BIO KEY INTERNATIONAL INC
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Apr 23, 2025.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements—December 31, 2024 and 2023
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2024 and 2023
NOTE A—THE COMPANY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Business
The Company, founded in1993, develops and markets proprietary fingerprint identification biometric technology and software solutions enterprise-ready identity access management solutions to commercial, government and education customers throughout the United States and internationally. The Company was a pioneer in developing automated, finger identification technology that supplements or compliments other methods of identification and verification, such as personal inspection identification, passwords, tokens, smart cards, ID cards, PKI (public key infrastructure), credit cards, passports, driver’s licenses, OTP or other form of possession or knowledge-based credentialing. Additionally, advanced BIO-key® technology has been, and is, used to improve both the accuracy and speed of competing finger-based biometrics.
Going Concern and Basis of Presentation
The Company has historically financed operations through access to the capital markets by issuing convertible debt securities, convertible preferred stock, common stock, and through factoring receivables. As of the date of this report, the Company doesnot have enough cash fortwelve months of operations. The history of significant losses, the negative cash flow from operations, the limited cash resources on hand and the dependence by the Company on its ability, to obtain additional financing to fund its operations after the current cash resources are exhausted raises substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Company has lowered expenses through decreasing spending in marketing, and research and development. In addition, the Company has purchased inventory for projects in Nigeria, which have been delayed in deployment, and is, therefore looking into other markets and opportunities to sell or return the product to generate additional cash.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern, and assumes continuity of operations, realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company has suffered substantial net losses and negative cash flows from operations in recent years and is dependent on debt and equity financing to fund its operations all of which raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Recoverability of a major portion of the recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying balance sheet is dependent upon the Company’s ability to increase its revenue and meet its financing requirements on a continuing basis and become profitable in its future operations. The accompanying consolidated financial statements donot include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence.
Reverse Stock Split
All references to issued and outstanding shares for all periods reflect the1-for-18 reverse stock split, which was effective* December 21, 2023.As a result, all share numbers for all periods, including the number of shares underlying warrants, options, and other convertible securities, and all exercise prices applicable to such warrants, options and convertible securities have been adjusted retrospectively to reflect the1*-for-18 reverse stock split.
Foreign Currency
The Company accounts for foreign currency transactions pursuant to ASC830, Foreign Currency Matters ("ASC830”). The functional currency of the Company is the U.S. dollar, which is the currency of the primary economic environment in which it operates. In accordance with ASC830, monetary balances denominated in or linked to foreign currency are stated on the basis of the exchange rates prevailing at the applicable balance sheet date. For foreign currency transactions included in the statement of operations, the exchange rates applicable on the relevant transaction dates are used. Gains or losses arising from changes in the exchange rates used in the translation of such transactions and from the remeasurement of the monetary balance sheet items are recorded as gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.
In order to mitigate the losses and improve cash flow, the Company is working on the following initiatives. Our EMEA subsidiary is now only selling our BIO-key and PortalGuard solutions that doesnot carry the previous50% cost of sales. We have agents actively seeking other markets to sell our inventory for the Nigerian projects. We continue to lower expenses if possible and keep our current monthly expenses at the current level of approximately $812,000. We now have an investment that we can liquidate to fund operations (See Note H) and to pay the required Note Payable payments (See Note J).
The functional currency of Swivel Secure Europe, SA is the Euro. Under ASC830, all assets and liabilities are translated into U. S. dollars using the current exchange rate at the end of each fiscal period. Revenues and expenses are translated using the average exchange rates prevailing throughout the respective periods. All transaction gains and losses from the measurement of monetary balance sheet items denominated in Euros are reflected in the statement of operations as appropriate. Translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
A summary of the significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements follows:
1. Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BIO-key International, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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2. Use of Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) as set forth in the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) and consider the various staff accounting bulletins and other applicable guidance issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. The Company believes that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which it relies are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Certain significant accounting policies that contain subjective management estimates and assumptions include those related to accounts receivable, inventory, intangible assets and goodwill, fair value of convertible note payable, and income taxes.
3. Revenue Recognition
In accordance with ASC606, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for these services. To achieve this core principle, the Company applies the followingfive steps:
| ● | Identify the contract with a customer |
| ● | Identify the performance obligations in the contract |
| ● | Determine the transaction price |
| ● | Allocate the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract |
| ● | Recognize revenue when or as the Company satisfies a performance obligation |
All of the Company's performance obligations, and associated revenues, are generally transferred to customers at a point in time, with the exception of support and maintenance, and professional services, which are generally transferred to the customer over time.
Software licenses
Software license revenue consists of fees for perpetual and subscription licenses forone or more of the Company’s biometric fingerprint solutions or identity access management solutions. Revenue is recognized at a point in time once the software is available to the customer for download. Software license contracts are generally invoiced in full on execution of the arrangement.
Hardware
Hardware revenue consists of fees for associated equipment sold with or without a software license arrangement, such as servers, locks and fingerprint readers. Customers arenot obligated to buythird party hardware from the Company, and* may*procure these items from a number of suppliers. Revenue is recognized at a point in time once the hardware is shipped to the customer. Hardware items are generally invoiced in full on execution of the arrangement.
Support and Maintenance
Support and maintenance revenue consists of fees for unspecified upgrades, telephone assistance and bug fixes. The Company satisfies its support and maintenance performance obligation by providing “stand-ready” assistance as required over the contract period. The Company records deferred revenue (contract liability) at time of prepayment until the term of the contract begins. Revenue is recognized over time on a ratable basis over the contract term. Support and maintenance contracts areone tofive years in length and are generally invoiced in advance at the beginning of the term. Support and Maintenance revenue for subscription licenses is carved out of the total license cost at 18% and recognized on a ratable basis over the license term.
Professional Services
Professional services revenues consist primarily of fees for deployment and optimization services, as well as training. The majority of the Company’s consulting contracts are billed on a time and materials basis, and revenue is recognized based on the amount billable to the customer in accordance with practical expedient ASC606-10-55-18. For other professional services contracts, the Company utilizes an input method and recognizes revenue based on labor hours expended to date relative to the total labor hours expected to be required to satisfy its performance obligation.
Contracts with Multiple Performance Obligations
Some contracts with customers contain multiple performance obligations. For these contracts, the Company accounts for individual performance obligations separately if they are distinct. The transaction price is allocated to the separate performance obligations on a relative standalone selling price basis. The standalone selling prices are determined based on overall pricing objectives, taking into consideration market conditions and other factors, including the value of the contracts, the cloud applications sold, customer demographics, geographic locations, and the number and types of users within the contracts.
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The Company considered several factors in determining that control transfers to the customer upon shipment of hardware and availability of download of software. These factors include that legal title transfers to the customer, the Company has a present right to payment, and the customer has assumed the risks and rewards of ownership.
Accounts receivable from customers are typically due within30 days of invoicing. The Company doesnot record a reserve for product returns or warranties as amounts are deemed immaterial based on historical experience.
Costs to Obtain and Fulfill a Contract
Costs to obtain and fulfill a contract are predominantly sales commissions earned by the sales force and are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. These costs are deferred and then amortized over a period of benefit determined to befour years. These costs are included as capitalized contract costs on the balance sheet. The period of benefit was determined by taking into consideration customer contracts, technology, and other factors based on historical evidence. Amortization expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue includes customer advances and amounts that have been paid by customers for which the contractual maintenance terms havenot yet occurred. The majority of these amounts are related to maintenance contracts for which the revenue is recognized ratably over the applicable term, which generally is12-60 months. Contracts greater than12 months are segregated as long term deferred revenue. Maintenance contracts include provisions for unspecified when-and-if available product updates and customer telephone support services. At* December 31, 2024and2023*, amounts in deferred revenue were approximately $443,000 and $515,000, respectively.
4. Business Combinations
In accordance with ASC805, Business Combinations (ASC805), the Company recognizes the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. Determining these fair values requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets.
The Company recognizes identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair value. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of consideration transferred over the net acquisition date fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed and represents the expected future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that arenot individually identified and separately recognized. While the Company uses its best estimates and assumptions as part of the purchase price allocation process to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, its estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. Assumptions* maybe incomplete or inaccurate, and unanticipated events or circumstances mayoccur, which mayaffect the accuracy or validity of such assumptions, estimates or actual results. As a result, during the measurement period, which maybe up toone* year from the acquisition date, the Company records adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill to the extent that it identifies adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocation. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the consolidated statements of operations.
