy.

The long sales cycle and our lack of visibility into when these sales to enterprise customers could occur may make it difficult to predict the quarter in which sales will occur, or whether they will be completed. Delays in sales could cause significant variability in our revenue and operating results for any particular period. This uneven sales pattern also will affect our inventory management and logistics costs. If predicted demand is substantially greater than orders, there will be excess inventory. Alternatively, if orders substantially exceed predicted demand, we may not be able to fulfill all of the orders received.

Our success may depend on our ability to attract, retain and grow our business with small and medium sized customers.

In order to successfully attract new customer segments and expand our existing relationships with enterprise customers, we must reach and retain small- and medium-sized customers and smaller project initiatives within our large enterprise customers. We have begun a sales and marketing initiative to reach these customers. We cannot guarantee that our small- and medium-sized customer sales and marketing initiatives will be successful. Our failure to attract and retain small- and medium-sized customers and smaller project initiatives within our large enterprise customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Additionally, as we implement our sales and marketing initiatives in our attempt to attract and retain small- and medium-sized customers and smaller project initiatives within our large enterprise customers, we will need to increase our operating expenses. These efforts may not proportionally increase our operating revenues and could reduce our profits.

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Because we rely on resellers and distributors, including IBM and Lenovo, to sell our products, our revenues could be negatively impacted if these companies do not continue to purchase products from us.

We cannot be certain that we will be able to attract or retain resellers or distributors to market our products effectively. None of our current resellers or distributors, including IBM and Lenovo, are obligated to continue selling our products or to sell our new products, and none are precluded from selling competing products. We cannot be certain that any resellers or distributors will continue to represent our products or that our resellers or distributors will devote a sufficient amount of effort and resources to selling our products. We need to expand our indirect sales channels, and if we fail to do so, our growth could be limited. A number of our distributors resell to their own networks of channel partners with whom we have no direct relationship. Our distribution channel could be affected by disruptions in the relationships of and with our channel partners and their networks.

We derive a substantial portion of our revenue from sales made directly to IBM customers through Lenovo and through our other distributors. A significant portion of our other revenue is derived from sales to resellers. If Lenovo or our other distributors were to discontinue sales of our products or reduce their sales efforts, or if IBM salespeople were to reduce their attention to our products, it could adversely affect our operating results. In addition, the continued viability and financial condition of our distributors could deteriorate and may not be able to withstand changes in business conditions, including economic weakness, which could lead to significant delays in their payments to us or defaults on their payment obligations. Additionally, we could experience disruptions in the distribution of our products if our distributors’ financial conditions or operations weaken. Any significant delays, defaults or disruptions could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. For example, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, one of our German distributors experienced significant financial difficulties and has since declared insolvency, which caused us to reverse revenues in the amount of $675,000 invoiced in April through June 2006 and to add $385,000 to our reserve for doubtful accounts.

As a result of our alliances with IBM and Lenovo, we rely on those parties for distribution of our products to their customers. Sales directly to Lenovo accounted for 17% of our net sales during fiscal 2006. IBM and Lenovo are under no obligation to continue to actively market our products. In addition to our direct sales to IBM and Lenovo, IBM and Lenovo can purchase our products through individual distributors and/or resellers. Furthermore, IBM can influence an end-user’s decisions to purchase our products even though the end-user may not purchase our products through IBM or Lenovo. While it is difficult to quantify the net revenues associated with these purchases, we believe that these sales could be significant and can vary significantly from quarter to quarter.

Our business could be adversely affected if we are unable to expand and diversify our distribution channels.

We currently intend to continue to expand our distribution channels by expanding our sales with resellers, distributors and systems integrators. In addition, an integral part of our strategy is to expand and diversify our base of channel relationships by adding more channel partners with abilities to reach large enterprise customers and to sell our newer products. This will require additional resources, as we will need to expand our internal sales and service coverage of these customers and our marketing personnel. If we fail in these efforts and cannot expand or diversify our distribution channels, our revenues and profits could be adversely affected. In addition to this expansion and diversification of our base, we will need to maintain channel partners who cater to smaller customers. We may need to add distribution partners to maintain customer satisfaction and a steady or increasing adoption rate of our products, which could increase our operating expenses. We intend to invest significant resources to develop these channels, which could reduce our profits if our efforts do not result in increases in our revenues.

If we are unable to continue generating substantial revenues from international sales and effectively managing our international operations our business could be adversely affected.

We derive a substantial portion of our revenue from international sales primarily in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and we recently began marketing and selling activities in China and other parts of Asia. Our international activities, primarily in EMEA, accounted for approximately 33% of revenues during fiscal 2006. In addition, a portion of our operations consists of manufacturing, software and product development, and sales activities outside of the U.S. Our ability to sell our products and conduct our operations internationally is subject to a number of risks. General economic and political conditions and the imposition of governmental controls in each country, including governmental restrictions on the transfer of funds to us from our operations outside the United States, including restrictions in China, could adversely affect our operations and demand for our products and services in these markets. We may also experience reduced intellectual property and contract rights protection as a result of different business practices in certain countries, which could have an adverse effect on our business and financial results. Although most of our international sales are denominated in U.S. Dollars, currency exchange rate fluctuations could result in lower demand for our products or lower pricing resulting in reduced revenue and margins, as well as currency translation losses. In addition, a weakening Dollar has resulted in increased costs for our international operations (which are mostly determined in local currencies), and could result in greater costs for our international operations in the future. In addition, concerns about terrorism or an outbreak of epidemic diseases such as avian influenza or severe acute respiratory syndrome, could have a negative effect on travel and our business operations, and could result in adverse consequences on our international operations.

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Changes to and compliance with a variety of foreign laws and regulations may increase our cost of doing business in these jurisdictions. We incur additional legal compliance costs associated with our international operations and could become subject to legal penalties in foreign countries if we do not comply with local laws and regulations which may be substantially different from those in the United States. In many foreign countries, particularly those with developing economies, it is common to engage in business practices that are prohibited by United States regulations applicable to us, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and any violations of such laws by our employees or contractors could have a material adverse effect on our business. Trade protection measures and import and export licensing requirements subject us to additional regulation and may prevent us from shipping products to a particular market, and increase our operating costs. In addition, our future results could be adversely affected by difficulties in staffing, and coordinating communications among and managing our international operations, which have significantly expanded and become more complex as a result of the European acquisitions completed in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2005.

While we sell our products worldwide, one component of our strategy is to expand our sales efforts in China, India and other countries with large populations and propensities for adopting new technologies. We have limited experience with sales and marketing in some of these countries. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in marketing and selling our products in all of our targeted international markets. If our international efforts are not successful, our business growth and results of operations could be harmed.

Our business is dependent on customer adoption of thin client devices as an alternative to personal computers, and a decrease in their rates of adoption could adversely affect our ability to increase our revenues.

We are dependent on the growing use of thin client devices to increase our revenues. If thin client devices are not accepted by corporations as an alternative to personal computers, the result would be slower than anticipated revenue growth or even a decline in our revenues.

Thin client devices have historically represented a very small percentage of the overall PC market, and, if sales do not grow as a percentage of the PC market, or if the overall PC market were to decline, our revenues might not grow or might decline. Alternatively, if the market were to grow faster than expected, it could lead PC manufacturers to the thin client device segment of the PC market, which would increase competition and could harm our results.

Our acquisition and alliance activities could disrupt our ongoing business, and we may not be able to successfully complete and integrate future acquisitions we may complete, which may materially adversely affect our growth and our operating results.

As part of our business strategy, we frequently engage in discussions with third parties regarding, and enter into agreements relating to, possible acquisitions, strategic alliances and outsourcing transactions in order to further our business objectives. In order to pursue this strategy successfully, we must identify suitable candidates for these transactions, complete these transactions, some of which may be large and complex, and manage post-closing issues such as the integration of acquired companies or employees. We may, in order to integrate acquired businesses or employees, incur significant integration and restructuring costs, both one-time and on a recurring basis. Integration and other risks of acquisitions, strategic alliances and outsourcing transactions can be more pronounced for larger and more complicated transactions, or if multiple transactions are pursued simultaneously. However, if we fail to identify and complete successfully transactions that further our strategic objectives, we may be required to expend resources to develop products and technology internally, we may be at a competitive disadvantage or we may be adversely affected by negative market perceptions, any of which may have a material adverse effect on our revenue and selling, general and administrative expenses.

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Since June 2001, we have completed ten acquisitions and entered into alliances with IBM and Lenovo, and we plan to make additional acquisitions, some of which may be large and complex, as part of our growth strategy. There is no assurance that we will derive benefits from the three European acquisitions we completed in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2005, the TeleVideo or Maxspeed acquisitions we completed in the first half of fiscal 2006 or future acquisitions we pursue. We may be unable to retain key employees or key business relationships of the acquired businesses, consolidate IT infrastructures, integrate accounting controls, policies and procedures, manage supply chain integration, combine administrative, research and development and other operations, eliminate duplicative facilities and personnel, which could result in significant costs and expenses, and combine product offerings, and integration of the businesses may divert the attention and resources of our management. Our failure to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our operations could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition. Even if such acquisitions are successfully integrated, we may not receive the expected benefits of the transactions if we find that the acquired business does not further our business strategy or that we paid more than what the business was worth. Managing the completion and integration of acquisitions and alliances requires management resources, which may divert our attention from other business operations. In addition, we may lack experience operating in the geographic market of the business acquired. As a result, the effects of any completed or future transactions on financial results may differ from our expectations. These transactions may result in significant costs and expenses, including severance payments and additional compensation to executives and other key personnel, charges related to the elimination of duplicative facilities, assumed liabilities, and legal, accounting and financial advisory fees. In connection with completing acquisitions, we may issue shares of our common stock, potentially creating dilution for our existing stockholders. During fiscal 2004, we spent approximately $1.6 million pursuing acquisitions that we did not complete. We intend to continue to pursue acquisitions, and if we do not complete them, the cost of pursuing acquisitions will impact our profitability.

Because we depend on sole source, limited source and foreign source suppliers for the design and manufacture of our thin client products and for key components in our thin client products, we are susceptible to supply shortages that could prevent us from shipping customer orders on time, if at all, and result in lost sales. In addition, our outsourcing activities for other functions may fail to reduce costs and may disrupt operations.

We depend upon single source suppliers for the design and manufacture of our thin client device products and for several of the components in them. We also depend on limited sources to supply several other industry standard components. The third party designers and manufacturers of our thin client products have access to our intellectual property which increases the risk of infringement or misappropriation of this intellectual property.

We primarily rely on foreign suppliers, which subjects us to risks associated with foreign operations such as the imposition of unfavorable governmental controls or other trade restrictions, changes in tariffs, political instability and currency fluctuations. A weakening dollar could result in greater costs to us for our components. Severe acute respiratory syndrome, avian influenza and similar medical crises could also disrupt manufacturing processes and result in quarantines being imposed in the future.

We have in the past experienced and may in the future experience shortages of, or difficulties in acquiring, certain components. A significant portion of our revenues is derived from the sale of thin client devices that are bundled with our software. Third parties design and produce these thin client devices for us, and we typically do not have long-term supply contracts with them obligating them to continue producing products for us. The absence of such agreements means that, with little or no notice, these suppliers could refuse to continue to manufacture all or some of our products that we require or change the terms under which they manufacture our products. If our suppliers were to stop manufacturing our products, we might be unable to replace the lost manufacturing capacity on a timely basis. If we experience shortages of these products, or of their components, we may not be able to deliver our products to our customers, and our revenues would decline. If these suppliers were to change the terms under which they manufacture for us, our manufacturing costs could increase and our cost of revenues could increase, resulting in a decline in gross margins. If we were unable to adequately address the supply issues, we might have to reengineer some products resulting in further costs and delays. In addition, a failure of our suppliers to maintain their viability and financial condition could result in changes in payment and other terms of our relationships and their inability to produce and deliver our products on time and in sufficient quantities. During fiscal 2005, we accommodated one of our suppliers by purchasing products for inventory in advance of our contractual obligations due to the supplier’s cash liquidity constraints, which increased inventory and decreased cash balances. Additionally, a domestic supplier that we added in fiscal 2005 required an advance payment of $1.1 million at June 30, 2005, which was recorded as a prepaid expense, to fund a portion of the initial start up production quantities related to a larger order. Finally, if one of our suppliers failed to maintain viability, we would likely be required to honor warranties granted by them to our customers for products sold by us, which would increase our costs.

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In addition to using third party suppliers for the manufacture of our products and supply of our components, to achieve additional cost savings or operational benefits, we have expanded, and may in the future expand, our outsourcing activities where we believe a third party may be able to provide those services in a more efficient manner. In fiscal 2006, we entered into a relationship with a third-party company that provides CRM software and services to us on an outsourced basis. To the extent that we rely on partners or third party service providers for the provision of software development services and key business process functions, we may incur increased business continuity risks. We may no longer be able to exercise control over some aspects of software development and the development, support or maintenance of operations and processes, including the internal controls associated with our business operations and processes, which could adversely affect our business. If we are unable to effectively develop and implement our outsourcing strategy, we may not realize cost structure efficiencies and our operating and financial results could be materially adversely affected. In addition, if our third party service providers experience business difficulties or are unable to provide the services as anticipated, we may need to seek alternative service providers or resume providing such services internally which could be costly and time consuming and have an adverse material effect on our operating and financial results.

Our ability to accurately forecast our quarterly sales is limited, although our costs are relatively fixed in the short term, and we expect our business to be affected by rapid technological change, which may adversely affect our quarterly operating results.

Our ability to accurately forecast our quarterly sales is limited, which makes it difficult to predict the quarterly revenues that we will recognize. In addition, most of our operating expenses are for personnel and facilities, which are relatively fixed in the short term. If we have a shortfall in revenues in relation to our expenses, we may be unable to reduce our operating expenses quickly enough to avoid losses. As a result, our quarterly operating results could fluctuate.

Future operating results will continue to be subject to quarterly fluctuations based on a wide variety of factors, including:

 

Linearity - Our quarterly sales have historically reflected a pattern in which a disproportionate percentage of sales occur in the last month of the quarter due to typical customer buying patterns in the IT industry. This pattern makes prediction of revenues and earnings for each financial period especially difficult and uncertain and increases the risk of unanticipated variations in quarterly results and financial condition;

 

Significant Orders - We are subject to variances in our quarterly operating results because of the fluctuations in the timing of our receipt of large orders. If even a small number of large orders are delayed until after a quarter ends, or do not materialize, our operating results could vary substantially from quarter to quarter and net income could be substantially less than expected. Conversely, if even a small number of large orders are completed in an earlier quarter than that which was anticipated, our revenues and net income could be substantially higher than expected, making it possible that sales and net income in future periods may decline sequentially. Further, if orders substantially exceed predicted demand, we may not be able to fulfill all of the orders received in the last few weeks of the quarter;

 

Seasonality – We have experienced seasonal reductions in business activity in some quarters based upon customer activity and based upon our partners’ seasonality. This pattern has generally resulted in lower sales in our first and third quarters than in the prior sequential quarters; and

 

Stock-based compensation expense - Starting in the quarter ended September 30, 2005, we began recording stock-based compensation expense as calculated under SFAS No. 123R. The non-cash impact of stock-based compensation expense during fiscal 2006 was $3.4 million. Such amounts may change as a result of additional grants, forfeitures, modifications in assumptions and other factors.

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There are factors that may affect the market acceptance of our products, some of which are beyond our control, including the following:

 

the growth and changing requirements of the thin client segment of the PC market;

 

the quality, price, performance and total cost of ownership of our products compared to personal computers;

 

the availability, price, quality and performance of competing products and technologies; and

 

the successful development of our relationships with software providers, original equipment manufacturers and existing and potential channel partners.

We may not succeed in developing and marketing our software and thin client device products and our operating results may decline as a result. Additionally, we plan to increase our sales and marketing expenses for our products and these efforts may not proportionately increase our sales, resulting in reduced profitability.

Our gross margins can vary significantly, based upon a variety of factors. If we are unable to sustain adequate gross margins we may be unable to reduce operating expenses in the short term, resulting in losses.

Our gross margins can vary significantly from quarter to quarter depending on average selling prices, fixed costs in relation to revenue levels and the mix of our business, including the percentage of revenues derived from various thin client device models, software, third party products and consulting services. Our gross profit margin also varies in response to competitive market conditions as well as periodic fluctuations in the cost of memory and other significant components. The PC market in which we compete remains very competitive, and although we intend to continue our efforts to reduce the cost of our products, there can be no certainty that we will not be required to reduce prices of our products without compensating reductions in the cost to produce our products in order to maintain or increase our market share or to meet competitors’ price reductions. Our marketing strategy is targeted at increasing the size of the thin client segment of the PC industry, in part by lowering prices to make thin clients more competitive with personal computers, and in addition by selling a larger percentage of products to large enterprise customers, who typically demand lower prices because of their volume purchases. This strategy has resulted in, and the implementation of our new sales and marketing initiatives may in the future result in, a decline in our gross margins. Additionally, we have certain products, including our Neoware e900 product line, which has higher average selling prices but lower percentage gross margins than our traditional products. If our sales do not continue to increase as a result of these strategies, our profitability will decline, and we may experience losses.

During the past several years, we have increased operating expenses significantly as a foundation for us to stimulate our growth and growth in our market, and we expect to increase our operating expenses during fiscal 2007, including increases needed to implement our new sales and marketing initiatives. If we do not increase revenues or appropriately manage further increases in operating expenses, our profitability will suffer.

