Stockholders' Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity

NOTE 8 -  Stockholders’ Equity

For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of approximately $264 and $78, respectively, for the vesting of granted stock options.  The Company also recorded in 2016 an expense of approximately $94 for the issuance of common stock for vested restricted stock award to its CEO, pursuant to reaching designated earnings per share targets as stipulated in his restricted stock grant.

As part of their participation in the Company’s Deferred Compensation Plan, each member of the Board agreed to receive a portion or all of his annual retainer in shares of the Company’s Common Stock, aggregating $100 and $71 for the entire board, for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. KME contribution to the Deferred Compensation Plan was $425 and $350 for the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.