5.* Goodwill and acquired intangible assets*
Goodwill isnot amortized, but is evaluated for impairment annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value* maynot* be recoverable. The Company has determined that there is a single reporting unit for the purpose of conducting this goodwill impairment assessment. For purposes of assessing potential impairment, the Company estimates the fair value of the reporting unit, based on the Company’s market capitalization, and compares this amount to the carrying value of the reporting unit. If the Company determines that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge would be required. The annual goodwill impairment test will be performed as of* December31st* of each year. Refer Note G for more information regarding the impairment of goodwill in2022.
Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recorded at their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The Company amortizes acquired definite-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives based on the pattern of consumption of the economic benefits or, if that pattern cannot be readily determined, on a straight-line basis.
6. Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of liquid investments with original maturities ofthree months or less. At* December 31, 2024and2023*, cash equivalents consisted of a money market account.
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7. Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are carried at original amount less an estimate made for doubtful receivables based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a monthly basis. Management determines the allowance for doubtful receivables by regularly evaluating individual customer receivables and considering a customer’s financial condition, credit history, and current economic conditions. Accounts receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible.
Accounts receivable at* December 31, 2024and2023* consisted of the following:
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Accounts receivable | $1,351,482 | $2,207,311 |
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | (633,253) | (1,005,785) |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts | $718,229 | $1,201,526 |
Bad debt expenses (if any) are recorded in selling, general, and administrative expense.
The allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended* December 31, 2024and2023* is as follows:
| Balance at Beginning of Year | Charged to Costs and Expenses | Deductions from Reserves | Balance at End of Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year ended December 31, 2024 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | $1,005,785 | $16,265 | $(388,797) | $633,253 |
| Year ended December 31, 2023 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | $573,785 | $750,000 | $(318,000) | $1,005,785 |
8. Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Intangible Assets and Depreciation and Amortization
Equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided for in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of depreciable assets to operations over the estimated service lives, principally using straight-line methods. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the life of the improvement or the lease term, using the straight-line method.
The estimated useful lives used to compute depreciation and amortization for financial reporting purposes are as follows:
| Years | |
|---|---|
| Equipment and leasehold improvements | |
| Equipment | 3 - 5 |
| Furniture and fixtures | 3 - 5 |
| Software | 3 |
| Leasehold improvements | life or lease term |
Intangible assets other than goodwill consist of patents, trade name, proprietary software, and customer relationships. Patent costs are capitalized until patents are awarded. Upon award, such costs are amortized using the straight-line method over their respective economic lives. If a patent is denied, all costs are charged to operations in that year. Trade names, proprietary software, and customer relationships are amortized over the economic useful life.
9. Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets, including Intangible Assets
The Company reviews long-lived assets, including intangible assets subject to amortization, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such an asset* may**not* be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparison of their carrying amount to the future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If such assets are considered impaired, the impairment to be recognized is equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds their fair value determined by either a quoted market price, if any, or a value determined by utilizing a discounted cash flow technique. In assessing recoverability, the Company must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and discount factors. If these estimates or related assumptions change in the future, the Company* maybe required to record impairment charges. Intangible assets with determinable lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives, based upon the pattern in which the expected benefits will be realized, or on a straight-line basis, whichever is greater. There wereno* impairments in2024 and2023.
10. Advertising Expense
The Company expenses the costs of advertising as incurred. Advertising expenses for2024 and2023 were approximately $353,000 and $340,000, respectively.
11. Research and Development Expenditures
Research and development expenses include costs directly attributable to the conduct of research and development programs primarily related to the development of our software products and improving the efficiency and capabilities of our existing software. Such costs include salaries, payroll taxes, employee benefit costs, materials, supplies, depreciation on research equipment, services provided by outside contractors, and the allocable portions of facility costs, such as rent, utilities, insurance, repairs and maintenance, depreciation and general support services. All costs associated with research and development are expensed as incurred.
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12. Earnings Per Share of Common Stock (“EPS”)
The Company’s EPS is calculated by dividing net loss applicable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted EPS includes the effect from potential issuances of common stock, such as stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants, when the effect of their inclusion is dilutive. All BIO-key shares issued and outstanding for all periods reflect BIO-key’s1-for-18 reverse stock split, which was effective* December 21, 2023.*
13. Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for share based compensation in accordance with the provisions of ASC718-10, “Compensation — Stock Compensation,” which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock awards at fair value on date of grant and recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. The majority of its share-based compensation arrangements vest over athree year vesting schedule. The Company expenses its share-based compensation under the ratable method, which treats each vesting tranche as if it were an individual grant. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model and requires the input of certain assumptions. These assumptions include estimating the length of time employees will retain their vested stock options before exercising them (the “expected option term”), the estimated volatility of its common stock price over the option’s expected term, the risk-free interest rate over the option’s expected term, and the Company’s expected annual dividend yield. Changes in these subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimate of fair value of stock-based compensation and consequently, the related amount recognized as an expense in the consolidated statements of operations. As required under the accounting rules, the Company reviews its valuation assumptions at each grant date and, as a result, the Company is likely to change its valuation assumptions used to value employee stock-based awards granted in future periods. The values derived from using the Black-Scholes model are recognized as expense over the service period, net of estimated forfeitures (the number of individuals that will ultimatelynot complete their vesting requirements). The estimation of stock awards that will ultimately vest requires significant judgment. The Company considers many factors when estimating expected forfeitures, including types of awards, employee class, and historical experience. Actual results, and future changes in estimates,* maydiffer substantially from current estimates. Options and warrants to outsiders are accounted for under ASC718.*
The following table presents share-based compensation expenses included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations:
| Year ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| December 31, | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | $201,100 | $209,134 |
| Research, development and engineering | 42,150 | 56,598 |
| $243,250 | $265,732 | |
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14. Income Taxes
The provision for, or benefit from, income taxes includes deferred taxes resulting from the temporary differences in income for financial and tax purposes using the liability method. Such temporary differences result primarily from the differences in the carrying value of assets and liabilities. Future realization of deferred income tax assets requires sufficient taxable income within the carryback, carryforward period available under tax law. The Company evaluates, on a quarterly basis whether, based on all available evidence, if it is probable that the deferred income tax assets are realizable. Valuation allowances are established when it is more likely thannot that the tax benefit of the deferred tax asset willnot be realized. The evaluation, as prescribed by ASC740-10, “Income Taxes,” includes the consideration of all available evidence, both positive and negative, regarding historical operating results including recent years with reported losses, the estimated timing of future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, estimated future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, and potential tax planning strategies which* may*be employed to prevent an operating loss or tax credit carryforward from expiring unused. Because of the Company’s historical performance and estimated future taxable income, a full valuation allowance has been established.
The Company accounts for uncertain tax provisions in accordance with ASC740. The ASC clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. The ASC prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The ASC provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.
15*. Leases*
In accordance with ASC842, Leases(ASC842), the Company records a right-of-use (ROU) asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than12 months and classifies them as either operating or finance leases.
At the inception of an arrangement, the Company determines whether the arrangement is or contains a lease based on the unique facts and circumstances present and the classification of the lease including whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, whether the Company obtains the right to substantially all the economic benefit from the use of the asset, and whether the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset. Leases with a term greater thanone year are recognized on the balance sheet as ROU assets, lease liabilities and, if applicable, long-term lease liabilities. The Company has electednot to recognize on the balance sheet leases with terms ofone year or less under practical expedient in paragraph ASC842-20-25-2. For contracts with lease and non-lease components, the Company has electednot to allocate the contract consideration, and to account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component.
Lease liabilities and their corresponding ROU assets are recorded based on the present value of lease payments over the expected lease term. The implicit rate within our operating leases are generallynot determinable and, therefore, the Company uses the incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date to determine the present value of lease payments. The determination of the Company’s incremental borrowing rate requires judgment. The Company determines the incremental borrowing rate for each lease using our estimated borrowing rate, adjusted for various factors including level of collateralization, term and currency to align with the terms of the lease. The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease prepayments, offset by lease incentives.
An option to extend the lease is considered in connection with determining the ROU asset and lease liability when it is reasonably certain we will exercise that option. An option to terminate is considered unless it is reasonably certain we willnot exercise the option.