Our business has grown through both internal expansion and business acquisitions, and, as a result, we have significantly increased our operating expenses. If our revenues fail to increase as we increase our operating expenses, our profits may decline. Additionally, this growth has put pressure on our infrastructure, internal systems and managerial resources. The number of our employees increased from 140 full-time employees at August 31, 2005 to 179 full-time employees at August 31, 2006. Our new employees include a number of senior executive officers and other key managerial, technical, sales and marketing personnel, as well as international employees, and we intend to hire a significant number of additional sales and marketing personnel during fiscal 2007. To manage our growth effectively, we must continue to improve and expand our infrastructure, including operating and administrative systems and controls, and continue managing and integrating our personnel in an efficient manner. Our business may be adversely affected if we do not integrate and train our new employees quickly and effectively and coordinate among our executive, engineering, finance, marketing, sales, operations and customer support organizations. In addition, because of the growth of our international operations, we now have facilities located in multiple countries, and we have limited experience coordinating a geographically separated organization. If we are unable to effectively manage our growth, our business and operating results could be adversely affected.

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Our business may suffer if it is alleged or found that we have infringed the intellectual property rights of others.

In the course of our business, we receive notices from third parties claiming that we are infringing upon their intellectual property rights. We evaluate the validity of the claims and determine whether we will negotiate licenses to use the technology. Even if we believe that the claims are without merit, responding to such claims can be time consuming, result in costly litigation, divert management’s attention and resources and cause us to incur significant expenses. There is no assurance, in the event of such claims, that we would be able to enter into a licensing arrangement on acceptable terms or that litigation would not occur. In the event that there were a temporary or permanent injunction entered prohibiting us from marketing or selling certain of our products, or a successful claim of infringement against us requiring us to pay royalties to a third party, and we failed to develop or license a substitute technology, our business, results of operations or financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

In addition, certain products or technologies developed by us, including for example the Linux-based products, may incorporate so-called “open source” software. Open source software is typically licensed for use at no initial charge, but certain open source software licenses impose on the licensee of the applicable open source software certain requirements to license or make available to others both the open source software as well as the software that relates to, or interacts with, the open source software. Our ability to commercialize products or technologies incorporating open source software may be restricted as a result of using such open source software because, among other reasons:

 

open source license terms may be ambiguous and may result in being subject to unanticipated obligations regarding our products and technologies;

 

competitors may have improved access to information that may help them develop competitive products;

 

open source software cannot be protected under trade secret law; and

 

it may be difficult for us to accurately determine the origin of the open source code and whether the open source software in fact infringes third party intellectual property rights.

Thin client device products, like personal computers, are subject to rapid technological change due to changing operating system software and network hardware and software configurations, and our products could be rendered obsolete by new technologies.

The PC market is characterized by rapid technological change, frequent new product introductions, uncertain product life cycles, changes in customer demands and evolving industry standards. Our products could be rendered obsolete if products based on new technologies are introduced or new industry standards emerge.

We may not be able to preserve the value of our products’ intellectual property because other vendors could challenge our intellectual property rights.

Our products are differentiated from those of our competitors by our internally developed technology that is incorporated into our products. We rely upon patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws in the United States and similar laws in other countries, and agreements with our employees, customers, suppliers and other parties, to establish and maintain our intellectual property rights. However, any of our intellectual property rights could be challenged, invalidated or circumvented, which could result in costly product redesign efforts, discontinuance of certain product offerings or other competitive harm. Further, the laws of certain countries do not protect our proprietary rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States. Therefore, in certain jurisdictions in which we operate or in which we have outsourced operations we may be unable to protect our proprietary technology adequately against unauthorized third-party copying or use, which could adversely affect our competitive position and cause us to incur substantial legal fees. If we are unable to protect our intellectual property, other vendors could sell products with features similar to ours, and this could reduce demand for our products, which would harm our operating results.

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We may not be able to effectively compete against PC and thin client providers as a result of their greater financial resources and brand awareness.

In the desktop PC market, we face significant competition from makers of traditional personal computers, many of which are larger companies that have greater name recognition than we have. In addition, we face significant competition from thin client providers, including Hewlett Packard, Wyse Technology and other, smaller companies. Increased competition may negatively affect our business and future operating results by leading to price reductions, higher selling expenses or a reduction in our market share. Our strategy to seek to increase our share of the overall PC market by targeting our core markets may create increased pressure, including pricing pressure, on certain of our thin client device products. While we believe that this will enable us to increase our revenues, there is no assurance that we will be successful in this approach. In fact, our implementation of this strategy may result in reductions in gross and operating margins as we compete to attract business. Our inability to successfully implement this strategy could have an adverse impact on our revenues.

Our future competitive performance depends on a number of factors, including our ability to:

 

continually develop and introduce new products and services with better prices and performance than offered by our competitors in the PC market;

 

offer a wide range of products; and

 

offer high-quality products and services.

If we are unable to offer products and services that compete successfully with the products and services offered by our competitors in the PC market, our business and our operating results would be harmed. In addition, if in responding to competitive pressures, we are forced to lower the prices of our products and services and we are unable to reduce our costs, our business and operating results would be harmed.

As the market for our products and services continues to develop, additional companies, including companies with significant market presence in the computer software, hardware and networking industries, could enter the market in which we compete and further intensify competition. In addition, we believe that price competition could become a more significant competitive factor in the future. As a result, we may not be able to maintain our historic prices and margins, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Actions taken by the SCO Group (SCO) could impact the sale of our Linux products, negatively affecting sales of some of our products.

SCO has taken legal action against IBM and certain other corporations, and sent letters to Linux customers alleging that certain Linux kernels infringe on SCO’s Unix intellectual property and other rights, and that SCO intends to aggressively protect those rights. While we are not a party to any legal proceeding with SCO, since some of our products use Linux as their operating system, SCO’s allegations, regardless of merit, could adversely affect sales of such products. SCO has brought claims against certain end user customers of the Linux operating system and threatened to bring claims against other end-users of Linux for copyright violations arising out of the facts alleged in SCO’s lawsuit against IBM. Some of these claims could be indemnified under indemnities we have given or may give to certain customers. In the event that claims for indemnification are brought against the customers that we have indemnified, we could incur expenses reimbursing the customers for their costs, and if the claims were successful, for damages.

In order to continue to grow our revenues, we may need to hire additional executives and personnel.

In order to continue to develop and market our line of thin client devices, we may need to hire additional executives and other personnel, including the additional sales and marketing employees we plan to hire to help implement our sales and marketing initiatives. Competition for employees is significant and we may experience difficulty in attracting qualified people.

Future growth that we may experience will place a significant strain on our management, systems and resources. To manage the anticipated growth of our operations, we may be required to:

 

improve existing and implement new operational, financial and management information controls, reporting systems and procedures;

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hire, train and manage additional qualified personnel; and

 

establish relationships with additional suppliers and partners while maintaining our existing relationships.

We rely on the services of certain key personnel, and those persons’ knowledge of our business and technical expertise would be difficult to replace.

Our products, technologies and operations are complex and we are substantially dependent upon the continued service of our existing personnel. The loss of any of our key employees could adversely affect our business and profits and slow our product development processes. We generally do not have employment contracts, including non-competition agreements, with our key employees. Further, we do not maintain key person life insurance on any of our employees.

If we determine that any of our goodwill or intangible assets, including technology purchased in acquisitions, are impaired, we would be required to take a charge to earnings, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

As a result of our completed and potential future acquisitions, we anticipate that we may have a significant amount of goodwill and other intangible assets, such as product and core technology, related to these acquisitions. We periodically evaluate our intangible assets, including goodwill, for impairment. As of June 30, 2006, we had $41.3 million of goodwill and $12.2 million of intangible assets. We review for impairment annually, or sooner if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount could exceed fair value. Fair values are based on discounted cash flows using a discount rate determined by our management to be consistent with industry discount rates and the risks inherent in our current business model. Due to uncertain market conditions and potential changes in our strategy and product portfolio, it is possible that the forecasts we use to support our goodwill could change in the future, which could result in non-cash charges that would adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. If we are required to write down or write off all or a portion of those assets, or if financial analysts or investors believe we may need to take such action in the future, our stock price and operating results could be materially adversely affected.

We might repatriate cash from our foreign subsidiaries, which could result in additional income taxes that could negatively impact our results of operations and financial position. In addition, if foreign countries’ currency policies limit our ability to repatriate the needed funds, our business and results of operations could be adversely impacted.

One or more of our foreign subsidiaries may hold a portion of our cash and cash equivalents. Although our intention is to reinvest the earnings of our international subsidiaries permanently, if we need additional cash to acquire assets or technology, or to support our operations in the United States, and if the currency policies of these foreign countries allow us, we might repatriate some of our cash from these foreign subsidiaries to the United States. Depending on our financial results and the financial results of our subsidiaries at the time that the cash is repatriated, we may incur additional income taxes from the repatriation, which could negatively affect our results of operations and financial position. In addition, if the currency policies of these foreign countries prohibit or limit our ability to repatriate the needed funds, our business and results of operations could be adversely impacted.

Although we have generated operating profits for the past five fiscal years, we have a prior history of losses and may experience losses in the future, which could result in the market price of our common stock declining.

Although we have generated operating profits in the past five fiscal years, we incurred net losses in prior periods. We expect to continue to incur significant operating expenses. Our operating expenses are expected to increase in the future reflecting the hiring of additional key personnel as we continue to implement our growth strategy and our planned investment in continuing to commercialize the technologies we have acquired. As a result, we will need to generate significant revenues to maintain profitability. If we do not maintain profitability, the market price for our common stock may decline.

Our financial resources may not be enough for our capital and corporate development needs, and we may not be able to obtain additional financing. A failure to maintain and increase our revenues would likely cause us to incur losses and negatively impact the price of our common stock.

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Because some of our products use embedded versions of Microsoft Windows as their operating system, an inability to license these operating systems on favorable terms could impair our ability to introduce new products and maintain market share.

We may not be able to introduce new products on a timely basis because some of our products use embedded versions of Microsoft Windows as their operating system. Microsoft provides Windows to us, and we do not have access to the source code for certain versions of the Windows operating system. If Microsoft fails to continue to enhance and develop its embedded operating systems, or if we are unable to license these operating systems on favorable terms, or at all, our operations may suffer.

Because some of our products use Linux as their operating system as well as other open source technologies, the failure of open source developers to enhance and develop open source software that we use could impair our ability to release new products and maintain market share.

We may not be able to release new products on a timely basis because some of our products use Linux as their operating system and include other open source software. Much of the open source software we use is maintained by third parties. If this group of developers fails to further develop the software, we would have to either rely on other parties to further develop this software or develop it ourselves, which would increase our costs and slow our development efforts.

If our contracts with Citrix and other vendors of software applications were terminated, our business would be materially adversely affected.

Our thin client devices include our own software, plus software from other companies. We depend on third-party suppliers to provide us with key software applications in connection with our business. If such contracts and relationships were terminated, our revenues would be negatively affected.

Unforeseen environmental costs could impact our future earnings.

The European Union (“EU”) has adopted a directive to facilitate the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment sold in the EU. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (“WEEE”) directive directs EU member states to enact laws, regulations and administrative provisions to ensure that producers of electrical and electronic equipment are financially responsible for specified collection, recycling, treatment, and environmentally sound disposal of products placed on the market after August 13, 2005, and from products in use prior to that date that are being replaced. The EU has also adopted the Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (“RoHS”) directive. The RoHS directive restricts the use of lead, mercury, and certain other substances in electrical and electronic products placed on the market in the European Union after July 1, 2006. As a result of these obligations, our product distribution costs may increase and may adversely impact our financial condition. We have implemented these directives during fiscal 2006. Similar legislation has been or may be proposed or enacted in other areas, including in the United States and China, the cumulative impact of which could be significant if we are unable to recover our costs to comply with these laws in the price of our products.

Recent and proposed regulations related to equity compensation could adversely affect our ability to attract and retain key personnel and affect our operating results.

We have historically used stock options as a key component of our employee compensation program. We believe that stock options and other long-term equity incentives directly motivate our employees to maximize long-term stockholder value, and, through the use of vesting, encourage employee retention and allow us to provide competitive compensation packages, although in recent periods many of our employee stock options have had exercise prices in excess of our stock price, which could affect our ability to retain or attract present and prospective employees. The adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS No. 123R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values beginning with the first annual period beginning after June 15, 2005. We adopted SFAS No. 123R in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 and it has had a material impact on our financial statements. In addition, rules implemented by The NASDAQ Global Market requiring stockholder approval for all stock option plans, as well as regulations implemented by the New York Stock Exchange prohibiting NYSE member organizations from voting on equity-compensation plans unless the beneficial owner of the shares has given voting instructions, could make it more difficult for us to grant options to employees in the future. As a result of these regulations, we may change our equity compensation strategy, which may make it more difficult to attract, retain and motivate employees, each of which could materially and adversely affect our business.

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In the event we are unable to satisfy regulatory requirements relating to internal controls over financial reporting, or if these internal controls are not effective, our business and financial results may suffer.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and newly enacted rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Association of Securities Dealers impose new duties on us and our executives, directors, attorneys and independent registered public accountants. In order to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and such new rules and regulations, we have recently completed our evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting to allow management to report on, and our independent registered public accounting firm to attest to, our internal control over financial reporting. As a result, we have incurred additional expenses and diversion of management’s time, which increased our operating expenses and accordingly reduced our net income. While our evaluation resulted in our conclusion that as of June 30, 2006 our internal control over financial reporting was effective, we cannot be certain as to the outcome of our testing in future periods. If we do not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, it could result in an adverse reaction in the financial marketplace due to a loss of investor confidence in the reliability of our financial statements, which ultimately could negatively impact the market price of our shares.

Errors in our products could harm our business and our operating results.

Because our software and thin client device products are complex, they could contain errors or bugs that can be detected at any point in a product’s life cycle. Although many of these errors may prove to be immaterial, any of these errors could be significant. Detection of any significant errors may result in:

 

the loss of or delay in market acceptance and sales of our products;

 

diversion of development resources;

 

injury to our reputation; or

 

increased maintenance and warranty costs.

These problems could harm our business and future operating results. Occasionally, we have warranted that our products will operate in accordance with specified customer requirements. If our products fail to conform to these specifications, customers could demand a refund for the purchase price or assert claims for damages.

Moreover, because our products are used in connection with critical distributed computing systems services, we may receive significant liability claims if our products do not work properly. Our agreements with customers typically contain provisions intended to limit our exposure to liability claims. However, these limitations may not preclude all potential claims and, from time-to-time, we enter into contractual arrangements under which we agree to indemnify a customer for certain losses it may incur. Liability claims could require us to spend significant time and money in litigation or to pay significant damages. Any such claims, whether or not successful, could seriously damage our reputation and our business.

Our stock price can be volatile.

Our stock price, like that of other technology companies, can be volatile. For example, our stock price can be affected by many factors such as: quarterly increases or decreases in our revenues or earnings, changes in revenues or earnings estimates or publication of research reports by analysts; speculation in the investment community about, or actual changes in, our executive team, our financial condition or results of operations and changes in revenue or earnings estimates; the announcement of new products, technological developments, alliances, acquisitions or divestitures by us or one of our competitors. In addition, general macroeconomic and market conditions unrelated to our financial performance may also affect our stock price.

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The issuance of additional equity securities may have a dilutive effect on our existing stockholders and could lead to a decline in the price of our common stock.

Any additional issuance of equity securities, including for acquisitions, may have a dilutive effect on our existing stockholders. In addition, the perceived risk associated with the possible sale of a large number of shares could cause some of our stockholders to sell their stock, thus causing the price of our stock to decline. Subsequent sales of our common stock in the open market or the private placement of our common stock or securities convertible into common stock could also have an adverse effect on the market price of the shares. If our stock price declines, it may be more difficult or we may be unable to raise additional capital.

Provisions in our charter documents and Delaware law may delay or prevent acquisition of us, which could decrease the value of your shares.

Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and Delaware law contain provisions that could make it harder for a third party to acquire us without the consent of our board of directors. These provisions include advance notice procedures with respect to stockholder proposals and the nomination of candidates for election as directors. Delaware law also imposes some restrictions on mergers and other business combinations between us and any holder of 15% or more of our outstanding common stock.

Item 1B.

Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

Item 2.

Properties

Our principal administrative, marketing and research and development operations are located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Our primary facility consists of approximately 32,000 square feet under a lease with an expiration date of October 30, 2012. The annual gross rent for the facility was approximately $311,000 in fiscal 2006.

We also lease a number of support, sales and development offices in the US, UK, Europe, China and Australia. These office leases comprise a total of approximately 86,000 square feet with lease terms that range from month-to-month to five years. Total rent expense for these facilities was $599,000 for fiscal 2006. We believe that our growth will likely require us to lease additional facilities and that suitable additional space will be available as needed.

Item 3.

Legal Proceedings

We are a defendant periodically in various litigation matters generally arising out of the normal course of business. Although it is difficult to predict the outcome of these cases, we believe that the ultimate outcome will not materially affect our business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 4.

Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

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PART II

Item 5.

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Price Range of Common Stock

Our common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol NWRE. Prior to August 1, 2006, it traded on the NASDAQ National Market. The following table sets forth the high and low closing bid quotations for our common stock for the periods indicated.

 

Fiscal 2006

 

High

 

Low

 


 


 


 

First Quarter

 

$

17.13

 

$

10.30

 

Second Quarter

 

$

25.31

 

$

14.85

 

Third Quarter

 

$

30.50

 

$

21.53

 

Fourth Quarter

 

$

30.95

 

$

11.37

 

 

Fiscal 2005

 

High

 

Low

 


 


 


 

First Quarter

 

$

8.90

 

$

6.01

 

Second Quarter

 

$

9.49

 

$

7.72

 

Third Quarter

 

$

13.20

 

$

8.10

 

Fourth Quarter

 

$

11.03

 

$

9.06

 

The above quotations represent prices between dealers and do not include retail markups or markdowns or commissions. They may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

There were approximately 148 holders of record of our common stock as of September 8, 2006.

Dividend Policy

We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our capital stock and do not intend to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

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Item 6.