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16. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In* June 2016,the FASB issued ASU2016*-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic326), referred to herein as ASU2016-13, which significantly changes how entities will account for credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that arenot measured at fair value through net income. ASU2016-13 replaces the existing incurred loss model with an expected credit loss model that requires entities to estimate an expected lifetime credit loss on most financial assets and certain other instruments. Under ASU2016-13 credit impairment is recognized as an allowance for credit losses, rather than as a direct writedown of the amortized cost basis of a financial asset. The impairment allowance is a valuation account deducted from the amortized cost basis of financial assets to present the net amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. Once the new pronouncement is adopted by the Company, the allowance for credit losses must be adjusted for management’s current estimate at each reporting date. The new guidance providesno threshold for recognition of impairment allowance. Therefore, entities must also measure expected credit losses on assets that have a low risk of loss. For instance, trade receivables that are either current ornot yet due* may**not* require an allowance reserve under currently generally accepted accounting principles, but under the new standard, the Company will have to estimate an allowance for expected credit losses on trade receivables under ASU2016-13. ASU2016-13 is effective for the Company for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning on* January 1, 2023.*The Company has adopted the accounting standard.
NOTE B—REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table summarizes revenue from contracts with customers for the years ended* December 31, 2024and2023*:
| North · December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| America | Africa | EMESA* | Asia | 2024 | |
| License fees | $2,410,624 | $1,490,256 | $1,282,176 | $6,314 | $5,189,370 |
| Hardware | 154,931 | - | 391,764 | 85,000 | 631,695 |
| Services | 898,686 | 162,467 | 47,353 | 1,108,506 | |
| Total revenues | $3,464,241 | $1,652,723 | $1,721,293 | $91,314 | $6,929,571 |
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| North · December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| America | Africa | EMESA* | Asia | 2023 | |
| License fees | $1,971,348 | $552,630 | $1,801,381 | $16,651 | $4,342,010 |
| Hardware | 147,815 | 0 | 1,013,295 | 32,900 | 1,194,010 |
| Services | 1,116,935 | 101,816 | 981,848 | 18,286 | 2,218,885 |
| Total revenues | $3,236,097 | $654,446 | $3,796,524 | $67,837 | $7,754,905 |
- EMESA – Europe, Middle East, South America
Revenue recognized during the year ended* December 31, 2024* from amounts included in deferred revenue at the beginning of the year was approximately $508,000. Revenue recognized during the year ended* December 31, 2023* from amounts included in deferred revenue at the beginning of the year was approximately $467,000. Total deferred revenue (contract liability) was approximately $970,000 and $443,000 at* December 31, 2024and2023*, respectively. The contract liability is derived by an 18% carve-out on subscription orders which is based on industry standards and our current maintenance and support charge for perpetual licenses. Services revenue decreased $1,110,379 from year ended* December 31, 2023to December 31, 2024which was largely attributed toone customer with a 70% cost the services. License fees increased $847,297 from year ended December 31, 2023to December 31, 2024*which a trend that we expect to continue.
Transaction Price Allocated to the Remaining Performance Obligations
ASC606 requires that the Company disclose the aggregate amount of transaction price that is allocated to performance obligations that havenot yet been satisfied. The guidance provides certain practical expedients that limit this requirement, which the Company’s contracts meet as follows:
| ● | The performance obligation is part of a contract that has an original expected duration of one year or less, in accordance with ASC 606-10-50-14. |
Deferred revenue represents the Company’s remaining performance obligations related to prepaid support and maintenance, all of which is expected to be recognized fromone tofive years.
NOTE C—FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, due from factor, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are carried at, or approximate, fair value because of their short-term nature. The carrying value of the Company’s notes and loan payables approximated fair value as the interest rates related to the financial instruments approximated market.
Warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes model. The volatility for warrants were based on thefive-year term of the warrants. We also substituted the Bloombergone year volatility resulting in approximately*$10,000* less in the sensitivity analysis.
NOTE D—CONCENTRATION OF RISK
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to risk primarily consist of cash, and cash equivalents, investment in debt security, and accounts receivables.
The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents with various financial institutions, which, at times* mayexceed insured limits. The exposure to the Company is solely dependent upon daily bank balances and the respective strength of the financial institutions. The Company wasnot in excess of coverage at December 31, 2024and December 31, 2023.The Company hasnot* incurred any losses on these accounts.
The Company extends credit to customers on an unsecured basis in the normal course of business. The Company’s policy is to perform an analysis of the recoverability of its receivables at the end of each reporting period and to establish allowances where appropriate. The Company analyzes historical bad debts and contract losses, customer concentrations, and customer credit-worthiness when evaluating the adequacy of the allowances.
For the year ended* December 31, 2024* one customer accounted for 24% of total revenue and 4% of accounts receivable. For the year ended* December**2023*, three customers accounted for 34% of total revenue.
At* December 31, 2024*, two customers accounted for 36% of the total accounts receivable. At* December 31, 2023*, three customers accounted for 66% of total accounts receivable.
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NOTE E—INVENTORY
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost, determined on afirst in,first out basis, or realizable value. The Company periodically evaluates inventory items and establishes reserves for obsolescence accordingly. The Company also reserves for excess quantities, slow moving goods, and for other impairment of value based upon assumptions of future demand and market conditions. The reserve on inventory in2023 and2024 is due to slow moving inventory purchased for projects in Nigeria and other slow moving inventory. The Company is looking into other markets and opportunities to sell or return the product. The total inventory below accounts for selective product that ships quarterly to customers worldwide and through Amazon.
Inventory is comprised of the following as of* December 31:*
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Finished goods | $4,098,513 | $4,373,056 |
| Fabricated assemblies | 53,289 | 59,184 |
| Reserve on finished goods | (3,773,495) | (3,986,500) |
| Total inventory | $378,307 | $445,740 |
NOTE F—EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS
Equipment and leasehold improvements consisted of the following as of* December 31:*
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $1,016,802 | $1,012,958 |
| Furniture and fixtures | 225,978 | 225,978 |
| Software | 49,143 | 49,143 |
| Leasehold improvements | 44,106 | 34,903 |
| 1,336,029 | 1,322,982 | |
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,195,831) | (1,102,805) |
| Total | $140,198 | $220,177 |
Depreciation was $93,026 and $75,136 for2024 and2023, respectively. Amounts are recorded in selling, general, and administrative expense as well as in cost of services. Additions for the years ending12/31/2024 and12/31/23 were $13,047 and $1,000, respectively. There have beenno write-offs or adjustments for the years ending12/31/2024 and12/31/2023.
NOTE G—INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Intangible assets consisted of the following as of* December 31:*
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trade name | $130,000 | $130,000 |
| Proprietary software | 420,000 | 420,000 |
| Customer relationships | 1,692,860 | 1,692,860 |
| Patents and patents pending | 365,080 | 365,080 |
| 2,607,940 | 2,607,940 | |
| Less accumulated amortization | (1,510,310) | (1,199,950) |
| Total | $1,097,630 | $1,407,990 |
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Aggregate amortization expense for2024 and2023 was approximately $310,000 and $355,000, respectively. Estimated minimum amortization expense based on straight line amortization of the software license rights for each of the nextfive years and thereafter approximates the following:
| 2025 | $267,000 |
| 2026 | $224,000 |
| 2027 | $223,000 |
| 2028 | $141,000 |
| 2029 | $117,000 |
| Thereafter | $125,630 |
| Total | $1,097,630 |
Goodwill
The Company concluded the amounts in goodwill had been fully impaired and accordingly wrote-off the entire balance in full for the Swivel Secure Europe LTD acquisition, due the reversal of the earnout payable based on the2022 revenue achievement as at* December 31, 2022.*
NOTE H - INVESTMENTS
Equity Investment in Privately Held Company
On* November 27, 2024,the Company purchased 5,000,000 shares (the “Boumarang Shares”) of common stock of Boumarang, Inc., an early-stage private technology company developing sustainable long-range drone technology for commercial applications. The Boumarang Shares represent approximately 7.92% of the issued and outstanding shares of Boumarang, Inc. and the Company hasno* corporate governance or control rights. The Boumarang Shares were purchased from Fiber Food Systems, Inc. (“Fiber Food”), an early-stage company engaged in developing global food security solutions, in consideration of the issuance of 595,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Fiber Food isnot a principal stockholder of Boumarang and hasno corporate governance or control rights.