Selected Financial Data

The following table sets forth our selected financial data for the periods indicated. The data set forth below should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements together with the related notes thereto included elsewhere herein and Item 7., ”Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” (in thousands, except per share data):

 

 

 

For the Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Statement of Operations Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenues

 

$

107,219

 

$

78,784

 

$

63,165

 

$

57,522

 

$

34,310

 

Gross profit

 

 

44,352

 

 

34,214

 

 

30,380

 

 

25,973

 

 

13,965

 

Operating expenses

 

 

35,126

 

 

23,926

 

 

23,003

 

 

16,134

 

 

10,983

 

Operating income

 

 

9,226

 

 

10,288

 

 

7,377

 

 

9,839

 

 

2,982

 

Foreign exchange loss

 

 

(59

)

 

(283

)

 

(106

)

 

 

 

 

Loss on investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(300

)

 

 

Interest income, net

 

 

1,937

 

 

859

 

 

392

 

 

323

 

 

296

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

11,104

 

 

10,864

 

 

7,663

 

 

9,862

 

 

3,278

 

Income taxes (benefit)

 

 

4,007

 

 

3,425

 

 

2,269

 

 

3,550

 

 

(1,347

)

Net income

 

$

7,097

 

$

7,439

 

$

5,394

 

$

6,312

 

$

4,625

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

.40

 

$

.47

 

$

0.34

 

$

0.46

 

$

0.42

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

.39

 

$

.46

 

$

0.34

 

$

0.43

 

$

0.39

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

17,665

 

 

15,931

 

 

15,683

 

 

13,601

 

 

10,905

 

Diluted

 

 

18,105

 

 

16,202

 

 

16,020

 

 

14,696

 

 

11,851

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Balance Sheet Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

$

143,834

 $

67,017

 

$

68,942

 

$

42,770

 

$

29,723

 

Current liabilities

 

 

16,900

 

16,616

 

 

9,883

 

 

7,495

 

 

5,893

 

Working capital

 

 

126,934

 

50,401

 

 

59,059

 

 

35,275

 

 

23,830

 

Total assets

 

 

199,573

 

108,042

 

 

90,607

 

 

54,376

 

 

42,399

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

181,602

 

89,969

 

 

80,489

 

 

46,627

 

 

36,602

 

Item 7.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

We are a leading global provider of thin client computing solutions. We generate revenue primarily from sales of thin client devices, which include the device and related software, and to a lesser extent from our software sold on a standalone basis for use on thin client devices, personal computers and servers and complementary services such as integration, training and maintenance utilizing our global integration and development centers. To date, sales of standalone software products and services have not exceeded 10% of our consolidated revenues for any period. We sell our products worldwide through our alliances with IBM, Lenovo, NEC, and ClearCube, and other indirect channels such as distributors, resellers and systems integrators, and to a lesser extent through direct sales. Our customers, including those we serve through our alliance and distribution partners, include AutoZone, CVS, Daimler Chrysler, France Telecom, Lockheed Martin, Royal Bank of Canada and the VA Medical Centers. Our international sales are primarily made through distributors and are collectible primarily in US dollars, while the associated operating expenses are payable in foreign currencies. In addition to our principal headquarters in the United States, we maintain offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Austria, China, and Australia.

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Net revenues from sales outside of the United States, primarily in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”), based on the location of our customers, were as follows:

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 



 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 



 


 


 

International net revenues

$

35,226

 

$

31,682

 

$

28,104

 

Percentage change over prior period

 

33

%

 

40

%

 

44

%

Percentage of net revenues

 

11

%

 

13

%

 

4

%

Strategy

The market for thin client devices is part of the enterprise personal computer (PC) market. We market our thin client devices as alternatives to PCs in certain target markets. Our strategies are to focus on selling thin client software and device products that compete effectively with PCs, increasing sales to small, medium and large enterprise customers, through our relationships with IBM, Lenovo and other resellers, as well as directly to end-users. We intend to execute marketing initiatives designed to grow the thin client segment of the PC industry.

We utilize third parties that we believe have strong market positions in the server-based computing market to expand our sales and marketing efforts, which allows us to develop new customer relationships as well as gain access to new markets. We expect to continue to grow our business organically and through acquisitions. Our acquisition strategy is focused on enhancing our geographic reach, enhancing our channels of distribution, as well as acquiring businesses with products that can be sold through our existing channels to the same end-user customers, leveraging our existing organization. We intend to continue to evaluate strategic acquisitions and partnerships in the future.

In April 2005, in connection with the sale of IBM’s Personal Computing Division to Lenovo Group Limited, we entered into a mirror agreement with Lenovo, under which Lenovo can purchase our products under the same terms as IBM. Our agreement with IBM remains in effect.

Acquisitions

In November 2005, we completed the acquisition, pursuant to a merger, of Maxspeed Corporation, a provider of thin client solutions, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with research, development and sales offices in Shanghai, China.

In October 2005, we acquired the thin client business of TeleVideo, Inc., including a trademark license, product brands, customer lists, customer contracts and non-competition agreements.

In April 2005, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Qualystem Technology S.A.S., a provider of software that streams Windows® and application components on-demand from a server to other servers, personal computers, and thin clients. As a result of the Qualystem acquisition, we acquired intellectual property, technology and non-compete agreements.

In March 2005, we acquired the ThinTune thin client business of eSeSIX Computer which included customer lists, intellectual property and technology, and also entered into reseller, supplier and non-competition agreements and we acquired all of the outstanding shares of eSeSIX Tech, eSeSIX Computer’s development and engineering affiliate. eSeSIX Computer, together with eSeSIX Tech are collectively referred to as the ThinTune thin client business.

In January 2005, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Mangrove Systems S.A.S., a provider of Linux software solutions. As a result of the Mangrove acquisition, we acquired customer lists, intellectual property and technology and non-compete agreements.

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In September 2004, we acquired the thin client business of Visara, including customer lists, intellectual property and technology, and also entered into reseller, supplier and non-competition agreements.

Our acquisition strategy is to integrate acquired businesses into our core business to generate increased revenues, as well as synergies for the company as a whole. This generally involves transitioning channel partners and end customers to our core products and utilizing acquired development and sales resources to support our core development, sales and marketing activities. Accordingly, we do not have the ability to accurately report revenue from our acquired businesses.

Financial Highlights

Net revenue, gross profit margin, and earnings per share are key measurements of our financial results. For fiscal 2006, net revenue was $107.2 million, an increase of 36% from fiscal 2005. Gross profit margin was 41% for fiscal 2006 as compared to 43% in fiscal 2005. The revenue increase was the result of increased sales of our products, primarily to large enterprise customers. The gross profit margin percentage decrease was primarily the result of significant sales of the Neoware e900 thin client product in fiscal 2006. The Neoware e900 has higher average selling prices, higher gross profit dollars per unit sold, and lower percentage gross margins than other Neoware thin client devices. Diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.39 for fiscal 2006, compared to $0.46 in fiscal 2005, as a result of increased gross profit from revenue growth, offset by stock-based compensation expense, increased operating expenses, and increased cost of amortization of acquired intangibles, as well as a larger number of fully diluted shares due to a stock offering completed in February 2006. Stock-based compensation expense included in these results was $86,000 in cost of products sold and $3.3 million in operating expense for fiscal 2006, and amortization of intangibles was $3.2 million and $1.8 million for fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively. Our fiscal 2006 results were also adversely affected by the significant financial difficulties of one of our German distributors, which caused us to reserve revenue of $675,000 invoiced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 and to add $385,000 to our reserve for doubtful accounts.

For fiscal 2005, net revenue was $78.8 million, an increase of 25% from fiscal 2004. Gross profit margin was 43% for fiscal 2005 as compared to 48% in fiscal 2004. The revenue increase and gross profit margin percentage decrease was the result of our previously announced strategy to introduce new lower priced products to compete more effectively with personal computers and to pursue large enterprise customers. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.46 for fiscal 2005, compared to $0.34 in fiscal 2004, as a result of increased earnings from revenue growth and the write-off in fiscal 2004 of $1.6 million of costs related to acquisitions that were not completed.

As of June 30, 2006, our cash, cash equivalents and short- term investments were $114.1 million, compared to $43.2 million at June 30, 2005. We used $17.6 million of cash in fiscal 2006 for acquisitions, generated $8.4 million of cash from operations, received $71.2 million from the issuance of common stock and received $9.6 million of cash from the exercise of stock options and related excess tax benefits.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

We believe that there are several accounting policies that are critical to understanding our historical and future performance, as these policies affect the reported amounts of revenue and other significant areas that involve management’s judgments and estimates. These critical accounting policies and estimates include:

 

Revenue recognition

 

Valuation of long-lived and intangible assets and goodwill

 

Accounting for income taxes

 

Stock-based compensation

These policies and estimates and our procedures related to these policies and estimates are described in detail below and under specific areas within the discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations. Please refer to Note 1, “Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of our accounting policies and estimates. Our senior management has reviewed our critical accounting policies and estimates and the Management Discussion and Analysis with its Audit Committee.

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Revenue Recognition

For each type of arrangement, we make judgments regarding: the fair value of multiple elements contained in our arrangements, whether fees are fixed or determinable whether collectibility is probable, and accounting for potential distributor stock rotation rights and price protection. These judgments, and their effect on revenue recognition, are discussed below.

Multiple Element Arrangements

Net revenues include sales of thin client devices, which include the device and related software, maintenance and technical support as well as standalone software products and services. We follow AICPA Statement of Position No. 97-2, “Software Revenue Recognition” (“SOP 97-2”) for revenue recognition. Revenue is recognized on product sales when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery of the product has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable and collectibility is probable.

Revenue related to post-contract support services is generally recognized with the initial product sale when the fee is included with the initial product fee, post-contract services are for one year or less, the estimated cost of providing such services during the arrangement is insignificant, and unspecified upgrades and enhancements offered during the period are expected to continue to be minimal and infrequent. Otherwise, revenue from extended warranty and post-contract support service contracts is recorded as deferred revenue and subsequently recognized over the term of the related support period. Vendor specific objective evidence (VSOE) of these amounts is determined by the price charged when these elements are sold separately.

The Fee is Fixed or Determinable

We make judgments at the outset of an arrangement regarding whether the fees are fixed or determinable. The majority of our payment terms are within 30 to 60 days after invoice date. We review arrangements that have payment terms extending beyond 60 days on a case-by-case basis to determine if the fee is fixed or determinable. If we determine at the outset of an arrangement that the fees are not fixed or determinable, we recognize revenue as the fees become due and payable.

Collection is Probable

We make judgments at the outset of an arrangement regarding whether collection is probable. Probability of collection is assessed on a customer-by-customer basis. We typically sell to customers with whom we have had a history of successful collections. New customers are subjected to a credit review process to evaluate the customer’s financial position and ability to pay. If we determine at the outset of an arrangement that collection is not probable, revenue is recognized upon receipt of payment.

Stock Rotation Rights and Price Protection

We provide certain distributors with stock rotation rights and price protection. Stock rotation rights are generally limited to a maximum amount per quarter and require a corresponding order of equal or greater value at the time of the stock rotation. We provide price protection as a rebate in the event that we reduce the price of products that our distributors have yet to sell to end-users. We estimate potential stock rotation and price protection claims based on historical experience and the level of inventories in the distribution channel and reduce current period revenue accordingly. If we cannot reasonably estimate claims related to stock rotations and price protection at the outset of an arrangement, we recognize revenue when the claims can be reasonably estimated.

Valuation of Long-Lived and Intangible Assets and Goodwill

In connection with acquisitions, we allocate portions of the purchase price to tangible and intangible assets, consisting of acquired technologies, distributor and customer relationships, tradenames and non-compete agreements based on independent appraisals received after each acquisition, with the remainder allocated to goodwill.

We assess the realizability of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives pursuant to SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” We are required to perform a SFAS No. 142 impairment test at least annually, or sooner if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

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Our annual impairment date is June 30. We have determined that the reporting unit level is our sole operating segment. The test for goodwill is a two-step process:

First, we compare the carrying amount of our reporting unit, which is the book value of the entire Company, to the fair value of our reporting unit. If the carrying amount of our reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we have to perform the second step of the process. If not, no further testing is needed.

If the second part of the analysis is required, we allocate the fair value of our reporting unit to all assets and liabilities as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination at the date of the impairment test. We then compare the implied fair value of our reporting unit’s goodwill to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of our reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its fair value, we recognize an impairment loss in an amount equal to that excess.

We review our long-lived assets, including amortizable intangibles, for impairment when events indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” When we determine that one or more impairment indicators are present for an asset, we compare the carrying amount of the asset to net future undiscounted cash flows that the asset is expected to generate. If the carrying amount of the asset is greater than the net future undiscounted cash flows that the asset is expected to generate, we compare the fair value to the book value of the asset. If the fair value is less than the book value, we recognize an impairment loss. The impairment loss is the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value.

Some of the events that we consider as impairment indicators for our long-lived assets, including goodwill, are:

 

Our net book value compared to our market capitalization;

 

Significant adverse economic and industry trends;

 

Significant decrease in the market value of the asset;

 

The extent that we use an asset or changes in the manner that we use it; and

 

Significant changes to the asset since we acquired it.

We have not recorded an impairment loss on goodwill or other long-lived assets. At June 30, 2006, goodwill and intangible assets were $37.8 million and $12.2 million, respectively. A decrease in the value of our business could trigger an impairment charge related to goodwill and or amortizable intangible assets.

Accounting for Income Taxes

We are required to estimate our income taxes in each federal, state and international jurisdiction in which we operate. This process requires that we estimate the current tax expense as well as assess temporary differences between the accounting and tax treatment of assets and liabilities, including items such as accruals and allowances not currently deductible for tax purposes. The income tax effects of the differences we identify are classified as current or long-term deferred tax assets and liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. Our judgments, assumptions and estimates relative to the current provision for income tax take into account current tax laws, our interpretation of current tax laws and possible outcomes of future audits conducted by foreign and domestic tax authorities. Changes in tax laws or our interpretation of tax laws and the resolution of future tax audits could significantly impact the amounts provided for income taxes in our balance sheet and results of operations. We must also assess the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be realized from future taxable income and, based on our assessment, establish a valuation allowance, if required.

Stock-Based Compensation

Prior to June 30, 2005, we accounted for employee stock option plans based on the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related Interpretations and had adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (SFAS No.123), as amended by SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - - Transition and Disclosure” (SFAS No. 148). Accordingly, compensation cost for stock options was measured as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the Company’s stock at the grant date over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. The Company granted stock options with exercise prices equal to the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant; therefore, the Company did not record stock-based compensation expense under APB Opinion No. 25.

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In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment,” (SFAS No. 123R) to require that compensation cost relating to share-based payment arrangements be recognized in financial statements. As of July 1, 2005, we adopted SFAS No. 123R using the modified prospective method, which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on date of grant and recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. The fair value of stock options are determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model, which is consistent with our valuation techniques previously utilized for stock options in footnote disclosures required under SFAS No. 123, as amended by SFAS No. 148. Such fair value is recognized as expense over the service period, net of estimated forfeitures. The adoption of SFAS No.123R resulted in no cumulative change in accounting as of the date of adoption.

On March 29, 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission published Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB No. 107), which provides the Staff’s views on a variety of matters relating to stock-based payments. SAB No. 107 requires stock-based compensation to be classified in the same expense line items as cash compensation. Information about stock-based compensation included in the results of operations is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 

Cost of revenues

 

$

86

 

$

 

Selling and marketing

 

 

1,238

 

 

 

Research and development

 

 

394

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

 

1,668

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

$

3,386

 

$

 

 

 



 



 

We expect stock-based compensation expense to be approximately $3.2 million for fiscal 2007 before income taxes, although this amount may increase if we hire additional executives or a significant number of other additional employees and grant options to them. This amount may also change as a result of additional grants to existing employees, forfeitures or differences between actual and estimated forfeitures, modifications or other factors. SFAS No. 123R provides that income tax effects of share-based payments are recognized in the financial statements for those awards which will normally result in tax deductions under existing tax law. Under current U.S. federal and U.K. tax laws, we would receive a compensation expense deduction related to non-qualified stock options only when those options are exercised and vested shares are received. Accordingly, the financial statement recognition of compensation cost for non-qualified stock options creates a deductible temporary difference which results in a deferred tax asset and a corresponding deferred tax benefit in the income statement. We do not recognize a tax benefit for compensation expense related to incentive stock options (ISOs) unless the underlying shares are disposed of in a disqualifying disposition. Accordingly, compensation expense related to ISOs is treated as a permanent difference for income tax purposes which increases the effective tax rate.

For stock-based compensation arrangements we make judgments about the fair value of the awards, including the expected term of the award, volatility of the underlying stock and estimated forfeitures, which impact the amount of compensation expense recognized in the financial statements.

Results of Operations

Net Revenues (in thousands):

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

$

107,219

 

$

78,784

 

$

63,165

 

Percentage change over prior period

 

36

%

 

25

%

 

10

%

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We derive revenues primarily from the sale of thin client devices, which include a device and related software and services.

The increases in net revenues in fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005 is due to an increase in market acceptance of thin client computing, an increase in our customer base from our selling and marketing activities, including an increase in sales to large enterprise customers and an increase in our business with IBM and Lenovo. Unit sales of thin client devices increased 23% in fiscal 2006 over fiscal 2005 and increased 39% in fiscal 2005 over fiscal 2004. Average selling prices increased slightly in fiscal 2006 due primarily to the change in product mix primarily resulting from the introduction of the Neoware e900, which carries a much higher selling price than our other thin client devices. Average selling prices declined slightly in fiscal 2005 due to


changes in product mix, our strategy to reduce selling prices to increase sales to large enterprise customers and increased competition. Average selling prices will vary depending on product mix and competitive pricing situations. The Neoware e900 was introduced in fiscal 2006 and contributed 11% of fiscal 2006 net revenues..