The purchase agreement between the Company and Fiber Food contemplates collaboration between the parties regarding potential strategic and commercial transactions, including acquiring assets or equity interests in other operating companies, integrating the Company’s identity access management solutions into Fiber Food’s offerings, and introducing the Company to its customers, affiliates and business contacts who are potential users of the Company’s solutions, in each case pursuant to future definitive agreements on terms to be negotiated by the parties. The Company has engaged in discussions with Fiber Food and Boumarang regarding the contemplated collaboration, butno definitive agreements have been executed. In the event that at any time during thenine-month period after the closing of the transaction the Company values the Boumarang Shares at less than $5,000,000 on its balance sheet, the Company has the right to cause Fiber Food to repurchase the Boumarang Shares from the Company in exchange for the return of the shares of Company common stock issued in exchange for the Boumarang Shares. The purchase agreement also contains a standstill which prohibits the Company, Fiber Food, Boomerang and their respective affiliates and representatives for a period oftwo years, from, among other things, initiating any business combination, restructuring, tender offer, proposal to seek representation on the board of directors, or any proxy solicitation, instigating, encouraging or assisting anythird party from doing any of the forgoing, or acquiring any debt or equity securities of any other party.
The Boumarang Shares constitute an investment in a privately held company for which there isno trading market and are carried at fair value. Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and considers assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, non-performance risk and credit risk. The Company follows ASC Topic820 – “Fair Value Measurement,” which establishes athree-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy categorizes assets and liabilities measured at fair value intoone ofthree different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. Thethree levels are defined as follows:
Level1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level1 that are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and inputs that are derived from observable market data by correlation or other means.
Level3: Inputs for the asset or liability that arenot based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
The Boumarang Shares are classified as a Level3 asset and have been valued based on a combination of recent sales of Boumarang common stock tothird parties and athird party valuation applying a discounted cash flow analysis which included discounts for lack of control and lack of marketability, small company risk premium, and specific company risk premium based on Boumarang being an early-stage pre-revenue company. The lack of control and marketability discounts were based on published studies and transfer restrictions contained in Boumarang’s corporate governance documents.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that donot have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Boumarang Shares* mayfluctuate from period to period and the fair value of the Boumarang Shares maydiffer significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such shares and maydiffer materially from the values that the Company may*ultimately realize. The early-stage pre-revenue status and unproven technology of Boumarang raise uncertainties that could impact the recoverability of the investment in the Boumarang Shares.
ASC321-10-35 requires annual impairment testing for equity securities without readily determinable fair values.
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NOTE I—ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of* December 31:*
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Compensation | $549,217 | $326,007 |
| Compensated absences | 299,152 | 327,252 |
| Accrued legal and accounting fees | 161,000 | 264,976 |
| Taxes | 55,986 | 152,986 |
| Employee expenses reimbursement | 154,209 | 124,209 |
| Sales tax payable | 18,147 | 19,282 |
| Other | 41,021 | 91,136 |
| Total | $1,278,732 | $1,305,848 |
For the years ended12/31/2024 from12/31/2023, there were increases in compensation costs related to commission payments due of approximately, $223,000 and increases in employee expenses reimbursement due to timing of reimbursements of approximately $30,000. These increases were offset by decreases for the years ended12/31/2024 from12/31/2023 of approximately $28,000 for a lower vacation time accrual, approximately $104,000 for lower legal and accounting fees, approximately $97,000 for taxes, approximately $1,135 for sales tax, and approximately $50,000 for miscellaneous accrued expenses.
NOTE J—NOTE PAYABLE
Securities Purchase Agreement dated* June 24, 2024*
On* June 24, 2024,the Company entered into and closed a note purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) which provided for the issuance of a $2,360,000 principal amount senior secured promissory note (the“2024* Note”). The2024 Note carries an original issue discount of $350,000 and the Company agreed to pay $10,000 to the Lender to cover its transaction costs, which were deducted from the proceeds of the2024 Note resulting in a total of $2,000,000 being funded to the Company at closing. The proceeds will be used for general working capital.
The principal amount of the2024 Note is dueeighteen months (18) following the date of issuance. Interest under the2024 Note accrues at a rate ofnine percent (9%) per annum. All repayments of principal due under the2024 Note will be subject to an exit fee ofseven percent (7%) of the principal amount being repaid (the “Exit Fee”). Commencingsix months after the date of issuance of the Note (the “Redemption Start Date”), Lender shall have the right to redeem up to $270,000 of principal amount under the2024 Note each month which amount plus the Exit Fee will be due and payablethree (3) business days after Lender’s delivery of a redemption notice to the Company. At the end of each month following the Redemption Start Date, if the Company hasnot reduced the outstanding balance under the2024 Note by at least $270,000, then by thefifth (5th) day of the following month, the Company must either pay to Lender the difference between $270,000 and the amount, if any, redeemed in such month plus the Exit Fee, or the outstanding balance due under the Note will automatically increase byone percent (1%).
The2024 Note is secured by a lien on substantially all of the Company’s assets and properties and the Company’s obligations under the Note are guaranteed by Pistol Star, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The2024 Note can be prepaid in whole or in part without penalty at any time. In the event that the Company receives any proceeds in connection with any fundraising or financing transaction (including any warrant exercises), it will be required to make a mandatory prepayment equal to the lesser of (i)forty percent (40%) of the amount raised in such transaction and (ii) the full amount due under the2024 Note.
The2024 Note provides for customary events of default, including, among other things, the event of non-payment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts, a representation or warranty proving to have been incorrect when made, failure to perform or observe covenants within a specified period of time, the bankruptcy or insolvency of the Company or of all or a substantial part of its property, and monetary judgment defaults of a specified amount. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lender* may (i) cause interest on the outstanding balance to accrue at an interest rate equal to the lesser oftwenty two* (22%) or the maximum rate permitted under applicable law, and (ii) accelerate all amounts due under the2024 Note plus an amount equal to (a)fifteen percent (15%) of the amount due under the2024 Note for each default that is considered a major trigger event (as defined), and (b)five percent (5%) of the amount due under the2024 Note for each occurrence of any default that is considered a minor trigger event (as defined), in any casenot to exceedtwenty five percent (25%).
The Company received gross proceeds of approximately $1.9 million in connection with a financing transaction (see Note N Warrants). In accordance with the terms of the2024 Note, on* October 1, 2024,40% of the proceeds received, or approximately $762,600, was used to prepay amounts due under the2024* Note.
Subsequent to the period ending* December 31, 2024,the Company entered intotwo* Exchange Agreements with the holder of the Note and agreed to partition the original Notetwo new Promissory Notes in the original principal amounts of $629,000 and $205,000, respectively, reducing the outstanding principal amount of the original Note to approximately $738,400.
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NOTE K—CONVERTIBLE NOTE PAYABLE
Securities Purchase Agreement dated* December 22, 2022*
On* December 22, 2022,*the Company entered into and closed a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) which issued a $2,200,000 principal amount senior secured promissory note (the “Note”). At closing, a total of $2,002,000 was funded, with the proceeds to be used for general working capital.
The principal amount of the Note was duesix months following the date of issuance, subject toone six-month extension by the Company. Interest under the Note accrues at a rate of 10% per annum, payable monthly through monthsix and at the rate of 12% per annum in monthsseven through twelve, payable monthly. The Note is secured by a lien on substantially all of the Company’s assets and properties can be prepaid in whole or in part without penalty at any time.
In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company issued to the investor 38,889 shares of Common Stock (the “Commitment Shares”) valued at $18.00 per share and a warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase 11,112 shares of common stock (the “Warrant Shares”) at an exercise price of $54.00 per share, exercisable commencing on the date of issuance with a term offive years. The warrant was valued at $94,316 (see Note N).
On* October 31, 2023the Company repaid $1,400,000 of principal due under the Note, and on December 21, 2023*the Company repaid the remaining principal balance of $800,000 due under the Note.
As of* December 31, 2023,*the Note was paid in full.