The following table sets forth sales to customers comprising 10% or more of our net revenue:

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Net revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lenovo

 

17

%

5

%

*

 

IBM

 

*

 

14

%

18

%

North American customer

 

11

%

*

 

*

 

North American distributor

 

*

 

10

%

*

 

European distributor

 

*

 

*

 

10

%

(*)

Amounts do not exceed 10% for such period

Net revenues from sales outside of the United States, primarily in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”), based on the location of our customers, were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 



 


 


 

International net revenues

$

35,226

 

$

31,682

 

$

28,104

 

Percentage change over prior period

 

33

%

 

40

%

 

44

%

Percentage of net revenues

 

11

%

 

13

%

 

4

%

International net revenues declined as a percentage of net revenues in fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal 2005 due to higher revenue growth in the United States, primarily as a result of an increase in sales to large enterprise customers in the United States. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, one of our German distributors experienced significant financial difficulties and has since declared insolvency, which, in the fourth quarter, caused us to reverse revenues of $675,000 invoiced in April through June 2006 and to add $385,000 to our reserve for doubtful accounts. We have relationships with several other distributors in Central Europe, and we expect that they will generate sales to offset the loss of this distributor in the future.

Cost of Revenues and Gross Profit Margin (in thousands):

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Cost of products

 

$

61,607

 

$

43,833

 

$

32,395

 

Percentage change over prior period

 

 

40

%

 

35

%

 

3

%

Amortization of intangibles

 

$

1,260

 

$

737

 

$

390

 

Percentage change over prior period

 

 

71

%

 

89

%

 

255

%

Total cost of revenue

 

$

62,867

 

$

44,570

 

$

32,785

 

Percentage change over prior period

 

 

41

%

 

36

%

 

4

%

Gross profit margin

 

 

41

%

 

43

%

 

48

%

Cost of revenues consists primarily of the cost of thin client devices, which include a device and related software, and, to a lesser extent, overhead including salaries and related benefits for personnel who fulfill product orders, delivery services, amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions, distribution costs, and beginning in fiscal 2006, stock based compensation expense.

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The increase in cost of revenues in fiscal 2006 is primarily the result of increased unit sales and to a lesser extent to increased amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions completed in fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2006, change in product mix with the introduction of the Neoware e900 thin client product in fiscal 2006, which carries a higher unit cost, increased freight costs related to air shipments and fuel cost increases and a charge of $484,000 related to the impact of the write up of finished goods inventory to fair value related to the Maxspeed acquisition. Stock-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues was $86,000 in fiscal 2006.

The increase in cost of revenues in fiscal 2005 is primarily the result of increased sales and to a lesser extent to increased amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions completed in fiscal 2005 and an increase of $666,000 in inventory and warranty reserves due to higher sales.

We continue to benefit from manufacturing efficiencies and component cost reductions achieved through our outsourced production model. This model depends on high volume production of our thin client device products using components commonly used in personal computers. We have also benefited from license fee expense reductions due to the acquisition of the TeemTalk software business, which we previously licensed prior to fiscal 2004 under a royalty fee agreement, and reductions in other software license fees.

The decrease in gross profit margin in fiscal 2006 is primarily the result of increased sales of the Neoware e900 thin client device, which has a higher selling price, higher gross profit dollars per unit sold, and lower gross profit margin than our other thin client devices. The change in gross profit margin in fiscal 2005 was the result of increased sales to large enterprise customers, and the result of our strategy to introduce new, lower-priced products to increase our share of the personal computer market. The change in gross profit margin in fiscal 2004 is attributable to the increased sales of higher margin software, as well as component and license fee cost reductions.

Gross margins for fiscal 2007 are projected to be in the 40% range, plus or minus a percentage point or two, including approximately $340,000 per quarter of amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions. Gross margins are expected to fluctuate in the future due to changes in product mix, including our Neoware e900 product which carries higher selling prices, higher gross profit dollars per unit sold, and lower percentage gross margins, and the possibility of increased price competition, increases or decreases in the cost of thin client devices, memory and other components, and increases in the cost of freight.

Sales and Marketing (in thousands):

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Sales and marketing

 

$

16,920

 

$

12,118

 

$

12,466

 

As a percentage of net revenues

 

 

16

%

 

15

%

 

20

%

Percentage change over prior period

 

 

40

%

 

(3)

%

 

30

%

Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries, related benefits, commissions, advertising, direct marketing, the cost of trade shows and other costs associated with our sales and marketing efforts and beginning in fiscal 2006, stock-based compensation expense.

The increase in sales and marketing expenses in fiscal 2006, as compared to fiscal 2005, was due to $1.2 million of stock based-compensation expense, and an increase in employee headcount resulting in an additional $2.2 million of employee compensation cost. In addition, we spent $644,000 more in outside marketing services during fiscal 2006, including expenses for consultants and advertising and promotion.

Sales and marketing expenses declined as a percentage of revenue in fiscal 2005 versus fiscal 2004 as we primarily used our existing sales and marketing infrastructure to cover a larger customer base.

We expect sales and marketing expenses to increase in absolute dollars and as a percentage of revenues in fiscal 2007. We are planning to make significant investments to attract additional enterprise customers and gain market share. These investments will include additions to the sales teams in the United States, Europe and Asia, as well as additional marketing personnel and programs designed to stimulate thin client awareness and lead generation. Spending levels in any one quarter will vary depending upon the timing of individual marketing initiatives.

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Research and Development (in thousands):

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Research and development

 

$

6,030

 

$

3,850

 

$

2,798

 

As a percentage of net revenues

 

 

6

%

 

5

%

 

4

%

Percentage change over prior period

 

 

57

%

 

38

%

 

52

%

Research and development expenses consist primarily of salaries, related benefits, and other engineering related costs and beginning in fiscal 2006, stock-based compensation expense.

The increase in research and development in fiscal 2006 is primarily the result of an increase in employee headcount primarily from acquisitions resulting in an additional $1.5 million of employee compensation costs and $394,000 related to the impact of stock-based compensation expense.

The increase in research and development expenses in fiscal 2005 was primarily the result of an increase in staff levels, including additional personnel from acquisitions and a write off of $300,000 of acquisition related in-process research and development.

We believe that a significant level of research and development investment is required to remain competitive and expect research and development expenses to increase in absolute dollars in fiscal 2007, to increase as a percentage of revenue in the beginning of fiscal 2007, but to remain in the same range as fiscal 2006 as a percentage of revenues as revenues grow.

General and Administrative (in thousands):

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

General and administrative

 

$

10,211

 

$

6,866

 

$

5,476

 

As a percentage of net revenues

 

 

10

%

 

9

%

 

9

%

Percentage change over prior period

 

 

49

%

 

25

%

 

27

%

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries, related benefits, corporate insurance, such as director and officer liability insurance, fees related to the costs of a public company and fees for legal, audit and tax services, and beginning in fiscal 2006, stock based compensation expense.

The increase in general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2006 is primarily the result of $1.7 million of stock-based compensation expense, a $269,000 increase in franchise and capital stock taxes due to revenue and asset growth, a $385,000 increase in the bad debt expense primarily related to the insolvency of a European distributor, $210,000 in higher facility costs due to the relocation into a new facility and increased costs related to managing a larger world-wide organization, partially offset by a reduction of $436,000 in consulting services primarily due to lower third party consulting costs relating to compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

The increase in general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2005 was primarily the result of an increase in staffing levels, increases in compensation levels and added costs for legal, accounting and compliance activities associated with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The increase in staffing levels reflects additional personnel related to our organizational investments in executive management and other positions.

We expect general and administrative expenses to increase in absolute dollars in fiscal 2007, but decline slightly as a percentage of revenues as revenues grow.

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Amortization of Intangibles (in thousands):

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Amortization of intangibles

 

$

1,965

 

$

1,058

 

$

659

 

As a percentage of net revenues

 

 

2

%

 

1

%

 

1

%

Percentage change over prior period

 

 

86

%

 

61

%

 

54

%

Amortization of intangibles increased in fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005 due to an increase in amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets related to acquisitions. As of June 20, 2006, we had unamortized intangible assets in the net amount of $12.2 million. We expect amortization of acquired intangible assets to increase slightly in fiscal 2007.

Abandoned Acquisition Costs

During fiscal 2004, we wrote off $1.6 million in acquisition-related expenses which were previously deferred, related to acquisitions that were not consummated. These costs consisted primarily of advisory, legal, third party due diligence and accounting fees. We intend to continue to pursue acquisitions and, if we do not complete them, the cost of pursing acquisitions will impact our profitability.

Interest Income (in thousands):

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Interest income

 

$

1,937

 

$

859

 

$

392

 

As a percentage of net revenues

 

 

2

%

 

1

%

 

1

%

Percentage change over prior period

 

 

125

%

 

119

%

 

21

%

Interest income is generated on cash, cash equivalent and investment balances generally invested in tax-free, short term instruments. Interest income increased in fiscal 2006 due to earnings on increased cash and investments, generated primarily from the common stock offering completed in February 2006 and to a lesser extent cash from operations.

Income Taxes (in thousands):

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Income taxes

 

$

4,007

 

$

3,425

 

$

2,269

 

Effective tax rate

 

 

36

%

 

32

%

 

30

%

Our effective tax rate in fiscal 2006 increased from fiscal 2005 primarily due to the non-deductible portion of stock-based compensation related to SFAS No. 123R. During fiscal 2006, we benefited from the impact of federal tax free investment income, the Extraterritorial Income Exclusion (“EIE”), the initial year impact of the manufacturing deduction for the Jobs Creation Act and from foreign income taxes in lower tax rate countries. The EIE provides a tax benefit by excluding a portion of income from qualified foreign sales from gross income, however the benefit will be phased out at the end of calendar 2006.

Our effective tax rate in fiscal 2005 differed from the combined federal and state statutory rates due primarily to the tax benefit from the EIE and to a lesser extent from foreign income taxes in lower tax rate countries.

We expect the effective income tax rate to decline in fiscal 2007 due to the full year impact of federal tax free investment income.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of June 30, 2006, we had net working capital of $126.9 million. Our principal sources of liquidity include $114.1 million of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments and an Offering Basis Loan Agreement with a bank under which we can request short-term loan advances up to an aggregate principal amount of $10 million. Upon such request, the bank would provide us with the interest rate, terms and conditions applicable to the requested loan advance. The funds would be committed upon agreement of such terms by both parties. Unless otherwise agreed to by the bank, the term for any advance cannot exceed 180 days. There were no borrowings under the Offering Basis Loan Agreement during fiscal 2006.

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Cash and cash equivalents increased by $77.9 million during fiscal 2006, primarily as a result of the proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net of expenses, of $71.2 million, $9.6 generated from stock option exercises, including related excess income tax benefits, and cash of $8.4 million generated from operations. Cash used for acquisitions of businesses totaled $17.6 million and cash used for purchase of property and equipment was $1.5 million. Cash generated from other net investing activities, primarily the purchase and sales of short term investments, totaled $7.9 million. In addition, up to $4 million, related to contingent consideration associated with a recent acquisition, may be required to be paid based on achieved levels of our revenue through December 31, 2006.

Cash flows provided by operating activities: Cash flow from operating activities in fiscal 2006 was $8.4 million compared to $7.2 million in fiscal 2005 and $10.9 million in fiscal 2004. These cash flows related primarily to net income adjusted for non-cash charges, including depreciation and amortization of $3.6 million in fiscal 2006 compared to $2.1 in fiscal 2005, stock-based compensation of $3.4 million in fiscal 2006 compared to zero in fiscal 2005, the impact of deferred income taxes and net changes in cash flow from our operating assets and liabilities including accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable and accrued expenses. Inventory increased in fiscal 2006 due to inventory acquired in an acquisition completed during the year and to our additional inventory purchases in the fourth quarter in anticipation of higher revenue levels than were achieved .

Cash flows used in investing activities: Cash flows used in investing activities in fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005 included cash used for acquisitions of businesses totaling $17.6 million in fiscal 2006 and $20.9 million in fiscal 2005. Other investing activities included purchases and sales of short-term investments, which we typically purchase with surplus cash and purchases of property and equipment. In fiscal 2006, we incurred $1.5 million of expenditures for property and equipment primarily due to relocation of the corporate headquarters and investments in internal systems.

Cash flows provided by financing activities: Cash flows from financing activities included $71.2 million of net proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of expenses, which was completed in February 2006, $9.6 million and $1.4 from the exercise of employee stock options and related excess tax benefits in fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively. In February 2006, we sold 3,000,000 shares of our common stock at a public offering price of $25.25 per share. Net proceeds totaled $71.2 million after transaction costs. We intend to use the net proceeds of the financing for general corporate purposes and to fund potential future acquisitions.

Contractual Obligations

The following is a summary of our contractual obligations as of June 30, 2006 (in thousands):

 

 

 

Total

 

2007

 

2008 and
2009

 

2010 and
2011

 

2012 and
thereafter

 

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Product purchase obligations

 

$

25,084

 

$

25,084

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

Operating leases

 

 

3,887

 

 

981

 

 

1,439

 

 

900

 

 

567

 

Other purchase obligations

 

 

510

 

 

510

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

 

 

$

29,481

 

$

26,575

 

$

1,439

 

$

900

 

$

567

 

 

 



 



 



 



 



 

The above table excludes $4.0 million of potential amounts under a contractual earn-out related to a recent acquisition and contingent amounts payable pursuant to arrangements with executive officers which provide for severance obligations of up to an aggregate of $2.7 million.

In connection with our acquisition of Maxspeed, we recorded a restructuring reserve of $1.4 million. As of June 30, 2006 we have incurred $800,000 of cost related to termination of employees and lease restructuring.

We expect to fund current operations and other cash expenditures through the use of available cash, cash from operations, funds that may be available under our Offering Basis Loan Agreement and, potentially, new debt or equity financings. Management believes that we will have sufficient funds from current cash, operations and available financing to fund operations and cash expenditures for the foreseeable future. However, we may seek additional sources of funding in order to fund acquisitions.

Off Balance Sheet

Our guarantees agreements are discussed in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information concerning our implementation and impact of new accounting standards.

Forward-Looking Statements

This annual report on Form 10-K contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements regarding: our acquisition of businesses and technologies; the growth of thin client computing, including Linux thin clients; our continued investment in technology developments; our relationships with our alliances and distribution partners; the expansion of our global organization; our intent to pursue strategic acquisitions; our intent to increase our sales and marketing investments to attract and retain enterprise customers; our expectations regarding the growth of our revenues as a result of increased penetration of the PC market and our relationship with IBM and Lenovo; our initiation of a patent program to protect our proprietary software; our expectations as to revenues, gross margins, operating expenses, research and development expenses, sales and marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets and our effective tax rate for fiscal 2007; our expectation as to the non-cash impact of stock-based compensation expense under FAS123R during fiscal 2007; the availability of cash or other financing sources to fund future operations; cash expenditures and acquisitions; and our intended use of the proceeds of our 2006 public offering. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The factors set forth below, and those contained in “Risk Factors” and set forth elsewhere in this report, could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted in any such forward-looking statement. Factors that could affect our actual results include our ability to attract and retain enterprise customers; our ability to maintain our relationship with IBM and Lenovo, the timing and receipt of future orders, our timely development and customers’ acceptance of our products, pricing pressures, rapid technological changes in the industry, growth of overall thin client sales through the capture of a greater portion of the PC market, increased competition, our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, including the former employees of the businesses we acquired; the economic viability of our suppliers and channel partners, adverse changes in customer order patterns, our ability to identify future acquisitions and to successfully consummate and integrate recently completed and future acquisitions, our ability to protect our proprietary software, increases in the cost of thin client appliances and components, adverse changes in general economic conditions in the U. S. and internationally, risks associated with foreign operations and political and economic uncertainties associated with current world events.

Item 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We earn interest income from our balances of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. This interest income is subject to market risk related to changes in interest rates which primarily affects our investment portfolio. We invest in instruments that meet high credit quality standards, as specified in our investment policy.

As of June 30, 2006, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted primarily of corporate notes and government securities, certificates of deposit, auction rate securities, and other specific money market instruments of similar liquidity and credit quality. Due to the conservative nature of our investment portfolio, a sudden change in interest rates would not have a material effect on the value of the portfolio.

We have operations in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Austria, China and Australia that are subject to foreign currency fluctuations. As currency rates change, translation of the foreign entities’ statements of operations from local currencies to U.S. dollars affects year-to-year comparability of operating results. Additionally, we have investments in each of these countries for which we recognize unrealized gains and losses through other comprehensive income within stockholders’ equity for foreign currency fluctuations. A substantial portion of our non-US expenses include salary, benefits and local operating expenses and are transacted in local currencies, primarily Euros and British Pounds. Future cash flows are subject to volatility caused by changes in currency exchange rates. To date we have not established a hedging program.

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Item 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The financial statements required by this item are submitted as a separate section of this Form 10-K. See Item 15 for a listing of consolidated financial statements provided in the section titled “Financial Statements.”

Item 9.

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None

Item 9A.

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures; as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of June 30, 2006 (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on the evaluation performed, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting in the periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms the information required to be disclosed by the Company in its reports filed or furnished under the Exchange Act.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appears on page 69.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2006 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.

Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10.

Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information with respect to directors required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the Section entitled “Election of Directors” in the definitive Proxy Statement for our 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

The information required by this Item with respect to compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act is incorporated by reference from the information provided under the heading “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” contained in our Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the solicitation of proxies for our 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

The information required by this Item with respect to our audit committee and our audit committee financial expert is incorporated herein by reference from the information provided under the heading “Election of Directors- Board of Directors and Committees-Audit Committee” of our Proxy Statement.

The information required by this Item with respect to our code of ethics is incorporated herein by reference from the information provided under the heading “Election of Directors-Code of Ethics” of our Proxy Statement.

The information required by this Item with respect to material changes to the procedures by which our stockholders may recommend nominees to our Board of Directors is incorporated herein by reference from the information provided under the heading “Election of Directors- Board of Directors and Committees-Governance and Nominating Committee” of our Proxy Statement.