NOTE L—LEASES
The Company’s leases office space in New Jersey, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Madrid and Hong Kong with lease termination dates in2025 and2027. The property leased in China is paid monthly as used, without a formal agreement. The following tables present the components of lease expense and supplemental balance sheet information related to the operating leases were:
| Year ended · Year ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| December 31, · December 31, | ||
| 2024 · 2023 | ||
| Lease cost | ||
| Operating lease cost | $45,787 | $166,161 |
| Total lease cost | $45,787 | $166,161 |
| Balance sheet information | ||
| Operating right-of-use assets | $73,372 | $36,905 |
| Operating lease liabilities, current portion | $24,642 | $37,829 |
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion | 48,994 | - |
| Total operating lease liabilities | $73,636 | $37,829 |
| Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) – operating leases | 2.67 | 0.67 |
| Weighted average discount rate – operating leases | 5.50% | 5.50% |
| Supplemental cash flow information related to leases were as follows: | ||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities | $63,914 | $213,783 |
| Maturities of operating lease liabilities were as follows as of December 31, 2024: | ||
| 2025 | $28,195 | |
| 2026 | 29,267 | |
| 2027 | 22,477 | |
| Total future lease payments | 79,939 | |
| Less: imputed interest | (6,303) | |
| Total | $73,636 | |
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NOTE M—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Distribution Agreement
Swivel Secure had a distribution agreement with Swivel Secure Limited (“SSL”). Terms of the agreement include the following:
| 1. | The initial term of the agreement ends on January 31, 2027 and will be automatically extended for additional one-year terms thereafter unless either party provides written notice to the other party not later than 30 days before the end of the term that it does not wish to extend the term. |
| 2. | SSL appoints Swivel Secure as the exclusive distributor of SSL’s products, to market, sell and distribute in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), excluding the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, for a defined discount on the sale price. |
| 3. | Swivel Secure is expected to generate a certain minimum level of orders of SSL products each year during the term of the agreement. If Swivel Secure fails to meet such minimum level of orders in any year, the exclusive distribution rights will terminate and Swivel Secure will serve as a non-exclusive distributer of SSL Products. |
The Company and Swivel Secure Limited terminated the Distribution Agreement in thefourth quarter2024. The Company made a business decision to that our PortalGuard and WEB-key solutions be sold versus the Swivel Secure Limited solutions to increase gross profit by close to50%. The termination of the agreement didnot result in any penalties or inventory returns.
Litigation
From time to time, the Company* maybe involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2024*, the Company wasnot a party to any pending lawsuits.
NOTE N—** EQUITY**
1. Preferred Stock
Within the limits and restrictions provided in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, the Board of Directors has the authority, without further action by the shareholders, to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.0001 par value per share, inone or more series, and to fix, as to any such series, any dividend rate, redemption price, preference on liquidation or dissolution, sinking fund terms, conversion rights, voting rights, and any other preference or special rights and qualifications.
2. Common Stock
Holders of common stock have equal rights to receive dividends when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors, out of funds legally available therefor. Holders of common stock haveone vote for each share held of record and donot have cumulative voting rights.
Holders of common stock are entitled, upon liquidation of the Company, to share ratably in the net assets available for distribution, subject to the rights, if any, of holders of any preferred stock then outstanding. Shares of common stock arenot redeemable and haveno preemptive or similar rights. All outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and nonassessable.
Issuances of Common Stock
On* June 18, 2021,the stockholders approved the2021* Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Under the terms of this plan,43,834 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance to employees and officers of the Company at 85% of the lower of the closing price of the common stock as reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market at thefirst day or the last day of the offering period. Eligible employees are granted an option to purchase shares under the plan funded by payroll deductions. The Board* maysuspend or terminate the plan at any time, otherwise the plan expires June 17, 2031.During2024* and2023,2.641, and 17,478 shares respectively were issued under the ESPP to employees, which resulted in a $775, and $4,343 non-cash compensation expense respectively for the Company
On* December 22, 2022,*the Company issued the Commitment Shares. See Note K - Convertible Note Payable for more information.
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Issuances of Restricted Stock
Restricted stock consists of shares of common stock that are subject to restrictions on transfer and risk of forfeiture until the fulfillment of specified conditions. The fair value of nonvested shares is determined based on the market price of the Company's common stock on the grant date. Restricted stock is expensed ratably over the term of the restriction period.
The Company issued 178,963 shares of restricted common stock to certain employees of the Company and 9,168 of shares of restricted common stock were forfeited during fiscal year2024. The Company issued 16,404 shares of restricted common stock to certain employees of the Company and 3,752 of shares of restricted common stock were forfeited during fiscal year2023. These shares vest in equal annual installments over athree-year period from the date of grant.
Restricted stock compensation for the years ended* December 31, 2024and2023* was $224,470 and $225,487, respectively.
Issuances to Directors, Executive Officers & Consultants
During the2024 and2023 years, the Company issued 12,048 and 3,078 shares of common stock respectively to its directors in lieu of payment of board fees, valued at $18,005 and $39,007 respectively.
Warrants
Warrants Issued with a Warrant Exercise Agreement:
On* September 12, 2024,the Company entered into a Warrant Exercise Agreement ("inducement agreement") with an existing institutional investor for the immediate exercise of certain outstanding warrants that the Company issued on October 30, 2023.*Pursuant to the warrant inducement agreement, the investor agreed to exercise outstanding warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,030,556 shares of the Company's common stock at an amended exercise price of $1.85. The gross proceeds from the exercise of the warrants was approximately $1.9 million, prior to deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses. In consideration for the immediate exercise of the warrants, the Company also agreed to issue to the investor unregistered Series A Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,030,556 shares of the Company's common stock and unregistered Series B Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,030,556 shares of the Company's common stock, each with an exercise price of $1.85 per share. The Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants share substantially the same terms, are immediately exercisable and will expire five years from the date of issuance.
Warrants Issued with Convertible Note:
See Note K - Convertible Note Payable for the warrant issued with a convertible note in2022.
Valuation Assumptions for Warrants:
The Company records the warrants at their fair value which is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model on the date of the grant. The fair value of the warrants issued in2023 and2022 were estimated with the following assumptions:
| Years ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| December 31, | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 3.34% | 4.63% |
| Weighted average exercise price | $1.85 | $3.15 |
| Weighted average exercise period | 5 | 5 |
| Weighted average Volatility of stock price | 577% | 817% |
The volatility for each issuance is determined based on the review of the experience of the weighted average of historical daily price changes of the Company’s common stock over the expected exercise period. Thefive-year volatility is higher than theone-year rate from Bloomberg of 245%, based on several reverse-splits of BIO-key's stock over thefive-year period. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the years to maturity.
A summary of warrant activity is as follows:
| Weighted | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted · average | ||||
| average · remaining · Aggregate | ||||
| Total | exercise | life | intrinsic | |
| Warrants | price | (in years) | value | |
| Outstanding, as of December 31, 2022 | 270,672 | 104.95 | 2.59 | — |
| Granted | 2,534,148 | 3.15 | ||
| Exercised | (177,890) | 0.0018 | ||
| Forfeited | — | — | ||
| Expired | (438) | — | ||
| Outstanding, as of December 31, 2023 | 2,626,492 | $104.95 | 4.37 | — |
| Granted | 2,061,112 | 1.85 | ||
| Exercised | (1,903,222) | 1.00 | ||
| Forfeited | — | — | ||
| Expired | (13,889) | — | ||
| Outstanding, as of December 31, 2024 | 2,770,493 | $10.99 | 4.19 | — |
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The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total intrinsic value, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $1.71, $3.00, and $10.62 as of* December 31, 2024,2023 and2022, respectively, which would have been received by the warrant holders had all warrant holders exercised their options as of that date. There wereno in-the-money warrants exercisable as of December 31, 2024,*2023 and2022.
NOTE O—STOCK OPTIONS
2023 Stock Incentive Plan
On* December 14, 2023,the stockholders approved the2023* Stock Incentive Plan. The2023 Plan reserves 333,334 shares of common stock for issuance of options, restricted stock, and other equity based awards to employees, officers, directors, consultants advisors and independent contractors of the Company. Options are issued at exercise prices which* may**not* be below 100% of fair market value (or 110% of the fair market value if, at the time the option is granted, the participant owns, directly or indirectly, more than10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of our stock) and have termsnot to exceedten years. Options issued under the2023 Plan vest pursuant to the terms of stock option agreements with the recipients. In the event of a change in control, certain awards issued under this plan* maybe subject to additional acceleration of vesting as maybe provided in the participants’ written agreement or as determined by the Board or Compensation Committee. The2023* Plan expires on* December 13, 2033,unless terminated earlier. In2024* the Company issued 177,433 restricted shares to employees of which 7,817 were forfeited. The Company also issued 7,761 shares to the Board of Directors for payments of Board fees.
2015 Stock Option Plan
On* January 27, 2016,the stockholders approved the2015* Equity Incentive Plan (the*“2015* Plan”). The2015 Plan initially reserved 10,417 shares of common stock for issuance of options, restricted stock, and other equity based awards to employees, officers, directors, and consultants of the Company. In2021, the stockholders approved an amendment to the2015 to increase the shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the2015 Plan from 10,417 shares to 43,834 shares together with other technical changes. The term of stock options granted under the2015 Plan,* maynot* exceedten years, exercise prices* maynot* be below 100-110% of fair market value, and vesting occurs over time periods set forth in written agreements with the recipients. In the event of a change in control, certain stock awards issued under the2015 Plan* maybe subject to additional acceleration of vesting as maybe provided in the participants’ written agreement. The2015* Plan expires in* December 2025.*
Non-Plan Stock Options
Periodically, the Company has granted options outside of the2015 Plan to various employees and consultants. In the event of change in control, as defined, certain of the non-plan options outstanding vest immediately.