The following individuals are our current executive officers:

 

Name

 

Age

 

Position


 


 


Michael G. Kantrowitz

 

46

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Klaus Besier

 

55

 

President

Eric N. Rubino

 

47

 

Chief Operating Officer

Roy Zatcoff

 

51

 

Executive Vice President of Marketing and Development

Keith D. Schneck

 

51

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Peter Bolton

 

52

 

Executive Vice President, EMEA

Wei Ching

 

52

 

Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific

Mr. Kantrowitz has been our Chairman of the Board of Directors since December 2002 and President and Chief Executive Officer since February 2000. Prior to his appointment as President and CEO, Mr. Kantrowitz served as our Executive Vice President responsible for Marketing, Sales and Business Development and as a Director since March 1995. Prior to that, Mr. Kantrowitz was a senior executive of HDS from 1983, holding the positions of Executive Vice President from 1991 until March 1995 and Vice President of Marketing and Sales from 1987 until 1991. Prior to joining HDS, Mr. Kantrowitz held engineering and technical positions with Raytheon Company and Adage Corporation. Mr. Kantrowitz holds a BSEE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Lowell.

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Mr. Besier has been our President since July 12, 2006 and a member of our Board of Directors since December 2005. Mr. Besier served as President and Chief Executive Officer of FirePond, Inc., a global provider of e-business solutions for managing multi-channel selling, from 1997 until his retirement in December 2003 after the sale of the company. Prior to joining FirePond, he held various management positions, including the position of Chief Executive Officer of SAP America, Inc., a subsidiary of SAP AG, a provider of business application software. Mr. Besier holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and finance from the University of Economics in Berlin.

Mr. Rubino has been our Chief Operating Officer since December 2002. Prior to joining Neoware, from 1999 to 2002, Mr. Rubino served as the Chief Operating Officer for SAP America, Inc., where he managed a wide range of operational departments, including the small and medium business channel, customer support, new business development, information technology, legal, contracts, application hosting, strategic alliances, purchasing, facilities, and risk management. From 1991 to 1999, Mr. Rubino served as Corporate Secretary, Vice President and General Counsel and Senior Vice President of SAP America, Inc. In addition, Mr. Rubino has served in a variety of management positions in contracts and finance with RCA Corporation, General Electric and Bell Atlantic Business System Services, and holds a J.D., an MBA in Finance, and a B.S. in Marketing.

Mr. Zatcoff has been our Executive Vice President, responsible for worldwide marketing and product development since March 2005. Prior to joining Neoware, from September 2003 to October 2004, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Primavera Systems Inc., a privately-held software company. From May 1986 to October 2003, he served in various executive roles at SCT Corporation, including Executive Vice President from 2002 to 2003, President of two of its operating units from 1994 to 2002 and Vice President, Product Development from 1986 to 1994. During his career, Mr. Zatcoff has been responsible for a variety of engineering, marketing and general management functions, including product development, business operations, acquisitions and integration of acquired operations. Mr. Zatcoff was awarded an Eisenhower Fellowship in May 2000. Mr. Zatcoff holds a B.S. degree in computer science.

Mr. Schneck has been our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since joining Neoware in April 2003. Prior to joining Neoware, from December 2000 to April 2003, he served as Chief Financial Officer of T-Networks, a venture capital-funded start up company that provided next generation fiber optical components and sub-systems to the telecommunications market. From April 1995 to December 2000, Mr. Schneck served as President and Chief Financial Officer for AM Communications, Inc., a publicly held company. Prior to that, from 1987 until 1995, Mr. Schneck held senior management positions at Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc., a publicly held company, including Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President Finance. Mr. Schneck is a CPA with over 10 years of public accounting experience with KPMG LLP.

Mr. Bolton has been our Executive Vice President, EMEA since July 2003 and prior to that held various sales management positions with Neoware from November 1996, including UK Sales Manager, EMEA Sales Manager and Vice President of EMEA Sales. Prior to joining Neoware, Mr. Bolton served as General Manager of Xanadu Systems from 1991 to 1996. Prior to that, he was employed as a Channel Manager for NeXT Computer, Inc.

Mr. Ching has been our Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific, since December 16, 2005, when we completed our acquisition of Maxspeed Corporation, of which Mr. Ching was the founder. Prior to joining Neoware, Mr. Ching was the President and a Director of Maxspeed Corporation from January 1998 to December 2005. Prior to that, from 1986 to 1988, Mr. Ching served as the President of Maple Technology, a magnetic storage product company, and prior to that he held various management positions at Communications Intelligence Corporation, a venture-backed handwriting recognition technology company, Raychem Corporation, Hewlett Packard and Zenith. Mr. Ching holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MS in Management Science and a BS in Electronics Engineering from the National Chiao Tung University.

All of our executive officers are appointed annually by our Board and serve at its discretion.

Item 11.

Executive Compensation

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the section entitled “Executive Compensation” in our definitive proxy statement for our 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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Item 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the section entitled “Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock” under “Executive Compensation” in our definitive proxy statement for our 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table sets forth information about the shares of our Common Stock that may be issued as of June 30, 2006 upon the exercise of options under the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2004 Plan”) and the 1995 Stock Option Plan (the “1995 Plan”), which were approved by the stockholders, and shares that may be issued under options under the 2002 Stock Option Plan (the “2002 Plan”), which was not approved by the stockholders.

Plan category

 

(a)
Number of
securities to be
issued upon
exercise of
outstanding
options,
warrants and
rights

 

(b)
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding
options, warrants
and rights

 

(c)
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation
plans (excluding
securities reflected in
column (a)

 


 


 


 


 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders(1)

 

1,647,019

 

$

12.67

 

392,520

 

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders(2)

 

309,549

 

$

13.19

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 


 

 

 

1,956,568

 

$

12.75

 

392,520

 

 

 


 

 

 

 


 

(1)

The 2004 Plan, designed to provide equity compensation to certain of our employees, officers, directors and independent contractors, authorizes the grant of incentive and non-qualified options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares and restricted share units. The 1995 Stock Option Plan, which was replaced by the 2004 Plan, authorized the granting of incentive and non-qualified stock options. The 1995 Plan was terminated on December 1, 2004 as to any shares available for future grant. Options granted under the 1995 Plan that terminate, expire or are canceled without having been exercised after December 1, 2004 will be available for grant under the 2004 Plan.

(2)

The 2002 Plan, which was designed to provide equity compensation to certain of our employees, officers, directors and independent contractors, authorized the granting of non-qualified stock options. A total of 700,000 shares were reserved for issuance under the 2002 Plan. The option price per share for any stock option granted under the 2002 Plan was not less than the last reported trade of Neoware’s common stock on the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Automated Quotation (“NASDAQ”) System on the date of grant or the day immediately preceding the date of grant. Upon the occurrence of a change in control, as defined under the 2002 Plan, the Board of Directors or committee appointed by the Board to administer the plan may, on a case-by-case basis, provide for the individual vesting of any unvested stock options held by a plan participant. The 2002 Plan did not permit the granting of incentive stock options or provide for automatic grants of options to non-employee directors. The 2002 Plan was not approved by our stockholders and was terminated on December 1, 2004 as to any shares available for future grant. Options granted under the 2002 Plan that terminate, expire or are canceled without having been exercised after December 1, 2004 will be available for grant under the 2004 Plan.

Item 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the section entitled “Certain Transactions” in our definitive proxy statement for our 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Item 14.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the section entitled “Proposal to Ratify Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in our definitive proxy statement for our 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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The information required to be included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 14 is incorporated by reference to our 2006 Proxy Statement under the caption “Audit Fees” under “Proposal to Ratify Accountants.”

PART IV

Item 15.

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

Financial Statements

The following are included in Item 8 and are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2006 and 2005

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004.

 

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004.

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004.

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Financial Statement Schedule

The following financial statement schedule is filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004:

 

Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Schedules other than that listed above have been omitted since they are either not required, not applicable, or because the information required is included in the consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto.

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Exhibits

Exhibit

Number

 

Description


 


2.1

 

Asset Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and Visara International, Inc. dated September 22, 2004 (Exhibit 10.1)(5)

 

 

 

2.2

  Asset Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and TeleVideo dated as of January 11, 2005 (Exhibit 2.1)(9)

 

 

 

2.3

  Asset Purchase Agreement between Neoware Systems, Inc., eSeSIX Computer GmbH and Engelbert Tretter dated as of March 4, 2005 (Exhibit 2.1)(10).

 

 

 

2.4

 

Share Purchase Agreement between Neoware Systems Inc. and the shareholders of eSeSIX Information-Technologies GmbH dated as of March 4, 2005 (Exhibit 2.2)(10).
     

2.5

  First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and TeleVideo, Inc. dated as of June 14, 2005 (Exhibit 2.5)(17)

 

 

 

2.6**

  Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Agreement") dated as of October 25, 2005 by and among Neoware Systems, Inc., Rabbit Corporation, Maxspeed Corporation, and with respect to Section 2.3 and Article VIII only, Wei Ching and Chu Nei, and Wei Ching, as Shareholder Representative (Exhibit 2.1)(16)

 

 

 

3.1

  Certificate of Incorporation (Exhibit 3.1)(1)

 

 

 

3.2

  Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation (Exhibit 3.2)(2)

 

 

 

3.3

  By-laws (Exhibit 3.2)(3)

 

 

 

10.1†

  1995 Stock Option Plan (as amended on December 4, 2002). (Exhibit 10.4)(7)

 

 

 

10.2†

  Employment Agreement, dated February 14, 2000, between the Registrant and Michael G. Kantrowitz. (Exhibit 10.1)(4)

 

 

 

10.3†

  Employment Agreement, dated June 10, 1999, between the Registrant and Edward M. Parks. (Exhibit 10.7)(3)

 

 

 

10.4†

  Letter Agreement, dated December 9, 2002, between the Registrant and Eric R. Rubino. (Exhibit 10.2)(7)

 

 

 

10.5†

  Letter Agreement, dated November 8, 2002, between the Registrant and Matthew Wrabley. (Exhibit 10.3)(7)

 

 

 

106†

  Amended and Restated 2002 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (as amended on June 30, 2003) (Exhibit 4.1)(8)

 

 

 

10.7

  Registration Rights Agreement dated May 22, 2002 among the Registrant, Emerging Growth Equities, Ltd. and the investors named therein. (Exhibit 99.2)(6)

 

 

 

10.8

  Registration Rights Agreement dated July 10, 2003 among the Registrant and the investors named therein. (Exhibit 10.16)(11)

 

 

 

10.9†

  Letter Agreement, dated April 11, 2003, between the Registrant and Keith D. Schneck. (Exhibit 10.18)(11)

 

 

 

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10.10†

 

Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the Registrant’s 1995 Stock Option Plan (as amended on December 4, 2002). (Exhibit 10.15)(15)

 

 

 

10.11†

 

Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Registrant’s 1995 Stock Option Plan (as amended on December 4, 2002). (Exhibit 10.16)(15)

 

 

 

10.12†

 

Form of Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement (Directors) under the Registrant’s 1995 Stock Option Plan (as amended on December 4, 2002) .(Exhibit 10.17)(15)

 

 

 

10.13†

 

Form of Stock Option Agreement under in Registrant’s Amended and Restated 2002 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (as amended on June 30, 2003). (Exhibit 10.18)(15)

     

10.14†

 

2004 Equity Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.1)(12)

 

 

 

10.15†

 

Amendment to 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (effective January 20, 2005) (Exhibit 10.2)(12)

 

 

 

10.16†

 

Form of Annual Director Grant Agreement under the Registrant's 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.3)(12)

 

 

 

10.17†

 

Form of Incentive Stock Option Award Agreement under the Registrant's 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.4)(12)

 

 

 

10.18†

 

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Award Agreement under the Registrant's 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.6)(12)

 

 

 

10.19

 

Form of Stock Option Award Agreement for Optionees Residing in France under the Registrant's 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (Exhibit 4.6)(14)

 

 

 

10.20†

 

2005 Executive Bonus Plan (Exhibit 10.7)(12)

 

 

 

10.21†

 

Compensation Arrangement between the Registrant and Peter Bolton dated December 1, 2004 (Exhibit 10.8)(12)

     

10.22

 

Lease Agreement between Liberty Property Limited Partnership and Neoware Systems, Inc. dated as of August 2, 2005 (Exhibit 10.1)(13)

 

 

 

10.23†

 

2006 Senior Officer Bonus Plan (Exhibit 10.1)(18)

 

 

 

21.1*

 

Subsidiaries

 

 

 

23.1*

 

Consent of KPMG LLP

 

 

 

31.1*

 

Certification of Michael Kantrowitz as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Neoware, Inc. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

31.2*

 

Certification of Keith D. Schneck as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Neoware, Inc. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.1*

  Certification of as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Neoware, Inc. pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.2*

 

Certification Keith D. Schneck as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Neoware, Inc pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

     
* Filed herewith.
   
** Indicates confidential treatment requested as to certain portions, which portions were omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to a Confidential Treatment Request.
   
Management contract or arrangement.
   
(1) Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-56834) filed with the SEC on January 7, 1993.
   
(2) Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994.
   
(3) Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1999.

 

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(4)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000.

 

 

 

(5)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on for the quarter ended September 30, 2004.

 

 

 

(6)

Filed as an Exhibit to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-85490) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2002.

 

 

 

(7)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2002.

 

 

 

(8)

Filed as an Exhibit to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-107970) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2003.

 

 

 

(9)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005.

 

 

 

(10)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 10, 2005.

 

 

 

(11)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on September 15, 2003.

 

 

 

(12)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2004.

 

 

 

(13)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 8, 2005.

 

 

 

(14)

Filed as an Exhibit to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-126533) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 12, 2005.

 

 

 

(15)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2004.

 

 

 

(16)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 22, 2005.

 

 

 

(17)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2005.
   

(18)

Filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 31, 2006.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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 on September 13, 2006.

 

 

 

NEOWARE, INC.

 

By: 


/s/ Michael G. Kantrowitz

 

 

 


 

 

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

 

By: 


/s/ Keith D. Schneck

 

 

 


 

 

 

Financial Officer (Principal Financial
Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Each person in so signing also makes, constitutes and appoints Michael G. Kantrowitz, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Keith D. Schneck, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and each of them severally, his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact, in his or her name, place and stead to execute and cause to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission any or all amendments to this report.

 

Signature

 

Title

 

Date


 
 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Michael G. Kantrowitz

 

Chief Executive
Officer and Chairman of the Board
(Principal Executive Officer)

 

September 13, 2006


Michael G. Kantrowitz

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Klaus Besier

 

President and Director

 

 September 13, 2006


Klaus Besier

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Dennis Flanagan

 

Director

 

September 13, 2006


Dennis Flanagan

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ David D. Gathman

 

Director

 

September 13, 2006


David D. Gathman

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ John P. Kirwin

 

Director

 

September 13, 2006


John P. Kirwin

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Christopher G. McCann

 

Director

 

September 13, 2006


Christopher G. McCann

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ John M. Ryan

 

Director

 

September 13, 2006


John M. Ryan

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As required under Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, the consolidated financial statements of the Company are provided in this separate section. The consolidated financial statements included in this section are as follows:

 

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NEOWARE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

86,223

 

$

8,285

 

Short-term investments

 

 

27,903

 

 

34,874

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,854 and $761

 

 

16,877

 

 

17,165

 

Inventories

 

 

7,734

 

 

3,051

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

 

3,231

 

 

2,627

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

1,866

 

 

1,015

 

 

 



 



 

Total current assets

 

 

143,834

 

 

67,017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

1,586

 

 

416

 

Goodwill

 

 

37,761

 

 

31,223

 

Intangibles, net

 

 

12,175

 

 

9,386

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

4,156

 

 

 

Other

 

 

61

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

 

$

199,573

 

$

108,042

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

8,989

 

$

8,408

 

Accrued compensation and benefits

 

 

2,021

 

 

2,018

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

4,159

 

 

3,166

 

Restructuring reserve

 

 

600

 

 

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

158

 

 

2,290

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

973

 

 

734

 

 

 



 



 

Total current liabilities

 

 

16,900

 

 

16,616

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

755

 

 

1,151

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

316

 

 

306

 

 

 



 



 

Total liabilities

 

 

17,971

 

 

18,073

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized and none issued and outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 19,940,891 and 16,350,054 shares issued and 19,840,891 and 16,250,054 shares outstanding

 

 

20

 

 

16

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

158,671

 

 

74,577

 

Treasury stock, 100,000 shares at cost

 

 

(100

)

 

(100

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

556

 

 

118

 

Retained earnings

 

 

22,455

 

 

15,358

 

 

 



 



 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

181,602

 

 

89,969

 

 

 



 



 

 

$

199,573

 

$

108,042

 

 

 



 



 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NEOWARE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Net revenues

 

$

107,219

 

$

78,784

 

$

63,165

 

 

 



 



 



 

Cost of products and services (includes stock-based compensation expense of $86 in 2006)

 

 

61,607

 

 

43,833

 

 

32,395

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

1,260

 

 

737

 

 

390

 

 

 



 



 



 

Cost of revenues

 

 

62,867

 

 

44,570

 

 

32,785

 

 

 



 



 



 

Gross profit

 

 

44,352

 

 

34,214

 

 

30,380

 

 

 



 



 



 

Sales and marketing

 

 

16,920

 

 

12,118

 

 

12,466

 

Research and development

 

 

6,030

 

 

3,850

 

 

2,798

 

General and administrative

 

 

10,211

 

 

6,866

 

 

5,476

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

1,965

 

 

1,058

 

 

659

 

Abandoned acquisition costs

 

 

 

 

34

 

 

1,604

 

 

 



 



 



 

Operating expenses (includes stock-based compensation expense of $3,600 in 2006)

 

 

35,126

 

 

23,926

 

 

23,003

 

 

 



 



 



 

Operating income

 

 

9,226

 

 

10,288

 

 

7,377

 

Interest income, net

 

 

1,937

 

 

859

 

 

392

 

Foreign exchange loss

 

 

(59

)

 

(283

)

 

(106

)

 

 



 



 



 

Income before income taxes

 

 

11,104

 

 

10,864

 

 

7,663

 

Income taxes

 

 

4,007

 

 

3,425

 

 

2,269

 

 

 



 



 



 

Net income

 

$

7,097

 

$

7,439

 

$

5,394

 

 

 



 



 



 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.40

 

$

0.47

 

$

0.34

 

 

 



 



 



 

Diluted

 

$

0.39

 

$

0.46

 

$

0.34

 

 

 



 



 



 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

17,665

 

 

15,931

 

 

15,683

 

 

 



 



 



 

Diluted

 

 

18,105

 

 

16,202

 

 

16,020

 

 

 



 



 



 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NEOWARE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

 

Treasury
Stock

 

Accumulated
Other

Comprehensive
Income
(Loss)

 

Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)

 

Total

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 


 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2003

 

13,954,800

 

$

14

 

$

44,215

 

$

(100

)

$

(27

)

$

2,525

 

$

46,627

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,394

 

 

5,394

 

Translation adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

963

 

 

 

 

963

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,357

 

Issuance of common stock, net of expenses

 

1,500,000

 

 

2

 

 

24,607

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,609

 

Net issuance of warrants

 

1,904

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise of employee stock options

 

229,800

 

 

 

 

884

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

884

 

Tax benefits related to stock options

 

 

 

 

 

2,005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,005

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 


 



 



 



 



 



 



 

BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2004

 

15,686,504

 

$

16

 

$

71,718

 

$

(100

)

$

936

 

$

7,919

 

$

80,489

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,439

 

 

7,439

 

Translation adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(818

)

 

 

 

(818

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,621

 

Shares issued for acquisition

 

153,682

 

 

 

 

1,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,300

 

Exercise of warrants

 

13,000

 

 

 

 

122

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

122

 

Exercise of employee stock options

 

396,868

 

 

 

 

1,323

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,323

 

Tax benefits related to stock options

 

 

 

 

 

114

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

114

 

 

 


 



 



 



 



 



 



 

BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2005

 

16,250,054

 

$

16

 

$

74,577

 

$

(100

)

$

118

 

$

15,358

 

$

89,969

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,097

 

 

7,097

 

Translation adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

438

 

 

 

 

438

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,535

 

Issuance of common stock, net of expenses

 

3,000,000

 

 

3

 

 

71,152

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

71,155

 

Share-based payment arrangements

 

11,290

 

 

 

 

3,386

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,386

 

Exercise of employee stock options

 

679,547

 

 

1

 

 

7,895

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,896

 

Tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

 

 

 

 

 

1,661

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,661

 

 

 


 



 



 



 



 



 



 

BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2006

 

19,940,891

 

$

20

 

$

158,671

 

$

(100

)

$

556

 

$

22,455

 

$

181,602

 

 

 


 



 



 



 



 



 



 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NEOWARE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

7,097

 

$

7,439

 

$

5,394

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

3,225

 

 

1,795

 

 

1,049

 

Depreciation

 

 

421

 

 

290

 

 

261

 

In-process research and development

 

 

 

 

300

 

 

 

Non-cash share-based compensation

 

 

3,386

 

 

 

 

 

Tax benefit related to stock options

 

 

 

 

114

 

 

2,005

 

Deferred income tax benefit

 

 

(820

)

 

(3

)

 

141

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect from acquisitions-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

1,062

 

 

(6,156

)

 

509

 

Inventories

 

 

(1,144

)

 

(1,596

)

 

(22

)

Prepaid expenses and other

 

 

1,033

 

 

(753

)

 

(820

)

Accounts payable

 

 

(451

)

 

2,641

 

 

1,478

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

(5,493

)

 

3,143

 

 

629

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

115

 

 

33

 

 

284

 

 

 



 



 



 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

8,431

 

 

7,247

 

 

10,908

 

 

 



 



 



 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of Maxspeed, net of cash acquired

 

 

(11,982

)

 

 

 

 

Purchase of TeleVideo thin client business

 

 

(3,520

)

 

 

 

 

Purchase of Visara thin client business

 

 

(2,107

)

 

(3,804

)

 

 

Purchase of ThinTune thin client business, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

(10,087

)

 

 

Purchase of Qualystem S.A.S. business, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

(4,232

)

 

 

Purchase of Mangrove S.A.S. business, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

(2,744

)

 

 

Purchase of TeemTalk software business

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,995

)

Purchases of intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

(125

)

Purchases of short-term investments

 

 

(28,338

)

 

(48,829

)

 

(39,470

)

Sales of short-term investments

 

 

36,188

 

 

52,177

 

 

4,444

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(1,498

)

 

(157

)

 

(198

)

 

 



 



 



 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(11,257

)

 

(17,676

)

 

(45,344

)

 

 



 



 



 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of expenses

 

 

71,155

 

 

 

 

24,609

 

Exercise of stock options and warrants

 

 

7,896

 

 

1,445

 

 

884

 

Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements

 

 

1,661

 

 

 

 

 

Repayments of capital leases

 

 

 

 

(6

)

 

(6

)

Expenses for prior issuance of common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3

)

 

 



 



 



 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

80,712

 

 

1,439

 

 

25,484

 

 

 



 



 



 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash

 

 

52

 

 

156

 

 

57

 

 

 



 



 



 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

77,938

 

 

(8,834

)

 

(8,895

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

 

 

8,285

 

 

17,119

 

 

26,014

 

 

 



 



 



 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

 

$

86,223

 

$

8,285

 

$

17,119

 

 

 



 



 



 

Supplemental cash flow disclosures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$

6,189

 

$

918

 

$

261

 

Issuance of common stock for purchase of Mangrove Systems, S.A.S.

 

 

 

 

1,300

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Note 1.

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Neoware, Inc. (the “Company”) provides thin client computing solutions. Our thin client software and devices enable organizations to enhance security, improve manageability, increase reliability and lower the up-front and ongoing cost of computing. Our software powers, secures and manages thin client devices and traditional personal computers, enabling these devices to run Windows® and web applications across a network, as well as to connect to mainframes, mid-range, UNIX and Linux systems. We differentiate our thin client computing solutions by using a software-centric approach that is focused on providing standards-based technology that enables our customers to integrate our solutions into their existing IT infrastructure, leveraging their existing investments and lowering the overall cost of deployment and implementation.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management of the Company to make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amount of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include judgments related to revenue recognition; the valuation of intangibles and goodwill; accounting for income taxes; and stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassification

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated statements of operations to conform to the current presentation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. The Company invests its excess cash in diversified instruments maintained primarily in U.S. financial institutions in an effort to preserve principal and to maintain safety and liquidity.

Short-Term Investments

The Company classifies its investments as available-for-sale securities or held-to-maturity securities. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value based on quoted market prices, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. To date, unrealized gains and losses have been immaterial. Held-to-maturity investments in debt securities classified as held to maturity are stated at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts using the effective interest method. Held-to-maturity investments consist of debt securities which the Company has the ability and the intention to hold these investments to maturity and accordingly, they are not adjusted for temporary declines in their fair value. The contractual maturities of short-term investment are a year or less. Differences between cost and fair value of held-to-maturity investments are not material.

The following table provides a summary of short-term investments (in thousands):

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 

Held-to-maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificates of deposit

 

$

315

 

$

5,049

 

Available-for-sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auction rate debt securities

 

 

27,588

 

 

29,825

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

$

27,903

 

$ 

34,874

 

 

 



 



 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method.

Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments, primarily cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses are carried at cost which approximates fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives or, in the case of leasehold improvements, the remaining lease term, if shorter. The estimated useful life of furniture and equipment and computer equipment is generally three to seven years and the estimated useful life of leasehold improvements is generally seven years.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in business combinations over their estimated fair value. Other intangibles mainly represent acquired technology, customer and distribution relationships, non-compete agreements and tradenames acquired.

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Equity-Based Compensation

In July 2005, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” (SFAS No. 123R) which was issued in December 2004. SFAS No. 123R revises SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation,” and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and its related interpretations. SFAS No. 123R requires recognition of the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments in the financial statements over the period that the employee is required to perform the services in exchange for the award. SFAS No. 123R also requires measurement of the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award based on the grant-date fair value of the award. SFAS No. 123R also amends SFAS No. 95, “Statement of Cash Flows,” to require that excess tax benefits be reported as financing cash inflows, rather than as a reduction of taxes paid, which is included within operating cash flows. The Company adopted SFAS No. 123R using the modified prospective method. Accordingly, prior period amounts have not been restated. Under this application, the Company is required to record compensation expense for all awards granted after the date of adoption and for the unvested portion of previously granted awards that remain outstanding at the date of adoption.

Classification of Stock-Based Compensation Expense

Stock-based compensation is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Cost of revenues

 

 

86

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and marketing

 

 

1,238

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

 

394

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

 

1,668

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 

 

 

$

3,386

 

$

 

$

 

 

 



 



 



 

Tax Effect related to Stock-Based Compensation Expense

SFAS No. 123R provides that income tax effects of share-based payments are recognized in the financial statements for those awards that will normally result in tax deductions under existing tax law. Under current U.S. federal tax law, the Company would receive a compensation expense deduction related to non-qualified stock options only when those options are exercised and vested shares are received. Accordingly, the financial statement recognition of compensation cost for non-qualified stock options creates a deductible temporary difference which results in a deferred tax asset and a corresponding deferred tax benefit in the income statement. The Company does not recognize a tax benefit for compensation expense related to incentive stock options (ISOs) unless the underlying shares are disposed of in a disqualifying disposition. Accordingly, compensation expense related to ISOs is treated as a permanent difference for income tax purposes.

Fair Value Disclosures – Prior to SFAS No. 123R Adoption

Before the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company applied APB Opinion No. 25 to account for its stock-based awards. Under APB Opinion No. 25, the Company was not required to recognize compensation expense for the cost of stock options. Had the Company adopted SFAS No. 123 at the beginning of fiscal 2005, the impact would have been as follows:

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

$

7,439

 

$

5,394

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based employee compensation expense determined under the fair value based method for all awards, net of tax

 

 

(3,410

)

 

(3,014

)

Stock-based employee compensation expense related to acceleration of certain unvested stock options, net of tax

 

 

(3,300

)

 

 

 

 



 



 

Pro forma

 

$

729

 

$

2,380

 

 

 



 



 

Basic earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

$

0.47

 

$

0.34

 

 

 



 



 

Pro forma

 

$

0.05

 

$

0.15

 

 

 



 



 

Diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

$

0.46

 

$

0.34

 

 

 



 



 

Pro forma

 

$

0.05

 

$

0.15

 

 

 



 



 

The fair value of the Company’s stock-based awards to employees during fiscal 2005 and 2004 was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes closed form option-pricing model (Black-Scholes), assuming no dividends and using the valuation assumptions noted in the following table. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected life (estimated period of time outstanding) of the stock options granted was estimated using the historical exercise behavior of employees. Expected volatility was based on historical volatility for a period equal to the stock option’s expected life, and calculated on a daily basis.

 

Expected term

 

7 years

Expected and weighted average volatility

 

110% - 121%

Risk-free rate

 

3.1% - 4.1%

The above assumptions were used to determine the weighted average per share fair value of $8.55 and $13.93 for stock options granted during fiscal 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Valuation Assumptions for Options Granted during Fiscal 2006 

The fair value of each stock option granted during fiscal 2006 was estimated at the date of grant using Black-Scholes, assuming no dividends and using the following valuation assumptions noted in the following table. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected life (estimated period of time outstanding) of the stock options granted was estimated using the historical exercise behavior of employees. Expected volatility was based on historical volatility for a period equal to the stock option’s expected life, and calculated on a daily basis.

 

Expected term

 

5.5 years

Expected volatility

 

74% - 87%

Weighted average volatility

 

77%

Risk-free rate

 

3.9% - 5.2%

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The above assumptions were used to determine the weighted average per share fair value of $11.22 for stock options granted during fiscal 2006.

Equity Compensation Plans

In December 2004, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (“the 2004 Plan”), and the 1995 Stock Option Plan and the 2002 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan were terminated as to any shares then available for future grant. The 2004 Plan permits the Company to grant equity-based awards to its directors, executives and a broad-based category of employees. The 2004 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock plus all outstanding options which terminate, expire or are canceled under the terminated plans on or after December 1, 2004. Under the terms of the 2004 Plan, the exercise price of options granted cannot be less than the fair market value on the date of grant. Non-employee director options that are automatically granted upon the person first becoming a director vest and become exercisable six months after the date of grant and options granted annually vest and become exercisable for one-half the shares six months from the date of grant and for the balance of the grant one year from the date of grant. All options that have been granted expire ten years from the grant date, although the committee or board may define vesting and expiration dates for all options granted under the 2004 Plan, except for automatic grants of options to non-employee directors and provided that the term does not exceed 10 years, or five years for ISOs granted to optionees who are holders of 10% or more of the Company’s stock.

In May 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the acceleration of the vesting of unvested stock options held by employees that had option exercise prices of greater than $14.00 per share. The Company’s stock price had ranged from $6.30 to $12.23 over the previous twelve months. As a result of the acceleration, options to purchase 532,376 shares of the Company’s common stock became immediately exercisable. Of these options, approximately seventy percent were scheduled to vest within the next eighteen months. The decision to accelerate vesting of these stock options was made to avoid recognizing compensation cost in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in future financial statements upon the Company’s adoption of SFAS No. 123R on July 1, 2005 and because the Board believed that the incentive and retention value of these options was significantly lower than their valuation using the Black-Scholes methodology. The Company estimates that the accelerated vesting of the stock options reduced stock-based compensation expense (pre-tax) by approximately $2.9 million in fiscal 2006, based on valuation calculations using the Black Scholes methodology.

Currently, the Company’s primary type of stock-based compensation consists of stock options, generally vesting over four years. The Company funds shares issued upon exercise out of available authorized shares.

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock option plans as of June 30, 2006 is presented below:

 

 

 

Shares

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

 

Remaining
Contractual
Term

 

Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Outstanding as of June 30, 2005

 

2,253,075

 

$

11.81

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

447,415

 

 

15.59

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(679,547

)

 

11.62

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terminated

 

(64,375

)

 

11.02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding as of June 30, 2006

 

1,956,568

 

 

12.75

 

8.0

 

$

2,924

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options exercisable at June 30, 2006

 

820,690

 

$

14.32

 

7.0

 

$

656

 

Options expected to vest at June 30, 2006

 

766,718

 

$

11.62

 

8.7

 

$

2,269

 

Options available for future grants at June 30, 2006

 

392,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The total intrinsic value of options exercised in fiscal 2006 was $6.3 million. Upon exercise of stock options, the Company issues authorized, but unissued shares.

As of June 30, 2006, there was $5.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock-based compensation arrangements related to stock options granted under the Plan. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.

The 2004 Plan permits the Company to grant restricted stock which may impose conditions, including continued employment or performance conditions. The terms and conditions applicable to a restricted stock issuance, including the vesting periods and conditions, and the form of consideration payable, if any, are determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The plan provides that restricted stock will not vest in full in less than three years if vesting is based on continued employment and in not less than one year if vesting is based on the achievement of performance criteria, other than as determined by the Committee upon a change in control or upon the participant’s death or termination of service, other than for cause.

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During fiscal 2006, the Company granted to an employee 11,290 shares of restricted stock that vest over three years from the dates of grant. The aggregate value of the awards was $150,000 on the dates of grant. The Company is recognizing compensation expense related to this award on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Changes in the Company’s restricted stock for fiscal 2006 were as follows:

 

 

 

Shares

 

Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value

 

 

 


 


 

Unvested as of June 30, 2005

 

 

$

 

Granted

 

11,290

 

 

13.29

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Unvested as of June 30, 2006

 

11,290

 

 

13.29

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2006, there was $95,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock-based compensation arrangements related to restricted stock granted under the Plan. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.

Revenue Recognition

Net revenues include sales of thin client appliance systems, which include the appliance device and related software, and services. The Company follows AICPA Statement of Position No. 97-2, “Software Revenue Recognition” (“SOP 97-2”) for revenue recognition because the software component of the thin client appliance systems is more than incidental to the thin client appliance systems as a whole. Revenue is recognized on product sales when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery of the product has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable and collectibility is probable. To date, sales of standalone software products and services have not exceeded 10% of our consolidated revenue for any period.

Revenue related to post-contract support services is generally recognized with the initial product sale when the fee is included with the initial product fee, post-contract services are for one year or less, the estimated cost of providing such services during the arrangement is insignificant, and unspecified upgrades and enhancements offered during the period are expected to continue to be minimal and infrequent. Otherwise, revenue from extended warranty and post-contract support service contracts is recorded as deferred revenue and subsequently recognized over the term of the contract. Vendor specific objective evidence of these amounts is determined by the price charged when these elements are sold separately.

Stock rotation rights and price protection are provided to certain distributors. Stock rotation rights are generally limited to a maximum amount per quarter and require a corresponding order of equal or greater value at the time of the stock rotation. Price protection provides for a rebate in the event the Company reduces the price of products for which the distributors have yet to sell to end-users. The Company reserves for these arrangements based on a specific review of known issues, historical experience and the level of inventories in the distribution channel and reduces current period revenue accordingly.

Product warranty costs are accrued at the time the related revenues are recognized. The Company offers fixed-price support or maintenance contracts, including extended warranties, to its customers ranging from one to five years. Revenue from these transactions is recognized over the related term.

The Company records sales and value added taxes that are externally imposed on a revenue producing transaction between a seller and a customer on a net basis in the statements of operations.

Research and Development

Costs incurred in the development of new software products are charged to expense as incurred until the technological feasibility of the product has been established. After technological feasibility has been established, any additional costs are capitalized. Capitalized software costs are amortized to cost of revenues over the expected life of the product, not to exceed three years. There were no capitalized software costs or related expense during fiscal 2006, 2005 or 2004 because there were no development costs incurred after the establishment of technological feasibility.