Stock Option Activity
Information summarizing option activity is as follows:
| Weighted | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted · average | ||||||
| Number of Options · average · remaining · Aggregate | ||||||
| 2015 | Non | Total | exercise | life | intrinsic | |
| Plan · Plan · price · (in years) · value | ||||||
| Outstanding, as of December 31, 2022 | 6,241 | 4,724 | 11,313 | $299.61 | 2.07 | $0 |
| Granted | — | — | — | — | ||
| Exercised | — | — | — | — | ||
| Forfeited | (151) | — | (151 | 94.44 | ||
| Expired | (1,548) | (1,895) | 256.30 | |||
| Outstanding, as of December 31, 2023 | 4.542 | 4,724 | 9,266 | $311.16 | 0.96 | $0 |
| Granted | — | — | — | — | ||
| Exercised | — | — | — | — | ||
| Forfeited | (348) | — | (348) | 93.60 | ||
| Expired | (1,187) | (4,724) | (5,911) | 380.51 | ||
| Outstanding, as of December 31, 2024 | 3,007 | - | 3,007 | $197.31 | 1.14 | $0 |
| Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2024 | 3,007 | $197.31 | 1.14 | $0 | ||
| Exercisable at December 31, 2024 | 3,007 | $197.31 | 1.14 | $0 | ||
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The options outstanding and exercisable at* December 31, 2024* were in the following exercise price ranges:
| Options Outstanding · Options Exercisable | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted · Weighted · Weighted | |||||
| average · average · average | |||||
| Number of · exercise · remaining · Number · exercise | |||||
| Range of exercise prices | shares | price | life (in years) | exercisable | price |
| $93.60 - 169.92 | 1,857 | $144.71 | 1.67 | 1,857 | $144.71 |
| $169.93 - 504.00 | 1,150 | 282.24 | 0.22 | 1,150 | 282.24 |
| $93.60 - 504.00 | 3,007 | 3,007 | |||
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total intrinsic value, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $1.71, $3.00, and $10.62 as of* December 31, 2024,2023 and2022, respectively, which would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options as of that date. There wereno in-the-money options exercisable as of December 31, 2024,*2023 and2022.
The weighted average fair value of options granted during the years ended* December 31, 2024and2023* was $0 asno options were granted in either year. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended* December 31, 2024and2023* was $0 asno options were exercised in either year. The total fair value of shares vested during the years ended* December 31, 2024and2023* was$0 (none vested) and $18,310. respectively.
As of* December 31, 2024,*there wasno future forfeiture adjusted compensation costs related to nonvested stock options.
NOTE P—INCOME TAXES
The components of net loss consist of the following:
| Year ended | Year ended | |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, | December 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| United States | $(2,767,752) | $(7,279,970) |
| Hong Kong | (222,901) | (627,146) |
| Nigeria | (223,426) | (203,700) |
| Spain | (1,086,613) | (411,021) |
| Total | $(4,300,692) | $(8,521,837) |
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There wasno provision for current federal, foreign or state taxes for both of the years ended* December 31, 2024and2023* as a result of taxable losses incurred in these jurisdictions. The provision for income tax benefits consist of the following (in thousands):
| Year ended | Year ended | |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, | December 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Current – federal, · $ · - · $ · - | ||
| state | ||
| foreign | ||
| Deferred- Federal | 40,986 | |
| States | ||
| Foreign | (22,998) | (175,000) |
| Total | (22,998) | (134,014) |
| Change in valuation allowance | ||
| Provision for income tax expense (benefit) | $(22,998) | $(134,014) |
Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows at* December 31, 2024and2023* :
| December 31, · December 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · 2023 | ||||
| Accrued compensation | $154,457 | $112,201 | ||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | 20,513 | 90,405 | ||
| Research and development expenses | 1,216,601 | 1,017,551 | ||
| Capital loss carry forward | 114,251 | 114,251 | ||
| Stock-based compensation | 34,299 | 32,408 | ||
| Equipment and leasehold improvements | (6,268) | (12,353) | ||
| Intangible assets - US | - | - | ||
| Intangible assets - Foreign | - | (145,000) | ||
| Reserve - Foreign | - | 150,000 | ||
| Inventory reserve | 781,213 | 828,668 | ||
| Interest expense | - | - | ||
| Operating lease liabilities | (16,346) | - | ||
| Other | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Tax credits | 1,554,541 | 1,748,235 | ||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 16,406 | 206 | ||
| Net operating loss and research and credit carryforwards | 11,824,622 | 13,277,118 | ||
| Valuation allowance | (15,740,289) | (17,214,690) | ||
| Net deferred tax liability | $ | - | $ | |
The Company has a valuation allowance against the full amount of its net deferred taxes due to the uncertainty of realization of the deferred tax assets due to operating loss history of the Company. The Company currently provides a valuation allowance against deferred taxes when it is more likely thannot that some portion, or all of its deferred tax assets willnot be realized. The valuation allowance could be reduced or eliminated based on future earnings and future estimates of taxable income. With a full valuation allowance, any change in the deferred tax asset or liability is fully offset by a corresponding change in the valuation allowance. At* December 31, 2024and2023*, the Company provided a valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets of $15,740,289 and $17,214,690 respectively.
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As of* December 31, 2024*, the Company has U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $54.6 million. Approximately $36 million are subject to expiration between2025 and2037, and $18.6 million net operating loss carryforwards haveno expiration date. These net operating loss carryforwards could be subject to the limitations under Section382 of the Internal Revenue Code due to changes in the equity ownership of the Company. In addition, the Company has net operating loss carry forwards from various states of approximately $5.9 million which expire from2026 through2043.
A reconciliation of the effective income tax rate on operations reflected in the statements of operations to the US federal statutory income tax rate is presented below.
| Year ended | Year ended | |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, | December 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Federal statutory income tax rate | 21% | 21% |
| State taxes, net of federal benefit | 0.82 | (1.41) |
| Permanent differences | (1.84) | 1.97 |
| Expiration of net operating loss and research credit carryforwards | (46.14) | (7.84) |
| Expiration and forfeiture of stock options | - | - |
| foreign rate differential | (7.23) | (5.84) |
| rate change | (0.41) | (1.05) |
| Other | 0.14 | (9.08) |
| Valuation allowance | 33.98 | (0.24) |
| Effective tax rate | 0.32% | (2.5)% |
The Company hasnot been audited by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) or any states in connection with income taxes. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. The periods from2020 through2024 remain open to examination by the IRS and state jurisdictions.
The Company's subsidiary in Nigeria hasnot filed its required returns since inception. Management believes that when the returns are filed,no taxes will be owed due to the losses incurred during those periods. The Company isnot subject to minimum tax during thefirst four years of operations. As a result, management couldnot calculate the amount of net operating loss carryforwards that are available to offset future taxable income. We estimate that the potential penalties for non-filing will be minimal due to the losses. The Company is currently working on the filings and expects to be current by* December 31, 2025.*
The Company's subsidiary in Hong Kong hasnot filed its required returns in several years. Management believes that when the returns are filed,no taxes will be owed due to losses incurred during those periods. As a result, management couldnot calculate the amount of net operating loss carryforwards are available to offset future taxable income. We estimate that the potential penalties for non-filing will be minimal due to the losses. The Company will be working on the filings during2025 and expects to be current in2026.
The Company believes it isnot subject to any tax audit risk beyond those periods. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties accrued on any unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. The Company doesnot have any accrued interest or penalties associated with any unrecognized tax benefits, nor was any interest expense incurred during the years ended* December 31, 2024and2023*.
NOTE Q
The Company has established a savings plan under section401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. All employees of the Company, after completingone day of service, are eligible to enroll in the401(k) plan. Participating employees* mayelect to defer a portion of their salary on a pre-tax basis up to the limits as provided by the IRS Code. The Company isnot* required to match employee contributions but* maydo so at its discretion. The Company madeno matching contributions during the years ended December 31, 2024and2023*. The plan passed its2023 annual non-discrimination test, and expects to pass the2024 annual non-discrimination test.