Concentrations of Credit Risk and Dependence on Supplier

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash, short-term investments and accounts receivable. The Company primarily invests its excess cash in corporate notes, government securities, auction rate securities, certificates of deposit, and other specific money market instruments of similar liquidity and credit quality. The Company is exposed to credit risks in the event of default by the financial institutions or issuers of investments to the extent recorded on the balance sheet. The Company generally does not require collateral related to accounts receivable. The Company maintains allowances for credit losses based on various factors, including changes in customers’ ability to pay due to bankruptcy, cash flow issues or other changes in the customer’s financial condition, significant payment delays and other economic conditions.

The following table sets forth sales to customers comprising 10% or more of the Company’s net revenue and accounts receivable balances:

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Net revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lenovo

 

17

%

5

%

* 

 

IBM

 

* 

 

14

%

18

%

North American customer

 

11

%

* 

 

* 

 

North American distributor

 

*

%

10

%

* 

 

European distributor

 

*

%

* 

 

10

%

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 

Accounts receivable

 

 

 

 

 

Lenovo

 

*

%

18

%

North American customer

 

17

%

 

*

Billing agent for Lenovo

 

11

%

*

%

(*)

Amounts do not exceed 10% for such period

In April 2005, in connection with the sale of IBM’s Personal Computing Division to Lenovo Group Limited, the Company entered into an agreement with Lenovo, under which Lenovo can purchase Neoware’s products under the same terms as IBM. The Company’s agreement with IBM remains in effect.

IBM and Lenovo and the Company’s distributors resell the Company’s products to individual resellers and/or end-users. The percentage of revenue derived from IBM, Lenovo, individual distributors, resellers or end-users can vary significantly from year to year. In addition to the Company’s direct sales to IBM and Lenovo, IBM and Lenovo can purchase the Company’s products through individual distributors and/or resellers. Furthermore, IBM can influence an end-user’s decision to purchase the Company’s products even though the end-user may not purchase the Company’s products through IBM or Lenovo. While it is difficult to quantify the net revenues associated with these purchases, the Company believes that these sales are significant and can vary significantly from quarter to quarter.

Net revenues from sales outside of the United States, primarily in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) represented approximately 33%, 40% and 44% of net revenues, respectively, in fiscal 2006, 2005 and 2004, including net revenue from sales to the United Kingdom of 12% in fiscal 2005 and 2004. No single country accounted for more than 10% of net revenue in fiscal 2006.

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The Company depends upon a limited number of single source suppliers for the design and manufacture of its thin client devices and for several of the components in them. During fiscal 2005, the Company accommodated one of its suppliers by purchasing products for inventory in advance of the Company’s contractual obligations due to the supplier’s cash liquidity constraints, which increased inventory and decreased cash balances. Additionally, a domestic supplier that the Company added in fiscal 2005 required an advance payment of $1.1 million at June 30, 2005, which was recorded as a prepaid expense, to fund a portion of the initial start up production quantities related to a larger order. Although the Company has identified alternative suppliers that could produce comparable products, it is likely there would be an interruption of supply during any transition, which would limit the Company’s ability to ship product to fully meet customer demand. If this were to happen, the Company’s revenue would decline and its profitability would be adversely impacted.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive common shares consist of employee stock options and warrants using the treasury stock method, if dilutive.

Income Taxes

Under the asset-and-liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and the 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.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The Company classifies items of other comprehensive income (loss) by their nature in the financial statements and displays the accumulated balance of other comprehensive income (loss) separately from retained earnings and additional paid-in-capital in the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets. Excluding net income, the Company’s source of other comprehensive income (loss) is unrealized income (loss) relating to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

Translation of Foreign Currencies

Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, whose functional currency is their local currency, are translated at year-end exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. The adjustment resulting from translating the financial statements of such foreign subsidiaries is reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income within stockholders’ equity. Foreign currency gains and losses are recognized in connection with transactions settled in a foreign currency in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Impairment of Goodwill

The Company reviews goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives for impairment at least annually in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangibles Assets”. SFAS No. 142 requires that the Company perform the goodwill impairment test annually or when a change in facts and circumstances indicate that the fair value of the reporting unit may be below its carrying amount. The Company operates in one reporting unit and performs its annual SFAS No. 142 impairment test as of June 30 of each year. As of June 30, 2006 and 2005, the fair value of the Company exceeded its carrying value and, accordingly, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives were not impaired.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including property and equipment and intangible assets with estimable useful lives, for impairment whenever an event or change in facts and circumstances indicates that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company assesses impairment of its long-lived assets in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” In the event of an impairment indicator, the Company would determine the recoverability of the assets by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to net future undiscounted cash flows that the asset is expected to generate. The impairment recognized would be the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the asset. Management does not believe that there were any triggering events in fiscal 2006, 2005 or 2004.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.” Interpretation No. 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity’s financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109 and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Additionally, Interpretation No. 48 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. Interpretation No. 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, with early adoption permitted. We are still evaluating Interpretation No. 48.

In December 2004, the FASB issued FASB Statement No.151, Inventory Costs, which clarifies the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material (spoilage). Under this Statement, such items will be recognized as current-period charges. In addition, the Statement requires that allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. This Statement was effective for the Company for inventory costs incurred on or after July 1, 2006. The adoption of this Statement did not have a significant effect on the Company’s financial statements.

In December 2004, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 153, Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, which eliminates an exception in APB 29 for recognizing nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets at fair value and replaces it with an exception for recognizing exchanges of nonmonetary assets at fair value that do not have commercial substance. This Statement was effective for the Company for nonmonetary asset exchanges occurring on or after July 1, 2005. The adoption of this Statement did not have a significant effect on the Company’s financial statements.

In May 2005, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. Statement 154 establishes, unless impracticable, retrospective application as the required method for reporting a change in accounting principle in the absence of explicit transition requirements specific to a newly adopted accounting principle. This statement will be effective for the Company for all accounting changes and any error corrections occurring after July 1, 2006.

In March 2005, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No 47 Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations which requires conditional asset retirement obligations to be recognized if a legal obligation exists to perform asset retirement activities and a reasonable estimate of the fair value of the obligation can be made. FIN 47 also provides guidance as to when an entity would have sufficient information to reasonably estimate the fair value of an asset retirement obligation. The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 47 on June 30, 2006. No conditional asset retirement obligations were recognized and, accordingly, the adoption of FIN 47 had no effect on the Company’s financial statements.

In December 2004, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. FAS 109-1, “Application of FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, to the Tax Deduction on Qualified Production Activities Provided by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.” The American Jobs Creation Act includes a tax deduction of up to 9 percent (when fully phased-in) of the lesser of (a) “qualified production activities income,” as defined in the Act, or (b) taxable income (after the deduction for the utilization of any net operating loss carry forwards). This tax deduction is limited to 50 percent of W-2 wages paid by the taxpayer. The Company’s estimated deduction is approximately $83,000 for the year ended June 30, 2006 and was accounted for as a special deduction rather than as a tax rate reduction in accordance with FSP No. 109-1.

In December 2004, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. FAS 109-2, “Accounting and Disclosure Guidance for the Foreign Earnings Repatriation Provision within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.” The American Jobs Creation Act (Job Act) introduces a special one-time dividends received deduction on the repatriation of certain foreign earnings to a U.S. taxpayer (repatriation provision), provided certain criteria are met. FSP No. 109-2 provides accounting and disclosure guidance for the repatriation provision. FSP No. 109-2 is effective immediately and the Job Act was enacted in October 2004. FSP No. 109-2 allows for time beyond the financial reporting period of enactment to evaluate the effect of the Jobs Act on its plan for reinvestment or repatriation of foreign earnings for purposes of applying SFAS No. 109. The Company did not repatriate any foreign earnings pursuant to the Job Act.

In June 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 143-1, “Accounting for Electronic Waste Obligations” (SFAS No. 143-1), which requires an entity to recognize an asset retirement liability for its obligation to dispose of electronic equipment. SFAS No. 143-1 is effective for fiscal years ending after June 8, 2005. The Company has no obligations with respect to historical waste at June 30, 2005 unless it replaces equipment in the future. The European Union (“EU”) has adopted two directives to facilitate the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment sold in the EU. The first of these is the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (“WEEE”) directive, which directs EU member states to enact laws, regulations and administrative provisions to ensure that producers of electrical and electronic equipment are financially responsible for specified collection, recycling, treatment, and environmentally sound disposal of products placed on the market after August 13, 2005, and from products in use prior to that date that are being replaced. The EU has also adopted the Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (“RoHS”) directive. The RoHS directive restricts the use of lead, mercury, and certain other substances in electrical and electronic products placed on the market in the European Union after July 1, 2006. We are currently evaluating the impact of these directives. Similar legislation has been or may be enacted in other areas, including in the United States, the cumulative impact of which could be significant in the future if the Company is unable to recover these costs in the price of our products. The Company has accrued for the estimated cost of its obligation under WEEE for equipment it sold into the EU since August 13, 2005.

Note 2.

Business Combinations

Fiscal 2006 Acquisitions

Maxspeed Corporation

In November 2005, the Company completed the acquisition, pursuant to a merger, of Maxspeed Corporation (“Maxspeed”), a provider of thin client solutions, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with research, development and sales offices in Shanghai, China. Before taking into account Maxspeed’s cash balance, the initial consideration paid by the Company was $19.3 million in cash, including transaction costs, subject to adjustment based on a final determination, to be made at the Company’s election, of Maxspeed’s cash and net working capital at closing. Additionally, $1.4 million of the consideration was held back to fund restructuring costs that were identified as of the closing date. If actual restructuring costs are less than $1.4 million, the difference will be distributed to the Maxspeed shareholders. A total of $800,000 in restructuring costs have been incurred through June 30, 2006 for termination of employees and lease restructuring. In addition, up to $4.0 million of contingent consideration may be paid to the common shareholders of Maxspeed based upon the achievement of defined revenues through December 2006.

The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The allocation of the purchase price, based on an independent valuation, is as follows (in thousands).

 

Cash and equivalents

 

$

7,290

 

Short-term investments

 

 

877

 

Inventory

 

 

3,468

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

4,617

 

Other assets

 

 

1,041

 

Customer relationships

 

 

2,500

 

Acquired technology

 

 

1,100

 

Non-compete agreements

 

 

1,100

 

Goodwill

 

 

2,294

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

(3,615

)

Restructuring reserve

 

 

(1,400

)

 

 



 

 

 

 

19,272

 

Less cash acquired

 

 

(7,290

)

 

 



 

 

 

$

11,982

 

 

 



 

The purchase price is subject to potential adjustment, including but not limited to, the reversal of the valuation allowance related to the Maxspeed deferred tax asset adjustment for the fair value of a cost basis investment, and achievement of contingent consideration.

The results of operations of Maxspeed have been included in the Company’s statements of operations from the date of the acquisition. The pro forma results of operations disclosed below give effect to the acquisition of Maxspeed’s business as if the acquisition were consummated on July 1, 2004.

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TeleVideo, Inc.

In October 2005, the Company completed the acquisition of the thin client business of TeleVideo, Inc. (“TeleVideo”) for $3.5 million in cash, including transaction costs. The Company acquired substantially all of the assets of TeleVideo’s thin client business, including all thin client assets, a trademark license, product brands, customer lists, customer contracts and non-competition agreements. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The Company has completed the preliminary allocation of the preliminary purchase price, based on an independent valuation, as follows: $2.3 million to goodwill, $1.1 million to customer relationships, and $100,000 to tradenames.

The results of operations of the TeleVideo thin client business have been included in the Company’s statements of operations from the date of the acquisition. The pro forma results of operations disclosed below give effect to the acquisition of the TeleVideo thin client business as if the acquisition were consummated on July 1, 2004.

Fiscal 2005 Acquisitions

Qualystem Technology S.A.S.

In April 2005, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Qualystem Technology S.A.S. (Qualystem), a provider of software that streams Windows® and application components on-demand from a server to other servers, personal computers, and thin clients, for $4.5 million in cash, including transaction costs.

The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and the purchase price has been allocated, based on an independent valuation, as follows (in thousands):

 

Cash

 

$

270

 

Short-term investments

 

 

44

 

Other assets

 

 

173

 

Liabilities

 

 

(316

)

In-process research and development

 

 

300

 

Acquired technology

 

 

600

 

Non-compete agreements

 

 

200

 

Goodwill

 

 

3,231

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

4,502

 

Less cash acquired

 

 

(270

)

 

 



 

 

 

$

4,232

 

 

 



 

The acquired in-process research and development was expensed and the related charge is included in income from operations for the year ended June 30, 2005. The results of operations of the Qualystem business have been included in the Company’s statements of operations from the date of the acquisition. The pro forma results of operations disclosed below give effect to the acquisition of the Qualystem as if the acquisition was consummated on July 1, 2004.

ThinTune Thin Client Business

In March 2005, the Company acquired the ThinTune thin client business of eSeSIX Computer GmbH (eSeSIX Computer) and on March 4, 2005 acquired all of the outstanding stock of eSeSIX Information-Technologies (eSeSIX Tech), eSeSIX Computer’s development and engineering affiliate. eSeSIX Computer and eSeSIX Tech are collectively referred to as the ThinTune thin client business. The purchase consideration was $10.1 million in cash, including transaction costs.

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The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and the purchase price has been allocated, based on an independent valuation, as follows (in thousands):

 

Cash

 

$

28

 

Inventory

 

 

660

 

Other assets

 

 

392

 

Warranty liability assumed

 

 

(448

)

Deferred income tax liability

 

 

(400

)

Other liabilities

 

 

(141

)

Customer relationships

 

 

2,300

 

Acquired technology

 

 

1,500

 

Non-compete agreements

 

 

100

 

Goodwill

 

 

6,124

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

10,115

 

Less cash acquired

 

 

(28

)

 

 



 

 

 

$

10,087

 

 

 



 

The results of operations of the ThinTune business have been included in the Company’s statements of operations from the date of the acquisition. The pro forma results of operations disclosed below give effect to the acquisition of the ThinTune business as if the acquisition was consummated on July 1, 2004.

Mangrove Systems S.A.S.

In January 2005, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Mangrove Systems S.A.S. (Mangrove), a provider of Linux software solutions, for $2.8 million in cash, including transaction costs, and 153,682 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $1.3 million.

The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and the purchase price has been allocated, based on an independent valuation, as follows (in thousands):

 

Cash

 

$

73

 

Other assets

 

 

153

 

Deferred income tax liability

 

 

(527

)

Other liabilities

 

 

(192

)

Customer relationships

 

 

300

 

Acquired technology

 

 

1,000

 

Non-compete agreements

 

 

300

 

Goodwill

 

 

3,010

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

4,117

 

Less cash acquired

 

 

(73

)

Less stock issued

 

 

(1,300

)

 

 



 

 

 

$

2,744

 

 

 



 

The results of operations of Mangrove have been included in the Company’s statements of operations from the date of the acquisition. The pro forma results of operations disclosed below give effect to the acquisition of Mangrove as if the acquisition was consummated on July 1, 2004.

Visara International, Inc.

In September 2004, the Company acquired the thin client business of Visara International, Inc. (Visara), for $3.8 million in cash, including transaction costs, plus a potential earn-out. In fiscal 2006 $2.1 million related to the earn-out was paid and recorded as additional goodwill.

The Company acquired substantially all of the assets of the Visara thin client business, including customer lists, intellectual property and technology, and also entered into reseller, supplier and non-competition agreements. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The purchase price has been allocated, based on an independent valuation, as follows: $4.3 million to goodwill, $1.0 million to acquired technology and $650,000 to customer relationships.

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The results of operations of the Visara thin client business have been included in the Company’s statements of operations from the date of the acquisition. The pro forma results of operations disclosed below give effect to the acquisition of the Visara thin client business as if the acquisition was consummated on July 1, 2004.

Fiscal 2004 Acquisitions

Pericom Holdings PLC

In July 2003, the Company acquired the host access software business from Pericom Holdings PLC (referred to as “TeemTalk software business”), for $10.0 million in cash, including transaction costs of $200,000. The Company acquired all of the assets of the software business, including the TeemTalk host access software, intellectual property and technology, customer lists, customer contracts and distribution channels and also entered into a non-competition agreement. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and the purchase price has been allocated to the assets acquired, including goodwill and intangible assets. The results of operations of the TeemTalk software business have been included in the Company’s statements of operations from the date of the acquisition. The purchase price was allocated, based on an independent valuation, as follows: $7.8 million to goodwill, $1.6 million to acquired technology, $500,000 to customer relationships and $100,000 to tradenames.

Pro Forma Results of Operations

The following unaudited pro forma information presents the results of the Company’s operations as though the Maxspeed, TeleVideo, Qualystem, ThinTune, Mangrove and Visara acquisitions had been completed as of July 1, 2004. The pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the actual results of operations had the acquisition been completed as of July 1, 2004 or the results that may occur in the future (in thousands, except per share data):

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 

Total net revenue

 

$

111,326

 

$

102,842

 

Net income

 

 

5,307

 

 

2,901

 

Basic earnings per share

 

 

0.30

 

 

0.18

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

 

0.29

 

 

0.18

 

Note 3.

Inventory

Inventory consists of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 

Purchased components and subassemblies

 

$

3,243

 

$

417

 

Finished goods

 

 

4,491

 

 

2,634

 

 

 



 



 

 

$

7,734

 

 

3,051

 

 

 



 



 

Note 4.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 

Computer equipment and software

 

$

2,304

 

$

1,965

 

Office furniture and equipment

 

 

1,013

 

 

577

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

503

 

 

484

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

3,820

 

 

3,026

 

Less – accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(2,234

)

 

(2,610

)

 

 



 



 

 

$

1,586

 

 

416

 

 

 



 



 

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Depreciation and amortization expense was $421,000, $290,000 and $261,000 for the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Note 5.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The carrying amount of goodwill was $37.8 million and $31.2 million at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Goodwill increased by $2.3 million resulting from the acquisition of Maxspeed, $2.1 million for contingent consideration paid to Visara, $2.3 million from the purchase of TeleVideo, and $348,000 for the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates and decreased by $448,000 for the reversal of a valuation allowance on deferred taxes related to Qualystem that can be utilized.