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NOTE R—EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
Items excluded from the diluted per share calculation because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares, and they were also excluded from diluted earnings per share due to anti-dilution:
| Years ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Stock options | 3,007 | 9,266 |
| Warrants | 2,770.493 | 270,672 |
| Total | 2,773,500 | 279,938 |
NOTE S—QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED AND RESTATED)
The Company is providing restated quarterly unaudited consolidated financial information for interim periods occurring within the year ended* December 31, 2023.*
The need for the restatement arose out of the results of certain financial analysis the Company performed in the course of preparing its year-end2023 consolidated financial statements. In the course of the audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended* December 31, 2023,the Company determined that certain errors were made which require the restatement of the Company’s previously issued financial statements for the interim periods occurring within the year ended December 31, 2023.These errors resulted in the overstatement of accounts receivable and revenue, understatements in certain allowances for accounts receivable and certain reserves for inventory, and an understatement of net loss and total stockholders’ equity which errors mayalso impact other amounts included in the financial statements. The Company attributes the errors principally to a material weakness in internal controls over the recording and processing of revenues, allowances for accounts receivable and certain reserves for inventory, which the Company worked to remediate in2024.* We have put newly trained management in control of our EMEA invoice processing and revenue recognition process. Additionally, we have added more inventory analysis in our quarterly closing process.
The restated consolidated balance sheet line items for the first,second andthird fiscal quarters of2023 are as follows:
| Originally Reported | Adjustment | Restated | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |
| March 31, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | September 30, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | September 30, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | September 30, 2023 | |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,362,203 | $3,178,785 | $2,799,218 | $(900,000) | $(1,100,000) | $(1,300,000) | $2,462,203 | $2,078,785 | $1,499,218 |
| Inventory | 4,427,815 | 4,384,098 | 4,289,213 | (500,000) | (1,500,000) | (2,500,000) | 3,927,815 | 2,884,098 | 1,789,213 |
| Total current assets | 8,936,084 | 8,531,330 | 7,820,339 | (1,400,000) | (2,600,000) | (3,800,000) | 7,536,084 | 5,931,330 | 4,020,339 |
| Accumulated deficit | (116,773,695) | (118,196,573) | (118,834,397) | (1,400,000) | (2,600,000) | (3,800,000) | (118,173,695) | (120,796,573) | (122,634,397) |
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 5,156,755 | 3,845,091 | 3,314,451 | (1,400,000) | (2,600,000) | (3,800,000) | 3,756,755 | 1,245,091 | (485,549) |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | 11,106,057 | 10,583,245 | 9,749,380 | (1,400,000) | (2,600,000) | (3,800,000) | 9,706,057 | 7,983,245 | 5,949,380 |
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The restated line items of the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for thethree-month periods ended* March 31, 2023,** June 30, 2023,and September 30, 2023*are as follow:
| Originally Reported | Adjustment | Restated | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | |
| License fees | $2,478,556 | $1,235,771 | $950,015 | $(900,000) | $1,578,556 | $1,235,771 | $950,015 | ||
| Total revenues | 3,083,767 | 1,928,929 | 1,817,108 | (900,000) | - | - | 2,183,767 | 1,928,929 | 1,817,108 |
| Cost of hardware - Reserve | - | - | - | 500,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 500,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Total costs and other expenses | 820,274 | 606,111 | 476,604 | 500,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,320,274 | 1,606,111 | 1,476,604 |
| Gross profit | 2,263,493 | 1,322,818 | 1,340,504 | (1,400,000) | (1,000,000) | (1,000,000) | 863,493 | 322,818 | 340,504 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 1,931,732 | 1,943,164 | 1,547,376 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 1,931,732 | 2,143,164 | 1,747,376 | |
| Total Operating Expenses | 2,621,891 | 2,501,345 | 2,106,062 | - | 200,000 | 200,000 | 2,621,891 | 2,701,345 | 2,306,062 |
| Operating loss | (358,398) | (1,178,527) | (765,558) | (1,400,000) | (1,200,000) | (1,200,000) | (1,758,398) | (2,378,527) | (1,965,558) |
| Loss before provision for income tax | (288,322) | (1,279,878) | (638,013) | (1,400,000) | (1,200,000) | (1,200,000) | (1,688,322) | (2,479,878) | (1,838,013) |
| Net loss | (288,322) | (1,422,878) | (637,824) | (1,400,000) | (1,200,000) | (1,200,000) | (1,688,322) | (2,479,878) | (1,838,013) |
| Comprehensive Net loss | (288,322) | (1,422,878) | (637,824) | (1,400,000) | (1,200,000) | (1,200,000) | (1,688,322) | (2,479,878) | (1,838,013) |
| Comprehensive loss | (216,176) | (1,402,994) | (602,460) | (1,400,000) | (1,200,000) | (1,200,000) | (1,616,176) | (2,459,994) | (1,802,649) |
| Basic and Diluted Loss per Common Share | (0.52) | (2.56) | (1.12) | (2.52) | (2.16) | (2.11) | (3.04) | (4.45) | (3.22) |
The restated line items of the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for thesix-month period ended* June 30, 2023andnine*-month period ended* September 30, 2023*are as follows:
| Originally Reported | Adjustment | Restated | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |
| June 30, 2023 | September 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | September 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | September 30, 2023 | |
| License fees | $3,714,327 | $4,664,341 | $(900,000) | $(900,000) | $2,814,327 | $3,764,341 |
| Total revenues | 5,012,696 | 6,829,804 | (900,000) | (900,000) | 4,112,696 | 5,929,804 |
| Cost of hardware - reserve | - | - | 1,500,000 | 2,500,000 | 1,500,000 | 2,500,000 |
| Total costs and other expenses | 1,426,385 | 1,902,989 | 1,500,000 | 2,500,000 | 2,926,385 | 4,402,989 |
| Gross profit | 3,586,311 | 4,926,815 | (2,400,000) | (3,400,000) | 1,186,311 | 1,526,815 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 3,874,896 | 5,422,272 | 200,000 | 400,000 | 4,074,896 | 5,822,272 |
| Total Operating Expenses | 5,123,237 | 7,229,298 | 200,000 | 400,000 | 5,323,237 | 7,629,298 |
| Operating loss | (1,536,926) | (2,302,483) | (2,600,000) | (3,800,000) | (4,136,926) | (6,102,483) |
| Loss before provision for income tax | (1,568,200) | (2,206,212) | (2,600,000) | (3,800,000) | (4,168,200) | (6,006,212) |
| Net loss | (1,711,200) | (2,349,023) | (2,600,000) | (3,800,000) | (4,311,200) | (6,149,023) |
| Comprehensive net loss | (1,711,200) | (2,349,023) | (2,600,000) | (3,800,000) | (4,311,200) | (6,149,023) |
| Comprehensive loss | (1,619,170) | (2,221,629) | (2,600,000) | (3,800,000) | (4,219,170) | (6,021,629) |
| Basic and Diluted Loss per Common Share | (3.07) | (4.12) | (4.67) | (6.67) | (7.74) | (10.79) |
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NOTE T—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On* January 8, 2025,the Company issued 14,970 shares of common stock in repayment of $25,000 of the principal due on the2024* Note.
On* January 10, 2025,*679 shares of restricted common stock were forfeited by employees who left the Company before the lapse of the restriction period applicable to such shares.
On* January 10, 2025,*5,000 shares of restricted common stock were forfeited by employees who left the Company before the lapse of the restriction period applicable to such shares.
On* January 15, 2025,*the Company entered into a warrant exercise agreement under which the counterparty agreed to exercise outstanding warrants to purchase 2,061,112 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.85 per share resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $3.8 million, prior to deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses. In connection with this transaction, the Company issued additional warrants to purchase an aggregate 3,091,668 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.15 per share.
On* January 15, 2025,the Company issued 149,635 shares of common stock in repayment of $205,000 of the principal due on the2024* Note.
On* January 15, 2025,the Company issued 340,000 shares of common stock in repayment of $629,000 of the principal due on the2024* Note.
On* January 17, 2025,*the Company issued 431,000 shares of common stock upon the exercise of warrants.
On* January 23, 2025,*the Company issued 427,112 shares of common stock upon the exercise of warrants.
On* February 14, 2025,*the Company issued 241,000 shares of common stock upon the exercise of warrants.
On* March 13, 2025,*the Company issued 491,000 shares of common stock upon the exercise of warrants.
On* March 20, 2025,*the Company issued 8,913 shares of common stock to its directors in payment of board fees.
On* March 20, 2025,*the Company issued 2,500 shares of restricted stock to new employees which vest over three-years.