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective estimated useful lives. The following table provides a summary of the Company’s intangible assets (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2006

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Estimated
useful life

 

Gross
Carrying
Amount

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

Net
Carrying
Amount

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Tradenames

 

Indefinite

 

$

360

 

$

 

$

360

 

Non-compete agreements

 

2-5 years

 

 

1,700

 

 

448

 

 

1,252

 

Customer relationships

 

2-5 years

 

 

7,350

 

 

2,031

 

 

5,319

 

Distributor relationships

 

5 years

 

 

2,325

 

 

2,079

 

 

246

 

Acquired technology

 

5-10 years

 

 

7,506

 

 

2,508

 

 

4,998

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 

 

 

 

$

19,241

 

$

7,066

 

$

12,175

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2005

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Estimated
useful life

 

Gross
Carrying
Amount

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

Net
Carrying
Amount

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Tradenames

 

Indefinite

 

$

259

 

$

 

$

259

 

Non-compete agreements

 

2-5 years

 

 

551

 

 

47

 

 

504

 

Customer relationships

 

2-5 years

 

 

3,770

 

 

843

 

 

2,927

 

Distributor relationships

 

5 years

 

 

2,325

 

 

1,614

 

 

711

 

Acquired technology

 

5-10 years

 

 

6,081

 

 

1,096

 

 

4,985

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 

 

 

 

$

12,986

 

$

3,600

 

$

9,386

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 

The weighted average remaining lives of the intangible assets as of June 30, 2006 are as follows:

 

Non-compete agreements

 

2.7 years

 

Customer relationships

 

3.9 years

 

Distributor relationships

 

0.9 years

 

Acquired technology

 

3.9 years

 

Amortization expense of intangible assets is set forth below (in thousands):

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Non-compete agreements

 

$

368

 

$

50

 

$

 

Customer relationships

 

 

1,192

 

 

603

 

 

262

 

Distributor relationships

 

 

465

 

 

465

 

 

457

 

Acquired technologies

 

 

1,200

 

 

677

 

 

330

 

 

 



 



 



 

 

$

3,225

 

 

1,795

 

 

1,049

 

 

 



 



 



 

Amortization expense for customer relationships and distributor relationships is included in sales and marketing expenses and amortization expense for acquired technologies is included in cost of revenues. Amortization expense for non-compete agreements is classified depending on the classification of the related employee. Intangible assets held by foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar fluctuate based on changes in foreign rates.

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The following table provides estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets (assuming there is no write down associated with these intangible assets causing an acceleration of expense or changes in foreign currency exchange rates) (in thousands):

 

Year Ending June 30,

 

Future
Amortization

 


 


 

2007

 

$

3,440

 

2008

 

 

3,223

 

2009

 

 

2,790

 

2010

 

 

1,850

 

2011

 

 

487

 

Thereafter

 

 

25

 

 

 



 

 

$

11,815

 

 

 



 

Note 6.

Offering Basis Loan Agreement

In December 2004, the Company entered into an Offering Basis Loan Agreement with a bank under which the Company can request short-term loan advances up to an aggregate principal amount of $10.0 million. Upon such request, the bank would provide the Company with the interest rate, terms and conditions applicable to the requested loan advance. The funds would be committed upon agreement of such terms by both parties. Unless otherwise agreed to by the bank, the term for any advance cannot exceed 180 days. There were no borrowings under the Offering Basis Loan Agreement.

Note 7.

Commitments and Contingencies

The Company leases its principal facilities, an automobile, and furniture and fixtures under noncancelable operating leases. The remaining terms of these leases range from three months to three years. Rent expense under these leases was $910,000, $584,000 and $519,000 in fiscal 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

The following table provides future minimum lease payments under operating leases at June 30, 2006 (in thousands):

 

Year Ending June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2007

 

$

981

 

2008

 

 

804

 

2009

 

 

635

 

2010

 

 

444

 

2011

 

 

456

 

Thereafter

 

 

567

 

 

 



 

 

$

3,887

 

 

 



 

The Company has arrangements with certain officers that provide for certain levels of base compensation, fringe benefits and incentives. Some of the arrangements provides for salary continuance of up to one year if terminated upon certain conditions. In addition, all of the agreements provide for severance payments in the event of a change in control and the officer is not extended a similar position after the change in control. If a change of control had occurred on June 30, 2006, and all of the executive officers had been terminated, the severance obligations would have aggregated approximately $2.7 million and we are further obligated to accelerate the vesting of certain officers unvested stock options.

The Company also has open purchase obligations for thin client products from its vendors totaling $25.1 million as of June 30, 2006.

The Company, in the normal course of business, may be party to various claims. Management believes that the ultimate resolution of any such claims would not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or operating results.

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Note 8.

Guarantees

Indemnifications

In the ordinary course of business, from time-to-time the Company enters into contractual arrangements under which it may agree to indemnify its customer or supplier for losses incurred by the customer arising from certain events as defined within the particular contract, which may include, for example, litigation or intellectual property infringement claims.

Warranty

The Company provides for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time it recognizes revenue. The Company actively monitors and evaluates the quality of its component suppliers; however, ongoing product failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure, affect the estimated warranty obligation. If actual product failure rates, material usage or service delivery costs differ from estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required. The Company’s standard warranty service period ranges from one to three years.

The changes in the Company’s warranty liability are as follows (in thousands):

 

Accrued warranty cost at June 30, 2005

 

$

896

 

Settlements made

 

 

(558

)

Provisions for warranties

 

 

548

 

Warranty obligation assumed in Maxspeed acquisition

 

 

291

 

   

 

Accrued warranty cost at June 30, 2006

 

$

1,177

 

   

 

Note 9.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30, 

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Federal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

$

3,483

 

$

2,841

 

$

1,413

 

Deferred

 

 

(725

)

 

(164

)

 

125

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

365

 

 

209

 

 

193

 

Deferred

 

 

(67

)

 

62

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

 

857

 

 

414

 

 

522

 

Deferred

 

 

94

 

 

63

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 

 

$

4,007

 

$

3,425

 

$

2,269

 

 

 



 



 



 

The tax benefits associated with employee stock options activity reduced taxes currently payable by approximately $1.7 million, $114,000, and $2.0 million in fiscal 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. This benefit was recorded as an increase in additional paid-in capital.

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The provision for income taxes differed from the amount computed by applying the federal statutory rate as follows:

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Federal tax at statutory rate

 

34.0

%

34.0

%

34.0

%

State taxes

 

1.8

 

1.6

 

1.7

 

Impact of foreign taxes

 

0.5

 

1.0

 

(0.9

)

Impact of EIE

 

(2.1

)

(3.4

)

(7.9

)

Research and experimentation tax credit

 

 

 

(1.0

)

Statutory stock options – 123R

 

6.0

 

 

 

Tax exempt interest

 

(4.9

)

(1.7

)

 

Non-deductible expenses and other

 

0.8

 

 

3.7

 

 

 


 


 


 

 

36.1

%

31.5

%

29.6

%

 

 


 


 


 

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 


 


 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards

 

$

6,940

 

$

1,348

 

Deferred revenue and accruals not currently deductible

 

 

2,283

 

 

913

 

R&E and other credit carryforwards

 

 

782

 

 

 

Other

 

 

1,196

 

 

268

 

 

 



 



 

Deferred tax assets

 

 

11,201

 

 

2,529

 

Valuation allowance

 

 

(2,348

)

 

(722

)

 

 



 



 

 

 

8,853

 

 

1,807

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill and intangible assets – difference in basis and amortization periods

 

 

(3,586

)

 

(1,943

)

 

 



 



 

Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets

 

$

5,267

 

$

(136

)

 

 



 



 

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods and in the tax jurisdictions in which those temporary differences become deductible. The Company considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, limitations on the utilization of tax net operating loss carryforwards and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.

As of June 30, 2006, the Company had state tax loss carryforwards in multiple jurisdictions with various expiration dates. The Company believes that, except for pre-acquisition state tax loss carryforwards of Maxspeed, it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the net deferred tax assets.

As of June 30, 2006, the Company has, through its acquisition of Maxspeed, Federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $14.9 million which will expire from 2018 to 2023; Federal research and experimentation credits of approximately $523,000 which will expire from 2017 to 2019; state tax net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $6.8 million with various expiration dates; and state tax credit carryforwards of $392,000 with various expiration dates.

In connection with the fiscal 2006 acquisition of Maxspeed, Maxspeed incurred an ownership change pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. As a result, the availability of tax net operating loss carryforwards realized by Maxspeed prior to the change in ownership, totaling approximately $14.9 million, to offset post-acquisition taxable income is limited to approximately $1.3 million annually for the first five years after the date of acquisition and to approximately $798,000 thereafter, except with respect to taxable income, if any, attributable to sales of pre-acquisition assets.

As of June 30, 2006, the Company had a valuation allowance for foreign net operating loss carryforwards and certain state and capital loss carryforwards and credits of $2.3 million compared to $722,000 at June 30, 2005. The net increase in the valuation allowance of $1.6 million is primarily due to the additional deferred tax assets and state loss carryforwards and research & experimentation credit carryforwards that arose from the acquisition of Maxspeed during the year. To the extent that the Company realizes the benefit from these acquired deferred tax assets, goodwill will be adjusted.

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U.S. income taxes have not been provided on undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries. The Company’s intention is to reinvest these earnings permanently.

Note 10.

Earnings per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earning per share (in thousands, except share and per share data):

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 


 


 


 

Net income

 

$

7,097

 

$

7,439

 

$

5,394

 

 

 



 



 



 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

17,665

 

 

15,931

 

 

15,683

 

Effect of dilutive warrants and employee stock options

 

 

440

 

 

271

 

 

337

 

 

 



 



 



 

Diluted

 

 

18,105

 

 

16,202

 

 

16,020

 

 

 



 



 



 

Earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.40

 

$

0.47

 

$

0.34

 

 

 



 



 



 

Diluted

 

$

0.39

 

$

0.46

 

$

0.34

 

 

 



 



 



 

For the years ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004, an aggregate of 93,250, 1,353,881and 659,863, stock options and warrants, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of dilutive earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

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Note 11.

Benefit Plan

The Company sponsors a 401(k) saving plan (the “Plan”) for all of its employees who meet certain age and years of employment requirements. Participants may make voluntary contributions to the Plan and the Company makes a matching contribution of 50% of the first 6% of such contributions up to a maximum of $1,000 per participant per year. The Company’s contributions were $85,000, $71,000 and $78,000 in fiscal 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Note 12.

Related Party Transactions

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006, 2005 and 2004 the Company had sales of $84,000, $91,000 and $131,000, respectively to a customer of which one of the Company’s directors is an executive officer and director. Accounts receivable from this customer was $22,000 and $15,000 at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Note 13.

Unaudited Quarterly Results

The following table sets forth certain unaudited consolidated financial data for each of the quarters within the fiscal years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005. This information has been derived from the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, and in management’s opinion, reflects all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the information for the quarters presented. The operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for any future periods (in thousands, except per share data).

 

 

 

Fiscal Year 2006

 

 

 


 

 

 

First
Quarter

 

Second
Quarter

 

Third
Quarter

 

Fourth
Quarter

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Net revenue

 

$

26,543

 

$

29,337

 

$

27,787

 

$

23,552

 

Gross profit

 

 

10,701

 

 

12,905

 

 

12,096

 

 

8,650

 

Operating income

 

 

2,635

 

 

3,661

 

 

3,119

 

 

(189

) (a)

Net income

 

 

1,841

 

 

2,541

 

 

2,313

 

 

402

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.15

 

$

0.13

 

$

0.02

 

Diluted

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.15

 

$

0.12

 

$

0.02

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

16,271

 

 

16,492

 

 

18,023

 

 

19,874

 

Diluted

 

 

16,434

 

 

17,088

 

 

18,848

 

 

20,408

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year 2005

 

 

 


 

 

 

First
Quarter

 

Second
Quarter

 

Third
Quarter

 

Fourth
Quarter

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Net revenue

 

$

16,303

 

$

20,471

 

$

19,001

 

$

23,009

 

Gross profit

 

 

7,090

 

 

8,745

 

 

8,253

 

 

10,126

 

Operating income

 

 

1,966

 

 

3,151

 

 

2,444

 

 

2,727

 

Net income

 

 

1,387

 

 

2,066

 

 

1,765

 

 

2,221

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.09

 

$

0.13

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.14

 

Diluted

 

$

0.09

 

$

0.13

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.14

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

15,799

 

 

15,754

 

 

16,061

 

 

16,219

 

Diluted

 

 

16,136

 

 

16,188

 

 

16,404

 

 

16,406

 

(a) Includes revenue reserves of $675,000 for amounts invoiced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 and a provision for doubtful accounts of $385,000 related to one of the Company's German distributors.

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SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

 

 

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

 

 


 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

   
 
 
 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of year

 

$

761

 

$

526

 

$

553

 

Provision for doubtful accounts, net (a)

 

 

1,060

 

 

 

 

 

Provision assumed in acquisitions

 

 

84

 

 

359

 

 

 

Deductions

 

 

(51

)

 

(124

)

 

(27

)

   
 
 
 

Balance at end of year

 

$

1,854

 

$

761

 

$

526

 

   

 

 

 

(a) Includes revenue reserve of $675,000 for amounts invoiced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Neoware , Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Neoware, Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2006. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we have also audited the related financial statement schedules as listed in the accompanying index in Item 15. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Neoware, Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2006, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presented fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

As discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment,” on July 1, 2005.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of Neoware, Inc’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated September 13, 2006 expressed an unqualified opinion on management’s assessment of, and the effective operation of, internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/ KPMG LLP

 

 

 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
September 13, 2006

 

 

 

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MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate internal control structure and procedures over financial reporting as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13A-15(f). We have assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006. Our assessment was based on criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Internal Control-Integrated Framework.

Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

(1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect our transactions and dispositions of our assets;

(2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles;

(3) provide reasonable assurance that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and board of directors; and

(4) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

Internal control over financial reporting includes the controls themselves, monitoring and actions taken to correct deficiencies as identified.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect all misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management’s assessment included an evaluation of the design of our internal control over financial reporting and testing of the operational effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. We reviewed the results of our assessment with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Based on this assessment, we have determined that as of June 30, 2006, Neoware has effective internal control over financial reporting.

KPMG LLP has issued an audit report on management’s assessment of our internal control over financial reporting, which appears on page 70.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders

Neoware, Inc.:

We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing on page 69 that Neoware, Inc. maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as June 30, 2006 based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Neoware, Inc. management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, management’s assessment that Neoware, Inc. maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by COSO. Also, in our opinion, Neoware, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by COSO.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Neoware, Inc and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2006, and our report dated September 13, 2006 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. Our report with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Neoware, Inc. as of June 30, 2006 and 2005 and for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2006 contains an explanatory paragraph regarding the adoption of SFAS No. 123R “Share-Based Payment,” on July 1, 2005.

 

/s/ KPMG LLP

 

 

 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
September 13, 2006

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT 21.1

Subsidiaries

 

Neoware Licensing, Inc.

 

Delaware

Neoware Investments, Inc.

 

Delaware

Neoware Systems GmbH

 

Germany

Neoware Systems B.V.

 

Netherlands

Neoware UK Limited

 

England

Neoware UK Holdings Limited

 

England

Neoware Southern Europe S.A.S.

 

France

Neoware Austria GmbH

 

Austria

Maxspeed International, Inc.

 

Cayman Islands

Neoware (Shanghai) Inc.

 

China


EX-23.1 14 p414869_ex23-1.htm EXHIBIT 23.1 Prepared and filed by St Ives Financial

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors

Neoware, Inc.:

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (Nos. 33-93942, 333-20185, 333-56298, 333-107970, 333-102878, 333-107974, and 333-126533) on Form S-8 and in the registration statements (Nos. 333-85490 and 333-107858) on Form S-3 of Neoware, Inc. and subsidiaries of our reports dated September 13, 2005, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of Neoware, Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2006, management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006 and the related financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2006, which reports appear in the June 30, 2006 annual report on Form 10-K of Neoware, Inc.

Our report with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Neoware, Inc. as of June 30, 2006 and 2005 and for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2006 contains an explanatory paragraph regarding the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payments,” on July 1, 2005.

 

/s/ KPMG LLP

 

 

 


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

 

 

September 13, 2006

 

 

 


EX-31.1 15 p414869_ex31-1.htm EXHIBIT 31.1 Prepared and filed by St Ives Financial

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Michael Kantrowitz, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Neoware Systems, 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: September 13, 2006

 

 

 

       

/s/ Michael Kantrowitz

 

 

 


 

 

 

Michael Kantrowitz

 

 

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 


EX-31.2 16 p414869_ex31-2.htm EXHIBIT 31.2 Prepared and filed by St Ives Financial

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Keith D. Schneck, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Neoware Systems, 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: September 13, 2006

 

 

 

       

/s/ Keith D. Schneck

 

 

 


 

 

 

Keith D. Schneck

 

 

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 


EX-32.1 17 p414869_ex32-1.htm EXHIBIT 32.1 Prepared and filed by St Ives Financial

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Neoware Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael Kantrowitz, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to such officer’s knowledge:

 

(1)

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 as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.

 

/s/ Michael Kantrowitz

 

 

 


 

 

 

Michael Kantrowitz

 

 

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

September 13, 2006

 

 

 

The foregoing certification is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as an exhibit to the Report and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.


EX-32.2 18 p414869_ex32-2.htm EXHIBIT 32.2 Prepared and filed by St Ives Financial

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the annual report of Neoware Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Keith D. Schneck, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to such officer’s knowledge:

 

(1)

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 as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Keith D. Schneck

 

 

 


 

 

 

Keith D. Schneck

 

 

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 

September 13, 2006

 

 

 

The foregoing certification is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as an exhibit to the Report and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.


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