The forgoing issuances of common stock after* December 31, 2024total 2,106,130 shares representing a 56% increase in the Company's outstanding shares of common stock since December 31, 2024,*less forfeitures.
On* March 28, 2025,*1,893 shares of restricted common stock were forfeited by an employee who left the Company before the lapse of the restriction period applicable to such shares.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | Exhibit |
| No. | |
|---|---|
| 2.1 | Stock Purchase Agreement by and among the Company, Thomas J. Hoey, and PistolStar, Inc. dated June 6, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on July 7, 2020) |
| 2.2 | Stock Purchase Agreement by and among the Company, Alex Rocha and Swivel Secure Europe, SA dated February 2, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on February 3, 2022) |
| 2.3 | Amendment No. 1 to Stock Purchase Agreement by and among the Company, Alex Rocha and Swivel Secure Europe, SA dated March 4, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on March 9, 2022) |
| 3.1 | Certificate of Incorporation of BIO-key International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 5, 2005) |
| 3.2 | Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 5, 2005) |
| 3.3 | Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the definitive proxy statement, filed with the SEC on January 18, 2006) |
| 3.4 | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Bio-key International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2015) |
| 3.5 | Certificate of Elimination of BIO-key International, Inc. filed October 6, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the registration statement on Form S-1 File No. 333-208747 filed with the SEC on December 23, 2015) |
| 3.6 | Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 2, 2015) |
| 3.7 | Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series B-1 Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on November 16, 2015) |
| 3.8 | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Bio-key International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 28, 2016) |
| 3.9 | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Bio-Key International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 19, 2020) |
| 3.10 | Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of BIO-key International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 19, 2023) |
| 4.1 | Specimen Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registration statement on Form SB-2, File No. 333-16451) |
| 4.2 | Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated May 6, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on June 8, 2020) |
| 4.3 | Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated June 29, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 1, 2020) |
| 4.4 | Form of Pre-Funded Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A, filed with the SEC on July 17, 2020) |
| 4.5 | Form of Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A, filed with the SEC on July 17, 2020) |
| 4.6 | Form of Common Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 to Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on October 26, 2023) |
| 4.7 | Form of Pre-Funded Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on October 26, 2023) |
| 4.8 | Form of Warrant Agency Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.11 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on October 26, 2023) |
| 4.9 | Form of Common Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 21, 2023) |
| 4.10 | Form of Pre-Funded Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 21, 2023) |
| 4.11 | Form of Series A Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 16, 2024) |
| 4.12 | Form of Series B Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 16, 2024) |
| 4.13 | Form of Series A Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 16, 2025) |
| 4.14 | Form of Series B Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 16, 2025) |
| 4.15 | BIO-key International, Inc. Description of Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2022 |
| 10.1*** | Employment Agreement by and between BIO-key International, Inc. and Mira LaCous dated November 20, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 22, 2002) |
| 10.2*** | Employment Agreement, effective March 25, 2010, by and between the Company and Michael W. DePasquale (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.93 to the annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 26, 2010) |
|---|---|
| 10.3*** | Employment Agreement by and between BIO-key International, Inc. and Cecilia Welch dated May 15, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to the annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2014) |
| 10.4*** | Employment Agreement by and between BIO-key International, Inc. and James Sullivan dated April 5, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to the annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 29, 2021) |
| 10.5 | First Amendment to Lease Agreement by and between BIO-key International, Inc. and BRE/DP MN LLC dated September 12, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.44 to the annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2014) |
| 10.6*** | BIO-key International, Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on December 15, 2015) |
| 10.7 | Software License Purchase Agreement Dated November 11, 2015 by and among BIO-key Hong Kong Limited, Shining Union Limited, WWTT Technology China, Golden Vast Macao Commercial Offshore Limited, Giant Leap International Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to the registration statement on Form S-1 File No. 333-208747 filed with the SEC on December 23, 2015) |
| 10.8*** | Form Non-Plan Option Agreement between the Company and certain of its directors, officers, employees and contractors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 15, 2017) |
| 10.9 | Securities Purchase Agreement dated May 23, 2018 by and between the Registrant and Giant Leap International Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on May 30, 2018) |
| 10.10 | Securities Purchase Agreement dated May 23, 2018 by and between the Registrant and Micron Technology Development Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on May 30, 2018) |
| 10.11 | Securities Purchase Agreement dated May 31, 2018 by and between the Registrant and Wong Kwok Fong (Kelvin) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on June 4, 2018) |
| 10.12 | GLP 2nd Amendment to Lease dated July 27, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2019) |
| 10.13 | Marlen 4th Amendment to Lease dated June 2, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2019) |
| 10.14 | Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated July 10, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on August 14, 2019) |
| 10.15 | Sales Incentive Agreement with Technology Transfer Institute dated March 25, 2020. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on June 8, 2020) |
| 10.16 | Form of Technology Transfer Institute Warrant. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on June 8, 2020) |
| 10.17 | Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated May 6, 2020. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on June 8, 2020) |
| 10.18*** | Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the BIO-key International, Inc. Amended & Restated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 28, 2020) |
| 10.19*** | BIO-key International, Inc. 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on May 4, 2021) |
| 10.20*** | BIO-key International, Inc. Amended and Restated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on May 4, 2021) |
| 10.21 | Management Services Agreement dated March 8, 2022 by and among Swivel Aman-FZCO, Swivel Secure Europe, SA, and Alex Rocha (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 23, 2022) |
| 10.22 | Option Agreement dated March 8, 2022 by and between the Company and Alex Rocha (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 23, 2022) |
| 10.23 | Distribution Agreement dated October 23, 2020 by and between Swivel Secure Europe, SA and Swivel Secure Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 23, 2022) + |
| 10.24 | Deed of Variation dated January 26, 2022 by and between Swivel Secure Europe, SA and Swivel Secure Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 23, 2022) + |
| 10.25 | Securities Purchase Agreement dated December 22, 2022 by and between the Company and AJB Capital Investments, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2022) |
| 10.26 | Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated December 22, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2022) |
| 10.27 | $2,200,000 Senior Secured Promissory Note, dated December 22, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2022) |
| 10.28 | Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on October 26, 2023) |
| 10.29*** | BIO-key International, Inc. 2023 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 19, 2023) |
| 10.30 | Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2023, by and between BIO-key International, Inc. and Dillon Hill Investment Company LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 21, 2023) |
| 10.31 | Note Purchase Agreement dated June 24, 2024 by and between the Company and Streeterville Capital, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 28, 2024) |
| 10.32 | $2,360,000 Secured Promissory Note dated June 24, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 28, 2024) |
| 10.33 | Security Agreement dated June 24, 2024 by and between the Company and Streeterville Capital, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 28, 2024) |
| 10.34 | Intellectual Property Security Agreement dated June 24, 2024 by and between the Company and Streeterville Capital, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 28, 2024) |
| 10.35 | Guaranty dated June 24, 2024 by and between Pistol Star, Inc. and Streeterville Capital, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 28, 2024) |
| 10.36 | Form of Warrant Exercise Agreement, dated September 12, 2024, by and between the Company and the Investor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 16, 2024) |
| 10.37 | Securities Purchase Agreement dated November 27, 2024, by and among BIO-key International, Inc., Fiber Food Systems, Inc. and Boumarang Inc. (incorporated by refence to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 3, 2024) |
| 10.38 | Form of Warrant Exercise Agreement, dated January 15, 2025, by and between BIO-key International, Inc. and the Investor (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 16, 2025) |
| 10.39 | Exchange Agreement, dated January 15, 2025, by and between BIO-key International, Inc. and Streeterville Capital, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 16, 2025) |
| 10.40 | Exchange Agreement, dated January 15, 2025, by and between BIO-key International, Inc. and Streeterville Capital, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 16, 2025) |
| 19.1* | Insider Trading Policy |
| 21.1* | List of subsidiaries of BIO-key International, Inc. |
| 23.1* | Consent of Bush and Associates CPA |
| 24.1* | Power of Attorney (included on signature page hereto) |
| 31.1* | Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
| 31.2* | Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
| 32.1* | Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
| 32.2* | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
| 97.1* | Clawback Policy dated October 2, 2023 |
| 101.INS* | Inline XBRL Instance |
| 101.SCH* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema |
| 101.CAL* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation |
| 101.DEF* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition |
| 101.LAB* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels |
| 101.PRE* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
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** Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to certain portions of this exhibit. Omitted sections have been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
*** Management compensatory plan.
- Certain portions of this exhibit (indicated by “[***]”) have been omitted as the Company has determined that such portions are (a) not material and (b) would likely cause competitive harm to the Company if publicly disclosed.
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